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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1999-07-14, Page 394' Wednesday, July 14, 1999 BLYTH - Seaforth area potter, Robert Tetu, has long been knownfor his beautiful designs in utili- tarian stoneware and porcelain. A veteran of more .than 25 years at his craft (and `craft' is what he calls it), his work has always been inspired by the graceful, classical forms of ancient oriental ceramics. Some of his fine porcelain Community 39 area potter's work showcased at Blyth Gallery pieces are found In the pieces are found in the permanent collections of museums and art groups, and he has won many awards for his work including three Ontario Crafts Council Design Awards. His new exhibi- tion at the Blyth Festival's Bainton Gallery is a defi- nite departure from his usual style. The show, entitled "Closing the Circle", runs from July 20 �.. Aug.�� to Aug14 and is sure to change some common percep- tions about pottery. Tetu includes some trademark pieces in finely -turned porcelain, delicately glazed and subtly deco- rated, that would make any clay artist proud. He then introduces work that, while obviously functional and visually strong, appears some- what primitive in compar- ison. Functional pieces such as teapots, bowls, goblets and vases are created" In .both stoneware and porcelain, executed with * confidence reflecting more than 25 years of experience. As wellthere are a few works which precariously straddle the line between utilitarian and abstract. He suggests that the skill involved in making the finest porce- lain is only one step on the way to producing what appears to be a less - sophisticated type of work. The show repre- sents a circle of inter -con- nected processes. Where the circle was closed is left for the viewer to decide. 'Closing the Circle' runs from July 20 to August 14 and is presented by the Bainton...G•allery it the Blyth Centre for the Arts. Robert Tetu will be attending the gpening reception on Friday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Balaton Gallery is open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Submitted by the Blyth Festival Mid-season championship at Grand Bend Micro Speedway GRAND BEND - It was Odyssey X-Treme Technology night at Grand Bend Micro gpeedway and the stage was set for an exciting evening of racing, In the Allsport Junior Micro Sprint "B" division it was the #8 of Steven Hayes from St Thomas (D H Machine & Tool) and the #4 of Josh Ackworth from Ailsa Craig (Les's Country Meats) picking up heat race wins. In the fea- ture it was the #4 of Josh Ackworth (England's Auto Body) piloting his car into victory lane. In the Allsport Junior Micro Sprint "A" division &was the #78 of Darren McLennan from Lambeth (Spencer' - Steel) and the #43 of Tim, Rees from Parkhill (SNE Winnebago) capturing heat race victories. In the 50 - lap feature again it was the #43 of 'rim Rees (Stan Rees. Automotive) earning himself the checkered flag. In the Aqua Fina Muni Sprint division it was #9 of Ryan Bright out of Petrolia and the #55 of Bradley Phillips from London their heat races. In the 50 -lap feature it was the *88 of Paul Shipway from Ailsa Craig(Grogan Ford) adding yet. another feature victory to his racing resume. 'Mho Mug Rootbeer Mini Super Truck division it was ttr. oe:peat night for the #3 of Shaun Jennison out of Grand Bend (Goodwrench) taking home two heat race wins and a feature victory. In the Pepsi Micro Sprint division -It was the #31 of Adrian Kemps from London (Huron Shores Marine) and the #54 of Darrell Limon from Watford (McRobert Fuels) earning heat race wins. In the feature it was the #54 of Limon (McDonnel Ford) -capturing another feature victory. Congratulations to. Gerald Isaac :or winning the Husqvarna Chainsaw. Please remember there will be no racing next Saturday -,)but we will resume racing on July 17th with Oke Woodsmith sponsoring the night, we will also be accepting ballots for the draw of a Husqvarna Lawn Mower. Race results from July 3 Feature results All Sport Jr. Micro Sprints "A" feature Pos. No. Name Hometown 1: #43 Tim Rees Parkhill 2. #92 Jason Thompson Ailsa Craig 3. *31 Brent Kemps London 4. #24 Steven Stewart London 5. *72 Jason Thompson Ailsa Craig All Sport Jr. Micro Sprints "B" feature Pos. No. Name Hometown 1. #4 Josh Ackworth Ailsa Craig _' 2. #61 Scott Kipfer Dashwood 'as 3. #16.4 Blair McCann Parkhill 4. #28 ;.' Rob Shipway AiLsa Craig 5. � #73 Brett Vodden Pt. Franks Aqua Fina Mini Sprinits Name Hometown *88 Paul Shipway Ailsa Craig 2. #9 Ryan Bright Petrolia 3. *30 Greg Smulders Dorchester 4. *55 Bradley Phillips London 5. #3 Lisa Jennison Grand Bend Pepsi Micro Sprints Pos.NO. Name .Hometown 1. 154 Darrell Limon W' rd 2. #88 Mike Powers Lo on. • 3 *3 Dave Hayes St. omas 4. *31 Adrian Kemps London 5. *98 Kyle Patrick Tilbury Mug Root Beer Mini Super Trucks Pos. No. Name Hometown 1. 13 Shaun Jennison Grand Bend 2. 118 Darcy McLennan Lambeth 3. 11 ^ : Steve Pelton • Thamesford 4. 131 Dave Hayes St. Thomas Pos. No. 1. #72 2.Tie #92 3.Tie #43 4. *31 5. #11 Pos. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pos. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, No. *61 #4 #16 #8 #28 No. *30 #88 #55 #27 #42 Pos. No. 1. , #54 2. #31 3. #3. 4. *45 5. .. #.65 Point standings as of July 3 All Sport Jr. Micro "A" Sprints Name Shawn Thompsu i, Jason Thompson Tim Rees Brent Kemps Chris Hearn Pt.s. Hometown 387 Ailsa Craig 755 Ailsa Craig 755 Parkhill 684 London 664 Chatham All Sport Jr.. "B" Micro Sprints Name - Pts. Scott Kipfer 452 Josh Ackworth 432 Blair McCann 415 Steven Hayes 413 Rob Shipway 412 Aqua Fini Mini Sprints Name Pts. Greg Smulders 794 Paul Shipway 783 Bradley Phillips 675 Josh Wood _. 658 Mathew Boxy 657 Pepsi Mho Sprints Name Pts. Hometown Darrell Limon 994 Watford Adrian Kemps 974 London • Dave Hayes 788 St. Thomas Curtis Gartly 783 London Mark Hickson" - 772 Lucan • Hometown Dashwood Ailsa Craig Parkhill St. Thomas Ailsa Craig Hometown Dorchester Ailsa Craig London London Mississauga ' . `Mug . Root Beer Mini Super Trucks Pas. No. Name 1. #3 Shaun Jennison 2. #18 Darcy McLennan 3. #31 ,Dave Hayes 4. #1 Steve Pelton CALL 'THE EXPERTS FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS *BRICKS •BLOCK *STONE *POURED FOUNDATIONS •POINTING •PARGING Here to seNlce your area. For all your masonry needs • Call 225-2645 StIELL LUN'1EER New and Used STEEL Fluorescent lights Fibreglass Coated Plywood Martin's Stee astra Clinton PAI\ fING M&M PAINTING Residential Commercial Industrial, Ceramic tiling, wallpapering, floor standing Free estimates 2354701 Evenings `1(►1\c,:: 111 R.J.B. 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