ARTIST WHO ASPIRES TO INSPIRE: HENRY HUSS
By Linda Shanahan
He’s Loved and he Inspires us
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A Hobby or A Labor of Love?
Forty-five years ago, Henry joined an adult class in basic stained glass; nothing complicated, simply enjoying each other’s company. He went on to take other classes taught by experts in their field. One classes was wood framing where he developed the skill of making 18th century ship models from scratch. After finishing his 12th master level model (some taking him 12 months to complete) he moved on to other hobbies. Henry William Huss was born in the fall of 1933 in Lakewood, a quaint winter resort in central New Jersey. He graduated from Lakewood High School where he, with his brother, played on the Varsity Basketball team. He was also lead choir member in his grandfather’s church. For six summers he spent time working as a “handy boy” at a boarding house in the Pocono Mountains in Bushkill, PA. In the summer of 1951 he started working for Uncle Sam at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Chicago. Four years were spent in Naval Aviation working on aircraft carrier fighters. This stint got him a free ride to college in Trenton NJ to study business education immediately after which he was hired to teach at a high school in Mt. Holly, NJ. He spent 31 years in education climbing the ladder as Adult School Director to principal to assistant superintendent. For fifteen years he and his wife, Henrietta, spent summers in Ocean City, MD. In 2000 they relocated to Ironwood in Sun Lakes as snowbirds “loving the links”. He also joined the Sun Lakes Rock Gem and Silver Club and began teaching Dichroic glass fusing. After taking a silver class he started teaching woven wire bracelets and wire wrapped glass. This summer he sold his home in NJ and is now a full time Sun Laker. Make your own wire bracelets and more; take a class from Henry! For more information check our website at www.slrgs.com.
Forty-five years ago, Henry joined an adult class in basic stained glass; nothing complicated, simply enjoying each other’s company. He went on to take other classes taught by experts in their field. One classes was wood framing where he developed the skill of making 18th century ship models from scratch. After finishing his 12th master level model (some taking him 12 months to complete) he moved on to other hobbies. Henry William Huss was born in the fall of 1933 in Lakewood, a quaint winter resort in central New Jersey. He graduated from Lakewood High School where he, with his brother, played on the Varsity Basketball team. He was also lead choir member in his grandfather’s church. For six summers he spent time working as a “handy boy” at a boarding house in the Pocono Mountains in Bushkill, PA. In the summer of 1951 he started working for Uncle Sam at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Chicago. Four years were spent in Naval Aviation working on aircraft carrier fighters. This stint got him a free ride to college in Trenton NJ to study business education immediately after which he was hired to teach at a high school in Mt. Holly, NJ. He spent 31 years in education climbing the ladder as Adult School Director to principal to assistant superintendent. For fifteen years he and his wife, Henrietta, spent summers in Ocean City, MD. In 2000 they relocated to Ironwood in Sun Lakes as snowbirds “loving the links”. He also joined the Sun Lakes Rock Gem and Silver Club and began teaching Dichroic glass fusing. After taking a silver class he started teaching woven wire bracelets and wire wrapped glass. This summer he sold his home in NJ and is now a full time Sun Laker. Make your own wire bracelets and more; take a class from Henry! For more information check our website at www.slrgs.com.
A.I.E.”
(Aspire 2 inspire b4u expire)
September 22, 2020
Club News:
DOUG WILLIAMS: ARTIST WHO ASPIRES TO INSPIRE
Doug the curmudgeon what can I say
He shows up at shop and brightens our day
The man’s into turquoise, it’s his favorite rock
If he gets the fake stuff you’ll hear Dougie squawk
He’ll go to a website and buy it online
It better be high grade, it better be fine
He likes lots of matrix, the host in the stone
If it has no pattern he’ll leave it alone
The size of his pieces we kid him about
He makes them for giants, that’s without a doubt.
If you’ve got a problem just go and ask Doug
If you burn a bezel he’ll give you a hug
Your silver is tarnished he’ll teach you to shine
Once he has finished your piece will look fine
He’s best of the burnishers we all agree
He’ll flatten that bezel no space you will see
His work is amazing, a real southwest flair
He loves what he does and makes each piece with care
This master creator shares expert advise
And as a bonus Dougie’s real nice.
