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The Citizen, 2004-08-26, Page 18Canadian Urban Forest Conference Conference canadienne sur la foret urbaine Attend the 6th Canadian Urban Forest Conference October 19 — 23, 2004 Kelowna, BC Learn more at www.tcf-fca.ca/cufc6 Money Tips (NC) — If you're older, your chil- dren have grown and you have already built up substantial equity in your home, you may want to free up capital by downsizing. Moving into a smaller, less expensive home will provide additional cash for investment or retirement living expenses. For financial tips and invest- ment information visit the Investors Group web site at littp:/www.investorsgroup.corn PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004. Road Watch Huron hosts first conference Road Watch Huron is holding the first provincial conference on September 19-20 in Grand Bend at the Oakwood Inn and Golf Resort. "Our committee is thrilled to be hosting this conference and is look- ing forward to meeting people from across the province who are trying to make road safety a priority in their VVEDDINGS Performed - your location or our iindoor or outdoor chapel (non-denominational) For brochure call: REV. CHRIS MORGAN ALL FAITHS PASTORAL CENTRE BENMILLER, 524-5724 CHRISTENINGS communities" says Erica Arnett, Road Watch co-ordinator. The conference will be an oppor- tunity for individuals and communi- ties who are concerned about road safety to network and share ideas and learn about the Road Watch pro- gram. It will also be an opportunity for the existing Road Watch commu- nitics from across Ontario to expand their knowledge of how to market the program's messages and to learn from other communities' successes. The Road Watch Watch Us Grow Conference will provide an opportunity for individuals and com- munities who are concerned about road safety to network and share successes and challenges. The con- ference will feature sessions on the 'how to's' of starting a ROad Watch community, a panel discussion on the value of Road Watch and provide assistance with marketing the pro- gram's message. Road Watch is a community-based response to impaired and aggressive driving which allows the general public to report dangerous driving to the police. The program is quite sim- ple. Anyone witnessing dangerous or impaired driving, such as failing to stop at traffic lights and stop signs, speeding, tailgating, unsafe passing and/or erratic driving, fills out a con- fidential citizen report form that identifies the plate number, vehicle description, and a brief account of the driving behaviour. The signed, completed form is dropped off at a locked drop box located throughout the community, or sent to the police. Once the police have verified the complaint as valid, the owner of the vehicle will receive a letter describ- ing the incident, with perhaps a phone call or personal visit from a police officer, depending upon the severity and frequency of the unsafe driving behaviour. "The Road Watch Huron commit- tee is excited about this opportunity and is looking forward to sharing ideas with the various communities from across the province. Our com- mittee has worked very hard over the last 10 months that we having been planning the conference and we have been very fortunate to receive a lot of support from the community in order to help make this conference a possibility," said Arnett. For more information about the program or to register for the confer- ence please contact the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 if 9Orti/C0// t it 1,2. Ikrcdcling if Dave and Dianne Baan, Walton and Manuel and Estelle Berenguel, London, England would like to announce the forthcoming wedding of their children, Charmaine and Manuel on August 28, 2004. Congratulations and best wishes, Charmaine and Manny. ge* calling long distance dial I-877-837- 6413 or download the conference registration form at www.huron- county.ca/healthunit. engagement Big winner Christine Bone of Brussels came home from the Sarnia Highland Games this past Saturday with a lot of hardware. Competing in Highland dance.for competitors 11 and under, Bone placed first in the Lilt and Chanteuse, second in the Sword Dance and sixth in the Fling. Her combined points were highest overall in her category earning her the trophy. Bone, who is taught by Jenny Schimanski and Christine Lang is only in her second year of competitive dancing. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Nappy. 50tli Wedding, anniumaty .Ceara d Pin aentattang Tony and Roely Verburg are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Verburg to Jonathan Hunse son of John and Ellen Hunse, Hamilton, Ontario The wedding will take place September 3, 2004 at Mount Hamilton C.R.C. C Forthcoming Marriage Johnson-Haines Allan and Cathy Johnson and Roger and Carol Haines are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Shawn Johnson and Stacey Haines. The wedding is to take place January 2005 in Costa Rica. gtap,pv 6Ctli Wedding anniuetta,atty. &Ike and (lee Zteatet Septesnlest 2,1944-'2004 The family of Leona and Jim invites you to join them in celebration at an open Nauee on Saturday, August 28 from 2:00 to 4:30 pm at the farm .teat 212141144 Caly Love from your family and friends AO'