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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 16, 2008 - 25 The United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada Although the formal organization Maritime colonies, the attempts were set is less than 100 years old, The aside. United Empire Loyalists' By the late 1800s, the third genAssociation of Canada eration of settlers ­ that is the (UELAC) can actually trace its grandchildren of the original origins back almost to the Loyalists ­ were determined to time when the United keep alive the proud heritage of Empire Loyalists' fled from their ancestors. their homes in the late 1700s They formed Loyalist following the American Societies or organizations in sevRevolution. eral provinces across Canada. By the start of the second In the early 1900s, officials from decade of the 1800s, Loyalists were these groups realized there was a need discussing ways to commemorate to form a national organization to their struggle and sacrifice and provide a consolidated effort in their Badge representing the UELA their achievements in overcoming promotion of the spirit of these early adversity in the wilderness of what was to become Canadian pioneers. On May 27, 1914, an Act of Canada. Parliament was passed to create The United Empire But with the disruption of the War of 1812 and the Loyalists' Association of Canada. struggle to establish self-government in both Lower This legislation brought together all the Loyalist and Upper Canada, along with similar moves in the groups across the nation under one patriotic, historical and genealogical organization. The United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, which has its Dominion office in Toronto, is composed of 27 branches across Canada with a total membership of approximately 2,500. Members, who join the UELAC through one its Branches, support Canada's constitutional monarchy and uphold the nation's distinctive political and legal heritage to which their Loyalist ancestors contributed. Through the association, members seek out historic places, documents, and artifacts connected to the Loyalist experience and migration so these items can be preserved for future generations. While the association is geared to attracting the descendants of Loyalists, anyone who supports its aims is welcome to join the organization by becoming an associate member at a branch in their area. For further information go to www.uelac.org by Roy Lewis UE A Tradition of Great Service! CAROL PEREY** 25+ YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage RITA MACKINNON** 24 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage DOREEN FINLEY** 24 YEARS KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE ASSOC. Brokerage ADAM CAMPBELL*** 24 YEARS ADVANTAGE PLUS REALTY Brokerage CHRISTOPHER INVIDIATA* 23 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage BEVERLY MORELAND* 23 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage FRANCES WEDLAKE* 23 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage 905-845-4267 905-845-4267 905-812-8123 905-844-4444 905-338-9000 905-845-4267 905-845-4267 PAUL BUTLER** 23 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage JO ELLEN WRIGHT* 23 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage SANDY STOUT BIFFIS* 22 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage MILLIE KEOHAN** 22 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage VICTORIA BRAMM* 21 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage MARY FOSTER* 21 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage RENATA PENKETT* 21 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage 905-338-9000 905-338-3737 905-845-4267 905-845-4267 905-338-3737 905-338-9000 905-338-9000 AMY KALINOWSKI* 20+YEARS SUTTON GROUP QUANTUM REALTY Brokerage GAIL BIRD* 20+YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage WENDY COSTANTE* 20 YEARS ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage SYLVIA CROMPTON* 20 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage JOAN BEETTAM 20 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage JOHN DOBKO* 20 YEARS RE/MAX ABOUTOWNE REALTY CORP Brokerage PAT TAPIA* 20 YEARS CENTURY 21 MILLER REAL ESTATE Brokerage 905-469-8888 905-842-7000 905-845-4267 905-338-9000 905-338-9000 905-338-9000 905-845-9180 Q u a l i t y S e r v i c e Fo r O v e r 2 0 Ye a rs *Sales Representive **Broker ***Broker of Record Independently Owned & Operated