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Waterloo earns gold at Nations in Bloom aterloo‘s Nations Win Bloom entry received a gold award recently at the 2003 International Awards for Liveable Communities in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Commenting on the honour, committee chair Mark Whaley said, "We are delighted that the internaâ€" tional panel recognizes the high quality of life that we enjoy in our community. It reminds us all just how lucky we are to be living where we do." The award is in recogniâ€" tion of Waterloo‘s ranking as the second place finisher in the competition behind Port Phillip, Australia. Third place was awardâ€" ed to the City of Pizen, Czech Republic. Whaley said, "While the ranking is wonderful, the value of the experience has been the opportunity to discover best practices from some of the most enlightened places on the '“M‘vuv"uiw3pmno\fwwm exdusive and is available with in stock ‘03 Jetta V_Vc_‘\bxgaiyo‘bwm()a 31. 2003 Call for more details 180 hp, 1.8 litre turbo engine 3 spoke leofl'sef-wrmd steering whee! 16â€"inch BBS alloy wheels rear spoiler custom sports seats ‘he Jetta, Showing off Waterloo‘s gold award at the Nations in Bloom competition are, from left, Apelâ€" doorn Mayor G.J. de Graaf, Waterloo Nations in Bloom committee chair Mark Whaley, comâ€" mittee members Susan Cheetham, Bruce Hawkins, Karen Anderson and Brian Detzler. planet. We have learned _ each city is awarded a gold, place finish. Waterloo much here that we can _ silver or bronze standing received a secondâ€"place implement in Waterloo that _ based on the score they _ finish, as another city that will make it an even better _ earn out of 100. also receive a gold award place to live." Each City is then ranked _ earned more points than The award system for â€" in their category and the _ Waterloo. _ The award system for the Nations in Bloom comâ€" petition works this way: WOL t alâ€" FSBURG / Pure Autobahnics. Each City is then ranked in their category and the top three cities receive a firstâ€", secondâ€" or thirdâ€" inancing for 60 months" First Avenue urg â€" fupay a 44 Laser Eye Centers® If you struggle with poor vision, laser vision correction may be eR able to help. TLC Waterloo is dedicated to providing you the very best care possible. We have the finest physicians and technology in the industry, including CustomLASIK. Call TLC Waterloo today to schedule a free consultation to determine if you are a candidate. Ask about our easy financing options. Call 519â€"888â€"4502 4~ptfl'i automatic, air. power windows & locks, cruise, keyiess remote. AM/FM/CD, antiâ€"lock brakes, traction control, alloy wheels, 60/40 folding rear seat. 34,000 kms Stock #G686S 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier VLX â€" 4â€"Dr. TLC Laser Eye Centers UW/School of Optometry Columbia Street West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Treated with Teflon® so winter won‘t stick The Tilley Winter Hat protects against the icy fingers of winter, and with its Teflon®â€"coated wool, you can rest assured that winter won‘t stick.The extra toasty earflaps and forehead warmer tuck away discreetly. % _ And like all Tilley Hats, it‘s guaranteed for s life not to + % wear out R es and insured $ ond & â€"against loss. 5 Head to Toe Alex Tilley and daughter, Alison The Great Canadian Winter Hat available at Upstaire in River Works, St. Jacobs 664â€"2663 Rabbinc Clothing, Adventure Wear for Everyday . MOt Hate, Gloves, Footwaar I Titley & Royat Royal Robbins Costs ©12,995 STARTING AT