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Pesticides the sole issue that divides Lakeshore hopefuls Continued from page 5 people to stay in their homes," Richards said of the park‘s longâ€"term residents. She believes it‘s wrong for them to be forced to go before council to ask for a bylaw exemption based on personal hardship. For Vieth, this is an issue of affordable housing. "I can‘t imagine why the city would kick those people out in the winter." Archer, who has lived in Waterloo for more than 20 years, agreed, although he suggested offering incenâ€" tives to residents who want to move. "I don‘t think anyone deserves to be kicked out of their homes." The candidates were all in favour of providing more opportunities for Lakeshore‘s youth. Three out of four candidates make it out to Ward 4 debate The Ward 4 candidates who showed up at last Thursday‘s townâ€"hall debate engaged in a lively exchange over neighbourhood and cityâ€"wide issues affecting MWMWNCCLRMMMNMMMMM the Office of Research Ethics, University of Waterioo 519 888 4567 x 36005 By Bos VRBANAC Chronicle Staff If you are eligible and choose to participate, your compensation will be $20 upon completion of the study The Centre for Contact Lens Research is currently conducting a dry eye study (HETE study) to compare the tears and surface cells of the eyes in dry eyed and nonâ€"dry eyed postmenopausal women PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRY EYE RESEARCH Time commitment: 45 minutes (single visit) For more information please contact Roz Exton at the Centre for Contact Lens Research Optometry â€" Room 352 If you are * Postâ€"menopausal e Not a contact lens wearer e AND suffer from symptoms of dry eyes Centre for Contact Lens Research School of Optometry University of Waterloo Email: We need your help: Vieth said there are young people in the neighâ€" bourhood with no place to go, which leads to vandalâ€" The Albert McCormick library branch could be redeveloped to serve as a functioning community centre, she said. And Richards, who ran for city council in the early 1990s and for the Green Party on both the provincial and federal levels, said Conâ€" servation Meadows is an area that‘s underserviced and needs a community centre. Archer proposed reducâ€" ing the cost to take part in minor sports and arts proâ€" grams. _ "I think kids need that venue to develop and learn," she said. All of the candidates supâ€" ported council‘s plans to the east side The debate was supâ€" posed to feature four candiâ€" dates to the newly redrawn Ward 4 but only Steve Archer, Diane Freeman and Vince Morency showed up for the allâ€"candidates debate at Lester B. Pearson 519 888â€"4539 oo on oi in Jn i D. .uwaterloo.ca build a public square in the uptown. _ Richards said a civic square will attract people to the uptown, making it a "wealth creator," rather than an expense. Vieth said she‘s envious of Kitchener‘s City Hall and the activity and people it attracts. "I‘m excited about the uptown development. 1 think it‘s something we And she said parking in the uptown isn‘t a problem. Archer agrees uptown parking is not an immediate concern. He‘s more interestâ€" ed in developing a usable, affordable publicâ€"transit system. _ He supports introducing a lightâ€"rail system and improving bus efficiency. "I think we need to reduce the amount of cars travelling on our streets." school, put on by the voter support committee. The fourth candidate, Mike Archibald, didn‘t attend and there was no explanation for his absence. While the candidates Continued on page 9 ORE#11003 statefarm ca" PO280B6CN _ State Farm Insurance Companies * Canadian Head Offices Why is State Farm®* your "First and Best Choice" for your insurance and financial needs? * ‘S::I:rior financial strength _ + One of the largest claims networks in North America + Outstanding customer service LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR Providing Insurance and Financial Services Call or visit me today and I can share with you how State Farm can help meet your insurance and financial needs. Laura Mather, Agent, CIP 373 Bridge Street Waterloo, ON N2K 3K3 Bus: 519â€"746â€"3276 laura.mather.pmke@statefarm.com STATE FARM IS THERE.* Aurora, Ontario