Want to meet Doug? We thought you might
Check us out now on our Club Website.
www.slrgs.com
Doug Williams identifies himself as, “an 80 year old curmudgeon who likes Turquoise and Silver.” Do not for one minute believe it! This man has traveled the world escorting VIP tours in his 36 years as marketing manager for United Airlines. He has been a silversmith jeweler who specializes in Turquoise and Silver since 1965. Blessed to be creative, he fell in love with the look and feel of .925 STERLING SILVER, TURQUOISE and the ART of jewelry in a SOUTHWEST STYLE. Doug took his first jewelry class as an ART major at Colorado State University and graduated with a BA in 1965. He learned how to solder the BEZEL on top of a backing plate and then mount a Turquoise CABOCHON. For fifty years he purchased Turquoise Cabochons already finished but after retiring and moving to Phoenix in 2013 he joined the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club and took a class in LAPIDARY. That’s where he learned to cut his own ‘rough’ Turquoise into ‘slabs’ and then CABACHONS. Doug shares “ It was fun to buy other’s cabochons but as soon as I started LAPIDARY I found the excitement and overall satisfaction of knowing that not only did I buy the sterling silver and ‘construct’ the jewelry by hand but I CUT and POLISHED the Turquoise.. “ He puts love and affection into every piece of hand crafted jewelry made by “D G W”. He stamps all of his original pieces with “925” “STERLING” and his initials which stand for Douglas Gail Williams. “Please note that I am NOT NATIVE AMERICAN nor have I ever promoted my work as such. I do however, LOVE, ADMIRE and RESPECT the creativity and designs of the Southwest Native American tribes. Point being, if you are looking for authentic Native American jewelry please understand that my work is NOT NATIVE AMERICAN”. Doug lives in Oakwood with his wife Jeanne. He has a daughter in Chandler and 2 sons, one in Ohio and one in London.
Join the club: www.slrgs.com
He shows up at shop and brightens our day
The man’s into turquoise, it’s his favorite rock
If he gets the fake stuff you’ll hear Dougie squawk
He’ll go to a website and buy it online
It better be high grade, it better be fine
He likes lots of matrix, the host in the stone
If it has no pattern he’ll leave it alone
The size of his pieces we kid him about
He makes them for giants, that’s without a doubt.
If you’ve got a problem just go and ask Doug
If you burn a bezel he’ll give you a hug
Your silver is tarnished he’ll teach you to shine
Once he has finished your piece will look fine
He’s best of the burnishers we all agree
He’ll flatten that bezel no space you will see
His work is amazing, a real southwest flair
He loves what he does and makes each piece with care
This master creator shares expert advise
And as a bonus Dougie’s real nice.
Want to meet Doug? We thought you might
Check us out now on our Club Website.
www.slrgs.com
Doug Williams identifies himself as, “an 80 year old curmudgeon who likes Turquoise and Silver.” Do not for one minute believe it! This man has traveled the world escorting VIP tours in his 36 years as marketing manager for United Airlines. He has been a silversmith jeweler who specializes in Turquoise and Silver since 1965. Blessed to be creative, he fell in love with the look and feel of .925 STERLING SILVER, TURQUOISE and the ART of jewelry in a SOUTHWEST STYLE. Doug took his first jewelry class as an ART major at Colorado State University and graduated with a BA in 1965. He learned how to solder the BEZEL on top of a backing plate and then mount a Turquoise CABOCHON. For fifty years he purchased Turquoise Cabochons already finished but after retiring and moving to Phoenix in 2013 he joined the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club and took a class in LAPIDARY. That’s where he learned to cut his own ‘rough’ Turquoise into ‘slabs’ and then CABACHONS. Doug shares “ It was fun to buy other’s cabochons but as soon as I started LAPIDARY I found the excitement and overall satisfaction of knowing that not only did I buy the sterling silver and ‘construct’ the jewelry by hand but I CUT and POLISHED the Turquoise.. “ He puts love and affection into every piece of hand crafted jewelry made by “D G W”. He stamps all of his original pieces with “925” “STERLING” and his initials which stand for Douglas Gail Williams. “Please note that I am NOT NATIVE AMERICAN nor have I ever promoted my work as such. I do however, LOVE, ADMIRE and RESPECT the creativity and designs of the Southwest Native American tribes. Point being, if you are looking for authentic Native American jewelry please understand that my work is NOT NATIVE AMERICAN”. Doug lives in Oakwood with his wife Jeanne. He has a daughter in Chandler and 2 sons, one in Ohio and one in London.
