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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1978-08-24, Page 31a .Round When you have a hobby you enjoy, people soon get to know about it and want to share their beautiful special places with you, when they know you won't abuse this confidence. Recently I was invited to visit "The quietest spot in Ute world" or words to that effect - now I agree with them and it is beautiful. For a few minutes the quiet and aloneness of it all unnerved me a bit. I stood still and just looked around - everything was so green-'alt'the greens in the world surrounding you - and the small reflecting pool seemed like a deep greeny -black mirror. Hundreds of tall, lanky trees - I could scarcely believe their height - surrounded me. Outside . it was becoming a hot day, here it -was so cool I pulled on my sweater. -._--I-stood-alone-a-nd-in-ave----eoler----s-ttiff--and- of this place alone with my God and mother nature. It shook ' me. I suddenly realized that the • sun was, lighting up 'the place. . It was early and the sun was creeping over the crest of the hill touching the tops of the trees. As I looked up I had the feeling that they were reaching up to draw the sun in and I could see the sunlight sparkling all about them. At this point the only thing I had ready was my easel .which was sitting practically in the centre of this small am- phitheatre with my "junk" still piled in a heap. Green, green, green. bout 'A �«<...,.a , fir., ..`,...,....., ..,..... r.�., .......... . I looked INTO the trees' - the closer ones , were beginning to stanfl alone as the sun touched the top and edges of .. the bran- ches. but that green was dark, very dark close to the ground but it was growing lighter as the sun hit the outer edge of the woods. The pool with its grassy edge was such a dark green you could hardly believe the reflections. I had forgotten my apprehension and was trying to figure out how I was going to put this on canvas. Colours suddenly started to appear - bits of earthy amber, a streak of lighter warmer earth and dry sandy grasses. Suddenly myriads of little bright lights sparkled from behind around and above the trees - there was no way a slow poke like me could catch this sight in oils so I grabbed the tote bag of water started. I've got to put the sunlight on first, then get some of those trees situated - get those darks in before they disappear - move - move faster -- I was really TALKING to myself. As the nearer' ' tree caught the sun I could see their dark branches twisting and turning, pushing out in every direction. Just try mixing colors on a small pallette with a few small spaces for puddles - it is quite atrick as your colors escape and "muddy up".. Rats! I envy people who can control water colors. I wished the sun would wait a few minutes for each step as I try to get' that deep shadow and still show the sun trying to get through. Now leaves were beginning to glow against their dark background as the sun catches a bit here and a piece there, bright golden yellow is jumping all over the place now; I've covered up too much of the yellow on my paper now, I can't capture that golden feeling - I need two or three hands ---sigh! I • remember twin brothers, who, with their parents, sta-yed' -a-- few weeks each summer at the Bedford Hotel. Wherever you saw the boys their English looking mum and • dad were right on their heels - or walking ahead of them. You just couldn't tell if they. liked that or not - anyway, after a few years there was just one -get--of-t-he-parents-to..tag-along- and the boys were doing fine art work. Later they were alone and were creating a name for themselves in the art world doing beautiful portraits as many • here will recall.They would work together on the one painting s� it developed' quickly catching those fleeting lights or at- mosphere. Why couldn't I be that lucky - here I was the sun - working backwards since your lights and blights are on the paper. Cover them and they're gone forever - you peed three hands! One to stop you doing the wrong thing. , Sounds were beginning Last week's Tourists of the Week were Betty and Dick Gosnell of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Gosnell, who were taking their time touring through this part of the country decided to spend a day in Goderich after reading about the interesting sights here in a tourist brochure. They walked into the Welcome Centre at the right moment