The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

regional police was good enough to set up a simulatâ€" ed R.LD.E. program for this curious reporter last week, giving me a true sense of what could, and should, happen to those who drink and drive. Continued from page 8 The sad part is most of the ones who drive drunk don‘t mean to commit a felony. They are often normal, lawâ€"abiding citizens who honestly believe they are reasonably sober, and quite capable of handling their vehicle. Thanks for the R.I.D.E. There is indeed much to see if we look back It was a year of hardships. The drought hit producers from coast to coast, and we will continue to feel its afterâ€" shocks for a long time to come. The grains and oilseeds sector endured, and continues to endure, an income crisis caused by rising input costs and high foreign subsidies. The year 2001 is drawing to a close and I can say with cerâ€" tainty it is a year that will stick in the memory of Canadian agricultural producers. Over the past 12 months our sector has faced big challenges, taken important first steps and laid strong foundations. 50% OFF CLEARANCE BOXING WEEK SPECIALS 1541 Highland Rd. W., Kitchener, Ont. 745â€"9876 Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. Dec. 27 â€" 29 10â€"5pm * Tree Ornaments * Artificial Trees & Greenery * Berry Stems * Ribbon YORK NURSERY since 1946 So my message this fesâ€" tive season, and all year, is to act early. Choose not to drink and drive In reality, by getting behind the wheel drunk, they have just turned that vehicle into a weapon, and are holding innocent lives in their intoxicated hands. Unfortunately, it often takes something as serious as a R.LD.E. program, or as tragic as an accident, to bring that point home. And by then, it‘s too late. By doing so â€" make no mistake â€" you are saving lives. It was a year of successes. The combined efforts of our industry convinced MPs to reject Bill Câ€"287 â€" the private members bill on mandatory labeling of genetically modiâ€" fied foods, which would have had a serious negative impact on our sector. Canadian negoâ€" tiators in Doha helped launch It was a year of challenges. Legislation, such as Bill Câ€"5 (the Species at Risk Act) and Bill Câ€"15b {concerning cruelty to animals), has forced our industry to fight harder than ever in the federal arena to protect the interests of Canadian producers. Happy holidays. T‘HE CHRONICLI m (Copyright OUTLET STORES se sgee ts is esramer salp MARKET SQUARE, 25 FREDERICK ST. KITCHENER OLD KNOB HILL FARMS, for more details uag Mon.â€"Wed. 10â€"7; Thurs., Fri. 10â€"9; Sat. 8â€"6; Sun. F11~5 39 nn.“nu P:.‘g:gnsame eans) sears First two hours free parking (upper garage) Mon â€"Fri on.â€"Fri. 6 “fi | tm paing on L oin Sat. 9:30â€"6; Sun. 12â€"5 T mm aD â€"32 SEARS Just _ this â€" month, â€" the Appellate Body of the WTO handed our dairy producers a victory, overturning the U.S.â€" New Zealand challenge to our supply management system. The federal budget made a firm commitment to financialâ€" ly support a longâ€"term approach to agriculture. _ There is indeed much to see if we look back. But as we a new round of trade talks. The language of the agreeâ€" ment leaves our negotiators room to aggressively open new export markets, while protecting our vital domestic policy tools. Open Wed., Jan. 2nd 10amâ€"7pm POWER TOOLS AND HARDWARE Available at the Market Square location only Sale Starts Wed., Dec. 26th at 10 a.m. until Mon., Dec. 31st at closing FURNITURE ana RECONDITIONED MAJOR APPLIANCES 20â€"40%/ OFF Open Mon., Dec. 31st 10amâ€"4pm; Closed New Year‘s Day (Jan. 1st); the already reduced prices on all inâ€"stock the already reduced prices on selected Market Square Downtown Kitchener Furniture & Reconditioned Major Appliances, Family Fashions & Footwear, Home Electronics, Home Fashions, Hardware and Tools Save an additional Available at the Market Square and Knob Hill Farms locations 33% OFF Save an additional EARP. ;;/AI_R? S %L%g%%vaao@w pries everyclayt! NOW AT 2 GREAT LOCATIONS country, and in the accomâ€" plishments that our industry has achieved in the past. But we can take more pride in the greater contributions and achievements that lie ahead of stand at the edge of a new year, back is not the direction this industry is looking. We look now to the future. We look forâ€" ward to the challenges and innovations to come. Canadian agriculture can take great pride in the contriâ€" butions it has made to this Federation of Agriculture Shop Sears Outlet Store & Save BIG...on surplus from our catalogue and retail stores...plus special buys, source & factory closeouts & everyday good values! Regular prices quoted are catalogue or retail prices. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Or while quantities last. Personal shopping only. Excludes currently advertised or previously purchased merchandise Available at the Market Square location only Available at the Market Square location only BEDDING AND LINENS 25â€"15% OFF the already reduced prices on all inâ€"stock the already reduced prices on all inâ€"stock Save an additional 25%/ OFF Save an additional FAMILY FASHIONS OUTfIL[3Tf Furniture & Reconditioned Major Appliances Only Old Knob Hill Farms 39 Pinebush Rd. Cambridge "Visit our SURPLUS _______ (Copytight 2001) the already reduced prices on selected Available at the Market Square location only Available at the Market Square location only 50â€"15% OFF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND ACCESSORIES the already reduced prices on all inâ€"stock Save an additional 25% OFF TOYS CATALOGUE SHOPPING zl 1.000â€"207â€"3277