Educated at the University of Waterloo in Fine Arts, Paterson was a teacher here in Oakville for a number of years before he took the plunge. His first art show was five years ago. In the last couple of years his star has risen considerâ€" ably. "What I‘m trying to do is preâ€" sent art that loosens the collar a bit," the artist suggested. also from themselves, the inner man or woman, which they may not want to deal with. Awardâ€"winning artist is not afraid of risks River Oaks has been called "a school of the future" for its extensive and innovative use of technology. Commissioners have been encouraged to visit schools and, accordâ€" ing to River Oaks principal Gerry Smith, Glaze indicated such an interâ€" est. Avis Glaze, a superintendent with the North York Board of Education, will tour the school and speak to students and staff during the morning Sept. 21st. River Oaks Public School which hosted a visit with Premier Bob Rae last year, will be in the provincial spotlight again on Sept. 21st when a member of the Ontario Royal Commission on Learning pays a visit. Royal Commission on Learning member to visit River Oaks Public School Tuesday Lynn, his wife of a decade, is (Continued from page 23) As a young man, Jim travelled a lot. After they were married and before their children arrived, he and his wife did a roundâ€"theâ€"world tour, something of a lifeâ€"altering experience they would like to do again. Meanwhile the artist takes pride in the home he and his wife have built. "Our marriage," he said canâ€" also a graduate of the University of Waterloo. The couple met at the Mennonite residence there as stuâ€" dents. They have two sons now, Hamish and Tristan, and another wee Paterson nearly ready to launch. "My greatest fear," he said, "is getting to heaven and God showing me the things I could have done in life if I‘d only had the faith. My greatest fear is not taking the risks now â€" to do the things that I am capable of doing." He‘s a philosophical guy. "For me," he said "being happy is feelâ€" He feels pretty strongly that makes art is what he was born to do. Paterson has a long list of peoâ€" ple he admires, but on the top of the list are his parents. He called them creative thinkers and riskâ€"takâ€" ers. Born in Saskatchewan, Jim was raised in the Kensington Market area of Toronto with his four brothâ€" ers and sisters. His parents were lay members of an evangelical Anglican organization and ran a mission in downtown Toronto. didly, "we work hard at that." ® Increase your tax knowlege ® obtain a new skill ® convenient times and locations For more inrormation Lall: (416) 681â€"8006 Ext. 10 SEPT. 24 25 26, 1993 FEATURING: /A OAKVILLE BURLINGTON, MILTON Horse and Cattle Shows * 2 Demo Derbies e Tractor and Truck Pull * Food Fair » Youth Day * Free Draw â€" Inglis Appliances Listen to the official voice of the Fall Fair ... FOR, MORE JNEORMATION: 878â€"5689 "I don‘t go to bed in a good mood at night if I haven‘t accomâ€" plished something during the day. I have an agenda. I want to change the world with my art and that involves getting up every day and doing it." He paused. "I have no desire to lollygag about in the sun." He laughed then. He hadn‘t meant to make a speech. "I guess in that sense, I‘m ambiâ€" tious." ing I‘m working hard and winning the war a little bit." He grinned. "I don‘t want to avoid life‘s problems â€" I‘d like to feel I have the inner strength to face them." Is he ambitious? Is the Pope Catholic? The future is looking fine for Friday, Saturday Sunday [3 z58 125 Cross Ave. Trafalgar Village * §44â€"2668 140*" Year "I fell good. Pumped up. September for me is a time of great inspiration. I feel charged up and ready to go with new things." His work is in demand at severâ€" al galleries, primarily Arts On King in Toronto and currently in a show called "Out to Lunch" at the Queen‘s Quay gallery In The Making (His sendâ€"up of breakfast cereals is apparently a big hit.) the irrepressible artist. With his brother David he has won two Lieutenantâ€"Governor Awards for pieces in the Toronto Outdoor Show. He has a number of projects onâ€"going, an illustrated children‘s book, some designs for greeting cards, and the art work for a line of clothing called Metaphysical Bugs.