DECEMBER 2002 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL - When Bill Corrigan turned 80, his family celebrated by com- mandeering the York-Durham Heritage train for a surprise birthday party, and invited about ISO of his closest friends and family to comeflalon for the ride. The Stoufiville chiropractor, whose delight is mirrored in his smile, IS a ong-time volunteer with the railway. We have a lot to be thankful for during the holidays because of you - our friends and neighbours here in Stouffville. It is a pleasure to be part of this community. Enjoy the holiday season. Happy Birthday Bill Call or stop by today. Mlke Monette, CFP 34 Civic Ave., Unit 101 Stouffville Bus: 905-640-9559 Bus: 905-640-9559 Fax: 905-640-9916 www. edwardjones.com Member CIPF EdwardJones Serving Individual Investom it felt great. Iï¬guned I'd better keep run- ning and milk it for as long as possible, so that if or when I started to crumble, I'd have less distanceto get through walking" When a chronic knee problem surfaced after 2| krn, he switched to a walk. “I looked at my watch and knew I had it in the bag. I blasted through the second half full of energy. lespecially remember the outermost portion of the run. with no spectators, a winding road and darkness - - we were given green glow sticks to wear and it was quite surreal to see all these bodiless green lights floating in the dark- ness ahead and behind." In the last 45 minutes. the streets were lined with 'lronfans‘ who greeted the weary triathletes with music and shouts of encouragement. assuring them their marathon was almost over. As he approached the finish. "I picked up laden. my six-week-old baby, and walked the last ISO metres carrying him to the loud throng lronman is a winner For momlnfonnatlon about the work visit www.mccorg Monday â€" Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday till 8:00 p.m . Located at 6240 Main St. Stouffville Phone: 905-640-1410 Regular Store Hours: From page! Fairly Traded Fresh Columbian Coffee Organic â€" Beans â€" Ground Beautifully Hand Made Cards from Bosnia â€" Suitable for Framing Putumayo World Music CDs “Guaranteed to Make You Feel Good†Now Featuring. just in time for Christmas "WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" - of around 500 people -- what a rush." After lb hours of incredible effort, he had completed his triathlon. And whenev- er he felt like giving up, "I saw all those pledge sheets in front of me" and that proâ€" vided the impetus to get him through. The lennifer Ashleigh Foundation was started in 1990 by National Sports owner Norman Clements. and was named for his granddaughter. who was born in l989, and who died of spinal muscular atrophy when she was six months Old; No years later lennifer's younger sister. Danica. died of the same disease. By providing monetary assistance, the charity acts as a safety net for families who are faced not only with the pain of caring for a sick child, but also the prospect of financial hardship as a result of lost eam- ings. and expenses for necessities such as medical equipment and parking fees, The foundation is a registered charity and welâ€" comes donations and volunteer help. For more information call ODS-8524799. of MCC,