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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 21 Aug 1974, p. 3

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_ mile ”Mischa-bu; . ”and“ his” had much time for educate people. A measured nurse. gtte originally ran for city cou- cil when in felt it was! being responsive -ttts to citizen's groups policem- ed with urban renewal and Mountains. Since she was elected in m Jane Menu!” getting- to know the people of-Waterloo and the com- cram! time consuming but "etloynttie. She feels one of her duties as an aldermmm is to showpeo- ple how to approach city "Often you get single. family residents objecting, to townhouses being built in their area only because: townhouses are multiple maintaining . the down- town core of the city. people who object to certain types of housing being built in their area often approach her for help: lected and, the finished pro; duct purchased by the city the entry will become the property of the City of Wa- terloo. He pointed out a float could be changed each year at a minimal expense. Ac- cording to him. a float may last up to four years before “I try to help them organ- ize themselves." she ex- plains. "I don't always support them in council. but I help them get their complaints to council. " Mrs. Mewhinney believes bit types of housing are needed in a city and a bal- anced mixture should be achieved. the necessary information to his company "about one year ago" informing them of the oilterationiexpected. At that time the developers were advised they would bear the cost of providing the access route. The alteration to the boule- vard is expected" to c o s t about $2,000. Three months ago, accord- ing to one city planner. the company's owner Helmut (Continued f-om page Il (Continued from pagan Professional touch 'li',a'iil.1i;;;,s',tl,'t'itt ,itttitsergoaito Plaza problems Politic} educating foi‘TMai-y Janie" Mewhmney " ( “waiving-id. mnny in“ It's-0t mun-alma- “admiral-um willowhowtoget things, dune ttumqtt amen-nan. an (eels he can't worry. Mum]! mammals: qgttetttergtteghtmidtteeai- led an aldemmn. alder- man. or aiderpermet. She actionandactivity. Sheyiews her position " chairman of the Commun- ity Services Committee on council brings her concur: for women‘s issues and her interest in proper planning of city facilities together. The Community Services committee deals with rec- reational facilities in the city and is investigating whether there has been sexual discrimination in providing sports facilities for women. The city has also set up a liaison committee with the school boards and the two are planning and set- ting up' creative play- grounds at five schools. “I think a healthy city depends upon people’s participa- tion." says Mrs. Mewhin- When she isn't involved with her duties as a mem- ber of council. Mrs, Mew- hinney is home with her husband and two children. They go hiking, swimming full scale alterations would be neccessary. rade to help cover the costs of the designs and provide assistance to [groups who lack the finances to produce a float on their own. "I think Waterloo would J.M. Schneider Ltd. has pledged $25,000 to _the pa- iii'ii'iriifinaiicilriiGiurG Prior to Mr. Vanderkolff 's a float on their own. explanation of the proposed "I think Waterloo would parade, Oktoberfest eo- ordinator Fred Ryan, and chairman Dr. J. Bishop Fablems answered questions and pre- _ sented slides on the history . . _ of the festival and expected Petra discussed the matter eve es fo the commun- of the boulevard and agreed a! nu r to make the necessary chang- Last year close to $2.5 es. million mom snout in K-W Bittlingmayer said since he was the company manag- er he found it odd he was not informed on the deci- sion. Alderman Robert Henry suggested council refer the matter to the administrative committee for a report and a copy of the letter allegedly sent to the company be pre- sented tocouncil. ce - W F MVP} " __ ., ,,,; . .,.. any»? 4"“ Grk '"'rr' , tr"..,' »r ,., I w' ,',".t' “if _ H, . '7‘.‘~“ ,. 'F. . y” 1' . ". A H My "iati_trtttdrtre brain-old an - tleytstttet-attitdten- tereotedJn W_mk- ins and they collaborate meal; Ed has, unions peeimeetting with new dish- you are the more coun- dence you have in creating a new dish. Neither of us specialize in the dishes we prepare. but", die con- Fof now. Mis. Mankin- ney gioes not foresee a re- tum to the nursing pro- She has found the past two years both exciting and educational and wants very much to continue. She doesn't think she will enter provincial politics Just yet, Believing that regional government is important and interesting. '0 have a lot of different interests,'"' she explains. "But right 'now my main interest is politics. PF pe But wherever her inter- ests take her, she will be taking ‘along a concern for the city of Waterloo and the people who live in it. be conspicuous if it would be absent from the parade," Alderman Mary, Jane Me- whinney said. "I would like the administrative com- mittee to consider the mat- ter and report to council." Last year close to $2.5 million were spent/m K-W area as a direct result of the annual festival. One day a handsome stranger will come into your life wearing .' l "my befioreyougo?, Alderman Mary Jane Mewhinney checks her agenda prior to a regular coun- cil meeting. $214.00 1 ar-aw pace. Pool Heaters Prices start at 595 King St. E. Kitchener, Ontario TM. 7.445011 Natural gas " King I. Sdlweitzers Shoes 4-YEAR COURSE IN MANAGEMENT" and BUSINESS: ADMINISTRATION WWW.W2M914 s First year classes commence Sept. ti. 2nd and Bth yrs. commence Sept. Tthard year commences Sept. 9 at University of Water- loo. - Registration: Aug. 28. 29. Sept. 3 hom 1 p.m. to 9 mm. at South Campus Hall, U. of W. _ 1 A, L“ P: Aka-tSit cAitt' For Information Contact: CANADIAN INSTITUTE or MANAGEMENT 519-744-2891 BOX 24. KITCHENER "lr-rote - Presented in Conjunction with the University of Waterloo

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