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v... ”sq. I am not a reactionary. I believe in change. Anything that does not change becomes static, or dies. Ideas that refuse the change become dessicated. The universities would enjoy see Grade 13 disappear. That would m: they'd have a warm body for four years a cost of about $4,000 a year, instead three. B " " " Smuley. (COVthuud Ivnynnm Cl Iontmued “0me 6) --___ .‘ “a: VI apatt’ As for the zone change on the f, Meyer property, our Motel has besiegul with bus tour requests. H a------, As for the parking lot zone change request, it is meant to be used only as an overflow situation instead of parking on the streets as has been the case for the past 15 years. I have painted lines on the main parking lot and we are getting much more effective use of snare nnw am not an I have read in the newspaber that my flashing sign might be illegal and even though I have not been informed of this matter by the proper authorities. I will disconnect it at once to eliminate any possible danger factor at the corner of roads 15 and 16. V _-.,....u. even though our licence requires no food, and we do not allow strippers or bands to perform here because of the family-type atmosphere we have creat- ed. centre. with mini golf and rentals the only extra change. Our family-owned hotel is l throughout the Region as a good place at reasonable rates, a place l the whole family can afford to com enjoy themselves. This family co was kept in mind when plans devised and carried out for the Centre and Motel. Our food rat higher than restaurants are req even though our licence rem-ire Until such time as my zone change is approved for the Fun Centre, I will be operating legally under bylaw a 1617, By charging $2 per person for short term rooms I will allow free use of the fun centre. with mini on" and -,_,_.n., l . allowed MEREKQ Earlier this year, Heidelberg Hotel owner Bob Oberhoitzer opened the Heidelberg Fun Centre adjoining the hotel at Regional Bonds " and It. However. a vote of Weilesley Township council July to declared the Fun Centre illegal and instructed Oberholtzer to remove " rides and games except for a miniature golf course by August tlr. Oberholtzer has stated that he intends to pursue the matter legally based on his belief that Wellesley Township coun- cillor Lyle Gerber should not be allowed to remain on council after moving from Wellesiey to New Hamburg in Wilmot Township last March. " Oberholtzer’s case is upheld. in effect his zone change request would have been approved by a 3-2 margin. Following is a written explanation from the Fun Centre opera- tor detailing why he feels it should he Space of Our 9M Iogey. I ', and we are getting ive use of space now. change on the former Carolyn Berg Carrier Corner. ea hotel is known Rion as a good food k rates, a place where tn afford to come and This family concept i when plans were should not be allowed tit after moving from Hamburg in Wilma! roll. " Oberhottzees enjoy. _ seeing would mean feels it slim“; be 'ur years, at l instead of am not a for the Fidrl ood ratio is ire required . Howev being - ,,_V.- .....5r u: nan-amnes- cent, half-adult, and turfing them into classes of 200 or 300, where they are no more than a cypher on the books of a so-called hall of learning. anu nest or our youth, andueaia"'iii' to university people who are in that ex- tremely vulnerable stage of half-adoles- crant hall “Inn. __J A - I am not against spending lots of money to teach stupid kids, or emotionally disturbed kids. But I am squarely against any move toward squelching the brightest and best of our vouth mm can-um- »" " Please y ___- u...” w runant‘e the appear ance of the site. And as for video games. most homes have the same video games hooked up to their TV. The games room does not open until 5 p.m. when school is in operation. The local bylaw on arcades does not cover hotels and motels which are controlled by the LLBO on a square foot basis. n4 m . . Do you have a story to tell'? A . you would like to see published? Do It here! Touching on other concerns. all lights are turned out by ll p m. and are directed towards the rear of the motel. Plastic garbage barrels with plastic bag liners are in the picnic area of the Fun Centre and my seven new employees are constantly picking up any paper refuse that is inadvertently dropped elsewhere. I have spent thousands of dollars to provide green vinyl fencing. sodding and clay tile chips to enhance the appear ance of the site. sl - -- - yaw-luv" Waterloo Chronicle "A Space of Our Own" 4S Erb St. E. Waterloo. Ontario N2J 1L7 att: Rick Campbell. editor A Space of ar Gi' [ for the people of Waterloo t address all correspondence to: I]!..4--l --. _ den/our Carolyn's future goal i become a secretary. and we her all the best in that An-uA-ri "arolyn, t3, delivers the Chron tcle in the Mary, Union. King Streets area of the city. and is looking forward to attending grade 9 at KC] in the fall She loves playing sports, and one of her favorite hobbies is her BMX bike. Carolyn is spend ing much of the summer having fun with her cousins, and plans a trip to Canada's Wonderland dur ing the vacation period as well w-....