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8 stouffville suntribune thursday dec 2 2005 king of hearts frank stronach seen by many as saviour of south billionaire makes commitment to hurricane victims by patrick mangion staff writer in 2005 frank stronach the often introverted billionaire indus trialist took a rare step into the spotlight to spread hope to hurri cane katrina victims in doing so he certainly won the hearts of hundreds if not thou sands of displaced new orleans residents affected by the worst nat ural disaster in us history despite a global footprint which spans several continents employing thousands of workers magna international the aurora- based auto parts manufacturer has had little impact in the big easy yet that didnt stop mr stronach 73 the companys founder and magna chairperson from championing his own relief effort as the pictures of marooned americans were flashed across television screens around the world he simply had the means to help and felt compelled to do so he would say in response to reporters questions about his motivation to get involved with a firstrate horse racing training facility complete with sev- frank stronach is mobbed by grateful residents of new orleans who lost ricane katrina in september eral housing complexes sitting vacant mr stronach directed a small team of employees to have more than 250 new orleans resi dents transported from their stricken city to his palm beach area spread they would stay there for two months all expenses paid by magna in the meantime plans were already afoot to build a more permanent community from the ground up in the victims home state of louisiana canadaville as it has become staff photosteve somerville eveiything in the aftermath of hur- affectionately known by the 110 residents who took mr stronach up on his offer he has committed five years and millions of dollars to house residents at a 900acre 49home community in rural louisiana we feel responsible for the evacuees theyre our adopted community frank stronach magna founder we feel responsible for the evacuees theyre our adopted community mr stronach would say shortly after visiting the evac uees for the first time in august there will be room for up to 300 residents by the time the commu nity is finished magna paid for infrastructure upgrades at the community including water and sewage they also footed the bill to hire an additional three police officers and there are plans to build a com munity centre mr stronach has expressed interest in starting a trade school there as well the res cue efforts swirling around new orleans sought to overshadow a trade school he developed in balti mores inner city which had gone almost entirely unnoticed earlier this year mr stronach was also recog nized by the jewish human rights organization bnai brith canada with their award of merit last sep tember mm 33v5kb w li most prestigious bridal sho w s iv- its our silver anniversary join us as we celebrate 25 years ox industry excellence mmwasam bridal shw the ultimate bridal show experience for the discriminating bride come experience the number one bridal show in the city breathtaking bridal designs- exquisite wedding ideas youll leave inspired january 68 2006 national trade centre exhibition place daily fashion shows imagine 10000 cash to start your new life together courtesy of cibc the bay and home outfitters national gift registry offer one lucky couple a chance to win a prize package of stylish home accessories and giftware valued at 5000 sandals travel sensations and air canada vacations are sending one couple on a dream honeymoon to any sandals or beaches resort in the caribbean dont miss the citys biggest bridal gown sale brought to you by sposabella drop by the life network booth for your chance to appear on the brand new wedding show rich bridepoor bride show admission 15 show hours friday 5pm- 10pm saturday 10am9pm sunday 10am6pm cibc lk the national gift registry i for information or exhibitor ooporlunilies coll 9058150017 or 18002653673 vhheorwebsjttot wwwjmtiomrfcloblwvimoa for show fwtucm and cd costal robs cod regulations yellow pages- wmmm savma aim canada vacations hr jm mb stouffville physiotherapy clinic serving whitchurchstouffville markham since 1970 announcement our clinic will be closed from december 24 2005 january 2 2006 inclusive for major renovations and upgrading regular office hours will resume on tuesday january 3 2006 in our brand new facility located within our existing building with the same address call 9056401818 it xinyveek sale save o 40 go hurry in for best selection tempest in a teapoi gift shoppe luncheon tea room 6308 main street stouffville 9056408787 luncheon tea room temporarily closed for renovation