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A I HY =H I HT = ES erent THE PORT PERRY STAR TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1995 - 15 Hand crafted arbour honors community, "It challenges the designer part of you," said Ms Wood. "It was visual problem solving. There was quite a bit of challenge because there are all these names on it." "When you think of an arbor, you think of a meeting place," she added. "The idea of the arbor just grew." ISITORS to the main | entrance lobby at [Eee Community Memorial [§ Hospital arein for a treat. | A beautifully crafted arbor tow- ers over the open space, commemo- rating and honoring the many donors and supporters who over the years have contributed to the hospital's ongoing efforts, and spe- | cial projects such as the new f Stephen B. Roman wing. Designed and constructed by the husband and wife team of §& artists Heather Wood and John J a. Kepkiewicz of St. Jacobs Ont., the [i arbor is a smashing centrepiece for the reception area, and a symbol of | the tradition and renewal that is | being honored by the people at | community Memorial. Kent Farndale, chair of the hos- pital board, said the installment serves the function of identifying and thanking sup- porters, but goes far beyond the traditional brass plaques that are present in so many buildings. "This one is so functional and so attractive," she said. o "T think it's going to be beautiful. When they were putting it in the lobby, patients were coming out to look at it, and they just loved it. "It was really interesting to see their reaction." A number of artists were invited to submit propo- sals for the project, and numerous interesting and attractive designs were submitted, said Mrs. Farndale. The arbor design was chosen because of its innovative Arbour in the main entrance of hospital honors donors and supporters. design and the way in which it fits in with the bright, airy atmosphere of the newly-expanded lobby area. The entire arbor was paid for through a donation by the late Malcolm Morris McEachern of Woodville. When the hospitals grand opening event occurs this week, Mr. McEachern's brother Neil will be on hand to take part in the dedication of the project. The arbor consists of a metal frame, into which are set colored glass panes, bearing the names of donors. There are a number of different colors, recognizing donations of varying amounts. Ms Wood and Mr. Kepkiewicz said the project was a unique, but rewarding challenge. CONGRATULATIONS COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ON YOUR NEW FACILITY 0SSsO (or ELECTRIC Congratulations Community Memorial Hospital on your new facility! | Osso Electric Supplies Inc. 209 Bloor St. E, 205 MacKenzie Avenue Oshawa, Ont. Unit 3, Ajax, Ont. L1H 3M3 L1S 2G1 Tel: (305) 576-4166 Fax: (305) 432-2947 Tel: (305) 428-2446 Fax: (305) 428-9136 GE Canon PRODUCT CENTRE -» COLOUR COPIES -> FAX MACHINES -> SHREDDERS - PHOTOCOPIES O.E.Oshawa Inc. 22 Stevenson Rd. South, Oshawa, Ont. L1J 5.9 | Telephone: (905) 436-6363 or Fax: (905) 436-8946 ED Canon Bill Goodman, President a Sn A rp Be,