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"People who know our kids or who get to know them, realize that they‘re just as much fun as other people without Down‘s syndrome and can carry on with their lives," Lott emphasized. "There was a group of adults who went and had a blast at Oktoberfest last week. Our kids are in regular classes at school. We just want society to know that people with Down‘s syndrome are great to have around and they do add to the community." Continued from page 11 vidual progress, Swing echoes Lott‘s frustration in describing the extent to which the effects of Down‘s syndrome are generally misâ€" construed by those unfamilâ€" iar with the disorder. "There are some people who don‘t view it as a disorâ€" der, but as a contagious disâ€" ease," he said. "It‘s similar to myths about AIDS in some ways. I guess if you haven‘t come in contact with someâ€" one who has Down‘s synâ€" drome and then you see someone with it on the street and they don‘t look a certain way or they act differently, you might think, ‘Can I catch something? Are they going to hurt me?"" Lott believes such disâ€" turbing trends in the percepâ€" tion of Down‘s syndrome sufâ€" ferers are bound to change for the better if those afflictâ€" ed can interact with all members of society, free of misconception. Down Syndrome Society hosts Buddy Walk to raise awareness Thurs , Oct 23 â€" Waterioo Public Library (Main Library) Tues . Oct. 28 â€" Waterloo Public Library (Main Library) 35 Albert St Wed .Oct 22 â€" Waterioo Public Library (Main Library) 35 Albert St One young man who is Wed . Oct 29 â€" University Heights Secondary School 108 University Ave E TOWN HALL MEETINGS Thurs . Oct 30 â€" Hauser Haus, Waterioo Memorial Recreation Centre 101 Father David Bauer Dr MUNICIPAL ELECTION Sponsored by the Waterloo Voter Support Committee WARD 4 PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD REGIONAL COUNCIL 35 Albert St WARD 5 MAYOR "November 1â€"7 is nationâ€" al Down‘s Syndrome Awareâ€" ness Week in Canada, and last year Evan came to Aaron‘s class and Aaron did a speech to his class to tell them what Down‘s syndrome was and why Evan is just like us," Lott beamed. "So, Aaron doing his best to spread the gospel of the region‘s Down Syndrome Society is Evan‘s older brother, eightâ€"year old Aaron Lott. Along with Swing, Aaron does his best to help his brother develop cognitive skills in as enterâ€" taining a way possible. "Well, I‘ll read to him and sing to him," Aaron laughed. "I sing the ‘Wiggles‘ songs, which is like his favourite TV show. I don‘t really like to, but my mom sometimes makes me dance to one of the songs. He really likes it." Aaron‘s mother couldn‘t be prouder of her son‘s efforts to not only educate his little brother, but his classmates as well. t f Lott hopes that people will come and support the Down Syndrome Society‘s Buddy Walk, either by walkâ€" ing that day and meeting with the friends and families of people with Down‘s synâ€" drome or else by making a donation to the group. "They can honk and wave _ Memorial Recreational Comâ€" if they see us on the walk _ plex. too," she joked. "Really Registration takes place at samjont saugont sapgqur sanegar shugon‘ saugonr saugonr sapgont sauggnt §\ SAVEONY is 1>â€"7Ggos } ‘ M Awrasme 4 SALE "a 51 helps to raise awareness by talking to people his age about Down‘s syndrome." N And like all Tilley Hats, it‘s guaranteed for life not to a wear out and insured n against loss Head to Toe Alex Tilley and daughter, Alison The Great _ Canadian Winter Hat Treated with Teflon® so winter won‘t stick The Tilley Winter Hat protects against the icy fingers of winter, and with its Teflon‘â€"coated wool, you can rest assured that winter won‘t stick.The extra toasty earflaps and forehead warmer tuck away discreetly. w0 And like all Tilley Hats.it‘s wailable at Upetaire in River Worke, C1. Jacobe 664â€"2662 Rabbint Clothing Adventure Woar tor Evenyday R‘ Hate, Clovee, [ ootwerr Titiey £ Rogai though, the best ways to continue to support people with Down‘s syndrome is just to accept them into the comâ€" munity. If you‘re in a hiring position at work, please conâ€" sider hiring someone with Down syndrome. That will really help them to have a positive experience in life." The Buddy Walk will take place Nov. 2 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreational Comâ€" plex. ‘1 1 4 UUCL~* _ ADD QUAD SEATS t y o mss en Tyr~~ o a.~‘21,188 J I *MSRP for the 2004 detivery charges are xcludes other Infin i G35 Sedan Luxury Model. Tares, licence, insurance, destination and extra. Dealerships are free to set indivdual prices **Based on Ward‘s comparably equipped sedans 2004 G35 Sedan vs 2003 competitars iti models tFactory installed option. Never program while driving. GPS ction property when satellite reception is weak (see Mavigation System details) Mapping may not be detailed in all areas. Periodic updates tn table: See your Infiniti Dealership for information