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Two groups of children made donations to the firemen's muscular dystrophy fund Monday afternoon. The total of $14.85 was raised by separate penny carnivals on Elgin Crescent and Austin Drive. Firefighter Bill Haase accepted the donation from (left to right) Michelle Coupal, Barb Hanley, Kelly Such. Jerri Lynn Such. Vicki Chambers and Kim Tvrdon. Second summer called successful by Gloria D' Aguilar The Twin city summer job center has come through its second success- ful year having placed 2,000 students in tempor- ary jobs in Waterloo Coun- ty. The center, located at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, is maintained by Manpower. It has 4,000 students regis- Co-ordinator. Dave John- ston says many of the re- gistered students have found jobs on their own but have failed to contact the center. "I don't think there are many students out of work this summer," he said. Initial surveys were sent to industries and other bodies who have the poten- tial of hiring students. The returns indicated that the center has the confidence of the employers in Kit- chener-Waterloo. "How- ever I would like to see more community involve- ment. Our aim is to save employers and students a lot of trouble. "We would like house- holders to be aware of this service and that we can supply workers for even a couple of hours. “This year we are getting .nore people and main- .Two area guides on Mexico trip Margaret McCutchen of Bridgeport, member of lst Waterloo Ranger Company and Joan Klemp of Kitchen- er, member of 4th Kitchen- er Ranger Company. left Saturday for Mexico. Fourteen other Rangers from across Ontario, ac- companied by two adult guiders are on the Ontario adventure trip for two weeks. They will tour Mexico City, visit the palace of all Job center placed 2,000 Mr. Johnston said the center has been successful in placing male students in academically-oriented jobs, such as in engineering and drafting. "Women are being plac- ed in offices and some will accept factory work where- as many of the male stu- dents will not work in a plant, some too are inter- ested only in outside jobs. " taining a good relationship with employers." - - Many students are on the move in summer. "We have some coming in from youth hostels. These usual- ly want odd Jobs for a day or two." Students often depend on summer employment as a means to finance their edu- cational costs and many will not accept low wages. The minimum is $1.30 an hour and the maximum " Ordinarily the length of hair is not a factor in a student being accepted for a job. However, in places where food is handled, to arts for a performance of the Ballet Folklorico, one of the highlights of Mexico; take a boat ride in the floating gardens; spend one day in Acapulco and visit the pyramids and stop at Guadalupe shrine. The girls will spend the second week at the Cabana, in Cuernavaca, which is one of the four world guide centers. They will return home September 2. space is area. "Hopefully the program will be carried on next year. It has provided a useful focus point for the business- man to contact and also for the student because of its central location. " The proposal for develop- ment of a shopping centre at the north end of Water- loo is thought to be prema- tare by son businessmen. May be needed in 10 years "There is need for de- velopment right in the downtown area," said Lloyd Schweitzer, a shoe store owner at is King Street North. "The development as proposed would certainly take away from the down- town trade." As far as city council's As far as city council's choice of the urban re newal committee, Mr. Schweitzer said "Sure there should be more of a cross-section represented on the committee, however North. "The development nun. nun-nun"- Illew-nu-Iw' "wanna..- - -_-_ ___-rr,,,v A " as proposed would certainly said Clare Schwartz of center. . . . ll . take away from the down- Austin Electronics, 22 King Mr. Lavigne said Water- _ aar ': - T town trade." South. . loo has a great deal of po- 5 , ", ’ ' = As far as city council's Mr. Schwartz thinks vs", - 6 Ke.' A choice of the urban re- Waterloo needs a large t if t L S, newal committee, Mr. departmental store to at- 3 'Cai ll Schweitzer said "Sure _ , r,,' W” [l ' there should be more of a & RU' y _ a 'ird'r,,2 cross-section represented t V . pc, r ,lEiii2iiifa 1' " " . - =, on the committee, however, 3 . " 3 A a _ ' I tii . . M ' W Cl P, i '" " " . V AO ”if " _ . "i2it,,sees,, ' l N, P A"? "S l isa sci' If?“ ' . l 'd a W , Bill Hornung y J "CU'" s. 'l' T. It', ', people closer to the down- . t, ' town area," hesaid. ": ' Lloyd Schweitzer Bernard lsaacksz, tNF "e . a f ordinator of senior citizens' . Ta tential in the downtown centre, feels the urban re- ' . . core. "The city is in a posi- newal committee is not rep 3 x. _ Clare Schwartz tion of revitalizing the core resentative tract shoppers. by reworking the area, "Senior citizens, youth-- umn in... a dopavina He feels a new shoppiniz in fact all segments of the James Prange the more people, the more confused the issue be- comes." One merchant who has been operating a business Photo story by Gloria _,l.lllli!,,,,,,,,',, _,,,,",")"":": COnklin midway "again C-, w? to be feature of COE i. Merchants say plaza is premature as city council's t the urban re- committee, Mr. 3r said "Sure isome downtown ttee, Mr. lid "Sure more of a represented filled central Ontario e!