WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1980, PAGE 11 Between You andMie By RUTEHI CHAMBERS 1 About Whi*tby 's art galery The Whitby Arts Station C3alery is becomning very weli known and highly respected 'withfin the community and far afield. Linda Pouiicik, a pr&tty enthusiastic young woinan with great creative ability is th-edirector of the gallery. In 1903, the Whitby Railway Station considered one of the finest examples of Victorian railway architecture was con- structed to serve as the Whitl>:y Junction for the Grand Trunk railway Line. Although slated for demnolitic)n in 1970, the station was saved by Whitby Arts lncorporated, a non-profit group of dedicated citizens. For some of us, there are ma ny Inemories of stations such as this and toc, of this one as it dc»es not seemn so long ago that we went there to meet friends or Io pick up parcels. the sound of the telegraph keys often operated by the station master him- jself, the whistle of the onconiing train as it ground to a hait with the bell clanging back ari.<1 forth, a beautiful sound. Mail bags being thrown in to the baggage car, somnetimes to be sor- ted on long tables and then to srrive at their destination in due time, each piece of mail well aidcelearly staniped. The conversion from a railwmy depot to an arts centre bas to be seen to be believed. t is phenominal. Cosy, inviting and functional, it is a unique centre, Used for many purposes, a balanced and integrated prc>Irain of listoric and contem- porary exhibitions ranging fri local to international. Lec- tures, films, studio workshops-, gaJiery tours and classes for adults and children. A great Nvariety of activities and social events that take place throughc>3ut the year. Behind the Gallery is the 1929 London-Port Stanley boxcar, dontedbythe London Public Library and Art Museum. It is bein usd a anetching and lithography studio for student To fulfill a dream of Lindar» we should lhave a parlour car. Do you remember those coirifortable, plush seats? What a CLOCA -todo water stuidy The Central Lake Ontario conservation Authority (CLOCA) will conduct a storm water management study for the Town of Whitby at a costof $72,000. The town wilI pay 45 per cent 0f the cost of the study which wilI be done in con- jwnction with the ministry of the environment and the ministry of natural resourr ces. The balance of the cost will be absorbed by the provincial governnent. DIAL -N - INSPIRATION Diol 668-1331 ondic hear a three minute inspiratio:nal message by Pastor EuMM l Dltnianns of the Emman uelchurch at 401 Rossland Rcod W. in Whitby. TOWNOFWHITBY NOTICE LOAD RESTRICTIONS To ALL OWN ERS AND USERS 0F TRUCK AND TRAILERS Load restrictions of 5 TONNES PER AXLE wilI be in effect trom MARCH 1, 1980 to APF:IL 30, 1980, in the Town of Whitby, where properly wordead signs are displayed. High- way Traf fic Act, Ontarîo Regutation 66&/78. R. A. Kuwahara. P. Enig- , Director of Public Works. wonderfWl setting for a tea room, dainty sandwiches and small cakes. Because of it's location the Gallery draws a great nuinber of tourists, rnany from their boats. they walk up from the marina; others drive from the highway. They enjoy the Station, often have refreshments and ask what else they can sSe or do in Whitby. Tourist dollars can change the economy of a town. We have some interesting shops in Whitby with more appearing ail the lime. We get back now to making our town attractive and in- teresting; a place where people want to be. The Station Gallery generates interest and draws many people frorn any places. If some thought was given to this, wonderful things could happen. Young people are drawn to the Gallery. They drop in, talk to Linda and look around. They come by foot and on bikes se here a whole world can open up for themn. Our country is se young and our culture is so young too. Mf- ter the Massey report in the fifties there has been a flood of cultural acitivity and money put aside for cultural things. In many countries with a long history this is an integral part of life; a promounced interest in the arts at a very early age. Culture is a very important part of life for these people and one is expected to have an appreciation of such things. In- vasions and wars too have drawn people together. So a very conscious effort has always been made ta maintain their heritage and keep these things alive which is not an effort but a way of life. 0e_ B - -- - - RM - - L a! There is great pride within the family and t.he community towards the arts which do vary from town to town or from country to country. These things are not taught or practised to entertain tourists but are often seen by the public who are travelling. As our country grows, so will the arts and in Whitby we have a perfect example in our Station Gallery. Funding is always needed and much of it cornes hopefully from the community. There are fund raising projects which we can ail share in and involve the community. Forty per cent of the budget cornes f rom grants but sixty per cent must corne from us. Memberships bring in revenue and this is a good way to start and then when one becomes a mem- ber interest is stimulated and all sorts of good things start to happen. Many of our new corners are very much interested in what we have to offer in the way of such things and their ex- pectations are great especially when they corne from large cities. We can ahl extend a welcome to our neighbours and hopefully they will become involved too. There are operating costs involved and maintenance which many retired people might be eager to help with. Anyone who has any special talents with a paint brush or what have you might enjoy putting in a few happy hours, To talk with Linda is to become inspired and interested. there are so many other things to write about but not enough space. Do drop around to the Gallery and Linda will give you ail kintis of information about what's going on. There is something ta interest everyone, children inciuded. 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