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The Citizen, 1995-08-16, Page 18FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE MONTGOMERY - KIEFFER Brad and Maureen Montgomery, Blyth, and Bill and Linda Kieffer, R.R. #1 Bluevale, are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Tabatha and Sean The wedding will take place on Friday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Wingham United Church. Open reception to follow at 9:00 p.m. at BMG Community Centre, Brussels. By John Schedler Leading off this week's new releases is the restored widescreen version of The Wild Bunch **** (Warner - $39.95), director Sam Peckinpah's acclaimed and violent western which follows a gang of aging outlaws on their final rampage. Arguably one of the cinema's greatest westerns, much of today's movie mayhem can be traced to this film with its blood spattered, but hypnotically lyrical, slow motion violence. As a testament to the controversy The Wild Bunch can still generate 26 years after making its first appearance in theatres the American ratings board tried to slap it with an NC-17 rating which is something film distributors in the U.S. try to avoid. After a protest the rating was changed to an R without any cuts. Although I know The Wild Bunch will not be for every taste I still highly recommend it. (Rated 18A) While on the subject of Sam Peckinpah I should also draw your attention to the overlooked and underrated The Ballad of Cable Hogue *"1t2 (Warner - $19.95), a surprisingly non-violent comedy/drama about a prospector who is left to die in the desert by his former partners. This offbeat and enjoyable film features a fine cast that includes Jason Robards Jr.. Stella Stevens, David Warner and character actors Strother Martin, L.Q. Jones and Slim Pickens. (Rated PG) Also well worth a look is The Quick and The Dead ***l/2 (Columbiafrristar), director Sam Rami's entertaining and slightly warped take en spaghetti westerns. The story centres on a yearly quick-draw shootoin hosted by the fastest killer in the west (Gene Hackman). Among the numerous hopeful gunslingers vying for the huge cash prize is a mysterious young woman (Sharon Stone) with revenge in her heart. (Rated R) Although Tall Tale *** (Disney) was a bust in theatres be sure and check it out on video. This is a delightful blend of comedy and adventure about a young boy who enlists the aid of legendary American folk heroes Pecos Bill (Patrick Swayze), Paul Bunyan (Oliver Platt) and John Henry (Roger Aaron) to help save the family farm from a group of smarmy villains. A magical film that features some truly stunning special effects. (Rated PG) Among the other new and unpreviewed releases on video store shelves this week is the summer camp comedy Heavyweights (Disney) which is all about a group of overweight campers forced to spend their vacation with an out-of-control fitness freak. (Rated PG) Disney rival Don Bluth's latest animated film is The Pebble and The Penguin (MGM/UA - $24.95) the story of a shy love struck penguin featuring the voices of Martin Short, Tim Currie and Shani Wallis. (Rated G) A cast of up and coming newcomers star in Federal Hill (Malofilm) a drama about five friends who struggle to find a future in their mob- controlled neighbourhood. (Rated R) video F....91.X. IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... 41.1FL'S GAS BAR & TAKE OUT LTD. BRUSSELS 887-6951 NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK The Pebble and The Penguin, The Quick and the Dead, Outbreak, Man of the House, Billy Madison,The swan Princess, Just Cause, Born to be Wild, Brady Bunch Movie, Star Trek: Generations, Boys on the Side, Nell, I Q., Bad Company, Dumb and Dumber, Little Women CHILDREN'S MOVIES 990 REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1995. Brussels council briefs Official opening of fire hall set for Sept. 16 Official opening for the Brussels Fire Hall is set for Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. The opening had to be post- poned in June because of the provincial election. The hall was built with grants from the federal and provincial governments and representatives from both govern- ments are to take part in the cere- mony. *** A site meeting will be set up between village officials, the vil- lage engineer and Merle Hoegy and Jim Armstrong regarding drainage from the industrial park. The old railway ditch in the area has been filled in, blocking, village council contends, the run off from the park. Meanwhile council declared a portion of the unopened section of Walnut St. as surplus property allowing it to be closed and trans- ferred to Hocgy and Armstrong. *** Signs will be posted on the old "CN road" warning motorists they are using the road at their own risk. Although the street has been used for years it is not up to Ministry of Transportation standards and has never been accepted as part of the village's street system. Until the street is widened to 26 feet it will not meet MTO standards and will not be an official street. A similar sign