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The Big Blue Machine creates a 'tidal wave' They were calling ita to come in. Tory tidal wave last night as results from yesterday's 33rd general election started polls officially closed in had elected 66; Grits, National networks were predicting a Progressive Conservative Party majority government just minutes after the polls closed last night in the Maritimes. Calling it nothing less than stunning, the major networks echoed public- opinion polls that had predicted a Tory Just an hour after the' Eastern Canada, Tories. Results came early 15; NDP, 12 and others, credited for keeping the one. Tory tide going last A desire for change night giving the Brian and the Big Blue. Mulroney government a Machine were both massive vote of con- Mulroney's Tories came early with PCs leading in 25 out of the first 32 races the networks covered. The sweep was expected to be similar to the one Tories enjoyed in 1958 when they garnered no fewer than 208 of the 266 seats up for grabs. Until yesterday's federal election, Liberals had won 19 election and the fidence. With 50 Tories leading in Quebec at press time last night, it appeared the pollsters were correct when they gazed into their crystal balls and predicted a massive victory for the Progressive Conser- vative Party of Canada. Meanwhile, some of the Liberal brightest talents were sidelined as a result of the RG showing yesterday as Liberal Cabinet Minister after cabinet minister bit the Party's sweep. The breakthrough for Brian. Tories, 13. dust. Closer to home, in the Tourism The log book at the Penetanguishene-Tiny Chamber of Commerce records 9,221 visitors to the chamber's reception centre at the Penetanguishene wa- Casting her vote benefits « terfront, as of Labour' year, the Day 1984. The figure is a little lower than the number of visitors recorded at the centre for the same period in 1983. Last centre recorded just over 10,000 visitor inquiries: at the centre, chamber secretary Joyce Sauve said Tuesday. _Sauve Deputy returning officer Dorreen McCurry supervises a poll in Midland as voter Elsie Colling prepares to cast her ballot. Business was slow at the Curling Rink poll most of the day, but at lunch hour and after work the number of people exer- cizing their franchise increased dramatically. Midland and Penetanguishene have traditionally been Liberal and NDP strongpoints. OPEN 24 HOURS Sept. 10th-17th, 1984 "It's a good time for the great taste" Highway 93, Midland, Page 2, Wednesday, September 5, 1984 said that the chamber's' riding of Simcoe North, after 83 polls had reported in, incumbent Doug Lewis (PC) was well ahead with 8,672 votes. Allan Martin until one week after the (Lib.) was next with Huronia visit of Pope 3,991 votes. John Paul II. Tim Tynan (NDP) The centre opens on. was third. with 2,558 the Victoria holiday votes. John Letts weekend. (Green) had 133 votes centre would be open OF MIDLAND cou™ weet Coie YOUR FRIENDLY GREENGROCER out of 240, Lewis had doubled the count on Martin by a margin of 10,821 to 5,026. and Ian McTeer (Libert) had 106. Then, minutes later, with 215 polls repomes SCOUTING AROUND IN 115 CANADA If you want to involve your boy in an experience that will benefit him physically, help him to play and work with others, improve his outlook on spiritual matters, give him a taste of the outdoors, a respect for authority and a lot of good clean fun...LOOK AT SCOUTING. Here is a training plan originated years ago that still meets the demands of most boys for all of the above. They are encouraged to participate and do their best...not excell...just do their best. Check into your local Scout Group and find out their meeting night, and time for the group that will most benefit your lad.Beavers fit the boy five to eight. Cubs eight to 11. Scouts 11 to 14. Ven- turers 14 to 17, and each program is tailored to fit each age group. For the Registration night, check the group. Here are those who have contacted this columnist. Sixth Midland...Calvary Baptist Church meeting..Wed. Sept. 5 7 to 8 p.m. First Wyebridge..Meets Hall... Thursday Sept. 6 7 to 8 p.m. First Wyevale.. United Church Centre.. Tuesday Sept. 11 7 to 8 p.m. Community Homeowner's Equity ans ® up to $50,000 e 15 years to repay ® fully open ® commitment within 24 hours ® competitive rates the municipal Savings & loan corporation 226-27 61. oo SHOPSY'S MEATS Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Pastrami *4.99 10.98 « Prod of Ont. MacINTOSH APPLES 39°, 86%, Prod of Ont. MUSHROOMS alee *].89.°4.16 1 Prod of Ont. CELERY 55° eas <a? Prod 5 Ont. CARROTS & 55 COOKING ONIONS 2 Ib bag each GREEN PEPPERS 59%\p *4.30 kg Ont. field TOMATOES 69° ib *1.52 kg Prod of California RED GRAPES Prod of USA PRUNE PLUMS 59 $1.30 ig. 'Larsborg' SWISS CHEESE *3.79 |b *8.34 kg