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Grade 12 student attending Stouffville District Secondary School defines her love of music. both vocal and instrumental. as “wonderful”. She also uses the same expres- sive to describe her parents; her brother; her school; her church; her friends and her town. Emily Montesano of Stoufiville will be this year's recipient of the Student Music Scholarship award when St. James Presbyte- rian Church hosts the 22nd annual concert tomorrow at SDSS. (Zon- cert time is 7:30 pm. Adult admis- sion is $5. Musician/vocaliSt toast of this year’s concert Emily. 1?. daughter of Sam and Janet Montesano, received her ele- mentary education at Stnuffville’s St. Brigid Catholic School. Onrentering Grade 9, as a mem- ber of the junior band. a friend suggesged she play the oboe. '“At first I fdund it challenging,” she says. “but soon grew to love it." Now with the senior wind sym- phony. it's her favourite instru- ment. She also plays the ukulele. the piano and the keyboard. In addition, Emily sings first soprano with the school's Spartan Sound concert choir. "I owe it all to band director Diane Marian and choir director Miriam Sellick-Smith.” says Emily. She admits. however. it was Mar- latt's husband. David, who helped her immensely‘in Grade 9. “I' love both for different rea- sons,” she says. Time-wise. the two connections don't clash. Emily explains, since band practices are held one eve- ning each week and choir rehears- als take place during early morn- ings. As for making a choice between instrumental and vocal music. Emilyrrefuses to discriminate. The camaraderie enjoyed between students in both the band and the choir is fantastic. she says. She describes the male section of the choir as "awesome" with a bal- anced mix in the band. "Common interests bring us all together.” she said. Emily. 8 member of the SDSS During the past 21 years, more than $95,000 has been raised thanks to financial siipport from local businesses, service Clubs and individuals. music council. speaks highly of her school. “From the beginning I've loved every minute.” she says. noting that it was the excellence of the music depanment that influenced a decision on where to attend. But, she adds, all teachers are willing to help when help is requested. She's already submitied applica- tions to three universities: Queen’s, Trent and Waterloo. ' An honour student through three previous years. Emily’s hope- ful of receiving an Ontario scholar- ship on completion of grade 12. In addition to high school activities. Emily has other interests including youth and worship asso- ciations within Springvaie Bap- tist Church where she singles out youth pastors Alex Street and Ben Bartosik for exceptional praise. "They've shaped my faith." she says. She also applauds support received from her parents. "They've been_ super wonder- ful." she said. "never choosing to hold me back." For the past two summers Emin has assisted on the stafi' at Lemon- ville's Willow Springs (lamp and on several occasions has sung the national anthem at Stoufiville Spir- it Jr. A hockey games. They're also ever-present, she says. should she have a problem. Emily's love of travel has taken her to several distant places. with future trips planned including Africa. As a teenager growing up in Stoufiville, Emily refuses to con- ceal her appreciation for what the town has to offer. “I absolutely love it here," she says. “this is where my heart is and where it will always be.” With respect to receiving tomor- row evening's music scholarship. Emily repeats the superlative she continually uses: “It’s wonderful”. The aWard presentation will be made by St. lames elder Melda Francis. Roaming Around with Jim Thomas Others similarly honoured over the past two decades include: Georgina Muir. Clara Jordan, loc- elyn McDowell, Cameron MacK- enzie. Kathryne Irwin. Carley MacLean. Lillian Wild. Jennifer Thunem. Kirstie Hembruff. Aaron (Zlubine. AJ. deBoer. Madeleine Eddy. Colton Carrick and Mat- thew Eeuwes. During the past 21 years. more You are invited to attend a TransCanada Open House for the proposed Eastern Mainline Project. TransCanada is proposing to construct approximately 250 kilometres of new natural gas transmission pipeline in Ontario between the City of Markham and the Township of South Dundas. The proposed pipeline Will be constructed in four sections and will be 36 inches in diameter primarily following the existing route where TransCanada currently operates two natural gas pipelines. The Project is also proposed to include nine new compressor units at five existing compressor stations located in the Municipality of Clarington, the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, the Township of Tyendinaga, the City ol Kingston and the Township of Augusta. Additional Project information including detailed mapping for each community is available at www.easternmainline.com. TransCanada is committed to engaging with First Nation and Métis communities and organizations area residents community organizations and interested parties throughout the development of this proposed project. There will be informational displays and TransCanada experts in attendance to answer questions Light refreshments will be sewed than 395.000 has been raised thanks to financial support from Iota] businesses, senliceclubs and individuals. The organizing committee is hopeful this year. the $100,000 total will be exceeded. All monies will be returned to Whitchurch-Stouffville's eight participating schools to assist their music programs including: Ingmm Open House Hours: 4:00 - 8:00 pm. 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