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By Dave ScottAbuse in any form is something none of us should ever have to be subjected to. Yet every day, in every corner of our world, it happens… women, children, and men… physical, mental, sexual… whenever we hear a story, we are appalled.Our emotions are opened up, we share the pain of the person being abused; and to the person inflicting the pain we show our scorn.A few months ago I was approached about doing a story about abuse. Monica and I thought long and hard about if this was right for the Hub. It was an issue that we wanted to tackle but at the same time we wanted to make sure the story we told could inspire others to do the right thing… that people could change… that lives could be rebuilt… that programs do help and can make a difference.I want you to meet Jason. He is 38 years old, born and raised in Norfolk County. By his own admission he says that growing up (and up to a little over a year ago) he had anger management issues. He openly admits he had no coping skills. In school he did what he wanted; he thought he knew it all. The same path continued out of school, he married young and started a family. Work was never really a problem, he enjoyed it and any job he took, he climbed the ranks fairly quickly based on his work ethic. His wife and he separated, things were not going well for them and he moved on with his life. The anger issues were always there and he says the littlest things would set him off. He would just let the small things pile up and never deal with them. An example would be getting in an argument with his girlfriend. Their voices would escalate into a shouting match and then he would just leave. He realizes now he was just turning away from the problem instead of dealing with it.December 2011, just before Christmas, his anger finally reached the point of no return. His girlfriend and he became locked in an argument that lead to pushing and him catching her with an elbow. As he tells me this, I half expect him to look away from me in shame, but Jason looks straight at me, his eyes say it all. He knows he went too far, he realizes he lost control, he understands he must shoulder the blame for the abuse he caused. Within an hour he was looking at the inside of a cruiser… his girlfriend, his job, his life… all destroyed because of anger. He spent Christmas in jail in Hamilton. No one could or would bail him out. He would not see his kids for Christmas… life sucked!A few days later a buddy put his car up for the bail money and Jason

was free. The judge ordered Jason to attend the Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program and was put on probation. He promised his boss he would get help and back to work he went.I checked out what the program was all about and found an excellent explanation on the REACH website (www.hnreach.on.ca). For those unaware, Haldimand-Norfolk REACH (Resource, Education And Counselling Help) offers a wide range of services and supports to the Haldimand and Norfolk communities.REACH Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is an educational counselling program for individuals who have been physically violent and/or emotionally abusive towards a spouse or intimate partner. PAR provides: • A series of 16 weekly, two-hour group sessions for clients; and• Support and outreach to the victims and present partners of PAR clients the group is facilitated by experienced counsellors who create a respectful environment for change. As clients participate during the 16 weeks, they will learn,• What abuse is, and how it affects their partner and children,• Respectful ways to handle conflict,• How their own beliefs and attitudes affect their behaviour,• And, why they sometimes don't treat their partner with respect. PAR Programs are part of the Domestic Violence Court Program. Participants are mandated by the court following a guilty plea, or a finding of guilt, to attend the program as a condition of probation, bail or other court order.Jason remembers the first session… he and 21 other guys… his first thought was, oh boy this is going to be crazy… he says five minutes in, a guy stood up and just started ranting at the group and walked out. He soon realized a lot of these fellas were dealing with the same issues he was… huh… he wasn’t the only one!Jason himself wondered if this program would make a difference. He had tried an anger management course and it had done nothing to help him deal with his issues.But you know Jason thought, I am here, I might as well get involved. Every time the male or female counsellor needed a volunteer, up shot Jason’s hand… he remembered something his grandfather had told him when he was young, be a leader or a follower, but choose. Jason had always been a leader and this was the perfect opportunity to do the same.A few weeks into the program, Jason found himself getting to class earlier and earlier, he was

