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â€"1977: the year that was With his famous flute in thousands of school studi Canada at Seagram‘s Stad (Continued trom page 5) 4 made by a University of Waterioo professor who said tests indicated that 42 per cent of university freshmen failed a literacy test which he blamed in part on teachâ€" ers who haven‘t been adequately prepared in reading and writing skills. A proposal for a Waterloo industrial development corporation to guide the region‘s industrial growth was suggested in a report from regional chairman Jack Young. He indicated regional government participaâ€" tion will play an important ingredient in planning inâ€" dustrial growth from now on. OCTOBER . Ale, Ale} Labatt‘s is here. Labatt‘s brewery took over the Carlingâ€"O‘Keefe operation on King and Wilâ€" liam Streets, only the second time in the brewery‘s 134 year history that it has changed hands. The switchâ€" over to the different suds was completed later in the Ein prosit! Well, how can you pass up October withâ€" out a note about the annual Oktoberfest celebrations which again proved a success, with crowded beer halls and a host of other events to treat both local residents and outâ€"ofâ€"town revellers. Belt tightening. The region‘s finance committee gave a tight fisted indication of the year ahead by adopting a 3 per cent increase guideline for regional departments to meet. All government bodies will be watching the purse strings tightly in the new year. The Kâ€"W Federated Appeal appealed for some help themselves when it indicated it will fall short of its projected target by $58.000. _ The Waterloo police building on Albert Street was temporarily closed pending repairs to the twoâ€"storey structure after concems were raised about the safety of the building. A 75 King Street S. Waterloo Square Suite 212 Ouch! Declining enrolments were starting to be felt by the county school boards. The public school board will fall 404 students in their enrolment prediction at the elementary level. While not a serious decline, it was a warning of perhaps harsher tidings to come. Meanwhile, Mayor Marjorie Carroll expressed conâ€" cerns that regional government was nibbling away local autonomy by regional government and feared the growth of parochialism on regional council. A football star. Wilfrid Laurier University fullback Jim Reid set a new Canadian collegiate rushing record as the powerhouse runner compiled 1,078 yards for the season. NOVEMBER Residents were assured that there would not be an interruption in ambulance service when a new operaâ€" tor takes over the service in the Twin Cities next March 31. The Kâ€"W Hospital Commission decided to discontinue the service after 70 years. While responding to Breslau citizens concerns by scrapping a concept plan to construct a garbage recyâ€" cling plant near the village, regional council will still be faced next year with a decision on landfill policies and a variety of reâ€"cycling proposals, The biggest question will be to select a site. BOOKKEEPING .PAYâ€"ROLL .TAX RETURNS .ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE lute in tow. Bobby Gimby led ) students in a joyful salute to ‘s Stadium this summer. Telephone (519) 886â€"1170 Waterloo, Ontario SUNSHINE BOOKKEEPING SEVICES Gearing up. Regional review commissioner William Pailmer and his staff were gearing up for the lengthy study. Mr. Palmer urged the public to participate in the study, calling their input an essential ingredient to the success of the study. Council decided to organize a public hearing in order to obtain opinion about establishing a nonâ€"smoking byâ€" law similar to one passed by the city of Toronto. Gridâ€"iron grief. The football season for the WLU Golden Hawks ended on the turf of the University of Western Ontario as the Mustangs defeated the Hawks, ending their quest for a Canadian collegiate championship. Western eventually took the title. Courting the province. The Region faced a gilemma when recent court and Ontario Municipal Board decisions questioned the legality of its lot levy policy. The charges to developers to help pay for outside serâ€" vicing could be thrown onto the already. burdened shoulders of taxpayers, it was feared, or degvelopment would stop. Equipped V$ engine, automatic transmission, power m::e?mm.mmhmumm“* mirron ieetside pickup box. heavy duty chassls eauipment. Ibasvs.ammdc,mermfilgndm[met tnnk,bodysidemouldh&dwtedgem,elecu'kmr wmm.dmlmflmimmm.nadply whitewalls, sport wheel covers. Finisbed in carmine with matching viny! roof. Stock No. 8042. List price $Ti82. Now only . .. > $6750 78 MONTE CARLO two door coupe, 2,100 miles. V6 engine, automatic, tinted glass, bodyside moulding, electricmrwindowdem.dualmnnfimn,mer brakes, electric clock, power steering, AM radio, radial ply whitewalls, full wheel covers, pin striping. _l.:idltbluennisi 78 white. Stock No. 7471. List price $8020. with vinyl roof. Stock No. 8035. List $6950.15. Now only . . . 75 Torino wagon . .. ... .. 73 Datsun, automatic . . . . . 74 Okdsmobile Outlass, air . 73 Buick LeSabre (safetied). 73 Pontiac four door. 74 Cadiliac (safetied). 73 Chevrolet four door. 70 Chrysler. _ 75 Matador (safetied). 74 Mustang. 71 Buick two door. CHEVROLET Caprice Classic four door, 3,600 miles. NEW 1977 CHEVY Fleetside Pickup _ Waterloo This Weeks Hours: Open Tues., Wed., and Thurs. until 9 p.m Open Fri. until 6. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ANNEX LOCATION: 21 Weber North, Waterloo "AS IS" SPECIALS LGCOCMHILLUIKE T EN 300 Weber Street North 1978 DEMONSTRATORS (Continued on page 16) Waterloo $5375 $1750 $ 910 $1990 lhew year! Wasteiroo Chronicle, Wednesday, December 28, 1977 â€" Page 15 (! 1 75 Dodge Dart .. 73 Ford station wagon. 74 Pontiac LeMans. 76 Dodge Monaco. 70 Pontiac wagon. 71 Monte Carto. 74 Chevrolet two door (safetied). 64 Ford dump. 74 Porntiac wagon. \Ru#Z/ 120 KING STREET SOUTH, WATERLOO ~ 886â€"1160 OFFICE FURNITURE e STATIONERY e ART SUPPLIES e GIFTS Open Daily to 5:45 p.m. â€" Thur. & Fri. Ti 9 p.m. ’Umnu.swm..mm.mmm m,mmmmm:ur window defroster, remote control mirror, AM radio, radial ply whitewalls, deluxe wheel covers. Silver finish, blue cloth trim. Stock No. 8107. List price $6676.70. 78 78(IHEVROLE'I'lmpah!ourdoouedn.z.lQnflu.fi VS engine, automatic, power steering and brakes, tinted glass, bodyside moulding, door edge guards, electric mmm,mmunm.wm wmmus.bfldnwhe_elmeg.n_ll:tldb_._‘ddyehmm. 33&"."'...».;:‘ rrance package. Blue finish. Stock No. 2019. List $17020.45. Now only . . . CHEVELLE Malibu Classicâ€" four door sedan, 1,200 SCHENDEL â€" May the peace and joy of the holiday season be yours today and always." 884â€"9000 STATIONERY $6375 $1920 $1870