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V 1 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, July 23, 1986 Section Two Interesting Children's Programs Under Way at VAC Three Levels of Dog Training by Stephanie Chapman There arc many programs available this summer that are guaranteed to keep children children amused, but one sure fire way is to send them to the Visual Arts Centre. A number of summer day camps have been organized by the Centre, and under expert expert guidcncc from instructors, instructors, children are able to develop their creative talents talents to their heart's desire. The Arts Centre is accepting accepting children from the ages of seven to 12 for a variety of programs which range from mime and sculpting to drama and painting. The classes are held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a supervised lunch and periodic breaks during the day. There is limited registration registration still available in the three remaining camps which will run from July 21 to August 28th. Camp B will run from July 21 to August 1; Camp C, from August 5 to August 15; and Camp D will run from August 18 to the 28. To date, the children at the Arts Centre have been working on environmental art, drawing, painting and other types of craft- oriented exercises under the guidance of Francine Fortier Moher. In the dramatic arts section section of the program, a variety variety of skits, and plays have been produced with instructor instructor John Sheridan. One example of the work done in the drama classes is the use of the childrens' creativity to produce primitive primitive tribal instruments out of pieces of seemingly useless useless metal bits and ordinary household items. Over the duration of the three camps, those joining the Arts Centre program can look forward to a variety variety of activities such as; collage collage constructions, outdoor sketching, print making, designing designing record covers, wire sculptures, drawing and painting, environmental art, and some stage makeup. makeup. Those children registered registered in Camp A, which has been underway for the past two weeks, are enjoying the program. "It's like school, only it's a lot more fun," said 12- year-old Amanda Haick of Bowmanvillc. "I really like it," said Lisa Luxton, "I want to be an artist artist some day." To help supervise the youngsters, the instructors benefit from the help of Tricia Yeo and Laura Silver. The girls were hired as experienced 1986 students students who were funded by the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. The final registration dates are over, but a few places still remained. To ensure your child's place in the program call the Visual Arts Centre as soon as possible possible at 623-5831. These four youngsters are sure to hit Broadway one day if the play Mitzi is a success (as it undoubtedly undoubtedly will). Dressed in the costumes their roles demand, demand, the Bowmanvillc actresses say they are enjoy ing the summer program at the Arts Centre. In the front row, playing the maid, is Dawn Campbell. In the back row, (left to right) Seasha Scribner, Tracie Bradley, Amanda Haick, and Stephanie Noble. Elizabeth ville Asked to smile for the camera, Cassie, Leda, Minnie, as usual did as they were told. Trained at the Durham Dog Obedience Club by Barb Scott, the animals animals are the most well-behaved, good-natured dogs imaginable. The trio is a dog lover's dream come true. Pictured above (left to right), Betty Hardy with Cassie who is six and a half, Niomi Kolenko with Leda who is three, and Brigida Reynolds with Minnie who is seven and a half. JM ■ Using their creative ability, the children in John Sheridan's drama class made tribal instruments using only common everyday items. In this particular particular class, costumes are mihimal with the emphasis falling on the tribal organization itself with a small amount of make-up. Pictured above (left to right) Jimmy Bedding on the drums, Brian Moher on the chimes, and Stephanie Noble with the gong. Church services were held at Welcome church due to the rain. Not many attended from here but there was a good crowd. The A.O.T.S. conducted the service, and made up the choir. They are celebrating their 25th year of operation in Hope charge. Perhaps as long as any one group has been runing in A.O.T.S. Mr. Kellogg opened the service with announcements; that the A.O.T.S. were celebrating their 25 year and also that next Sunday's services will be at Mr. and Mrs. L. Osland's with Rev. Marion Davis as guest speaker. Mr. A. Osborne then took over and conducted the service. Dr. Mac Freeman was our guest speaker led and told of the work of the churches in the Philippines in keeping the death toll down to a small number when the election was held that defeated Marcos. I expect the Wesleyville correspondent will be giving more detail. Fruitbread and coffee were served at the close coffee were served at the close. Little Joshua Bowman was christened also. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer had Mr. and Mrs. Stan Mercer, Saturday evening. Mrs. Mercer visited with Mrs. Cantrell on Friday. Mrs. Mae Muldrew and Mrs. Wheeler visited with Mrs. Lottie White on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer attended the Country and Western concert in the park in Port Hope on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. Quantrill had Mrs. E. Prouse, Charley and Noreen for tea Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Caron and girls are with Mr. and Mrs. M. Walker. The two Greer boys are also spending a month with the Walkers. • Mrs. B. Dekoker; George Smocum; Mrs. Westheuser and girls were with Thickson's on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Fowler; Ken Fowler and Kathy spent a few days in Niagara Falls and surrounding area this week. Miss C. Allan and Steven Peacock visited with Marilyn Trudel, Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Peacock had Mr. and Mrs. K. Wilker, Kapaskasing visiting last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Fowler spent the weekend on their house boat. We were at the Westheuser's for tea Sunday evening. Mrs. Mae Muldrew had fedD* by Stephanie Chapman Most people think the commands "Fetch" and "Stay" are good enough for Fido, but Barb Scott does not agree. Mrs. Scott, who teaches the Durham Dog Obedience Class in Oshawa, was on hand at the Bowmanvillc Public Library July 17. Her canine performers amazed their audience as they went through their paces. Mrs. Scott explained that there are three levels of training and each varies with the complexity of the commands. The first level, known as the public school, teaches the dog such things as