starting to recognize how to cope with his anger… the counsellors were helping him understand his problem, showing him that blaming others was not the solution, but that he himself needed to change his outlook. He was learning more about himself every week and realizing he could control his anger. The solutions were as simple as talking calmly, going for a walk… like he said, learning not to sweat the little things any more.Meanwhile his girlfriend and he began to make a fresh start. She was seeing a changed man and so were his kids; they no longer call him, Grizzly Bear. His outlook on life was different, he began to plan for the future, set goals, and strive to be a better person. PAR was helping a lot. Looking back and seeing how the program changed his life, he could not say enough good things about the two counsellors and the program at REACH.As we finish our coffee, Jason receives a text from work needing him to come in a little earlier tomorrow. He looks down at his phone shrugs and texts back, okay, like it is nothing. He looks over and says things like that used to upset him. ‘I would be mad at work for doing that… but now… okay, I will be there… I don’t sweat the little things anymore.’Days when it is tough he takes a walk, grabs a coffee and sits in the park with his girlfriend. Jason has a better focus on who he is and works hard everyday to be that better person.It is been a year and a bit since that unfortunate day when his anger got the best of him. He realizes how close he was to losing everything, spending Christmas in jail. I ask how this year’s Christmas went. His eyes are bright as the big old smile crosses his face, ‘Everyone in my family was together and it was great.’ You can feel the sincerity when he utters the words… you know he is a changed man.I want to thank Jason for sharing his story. Perhaps he can inspire others to come forward and deal with issues similar to his. Like I said at the beginning of this story it was not easy to do. We wanted to make it clear no kind of abuse is acceptable and anyone in an abusive situation needs to do what she or he has to, to stay safe. There are programs designed for all parties that can help and make

a difference. If Jason never attended this program there is a good chance he would never have changed his outlook, never have understood how to deal with his anger, and he and his girlfriend would be headed down a path that we do not want to even think about…I gathered some facts from a report in 2006 and thought it important to share:Attitudinal Change in Participants ofPartner Assault Response (PAR) Programs: Phase IIPrepared by:Katreena Scott, Ph.D. C. Psych.Presented to:Ministry of the Attorney GeneralOntario, CanadaMarch 31, 2006Quick facts about Violence between intimate partners are a significant problem in Canada. Spousal violence accounts for approximately one-quarter of all violent crimes reported to police services, with 85% of these cases involving a female victim (Statistics Canada, 2003).There is now considerable data available to examine rates of men’s violence after having been identified by the system, either through an assault charge or through voluntary presentation to an intervention program. Follow-up data suggests that approximately two-thirds of identified men either end, or significantly delay (i.e., avoid violence for over one year), subsequent use of physical violence against identified intimate partners.The current study was designed in the context of past research on programs for men who have been abusive towards their intimate partners and with a consideration of the role of PAR programs within Ontario’s response to domestic violence. In particular, within Ontario’s system, PAR programs are charged with three important purposes: 1) changing men’s attitudes towards violence; 2) providing support and referral to women victims of men’s abuse; and 3) communicating information about men’s progress to the larger system of justice and advocacy professionals attempting promote change in men’s abusive behaviour and ensure women’s safety. Research questions in the current study address PAR programs success in meeting each of these service goals.

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By Dave ScottChatting with Ralph and Peter over at Adventure RV is always exciting this time of year. Peter Hotz the owner and Ralph Fess the Sales Manager are gearing up for their show, which takes place February 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Aud (at the Simcoe Fairgrounds) again this year.Like I mentioned in the title this will be the 10th year! The huge show averages over 2,000 folks and this year looks to be better than ever.Ralph tells me that every year the show draws people from all over Ontario who come and check out the many different makes and models of RVs. Yet it is the local folks at the event who are the strength of the show. Adventure RV enjoys putting on the event to let everyone locally see what is available. It’s a bonus that Adventure RV has a high quality service department right here in Waterford… all the more reason to buy locally!These days folks are looking to buy mid size trailers, something easy to tow with defined comfort and easy transition. You know, like push button awnings, flat screen TV’s with DVD, and larger more economical fridges. The whole endeavor is becoming a very simple and positive experience… plug it in and play… great for families of any age.Peter and I chatted about the industry as a whole and Peter feels that there is a slow rebuild in the business. He readily admits that the huge

downturn in the economy a few years back had a tremendous effect on the business as a whole. For the last year and a bit, things have been getting stronger in the market and people are out there again looking for that perfect trailer.The show for the staff at Adventure RV indicates

the start of another great season. So stop down to the Aud that 1st weekend in February and say hello to Peter, Ralph and the staff. Kick some tires, spend the afternoon wandering through the trailers and get your spring started a little earlier.

