The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1999-07-21, Page 1414 `14 44......••••••••••44waial• • Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday. July 21, 1999 "'" 4 - Business Art gallery filling niche in Grand Bend: By Katherine Harding T1MES-ADVOCATE STAFF GRAND BEND — They're Grand Bend's answer to the Group of Seven. Seven local artists are in their third successful season of running a co- operative art gallery on River Rd. The River Road Art Gallery, which is housed in a transformed fish house, showcases the seven artists work along with other consignment pieces by local artists. Art in the gallery runs the gamut and uses sev- eral types of medium besides paint including glass work, sculptures and other fine art objects. The idea to set up the art gallery on River Rd. was inspired by Grznd Bend Artist Barry Richman who liked the quaintness of the. road. "This is a lovely street for it," said fellow co-op member Josy Hilkes Britton. Since their opening, the gallery has depended on brochures in local hotels and word of mouth to draw people to their small gallery. She said because the gallery is connected to Lindy's Fisherman's Cove Restaurant most people just stumble onto them by chance. "People usually find us by accident," she said. Hilkes Britton said while most of their patrons are primarily tourists they have also managed to develop a local following. Besides their gallery, the artists display their work at the Huron Country Playhouse. Ego problems? Hilkes Britton says the group is working well together and egos are not •an issue in displaying *Work in the small venue. "Everyone is a good promoter 'of each other," said Hikes Britton. Co-op members also take turns staffing the gallery which is open from May until August. Positive experience For Hilkes Britton, whose work is inspired by nature, the venture has been nothing but positive. "It is good for me to be associated with them," the Pinery area resident said. "It is inspiring to be painting alongside pebrS:" She said besides the comradery it is exciting to see what the others are working on and to learn new techniques. For more Information about the gallery located at 63 River Rd. visit their Web sitertitww.river- roadgallery.com. my ranton Fun Day set to run this weeken . , GIANTON --- After one year hiatus, the Granton Fun Day is set to run again this Saturday. The day will begin with a parade starting at the cenotaph at 11 a.m. and leading to the Granton Denfield Livestock Sales The market at Denfield livestock Sales Ltd. trad- ed actively on a good demand on all.classes of • fed cattle at prices regain- ing $2.00-$3.00 from the • sharp 'end. of week decline. Cows sold active at fully steady prices. Good veal sold strong at higher prices. Pigs, sows and boars steady. Mike Pickering, Dashwood sold 10 steers average weight 138.4 average price 96.20 with :high sales to 105.00 and 104.00 purchased by'Case- Dendekker. Wayne Robinson, Dresden sold 13 steers average Weight 1343 average price 93.41 with sales to 97.50\purchased by Norwich Packers. Reg Schroder and Bruce Dale, Centralia sold 11 steers average weight 1379 average price with sales to 100.00 pur- chased by M.G.I.P. Norm Hodgins, Parkhill sold 32 steers average weight 1301 average price 91,23. Prospect'. Feedlots, Wyoming sold 9 heifers, • average weight 1160 average price 89.50 sales to 92.75 purchased by Holly Park Meat Packers. Jim Scott, Lucan sold 11 heifers average weight 1209 average price 88.37 • with sales to 92,50. , Bylea,Parms, Ilderton sold 4 veal 'average. weight 566, average price 85.15.- - David • Campbell, Kerwood sold a limo cow weighing 1460 at 66.50. Choice steers: 92.00- 96.00 saleS' to 105.00. Good steers: 88.00-92.00. Plain steers: 82.00-85.00. Choice exotic cross heifers; 92.00-96.00.. Good heifers:' .88.00- 92.00; Plain'. heifers: 75.00-83.00. Good cows 58.00 .-63:00 sales to 66.50. Canners and cut- ters: 50.00-56.00. Shells: 35.00-45.00. BOB: 65.00- 70.00. Direct to packer cows over 600 ib. 115.00. Direct to packer bulls 120.00. Good Holstein veal 85.00-95.00. Plain veal 65.00-75.00. Good Holstein bull calves 130.007$240.00..Pigs 40- 50 lbs. 70.00-80.00. Sows 25.00-39.00 . sales to 34.00. • No boars on offer. tat & 2nd Mortgage MONEY AVAILABLE al 6.5% interest or less Personal Loans Totally Unsecured if you qualify, monthly payments as tow as Amt. A.. Mth Payt. $5 Iti .68 t1d,000 $54.16 $15,000 $81.25 We MOM 310-1932 mofties. *al Funding inc., Park. -4- After the 4partite, Parade entries are wel- refreshments, games and come in all categories activitles'will be held at including floats. the park. Help wanted Seip's valu-mart Permanent Part Time Meat Wrapper • Experience preferred • Some heavy lifting • Self starter •' Work in cool environment Apply, at the store IF Progressive Turf Equipment is an internationally recognikd_leader in the manufacture of trail type rotary finishing mowers used by golf courses, turf grass producers and municipal parks. Progressive Tlirf Equipment is located in SEAFORTH, Ontario and operates from a 61,000 sq. ft fadlity Due to expanding business, we are taking applications for mechanically inclined -team players, in the following full time, permanent positions. PRODUCTION WELDERS: Must have 3-5 yrs. MIG weld- ing experience, in production environment. MACHINE OPERATOR: Drill press, iron worker, bender etc., Must be familiar with reading drawings for set up and part inspection. PRODUCT ASSEMBLER: Must be capable of reading drawings for sub and final assembly. 'PARTS FINISHER: Cleaning and preparation of parts for painting. We offer competitive wages, profit sharing, and benefit pack- age, including dental. Please -forward your resume in confi- dence via mail or fax to: PROGRESSIVE TURF EQUIPMENT INC. PO Box 940, SEAFORTH Ontario, NOK 'WO ATT: HUMAN RESOURSES Fax (519-527-2275) We thank all applicants for responding, only those to be inter- viewed will be contacted. ST. MARYS CALL 284-3348 • Complete courses • Private lessons • Refresher Courses for Seniors • 0 2 Test Preparation Standard Shift or Standard Transmislon lessons ERETER CLEONING CENTRE Dry Cleaning Coin Laundry Laundry Service Exeters only complete cleaning . ,centr? is nply an, age.ptr SUEDEMASTER thither Cleaners Services indude: • • suede and leathers • pursQs, gloves, shoes/boom/hats • sheepskin rugs • furs and fur storage • repairs on suede and leather • ultrasonic blind cleaning • pillow cleaning • rug cleaning • smoke odor removal Call for free estimate 235-4101 344 Main St.. Exeter River Road Art Gallery co-op member Josy Hilkes Britton stands in front of the gallery at 63 River Rd. Other mem- bers of the artists' co-op include Klaas Verboom, Lynda Crossman,Vaclav Jansky, Barry Richman, Teresa Marie and David Bannister. - • [Business Directory AUCTIONEER ************ 6h0v(le)t4don, FULLY UCENSED & BONDED, CAU. OR FAX (519) 666,0833 Pick up and sales of, complete or partial estates, Specializing in Fann, Rea/ Estate, and Genera Sales. Serving the communitrand area for over 40 rs. "0,4414"lasmil. REPAIRS IP Sewing Machine Repairs to all makes Free estimates 90 Day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save-- , Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9880 424 Main St. Exeter' • 235-1331 ext. 114 r-'