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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>thanks for that informative update Deb & Anne-
sounds like a wonderful idea for an art exhibit, to raise awareness of
both the natural treasures of Hidden Valley , and acknowledgement of all the
work Gord and Daphne have done to bring attention to its need for protection.
Looking forward to it and I <EM>might </EM>even submit a piece.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Lori S.</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=deswid@gmail.com href="mailto:deswid@gmail.com">Deb Swidrovich</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=all@gren.ca
href="mailto:all@gren.ca">GREN</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, October 21, 2016 12:18
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [All] Hidden Valley Art
Show</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-US><FONT
face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hello GREN members:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-US><FONT
face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><BR></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-US><FONT
face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As many of you may know our long time
members, Daphne and Gordon Nicholls, have worked tirelessly for years to
preserve the integrity of Hidden Valley in Kitchener. Unfortunately Daphne did
not live long enough to follow through on her plans to showcase the beauty and
value of this incredible area. She hoped that another art show would
inspire others to help in the protection of the forests, wetlands and fields
from development.<SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-US><FONT
face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are pleased to announce that Gord and
several of Daphne’s friends have taken up where Daphne left off, and are
finalizing details for a juried art show, “Hidden Valley Revealed” that will
take place at Homer Watson Gallery in September 2017. This early notice will
give everyone an opportunity to take photos, paint and get inspiration from
Hidden Valley throughout the four seasons. Whether it be the amazing vistas,
the wonderful wildflowers or the diversity of wildlife, every aspect of Hidden
Valley represents a jewel worth preserving, and we hope this art show will
help to garner public support for its protection in
perpetuity.<SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style="COLOR: rgb(26,26,26)" lang=EN-US><FONT
face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT></SPAN></I> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN
lang=EN-US>To read some of the historical perspectives on the struggles to
protect the 200 acres of Hidden Valley with further descriptions of this
amazing area and how to enter the show, Gord has created a web site: <A
href="https://sites.google.com/site/hiddenvalleyorg/Home"><SPAN
style="COLOR: rgb(16,60,192)">https://sites.google.com/site/hiddenvalleyorg/Home</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: rgb(26,26,26)" lang=EN-US> <SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
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face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><SPAN
style="COLOR: rgb(26,26,26)" lang=EN-US>In the coming months there will be
more information for pre-registration and entry submission requirements for
the show on the Homer Watson Gallery website </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US><A
href="http://www.homerwatson.on.ca/">www.homerwatson.on.ca</A></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: rgb(26,26,26)" lang=EN-US>. Meanwhile further enquiries can be
directed to Deb Swidrovich (519-746-5287) or Anne Morgan
(519-747-4049)<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
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face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: rgb(26,26,26)" lang=EN-US><FONT
face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">So, for all the talented artists in our
GREN group, please think about submitting a current original piece of art
inspired by any aspect of Hidden Valley in any season; and to our membership,
we hope you will all come out to the show and support the protection of Hidden
Valley (dates to follow).<SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><BR></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><B><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>Hidden Valley</SPAN></I></B><I><SPAN lang=EN-US>
</SPAN></I><B><SPAN lang=EN-US>by Daphne Nicholls</SPAN></B><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
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lang=EN-US></SPAN></I> </P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the woods, fields and wetlands;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the mature Oaks, Maples, Cherries, Beeches, and Hemlock
groves;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the ephemeral pools in spring, where Jefferson Salamanders
mate;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>endangered species at risk, including Jefferson Salamanders
,<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>and a Butternut tree,<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>and threatened species including Woods
Sedge,<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>ringed Gentians, Barn Swallows, Chimney Swifts, Least Bitterns,
little brown Bats, northern bats, and rusty patched
bumblebees;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>species of concern, including Bald Eagles, Canada Warblers, Common
Nighthawks, Eastern Wood Peewee<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>Eastern milk snake, Monarch Butterfly, Snapping
Turtle.<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>And West Virginia White Butterfly;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the many wildflowers and Carolinian
plants;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the migratory waterfowl;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the creeks that flow to the Grand and contribute to the Region's
drinking water;<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><I><SPAN
lang=EN-US>the hills and valleys that are part of the Waterloo moraine and
filter and store our water<SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></I></P>
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lang=EN-US><BR></SPAN></I></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class=MsoNormal>Thanks,</P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class=MsoNormal>Anne Morgan</P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class=MsoNormal>Deb Swidrovich</P>
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