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The Linus Project little sibling rivalry for A.: good cause never urt anyone. And the sisterâ€"brother combination of Jacqueline and Andrew Karley has drawn the battle lines. Sibling rivalry means good things for local charitable organization Andrew made a bet with his big sister last week that his Grade 6 class at St. Agnes school can make more blanâ€" kets for the local chapter of the Project Linus organizaâ€" tion this year than her Grade 8 class at the former St. Thomas Aquinas school did last year. "I‘m hoping we can make 10," said Andrew, 12, after announcing the contest. "Her class made eight, so I‘d like it if we could make a couple more." Jacqueline, 14, didn‘t mind the challenge, espeâ€" cially since the outcome will mean good things for a group that‘s become so important to her. Jacqueline first came across Project Linus â€" an organization that provides security to children with serious ilInesses and trauma through handmade blankets â€" when she was surfing the Internet. Her intrigue grew over a year ago when she read a feature story on the organiâ€" zation in the Waterloo Chronicle. "I found out my mom knew one of the ladies who started the local chapter," Jacqueline explained, referâ€" ring to Beth Bell who, along with Anne Joosse, started the local chapter in Septemâ€" ber 2000. "I‘ve liked sewing since I was young, so I thought it would be a neat way to do what 1 like and help others." Knowing her class had to complete a community serâ€" vice requirement to graduâ€" ate, making blankets for Project Linus seemed like a great choice. "I thought it would be good to do as a class, and the teacher thought it was a great idea," she said. "It was a winâ€"win situation. The By Anprea Baicey Chronicle Staff Andrew and Jacqueline Karley have made a bet as to whose school class can make the most blankets for Project Linus, an organization that provides security to children with serious illâ€" nesses and trauma through handmade blankets. Anonea sarey PHOTO project helped us graduate, and we helped sick children by making them blankets." Jacqueline â€" was no stranger to the world of quilting. Before her involveâ€" ment with Project Linus, she was known as the youngest member of the local Guardian Angels program, presented by Guardian drug stores, which made blankets for premature babies. In the last three years, she has made over 35 new blankets for herself and othâ€" ers. So with the help of her mother, Crystal, who brought in fabric and taught the students, and the teacher, how to sew, Jacqueâ€" line‘s idea gave Project Linus eight brand new blankets. She later found out those blankets helped comfort five children with autism, one local child at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and two children at local hospitals. Jacqueline called the proâ€" ject a great experience for students. Vivian Lee Bouraue LIFESTYLE Spring is in the air... In addition to the Fairview Parl Come see our collections Mall location, we are excited t« > Prom Dresses + Bridal Wear bring to you our second locatio Spor\;;::era; n/ d“/:\z‘;esg .12 f‘aree' to better serve you in Waterlo« gp Waterloo: Westmount Plaza Kitchener: Fairview Park Maill f 50 Westmount Rd. N. Fairway Rd. "I felt we did really well," she said, "and a lot of stuâ€" dents who weren‘t too sure about sewing ended up likâ€" ing it. One guy enjoyed sewing on the machine so much he made three blanâ€" kets himself." Seeing his sister‘s good will in action impressed Andrew, and made him want to contribute someâ€" thing to the cause. "I thought it was a neat idea and I want to do it too," he said. "We‘ll be helping kids our age and younger." Crystal said teaching all of her children, including her 11 â€"yearâ€"old son Christoâ€" pher, to sew was important in her household. And she is especially proud of how they are choosing to use their skills. Jacqueline said she is now looking into starting a Project Linus club at St. David secondary school, where she is now a Grade 9 student. She is also a member of the City of Waterloo youth council, which is currently planning its annual comâ€" munity spaghetti dinner, set for May. Jacqueline said the council has agreed that all proceeds from the dinner this year will support Project Linus. "It‘s nice to know we‘re able to help, and hope that if we ever get into a situation where we need help, that someone will help us as well." "Hopefully we‘ll be able to make a big difference and help children get through the tough times," she said. Crystal, a volunteer with Project Linus, said a number of organizations have stepped up to help the cause; one of the most recâ€" ognized being Quilter‘s Parâ€" adise in Kitchener, which has provided volunteers with fabric and classroom space to allow them to work on the blankets, as well as a blanket dropâ€"off location. Local dropâ€"off spots include Michaels Arts and Crafts at Westmount Place, and Len‘s Mill Store on Moore Street. In addition to the Fairview Park Mall location, we are excited to bring to you our second location to better serve you in Waterloo Wilfrid Laurier University Students® Union‘s Fashâ€" ion ‘n‘ Motion team will perform its 11th annual highâ€" energy dance and fashion show to raise money for the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo branch of the Learning Disabiliâ€" ties Association. From March 14â€"16, Fashion ‘n‘ Motion will be held in the Theatre Auditorium in the center of the WLU campus, with the help of over 100 student volunteers and over 20 Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo businesses. "Fashion ‘n‘ Motion gives students leadership opportunities and a chance to give back to the comâ€" munity," said Cindy Day, producer of the event. "At the same time they get to model great fashions." The community is invited to attend the event. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. each night, with a special matinee March 16 at 1:30 p.m. Last year Fashion ‘n‘ Motion raised over $6,000 for Family and Children‘s Services. Tickets for the evening shows are $9 each, while tickets for the matinee are $6 each. Tickets can be purchased at the Centre Spot in the Fred Nichols Campus Centre at WLU, or can be reserved by calling 884â€"0710, ext. 2275. The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA) will present the ninth annual Chairs for Charity and Art Auction March 16 at the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda. This firstâ€"class extravaganza has earned the repuâ€" tation of being one of the finest art auctions in the Waterloo region, with all the proceeds going to supâ€" port the region‘s only AIDS service organization. â€" Enjoy the atmosphere, hors d‘cevres, refreshments and entertainment while bidding on quality pieces of art, and supporting a worthwhile cause. _ 8 All artwork and prize packages are donated by local artists, businesses and restaurants. However, the organizing committee is still looking for local and notâ€"soâ€"local artists to donate their own creations to the auction. The cost to attend the event is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. For more information, to donate a piece of artwork, or to reserve tickets, call Toby at 570â€"3687, ext. 309. "Journey to Woman‘s Sense of Destiny" will be the focus of the next meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women, scheduled for March 19. _ Sculptor, poet and management consultant Kay Marie Wallace will be the guest speaker. __________ ‘\The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m., and will take place at First United Church, at the corner of King and William Streets in Waterloo. Sculptor Kay Marie Wallace to speak for Federaton of University of Women Local AIDS committee to host Chairs for Charity WLUSU presents 11th Fashion ‘n‘ Motion event For more information, call 740â€"5249 thy"â€" % FINANCING a Ask for details WATERLOO NORTH Northfield at the Parkway promepmapemeepmteey . in WaterlO0 "rae 1 â€" 746â€"1666 894â€"2810