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10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Legion Poppy campaign coming The Royal Canadian Legion con- ducts a poppy campaign to collect funds each year prior to Remem- brance Day. All proceeds are plac- ed in trust accounts and after ex- penses (including the cost of poppies and wreaths) are paid, the funds are used to assist needy Canadian ex- service personnel and their dependents, ex-service personnel of Commonwealth countries and of allied countries resident in Canada. Some authorized uses of these funds are: * Community medical equipment and medical research. * Daycare centres, meals-on- wheels, transportation and related services for ex-service personnel, their dependents and the aged. Although the poppy campaign is national in scope, each Legion branch is responsible for running its own campaign and collecting and N y URE LOSH ", Zt, ay, 0, Zz, "ttm. , V, wo ttl Ytrin.. _--- a ---- Yor Kk C wi om a = adhd Ad = /, / Wise: | \/ AND LEAVE THE HAN ICES Pe oV// Right now, just for opening a Standard Trust PRIME RATE or ONE Account - - with $100, you'll have a chance to win an expense paid trip to the sunny Caribbean! There's more! A chance ata -- complete set of luggage, with a winner in every Standard Trust savings branch. And every time you make a $100 deposit to your account during the contest, you get one more chance to win!*® EVERYONE WHO SAVES 'AT STANDARD TRUSTY ISA WINNER That's why, in addition to the oppor- tunity to win these fabulous prizes, you'll take home a stylish travel bag - absolutely free, just for opening an account .** It's our way of introducing the Standard Trust PRIME RATE Account - the daily interest savings/chequing account that's right for you. HIGH DAILY INTEREST Every day, on every dollar. And a higher interest rate than you'll find almost anywhere - including the Banks! We'll even pay you a special rate when your balance is above $10,000. TRANSFER TODAY FOR A $50 CASH BONUS For a limited time, transferring to a Standard Trust PRIME RATE Account can earn you even more Switch an account of $2,000 from another financial institution and get a cash bonus of $25 A $10,000 account will get you a $50 cash bonus * Win an exciting, expense paid trip for two to the sunny Caribbean. ET -- ol Xx d 2, Ne 7 A THER 4, LN NY =3 p Wt 5 Win one of 17 complete sets of luggage, with one set to be won in each branch. AND FOR EVERY NEW ACCOUNT OPENED A stylish travel bag - yours, absolutely free! 'Minimum deposit $100 "Minimum deposit $100 Limit one travel hag per household STANDARD TRUST Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Member - 165 Queen St., Port Perry © 985-8435 iE NOT SAVING AT STANDARD TRUST, IG MONEY. Sr? Va a oS SENN disbursing funds in its area. Money is not deposited in a central fund. In 1985, $3,635,506.44 was spent for the benefit of ex-service personnel and their dependents. Poppies and Wreaths In 1985, 12'% million poppies and roma -_ A > ME PRIME RATE depositors enjoy free chequing on minimum monthly balances over $500. You receive an unlimited supply of free cheques. And you'll get a passbook or detailed monthly statement on your account. Also at Standard seniors are special - with a 1/2 % higher rate on our monthly interest ONE Account. CONVENIENT HOURS 'No wait' personal service is an everyday thing at Standard Trust, where hours are determined by your needs, not the banks"! COMEIN AND ENTERTODAY High daily interest, a cash bonus, personal service and convenient hours are some of the reasons over 150,000 Canadians already save with Standard. But right now, by opening a Standard Trust PRIME RATE or ONE Account, you can take a chance on our contest - without taking a chance on your savings - and win! Call or come in to your Standard Trust branch today. * "Entire account must be transferred from another savings institution at one time Limit one cash bonus per household Complete contest rules and regulations are available at every Standard Trust savings branch Open Monday to Thursday 9am to Spm. Friday 9am to 6 pm. Saturday 9am to 1 pm 72,000 wreaths and crosses were distributed in Canada. An additional 990,000 poppies were sent to the West Indies to help raise funds for ex- service personnel and their dependents in their own countries. Facts About The Royal Canadian Legion Number of branches: Canada.......ooooiveniiincinmngrresmsns 1750 USB uciiiiinsmminieiis renasimnsssssanes 41 West Germany........................... 2 Number of Legion members and fraternal affiliates: 600,000. Number of Ladies' Auxiliary members: 90,000 approximately. Royal Canadian Legion's Contribution to Canada In 1984, The Royal Canadian Legion spent $30 million on various community activities and thousands of hours of volunteer time to imple- ment its social and service pro- grams. The following roster outlines some of the groups and programs the Legion is involved with: * The Salvation Army -- Red Shield Drive. * The Red Cross. * St. John's Ambulance. * Over 600 cadet corps. * Over 500 Scout Troops, Cub and Girl Guide packs. In addition, the Legion: * Contributes to schools and homes for the handicapped. ' Provides 1,000 students bursaries and scholarships for continued education which, led by the Legion's 1 Ladies' Auxiliary, exceeds $475,000 annually. * Supports a sports training pro- gram encouraging the development of abilities of young athletes. This includes some 817 hockey, 870 baseball, 713 softball, 180 soccer, 60 lacrosse teams and 500 track and " field clinics. * Hosts blood donor clinics. * Institutes Big Brother programs. * Operates drop-in centres, daycare units and kindergartens. Provides 3,200 low rental housing units for senior citizens in 60 communities. * Sponsors a national Literary Com- position and Poster Contest. * Contributes to fellowships in - geriatric medicine and a Chair of Family practice at the University of British Columbia. Scholarships & Bursaries Dominion Command has allocated $105,000 each year for fellowships to train doctors and nurses in geriatric medicine. In addition to programs carried out by provincial commands and ladies' auxiliaries, Legion branches contribute more than $200,000 per year. Research and Services Mount Pleasant Branch in Van- couver has contributed $725,000 over a three year period to establish a geriatric unit in family practice at the University of British Columbia. Pacific Command supports a Chair of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia valued at $40,000 per year. Ontario Command has provided $175,000 towards a University of Toronto investigative program into urinary incontinence. Alberta and N.W.T. Command is supporting a Chair in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Alber- ta at the cost of $142,500 over a three year period. CHESTERFIELD SUITES - LOVE SEATS SECTIONALS - MATTRESSES - A Large Selection -- LESS THAN 1/2 PRICE! McKEEN FURNITURE 524 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa - 725-5181