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The report to council noted "negotiations have been going on for some time concerning the potential operation of a tourist train running between the existing railway station in Uptown Waterloo and St. Jacobs/Elmira. This is an excellent opportunity for the city to stimulate our tourism industry. The train operation would attract tourists to the Uptown area, increasing the dollars spent on shopping, museums and other and future facilites." The report also said the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has advised the city the Kuuln%of TruTuruuon Tourism and Roa’o.tion,andCitimh.irnnd ulture will pay for the study. The study team will include representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, CN, the township of Woolwich and the city of ‘"We think it will strengthen the retail and commercial business in this area," said Roughley "It‘s dearly needed in Waterloo. We don‘t keep people in the core area very well now." Roughley notes the city has plans to increase tourist visitations in the city through encouraging project such as a glassand clay museum and art galleries. A railway between Waterloo and St. Jacobs and Elmira may be operating within a decade if a study finds it is feasible. "It‘s a very exciting possibility," Mayor Marjorie Carroll told council Monday:. Council approved a report from Chief Administrative Officer Donald Roughley which recommended the city participate in the feasibility study. The idea is a "pet project" of Roughley. "I really believe Waterloo has an opportunity here which most other cities don‘t have just because of the track being here and the strength of tourism in the area," Roughley said later. "It‘s a viable method of attracting people to Waterloo." The old train station located next to the city hall lands is structurally sound, said Roughley, and the city negotiated a $1 lease with CN to rent space in the station in the event the project comes to fruition. The feasibility study, which Roughley estimated would cost the province $30,000 will examine the technical and financial viability of a rail system, as well as the startâ€"up and operating costs and the likely public response lan Kirkby Chronicle Staff The province has agreed to finance the study which will examine the potential for a tourist train connecting the old railway station near Waterloo city hall to the tourist towns to the north. Erb St. W., entry window, Canadian Tire money taken; Lillian Dr., entry unknown, snowblower, windsurfing gear, bicycle taken; Hickory St. W., entry rear door, cash, jewellery taken; Euclid Ave., entry window, unknown taken, Lincoln Rd., entry unknown, taken unâ€" known, Margaret Ave. N., entry unknown, VCR, ghettoblaster taken; Willow St., entry unknown, taken unknown. PAGE 4 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 1988 Waterloo Regional Police report the following break and enters for the week April 11â€"17: Additionally, CN intends to build a retail and commercial building in the vicinity with a rail theme, he said. In the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 14, 1988, two men wearing stocking masks entered Sir Donut at 385 Frederick Street (Frederick Mall), Kitchener. Armed with a knife, they ordered the lone female employee to her knees and removed money from the cash boxes as well as her purse. The clerk was forced to crawl to the washroom where her hands were tied behind her back with a towel. After 10 minutes, she was able to break free. The suspects had fled in an unknown direction. SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS 1) male, white 18â€"22 years, 5‘10", slim build 2) male, white, 18â€"22 years If you have any information about this robbery or any other serious crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1â€"800â€"265â€"2222. You will not be required to give your name or testify in court. If an arrest is made based on your information, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. The Fairway Group Incorporaed 25 Fairway Ra. $., Wiichener , Ond Aprl 20, 1988 Wateries Chrogicle Second Class Mail ation Number 5540 myby Break and enters Tourist train feasibility to be studied Waterloo _ Regional «P YAZIZL 1â€"800â€"265â€"2222 Clerk bound STDOPPERS Right Before Your Eyes. Conestoga Mail 746â€"8421 h F RIDE FREE HONDA 0 pays NO INTEREST COME RIDE WITH US No PAYMENTsS while you wait 4799 ucss ‘c2899 121 HP Vâ€"4 * SHATT DRIVE Mours: Mon. Tues, Fri. 94, Wed. & Thurs. 98 Seturdey 94 Magicuts welcomes Angela Doucette and Peri Roess as ‘additions to our staff at our Waterioo Store. Mam is a Iogally owned full service salon and both a and Peri look forward to meeting Motorcycle KING & UNIVERSITY AVE. Drop by our store and see our huge Power Equipment Selection! Dutch Boy Plaza, Waterioo (Northfield and Weber) * LICENSED MECHANICS * COMPLETE PARTS DEPT. * COMPLETE ACCESSORIES DEPT. * FRIENDLY KNOWLEDGEABLE BIKES, BIKES AND MORE BIKES ALL TO SERVE YOU SERVICE NOW AVOID THE SPRING RUSH 885â€"6400 * LIQUIDâ€"COOLED 90° Vâ€"4 * LOW SEAT HEIGHT VF500C â€" V30 MAGNA Angela Doucette P.D.1. TAX & LICENCE EXTRA