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The Whitchurchâ€"Stoufl’ville Museum, clock tower, Lionel’s Farm, Schell Lumber Country Depot, James Lemon House and woodwork ing shop, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority exhibit and Willowgrove are among the participants. Doors Open occurs province-wide and has become an annual event in other countries as well. This year, 12 buildings will take part, includ- ing six in the downtown core and six outside of Stoufl'ville. The annual Doors Open event takes place Saturday from 10 am. to 4 pm. and is free to the public. Local businesses and organizations are put- ting out the welcome mat and opening their doors to you. The scenes were painted on canvas by Mr. Dowling during the 18705 and used during his sermons at the The murals total 400 feet in length and seven-feet tall, and are divided into 40 panels» “The murals depict scenes of ancient Egypt. Many of the locations that have been painted certainly are referred to in Old Testament scripture.” “The dowlings are very sel- dom, put on public display," said Ken Prentice, master of the l48-year-old lodge. The lodge is participating in the annual Doors Open event, along with 11 other local buildings. It is showcas- ing a section of the Dowling Scrolls, painted by Rev. James Dowling 130 years ago. BY ALYSHIA HIGGINS The Richardson Masonic lodge is rolling out its wel- come mat, and a piece of its history, Saturday. Rare look at lodge, sacred scrolls ‘I’m proud to be a member of the Masonic lodge because I believe it brings people of all backgrounds from all over the world together.’ Markham Ribfest Doors Open on 12 buildings Saturday “I'm proud to be a member of the Masonic lodge because I believe it brings people of all backgrounds from all over the world together,” Mr. Prenâ€" tice said. Well-known figures have been members of Masonic lodges across Canada, includ- ing Sir IohnA. MacDonald, the first prime minister, late jazz musician Oscar Peterson and ex-NHIgr/businessman Tim Horton. In 1955, it moved to its cur- rent location at the corner of Second Street and Ninth Line. The first local lodge meet- ing was held in 1860. The lodge was located in several other places, including what are now second~floor apart- ments across from the clock tower on Main Street. Funds collected at the pre~ sentation and throughout the day go to the Juvenile Diabe- tes Research Foundation. A presentation will be made at 2 pm. by the Good- man Foundation “for the warm welcome Richardson Lodge made to Stouffville's Jewish members in the 19305," Mr. Prentice said. Several Masons will be on hand offering a rare look at the entire lodge to the public. original Uxbridge Baptist Church. » Go to doorsopenws.ca 0f richatdsonlodgexa for more SUNâ€"TRIBUNE PEOPLE Call Susan, Judy or Linda “In a small commimity, often fou have repeat sites," Ms Rauchenstein said. “It's a lot of “(The businesses and organizations) are oiTering a lot of interesting things," said Krista Rauchenstein, program co-ordinator at the museum. “You’re seeing something you nor- mally wouldn't get to see everyday.” THIRD TIME IN SIOUFFVILLE This is the third time the town has partici- pated in the eyent. Last year, it took a year ofi”. The purpose is to not only showcase a town’s heritage through its buildings and businesses, but also offer you a different experience. v For more information on the event, visit www.doorsopenws.ca or call 905-727-8954. Stoufiville Richardson Lodge Master Ken Prentice stands in front of the portrait of TD. Harrington, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario in 1860. The lodge is open to the public Saturday as part of Doors Open. 905.294.2200 Markham Fairgrounds "I think it gives {he museum a good pres- ence in the town,” she said. “It's nice for people to see the museum participating in the town and showing we are involved in the downtown, also." “For kids especially, I think it's really exciting. They get to go behind counters and it’s exciting for them to see things like that." “There's a lot of background prep. VVlthout the volunteers, there’s no way it could happen." Despite the break last year, the Doors Open Committee is expecting a big crowd this year. “There are 1th of vinterésting thingé,” Ms Rauchenstein said. A volunteer committee has been meeting since September and working with businesses in order to organize the event, she added. work for that site to prepare for (hie event." www.markhamribfest.com PHOTO COURTESY RICHARDSON LODGE Sun-Tribune I Thursday, lune 5, 2008 Have something to say about these or other stories? This year, she has already begun by donating all of the birthday money she received. For more information on the e, go to mlmamalkfonniraclesca Kaitlyn is a member of the SickKids Children’s Council and helps raise money for the hospital. Kaitlyn, 11, has VACTERL syndrome, an acronym for ver- tebrae, anus, cardiovascular, tra- chea, esophagus, renal (kidney), and limbs. The Glad Park Public School student has had 20 sur- geries and undergoes a laboriâ€" ous daily routine of treatments, The Toronto walk takes place Sunday at Coronation Park in support of the SickKids Foundation. Stouffville’s Kaitlyn O'Brien is a champion: the Toronto Chil- dren's Miracle Network Cham- pion of this year's Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles. -mail us at jmason@ynng.com Kaitlyn champions walk Send entries to jmason@ yrmg.com or 6290 Main St., StouffirilleJAAlGZ For more information, call Mr. Mason at 905â€"640-2612. Deadline for entn‘es is June 15. They should include supporting material and testimonials. The award will be presented June 26 during the Strawberry Festival's opening ceremonies. Audrey Gibson was citizen of the year in 2007. “Nominations are down this year, compared to other years,” editor Jim Mason said. “We know there are worthy nomi- nees in our community, but we need one of their neighbours to nominate them." The Sun-Tribune is still searching for Whitchurch- Stouffville’s top citizen for 2008. Do you know top citizen? Whitchurch-Stouffville News Digest Visit yorkregion.com for more on these and other stories SOUND OFF