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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 8 Nov 2006, p. 11

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Remembrance Day to be marked with Vimy Ridge program at WPL Schoolâ€"board incumbents take shots for voting for a retroactive pay raise And it was quite a conâ€" tentious issue with the chalâ€" lengers taking shots at the incumbents for voting themseives a retroactive pay raise. Though Monteith voted against the increase, Fife voted for a peerâ€" reviewed recommendation made by a citizens‘ commitâ€" tee struck by the board. The current trustees decided to reject a ministry proposal to pay them $50 for every meeting they attended. Woodcock, seeking another term after she decided not to run in 2003, said she understood why people were looking to Continued from page 9 time for the Nov. 13 vote Prof, Mike Bechthold returns to the Waterloo public library this Thursday to lead a discussion on Vimy Bechthold is the commuâ€" nications director at the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies. and the editor of For infc t I1: n iL In oniiapitates â€" WATERLOGO CHRONICLE 894â€"2250 ext.3226 Fax 886â€"9383 _ 279 Weber St. N., Suite 20, Waterloo, ON N2J 3H8 increase remuneration from the $5,000 a year she received when she sat on the board. But the local social worker called the package overly generous and said, "It‘s something 1 wouldn‘t have done." Hendry was even harsher in his criticism when he statâ€" ed: "I think it was shameful that someone committed to run for $5,000 a year then at the end said we‘re worth another 30 per cent increase. There is no rationâ€" ale or no reason that this could ever be subsidized." He will speak on how many historians and writers consider the victory at Vimy Ridge a defining moment for Canada. "To me, the proper value for the work we do speaks to equity as an issue," replied Fife. "We do need to be able to attract people to the role Canadian Military History magazine. He will also explain how Canadian troops earned a reputation as formidable, of trustee... and I think it drew new people to the balâ€" lot." effective soldiers because of the stunning success. Howâ€" ever, it was victory at a terriâ€" ble cost. Issues of the balanced school day, bullying and proper supervision were also debated, with the trustees in general agreeâ€" ment that many of the issues are tied to the province‘s funding formula. They urged parents who want to see a change in the way schools are funded to make it an election issue in next year‘s provincial elecâ€" tion. The debate, hosted by the voters support committee, was held at Sir John A. Macâ€" donald high school. Ken Irwin was the lone candidate who didn‘t attend. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the main library‘s auditorium. Admission is free, and registration for the program is not required. ' McPhail‘s CyCle â€" serving w for 90 Years ~ 98 King St. N. Waterico â€" 519â€"886â€"4340 WITMER WATERLOG® CITY COUNCIL â€" WARD 1 ELECT SCOTT Fiscal Accountability _ e@ Transportation Sustainable Growth Sports & Recreation Protecting our Drinking Water "Every dollar spent by council must bring value and respond to the needs of the same people who pay the bills â€" the residents of Waterloo." "I am committed to representing your interests at City Hall. On November 13th I ask for your support."

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