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By John Schedler
Leading off this week's new releases is Cinderella **** (Disney
$28.99 or less), Walt Disney's fourth full length animated feature. This is a
genuinely charming film adapted from the fairy tales of the Brothers
Grimm that benefits from extremely likeable characters, memorable songs
and the superior animation you expect from the studio's golden age. For
those of you who didn't buy Cinderella the first time it appeared on home
video be sure not to miss this chance because like almost all of Disney's
animated classics it will be withdrawn from release in the new year for at
least seven years. (Rated G)
Also worth a look is Funny Bones **** (Hollywood), a quirky black
comedy from writer and director Peter Chelsom (Hear My Song). The
story follows a second generation stand up comic (Oliver Platt) who, after
a dismal performance in Las Vegas, travels to his childhood home in
Blackpool, England in search of new material for his act. Even though the
movie could do quite well with this plot alone director Chelsom throws in
several more outrageous ones that keep the film totally unpredictable and
continually off balance.
' I loved Funny Bones and found myself laughing out loud quite a bit, but
then again I've been told my sense of humour is a bit warped. As much as
I liked this film my wife disliked it. I guess you can't please everyone.
(Rated 14A)
In the classic movie department is The Hasty Heart (1949) ****
(Warner - 124.95 or less), a film I first saw on television in the early
1960s and have never seen again, that is until this home video release. The
story, set in a military hospital in Burma, foci.-ies on a proud Scottish
soldier (Richard Todd) who discovers he has only a short time to live.
This is a sensitive and touching film thanks in large part to a fine cast that
includes Ronad Reagan, Patricia Neal and of course Richard Todd who
was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his wonderful performance
which brought tears to my eyes on both occasions. A beautiful film. (Not
rated)
Todd's Oscar nomination no doubt led directly to Walt Disney engaging
his services for several of that studio's post war live action films like The
Story of Robin Hood (1952) an excellent technicolour remake of the Errol
Flynn classic, the enjoyable The Sword and the Rose (1953) and Rob Roy
(1954).
Among the new and unpreviewed releases this week is French Kiss
(Fox), a romantic comedy about a young woman (Meg Ryan) who meets
an eccentric Frenchman (Kevin Kline) while travelling in France. (Rated
PG-13)
Peter Ustinov, Tom Courtenay and James Fox highlight the cast of The
Old Curiousity Slioppe (J.L. Bowerbank) based on Charles Dickens'
classic novel. (Unrated)
In the western adventure Hole in the Sky (Malofilm) a young man
challenges the elements and his own inner resources. The film stars Sam
Elliott and is based on a story by Norman Maclean A River Runs Through
It (Rated PG-13)
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PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1995.
Brussels teams take top spots in soccer tourney
A new look
Lindsay Watson, daughter of Mike and Val, tries a new
look, with help from Mary Jean Bell at the Brussels
Parents' Association Fall Frolic held Sept. 28.
By Sarah Seeds and
Josh Jorritsma
On Friday, Sept. 29, the North
Huron Soccer tournament took
place at Grey Central School. The
boys soccer team, coached by Mr.
Hooftman, tied for first. The girls
soccer team, coached by Mrs.
Uhler was undefeated.
Congratulations to all the
students who participated in the
soccer tournament.
On Sept. 27, BPS had Cross
Country tryouts on the upper yard.
Students from Grades 2 - 8
competed to represent the school at
the regional meet to be held at the
Wingham Golf Course. Only the
top six that qualified are eligible for
the school team.
The following students will be on
our cross country team:
Mite Girls: Candice McLellan,
Amber Sellers, Paige Steep, Alexis
Patch, Erica Thalen, Kelly Coulter.
Mite Boys: Drew Thomas, Brent
Wheeler, Mitchell Ortman,
Christopher Illman, Philip Wedow,
Cory Chapman.
Tyke Girls: Jodi Sellers, Jenna
Krotz, Crystal McLellan, Brittany
Kellington, Sara Mason, Katie
Aitchison.
