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Hertzberger became interested in the Baha‘i faith while working as a supervisor with the Waterloo Region home day care program. After reading information on the Baha‘is in one of the homes she visited, the Waterioo woman began sludying the group‘s beliefs. lmpressed with their "common sense‘‘ approach to religion, Hertzberger decided to adopt the faith herself 20 200 ZHRRude, . THe »2ana i laith which originated in Iran 140 years ago is one of the five major world religions. The local Spiritua} Assembly of Baba‘is, formed approximately 20 years ago, has 20 members, she said. 200 PE METC CY MRED Idon ment, imprisonment and execution of their members in Iran. ‘"Enough people have spoken out that the Canadian government has gone to the UN and asked them to do something. The more people know _ about what is happening, the more pressure there will be on the Iranian govern ment to stop the torture," Hertzberger said. Although not wellâ€"known in Canada,. the Babha‘i faith which originated in Iran 140 years ago is one of the five major woarld raliaz _.." 22 i E Dquuce CORTZC! "9° F@ref. ThE more understanding there will be between us Our purpose is not to find converts, we just want to be able to live peacefully with our neighbors and education is one way of doing this," explained Yvonne Hertzberger of Waterioo Baha‘is in Canada recently began sending out information packages to members of the media outlining frequent incidents of torture, harrass mAnt invmefsial 1 dn Local â€" Baha‘is. concerned â€" about possible persecution of their members in Jran. have begun a public education campaign designed to make Canadians more aware of their religion and its beliefs. Local Baha‘s want publigeducation of plight of their people in Iran Spreading the word Chromcie Statt Brenda Rieve. coâ€" Week, expiained that : have customarily bee during the school vear Those Engineers sure know 1c 0 Aoeerens CAETC If you don‘t believe it drop up to the UW campus before Sundary . because the engineers are hoiding Engineering Week and the emphasis is on fun There‘s one thing engineering students Umnversity of Waterioo don‘t have to be ; and that‘s how to have a good time If you don‘t believe it drop up to th Mveesus onl eg e e c ty D how to have a good time Students cheer LW systems design professor Paul Calami to vic trike race Monday, just one of many events being held as part 0 e more people know about unders_landing there will b coâ€"ordinator of Engineering hat special weekend acUuvities been held twice each term year, but this time Engineer the faith. the > al the taught six months later. Baha‘is follow the teachings of Bahaullah, founder of the faith. Their doctrine inclugdes a belief in the equality of men and women, universat education, the harmony of science and religion, nonâ€"invelvement in politics and obeâ€" dience to whatever government is in power. "Ahtofniscomnon sense. It is not a wayâ€"out religion or a cult," said Hertzberger. _ Whai . . 3. _[_ _____° "Eyune un campus What are ther up 10° Jt seems just about everything _ arm wrestling. a scavenger hunt Cor havenger sceunt as they call it) and a fishing derby are a few activities. _ not to mention lournaments for gotf and darts. a grand prix go kart race plus_an exotic Pacific Luau Sunday to Wrian thina. ... "This is ul fun stu their studies. _ said festuvities are open t ing Society B decided full 10 days of events Yvonne Hertzberger all fun stuff to get people h _de(rlde-d 1w go _ »»X/ io sel peoples minds off ~_sald Rieve. adding that the upen to evervune on camnu«< all out and sponsor a ! As Dominion Life Assurance Company celebrates its f5th birth day Thursday, July 12. the com pany‘s future direction remairs "in limbo," according to President John Acheson . Last month, Lincoin National Life Insurance Company of Fort Worth, Indiana announced plans to divest itself of approximately 90 per cent inwreslinDuminionUIeandseeka suitable buyer for its shareholding. Acheson described the current situation as a "hiatus" or "lull." "‘A great deal of interest has been expressed in financial circles not only in Canada,. but also in the U.S.," he said. At the moment, interested buyers are awaiting the release of a financial data book . currently being prepared by Salomon Brothers of New York, a worldâ€"renowned in ; vestment bank. The book, contain _ ing an historical and financial proâ€" . file of the company, with informaâ€" | tion on the quality of its manageâ€" ; ment. is expected to be made |( available later this week