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about the La Cloche area that you may find interesting.
Here's some news
about the La Cloche area that you may find interesting.
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August 11 - 13, 2006 Adventures in Rainbow Country Reunion
Great idea. I hope summer residents post their news so we can keep in touch. McGregor Bay
The 27th annual La Cloche Art Show is pleased to announce that our 2004 Distinguished Artist is Brian Atyeo. Brian Atyeo was born and raised in Toronto, and also the Peterborough area. He worked as a freelance artist during the years before moving to Calgary, taking a position with Nelson MacDonald Design as an illustrator apprentice. Not long after, he ventured on his own to open B.A. Architectural Rendering Services Ltd.. Creative painting in watercolour began in 1981, and the following ten years was an extensive time of experimentation and growth in the medium of watercolour, which demanded not only spontaneity, but also great disipline. Today, personal content is the main focus in Brian's painting, and the change to acrylic paint has better enabled him to further this exploration, while supporting his interest in design. The addition of collage in his most recent works shows a new maturity in both medium and personal expression. From his home/studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Brian instructs a limited number of painting workshops every year, and continues his own studies in the creative process. Brian's work has been collected in corporate, government and private collections throughout Canada, and internationally. For more information visit http://geocities.com/laclocheartshow/index.html
There have been reports of sightings of cougar in the La Cloche Mountains area for many years. As recent as 2002, I heard a report of a goat being killed by a cougar near Webbwood. I have hiked part of the mountains, although only the western end near Lake La Cloche. I have not seen any signs of cougar, but I am still looking. The fact that I cannot find signs does not mean that there are no cougars. It may just mean that I am not a very good tracker. I would be interested and grateful, for any information, either recent, or historical on the cougar. Regards Peter
LOWES, J. David Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2004 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved husband of Marion Lowes. Dear father of Susan (Tony Russell), Joanne (Martin Goldberg), and Barbara (Glenn MacDonald). Survived by his sister, Hope. Proud grandfather of Sonya, Anna, Carolyn, Peter, Andrew, Katie and Alec. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Elizabeth; brothers Carrington and Joseph and sisters, Elizabeth and Charlotte. Resting at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410). Visitation will be held Sunday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. David has a cottage on Charlton Lake on Lowes Island.
SUDBURY ARTS COUNCIL FEATURED ARTIST & MEET THE ARTIST EVENT For the month of March - Jon Butler - La Cloche Photographer Meet the Artist - SATURDAY MARCH 6 - 2 to 4pm WHERE: The Sudbury Arts Council - 124 Cedar Street - Sudbury ON. 670-2787 Jon Butler is a retired newspaperman who changed his clothes. He has been capturing the light of La Cloche for over 20 years. All of his photographs are original, individually printed and manipulative free - except for using a polarizing filter. Photographs are all limited series of 10 or less and the negative is then destroyed. Jon's "Photo Haiku" is a form of mixed media combining original photographs and original haiku written on natural surfaces. The haiku enables you to feel and hear the energy surrounding each photograph capturing a fraction of a second of light in the La Cloche mountains. Each of the haiku series is limited to five or less. Jon and his wife Kerry, daughter Vanessa and son Sam live in Willisville located in the heart of the La Cloche mountains. Daughter Loren works at the Hamilton Spectator carrying on as the third generation of newspaper "Butlers". Jon invites you to share the beauty and history of La Cloche at www.willisville.ca or www.lacloche.ca where you will find many of his original photographs. To purchase a photograph or to obtain more information you may contact Jon at butler@willisville.ca. Prices do not include shipping fees. SAC welcomes you to meet Jon on Saturday March 6 at SAC or to drop in and view his work.
Regarding the Alexander submission: I believe that if the request is granted to ship INCO ore & other materials to this area will be a disaster in the waiting. If the government allows this, it will be just another slap in the face to the people of Northern Ontario. It will not only be an ecological problem, but the present highway can just barely accomodate the people now using Highway 6. I guess safety of the public is not a concern. Of course the province can upgrade the highway to accomodate the Fielding Family & we all know who will get the contract for that upgrading? Fielding of course through Pioneer construction & we taxpayers will foot the bill. I hope other people agree with me on this. I really enjoy your web-site and have put one of your pictures of the Lacloche Mtns as a screen saver. Thank-you for a small piece of heaven on earth. (we have a camp on Manitoulin Island & travel from Sudbury every weekend from April to October. Keep up the good work. Judy Burton
March 2004 - Inco has advised Alexander Centre Industries that their bid to ship nickel and copper concentrate through Fisher Harbour has been eliminated from the list of potential options. It is a no go.
