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a14 tribune october 15 1986 a ontario public library ek weve got something for everyone diabetes awareness the markham stouffville di abetes association has officially joined forces with the national association october is diabetes awareness month more than 400 volunteer members of the canadian di abetes association cda repre senting over 600 communities in cluding markham and stouffville will be reaching out to the people of canada with life saving in formation nellie hacker of the markham stouffville diabetes association said a number of displays will be set up in the area in hopes of reaching undiagnosed diabetics its estimated there are 5000 di abetics in the markham stouffvil le area symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst weight loss con stant hunger frequent urination loss of energy as well as blurry vision dry skin and slow healing of wounds the markham stouffville di abetes association just recently became an official branch of the canadian diabetes association its exciting being a unit of the cda its really going to open a lot of doors for us said mrs hack er well have access to all their information and guest speakers she added the markham stouff ville branch of the cda has appro ximately 50 members they meet every second monday of the month at markham district high school we are a selfhelp group and encourage diabetics to come out and join us said mrs hacker she said the organizations main drive is working towards getting a diabetic centre estab lished in the new markham stouffville hospital executive officers for 198687 for the markham stouffville di abetes association are ken smith president murray edmunds pastpresident lou groff vicepresident rose tomassini vicepresident judy gerber program coordinator bridget smith treasurer betty ross secretary nellie hacker publicity margaret couch social convener and ron moran news letter editor the next meeting of the mar kham stouffville diabetes asso ciation is scheduled for nov 10 at 730 pm at mdhs more than 450000 ontario resi dents have diabetes and of these almost half a quarter of a million people are unaware that they have a condi tion that increases their chances of developing heart disease blindness kidney failure and stroke theres more to your local public library than books a whole lot more music lovers will find the latest and greatest hits on record and tape movie buffs will discover a great selection of films and videos kids will always find something special in store for them at the library and book ontario lovers will find best sellers reference books books on tape and books in almost every language if ifs been a while since your last visit to the library drop by and see us during ontario public library week october 2026 weve got something just for you ontario ministry of citizenship and culture indulge your appetites on sauerkraut sausage salad atthelahes orchid fine dining exquisite continental cuisine presented in an elegant setting fine individually selected wines impeccably served to complement your meal now featuring the original artwork of irene emig wedding lingerie doom 108 main st w stouffville blue orchid hours evening dining tues sat 6 10 pm lunch 12 noon 2 pm sunday brunch 12 noon 3 pm licenced under llbo reservations requested 6407724 5th annual on all instock wedding gowns bridesmaids mothers gowns hats veils plus 25 75 off selected items open tuesthurs 10 am 6 pm fri 10 am 9 pm sat 10 am 5 pm sale runs oct 15nov 15 cash sales only no night appointments during sale 6402522 miniature frames 50 off stock frames 30 off glass mat boards 20 off oval round frames 20 off metal frames 20 off roframe those old pictures make them look new all you have to do is come in talk to one ol our experienc ed salespersons free estimates on all your framing take advantage of these savings while they last fffiaj fflt we also specialize in stretching of needlework acid free museum framing laminating drv mounting framing of unusual items select art galleries 13 brock st w uxbridge- 8255010 div of picture frame factory warehouse hours now open mondays 10 am6 pm rues wed 106 thurs fri 108 saturday public library week october 2026 1986 markham community library book sale sat oct 18 9 am 430 pm hundreds of bargains get them while they last libraries today thurs oct 23 230 pm drop in to see libraries on film find out how their resources can help you in todays world dropin preschool story time wed oct 22 230 pm library exhibit exhibit covers the history of libraries in ontario courtesy ministry of citizenship culture changing concepts of childhood education thurs october 23rd 7 pm9 pm presented by the markham family life centre fri 108 x rday 105 jj 5 wellington st e telephone 2942782