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WI ig PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 20, 1987 -- § * Viewpoint by John B. McClelland WHO'S ON FIRST? One day last week a political poll hit the streets which said the NDP is on first when it comes to populari- ty in this country. Lo and behold, the very next day another poll sur- ~ faced which told the country that the NDP might well be on first, but the Liberals are rounding second base. What both polls found (to the surprise of nobody) is that the Conservatives are still in the on-deck circle as Brian Mulroney struggles to find the pine tar in the hopes that he may yet stage a mid-term rally. Does anybody in Canada really care if the Libs are ahead by a couple of points, or if the New Democrats indeed are the people's choice these days. As John - Diefenbaker once said the only poll that really counts is the one on election day. Election day in this country is at least ayear away (likely two) and you can bet the second mortgage the fickle mood of the public will change two or three times before that. It is customary for the party in power to go through a period of unpopularity at mid-term, no matter how well that party may have performed. In the case of the Conservatives, however, it is more than just the mid-term doldrums. Brian Mulroney has simply failed to establish credibility with Canadians, administration has stumbled and lurched from one scandal to another. Because the Conservatives appear to bein such a | sorry state, one might automatically assume that the Liberals would be soaring above the clouds in public popularity. No so. The Liberals seem to be spinning their wheels and there are doubts about John Turner's ability to effec- tively lead the party. The only national leader who ap- pears to be on solid ground is Ed Broadbent. Has there ever been a time when Broadbent was not on solid ground? A few months ago, I suggested i in this column that it would not come as a major surprise to me if the Tories dumped Brian Mulroney as leader. I suspect he will hang in for another election and his future will depend on the results of that election. If the party falters bad- ly, Brian will be looking for a new job. And just who is waiting in the wings? None other than Joe Clark. Remember Joe Clark, former Prime Minister Joe Clark, former Tory leader, the guy who suffered the ultimate in public humiliation when his own party turf- ed him on his ear in favour of the silver-throated Mulroney? I suspect that Joe Clark's Kar will rise again. Through the tumult of the Mulroney administration, Clark has somehow positioned himself above it all. He's doing a respectable job as External Affairs Minister, ty. I've said it before and I'll say it again. When the Tories tire of as leader (and they will), watch for Joe Clark to take a hard run for the job. On the other side of the House, John Turner is in much the same boat as Mulroney. The is watching him closely. The Liberals will go with John for one more election and his future will depend on the outcome. In- credible as it may seem, the shadow of Pierre Trudeau is starting to loom over Mr. Turner's shoulder. Just last week, Trudeau made front page headlines when he addressed a business conference in Toronto. The media were out in full force hanging off every word he uttered. This of course does not prove that Trudeau is about to jump from the private world back into the political arena. : But most people who watched Trudeau closely dur- _ing his time in office know that he has a sense of destiny about himself and this country. And his trademark over the years was doing the unexpected. When Trudeau left public office, he headed for the boardrooms in Montreal, declined media interviews and kept a very low profile. But he still continues to make news. And you can bet he doesn't like what Brian Mulroney and the Conservatives are doing with this country. You can also bet he doesn't much like the way the Liberals are drifting under John Turner. Would he come back? Nobody, except Pierre Trudeau knows what is perkiy away inside his head. I suspect he feels his sense OF Dirpose and mission in this country is not yet finish I may be well off the mark here, but I have this feel- ing in my guts that Canada has not seen the last of Pierre Trudeau. It may not seem probable, but it is 'possible that one day in the not too distant future Trudeau and Joe Clark will re-emerge as leaders of their respective parties, and do battle in a federal election. thanks in part to his own peculiar style and because his quietly soaring points both inside and outside the par- (Tum to page 6) . Cottage Hospital last w Yesterday' S Memories 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 23, 1917 - Mrs. George Jackson of Port Perry presided at the Annual Con: ¥ ention of the Women's Missionary Society