Issue 4, Page 16

Art Museum's Grand Opening



Located on Lighthouse Road, the brand new Winfield Art Museum held its Grand Opening on Simday 16. The museum's owner is former mayor Lloyd Winfield who has always been an art aficionado. The museum offers three different art themes, and each season each exhibition will change. Local artists are encouraged to present their artwork to Mr. Winfield if they are interested in having their artwork put on display. The musuem also offers chess tables, an espresso bar, and event rentals.



The entire City Council turned out for the grand opening, including Mayor Randolph and his wife Annabelle, who were the guests of honor. Former mayor Mr. Winfield and Mayor Randolph talked for most of the evening, mostly about politics and other Council-related issues.



Sheriff Daryl Clayton was also in attendance. It appeared that there was no animosity between Mr. Winfield and Sheriff Clayton, which is surprising after the gnome incident discussed on page 15 of this issue. Mr. Winfield and Sheriff Clayton have always been good friends, and it looks like recent events have not affected said friendship.



Also in attendance were Chief of Staff/City Council Medical Advisor Dr. Maya Deppiesse and her husband Dr. Abhijeet Deppiesse. The Deppiesses were late to arrive to the grand opening due to issues at the hospital.

"All of the lightning storms have resulted in an increase in burn and smoke inhalation emergencies," Chief of Staff Dr. Maya Deppiesse told us. "My husband and I have been working many late nights at the hospital this season."



Another person in attendance was Jan Tellerman, previous townie and also the love interest of Sheriff Daryl Clayton. Ms. Tellerman became an official resident of Harper's Cove when she moved in with Sheriff Clayton upon finding out that she was pregnant with his child. There is no word on engagement or wedding plans; there's not even any definitive word on whether or not they are an actual couple. Nonetheless, they are expecting the birth of their child on Simday 21.



Archive Librarian Claire Northcliffe and Music Advisor Ross Layfield also attended the grand opening. Ms. Northcliffe was notably unhappy at seeing Sheriff Clayton with Jan Tellerman. Not too long ago, Ms. Northcliffe and Sheriff Clayton were in a romantic relationship which quickly ended when Ms. Tellerman announced her pregnancy. Ms. Northcliffe commented saying, "I had no idea Daryl was even seeing anyone else. He broke my heart, and now he has the nerve to parade around with her right in front of me? He simply has no class."

Music Advisor Ross Layfield commented on the awkward moment. "I really thought we were going to have a fight on our hands. Sheriff Clayton was making out with Jan Tellerman right in front of Claire! I really thought Claire was going to punch him."



Fortunately, Ms. Northcliffe did not attack Sheriff Clayton and she spent the rest of the evening chatting with Annabelle Randolph and Patricia Winfield. The three ladies are very heavily involved in the City Council and politics, and so they had plenty to talk about. Although it is rumored that they spent most of the evening gossiping about other residents.



Some of the guests actually spent time viewing the artwork at the Museum's Grand Opening. Mayor Randolph and Dr. Deppiesse engaged in a polite debate on the Ancient Rome exhibit. Mayor Randolph was overheard saying, "This is exactly what our town needed. A little bit of culture and class."



As the evening wound down, the crowd gathered on the outdoor patio to enjoy some wine and the cool spring weather. The night was uncharacteristically rain-free, and the laughter and clinking of wine glasses could be heard all the way over on Maple Street.



As the grand opening came to an end, Mayor Randolph proposed a toast to the success of the Winfield Art Museum. The museum is a wonderful addition to our community and promises to encourage an appreciation for the finer things in life.


Patricia Winfield
News Reporter