• Rotarian Kyle Lambert detailed his investigation into the Jewellery thefts that occurred in 2010 in which he led the team to ultimately find and arrest the perpetrators.  He indicated that it took two years and that the investigation took many twists and turns to its fruition.  

• The Fairview Park Mall theft from the People’s Jewellery store was orchestrated by three individuals wearing masks and one pointing a handgun at the staff.  They smashed the glass cases and took off through an exit into a neighboring residential compound.  There were no gunshots fired. 

• There were many eye-witnesses in the Mall, and one valuable witness who saw the three robbers jump a fence near her home and take off in a car.  They also received a call from a “confidential informant” naming Nima Malek as a suspect.  This started the investigation which led to other robberies, and ultimately charging six individuals with 70 charges of theft of approximately $1 Million worth of jewels and gold.  These thefts included other jewellery stores in Toronto, Peel, Guelph and St. Catharines. The stolen items were never recovered, and probably sold through walk in shops.  

• DNA collection and matching were key in identifying the robbers.  All were given penitentiary sentences, and are probably all out now living in communities across Ontario. 

• Kyle was given a citation as lead In this investigation. Congratulations, Kyle.  We are proud of you as a fellow Rotarian. 

 

 

Chris Ainsworth celebrated a birthday – wish him well.

 

Bill Pegg reported that his son, Tim, is at home recovering from a kidney transplant.  He had a set back which required an unrelated surgery, but is doing OK now.

  

Mac Graham was interviewed by Mike Farwell on 570 this morning promoting the Canada Proud Flag program.  He encouraged members to sell just one more flag lease to make this program a success. 

 

President Jack announced that there will not be a regular club meeting next Wednesday, but that we are invited to join the Kitchener Rotary Club on Monday, November 2^nd at noon to hear Ms. Colleen James speak on “Conscious and Unconscious Bias”.  A Zoom link will be sent out. 

 

David Barth advised that there are 18 participants registered for the “Scotch Tasting Party”, and that more people are welcome to join in.  Contributions to our International initiatives can be made through Canada Helps. 

 

Jerome Frieburger reminded members that they can order Spaghetti and Meatballs for Wednesday dinner and Fish and Chips for Friday dinner from the Waterloo Knights of Columbus.  Call 226-748-8378 to order.

 

Members are asked to register for the November 11^th club meeting with RI Past President, Barry Rassin, and to encourage all Rotarian friends to attend this special meeting.