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Witmer believes he can bring a younger voice to council. "l've been knocking on doors with my mother since I was five years old," said Witmer, now 31. "I've also been involved in many municipal, provincial and federal election cam- paigns." Scott Witmer -- son of Waterloo MPP Elizabeth Witmer - is also running in Ward 1. "As the population con- tinues to grow... we need to have proper recreation facilities in place for farm'. lies." "We're facing substantial growth over the coming years, and we're going to have to manage it carefully," said Noesgaard. Henrik Noesgaard. a longtime Waterloo resident and business leader, is con- cerned about the city's growth, and making sure adequate recreational facili- ties are available in his west-side neighbourhood. What looked like a one- horse race in Ward l, also known as the southwest ward, recently changed when two more candidates stepped up to the plate. Eight more then regis- yered before the deadline. Nine more candidates filed between April and August, and their views were presented at the end of thesummer. The Chronicle inter- viewed all of the candidates who entered the races between January and March, and presented their views in late spring. When the nomination deadline closed at 5 p.m. last Friday, 24 candidates had registered to run for either the mayor's chair or the seven ward councillors' seats in the next municipal election, to be held Nov. l3. " want to make sure that o dozen Waterloo I residents will vie for a spot on city council this November. Two dozen candidates running in city's election mumBuuzv -t?_ert_ifle_stttr His main focuses will be on making sure Waterloo is up to speed in the area of wireless technology, and pushing for intensification in the city's uptown. Andrew McCaughtrie, 20, wants to "see Waterloo head in the right direction." The city's youngest can- didate is running in Ward 5, also known as the Southeast ward. Vince Morency and Diane Freeman are also runninginWard4. Candidate " Mike Archibald was not available for comment. "I want to help keep proving that RIM Park is worthwhile, and make sure that it stays in the public's hands," he said. "I also want to make sure public transit is accessible for everyone." Citywide issues - such as growth and finances -- have his attention, but Archer stressed that there are a number of matters that need attention in his own neighbourhood. Steve Archer, the father of Ward 3 candidate Trevor Archer. has his sights set on a council seat. Two more candidates recently registered to run in Ward 4, also known as the Northeast ward. Archer was not available for comment. Newcomer Trevor Archer is running in Ward 3, also known as the Lakeshore ward. His opponents are Angela Vieth and Pauline Richards Incumbent Jim Bolger and political newcomer Karen Scian are battling for the Ward 2 seat, also known as the northwest ward. "I wohld 21150 like to see Also running in Ward 1 is Steve Umit. we have safe drinking water, that taxpayers are getting full value for all of the city's purchases, and that we manage growth in a smart way that's not at the expense of greenspaces and the environment." CI Tltr]), EWS Incumbent Herb Epp, former Waterloo mayor Brian Turnbull and political newcomer Brenda Halloran are running in the city's mayoralty race. "We must make politi- cians realize that arts and culture are important parts of the fabric of a healthy community." she said. "It should play a bigger role in our planning (procedures)." Mnyor‘urace DiCiccib believes the arts community deserves better representation on council. "Sitting on citizens' com- mittees, I know what it's like to look at bylaws and firm up municipal laws."' DiCiccio, who is execu- tive director of the Waterloo Community Arts Centre, said she's no stranger to dealing with municipal issues. However, with two hours to spare before the dead- line, Sher DiCiccio put her name in the game. It looked like incumbent Ian McLean would be acclaimed in Ward 7, also known as the uptown ward. His opponents are Mary Connolly and incumbent Jan dimm- Othef issues that have his attention are air quality, growth and tramc. Going forward, he'd like to see the city fully fund the WCC, so that neighbour- hood associations across Waterloo can communicate effectively. Burns said as a member of the WCC, it was his goal to bring neighbourhood associations together to share ideas and solve com- mon problems. Charles Borras. one of the founding members of the Waterloo community council in 2002, is running in Ward ti, also known as the Central-Columbia ward. His opponents in Ward 5 are incumbents Mark Mia- ley and Gary Kieswetter, and political newcomer Marty Rempel. more neighbourhood asso ciations form and have a bigger say," he said. He spoke of being d Can, cer survivor and about how KidsAbility is helping to give Tlvehve-year-oki Josh Nel- son gave a moving speech to all of those in attendance. "We are confident that with the help of the commu- nities in Kitchener-Water- loo, Cambridge and Guelph we will reach our goal," said Hallman. With assistance from Canadian Paralympics championship medal win- ners and clients of kidsAbilr ty Leah Robinson and Meghan O'Brien, the KidsAbility ambassadors - Sydnie Holte of Kitchener- Waterloo, Josh Nelson of Cambridge and Haley Veit of Guelph - and campaign co-chairs Sue Hallman and Bryan Stewart, revealed the 2006/2007 fundraising goal: e Kids Can't Wait -- I To Enjoy Life cam- paign was officially launched last Friday morn- ing. Cancer survivor helps launch annual Kids Can't Wait campaign lor local development centre KidsAbility Centre for Child Development's Kids Can't Wait campaign launch was kicked off by Sue Hellman, the campaign's chair, KidsAbility ambassador Josh Nelson, 12, and his teddy bear, Huggy, on Friday at the centre's 500 Hallmark Dr. location. Nelson told the audience he goes to KidsAbility because he had a brain tumour. and the resulting surgery made him lose his motor skills and ability to talk. "I've come a long way, but I still need lots of help." To donate, call M9At864t886, ext. 200, or go to www.kidsability.ca. "The wonderful and ded, icated individuals who work at KidsAbility ensure that the impossible becomes the possible. Let's find out what Haley and the rest of the children and young adults him back his freedom. Mike Wit, father of Haley, had an equally compelling speech, as he relayed to the audi- ence the positive impact KidsAbility has had on his daughter and their family. "We are confident that with the help of the communities in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph, we will reach our goal. " -- Sue Haliman Campaign chair Donations can be made online at _www.kidsabilityca or by mailing or visiting the KidsAbility Foundation, 500 Hallmark Dr., Waterloo. KidsAbility helps chil- dren with physical, develop- mental and communication disabilities throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Each year, the kidsAbility Foundation, through its Kids Can't Wait Campaign. raises approximately eight per cent of the overall budgeted expenses of the KidsAbility Centre for Child Develop- ment. Robinson spoke on behalf of O'Brien and her- self. commenting that "Meghan and I have many things in common. First of all we both have cerebral palsy; second we both love to run and laugh. A big thing that I think has helped both of us is KidsAbility." what they can't," corGieG] ed Mike. who leed help can do, not new“: cum mom