The La Cloche Art Show is now accepting entries for the 2004 show. The 27th annual La Cloche Art Show will take place July 10 to July 18 at the Whitefish Falls Community Center in Whitefish Falls, Ontario. This is a juried show and sale including oil paintings, watercolours, photography, mixed media, drawings and sculpture. Subject matter is varied and it will include some La Cloche area works. Brian Atyeo, an internationally recognized artist, will be the distinguished artist for 2004.Brian has donated a painting, ‘Spirit of La Cloche’ to be raffled at the show. Artists wishing to enter the show may get entry forms and additional details from our website or call 285-0823. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to come and visit the show and enjoy the beautiful La Cloche area on the north shore of Georgian Bay. This area was made famous by members of the Group of 7. There is no admission fee to the show. Whitefish Falls is located halfway between Espanola and Little Current on Hwy 6. Visit our website at http://geocities.com/laclocheartshow For additional information contact Kerry Butler at 705-285-0823 or laclocheartshow@hotmail.com .
The Village of Willisville will be holding its annual ‘Spring Fish Fry and Community Yard Sale’ on Sunday, April 25 starting at 11 a.m. Hundreds of people enjoyed our last event and this spring there will be more food and additional yard sales for the visitors. Bring your family and friends to help celebrate the arrival of summer in the Village of Willisville. Enjoy the delicious fish fry, homemade clam chowder, bake tables and a village full of yard sale treasures. If you would like to rent an area to sell yard sale items contact 285-4348 or 285-4513 before April 20. It’s only $10. For additional information contact Bill Giles at 285-4513
The Bay of Islands Group of Five will be displaying their art during the month of May at the Sudbury Arts Council, 124 Cedar St, Sudbury, 670-2787 during regular business hours. The Group consists of Marilyn Wright, Merle Canjar, Beth Bouffard, Kathy Dolan and Jean Soros.
What an amazing site!!!! Thank you for your work and creativity.
The deadline for artists to pre-register for the 2004 La Cloche Art Show is fast approaching. Artists may pre-register by mail by June 15 or register with art work on June 25 and 26 between 1 and 5 p.m. at the Whitefish Falls Community Centre. The 27th annual La Cloche Art Show will take place July 10 to July 18 at the Whitefish Falls Community Center in Whitefish Falls, Ontario. This is a juried show and sale including oil paintings, watercolours, photography, mixed media, drawings and sculpture. Subject matter is varied and it will include some La Cloche area works. Last year 93 artists entered 334 pieces of art to be juried for the show. Brian Atyeo, an internationally recognized artist, will be the distinguished artist for 2004. A number of Atyeo’s works will be on sale at the show and he has donated a painting, ‘Spirit of La Cloche’ to be raffled at the show. Artists wishing to enter the show may get entry forms and additional details from our website or call 285-0823. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to come and visit the show and enjoy the beautiful La Cloche area on the north shore of Georgian Bay. This area was made famous by members of the Group of 7. There is no admission fee to the show. Whitefish Falls is located halfway between Espanola and Little Current on Hwy 6. Visit our website at http://geocities.com/laclocheartshow For additional information contact Kerry Butler at 705-285-0823 or laclocheartshow@hotmail.com . -30-
The raffle prize winner of the Brian Atyeo painting 'Spirit of La Cloche' at the 27th Annual La Cloche Art Show was Barbara Mueller of Muncie, Indiana. Congratulations Barbara!
Dawn (SMYTH) HICKS holistichealth@sympatico.ca 12 Sep 2004 Calling all descendants of William WILLIS and Mary SIMMONDS. Please contact me regarding a WILLIS reunion planned for 2005.
January 2005
A Charlton Lake summer resident.
