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Graphics Depgnment AdvertlsgnMe's Mamng Addrbss‘ Phone: Editor: , J T'ne Stem/me Free Press 8' published monthly by the Stauffville FREE mess Inc/aha deinVered by Canada Post 10 most remdences and buscnesses m Wflnchurchâ€"Slouflville a Goodwood. The press run IS 15.09Q. - The theatre was beautifully decorated for the occasron, Most Excellent Productions prowded professional lighting and sound. and a wonderful selection of appetizers. and gourmet coffee was served, courtesy of Velvet Sunrise. Ward 5 councnlor lain Lovell and federal 'leeral candidate Jane Philpott were among the guests, but it would be nrce to see greater political representation at future incorporated previews of the nheatre's upcommg season. Performances by Moms 0. Lucia Cesarona and Morgan Sadler provided a delectable taste of what's on the calendar for 2015‘ Beautiful artwork was donated to raise funds for Nineteen on thePark and organizers held a sulent auction of items contrlbuted by generous residents and busmesses On Dec. 12. Nineteen on the Park hosted a memorable evening which Through your generous support. we are thrilled to’ announce that we will be donating $16.000 each to The Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity and the ABLE Network. Thank you for your participation in these worthwhile causes. This tour would not be possible without outstanding support from our local businesses who give unconditionally to their community, Our deepest gratitude to our home sponsors. Many thanks to the local business champions. To the Editor" ' A huge thank you to all contributors to this year's Home for Christmas tour In Stouffville it was truly two days pf Christmas magic. fun and celebrations. The homes and decorations were unique and Inspiring as always. Over 950 visitors contributed to our grand total raised of over $32,000! January 2075 Opini Charity beginsat ho’me 111 Mam St. Sm‘uffvulle Ontano L4A 3R4 5- 640- FREE (373W: Kate Gilderdale l’st0uffvillefréepress©rogers.com )' Bruce Stapley / bstamey@sympatico.ca / 905â€"640-3733 Jann Smit / 1ann.smn@cpgaco‘ca‘. . Tvavis Merrick. Shen Smilh NICOIB Love / lravismem’ckfi The Art of the Matter Stouffvi/Ie Free Pre. The calibre of the Dec. 12 pedormances was equal to anything available In the city. 'LUCIa Cesaront's stunningly beautiful vaice has been heard at the Four Seasons In To_ronto \and she IS featured In Toronto Operetta Theatre's The Mikado at the St Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts. She Is also a native of Gormley. and was thrilled to have the opportunity to pertorm in her old home town. noting that the theatre's acoustics were outstanding. A Whitchurch-Stouttvllle has an unfortunate history of Inadequate financial support for the arts We think it‘s Imperative to change this it we want to be a truly well-rounded community and to attract resudents and Vlsthl‘S who will spend their entertainment dollars In town. mstead ol heading to Uxbndge or Toronto for cultural events. events Involving community arts and culture. Thank you from Stoufivifle's “Home for Christmas" tour committee: Sarah 'Carrick. Carolyn Dobson. Caronn Mauro, Rosemary Mauro. Stéphanie Butler. Jacky Messner. Lisa Hume. Nancy Miller, Debbie Powell and Kathryn Webber. We hope that each home inspired you to create your own magic this Christmas. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year when we all appreciate being “Home for Christmas", We have begun the planning process’ for next year's tour. which will be held Nov. 6 and 7, 2015. As well, It was the talents of our exceptIonal decorators floral designers and greenery experts who‘ brought to life Christmas in. Stoul‘fville Their hard Work. in combinatlon with all the wonderful hgrne owners who graciously opened their homes to our community truly made the event come alive merrickflsympailcoca A Happy New Year_to all our readers. Morgan Sadler. another local performer who sang in the summer Patio Series at the theatre. is a talented singer/Songwriter and- a fine interpreter of such Canadian classics ‘as Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. And Stouflville resrdents Motus 0 have been stalwarts ol the theatre since it first opened in 2009. attracting thousands of patrons to its doors in the paSt five years. Our hope IS that the town Will do more to support and promote our historic theatre in the coming years, From children's shows to music of all genres. and lrom comedy to dance. Nineteen on the' Park offers a treasure trove of performance art for all ages. Let's get the word out ' that we have a world-class tacrlity nght on our own doorstep. - and “It‘s snowing stil “ said Eeyoreh gloomtiy‘ (A, ‘ "So it is." " "And freezing." “Is it?" "Yes," saxd Eeyore.1“However." ‘\\ l was just thinking. if it is really religion “)0" these .’ t colonie§rlheÂ¥ sure m turn atheists in the wintertime. Will Rogers A lot of people lxk'e snow I find it to be an unnecessany freezing of water. ine problem With Winter sports IS that. follow me ctosely here. they generally take place In Winter. Dave Barry A There‘q are two seasons in Toronto: wmter andconstructiom , Ahon ' u ' lull of it, It IS the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the tire-of the frost. the soul of the " nbeam. This crisp winter air is John Burroughs. ZWinte'r Sunshine. ' " I I nrnfoi unnOAr and ‘u'l ...L.__ The probiem wnh wanier‘ sports IS that. follow me ciosely here. they generally take place In Winter. I like these cold. grey wantér he Sand. brightening up days. Days like these fet you_ “we haven't had an ear savour a bad mood. ' - . lately." Bill Wanerson “ AA Minn Carl Rainer IUQI Kate Gilderdgle ' Bruce Smiley Kinjoi Dogli-Shah Hannelore Vqlpe Ben Embiritos Editorial and Photography‘ Contributers: Slcquue Fréé Press wishes all our readers amS new mero" 5 of Councnl a ha???’ and Prosperous u.» . \I- M =ree Yhoual w Year! mug Ul you» “we haven'tfihad an eé'rthqbake showman/Turning tree stumps “lately." into snowmen/And houses. Into A.A.IWIne birthday cakes/And spreading . yv'suga‘r over lakes/Smooth and arts It is the life of the crystal, clean and frosty white/The world ere. the architect of the flake, the looks- good enough to bite./_ in fire-of the frost. the soul of the That's the season to be young./ .. nbeam. This crisp winter air is Catching snowflakes on your ' full of it., ' ' - . tong'ue./Snow is snowy' when John Burroughs. ‘ Winter it's snowing/I‘m sorry it's slushy in Sunshine V ' when it‘s going. ‘ on‘ ' , ' Ogden Nash I _.__x_) Jill McWHinnie Maurice Smith Ruth LeBlonc Sign Wigmore Does anyone know how ’co change 353‘ The Stouffville Free Press welcomes community event listings from non-profit groups and orgariizations. Please send a brief synopsis of upcoming events by email to stouffyillefreepress@rogers.com Rob Reid Winter is not a season It_$ an occupation. Sinclair Lewis Win ntgr is the season in which prIe tryto keep the house as warm as it was in the summer. when they complained about the heat. I prefer wrnter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape - the [oneliness of it. the dead feeling of wiriter. Something waits beneath it. the whole story dgesn't Show. ’. ' Angrew Wyeth Anon . 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