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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-06-07, Page 11A new exhibit at the Goderich Co- op is setting watercolour paintings side-by-side with digital photographs. The show will feature Paul Carroll’s watercolour paintings side- by-side with the photographs that inspired them. Carroll calls his Bahama Bound series a modern approach to the “sketch in the field” approach where people can see for themselves the liberties an artist takes. These liberties could involve simple colour changes or object movement to a change in point of view. The exhibit will be shown all month, said to complement the current guest art display, Balaji Swaminath’s Eastern Perspectives. In addition to Carroll and Swaminath’s works, the Gallery is carrying its regular collection of 20 local artists’ works. The Gallery is open Mondays through Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and admission is free. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2007. PAGE 11. It was promotion and award Sunday for the Sunday school of Londesborough United Church on June 3 and there was a surprise guest to bring a special message to all the young folk and the young at heart. Bugsy the Clown, aka Brenda Empey, spoke to the children about not judging a book by its cover or another person by their outside. A little game at the beginning of her talk had all the children wearing a red nose like hers to demonstrate it would be a strange world if everyone were the same. Bugsy talked about a pretty hanky she had and how everyone could like it because of its appearance. But it was decided an old, dirty newspaper she had should be tossed in the recycling until they looked inside. Out came a scarf even more lovely than the hanky. She encouraged the children to always look more closely at others to see the beauty and goodness. Then they all sang a song with her called What a Miracle that showed how each child is a special miracle. As the children left the sanctuary at the end of the service Bugsy gave each of them a small balloon creation to wear on their wrist. Superintendents Laurel Mitchell and Catherine Allen introduced the children who have been attending Sunday school since last September and the teachers to the congregation. Londesborough United is proud and very fortunate to have such a large group of young people, 38 in our midst. It is a credit to the teachers that their lessons and the extra activities are interesting and fun and continue to appeal to the children. Each of the children received a gift from their teachers appropriate for the different ages. The Whyte families were also acknowledged for their work with the youth group. A ladies choir sang two numbers, Train Up a Child and What a Wonderful World. Rev. Pat Cook will be on study leave on June 10 and Ruth Long will be leading the service. The senior choir will gather for practice at 10 a.m. The Scott Woods Show is coming to Londesborough United on Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Ken Hunking, John Jewitt, Rev. Cook or the church office for $15 for an adult, $5 for five-to-12-year-olds. There is a family rate of $45. The Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors took their May meeting on the road. They met at Kate’s Station at Vanastra for lunch, a change from their usual potluck. Southward they went to Hensall for a tour and talk about Iceculture in Hensall. To have a short business and information session, they returned to the conservation park just at the south edge of Clinton. Almost 20 years ago, Julian and Ann Bayley were indulging an interest in ice, turning out two ice punch bowls a week. Today producing 100 crystal clear ice blocks a day is only one of many divisions of their interest/business in ice carving. Now the company, Iceculture, has 50 employees and their three daughters are also involved in this very unique business. The ice block division produces 25,000 blocks a year and ships them all around the world. Headed by Heidi Bayley, carvers and designers in the carving services division, create ice sculptures that, too, have travelled world wide. The early business of carving was trial and error for Julian who, eventually, developed specialized and computerized carving machines and lathes. A separate division sells ice carving tools, etc. Sam Bayley runs this division, Artistic Ice Design. Research into the benefits of ice in new areas has Iceculture currently working with NASA and investigating new ways to transport creations. Soon to be opened in a new area of their facility is Nine Below Zero, the first permanent indoor exhibition of ice sculpture in Canada. Visitors will find this ever- changing display of original sculptures educational and entertaining. After all, Icecultures already produces everything imaginable from ice balls and bottles to an ice Camaro and functional ice bars. The seniors group found their tour of a ‘not-your-run-of-the-mill business’ most interesting. Outgoing