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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 8 Apr 1987, p. 6

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If the true purpose of such “visits” is a gesture of international goodwill, fine, that’s not hard to live with. But if it is, then let’s cut with the charades that build up a country’s hope that something meaningful can come from them. We aren't sure whether Bradley was referring to the possibility of a "bilateral accord" on acid rain, or to the entire visit of the U.S. president, blemished throughout 2 anti-American flare-ups both inside and outside the ouse. V To his credit, Mulroney used the dialogue to puff up his own image in dealing with such hot items as Arctic sovereignty, free trade negotiations and acid rain responsibility. But his counterpart fell far short of reacting concretely to the chest-thumping, and in fact drew criticism for his "after-thought" treatment of the acid rain issue during his bon voyage address in the House of Commons Monday. Said Ontario Environment Minister Jim Bradley: "When you unwrap the package, what you’re left with is a candy-coated noth- ing." Reagan's "visit", once the predictable window dressing was stripped away, amounted to little more than political rhetoric-agreement without agreements. If professional businesspeople entered boardrooms for key conferences so unprepared to deal with self-evident issues, most would exit with their heads on a plate. Worse yet, the superficiality of Irish Eyei II was forecast even before Mulroney and Reagan met, and little eeme of_thei_r talks to altprrthat impression. Just why was Reagan here? To engage in matters of pomp and ceremony? To boost his flagging fortunes and Mulroney's as well? To solidify international ties at a tense time between our countries? Do we expect too much of "summit meetings" these days? Are the days gone when such meetings between world leaders could be expected to produce meaningful legislation or at least significant policy announcements on the pressing issues of the day? It would ippear so, if this week's whirlwind tete-a-tete between American president Ronald Rea- gan and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is any mea- man-smuwmuo Adttmetsaueoe-dmteetoWat-eeottte-tstet. E., wlwrloo. Ont. Nu ILT. Neptune m. New: and Spam line “I. Water%o Chronicle ofrlee is located In the Haney. White In: office building (rear entrance, upper ttmtry. Putin. at the m1 of the building. Open Monday to My . B.8tt. to ' pm. Publisher: Paul Winkler Waterloo Chronicle is publishd every Wednesday try Fairway Press, a division of JEMCOM Inc., owner. Publishing address 225 Fairway Rd. S., Kitchener, Ont. Circulation: Jerry Fischer WI; and Computing: Fairway Press Display Advertising: Helen Smiley, Paula Hummel, Gerry Mattlce Chained Advertising: Maureen McNab Senior reporter: Melodee Manmuk “porters: Mark Bryson (news) For what? Richard O'Brien (339135) hr: Rick Campbell 't Bill Klrges Inger: Greg Candy AMiLA_Mqt, Eileen?" said WLU athletic director Rich New, hrough. one of her staunchest supporters. "Sure she praised us all, but she also told the kids when they were doing something wrong, when they were screwing up--if we played badly, she told us. Everyone thinks Eileen was just goodie, goodie, goodie, but she kept us in line too, kicked some butts when she felt like it. "Of course we're all going to miss her around here--in an athletic sense, she'11 still be in the stands, but we'll miss her at school. She touched so The kind of person who lives and dies with every Golden Hawk victory and defeat. Who knows "her boys and girls" by name. offering up to many a motherly love that would make a real mother Jealous. A woman who never forgets a face, nor a name, who welcomes visiting alumni ,into her arms as if they'd never left WLU. A spirit lifter, a symbolic shoulder to cry on. a cheerleader yes. but Just as often, an honest and frank voice of con- Do you find it remarkable that a woman, simply by being a caring, loving individual could become such an institution through the daily ritual of dispensing coffee and snacks? If you do, you know nothing about Eileen. and the kind of person she ts. _ Our relationship, which has remained so strong despite the fact 11 years have passed since my graduation, will not change a lick because of her retirement. And ifl know Eileen, she and husband Hubert will continue to support WLU cultural events, athletic competitions, and countless other extra-curricular activities connected with the school. . Yes, 24 years. During that time she has touched countless thousands of individuals, yours truly high on the list. with her incredible kindness. her absolute sincerity, and her unparalleled enthusi- asm and support for all things purple and gold, all things WLU. She is, every bit, one of the classiest ladies know. Not my words. But I agree 100 per cent with each and every one of them. "She" is Eileen Stumpf. And, as of last Friday, she is officially retired after spending the last 24 years as coffee lady, den mother, and every morning ray of sunshine to students. faculty and visitors alike at WLU. “You know what I like most of all about "She's a saint." "She's just a gem." “If__anyone epitomizes the spirit of WLU, she It is written Baucommuuw " Ttorttetttut6tgt'tNourle6Naar'. Just a one of continuing to breathe One lovely lady Rick Campbell Chronicle Editor Yes, Eileen. you are a saint. Thank you for M years of class, of dignity, of so many moments, and memories, shared. And for showing us all, that at every station in life, there is good to be discovered. friendship to be kindled. liielong bonds to be formed. Have a wonderful rest of your life, Eileen. With love, from one of your "kids", who will never, ever, forget. beef up her neighborhood knowledge. At other times, to share some Jock talk about the latest Hawk victory, or the smashing success of the Boar's Head dinner, or the colorful school play, or who made it to Homecoming, or who had another child on the west coast, or who was leaving the insurance business to sell real estate. Her kids, every one of us, and neither she nor we ever forgot it. But what makes this woman so near and dear to my heart is that she has the ability, even in the darkest moments, to bring that ray of sunshine, that glimmer of optimism, that feeling of warmth, into every life she reaches out and touches. I can't begin to count the number of times she has touched mine. It is said that people are responsible for making institutions great. I offer here and now, that while visionary presidents. brilliant teachers. mar- vellous coaches and unique student character have charted WLU's path of greatness, no single individual has contributed more to its success than the “coffee lady" Eileen Stumpi. But her kindness always went so far beyond support for the purple and gold on the field of action. She lived-heck. lives-the true WLU spirit, the feeling that we are all together in this world to help each other, to make each day a little better, a little brighter, for one another. In my own case, Eileen was always there for a moment's chat, to share a laugh, to voice a concern, to offer kind words, encouragement. Sometimes, it was to pass along a bit of news to Newbrough's feelings no doubt are shared by anyone who has had the honor of knowing Eileen Stumpf-not the least of which were the 1968 football Hawks, who on the occasion of their 10th anniversary reunion in 1978 made her their honorary coach. She also had an honorary Lettermen's Club jacket bestowed upon her, an unheard of honor at the time, and enjoys "lifetime pass" status in the athletic complex. very many people in so many ways. She's just a saint." his seven“ of longevity. - SEE PAGE 8. Nonagenerign Irvin an on

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