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This is no smug attack on the methods or conduct of council and staff; however, when we at the Chronicle are at once raked for "biased, irresponsible reporting" and praised for our forthright and probing Journalistic ethic - by two individuals sitting at the same council table (and it would surprise you which two) - we know council has much to do to get its own house in order in addition to working towards a constructive, mutually- respecting relationship with the media. Still, we welcome the opportunity to sit down with our community’s elected ofrieia1g and staff. We're pre- pared to listen - let's hope they are, too. It's no secret city council, at least certain members, haven't exactly been overjoyed with the profile etched of them in the media (especially print) in recent times; not surprisingly, the profile coincides with a shift in council attitude to heightened debate and deviation from the "team as one" approach. They are seen as what they are. For that to happen, however, council and city staff must realize they aren't doing the media any favors - meetings such as these should have agenda input from both sides, so that each may walk a mile in each other's An excellent idea, and certainly not a new one. For years, editorial boards have met with politicians prior to elections, during their terms of oftiee, in high profile moments, always with the intention of "getting behind the political face." The difference in this case is minimal; it is hoped such meetings would be mutually enlightening. Not chummy. Informative. “Luv-Imam The Waterloo Chronicle welcomes the news out of Waterloo city council Monday night that an attempt will be made by council to meet annually with the editorial boards of local media. Such meetings, says Conn. John Shortreed, would occur when goals and objectives for the upcoming year have been made public, to provide background material on issues and build lines of communication between city staff and the media. 1%e-doaanMe'tgtagttstr+-hoe060. tttttaf/tNr/tf/aspartate.,'.',','" 8.. Intake. thtt. tLt. m M News a! - [he “an Wanda. Chmlcle MBee it but“ II he Ppgp White lane "hee him (rear entrance. with"). " In; at the rear ofthetnaiidtatd.th-MFyto ylu.n.to5p.m. We’ll be there The Fairway Group [maimed Publishing address 215 Fairway Rd. S., Kitchener, Ont. ”Tint.“ Winkler Waterloo Chronicle is published every Wednesday by M.0q-',!ta'l't.s - a. sun 'fSa, I. q “mu-.- Elan Rick Campbell 1'pdtttifgt Bitt Kama _ tsatWiii ___ 7W if..." “VVYEQVCuMy m " Finder "resetSrtg aWilt'i1tU. Fairway Press "ruiteii Thigh B mi (map 'j" marina" (sports) T new Ham Paula Hum-Tel, Ge_r_ry Mattie -. , Kim-eon Manb 'V-m-tttkt-r 6.fftthtn a year. Uptown Waterloo will be overrun , I)CN'WI‘GI. Handout-tum. '0hFrsoavet-ver-rrtttdmttiefttqrrtur vqttottreNnmetiietr. b) (hi city. c) the newspaper. s. If a we: pipe breaks In your from yard. your an! all should be to: chattel a ttnnneinl recipe firr iuecess. - - b) city tamer: an chlntzes. e) the taxes you pay don't get you anything any- way. 4. Ct-tty, a bubble ia being erected over Waterloo Anna‘s ice pad became: a) it looks nice. b) rock concerts at the Pontiac Silverdome will 'rantttios"eWaterfootttenerttstat-thetour. c) see "to. g) , plumber c) io dump the butts out of our car uhtnys. 2. The gaping eyesore across from Waterloo Town Square serves to remind us: It) mt the city is busy cleaning up eyesom on t. In Waterloo we pay low taxes because: l) a) its insurance industries. b) high technology. c) wanting to host minor sports toumments. I) not to recommend the Garden Restaurant to ttut-of-tmm friends. now?" “There's one way to find out. I've got this test about city-related events and happenings, and I urge everyone to take it to find out how much they really know about our city." “Fire away. I've got nothing to fear." "Sure, Bonkus, sure. OK, here goes." I. The city of Waterloo is best-Umm for: "No, Bonkus, once again you've read something into my editorial that Just isn't there. The point of last weeh's sermon was that, aware that there is the desire on the part of Waterloo citizens to have a more active role in the way the city is run, I feel they should constructively contribute to help our city grow. And to do that, they have to know about our city, what makes it tick. what direction it is headed in, and so on.” "And you’re saying they don't know that Guy comes up to me the other day with a decided scowl on his puss. "Hey Campbell. I read your editorial this week, waddaya mean the folks of Waterloo shouldn't have a sayin how the city is run?" c_ity_ hthersAattrtqraliy and responsibly Having a say Rick Campbell Chronicle Editor a) debate " council Ina raised everyone'a awarensa level. . :2 they like their city the way It ll. only with more it. c) sleawld media typea would have them believe the Inmates are ruling the asylum. 14. Anyone who didn't attend last week's grand opening of the Waterloo Clty Centre: b) I: guilty ttt mm. c) had no other time to do the laundry. Tim‘s It talks. the ttig to“. There an no right or wrong mm. A good point to remember. a)mitsaodo-tseekofat1neshmr. a) mail a letter. b) and a strip plan. c) play sports. 13. Resident: of Waterloo wish to become more active In the decision-making process " city hall am: ll. Arenas, condos. sports fields, granny flats, additional parking facilities, cultural expansion: a) are positive signs of a growing community. b) are negative signs of a growing community. f) are fine. but don't try to put them in my neigh- 12. lit residential areas of the city, no Waterloo citizen should have to travel more than coo metres c) The médla. a) much-loved by city white collar workers. b) much-despised by city blue collar workers. c) an attempt by the Siskins to win another Ontario championship. 9. The coal tar cleanup should be paid for by: a) CN Real Estate. b) De city_pnd CN equally. 8. If you wish to book a sports tteid in the city of Waterloo: a) phone a year ahead. h) phone before your child who is going to use it is c) phone Eff. 10. m Search of Excellence is a motivational a) if the city feels like it. b) if the game goes into extra innings. c) in any neighborhood in the city except the area surrounding Seagram Stadium. where residents are "used to that sort of thing (noise)." 7. Waterloo's noise bylaw istenforceabte: