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The Lumberjack Show is sponsored by Scotiabank and will take place in As in years past, the 2003 Strawberry Festival is iammed full of activities. Also new this year are short train rides on the York Durham Heritage Railway. the return of the Conklin midway. and a performance of Beauty and the Beast on Sunday after- noon. The perennially popular Freckles Contest takes place at Latcham Hall. while best pie and iam competitions. a spelling bee sponsored by the Book Connection. and the Baby Contest sponsored by Shopper’s Drug Mart are also making their return, along with the Skate Park Competition. Beause of space constraints on the line, there were fears that the tourist train would not be able to start its run from Stouffville this year. However. a solution was reached with the help ofOO'n'anslt offiddsand the tourist trains will operate weekembfmmluneatooa. ”between Stouffvflle and Uxbridte. Calling all Paul and Pauline Bunyan fans of Whitchurch-Stouffville -- the Strawberry Festival is looking for you. The Lumberjack éhow. a major new attraction at this year’s upcoming Canada Day celebrations. takes place from lune 20 to 29. York-Durham Heritage Railway is back on track Lumberjack Show new to Strawberry Festival 12 â€" "WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" â€" See Railway hack on track Seedal to Stouffville This Monif; mm Sushi Bar Take Out Whitlion 6t étuuttbt’lle With so many fun activities to choose from, be sure to check the Strawbeny Festival website, www.5trawberryfesti- nice or call 905-64â€"BERRY 905â€"642-3779) from lune 9 for the iatest details. As always. Saturday will find Main St lined with merchants selling delectable strawberries. a large selection of food choices, and crafts and collectibles. And this year booths will also be set up at the park on Sunday. The Stouffville Missionary Church is sponsoring a free swim at the outdoor pool from l-3 pm. on Saturday. Always an important part of any Strawberry Festival Weekend, music and entertainment will be ongoing at the Strawberry Patch located at Civic Square and the tent will play host to Rod Stewart and Shania Wain tribute bands on Saturday evening. The Yuk Yuk’s perforâ€" mance sponsored by the Stouffville Community Policing Association at a cost of $l5 per person will not only guarantee an evening of laughs, but proceeds will benefit the'new Community Safety Village at Bruce's Mills Conservation Centres Operating from the GO Train's central location, short rides aboard the York Durham Heritage Train, for a small fee, will prove a popular new addition. The return of the Conklin midway, complete with the Ferris wheel and many other n‘des, will be featured in the parking lot of the outdoor pool. Pet owners will have their chance to shine at Sunday's Pet‘ Contest. Thicketwood Park on Saturday, lune 28 Stouffville! us on ‘www.stouffvilleonline.com' Mrs. Johnson was awarded the Queen's Golden lubilee Medal at Queen's Park in lanuary in Helene lohnson, Chair of the Whitchurch- Stouffville Chamber of Commerce, was elected president of the Stouffville Lions Club May I2. Stouffville Lions Club elects Helene Johnson as president The Stouffville Lions Club asked residents to donate eyeglasses and hearing aids for people in developing countries and the response was incredible. Diane Vlfinters stands behind a grocery cart full of donations with Barb \Mnters, Steve Pliakes and Helene Johnson to her left. Lion Torn Winters said the club was very grateful for the donations and the generous help of Sobey’s staff and store manager Bruce Silver. 6242 Main St. 905â€"642-9511 110111811165 recognition of her hard work and community involvement as a volun- teer and activist. She takes office luly l and invites community groups and those requiring finanâ€" cial assistance to apply as soon as possible for budâ€" get considerations. Outgoing president Doug The Stouffville Lions Club welcomes new mem- bers. For more infomeâ€" tion call 90541404867. The local club hosted an eyeglasses and hearing aid collection and barbe- cue outside Sobey‘s Food Store May I7 and ended up with a whole shopping cart full of donations. Lion Tom Winters expressed the club's appreciation for the support from the com- munity and praised Sobey's Bruce Silver and his staff for their generous assistance in providing a venue and facilities to make the event a resounding success. Watson has been elected zone chairman for Region 45, with‘responsibility for the supervision of seven area Lions clubs. JUNE 2003