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SEPTEMBER 2004 "Sdme of those students went on to fine arts progams at university, and they were the only om who knew how to put "What an Invaluable resource. what an incredible experience for those Hds.‘ says layne, nowamemberolthecallery board who "sits” the exhibitions almost every week: ‘l was on the Iibtary board in I979 when we createdthis place," he says. 'I waslust retiring after 32 years of teaching, and it was an opportunity to keep making a good contribution to the community. 1‘5. "39‘- 90‘ .1339! I _*444 h lane Warren is also an ear-teacher. for years the head 0! the art department at Stouffvifle Secondary. Every year the Gallery would mount an exhibit 0‘ her students’ best art. HEROES â€" Over the Latcham Gallery's 25 green, hundreds of volunteers have contributed their time and Ideas. Representlng these art heroes are Bud Sanderson (left), Jim Sanders (right), and Jane Warren, who graces the "Medltntlon Throne" created by Ron Baird, the Gallery’s first director In 1979. The sculpture ls featured In the Gallery: 25th anniversary exhlbltlon. Volunteers are heroes Gaflay,a1dlots'blthém ére good fiends We're very lucky to have this place.” The lifeblood of the Mafia»: Gallery as with any ans organization or any non-profit gmup for that matter, is its volunteers We gathered threzofthemtogetherwtdiiaboutwhatthe Gatiny means to this community. They call Bud Sanderson ”the happy hanger”. For the Latcham's quarter- century. he has always been there to help the curator mount the exhibits. 7'" the Gallery wasn‘t here. there m be mes! as much art on people‘s walls In Is community. and that’s a lad.’ says Bud, 'People learn to love art here. and they learn to appreciate so many dllferent styles and medla' ‘The gallery ls maybe better known beyond the boundaries of Whltdlurch- Stoulfvllle than it Is here.‘ says lane, 'It's well respected acres Ontario“ The Latcham Gallery didn't exist 25 years ago Now. thaan to the hundreds o! volunteers who have poured their energy and aeatMty through Its doors over the years. it's hard to Imagine Stouflville without it. 'An ls how new Ideas get oommunlcated.‘ he says. 'lt's so Important to have a place where people are stimulated to think about their world It challenges the community" together a Show. how to hang it. how to Iim Sanders was also a teacher (contrary to appearances. the Latcham's volunteers do come from many other walls of life). Over the years. he's seen how vital the Gallery is to the town's Intellectual llle. prémote It. They were teachin'g the other kids!‘ 905-042-9000 MAIN STREET Maln StreeMuto ownér Tim Chasse and Adam Tbb‘m WHITCHURCH-SI'OUEFVILLE THIS MONTH - 9 675-7 Main Street Stouffville