The Huron Expositor, 1982-11-17, Page 9SI -
Seaforth artist
has. unique style
BY RON WASSINK
Arc you one of the many people who
doesn't know what to give a friend or
relative far Christmas? Or are you one of
many who simply can't afford expensive
Christmas gifts?
If so, Alf Dale of Seaforth has the perfect
solution to fill your gifting needs. A
resident of eaforth for the past seven years.
Alf is a well-known oil painter. The
35 -year-old artist has completed several
paintings and sketchs and is busy painting
to meet the Christmas rush.
You may ask. "what's so great about an
oil painting?" A glance at the work of Mr.
Dale, which is of exceptional detail and
quality, and watching him at work. will tell
you his oil paintings will be treasured for
years to come.
Unlike most artists, Mr. Dale does not
use his hands when painting. With brush
clenched between his teeth and by moving
his head, Alf has mastered art in his own
way.
Married for six weeks "and still
honeymooning';, Alt' was swimming in
Chesley Lake, near Allenford, 17 years
ago. He was 18 -years -old. Spotting a raft in
the water, Alf climbed on, dove off and has
been paralized from the neck down ever
since. Alf said the water was deep. but he
just hit it at:"the wrong angle.
At the time of his accident, Alf was
employed in an Owen Sound hospital for
the mentally handicapped.
SKETCHING
When he was nearing the end of his stay
in hospital, a nurse approached Alf with
the prospect of sketching, using his mouth.
1 She gave him a pencil and Alf frustrated by
his disability, printed "Go to hell." H laid
the , peil down d d o
sketchingncor aintianng untdiil lenssonst wereattempt
offered by CHSpS art teacher Ron Walker of
Blyth, three years ago. Following the
30 -hour course, Alf said "I've been on my
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In conjunction with the art course,
offered through a vocational rehabilitation
program, Alf received a new set of wheels.
His movement was previously hampered
when he used a conventional wheel chair.
With a new electric wheel chair, -Alf was
able to come and go as he pleased. The
new chair provided necessary transportat-
ion as Alf travelled Seaforth streets in
search of new ideas for his oil painting
hobby.
Mention should b emade of the fancy
electronic gadgetry in the Dale home.
Television. telephone. HAM and citizen
band radios, electric light, and door bell
intercom are et the tip of Alf's tongue.
Everything connected to a special devide
known as a "Tose", made , available
through the Ontario March of Dimes. It can
be operated using a sequence of signals
acti ated by his tongue. Connected to the
Tose is a microphone type of device beside
Alf's left shoulder from viihich the signals
are made.
THE MONEY HELPS
Oil painting has opened a new door for
Alf. Money he receives is used to
supplement his income, to assist in
insurance payments, taxes, and general
household costs. In the past three years, he
estimates that 75 to 100 paintings have
been completed.
Although his specialty is landscapes, Alf
said he completed a portrait of two black
Labrador Retrievers, and he has painted
house scenes. Paintings range from 8" x 10
to 12" x 16" in size. A larger portrait takes
15 to 20 hours to complete. '
Alf says his paintings are known
throughout Ontario. Recently a collection
of his works were on tour from the C.N.E.
in Toronto to Niagara Falls and Guelph.
The Seaforth hospital walls are adorned
with five of his paintings. Alf was pleased
that visitors from England and Holland
for Egmondville United Church
YULETIDE
BUS TOUR
8 P.M.
ST. COLUMBAN
PARISH HALL
Sponsored by the
PARENT -TEACHERS
ASSOCtATI;,N
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A OUADROPLEGIC for the past 17 years, Alf Dale of Seaforth, has
mastered the art of oil painting using his mouth in place of his hands. This
is the first of a series of articles featuring Seaforth residents and their
crafts. (Wassink photo)
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have purchased his art work.
A pencil sketch. featuring a flour mill
using water power, was used for a March
of Dimes promotion. Copies were printed
and are still available from Alf.
