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christmas and eid has spawned a timely movement and message ms sen said i think ifs great she said as an educator its important to share each others culture and faiths especially in a time when much of the world is divided by religion ifs important to unite peo ple of diverse cultures and faith i stress faith because thats what divides us gormley resident rahjit kumar initi ated the project in york region after viewing the film last november at the markham ymca i was really moved by its content he said he wrote to regional chairperson bill fisch who agreed to hold peace tree day in york region other municipalities followed suit including vaughan stouflville georgina outlet store i o ft pr ice e v er y d ay prelnventory surprise sale we would rather sell it than count it new truckloads arriving daily with great new off price merchandise no dealers please offers in effect friday may 18 to sunday may 20 unlessotherwise stated while quantities last th use your sears card or sears 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combined catalogue shopping 24 hours a day 7 days a week 18002673277 wwwsearsca ask- about our shipagift brampton outlet monday to friday 10am to 9pm saturday 9am to 6pm sunday 11am 5pm brampton liquidation centre monday to friday 10am to 9pm saturday 9am to 6prn sunday 11am 5pm rexoale outlet monday to friday 10am to 9pm saturday 9am to spm sunday 11am 5pm dixie outlet mall monday lo friday 10am to 9pm saturday 9am to epm sunday 11am- 6pm markham outlet monday to friday 10am to 9pm saturday 9am to 6pm sunday 11am 5pm and markham both of yorks school boards and york regional police have endorsed the day a school community group or indi vidual family can take part all you need is a tree you create a symbol from your cul ture or faith and decorate your tree with it then you research and create a sym bol from the culture or faith of a friend or neighbour she sites examples as being a christ ian cross the taoist yingyang hindu om islamic crescent moon and star and the jewish star of david the opportunities to learn share and understand are as numerous as the symbols peace tree day differs from most multicultural festivals ms sen said this celebration is rooted in every ones faith and culture she said its not just about food dances and music it helps create an understanding of everyones ttaditions and highlights just how much our societies have to offer its a concept of fusion and i believe canada can become a real leader for the worldmr kumar concurs the spirit of peace tree day is to see how we can bond and blend the tapes tries of our various communities so that we can live in peace and harmony together he said hopefully the con cept will resonate throughout all our communities and beyond york region will also have the first peace tree garden in the world it will be launched at a- ceremony june 1 in the york regional police safety village at braces mill conservation area near warden avenue and stouffville road ms sens film will be screened at the event other municipalities will be hosting special events on and near june 1 for information on how you can participate sym bol stencils a project kit and updates visit wwwpeacetreedaycom asthma we can help call the lung association lung association this message brought to yon as a community se the economist surtsuntnburie sale prices in effect may ib 7007 unless otherwise stated or while quantities last sale ooes not apply to purchases made prior to may id 2007 all outlet meftchanoise has been priced for final sale community organizations are you looking for free materials check out rcuscful yorkregioncoms free online trading post for gently used items jtyorkregion com it clicks home