10th AnnuAL RV showJust About ReAdy to go!

By Dave ScottI’ve been off my feet the last couple of weeks. I had been training hard (running) and unfortunately, like most guys, over did it. My instructor had warned me and yet I still did not listen. What was my downfall? Well I am glad you asked… stretching. I thought I was doing enough, but apparently I wasn’t.The consequence was that I would not be able to run for a couple of weeks. Thank goodness for

swimming and a little cycling, or I may have driven myself crazy.Now, I realize that the injury was a blessing. I focused more on cross training… swimming and cycling. Funny how that works, your body basically tells you to adapt… you do and your progress continues in a different form. Even though I am aging, you can still teach this old dog a new trick or two. Which brings me to part two of the conversation… hitting the water just once a week was all my old shoulder could really handle. So with my foot injury in play, and running out of the question, I actually took it upon myself to make my swimming more

effective and efficient… and with the help of my SwimP3 player (a Christmas gift from my kids and wife… ah, music underwater while you swim… perfect!) my passion for the water returned. Ah yes, the power of music. For me, listening while I run or swim, makes me relax and not over think things. It just changes my state of mind.Anyway the lesson in all of this is twofold: 1 - always listen to the instructor and 2 - when you are injured look for a safe way to train another part of your body. Don’t get down, look at it as an opportunity… I did and I am a better swimmer for it!

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Big SplaSh Of The Week!

Port Dover KIA and Mike’s nofrills proudly presented Grant Gallagher from Port Dover with a $200 gift card from KIA and a $200 gift

card from Mike’s nofrills.Grant made a Christmas gift donation at KIA over the holidays to help others… his name was entered in a draw and just like that, he won.

Grant was surprised and delighted by his good fortune. Congrats Grant and again thanks to Port Dover KIA and Mike’s nofrills!

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— WALK FOR MeMORIeS - Thursday, January 24, 11 am to 1 pm at the AUD, 172 South Drive, Simcoe (Norfolk County Fair Grounds). Chili lunch & Refreshments provided. Your Support will make a difference in your community. Help make a difference for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Go online to pledge a walker or to register at www.walkformemories.ca or call (519) 428-7771 for more information.— FRee CLOtHING is available on Saturday, January 26th from 9 am to 12 noon, at St. James United Church, 150 Colborne St. South, Simcoe. Please enter off the parking lot.— Boston Pizza in Simcoe will host this year’s Relay for Life campaign launch party – Monday January 28 from 5 to 9 pm. Bring your family and friends out to dinner, and Boston Pizza will donate a portion of all sales to support Relay for Life’s fight against cancer. Committee members will help serve you, and give you exciting information about this year’s event. Don’t miss it! For more information call the Canadian Cancer Society (519) 753-2566.— the Multicultural Heritage Association

of Norfolk will hold this month’s meeting on January 29 at the German Hall, Delhi. New members are welcome. Contact Tony at (519) 582-2516.— Waterford & District Horticultural Society Invites All to Our Monthly Meeting! On Monday, February 4th @ 7:30 pm at Trinity Anglican Church Hall (Temperance Street Entrance). Special Speaker and Garden Enthusiast "Ms Mae Leonard" on "Hellebores or Lenten Roses" - Admission is $2 with Refreshments/Door Prizes to follow -All Welcome- Also Members are Welcome to Enter or Small Flower and Photo Competition on Roses of All Kinds. For More Information Call (519) 443-4222 or (519) 443-7987.— ReLAY FOR LIFe MeetING - Touched by cancer? Ready to celebrate, remember and fight back? Come out to the next Relay for Life meeting – Wednesday, February 13 at 5 pm at St. Mary’s parish hall in Simcoe. See how you can get involved and make a difference. For more information call Drenise at (519) 583-2307.— USeD BOOK SALe - Every day is a used book sale at Fernlea Ivix Used Books at #1271 Highway 3 just East of Fernlea Flowers. We open 2 to 5, seven days a week, and appreciate donations of used non-fiction, and of paper-back fiction less than six years old. We stock 25,000 books and our profits go to finish our new school

in Haiti. Call (519) 582-1794 for pick-up.— Canadian Mental Health Association now offering a Support and education Program for adult family members and friends who support a relative with a mental illness. Meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7 - 8:30 pm at 395 Queensway West, Simcoe. For more information please contact Joanne Cleland, (519) 428-2380 or email jcleland@cmha-hn.ca.

