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Once the not-for-prom video project is complete, the tapes will be given to the Waterloo public library as well as some businesses. making them available to the public for viewing. The group will use the tapes to interview a variety of people -- from volunteers to business owners - as well as candidates in the upcoming municipal elec- lion. and get a record of their hopes for Waterloo's "A lot of people have old tapes lying around that they've only Used once," Wellhauser said. "We have a way to make use of them." Waterlooians community group launches education campaign Well. Divid Wellhauser is hoping to bring the video back to life. The founder of the Waterlooians. a grassroots organization promoting continues social, economic and environmental health in this city, is calling on resi- dents to donate either old or blank video cassettes to his group. n the age of DVDs, peo- Iple seem to have forgot- ten about the once-pop- ular VHS tape. BeNmtr.ArPeyr w Chronicle Staff The next backyard forum is set for Sept. 14, and will include interviews with can- didates Adam McCarthy (Ward l), Judy Greenwood. Speers (Ward 2) and Vince Morency (Ward 3). (Ward 3) and John Turvey (Ward 5). I 've seen more homelessness, not less. I've seen more pesticide use, not less. Citizens have a responsibility to help resolve these issues, and not just rely on others to do it. " "We have such a vibrant, healthy community. But parts of it are sick. - David Wellhaum Watertooiattsfounder Wellhauser said his group will also distribute a survey citywide, eliciting public feedback on some of the main election issues. It's something all Water loo residents who care about their community Wellhauser said the videos of the candidates will be available in early Octo- ber, after the Sept. 26 dead- line for candidates to regis- ter. The other videos of inter- views with citizens should be available later this month. he said. "People should be informed on the election __ it's a civic responsibility. People should at least go out on election day, accept their ballots, and do what they want with them. But they should also remember that democracy requires partici- "People need to know who they're voting for," Wellhauser said. "We're helping to get their message out, as well as creating a permanent record of their (platforms). "Citizens have a respon- sibility to help resolve these issues, and not just rely on others to do it. ‘We want to create some light and positivity in Water- loo, and make people more aware of the social problems we're facing." For more information on the Waterlooians, visit www.watedooians.ca, or call 747-4343 for the location of the next backyard forum. "We have such a vibrant, healthy community. But parts of it are sick. I've seen more homelessness, not less. I've seen more pesti- cide use, not less. shouldtahepartin,hesaid. "As a local, being born and raised in Waterloo, I've seen the city change," Well- hauser said. "in fact, the whole world seems a little darker these days. . Elizabeth 'te-HM/tiii-iii-iii 25 to 75% OFF q Ornaments 0 Candles . Plates . Dolls q Bears q Giftware at.., Just Dolls