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School principals, appreciat- ing the im rtance of the event, opened e doors, allowing thousands of children an on- site experience none will forget. Nor will I. At one point, as the proces- sion neared, people pressed forward, narrowing the traffic down to a single lane. Police were patient, ensuring everyone’s safety but declining to contain the enthusiasm. It was Dec. 17, a Stouffville Main Street scene like nothing ever imagined. Organizers of the Olympic Torch Relay had, for reasons not revealed, selected a route directly through town. The pow‘ers-thaiy-be would not he dipappointed. Hype associated with the It was Dec 17, a Stoufl‘i/ille Main Street scene like nothing ever imagined Day to remember dawn on Main St. sea of red and white. oAtleast1in3people couldstillgetmm. The Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment â€" Nineteen on the Park hosted an engaging choir concert led by Deon Flash, music director at Summitview Lynn Goad, a teacher on the staff of Glad Park School and Christine Carter brandished beacons over a 300m span, ' “It was an honour,’ said. Lynn occasion was highlighted by the fact two of our own were select- ed to carry a torch. a thrill they too will alxlvays remember. Roaming Around with [im Thomas ImSpeoplehospitalized widlmmhaveendedupin intemive can and/or on ventilators. The organizing commit- tee was headed by town recre- ation manager Micole Ongman. Members included Heather Andrews, Steven Foster, Linda Mainprize, Scott Clubine, Ruth LeBlanc, Rebecca Mustard and Kym Pyke. Whatever descriptive one may use, Stouffville’s first-ever Music Mania Christmas song, Guests in attendance includ- ed: Irene Van Fleet, gold, sil- ver and bronze medal winner in swimming at the «1990 World Games; Karen Cockburn, silver medalist in trampoline com- petition at the 2008 Summer Olympics and Mike Harris, sil- ver medal curling skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Mayor Wayne Emmerson said enthusiasm shown by residents was an example of how the 2010 Olympics has already brought the country together. It Was colourful. It was comi- cal. It was seasonal. It was enjoy- able. Merry muslc-makers Public School. Malfofflwseinhospitalwith H1N1havebeenunder24yearsold. While somewhat tentative at the start (something new often is), enthusiasm gained momen- tum with each passing week, resulting in M0 wonderful per- formances. The first was a sell-out. The second was close. dance and comedy show at Nineteen on the Park last week was just plain fun. While the chorus numbered only 24, members sang their hearts out, aided by an excellent sound system. The (fast loved doing it as much as the audiences loved viewing it. Pleasure was mirrored from both sides of the stage. oMmpeoplehavebeensidflIis yearfmnflneflucompatedtome pastSfluseasons. Despite backstage space The introduction of children was much appreciated as indicated by resounding applause. All are members of Stoufirville’s York Dance Academy. ' - Flu season continues until April. The introduction of children was much appreciated as indi- cated by resounding applause. All are members of Stouffville’s York Dance Academy. lim Thomas is a Stoujfuille resident who has written for area newspapers for more than 50 years. restrictions, set changes were completed quickly with no reports of humanistic colli- sions. This is a.switch from Music Mania’s specific spring perforâ€" mance policy where a 20-plus age requirement is strictly enforced. This constraint changed. There are too many talented teenagers in town for such a discriminatory practice to be imposed. Also, the town should install railings on the steep walking trail up to the centre's nosebleed section before someone my age takes a tumble. That aside, Rick Lightfoot, the show’s director, was pleased with the result and so was I. should be