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The Stratford Cullitons prepare for war over the next four days.

They play four games in as many nights starting with a rematch Thursday night in Waterloo.

Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Siskins was tossed by the OHA after it was discovered that Waterloo had used an illegal player. Tomorrow night's game is set for 7:30pm.

The Cullitons then host the Kitchener Dutchmen Friday night at 7:30pm. It's also Fan Appreciation night at the William Allman Arena. Free pictures of the team will be handed out. There will be a 2-for-1 chuck-a-puck and many other prizes to be won.

Stratford heads to Cambridge Saturday night to battle the Winterhawks at 7:00pm.

The Cullitons finish the regular season in Elmira Sunday night when they take on the defending Sutherland Cup champions; the Sugar Kings. The puck hits the ice at 7:00pm.

CJCS 1240 will carry every game live.

If the Stratford Cullitons can win all their remaining games, they will clinch first place in the Midwestern conference.

A "Two Dollar Challenge" has been issued to local residents. Each Stratford citizen is asked to donate a Toonie; the goal is to raise at least $60,000 for the 13 Peruvian families and the one London family that were affected by the accident this month. People can drop off their donations at 1240 CJCS/FM 107.7 at 376 Romeo Street, The Gazette, CIBC bank, Scotia bank, Grotto Hair Studio and Habitat for Humanity. The money will be given to the Township of Perth East and Victim Services. They have guaranteed that all funds will go directly to the families.

The roads are for everyone to share.

That's the theme of a gathering tonight in Stratford, hosted by the Energy & Environment Committee.

Share the Road; A Stratford Transportation Evening is a chance for residents to come together and talk about their ideas surrounding active transportation in the city, and how to make it safe for everyone.

A big topic on the table will be bicycle safety. Committee member Sheila Clark says she takes all the precautions, but sometimes still feels unsafe on city roads:

The keynote speaker of the event will be Eleanor McMahon, founder of Share the Road. Also, Dianne Freeman, a Waterloo City Councilor, will discuss how their city was officially recognized for being bike friendly.

The free event is tonight at the Stratford Rotary Complex.

The doors open at 6:00pm so participants can browse displays. Speakers & discussion will run from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

The Perth County OPP concluded its Distracted Driving Campaign which was done in conjunction with OPP officers throughout the province from February 13^th to February 19^th. Perth County Officers issued a total of 39 tickets which was the second highest number of charges laid in any of the 15 counties policed by the OPP in Western Region. Only Chatham-Kent, with 57 charges, was higher than Perth County.