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Fm Puss Head Instructor: Jlm Henry Level 2 Coaching Former Olympian Two-time Canadian Event Champion The Toronto Star recently reported that through Eenetic alterations and selective breedin a alifornia company, Allerca, has develope the first hypoallergenic cat. Allerca kittens, which lack the protein in cat saliva and skin which trig- gers me and eye-watering in humans, Will retail fem US and should be available this ”5198: So for a mere $15,000 cat fanciers can soon look forward to owning non-allergic, non-scratching, eat-anything, loyal, obedient pets. Or, for the price of a bail-out at the animal shelter they could obtain the same creature today. It's called a dog. Mth the allergy problem licked, researchers can now focus on even more promising feline modifi- cations, for exunple: Removal of the hairball ene: 32,000. No lon- er will cat owners be aw ned at 2 am. by the arniliar 'ulka...ulka...ulkar..ulka..,' and have to tiptoe over darkened floors to avord stepping in the result of their failure to give Fluffy her aily brushing. Removal of the furniture scratching gene: $1,000. An attractive option for cat owners opposed to de-clawing, whose sofas, rugs and draperies have been shredded by their resident felines. This mod- ification includes a special offer: don't pay a cent for the cat until furniture has been left unclawed for three months. Removal of the howllng tomcat gene: $1,000. This breakthrough mules male cat fight: by eliminating the gene that produces the annoying gggggrm’mz .Rm'OW challene ermtted male or to joining battle 'F‘be selectiv y bred, to“ down tomcat would deliver its invitauon to battle exclusively by silent snarl: and rude tail gestures. Removal of the independence gene: $5,000. The ultimate feline genetic modification; a cat that does what you say, comes when called, sits, stays, and fetches. Scientists responsible for this breakthrough are expected to win the Nobel Prize for science. Removal of the finicky cam gene: $2,000. Imagine owning a cat that eats whatever is put down for it - economy cat food bulk dry food, table scraps. No more holdin out for gourmet cat foods, sockeye salmon, fillet nugnon This genetic modification pays fox itself m [:55 than two months The Purrfect Cat By nu McWhinmc (5 Mlno. East 0! Town Of Aurora) (905) 888' RID E (7433) Home Of The Egllngton Pony Club 3125 Vandorf Sdrd., Stoufl‘vllle The following year Sue, the queen of commitment, was back. ‘Are you up lo: a challenge? I nodded numbly. Seeing my expression, she smiled and said, 'Just come to a meeting and see what you lhink.’ One evening I was eeted with, “Ht Laura, 1 have something in mind t t I think you would re'ally enjoy.’ It was Sue Sherban, then the mayor, looking for Strawberry Festival volunteers. Since I was busy with work and courses, I explained that I couldn't take on anything more. I had dodged the volunteering bullet. I sat in that meeting and listened as ideas flew around the table There was much laughter and roll- in; of eyes This incredible group of people bashed in their successes, discussed what went amiss, and Were determined to make the Strawberry Festival even bet- ter nut year. And that's exactly what they did. At first I felt overwhelmed. l! was a (lazy, challeng- lngluming curve, but It wasinfcctious Smcclnat cvc- ning. l have been thinking, planmng, cajohng, pludmg for handmg. negotiatmg for a belle: deal, paying to the gods of weather, and constantly checking cmuls. A few years agol was lmmezsed in my wondexful job at the library, helping people find a special book, assisting them with information; and best of all, mak- ing them laugh. LIFE IN THE STRAWBERRY PATCH By Laura Rocsslcr Feel Like A Million Dollars HEALING FORCE 6333 MAIN ST. RSVP 9 Co-hosteb by ADVANCED SKIN REJUVBNATION A Healingforcevmetscapenet Helping out is fun to do My busy life has taken on new meaning. I have become ptoficient at telephone tag, paper folding, supply gath- ering, hunting down fellow committee members and living on an adrenaline high. This year is the 23rd anniversary of the Strawberry Festival. What began as a small community fair has evolved into a four day weekend when downtown Stouffville becomes the centre of activity for 30,000 people. And as a result of my proficiency at folding paper and T shins l have been asked to chair this year's festival, a job which I simply couldn't begin to do effectively without an amazing team of talented and committed volunteers The 2007 festival introduces a new Friday ‘Giggles' evening featurin three comedians who have appeared at The Halifax medy Festival, Comedy Now, Club 54 and Yul: Yuk's. Irwin Barker is preparing for another televised Comedy Festival, sharing the stage with Mary Walsh and Sean Majumber. Debi DiCiovanni is a con- testant in 'Last Comic Standing' and Jim McNally's self deprecating Irish humour is infectious. This year's festival will offer great food and music; rides and games, a three day Kidz Zone, talented local entertainers, rock wall climbing, hot air balloon rides and much more. We need volunteers who like to laugh, are proficient at eye rolling, and want to become involved in our community; planners, thinkers, full or part time participants and T-shirt folders required. Did I mention I have something in mind that I think you would really enjoy? For more information, visit strawberryfestival@rogers.com or call Laura at, 905- 640-22. or Sue at 905-640-4584. The-Good 8'“:th will perform on Saturday night and the perennial favourite Black Board Blues Band returns on Sunday to celebrate Canada Day. Many traditional attractions will be back and Main St. will be lam-packed with crahers and vendors (m Saturday. The weekend ends with an incredible fireworks display. 6333 MAIN ST. RSVP 905â€"642-8643 905-640-4588 Serving Sloujfvillc’ Area Residents Since 1975 FOR SALES 81 SERVICE INFORMATION CALL TIM ROCHACEWICH 8 COMM. CLU. CH. F.C.. CFP Insurance Company Representative 647-286-3911 May2097 ' H