Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), April 29, 1981, p. 11

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schools Birdie soars to gales of laughter lonn I lfjnlJonoiilcholceofnwlfrlo of the llinllr rdnmla the HERALD Entertainment For sho o pens Ma 2 jewellery aims at art appreciation BliilISAGAilD Herald Her jewelry Is art and art tells a story For the drat time since In Terra Cotta four years ago silversmith Jong will set up shop May 10 in her Forge Gallery studio sell ng her alluring metal lions which seem to embody a timeless mystery In their designs She admits here a little the paraphernalia of her trade Jong holds a unique mirror created solid silver In her Forge Cillery studio In Terra Coda She been metal pieces of art aid elaborate at the Forge for three years and now plan to open up her own shop in the gallerv May Her works ha been shown at numerous exhibitions Including one at Mouse Sol last year she has been Invited to exhibit at a North American convention in Kansas in June No refund beyonel one rear suspense In opening up to a new public with new demands after being used to selling to knowledgeable following of hers years ago in Calgary I don t really know what people arc after Mrs De Jong told The Herald in a recent Interview In Calgary I had a client die built up and they used to come In an tell me People have pre conceived Ideals or what jewelry should be It more of a challenge to turn out some thing and then get people to wear It While her cast or folded pieces maintain the clean angular lines often appreciated in modem Jewel a more primitive essence In shape of birds faces and torsos lurks in the more detail areas of her work I appreciate most art history Mrs Jong said Primitive cultures hod very a I ths Spanning over a decade of work her pieces Include mirrors several kinds of Jewelry to wear around the neck and a long somewhat frightening knife design All of them Mrs De Jong said reflect not only feelings moods people go through but secrets of ancient primitive art When she gels tired of one Idea she takes It apart using the pieces sometimes wings birds heads or half torsos in her jewelry Most of the metal Mrs with will be copper and bronze butshevjll do custom work using gold and silver While she said she do just about anything she can handle In metal Mrs Jong admitted she d like to do more architectural things on Resident overtaxed for past years A Georgetown resident Is minced her pro has beta overtaxed for the Diamine the alleged over payment ft towns own mistake in taking an lot to her properly Mrs Davis manded thil lht town rectify its mistake glvinj her on the arid a reduction in her fulure taxes until liut Harry Levy explained that the town has nothing to do with explaining that taxes relating to properly values fall under jurisdiction of the assessment in Unfortunately he added wc are not allowed to make a refund beyond one 1 sympathize but our hands arc lied Mrs Davis was advised to Lake her case to the assess review court to point out that she should be charged for only the by Toot dimen of her properly and not by the G6 by fool area registered on her tax bill Tho Assessment Act doesn empower the municipality to make retroactive payments for over taxation beyond one year and councillors were told that there la no general policy of paying interest to residents found la have overpay their FOR MOTHERS DAY BOOKS THOUGHTFUL GIFTS from OXBOW BOOKS ll Jlim Herald Staff Writer Senior Public School s production of Bye Dye Birdie was a master of timing and direction the school Wednesday The cast of about gave the audience a distinct Im of a much alder In their ability to throw out lines and move in an organ fashion aver a crowded spate Especially Rood were the lead performers Johnson as Albert Cora lee Denny as Rose Alvarez Debbie Hoi linger as Kim MacAfee and Margaret as Mae Patterson Johnson as the lead ing man courting Spanish Hose had an easy going charm and pleasant stage He said his lines well carrying off the de- of a bus Hose his iroublcd sweet heart and secretary was an excellent dancer and com authority with every word she spoke Margaret as Alberts mother was by far I tie best performer rousing the audience to gates of laughtc time she on stage In her rjRRed fur coat Margaret liming for her lines were Impeccable Whatever audi attention mama want mama got Debbie as the teenager in love with idol Conrad Birdie had a marvel singing voice that led well to the of the auditorium without tier movements to eonqucr the teen idol were entirely convincing her solos How Lovely To A Woman and One Boy far outshone the singing of the rest of the cast Louis as Birdie was well packaged but not well produced His voice was strong enough to Inspire screams among young women although the Iwlnklc In eye did work Other highlights the evening Included Has lamandLollnSauls Whale The Matter With Kids Today and Hugo Carl Johnson table I jmjIi strutted his muff Conrad Birdie teen Idol in School such tunes at One Kiss and Be Sincere lie made the young Fishing derby June 6 The seventh annual Nature Area fishing derby lakes place June and from The derby operated by the Region Conservation Authority is open to all ages and prizes will be awarded for best catches in each age group Last year derby attracted more than fishermen ranging in age From five years to HOME POOL SERVICE SERVICE SALES Pool equipment chemicals Suppliers of Chemicals Pool Openings Maintenance Programs lor service call Robert Platls PETS GEORGETOWN FLEA COLLARS 25 OFF HAGEN CAT FLEK COLLAR Reg FLEA COLLAR eg to COLLAR FOR LARGE DOG fie HOW 99 EDUCATION WEEK May 39 CELEBRATE LEARNING by Visiting Your School HALTON ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Arty Johnson like grin All in all it was good night entertainment and of a calibre usually found In high schools rather than elementary schools Congratulations ore to director dramatic directors M Kalil and Coaler who began rehearsals last December for a job well done Special note Is due to Georgetown High School music teacher Ralph for on outstanding Job of piano accompaniment GEORGETOWN LIONS CLUB SENIOR CITIZENS DINNER NIGHT HELD AT THE LIONS HALL Tuesday May 1281 700 pm WE HAVE ROOM FOR 120 PEOPLE PHONE or 8777901 If you plan to attend LOOK WHOS JUMPING INK ANGELS WINGS THURS SAT ONLYI coo OFF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE FASHION SHOW ON MON MAY 4TH HELD AT THE NORTH HALTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB DINNER IS INCLUD ED BEGINNING AT 730PM TICKETS ARE LADIES WEAR PLAZA RD GEORGETOWN the Lasting Loving Gift by An ideal gift for someone you Love We have a fine selection of Pendants and Earrings all at low loveable prices Diamond Pendants and Earrings for only 10 each REMEMBER SUNDAY MAY 10th 1981 BARBERS GIFTS JEWELLERY DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 8773482 Chargsx Welcomed STORE HOURS Tues Wed 930 pm Thurs 930 900 Sal 1000 500 PS We hove FREE Gift Wrapping Also

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