and were chosen to be treated to a free meal at the Candlelight restaurant with host Jean Adams and a tour of the town. They said they were very impressed .with the cleanliness of Goderich and all the flowers and well -kept homes here. (Photo by Joanne Walters) +++ Parrot to owner: "Of ,course I can talk, stupid! But can you fly?" If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know .r which way to turn, call the litthinCeYrgolt*,LTD. hostess at • 524-11654 or You'll be glad y u d d.. LUMP Information or GDCI Students School reopens on Tuesday, September Sth, Buses will run at the regular time on Tuesday morning, and will leave at the regular time (3:55 p.m.) Tuesday afternoon. Students from the Goderich district attending Central Huron In Clinton will leave by bus from South Street at 0:45 a.m. Students from the Goderich district attending G.D.C.I. will report to their Home Rooms no later than 0:55 a.m. Home Room lists will be posted as follows: Year 1 - East Gymnasium Year 2 - Technical Corridor Years 3, 4 & 5 - West Gymnasium Students who have not registered should do so Im- mediately by telephoning the school office (524-7353) between II a.m, and 3:30 p.m. Students aro asked fo bring either a Dudley com- bination lock or '1.75 to purthaea a Oe lock, Year !{ students should bring funds to purchase text- books Toms 1, 2, 3, and 4 students will be supplle %rL`. Mt all taxt-boeks by the Huron County School Narr& to register - a few flies and bugs were humming, some blackbirds were getting noisy, then the crows started - you'd think they owned the place the way they throw their voices around the trees. Now the sun has slipped into everything and I wish I could run the "film" backwards to see the beginnings again. That's what I needed - a good camera to catch that dozen' beautiful paintings that have slipped by me because I hadn't caught them. How do you hold a sunbeam in your hand? That's what I should have been doing - catching those moments instead of getting so GOD> R.ICB SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, AIM/ •-�1�-►1••�•• }.1..IPA.M..-k14,In.IrY\..,..•••R.1..4►v..r....,........^4fA11'\ns.0 41 ZL)1tf: hepped up trying to do the impossible. I hear the car returning - how long have I been here - an hour, two hours? Whatever, it was too short but the thrill has Martha Rathburn pears weekly in Signal -Star , ap- The now gone - I'll have to , come again - soon - even the summer is ,fleeting disappearing too quickly. I gathered up my, stuff. The circle was now in full sun - a glorious' sight. I decided I might just as .well forget the paints and bring a book next time - the feel of this untouched haven made you feel fresh and bright, so just relax, lap it up. I wonder if others could or would see it this way - why try to spread it if they can't FEEL it?I know many who would look around and think I was off my rocker because there was NOTHING there but quiet, trees, bugs, flowers; a large .mirror and the sun doing all sorts of thingsashe crept over the mountain - but I. can only wish- such a hap- pening for you sombtime and please God, you will FEEL it too. Next Sunday evening our Laketown Band wraps up a beautiful season of concerts in Harbour Park. Don't miss it, they'll probably have you singing along with them - and where do we get a chance nowadays to SING ALONG? I like the way more and more folks are, picking up the words "Lakeport" and "Port of Goderich". It is about time we showed we were proud of a fine port - the only one Martha on this side of Lake Huron right down to, Sarnia. Don't be afraid to brag it -up - it I'S a good PORT. The summer season is drawing to a close and all sorts of things are hap- pening this weekend and next - the rash to finish things - like league ball games, boating, more ' swimming and the trips toBlyth Theatre and Huron Country Playhouse, Grand Bend. Don't miss the variety show on Sunday, August 27 at GDCI„p big one to close G.L.T.'s summer season. Check your bulletin board and have a good weekend. Love Martha x'24.1973,PAQE 13A for i-• NCE Terrytrowley representing London GODERICH Life 524-9075 CASHWAY'S THE STORE THERE IS ONLY ONE CA CHARD Ex V/SA 1 , CUSTOMERS, NOTE: Due 'To Transportation Or Pro- duction Delays, Etc., Some Regularly Stocked Items Temporarily May Be Absent From A Store's Inventory. In Such Cases, Every Effort Will Be Made To Supply The Itemes) As Rapidly As Possible. 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