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The Huron Expositor, 1989-12-06, Page 7Classmate remembered Sculptor and former Seaforth District .High School student John Holland came back to town on Friday morning to dedicate a work of art to the school in memory of classmate Susan 1.eonhardt. On hand to gratefully accept the gift were Susan's parents, Lester and Betty Leonhardt of Seaforth, and High School principal Jim Empringham. The sculpture, a Romanesque bust finish- ed in a bronzed effect, is set upon a wooden base with a small plaque bearing Susan's name. A popular student at Seaforth District High, Susan Leonhardt graduated from the school in the early 1970s and went on to procure a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph. She worked in Tehran for four years before moving to Nice, France where she lived for eight years. Susan died on February 28, 1987 as the result of an accident in Rio de Janeiro. John Holland attended school with Susan and remained in touch with both her and her family over the years. The Leonhardts were contacted by John about a year ago, when he told them of his intention to dedicate one of his sculptures to Susan's memory, There was some question for a while as to whether the sculpture would be a straight dedication, or in the form of a memorial trophy to be presented to a dif- ferent student each year. "I just felt that there should be something in the community to remember her by," Mr. Holland commented. "She achieved, in my eyes anyways, great things." Mr. and Mrs. I,eonharr++ +,•••e ed by 49' 'ft with memorial sculpture IN MEMORY OF A FRIEND - John Holland (centre) presents one of his sculptures to Seaforth High School Jim Empringham. The sculpture will be prominently displayed at the high school as a memorial to former Seaforth native, Susan Leonhardt, who died in 1987. Also present were Susan's parents, Betty Leonhard/ (lett) and Lester Leonhardt (right). John Holland's memorial to their daughter. "John was a good friend," Mr. Leonhardt remarked. "We've known each other for years." "We felt pretty good about it," Mrs. Leonhardt smiled. The sculpture will be displayed in a memorial glass case at the front of the high school. The case, which is currently being built at the school, was paid for by a memorial fund collected by students earlier this year after the death of classmate Brad Taylor. Originally a farmer by trade, John Holland graduated from Centralia College after attending Seaforth High School and worked on the family farm for a number of years before turning to sculpting. He now runs his business out of a studio on Pall Mall St. in London. His works have been displayed in numerous home and ar- chitecture magazines, including Select Homes, and have been sold as far away as Saudi Arabia. giving 1989: don't panic! "So, have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?" This query can be heard nationwide anytime between the beginning of November right up until the 24th of December, depending on what day of the week this falls. It's a lighthearted question to pass off at first, but as the weeks heading towards Christmas slip by with ex- ceeding speed, the tone of voice becomes more and more frenzied. And studies have shown that, nine times out of ten, the reply is "Geez, I haven't even started yet." If you're in that position right,now, the best thing to do is sit back, take a deep breath and reassess the situation. First of all, DON'T PANIC. There are still a good 16 shopping days until Christmas, three weekends, and two extra Sundays if you shop at bazaars, flea markets, book shops and law -defying stereo superstores in Toronto. Second, stop berating yourself for not having all of your gifts bought and wrapped by mid-August like your model neighbour or gloating relative. They pro- bably have 'some sort of chemical im- balance. And finally, consider this: if it makes it under the tree before the kids flock downstairs at 4:30 Christmas morn- ing, does anyone really need to know when you actually bought it? , s Make your list, check it twice, and put on your sneakers and elbow pads. The an- nual Last Minute Christmas Shopping Frenzyis about to begin. According to local merchants, all hope is not lost. The shelves are nowhere near bare, and many of the hot sellers on the kids' Christmas list can still be found. Seaforth shopkeepers report that business this year is brisk and, after all, it really is a lot more fun to wander through town looking for a treasure, stopping off somewhere for a cocoa or coffee, than it is to lose your mind in a hot, impersonal megamall full of irate shoppers, irritated clerks and - it seems - too many choices. The toy market is a jungle unto itself. Seaforth Canadian Tire manager Bev Shay reports that the electronic toys are a hot item for Christmas 1989. For the boys, Hoovercraft and Turbo Combat are big sellers, while girls have been asking for P.J. Sparkles (a doll that sparkles in the dark when you hug her ), Baby Shivers and the ever -popular Barbie and her Bar- bie Van. Nintendo games of al' . ;crip- tions are popular, and the big name Ir` 1989 seems to be the Teenage hluwu. Nwj, Turtles. "We just can't get then it more," says Michelle Deig . • at Stedman's, referring to the Ninja Turtles. "They're in it Yeritstaxamitanstizeitierazosesiinatimitra P1 II CHRISTMAS w GIFT IDEAS i!