PAGE 14. WEDNEsOAV APRI L 13, 1083, WHITBY FREE PRES Local school art work centre of attention If the firat tentative scrawls of a preschooler have anythlng ln coin- mon wltb the master- pieces of VanGogb, it la that they are both a record of perception, an attempt to interpret the world. The Station -Gallery's current display of art- work froin the local public schools and high schools provides a fas- cinating record of how perception changes as we grow and iearn. The display, which Ruth" Coles ben a pleasant day,- sunny and warm, goodness knw how many people would have shown up.ý We saw many Mennonites drivung by in their hor- se and buggies. Most of, the horses looked WI cared for wblch really surprised us and we feit it wasnIt comparable to their way of iffe. Weil cared for far- ms but few livestock outside due no doubt to the in- clement weather. When it warms up the Men- nonites go té Elora and park their buggies and hor- ses-on the Common'or. the Green across the road fromou frlends' home. At tbls tme of the yearit is toocobld for them to stand for too long. ýLut year-we wondered why, there was so.Iittle in the Ontarlo tourlat'bôok about Whltby. This- year -'theresho,.ld be more. Soagaltttsay wbat bave they got or wbat do they doto encourage tourlsts? I wlsh 1 knew but I think a lâotfit 18 by word of moutb. They bave tour buses tqo but beyond Cuilen Gardens there bas bo be more lniWbltbyr tolurethem downtown. untderstand from someone tbat many people who cruise or mag like th make stopovers. Tbey. like bô sbop- and wbat -tourlst doesnt? 'They need laundry facîlilties, grocery shope, beer and liquor outlets, theatre, moyie shows an& restaurants. As soon as headway is made at themarina, -a van could be used. it would no doubt'pay for itseif in no time. Pretend you are a towrist, park your car, walk and look. What do you soe? Do you feel1 the need to enter certain shops, are you drawn in? If not, why, 'and. wbat can be done bo remedy the situation? Are the stores inviting and is there a welc 'ome for you once you are inside the door? I have heard over the years that Wbitby is not always a friendly place. Is this true and, if so why? -Do the old timers resent new- corners? I hope not. AUl our newcomers can add an added dimension to our town. .The old cliche which began in California years ago, "bave a good day" and which is despised by many Canadians could be a lot worse. At least it ends in an upbeat manner. Many tbings seem to be out of proportion, salaries and wages for onething. Not, everyone can rise Io the top or for that matter discipline thems'elves to deny themselves for the present and the future. Never-theless there should be room for the -in- *betweeners to make a living; the artisans to name a few. It would add to our stature if we bad such people earning their living ini Whitby. Artista, glass blowers, leather workers, iron workers and many more, ail with theirlittle shops and gaileries. The potential can be great if they are in a tourist area. This is what people like to see and they buy despite themselves. I couldn't tell you how many people bave told me they have goqe tb Elora since reading the columns. Maybe I sbould write one up there and lure them down bo our town. opened officially last Saturday and runs until April 25, includes art- work from students who range in age from five to 18, and la entitled "Art- works". Dan Thomas, an art consultant with the Durham Board of Edu- cation, explains that art really does work in help- ing students understand and master the basic concepts in their school curriculum. "Seeing how kids per- ceive, and how they in- terpret whi4 they per- ceive, is very important in education,"IThomas says. 'Without a strong base i pattern, shape, texture and colour you cannot learn read." Thomas belleves art is central.to leanning,.' especilily for young children. For example, a child may bo capable of spellhng a word with plastichie before bis muscles are capable of writing. "When you think about it," Thomas says, "Thinga like pattern and rhythm are all a part of thlngs like learn- ing -to read. " He believes the cur- rent display at the Sta- tion Gallery gives students a chance to have their work shown, and to see the artwork of other students in Whit- by. ."Instead of seeing their work only in their sehool, they get to see the work from older students," Thomas says, addung this often provides uncentive for younger students to con- tinue painting. While most of the art- work displayed 18 in paint or crayon, some.. sculptures and mobiles have been uncluded. Of special lnterest is a four-foot paper mache sculpture of a horse. The downstalrs ds play features the work of students from kinder-, garten'to grade é. Ini the Main display area a mlx 0f au, age, groupe 18s shown, and i the "bag-, gage room"9 the work0ofý senior school shown. public and higli students la GOLDEN GATE, 107 Brock Street South, Whltby,668-8321. This popular Chinese Restaurant bas been in Whitby for 30 yrs. The Bo-Bo platter recently introduced bas- gone over weil. The Golden Gate also offer a wlde selection of Canadian dishes ,from roast beef to veal cutiets and pork. chope. Falrly new to the menuIs.juicy, delicious . chieken fingers served ýwith' home macle plum sauce. Perfect for lunchor clin- Open until 2 a.m. daiiy. Fri. and Bat. until 3 a.m. Sunday il arn. - il p.m. fuliy licensed and fast- home delivery. A Amarch onity Hall. shouldn't be the ony time yo ugee, Treat Your Escort to dinner f or V/2 PRICE.. Resorve Now-579-2369 922 Slmcoe St. N., Oshawa THE CORPORATION 0F' -CORPORATION 0F THE PLANNING TOWN.-0F WHITBY DEPARTMENT NOTICE 0F' PUBLIC MEETING A Pub 'lic Meeting of the Administrative Committee wiil be held at 7:30 p.m. on Moniday, April 18,'1983 ln the Meeting Hall of'the Whitby Municipal Build- ing, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario.