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e K-W Granite Club is 'T!?, to begin its 75th year of curling at its Agnes Street ice lanes. As part of anniversary celebrations. the Granite Club is co-hosting the Scott Tournament of Hearts at The Kitchener Memorial Audito- rium Feb. 15-23. Granite club celebrating 75 years The 75th year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in the club's history. This national women's championship will draw curling fans in person and on television from across Canada. In addition. the region's curlers are waiting anxiously for Waterloo city council's decision on Rink In The The Granite Club has received Waterloo city staff's recommendation that the city begin negotiations with the Granite Club to convert the facility into curling facili- ties beginning with the 2003-2004 season pending public meetings that are scheduled for Oct. 17-22, 2002. John Morris, current Ontario men's champion, and 2002 Brier runner-up is Ice Wolves beat Brantford 2- l The Atom Division Water- loo lce Wolves played Brant. ford on Sunday and came awaywitha2-1 win scoring for ttie Icit Wolves, while Brett Scans added the Assists went to Cody Burrs. Colin Bolmn, Taylor Abbott, Mad/hm and Nicole Gem This week's Waterloo Chronicle Team of the Week is the Waterloo Girls Under- 16 select soccer team. On Sept. 21, the girls won the finals of the Inter-City Soc- cer League, beating Stratford 4-3. The game was won in an exciting penalty shootout to end the Waterloo club's sea- son on a winning note. Fiona Jones scored the team's only goal during regular play on an assist from Adriana Armborst. Heather Bender and Sarah Mah took turns in net during regulation time, with Mah turning in an outstanding perform- also returning to the club. The two-time World Junior has returned to WLU for his final year and is call- ing the K-W Granite Club his home. Other anniversary high- lights include the 32nd annual Oktoberfest Mixed Funnenspiel. which draws teams from as far away as Ohio and New York State, Oct. 25-26. There are only a few spots remaining to be filled. _ New members are also being welcomed to the J Special Swim ht Swim a Do you provide Special Services for Seniors? Branch Manager Res. (SI9) 747-1019 Ccll(5l9) 575-2040 e-mail: jpapkeocartierpartners99iom 153 Union Street East Waterloo, ON NN lC4 Tel, (5l9) 578-7722 Fax (5I9) 578-7277 I-800-818-2079 Call Laurie at 623-6617, ext. 206 to find out how! Let them know about it! Jacqueline A. Papke, RR.P. CARTIER PARTNERS FINANHAI SIRVH’IS ance during the penalty shootout to clinch the win after two extra frames solved nothing Members of the Waterloo Under-16 girls select team, pictured above. are: (back row left to right) coach Jim Govanis, Allison Taylor, Adriana Arm- borst, Melissa Baer, Kelly Jones, Felicia Thomas, (middle row) Marissa Martin, Fiona Jones. Patty Smith, Anita Giardina. Alyssia Armborst. (bottom row) Christine Bower, Brooke Bettencourt, Sarah Mah, Heather Bender, Emily Brubacher and assistant coach Vince Bettencourt. Granite Club with a special new member adult price of $250. Both competitive and social leagues are offered including Men's. Mixed, Day or Evening Women's, Juniors and Little Rockers. There are many new member/guest events at the beginning of the season for those who wish to try out the sport Rental ice is also avail- able for group bookings. ConiUctNeit Bailey at 893-9784 or 579-1422 for more information. Taking seven steps to a healthier lifestyle Research continues to show that some cancers can be prevented. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends you take these steps to reduce your risk of developing cancer. Step 1: Be a mm-smoker and avoid second-hand smoke. Step 2: Eat 5 to 10 servings at vegetables aM truits a day. Choose high fibre, lower tat foods. It you drink alcohol, limit your intake to 1 to 2 drinks a day. Step 3: Be physically active on a regular basis. This will help you maintain a healthy body weight. Step w. Protect yourself and your tarnity from the sun, Reduce sun exposure between 11 am. and 4 pm. Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctors Step ik Follow cancer screening guidelines. For women. discuss mammograms. Pap tests and breast exams with a health professional. For men, discuss testicular exams and prostate screening with a health professional. Both men and women should also discuss screening tor eaten and rectal cancers. Step .. Visit your doctor or dentist if you notice a change in your normal state of health. 'ts, P. Follow health and safety instructions both at home and at work when using. storing and disposing of hazardous materials. For more information about cancer, cell the Canadian Cancer Society's lntonnation Service at 1-888-93F3333 or visit out wébsite at manners: Atom Wolves win twice The Waterloo Atom A' Wolves outscormi the opposi- tion 13-5 in a pair of weekend victories The Wolves started with a 6-3 home ice win over Brant, ford on Saturday, with Niklas luhu‘ynski scoring two goals The defence corps. led by Bryan Henderson and Brett Rombout with two assists each, played a strong game contributing a total of seven points. Goaltender Matt Sdthytzhauer set the tone any. making sacral key saves with BranttGitimsrwheisay. On Sunday the Wolves boarded the Wolf Bus bound for Sarnia and after a slow stat, scored three consecutive trrahsortthdrwaytoa7-2wirt. The game was put out of reach on goak tyues Palmer. Mfh+rswtd, luke Rose, lor- dan Schulz and Matt Dailey, who scored a hamidn The Region of Waterloo is currently undertaking a feasibility study for a Central Transit Corridor. This corridor will ultimately provide a higher level of transit service between Cambridge,- Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Jacobs and Elmira. The study will identify the feasibility of such a tran- sit corridor, the timing and staging of implementation, preferred tech- nology, transit nodes and stations and future land use and transporta- tion strategies that are needed to support the transit corridor. We are currently in the data collection stage and are holding two work- shops to introduce the project to the public and to obtain feedback on potential transit nodes and corridors. The workshops will be held: 6:30 pan. - 9:00 p.m. 6:30 pan. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2002 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 Galt Collegiate Institute Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute 200 Water Street North 301 Charles Street East Cambridge, Ontario Kitchener, Ontario If you would like to attend of these workshops, please call Ms. Gilda Steegstra at (519) 575-4036 by October 4, 2002. 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