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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" BEST AVAILABLE COPY PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 16, 1993 - 37 James Lumbers' art features the past and present. By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star What happened by chance 16 years ago i8 now an artist's trademark. Cobourg-area artist James Lumbers was at the Framer's Gallery in Port Perry on Sunday tomeetthe public. = ° Mr. Lumbers, a renowned artist, is identifiable for his 'memories" work which depicts both the present and the past co-existentin a single scene. "It's a device to show what was, with what is," he said. "It is .dealing with two periods at the same time." 'Mr. Lumbers, who began as a wildlife artist, stumbled on the idea for memory paintings while at his summer retreat in Georgian Bay. He was sketch- ing an abandoned cabin and . while poking through the ruins discovered an old diary and some negatives. After having the negatives developed, he found the photos revealed a family relaxing on the cottage porch in the same spot as where he was sketching some 6Q years earlier. The artist decided to include the "ghosts" in his painting, call- ing it "Memories of a Summer Although November hasn't been too cold, we always feel November is an undistin- guished month. It seems to be between the times - there is no change of season and the bare- ness of fall seems to leave anim- print on the shape of life. This is simply a continuation - an unex- cited waiting period for next events. A time of quietness - a time of the stillness of spirit. To me it is very appropriate that November should come just before Advent in the Christmas season. A time of coming - renewal - and a new beginning - a time of deliver- ance and hope! November is de- pressing somehow. and Advent follows with something stirring! Yours truly is back again at the old home base and time passes most pleasantly! Being busy helps! Am truly grateful to so many folk for so much: To members of my family - Alan and Eleanor Cawker of Oshawa for much kindness and concern when ill! They couldn't have been more considerate, thoughtful, very wonderful people and my warm- est thanks to them. Son Grant also was a source of comfort to me and son Arthur of Sudbury called often, and as well many friends, too many to name, called in and also phoned. Chris Davis and family took care of my mail during those weeks - my appreciation to one and all. God bless! Friend Neta Fish of Edgerton Rd. was a luncheon guest with yours truly at the farmstead during the week. A delightful time of visiting and reminiscing while partaking of the food. Day." Since that time he has produced 55 paintings with the memory theme prevalent in the work and include such subjects as Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Ernest Hemmingway as well as many non-celebrity works. "In retrospect, we are our memories. We must fight to pre- serve our heritage and our land- scape. Time changes most things, but it is important that we all realize that what binds one generation to the next is 1 memory--and that's what I paint." Mr. Lumbers' latest work, 7 "On The Beat," which he was promoting on the weekend, de- picts an early Toronto scene of a policeman, Metro Police Chief Bill McCormick, walking in a neighborhood and conversing with the residents and. shop- keepers as he goes. The artist was attempting to capture the kindler and gentler days of life when community values were shared and neigh- bors trusted each other. "My reasons for painting this nostalgic scene may not be obvi- ous to the viewer at first glance. Often in my work I strive to in- voke special memories like this A very Happy Birthday to a fine friend Chris Davis, Hyde House, Scugog Pt. Rd., who cel- ebrated on Friday, Nov. 12. A birthday means completion of a year that has been successful and the beginning of another year filled with happiness. May you have many, many merry days, Chris! A most deserving lassie! Our best wishes go out to Councillor 'David Deitlein for good health, we are thinking of you, David! Very sorry to learn that an old friend of many years' stand- ing, Carrie Miller of Caesarea, passed away in July. I hadn't heard until I picked up an old paper. Sincere condolences to son Richard and the immediate family. Sorry to hear of the illness of good friend Marion Hall of Port Perry and Williams Point, who hasn't been well for the past month. Our best to Marion - she 13 made of durable stuff so hope she'll be. OK soon - bless her! Norm and Bernice Mairs ; Fleetwood i» ailer Park, Jans ville, motoglad to Barrie one diy recently tgfisit with their gill' friends, eezies. A numli@of folks from ig area enjoy 'the hilarious réjg dition of f#gvey, held at To¥ Hall in Pog Perry. A great with all whp attended. by rt Putsey Glad to report the new oil fur- nace should be installed in the Hall by the end of November. Don't forget, to hold these two dates open .at the Hall: Hall Board Bazgar, 9:30 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday. Mov. 27; Firefightéys Turkey Rol, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sat: urday, Dec. 4. 