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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 14 Sep 1983, p. 3

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Rick Campbell Chronicle Staff The unfortunate and untimely passing of Federated Appeal exec- utive director Bev Hayes last month could have resulted in crucial complications as the orga- nization heads into its 1984 cam- paign drive. Fortunately, Federated Appeal had to look no further than Hayes" right-hand man for his successor - and they did just that in today officially naming John Thompson new executive director. The an- nouncement was made by David Macintosh, president of the Ap- peal. Thompson selected Federated Appeal executive director Chronicle Special Around the world on Sunday, Sept. 18 Canadians will perpetuate the Marathon of Hope and raise money for cancer research by taking part in the fourth-annual Terry Fox Run. The contributions of Hayes were many in the eight years he faith- fully served the Appears main administrative role. No doubt his duties will be carried out Just as efficiently by Thompson. known throughout the Twin Cities as an indefatigable worker in his own right. Thousands of volunteers will sponsor runners, collect donations or organize runs - continuing Terry Fox's quest to defeat the disease which last year took the lives of 40.860 Canadians. “I guess it's true in this case that experience is the best teacher. and the experience John has gained with the Appeal over the years indicates to us he is more than capable of taking over the larger responsibilities," said Macintosh. K-W Federated Appeal president Dave Macintosh (left) stands proudly with the Appeal's new executive director John Thompson, named to the position today. To date, more than 850 runs have been officially organized in Canada. England. the US. Brazil. West Germany, Swit- lerland, China, Turkey and the Soviet Union. "In the past, John took care mainly of the campaign aspects and has always done a first class job... he will continue on with those responsibilities while also taking over the day-to-day operations here as well." The 10km runs are coordinated by the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Track and Field Assocation. Fitness and Amateur Sport Canada and Four Seasons Thompson, M, is a native of Mildmay and a Twin City resident for the past 15 years. he was hired as Hayes' assistant in October of Helping to pon'riIui!tri.'ll,.,".t,,tr,rr,,"1/fs , 1976 after graduating from Univer- sity of Waterloo and Ontario Teacher Education College, and has played a large and active role in the Appeal's annual campaign drive, obviously its area of prime concern. 77“The last couple of years I've had a free reign with the cam- paign. Over_ the years I've learned a lot working alongside Bev. lie was great at pointing things out and making suggestions," said Thompson. The new executive director also praised the enthusiasm of David Uffelman. 1984 campaign chair- man, whose efforts have helped alleviate the crunch as the Pace- setter campaign continues to wind down towards the official opening kick-off Monday, Sept. 26. “Five years ago when we changed from the spring to fall campaign, we had to spend a great deal of time getting that ingrained into the public. We spent a good four or five years building on the success of the fall campaign," said Thompson. "Now we've changed our stra- tegies somewhat. We're trying to educate the public on the needs of the agencies and how Federated Appeal can best serve those needs. We want the public to know that they are not supporting Federated Appeal when they contribute. but the actual agencies themselves. "We're very much an inter- mediary, acting on behalf of our agencies," added Macintosh. "One of our big roles is helping them (agencies) get their story across." Hotels. Last year's run raised more than $2.4 million for cancer research. "The Terry Fox Run has reached out to so many Canadians who are determined, as Terry was. that a cure for cancer be found soon," said Betty Fox. Terry's mother and Honorary Chairman of this year's run. __ -- " E___. “an Turrxr'c Aronm a yCGI a .%.... “The effort has made Terry's dream a reality through the Terry Fox Cancer Research Fund. We are now closer than ever to finding a cure for this devastating disease that affects one in every five Canadians," she said. Locally, the Terry Fox Run will take place at the Chicopee Ski Club in Kitchen- er from to am. until 3 p.m. Last veal- more than soo people raised Last year more than 500 peopu- rularu approximately $14,000 for the cause. and said organizer Sherry O'Rourke, early indications are that more K-W residents Rich Campboll photo Lees dance Unirersities get go-ahead to hold street dance at Waterloo Town Square Melodee Martinuk Chronicle Staff Five thousand students and residents are expected to attend a street dance October 1 in Uptown Waterloo organized by the University oi Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University student associations. ' Despite the belief of city engineers that it would be better held elsewhere, Waterloo city council Monday approved the proposal for the dance which will take place in the Waterloo Town Square north parking lot from 7 pm. until midnight. Last year as part of the city's 125th and UW's 25th anniversary celebrations a similar dance, which drew between 3,000-3,500 people, was held on King Street in front of the mall. Because of difficulties experienced by Kitchener Transit and bus users due to the street closure, the dance location was shifted this year to the parking lot. .. ., -e,, - __ Ii... IIII‘IZn r-------n -____ In a report to council, city engineer Jim Willis pointed to problems occurring last fall, includ- ing numerous liquor infractions, insufficient security, inadequate sanitary facilities and damage to the parking lot from