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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kitchener Transit for their recent assistance in a cooperative educational venture with Kâ€"W Habilitation Services. Transit seminars were held at the Kinsâ€" men Training Centre for the purpose of educating our developmentally delayed adults as to their rights and responsibiliâ€" ties as transit consumers. Chief Inspector Ron Pearson and Inspecâ€" tor Steve Skinner from Kitchener Transit did a superb job of presenting the material in a manner that was easily understood by our trainees. Both men showed great sensitivity and patience in addressing individual questions and concerns regardâ€" ing transit related issues. Kitchener Transit comes through for Habilitation Services Letters Kitchener Transit has been very supporâ€" tive in the past in assisting our adults when lost on the transit system or when they have misplaced money/bus passes. In Can‘t do it alone complex is built. The consultants maintain the downsized pool will meet the community‘s basic needs. And they‘re right. With a bubble for its main arena and no,cityâ€"owned pool, Waterloo is in urgent need of both. But built with tax dollars, this complex must be predominantly for recreational use; a place for the kids‘ swimming lessons and family skating in the winter. Certainly every effort should be made to meet the needs of our competitive teams. It can be argued they not only bring glory to the community, but draw visitors who spend money here, and a larger complex would result in more competitions thus more revenue. But they are not the top priority. Recently Kitchener Transit raised their fare causing the usual public outery for improved service and maintaining cheaper fares. In the past they have fallen under criticism in various other respects. This won‘t be good news to the hockey general managers and swim team coaches. But if they don‘t like it they can do more than complain. They can become partners in the project. Start fundâ€"raising, work together with city hall to build the kind of facility they would like to see. City hall can‘t do it alone. As Waterloo‘s municipal politicians consider the options for its proposed athletics complex/arena, thon’sonefmtheymm’tl? sight of â€" its purpose. In an ideal world, they would be free to build the Cadillac complexes: an arena with enough seating to suit the Waterloo Siskins; a 50â€"metre Olympicâ€"sized pool with diving tours for the Region of Waterloo Swim Club and other competitive swimmers; with amenities to keep everyone happy. is But this is far from an ideal world. Last week consultants told the committee planning the complex that it would be wise to build a 25â€" metre pool instead of a 50â€"metre, at a fiveâ€"year cost savings of $840,000. And, undoubtably there will be more costâ€"cutting before the PAGE 6 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1990 (pinion I waited at the bus kiosk at Phillip and . University. The bus rolled down the street * from the university. Purposely stopping at the proper stop, the driver made me walk to the other side of the kiosk to board the bus. Oh well I thought, my mistake, I guess he made his point. I climbed on the nearly empty bus at which point the driver took off suddenly. Well thought I, as a balance act was in order, I might as well ask the question. "Not being a frequent rider, does this bus go to Weber?" "No" was the It was a hot day Thurs. July 19, 1990. I was carrying more than usual, so decided to take the bus. Many thanks to Kitchener Transit for the valuable service they provide to the Kâ€" W area. Without them, our clients would not have the freedom and independence they now enjoy, nor the opportunity to be active participants in their community. Marion Luther Kâ€"W Habilitation Services a community this size it is remarkable that they know many of our individuals by name as well as where they live. Transit driver rude to student passengers " Punoic or Joy 2P We must all work together to ensure Earth‘s future As a parent concerned for my daughters‘ futures, I wish to have my voice heard. I I don‘t think this letter will end this problem, but perhaps this driver will be changed to a different route or repriâ€" manded. It‘s not really he was rude, but he sure didn‘t go out of his way to help me out. I walked from Hazel to King, hot under the collar. There I had a 15â€"minute wait so why not chat with fellow patrons. A rather pretty young lady was at the same stop. I started to say I had had a runâ€"in with the driver. She asked me for a description. This particular driver is paunchy and would never put up his driver number. I guess he is not proud of his job or himself. She said that this guy has a strong dislike for students. Well, I thought why is he on this run. Put him somewhere else. ' answer. "I turn at Hazel then up Regina St." "O.K., can I have a transfer I imâ€" plored?" I stood up to get the piece of paper which he held at his shoulder. At $1.15 a ride I might as well bet my money‘s worth. Cmonw, Davip ! He‘s ywo vears prematURe Brian C. Butler Waterloo We have taken steps to ensure that our children do not incur an outrageous nationâ€" al debt. Let us also take steps to ensure our children a safe, healthy environment and a promising future to look forward to. Barbara Cerny You are the holder of your families‘ future. . want my girls to have a future; in fact I am demanding that something be done, and soon, to ensure they. have only good to look forward to. We are in serious trouble on this planet. It is the duty of all people to demand that steps be taken to ensure Earth‘s future. It is everyone‘s duty to pitch in and clean up our ]:lowns, cities, countries and yes, our world. am worried about our environment, about the relaxed attitude of our environmental agencies and all of you other parents and future parents. O Letters welcome Kitchener