- The lab-piece caravan ot trucks and trailers will set up its midway of rides and games August 28 at the ex- hibition grands and stay there for seven da,ys. The colorful week will be packed with activities throughout for young and old alike. Things to do vary from riding the wooden merry-go-round horses to watching the live horses being shod. A newcomer this year will be Conko, the friendly Conklin Clown, In his bright red-white-and-black suit, Conko appears here and there, spreading the in- fectious gaiety of the carni- val days around town. TheConklinmidway is big- ger this year. There is Kid.. dieland, an airtime hit with" the youngsters. with its miniature ferris wheel and rides. This year, Kiddie- land has two rides new to Kitchener - the auto train and the motorcycle. There breath away, like the tip- top and round-up which are new to Kitchener, and games of skill that offer all sorts of prizes. There's the new sasquatch mystery show. Midway- goers will be asked to judge for themselves if this could be the monster repeatedly reported to be seen in the for approximately 30 years said that for some there seems to be a decline in business and pointed out that some businesses have closed down. However he feels that a business hr cated anywhere can be successful if it is well ad- vertised. “I am against a new de- velopment outside of this area. It will definitely hurt downtown merchants," said Clare Schwartz of Austin Electronics, 22 King Mr. Schwartz Waterloo needs departmental sun "We have a decaying core in Waterloo," said James Prange, owner of Laura Sharpe Flowers Ltd. "We need more money to develop this area. If not. itwilldie." Mr. Prange sees a de- _ Im-sons-tttsorta-tswan-tttit.'" 3 Patrons will also notice thetttrtphoniformsrrorkirtg on the rides antennae!- Bittm.Ctetkiin'tot-itie use at Ontario students on itsshows. Wednesday, the second day of the COE, is Kitts (by. Chronicle wants renewal opinions midway will be half-price until 6 p.m. for the kids. Friday, Conklin and the Urban renewal has stirred much interest in Waterloo and-already-some controversy. All of the people who have become involved either on or outside of eouncil's urban renewal com- mittee have urged one thing above all others- participation by all the residents of Waterloo. . So far, the council committee has set up two public meetings and the citizen's urban renewal study group has plans to distribute a leaflet to downtown residents urging them to take part. At the suggestion of the secretary-manager of Waterloo's chamber of commerce, the Chron- icle is getting into the act. A regular, and hope- fully weekly, feature in the Chronicle is being planned to allow Waterloo groups and individu- als to express their Thoughts on Urban Renewal. As articles, letters, arguments, plans and even drawings concerning urban renewal are sub- mitted to the paper, they will be printed under the heading Thoughts on Urban Renewal. Strong citizen iUrticipation has been shown to affect decision-making significantly. The Chron- icle urges all its readers to take part. velopment at the proposed site being advantageous, "say 10 yegrs frttrn my. ‘The - Waterloo Square has done well, but what we need is a major department Bill Lavigne, treasurer of Major Holdings said, “Personally. I am opposed to a shopping centre at the north end of the city." Major Holdings operates Westmount Place Shopping center. tential in the downtown core. "The city is in a posi- tion of revitalizing the core by reworking the area. He feels a new shopping centre would take away business from the downtown area, in the same way as does the Fairview Plaza from the Kitchener down- town trade. Bill Homung. owner m“; tttsttiersotCmwcouttetto. gethertootter everyone: "a1ftanvahteday.Utdrtgtt special coupon picket! up Code, people may get 33-15 with at rides for only 81.50 plus three Coke bottle. caps orrirtgpy1ls. N Thecentral Ontario exhib- ition offers entertainment daily at the grandstand, Carriage Trade Bootery, said the Waterloo Square could be further developed by utilizing space at the north of the parking lot. Mr. Homung is president of the Waterloo Square mer- chants association. "Also, old houses in sur- rounding areas could be torn down and replaced by highrise apartment build- ings, thereby bringing more people closer to the down- town area," he said. Bernard Isaacksz, co- ordinator of senior citizens' centre, feels the urban re- newal committee is not rep- resentative. "Senior citizens, youth-- in fact all segments of the society-should be in- volved." Mr. Isaacksz said the community's thinking should be stimulated by the news media providing the information. q