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Baker glad to be back Carol Baker, the new Chamber General Manager has been on the job since Monday, and says '"'It feels great to be back." Baker brings to this posi- tion six years of past ex- perience with the chamber, experience with Huronia Historical Parks, a major Huronia Tourist Attrac- tion, and management with a busy local hotel. Baker wants to strengthen community in- volvement with the chamber, to work closely with various boards, com- mittees and council for the betterment of all, increase public awareness of chamber ativities and to promote the area as a first- class tourist destination. "This area is wealthy in history, tourist attractions Reynolds People who have applied without success to sit on the Midland Public Library board will be considered again as the town council prepares to fill a vacancy. The resignation of board member Lynn Reynolds " and quality of life," says Baker, and we must build on these resources. She is looking forward to working closely with the board on many on-going projects and states that her door is always open. resigns was accepted by the coun- cil at its most recent regular meeting. Reynolds in her letter of resignation said that over- time sometimes made im- possible her attendance at library board meetings. One of a kind Rhea Green, co-owner of Collingwood- area Canadian Antiques and Art gallery, brought samples of the art she and her husband offer for sale to Midland last week. They pick an artist who is one of the best in a field of art, both Native and non-Native artists, ranging in style from naive to abstract. Believes in her artists Rhea Green is an art gallery co-owner who doesn't like wildlife art. But she and her husband own work by a Canadian wildlife artist whose originals she believes are as good as_ Robert Bateman's, and whose prints are superior. The Greens are unusual for art gallery owners in that they buy the art which is on display in their Coll- ingwood area gallery. They pick only one of the best in each style of art, "rising stars and stars." Because everything on display is purchased, "I have to be pretty sure that I like it." The Greens live with what they buy until it is sold, weeks or years later. "Because I own it I have to like it first." People buy art both for pleasure and as an invest- ment. Rhea Green sug- $118700 Tablet is 30" long by 24' high, polished front & back. Base 36" of matching granite with polished top in our own Mountain Rose granite from Vermilion Bay, Ontario. Your choice of lettering styles and designs. "Call anytime for appointment!" gested, "Your tummy has to be happy before your head is happy." Canadians are less sophisticated in terms of art and culture in general than Europeans, Green said. Art galleries in Europe are as common as milk stores here. Euro- peans are exposed to art at an early age. Young Cana- dians are not exposed to enough art, she said. The Greens buy pottery and sculpture as well as paintings and prints. When they buy a painting or a print, though, they buy it without a frame. 'Some of the artists, they do great work but they're lousy framers," Green said. Green came to Midland last week to address the Midland Rotary Club. Congratulations The Huronia Association of the Mentally Retarded had an Entertainment Night last Thursday, with music and a short play titled, When I'm Washing Windows. Arts council takes look back The North Simcoe Arts Council is one year old, with 12 months of achieve- ment behind it and an am- bitious schedule takin shape for the future. In the past year, the arts council has sponsored three major concerts and several social evenings featuring local performers. Concerts by the due of Bernadine Blaha ani Elizabeth Dolin and by fc ik 'singer Jim MacMillan «nd violinist Eugene Kash 1ere successfully staged. The arts couacil's membership drive began in late May and will boost participation in_ the organization by local sup- porters of the arts and by community groups. An office has been set up under a Canada Works grant on the second floor of the beautiful Budd Wat- x SEO! son Gallery in downtown Midland. These offices are the focal point of the arts council's committees, which are planning future activities. The literary, performing arts, visual arts, crafts and eduation committees, made up entirely of com- munity volunteers, are~ shaping direction of the After the play, the performers (Joseph Duquette, Cameron Hughes, Anne Faragher and Wendy Holder) were presented with flowers. arts council. These com- mittees have already begun planning education courses, a literary journal, a summer concert series and craft tours and day trips. Planning for a modern arts and convention centre began last year and has continued. Pene- tanguishene town council has approved, in principle, a donation of four hectares of waterfront land for the proposed centre. A consul- tant's study is now under- way to determine the feasibility of the project. Members and supporters of the arts council celebrated the anniversary with a dance last Saturday. News from the library Attention all Summer Residents: Did you know that the Midland Public Library of- fers a three-month summer membership for only $7 dollars. Come in and see us about it. We would be pleased to serve you. The following is a list of new books: - Riction: Spirits and other Stories by Richard Bausch; The Candles of Your Eyes by James Purdy; The Celestial Bed by irving Wallace; Charlie Muffin San by Brian Freemantle; In the Skin of a Lion by michael Ondaatje and The Final Planet by Andrew M. Greeley. Non-Fiction: The Second Oldest Profession by Phillip Knightley; Demen- tia and Mental Illness in the Old, by Elaine Murphy; The Dream Season by Gary Carter; The Search for the Real Nancy Reagan by Frances Leighton; McCall's Big Book of Dolls and Soft Toys and the Great Lakes by Ann McCarthy. ¢ China ¢ Stoneware * Crystal ° Flatware * Nurseryware 711 Yonge St., Midland We've got what you're looking for... And so much more... PLACE SETTING ¢ Figurines * Handpainted Jewellery ¢ Scarves ° Picture Frames and Albums ¢ Gunds Stuffed Animals MEMORIAL OF LASTING BEAUTY kent eae f > | Bae MONUMENTS i plus foundation i Your Assurance of © EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP FINEST QUALITY GRANITES FRIENDLY SERVICE ¢ OUTSTANDING VALUE @ REASONABLE PRICES Area Representative George McCormack 60 Napier St. Collingwood from Ltd. 445-0435 FATHER'S DAY QUIZ Q: What are two things you can always count on? A: Your Dad and the Highland Inn for Father's Day Brunch. Highland Inn Bring your Sunday, June Day gift. Midland the Brunch for the perfect Father's THE HIGHLAND INN King St. and Highway 12 Dad Our Buffet will be 21 to P 'served 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. An abun- dant array of tasty breakfast treats plus all the tradi- tional favourites: hip of beef, ribs, chicken wings, salads, followed by a_ selection dessert sensations. brunch array of of Tuesday, June 16, 1987, Page 19