to a select q number of interested buyers. Acheâ€" y Pat Arbuckile Chromicle Statt y WF l o. Ee MX tober,. about three io four weeks after the Sept. 4 election. the sury er will consistâ€" of inlerviews. . each about 90 minutes in length,. with 2,000 people across Canada ine survey will also atte determine how economic . stances affect an individua fidence in the politica! proce institutions within society he whether his/her belief electoral system is strong weaker . e 1 mvmmmmmmy Business as usual despite ‘hiatus‘ at Dominion Life neither of whom ha Prime Minister "We‘ll be lesting role of leaders an leader> on the d Members of the research team Seel that this election will be partic ularly interesting to studyv in light of the economic climate and the fact that two of the country‘s three majyor politrcal parties have recent I\ CDBOMARN & mus. L NTTCOC TSE ~OMDEInirtin Airmcmatlocsi â€".anh db d the economic climate and the fact that two of the country‘s three major political parties have recent i chosen a new party | Jeader bu! there is a great in terms of their different parties " 1. Britain searchers at the two loca} univers; ues The most recent Sstudy . conducted after the 1980 election campaign, for example. revealed that Canadian voters tend to shift party 4 m-n-gmum. mE party allegiance (Contnued trom naas 3 ‘"~_ mange was requested tby Waterioo regiona! police. who when iswering a noise compiaint, pre viously could onty advise the offendâ€" minimum penalt\y cial The cilty of Waterioo is getting tough with noise byiaw offenders h.-'.-.demuul-‘.) city fln-.wn-.wm h’“*'m-_d-*‘k_,; ontinued trom page 1 Lo naise byilaw under the Provin _ _ ° »ew party jleader. -!bt’m has ever served as 18 "C"~ and Uhe impact of the decision of people ~ Lambert said ity makes vbyl'a-w’ loud and clear Lo Ur economic cireum 1 an individual‘s con * politica! process and a greal deal of shifting â€" iL d hnd ‘‘It‘s business its sharoholdmg. ds id * United States ..}'E'r:m greater veolatility. Ca in in early Oc is stronger or also attempt to out ideas of the y from $50 to $100 al the time of counter. _‘ / 211, .. _z _ C "U* +CSLONS repreésentâ€" ative for the company. ‘‘We‘re calling it countdown to 100 â€" working our way up to the 100th birthday when there wiil ie big celebra tions . "â€"very year for the next five years we have chosen to feature a specific decade _ this year we‘ve chosen 1939 to 1949," explained Jil} Malleck . public relatigns rebréxent. "Every year for years we hfl\'t’ t'hoa Dominion Life plans to mark the occasion of the company‘s 95th birthday with a small celebration. An historical display highlighting the 1939 to 1949 period has been set: up in the recreation room which includes photographs and a variety of company memorabilia from the wartime period. While a great deal of curiosity and nervousness has been shown by Dominion Life employees, Acheson said that there has been no panic. ‘*84 4e Rerail .0 ‘‘We will be siltin;;‘; this lakes place." he saj "Salomon Brothers will then apâ€" proach companies that have exâ€" pressed interest and they will be asked to make bids." he said, adding that consideration of offers will begin as soon as the financial data book has been distributed . i "WC will ho sitinag is cgi t O quesuons are understandable and that they are getting at what we‘re interested in." Lambert explained Those interested in participating in the test interviews are asked to call the umversity at 885â€"1211 ext 2421 Interviews are expected to Ltake approximately 45 minutes and all information â€" wil} be â€" treated confidentialiyv. Lambert said We will try the questions (on volunteers) and get their criticisms of them We want to make sure the questions are understandable and that they are getting at what we‘re mu-reslt‘d in .‘ Lambert exnluin.a4 As Canadians prepare i their choice. during the ne> weeks. the five researchers busy finalizing a question through a series of preâ€"tests Lambert expects that a number of reports and publicatons will be gRenerated as a result of the study . by the five professors invoived. graduate students at the univers; tLes who will use the information as the basis for theses and other academics acrost the count rv _ , 1 357 _ en the real work will begin for the research team as the collect ed data is anaiysed ifterviews representative mw"‘m'eeuvede.&u Slastic support of Aiderman Doreen Thomas who said. "I‘m delighted to see this â€" it‘s long overdue * e that he would be charged under me-'nbyb...‘hm,h on . 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