Walter Bean Grand River Trail officially dedicated Walter Bean's Vlslon of an accessable trail along the Grand River throughout Waterloo Raglan came another step closer to reality Saturday when members of the commumly gathered at the banks of he river to oFtcrally dedlCale the mul named in his honour. Bean (1908-1998) was a prominent businessman, a Second World War vet- min, and founder of the K-W Commu- nity Foundation. ll was his belief that a trail along the Grand River linking com- munities throughout the region would provide residents access to this natural resource mth educational and recre- ational opportunities, The trail. when completed, will extend along the Grand River from the boundary between the Townships of Woolwich and Pilkington, through the municipalities ofWoolwich, Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge, where it will link with the existing Blair and Grand Trunk TrailsIo make a Gare cial contribution to help develop the trail, call 896-3242, or visit the Walter Bean Grand River Trail website at wwwsjuaswaterloo.ca/grt for inlorma- tion. mmrlnnwlum "at-ttttot-ret-tttFor-sro WOOD SCREEN DOORS Ming erzedar.td styles in stock ustom sizes available , ' /: Ccii3Y »_ " F,N , ---sr I: " W W 3.3" ll? ijillllitici) - Te, 5'â€; an EG iW3..1La Ea - ll, 1 i' stly 885-5850 "s" “I. new“? Al the official dedication cere- mony of the Walter Bean Grand River Trail, held Saturday at Vic- toria Street Park (Highway 7 and the Grand River), Walter Bean Grand River Trail Inc, president Dave Sandroclr (left) and Regional Chair Ken Seiling unveiled a plaque marking the trail. Seiling presented Sandrock with a $150,000 cheque from regional council. Also taking part in the festivities were members of the Old Salts canoe club. was.†PM The Region of Waterloo IS once again paruupaung m the Mmlslry of Transponanon‘s Road Safety Challenge wuh two special events. A Hugh schooGudenes wgfbe compeung m the Ultimate MIX Contest, May 20 from 4 pm. to 5:30 pan. m the rotunda at Kitchener my hall The purpose of the contest, sponsored by the CAA, Is t?encourage young people to have fun without alcohol. The kick-oil event G Road faletydvalleage week wull be held May 31 at 11:30 1m. at 99 Regina St. s, Rm. 508, in Waterloo. Immediately following, there Will be the short Walk of Hope in memory of those individuals lulled In alcohol-related crashes, Ministry of Transportation hosts Road Safety Challenge To place an ad on this feature page which appears the 3rd Wednesday of every month, call Saabira or Kim at 886-2830 ext. 212 Metro Restaurant