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"This was the largest dinner we’ve had for a while,’ said Norma Bradley, memberahrp secretary of Branch 459 and converter of this fall's dinner. 'I was In here at 4:30 am,’ said an exhausted Norma. final! sitting down to her own lunch as the empued about 2 pm. She and other volunteers had been puttmgthe roast: mtotheovem'mthehaflat thecnckofdawnaotheywouldbecookadtn tune to make 'pan' gravy, which a tour that home-cooked taste. In all. 1 pounds of meat - eight rows of beef and five toast; of pork - were prepared. Free Puss Dennis and staff were among the 220 enthusiastic diners who hap 'tly ltned up for roast beef and pork with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw and home made desserts. The doors opened at 11:30 and the long tables ulcld filled up with seniors, business peopleflocal ' efighters, mechanics, residents attending for the hm time, and those who've never missed a dinner. For those whodldn‘t have time to u’tdownfor lunch, take-out was available. At 810 a plate, it was the best deal tn town. On Oct. 17, Dennis Alsop locked the doors of his Main Street insurance business, and with his five staff members, headed over to the lesion Hall for a roast beef dinner, as they 've done for the put 12 years. “We like to support the Legion and enjoy a great home-cooked meal. ' said Dennis. By Jill McWhinme LEGION OFFERS A WARM WELCOME TO ALL A proud tradition of hospitality and service Stouffvillc resideht Marjofic Snuth lowed the Ladies Auxnliary when it was formed The beef dinner is just one of the many community events the left? branch and its Ladies Au " sponsort ughout the ya: to raise funds or veterans' nuds and for the many community projects supported by the chion, including donations to Mar Stouifville Hos ital, a bursary program for high school stu cnts, donations to local I m clubs, a children's Christmas party, th: sc‘rvices on Rzmcmbrancc Day, to name only a cw. 'Anou the nation, the began donates millions of dollars} said Bob Lew“. addmg that the kpon’s many contn'buu'om an often not well known at recognized. What motwates these remarkable folks to contnbute so much to gut cgmtnunjt” year aftet yen? â€" some are folks I a? all'thé ume, some m oldjriends ! haven’t seen since bu yen ' About 20 volunteers from the Legion branch and the Ladies Aixiliary had begun working the day before, peeling 110 lbs of potatoes and Ihredding 10 huge cabins“ for the homeâ€"nude coleslaw. And it teem: the kitchen is no longer the exclusive preserve of the ladies of the orpniution â€" gentlemen volunteers donned aprons to help with the food preparation and graciously poured tea and coffee for the diners. 'I just have a ball,’ said Legion membct Bob Lewis, one of the volunteer waters. ‘1 have a wonderful tint; talking tqpqople at the dmncx Gladys Clarkson, a founding member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Stouffville Legion, displays the Palm Leaf Award she received at a special event in her honour at the Legion hall Oct. 14. The award acknowledges her many years of volunteer work at the Legion and in the community. Marjorie recalled when ’rwo bum of veterans and their wives would come to the Sroullv'rlle Legion (or a dinner put on by the bdreaAuxrlrary. There would beentenarnrnenr damn»;K Now there's only one bus and veterans are In wheelcham.‘ Bur mmthough the numberr dwindle the bond of I cl lnendrhrp u u as ever, The Au ' drnnerdare wit theu 'specral guy;' u :11: y planned for next Apnl . Chane: member Milne Sinclair sped: fondly of the “years of ‘eom comradelhnp andyu" luendthnp ' the hu expenenced u a member of the Au 'I feel pryndeeve tune! putonzlwunflormthe md of the Awnhuy' I cusp blue blunt. navy betel, grey flannelskm and whale gloves. For 'thm Dudley, whose did W» a vcmm, he: Involvement «nth the upon :1 'AH about yvmg lo the commumty, aboux in 1953. and has been a member ever since, organizing tht blood donor clinics held at the legion for 3! ya". Like othu chute! members of the Auxiliary the (all a mans connection to the