heeling, walking properly properly on a leash, and coming when called. The recommended recommended training time for this initial level is approximately approximately 10 weeks with a lot homework. The "high school" level, whi,ch consists of a 15 week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross,, Muldrew on Sunday evening: ^ training course, teaches the Tlie Hodgins had a party on dogs to follow hand com- Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. Fowler had Mr. and Mrs. Ross Russell, Belleville call recently. The seniors turned out strong on Thursday and played euchre and U.N.O. Miss Carruthers and Mrs. Hazel Bristowe looked after the lunch. Mr. Fowler and Mr. Thickson attended the wake for Mr. Strong in Lindsay on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Thickson attended the funeral of Lloyd McGahey in Port Hope. Sympathies are extended to the friends and relatives in the deaths of the late Ruth Irwin and Lloyd McGahey. Council Lends Support to Education Cost Report by Rob Savage The Town of Newcastle is lending its support to a report report on the rising cost of education which will go to the Minister of Education. The decision came during a recent Town Council meeting. Councillors ag reed to back a report written written by the Northumberland Board of Education in conjunction conjunction with the Municipalities Municipalities which addresses the problems of rising education education costs and the subsequent subsequent effect on taxes. Councillor Diane Hamre, who first proposed that Council offer its support, said the rapidly increasing costs of education proved a problem exists. But not everyone thought it was quite so obvious. Councillor Ann Cowman was not sure Council should Lucky Winner of Lions Club's 9 1,000 Draw speak on an issue they would not be investigating themselves. She said she was bothered that staff wouldn't give Council any "information to load our cannons with." , "I would feel like I'm out on a lake without a rudder," she said. Councillor Hamre replied replied that a staff study would not lead to any new conclusions. "I don't think we need any 1 documentation other than looking at the tax bill for the past few years," she said. "It's as simple and straightforward as that." Professional models could never compete with the three young ladies in the picture above. Wearing their own masterpieces, Louise Moher, Jessica Graham and Piquette Scribmer pose with the props it took them two and a half hours to design. Using the costumes, the models put on a fashion show for the rest of the class. What would you do if you had the chance to win $1000? Marilyn Mitchell had the chance to find out when her stub was drawn in a Lions Club draw for $1000. Pictured above are Bruce Lush, seller of the winning ticket, Jim Mitchell, Marilyn Marilyn Mitchell, and Draw Chairman Moe Richards. Bigger Pictures Plus Fast Accurate Service FREE! 5x7 Enlargement with every C41-11Û, 126-135 film processed. INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS OSHAWA CAMERA CINTRE LTD 728-4631 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE (ACROSS FROM THE RHONE CENTRE! people who take my classes just want a better behaved pet," she said, "Once in a whileyou'll find one that really really gets along well, and he will go on to enter competitions." competitions." Once they learn a command, command, dogs never forget. Although Although they get rusty, they pick up their skill quickly with a little practice. "I am convinced that every dog can be taught," said Mrs Scott, "In all the years I've been training, there have been only two dogs that couldn't learn. I think they must have had some type of brain damage." damage." After the show, many of the children petted and played with Minnie, Leda and Cassie. Instinctively, the animals seemed to know they had an audience, and they enjoyed the day as much as the children. Tyrone and Area mands, and more complicated complicated instructions. The "university" level concentrates on teaching the dogs scent discrimination. discrimination. After the completion of this level, the dogs will, be able to distinguish their owner's scent on different articles such as gloves. The children and the adults who attended the demonstration, demonstration, were delighted delighted with the performance performance and the three dogs who took part. Mr. Scott has been training training dogs for 25 years, and has held her own classes for the last 10. "Ninety per cent of the by Bessie Vaneyk Youth Group Camp-out ' Despite the rain, the local youth group held a successful camp-out at the pioneer community site of "Buffalo" on Woodley's farm, on the weekend. The Orono youth group visited them on Saturday Saturday for beans, barbecue, camp-fire pnd a hay-ride. Numbering about twelve, the group sang in Enniskillen Church on Sunday morning with their leaders, Todd and Susan (Slemon) Shrigley and Jim Woodley. Welcome to Manse Family Welcome to the Reverend David McKinnell and Ruth and son Jonathon, who are settling into the Manse at Enniskillen, Their first church service on the Enniskillen- Tyrone Pastoral Charge was at Enniskillen on Sunday, July 13th. Joint services will continue continue at Tyrone Church on July 20th and 27th at 10:30 a.m. Both churches will be closed for holidays August 3, 10 and 17th. Regular church services and ' times will resume on September 7th. Social Mrs. Julien Reed, Norval, Ont., Mr. Keith McBride, Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C., were Saturday afternoon callers with Miss Grace Smith, where Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard McClure were also visiting. Mrs. Hazel Smith, Bowman- ville, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Cook were Sunday supper guests of Miss Grace Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard McClure when they celebrated Hilliard's birthday. Euchre There were over 20 tables of euchre in play at the Community Centre on Friday evening, July 11,1986, with the following results: 1st Eleanor Robinson, 2nd Flossie Cameron, 3rd Ruby Malley, 4th Agnes Prescott, 5th Clara Nesbitt, 6th Hazel Murphy. Ladies' Low Florence Fowler, Men's Low Carl Todd. 50-50 Draw Eleanor Robinson, Ruby Griffin. Special Prizes Wilma Goyne, Betty Kuyer, Freda Ashton. There were eighteen and one half tables of euchre in play at the Old Tyrone Hall on Monday evening, July 14,1986, with the following results: Barb Cochrane 87, Carl Todd 87, Meta Moffatt 79, Tom Wilson 77, Russ Wright 77, Verna Chamberlain 40. Special Draw Margaret Wright, Norm Woodcock, Charlie Nesbitt, Marg Parise. Z T k TAKE TAKE 1 xÿmwE v CAJIE & • ^ gggt fr-TAKE*/ w \\l j. 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