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Meeting #1On March 22nd the Norfolk West Dairy Calf Club had its first meeting. We were assigned our calves also elected and voted for Carly Allen as President, Adam Baird as Vice-President, Ashley Baird as Secretary, and Emma Stratford as Press Reporter.

Meeting # 2 On Friday April 22nd the Norfolk West Dairy Calf Club had its second meeting. We started out

working a couple of cows with Jenny Butcher, a local jersey exhibitor and our guest. Jenny started out with having us all pretend that we were in a show to see what we were doing wrong. She then corrected us and showed us a few extra pointers. After Jenny left we all went inside for our actual meeting. Since our President, Carly Allen, was not present, our vice president Adam Baird led us in our pledges and asked our secretary, press reporter, and our treasurer to read their reports. We talked about our upcoming fundraisers including the plant sale on May 19th at Sunnyside Farm, our 4-H BBQ on May

26-27. We also talked about doing the farmers’ market on July 19 or the 26 and the strawberry open house on July 23. At the end we enjoyed some fruit brought by Hannah Allen.

Meeting # 3 On May 23rd we had a meeting at the Vandersteege Farm. At the meeting we learned how to take care, operate, attempt clipping a calf. President Carly Allen opened with the pledges and had the reports read.

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By George Pond Just as the name implies the Red-breasted Nuthatch has a red breast. However the amount of red varies considerably and some birds, especially females and juveniles, seem to have none or just a faint tinge of reddish orange. These birds are smaller than the White-breasted Nuthatches. They have a black cap and eye-line and a very distinctive white eyebrow. Both birds are regular at winter bird feeders in Norfolk and most people living anywhere near a grove of coniferous trees will likely have both species at their feeder.Most Red-breasted Nuthatches nest in coniferous forests and plantations further north than Norfolk County. However some do nest here and obvious locations are the many

Pine trees found in the St Williams forests of Charlotteville. Migrating birds, moving north in the spring, usually arrive around the last week in April and one of the best places to see them is at the Long Point Bird Observatory banding lab on Old Cut Boulevard in Long Point. I have seen 40 or 50 different Red-breasted Nuthatches in a single morning in the Spruce and Pine trees at that location.I photographed this cute little fellow one April day in the Long Point Provincial Park. It was a very brightly coloured individual and very active. I had a hard time getting a decent pose. Vic Gibbons liked this shot as a model and fit it into this setting with the thin, overhanging branches of a nearby Pine framing the bird.

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Meeting # 4 On Friday June 8th the Norfolk West Dairy Calf Club had its fourth meeting. We started out splitting up into 3 groups. Each group would judge an item, give reasons, and then everyone would go to the next station. Every station had a different item to judge. The first station had potatoes; the second had rabbits and at the last station, we judged dairy calf dress-wear for in the show ring. After each group judged at all three places we all went inside for our actual meeting. Our President, Carly Allen, led us in our pledges and asked our secretary, press reporter, and our treasurer to read their reports. We talked about our upcoming fundraisers including the Strawberry fest on June 16th at the Judd Farm and our Farmer's Market BBQ on July 19th. Finally, we planned the next meeting at 6:30 am, at the Judd farm, on July 27th, which would be the day of the 'road trip' to East Gencor and Gay Lea in Guelph. To finish the meeting, we enjoyed some cookies and juice provided by Rinske Vandersteege.