39 it is with great regret that I' have to report the passing of Ethel Cay. Our most sincere condolences to husband Ernie, son Allan and wise Islay, the grand and great granchildren. | am sorry I did not hear of it un- til it was too late to show my last respects. [ attended the meeting at the Museum Head Church last Tuesday and I might add I felt as if I was on the illfated ship of to reflect a time when acts of kindness and gentle humor were part of everyday life and taken for granted." "Those gentler, kinder days SF were only yesterday. Yet bring- ing those qualities of the past torward remains an ongoing challenge, Ours is not a kind or gentle decade." . The original of "On The Beat," as well as prints and artist proofs, is for sale at Framers Gallery. James Lumbers was the guest artist at Framer's Gallery in Port Perry where he was show- casing his latest work entitled On the Beat. Mr. Lumbers (left) is joined by store owners Warren and Tracey Strong. See story. Justice heading for Newcastle, Ontario, the way this story was told. The principals of the Mu- seum Assoc. announced the an- nual meeting to be held in Jan- uary and a warm welcome is extended to all. Date to be an- nounced later. Normally I eat sharp at noon and by about 25 after I'm in my easy chair watching the news and I doze off, wake at 1 p.m. with the louder sound of com- mercials coming on. Then I'm ready for an afternoon of work. On Nov. 11, the phone rang and woke me up. It was a wrong - number, but there on TV was Sir Peter Ustinov being inter- viewed by Norm Perry. Here are three things that he men- tioned which to me are food for thought. a) Children give us a great disappointment by growing up. I notice this more with my grandson than I did with my son. b) That war. in Yugoslavia would be a great deal different if they had oil instead of water- melons. Somaliland has oil. c)Itis theo the elderly and suffer more be war. The more 'affluent always seem to be ablé'$o buy the ne- cessities of life through the black market. Nestleton United Church by Gwen Malcolm On Sunday, Nov. 14 at Nes- tleton United, Ken and Barb Weir warmly greeted the con- -#% gregation at the door. Pianist for the service was Carol Mairs and she accompanied the choir in a harmonious anthem "Be- yond the Present". Rev. Shear- man told the children's story on Friendship, and assured tham that Jesus wanted to be their friend. Scripture reader was Ken Weir. The challenging ser- mon on "Good Gifts" was well received. How can we best use the gifts God has given to us to minister to those around us? Dates to mark on your calen- dar are: Sunday, Nov. 28 - Ecumeni- cal Carol Service at Blackstock sit So +4 nouriged for Th United at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 - Nestleton United Church Variety Night Sunday, Dec. 19 - Nestleton Sunday School Christmas Pa- geant Nestleton Presbyterian Church by Winifred Davison Rev. Wm. Fairley conducted 'the regular service at 11 a.m. in Nestleton Presbyterian Church. Shirley Scott was the organist. Ushers were Dorothy Lee and Oliver Rohrer. Psalms 122 and 123 were read responsively . and the Scripture readings were from Judges 11 and Matthew 25. For the children's question regard- ing God's forgiveness, and the feeling of our consciénce, Rev. Fairley explained thtwe learn right: from wrong is#our daily growing up, throug parental and Christian teachifigs. Inthe sermon, spok#& of patternin on 's way in haf uation. ki ages Aid meet REY. Fairley our lives, ng every WAS an- at 1:30 .m. Jt the home o J » Bertha Mabel is back at her Nestleton home Blue Ray Chapter O.E.S. Oct. 29 - A mammoth crowd attended the Installation cere- monies of Officers for 1993-94. Worthy Matron, Bonnie Wind- sor, assisted by Worthy Patron, Richard Windsor, head up this corps of Officers. Solos were rendered by Jean Simpson of Whitby Chapter and Lynda Clements of Blue Ray. A deli- cious lunch was served in lower hall. Draw was made on afghan, money to go to Worthy Matron Matron's Project which is Port Perry Hospital. y Nov. 11 - This meeting took place with the new Officers fill- 'ing their stations. These Offi- 'cers initiated two new members into Blue Ray. Plans'for a hot noon luncheon, bake table on Nov. 26 ¥ cussed. Members wef#asked to bring something for § instead of usual Chri ch i ate bars to nej 3 xprsing Home 4 frey brought afiith fa meeting to a Gise. x Local artist, Robert Shores Memorial Lib titled The Travellers, Craddock is the featured artist at Scugog - He is shown with one of his works en- show runs daily until December 3. \»