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Continued from page 8 including a membership to the Order of Canada. Hallman remembered for giving But the climb to the top wasnt easy. "My father was a con- tractor in Heston," Hallman explained in a 2001 inter- view with the Chronicle. “ But in the late 1920s to the early 1930s, when the reces- sion hit, his company went bankrupt." Though his father's dream was over. Hallman knew the passion for the building business ran in his blood. So once he returned from a two-year stint with the Canadian Air Force. his own career took flight, "I started out with a pair of overalls on and tried to build it up from there," he explained. "The business gradually grew and expand- ed. and expanded some more." From there he turned his attention to land develop- ment, and then m apart- ment development - a business decision which to this day is still flourishing Lyle s. Hallman's tragic death may in a car accident drew condolences from all quarters including local politi- uans. health care providers and university administrators touched by his generosity Condolences poured in Monday for a man who touched so many people in the community in areas such as health promotion. "llc8rkrkrg. u, a...“ unuuy -."_e' "m," r, __ U ment, and then to apart- the goldmine, Hallman "And children over the "Some people say I'm ment development - a chose to shareit. age of 13 ate at the stage crazy for giving so much business decision which to "I'm making a pile of when they are making their money away. But Ijust enjoy this day is still flourishing money every year," he said, own choices. doingic" Condolences pour in for Hallman family In a release. the llmvemity of Waterioo family stated it is saddened try the tragw loss of Hallman. one of the kitchen- er-Waterloo community's leading philamhroprsts and a great friend of the muvemty. ther the Last decade, Hall- man and his family gclwrous- Iy supported the llmwrslry of Waterloo, beginning with a donannn for an "ndowment m the IM' Wrary later, several large domr mms m the hunky of Applied Health Scum: es made povu- hlv, Crrst the ”canon of the Lyle ', Mailman Irv,tttute for Health Pmmnunn and. more rm eruly. the rxpansmn throughout the region. “In our ftrst 12 years, we built 4,000 apartment units," Mailman explained. "Sure, I could have gone to Toronto or Hamilton. But there's a lot of competition there, - Ler s. Hellman local philamhropist "There was and always has been so much opportu- nity in this area. Kitchener- Waterloo is still leading the parade in terms of its indus- "As, years went by, the business kept growing and the profits kept sqaring. tiut instedd of sitting on the goldmine. Hallman chose to share it. of than facility: The Institute sponsors research and outreach pro- gram to promote healthy liv- "Lyle was a tremendous friend to the University of Waterloo and a joy to he with." said president David lohn- ston. "He appreciated the vital reasons for advancing research into the kinds of health-related areas engaged in by the Faculty of Applied I lealth fkieoreC' "Some people same I 'm crazy for giving so much money away. But I J ust enjoy doing it. " "He took great delight In helping UW' and the mmmu- mly and will he greatly missed But hm legacy as a community builder will eodure." Johnston said Past president James imwney had many assoua- nuns with Hallman, "The unl- veruty has [mt a splendid hem-facial and our KW com- mumty has lost one of IIS finest (mum He combined great business acumen with an admirable social can science. Along Wllh others. l was dehghted when he was Sitting Fee $65.00 4 Great Packages to Choose From! David James Photography BOOK NOW! 886-3371 FALL SPECIAL "I know I cant take it with me. and my family will never starve. so why not give some back. "I'm a very local-oriented person. I've made sure to donate a minimum of $2 million each year to the local situations." ‘ Portraits In The Barn 1 Nov. 4 - 1 5 But Hallman pointed out he is quite picky over who reaps the benefits of his generosity. "I only donate to the hos- pitals (Grand River and St. Mary's), the university (Uni- versity of Waterloo) and for children who are 13 years old or younger," he said. "Hospitals should be top- notch and people should be able to have the best they can get for their health. "The university needs money to get the best peo- ple to teach. There's an ongoing joke that in some cases the students should be teaching the professors. That's why we need quali- fied teachers. "And children over the age of 13 age at the stage when they are making their own choices. admitted to the Order of Canada. I feel privileged to haveknown him." Mike Shaman, dean of the Faculty of Applied Health Sci- ences. said: "Lyle Hallman demonstrated an unparalk4ed INTEGRITY ' EXPERIENCE ' HARD WORK Mitchell I have ld years experience protecting the needs of Waterloo while understanding the needs ofthe Region Regional Councillor Jane Re-elect Phone: 886-9626 ttmmraaneautehetua "Before that time, they can be swung one way or another, and I want to help provide them with the opportunity to make the right choices in their lives." Hallman also provided financial resources to the Kitchener-Waterloo Com- munity Foundation and has funded an institute and pro- fessorship at the University of Waterloo Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, now known as the Lyle S. Hallman Institute for Better Health. "The majority of multiple millionaires become suc- cessful. not through educa- tion, but through common sense," he said. "it's a fight to get that money, and the harder you fight the more you make, "After all these years I've stayed around. kept my nose clean and not spent my money foolishly. And that's why I'm able to do what I do. generosity of spirit for helping children achieve a healthy lifestyle. We will honour that spirit through our research and teaching within the late S. Hallman Institute for Health Promotion at UW." - negotiated settlement that reduced RIM Park cost by $82 million . terminated City Hall's "Waterloo Inc." mentality . initiated independent Audit Committee to protect taxpayers - ensured CAD and Treasurer who recommended the financing agreement are no longer at the City . called tor toughest contlict-oi-interest guidelines in the province Lynne Woolstencroft is the mayor who : . employ the highest auditing, accounting and financial reporting standards - establish community~wide lundraisers tor Public Library expansion and improvement q champion wortplace smoking ban . continue to lead in environmental policies - establish Ethics and Integrity Plan q create a “Clean Waterloo" campaiun - Community Clean Zones to reduce anilitl and litter . Lynne Woolstencroft is the mayor who will 883-8834 trmr.lrttttsoolsttrrteroft.eortt the Courage to Lead