Meeting # 5On Saturday July 7th the Norfolk West Dairy Calf Club had its senior road trip to East Gencor and then Gay Lee. When we first arrived at East Gencor we signed in and were taken to the observation area

where we saw quite a few steers and bulls. Then we went to a separate room where we watched a video of what happens to the semen after its been collected and we also saw a video on the safety of the guys behind the glass. After the videos were done we left Gencor and went to Gay Lee where we signed in and went to watch a video of the Gay Lee equipment and their purpose. Following the video we packed up and headed to the park for our actual meeting. Our Vice-President Adam Baird led us in our pledges and asked our secretary, press reporter, and our treasurer to read their reports. We talked about the upcoming fairs and Drag-A-Calf Day, which would be our next official meet taking place on August 16, 2012.

Drag-A-Calf DayOn August 16th the Norfolk West Dairy Calf Club had its Drag-A-Calf Day where you literally drag your calve. When we arrived at the Meadowlynn farm we caught our calves, washed them, had our meeting, and then went back to the calves to clip and topline them.In the meeting Carly Allen led us in the pledges and had the reports read.

First Official ShowOn August 18th the Norfolk West Dairy Calf Club had its first official show at the Tillsonburg fairgrounds

even though it was only the seniors and the second year members showed. Also at the show were the 4-H Llama and Goat club. We all enjoyed watching the 4-H dairy champion Hannah Allen compete for Grand Champion.

Achievement Program FairOn October 8th, the 4-H Dairy Calf Club had its achievement program fair. It was at the Norfolk County

Fairgrounds and it was attended by Haldimand Dairy Calf Club. We all did very well in the show but Ashley Baird, Hannah Allen, Rinske Vandersteege, Carly Allen and Megan MacDonald all placed in the top 5 for showmanship and Ashley Baird, Emma Stratford, Megan MacDonald and Adam Baird all placed in the top 3 for confirmation. We also claimed the second place ribbon for Group of 4.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that “Chances” Bingo Hall will be opening its doors in Simcoe on Friday January 18th. The newly renovated Hall at 29 Park Road includes new seating, electronic displays, exciting new games, and best of all, patrons can enjoy a fun night out while supporting local non-profit organizations. There are thirty local non-profit agencies / service clubs that make up the Norfolk Non-Profit Bingo Association (list included below). Each of the 30 provides important local services and programs, and each is in need of funding to continue their work. “We are very excited to be a part of this new venture in Norfolk County. Whether new to bingo, or a long time regular player locals can now enjoy a beautiful modern facility right here in Town. The best part is that several well deserving groups get the chance to earn money for their causes while providing entertainment.”

Jerry Vink – Chairperson, Norfolk Non-Profit Bingo Association “Everyone involved has been working very hard to make sure that each and every bingo player that walks through the door has a great experience. “Chances” prides itself on being a clean smoke free facility with a top notch crew of staff and volunteers that offers lots of excitement” Robert Dowd – Bingo Hall Operator The doors will be open to the public at 5 pm, and everyone is welcome to come in, take a look around, pick their seat, grab something to eat and drink, and get ready for the games beginning at 6:30 pm. “Chances” will be open seven nights a week. Norfolk Non-Profit Bingo Association Member Groups: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Bloomsburg Public School – PTA, Community

Living Access Support Services, Elgin Ave Public School – PTA, Friends of the Library – Simcoe, HN Community Senior Support Services, Haldimand Norfolk Women's Services, IODE, Knights of Columbus Simcoe, Langton Public School – PTA, Long Point Lions, Loyal Order Of the Moose, Norfolk Association of Community Living, Norfolk County Agricultural Society, Norfolk HERicanes, Girls Hockey Association, Norfolk Historical Society, Norfolk Shrine Club, Rotary Club Norfolk Sunrise, Rotary Club of Delhi, Rotary Club of Simcoe, Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce, Simcoe & District Humane Society, Simcoe Gliders Gymnastics Club, Simcoe Little Theatre, Simcoe Minor Baseball Association, Special Olympics, The Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 79, Waterford Lioness Club, Waterford Tricenturena Skating Club, and Women of the Moose.

