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The Citizen, 1996-07-03, Page 30By John Schedler Heading the new releases is Dead Man Walking **** (Polygram), a thoroughly unsettling drama about a death row inmate (Sean Penn) days away from execution and the compassionate nun (Susan Sarandon) who tries to save his body and his soul. This is a powerful film that never goes for simple solutions because the questions raised do not have simple answers. Susan Sarandon won a well deserved Best Actress Oscar and Sean Penn proves he should be in front of the camera more often. "Dead Man Walking" is an outstanding film. (Rated R) Another outstanding film is Mr. Holland's Opus ***1/2 (Holywood) which features a tour de force performance from Richard Dreyfuss as the high school music teacher whose commitment to his art and his students reaps rich rewards. This is indeed a welcome film especially in these jaded times when the negative aspects of life seem to get all the attention. Mr. Holland's Opus is a moving and irresistible film. (Rated PG) I also enjoyed Sabrina *** (Paramount) the romantic drama about two rich brothers who fall in love with their chauffeur's daughter. While Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond and Greg Kinnear make the proceeding highly entertaining I still prefer the original Billy Wilder classic which starred Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. As a matter of fact why not rent them both and see if you agree. (Rated PG) I was also in the mood for a good action film this week so I checked out Broken Arrow *1/2 (Fox) the second American film from Hong Kong director John Woo and scriptwriter Graham Yost (Elwy's son). Sorry to report I didn't care for this dumb film about stolen nuclear weapons. Its only assets are big explosions and bag dialogue, while most of the big action scenes come across as simply dull. A very tedious affair despite the presence of John Travolta and Christian Slater. (Rated R - mostly for language) Other new and unpreviewed releases available this week include, Bed of Roses (New Line) a romantic comedy co-starring Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterson. (Rated PG) A good cast that features Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant highlights Sense and Sensibility (Columbia/Tristar), the Oscar winning adaptation of Jane Austen's Victorian-era romance about two sisters and their efforts to find husbands. (Rated PG) In The Crossing Guard (Alliance) Jack Nicholson plays a man seeking revenge on the man (David Morse) who killed his daughter in a drunk driving accident. A critically acclaimed film directed by Sean Penn. (Rated 14A) 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 Heat (18A), Pontiac Moon (PG13), Million to Juan, Browning Version (R), Sudden Death (18A), Father of the Bride II (PG), Ballistic, Tales from the Dark Side Vol. 6, Armen Bullik (AC), American Ninja 5 (PG) CHILDREN'S MOVIES 990 REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 Final notes Marlene Starkey, of Grey Central Public School, makes a few last remarks in her notebook as she retires from teaching. Before her 10 years at Grey Central, Starkey taught in Grey, York, Oxford and Essex Counties as well as other schools in Huron. Forthcoming Marriage Willis Knight and Barbara Knight are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Patricia Lynne to Corrie James, son of Richard and Penny Dummitt of Camlachie, Ontario. The wedding will take place on July 27, 1996, Camlachie United Church. 90TH BIRTHDAY ROY B. COUSINS The family of Roy Cousins invites friends to attend an OPEN HOUSE in honour of their father's 90th Birthday SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1996. 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. at Brussels United Church. Best Wishes only please. PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1996 Grey teacher retires after 34 years in education By Janice Becker For Marlene Starkey, a retiring teacher from Grey Central Public School, it will be more than the happy faces and fellow staff she will miss, it will be watching that light go on when a child under- stands. After approximately 34 years in education, Starkey says it is that light she most enjoys turning on. Having spent much of her teach- ing career with the Grade 2 to 4 age group, Starkey says there is a great deal of change during that time. "It is very rewarding to see children who could not read well improve." Since she began teaching in 1957, there have been many changes, particularly in the way reading is taught. Phonics were important at first, then it was decid- ed one shouldn't isolate sounds and eventually phonics returned. Starkey has had a varied career in education, being almost thrown into the fray just out of high school Walk-a-Bott Creek was the site last Saturday of the 10th annual picnic for the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome (CAWS). Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that occurs in about 1. in every 20,000 births. First described by a doctor in New Zealand, Ws is present at birth, but often goes undiagnosed or is misdi- agnosed. Ws is characterised physically by a small head with a broad fore- head, puffiness around the eyes, stellate eye pattern, upturned nose, depressed nasal bridge, full lips, widely spaced teeth and small chin. It is associated with heart disorders, kidney, bladder, and renal compli- cations, low or poor muscle tone, and premature puberty. Babies born with Ws don't seem to thrive, serum calcium levels may rise in the first two years. There is difficulty with feeding and the baby is prone to vomiting and constipa- tion. A sensitivity to hearing con- tinues through adulthood. There is no cure for Ws, however specific symptoms, developmental delays and behaviours can be addressed. CAWS evolved from a parent support group in Vancouver in 1984. It provides support and assis- because of a shortage of teachers. She took a six week course before taking on her first class, taught for a year in Grey County, returned to school for additional training and went back to the class before finishing a completing year for her teacher's certificate. That first year was not just a small class with one grade to look after. Hcr first experience in teach- ing was in a school of 16 children in eight grades as well as two chil- dren with special problems. "I worked like a dog," she says. After completing her course, she taught kindergarten classes in Markham and Vaughan, participat- ing in the new initiative in the Toronto area. She, along with an exchange teacher from England, were the sole teachers responsible for a kindergarten class of 97 students, in two groups. "The class was so large, it had to be held in the gym. When we held hands to make a-circle, it was a big tance to families with a child affected by Ws, a network and "family" for adults with Ws and actively supports research into edu- cation, behavioural, social and medical aspects of the syndrome. The association's other goals are to locate those with Ws, who are unaware of the association. circle." That was a real challenge, she says. After taking six years off to raise her family, a son, Chris, and daugh- ter, Lynne, Starkey returned to the classroom as a supply teacher in Oxford County. From there, a year and a half was spent in Essex County before com- ing to Huron, in 1976. Starkey came to Grey Central 10 years age after teaching in Goderich and Hensall. "This is a lovely school with good staff and children and sup- portive parents," she says. " I have enjoyed the co-operation." As for retirement, Starkey says she is going to do what she wants when she wants as she enjoys a lit- tle travel with her husband, Ralph, on their Harley Davidson motorcy- cle. Now, the grandmother of a one-year-old, Starkey also plans to spend more time on her loves of gardening and crafts, though she hopes to keep involved with tech- nology by continuing her study of computers. Forthcoming Marriage Monty and Deb Plumb are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, ANGELA COLLEEN TO DANIEL PETER son of Robert and Helen McNaughton and Rick and.Lynn White. The ceremony will take place at the Northside United Church, Seaforth, on Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 3 p.m. Open reception to follow at Seaforth and District Community Centres at 9 p.m. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE BERDAN/GRABER Vanessa Berdan and Ken Graber are thrilled to announce their forthcoming marriage. Their vows will be exchanged at St. John's Anglican Church in Brussels on Saturday, July 6. They are having an open reception at the B M & .G Community Centre. All are welcome. CAWS meets at Walk-a-Bott