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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 20 Feb 1991, p. 7

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Companies with over 200 books should call Earl Campbell at the Region‘s new Materials Recycling Centre, 725â€"0800, to make dropâ€"off arrangements. The old phone books will be shipped to a paper mill in Quebec to be recycled into paper towels, toilet tissue and the corrugated inner section of cardboard pizza boxes. * John Sweeney roast Rural depot users and apartment dwellers served by the blue box program should put telephone books in the newspaper container. Those not yet involved in the blue box program can drop books at any Regional Waste Transfer Station free of charge. Former Kitchener Wilmot M.P.P. John Sweeney will be honored at a roast on May 8 at Lulu‘s Roadhouse. Sweeney retired prior to the last provincial election. . P l ue Approximately 200 tonnes of waste will be diverted from landfills this year simply be adding the phone books to the blue box, the equivalent of over 20 garbage trucks. Only Bell telephone books will be accepted in the program. Bell Canada phone books have recently been added to the Blue Box programs in the Region of Waterloo. Telephone books turn blue And, while it may sound slightâ€" ly devious and perhaps a little paranoid, many argue that the U.S. became involved in the war Kâ€"W‘s Finest Eyewear Boutique The rationale, explains Brukâ€" ner, is the U.S. was suddenly faced with an ending Cold War yet they still had a massive buildup of arms. The Gulf war becamée the perfect theatre to demonstrate the effectiveness of their weapons and justify further spending. What Harris is referring to are the underlying m.;':.mfh. and her colleagues see for the involveâ€" ment of the United )States, and the rest of the ion, in the Gulf conflict. "I don‘t think it‘s a coincidence that the U.S. stuck so firmly to the Jan. 15 deadline," says Brukâ€" ner, "and I don‘t think they, only unwillingly, got involved. Espeâ€" cially since, only recently, the Senate committee on military expenditures was scheduled to Peace Roasters include: former Premier David Peterson. Independent Opticians: .__â€"John A. Haney, Kelly Bowland Eye Examinations Arranged (or bring in your own prescription) For your appointment Phone 746â€"4811 ®%, The Waterioo 11 Erb St. (Continued from page A3) Working, Learning, Growing â€"â€" Together Susan Sanderson, Ray Ward, Chairperson of the Board Director of Education hok Now you have a chance to name the new elementary school in the Westvale area of Waterloo, opening September 1991 The Board will select a name from public submissions in carly March. In case of duplicate entries, the winning entry will be selected by draw. The decision made by the Board will be final. Submissions must be received by Monday, February 25. 1991. Drop your entry into a ballot box at Brighton, Elizabeth Ziegler, Centennial (Waterloo), Empire, Keatsway, Mary Johnston, MacGregor or Westmount Public Schools, Waterloo Collegiate Institute, Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, the Waterloo Public Library main branch or the Parkside Public Library branch. Or, you can mail your entry to The Waterloo County Board of Education, Communications Department, 51 Ardelt Avenue. P.O. Box 68, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 3X5. If you win, your name will be inscribed on a plaque to be presented at the opening ceremonies. Another plaque bearing your name will be mounted in the school. You Can be Famous! Give a School a "The U.S. isn‘t involved beâ€" cause Sadaam is an evil or bad man or because of the killings in Kuwait. If they thought that way they would have invaded Inâ€" donesia when more than 200,000 people were killed in East Timor. Yet all those lives were lost and there was barely a blip. They‘re not the great defenders of peace and justice they like to pretend to Bo Crative Fleral cause of cheTical or nucI:lear weapon capabilities," says Ivey, ‘‘but, if that was the case, why didn‘t the U.S. invade when Saâ€" daam used his chemical weapons against the Kurds or against Iran?" Another point, says Brukner, is the belief that the U.S.