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“Humbled” by the acceptance of her work Continued from page 3 She participates in shows and events internationally. Her works are displayed in such places as The Royal Horticultural Show (U.K), the Royal Botanical Gardens (Hamilton), The Confederation Arts Centre (PE.1), the Canadian Collection (Kleinburg), the Roycroft M s (East Aurora, New York), the Roger Tory Peterson In- stitute (Jamestown, New York) and Canada Blooms (Toronto). Clients, both private and corporate, in Australia, Japan, U.K., U.S.A. and across Canada avidly collect originals and limited edition reproductions. The corporate head offices of Shera- ton Four Seasons Hotels are graced by a collection of Pamela’s provincial em- blems on the walls of their “Provincial Room.” ‘Tam humbled by people's Ss accept. ance of my work,” says Pam id to have someone ’ accept your + work to the point of wanting to live with it is very gratifying.” And live with Pamela Meacher’s work they do! She has sold 900 copies of “Emily’s Enchanted Guardians” to date. She’s also just finished a group show at Todmorden Mills in Toronto; is slated to participate in a house tour Summer Solstice weekend (June 21st) BR@CKS IS GOING GREEN Brock's has been a part of this planet for over 125 years. Ar And we want to preserve its future for our kids. Our Brock's printed plastic bags are now FULLY DEGRADABLE. The bags will break down in 18-24 months when added to landfill or compost sites. We are also offering reusable fabric bags made from RECYCLED POP BOTTLES! for just 99 cents. Each time you use it we will deduct 50 cents from your purchase. KS - We're green all over. 168-178 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-2521 ¢ www.brocks.ca 6 FOCUS - JANUARY 2008 FOCUS. JAN.07.82pqs.indd 6 in Claremont and planning a show in Jamestown, New York for Au- gust 2008. She has raised a total of $8,000 for the Stephen Lewis Founda- tion with a $10 contribution from each copy of “Ceiladh” (celtic for celebration) which she created during grief therapy after the passing of her daughter-in-law, Maggie (also a dancer) in 2004. “] have an amazingly faithful clientele,” she says, explaining that her April 2006 book launch sold 200 copies and 29 original water colours. “What a truly overwhelming outpouring of acceptance.” Despite all the success, friends and family are what Pamela cites as most important. The newest addition to that roster, her grandson Nathan Scotthas helped inspire and sustain Pame- la’s creativity on her sequel book, “Emily’s Perils and Poisons.” “I'm avery lucky lady!” she ad- mits with a smile. By Barbara Hunt Two of Pam's PORT PERRY Antique and Nostalgia 13th Annual Show & Sale ) LAN Scugog Community Centre = 1655 Reach St., Port Perry Sat. Feb. 2: 10am - 5pm Sun. Feb 3: 10am - 4pm Adults $5 (incl. re-admit) ¢ Children under 12 FREE Contact Brenda: 905-985-7346 ext. 126/brobinson@scugog.ca focus@observerpub.ca anre7 sassoen |