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The Citizen, 2013-07-18, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013. PAGE 17. Dramatic wood furniture exhibit opens July 19Wayne Muma is a Stratford areafurniture maker who wants hishandmade wooden furniture to look like, well, wood. The thick boards emphasize the extraordinary grain of the hardwood and retain the original profile of the log. The pieces at first seem to have a rough appearance, but have actually been hand-finished with traditional tools to a perfectly smooth, almost mirror-like surface, which dramatically increases the clarity of colours and textures found in the wood. The artist obviouslyrespects nature and loves his work. Muma has spent many years studying trees, natural forms and working with wood. Enthusiasm and passion for the local hardwoods of Ontario are what drive his creative engine. He has a contagious enthusiasm for wood and its natural environment and his clear “green vision” means that woods are sustainably harvested and salvaged locally. Trees are sometimes windfallen or urban salvaged. Thesewoods are purchased green and often in the log, milled and air dried at home. Finishes are natural organic materials which don’t adversely affect the home environment. He sees, hidden within each tree, a wealth of textures, colours and lines. These are the characteristics that inspire his design process. Starting on July 19, The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is presenting Indwelling, an exhibition of WayneMuma’s unique wood furnituredesigns. The show can be viewed in the Bainton Gallery of the Blyth Memorial Hall until Aug. 13, Mondays to Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition is sponsored by Maarten Bokhout and Helena McShane and curated by Greg Sherwood. The public is invited to meet the artist at the opening reception on Friday, July 19 at 6 p.m. For more information, contactRobert Tetu at 519-345-2184 or e-mail gallery@blythfestival.com Business Directory Affordable CAR AND TRUCK RENTALS Large & Small Trucks fridge carts - piano dollys- moving blankets Complete Selection of Cars Our rates qualify for insurance replacement Passenger Vans full size or mini GODERICH TOYOTA 344 Huron Rd. 519-524-9381 GODERICH 1-800-338-1134 NEW CONSTRUCTION AGRICULTURAL RENOVATIONS RESIDENTIAL Call 519-527-1538 Tarion Home Warranty Builders THE ZAHND TEAM P.O. Box 38 Listowel, Ontario N4W 3H2 Claude Robin Broker 519-887-6205 Kurt Keller Sales Representative 519-236-7874 www.zahnd.on.ca JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 5 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Jeff Elliott Res. 519-523-4377 PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 519-357-1537 SEAFORTH ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Kathleen Day Dunbar New Patients Always Welcome! 519-527-1760 Medicine & Surgery, House calls, Grooming, Pet Food and more Call 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 to book your spot today! We have solutions for your storage needs. Great for home, office & business. Ask for Ken at LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 Storage Solutions In stock used Pallet Racking, used decking steel & 4'x8' T&G fir plywood. Ontario CraneRentals Box 134, Teeswater, ON N0G 2S0 519-392-6469 Cell: 519-357-7869 1-866-392-6469 Fax: 519-357-3798 Email: marlene.baker@sympatico.ca Merv 24 HOU R SERVIC E FULL Y INSU R E D BROWN’S PHARMASAVE INSTANT FAX AS FAST AS A PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favourite recipes, obituaries, messages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our Blyth office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world ... instantly. Our FAX number is also your number so if you want to be reached instantly — we will receive your messages as well. The Citizen Call Us Today For Details 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Fax: 519-523-9140 Linda M. Bross, CA 519-357-3231 lbross@bdo.ca Wingham,ON D. C. Craig Excavating • Excavating • Bulldozing • Septic Systems • Drainage 519-523-4966 “Locally owned & operated” P.O. Box 69 470 Turnberry Street Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 (519) 887-6100 Fax: (519) 887-6109 e-mail:dsholdice@himginsurance.com • Farm Lanes • Campgrounds • Driveways • Horse Riding Arenas Contact Brent Pryce 519-525-6295 2 TANNING BEDS • MANICURES & PEDICURES • • IONIC DETOX FOOT SPA • • SHELLAC NAIL SYSTEM • • EYELASH EXTENSIONS • 306 Josephine St., Wingham 519-357-3894 See histories and historic photographs on the Huron History section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca