Wednesday, April 11, 2007 · Page 11 Painting the town yellow CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The assembly will include guest speakers, patriotic music and a "country style" tribute, Roubos said. She is asking the community to bring their friends and neighbours, make support signs and carry Canadian flags. Woodslee's downtown barrels will be decked out in yellow ribbons and those attending the event will be encouraged to tie them "wherever they can make a statement," Roubos said. "I thought a Yellow Ribbon Troop Campaign would be a good way to honour and respect the ones in our immediate area (who are serving in Afghanistan)," Roubos said. "They are putting their lives on the line so let's show our appreciation to them over there and show support to their loved ones here among us." Debbie Adams, whose husband Duane left for Afghanistan in February, said she is pleased to have an event in her community that will be honouring local soldiers. "It's a great idea," Adams said. "I don't know of anything else locally that is supporting our troops." As a member of the Canadian military, Sgt. Duane Adams has served in Cyprus, Africa, Haiti and Bosnia. He is currently serving his second tour in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Debbie and her two children, Jessica and Jonathon, are hoping Duane will be returning to Canada in September. "Everyday he's on our mind," Debbie said. "We know he's well trained and we hope for the best and that he comes home safe." Debbie said she usually gets the chance to speak with Duane over the phone once a week, adding that, "the troops always enjoy getting mail." Troop Boxes can be found at the following locations: The Woodslee Credit Union, Mini-Mart, Woodslee Woodslee Post Office, Donna's Hairstyling and Jim's Esso. There are currently more than 2,000 Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, with he majority serving in andahar. The military has lans to nearly double the umber of troops it has in he country by the summer. Essex Laser Studio Permanent Hair Reduction For Women Looking and feeling beautiful doesn't have to be expensive! Lip & Chin 85 per session Bikini & Underarms $ 165 per session Lower Leg, Bikini & Underarms $ 316 & up per session $ Free consultations, personal service! 2035 HOPGOOD ROAD, ESSEX 519-776-8216 debbie.eyraud@sympatico.ca Woodslee resident Donna Roubos is distributing flyers this week for the Yellow Ribbon Troop Campaign scheduled for April 15 at Memorial Park. The event, hosted by the Friends of Woodslee, is a support rally for local troops serving in Afghanistan. - 91 TALBOT STREET NORTH - ESSEX - 776-9966 - FREE DELIVERY - ... stopping at nothing to give you the best!!! Licence #1717051 Stratford Festival 2007 "Oklahoma" Main Floor Seating May 22, Aug 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144 Sarnia Cruise & Casino May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63 St. Jacob's Flea Market $89 May 19 or June 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand River Cruise & Casino May 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96 Huron Country Playhouse "Cats" June 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Branson Spring Tour Apr. 29 - May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ottawa Tulip Festival Beijing Treasures May 18 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French Canada June 23 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rails of West Virginia June 26 - 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alaskan Cruise & Tour Holland America Statendam Aug. 29 - Sept. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston/Cape Cod Sept 24 - Oct. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1069 Dbl $549 Dbl $579 Dbl $659 Dbl $3599 Dbl $1139 Dbl JOIN FOR CANCER US AT THE MCGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JUNE 10TH AT CO-AN PARK Call for a brochure. All taxes included. WE PICK UP IN ESSEX! 1 Main St. W., Kingsville, Ontario 519-733-6583 or 1-800-265-0818 Website: www.shorelinetours.com 41 Arthur Ave.,Essex, ON 519-776-9336 519