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ig o sR Robson‘s testimony contradicts that of prior witnesses in RIM Park financing inquiry he judicial inquiry into Tlhe RIM Park financâ€" ing scandal is fast becoming a case of he said/he said, as recent testiâ€" mony from former MFP viceâ€"president and salesâ€" man Dave Robson contraâ€" dicts evidence presented by earlier witnesses. Robson told the inquiry Monday that former City of Grand Harmony Chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines, is offering a unique Valentine‘s Day service. Quartet memâ€" bers (from left) Dianne Ritz, Madeline Grimm, Lisa Thompson and Mary Adams will deliver a singing Valentine, along with a chocolate rose, to that "special someone" at home, at work or during an evening out. For information, call Sharon at 584â€"7205. *3 4 : 4 ! 9111 }JJ :Jwaamaj WATERLOQ CHRONICLE By Anprea Baney Chronicle Staff _ DEBORAN CRANDALL PHON Waterloo treasurer John Ford knew the true cost of the park prior to city counâ€" cil‘s approval of the financâ€" ing agreement on Sept. 25, Robson claimed he even questioned Ford on his understanding of the terms of the deal, after Clarica, who took over the debt, alerted MFP in late October 2000 that city officials believed the agreement carâ€" ried an interest rate of about WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003 _« _WATERLOO, ONTARIO A few months ago we introduced the all new Saab 9â€"3 Sport Sedan to the world‘s motor journalists. Their reaction was *x * * * overhwhelming. Now the safety experts at Euro NCAP, an independent tute, have had a go with it. Their verdict? The highest were.curoncap.com score for front and side impact* â€" five stars. With the safety so thoroughly tested, what remains is for you to test the performance. _ "Bate iesessed Nev. 2002 â€"â€"â€" Serving your community since 1856 Fiveâ€"star safety rating.* Goes great with the fiveâ€"star performance. â€" Dave Robson former MFP viceâ€"president 4.73 per cent. In reality, the interest rate sat at over nine per cent. understand why Mr. Ford was analyzing, or quoting from the head lease." Saahb of Kitchenerâ€"Waterlioo 663 Victoria St. N. 744â€"5811 ‘‘The issue was "The issue was nobody could understand why Mr. Ford was analyzing, or quotâ€" ing from the head lease," Robson said. Robson said Ford assured him the terms were clear, and that he was simâ€" ply putting a "political spin" on the explanation of the deal for council‘s benefit. "My concern was, ‘Wait a minute. That is not the deal,‘" Robson said. But he said Ford assured $1 INCLUDING GST him the city‘s plan was to discuss the deal in more depth with the new council following the November 2000 municipal election. In earlier testimony, Ford told the inquiry Robson verâ€" bally promised an interest rate of 4.73 per cent. However, MFP provided nothing formal in writing until documents, including the leaseâ€"style loan repayâ€" Continued on page 2 www.saturnofkitchener.saturncanada.com *Plus taxes, licence and documentation fees new 9 _ available from Waterloo‘s new chief librarian is up for the challenge. Jcanada.com| Viewpoint Classified 23 _ . Saab of Kitchener Waterloo 663 Victoria St. N. 744â€"5811 WHAT‘S INSIDE Sleep Eeeze® *Selected Distribution wes qenssca0 cam $34,900 04530503 Page 10 13 19