will be posted on the ''new" street between Cypress and George Sts. which was left after the building of the fire hall. This also is not an official street. *** Council is agreeable to giving back $15,000 of unused grant money to the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The grant, originally $21,490, had been given for engi- neering for improvements for the sewage treatment plant. Some pre- liminary work was done but since the agency has no grant money for carrying out the projects, council won't be spending the rest. *** Council will look into the prices of driveway paving before making an offer to Harold and Dorothy Steffler to help cover the cost of paving their driveway. The Stefflers sold land to the vil- lage to extend Elizabeth St. to Huronlea for one dollar and had originally been promised a new paved driveway. The couple con- structed a much larger replacement driveway, however, and council had said they would pay only half the paving costs for the new drive- way. No action was taken for sev- eral years but recently the driveway was paved and Mrs. Steffler approached the village to see if the offer to pay half the price still stood. Council wants to research how Cindy Fisher of the Huron Coun- ty Planning Department advised Blyth council at the Aug. 8 meet- ing, that the issue of the appeal to the OMB by George Szarek could be settled once the Ministry of Municipal Affairs approved an amendment to Schedule B. The amendment would show that the area of the property in question was equal to or less than the Open Space and Flood Plain area shown on the official plan amendment. With ministry approval for the amendment, council could proceed with an amended zoning bylaw. If the amendment passes without appeal, Szarek could withdraw his appeal to the OMB. Council endorsed the designa- tions on Schedule B in the areas which were deferred in the Official Plan Amendment 19. The designa- tions are in compliance with the zoning bylaw passed after a full range of public input and support. ***** Phil Beard,i of the Maitland,Val- ley Conservation Authority spoke to Blyth council on Aug. 8, about the proposal to develop land along Blyth Creek and the old rail lines property. With consideration from the MVCA for a 50 per cent grant towards trees and shrubs, council decided to draft a plan, in conjunc- tion with the authority, for the lands. Beard suggested council encour- age the entire community including service clubs, church groups and the Horticultural Society to become involved. As some of the land involves the old CPR land, lease agreements are being sought, said Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart. Council is interested in leasing the entire length of the line and administering it through the groups Ken Pennington's saw .atir IIIP D.J. Service Music for aft occasions' Call (519) 887-6069 much it would cost to pave a driNie- way the size of the one originally planned before making an offer. *** Tom Seeds has paid his dog tag late fee after last month refusing to do so. Council, at its July meeting, had agreed to ask for OPP backup for bylaw officer Bob Trick to try to collect the fee. In a letter to council Seeds had threatened court action if the village tried to seize his dog for non payment. He later agreed to pay the $20 licence plus $15 late fee. *** Council agreed to clean up the public washrooms behind the town and individuals involved. ***** University of Waterloo student Sue Shklov made a presentation to Blyth council on Aug. 8, regarding her project on a marketing scheme for Blyth. ***** The auditors for the village will continue to be Vodden, Bender & Seebach. ***** The 1995 budget was approved by council. ***** A franchise agreement was authorized by council, between the office. Concern had been expressed about the state of the washrooms but after councillors took a break from their meeting to inspect the facilities, they felt they were suffi- cient enough that if cleaned up, they could continue to be used. *** Burglars, who have made the booth at the ball park a frequent target in the past, will find a tougher challenge in the future. Councillor Mary Stretton, reporting for the Brussels, Morris and Grey Recreation Committee, said bars have been installed on the windows of the booth. village and Union Gas. Ltd. The agreement cannot pass until approved by Union Gas. ***** The village will pay for the cost of construction on the McConnell Street watermain. Two-thirds of the cost will be Continued on page 19 25TH ANNIVERSARY Congratulations Dad and Mom With lots of Love and God's Richest Blessings. Love your kids. All are welcome to celebrate with Ben and Chris TenPas at the Brussels Legion August 19, 1995 Open House 7 - 9 p.m. Dance 9 - 12 p.m. Graduation Garry Yuill, graduated from the University of Western Ontario, June 6, with a BA in Economics and will be studying for his MBA at Wilfred Laurier University this fall. Congratulations and love, from Doug, Juanita, Marlene, Glenn and Dad. Blyth council briefs Council hears from planner