Tyke Boys: Kent Lee, Richard
Goetz, Scott Glitz, Evan Horst,
By Joy Cullen and
Karin Schroecker
HCBE
pre-budget
planning
Continued from page 1
for the replacement of all non-
classroom staff, re-examining
classroom sizes at the secondary
school level, using distance
technology for low enrolment
classes, restructure employee
benefits and reduce operating
reserves to a minimum.
Carroll stated that many other
areas could be considered, but that
trustees should remember that the
$3 million target would not be
reached by spending time on small
numbers. "We are looking for six-
digit figures."
The difficulties facing the board
were presented to Huron MPP
Helen Johns in an effort to elicit
change to the financial system.
"(The system) is old, unfair and
misleading," says Carroll. "We
need to get help from the new
government to attain a fair share of
the revenue and equal assessment
for funding."
"We have already cut spending
by millions and we can deal with a
reduction in transfer payments
however the imposition of
increases to the standard mill rate
are beyond our control. Only the
finance minister or the education
minister can make those
adjustments."
The work will begin at the
committee level with regular
reports to the entire board.
Chris Walker, Morgan Bishop.
Atom Girls: Heather Armstrong,
Nicole Lowe, Nicole Mastnak,
Lesley Pepper, Jennifer McDonald,
Chrissy Mason.
Atom Boys: Lee Dilworth, Nolan
Krotz, Ryan Mawhinney, Matthew
Kroll, Matthew Clarkson, Chris
Coulter.
Bantam Boys: Michael Brewer,
Matthew Cameron, Joshua Gropp,
Jason Armstrong.
In Mrs. Perrie's Grade 7/8 class
we have started discussing the ideal
parent. According to teenagers,
there are 12 characteristics of the
ideal parent.
1. Understanding: Teens want
parents to listen and understand
them.
2. Communication: They don't
want to be yelled at or given a big
lecture.
3. Discipline: "Firm but Fair" and
"Strict, but not too Strict."
4. Fairness: Justice is the key
when dealing with teens.
5. Trust: Not asking too many
questions and believing
explanation.
6. Respect: Teens want support,
not necessarily approval, when they
express their hopes, dreams, plans
and decisions.
7. Responsibility: Giving teens
children. In her spare time she likes
to do crafts and sew quilts. She also
enjoys playing the accordion in her
church band, "Joyful Noise."
At school she likes to have a
bright and cheery classroom so she
tries to keep it decorated with
seasonal items.
Mrs. Nakamura enjoys teaching
ai Blyth Public School and feels
very welcome.
JUNIOR SOCCER TEAM
household chores and an allowance
will help' them develop into
responsible adults.
8. Caring: Hugs and squeezes,
and all those important words, are
clear signs to your teens that you
love and care for them.
9. Honesty: Teens say it is better
to err on the side of honesty than to
withhold the facts.
10. Humour: Injecting humour
into the home, especially when
there are difficult situations to be
faced, is important to teens.
11. Bonding: The fact that this
made it in the top 12 list will
surprise most parents. The
suggestions to make this happen
include going to some activities,
taking them on planned outings or
make up a family night.
12. Showing: Whether it's
instilling a love of reading or
learning to drive a car, teens want
parents to set an example.
So parents if you're reading this,
go over it with your kids at home.
Everyone at BPS is saddened by
the tragic death of Dan Beuer-
mann, a former student at our
school. We extend sincere
sympathy to the Beuermann and
Stephenson families. We wish
Randy Beuermann a very speedy
recovery.
On Wednesday, Sept. 27 the
Blyth Junior boys and girls soccer
teams went to Huron Centennial
School for the soccer tournament.
They played against Clinton,
Hullett, Seaforth, Vanastra and
Huron Centennial. The girls came
in second place and the boys came
in fifth.
The boys had a hard time due to
illness and injuries but in the end
both teams had lots of fun playing.
MRS. NAKAMURA
Mrs. Nakamura is the new
French teacher at Blyth Public
School. She got a degree in French
at the University of Western
Ontario. She also went to Teacher's
College.
Mrs. Nakamura lives south of- -
Goderich with her husband and two
Blyth PS Gazette
New teacher likes crafts