ADVICE
In search of additional lessons, Alf said
he received "a lot of advice" on painting
from a Windsor nun who assisted him last
Town and area bowling standings
COMMERCIAL BOWLING LEAGUE
Eagles 19
Cardinals 23
Robins 13
Blue Jays 22
Orioles 10
Hawks 18
Lathes high single and triple.
Shirley McClure 274 and 645
Men's high single-Peler Vande
Born 247 and 642 ..
Dec. 14-15, 1982 (Tues. -Wed.)
Visiting Dearborn, Michigan
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and
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5110 PER PERSON
BEECHWOOD
POTTERY'S
7th Annual
CHRISTMAS
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Perfection Players 23
Superstars 21
Oilers 15
Tiger Cala 11
High men•Rlck Scott. 193. Richard
Love 155, Todd McLean 148, Jeff Dock
166,
High lady -Barb Holmes, 142 Lon,
Anstetl 142.
LEGION BOWLING
High amgle-Helen Nicholson 299,
Gord Scott -256
High Triple -Helen Nicholson 749.
Gord Scott. 892
STANDINGS
Snowbirds 28
Pietas
Billy Ball
Colts
Munch -Kms
Oddities
24
24
21
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Includ:Deluxe Motorcoach transporta-
tion, dou occupancy room at the Dear-
born Inn, admission fees, Christmas
candlelight inner, breakfast, all taxes &
gratuities, ',
Leaving Tuelday, 9:00 a.m. - returning
Wednesday 9'p0 p.m.
For Information and Rt'scrvations
Call 527-1607
JUNIiR
EUIZLIN
113
ea.
A Christmas pre-
view of porcelain
and stoneware
pottery by Addy
McPhee and Rob-
ert Tetu.
10% OFF
ALL STUDIO
STOCK
SAT. NOV. 20
SUN. NOV. 21
MIXED DOUBLES
Weekly ladies high single and triple.
Mary Beuerman 316. 734
Men s high single Ned Beuerman
275
High Triple -John Coleman, 746
Seasons ladies high single, triple
and average -Mary Beuerman. 316.
734. 225
Men's high single -Jack Bedard and
Art Finlayson 296 each
beechP�wtter�y
2lit miles north of
St. Columhan on McKillop
Stdcroad 10
AT THE
SEAFORTH
CURLING CLUB
Mondays after School
Age 12 to 19
$25. for the Season
summer. "She was fantastic," he ex-
claims.
Watching Alf work is amazing. When
asked if he could draw a circle•, Alf proved
he could do better, using his mouth than
most who use their hands. He says he
enjoys painting and all who purchase their
work are very satisfied. Prices are very
reasonable for Christmas shoppers who are
looking for that special gift.
would like to invite
everyone to their
WEDDING
RECEPTION
to be held at
Family Paradise
on
FRIDAY DEC. 3
at 9 o'clock
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Ottawa vs. Toronto
see It LIVE VOA SATELLITE
on Sun., Nov. 21 to our lounge
Daily Entertainment & Smorgasbord
Men's high "triple. Art Finlayson,
790
High average -John Coleman 227
STANDINGS
Black Hawks 39
Red Wings 29
Maple Leafs 29
Bruins i 28
Canadiens 25
Rangers 18
Men's high average -John Van
Bakel 224.
Men's high triple -Doug Proctor
716
Men's high single -John Van Bakel
319.
Men's high triple -Ed Sorenson697
Men's high single -Gary McClure
293
Ladies high average. Sharon Forrest
197, high Irl 528, high single 229
Ladies ht� single and tripe&
Sharon Forrest 236 599
Canucks 37
Oilers 12
Sabres 27
Nordtoues 72
Jets 2e
Penguins
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Chargers 40
Corvettes 32
Mercedes . 37
Men's high single and triple John
Hauwerl, 327 and 760
Ladies high single -Marg Hunt, 231
Ladies high triple -Shirley Mem,
585
THURSDAY RIGHTERS
Weekly high single and triple -
Martine Miller 267, 724
Season's high single -Rose Bioback
320
Season's high triple and average -
Linda Gridzak 770. 204
Men's weekly high single -Jim
Gould 279.
