The Times Advocate, 2006-03-08, Page 14Wednesday, March 8, 2006
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Iderton area artist and owner of Studio, Jayne Simon takes eight -month-
old Gabe Mile's hand and footprints. Simon paints original watercolour
paintings, each with an individual theme painted around the hand and
footprints.The watercolour paintings are non toxic and available in three
different sizes. Simon says flower themes are popular for girls and sports
themes for boys. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout)
Artist brings originality to painting
By Nina Van Lieshout
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
ILDERTON— "I feel like I'm giv-
ing them a cherished gift," says
Ilderton area artist and owner of
Studio, Jayne Simon of her unique
paintings.
The individual artwork Simon
creates begin with a child's hand
and/or footprints.
A painting is then designed
around the prints to form a unique
piece.
Simon, who has always been
artistic, first thought of this original
idea when she had her first son
Ben, nine years ago.
She decided when her second son
Owen was born she would consider
the idea more seriously as a busi-
ness.
Simon is mainly self taught but
has taken a couple of art classes.
Since beginning her business
many people have shown interest
in her artwork.
"I've done about 300," says
Simon. "Most of them from word of
mouth."
She also does other various origi-
nal paintings and growth charts for
children.
Simon says a highlight has been
getting the opportunity to make a
piece of artwork for a family from
Ilderton with quadruplets.
The non-toxic watercolour paint-
ings are for children of all ages.
Simon has also printed and painted
dogs.
The paintings come in three dif-
ferent sizes and a variety of
themes.
Each piece is unique, depending
on which theme and colours are
wanted.
Flower themes have been particu-
larly popular for the girls and
sports for the boys
The time line for each painting
changes based on the size of the
artwork and how busy Simon is at
that time.
Red Hat Society enjoys
dining with seniors
EXETER —
Throughout
the month of
February, key-
board musi-
cians were
Jean Hodgert,
Ruth Insley
and Josie
Ryckman.
Several draw
prizes were
won this
month. A 50-
50 draw was
won by Mabel
Stanlake.
We were
unable to have
a dining pro-
gram on Feb.
7. We had no
heat in the
south hall
where the din-
ers are served
their meal. On
Feb. 14 we cel-
ebrated
Valentine's
Day. Our
entertainment
was Bob
Heywood who
sang, played
music and
made us laugh
a lot. We also
had three pub-
lic speakers
from Precious
Blood School.
We had the
pleasure of
having the Red
Hat Society
come and eat
with us. They
donated 12 red
carnations for
draw prizes,
which were
greatly appre-
ciated.
John Hayhow
and Jean
Jacobe, from
Scotiabank vis-
ited on Feb.
21. John
spoke about
crimes and
fraud issues.
On Feb. 26 we
had Roger
Christie,
Murray
Christie and
Mary F. Dow
entertain.
Foot care
appointments
can be made
by contacting
235-0258. The
next appoint-
ment dates will
be March 7
and 21 and
April 4 and 18.
Our exercise
program at the
Lion's Youth
Centre is at 9
a.m. every
Wednesday
morning. New
individuals are
always wel-
come.
A reminder
to all. Please
have your
name into the
office at 235-
0258 by noon
Monday. the
cook needs to
know how
many are com-
ing so she can
order the gro-
ceries. Thank
you for your
consideration
in this matter.
Be wise
HURON — Did
you know that
vaccination
remains one of
the most effec-
tive ways of
keeping your
child healthy?
Childhood vac-
cination has
saved millions of
lives by wiping
out many seri-
ous childhood
diseases. Before
modern vac-
cines were
available, chil-
dren often
become serious-
ly ill or even
died from infec-
tions that are
now pre-
ventable.
Ontario has
been successful
in vaccinating
children, so par-
ents may have
had little experi-
ence with some
diseases. As a
result, you may
think it's not
important to
vaccinate your
child. It is
important, as
some diseases
have reap-
peared in other
countries.
Over the next
few months,
parents of
school -aged
children may
receive
"Immunization
Questionnaires"
from the Huron
County Health
Unit. If you
receive a ques-
tionnaire, the
Health Unit
records for
your child are
not up to date.
The Health
Unit may only
know about
your child's
vaccinations if
you tell us. We
need your help
to keep your
child's records
up to date.
If you receive
a question-
naire, and your
child is up to
date with his or
advertisers. .
pay
hone
We gladly
accept payment for
your account by
Visa or Mastercard.
call 519-235-1331
Sue Rollings
today.
TIMES ADVOCATE
her vaccina-
tions, you can
copy your child's
record and
attach it to the
form.
You can also
complete the
form and return
it to the Health
Unit, or phone
the Health Unit
with the infor-
mation.
If your child is
due for an
immunization,
you can see your
family health
care provider
for the required
immunize
shot. You may
want to take
your question-
naire with you
when you visit
your provider to
make sure it is
accurate. Please
make sure your
questionnaire is
returned to us.
There is an
immunization
clinic at the
Health Unit in
Clinton called
"Health Link."
The clinic is
open 12 -4 p.m.
on Monday and
Friday, as well
as 12-7 p.m. on
Wednesday.
To make a
Health Link
appointment, or
if you have any
questions, call
the Health Unit
at 482-3416 (toll
free at 1-877-
837-6143).
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Huron County HeaHh Unit
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Rotary Club of St. Marys
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Rural/Urban
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