Join the club: www.slrgs.com
Club News:
1. CHECK OUT our website www.SLRGS.com
2. SIGN UP for a new membership card.
3. “OPEN SHOPS” are OPEN!
4. BOARD of DIRECTORS will meet 10/5.
5. SILVER PRICES are up 40% from JUNE!
6. WATCH the SPLASH for our BIG SALE.
7. Sadly, we note Lifetime member Larry Portschi’s wife Sue passed away. Sue was active in Sun Lakes with the Sew & Sews, Agave Quilters, and Mahjong. Cards may be sent to Larry at 67 S. Higley Rd. STE. 103-223, Gilbert, AZ 85296
8. BREAKING NEWS:
1. CHECK OUT our website www.SLRGS.com
2. SIGN UP for a new membership card.
3. “OPEN SHOPS” are OPEN!
4. BOARD of DIRECTORS will meet 10/5.
5. SILVER PRICES are up 40% from JUNE!
6. WATCH the SPLASH for our BIG SALE.
7. Sadly, we note Lifetime member Larry Portschi’s wife Sue passed away. Sue was active in Sun Lakes with the Sew & Sews, Agave Quilters, and Mahjong. Cards may be sent to Larry at 67 S. Higley Rd. STE. 103-223, Gilbert, AZ 85296
8. BREAKING NEWS:
- MUSIC: NOT cancelled
- FAMILY: NOT cancelled
- READING: NOT cancelled
- SINGING: NOT cancelled
- LAUGHING: NOT cancelled
- HOPE: NOT cancelled
- GETTING OUTDOORS: NOT cancelled
- LET’S EMBRACE WHAT WE HAVE
ASPIRE 2 INSPIRE B4U EXPIRE
April 2020
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This is not an April Fool’s Joke! In fact, it is deadly serious. First, I must apologize for an earlier Rock Club email newsletter where I minimized the outbreak of the Coronavirus in New York. I was wrong. I was merely trying to publicize the Rock Club’s monthly meeting and encourage your attendance. I did not realize how serious the Covid-19 outbreak would soon become, nor how quickly the virus Pandemic would spread across the country. On that day New York had only ONE Death - and today - sadly - their count is over 1,550 attributed to the virus. I am ashamed that I trivialized the effect this disease would have on New York, the USA and the world. I am asking for your acceptance of my apology as your newsletter editor. As we are a community of ‘Senior Citizens’ we should all know by now that this virus can be devastating to the ‘elderly’ ie; those who are over 60 and especially for those who have other debilitating health factors such as emphysema, heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes! SO, BE CAREFUL - SUN LAKES!
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ASPIRE 2 INSPIRE B4U EXPIRE
2020 VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON
In keeping with JOHN HARILLS’s sage (wise) advice over the past 20 years:
Be sure to ASPIRE (strive for) to INSPIRE (motivate) before you EXPIRE (Cease, finish, conclude, terminate) Aaaaah yes, that means the END doesn’t it?
Well, well here are a few pics of the old gang at the very recent 2020 VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON:
Do you have a newsworthy item for the A.I.E.? (that’s the new name for this NEWSLETTER)
Just send me (Doug Williams) a note at dgw987@gmail.com and we’ll run it up the flag pole and see if anyone salutes it for inclusion in a future issue.
Be sure to ASPIRE (strive for) to INSPIRE (motivate) before you EXPIRE (Cease, finish, conclude, terminate) Aaaaah yes, that means the END doesn’t it?
Well, well here are a few pics of the old gang at the very recent 2020 VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON:
Do you have a newsworthy item for the A.I.E.? (that’s the new name for this NEWSLETTER)
Just send me (Doug Williams) a note at dgw987@gmail.com and we’ll run it up the flag pole and see if anyone salutes it for inclusion in a future issue.