FORBES, Donald Rossell On Friday, January 14, 2005 in his 85th year, Don died
peacefully in Toronto after an illness borne with grace and courage. Beloved
husband of Peggy for 62 years, loving father of Jock (wife Rosemarie) of Sudbury
and Diana of North Bay and dear grandpa to Sarah, Elizabeth and Julie. Also
survived by his brother Bob of Montreal and nephews Robert Forbes (wife Elaine
and children Bob and Sarah) of Oakville and Bill Stewart (wife Sylvia and
children Geoffrey, Stephanie, Katie and Sean) of London and niece Janet Stewart
of London. As a banker's son, Don's family moved frequently: Windsor, Woodstock,
Galt, St. Catherines, Toronto and Kitchener. During World War II, Don served as
an infantry officer with the Essex Scottish, the Highland Light Infantry and the
Regina Rifles. He was a company commander on the second wave of Canadians to
land on Juno Beach on D-Day. After the war, he moved to Sudbury as a reporter
and photographer for The Sudbury Star and then on to Little Current where he was
an editor of the Manitoulin Expositor. In 1952 he returned to Sudbury to become
an insurance adjuster and eventual co-owner of Gilday & Stewart. Over the years
he played an active role in the Canadian Insurance Adjusters Association,
drafting their constitution and serving a term as Ontario Chairman. With family,
he also enjoyed building a camp at Willisville, hunting, fishing, gardening and
wine making. In 1976 he joined Maltmans, a Toronto Insurance Adjusting firm. Don
retired in 1995, taking up international travel with Peggy, although summers
were spent at the Willisville camp. In later years, Don enjoyed his life
membership in the Royal Canadian Military Institute, carpentry projects (no
power tools), regular walks, cooking and a good book and drink. Don will be
remembered for his attention to accuracy, his Scottish thriftiness and his
concern for others. He enjoyed the company of family and friends from all
generations and walks of life. There will be a private family service. Friends
are welcome to attend a celebration of Don's life at the Royal Canadian Military
Institute, 426 University Avenue, Toronto at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22.
Donations in Don's memory may be made to The Princess Margaret Hospital, 610
University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2M9 or The Salvation Army, 1645 Warden Avenue,
Toronto M2P 2A8.
February 2005
Of Weber's Island on Charlton Lake.
WEBER, Frank G. age 92 of Dayton Ohio, died Thursday, February 17,
2005. He was a graduate of Steele High School and Purdue University. He was the
Senior Partner of I.F. Weber Company. Preceded in death by a grandson. Survived
by his wife of 66 years Ruth "Eloise" (Rossiter) Weber, 2 daughters Lois (Gary)
Gensler of Butler, Twp., Barbara (Carl) Patton of Vandalia, 3 sons Bud (Wanda)
of Butler Twp., Tom (Jeannie) of Dayton, Steve (Sandy) of Dayton, 17
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services will be held at the family's
convenience. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of one's
choice. Arrangements handled by Baker/Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory.
February 2005
The Red Dog is open in Whitefish Falls and it's great to have a restaurant again.
March 2005
A Charlton Lake cottager.
HEWSON, Geale William - RCAF, 439 Squadron, 1940-45; B. Comm, U of T (Trinity
'49); FCA, 1982 In loving memory of Geale William Hewson, 83 years, died
Thursday morning, March 10, 2005, peacefully at his home in Sudbury, Ont.
surrounded by his family. Born in 1921 in Newmarket, Ont. to parents Fred and
Jessie Hewson (later of Niagara-on-the-Lake). Devoted husband of Margaret (Pet)
nee Merwin, and loving father of Beth (Tom Zink) in Northampton, Mass., Ric (Dorothee)
in Kitchener, Ont., Margie Lougheed (Dale) in Lucknow, Ont., and Ben in Kelowna,
B.C. He took great pleasure and pride in the active lives of his 8
grandchildren. He is also survived by his caring sister Elizabeth in Virgil,
Ont. He was predeceased by his brother Ted in 1993. Geale "Hewie" served in
World War II as a flying officer in the 439 Tiger Squadron, and was a POW for 8
months. Upon graduation from U of T (Trinity College '49) with a B. Comm, he
became a Chartered Accountant (1957) based in Sudbury, ultimately becoming the
Regional Executive Partner of Ontario for Thorne Riddell (now KPMG). In 1982 he
was awarded an FCA, and he retired from active practice in 1986. Geale was a
highly respected member of the Sudbury business community and made numerous
contributions to the success of many businesses and enterprises during his
career. In particular he spearheaded the reconstruction of the Church of the
Epiphany after the devastating fire of 1987. He had a great love for Northern
Ontario and enjoyed its many activities, including sailing and golfing. He will
be missed. Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany on Monday,
March 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the church on Sunday, March 13,
2005 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Church
of the Epiphany or a charity of choice would be appreciated. (Arrangements
entrusted to the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME).
March 2005
You are invited to
participate in the 28th La Cloche Art Show. This juried show will accept work in
the following media; Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Coloured Pencil and
Drawing, Mixed Media, Photography and Sculpture. Prizes will be awarded
according to the jury’s decisions.
We are pleased to announce our2005 Distinguished Artist is Susan Lampinen.
Born in Sudbury, Ontario Susan Lampinen began exploring art at an early age. The
rugged northern landscape fueled a need in Sue to represent its beauty through
her art. Her interest in nature led to a degree in environmental science while
she continued to express herself through painting and drawing.