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By MARG WeRDeN An owl’s silent flight Owls, being nocturnal, are notoriously hard to spot, so, for me at least, I get fairly excited about this family of birds. Last weekend when it was so warm outside, my daughter, Laura, had the window in her bedroom open and, some time late in the night, she excitedly came to tell me that she could hear several owls calling outside. Her sense of hearing is definitely keener than mine, but I too eventually heard at least two male Eastern Screech Owls and a Great Horned Owl from the deck outside. Fortunately, the weather co-operated for some middle-of-the-night bird listening and we were able to listen for quite some time without freezing.This past week, Laura brought a Northern Saw-whet Owl home. Unfortunately, it had been struck by a car and was dead, but it did give me an opportunity to see just how small this species is. I had seen a Saw-whet before, but it was in the winter on a very cold day and the bird was all puffed up to keep warm, so I got the impression that it was much larger. The Northern Saw-whet is one of the smaller owls found across most of the southern half of Canada and the smallest in the east at 8 inches (20 cm) tall with a wingspan of about 17 inches (43 cm). They weigh only 2.8 ounces or 80 grams, about the same as 12 loonies! I think this was the first time I had ever touched an owl and

I was totally taken aback by how soft its feathers are; something like touching a pile of milkweed down. The Saw-whet has no “ear” tufts but has a white Y on its face, yellow eyes, a dark bill, broad brown vertical streaks on its underparts, and white markings on its wings. The Saw-whet gets its name from one of its calls, a wheezy, rising, cat-like screech (shweee), reminiscent of the sharpening of a saw blade. It also has a call that is a series of low whistled, evenly spaced toots, repeated fairly rapidly and often for long periods.Saw-whets live in dense coniferous and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests and wooded swamps and bogs. They roost in the daytime in the cover of the dense lower branches and brush to avoid being attacked by forest songbirds. If discovered, the Saw-whet’s defence is to sit still and not fly away, leading people to believe they are “tame.”Saw-whets are usually solitary birds that hunt at night for small mammals, especially mice. Adult mice are usually eaten over two meals. The “leftovers” are stored for future use and, in winter, are thawed much the same way that an egg is incubated. However, Saw-whets are opportunistic hunters, eating what they can find. Those living on Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) in British Columbia eat mainly marine invertebrates that are captured at low tide.

Owls have two adaptations that enable them to hunt in the dark. First, they are able to locate even the faintest sounds with incredible accuracy. Owls have asymmetrical openings in their ears, so that sounds that are coming from above will seem slightly louder in the ear with the higher opening, while a sound from below will seem louder in the other ear. A sound coming from eye level will be equally loud in both ears. Once their prey has been located, owls can pinpoint it within 1.5 degrees in both the horizontal and vertical planes.The other advantage that owls have over other birds of prey is their ability to fly silently. This is a result of a structural modification on the first few primary feathers on each wing. The leading edge of the feather is serrated (like a comb) rather than smooth, which has the effect of disrupting the flow of air and eliminating the noise created by air flowing over a smooth surface.In addition to these adaptations, owls tend to hunt the same territory

night after night, allowing them to become familiar with the environment and the heights of their favourite perches. To learn more about owls join Nature’s Calling Environmental Education on an owl prowl at Hay Creek Conservation Area on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 pm. Recorded calls of local owls will be played to try and entice them to answer. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. Meet at the entrance to the hiking trail at Hay Creek. For more information, contact Bernie at (519) 428-0706.

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Just wanted you folks to see the photo that we were unable to get in last week. It goes with the article, 'Norfolk Rotary Clubs Perform Magic'The Rotary Club of Simcoe, with a similar

matching grant from District 7090, this year is commencing the drilling of a well at a small rural community centre, in the vicinity of the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in North Central

Haiti. The Simcoe Rotary club will work in partnership with a Rotary club in Haiti, such as for Rotary International’s 200th well drilled at Pelican School in Verrette, Haiti, in 2011.

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Members of Shobukan Judo Institute participated in the Grass Roots Event at Kawasaki Rendokan Judo Academy in Hamilton on Saturday, January the 19th. All had tough matches and earned Bronze Medals!

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