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Night of celebration for service Peeple helping people. This was the theme of aVolunteer Appreciation Service held Math 21 at St. James Presbyterian Church. The mayor urged his audience to reach out and welcome newcomers to Mr. Neprily played an active role in many activities including Stoufl'ville United Church. the Strawberry Festi- val, Music Mania, the ‘Men of Note’ chorus and the Clock Tower Theatre Association. Fifty-eight volunteers. rep- resenting 38 organizations, attended. Mayor Wayne Emmerson addressed guests and mem- bers at a fellowship gathering in the church’s lower hall. Taking a line from United States President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address. Mayor Emmerson said, “Ask not what the town can do for you, but what you can do for the town." The mayor described as priceless, the achievements of volunteers in Whitchurch- Stouflville. ‘ “Without you and all you do, we would not be a strong community,” he said." “New homes are going up and new families are moving in," he said, “grth can be a good thing." Heidi Wallis of the Stoufiville Toastmasters' Club responded. “Volunteerism’s a won- derful thing.” she said, “more gratifying than a pay cheque.” During the service, tribute was paid to Terry Neprily, whose death March 15 sad- dened our community. It was through his efl'orts Relay for Life became a real- ity here, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research. Celebrating community pride Citing the unselfish dis- Mayor Emmerson, accompanied by wife Debra, Rev. Strachan and youth representatives Mary Kate and Rex Spencer, presented certificates and pens to the following “If we’re willing to follow as volunteers, we'll bring light and love into the dark cor- ners of the world. There can be no better gift to share." Rick Lightfoot, (Music Mania); Elizabeth Ughtfoot. (Canadian Cancer Society); Kirsten Dachs, (Heart and Stroke Foundation); Don Reesor, (York-Durham Heritage Railroad); Carolyn Ratcliff and Pamela Stierhof. (Stoufl‘ville Horticultural Society); Wilf and Nelda Mor- ley, (Silver Jubilee Club); Margaret Jemmett, Margaret Roulston and Jean O’Neill, (Parkview Residents' Coun- cil); Lindsey Alfermann. Marie Adzido and David and Diane Osbourne, (Bloomingâ€" ton Cove Residents’ Council); Justin Altmann, (Stoufiville Kinsmen Club); Clare and Elaine Palmer, (Stouffville Lions Club); Joanne Ian- cipleship of Peter, James and John, Rev. Kathryn Strachan said, “When we let go our nets, we carry on the try of Jesus that is found in helping others." Roaming Around with Jim Thomas nuzzi. (Stoufiville Girl Guides); Wendy Cartwright. (Stoufl’ville Community Policing Centre); Catherine McCowan, (Strawberry Festival Committee); Joan Skovhoj, (Welcome Wagon); Kevin and Jill McWhinnie. (Stoufl'ville Adult Skating Club); Lesley Sutton and Anita Cargill, (Stouflvflle Fig- ure Skating Club); Gertrud Brugger, (Stoufiville Lawn Bowling Club); June Doner. (Whitchurch-Stoufiville Minor Softball Association): Al Piette, (Whitchurch- Stoufivflle Umpires’ Asso- ciation); Wendy Armstrong, (Whitchurch-Stoufl‘ville Minor Hockey Association); Heidi Wallis, (Stoufl'ville Toastmasters' Club); Hal Hill, (Men of Note Male Voice Choir); Mildred Sher- wood, (Markham-Stoufiville Hospital); Marion Wells, (Whitchurch-Stmifl'ville Food Bank): Gerry Irwin. (Student Music Scholarship Concert); Mary I-lamerston, (Branch 459, Stouffville Legion Ladies Auxiliary); George Milroy, (Branch 459, Royal Canadian Legion); Ron and Audrey Gibson, (Meals on Wheels); Cliff and Glenda Dunkeld, (Care 8: Share Thrift Shop): Howie Burkholder, (York Region Food Grains Bank); Lorne and Marion Boadway, (ParkviewVillage Choir); Ken Prentice, (Richardson Masonic Lodge); Marjorie Carter and Jim Paterson. (CHATS); Sandy Schell-Ken- - nedy, (Terry Fox Marathon of Hope); Betty Turner and Roger Glazin, (Christian International Blind Mission); Beth Boyd, (Buckingham Manor Residents' Council); Eric Fraunbetger. Carlo Cilia, Kristal Tanunagara, Justin Poitier, Aidan McCoy and Shagun Jindal, (Mayor's Youth Council). W Go to dowhatyoucan.ca and I find a drop off location near you. 05 Ontario Elacironic mmm‘p compriuo ill. componioa that main and marim electronic producia In Ontario mm...“ Tiny dovolopod and fund a program to am oioctronlc wash from landfill through rouu and rocycllng. ELECTRONICS DON'T BELONG IN LANDFILL When your life changes, so do your taxes. So whether you had a baby, bought your first home, or got married, an HR Block tax professional will help you get the maximum refund you deserve‘. Get it Right" Click, call or come over. hrblodnca | 800-HR8LDCK OZOIOHMWW,“ “fivemmmmhedemreumMmmmmmammmmu,mmm“dommmwnyfu WWszwflmmfammmm. IF MY LIFE CHANGES SHOULD I CHANGE THE WAY I LOOK AT MY TAXES? 61 88 Main Street, Stouffville 905-642-2927 00 WHAT YOU HR BLOCK' IS.