HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-08-03, Page 18Graduation
JENNIFER McCLURE
Congratulations to Jennifer on her
graduation from Fanshawe College
Pre-Health Science program.
Jennifer will be continuing her edu-
cation at Conestoga College in the
Physic)/ Occupational Therapist
Assistant program. Congratulations
and best wishes. Love your family.
Graduation
"Congratulations Orrey
you did it"
We are very proud of you for
graduating F.E. Madill
Secondary School. We always
knew you could! Love, your fam-
ily that cares and loves you very
much - John, Joyce, Michelle,
Danielle, Richard, Matt, Ash,
Carson and your Mom. I know
she is smiling down from heav-
en.
Congratulations
Manch" illitdiett
On June 15, 2006 Mandy grad-
uated from Niagara College with
a Hotel and Restaurant
Management diploma. Mandy
lives in Niagara Falls and is
employed at The Oakes Hotel,
overlooking the falls. We are
very proud of you! Love Mom
and Dad and all the families.
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PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006.
Surgeon's art on display at Co-op Gallery
After almost four decades of per-
forming surgery in Huron County
hospitals, J. Michael Watts, well-
known area medical practitioner, is
striking out for a newfound freedom
in the world of visual arts.
Long-time student of the arts, and
graduate of several medical degrees,
Watts successfully undertook a
Bachelor of Visual Arts program at
the University of Western Ontario.
He pursued the degree in the part-
time studieS syllabus "as a matter of
interest" to support his enthusiasm
for the arts.
Following only a three-month
immersion in programs at the
Southampton School of Art, and the
Haliburton School of Fine Arts he
has' produced an impressive line-up
of two-dimensional works that have
garnered the admiration of local crit-
ics.
A sampling of Watts' work will
hang in a feature display at the
Goderich Co-op Gallery for the
month of August.
As he changeS professions, Watts
will readily declare his frustration
for an "increasing disillusionment
with the bureaucracy of practising
medicine in Ontario", but enthusias-
tically embraces what he calls "an
environment free of politicians; and
a life full of light and colour" as he
cross the threshold into his new
world of fine arts.
Watts conveys his impressions of
life and the outdoors - the land and
lakes of northern Ontario where he
has spent much of his recreational
time, since emigrating from Great
Britain in 1970.
As well, Watts wants to communi-
cate the peace and serenity of his
small town, rural Huron County set-
ting where he has made his home.
His works follows two themes:
vivid, impressionistic watercolours
of the landscapes of northern
Ontario, and, secondly, an expres-
sionistic exploration of colour in
abstract acrylics. He wants to work
in the rich and very Canadian tradi-
tions of visual arts, which he sees as
an extension of the foundations
established , through the style of
the Group of Seven and Tom
Thomson.
"The purpose of my paintings," he
says, "is to try and make visible
what Ralph Waldo Emerson called
the divine intelligence in nature. I
will keep trying to pursue that end."
As a hobby, Watts has undertaken
an extensive study of the history of
art. He has visited galleries and art
museums across Europe and North
America.
In early fall, he will deliver an
illustrated lecture on the interpreta-
tion of several well-known pieces by
the Great Masters. This event will be
hosted by the Goderich Co-op
Gallery.
The Goderich Co-op Gallery is
located at 54 Courthouse Square,
Goderich. It's open Monday through
Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There
is no admission charge.
15th classic car show at Falls Reserve, Saturday
The 15th annual Car, Motorcycle
and Craft Show will be held at the
Falls Reserve Conservation Area on
Sunday, Aug. 6.
Hosted by the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority and the
Radar Circle Region of the
Historical Automobile Society of
Canada, the show will run from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year's event will feature clas-
Stewart Toll, former director of
education for Middlesex County,
will be signing his book, The
Wonder of It All, at the Blyth
Festival preview of Schoolhouse on
Aug. 9.
Toll, once Ontario's youngest
teacher, began his teaching career at
The OPP are investigating a num-
ber of thefts from vehicles that have
occured over the last couple of days
in Central Huron.
Sometime during the night of July
27, someone removed a palm pilot
m130 and a Timex white gold watch
from the victim's unlocked car on
Winter Court, Clinton.
The second occurrence occured
that same night when thieves entered
an unlocked vehicle on Goderich
Street, Auburn and stole a quantity
of loose change.
The third occurrence was reported
on July 28 at approximately 1:30
sic cars, vintage motorcycles, an
exhibit of high quality crafts and a
variety of children's activities.
Falls Reserve Conservation Area
is located south of County Road 31
at Benmiller, just 10 minutes from
Goderich.
The staff at Falls Reserve is
expecting a good showing of classic
autos and motorcycles. Advanced
registration for the event has been
age 16 near Auburn in Huron
County.
Following service as a principal,
Professor of Education, and a two-
year stint in Nairobi, Kenya, he
joined the Middlesex County Board
of Education. He was appointed
director of education and secretary
p.m.
The thieves entered an unlocked
pickup truck on Goderich Street,
Auburn and stole a number
of items and change from the vehi-
cle.
"By removing valuables from
plain view you don't give thieves a
reason to break into your vehicle. It
takes under a minute for a thief to
strike but only seconds for you to
prevent it. Please lock your vehi-
cles," said OPP Const. Jeff
Walraven.
brisk. Close to 100 vehicles were
displayed last year. All exhibitors
receive a commemorative dash
plaque for participating.
Visitors to the show will have the
chance to vote for their favourite
vehicle and the winners takes home
the coveted Peoples' Choice Award.
There will also be lots of prizes for
both exhibitors and visitors through-
out the day.
of the board in 1980, retiring in
1987.
Since his retirement his .educa-
tion-consulting company has pro-
vided advisory services to boards of
education and Ministers of
Education in Canada and interna-
tionally. Of particular interest is his
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The show provides families with a
terrific weekend adventure close to
home. Park visitors are welcome to
take a walk through the
Conservation Area and explore the
scenic river trail and waterfalls.
Children are invited to participate in
special programs being offered
throughout day.
Entry into the park is the regular
day-use fee of $9 per vehicle.
service to the Bermuda Ministry of
Education where, over six years, he
advised in restructuring their com-
plete education system from primary
through to post-secondary.
Toll currently resides in London.
Visitors may want to stay for the
weekend and take advantage of Falls
Reserve's family camping facilities.
Reservations are recommended.
For camping reservations, or to
register as an exhibitor, call Falls
Reserve at 519-5/4-6429 or 1-877-
FALLSCA
OPP warn car owners
to 'lock it or lose it'
Toll to do book signing at 'Schoolhouse'