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The Citizen, 2000-09-20, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. PAGE 19. Cranbrook man donates clock to U of W By Barb Hallett UW Gazette NEWS FROM CRANBROOK Students attending classes in the Davis Centre at the University of Waterloo will have no excuse for being late with the installation of an enormous, handcrafted clock in the Great Hall. Clockmaker Brendan Reilly of Cranbrook who graduated from UW in 1975 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in physics, officially presented the one- of-a-kind timepiece to the university in a ceremony Sept. 14. His dad, Park Reilly, is a retired UW engi­ neering professor. In addition to wanting to give something back to the university, the clockmaker is also interested in extending his craft. He’s been mak­ ing smallclocks - some 144 of them over the past 21 years - and is inter­ ested in working on a a larger scale. “I thought I’d like to make a big clock for a public space,” he said. Designed specifically for its envi­ ronment, the clock is mounted on a concrete column with the centre of the dial, which is 1.8 (six feet) in diameter, about 7.6 metres (25 feet) above the floor. The bottom of the 4.2-metre (14-foot) pendulum reach­ es just above the floor of the second storey. “The design is open, with no case, but rather a frame which exposes the works of the clock,” explains Reilly. The works are crafted from lami­ nated birch, with a frame of red oak and a dial of black walnut inlaid with boxwood markers. The hands are formed of African blackwood. Local potter Patricia O’Connell created the cobalt blue ceramic pendulum bob. Weight-driven and pendulum-reg­ ulated, the clock is wound every 14 hours by an electric motor, although the clock itself is not electric. The pendulum is kept in motion by the falling weight through the gear wheels and “a unique modified grasshopper escapement,” named for its interesting movement. The intent was to combine techni­ cal and esthetic considerations to create a work of drama and elegant simplicity. Unlike other clcoks, the escape­ ment does not tick, says Reilly, “so the clock will be almost totally silent.” <$> Medic Alert SPEAKS FDR YOU 1-BDD-668-15D7 www.medicalert.ca Mrs. M. Schneider hosts September WMS meeting Mrs. Murray Crawford sent in the WMS report. The WMS of Knox Presbyterian in Cranbrook held its September meet­ ing at the home of Mrs. Mervyn Schneider of Brussels. There was a good attendance. Mrs. Eleanor Stevenson was the . leader for the meeting. Scripture was read from Joshua 10; 8,12, 13 and II Kings 20: 9-11. These verses explain why there is a leap year every four years. More readings came from The Front Porch Class Room and The Front Porch Paper Route telling amusing insights of these young peo­ ple. Mrs. Stevenson offered prayer. Mrs. Leslie Knight had prepared the topic entitled Growing Up, thoughts to help one mature and live their lives. Rule number one was dedication to your church. Rule two was interest in civic life and rule three is better ourselves by Bible reading and prayer. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Jack Knight, Mrs. Murray Crawford and Mrs. Schneider. PEOPLE AROUND CRANBROOK By Peter Hagedoorn Call 887-6935 The Community Centre finances were self-sustaining this summer. Rental income, donations for use of chairs, Zehrs and Knechtel tape-sav­ ing income covered the costs of hydro and cutting the grass. This winter however, the assistance from volunteers will be needed for the Bluevale man takes second running of euchre parties, every first and third Friday of the month start­ ing in October. If interested contact Sharon Evans. Some Cranbrook friends attended the wedding of Michael Alexander and Susan Carter on Saturday, Sept. 16. Leslie and Yvonne Knight and family hosted a family shower for Leslie’s nephew David Knight and Irene Kavcic on Sunday, Sept. 17. Clockmaker Fron Reilly donated his largest clock creation to Waterloo University on Thursday. Fron, his wife Kim, and daughter Anne, wel­ comed invited guests. Neighbours John and Marg Saxon were among those who attended the presentation and reception. in Thresher’s tractor pull Continued from page 14 6,500 lbs., first, Bill Hayden, Goderich; second, Jerry Timm, Bluevale; third, Bill Empey, Auburn; fourth, Tim Aldridge, Blyth. 8,000 lbs., first, Dale Thomson, Goderich; second, Dave Thomson, Wingham; third, Keith Orr, Atwood; fourth, Jack Pentland, Goderich. 10,000 lbs., first, Keith Orr, Atwood; second, Lome Glanville, Walton; third, Greg Cook, Belgrave; fourth, Dave Thomson, Wingham. 12,000 lbs., first, Brian Courtney, Point Clark; second, Ryan Courtney, Dungannon; third, Lome Glanville, Walton. We have the best young people in Ontario! Nominate them for an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. 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