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The Sun-Tribune welcomes your let- ters. All submissions must be less than 400 words and mus! Include a dayUme telephone number. name and address The Sun-Tribune reserves the righl to publish or not publish and to edit for clar» iw and space Letter: to the Editor. The Sun-Tribune 8290 Main St. StoufMllo, 0N LM IGT is comprised of 100 community publications actoss Ontario. The York Region Newspaper Group also includes The Ubetal, sewing Richmond Hiil and Thomhiil, Vaughan Citizen,1he Eta-Banner (NewmafleVAumra). Mandiam Economist a. Sun, Georgina Amocate. Yam Region Business Times, North of the City, Woncom and York Region Pnnting. York Region Media Group'commum'ty newspapers The Sun-Tribune. published every Thursday and Satmday. is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a mom-owned subsidiary of Tomar Corporation. Metmland (sis-mm 905-640-2612 Pu: “5640-8778 EDITORIAL ADVERTISING 905-640-2612 Classified: 1-800-743â€"3353 Fu- 905-640â€"8778 Carrie MacFarlane cmacfarlarwéyrmgcom Stouflville jmnsonflrmgmom Dawna Andrews dandmwsfifynngcom Ammo Retail Manager Mike Banm’lle mbarudlleéyrmgxom Bonnie Ronde brondeauOyrmgoom Carolyn Norman cnormanermgcom lETTERS POLICY DISTRIBUTION Iim Mason jmasonOyrmgcom Pnonucnou lmmcnvn MEDIA DISTRIBUTION 905-640-2612 Enn'onuu. SherryDay Music Mania brought town tagether for 50 years New participants ai'e heartily wel- comed. They meet many new acquain- One mother of four young children whose husband wm away a lot told me, “Music Mania saved my life." Often, it is their winter project as planning starts in September and rehearsals begin weekly in January. These meetings provide an opportu- nity for the various members to get together and socialize while getting ready. It becomes a night out in a dif- ferent setting. Over the years, I have taken part in most of the sections â€" skits, tech crew, props, stage crew, etc. and vari- ous committees such as format, pro- ceeds and others. So, I have pretty good knowledge about what is required to get the show to the stage. And that really does need a tremendous amount of commitment by many volunteers. his is the 50th anniversary of Music Mania â€" the second longest continuously run- ning variety show of its kind in Ontario. [have been involvedinthe Stoufiville show for 45 of these years and Sun-Tri- bune editor Iim Mason suggested that I put together some of my thoughts and memories. Firstly, I got started because my wife, Jackie, had participated the year before and I saw how much she enjoyed it. This is not Toronto. Have you seen what’s happening there? To the benefit of all resi- dents, I hope the current crop of councillors steps aside and lets some people who will work hard to control the growth here and keep our taxes in check have a turn. We do not need career politicians here. Tell me, weren’t they the ones on council to make the decisions? It is ironic to hear many current councillors who are so surprised and upset. They are concerned about growth and say it is an issue for this year's municipal election. Like many people, we have made Stouflvifle our home for many reasons, including the community in the country we call our own. Councillors concerned with growth now? lETTERS TO THE EDITOR STEVE CICCHILLO STOUFFVILLE He wants the people who decided to take the hill away to know how sad they made some people. The old hill was “the best toboggan hill, best racing hill, best rolling hill and best kite- flying hill and we’ll never be able to run down it again.” My six-yeaI-old son, Logan, is devastated the hill in Memo- rial Park was taken away. A new one is being built, but it won’t be the same, he said. Re: lads protat toboggan hill move, April 1 7. New hill won’t be same b What do you think of these issues or others? E-mail lettets to the editor to jmason@yrm9.com 0 My 3-year-old son believing that Iwasreallybeingswallowedbyaboa constrictor. After a few years of involvement it “gets in you: blood". Some of my personal memories: 0 The joy of working with Frank Mel- lon and John and Terry Foulds in creat- ing the pantomimes. For the performers, the show pro- vides an outlet for whatever talents they possess. Although the show has recently attained an almost profes- sional level, it definitely remains an amateur show and it is enthusiasm and commitment that count rather than the degree of talent. tances, learn about our community, and often establish long-term friend- ships. HAVE YOUR SAY, WHITCHURCH- ST HUFFVILLE Don Petrie LAURIE LEWIS STOUFFVILLE 0 Getting all the crew together to erect the marquee around the stage. 0 Our daughter, Olivia, taking over her mother's job in organizing the black- light numbers (some families have had three generations in the show). oThe maps of chorus choreography steps taped all over the kitchen floor. O The standing ovations. - The Orchard Park students cheering for their principal, Keith Sutherland, in his boxing match. 0 Script meetings where some of the best jokes could not be repeated on stage 0 The gratitude of the recipients as they accepted their cheques from the proceeds of the show. 0 The tech crew figuring out which of the thousand wires went from the stage to the sound and light boards and then out to the correct Spotlights and loud- speakers in the auditorium. - The camaraderie of people from many different walks of life at the rehearsal cofiee breaks. 0 Taking the show's director down to my medical office and suturing a lacera- tion, then returning to the rehearsal. 0 The choked-up sensation on hear- ing the chorus sing the Abide with Me/ Last Post medley and the powerful Batâ€" tle Hymn of the Republic. PUBLISHER Ian Proudfoot 0 The mingling of the cast and crew Tribune Fonnerclflzen oftheyearDon Petnehas been involved In 45 of the 49 Music Mania productions. In closing I would echo a line from this year's show, “The future of Music Mania will be assured as long as we have such a dedicated core of local enthusiasts." It remains a significant community~ building tradition. Each person you talk to will, no doubt, have their own thoughts and memories of their participation in Music Mania but a common theme will be pride and satisfaction with their contribution to a worthwhile effort. More than 1,640 individuals have taken part in some way in Music Mania and more than $84,000 has been given to 91 different charitable causes. Thus, there is no doubt that Music Mania has been a unique and strong force for good in our community. Looking back, I have no bad mem- ories at all from my experiences in Music Mania â€" surely that says some- thing about it. My memories have now become a blur of happy times. 0 Going home in the early mom- ing daylight after a Saturday-night cast with the audience at the Tuesday night shows for people with special needs. 0 The women around the dining room table at a costume sewing bee. Burm- uu Cum Debora Kelly Robert Lazurko 8mm Ammo, Dunn-1mm! Nicole Fletcher Ora-mom Barry Black