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Continued from page I "We've already spent time working towards an arrangement and rational, ized a number of services. And that won't stop. There are still services to be ratio- nalized and savings to be made. But we dont need to be one city to do this." last week. Seiling announced he will put forth a recommendation to Waterloo regional council tonight which states the region should indicate to the province its desire to bring about conclusion to its municipal reform debate, and that the province should facilitate a final reso- lution to the issue. This came after the City of Cambridge tabled a report suggesting that two single-tier municipalities be created, with Cambridge separate from the rest of the region. Sailing claims with all of the uncertainty surrounding the issue of reform, there is a great feeling of instability among staff. and hiring has become increasingly diffs- cult. 7 Subsequently, the matter also seems to be low on the list of many local politicians. port of a two-net model of governance. and their oppo- sition to a provincial inter- vention of any kind on the matter, "The whole system has become very destabilized." Sailing said. _ "The province has never said it's a dead horse They want to see more work done on this." . Yet, right now it seems the province, given its recent cabinet shuffle, is signaling that the local amalgamation debate is Invw on its list of priorities. "We have to bring con- clusion to this. Regional reform not dead, Selling says "lam disappointed in the Ken Seiling Regional Chairman "I'm very concerned about this move, and I'm torn that it's on the agenda soquickly" She also said the local councils haven't had enough time to determine whether smaller separated councils work well, since they only came into effect after the municipal election last November. "l thought the issue would be a part of our back- burner-type thinking while we move forward on other issues." she said. regional chair, who said we would get through at least one budget process as we are now before looking at the reform issue again," said Waterloo Mayor Lynne Woolstencroft, one of the city's three representatives on regional council. "It seems we've been drawn into a shoot-out at the OK Coral." yjiuiitinis Day toiittest, Others. however, believe THIRD PRIZE WINNER: SHARON KONNERTH Overnight Stay at the Crowne Plaza, Downtown Toronto (value 5200) (rtot rcdccmahlc for Cash value) FIRST PRIZE WINNER: JENNIFER LAWSON Bcd Ensemble -- Includes Headboard, Bed Frame & One QueenArize Pillow Top Mattress Set (value $1,100) SECOND PRIZE WINNER: DELLA KARN Weekend Getaway at the Madison Manor,Toronto (value $400) The Waterloo Chronicle would like to thank you the readers for your support in filling out the ballets and entering our contest. Also, thanks to our advertisers for their participation. Eating Well . Stephens Jewellers Chameleon Hair Studio & Spa . Blessings Duke of Wellington . Bo-De Foods Outlet Wright jewellers Ltd . Elle Fine Lingerie Sahara Pools & Spas . Hannah's Bella Bistro ~lender Fine Clothing . Petals & Pots Inc, "People are fed up with the ongoing debate." said Waterloo regional Coun. Sean Strickland. who sup- ports the region amalgamat- ing into one city. "It reflects peony on the elected repre- sentatives. All we seem to be doing is continuing the regional reform dance around the mulberry bush, Waterloo regional Coun. lane Mitchell also said she will vote in favour of requesting provincial inter- vention. as long as the two- tier model stays on the table, Seiling's move wasn't soon enough. "lt's become veryhusmst- mg. and we need to bring closure to it." "We really should wait two years to see how the [annualized two-tier system is working," she said. "But I will vote in favour with the chairman's assurance that the two-tier model wont be lost," PRICED SO WE CAN SELL IT, NOT COUNT IT! Stephens Jewellers Blessings Bulk Foods Outlet Elle Fine Lingeric Hannah's Bella Bistro Petals & Pom Inc, "In fact, my gut feeling tells me that we would keep the two-tier model alive." he said, adding that seems to be the preferred model among six of the seven municipalities throughout the region. One thing all parties have agreed on. however, is that it's time to come to a conclu, sion on the matter and move "This whole process has taken many hours and creat- ed a lot of anxiety," said Court. Marty Taylor. "It's time we get on with more important things" "lt's essential for this issue to Mally be put to bed," added Coun. Bruce Anderson. "Enough is "It's: the facilitator's job to ftnd a consensus on which way to lo things.” enough." Seiling cottrtrmed that the option for the two-tier model iyit going anywhere. ( jam-c mm Financin‘ Ivailahlr up to 6 m O.A.C ene '2000 Spas up m "t At Located In the Button Factoty 25 Regina St South Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8 For more info (519) 886-4577