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water per capita than any country in the world. Canaâ€" dians are pleased with this â€" until this abundant commodâ€" ity turns up unwanted inside the home where it can do untold _ damage. Water, moisture, condensation â€" call it what you will â€" is probably the home owner‘s worst enemy. The only reâ€" course is to make sure that the house‘s external and internal defences are adeâ€" quate in the first place ands are kept in good repair. In most cases the major problem results from faulty weatherproofing. Leaky roofs and basements are the main weak spots followâ€" ed by improperly fitting doors and windows. Don‘t wait for trouble to develop. Set up routine checks on the more â€" vulnerable _ areas, make the necessary repairs and you can rest assured that your house will be snug in any kind of weather. The following â€" checklist _ will help: Water enemy of a house ® examine all flashing and seal it with caulking ® check the roof for damâ€" aged, loose or missing shingles ®© renail loose siding;. reâ€" place rotted areas; repaint if required @ check the fit of all outâ€" side doors including garage; check weather stripping ®©_ make sure roof ventilaâ€" tors are clear; check that exhaust fans if installed, are working properly; exaâ€" mine chimney cap and conâ€" dition of chimney. & renew putty â€" around windows where necessary Following this routine at least once a year will pick up virtually all minor water problems. Two major probâ€" lems, condensation _ and basement flooding may still occur. If so it may be a job for the experts. By Central Mortgage and Housing , Corporation Well kept three bedroom bungalow and garage, with eatâ€"in kitchen and formal dining room. Located in setâ€" tled area of Waterlioo. Recreation room with lovely shag carpeting and bar. Modernized bathroom with sliding glass shower doors and marble top vanity. For more information on this AAA exclusive listing, call WILMA or DON HAGEN, 5796180 or 886â€"3235. (JTheckmate Most problems with wet WATERLOO ALL BRICK BUNGALOW 579â€"6180 $52.900 basements are caused by lot grading that directs surface water towards the house instead of away from it. When this water builds up a head it will find its way into . your â€" cellar, â€" even through minute hairâ€"line cracks. ' The solution is to make sure the ground slopes away from the house, even if it means piling earth up a little higher than you would like it to be. If you don‘t have any water around your house you probably won‘t have a probâ€" lem. Severe basement flooding is frequently the result of cracked foundations, poor dampproofing and improper installation of weeping tiles. To correct these faults usualâ€" ly requires the services of experts. ~ High levels of condensaâ€" tion in attics, on walls and around window frames can cause staining of drapes, rugs and paint work. There are various ways to eliminate excess humidity. If you have a humidifier, turn it down or off. Excess moisture in kitchens or bathrooms can be drawn off with exhaust fans. Deâ€" humidifiers and air condiâ€" tioners are other alternaâ€" tives. Just like you, a house needs to breathe. If it can‘t then the vapor, or steam, from cooking, dish washing, bathing and showers conâ€" denses on cold windows and walls. $10. per couple includes chips, peanuts, & pretzels. GAY 90‘S DANCE MUSIC BY â€" THE VERITONES SAT. DEC. 3rd â€" 9 p.m. TILL 1 a.m. For tickets contact â€" Paul MacDonald â€" 576â€"2941 or Pick them up at the club. Draft Beer Pitchers: $1.40 equal to 20° a glass Shots 75° All Proceeds to Charity Classes start in January ‘78" ( â€" China Painting â€" Woodcarving _ â€" Weaving + â€" Upholistery For registration or more information please call comâ€" Boys and Girls ages 9 to 14 LOCATION: Alexandra Public School. DATES: 2nd session starts Monday, Jan. 9 TIMES: Beginners 1 â€"6:00 â€" 7:00 p.m. Beginners 11 â€"7:00â€"8:00 p.m. FEE: $5.00 for 10 weeks (Family $12.00) | Children are required to provide their own guitars. Phone 886â€"1550 to register. munity services at 886â€"1550. Purchasers should buy ONLY from a Registered Builder and be assured of: 1. Deposit and downpayment protection. 