In 1990, after working in the environmental field for several years, Sue's
part-time interest in art became a full-time profession. She opened Lampinen
Fine Art and Custom Framing, her own gallery and studio in Sudbury in 1995.
Since then, years of committed work have produced many paintings and drawings
with a respect for nature being a constant theme. Many of her more popular
images have been published as limited edition reproductions and have been
selected for cards and other publications. Sue has won the distinction of being
selected as one of the Master Pastel Painters of the World showcased in
International Artist magazine and she has had artwork chosen to be part of the
Ducks Unlimited Canada National Art Print Portfolio. Sue is a signature member
of both the Pastel Society of Canada and the Canadian Society of Painters in
Watercolour and one of her watercolour paintings is part of the Watercolour
Society's Diploma Collection in Brampton, Ontario.
This award-winning artist and instructor exhibits annually in Northern Ontario
juried shows that include the La Cloche Art Show and the Sudbury Studio Tour.
Sue has held many successful solo exhibitions as well as biannual exhibitions
with Nature in Art: 3 Visions, an art group formed along with other prominent
local artists Debra-Lynn Ireland and Cheryl Battistelli. Sue exhibits annually
at the prestigious Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival near Peterborough.
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July 2005
Where is : Stephen Shepley, nephew of the Smiths at what is now the Stevens cottage on Frood Lake - Willisville visitor circa 1958 - 60. From NY or Pennsylvania. Father was an editor of Time magazine. Please contact willisville@gmail.com
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December 2005
29th Annual La Cloche Art Show
The La Cloche Art Show committee is pleased to announce that the Distinguished
Artists for 2006 will be Paul Gauthier and RoseMarie Condon.
Paul's work captures the incredible beauty of the Canadian Wilderness in a
dynamic impressionist manner. His singular style was developed while
understudying his father Joachim Gauthier, a close contemporary of the Canadian
Group of Seven painters and a La Cloche painter with Franklin Carmichael.
Paul has traveled and painted Canada extensively including the Arctic and river
expeditions of the Firth, Nahanni and Tatshenshini. His work has been exhibited
in numerous shows and pieces belong to corporate and private collections
including Manu-Life Centre, Toronto Board of Trade, IBM Canada, Canadian General
Electric, Merrill Lynch Co., Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Sears Chicago,
Crown Life Insurance, Texaco and H.R.H. Prince Andrew.
RoseMarie studied the many disciplines involved in creating fine and graphic art
in Toronto and her paintings reflect her concern and commitment to the
preservation of our fragile landscape and her Canadian heritage. Her ability as
an illustrator enabled her to collaborate in building one of the largest studios
for retail illustration in downtown Toronto.
Wilderness excursions have always provided RoseMarie with inspiration. Her
frequent camping and canoe trips to Northern Ontario and across Canada enable
her to work in plein air whenever possible. Her paintings are in many
collections in Canada and the United States including the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police and the Canadian Coast Guard.
In August of 2006 Paul and RoseMarie will be traveling to the Arctic as part
of Arctic Quest 2006, www.NWP100.com.This expedition with 25 contemporary
Canadian artists will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first ship to
complete the journey through the Northwest Passage.
Paul and RoseMarie are active members of the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto
and represented by John A. Libby Fine Art and Nature Scene.
The La Cloche Art Show will be held at the Whitefish Falls Community Centre from
July 8 to 16, 2006. For more information visit our website at www.geocities.com/laclocheartshow
or email
laclocheartshow@hotmail.com
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January 2006
The Manitoulin Fine Arts Association invites you visit it's new website
www.manitoulinart.com
You will find information about the art scene on Manitoulin Island and in the La
Cloche area along with biographies and art from member artists. The handy
locator map identifies art studios and is a guide to our members.
The MFAA was founded in 1999 to encourage the development of original visual art
by providing opportunities for professional development, experimentation and
exhibition.
We encourage you to submit articles and notices for the News page by sending
them to mfaa@manitoulinart.com.
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January 2006
The popular TV series 'Adventures in Rainbow Country' was filmed in Birch Island and in the La Cloche area in 1969. The series was produced by Manitou Productions of Toronto. It continues to run on the Dejavu Channel on weekends.
There are now plans in the works to organize a reunion for this show which hopefully will be held in Whitefish Falls August 11 - 13, 2006. Many of the ex-cast and crew have been contacted and so far many have shown a real interest in attending. If you would like to attend in the summer of 2006 please contact Denis Belton at: deniswb@ca.inter.net and visit his own reunion website at Rainbow Country Reunion.
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January 2006
Jon Butler at Sudbury Theatre Centre
Photographs by La Cloche photographer
Jon Butler will be on exhibit
at the Sudbury Theatre Centre from February 8 until March 8, 2006.
