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A suggestion by Ald Mary Jane Mewhinney to build a parking garage in down- town Waterloo met with opposition Monday from Waterloo councillors dur- ing regular council ses- sions. Ald. Mewhinney suggest- ed council take an indepth look at the possibility of a parking garage in hopes of increasing parking space downtown. The proposal came after council viewed possible methods of attain- ing the 600 parking spaces Waterloo council voted Monday to support a Re- gional request to the pro Michael Barr, 4, might be a bit young to join the team but he's warming up on the sidelines. Glenn Mclsaac, 1 1, doesn't look too pleased about having his head used to replace the field. Schaeffer says Parking garage financial disaster ouncil supports PSI sultNtltrsion 122nd Year No. 23 . . Socket ' a .1 l 111-4 V“..- m. an ... . _ _ __ _ wggerloo Historical Ir,,,, ‘A____ - _ - d needed for Waterloo Square Waterloo treasurer Don Schaeffer said a study he completed last year proved the construction of a park- ing garage to be "a bit of a financial disaster" for Waterloo. He said the cost of financing a garage com- pared to possible revenue from the site makes the concept a bad financial judgement, vincial government to suspend activities of the PSI mind development Ald, Walter McLean. a first-time councillor. said he had never seen the re- port on the feasibility of a W terloo H . 1 Wednesday, June 8, 1977 Enema "torica On a motion by Aid. Mar- jorie Carroll, council vot- ed to support the request after discussing the legality of suspension. Aid. Carroll said in view of mental damage sustained by some people who have taken. the PSI course. group while an investiga- tion of the organizatioet's activities is in process. parking garage because he only took office in January. The report was filed with council last summer. “I think we should look into things that would re- move pressure off the front of the mall," he said to coun- cil. "I am prepared to study a proposal for a parking garage" Aid. Mewhinney said the need for increased parking would be accommodated in a garage as well as provid- ing downtown workers with viable daily pa rkihg i Waterloo Days program may attract record crowd This year's Waterloo Days is expected to be bigger and better than ever and if the sun keeps shining, a crowd of close to 12,000 should swell Waterloo Park over the week-end. Friday will be devoted mainly to sports and a fishing derby begins at 5 p.m. A trophy will be awarded to the child under 14 who catches the longest fish in Laurel Creek Watershed. The contest, sponsor- ed by CHYM radio, closes Sunday at 5 Arts and crafts have become so popu- lar in the Waterloo area over the past few years that 50 exhibitors are expect- ed to display their wares this year. Tables will be located throughout the park with a special craft tent situated directly across from the wildlife area. A "Hire-a-student" booth will be set up to provide information on how the Canada Manpower Centre for Students can help you find or fill a job. Saturday features soccer tournaments and this year 64 boys and girls teams from Southern Ontario will compete at various schools. Close to 1,000 players are involved, double the number of prev- ious years. There's no fear of the little ones being bored. Waterloo librarians will entertain children with stories-in-the-park Saturday from 11a.m. until noon. And those rumors that have been float- ing around that cubs were born this spring, are going to ripen for Waterloo Days, says Tom Litwiller, program supervisor for community services. They've been hiding in the cave but group's adtivities before jydgement _wastt't making Mayor Herb Epp said “the expense (of a parking garage) is not one that this municipality can absorb." He said council should in- stead make an attempt to discourage employees of activities ’would safeguard against possible additional "irreparable damage. " “If employees of the square parked in the gar- age, they would save run- ning out to move their cars during coffee breaks," said Ald. Mewhinney. "The park- ing garage could possibly create more shopper park- ing near the mall." the organization ”suing! before proven innocgnt. " Aid. Tumbull said he saw a need to investigate Aid. Brian 'hu’nbull asked Museum comp. Kitchener Public Library, mafia Queen Street North, KITCHENER, Ont. 'ir-- “I can't see saying let's stop them while we investi- gate. If the investigation proves they are accept- able, then council would have acted out of turn,“ saidAld. Tumbull. Aid. Carroll said though council was not attempting “We should impose a one hour limit and metres," he said. Council voted to refer the suggestions to the adminis- tration committee to in- vestigate and report. Coun- cil also voted to review Mr. Schaeffer's report on the feasibility of a parking gar- age, The discussion of a gar- age arose from debate on methods of increasing the total amount of parking downtown stores from park- spaces in lots adjacent ing near the mall. Waterloo Square. tair. the PSI movement but he felt the suspension was IMF shguld put in an appearance this week.. en . F Mr. Kite Canada, Ken Lewis, will spend Sunday afternoon in the park demonstrating his kite flying skills. Kit- chener-Waterloo Big Brother Association and Big Sisters Association are inviting the public to come and have a go at kite flying. A prize is available for all those taking part. The K-W gymnastic club will perform some of their spine-bending feats along with gyrations in karate, judo and belly dancing presented by the Hatashita fit- ness centre. Eleven drum and bugle corps will pre- sent "Venture into Music" at Seagram Stadium and a dance is planned for the Arena starting at 8:30 p.m. Music in the Park will continue from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Centennial band- shell. This year, Cameron Heights Col- legiate Band, Ventures drum and bugle display, the WYSH rock concert, Tapes- try musical trio and the Waterloo Con- cert band are providing the entertain- ment free of charge. The old log school house will open its doors with a childrens talent show fea- turing students from Deadra King studio of dance and baton. A new event planned for this year is the skateboard contest, sponsored by the YWCA. There's no charge for spec- tators who come to view this popular sport at the Waterloo Arena. Throughout the week-end, informa- tion centres will be situated at three locations in Waterloo Park. JtlRTTr"r'"T Regional council will ask the province to suspend the group's activities until the study is completed. The group would be allowed to operate only after official permission was granted. Engineer Jim Willis told council, depending how the spaces were painted, there could be between 335 and 379 spaces on the south side of the tracks bisecting the parking area. and social service, commit- A total of 380 spaces are needed in that area to make the grand total of 600 spaces on the property, as agreed to by council and Oxford Developments. builders of the addition to the square 10 Cents for