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14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, July 3,1991 St. Stephen's School Holds Graduation Grade eight students at St. Stephen's school graduated on Monday, June 24, in a ceremony held St. Joseph's Church. Each graduating class had a valedictorian to represent them. Valedictorians (from left), are: Erin Walhout, David Lawrence and Lindsay Fernlund. They are pictured here with St. Stephen's principal, Martin Burnie. Students Say Thanks to School's Parents A. Parent-Student Appreciation Assembly at Mitchell's Corner's Public School Tuesday, June25, helped bring a great year to a close. The students presented the parents with certificates of appreciation for helping and. supporting them throughout throughout the year while the students were honoured for their achievements. Shown are the male and female field day champions, Matthew Ouyang and Violet Gandera with Marlene Kuzenko and Pat Howard of the Home and School Association and principal, Dan Maclvor. VAC Offers Art by Laura J. Richards Now that summer vacation vacation is under way, parents around the Town of Newcastle Newcastle will probably begin to hear the following familiar refrains from their children: "What can I do," and "I'm bored." The Visual Arts Centre has a varied vacation selection selection in their Visiting Artists' Summer Program to charm any type of artistically inclined inclined child between the ages of six and 13. This summer, seven artists artists will show children how to work with a variety of media. media. From collages to acting to making paper and printmaking, printmaking, children will ex plore their imaginations. The programs have been set up with two sessions per day for the children enrolled in the programs. In the morning sessions, they will be guided through games, songs and other fun activities by two students. Colin Majid and Cheryl Moulton have been hired through an Experience Grant supplied by the Ontario Ontario Arts Council and the Culture and Communications Communications Ministry. The students will help supply the children with a continuity between the artists artists and help the children get to know each other, said Mr. Majid. Classes "We will revolve the week around the different types of art being worked with," he added. "In some cases, we will finish up with what was left over from the day before." before." The children who participate participate in the workshops will be introduced to "Paper Capers" Capers" with • instruction supplied supplied by Suzie Routli. Ms Routh and her class will be whirling up a variety of materials from which paper can be produced between between July 8 and 12. From there, she takes the children into the world of paper art, including sculptures sculptures and collages. During the next week (July 15 to 19) Wendy Syme Wallace will show children how to work with the medium medium of collage. From July 22 to 26, Judy Kendrick is looking at collecting collecting natural materials with tire children enrolled in the week's program. She has decided to work on one project per day with the children and has included included origami, candle-making, puppets and natural dyeing in her week. There will be a one-week drama workshop with John Sheridan from July 29 to Aug. 2. The children will spend their afternoons learning dramatic skills. There will be a week spent with Tony Cooper from Aug. 12 to Aug. 16. He will bo working with the children in the area of painting painting techniques, and color mixing. The children will work with the technique called fresco. During the last week, Aug, 19-23, children will bo working with Mnralynn Cherry who will introduce the concepts of printmaking. Children will learn about lino-blocks, monoprints, and collage relief rubbings. With the assortment of programs available, many budding artists will be satisfied satisfied with the choices at the Visual Arts Centre Kids at the Mill Summer Program 1991. DUCA CREDIT UNION MORTGAGES YEAR 10% 2 YEARS 1075%) 3 YEARS 11.25% "Closed Mortgages With Special Prepayment Privileges." Better "Banking" for Everyone 136 King St. E. 15 Charles St. Bowmanville Osliawa 623-6343 728-4658 Manager: Paul Muller Willowtlulu**, Toronto, Ituxdnlo, KUiblcoko**, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Newmarket**, llrampton, Orannuvillu** Oalmwa, liowmunvillu ♦♦Open on Saturdays 9:30 n.m. • 1:00 p.m, Three New Judges to Ease Delays in Court Three women with extensive extensive backgrounds in family law have Been appointed to the Ontario Court, Provincial Provincial Division. Attorney General General Howard Hampton announced announced today. The appointments fulfill the Government of Ontario's commitment announced last November to hire 27 new provincial court judges to help eliminate unreasonable criminal court delays. They also fill two vacancies that have since opened. I am very pleased to announce announce the appointment of these three lawyers to the Ontario bench, said Mr. Hampton. Their knowledge and experience in the area of family law will benefit all who come before them in the courtroom." This brings to 16 the number of women appointed to the Provincial Division since October 1990. Called to the bar in 1975, Penny Jones has spent most of her legal career in Toron to specializing in family law and representing clients with diverse linguistic, cultural cultural and racial backgrounds. backgrounds. Ms Jones has also acted as a member of the Police Police Complaints Commission where she heard alleged police police misconduct. Her work in family law is reflected in community involvement with groups that assist young offenders and victims of domestic violence. Mary Marshman has also specialized in family law during her legal career in London since being called to the bar in 1977. She has argued such matters before the Ontario Court of Appeal on numerous occasions. Active Active in her community, Ms. Marshman assists the Bereaved Bereaved Families of Ontario and the United. Way of Greater London. Professionally, Professionally, she has served on various various committees of the Middlesex Middlesex Law Association. During her 14 years in private practice, Sherrill Rogers has dedicated most of ner career representing children in custody and access access disputes and appearing on behalf of the Official Guardian. In offering her family law experience to community work Ms Rogers advises numerous groups in the Keswick area including the Georgian Family Life Centre and is a regular guest speaker. She is also former Chairperson of the Family Law Section of the York Region Law Association. Association. The appointees have been assigned to the following regions regions by the Chief Judge of tiie Ontario Court, Provincial Provincial Division, Sidney Linden: Penny Jones - Metropolitan Toronto; Mary Marshman - Southwest Region (Windsor); (Windsor); Sherrill Rogers - Central Central East Region (Newmarket). (Newmarket). The appointments announced announced today are effective July 15,1991. Gavel Turned Over to New Rotary President Bill Whyte, the outgoing president of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, welcomed the organization's new president to the podium during a meeting of the club last week. Mr. Whyte is shown here as he presents the ceremonial gavel to Ken Hockin (left) who will serve as the next president.