The exhibit will be in the foyer during the production of WHEN THE REAPER CALLS
by Peter Colley, February 9 to 26 at 170 Shaughnessy Street , Sudbury. 674.8381
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January 20, 2007
BUTLER, Charles Lorne, U.E.L.
At Little Current Hospital on Saturday, January 20, 2007 in his 82nd year,
Charles Lorne Butler U.E.L. Born in Brantford on October 26, 1925; son of the
late Charles and Victoria Butler. Son-in- law of the late Samuel and Ellen
Belshaw. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 56 years Mildred (nee Belshaw).
Loving father of Jon Charles Butler and his wife Kerry of Willisville and Vicki
Ellen Butler of Ancaster. Most loved Grandpa to Loren, Vanessa and Samuel Butler
and Samuel Guagliano. Brother to Jean Hooton and her husband Jack, the late
Robert Butler and the late Gordon Butler, all of Brantford. Survived by many
nieces and nephews. Lorne proudly served for the D.E.M.S. during the Second
World War. He was honoured to be a Butler's Ranger and United Empire Loyalist.
After 31 years he retired from Thomson Newspapers and has spent the last 25
years enjoying life. He will be missed terribly and loved always. Friends and
family are invited to a graveside service at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, on
Tuesday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers Lorne has requested that
memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice. MCCLEISTER FUNERAL
HOME, 495 Park Rd. N., Brantford, (519-758-1553) entrusted with details.
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February 1, 2010
MARGARET CHELLEW ADAMS CLEMENT FORBES (PEG, PEGGY) On Monday, February 1st, 2010, in her 90th year, Peg died peacefully with grace and dignity, the way she had lived her life. Beloved wife of 62 years of the late Donald R. Forbes; loving mother of Jock (wife Rosemarie) of Sudbury and Diana of Port Rowan; dear grandmother of Sarah, Elizabeth and Julie. Also survived by niece Janet Stewart of London, nephews Bill Stewart of London (wife Sylvia, children Geoffrey, Stephanie, Katie and Sean); Robert Forbes of Oakville (wife Elaine, children Sarah and Bob); cousins Ann Otto (husband Gunter), Molly Greenwood and Jane LeBlanc. Predeceased by parents Dorothy and Stanley Adams of Hamilton; William and Muriel Clement of Waterloo; brother Donald Adams, sister Betty Stewart. Growing up in Hamilton and Kitchener Waterloo Peg developed many lifelong friendships. Graduating as an Occupational Therapist from St. Hilda's College, U of T she served overseas with the Canadian Red Cross during WWII. After spending a few years running the `Manitoulin Expositor' in Little Current, Peggy and Don raised their family in Sudbury. As a promoter of the Arts, Peg wrote for the `Northern Life', brought in performing groups, and was active in community theatre, including the Centennial production `A Taste of Sudbury', a satirical review of Sudbury's history and local characters. Summers were spent at camp near Willisville where Peg's dream of a cliff top `Tea House' was built. In 1977 Peggy cofounded the La Cloche Art Show. Peggy orchestrated the publicity for the first few decades and at it's 30th show in 2007 she was honoured for her foresight and dedication to this annual event. Returning to their southern Ontario roots in 1977, Peggy continued her research of family ancestries which led to numerous travels. She also became an active member of the Toronto Heliconian Club and developed a series of community lectures. Peggy will be remembered for her unfailing commitment to take on projects which others often considered beyond easy reach. Her family will long remember her countless stories, creative undertakings and positive and cheerful outlook on life. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5. Reception to follow in the Rosedale Room. Memorial donations to the Canadian Red Cross Society, National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa K2P 2P2 (www. redcross.ca). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.
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April 2009
La Cloche Art Show Call for Entries
You are invited to participate in the 33rd annual La Cloche Art
Show. This juried show will accept work in the following eight categories; Oil,
Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Coloured Pencil and Drawing, Mixed Media,
Photography and Sculpture.
Prizes will be awarded according to the jury’s decisions.
We are pleased to announce our 2010 Distinguished Artist is Linda Finn.
Artist Demonstration
On July 2 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Linda Finn will be giving a workshop for
registered artists.
To pre-register please complete the entry form and mail it with your cheque
postmarked by June 14, 2010 to:
La Cloche Art Show, P.O. Box 149, Whitefish Falls, ON P0P 2H0.
Pre-registration alleviates the congestion and waiting time for artists who
submit their work.
Artwork, along with a brief biography, will be accepted June 18 and 19 from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Whitefish Falls Community Center.
Visit our website for entry forms – www.lacloche.ca
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