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stouffville suntribune u thursday dec 11 2003 7 roaming around with jim thomas it was a glorious winter morn as perfect as it could be stouffville was ready and waiting st nick was our guest you see many weeks of preparation no- stones were left unturned nothing to guess no time to rest the kinsmen they hadlearhed that such a project so immense couldnt possibly be postponed were moving put at 2 pm santa had been phoned but never fear the day was clear not a cloud would mar the sky with floats in place there wasnt a trace of anything gbneawry but to be sure the police would tour the route from beginning to end under such circum stances they couldnt take chances that someone might offend at precisely on time all was in line for the proces sion to depart fire engines en mass lent a touch of class to a town with an oversized heart for pulling together at the drop of a feather we have that reputation whatever the cause whatever the need whatever the situation there was mayor sherban whip firmly in hand threat ening several lashes 7 against horses poor things she wished they had wmgs for one was called pliakes v fledgling councillors proud waved to the crowd but none spoke nary a word 1 stiuieluig their way its too soon to say if the limelight is really preferred j therewas mayor s v threatening several lashes against horses poor things she wished they had wingsyfor one was called pliakes town jchurches wereout in full force to be sure giving ithearitfue meu53 7 i- christ anglicans choice by the judges for first had their parishioners beaming a tip of my crown to the schools of our town a tremen dous contribution not content to just pass orchard park topped its class a marvellous production cook ganada won- the mayors award deservedly so i thought stouffville scouts were most humorous big smiles to all they brought o sandy scheukennedy this years citizen choice was enthusiastically applauded likewise wayne jackson sports leader for sure a selec- tipnlpudly lauded the rameses shriners were back again and so was markhamfair thespirit hockey guys returned cruising everywhere lafarge displayed its huge machines pulled by anderson haulers crier bosse exercised his vocal chords a champion of allxallers the uxbridge highlanders never fail to make a scots blood boil r h the lions and the kinsmen clubs aire to biir town most loyal- but let me not forget the one most favoured within the cast it was jolly old st nick himself long may the tradition last and likewise may the parade remain a source bfpride and joy v n -v- to everyteert and senior to every gkl and boy its an event that has no equal ten thousand will attest its an honour and a privilege toline up with the resr and salute the many participant the big ones arid the small f m x0 my compliments of the season a merry christmas all jim thomas is a stouffville resident who has written for area newspapers for more than 50 years junior a hockey 730pm vs aurora tigers thursday dec 18 730 pm vs couchiching tigers stouffville arena theatres of uxbrjoge call 852roxy 7699 for shows times wvviroxvtireatrescom sue nt elj r cpswb rmmaxkr is invisible nd odowtara ondksm fclfl yoti in no io a3 tffm whbn monowkle detector con itert you to ihb dmadhr mas jsssiki- this message brought to you as a community service of the economist suntribune a change of jjj v4 womans fitness cemiiirwo now open monday to thursday 7 am to 9 pm friday 7 am to 8 pm saturday 8 am 1 2 noon sunday 12 noon 3 pm cdmeandsee what we have to offend 3d minute circuit f fithess instructors flexible memberships lots of parking and more join for a year dont pay until 2604 plus no initiation j limited time offer m sandiford drive stouffville beside mcdonalds 9056426208 j j o vrv thanks for supporting us into our 7th year certified amish made solid cherry m no taxes or no gstno interest between a queen and a king available early december r seniors 55- save an additional 5 off until dec 15th03 solid oak dresser andtrimirror value 2100 ballot with every purchase solid oak this week bedroom suites dining room suites kitchen suites computer workstations desks tables entertainment centres come home to amish furniture values fr cam40r as 1428 hwy2 courtice i just east of oshawa townline shop and compare 18774389053 wwwoakcountrycanadacom delivery and setup available king si e hwy 2 swiss chalet reslatirml hwy 401