Page 14 — Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, 'March'17, 1993 Photography exhibition is a must-see event By John Sommer an awful lot of photographs and in Photoart ‘93, the yearly juried my opinion, less would have been deas & t e ts exhibition of the Halton Hills more. Thirty or even 40 fewer pho- least, new ways and fresh Camera Club, is at present in the Gallery of the Cultural Centre in Georgetown and will continue to be there to March 27. This exhibition is a must for €very person interested in the art of Photography. I missed the opening but enjoyed a quiet hour a few days later with the 120 exhibits. That is tographs would have madé a stronger display. While I sympathize with a jury that does not want to be too exclu- sive, the whole point of having a jury is to select tigorously the best show possible. Some subjects have been photographed to death and are not worth doing anymore. Or, at the approaches are needed to bring them back to life. This slight criti- cism of the bloated size of the show does not mean that I did not enjoy it. On the contrary, much of what I saw has delighted me. My favorite color photographs are “Red and Gold” and “Columns”, both by Should You Fight the Fire? Before you begin to fight a small fire: Your Extinguisher must fit the fire Make sure everyone has left, or is Type A: Ordinary combustibles, leaving, the building. Such as wood, cloth, paper, Make sure the fire department has _Tubber, and many plastics. been called. Be certain that the fire is confined ‘Type B: Flammable liquids; such as gasoline, oil, grease, tar, oil based paint, lacquer, and le gas. to.a small area, such as a wastebasket, and that it is not spreading beyond the immediate area. 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Georgetown, Ont. 853-0150 877-5101 877-0133 COMMUNITY SERVICE MESSAGE sponsorip By Al MALTON AULLS WSURANCE BROKERS y / ASSOCIATION HALTON HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS 8 Wesleyan St. Georgetown, Ont. 877-5113 Judy Robertson. My favorite black and white photograph is “Untitled Abstract” by Poley Papa. Further outstanding images are “Ashford Mill” by Bruce Gemmel, “Georgetown Time” Connolly, “Grain” by Mary Campbell, “Bruiser” by Sharon Feren, “Lyseboton Fjord, Norway” by Marilyn Milton, and the Pugna- Harry Wallace, Owen Staples, cious “Tough Guy” by Miles Nicholas Hornyawsky, and David Gilson. Milne. Closer to the present are the am sure that every visitor to this works of Julius Griffith, Jeannie exhibition will be impressed. Some Thib, John Ward, Harriet Wolfe, ‘may even buy one or the other of Judy Gonin, and Lorie Schinko. the works displayed. The Prices are Even some near-abstract artists like very low. Claude Breeze, Graham Coughtry, The Market Gallery, located on Jan Winton, and David Bolduc are the second floor of the south St. represented. Lawrence Market on 95 Front The Market Gallery overlooks Street East in Toronto, is the City the hustle and bustle of the St. of Toronto’s official exhibition Lawrence Market. Only a few steps facility. It displays Paintings, arti- divide you from one of the most facts, photographs, maps and docu- _ lively parts of Toronto, where you can shop to your heart’s content for whatever you need for a great and unforgettable dinner. And by the way, the admission to the Market Gallery is free. The Place is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. From Wednesday to Friday it is open from 10 a.m. to 4 P.m., on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 P.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4p.m. illustrates how many generations of printmakers portrayed a constantly changing Toronto. The exhibition is called “Toronto” Impressions: Historical and Contemporary Prints from the City’s Collection”. There are artworks from many of the best Toronto artists in this show, from William Bartlett to collections. The very room in which the Market Gallery is located was once the council chamber when this part of the South St. Lawrence Market served as Toronto’s City Hall from 1845 to 1899, Right now and continuing to June 6 of this year, a fascinating exhibition is on view there, that Job loss causes stress Job loss is one of the most seri- with unemployment over extended ous life crises a person can experi- periods of time. ence. And in the current economic In response to this need, the. recession it is one which has CMHA Presents its first ever become increasingly prevalent. Handling Unemployment Group: CMHA Halton Region Branch, (HUGS). A six-week series of lec-. as a branch of a national, voluntary tures and group support is being: association, provides People in offered in Acton and is ‘open to all: Halton with opportunities to those who have become unem- enhance their mental health and to ployed in the past two years. This increase their understanding and group is designed to capitalize on acceptance of mental health issues the individual’s strengths, yet also through: support Services, con- recognizes the value of mutual sup- sumer and community involvement, Port. Facilitators encourage mem- education, advocacy. TS to share, in a supportive envi- According to the Canadian ronment, their concerns and identi- Mental Health Association fy their needs. (CMHA), Halton Region Branch, Discussion topics include stress unemployment is associated with a management, dealing with family number of related problems, such and friends, handling depression, as increased major and minor ill- assertiveness and communication nesses, depression, anxiety, and skills and job search techniques. family violence. Despite this, there These issues are handled in a vari- is still little anxiety, and family vio- ety of ways such as group discus- lence. Despite this, there is still lit- sions and guest speakers. tle systematic support for the unem- Although as a community agency. ployed. They are generally left on we cannot create jobs or stop the their won to rationalize the job loss rising number of the jobless, we and handle the many problems can help to support people through which arise. Various organizations some of the personal problems offer assistance in resume writing associated with unemployment. The and job search skills, but few offer Canadian Mental Health the emotional and practical assis- Association believes it is important tance people need when coping to assist people experiencing this difficult process and give them the L | j E Support needed to come through it with their self esteem intact. The HUGS group will be held on Wednesday, March 24th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Acton Community Social Services Offices. There is no ( fee for this course, but registration is required. To register contact Lin Sally at 853-3310. For more information contact Peggy Grall at 681-6776 or Lin Sally at 853-3310. courtesy of Convenience 10 Mountainview S, 877-9741 Guelph & Delrex 873-3056 Georgetown To & From European and Canadian Systems Audio / Video, Phone Repairs Watch & Cordless Phone Bonucs 3a Batteries Replaced jonus: Early Bird 18 20 21 38]| Mille {ona ease fe)\|(e)0) 3 caterioe tones ooo |] ARAM RSTO