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ms weekender saturday march 28 1 998 p project linus makes blanket donations to hospital security blankets will be hand crafted and given to sick children at markham stouffville hospital as most parents know even the most well- adjusted carefree child can form a fierce attachment to a security blanket for those who are seriously ill or suffering from trauma however having a blanket of their own can provide special comfort in a frightening world it was this realization that led denver resident karen loucksbaker to found project linus named for the character in the peanuts cartoon whose blanket is an extension of himself the newmarket chapter of project linus was established by marie lindgren after she read about a thornhill woman who was col lectingblankets for sick children in toronto hospitals lindgren is now providing blankets to york country hospital and york central hospital on a monthly basis and her goal is to offer the service across york region on march 31 lindgren will make project linuss first donation to markham stouffville hospital and she is seeking volunteers will ing to make blankets so that the organization can continue its work the blankets can be knitted crocheted woven or quilted said lindgren they should not exceed 40 by 60 inches in size and must be washable but patterns and colours are up to the individual crafter alzheimer book a guide to living with the disease the alzheimer society of york region is pleased to announce the release of susan harts second book titled the lady from the centre this is a sequel to her first publication through our eyes the lady from the centre is a well written concise account of the alzheimer disease process as experienced by a caregiver it is a grass roots hands on daily approach to living with the disease the book offers answers and explanations to questions that families are often too fearful or embarrassed to ask it is meant to be a guide based on personal experience with anecdotal information on the disease process and its somewhat devious and intricate course the book retails at 750 and is available direct from the alzheimer society office at 800 davis dr unit 6 newmarket or by calling 905 895- 1 337 or 905 73 1 66 1 1 donations of yarn are also appreciated so we might supply some of our volunteers each blan ket will be labeled with the words made with tender loving care by project linus and tagged with the crafters name donations can be dropped off at the york district school board office 60 wellington st west in aurora the hill knittery 1q720 yorige st at elgin mills rd or lewiscraft in upper canada mall newmarket all donations should be labeled with the crafters name and address or telephone number so that we may thank them said lindgren for more information call 905 8982023 and check out our 4ffle extended saturday service hours now open 9 am 4 pm 46 1 1 h wy 7 j west of kennedy rd uhionville awwmizmmm ehi3i3e2 genuine parts and service w warehouse sale all products up to stels av thursday friday saturday sunday iimteowpin ivmmstiqpm 900am50lpnt lofflmsaopm april 2 april 3 april 4 april 5 firkin brewing company inc make your own beer wine on premise 55 excellent beer recipes corks shrink tops labels included for on premise wines authorized dealer of soda stream the ultimate pop making machine sales service refill centre 30 excellent red white and blush wines wine kits available to make at home we are exclusive suppliers of vintners reserve 28 day kits and selection 8 week premium kits attention home brewers make your wort here then take it home to ferment bottle no fuss no mess 55 recipes to choose from or bru ingredients and just use our sti kettles 46l minimum nothii make your appointment ewing your beei ier ton man fri saturday sunday x 11 8mjs9 pm 10 am 6 pm 12 noon 6 pm ullock drive unit 8 markham 905 2942009