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Circulation 8,500 What’s Inside.. Goodwill at 25 the Lake ...Ruth LeBlanc l4 Wi’ifluillethismomh Goosebumps ...Luke Soup Your Baggage ...Kate A’la Carte Sports Career ...With Ralph Uncorked ...Bruce The Stouflville Santa Claus Parade gets underway at 2 pm. Dec 6. Last year's parade featured bands, clowns and floats from local schools churches and businesses. Here young parishioners from Christ Church Anglican welcome in the 2002 Christmas season. Emmerson takes his final bow When Wayne Emmerson first became mayor nine years ago. his goal was to try and serve the town for three terms, Having accomplished what he set out to do during a period of unprecedented local growth and change. he has stuck to that deci- sion, albeit with mixed feelings, 'I'II really miss the contact with the residents and my staff.“ said the vetemn politician. "The staff have been really good to me" What he will not miss is being on call 24 hours a day. 365 days a year. 'i'm looking forward to a normal life, not going out to dlnâ€" nets and meetings at night. I want to spend flme at home with my lunlly.‘ His life as a private cm- zen began with a move from his home in downtown Stouffville to the Ballantrae Golf and Country Club. During Mr Emmerson's tenure, a second ice pad and the new pool/library complex were built. He established the Mayor‘s Youth Fund, which raised almost $l40,000 for local programs and sports equipment for young peo« ple in town His New Year‘s Eve celebration at Memorial Park. a personal initiative that qtricltly became a tradition for many local famllles, gave him particular sat- Mouton. Wlth help from people and organizations in the community. including the Lions Ciub and vol- unteer firefighters. he organized outdoor skating rinks, horse- drawn sleigh rides and a grand firework display to wrap up the evening. He has now returned to a full-time position with Schell Lumber. where he's worked for more than 30 years. "It's a great family business and they have been very good to me" He believes that the commu- nity can retain its small town atmosphere ii people continue to participate in local events and support local causes. After nine years at the helm, he thinks it's time to move on and let other people bring a fresh perspective to the table. 'I wish the new council the best oi luclt.‘ ||_!L_§ WAYNE EMMERSON DECEMBER 2003