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ne of the most con- Otroversial issues lac- ing candidates run- ning in Waterloo's Ward 4 race is the ongoing debate over student housing in the city. So it wasnt surprising the candidates faced a slew of questions relating to student accommodations. during a town hall meeting last Wednesday at the Waterloo public library. While each candidate had a unique take on the issue, all agreed students are an asset to the community and should have adequate dwellings. "The students are the future leaders of our coun- try," said candidate Edwin laryca. Student housing big issue inWard 4 "And I'm upset that thvy've been mentioned as a problem. We have In get SPOTLESS REPUTATION ByANDm Bum Chronicle sagr away from that mentality, and make them feel wel- come. "Having said that, stronger bylaw enfomement is needed." "After so many warnings. the city should prevent the owner from selling the home as a lodging house," he said. Laryea suggested the city form an advisory group made up of students and neighbourhood residents to look at the issues both par- des face. "Dealing with it at a grass- roots level works out better." he said. "And there should be a telephone number for stu- dents In call 10 report any problems they're having with landlords. and those prob- lems should be addressed Immediately." laryea also said the city must crack down on absen- tee landlords. Candidate Bob Byron Take $10 off your 1st, 3rd & Sth cleaning oNew customers only. Not valid with any other offers. Expires Dec. 31/03 8944709 merry maids . Free estimates . Bonded q Service Guaranteed agreed students arent always the problem when it comes to poor housing conditions. "I have worked with stu- dents for a number of years and I know them to be responsible and supportive of the community." he said. "The universities have pro- vided them (students) with a lot of housing. and most of their other options for hous- ing are good. But there are some conditions that are deplorable. "We need stronger enforcement of the city's bylaws that maintains a decent quality of life for stu- dents." _ Candidate Mark Whaley said the city has good bytaws in place. But he agreed enforcement has become a problem. "I think it's good we have a moratorium in place right now until the city completes its student housing study. because the commumty doesn't know where it stands on the issue," he said. "And it's not time wasted. Sarah Reynolds looks on with disbelief at one of the pies she was asked to judge as part of the Apple Pie Bak- ing Contest, held Saturday morning at Highland Hills Mall. After the contest, all pies were sold and the pay ceeds went to support the Children's Wish Foundation. It's all mine uarsTeceitare' If you struggle with poorvision. laser vision correction maybe , ablem help. V ' Tu:wateriooi-atedto-die-th-tsestear-ibu. wtttaeethefh-hrsieustaast_rmshqrinthotdustrs inchtdirtrthgtmuasrr. V tuttTuneatiootuartoseh.drruah-rttstioat_nizteifrou areaeandidatmAahaboutmsr-thtam-tittrts. Call 519-888-4501 Continued on page 6 TLC? MA BAILEY PHOTO FOR MAYOR - Finances First. - The La: he Cm [NI/School of Optometry Columbia Strut West. Waterloo. ON Nat. 3tit .EJ foto source'" “-3" NOW mom DIGITAL Ml SERVICE E'Bent’s f",, foto source'" "rf High Quality Digital Prints Riverworks, 1440 King St. N., St. Joebe, 4th Annual Playmobil Pop-A-Bulloon Sale 5x7 _ 8x10 - 11x14 - 12x18 - More 507. of? balloons than ever before T oy Junction $2.50 ea. $5.00 ea, $9.95 ea. $9.95 ea, Nov. 1 - 3 SAVE 15 - 50% OFF Call for details 664-1451 from DIGITAL MEDIA s Print From: Compact Flash. Smart Media. SD. MMC. XD Cards, CD Memory Stick. or Floppy Disk " King St. South, Waterloo Tel: 086-1 320 Est. 1959