explosive issue in the community," said Coun. Karen Scian. Public input into the issue â€" or a lack thereof â€" saw three councillors vote against the proposal to hand over control of the golf club to Golf North, which runs other golf courses in the region. Continued from page 1 "I feel strongly that our strategic plan dictates that we need to honour a public process," said Mayor Brenda Halloran, _ who voted "no" alongâ€" side Coun. Diane Freeman and Coun. Angela Vieth. While the idea has been floating around for more than two years, the public has only been able to see the proposal for about a week, Halâ€" loran said. But since it was a matter of propâ€" erty and labour, most _ sessions were held in camâ€" era as per regulaâ€" tions, said Coun. Mark Whaley. "The concluâ€" sions are painful, but they‘re obviâ€" ous," he said. "It pains me that we can‘t have an inâ€" house solution, but if we don‘t act now we put the 2008 season in jeopardy." Golf _ North‘s proposal offered the most returns of any of the six tenders the city Grey Silo decision ‘painful,‘ says councilior received, bringing in a guaranteed $425,000 a year. The course is currently bringing in less than $200,000 a year and that return is diminishing annually. "We need to look past all the volunâ€" teers who love the course and all the highâ€"end golfers to the taxpayers who subsidize a golf course," said Scian, who voted in favour of leasing the course to a third party. "This course has been through a series of bad decisions and it‘s time to turn the bus around." Oneâ€"yearâ€"old Andrew Urosevic hands over his Christmas letter to Canada Post‘s Marilynne Feeney Saturday during the annual Santa Claus Parade. Canada Post will be collecting letâ€" ters from children over the next few weeks to send to Santa in time for Christmas. Special delivery Insurance company rates are $100‘s, even $1,000‘s apart for the same car and driver. For Free...insuranceHotline.com instantly quotes you the best price available from over 30 of the top insurance companies. B0% of drivers that go onâ€"tine find an average savings of $780, instantly. Then you decide if you‘d rather wait for your insurance to renew, or get your money back NOW by switching to a better priced insUrance company. Lee Romanov President, InsuranceHotline.com Make no mistake...!t‘s easy to switch. InsuranceHotline.com emails you your quote and gives you the name of the insurance company that has the best rate, along with their contact information. Cash Back Now On Your Car Insurance Come out to Breakfast for two Tuesday n‘omngsbiFREE hooking for More Business? Come out and see if a networling group can work for you Attend for 2 weeks at no cost and no obligation Gain new business through referrals Business Breakfast Group (BBG) 7\{-< Tus-d-yumngga700un-8|5zn Dearborn Restaurant,105 Lexington Rd . Waterioo For more details contact: bbg12345@gmail.com &5 Pâ€"~4 1j WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, November 21, 2007 + 5 All you need to do is call the contact provided by InsuranceHotline.com. The insurance rep will do the rest. Look at this chart...There‘s a spread of $1,000‘s from the insurance company offering the lowest rate to the highest rated company. The probability of you being insured, right now, with the insurance company that has the best rate for you is low. Good Record 2 Tickets ice all makes and models &e heart of Waterloo Pontiac Grand Am Chevrolet Blazer S Senes 2DR 4WD Regular scheduled inaintenance will keep you going your appoif $1313 $1.588 nt 1810