HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-11-03, Page 1111—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Nov. 3, 2004
News
Huron County artists combine talents for memorial sculpture
By Tim Cumming
Goderich Signal -Star Edttor
Two Huron County artists
worked together to create a
distinctive combination of
stained glass and sculpture
that will be sent to California
as a memorial tribute to the
sister of a Seaforth man.
Harry Den Haan, and his
wife Marilyn, knew
Brucefield stained glass artist
Ellen Montgomery -Dykstra
from their church in Vanastra
and loved her work.
They decided to create a
memorial to Harry's sister,
Jean Hughes, who died of a
brain tumor earlier this year.
They approached Ellen with
their idea. She not only had
to create the stained glass art
that would be a monument to
Jean's life, but she had to
bring in other craftspeople to
create the complete
memorial.
The finished piece was
assembled on Friday
afternoon east of Goderich,
at Sharp's Creek Forge,
where blacksmith Jim
Wallace created the
elaborate, decorative
wrought -steel support piece
of the art work.
"It's a wonderful piece ...
it's absolutely unique," he
said of the finished creation.
"It is a unit yet each piece is
separate and distinct."
The completed work
includes a peace lily motif
throughout the piece as it was
her favourite flower.
The stained glass piece
includes pictures of ducks.
"One of her favourite
sayings in life was 'I've got
my ducks in a row,— Harry
said.
The intricate work was
completed in less than a
month.
It includes the metal frame
with ornate lilies at the base,
the stained glass work at the
top and, in the middle of the
piece, a granite memorial
stone.
The stained glass is book -
ended between two pieces of
plate glass donated by Dave
and Marg Miller, of D and D
Glass in Vanastra. The
granite memorial stone was
crafted by Superior
Monuments of Kitchener.
Harry said he was
impressed with how the
artists involved in the project
were able to successfully
integrate three completely
different art forms.
The unique memorial art
piece is being shipped out to
a community just outside of
Los Angeles, where it will be
placed in her memory.
"She was known by a lot of
people out there," Marilyn
said. "She touched a lot of
hearts."
Tim Cumming photo
Harry and Marilyn Den Haan stand beside the sculpture which is being sent to California as a tribute to the life of Harry's sister,
Jean Hughes. Shown with them are Brucefield stained glass artist Ellen Montgomery -Dykstra, Goderich-area blacksmith Jim
Wallace and blacksmithing apprentice Tavis Cheverie.
SERVICES REMOVAL
removal & clean-up
et truck service
chipping
p Grinding
Rolling
loud
. 519.442.3976
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SPECIALISTS
1 rcensed for Sheet r.letal. Refrigeration. Gas & Plumbing
Seaforth Agricultural Society
• BANQUET & MEETING FACILITIES
• 10,000 sq. feet of indoor show area
EACH R
RENTAL See what we have to offer
Pa " 22• Call 527-1321 Today!
'I'IIOMPSONr
IJRE'I'IIANE
SPRAY trk
F IRREGIASS
INSULATION
1 r,, ,t1111
Call Ron At
519-263-2319
RALPH
WOOD
Alb ELECTRIC
•Agricultural
• Commercial
• Residential
CALL SEAFORTH
527-0448
JANSEN
MASONRY
Serving The Area Per Ower 39 Ther.
S..forth, Ontario
MARION'S
PAINTING
Free Estimates
•Interlor/Exterlor Painting
•Drywall Repair
CeII Mike Marion
527-0707 (Evenings)
IRECTORY
Call -527-0240
TILING and HARDWOOD
ROMAN MASOWA#
410110
` TILING ,
Phone (519) 523-9025
CeII (519) 524-0119
• Custom Design
• Installations & Renovations
• Bathroom Accessories
• Hardwood Floor Installation
• Bathrooms, Kitchens. Fireplaces. etc.
ROMAN MASOWA
DAVITS
ACCOUNTING
SERVICES
ACCOUNTING &
TAX PREPARATION
Farm,Business,
;Personal & Corporate
57.1063
Dr, L.J. Laplante
OPTOMETRIST
527.1 240
87 Main St., Seaforth
HOURS
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00
1:00 - 5:30
Wednesday 9:00 - 12:00
1:00 - 5:30
Thursday 9:00 - 12:00
1:00 - 5:30
6:30 - 9:00
Friday 9:00 - 12:00
1:00 - 5:30
Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
nen _riggeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennn 2
1
1
To advertise
in the
BUSI N ESS
DIRECTORY-.
