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The number of children under four years of age in the city of Waterloo has de- creased at a greater rate than that of the five to " year old group, according to a recent report on eiermkttary school en- rollment compiled by the planning de- partment _ The report stated the children under four represented 12 per cent of Water- loo's population in 1966 but the figure dropped to 8.7 per cent in 1971 with no indication that the percentage has in- creased since that time. These trends the report said, reflect the general decline in birth rates, which are being experi- enced in Waterloo, as well as across Ca- at last report from the city on ele- tary school enrollment projections was prepared in 1967 and was recently considered inaccurate because of the new Jackie Sehn shows how she takes aim with a horseshoe. Her aim was good recently when she took the Canadian Women's Championship at the Cana- .1 National Exhibition. Jackie Sehn recently returned to her home at271 King Street North from the Ca- nadian National Exhibition where she pick- ed up a title some people might find sur- prising. A - .. , seshoe Champion. a sport slowly gaining in popularity. She has only been throwing shoes for the past four years and started en- tering competitions last year, going to three and winning them all, including the one at the CNE The fact the sport isn't well known or very popular as part of our soc)ety's heavy list of recreation activities doesn't bother Mrs. Sehn. but she is hopeful that a little publicity and getting the word around will bring out more women, "iiirere is one women's horseshoe club in the area in Doon. of which Mrs Sehn IS a firs? Sehn is. the Candian Women's, Hor- Birth rate declining in Waterloo orseshoes gains in popularity Waterloo Chronicle 118TH YEAR NO. 36 residential areas being planned in the city. Work on the present updated report was started in May of this year by two summer students employed by the planning department. Dividing the city up into seven areas of growth, Lincoln Village was seen as be- coming one of the main growth areas in the city in coming years with Lakeshore Village expected to level off after 1974. The report said the Willowdale residen- tial district will be an active building area for the next three to five years with the development occurring in the as yet un- developed lands adjacent to the Conestoga "Since I was there last year," Mrs. Sehn said. “I knew what to expect. They use port- able pits which means you are throwing into clay rather than the regular sand or loose dirt, So this threw them right off since its sticky and when you throw a shoe into it, it stays. There is no bouncing a few inches ahead." The number of man hours required to produce the report was considerably less than the 1967 one taking only two months as compared tn eight. Question- naires were employed in gathering the da- taused. member. Some of the other members join- ed Mrs. Sehn at the CNE competition only to be beaten by her, but She feels she had An advantage. h i The game of horseshoe for women con- sists of throwing shoes 30 times. 30 feet. The skill required according to Mrs. Sehn is a good pitching arm, control and accur- acy, It is also difficult for the beginner thrower to get the shoe landing flat. If it catches on one of its' own corners there is a tendancy to roll. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 Supermarket will be unique to this area Parkway. After this development takes place. Willowdale’s school popu- lation shouldbestable. 7 _ - The future of the central residential district wasrdeseribed as being unclear at the moment because it is an area of con- tinual change. The report said school en- rollments there are presently below the pmvincially rated capacities but it is difficult to say what will happen in the future, Predictions as to school enrollment for the downtown or central area of Waterloo were considered most difficult to arrive at since the shift is just. beginning from el- derly couples to younger families. City policies on the downtown would have to be watched closely in order to determine the changes that will occur in school en- rollments. the report said. An innovative idea in supermarket shopping will be one of the main fea- tures when the Glenridge Plaza opens indie springof 1974. Construction began last week on the five acre site at University Avenue and Lincoln Road and a tentative opening date of next April was set. The supermarket being built by Zehrs Ltd. will be 80 percent larger than the present Zehr's market in Waterloo Square. Vive-president of, the local grocery chain. Carl Zinkan said the store would be the most modern super- market in the Twin Cities. "I still can't belive it," Suzanne Todd of 339 Longfellow Drive said of her first place finish over the weekend in the grand prix event of the Canadian Junior International Horseshow. Local girl picks up a first "There will be"the large regular sel- ling area," Mr. Zinkan said, "with small boutique areas such as a deli- catessen and bakery surrounding it, but all in the same building. Besides carrying every line of food in the main Miss Todd rode her 11-year old horse. Benchmark to top spot in the Frederac- ion Equestra Mexicana event which was two rounds over a jumper course. She said the course was similar to the grand prix course used in the senior division of the international event, only the distance was slightly shorter. The Canadian Jimidr event was held at Amberwood Farm near Richmond The men's scores in the'event are osual- ""17'Tiii"n"i' "if,, nkin g aboul 'winni ly higher than the women s Mrs. Sehn said like to ride to do my best, not to and added that.the sport has been a man If I start thinking about winning I dominated one which would also account than riding, I'm more liable to m for its lack of popularity among women. mistake." . q Nothing left but a pile of ashes Hope was given up last week on find- ing the cause of the King Street fire which caused an estimated $249,000 damage, Waterloo fire department deputy chief Charles Waurechen said yester- day the fire marshall could not pin a cause on the blaze because everything was burnt out. The deputy chief said when the beams and timbers had been moved aside to the Few Changes ire expected in the West- WATE R LOO, ONTAR IO Commenting on the present capacities of Waterloo schools, the report said most were sufficient with Lincoln Heights be- ing slightly overcrowded. Most other schools though were considered slightly mount area and the Beechwood area is ex- pected to show the most growth in Wa- terloo during the next 10 years with a large number of school children re- sulting from more low and medium dens- ity dwelling units in that area. The separate school board was seen as having been well organized in its present role of providing facilities in Waterloo as well as in its plans for the future. The re- port pointed out that the projections made were based upon current planning policies of the city of Waterloo. ll major policy changes occur, the long range estimates would have to be revised. section, the boutique area will carry specialty products,') - -A Mr. Zinkan said he knew of two stores of this type in Toronto and possibly one in Montreal. He added that unlike large department stores which may carry a ratio of food to other items such as hardware of three to one. their store would be the reverse. Food products would out number the other items three The supermarket to supply full time with approximately sitions available. Adjacent to the 37,000 square foot supermarket there will be a 8,500 square foot drug store. the largest in Waterloo with other service type stores such as a bank, laundromat, in the main mall area. Hill at the same time as top world riders were vieing for the Nation's Cup. Riders from Belgium, Canada, Great Britain and the U.S. were competing in that senior event. Anyone under 18 was eligible for the junior event according to the 17-year old Miss Todd, who rode to victory against 20 other young riders. Her win though was just in the one event, not of the entire competition. She said she also rode in two other events, picking up a fifth place ribbon in one and failing to place in the other. Her one first place though entitled her to possession of the challenge cup for one year, a silver tray and $50. spot where the fire originated all that remained was a pile of ashes. He added this was not unusual in such an exten- sive burn out and the fact no cause will be determined should not make a dif- ference with the insurance settlements. competitions go. o “I wasn't thinking about ‘winning. I like to ride to do my best, not to win. If I start thinking about winning rather than riding, Cm more liable to make a mistake." Miss Todd did not expect to do as well as she did since she said, "we have not had a good summer as far as The fire marshall did however set an estimate on the damage at $245,000. Pre- liminary guesses had ranged from $100,000tot200,000. 13, 700 copies delivered by carrier to every household in WA TERI. oo PRICE 10 CENTS alone is expected jobs for 50 people 200 part time po-