• HEATING PADS *TRAVELLING : IRONS *ME. RADIOS •SHOE POLISHER dCORNPOPPERS *TOASTERS •MIXERS *BEAUTIFUL BRASS LAMPS i WRAP UP SOMETHING SPECIAL! *ALL -MAJOR G.E. ,15/ COME IN AND SEE OUR ',STOCKING $TUFFERS FRANK KLING ILIIIIITEDL ,Seatortlle,Ont. 527432O SamosstaRoworsmszwiramovando and they're gone." For the boys, there are still a lot other options. "Ghostbusters are still good seller," she reports, "and we have these Foodfighters...they're kind of neat.' "We sold out right away on Barbie, now we're onto Maxi," Michelle Deighton adds. For children ages three to six, Fisher- Price has come out with a new, improved doctor's kit complete with a cast and ban- dages that's sure to delight. Plush toys are always a favourite with younger kids, and the Stedman's special Christmas Bear has been a popular item this year. Penny Lansink at Triangle Discount also sings the praises of stuffed items as gifts and stocking staffers. "It must be the year of the bear," she remarks, noting that business has been brisk on the soft critters. She also suggests perfumes and powders as gifts, and this might be a good idea for the older girls on your Christmas list. Little stocking staffers are often just as appreciated as larger gifts, and some items to keep in mind are small hand creams, shampoos, powders and brush -and -comb sets for both boys and girls. "We have some little purse -sized mir- rors::.those are selling quite well," Penny Lansink adds. Small .tins of .mints and .can- dies, along with the omnipresent candy canes and the newer wreath -shaped candy canes will also be finding their way into manystockings this Christmas morning. g g Another intriguing little stocking stuffer, says Bob Beuttenmiller of Bob and Betty's Variety, is a small game called "Quicksilver". He describes this little number as a "magical mystery maze", and adds that it has been selling very well this year. For the older kids on your shopping list, there are of course records, cassettes and compact discs. If you're feeling ambitious, Radio Shack reports that "the ghetto blasters and Walkman's are a big sell• Sony is one of the more well-known ;,a .les on the personal stereo market, but tt..'r are more varieties - at more price ranges - than you can shake a stick at, so be sure to shop around. Hart Ford building Construction on the new Hart Ford Mercury building, located on Highway 8 west of Seaforth, is nearing completion. Some paving is left to be completed and has been held up by the weather. It's been a slow process, due in part to the fact that contractors are so busy, but owner John Hart is hoping to be into the o a e For the last minute gift buyer, there is certainly no lack of options in Seaforth. Oscar's, the newly -opened gift shop on Main St., and the jewellery stores - Anstett' and Seaforth Jewellers - would be good places to stop into. Ann James, at the Knitter's Loft, adds that business in her gift shop has been very good. It seems as if more and more people are looking for more unique and personal gifts in the past few years...although she does admit that her special deal on Mutant Ninja Turtle watches brought in a lot of buyers. If you're thinking of being creative and making your gifts this Christmas, Ann James warns that "most people that are knitting (for Christmas) are pretty well underway by now." If you have any talent at all with a pair of knitting needles, however, you would probably still have time to whip up a nice hat, scarf and mit- tens or a small child's sweater. If you hear a strange hum over Seaforth during the next two weeks, it's probably the whirr of many sewing machines going like mad to finish up those handmade Christmas gifts. Liz Moyer, at the Seaforth Sewing Centre, says that there has been a lot of traffic in and out of her store lately. "It's mostly people buying craft sup- plies," she notes, spch,as ribbons and laees. 'Crib panels andliillow panels have been a big item this year. "A lot of the `mini -prints' are going this year...people are even making stuffed animals out of them," she notes, referring to the delicate country floral prints that have been so popular lately. And although some people do get started on their gift - making before the leaves are even off of the trees, Liz Moyer remarks that "..the last three weeks have been really busy." "In about a week, I'll start going nuts myself!" So take heart. If you have a closet full of wrapping paper and nothing to wind it around yet, you're not alone. There's still plenty to time left to look after everyone on your Christmas list and to shop around carefully. The selection is still good. Now, if you still haven't started two days before Christmas, THEN start to 'worry a bit. nearing completion new building by the start of the new year. "It seems like it's been a long year, but everything is copacetic now," said Mr. Hart. 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