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Legi 5 Li Branch 419 first vice-presiden shows how'the Legion "i co The Port Perry Legion, Branch 419, celebrated Legion Week Sept. 16-20; and the message was plainand clear. Take a look at what the Legion does for the community each year. Branch 419 first vice president Bob Douglas points out that in 1991, tre Port Perry, Branch will spend nearly $25,000, on commu- nity work, And Legion executive and members are proud"of this work that sometimes gets over-looked by the public. And just where does that money go. Well, any visitors to Brageh«4 19 during Legion Week would have seen a chart promi- nently displayed that listed all the Douglas points to chart that ity organizatigns. groups that benefit financially from the Legion. This year, Branch 419 will con- tribute $5,000 to the hospital building find: another $2300 for equipment purchases at the hoSpi- ~tal; $2500. to Tri District (F) Veterans Hospital; the same amount to Tri District F charities and $1,000 in bursaries to local students. A turther $11,300 was donated to a wide variety of groups such as the Caneer Society, Terry Fox Run, CNIB, Handicap Assoc., Port Perry. and Cartwright High chools; Cawker Public School, P Cadets, Ringette, Minor Hockey, Softball and Soccer, Operation Scugog, Community 1Bold' messale penned Waste Reduction Week September 30 - October 5, 1991 is Ontario's seventh annual event to promote waste reduction. The name for this yedfs event been changed from Recycling eck to Waste Reduction Week to*place greater emphasis on the first two "R's", Reduction and "Reuse. Reduction and Reuse are a greater priority, than the third "R", 'Recycling in the Waste Reduction hierarchy. The theme for Waste Reduction Week '91 has a bold message, Ontario's future will include a widespread awareness of the need to reduce, reuse and recy- cle as the way that individoals can make a différence in their local environment. : Waste Reduction Week '9 is an annual project of the Recycling Council of Ontario [RCO], a non- profit environmental advocacy group which dedicates itself to educating the various sectors of , Last year, close to 180 municipali- ties ganizations organized les to awaken peoplt to the nt of the voludi® of waste that is collectively generated and to instill a sense of individual respon- sibility in solving the problem. This years Waste Reduction Week provides a focus for all of us who are concerned about our envi- ronment to find, ways to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste fate gals. By using and becoming more aware.of reduction, reuse and recycling [3R's] opportunities, every citizen of Durham Region plays an important personal role in solving part of the garbage prob- lem. mented and is actively: promoting many waste diversion programs. These include: - the distribution of over 107,000 blue boxes ' 'Durham Region has imple- | Jack Bainbridge, a veteran of the Korean War shows off the Vickers machine gun frem his col- oes much to help the community Care and the Police Assoc. circus. Mr. Douglas said Legion sup- ports persons over 60 and under 18, along with the handicapped of all ages. "There are presently about 650 members with Branch 419, includ- ing veterans, associates (sons, daughters or spouses af veterans) and fraternal affiliates. "We are always looking for new people to become members," said Mr. Douglas. While the stress last week was Nureron military, weapons from the collection of Jack Bojroridge were on display in the ge throughout the week. Included was a 303 cal. water cooled Vickers Machine Gun use by the Allies; a .303 Bren G ~used by the Allies in World War 2 and in Korea; and'a German 8 mm machine gun. Visitors also saw an gssortment of hand guns and ritles used by the Allies and Germans such as an 1896 Mauser pistol, a Luger and a on the extent of communitys P-38. One intersting rifle was a German Mauser used on the Russian front, witha large tigger invBlvement, the Legion's mili- tary past.and heritage was not over-looked during the week. erento of quell. you cr rot cpmpliny sete] wih yor lection that was part of display of military weapons at Branch 419 during Legion Week. pguard for firing with mittens on. Mr. Bainbridge is a veteran of the Korean War and the display included a Chinese officers sword, captured in 1951 at Gloucester Valley where 500 UN troops were killed and another 25 cap- tured. Flags of the United Natidns, Korean and a rare North Korean flag were displayed. It was cap- tured at Hill 355 in 1952 by 'the Royal Canadian Regiment. Legion Week is designed (© let the public know about the kirid of community work that is madé pos- sible through the donations from Branch 419. * OUR LOW PRICE GUARANTEE 4 #1000 compere pond or fe sama wedeoarng dt 0 boo @hartnd prion ibn 2) dys of puns wih o vd prof of purdene hn redo ut eke bu bo spp o ALLE -- 99. 30: 0 Pier Himpoghi .: Color Your V Ontario society about waste mini, ~~ - the operation of 35 Igloos * mizdfion. sites, recycling drop. off depots for = BE woe copii ol (416) 299-3251. 4. With steadfast growth, the glass, newspaper and cans and ; annual event has become more plastic pop a throughout the' 64 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 985-3030 » Jennifer Cherry, Authorized Dealer - widely known and proclaimed. Please see WASTE, page 5 > - . : y = : 22 : L - , Fall Season . Dixie Lee i$'now serving . 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