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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 26 Mar 2008, p. 13

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Continued from page 12 biographies, business and career, lanâ€" guage learning, religion, sports and more. There‘s also an area for children and teenagers. There are several ways to browse through the website, and Hegedus has noticed people enjoy searching through recently returned items. "I think people love to know what somebody else has been reading," she The system works the same as it does for actual library books. When a book is off the shelf, it‘s signed out. And if the one you want is gone, you can place a hold on it. Books can be kept out for two weeks. New lending system benefits audioâ€"book lovers A small group of books is always available and can be signed out by an unlimited number of people. â€" The WPL pooled its resources with Cambridge libraries and galleries, the Kitchener public library, the Perth County Information Network and the _ Laurier‘s board of governors, with the unanimous support of the university Senate, has approved the appointment. It takes effect March 3. _ _ _ Pollock will be officially installed as chancellor of the university at Laurier‘s spring convocation on June 4. Pollock succeeds Robert (Bob) Rae, who has served as Laurier‘s chancellor since Sept. 1, 2003. "Bob Rae has been a wonderful friend and ambassador for Laurier, and we thank him for his leaderâ€" ship and dedication to the university," said Dr. Max Blouw, president and viceâ€"chancellor of Laurier. "We are fortunate to have another accomplished and respected leader accept the post of chancellor. With his extensive involvement in business and the community, John Pollock is an ideal choice to serve in this important role as the univerâ€" 64 f s T o oo Cl preparesan John Pollock is an > ‘\\\N\@\ U celebrate its 100th excellent choice for 3 ul tnnmlle #} anniversary in â€" 0) d P m o. chancellor, and I wish B3 SA Businessman and bhilamhropist John A. Pollock has been appointed chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University. Rae said he enjoyed his role at Laurier and looks forward to mainâ€" taining the many friendships he made during his association with the university. "Laurier is in a very exciting period right now as it looks forward to its centenary and beyond," said Rae, who recently won election to Ottawa as a member of the Liberâ€" â€""John Poliock is an excellent choice for chancellor, and I wish him and the university well as they prepare to celeâ€" brate Laurier‘s past and to plan its future." _ ________ al party. Pollock becomes the seventh chancellor of Wilfrid Lauâ€" tier University since the university became a public instiâ€" tution and was renamed in 1973. WLU appoints Pollock as new chancellor | MrEaTS‘& CHEESE | Ontario Corn Fed % Extra Lean Ground Beef Ontario Corn Fed Eye of Round Roasts . Rolled & Stuffed Ribs German Style Wieners Deli Sliced Roast Beef Pine River Medium Cheddar SPECIALS March 24th â€" 29th Our beef is cut from Canada grades AA, AAA "John Pollock is an excellent choice for chancellor, and I wish him and the university well as they prepare to celebrate Laurier‘s past and to plan its future." Former chancellor â€"Bob Rae Region of Waterloo library to make this service available to the public. Many people enjoy listening to audio books in the car and while they‘re exercising, Hegedus said. As well, book lovers with vision problems who want to enjoy a good novel eventually move on to recorded ones. "We really like to support people with low vision because their reading universe shrinks and shrinks and shrinks," she said. $3.291, $3.0691, $3.49,, $3.491 +5.90,, 7.19. "I think people love to know what somebody else has been reading." manager of circulation services Waterloo public library‘s Cost is $400 and includes all protective equipment Season â€" May to August (practices already in session) Registration on Tuesday, April 1, University of Guelph Dome 7:30am to 9:30pm Varsity â€" Under 20 as of May This team is part of the Ontario Varisty Football League Guelph Bears Football One library customer recently told Hegedus that his 88â€"yearâ€"old mother who has low vision thoroughly enjoyed her trial with these audio books. "He said, ‘My mother is lowâ€"tech and I‘m lowâ€"tech, but the Download Library was such a success that we‘re going to go out and buy a MP3 player.‘" The system is easy to use, but library staff is on hand to work with customers who have any difficulty. Recorded books can also be downâ€" loaded at the library. IPods and Macintosh computers do not support this technology. _ A list of compatible MP3 players can be found on the Download Library website. . adetictetpentrmation To get started, users must have a library memberâ€" ship and PIN number. For more information, call the WPL at 519â€" 886â€"1310. AIR DUCT CLEANING W Remove microscopic dust mites BR Remove mildew, mould and bacteria contaminants B Lower energy costs Val MB LOCUET C("C'sy UOOW Valefie W Ask about carpet/upholstery cleaning Poulton MOVING + RENOVATING + NEW BABY + ALLERGIES STEAMATIC. total cleaning & restoration 31st (OVFL) 2008 Trusted since 1968 es s $ w# sÂ¥ weses Sscc ‘? ‘ * oa4 ‘* i:x“, 3 * ' * <p h. bomemart + n o B & t'& Lc fa ‘ e N s § 9 * &\ } ‘g‘ ie ,az*t»;».e;x re c â€" e m mnntarihh oo . 4 Â¥B1 w« neuesire af ?,», £5Q is a fun and exciting ‘ En eRg sds Aal ¢ s eomntie« ols wl oi Watorise mis WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesdgy, March 26, 2008 » 13| * Q“‘.t M.MW 519â€"893â€"0046 Nobody Cleans Better Than Steamatic!

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