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Puooennmes aacancurs abrnriert a 24 2 /02 n 2u! Hiebert said he chose this model because it was the It was originally sold at the annual Mennonite Cenâ€" tral Committee relief sale a few years ago to Dan Lichti, who in turn sold it to Hiebert. Hiebert‘s tractor, a McCormick W4, has ties to New Hamburg. Hiebert said he hopes sales of the book raise about $100,000, which will go back into agriculturally related "These people reélly need to be recognized," he said. Canada on his tractor to meet and greet farmers along the way. He, along with his partâ€" ner, Debby Battista, 50, plans to interview Canadian farmers and publish their stories an[d photos in a book due for release next year. Hiebert, a local man, decided to travel across "The ride is a means to an end," he said, addressing the crowd. "I can‘t say it‘s always been fun â€" it‘s good to have a day like this," he said. man and his tractor A‘drew a lot of attention in St. Jacobs last week. Antique tractor enthusiâ€" asts from across the region gathered in the small village Thursday morning to greet Carl Hiebert as he continues on his trip across Canada on Ol‘Red. Tractor enthusiasts greet local photographer on his journey The program runs on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call Karin at (519) 885â€"4810, ext 335 or email kmemillan@parkwoodmennoniteâ€" home.com. A guitar player is needed at Parkâ€" wood Mennonite Home to assist with a hymn sing group. Volunteer opportunities available throughout city By T Mureiy For The Chronicl le 50 Victoria Street N., Kitchener + 519â€"570â€"2722 Canada‘s largest retail flooring chain‘! One of the challenges in crossing the country on a tractor has been the He said the choice was a tribute to his father, as well as all farmers. "Everybody asks about my tires, but not about my tired butt," he said. The W4 burns about a quart of oil each day, and speeds its away across Canaâ€" da at about 25 km/h. And, he adds, it will make it across on one set of tires. same he and his father drove while Hiebert grew up on the family farm. Carl Hiebert pauses for a moment while speaking with area farmers and tractor enthusiasts prior to a Thursday morning parade in St. Jacobs. C If you are a friendly, upbeat adult who would enjoy helping seniors, and you have some weekday availâ€" ability, Waterloo Home Support Serâ€" vices is seeking telephone assurâ€" ance volunteers for Wednesday or Friday mornings. Shifts are three hours. Volunteer drivers are also needed, and a flexible schedule is LIFESTYLEPF Robert Miller, a member of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club, said he woke up at 5:30 a.m. to drive his tractor out to St. Jacobs. Since installing the roof, it hasn‘t rained since, he During a pit stop, he had a roof installed, as well as fenders on the front tires to prevent mud from being kicked up onto his clothes. During the first three weeks of the trip, he said, there were only four days of nice weather. inclement weather. of Runners . . . Not Just End Rolls * Carpet * Berbers + Laminate + Ceramic * Hardwood Lutherwood is looking for volunâ€" teers for between two and four hours per week. Visit www.lutherâ€" wood.ca and click career opportuâ€" nities to see what‘s available. available. Call Christy at (519) 579â€" 6930 or contact volunteer@city.waterlo0.on.ca for more infornfation. The Area‘s LARGEST Selection The North Easthope Tracâ€" tor Club has about 70 memâ€" bers who meet once a week from May to September. Each Thursday morning they gather at a different location to enjoy breakfast. "It‘s going to be good for a lot of people," he said of the ride and toâ€"beâ€"released book. "I‘m sure I‘ll want Miller said his tractor club restored Hiebert‘s Ol‘Red five years ago prior to its sale at the MCC auction. "It was a good trip," said the New Hamburg man. TM Murewy moto For more information or special group bookings call 519â€"885â€"2297. Walking tours are $3 per person and start at the Visitor and Heritage Information Centre, 10 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo (next to the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery). The tours are approximately one to two hours long. i 7 io en en eettes, 27 at noon; and Dodgy Dealings: Mystery and Misdeâ€" meanor in Historic Waterloo, Aug. 1, 29 at 2 p.m., Aug 2. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Here‘s a list of planned walking tours this summer: Waterloo Park: Jewel of the City, July 23 and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.; Where It Began: Uptown Waterloo, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m., Aug. 10 at noon; Waterloo Through the Ages: A Century of Architecture, July 19 and Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 15 at 2 p.m.; Brews and Beverages: Waterâ€" loo‘s Watering Holes, July 30 and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m., July ww o e esd en CA T Right now, there‘s an exhibition on display that tells the story of Seagram‘s V.O. Whisky, one of the best known whiskys in the world that just happened to have had its humble beginnings in Waterloo. While walking tours can be a window into rich hisâ€" tory, so can exhibitions which showcase what the city was and is today. component Along with regular and sometimes eclectic visitor â€" services, the centre houses an important heritage esnc Staff at the centre found a ginseng farm (near Mil ton) and the family went off on their own. "Last summer we had a t;zilr;fil_):fl\;\;t;.(;::;lled who were interested in locating the nearest ginseng farm," says Chafe. iituininn hn ticntnidiiehoats k d ul Waterloo with information on what there is to see and do in Waterloo as well as the surrounding region. Need information about the local jazz festival, buskers or Oktoberfest? Want to explore the city‘s walking and biking trails? The centre is your main line to what‘s happening in the area. Or maybe you‘re interested in a tour that‘s off the beaten track. The Visitor and Heritage Information Centre is now open for summer business and has a lineup of walkâ€" ing tours, events and exhibitions to suit just about any taste. She adds, "We‘re hoping Waterloo‘s citizens will come on out and be tourists in their own city. It‘s a great way to see part of this city you wouldn‘t ordinariâ€" ly explore." 20â€" C80005 aSpects of this City, says Anne Chafe, herâ€" itage resources program manager for the City of Waterloo and coordinator of this popular walking proâ€" gram. interesting aspects of this c'iry." says Anne ( hdfe ing tours and we think lhéy reflect some of the most nterested in exploring Waterloo‘s fine breweries Iand watering holes? Have a penchant to take in some local history? Want to add a little mystery to your life or explore one of Qntario‘s oldest city parks? If so, look no further than the streets of Waterloo. "We‘ve had a lot of fun pulling together these walkâ€" Get to know your city with summer walking tours The centre provides local residents and visitors to