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A walk through history Panels tell the story of Waterloo Park It was an initiative of what was then called the local Architectural Cortser. vation Advisory Committee and the city The C opened a with nine the lake. "People will learn about how the park developed, and why it looks the way it looks today," said Anne Chafe, the manager of the city's heritage col- lemon. "Waterloo Park has been such a landmark in our community. and there are so many stories associated with people having used the park." - Even moré than thai, this walk can help people identify with the commu- And Chafe believe's if people have a connection with a community's past, it then has more meaning for them. "These panels can be read by peo- ple who have lived here for all of their lives and it's an opportunity for them to remember some of the things they may have experienced." For newcomers. meanwhile. it's a way to show them that how they're using the park is part of its history, she said, adding it will hopefully allow them to appreciate what a jewel the park is in this community. Creating the walking tour was a two-phase project. with the nrst half completed in 2000. LACAC member Ellis Little did the researching and writing for the four Phase I panels prior to his death, ence. '“Pan of the reason we're doing these is to treat: a sense of place.” - A Thesie run iitong the south side of MEMORY FOAM BED TOPPERS baking a leisurely stroll around Waterloo Park's Silver Lake can now be an educational experi- "Part of the reason we're doing these is to create a sense of place. " .- Anne Chute Manager ofCity ofWaterioo's heh mgr collation By I ENN [Hill 0mm __ Ch with; Staff ity of Waterloo recently self-guided tour. complete interpretive panels. around We Custom Cut Foam '" ForEverything! Anne Chafe, the manager of the City of Watertoo's heritage collection, reads one of the recently installed interpretive panels around Waterloo Paret Steer take. ttes- idents can now take a self-guided tour around the lake and learn about the city's history. (use tMMstmt we Silver lake, beginning at the entrance and festivals. ' to the Perimeter Institute. overlooking "And one of the things about it is the Grist Mill, we've been able to locate some photo- That panel tells the story of how the cannon is said to have gone off prema- turely. beheading a person standing outside the Number Hotel. " takes walkers on a tour of Water- loo's beginnings, to the Seagram distill- ery, to the city's recreational past, and, finally, to its manufacturing history. with that panel looking on the Canbar sue. Phése 2 - on the lake's north side - has nee panels. four on the park's history and one on its environment. Those who venture out will learn how the park was established, see some of its original features and read about its rtrst cannon, made to cele- brate the city becoming a village in 1857, To commemorate the city's 150th anniversary, a committee was formed to complete the walk around the lake, Walkers will alsoleam how the park has been used for social gatherings and family picnics over the years. as well as being a popular venue for concerts LIFESTYLE Ht doesnt iiecessuriiy follow that you have to read each one in order, you can kind quick and choose as yoy so” For Chafe. the most rewarding part of this proiect has been seeing people stop to read the panels, which were sponsored by Manulife Financial. Participants can start the walk at any of the panels. but the most logical one is at the beginning the Grist Mill. HPeople) were pointing at things and then pointing at a place in the landscape, so obviously they were making that connection between the panels and what's surviving in the "And one of the things about it is we've been able to locate some photo- graphs that people may not have seen before of the park and of.structures that are no longer in the park," Chafe To find the other panels. jug! fogow the perimeter of the lake. Some signs help guide the way. _ _ - _ ‘Parking is aVailable behind the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery or in the park's lots. - Fotiiif Store ... For Everything'. ... JUST ASK! t:-i'iii'lil iii' FOAM eugiuous AND oAnnmr: MEMORY FU ktrallyrtutcarmtirt9 andRVneods The Cumtinoedortpqte" bl all manna applications PADOING The Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo is partnering with Joseph and Company Inc. to announce the first annual Metal for Memories com- munity donation day. Thi, day - to be held on June 16 __ will support local programs and services to fight against Alzheimer's disease. Suggested donation items include barbecues. toasters, steel, cooper, bathtubs. aluminum and cars with the tires removed and fluids drained. They will accept almost anything from 8 a.m. to 3 pan. at loseph and Company Inc., located at 257 Vic- toria St. N., in Kitchener. across from Family Fitness, World Refugee Day will be celebrated on June 17 at the Kitchener Downtown Community Centre through a video called life After life. The second edition of a Guide to Community Resources for Refugees and Other Newcomers to Kitchener-Waterloo will also be launched. It covers " topics that are most important for newcomers to find their way, A strawberry birthday soda will be held on lune M to celebrate the 85th birthday of the Calvary Unit- ed Church and the 45th birthday of Calvary UCAS, The event will feature perforinanccs bythc Waterloo Concert Band and musical selections fiom the church's talented mnwtiqq. - A _ _ The Eastbridge Neighborhood Association is looking for volunteers for its family hm day on June 24. from ll am. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at luster B. Pearson school. Volunteers are needed to man various games and an obstacle course, sell food, help with the silent auction and set up and tear down of the event. For information, can 519-884-2964 or send an email to volunteers@eastbridge.info. The community centre is at 35 Weber St. W.. Unit B. The event, which is free and open to the public. runs from 2-4 pm. For information. call 519-745-4404. ext. 208. Admission is $5 for adiiitiand £3 for children under l0, For more information, contaci Mary at 519-742- 1422, ext. 15. ERGONOMIC SEAT PADS & BOLSTERS FACT ORV OUTLET 360 Trillium Dr. Kitchener 519.748.1491 I!!! newsman. .Ttturs.H,frt. " EasthridgetGiiny fun day needs volunteers World Refugee Day features video display Alzheimer Society holds fundraiser Strawberry social WATERlDO CHMNICLE . Wednesday, June 13. 2007 . " 'llllt . I ll . “EMORY FOA'M PILLOWS