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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 22 May 1996, p. 9

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phhflwh is ;Zuuiu?;dny are being penalized and will not receive as much funding from the city next year. 1 wish to thank them for taking this stand. Uitimately we are all cyclists," the news release reads. Parkinson said in an interview he hoped . {:flch-uintfisymua-wfllokytb "Our feeling is, we stop for red lights and obey all the traffic laws basically," he said. "So that‘s our personal spin on it." "I don‘t want to be held responsible for what other people on the ride do, but our feel ing at this point is to obey all the require ments of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act." Inspector Sam Heuchert, of the Waterloo In a news release, Parkinson said the reason for the Mass is to show the community just how bad the current environment is for cyclists in Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo. "By creating a presence, it is hoped that the event will lead decision makers and other road users to become a little more aware, if ran red traffic lights and tried to ride into division of the Waterloo regional police, said opposing traffic, At least one rider was issued . after last year‘s ride police would not cooperâ€" a traffic ticket by the Waterloo regional police mwfilhuyl::rdaflq hfl%fld* applied for and a special events perâ€" [Police said after the event they would never â€"mit. Parkinson said last Thursday he was not cooperate with critical massing cyclists in the zfl‘umhamfl,w future. might look into it further, In a news release, Parkinson said the reason _ "We‘ll wait and see," Heuchert said last Friâ€" for the Mass is to show the community just day, when asked how police would respond to how bad the current environment is for the Mass. cyclists in Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo. "Obviously if they‘re going to get a permit, "By creating a presence, it is hoped that the _ we will monitor it (the Mass) and may even event will lead decision makers and other provide an escort," he said. road users to become a little more aware, if But it the group doesn‘t apply for a permit, not actually sympathetic, to the needs of Heuchert said police will likely not provide tion either (as you no doubs remind your chilâ€" Most minor sports groups feel that nMomme::: fim%dnmfimd:‘dllu %%?:MHM'ME 'hhown:nddmp:::-. The mentality that "well, gamblers are going to spend their money anyway so we might as well benefit from it" is, 1 believe, faulty rationale. And just because everybody is doing it is not adequate jusiifica+ Critical Mass them for taking this stand. Uhtimately we are all winners when we choose to exclude gambling 1 youu fhe reant ie Warte se ockey Association for opting out of using binâ€" Dianne Cunningham, the Minister Responsible for Women‘s Issues, invites you to an open forum to discuss women‘s issues of concern to you and your community. * Community Talks is an evening event. in small group discussions, participants are able to openly express their points of view so that together, strategies and directions can be developed that reflect shared responsibility and accountability. P o 6:30 pm â€" Registration 7:00 pm â€" Opening Remarks On May 28 â€" Join Us! On issues of concern to women Join Us! Community Talks out of using binâ€" Eletacih S general liability," Mann said. "Normally, yes we would require him (Parkinson) to have a permit as well as proâ€" vide insurance in the amount of $1 million in Tara Mann, a traffic technologist with the City of Waterloo, said last Friday the cyclists should apply for a special events permit, although the city would likely not take any action if the group didn‘t apply for such a perâ€" Bingos and other governmentâ€"sanctioned md*nabrunu.n black hole thas is sucking the lives from many people. Rather than exploiting the weaknesses ;f:-n--by:nulum-: we want to helping minor sports charities more attractive to corporations and individuals? Or maybe these organizations that fre deprrding on the Tne maiter se in tions on market sysiem for Prisetinse t is Larecbn er sc oob using gambling i Hfivmawb-w.uvzaw ments and organizations will comply or fail. 1 don‘t claim to have all the answers. What 1 do know is that taking ‘a moral stand is rarely popular or easy Isn‘t standing up for what‘s right also part of what we want our children to learn dren when they want 10 do something that everyone is doing but you disagree with). â€" (Continued from page 1) uP f Closed Sun. & Mon 22 Regina St. Waterico Please call Debbic Foster at $88â€"4030 Sor information or LINGERIE and Co operstive Day Care Contre inc. 159 University Ave. W ., Wuetioo Spaces now available! Regular and Summer w 7:30am w 5:30pm Bright, spacious environment Two ouidoor playgrounds Weekdy summer programs throughout July and August Quality care for children 26 pordng at rear 885â€"1162 for SATE‘S Gay,)\"". m â€" so 2: 1 888â€"7204 & REFRIGERATORS on select mode! HOME APPLIANCE CENTRE ~ 30 COLUMBIA ST. E., WATERLOO â€" Last Longer Than Any Other Brand â€" Porcelain Ename! Top & Lid "beset on wane Tots! Sevings 99, SATURDAY 95

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