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THE HERALD Wednesday May 1989 Page From geology to painting the landscapeis artists life Legion elects new officers What makes a man take a Gargantuan leap from geology the science to the freespirited world It s simple according to painter Mel Ferguson whose works are on display at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre beginning this week Mr Ferguson s landscapes will be on display until May Mr Ferguson s life has been devoted to the study of landscape He is even employed part time as a But before now the has taught school been an ac live geologist and now would like to settle into the confortable niche of a commissioned painter The artist can explain his style by a few pieces of his history In high school 1 studied from hand perspective drawing Later I used aerial photographs when I was employed as a geologist The photographs were used to interpret geological structures and to pro duce geological maps Mr Ferguson is the president and charter member of the Brock vi lie Artists Studio and Gallery He is a Windsor native who attended the University of New Brunswick where he receiv ed a degree in geology He spent seven years doing aerial mapping in Labrador Newfoundland and the northern parts of Ontario and Quebec From his Brockvilte home where he paints from his studio Mr Ferguson can spend over 15 hours painting landscapes and historical buildings I travel a lot of he country roads surrounding Brockville for materials he said But spending time in the nor thern climes have left him with a wistfully pining for more of the great outdoors It my intention when I get rich enough to go back there and paint one day he said In addition to obtaining a hor ticulture degree Mr Ferguson at tended the College of Education and taught in high schools in Mor nsburg Midland and During this time he took private lessons in oil painting pen and ink drawing and also studied at the St Lawrence College in Brockville His work was shown at the Art Show for three years and has won awards His works were auctioned off at the Water town New York Art Show on several occasions Mr Ferguson show opened May featuring landscapes and buildings including Once Upon a Farm a scene painted north of Artist Mel Ferguson blends the best of art and science as he brings geological awareness to his paintings Mr Ferguson s art including this painting called Once Upon a Farm will be on display for the next few weeks at the Georgetown Cultural Centre Herald photo NORTH END NISSAN 610 MARTIN STREET MILTON ONTARIO 8784137 96 Fridays 99 Main Street Arthur Safe On All Spring Coats Jackets All Spring Coats and Jackets tram LONDON FOG STERLING STALL NOVELTI PIZAZZ and mom Regular Sizes 6 NOW 30 OFF Far Proms For Weddings For Very Special Events DRESSES ALL ft from SIMON CHANG ROUE A TOM JOSEPH I OFF 10RI ANN and more DRESSING FOR SUCCESS Blazers Skirls Pants Blouses and Knits from Designers as SIMON CHANG MR JONES NEW YORK LOOKS LONDON FOG MB LEONARD and more IS SAVE OFF Legion Lines Hayes PRO The Branch elections conducted last Sunday afternoon by the of fleers of Branch 114 pro duced the following results dent Hank Russell 1st Vice- President Jean Narey 2nd Vice- President Ernie Ex ecutive Ray Clark Paul Yates Roy Bradley The Oakville election team led by Rob Charleton were thanked for a job well done by president Hank Russell The catch up draw for car club No 38 was held on Thursday April 27 Winners March Em Sargent Gail Johnson 497 Henry Graham 107 Chapman Hank Chaplin and 296 Dave Long April Ken Sproule Keith Tracy Jane Linda Paul Ethel Schenk and 180 Hal April 13 Derek Hardcastle Larry Graeme Goebelle 294 Gord Coulighan 314 Ron 279 Ron Richie and Dean Hancock April 20 472 Ray Ackroyd 39 Gord Lane 458 Joan Hayes 419 John Cummins 197 J Wilson H Allen Telford and 351 Diane Parker April 27 Crawford 210 R McEachern C Copland 336 Harry 347 Peter Todd and 226 Stapleton FISHING The branch fishing dates for Glen Haffey are Sunday June and Sunday August 13 Doris Bouley and Newt Monk have been appointed to chair these two events SATURDAY AFTERNOON MEAT DRAW Winners this week were Lynda Hamilton Gary Kirk Ron Dave Bell Cathy Harry Bottoms Stan Green Ken Nash Doug Logan Ken Jones sand Jason Fields This week the roast was won by John Thibeault ENTERTAINMENT Playing for your enjoyment in the lounge during the month of May will be On the 6th Ross Crawford on the 13th Mr Dan the 20th Boots Imperials please note the next general meeting will be held on May 7 Initiation team next meeting June 11 Bulk Foods FOR ALL YOUR BAKING NEEDS OPEN DAYS 8730442 Week At My Generation Each 0ysor 0r Sh fle to Other Specials Include 25 OFF All Girls Ladies Sweaters Sweatshirts and RALPH LAUREN Knits including Rugby Shirts Bring in Coupon Below And Receive 15 Our Older I j 115 Main St s Georgetown ACROSS FROM KNOX CHURCH 8732861 Tun Wed 30 Thurt 10 B Sal