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p 16 weekendersaturdaytjecember 201997 106 main st north markham village 905- 471 7820 ff your onestop last minute christmas shop hours sunday dec 21 1 1 am 5 pm monday dec 22 1 0 am 8 pm tuesday dec 23 1 0 am 8 pm wednesday dec 24 10 am 4 pm stouffville lions club celebrates 60 years of service with big bash kate gilderdale correspondent in 1998 the stouffville lions club will celebrate 60 years of service in whitchurchstouffville established 20 years after lions clubs international was founded the local organization was formed by hugh bannerman and has since become an integral part of community life assist ing needy families helping out at numerous local events and raising funds for a host of charities anniver sary celebrations will be held at as a retailer bf fashion and specialty footwear for over 65 years we focus on providing superior fit and service our site on toronto star citysearch is an inexpensive way to stay in touch with our d existing customers f and reach new ones as well j w kathy axmith president axmith shoes wwwstarcitysearchcomtoraxmithshoes with toronto star citysearch gta residents and visitors find a re information ranging from j entertainment shopping wj and travel opportunities to real estate health care and other professional jf services your business can reach a proven online audience with your own toronto star citysearch web site call today for more information 7 phone 4168142790 fax4168142750 email infostarcitysearchcom toronto star trjm j i 7 m you need citysearch to know wwwstarcitysearchcom markham fairgrounds feb 28 and everyone in the community is invited to attend the anniversary dinner and dance is more of a party celebration than an awards and speeches evening explained carl johnston who is chair ing the special event there will be a live band and a guest speaker and anybody who wants to get involved is more than welcome to do so letters of invitation have already been sent to local businesses council members and other clubs in the district as well as federal and provincial mem bers of parliament tickets for the evening are 25 each and dan staple- ton will lead the band which performed at the thicketwood bowl on canada day said lions president david 1 barthau the stouffville club was responsible for starting the community santa claus parade and has helped to establish a number of local hockey teams as well as being one of the driving forces behind the towns first arena this year the club continues to help struggling families celebrate the season with its christmas basket program collecting toys gifts and food for those in need as always referrals to the program community are warmly received and club members promise complete confidentiality for recipients this year we have a couple of corporations in town who have asked to look after a family each said john ston and one stouffville family decid ed that instead of exchanging presents with each other they would use their annual gathering to contribute gifts for people on the lions christmas list when we sell the christmas trees some people give us 50 or 100 and tell us to keep the change as a donation and all the money we raise goes back into the community the club also organizes the prechristmas tour of homes for seniors so that they can enjoy some of the beautiful displays of christmas lights members will also be helping out with first night on new years eve anyone who would like tickets or information about the 60th anniversary can contact any member of the lions club or call johnston at 6405554 new members are always welcome and the club now offers an affiliate mem bership for those who cannot attend regular meetings whose birthday is it anyway we believe the important news at christmas is not who comes down the chimney but who came down from heaven we invite you to come and join us as we celebrate the birth of jesus christ grace church anglican 19 parkway avenue 2943184 sunday december 21 longest night service 700 pm christmas eve services 400 pm 600 pm 800 pm 1 1 00 pm christmas day service 1000 am