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2 The Acton Free Press Wednesday Jan Shirley paintings are refreshingly realistic honest and peaceful so Is Shirley Deaville The artist who is becoming known all over the country paints rural scenes that are pure nostalgia according to Shirley As the is getting more cruel people like to think back to something they can connect with she comments Shirley recently gone into painting full time retiring from teaching art Husband Dnve has retired from his automotive job to manage Shirley career and run their own Al Marah Studios full time Re are big business Ever since the Beaux Arts gallery in Toronto handled the first printing of Shirleys original painting Gathering Thoughts business has been booming After the success of the first print Dave decided to handle reprints himself and has found an excellent printer Any of Shirleys originals that go Into print are done bo under limited editions of prints authenticated stamped as collectors Items with the plates destroyed after printing Galleries all over Ontario are snapping up the prints that ore selling very well according to Dave The prints are selling for to ISO from Al Studios more from other galleries Originals are going for and up and arc climbing rapidly in value as more and more Canadians discover the delight of Shirleys subjects and technique Farm heritage Shirley started painting when she was and has always been fascinated by country subjects Her grandfather as a farmer and even living in until seven years ago change her interests in rural styles As a wife and motherthe have two daughters Heidi IB and Heather Shirley painted as a bobby However the purchase of an Arabian horse some years ago pushed Shirley into teaching art in order to pay for the horses keep The resulting studio is named after that horse Three years studying under Rudy in her teens gave Shirley her teaching I never thought I be doing It full time she Baines predicts Riding redistribution in the next few years sitting on the opposition benches Even as a cand idate for the Tory nom ination she said she can help people pointing to assisting a Milton rcaid- The population of the ton West Kerr and rookie Halton Burlington pro- Jim Snow representing incial riding is growing Halton By fast that voters can ex ton and Oakvllle each redistribution again were separate seats and sometime in the next few Kerr and Snow were sent years Progressive Con back to Queens Park get answers from a nomination while the rest of the minister that very day candidate Fran Baines county went Into Balnea said she is predicted Monday Burlington and the seat eager lo work for people In brief remarks to the went Liberal and help them solve their annual meeting of the Whenever there is problems Acton Provincial Pro- redistribution there is a She said as a candidate gressive Conservative certain amount of upset Association the for people but Babies only declared candidate noted It be that for the Tory nomination bad for Halton Burlington so Burlington since It Is still far stayed away from difficult for people in the the Issues and policy north end of the seat to statements relate with those in She said she expects Burlington there will be many more Baines said she voters in the riding in the seeking the nomination bered her complaining in next provincial election after many years of the past and expected If whenever It comes than party work at the she Is elected hell in and certainly a lot federal and provincial hearing from her a lot more than in 1975 when levels because she thinks more the riding was created she can do a better job for Redistribution comes people from inside the usually every eight years government Her family so there is a good chance Is at an age now where the face of the riding will she can turn her hobby change again after the politics into a full time next election job said pointing to the tre- Hal tonBurl can growth in the be won back by the Tor- Burl part of the ies despite the fact the scat as well as Hilton sitting Liberal is very She recalled how the popular and has done a seat was Halton in the reasonable job early 60s and held by added an MPP on the George Kerr Then by the government side can do a election it was split better job for East and Hal- than someone grins and adds I truly love what I do not many people are that fortunate Id explode If I didnt paint Dave says Shirley everything she paints which accounts for the depth or emotion in her work that attracts so many buyers I love nature and animals she says Some of Shirley most popular paintings feature her daughter Heather as a little girl Others are centred around farm horses some arc of old farm bouses She paints from photographs she or Dave take Each large work takes her from to hours Im not very prolific fl a labour of love not a production line Does she ever run out of Ideas Look where I live she gasps indicating the picturesque farm setting of their Fifth Line Btulaeti or pleasure As for the future