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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-07-18, Page 1212 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, July 18, 2007 hensall.by.design brings art to Hensall By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HENSALL — In its fourth year, the annual hensall.by.design art show and sale continues to grow in size and pop- ularity and opened Friday night with a wine and cheese party at the Hensall United Church. Organizer Ann Bayley said this year the show has 189 pieces by 56 artists and is more pop- ular every year with entries from as far as Missouri. "Word is getting out," said Bayley who added there were a lot of last minute calls from artists hoping to enter but the show was already full. Winners of the show were also announced Friday night. John Rutledge, one of the judges along with Barry Richman and Marion Ducette, said the event, "is a fabulous show. The response is incredible." Rutledge said judging the art work took five hours and some of his comments on the work included, "some paint- ings haven't made up their mind...some too small...some just the right size...whoever Art display — The fourth annual hensall.by.design art show is again being held this week at the Hensall United Church.The show opened Friday night with a wine and cheese party. From left are artist Judith Elder -McCartney from Seaforth, show committee member Ann Bayley, artist Bill Ellison from Strathroy and artist Paula Letheren from Bayfield. (photo/Pat Bolen) buys it will always enjoy it." Ducette thanked the artists for their work saying, "this exhibition allows viewers to come face to face with a vari- ety of work. "Perhaps our selec- tions match your selec- tions, perhaps not...I applaud all of you. Go that final step and push your artwork." Winning entries this year included Bill Ellison from Strathroy in the `photography/digital category'; Judith Elder - McCartney from Seaforth in `fabric'; Allyssa Wein from Thamesford in the `youth' category; Paula Letheren from Bayfield in `sculpture'; Michael Watt from Goderich in the `first timer' catego- ry, Fran Roeland from Ailsa Craig in 'flatwork'; and Dianne Fries from Waterloo in the `overall honourable mention' category. A people's choice award will also be pre- sented at the end of the week. Hours for the show, which runs until Friday, are today (Wednesday) and Thursday from 2 until 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motherly mayhem in GB's Playhouse II By Deb Lord TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF GRAND BEND — Brassy, sassy and honest, five women share the highs, lows, and everything in between of the planet's oldest (and sometimes most thankless) career - being a mom. This witty play can be enjoyed with eight shows per week at Grand Bend's Playhouse II until Aug. 18. Packed with well-written humour and candid insights, "Mom's the Word" is a funny and thoughtful presentation of the different experi- ences each of the five women brings to the job. The enjoyable script covers everything from childbirth, late night feeding, constant fatigue, the embarrass- ment from their offsprings' young antics and of course the instant and overpowering love of their children. No topic is off limits in the script with laughter galore throughout the theatre and a noticeable nodding of heads from moms who quietly whisper "been there, done that". Even male laughter can be heard throughout the evening, sometimes uproariously and sometimes with a quiet chuckle depicting the uncomfortable but hilarious antics mothers and children share. How many of us have used our own saliva to clean our child's face or have been a force to reckon with when our child needs us? As soon as that `bundle of joy' arrives in our arms, we will fight to the end for that new little person even at our own humiliating expense. The moms on stage are able to share their happy and sad experiences into a string of funny sketches and monologues that result in a satisfying theatri- cal experience. Sincere, personal, and full of the truths of parent- hood, "Mom's the Word" is guaranteed to delight anyone who currently has, once had, or plans to ever have their own bundle of joy. Mothers and grandmothers alike will enjoy this witty play. Aligning roads not necessary, says engineer By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN — Lucan Estates engineer Frank Barry says Lucan Biddulph council does not have to align Saintsbury Line with either Francis or Alice Street. An issue surrounding the Lucan Estates subdivision is where to construct the entrance/exit. Barry, who attended council July 3, says there are too many obstacles in the way, including seeing the traffic count increase and possibly having to demolish the existing car wash on Saintsbury Line. No decisions were made but a resolution will be fur- ther investigated. Family HealthTeam update Council will hold a meeting with a representative from the Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network. Laurie Roberts will attend council July 26 at 1 p.m., giving council information on how to successfully form a Family Health Team for Lucan and the area. They are also hoping to involve members of the pub- lic and area groups. Council believes they have exhausted all options bringing this project forward, and would like to now involve the community. Mayor Tom McLaughlin says Lucan would be "the perfect location, a great spot," adding part of the rea- son for this is because the municipality are so close to London. Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser A letter received by council commended efforts made by the fire departments in Middlesex County during the Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Canada fundraiser. The letter from the MD Canada district co-ordinator Deanna Totten says, "This last fiscal year Ontario fire- fighters had their best year to date, raising $1,060,247,00 and the Middlesex fire fighters con- tributed to this total by raising $96,128. Elevated lead levels Lucan Biddulph public works manager Steve McAuley has tested about 45 to 50 homes for elevated lead levels, finding six homes have a lead problem. McAuley says it is nothing serious but he will be phoning the residents with the elevated lead levels. The Health Unit is also sending out letters explaining what elevated lead levels means and any information residents should know about their lead levels. McAuley says he was planning to talk to council regarding any policies or programs which council can conduct. Resident compliments arena grounds Lucan resident Harry Wraith complimented council at Monday's meeting, commending them on the clean- liness of the arena grounds for the Canada Day cele- bration. Wraith says the area seems much cleaner than previ- ous years. McLaughlin says, "Someone is looking after the gar- dens," which helps a lot adding,"Hopefully we're win- ning that battle." Motorbikes raised once again Ward 3 Coun. Alex Westman told council that Granton residents are still complaining about the use of motorbikes. Westman explained there is still a huge problem which needs to be addressed. He says the best option for residents is to call the OPP if they are having issues. Council went in camera to discuss certain legal rami- fications. Sewage meeting planned forAug. 4 to discuss master plan By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF VARNA — Bluewater will hold a public meeting Aug.. 4 to discuss the Grand Bend and Area Sewage Master Plan after a report to council Monday night by Dillon Consulting engineer Bill Boussey. The proposed project would involve Lambton Shores, South Huron and Bluewater as well as Pinery Provincial Park and the areas along Highway 21 north to St. Joseph, including Highway 83 to Dashwood. Boussey said the days of individual septic tanks are coming to an end since every chemical that goes into septic tanks and leaching beds goes into the ground water which is in direct conflict with ground water regulations. Boussey said the Ministry of the Environment is changing the way it behaves and is becoming very strict with fines and jail terms for non-compliance. "The MOE loves communal systems," said Boussey. "The attitude has changed drastically. They won't just look at Hensall or Zurich, they want bigger plans." Boussey said since amalgamation he has been trained to think outside municipal boundaries and that one upgraded sewage plant is cheaper to build and operate. Boussey told council, "if you don't participate and you go on your own, the province has a memory." What will happen in the future, Boussey said, is that the MOE will continue to get tougher on non-compli- ance and one of its targets "will be that big blue thing to the west. "The next step after charging by MOE is MOE orders for cleanup...if you're not part of it and they order a cleanup, you won't get sympathy," said Boussey. "There are nasty things that can happen without long-term planning," he added. Boussey said the plan is in a "conceptual stage," with three of the four costs of the project known with esti- mated costs for Bluewater at this time $4,258,000. Coun. Bill MacDougall questioned the population growth figures used in the study to estimate the costs for Bluewater, saying "they are on the low side." Boussey agreed saying "the northern and southern limits of the study area were arbitrary based on what we thought were reasonable study areas." Boussey added "this is the first crack at it and there will be anomalies They will be corrected in the next step. "If Bluewater wanted an expanded study area, the time was during the environmental assessment," said Boussey who added the chance to expand the study area is not lost yet. Bluewater Coun. John Becker said he will go door to door in Dashwood to find out what the residents want. Mayor Bill Dowson agreed but said a formal public meeting will still be needed "Time is important," said Dowson. Boussey agreed saying "South Huron and Lambton Shores are champ- ing at the bit." Council then decided to hold the meeting Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. with a location to be decided.