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On April 14 the Stouffville Legion Branch 459 Will celebrate It: 60th anni- versary at 1:30 pm. With a apecial cer- emony, open house and community bar- becue, followed by a dance at 8 pm . In 1999, World War ll veteran Walt Smith wrote a history of the organiza- tion as part of a commemorative book dedicated to the men and women of Whitchurch-Stouffville who served their country in times of war (see below). The project was undertaken to mark the International Year of Older Persons and was compiled by Mr. Smith, his wife Aurelia and Marion Lewis, Mr. Smith joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in London and received his basic training at Calt. An aircraft rig- ger, he moved to Camp Borden and was drafted overseas in 1942, '1 volunteered for what they called the A0? (Aircraft Observation Post) Squadron in London, and went over to Europe where I served in France, Holland and Germany." It was an experience he will never forâ€" get. “There Were some very bad days and some very good days,” he said. 'My hope is that there will never be another war." Consequently, some of them took the initiative and decided to do something about it. Initially they met at Dr. Stanley Ball’s office and also at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, which was located over the hard- ware store on Main Street. Those ambi- tious WWII vets were su ported in their cause by veterans of the irst war; in par- ticular Dr. Stanley Ball, Del Jennings and Bert Lickorish. Branch 459 of the Royal Canadian Legion received its Charter on April 11, 1947. Comrade George Abell served as the initial president. That was just the beginning! The vets now decided they needed to build a All comrades and friends are invited to join members of the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary in their 60th anniver- sary celebration on April 14. When the veterans of WWII returned home and began their lives as civilians, the “boys” felt that something was miss- ing - comradeship, '7' . I .L, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459 By Walt Smith By Kate Cilderdalc Stouffvillc Free Press pammcnt mectmg place. bpunca c then cause they attended a vdlagc c consideration the location was moved to (hex/team me With a donation of land In Tunbers. 'Dmty' Hodgins gen- erousl contnbuted money for the mon- gage, Neil Smuh served as chanman of the building commutee, and the work hem Lack 181W 1") W313“ F199 Castle. Bert Clatkson, Jack Garrett, Bill Malloy, Harold Morden and Walt Srmth were some of those who tolled up their sleeves and went to work. The result of their labour is the edifice you see today on the Ninth lJne. then cause they attended a Vlllage coun- cil meeting, ptesented the" case and were granted a iece of land on Mam Street near the bKnlh Lune. Ahet further The Veterans Memorial Hall, today known as the Legion Hall, was THE place to be in those days. It became a centre of comradeship and social activ- ity within the town. ln order to raise funds to complete the building and pay off the mortgage, the veterans orga- nized and hosted bingos, street dances, horse shows and car raffles. This ambi- tious group were constantly supported in their cause by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion. The ongoing support from this hardworking group of women continues to the present day. Throughout the years there have been a few changes. Structurally, a new heating and cooling system have been installed and the hall is wheelchair acces- sible. The makeup of the membership has changed since many veterans have passed on. Today's members include relatives of previous veterans and affili- ates dedicated to continuing the work of those who started it all. The Royal Canadian Legion today is the largest service club in the country Locally, in excess of twenty thousand dollars is donated to support the needs of veterans and their families, youth groups, school activities, track and field events and seniors’ activities. The annual Poppy Campaign in November focuses on promoting the concept of Remembrance and funds raised are directed to schol- arships for veterans' families, and to the purchase of mobility aids for those in need. The vision of supporting one another which began so many years ago continues today. 3 place. Spuned on Anyonpayingmclmdnnmmy? Couldbc-unlcuyou'nukmgadnnngc ofallthcmmdiuanihbkmyou Every Canad'nn taxpayer is entitled to certain non-tefundablc tax credits (ha dimctly undue: the actual amount of yam-mull Andbrthezwomyur. OmandnngcuMim-m in them mdiuthatmzyapplymyou thae': thclamncwsinmcrcdiu-aimcdn saving you money: Basic personal credit - raised to $8,839. Eligible dependent credit â€" raised to a maximum of $7,505. 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