of the gallery business and Al Marah Studios Dave would like to see the Hes travelling all over Ontario and soon will be reaching out west to establish Shirleys prints He takes care of the sales marketing and Shirley takes care of the painting She didnt Intend to see herself In business when she started painting years ago but the demand for her work has made the business necessary Shirley prefers to look upon her work as In by God and her effort to reach other people with love of God A Christian Shirley is very devout and says nature was my springboard to express the love of God She adds she would like to see her endeavor have some Impact towards spreading the word of the Glory of God In order to thank Him for giving her the talent Whatever the reason for her painting I hope she keeps doing it Looking at one Shirley paintings is a warm experience Thieves hit Vim an s twice Halton Regional Police arc investigating theft of cash from Arts and Crafts in Acton reported December Police say the cash was reported missing Monday morning and believed stolen over the weekend After closing time the same day police were called again after thieves struck once more SAVE I Ladies Kaufman Lined Vinyl WliYTER BOOTS 00 PR Prices SLASHED On All In Stock Winter Boots 19 Mill SI E TELL OTHERS IFNOT TELL US acton family shoe store lrlr and as an she wouldnt be afraid to speak out when she doesnt agree with a government policy Recalling discussing her candidacy with Premier William Davis last year she said the tap man at Queen Park remem In this first phase of her battle to became elected sold she isnt discussing Issues in the press but speaking to Tories Individually or in small groups hearing their views and letting them know her stands on issues She Bald for now she doesn want to discuss issues and give the op position a chance to frame their defences However later she II be Courses begin at Y by Eileen The Acton will be buzzing with activity as it offers eleven courses this season compared to five in the fall Existing judo karate ballet and klndergym classes will continue In addition womens keep fit kick boxing baton recreational gymnastics Scottish country dancing will be offered The following is a description of the classes beginning dates and costs sday and Friday 45 m This will be an hour of casual shooting baskets for the 1013 year olds with Instruction and games cents admission beginning Jan 14 Ballet Instruction for the to adult Thursday or Friday fee and Baton basic instru ction In baton twirling that can be used for further development aimed at 12 year olds Fee beginning Jan weeks Judo for the years to adult group Emphasis Is put on fitness and self discipline Tuesdays fee beginning Jan 1310 weeks Karate Instruction is given by the Brampton School of Karate stressing self confidence through self defence Ages years to adult fee and beginning Monday Jan 12 weeks Kick boxing boxing and kicking skills are combined for full contact fighting In the ring Equipment Is worn Ages 15 years to adult both male and female fee Pro Life meets Pro- Life members are invited to attend the first meeting of Southwestern Ontario Pro Life January 17 in Burlington at Assumption HighSchoolBMam Guests speakers will include Catherine Bolger journalist and founder of the Centre for Life Understanding a Toronto resource centre and David Dehler legal counsel for man who brought Injunction against his wife to prevent her aborting their baby and author of The New Canadian Ethic Kill our Unborn Canadians For more information call Halton Pro life beginning Thursday Jan weeks Fitness starts early for the 35 year olds First class is Jan 30 cost Recreational Gymn asticsstress will be put on recreation no try- outs Boys and girls yrs Beginning Thursday Jon fee209weeks Scottish country dancing the pipers are calling Tuesday evening beginning Jan 20 9 weeks roved equipment will be available for this session held Monday and Wed nesday fee begin Jan 10 weeks Keep fit an old favourite Is returning to the keep fit in a relaxed atmosphere Tuesday and Thursday Fee starting Jan weeks The Y will be open each Wednesday and Friday from for registration and In formation Call the Monday to Friday 8 am to m for Information THE ACTON FREE PRESS Authorized as Second Class Mail Postal Registration Number Gutter Week of Prayer Services Evangefet Garnett Gunter Simitar at 11D0 am Monday through Wednesday 730 nightly welcome Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle 33 Churchill Acton Fresh Ontario Pork Maple Leaf Week Maple Leaf cryovac cottage rolls Maple Leaf lb pkg regular or all beef Maple Leaf waxed bologna Maple Leaf polish sausage regular loin chops centre cut chops brown n serve chops fresh meaty side spare ribs sweet sour ribs wieners Maple Leaf pkg 3 varieties side bacon Maple Leaf 375 g pkg sliced bologna Maple Leaf pkg ham steaks Maple Leaf assorted varieties deli baked meat bone In smoked picnic g cooked ham FRESH PRODUCE arrives daily at the lowest possible prices