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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-11-20, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1996 Brussels school news Youths read thousands of books GRADUATION Tim Machan son of Dale and Ruth completed his apprenticeship and exam to become a Ilcenced electrician. We are proud of your hard work. Mom, Dad, Steve, Michelle, Karrie-Anne, Joe, Hanna, Rodney & Jamie • Valk Mit By John Schedler Pulp and comic book heroes have been part of the movie going experience since the late 30s and early 40s. Although during that period they were considered to be kid's stuff and relegated for the most part to Saturday matinee serials, the possible exception being the adventures of Tarzan which found wide acceptance among all age groups. The most famous of these comic/pulp to movie heroes were Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Captain Marvel, Superman, Batman, The Shadow and The Phantom. While all of these found success with the Saturday matinee crowd, in later years only Superman and Batman made it big at the box office. Of course many of the others tried to capture the fancy of movie-goers, but none has succeeded like the man of steel or the caped crusader. I enjoyed the recent Shadow with Alec Baldwin as well as the retro Rocketeer, even though audiences failed to respond to either film in a big way. So I was surprised when the big screen remake of The Phantom *** (Paramount) was announced. Based on the comic strip by Lee Falk which first made its appearance in newspapers in 1936, the Phantom, who is known as the Ghost Who Walks, was also one of the first costumed superheroes. In this new film the Phantom played by Billy Zane is back, aided by a tongue-in-cheek script, dazzling special effects and a fine supporting cast that includes Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson and Catherine Zeta Jones. The Phantom is a highly enjoyable action adventure directed by Simon Wincer (Rated PG). Among the week's other new releases is Striptease (Columbiaaristar) a corned tarring Demi Moore as a woman forced to take up stripping in an effort to et the money to fight a legal battle for the custody of her daughter. A so in the cast are Burt Reynolds, Armand Assante and Ving Rhames. (Ra ed 14A) With Mich el Jordan currently starring with Bugs Bunny in Space Jam another NBA superstar, Shaquille O'Neal headlines Kazam (Touchstone) a comedy abo t a genie released from a boom box who must grant a young boy the st. ,dard three wishes. (Rated PG) For ins of bad movies comes the fuzzy, pink, imitation angora Ed Wood Collector's Box Set (SMA) which includes three of the director's best/worst films Plan 9 From Outer Space, Glen or Glenda and Bride of the Monster. video F.A.X. IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... J.R.'S GAS BAR & TAKE OUT LTD. BRUSSELS 887-6951 NEW TITLES TO CHOOSE FROM Mission Impossible, The Nutty Professor, Pinocchio, Spy Hard, Prophecy, Muriel's Wedding, Toy Story, Eraser (18A), The Great White Hype, Nemesis II, Moonlight & Valentino, Wind in the Willows CHILDREN'S MOVIES 99e REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 Special visit Ethel Dennis, a former resident of Grey Twp., gets a special visit recently when the man who purchased her home from her, Max Demaray, right, and the farm's present owner Jake Hiemstra, a former student of Mrs. Dennis's spent some time with her. Former resident gets surprise visit By Nicole Lowe and Chris Coulter Over the past four weeks our school has participated in Partners in Excellence. The primary grades have read 2,593 books. The intermediate grades have read 1,173 books for a total of 3,766 books. The people who have read over 10 books and got sponsors receive a gold medal; the people who read seven books receive a certificate. The people with the highest books read in each class are: Grade 1, Tiffany Roeticsoender with 27; Grade 1/2, Krista Richmond with 15; Grade 2/3, Lauren Spink with 65; Grade 3/4, Cory Chapman with 24; Grade 4/5, Joy Arnold with 33; Grade 6/7, Nicole Mastnak with 13; Grade 7/8 - Tricia Teeft with 21. The money raised from the read-a- thon will go to buying learning materials for the school. They're still collecting money from the participants. The number of cases of lice has decreased dramatically. Brownies, and Guides have been cancelled because they want lice to be cleaned up. Our school is hosting their annual book fair. Mr. Prior has selected students to help with the fair. The students will run the cash register, set up, and help clean up. They are: Jennifer McDonald, Chrissy Mason, Sarah Little, Matthew Elliott, Amy Douma, Tricia Teeft, Megan Bragg, Eileen Exel, Nicole Mastnak, Veronica Edwards, Laurie Prior, Tim Harrison. It will be held on Nov. 18 to Nov. 22. The times are from Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 8:55 a.m., 10:20 - 10:40 a.m., 12:30 -12:55 p.m. and and 1 - 3 p.m. Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Douma, Mrs. Clark, and Ms A went to Brantford school to learn about language programs. We asked Mr. Kemp ''What Remembrance Day" meant to him. His reply was he always remem- bered Mr. Butson who visited the school yearly in his ancient blue coupe to distribute poppies. He had tears in his eyes as he told how the soldiers survived gas attacks in World War I. He walked with a limp because of a wound he had received. He also organized the Legion sponsored public speaking contest in the rural schools, and Mr. Kemp will always remember his strong commitment to students and learning. By Derek Passmore and Andrew Garland The students enjoyed Pizza Day on Oct. 29. Thank you to Mrs. Speers and JRs for the wonderful lunch. We thank the community for sending us your IGA/Zehrs tapes. Please continue to do so. Mr. Teal] recently attended a training workshop on the "Values, Influences, and Peers" program. He said, "It was about people learning the more important things in their lives and recognizing how to make better choices." Ms Whyte has been trained in the "Quest" program. She will be teaching this to the Grade is and 6/7s. It was about values and decision making program. She said, "It is excellent, informative and easy to follow." Congratulations to the Guess the Number winner Jake Edwards, who won with an exact guess of 189 Halloween candies. While the Halloween activities were running, the Grade 6s were baking Halloween cookies. Mrs. Perrie was delighted to eat some, with the comment "very delicious cookies." By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff It is indeed a small world. Ethel Dennis, a former Grey Twp. resident, now living in Lis- towel, was reminded of this fact last month when she was visited by two special guests. Mrs. Dennis was to be acknowl- edged by the insurance firm of Howick Mutual as she had been a policy holder with them for an amazing 70 years. Presenting the certificate of appreciation to her was Max Demaray, a director with Howick Mutual, who had, in 1959, The ever popular Lantern Light tours at Doon Heritage Crossroads are returning for another six evenings in December. Tickets are now on sale for this Christmas program that will run Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. Each tour includes a visit By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff I do not find Arthur Black hilarious. I do, however, find him to be a gifted writer whose work is entertaining. Black's newest book Black in the Saddle Again, is a compilation of some of his award- winning essays on human life. With sardonic bite and cheeky prose he does the impossible making you smile while educating you. He is a truckload of information on everything from the Druids worship of trees to the Canadians hoarding of pennies. He travels with you from Hogtown to India and shares personal anecdotes. 1-le finds the comic twist to most situations and isn't afraid to share it if he's in it. A one-time resident of Fergus, Ont., Black is a three-time finalist for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. His syndicated columns appear in magazines and newspapers, including this one. He purchased the Dennis's farm from them. Max decided to carry the co-inci- dence even further inviting Jake Hiemstra along to see Mrs. Dennis who is now over 90 years of age. Jake had purchased the farm from Max in 1984. Many years before he had been a student of Mrs. Dennis at a school east of Listowel near Tralee. "She recognized him immediate- ly," says Max. "Her daughter had told her she would be getting a sur- prise visitor that day, but she had no idea who it would be until we got there." to a select number of seasonally decorated buildings in the historic village, a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride and a Christmas concert in the church with Mary Margaret Smith and the Playford Players. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be ordered over the phone. Call (519) 748-1914. hosts the popular CBC radio show Basic Black. His previous best- selling books are Basic Black, Back to Black, That Old Black Magic, Arthur! Arthur!, Black by Popular Demand and, with Lynne Raymond, Blackmail! He relocated to British Columbia last year. In reading Black in the Saddle Again, what first distinguishes Black from other humourists to me is not his humour, but his writing. It is articulate without being forced. He has a down-home manner that contrasts nicely with an obvious intellect. His sharp-edged humour bespeaks a curmudgeonly teaser, who actually enjoys life and the people in it, but can't let anyone know. There is no question that Black is a humourist. His wit is quick, his writing entertaining, his topic informative, though amusing. But, no I don't find him hilarious. Reading him I s.:...1dom laugh aloud. I did, however, wear a smile throughout the entire book. *** Starry Night at Doon The 'Friends of Doon' invite everyone to their third annual fundraising event 'Starry Night' to be held at Doon Heritage Crossroads on Monday, Dec. 23 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Visitors will have the pleasure of wandering through the beautiful lantern lit village and buildings of Doon. Musical entertainment, samplings of traditional seasonal fare, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and horse drawn wagon rides makes this Christmas event an extra special evening. Every purchased ticket will automatically be entered into a draw for a number of wonderful prizes. The grand prize is a handmade full size quilt that has been reproduced from a quilt in Doon's collection. Tickets are $15 per adult, $7.50 per child and can be purchased in person or by phone at (519) 748- 1914. Book review Black's back in the saddle Lantern Light tours at Doon begin