tent pegs used in erection of a large beer tent, as reasons for the suggestion to move the dance to a new site in the future. "it may be too late to do anything about the location or otherwise for 1983, however, it is suggested that this type of event does not belong entirely on a paved parking lot. It is the opinion of the staff that this event if warranted should be held closer to the universities or even on campus," concluded Willis in the report. To protect the city, council required dance organizers to take out a minimum of $1 million in liability insurance, as well as provide a $1.000 cash deposit to cover city costs of barricading the dance area and any necessary post-dance clean up and repairs. Organizer Chuck Williams of the UW Student Federation told council additional security will be provided this year, including eight off-duty police officers and a large student security force. Other improvements include provision of 20 portable washroom units, a fully-mobile power supply, a self-contained concession and additional fencing. Cont'd Vom page 1 ness can raise obiec- tions" and stall the work. n Mayor Mgrjorie Car- roll called the report "tttought-provoking" and added, "in some of your points I don't think we are in agree- ment with you. -iFiiiii, also added that mall management and tenants have expressed concern because the area of the parking lot where the dance will be "'l don't know whether we can relax regulations ... we want to end up with a good product and in the final analysis you can't do that if you don't have controls." According to Carroll the city's planners have already undertak- en a review of Water- Must change Pledge forms for the Terry Tox Run are available at area McDonald's and Ath- iete's Foot stores in Kitchener and Water- loo. All participants in the local run will receive certificates thanking them "tor supporting Terry's dream." __ - . ----_- ...2II a.."., "“rrv- ""0 -"-.r - - One of the more unique runs will take place on the flight deck of the HMCS Sheena, a Canadian helicopter-carrying destroyer. The crew hopes to raise $1.000 by running more than 500 km while at sea. will be participating in 1983 than ever be fore. _ _ The most northern run will occur at the Special Alert Armed Forces Base at the North Pole where some 200 armed forces personnel will run for Terry. "GGG wishing more inrirrmation about the September 18 run is invited to call o'Rourtre at 143-9055. Ioo's industrial zoning regulations "to make them as flexible as pos- sible." Planning director Tom Slomke said his department is also pre- paring a report sug- gesting changes to parking requirements which will come to council for considera- tion October 17. The city"s engineer- ing department was also directed to pre- pare a report discuss- ing the disadvantages and advantages of in- cluding cost of servic- ing in the price of Waterloo's industrial land. WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, I983 - PAGE 3 and held must be closed to traffic the day of the event, a loss of 75 parking spaces on what is the busiest shopping day of theyeek. Mayor Marjorie Carroll defended the student street dance saying "this sort of thing, early in the academic year, especially for the first-year students, is a good thing," She reminded council that one of the major arguments for holding the dance last year was to "get the students familiar with the city, the services and shops we have to offer uptown .rt There are some benefits we should not overlook in having students coming into the heart of the city." Aid. Glen Wright also supported the street dance sayng, "I'd like to see it continue even if it does cause us some inconvenience pt. 1 can see the point of moving it, but then it wouldn't be a street dance and it wouldn't be uptown - it would Just be another function." Kn; undue); raised through the dance will be donated by the student associations to the House of Friendship in Kitchener. Chronicle staff In an effort to reinforce ties with Waterloo's sister city Centreville, Ohio, city council Mon- day unariimously appi'oved a recommendation calling for establishment of a special sister city committee. __ Ald. Robert Henry told council that since the two cities were twinned nearly two years ago the number of exchanges between the two has continued to increase and “most of the liaison has fallen on the community service depart- ment, and tits director) Ken Pflug. I think it should get away from council at this point ... more people in the community should be getting involved. Lullllllulll‘l u. "'D" “In both cities, people are getting interested in going back and forth. I'm amazed at the interest down there in this city." said Henry, who was part of a group which travelled to Centreville to join in their July 4 celebrations. The committee, to be completely self-support- ing, will help organize exchange visits between the two communities, working with a similar group set up in Centreville more than one year The committee of 10 will be made up of one representative each from the city service clubs. minor sports associations. the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area. community asso- ciations and council plus two spokespeople for Waterloo's youth amrfour members from the community at large. _ --‘ _._-____a-.a.'-. ago. "The American-Canadian relationship that has developed between the two communities has been a very positive one." said Mayor Marjorie Carroll. supporting the committee proposal. UCIIUII‘ JUPPVI ""O ---‘ v-.___c.,,, _ I . There are also some econimic-impact factors which we shouldn't overlook." Carroll added, noting that when a soccer tournament between teams from the two cities took place this summer, Waterloo hotels were filied with accompanying parents. Community focus for twinning committee up of qne it

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