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By John Schedler
Leading off this week's new releases is Pocahontas ***1/2 (Disney
$28.99 or less) the Disney company's 33rd full length animated film. The
story focuses on the clash of two cultures, and the princess who saves the
life of adventurer John Smith. The film combines fact and folklore with
particular emphasis on the latter, as well as the usual first rate animation
and music we have come to expect from the Disney studio. (Rated G)
To prove we have plenty of great talent here in Canada you can check
out Double Happiness *** (Malofilm) a good comedy/drama starring
Sandra Oh who picked up Best Actress honours at this year's Genie
awards for her work here. This tender and funny film tells the story of a
Chinese-Canadian actress who must balance her romance with a white
university student and the strict homelife with traditional parents. While
the film itself may seem a bit slow at times Sandra Oh lights up the screen
with a truly engaging performance. (Rated R)
Among the other new releases this week are Le Confessionnal
(Alliance) another Canadian film which received excellent reviews around
the world. The story focuses on man who returns home to attend his
father's funeral only to become obsessed with his adopted brother and his
disturbing lifestyle. (Rated R) Hotel Terminus: The Life and Times of
Klaus Barbie (I-IGV - $29.95) is Marcel Ophuls' Academy Award winning
four hour documentary spanning more than 70 years, three continents and
120 hours of interviews. Hotel Terminus traces the 40 year hunt for the
man know as the "Butcher of Lyon" who was implicated in 4,000 deaths
and the deportation of 7,000 Jews from occupied France during World
War II. The film exposes a complex web of political intrigue,
collaboration and deceit almost as unforgettable as the crimes themselves.
(Unrated)
In Mute Witness (Columbia/Tristar) a young woman sees a brutal
murder on a movie set in Russia and finds herself caught up in life-
threatening situations with no one to turn to. (Rated R) Marc
Winningham and Rip Torn star in "Letter to My Killer" (MCA/Universal)
a suspense/thriller about a young couple who accidentally discover a letter
from a woman who was murdered thirty years before. (Rated R)
In the world War II drama The Affair (HBO), a young black soldier falls
in love with a married British woman. Originally made for Pay-TV, the
film stars Courtney B. Vance and Kerry Fox. (Rated PG)
Jill Clayburg headlines the cast of For The Love of Nancy (Malofilm)
which looks at the efforts of two parents as they try to help their anorexic
daughter regain her health. (Unrated)
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Opening in Clinton
Monday, March 4
PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996
Central Huron students among top debaters
In the competition, all partici-
pants took part in two debates, with
the eight best taking part in a third.
In the first round, known as a
planned parliamentary debate, and
the second, known as cross-
examination, the competitors
discussed "Be it resolved that
(BIRT), after 1996, it will be illegal
for government to finance its
operations by going further into
debt."
The top eight competitors were
then selected, and engaged in an
impromptu parliamentary debate.
This type of debate is structured in
the same way as the first round, but
the competitors were not given
time to research their topic. This
lack of preparation time was
compensated for with a somewhat
less serious topic. In this round, the
competitors discussed "BIRT life is
like a box of chocolates."
All four CHSS debaters made it
into the final round, much to the
pleasure of Jim Barnes, CHSS
coach and event co-ordinator.
"We were the only school with
more than one person in the final
round, which was wonderful to
see."
Barnes added that the students
put a good deal of research into
their topic, spending time in the
library and contacting the offices of
Helen Johns and Paul Steckle, who,
he said, were both "generous in
providing information."
In the end, Shawn Clark finished
eighth, Eric Clark and Robin
Martin tied for fourth, and Rachel
Bokhout came in second. Each of
the eight finalists received a medal
for their efforts.
The top four finishers in this
event qualified for the provincial
championships, to be held in
Niagara Falls this April. Since
Clark and Martin tied for fourth,
despite being measured by 11
different judges, a coin-toss was
used to decide who would go to
Niagara Falls, with Martin taking
the honours. If successful there, the
competitors may have an opportun-
ity to compete in the national
championships, to be held in
Windsor in May.
Barnes acknowledged the judges
for their support. He said all 21
people, by taking an afternoon to
voluntarily judge the event, showed
great community spirit.
Debatable
Students of Central Huron Secondary School recently
competed in the Snowbelt debate, hosted by CHSS. From
left are: Shawn Clark, Rachel Bokhout, Robin Martin and
Erica Clark Todd Schenk of Wingham represented F.E.
Madill at the regional competition.
East Wawanosh PS news
By Jason Gropp
Last Tuesday, Central Huron
Secondary School hosted the
Snowbelt Regional High School
Debating Championships. Twenty-
eight students competed, from as
far away as Meaford and represent-
ing seven different schools. Four
students, Rachel Bokhout, Erica
Clark, Shawn Clark and Robin
Martin, represented CHSS. Todd
Schenk represented F.E. Madill.
By Paul Walker and Amy Barnes
THE DIRECTOR'S VISIT
On Feb. 13, Director of
Education Paul Carroll, visited East
Wawanosh Public School.
He shared stories with the Grade
Is and 2s, then presented mapping
skills to some students in Grades 3,
4, 5 and 6.
He also showed the Grade 7 and
8 students how to access the
Internet.
During the afternoon he found
time to meet with the School
Advisory Council as well as the
staff.
Everyone enjoyed his visit to our
school.
WINTER CARNIVAL
On Friday, Feb. 16 East
Wawanosh held its annual Winter
Carnival. All the grades took part
in this event.
Each student went into one of 16
groups and competed in -such
games as relays, snow bowling' or
snow tower building.
The weather conditions were
perfect for the Winter Carnival and
every student enjoyed participating.
Special thanks to Ms Reed and
Mrs. Hessels for organizing this
event.
PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST
On Feb. 14 the students
participated in a public speaking
contest in order to select two
winners from Grades 4-6 and 7-8 to
go to the Legion competition on
Feb. 24.
From Grade 4, winners were
Michael Gamiss, who spoke about
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From Grade 5, Michelle Nixon
spoke about "Family Camping,"
Paul Garniss' topic was
"Superstitions" and Leanne Vincent
spoke on "Kids Today are Spoiled
Rotten".
The Grade 6 speakers were
Shawn Cottrill whose topic was
"Ontario Hydro," Paul Walker who
spoke about "Model Rockets,"
Kristyn Gerth whose topic was
"Silken Lauman" and Laura Meier
whose topic was "Superstitions."
Myron Hussey spoke about
"Growing Up", Curtis Knight
talked on "Men's Rights" and
Vicky Black's topic was "Sayings."
All of these speakers were from
Grade 7.
From Grade 8, Julie Woodley
talked about "Boys" and Danielle
Thompson's topic was "Proverbs."
The winners for Grades 4, 5, and
6 were Chris Cottrill, Michelle
Nixon and Kristyn Gerth. The
winner selected to go on to the
Legion from those grades was
Kristyn Gerth.
The winners for Grades 7 and 8
were Myron Hussey and Danielle
Thompson. The overall winner was
Myron.
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