president Phyllis Tyndall will be the group’s representative at the annual convention in Cobourg Aug. 27-29. All the members of Londesborough seniors group are encouraged to attend at Huronlea in Brussels the afternoon of June 12. The group is in charge that day. Those going need to remember to bring along cookies or squares. Gladys Van Egmond, Keith Tyndall and John Jewitt will provide musical entertainment. Mike Powell will be the guest speaker at the June 27 gathering at the Londesborough Community Hall. This time he will speak about his time in India. The meeting begins with supper at 6 p.m. If you plan to attend, please contact a member of the executive so food can be arranged from Dixie Lee in Clinton. Sunday, May 27 was appropriately a great day for ducks but not too wonderful for the rainwear-clad spectators who showed to cheer on their ducks in the Londesborough Lions Club’s first duck race. Moreover despite the fact it rained for the race, there wasn’t any more than enough water in the creek to provide much of a current to carry the ducks along. However with a little encouragement all 500 ducks did reach the finish line eventually. Chris Cowan’s duck paddled the fastest and won him $500. Arriving second was the duck purchased by Ruth Dougherty of Blyth. Lion member Ron Nesbitt of Londesborough owned the duck that came in third. Some ducks were more reluctant than others to have to leave the water and the last duck to the finish line was claimed by Helen Lee of Londesborough. Helen received some novelty items and a gift certificate for the B Family Café for her ‘lame duck’. The Lions Club offer their thanks to Bev and Helen Wallace for the use of their property for this event. New exhibit at Goderich gallery The lucky duck winner Chris Cowan, left, accepts his cheque of $500 from Londesborough Lion Ron Nesbitt. Cowan’s duck won the recent duck race. (Photo submitted) Promotion Sunday at United Group 5 was in charge of theprogram at the May 21 meeting ofthe Londesborough United ChurchWomen and they presented athought-provoking skit to begin theevening.The skit dealt with “Why do I want to go to the UCW meeting?” Participants in the skit, Helen Dale, Kerri Whyte, Joan Whyte, Gail Lear and Betty Millar offered a variety of reasons why they might prefer to stay home. Some believed they had too many chores to do. A working mom was too tired. One woman felt too young and another felt too old to have anything to offer. A newcomer felt estranged and another felt there was too much gossip. Being asked to ‘do something’ discouraged another and one lady didn’t want any more Bible study. However all of them went to the meeting and in spite of their reservations, each found something encouraging to take home. The meeting filled the needs of all of them – Bible study seemed relevantthat night, the newcomer found afriend, the “gossip” revealed a needthat another could fill, etc.Everyone went home realizingthat when all work together for thecommon goal of helping the church at home or abroad results happen and they could have fun together. A reading by Gail, from Prop Up the Leaning Side, underlined the need to look for those in life who need understanding and love. Laughter makes living sweet was the idea behind a poem read by Betty Millar. The program ended with the singing of the hymn, Give to Us Laughter. Business items and reports followed. Some short discussions ensued about these matters. President Barb Bosman reported that a theatre night is in the works for August and details will be forthcoming. Crystal Whyte offered the services of the youth group for the annual preparation of the cabin at Camp Menesetung. Happy Gang Seniors dine at Kate’s Station Auburn Co-op 519-526-7262 Ornaments Fountains Gazebos Outdoor Furniture Garden Seed Lawn Seed Patio Planters For all your lawn & garden care needs Our greenhouse is brimming with beautiful flowers, shrubs, hanging baskets & more Poulan Tractors Open Saturdays until 4:00 pm Dump box wagons & rollers The Wingham Knights of Columbus would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who generously donated to our 3rd Annual Elimination Draw and Silent Auction that was held April 21st, 2007. Also a huge thanks to all who bought tickets. Your support is appreciated and made for a successful event. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS: Valerie McGlynn Gary Lemelin Brad Bender Steve Howson Neil Vincent Kyle Wright Wayne Fear Pete Visser Don & Lenora Scrimgeour Ron & Diane Ferguson Teresa Hickey Donna Skinn Julie Hallahan Bob Meyer Owen Curtis Ken & Cory Young Jackie Waechter Earl Reinhardt Ross Daer Ed Skinn Dan & Liz Weishar Mike & Amy Cronin Bill Tedesco Jim VanderWoude Ken & Paulette Gravestock Bruce Skillen Theresa Wilson Dylan Dosman Bernie McGlynn Richard Slater Susan Doig Kathy Skinn Lorna Lang Bill McGrath Jr. Rick Elliott John Smith Dustin Horton NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Group 5 leads UCW BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED