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-tNqs-t-qer"0.rtr.+ “1.. No statistics, no hype, no popularity poll in the country could send a message better than Monday's federal byelections did to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and the Progressive Conservatives. Clearly, the people of Canada-especially the working class people--- are not happy with the way this country is. been run. They want change, soon, and if the Conservatives aren't willing to accommodate, the people will find someone who will. They certainly did Monday night with far-reaching support from St. John's East to Hamilton-Mountain to Yukon for NDP candidates who swept to victories in high-profile byelections. High profile, because they served as the mini-acid test for public perception of the Mulroney government. Is it too blunt to say it failed with flying colors? Granted, the byelections did not test the waters in terms of Bay Street voters or prairie stronghold sentiment. Alarming to PC faithful, however, the loss of two of the seats, the St. John's seat formerly held by popular Jim McGrath, and the Yukon seat vacated by former Cabinet minister Erik Nielsen, signalled enormous shift in voter preference; the Hamilton- Mountain riding vacated by former NDP House Leader Ian Deans, was maintained by parachuted candidate Marion Dewar, while the Conservatives ran a poor third. Of no minor significance in St. John's East was the fact the government recently announced more than $30 million in government programs for Newfoundland, and sent in party heavyweight John Crosbie to recruit support for St. John's East candidate Tom Hickey, who saw the party's 25,000-vote 1984 plurality go up in smoke. Said Crosbie: "...the public is in a crabby As if prepared for the outcome of the three byelections, Mulroney’s prepared statement following the vote count reflected a rare degree of humility. "Clearly the people in those constituencies are telling us that Canadians want us to perform better as a government...to spend more time dealing with the issues that concern them as individuals." Putting things in perspective, these results are not reason for the Tories to commit ttara-Uri-certainly all is not lost, just a fraction of their House of Commons majority. Ef this serving of humble pie on the part of the Prime Minister is sincere, and his future actions speak as loud as his words, the Conservatives should have little difrieulty returning to the good graces of the people come next election. Buttfhemmttm-thiaettrrenteottrtre, thiscountry is capable of putting one of the dramatic political ahtfttrietttstti-, theLiherais armt'ttttasbtobe the was. he 1'attri=lifll', up lon- dar-it would be most unwise V than. WWWMhha-ihhelh-y.muw "heehtrtMtqtr-ema-,-rS-ry.P_tttte' an“. (ha-MumyOI.-. nip... mam.m*¢un.ln Vault-0.1.1. rm mama’s-nun“ W: Paul Winkler Waterloo Chronicle is published every Wednesday by Flimy Press, a division of JEHCOM Inc, owner. Publishing address 225 Fairway Rd. s., Kiteheoer, Ont. The warning lap-uni: lurk Bryan (news) Rich-rd O'Brien Iqrortsy Ctreir-:gerryr'ueher " $tNgtttMethK. “I “7.. "F '". MehueeMagtirtt* the outcome of the three ',t Fairway Press Although it cost me a starting position on the Tien Boa slo-pitch team. I have to admit the recent holiday my wile and l took to Maine was not only much-needed, but also a decent junket. . No, I’ll go hirther than that-it was a sheer delight, like living a picture postcard, and one of ttt kind of trips that lasts forever in one’s m . From the whitesteepled churches against the lush green backdrop in Vermont, to the awesome. spectacular White Mountains of New Hampshire. to the natural beauty of the Maine coast, the entire trip was a vision of beauty. As we have been told by seasoned travellers. an autumn venture down the same highways would likely be even more incredible, but the opportunity to romp in the ocean and along sandy shorelines was just as appealing for us. Combined with a return trip ferry voyage across Lake atnmptain and tirat-time side trip to Lake Placid, we managed to pack heaucoup de sightseeing into eight days before heading back tr' Montreal and eventually back to Water- For the most part, we stayed in quaint, historic inns, treated ourselves to scrumptious meals, attended a marvellous summer theatre production of Sugar Babes, beached it a la Grand Bend for a couple of days, took advantage of several great shoppim bargains, went to great lengths to capture the natural beauty of New England on film, and generally did what holiday-tars are isumioedtoar-aeivtytttettsstoftheworu, oras much of it as you wiab--behind. Aaidettmittteuetitwasthetirsttmmmer holiday we've taken together ever, the trip was unique in that it encompassed both Canada Day -fttteruuthotguiyttulidayintheUS. Whether that had any hearing. I can‘t be sure. tmttmgind-eiveseimmartntrtherrayotiiein the two countries on numerous oaaaioos.Aettmiiy, I hat count of the number of times I said “don't you vial: we had that back home," or "ugh, good thing we don‘t have to live with that in Water- intentate highways, have lost none of their small town America nostalgic image-soda {maintains in tttedrugstore, wooden screendoorson min street shops, statues, monuments and cemeteries imma- aitritrteesdedto,ttreerrcorridorsaeetesdtrtth antique period pieces in historic inns, American (by ttmaine patrioticaliy everywhere. D Old Whigs. factories and warehouses, rather than mm: to the wrecking ball, are metieuiousiy restored in many cane and converted to retail outlets. restaurants. in some cues even con- Wm. lwuu-uw. - - m w..." --.- iGiiaans,aiiowiuAtrat-tttteoidaetdthe IMNe. [3152' tofe-atistatisevidmtt, ily ii,e,tdtt!tg2r'tgflt'g,tge'11tigrfitse ig.qmt-e-tmetisiritiedtomanrhtr'er with: tirto-Mhe local chamber ta-ttate" uuHutGi-tehttAtrseeyrtdeeV Mudvhcnbulmwtobem. bunu~.mn~u.mu Firsthand: Tripped up Rick Campbell Chronicle Editor high volume tourist areas, were not only helpful and well-informed, but also downright friendly. CD Signs on roads, especially in tortuous mountain areas, cautioned motorists that disabled people (wheelchair, deaf etc.) resided in the area and to take extra care. C) Sports facilities, especially at high schools. are nothing short ofoutstanding, especially in terms of quality and quantity of ball diamonds, tennis courts, and basketball nets, popular summer pas- cn Forget about exchange rate or size of gallon, you can pull into any gas station and fill the tank of ','r your mid-sized car for " bucks U.S., sometimes is less. And that, is a great feeling. 1 D Beer in corner stores, sold with no accompany- _ ing outcry or fanfare. It's just there, and 1 cohvenieni. the way it should be. Cl Restaurants, especially the greasy spoon throw- backs. aren‘t shy about plowing the milkshake tin rigtnmtrmrtabie,aoyoucanpmtrsecoods. D American cashiers practically go into cardiac arrest at the mere sight of colorful Canadian dollar eurreoey--viaioets of M-oly dance in ttmsttustes,-irtosiqtrnanrttttpeicierdinner .menos once he)! have you seated. UAmericnns not! tomcat service people. espe- dolly waiters/waitresses h a dove-like manner, toth-ttttof-ate-ad-tttmes. unis almostkmpoulbkmget vine“: for your Madam”. Bastien, vain-cues not! most mice peopk. wttrsnyxmtttartetheret form“)! "uh, hidl",emphomonhh. My, Mailman "uitsisttrut-t-orirrt-ehratytekt? tiot-ore,rtieo,frmto-tblek? vat "-itadenaar--rveesetket."A not!“ W- All m. I’m iiiiitriguA..ekt.tepats'a-i.-o' Cl Highways and other routes change speed limits one! and yilhout warning. D Restaurant prices reflect pr ariowaoct tor. GGGir%GUe--e $14.05 Canadian surf and turf dinner is $14.95 American, too. C1The Fourth of July, at least in Maine, is more hype that ceremony. Little evidence ot any special auivitiesmtttretatttCoastotherthaettheodd tigewortrs display. Ell-Suing estatrtiattmertts are not manned as to the type at! number of restroom facilities. It their heads. Elm resort are”, owners of mm motels are attempting to sell units as due-shame condos. 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