â€"led forces are there to right a wrong, to protect and free Kuwait. only because their interests, such as oil, were at stake. ‘‘They may use the excuse that Sadum‘hu‘l to be stopped beâ€" Custom made floral designs to suit your personal taste Fresh Floral Service Wedding arrangements Ceramics, wicker and workroom supplies Classes in floral design _ And, while none are naive to NAME 298 Marsland Drive "'é'};"; Waterloo service 746â€"4891 (afs * _ dA#ZB C SS Je o Strickland replaces Gerard Kennedy, Executive Director of the Daily Bread Food Bank of Toronto. "The CAFB has a very extensive mandate of which some of its most important goals are to educate the public about hunger and poverty as well as to coordinate the exchange of information between food banks across the country," Strickland said. Strickland is particularly interested in the develâ€" opment of programs that help individuals help themselves to break out of the cycle of poverty. Diane Cunningham, Richard Johnson, Eddie Sarâ€" gent, Kitchener Mayor Dom Cardillo and Neil Aitchison. Invocation will be given by Bishop Tonnos and Bill Renaud, a former citizen of the year, will act as Master of Ceremonies. The ticket price of $40 admits two people and includes a fullâ€"course meal as well as dancing afterwards. Attendance will be limited to 1000 people and any proceeds will be donated to charity. To purchase tickets call chairman Tim Fitzpatrick at Sovereign Life Insurance, 7424474. Sean Strickland, Executive Director of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Food Banks. Strickland named to Food Bank National Board We also make orthotic footbeds and arch supports. Call 885â€"4030 or visit at Glenridge Plaza, corner of University iÂ¥ ; Ave. E. and Lincoln Rd., Waterloo~ "I support our troops as well," says Tuchlinski, "but I don‘t support what they‘re there to do. I want them to come home soon. I don‘t want anyone to die â€" but they‘ve made a choice to go and I can‘t support that." On the other side of the issue, of course are those who feel we should support the troops and support Canada‘s involvement in the Gulf. And, sometimes, those in the peace movement can be just as guilty of the generalizing they accuse others of doing. But, they say, that‘s because the defiâ€" nition of "support" is difficult. think their demonstrations will change U.S. or Canadian policy, they do believe that speaking out against something thefl think is wrong is necessary and may, in the long term, have effect. "Each demonstration may seem like a drop in the bucket," exâ€" plains Harris, "but each drop can eventually add up to a river." There‘s never a right or wrong &# Schugardt‘s Shoe Repair C§au». "Birkenstock â€" Finn Comfort Shoes" Sales & Restoration Center If you wish, write why you suggested this name and attach to. The name of the new school in Westvale should be: Address: Your name: An infertility self support group is avail able for anyone interested Meetings are the third Thursday of the month Next meeting is February 21 in the 10th floor Conference Room at St. Mary‘s Hospital Discussion topic will be adoption Spon sored by the Natural Family Planning Centre For more information call 742 3979 Forty students at Centennial School in Waterloo recently completed the Red Créas Babysitting Course. This Family Studies extraâ€"curricular activity requires an 80 per cent proficiency on a final written test Parents interested in obtaining babysitting services can call 885â€"5660. Infertility support group The department of Earth Sciences at the University of Waterloo will present a public lecture on global change February 27, 8 p.m. in the Physics building, room 145. Dr. Alan V. Morgan, scientific coâ€"ordiâ€" nator for Global Change will be the speaker Global change public lecture for the occasion _lhe peace movement may, seem small and insignificant," says Brukner, "but that‘s because people aren‘t aware of it on a national level; they only see what‘s happening in their comâ€" munity. All over the world there are thousands of people demonâ€" strating against this war and I‘m confident we‘ll eventually make a difference." Big sisters needed Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo and Area Big Sisters need volunteers to befriend girls and boys Persons 20 years of age or older are asked to give three hours a week. Big Sister training begins Tuesday, Feb, 26 Call 743â€" 5206 to register. One year commitment Babysitting services side to any issue, especially when it involves philosophical issues and values and beliefs. And peoâ€" ple in the peace movement aren‘t afraid to admit that. But educaâ€" tion and demonstrations may, they say, help more people come to an awareness of what they see as the issues. WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1991 HOME APPLIANCE CENTR Columbia St. E., Waterl BATES MAYTAG Open Mon. to Thurs. 9 to 6; Fri. 9 to 9; Sat. to 5 50 DISHWASHER Nobody gets your dishes cleaner Unsurpassed capacity with Mavt ‘EVERY MAYTAG 888â€"7204 ‘EVERY‘ MAYTAG worFr un * Lasts longer, fewer repairs WASHER OFF ag ON SALE ‘EVERY‘ MAYTAG DRYER 30 Dependability proven New larger door opening A7

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