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bell retires from public life at gala more than 600 people turned out wednesday night to pay tribute to carole bell and her 25 years of political service the longtime markham councillor regional council and former mayor was honoured and roasted by past and present politicians friends and family members at a gala celebration at le pare in markham among those paying tribute to bell who now resides in whitchurchstouffville were york region chair eldred king also of stouffville markham mayor don cousens whitchurchstouffville mayor wayne emmerson and daughter jay bomberry bomberry gave an hilarious speech which went beyond carole bell the politi cian to reveal carole bell the mother if you didnt already know it what you see is what you get said bomberry of her moth er imagine growing up with the wrath of carole bell your whole life she joked bomberry told a number of funny stories including the day bell made her daughter julie put on a chauffeurs cap and drive her downtown while she sat in the back seat of the car we thought that was just the way things were said bomberry we didnt realize until we were older that these crazy things didnt happen in normal families she also paid tribute to her mothers strong character our mother has taught us that sometimes you have to stand up and be counted and those are the gifts that matter tony murphy also paid tribute to bell with his famous rendition of danny boy the singing of which he said he was also retiring tonight i will retire carole bell and danny boy he said bell herself wrapped up the evening with a speech in which she thanked her many friends and since she did have the last word managed to get her revenge on those who roasted here k its been wonderful to have a job which allows you to help out so many people and meet so many people said bell its the best job around municipal poli tics is the best kind of politics because its people politics you win a front row seat on the future of your community weekender saturday october 18 1997 p 15 arthritis clinic wednesday wednesday oct 22 an arthritis education class taking charge of rheumatoid arthritis will be held at at markham stouffville hospital from 4 to 6 pm call 4727040 for appointments or information classes will also be held again on oct 29 nov 5 and 12 participants must be assessed by physio at the arthritis society or markham stouffville hospital chapters invites you to enjoy these exciting october events saturday october 18th 200 300 pm aubrey davissufi tales children and adults alike will love this traditional story teller who will be reading from his own wonderfully illustrated childrens books saturday october 18th 300 pm amnesty international to find out how you can get involved in this important organization join us for a presentation by members of our own markham stouffville group sunday october 19th 100 200 pm or pam manning our regular guest chiropractor will be back to give you some pointers on how you can learn to listen to your body signals before pain develops sunday october 19th 230 330 pm reg pirie from starting to marketing entrepreneurs get some expert advice from reg pirie on how you can start your own consulting business great books are just hie beginning 3175 hwy 7 east of woodbine ph 9054771756