PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1977, WHITBY FREE PRESS Whitby Arts Inc. celebrates its 1Oth anniversary This week we resume ther story of the 10 years of( Wlhitby Arts Incorporated, which was brought op to the1 end of 1971 in the issue of June 29. 1972 In 19729Whitby Arts continued with its annual Railway Month at the Station. This year Newton Joynt,a telegraph operator at the station from1915 to 1931 presented Whitby Arts with a model of a telegraph key. Another feature of the year was drama classes by Jennine Butler; and Charles T. Morey, the speaker at the first Whitby Arts meeting in 1967, presented a retrospec- tive exhibition at the Station. On this occasion, Jane Bee- croft, who grew up in Whitby, presented poetry readings of her own works. At the County Town Carnival, Whitby Arts had a "Station Bunny Club" which created much interest, and a PH OTOCOPYING .H XEROX 3103 DRY COPIER ENLARGEMENTS - REDUCTIONS 10*r/COPY SELF-SERVE 15*I/COPY OUR SERVICE DISCOUNTS ON LA RGE ORDERS PLUM HOLLOW BOOKS 135 BROCK ST. S.e WHITBY 668-1221 I1 1L- R mm model train was part of the carnival parade. In the fal, local artist Bill Lynch had a one-man exhibi- tion, Jim Paget held a series of art workshops, and the first exhibition at the Station was held by local artists Janet Ferguson, Audrey McLean and Maureen Remington. A box social was held in Setenber to celebrate the second anniversary of the Station. 1973 Jirm Paget became artist in residence at the Station in January, and a photography exhibition was held. Neil Newton, who exhibited his work in Whitby for the first time at this exhibition, has been associated with Whitby Arts since this time. Other events of the year included the establishment of a gift shop in the Station's former mini-gallery, a draw for a painting by Molly Greene Mitchell, and a CORPORATION OF TH E TOWN CF WHITBY NOTICE OF INTENTION TO STOP UP AND CLOSE THAT PORTION OF THE HICKORY STREET ROAD ALLOWANCE WITHIN THE C.P.R. RIGHT-OF-WAY NOTICE is hereby given that the Councilaof the Town of Whitby intends to pass a by-Iaw to stop up and close and sel! to the adjoining owners, that portion of Hickory Street within the C.P.R. right-of-way as shown on Perry's Plan, east of Brock Street, Town of Whitby, designated as Part 1 on a Plan of Survey deposited in the Registry Office for the Registry Division of Durham (No. 40) as Plan 40R-3736. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Whitby will, at 8:00 p.m. on the12th day of September, 1977, at the Meeting Hall in the Municipal Building at 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudiciall'f affected by such by-law and who applies to be heard. DATED at Whitby, Ontario this 11th day of July, A.D., 1977. Wm. H. Wallace, A.M.C.T., C.M.C., Clerk-Administrator, The Corporation of the Towî o Whtby, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. LiN 2M8 Co col Ar ar Ai an th Pe e) e s: il if îunty Town Carnival logo ntest sponsored by Whitby rts and won by Whitby tist Joop Van Ryn. The Oshawa and District rt Association held its 6th nual Juried Exhibition at e Station, Whitby artist eter Van Gils had a one-man hibit, atextile exhibit was et up and there was an xhibit of art from the town's chools and students of artist à residence Jim Paget. An extensive progran of workshops and classes which has increased every year, got under way in 1973. Linda Paulocik,awho is the gallery's full-time director, started as i part-tine prograr sdirector in 1973 and was responsible for many arrangements for the workshops. Some of the artists who conducted the workshops have continued with Whitby Arts for several years. One is Sue Tabuchi, who has been teaching Japanese brush painting at the Station since 1973. Workshops of 1973 includ- ed photography, chess, batik, tic dies and pottery. Exhibits for the year included painting and sculp. turc by Alex Ncveroff, Alviri Hilts, Jim Kraemer, Wallace Brighton and Murray Hofs tetter; a solo photograph» exhibit by Neil Newton, wal hangings by the Canadiai Guild of Crafts, and the 15 ti annual East Central Ontari Art Association Juried Exhibi tion. eTis latter exhibitiu lias becomie an annmal ever at Whitby Arts. at Nove ber, Marger Avison was naned co-ordinz to r of Whiitby Arts. A t the County Tom Carnival, Whitby Arts licld ii first gines nighit, whiclh 11 become an anihal cvent carnival time. Another anu event wvas the Old Tyr Christnas and art mart. 1974 Peter Kolisnyk becar artist in residence in I 9 and exhibits this year includ Eskimo art; "The 13th Rit a solo exhibit by Aud MeLean, of Oshawa; a steî and sail exhibit; a retrospi tive exhibition by Jc Gould; 19th century drawiî by C. M. Manly; a s exhibition by local ar Laurine Sage; patchw "Paesbyrom nmNoteookn by Carl Heywood. Andy Donaldson beganr classical and folk guitar lessons, Bob Held conducted a glassblowing workshop and Ron Walker taught print making. Special events included the first annual summer outdoor arts festival for the County Town Carnival, a budget tour of Greece, a print exhibition and sale à rranged by a New York art gallery, and Old Tymne Christmas.. In the fal of 1974, Linda Paulocik was appointed as full-time director of the Station Gallery. Also in 1974, Whitby Arts received hi h praise for its work, fron-ii Hugli Pryce Joncs, director of develop- ment for the Art Gallery of Ontario, wlhio opened the Johin Gould exhibition. 