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econs0nti polo for he 19 years of raising money for the heart and stroke dawnuersch staff writer it may have started as just a fun game to raise money for a good cause but after 19 years the annual polo for heart event has grown to be one of the heart and stroke foundations largest fundraising events started in 1979 by the late col michael c sifton who was head of ft vj wl the toronto polo club the event began when the club teamed wjth the richmond hill lions club and the womens com mittee of heart arid stroke for a fundraiser using polo as the attrac tion the first game was played on the seneca college football field after two years the event moved to the gormley polo centre boasting playing grounds the size of three football fields and the aurora lions club joined the cause the event was also switched from being held week nights to two weekends as wejl plenty of entertainment has been added to make for an all around fun day it has grown to sonieming different its a real day inithe country said cliff sifton cochairperson of the event it is really growing because there are so many things going on included in this years lineup are arts and crafts bou tique tents and a silent auction and raffle in addition the 48th highlanders pipes and drums the rainbow sky divers york regions canine demonstration team the toronto kite fliers radiocontrolled plane demon strations and a pony parade will entertain crowds on june 19 20 arid 27 polo games are slated for 1 pm and 3 pm and ph june 21 arid 28 at 11 am 1 pm and 3 pm bicycle polo is scheduled on june 20 admission is 10 per day and children 12 v 6r younger get in free we try to offer so many things for only 10 v said sifton it a full after- noon of activities sifton said polo itself is growing in popularity adding the gormley field wiu be a colorful mosaic as 2 teams from around the world sport their countrys colors on their uniforms describing it as hockey on horses sifton said polo is a challenging and actionpacked game its a game thats really on the rise and people love the horses said sifton arid having raised more than 3 million for heart and stroke to date it has become one of the founda tions largerfundraisers with rio signs of letting up soon were already planning for our 20th anniversary there will be five polo matches a bicycle polo match the canine demonstration team among other things during the 19th annual polo for heart x now prevent heart complications after stroke mcat anovkm1 kmoation ofqmajbo because you support the heart and stroke- foundation versagare centre markham e 3 versacare vog k3 independence without being alone a plaice where friends come to visit and family bonds are strengthened we believe that your life at versacare centre is to be enjojed to the fullest tel 905294-0511- 6824 hwy 7 2 minutes to the hospital catherine harper director of care markham warehouse outlet 1en nutritional products all regular priced items ofif michael stephens store manager 330 steelcase rd east markham ontario l3r 1g2 tel 9054755366 fax 9054759775 vitamins sports nutrition health products cereals beauty aids and more expires aug 2998 x shoppers drlfc mart terence wong drugs ltd pharmacist owner open until midnight telephone v 9054790772 markham town centre 8601 warden avenue unionvjlle ontario l3r8w3 and ive got our 25th anniversary in mind sifton said im really proud of what weve accomplished tsr a day in the country- picnicking daily polo- matches and entertainment for all ages r t i date june 19 20 2 1 and june 27 and 28 location gormley polo centre richmond hlil hwy 404 and bloomington side road tickets 10 per day children under 12 are free time gates open at 11 am and close at 5 pm polo matches begin afl pm and 3 pm june 97 and 28 there is also a polo match at 11 am order a picnin a variety of picnic lunches can be illllllllllllllllllllli royallerage pwllillllllllllllllllll ihismpft ftwlk wfeii rail over to please this weeks doggavvn special s5yj your dogs complete grooming fee offer vafid upon presentation of this coupon not valid with any other discount limit 1 coupon per dog remember book your dogs appointment early to avoid disappointment t allbreed dog grooming 9054753711 under new management 33 the bridle trail centre union 1223 thbridutl carlton ro hwvf7 zs