Contributed photos NEARLY READY - Sculptors Donna Pascoe and Peter Turrell of Grand Valley have almost finished their latest creation, their impression of what Orangeville's founder probably looked like as he went to work building his mill on what was to become Dufferin's county town. (Inset) the only known photograph of Orange Lawrence. Part of the town's historic charm, in the form of its founder, will soon be front and centre on Broadway.

The 7.5-foot sculpture of Orange Lawrence will be put in place, via crane, in approximately two to three weeks, say sculptors Donna Pascoe and Peter Turrell of Grand Valley.

The sculpture will stand on a base and tower above street level to welcome those coming into Town from Highways 9 and 10. The sculpture will have the Town's founder with his coat over his left shoulder, sleeves rolled up, and working plans in hand, symbolically ready to build his mill on Mill Street.

Ms. Pascoe and Mr. Turrell are Canadian artists whose works include sculpture, painting and photography. They like to combine both function and beauty in their projects, including sculptures of wood, stone or bronze, and their architecture.

Ms. Pascoe has spent 30 years in the architectural design business.

They founded the Millennium Institution, to promote and develop sustainable autonomous housing designs and environmental living, and both of them have a passionate interest in the preservation of historical monuments and buildings.