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Pdfilic‘ Library. shows his true colours during W8 YOU 177 celebrations. Brian Puppa photo Jeff Bennett, techr‘fical Services assnstant ial Whitchurch-Stouffville All this, while munching Some tasty appetizers from a buffet donated by local chet Srikantht . - “The buffet had everything from chicken kebabs to salmon bruschetta and tiramisu. Srikanth donated all his time and the food because he cares about his new community at Whitchurch~Stouffville. His dream is to open a restaurant here." said Brian. Virbala and Rajendra Patel of Stouffville were among those who came out to celebrate the spirit of community. “i had crocheted an orange scarf as part of the knit-aâ€" thon. so l had donated it beforehand," said Virbala. “It was a really nice Mm to have been a part of. We were impressed to hear the speeches by the teenagers. and the initiatives taken by them at such a young age." ,Write to Kin/a/ at kinjal. dag/i@gma/l.com . ....,,..:,. .. u-.. mum-c miu mace them feel right at home." Brian noted. “Dianne has just been diagnosed with cancer. Susan presented her with a scarf specially made by Natrice Rese in Timmins; an amazing woman who has worked all her life supporting those in need. The posrtive energy in the scarf will hopefully support Dianne and her family.“ Many. including Mayor Justin Altmann. were moved by what the orange scarves represented. “When long-time resident Diane Ward presented Mayor Justin Altmann with one. it brought tears to his eyes." said Brian. adding that the celebration included several children and teens. "The children enjoyed making the caring cards for local seniors who can‘t get out. One person in the community .who had previously received an orange scarf of caring. Tom Winters, is in the hospital. His granddaughter. Emily Winters. attended the event. made a special big card for him. and went around the room getting everyone to sign it for him." The intergenerational Whitchurch-Stouflville community mural. created by local students, elders and community leaders, was unveiled as part of the celebration. “It will be refined in upcoming weeks as we consult with the community, but what it did was start a dialogue about what really matters to’US as this community grows. Community begins in conversation. and that's what we're helping to make happen," ' ' men: was a standing ovation when long-time Stouflvme resident Dianne Darling was presented with an orange scarf of caring by head of the Legacy Project. Susan V. Bosak. Dianne has been active in the community for years. heading Welcome Wagon and making people feet a part of the community: When Susan's parents moved to In keeping with the town‘s image of a con cares. more than 150 Stouttville, residents snowy weather to attend the WS YOU 177 c the Stoufh/ille Legion on Feb. 21. Thirty-five people of all ages were presented scarves of caring. "There were many highlights." said Brian Pu; of programs at the Legacy Project, which 5 the event. “There was a standing ovation when Iong-tim resident Dianne Darling was presented with scarf ot caring by head of the Leaacv Pm Celebration brings generations Knitting A Stronger Community ‘9 1mm w‘ Wunmpeg local stadents. elders and community ed as part of the celebration. 1 upcoming weeks as we consult with Jt what it did was start a dialogue tatters to’Us as this community grows. in conversation. and that's what we're By Kinjal Dagli Shah 'rl'" v... Legacy Project. which spearhel A splash of orange brightens up anpther frigid winter day. Diane Ward photo presented with orange a community Mat Puppa. director ‘s braved the celebration at together made them ‘aded 905-640-7571 481 Rupon Ave. StoufMllo Even Bill Lishman's goat on the Latcham G walk got into the community spirit by 5‘ orange hat. made by Susan Biosvert. for celebration Feb. 21. Susan Rniwpn nhr o ”W '5 golf courses MIHUIBS away ’Steps to Main Street Stouffville ' s Ans 8: Culture} Restgurants Entenairigwenf Sports 8. Recreation} Hiking Trails'- Wioeriés - All Amenities - Walk to Tran‘sit - 3 Minutes to-G( Indoor Swimmina Pnnl, Fitmm Rnnm’R. mm... mm m (up: on a necreanon - Hiking Trails - Wineries {Shopping 0 Heritagé Railway 1 . enities - Walk to Transit ° 3 Minutes to-GO Station - 10 Minutes to Hwy 404 - 15 Minutes to Hwy 407 Swimming Pool, Fitness Room’ Whirlpool 0 Library 0 Games 8i Media Room 0 Lounge I 952;; I Susan Boisven photo lam Gallery's sculpture v Sponing a snazz for the WS You 17? cm; v ruulllv‘ra of Ontario, takes 2-1 cloéer look a theatres, their owners and some of their patrons. Artifacts from the museum's own collection are also on display as pan of the show. which mns until April 30. The museum iglocaied at 14732 Woodbine Ave. in n,,, . The museum is located th 13â€"732‘ GormIey. north of Vandorf Sideroad Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville Museum is currently featuring a lascinating exhibition entitled Small Town Theatres. The exhibit. which is on loan from the Archives _xAA Stouffv/I/e Fre Stage Show 'I‘E March 20 75