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PR # TT EB ma, bP -------- --------------- ------------rY TT: PY PT pr i Sr SS EE C--O 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 16, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" { bab A ¥ SANG tA ft id i Rago [74 | FR jt = Ni KELLY LOWN/ PORT PERRY STAR By Marnie Luke Port Perry Star The Port Perry Branch 419 of the Royal Canadian Legion held a banquet dinner on Satur- day night in celebration of their 45th Anniversary. And on Sunday, 10 Legion branches took part in the zone's Drumhead Parade through Port Perry. The Royal Canadian Legion was formed just shortly after the First World War to provide emotional and financial support to soldiers returning from the war. Ed Mason, who has been a member of the Port Perry Le- gion for more than 30 years, said they are still met with the occasional appeal for assistance When Canadians work together we can, on the world and win. To succeed in today's world, Canadians must be able to com- pete because our jobs directly depend on it. Preparing ourselves through training will help us to compete and secure the prosperity we want for ourselves and our children. We have to invest in ourselves [a : and be a country that says ... yes we can. SWEEP RITE MANUFACTURING INC., REGINA Everyone knows a small compa- ny from Regina can't compete in world markets. Everyone, that is, except Les Hulicsko, President of Sweep Rite Manufacturing Inc. His high technology, innovative, mechanical street sweepers are cleaning up around the world, with exports accounting for up to 75% of sales. Yes we can. We've got the proof. Canadians are succeeding every day. Many individual and business successes exist... with real benefits for individuals, the com- munities they live in and for Canadian industry. Hundreds of Canadian compa- nies are achieving remarkable international success. They're cre- ating jobs, developing new skills and opportunities for thousands of Canadians and creating markets around the world for Canadian The Prosperity Initiatives "areas of competitiveness and learning. They talked about how to maintain our standard of living SOATAYIAY ERT RY HS Steering Group is developing a consensus-based plan of action to be presented to Canadians in September. Canadians told us that they wanted to participate in developing this plan of action. We listened... Through a series of "Community Talks", thousands of people in 186 communities across Canada have contributed their ideas. They talked about how to address the challenges and opportunities facing us all in the and secure our economic future. They concluded that all of us have to play a part..and the govern- ment is listening. products. Yes we can. N We've got the ability to build on our SUCCESSES. We have a history of working in co-operation with others for world-class achievements in peacekeeping, medicine and space exploration. Now, with business, labour, governments, academic and social groups working togeth- er, we can achieve prosperity through international competitive- ness. But there is one more critical factor: Canada's ultimate potential depends on the commitment of individual Canadians to being the best. Sas a 4 * ANITA LEGER, QUEBEC "I moved to Quebec with an Ontario teacher's certificate. For several years, I could only get work as a substitute. I knew it would be hard to get a full-time job if I didn't re-qualify, so I took my Quebec Certificate. I now teach full time, have a better salary and realize that if you want a better future, you have to be ready to retrain. It was worth it for me!" Yes we can. We've got the people. It's time to focus our energies on our most important economic challenge yet ... and prepare ourselves for a more prosperous future. Yes, we can! hd (Canada from veterans or their families. In Port Perry, the Army- Navy Veteran's Club met until the Legion gave Branch 419 its charter in 1947. Since that time, the 600- person organization has been a major contributor to the com- munity through various dona- tions. They recently gave $25,000 to the Port Perry Community Me- morial Hospital Fund, provide bursaries for students at Port Perry High School, and are strong supporters of local sports organizations. The Legion earns its funds through the sales of poppies on Remembrance Day. "I would say that 95 per cent of every dollar earned goes right back into the community," said Legion president Norm Budd. At present, members are looking into a plan to build a senior's home on their eight- and-a-half acres of land situat- ed next to the branch on Bay Street. Back when the branch was first formed, the few members met above the Odd Fellows hall, which is now Guardian Drugs. They later moved to a room behind the post office, where they remained until they pur- chased their own land and built their newest location, 30 years ago. The Legion has made not only geographical changes, but structural ones as well. Branch 419 was the first in . Legion celebrates 45th anniversary with banquet Ontario to allow women into their clubhouse back in 1960. This was a landmark deci- sion for the Legion to make, and members say they're grateful for the contributions the wom- en have made to the club. "When they first let us in, I don't think it was because they wanted us, but rather because they needed us," said branch secretary and member of the Ladies Auxillary, Theresa Hlo- zan. The Ladies Auxillary con- tributes to the Legion by cater- ing all of the organization's functions, and by raising funds through raffles and various community events. Following four-and-a-half decades of service to the com- munity and to fellow veterans, members of the Legion say they have no plans to retire their or- ganization. More than 250 associate members, sons and daughters of Legion members, plan to keep the club in full operation for years to come. Mr. Budd said it will likely become more of a social club than a veteran's club, but add- ed the members are pleased the tradition will be carried on. For those who have been a part of the Legion since its in- ception, or soon after, this anni- versary is especially rewarding. "There's a sense of comrade- ship with the legion. We have unity here, and it's something were quite proud of," Mr. Budd said. " $ ba KELLY LOWN/ PORT PERRY STAR Legion Branch 419 held a Drumhead Parade through Port Perry on Sunday. The parade travelled to the Gazebo In Palmer Park for special greetings and the singing of O'Canada. 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