1975 Kin Ondaatje became artist in residence in 1975, Sai Moligian started his annual pottery classes at the Station, and a widc range of exhibitions included Swedish textiles by Gunnel 1-1ag, medieval manuscripts, wood sculpture by Stephen -logbin, lithography from the Nova Scotia College of Art, and jewellery by Judith Almond Best, ceranics by Peggy Mackenzie, textiles by Chris Paulocik and paintings by Chris Taylor. i The gallery obtainedia nt 1919 railway box car whicli ry arrived in Februaryr a be con- l- vcrted into a print-nmaking studio, and work was begun W on a library of slidcs of work ts by Diffrbani Region artists. las Aiso, Whiitby Arts liad a bootli ai the first Cha ber of aIl Commerce trade l'air at thie I County Towi Carnival. Special solo exhiibitions vere given by Jirm Paget and ,me Sue Tabuchi, and an Industrial 74, Night was arrabged to acquaint Jed local industries with the art b", scene in Whitby. -ey The climax of the year's ýamn activitieS was a Renaissance ec- Arts Bail which was a major )hn fund-raising event and a ngs social highlight of 1975. olo Arnold Edinborough, former tist editor of Saturday Night, ork read silioques while Whitby - Askus--- about you Corne and tell us wh't you're looking for in a job. Tel a us what you are todi.v>' and what you want to be tomorro . Ask us 'f we Iarn offer opportunities and challenges to match your needs. Noobligatons on eliher side. We'l be glad to talk. And we may have just what you're looking for But you'll never know until you ask. Visit Our Mobile Recruiting Unit Canada Manpower Centre OSHAWA WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00 a.m: - 3:00 p.m. STHE j ECANADIAN ARMED FORCES. tableaux of Renaissance works of art. John Gould became artist P in residence for 1976, and t exhibits included European i wrought Iron of the 1 7th to is u9th century, contemporary 1 Canadian crafts, sculpture by i Dan Rcid, leathier design by b Paul Williams, photographs of Welsh coal mines in the i early 1900s, and Byzantinec art.I John Gould acted as jurors for the first members' exhibitt to be juried. This summero event has been juried again( this year. Jerome McNicholl, a Toronto artist, exhibited his work at the Station, and arranged a community arts project which provided a mural depicting Whitby. This mural was hung in a cafeteria lounge at the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. Workshops in 1976 includ- ed quilting and Mexican pinata making. The second annual Whitby Arts Ball featured a mythical Greece theme and again was a resounding success. Whitby Art ato n ste n the openîrlg of the town's ew municipal building by .roviding a series of art exhibi- ions in the new building. These exhibits were remii- scent of the early exhibitions by Whitby arts prior to 1970 n the former municipal building. Exhibits in 1977 have included etchings and water colors by Doreen Foster, Inuit games and the art of string figures, photographs by the students of Neil Newton, and a retrospective exhibition of the works of Frederick Hagan from 1938 to 1977. Special fund-raising events have included a post Lunar New Year Chineýe Festival and a French Cafe Night. In June, Whitby Arts lield its 10th anniversary party-at the station, and featured an exhibit of works shown over the past 10 years, a reception was held at Inverlynn for former directors and executive members, and life memnber- ships were given to past presidents and the founding members, in honor of 10 years of service to Whitby Arts. Employment increased in the month of June says Manpower office The Canada Manpower academic upgrading at Centres in Oshzwa, Whitby Durham College'in prepara- and Ajax had one of the tion to enter the various busiest months in the last skilltraining courses available. five years in June. Employ- At present thereare 97 ment activity during the students in these skill mionth rose significantlY to courses sponsored through 979 placements compared the Canada Manpower with 676 placements achiev- Training Program. cd in May of this year. In a continuiflg trend the A total of 12,732people skilled tradesoccupations without ernployment were offer the most numerous registered in the Centres in eniploymeflt opportuflities. the area. lncluded in this We currently have openings total are 6,319 maie and for sheet metal workers, 6,41 3 fer6ale registrants, motor vehicle mechanics These figures also include with class "A" licences, a 2,030 maie student and marine mechanic, a roll turn- 1,982 female student clients ing lathe set-up operator, seekingsummer employmnt. an electrical repairperson, The student registration auto body repairpersons, a figures are up slightly from millwright, a steamfitter, May with the addition of a welder fitters and qualified number of high school machinsts. students registering with In the professional occupa. their student centre after tions there are vacancies for completing their school a school psychologist, a civil term. Regular registration design engineer, a part-time total are also up slightly registered nurse and a cost from May. With the accountant. increased number of job Occupations available in opportunities available dur- the services section include ing the sumter months, ife insurance salespersons, more local residents are home demnonstrators, hair- registering with their local dressers and stylists, baby- Canada Manpower Centre in sitters, live-in housekeepers search of employment. and an..assistant manager of In June there were 55 a restaurant tavern. agreements signed under the Canada Manpower Industrial Training Program. As a oaidec result of ýthese agreements, 94 people will receive both The Town of Whitby training and employment recently votedtobdonate with the various companies $100 to the Cobalt Fire in this area u Disaster Fund, to aid victims At the end of June there of the fire May 23 which left were 49 people receiviflg 421 people homeless. Peter Barker D.T. 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