st weekender saturday september 20 1 997 p 13 legicmsacc kate gilderdale correspondent sunday sept 21 marks this beginning of royal canadian legion week across the country with more than 400000 members and 1600 branches nationally the nonprof it fraternal organization which is sup ported by membership fees plays an active and vital role in many aspects of community life since its formation in 1925 the legion has worked tirelessly to ensure adequate pensions and benefits for vet erans and their dependents through the observance of remembrance day and related activities it continues to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who served in two world wars is not forgot ten by succeeding generations at the same time the legion is an organization which tackles the issues of today supporting a variety of services such as programs for seniors housing projects and medical training plans for celebrated dulring special week doctors nurses and therapists the legions youth program provides schol arships bursaries and sports programs and offers assistance to groups such as cadets scouts and guides in the past six months branch 459 in stouffville has donated more than 10000 to community charities and causes among them the whitchurch- stouffville food bank markham stouf fville hospital and local sports groups a memorial garden dedicated to princess diana who died aug 31 fol lowing a tragic car crash is the local legions special project for 1997 although no public appeal for donations was made residents have already con tributed money towards materials and construction said spokesperson george lovett adding that their generosity is very much appreciated by the legion the garden located at the northeast end of the property on ninth line will incorporate a new flagpole and a cana dian stone with a commemorative i plaque which will be surrounded by monday nite football mm pub grille mkm 202 main st unionville mm pub grille york equestrian riding school fall programs registration weeks sept 22oct 4 come and join the fun and fitness check out our newcomers introduction to riding six week package now on sale 48q 150 for beginner adults and children age 7 and up safe friendly horses and ponies saturday or sunday lessons available newcomer package only not valid with any other offer for more information or to register for the fall session just call 4252 davis drive newmarket 4 miles eastohwy404 white lilies other features include a crushed white stone walkway red impatiens and the white tulips which are named after the princess in his message acknowledging legion week premier mike harris noted ontarios strength comes from the beliefs values and actions of orga nizations such as the royal canadian legion your members promote the interests of the brave men and women who served our country during wartime as well as generously volunteering their time and energy to numerous community projects the hard work and commitment of legion members have earned them the respect and admira tion of people across ontario shopping for come to the source for genuine values on a variety of brand name items for you and your family mwilsonco bankruptcyliquidation centre 5328 hwy 7 east 1 block east of mccowan markham ii ill est 1959 new merchandise will arrive regularly check us out art office supplies stationary pet supplies mirrors videos video games grand opening saturday sept 20 designer and brand names at phenomenal prices clothing bridal gowns cowboy boots hats jewellery hair dressing supplies household items christmas items you name it weve probably got it if you dont see it ask for it lots of parking and a play area for the kids r dont miss our j public car auction every sunday at noon at i 555 denison i mastercard i tmmint we are open 7 days a week monday saturday 10am9pm sunday noon 6pm receive an extra 5 discount off your bankruptcyliquidation centre purchase with this coupon photocopies not accepted expires nov 197