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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 16 Mar 1988, p. 19

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An El Salvadorean band entertained at a coffee house last week organized by Tools for Peace, with proceeds to a medical outpost in Nicaragua. . American embargo removed a relatively inexpenâ€" sive method of transporting aid. It now has to be sent to Costa Rica and then to Nicaragua, increasâ€" ing the costs. _ L wC Nicaragua is a small country with a population of ‘"‘We hope the war comes to an end â€" the sooner about 3.5 million, half of them under age 15. It‘s the better," she said, not optimistically. ‘"We are estimated there are currently 12,000 children who winning the war militarily right now," she said, but have lost one parent during the war. War costs are fears United States intervention could worsen the estimated at $3.8 billion. situation. Campbell to head Council Another problem the group has to deal with is "disinformation." The socialist government had the support of the people, Rette stressed. The Sandanisâ€" ta government provided rifles for people to protect themselves against the Contras, he continued, and the armed people didn‘t turn against the governâ€" ment. The people set an example that they could cope before the Contras began undermining the progress which had been made. Rette said the Nicaraguans don‘t have the money to spend on education, health services or living improvements themselves." Nicaragua Nicaragua is a small country with a population of about 3.5 million, half of them under age 15. It‘s estimated there are currently 12,000 children who have lost one parent during the war. War costs are estimated at $3.8 billion. Gordon Campbell was reâ€" elected president of the Waterloo Regional Safety Council, at the annual meeting held in Kitchenâ€" er. Campbell is an electrical safety consultant. _ Other officers elected include first viceâ€"president, Gail Kropf, Kitchener, representing Waterloo Regional Block Parents; second viceâ€"president, Gerry Mills, Kitâ€" chener, Plant Operations, Waterâ€" loo County Board of Education; secretaryâ€"treasurer, Jerry Essâ€" ner, Waterloo, Acorn Fire & Safety Ltd; directors, Kathy Buckley, Kitchener, Waterloo Aquatic Council; Anna McKee, Cambridge, Traffic and Parking Department, City of Cambridge; George Goebel, Kitchener, Kâ€"W Labour Council; Bill Boyle, Camâ€" bridge, General Manager Camâ€" bridge and North Dumfries Hyâ€" half of their income goes to defending CALL YOUR â€" n aeln sUMMER FUN HOTLINE /fiy Scheduted "7a4l555 _ YC_~ T Ohows 1380 VICTORIA ST. N., mfivou uo T erane Campbell announced that The 14th Annual Cavalcade of Safety ‘88 will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. This change from September has been requested by exhibitors to better inform the public before the outâ€" door season begins. Exhibits on safety and safetyâ€" related topics will be located at Fairview Park Mall, Kitchener, Conestoga Mall, Waterloo and John Galt Centre in Cambridge. The Cavalcade of Safety is well known as the longest running and largest safety exhibition in Ontario. There is no charge for any organization or association interâ€" ested in safety to place an exhibit in the Cavalcade. Campbell said he wants all areas of public safety covered, including safe driving, safety at school, at home, at work (Continued from page 18) WATERPARK CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY: * Daily admission to the wave pool * Children‘s water play area * Adult therapy pool * Suntanning areas and water umbrelia * McMagic Play Area Season‘s Pass ; CLUB BINGEMAN 2 LUAU with prizes. _ Presents their Tools for peace is urging the Canadian governâ€" ment to provide up to $50 million worth of aid over the next five years to assist with rebuilding, and development of the country. Rette said the people must be allowed to make their own decisions about the type of government they want. The Sandanista government was doing things for the people." Sophia Montenegro is "confident that the Canaâ€" dian people can identify with the will for peace from téhe Central American population." She would like an ada, along with several European nations, to become members of the International Committee of Verification and Control of the peace treaties. She said an impartial committee might help dispel the distrust among Central American nations and between the United States and those countries. and during recreational activiâ€" ties. Applications will be sent out shortly to previous exhibitors. New exhibitors can call Cavalâ€" cade Chairman Gerry Mills, 742â€" 1751 ext 221 for further informaâ€" tion. The Waterloo Regional Safety Council is a voluntary, nonprofit organization. Funding is through an annual grant from the Region of Waterloo. Membership is open to all orgaâ€" nizations, associations and indiviâ€" duals interested in the cause of safety in the region. Meetings are held at the Region of Waterloo Safety Office, 3505 King St. E., Kitchener, the fourth Tuesday of each month. 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