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But it is extremely $rtestrating tor a builder anxious to build and cell homes to people in this in- come bracket when he runs into a roadblock created by bullhead- ed bureaucrats who will have oothirrg to do with innovation or change, regardless of how much merit a proposal may have. You probably have no idea ot the red tape and irritating steps that we have to go through he tore we can put a shovel in the gonad, the shoal of committees and sub-committees that we must navigate belon- we can get an idea transformed into reality. M's (Taunting to us and I know it's even more frustrating to the fam- ily trying to buy a house. I think it is high time that our bureau- crats and other representatives on all levels, from federal to provincial to municipal. took I mitotic look at their reams of “Elation and took a bold fret look at the problem with the idea of solving it, instead of wringing their hands and blaming each other or the people for creating it. The provincial government acorns ready to act in this regard by making it possible for people living in Ontario Housing low rm tal accommodation to buy their own homes when their income level rises. As the country's population in- ms, the number of people in the lower income bracket seems h increase correspondingly and results in even greater demands for low cost housing. In Toronto alone. over 10.000 families are crying out for decent accommo- dation but the public housing program does not seem adequate to provide this type of housing. There is also a growing realiza- tion that attention must be paid to the segment of the population that could be classed as lower- middle and middle income famil- ies, those earning more than $4,500 a year but not enough to afford the $20,000 type of house. (Continued from page " tot was Feduced from 50 feet to 40 feet and about $1,100 worth ot oervces were eliminated from the cost of each lot. The fact that we at builders were able to infiueoce (his decision by being represent- ed on eouneit's special housing eommittee is a source of gratifi- The Crisis In Housing . . " Jim' (Tiny) Good (23) displays intense concentrat- ion as Blair Quinn(3) attempts to rescue the ball. P By ENNAID GRUBB: Waterloo Collegiate Institute “he Waterloo W. Wed., 1-. a, I”? Assemblies were held last week with excerpts from the play along with a publicity skit. The play is a satire by Peter Ustinov. called "Komanoff and Juliet." The load- ing roles are played by Peter McQuay (as Igor Komanoff) and June Boettger (as Juliet). WCI has added sound to writ.. -ing to complete the group of school reporters. Jutt Hartford now reports over CKKW on Saturu day afternoons. and Elaine Zur- brigg along with John Eakim re- ports over CHYM on Thursdays. Performances will be presented January 26 to the 28. and tickets are now on sale. Students are be- ing encouraged to sell tickets to everyone in order to Rive them the "opportunity" to see a simply "marvelous" production. The hockey team is on its way with a score of 9-1 over the Tro. jans, following a previous win ot 3-1 over St. Jerome's. Coach Morgenroth is urging them on to be the CWOSSA champs again. The juniors, however, disap. pointed us with a loss as we were ali hoping for a double victory over Forrest Heights. But all is not yet lost. The Sports Night was the best WCI has had so far, with equal representation from both schools cheering the teams on. Another game, another "vie- tory." The senior vikings COW. quered the Trojans last Friday with a score of 71-45. This only goes to show that the senior boys are out to maintain the top posi- tion. SUPPLIES 358 King 742-81 1 I wmmoo FOR HIM IMPROVEMENT (All Payroll - . 11.491 Shop purchases of goods and services - 5.526 Total new wealth to the district from the workshop $31,411 In the first 11 months of 1966, the foundation has invested this amount to operate its sheltered workshop - $8,219. Annual savings in welfare that otherwise would be paid to these workers by the various govern- ment - $14,000 Payroll - . 11,491 Here is how this district is affected by the workshop pro- gram: The rule is to take work con? tracts at a labour cost equal to what would be paid at a insular industrial level. The workers are paid according to what they can produce individually, and their wage scale ranges from $25. to $45. a week. The workshop volunteer district advisory board is doing an ex. cellent job in locating sub-con- tract work, and in some areas, there is more work than can be The diversity of work is Sur- prising, and underlines the cam; city and capabilities of these people who not so long ago vir- tually had been written off by lhe workshops budget to cover boas“ and supervision costs and. with the newly acceieratod new modulus and services pro- uams (underway and/or plan- ned) many more drops will be needed in the not-toaiistaot " In a competitive society, however, they do show a part of the "MF cy's not! potential. In mojected eamings and vol. tare suing costs, they and their companions who have one on to the competitive work force will have returned to the public a much money as has been collect- edbrtheMarehafDimeain ",8f1l1t1.t?trt, - YMCA (Continued from Page 1) lost at time employed in (he WATllillltlt00 CHRONICLE CLASSIFIED PAGE 744-6364 OR 744-6365 THE COST WAS SO LITTLE - THE RESULTS so GREAT - SOFAST - SOSATISFYING ed only by the loyalty and en- thusiasm of our members and the intelligence of our staff," said Joe Connell, general secretary of the Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA. He was announcing the cele- , ‘f :: ">' WW“ week, January 22-29 of this year. Mr. Connell went on to show that the "Y" is doing many things not often thought of as YMCA work. During the course of a year, "Y" workers both lay and professional, are involved in finding work for peoole, consult- ing with families about family problems, working with the A.A., John Howard Society and similar rescue groups, personnel counsel- ling, advising community groups, assisting church groans. organiz- ing sports in industry. giving aid to epileptics. and more. YMCA Adult Program secretary‘William J. Van Gorder is shown discussing a problem with a mem- ber of the YMCA. Counselling is but one of the many services of the local K-W Branch of the "Y". he Young Men’s Christian As- Mr. Camel! sad that a good 'efrtt is maple gazing people example was the ease of William --tttsmore mus: m,a ..-. swimming pool, min“. edizatiau C., a yomg tttec who took I centre or health club. room at the Y. It soon became "0urworkisasgreatasthe evideotthathehadooeieoaor 'di't'gf the EinIOCitlifs minim family. His illness ‘made it im- y y ya y elk . . . lilusiaism of our members and the $323: limit: $2 1,tt1 y intelligtmce of our staff," said GGG' him to feel at home around Joe Connell, general secretary of Ct " ' the Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA. the Y , .he M'ttS trr.oyratred to "A "rfhe ntmnunl‘inn' “m MIL stay and given small Jobs around YOUR " NOW SOLD IT Illr PLACING M _ w ADVERTISEMENT IN THE CALL Joule 5min People " ll WAS SMART An outcome of this, is that Wil- liam's problem indicated a need for help fior opileptics in the Twin Cities and the "Y" staff members then began working with others in the community to or- ganize a helping agency for the epileptics. the "Y" that made him feel use- ful and wanted. Eventually, his condition proved serious enough for entry into a hospital for the epileptic and, though no longer in this area, he still maintains contact with the "Y" and knows thathehasaiargegtoopof