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The Ontario government is allocating $250,000 to assist local winter trails clubs to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, Natural Resources Minis- ter Leo Bemier announced Nov. 23 in the Legislature. '-2out.rtoocttrooicu,iodmrscuv.0-tttor"" ' . '. m b, -, .- _ T . 9 Bauman, Voelker, are defeated at the polls (Continued from page 1) He doesn't expect to play a major rote in his first few months on council. "There's going to be a learning period for me when ru be looking for direction from other coun- cillors, and administrative staff," he said. "minim Carroll. a two-year eouncil veteran, had a very strong basis of support " she swept to a second place fin- ish at the polls and a seat on regional government. She will replace Bob Henry as one of Waterloo's regional coun- cil representatives. W inter clubs will get grants Mr. Bemier said: "This is the third year the Minis- try of Natural Resources has offered a winter trails grooming and maintenance program. The Ministry will continue its own program on public lands in high demand areas of the province." Trails dubs may also apply to the Wintario fund The most important time of all to save electricity for financial assistance for trail-related capital projects through the Minis- try of Culture and Recrea- tion. The Ministry of Natural Resources allocation will be used to assist snowmo- bile and cross-country ski clubs in grooming and main- taining trails and for main- tenance. repair and replace- ment of Ministry equipment Applications for funding from the Ministry of Na- tural Resources trails program should be made to the nearest Ministry district office. The demand for elec- tricity in Ontario reaches its peak early in the evening on cold winter weekdays. Between 4 and 7, everyones asking for elec- tricity. Many factories, stores and offices are still open. Street lights are on.The kids ate home from school, parents home from work, evening meals are being prepared. And the heating system has to work harder. It all adds up. Demands for electric- ity have been increasing at a pace that can no longer be met. The rate of growth must be reduced. You can help by avoid- ing the big jobs like baking, washing and drying between 4 and 7. Make sure that unused lights, TVs and appliances are off.'Ihke it easy on the hot water. Please do all you can to save electricity. Thefututedepéddsonit. Mrs. Carroll was clam with her strong finish and said she had campaigned w a regional council seat in mind. "rve worked hard and I think it's showed in the mpport I got. rm looking forward to more hard work on regional council.“ In twt, she finished fourth behind Mewhinney. Henry and 'l‘urnbull. . 7 One of her key tasks on regional government will be to try to make the system work and eliminate some of the alienation that exists between Waterloo residents and re- gionalgovernment. shesaid. A A '"iriiii.TGGiiTGi FiiGisii to see some new faces elected to council. “You lose something I think in putting the same people back all the time. New people will be asking ques- _ _ .l _ .. 1 .. L,__‘. A- -.i.2... tut-o, r‘vvr" .-9- -.-- --- --_--eee - h, tr . v - tions and it does council good to have to explain things and reinforce itspositions." Brian Turnbull, who topped the polls in 1974, retained his tight hold on the top position Monday out-running his nearest challenger by more than 500 votes. He will serve Waterloo as a regional councillor for another two years. 11-1.” ilaid jiist to stay where I was. I wanted to stay on regional council... I think it (new city council) will be a good council to work with_" he said. . _ Turnbull was especially pleased to receive considerable support from the older residents in the downtown areas. “I have a feeling I did quite well in the downtown area among the older, retired residents," he said. Mary Jane Mewhinney, who ran a strong third in 1974 behind Bob Henry and Tumbull. had hoped this year to pick up one of the top two positions and a regional council seat. However. an early margin posted by Carroll widened throughout the evening to leave Mewhinney 900 votes be- hind in third spot. er." he said. Bob Henry, who lost his regional council seat but ran a strong fourth, attributed his vote slippage to his poor health in recent years. “I'm not surprised. I didn't campaign at all. I figured Carroll, Mewhinney and Tumbull would be right up there. However, I thought Mewhinney and Carroll would be clos- 208 I King St. s. Waterloo Specializing in exotic coffees and teas from all over the world. Quality coffee beans such as Java, Mocha, French Continental, Espresso. Turkish, Colombian, Brazilian, Kenya. 8: a decafinated In addition we have hand pottery, mugs. tea sets. tea strainers. coffee makers, coffee filters, coffee grindets. spices, old-fashion stick candy. nuts & dried fruits. Come and Select your Blend of coffee or Tea and remember "'it isn't a pity" because these coffees & teas are now available in Waterloo. STORE HOURS: Wed. - 10am, _ Sp.m., Loose teas and teabags such as Indian, Ceylon. Darzeeling and Thurs., & Fri. - 10 a.m. - 5 mm., Sat. - 8 a.m. - 2 sun l‘Q‘Q.‘ Carroll 5.712 Elected Mewhimey 4.813 Elected Henry 4,515 Elected McLean 4.299 Elected Meston 4.194 Elected Hull 3,856 Elected Cruise 3.793 Elected By Jean Wallace Christmas wouldn't be the same without music, and now that the Christmas season is here the Kitchen- er-Waterloo area is offer- ing a whole array of con- certs., . Vgelker 3,431 K unz Singers perform Dec. " In addition to the usual school choirs and orches- tras, church choirs, and various other musical groups, there is a brand new choir in town which will be presenting a Christmas concert too. The thirty- voice choir is called The Alfred Kim. Singers. The” are the final standings released Tuesday by city hall election staff . ,“““ "' 742-5931 Kunz, a well-known local composer-conductor. re- cently formed the Singers after auditioning a large number of people. The choir’s concert debut will be on December 12 attr. p.m., in the Humanities Theatre at U. of W. Genauy 1,554 Zupko 2,612 Wright 1,frl The sacred and secular program is broad and will include pieces which were originally commissioned by the Kitchener Bach Choir, Kunz's own arrangements of traditional spirituals and carols, popular music, and a Christmas carol sing- along. The.choir will be accompanied by the nine- member Alfred Kunz Mini- Pops Ensemble. We hear Christmas music piped into stores all dur- ing the Christmas shopping season, but how much better it is to sing the carols our- selves! Combine the old and the new this year: come to the concert and give your support to this new choir, and enjoy the o1d-iashimted pleasure of getting together with other folks in the com- munity for listening and singing. The tickets are $2 for senior citizens and students, and $3 for everybody else.