lunatic role it has played in supporting the branch. pdnnnly In It: service [0 VCIQIIM. on the fixed income investments, which you bought with the proceeds of your stock portfolio against the capital lost you realized when you sold your stock portfolio 8) Realizing that stock market indicts are up anywhere from 10% to 30%compared to when 6) Basking in the glow of your daughter‘s high school graduation ceremony and realizing that it's too late to set up a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and get Canada Education Savings Grants (CI-3C â€" provided by Human Resources and Soeial Development Canada) to help finance her university education. 7) Realizing when you file your tax return that_you cannot offset the income earned This column, wrimn 5) Celebrating the move of your youngest child from home to an apartment and getting a phone call from your eldest, Who is unemployed and wants to move back home 2)ln ytmrhmfitzlbedgttingthegmdnem tinywwillmlybeoflm‘kixémonths and realizing tha you have no disability insurance and nocmerpncy funds I) Realizing that your mother: Who needs to move into a long-term care facility cannot afford the cost of the facility she has chosen. 4) Opening your credit card nanncnt and realizing your interest charges are higher than the current month; charges for purchnes In th: mica (in: o! the ya: whm we: goblin: and ghatin haunt the nut-ruin arch d meet next In lhc Ipiril d (hi! tam rum, here an: lhiru'rn financial {rights that I) Outing with gucm at your min-urn! panyandnalizimthymimmidai! yourmimmpendmhgingmmall lhmclhingsyoummtodo uni-any an mlly fit you: Inca knocki limcdlhcyru THE UNLUCKY THIRTEEN - FINANCIAL ERIGHTS YOU DON'T NEED Managing Your Money 'Dccima ch poll for lnvmnn C and Published by Inn-non Group Financial 8 (Tontributcd by Jim Pricbc. MA, CFA 13) Opening your credit card statement in January. You need not fear these thirtem financial fright: - or many othm tin: can set your teeth chattering - when you put in place a comprehensive financial plan that fits your life 10/ Finding out your furnur needs thafuwudcpktzdyoutbank mntbryoutmidlikcrisisrporucu ll) Getting your notice of am! and finding tint you luv: unused Registered Rttimncnt Savings Plan {RRSPJ eontn’bution room of “OM and no extra funds 12) Rnlizing that your childm Who you added as ioint owners to your mutual fund mm; are not going to consent to a withdnwal from the accounts to finance your European holiday with your new swcct young love inn-rest. WICKAIuIIingyoutlm thtymgoing lodcnydwdcdunitmonthat tax shelter drummbought you told your equity investments at a capital Ion In buy find imam: invcnmmu Q) 6:"ng a gll {tum Canada Revenue 'WeIarepanic ularlyhappealingtoyoup 1 people,’ saidMaureen ompion,memben section head of the Royal Canadian Legion, 'as younger people are needed to ensure continuation of the organization '80!) Lewis agreed. 'We need people, espec unset people, ready, Willing and able to m”Ken when the need aneu' So this yen u we pin on om Remembrance Day poppies. thanking than who sewed our nation in time of war, let' I also say thanks to the Legion for its continuing dedication to those who saved, and its dedication to the semce of our community. available, ‘lt’s emanation. " Recruitment of new members is a nation- wide priority for the Legion. A television advertisement pronouns membership has been aired recently on a number of cable chnnnelr. volunteering, and caring about otlm people.’ She encourages residents, especially those new to Stouffville, to dto into the Legion, which It usually open daily tom 3 p.m., and find out more about the man pr am: and activities available. 'lt't a rlend y, family-oriented :mup 0mm mo, zooc. Don't trick yearn-It be flue you and your bmily get all the treat: they den-Ive.- talk in a [notational planner today You can now listen to Managing Your Money onlinc A new podcast will come out each week on Stouffville's own whistleradiucom, ClWSâ€"FM. iim.pricbc®invcstorsgmupcom NOW ONLINE! November 2007 ' 3 (905) 640-6429 Jim Pricbc, MA. CFA Investors Group