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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-11-30, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Goderich Co-op Gallery welcomes Judith Elder McCartney for December I feel that I have met a true Renaissance woman since meeting with December's Guest Artist, Judith Elder McCartney. Let me explain. While a single parent of four young sons, in London Ontario, Judith still managed to squeeze in four years of study in Printmaking, Book- binding, Art History, paint- ing, and Photography, at Beal. Following which she moved on to study Interior Design for three more years at Fanshawe College. She wasn't finished. She also studied quilting for three years with Maggie Van- derweit in Elora. Following marriage and a move back to a Huron County farm, where she raises Alpacas, she became a spinner and weaver, using wool har- vested from the Alpacas on her own farm. In her "spare time" Judith tramps through woods on their property to indulge her hobby of photography. Oh, and she is a member of the Canadian Embroider's Guild in Lon- don, where she continues to study each summer. She has learned Kantha stitching, and Indian Mole quilting most recently. How have all these inter- ests and talents manifested in this artist's work? In a wide variety of fabric arts, plus paintings. Some of her fabric finds determine the eventual project, such as the example pictured here. She showed me some beautiful, colourful and intriguing wall hangings, some with pur- chased fabric, some with her own uniquely dyed fabrics. All the works were pieced and sewn with perfection. Judith is currently trying something a bit different called Echo Dyeing. This uses real plant materials, such as leaves, onion skins, or flowers, which are wrapped in fabric, then rolled the tightly, secured with ties, and immersed in water, where after boiling, it stays for 24 hours. The plant materials bleed out various unexpected colours onto the fabric, while the tied areas create patterns, then, after cooling, any undyed areas can be redyed in a comple- mentary colour, to create beautiful, unique patterns, with soft, and unexpected colourings. Judith also teaches classes in quilting which include techniques in piecing, applique, slashing, reassem- bly, and cave man quilting, all of which visitors will see examples in her display. She will also have paintings of her own done in oils, acryl- ics, and oil pastels. In addition to her beauti- fully crafted quilted pieces, Judith will have Alpaca Socks and Mittens, which are as soft as cashmere, but 7 times warmer than wool. These yarns are harvested from the remaining four alpacas living on their farm ...with their Llama guard. So you will know that each and every fibre in her knitted products has come from her own alpacas, hand plucked, carded, roved and spun, then knitted by Judith herself. In addition to Judith Elder McCartney's beautiful work, visitors will find the Gallery all decorated for the Christ- mas Season; this year we are featuring beautiful chalk fin- ish furniture created by Joann Graf, Jane Stryker's popular Wawanosh soaps, and our own unique Christ- mas decor. There is also our annual Silent Auction of original art ongoing until 5 p.m. Dec. 17, you will find many lovely original pieces for very reasonable prices... depending on that final bid. Please join CoOp mem- bers in welcoming Our December Guest Artist, Shared Judith Elder McCartney is the Goderich Co-op Gallery guest artist for December 2016. Judith Elder McCartney at a reception on Saturday Dec. 3 from 2-4 p.m. Or, visit any Chamber to elect to executive, choose award winner The Lucknow Chamber of the meeting at Cobblestone Commerce will elect its new Pub & Grill, which will fea- executive on Dec. 6, as well ture drinks at 6:30 p.m. and as selected the new Commu- menu meals and snacks at 7 nity Service Award winner. p.m., followed by the busi- The chamber issued a nesssession. reminder last week about There will be elections for executive positions for the 2017 year. As stated earlier this year, Morten Jakobsen is stepping down as president but will remain on the exec- utive as past president. Both president and vice president positions are open. Nomination forms for the COC Community Service Award will be reviewed and voted upon that evening as well. This is for members of our Huron Health: Help prevent the spread of stomach bugs Late fall and winter are usually associated with an increase in stomach -related 11 1,},i 1.1 ' illnesses across the County. These illnesses are often caused by a Norovirus. Noroviruses cause a sud- den onset of nausea, vomit- ing and diarrhea. Symptoms Open House - Everyone Is Welcome Meet the NWMO and Learn More About Upcoming Studies The Township of Huron -Kinloss is learning more about Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel and the current step in the site selection process now underway: Phase 2 Preliminary Assessment Studies. Drop by the open house at the Learn More Centre to meet NWMO staff, learn about the project and share your thoughts. The NWMO would like to work with people in the community to plan for the drilling of an initial borehole to advance understanding of general geology across the area. This initial borehole is for research purposes and is not expected to be a repository site. Your comments on proposed locations for this study are valuable and will help the community and the NWMO plan our work together. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to meeting you. can also include low-grade fever, chills, headache, tired- ness and muscle aches. Such nwmo NUCLEAR WASTE SOCIETE DE GESTION MANAGEMENT DES DECHETS ORGANIZATION NUCLEAIRES The open house will be held at: Learn More Centre 46 Queen Street Ripley, ON Wednesday, December 7, 2016 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.nwmo.ca community that have in 2016, or in past years, con- tributed to the Village of Lucknow and surrounding area through deeds or con- tributions, charitable works or business achievements illnesses usually last 24 to 48 hours. Norovirus spreads easily, usually through person-to- person contact. The virus enters a person's mouth through contaminated food, water or hands. Hands can become contaminated by close personal contact, shar- ing objects or touching the same surfaces as someone who has the virus. "You can avoid spreading Norovirus by staying home when sick," said Huron pub- lic health inspector Roxana Nassiri. "If your children are sick, keep them home from daycare until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours." Healthcare workers, food handlers and caregivers, including daycare staff, should not return to work until at least 48 hours after time, Monday through Sat- urday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See you there! that have helped develop and strengthen the commu- nity. Forms can be picked up at the McDonagh Insur- ance office with a deadline entry date to COC Secretary Rod of Dec. 4, 2016. symptoms have resolved. Nassiri adds that if you feel ill, you should not visit elderly residents in long- term care facilities. You can also stop the spread of Noroviruses by cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces such as counters, doorknobs and remote controls. Frequent hand washing with warm running water and soap for at least 20 sec- onds is also important. Hands should be cleaned after using the washroom, after changing diapers, after shaking hands and before preparing and eating food. You can be re -infected with Norovirus even after you have recovered. There is no specific treatment, but it is important to get plenty of fluids when ill to prevent dehydration. PARK THEATRE k i v GODERICFI 519 524 7811 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION.,, wwrw.mavieIinks,ra . i-800,185-34313