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Waterloo amputee has special role at War Amps seminar aterloo resident W(Zourtney Gilmour has a demanding but enjoyable job ahead of her as a junior counsellor to child amputees from across Canada attending the War Amps 2003 Multiâ€" ple Amputation Seminar, Oct. 24â€"26 in Ottawa. The Association holds regular regional seminars for members of its Child Amputee (CHAMP) Proâ€" gram, however War Amps chief executive officer Cliff Chadderton initiated this special seminar to address the needs of "Super Champs"â€" those missing three or more limbs or both upper limbs. Courtney, 19, was born a multiple amputee and, as a Super Champ, receives financial assistance with the cost of artificial limbs, travel costs for fittings, counselling, and attends CHAMP seminars. The War Amps also covâ€" ers the full cost of recreâ€" ational limbs. Growing up, she looked up to and As Mayor. Lynne Woolstencroft has demonstrated all of these qualities, working with you to make Waterloo a world class small city Today, Lynne‘s efforts have helped make Waterioo better known. better positioned. and + better planned than betore â€" With an eye to the future. Lynne Woolstencroft wants to lead Waterloo, to serve you, to tight tor our values and tor Waterloo‘s bright future Your vote for one of four candidates for mayor will decide whether our community will continue to move forward or be frozen in time Consider who has e * the greatest depth of political experience; * the most extensive community background; * the clearest vision for the city; * the drive to make it happen; and * the clearest concept of what a mayor must think about 883â€"8834 www.lynnewooistencroft.com received advice from the junior counsellors and is now one herself. This means being availâ€" able to Champs and parâ€" ents to answer questions, give advice and be a role model. Concerns like dealing with teasing and staring are dealt with in a session called "Just the Way I Am" in which junior counselâ€" lors, like Gilmour, offer advice on how they hanâ€" dled these problems while growing up. Other sesâ€" Courtney Gilmour EESTYLI sions offer counselling for parents, independent livâ€" ing and new developments in artificial limbs. Super Champs will demonstrate their own, such as devices for hockey and swimming. Computers are key to Super Champs for future independence. During the seminar, there will be a special focus on the War Amps‘ JUMPSTART, which proâ€" vides computers, software and assistive computer devices to Super Champs to help them with schoolâ€" work now and to later compete in the workforce. The War Amps is funded solely through public supâ€" port of the Key Tag and Address Label Service and receives no government grants. Gilmour is a longtime JUMPSTART member. For more information, use the Eâ€"ZEE ACCESS: call tollâ€"free 1â€"800â€"250â€"3030, fax tollâ€"free 1â€"800â€"219â€" 8988 or visit www.waramps.ca. Library I would like to see a better library service. I do not agree with building a new one, but look to expanding the existing library and building a satellite in Ward 3. Where Gary stands regarding GARY KIESWETTER Cultural Environment All environmentally sensitive areas should be posted on the City web site. Would like to see an incentive program offered to residences who go pesticide free or use organic spray. Bike paths should be an integral part of all future planning. Must continue to promote cultural and envigonmental initiatives.