Weekly high triple•Murray Benne•
wies 778
Season's single. triple, average,
Murray Bennewies 376, 840. 240
TEAM STANDINGS
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Head Pinners
Brewers
Fired
Sk ippy's Dippers
Rook es
33
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Nov. 19
For information
phone
482-7281
or 527-0314
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EXETER KINSMEN & KINETTES
Mrs. Marion Shockcor and Mr. Roger Shockcor of
Farmington Hills, Mich. visited with Mr and Mrs. Andrew
Crozier, Harpurhey, last weekend.
Visitors recently with Mrs. Ruth Knight have been Mr.
and Mrs. Allan Wanner, Sarnia, Mrs Irene Andrew,
London, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Andrew, Christopher and Paula,
Melbourne, Mrs. Leonard Swales and (15a, Appin, Mrs
Tony Shulman, Embro, Mrs. Violet Nicholls. Hamiota,
Manitoba and Miss Brenda Baker, Brandon, Manitoba.
A number of neighbours and friends gathered at the
home of Ken and Joan Campbell Sunday night to honour
three longtime residents of the 6th and 7th of McKillop who
are moving to Seaforth. They are Jim and Jean Keys who
;are living on Ord St. and Frances Store, . t, ho w-iff live on
Franklin St. An address of good wishes w a, read by Marion
Gordon and the Keys and Mrs. Storey a ere presented with
gifts.
A special event was held at Egmond, elle United Church
on Sunday, in honour of senior citirem who had been
baptized in the church 70 years ago or more Minister David
McKnight, who called them "Shaw hahies" after the
popular minister of the time. Rev. Neil Shaw, said those
honoured. many of whom came back to F aniondville for the
occasion. were baptized between 1894 and 1911. .The
program was held in the church ba,emcr1. following the
regular Sunday morning service.
Presents
"Lowdown"
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50 & 60's
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Huron Park
Roc Hall
Advance tickets $12.00 couple
At Door $15.00 couple.
Lunch
Proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis and
community work
Contoct for tickets:
Bob Reynolds 235-2309
Exeter Co-op 235-2081
Mary or Ken Loucks 235-1156
Anne Armstrong 235-1746
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BUS TOURS
Nov. 20 Walt Disney's 'Great Ice Odyssey' of the Joe Louis Arena
in Detroit (seniors and children $29.00) ......adults 835
Nos. 24 Cullen Gardens, Christmos lights 819
Dec. 02 Roger Whittaker. Hamilton Place 8 p.m show , 938
Dec, 03 Simcoe lights (including supper) ...,......... ...... 824
Doc. 04 Fronkenmuth (lunch at Zehnders) 835
Dec. 12 Raffi, children's concert Hamilton place. 924
Dec. 12 Handel's Messiah. Centre in the Square 935
Doc. 13 liana Boyd guitarist Roy Thompson's Hall (8 p.m.)838
Dix. 14 Oliver M Hamilton Place. (7:30 p.m.)....... $35
Doc. 14 Alymer Flea Market 813
Dec. 17 Nutcracker Suite. Centre in the Square (7 p.m (835
seniors and children 933
Dec 23 Classic Christmas. 4 classics in multimedia extravogan•
:a Call for details. Centre in Square.,, ......,., 526
IDec. 31 Mach Miller s New Years Eve Singalong at the Centre in
the Square . price includes top price tickets as well as
5 course dinner at The Waterlot in New Hamburg. 595
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Saturdays 9:30 to 4:30
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Christmas bazaar
Sat., Nov. 20
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The family of
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Florence
CARTER
wish to invite you
to their parents'
40th
WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
FRIDAY, NOV. 19
at9p.m
.
North east
of Seaforth
McKillop Twp.
Music by Free Spirit
BEST WISHES
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4.
DANCE
in the new
Community Centre
Auditorium
NEW YEAR'S EVE
December 31
Sponsored by Seaforth Beaver Oldtimers
STEVENS COUNTRY GOLD DANCING
(Disc Jockey) STILL??
$12.00 per couple
Tickets available from Seaforth Beaver Oldtimers
or at Bob & Betty's Variety
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