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Ms. iones, who grew up in Stouffville. is a graduate of Arts York at Unionville High School and has been honing her skills as a pho- tographer for about five years. "Throughout my childhood I took art classes and I went into the visual arts program at Unionville," Sponsored by the Uxbridge Lions Club, Art in the Park showcases a wide variety of works. ranging from beautiful paintings and iewellery to sculpture. ceramics and stone carv- ings. With more than l00 participating artists expect- ed to attend, the event includes live demonstra- tions, an interactive an pro- gram for children and strolling musicians. AUGUST 2002 Stouffville artists participate in Uxbridge ‘Art' In the Park’ Meka lones and Richard Fronske are two Stouffville artists whose work will be featured at the ninth annu- al Art in the Park. which takes place Aug. 17 and IS in Uxbridge's Elgin Park. By Kate Gilderdale Stouflville This Month Richard Fronske has been interested in an since his days as a student at Stouffville District Secondary School "I dab- bled in it a bit at school, and then I went to George Brown for graphic design. I saw classes by Bob Ross on TV and the wet-on-wet technique he used stuck with me." His painted saw blades are very popular with buy- ers. "I do mostly commis- I was very lucky because the teacher was the secre- tary of the Toronto Film Board and he really knew what he was doing. I had always had my camera on automatic settings. but after that course I took the manual out and learned how to work everything on it." she said. "I wasn‘t really interested in photography to begin with." She took some film courses and learned how to work with a still camera to create her own unique view of the world. "The first year Admission to Art in the Park is $5 for adults. with no charge for young people under I6. Refreshments will be available at the event. "The money we raise goes to community chari- ties and some also goes to the hospital," said Lion Larry Peet, who is helping to organize the event. slons and It's neat when you see people's reaction to the finished work." Mr. Fronske, who graduated from SDSS in I985, is also a wildlife artist and sign painter. ORTA is an incorporated body with charitable status, and has nine chap- ters, including one in Whitchurch- Stouffville. The organization arranges if you love walking and would like to explore some of the beautiful trails in Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville and surrounding areas, the Oak Ridges Trail Association lORTAl is an excel- lent resource. Explore nature with trail association August 1st - 11th By Kate Gilderdale Stouffville This Month Stouffville photographer Meka Jones. Uxbridge Lion Larry Peet and Stoulfville artist Richard Fronske prepare for the ninth annual Art in the Park, which takes place in Elgin Park, Uxbridge on August 17 and 18. The event is sponsored by the Uxbridge Lions, with proceeds to local charities. To date, about 200 kms of about 250 kms have been completed and the trail starts with a link to the Caledon Trailway near Palgrave in the west, to the town of Cores Landing on Rice Lake in the east. hikes on the trail for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers. Members receive a quarterly newsletter with information on activ- ities and non-members are welcome to participate in the hikes. ‘WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" Efforts to extend the trail further east are underway. Members recent- ly completed a guidebook of the trail which includes waterproof maps. details on points of interest and access points, as well as information about the cultural and natural history of the Oak Ridges Moraine. For more information on member- ship and a list of upcoming hikes. visit the organization's website at www.0rta.on.ca or call (905) 642-2408.