NITA, our new president, has specifically requested that JIM MARQUIS not be the butt of any jokes in the newsletter!
ASPIRE 2 INSPIRE B4U EXPIRE
Well, we still don’t have a volunteer to lead the SUN LAKES ROCK GEM & SILVER CLUB’s FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR’s position!!! But we DO have a new president, ANITA METZBOWER (“Nita”) takes the rein’s on March 1st from outgoing President CAROL CAPANO who has very ably completed her two-year assignment. Thanks a ton to Carol for her loyal dedication and long term commitment to the club and special congratulations to NITA for taking on the most important leadership role of President. Nita has a BS degree in Art and Science, Masters work from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, MD. She taught Art ranging from small children to senior citizens over a 40 year period. Currently she co-teaches LOST WAX with Jim Marquis and monitors the Silver and Lost Wax Open Shop in Iron Oaks.
Other newly elected positions are Vice President Nancy Hibbard who takes on both the CREATIVE CRAFT CHAIR and the GLASS CHAIR positions, Vic Herman as LAPIDARY CHAIR, Gail Wilder as SILVER CHAIR (in addition to her Officer role of Treasurer), Carol Capano as HOLIDAY PARTY COORDINATOR, as well as yours truly who will try to fill the Shoes of the Club’s Non-Voting Appointee COORDINATOR for PUBLICITY.
As you may know, JOHN HARRILL has elected to step down from his many long years of giving his time, heart and soul to our club. John has been a member for over 19 years, he has held the positions of President, Silver Chair, Lapidary Chair, Silver Instructor, Lapidary Instructor, Lost Wax monitor, and he initiated the very popular ‘Volunteer Luncheon’ as well as authoring the NUGGET for the past many years. Be sure to thank JOHN as you see him around SUN LAKES
in the coming years . . .
If you know of some club member who is NOT receiving this email, please let me know at email <dgw987@gmail.com> . We named this internal email “ASPIRE 2 INSPIRE B4U EXPIRE” in honor of JOHN HARRILL’s 19 years of dedicated service to our club = indeed he inspired US ALL!
NOTE: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Our next Monthly Meeting will take place at 10 am in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club on MONDAY FEB 17th. Highlights will be recognizing the new officers and board members, CLASS SIGN UPS, as well as SHOW & SELL tables. Nancy Hibbard is in charge of coordinating these tables so call Nancy at 802-0193 if you wish to SHOW & SELL your artwork created in the SUN LAKES ROCK GEM & SILVER Club.
IMPORTANT DATES: Immediately following next Monday’s General Meeting will be the
VOLUNTEER’S APPRECIATION LUNCHEON in the Cactus Room at the Cottonwood Country Club.
Lastly, how can any self-respecting ROCK CLUB MEMBER not mention that later THIS WEEK = TUCSON, AZ = will feature over 50 ROCK & GEM SHOWS! Including the big one, the original TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, which is known as the largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world! (Tucson Convention Center)
So be sure to drive down to Tucson February 13 – 16 and enjoy ALL the SHOWS!
Doug Williams
Other newly elected positions are Vice President Nancy Hibbard who takes on both the CREATIVE CRAFT CHAIR and the GLASS CHAIR positions, Vic Herman as LAPIDARY CHAIR, Gail Wilder as SILVER CHAIR (in addition to her Officer role of Treasurer), Carol Capano as HOLIDAY PARTY COORDINATOR, as well as yours truly who will try to fill the Shoes of the Club’s Non-Voting Appointee COORDINATOR for PUBLICITY.
As you may know, JOHN HARRILL has elected to step down from his many long years of giving his time, heart and soul to our club. John has been a member for over 19 years, he has held the positions of President, Silver Chair, Lapidary Chair, Silver Instructor, Lapidary Instructor, Lost Wax monitor, and he initiated the very popular ‘Volunteer Luncheon’ as well as authoring the NUGGET for the past many years. Be sure to thank JOHN as you see him around SUN LAKES
in the coming years . . .
If you know of some club member who is NOT receiving this email, please let me know at email <dgw987@gmail.com> . We named this internal email “ASPIRE 2 INSPIRE B4U EXPIRE” in honor of JOHN HARRILL’s 19 years of dedicated service to our club = indeed he inspired US ALL!
NOTE: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Our next Monthly Meeting will take place at 10 am in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club on MONDAY FEB 17th. Highlights will be recognizing the new officers and board members, CLASS SIGN UPS, as well as SHOW & SELL tables. Nancy Hibbard is in charge of coordinating these tables so call Nancy at 802-0193 if you wish to SHOW & SELL your artwork created in the SUN LAKES ROCK GEM & SILVER Club.
IMPORTANT DATES: Immediately following next Monday’s General Meeting will be the
VOLUNTEER’S APPRECIATION LUNCHEON in the Cactus Room at the Cottonwood Country Club.
Lastly, how can any self-respecting ROCK CLUB MEMBER not mention that later THIS WEEK = TUCSON, AZ = will feature over 50 ROCK & GEM SHOWS! Including the big one, the original TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, which is known as the largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world! (Tucson Convention Center)
So be sure to drive down to Tucson February 13 – 16 and enjoy ALL the SHOWS!
Doug Williams
THE NUGGET
SUN LAKES ROCK GEM & SILVER CLUB HAPPENINGS
January 14, 2020
ASPIRE TO INSPIRE, BEFORE YOU EXPIRE!
IronOaks has circulated a flyer offering a bus ride to and from Tucson on February 13 for people to attend the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil show. Cost per person is $ 55+. Our Club is fortunate to have to have friendly members that carpool for much less cost.
Our Club meets at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2020 in the Navaho Room at the SLCC. This will be an important meeting because, among other things, candidates for two year Board positions will be presented by the Nominating Committee. Nominees can also be presented from the floor.
I am saddened to report that Joyce Durst, a longtime member, unexpectedly lost her son Kyle last Tuesday. It is always hard and sad to lose a child and I’m sure our sympathies and prayers go to Joyce and her family.
Joyce and her family are unable to have visitors during this time! They are making arrangements for the funeral on Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM. at Dignity Valley of the Sun that is on Chandler Heights Blvd. There will not be a visitation and the Obituary will be on Facebook and in the Jackson Citizen Patriot obituary newspaper in MI. His older brother Craig and his wife Mary will be conducting the service; they are professional musicians and are both ordained.
Anyone that would like to attend is welcome. After the burial service, there will be a light luncheon served at the Valley of the Sun.
To add to Joyce’s troubles, one of her neighbors reported to her neighborhood that she had died because she suffers from heart problems. Well, she is very much alive and will be at her son: Kyle’s memorial.
Members not receiving this newsletter, and would like to, please have them send me an email. Moreover, if you have news about our Club or one of our members, please contact me: John Harrill SLRGSJohnHarrill@GMAIL.COM Please note! This is a new email address.
Our Club meets at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2020 in the Navaho Room at the SLCC. This will be an important meeting because, among other things, candidates for two year Board positions will be presented by the Nominating Committee. Nominees can also be presented from the floor.
I am saddened to report that Joyce Durst, a longtime member, unexpectedly lost her son Kyle last Tuesday. It is always hard and sad to lose a child and I’m sure our sympathies and prayers go to Joyce and her family.
Joyce and her family are unable to have visitors during this time! They are making arrangements for the funeral on Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM. at Dignity Valley of the Sun that is on Chandler Heights Blvd. There will not be a visitation and the Obituary will be on Facebook and in the Jackson Citizen Patriot obituary newspaper in MI. His older brother Craig and his wife Mary will be conducting the service; they are professional musicians and are both ordained.
Anyone that would like to attend is welcome. After the burial service, there will be a light luncheon served at the Valley of the Sun.
To add to Joyce’s troubles, one of her neighbors reported to her neighborhood that she had died because she suffers from heart problems. Well, she is very much alive and will be at her son: Kyle’s memorial.
Members not receiving this newsletter, and would like to, please have them send me an email. Moreover, if you have news about our Club or one of our members, please contact me: John Harrill SLRGSJohnHarrill@GMAIL.COM Please note! This is a new email address.