-' Jim! around the corner tor this week's Chronicle arm-r Carolyn Berg Bob Oberhottzer, hresldenl Heidelberg Motel, Motel and Full Centre an. who owns the to the north (St. in a conversation very early and has " w 1"iettt just A picture d as well goal is to wish "um-um and every letter will be verified prior I letters copied or mass-produced will be put Chronicle reserves the right to edit or refuse t contrary to the aforementioned policies or t deemed to be libellous or defamatory in nature ,,__ “nun-"5 amlul I could never understand revered my big-city existen: All letters must be im number and every lette letters yopied or mas It should be noted that lcttcl the campaign. and not be bl particular candidates. p1 The Waterloo Chronicle pertaining to the September -u\r mumerence or large cities. I have to laugh when I think back to my first year university. arriving at East Hall A-3 wing to find that of 26 noormates, only two others were from Toronto. the rest comprising a mar- vpllnuc mnrv-i» A" .. uu| lur [nose who take the time and make the effort to rise above the inconveniences, small towns can be sheer heaven. a retreat from the rat- race indifference of large cities. at] Hun-e town councils. things nd 'seem to be the norm. I agree, But for those who take the time make the effort to rise ahovs. Dona Have you ever asked first thing was you your life? Some will birthday party, other, That's not to say there are any why I shouldn't be It's Just th: coming from a city the size of 'l and never having lived in a city than Waterloo, it makes for a strange bedfellows situation. n small towns. l cannot for the life of me put my finger on the particular fascination - but there is no denying I am in low with Ontario',, small towns Federal drd"iJ""i""ia""'"i"i"r letters policy lropuli. will likely claim that 'never lived in a small town. ‘a clue what it is really like. aware of but have never ll.-. _.7# -. Prstand why they existence. when in asked yourself what the you remember iid,G Chronicle welcomes letters to vptvmber 4 federal election. d that lvtters should address sun " a . A P _individuoy signed with sat _ their third pu that. well wusmoo We Small towns any reasons of Toronto, 'ity smaller I a rather t. me and rs should address specifics about atant political endorsements of Donald . your door. no charge, when you only I went in to get your muffler fixed. Small towns. The Saturday night dance. the fall fair. talk of the town for days. Heal sidewalk sales, racks on clothes on King Street, not in artificially lighted malls. The swimming pool sales, . man, dropping by two years later to find out why your filter isn't up to snuff. The Lion's Club float in the annual parade. fireworks at the grandstand on May 24. 's3inny-dippine at midnight down by the dam, and the old crew on a camping trip at the nearby provincial park. Lime" Crush in bottles in the golf course pro shop. and the rltverworking clock tower [ at town hall. Hundred-year-old maples on residential streets, white picket fences and sprawling old mansions. Little girls at church in pretty sun dresses and straw hats, and newspapers recounting a world of their own. Sm. l town .‘linging to their yes- teryears, the extension of the family unit and traditional values. Dick and Jane. and Spot. too. Welcome relief from all that has grown cold and insensitive in our bigger world. Wonderful places to visit, small towns. and I'm not so sure I wouldn't want to live there. Yes. even in '\,__-IJ ,'ned with address and phone ified prior to publishing. No will be publishg'd, and the W"- -vuuuuuu’ centres, they tell a lot about small towns.) The comer Iayndromats, bringing back memories of when Mom went to Minden while we were at the cottage, to wash everything we had but the bathing suits we wore. The hardware stores, with their distinctive smell. and wooden floors. The pharmacist. telling you to bring in the extra ttt cents next time you come. The restaurant manager, sitting down with you for a coffee to find out how your husband's operation went. The garage mechanic. fixing the handle on your door. no charge, when you only went in to Met vnllr ",..rrt, “hr " F refuse to publish letters ties or those which are “- .-..... .ut urlglIDOP ing town. " always check out the ball diamonds and community centres, they tell a lot about small towns.) The comer Iayndromats, bringing back umnrinc A! ...|..._ n- arr...“ u. co me bakery. inhaling those wonderful aromas. Checking out the dairy bar, the only place around with twin cones, and where the Hamilton-Beach mixer still grinds out the smoothest shakes in town. There's a little extra in the ' <ir the real things that count in lite. they were all three furlongs ahead of me 0! course. 1 didn't let them know that Ah, small towns The memories I do have keep coming back, especially on occasions like last Saturday night. taking a stroll down the main street of Fenelon Falls, window shopping at Sider's. grabbing a cone. watching the boats go through the locks, Nothing like tt. What do I love so much about small towns? How about their peaceful, unhurried. _ unpretentious atmosphere. especially on main street? People, still stopping to talk to their neighbors in front of the A a P, Free parking on Saturdays. angle of course. Dropping in to the bake" g..L-I:~ - _. “W30" Amusv t the editor - YES. even in lays. angle of the bakery, the