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Exeter wood carver heads to world's
By Stephanie Mandziuk
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — He has a
steady hand, keen eye
and unwavering patience
... characteristics neces-
sary to be an exceptional
woodcarver.
Fred Negrijn fits the bill.
The retired teacher has
been carving for more
than 12 years and contin-
ues to win awards for his
outstanding work.
Negrijn is heading to
Ocean City, Maryland at
the end of April for an
international wood carv-
ing competition. He's
hoping for a repeat of last
year's first place win.
His 2005 entry is the
Boreal Owl, native to
northern Canada. To me
it looks like the real thing
with eyes that follow you
wherever you go.
Negrijn carries his bird
watching passion into his
wood carving hobby.
Different types of birds,
some sitting on tree
branches, can be found
throughout his home. He
carves everything, the
bird, the branches and
even the leaves!
As a nature -lover,
Negrijn is an avid sup-
porter of the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation
Authority and its founda-
tion.
He says, "I believe in
what they stand for. I like
to support them so they
can continue to do the
things they do, like the
new trail."
Once again Negrijn has
donated another carving
to this year's dinner/auc-
tion April 14. Those
attending will have a
chance to bid on the
Cedar Waxwing, a carv-
ing that took 100 hours to
complete.
Negrijn says basswood
is primarily used for carv-
ing because it is soft and
tightly grained.
He usually works six
hours a day, two hours at
a time. Carving, he says,
is hard on the eyes so he
has to break up his day.
Negrijn likes to help
others achieve their
potential as well. He
offers 10 -week wood
carving classes with the
next one beginning in the
fall. The cost is $135 and
you have to provide your
own tools.
As for fmally fmishing a
project Negrijn says, "You
have a sense of satisfac-
tion knowing you have
done the best job you can
and when you do well in
competition it makes you
feel good."
Exeter's Fred Negrijn is hoping to place first at "The World's" wood carving com-
petition in Ocean City, Maryland at the end of April. (photos/Stephanie Mandziuk)
Lenten Bible study on Tuesdays
By Liz Sangster
HENSALL CORRESPONDENT
HENSALL — At Hensall
United Church the service
began with an organ pre-
lude followed by welcome
and announcements and
the Passing of the Peace.
The Christ candle was lit
by Kay Mock. Mock also
was the reader. Carol
Carter was the organist
for this special service.
Mock welcomed every-
one to the morning ser-
vice. Pastor Fred Darke's
message was 'The Leader
Servant'. Pastor Darke
also had a special chil-
dren's story and prayer.
John and Veronica
Thomson looked after the
ushering duties.
Flowers in the sanctuary
were in memory of Bruce
Glenn given by Glenn and
Lois Hayter and Margaret
Hayter. Doug and Kathy
Mann remembered their
friend Tove Bell with flow-
ers as well. The annual
beef supper will be held
on Wed. April 13 from 5 to
7 p.m., adults $12, youths
6 to 12 years $6, children
under 6 years free. Take-
out orders are $12.50. For
tickets phone Janice at
263-2535, or Joan at 262-
3437, or Lucielle at 262-
2180, or the office at 262-
2939.
If you would like to place
flowers or plants in the
sanctuary in memory of
someone throughout the
year, please notify the
office so your memorial
can be acknowledged in
the bulletin.
At Carmel Presbyterian
Church, Palm Sunday ser-
vice was conducted by
Tracy Whitson-Bahro.
Joyce Pepper was the
organist with Frank
Varley and Harry Smith
receiving the offering.
Everyone received a palm
frond during this special
service. Whitson-Bahro's
message was `Praise God,
Sunday's Coming' Greg
Craft Show
Qualified Exhibitors
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Toronto International Centre Oshawa Civic Auditorium
Apr. 8-10, 2005 & Nov. 11-13, 2005 Oct. 14 -16, 2005
Richmond Hill Sports Centre Brooklin Vipond Arena
Mat. 5-6, 2005 & Oct. 22-23, 2005 Jul. 16-17, 2005
For more information call 905-426-4676 ext.222
or visit www.theheartofcountry.com
Bahro assisted with the
service.
Tuesday mornings at 10
a.m. Lenten Bible study
will be held at the church,
everyone welcome.
On Thurs., March 31
there will be a soup and
sandwich luncheon.
It took
Fred
Negrijn
300
hours to
carve
and
paint
this
Boreal
Owl, his
entry
into an
upcom-
ing
interna-
tional
competi-
tion.
The
Boreal
Owl is
native to
north-
ern
Canada.
• COMING EVENTS • COMING EVENTS
9TH ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL - Saturday,
March 26th, 2005, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Sponsored by Hibbert
United Church & Spring Valley Products, Staffa. Pancakes &
Sausages (All you can eat). Adults - $6.00/5 to 10yrs. -
$3.50/Preschoolers - free. Free wagon rides to bush. Maple
Syrup/Homemade baking for sale. Located: County Rd. #180,
South of Dublin, Hibbert Ward Shed. (12*)
BEREAVEMENT/LOSS EDUCATION PROGRAM - offered
to multi disciplinary groups (nurses, PSW's, RPN's, clergy,
volunteers or any interested persons). This program will sup-
port and educate on bereavement/loss issues both personally
and on the job. April 6, 13, 20, 27th. 6:30 - 9:30 pm. $20
Registration Fee. Grand Bend Community Health Centre. To
register or for more information call VON Palliative Care
Volunteer Program, Kim Winbow 235-2510. (12;13)
BINGO & SILENT AUCTION - Sponsored by the St. Boniface
School Advisory Council. Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Doors open
6:00 pm., first game begins 7:00 pm. Free Admission. Door
Prizes. Early Bird Draw! Municipality of Bluewater Zurich
Complex. Silent auction bids accepted until end of intermission
(approx. 8:OOpm.) Everyone Welcome! (11-13*)
BLYTH FESTIVAL SINGERS - RHYTHM AND RHAP-
SODY - Sunday, April 3rd, 2:30 pm. Central Huron Secondary
School, Clinton featuring the University of Western Ontario
Percussion Ensemble. Tickets at Campbells' Photography,
Goderich; Blyth Festival 523-9300; Dutch Store, Clinton;
Village Bookshop, Bayfield; Tasty Nu Bakery, Zurich or at the
door. Tickets $12.00 for adults, children $6.00 (12 and under).
(11-13)
DAFFODIL DAY - All proceeds for Cancer Society. April 1.
Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. $6.00 per bunch.
Edward Jones', 436 Main St. Exeter. (12;13)
EASTER IN THE PARK - Saturday, March 26th at 11:OOam
children aged 12 & under are invited to take part in the 6th
annual Easter Egg Hunt at Morrison Dam Conservation Area.
Everyone will get a treat! Prizes include chocolate eggs, toys
and coupons. Pre -register by March 23rd at the ABCA admin-
istration office 235-2610 or at Stedman's V&S, Exeter. Cost
$2/child. (11;12)
GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT - Sunday, April 3 at 7:00 pm. at
Exeter Bible Chapel, 187 Huron St. W., Exeter. Featuring
Heartsong: Mens Trio from London. Free admission. A free
will offering will be taken to aid the work of Key Bible Clubs
in Huron County. For info contact Bob Heywood 235-0874.
(12)
IT'S EXCITING, SOOTHING, REWARDING AND FUN -
PAPERTOLE CLASSES starting April 11, Monday nights 7-9.
Deadline April 1. Call Carol, Port Franks. 243-3800. (11;12*)
"LOSS IS A PAINFUL EXPERIENCE" - Although we each
feel our loss in our own way, sharing with others can help. Join
the VON Bereavement Support Group, Thurs. March 24 at 1:30
PM at Grand Bend Community Health Centre. For info call
Kim 235-2510. (11;12)
LUCAN UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL HOT BEEF SUPPER
- Thursday, April 14. Lucan Community Centre 5:00-7:OOpm.
Adults $12(ADVANCE ONLY until April 10)children $4.00,
preschool free. Homemade desserts. Take-out available, deliv-
ery for shut-ins. Tickets at Lankins Shell, Clarke's Food Mart
or call 227-4879, 227-4062. (12-14*)
SPRING LUNCHEON - Hensall Presbyterian Church.
Thursday, March 31, 2005. 11:30 am -1 pm. Soup, Sandwich,
Dessert, Tea & Coffee. Tickets not required. (11-13*)
THE KING'S DAUGHTERS - WALK, TALK & WORSHIP -
Welcome all ladies!!! Every Thursday beginning March 24,
2005 at 1:30 pm. Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, 670 Main St.
S., Exeter. 235-2991. Indoor walking to Christian music,
Fellowship, Worship, Bible Study, Prayer. (12-15*)
WATER - FUTURE SUPPLY? - Supper and Presentation
speakers at Hensall United Church, Wednesday, April 6, 2005,
6:30 pm. Speakers Catherine Brown, A.B.C.A., Robert Cooper,
former manager of water supply for City of London. For fur-
ther info contact 262-2935, 263-5988 or 482-5840. Free will
donation. (12-14*)
13TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BRUNCH - Fort Rose Maple
Company. www.fortrose.ca Every Saturday and Sunday start-
ing Feb. 26 til April 3 from 9:00a.m.-3:OOp.m. Adults $8.00, 12
and under $5.00, Preschool - Free. 2 miles west of Nairn off
County Rd. 17 (Nairn Rd.) 232-9041. (7-12)