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entries. To date," the contest has received more than 200 Launched at the begin- ning of April, Explore Your Intelligent Waterloo is a wetr based program that is invit- ing the city's youth to either share their vision of what Waterloo and its technolo- gies will look like in the year 2057, or to learn more about the companies and initia- tives that have helped posi- tion Waterloo in its bid to become the Top Intelligent Community 2007. ether they're in Wgrade l or Grade l2, students throughout Waterloo are being challenged to explore their community and to learn more about why it's being recognized as one of the Top 7 Intelligent Com- munities in the world. Educational website highlights city's accomplishments T A 72223326313 l _iwf've created this pm Board,the Watertootun,rsii., .------- . _ But if Amber has her way, that won't be the case for much longer. Amber has cystic frlorosis, an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is the most common type of chronic lung disease in children and young adults, and may result in early death. There is no cure. You would never know by looking at her how sick she is. She is an outstanding athlete. Waterloo Minor Soccer team or her St. Luke's school squad. Amber loves the game -- just as she loves suiting up for a gruelling hockey match in the winter with her all-girls squad, the Waterloo Ravens. t this time of year, 13- Azear-old Amber hewfelt can usually be found outwitting her opponents on a local soccer field. Young CF Super Striders need support meom: o,,4T?,,-t-.a, A, . A Whether it's with her By Mum Bum Chron ids Staff Karin Barthel ' “it"!vm Ar" 1' - - - sufferer leads team in annual Great Strides Walk at Waterloo Park She is a fimHroicir,r, ”a.“ ". . . - The program, which is a joint anon between the City of Waterloo, the Waterloo Region District School "We've created this pro- gram to engage our Waterloo students in age appropriate projects and activities that will help them learn more about intelligent Waterloo." said Vic Degutis. an Intelli- gent Community steering committee member and CAO of the resource devel- opment office with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. "This city has a longstanding history of being a leader in technology. and in fostering innovation that constantly builds com- munity. The program invites students to gain a better understandin-g of just how unique we are as a commu- nity - something we can all take peat pride in." with Amber, watching her take about a dozen pills a day or enduring another round of her breathing ther- apy - once before school in the morning and again before bed at night -- you'd never know that every breath means so much to the active youngster. "A lot of people don't know what CF is, and they're surprised when I Iellthem l have it." Amber said, adding that she doesn't blame them. On behalf of her team. Amber Shewfelt's Super Striders, and with help from her younger sister, Logan. she has been knocking on doors and talking to as many people as she can for the past few months, col- lecting pledges and raising awareness of the disease that affects her and so many others in the community. Chart, She is a i)mdraising team leader for the Great Strides Walk, the largest annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which will take place May 27 at Waterloo Park. Unless you're at home The school challenge invites students to create a project __ whether individtr ally, in small groups or as a whole class -- that shares their vision of what Waterloo in the year 2057 will look like, and to think about the technologies that will be (llTCijCj)i,ji,i1h/S r_.._.,,...- a home challenge and a classroom challenge. The home challenge invites students to log onto a website to explore the com- panies that are located in Waterloo. Depending on grade level. students are asked to either identify logos. place logos or research information about these companies Board. the Waledoo Catholic District School Board, eSolu- tions and a number of the area's premier high-tech companies. offers two ways for students to participate -- Until recently, her team of walkers was leading the country in fundraising for the event. So far a lot of people have rallied behind Amber. help- ing her inch closer to her goal of raising $10,000. "A positive attitude is everything to her, and she wants to share that with ottr she was a spokesperson for Wilfrid Laurier University's Shinerama campaign last year. Amber's iathel, Darren, added, "She does a lot of public speakng on CF, and “I'm very braid of her efforts and attitude." "She has a positive out- look; she believes that good things will come if you stay positive," Tracy said. Amber's mother, admires her dam enthusiasm. While "l hope that by telling people about it and raising money, we'll be able to help others who have CF in the future," Amber said. Continued on page 9 a couple of other ther, Tracy, daughter's "it'diitting that as we cele- brate our 150th anniversary Including one of five iPods. "Encouraging young peo~ ple to learn more about what puts Waterloo on the map as an intelligent community is important." said Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran, "We have a number of organiza- tions and initiatives that have focused on technology and on applications and innovation that makes our community, and in fact com- munities around the globe. a better place. The website offers a num- ber of suggestions to help students get started. Projects can be submitted to iwex- ploreewatertoo.ca and any- one who participates in the Explore challenge will be eli- gible to win draw prizes including one of five iPods. impacting quality of life for this community fl The Shewfeh family - Darren, Amber, Logan and Tracy -- will lace Strides Walk. which will take place May 27 at Waterloo Park. The a awareness for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Amber. 13, l on the uses of broadband technology for economic development by communi- ties large and small in both the developed and develop- ICF is J spec/iii/ti/rest group within the World Tele- port Association that focuses In January. Waterloo joined Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom; Gangnam District, Seoul. South Korea; lssy les Moulineaux. France; Ottawa-Gatineau. Ontario- Quebec; Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom; and Tallin. Estonia as the Top 7 Intelligent Communities named by the Intelligent (bmmunity Forum (RIF). and mark our prosperous past, we can also celebrate the many organizations and initiatives that have set us apart as a leader, that will ensure a promising future for our community" Exclusive distributcxs of the Steven & Chris me wusnwo cummcw Park. The eveht wili rgi;";;ney and Amber. 13, has CF. Community 2007 at annual conference in I York City These seven Communi, ties are selected based on indicators that include the significant deployment of broadband communica» tions, the extent to which the community enables a knowledge workforce. the promotion of digital democ- racy, the ability to foster innovation. and effective economic development marketing that leverages the community's broadband, labour and other assets to attract new employees This Friday. the ICF will announce the Top Intelligent ,~-_k ., _ - - Each year. ICF selects communities from around the world to appear on its list of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year. ing world up for me annual Great . Wednesday. May 16.21!" . 3 ANDREA BAIttt Nova t its New