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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 31 Oct 2007, p. 17

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Canadian youth are passion- ate about the environment. according to a panel of kids who got together recently to share their thoughts and dreams for a better planet. After hearing about their concerns and learn- ing about all the ideas they have for protecting our planet. Sun- light Multi-Action created the awards. The purpose of the awards is to give Canadian kids a chance to share their ideas and raise Kids between the ages of six and l2 years old who are work, ing to make an environmental difference in their communities are eligible for the Sunlight Eco- Action Kids Awards. anadian young people l who are helping the envi- ronment will get some recognition for their efforts through the first national envi- ronmental kids awards which was recently launched. Kids environment award launched ': I! Inna "Me"""" T l Meet Silhouette and Adidas '. reps aM enter m witl - .-rse%r's Arm-1mm! v" [ atmqtlet'fa, tthet, ‘3!!th ..Giuscswmi".. "" a..- w - . a $5000 tttmoi"' ..' SAVE theTaX with a'ny puWhase of $100 or more.- nus receive an IRIS SPA GIFT! RECEIVE A s GIFT _ CARD “an" on sunglasses.. To enter, kids between the ages ofsix and 12 submit a letter outlining their contributions tu helping protect the planet. Win- ners in three different age gr.quprisix-setrt years, eight- nine years and l0-12 years) will receive the title of ultimate Eco, The awards are supported by key environmental organiza- tions including Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Evergreen. the Pembi- na Institute, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Pollution Probe and "6erofootprint. Experts from these groups will act as judges. "I think that in a few years, if we don't do anything the world will go wrong. We only have one earth so we should use it well." said Maddy, age li. awareness about what any indi- vidual can do to help ensure the future health of our environ. ment. Lett Power Rise our dreams with the Platinum Technology. Please come and join us for an evening of entertainment and new information showcasing our Hunter Douglas Products. Sharon Moonlight Product Specialist and Craig Paradisi Technical Sale Adviser will be our featured speakers for the night. Join us for refreshments l and a chance to win door "By encouraging kids to step up, we hope we will raise both awareness and action among other kids and adults as well." More information about the awards and rules and regula- tions can be found by visiting wwwsunlightecoactionkidscca. "The Sunlight Eco-Action Kids Awards will educate people about the small steps that they can take to help the environ- ment," says Todd Allen of Sun- light Multi-Action. The entry deadline is Ian. 21, 2008. The judges will select finalists from six regions across the country by Feb. 7, 2008. National winners will be announced March 27, 2008. Action kid and join a communi- ty of young people investing their time and energy to protect the earth. Each winner will also receive $1,000 to donate to the environmental charity of their choice and a 51.000 cash award. prizes and gift certificates Locations in Brandbrd, Cambridge. Iritdtener, Waedoo and Windm The Amazing ShonTcrm rsry" Rate . Lon Term 'Min x2500. _ 4Af% on '2tt,1NttV59,999t A.6% on moon 19,99% as». on ammo & up WAT ERLOO CHRONICLE . Wednesday, October 1| 2007 . "

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