Call Bernie or Tom
at 527-0240
Get help from the professionals
In our business directory)
q -o oaoIQpgpgo oQ4RoAopoo
Elli�sen
ELECTRIC
1
u
HURON -PERTH
Refrigeration
and
Appliance
Service
lorry Horne
Repairs to most major appliances
licensed for gas appliances
52240330 or 1-800-363-3265
v
1
11
1
a
1
SCHOONDERWOERD
BROS. CONCRETE
Flatwork and Forming
All types of:
• Foundations • Walls
• Driveways, patios
• Floors, floating slabs
• Interior/exterior coloured and
stamped designs
Ph: 348-0530 Fax: 348-4819
Cell: 301-1392
HILDEBRAND
PAINT & PAPER
Expert..
Interior and
Exterior Decorators
PAINTS &
WALLCOVERINGS
527-1880
Main SL Sestorth
* Agricultural
* Residential
Commercial
* Pole Line Construction
,Ra•4
111464
ELECTRIC
R.R. #4 Seaforth, Ont. NOK 1WO
(519) 522-1556
L. McGRATH
PLUMBING
and
HEATING Inc.
SEAFORTH
522-0493
Larry McGrath
Licenced Plumber &
Licenced Gas Fitter
Call Today!
Installation
Service
Repairs
*Snow Removal
* Lan•ways
*Parking Lots
CaII for a quote
FARM • NOME • COMMERCIAL • POLE LINES • STANDBY SYSTEMS
(819)345.2447 11.1404 WALTON, ONT.
W.D. HOPPER
R SO"SY' A ER WELL
R WNG
• FARMS • RESIDENTIAL
• INDUSTRIAL
• COTTAGES
• 5 MODERN ROTARY
RIGS
• LICENCED BY MINISTRY
OF ENVIRONMENT.
FREE ESTIMATES
CALL COLLECT
522-1737
271-7860
"Where hopper goes
the water flows"
VANDRIEL Excavating Inc.
Scaforth Clinton
Derrick Vandriel Simon Vandricl
527-0609 482-3782
liMcKILLOP
MUTUAL
INSURANCE
COMPANY
91 Main St. South, Sesforth
(Noce s27-0400
1-800-46.3.9204 Fax 527-2777
HOME, COMMERCIAL
FARM, AUTO COVERAGES
Bob McNaughton 527-1571
Graeme Craig 887-9381
Donald Taylor 482-9976
Banter, MacEwan Ott Feagan
Insurance Broken Ltd. 524-8376
Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers
Inc. 482-3401
Thames Ins. Bmkers
Cockwell Insurance
Broken 1.61.
G.L. Banda Insurance
235-2211
356-2216
238-6790
BOX &
SMITH
FUNERAL
CHAPEL
"We are dedicated
10 your confidence"
at
47 High St.
Seaforth
527-1142 - Office
CHRISTOPHER M. SMITH
Funeral Director
KKN
BUILDERS INC.
ALL KINDS OF SITE
WORK & CONCRETE
WORK
"Excavator •Complete
Foundations
•8 -way Dozer •Slatted or solid
floors
•Trucking •Bunk silos
"Float Service •Sandwich Walls
'Demolition *Farm
Work Renovations
'Concrete Driveways
WHITNEY•RIBEY
FUNERAL HOME
CEMETERY
MONUMENTS
ROSS W. RIBEY
DIRECTOR
87 Goderich St., Seaforth
527-1390
Pre -planned and Pre -Arranged
Funeral Services Available
Sincere and Courteous Service
Sewing Machine and
Serger Specialists
Repairs to all makes
•FREE ESTIMATES
•ALL WORK GUARANTEED
SALES
Janome, Juki, Babytock,
Omega Machines
LOTS OF USED MACHINES
HOME HARDWARE
SUPPLIES FOR THE HANDYMAN
Bottled Water Refill
Station
• Plumbing
• Heating
• Electrical • Paint
CARPET
CLEANER RENTAL
® 149 Downie St.
(Beside Hudson's Dept. Stot*)
STRATFORD 271-9660
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
Service & Re -Charge Depot
t1 LASS & SCREEN REPA
For All Your
Hardware Needs
Main St.,
SEAFORTH
527-1620
Visa, MC, tomo Card, AM Express, Interact
..% Ilj !: $4iir',*,-=i1:2t:'Ct}iS:Sii ...)i.�tt t'1'.o��br �w4�`�r '�v�'.i.`'.if'Z'-f•`�;'kl?i�;,