2. Correction of defects and deficiencies during first year. â€" 3. Protection against major structural defects for 5 years. 4. Mediation in disputes. Check with your builder, solicitor or real estate broker, or contact: HUDAC NEW HOME WARRANTY PROGRAM 180 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ont. MSS 2V6 * (416) 922â€"3005 Administering ONTARIO NEW HOME WARRANTIES PLAN ACT YOUTH FOLK GUITAR _ LESSONS ADUOLT CRAFT CLASSES " _ Weterioo Chronicie, Wednsesday, Novemberâ€"30, 1977 â€" Page 37â€" (Corner of King & Allen St.) Activities Daily Mon.â€"Fri. Include: Games Room, Floor & Table Shuffleboard. Billards Rooms. Note: No membership needed. INFORMATION : 579â€"1020. *Family Skating â€" During family skating a parent must be in attendance in the arena with their children. SENIOR IN THE SCHOOL PROGRAM For those Seniors interested in volunteering in the Senior in the School Programme, there will be a short training session Thursday, December 8 1: 30 PM at the Centre. PARENTS & PREâ€"SCHOOLERS â€" FREE Albert McCormick & Moses Springer Arenas â€" Tues. 10:00â€"11:30, Thurs. 1:30â€"3:00 p.m. BECOME A FRIDAY AFTERNOONER Friday December 2, 1977 2: 00 Guest: Mr. Gerald Cox â€" Executive Director: Kâ€"W Hospital Topic: ‘Operation of a Hospital‘ _ ADULT NOON HOUR SKATING â€" FREE_ Waterloo Arena â€" Tues. â€" Fri. 12 â€" 1 p.m. Albert McCormick & Moses Springer â€" Tues. to Thurs. â€" 12â€"1 p.m. â€" 1 * See "The Sound of Music" Wednesday December 14, 1977 7:00 PM Cost $1.00 Refreshments. Tickets available in office (579â€"1020) _ _ Registration for Winter classes takes place Decemâ€" ber 5, 1977 . 1 Cost: $10/8 wks. Oil Painting: Monday 9â€"11 Sketching & Pastels Tuesday 9â€"11 Mixed Crafts: Wednesday 9:30â€"11 : 30 Macrame: Friday 9: 30â€"11 :30 Creative Stitchery 1: 30â€"3:30 Crochet: Tuesday 9:30â€"11 :30 Sewing: Tuesday 9:30â€"11 :30 Call : 579â€"1020 to register. Boys and Girls 5 to 12 years of age (as of Jan. 1st) Sponsored by the Kâ€"W Skating Club and Waterloo Community Services. LOCATIONS: Moses Springer Recreation Centre Albert McCormick Arena SECOND SESSION: Starts, Sunday, January 9 for 10 weeks. Registration date is December 11 from 1â€"3 p.m. at both arenas. LESSON TIMES: Girls 1â€"2 p.m. Boys 2â€"3 p.m. CENTRAL MENNONITE COMMITTEE SALE December 1, 1977 Erb Street Mennonite Church 11 :00 A M YOGA CLASSES Registration for Winter Voega Classes begins Decemâ€" ber 5, 1977. _ Cost: $10.00/8 weeks Classes begin : January 19, 1978 1 :30 PM Instructor: Maetel Williams Call : 579â€"1020 CHILDRENS LEARN TO SKATE LESSONS 3 RD. ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR ADULTS ADULT RECREATION CENTRE AFTER SCHOOL SKATING â€" FREE Albert McCormick â€" Tuesdays 4â€"5 p.m. Moses Springer â€" Wednesdays 4â€"5 p.m. _ Waterloo Arena â€"Fridays 45 p.m. _ CRAFT CLASSES REGISTRATION 10 Child â€" 25¢ 15 and under Student â€" .50¢ 16â€"21 Adult â€" .75¢c Family $1.50 No Spectators | SENIOR ACTIVITIES _SPRINGER ARENA CHRISTMAS MOVIE 8: 305 :30 p.m. *â€"Family Only 74 p.m. 8â€"10 p.m. Adult . 3:305:30 p.m. Public Skating McCORMICK ARENA 2:00â€"4:00 p.m. General 8:30â€"10:30 p.m.