held in Brooklin. Lyman J. Pilkey has purchased the pump works from George Gerrow. Mr. Pilkey has been in the ernploy of Mr. Gerrow for some | years. and property of the late George Lane. Mr. W.M. Letcher has purchased the furniture and undertaking business from the Disney Brothers. Mr. Stan Disney is going to Whit- by. Mr. Archie McDermott who has been employed by Disney Bros. is going to Toronto. ~ Mr. C.F. Worrell, Manager of the Bank of Commerce has been directed to take over the bank at Fredericton, N.B. a 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 21, 1942 A plane from Oshawa Airport ¢rashed on Lake Scugog about 3 miles from Port Perry. Mr. Max Heidt with Donald and Dave Col- lins saw the plane hit the water and rowed out to help. Flying Cadet A.G. McAuley who was hanging on to a wing, was helped into the boat and taken to Port Perry for medical aid. Mr. George Manning, Clerk-Treasurer of Port Perry, has join- ed the Workman's Compensation Board, as auditor. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Allin celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniver- sary on May 16. Mansell Jackson, Louisville, Kentucky, and W.C. Jackson, Marion, Illinois, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jackson. ~ Mr. Victor Aldred accompanied his cousin, Joel Aldred of the R.C.AF. to Trenton. - 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 16, 1957 Scugog Community gathered at the Township Hall to honour Mr. and Mrs. Victor Aldred on their recent marriage. Miss Sondra James, Scugog, who is training for a nurse in Oshawa General is home on vacation. . At the Zone Rally in Cobourg, Lion Art Brunton of the Port Perry Lions Club was elected to the office of Deputy District Governor, Zone 10. Lion Brunton had nine years of perfect attendance. 'Financial results of the C.N,I1.B. Tag Day totalled $298.41. ro» vilars AGO Thursday, May 18, 1967 The use of fire crackers was the apparent cause of the grands- tand at the Port Perry Fair Grounds to burn to the ground on Mon- day evening. , Dr. and Mrs. M.B. Dy DySond were in attendance at the Uxbridge where Dr. Dymond, in his capacity as Ontario Minister of Health had been invited to perform the official opening ceremonies. " Two of Russia's leading poultry men visited Interag Food Ex- ports of Canada Ltd., (Peel's Export Company), at Port Perry to (Turn to page 6) | ~ Mr. Russel, formerly of Prince Albert has mov ed ito tie house : rover Ams sAABSES RETEST TIERS SRS TRsEw Letters Thanks for the enjoyable column To The Editor: Just a word of thanks at having the opportunity of reading Cathy Olliffe's column in the Port Perry Star. I have been away down'in Florida for the winter and. when I came back I found a good neighbour has saved all of the papers since Christmas & have been busy reading all of the news. When I was down south in 1985 | got the idea that-an autobiography of my life, would be something that 'my grandchildren & hopefully some great, great, of the same might ask the question "What was my great- grandpa like?" I think that part of the credit is due to Cathy, in the way she writes, as I always read her column, even when she was Cathy Robb. 1 have now finished that task after several-rewrites and my daughter has typed it out for me. Approx- imately 40,000 words and r enjoyed it every minute. Please excuse the writing as this he best tiara mad of Bo cars ony Once again thanks for a column that is so much fun to read. "Respectively yours, Alan T. Chapman, R.R.1, Nestleton. Participaction challenge To The Editor: In keeping with the spirit of the Crown Life Participaction Day, the Kinsmen Club of t Perry formal- ly challenge the Club of Blackstock to a soft game. This game will be played at the north diamond on Water Street in Port Perry at 8:30 PM sharp on Wednesday, May 27th. The . Blackstock Lions Club can expect to play seven physically demanding in- nings - regular Men's Lob-Ball rules will apply .- Fans Welcomed! May the best team win! Sincerely. Brent Taylor, Coach, _ Kinsmen Club of Port Perry. Marina operators fund Lake Scugog Marina owners are getting together to help raise $3,000 for the lifting of the footbridge in Lindsay and they are starting their . drive off with a dance on May 30th. The bridge in Lindsay has been in the news considerably lately with Scugog Township finally 'getting permission to have the obstruction raised to allow larger boats down "Quiet, I'm listening to the news." LE BE BE NE BE I BE EE EE EA EE EE EE EE EE I IE EEE the Scugog River to Port Perry and -area manpas. All proceeds from the dance, which will take place at the: Goreski's new recreational hall, will be donated towards the marina's pledge of $3,000. Everyone is welcome to attend and are en- couraged to come by either car or raising boat as there is plenty of docking space available at Goreski's. ~The dance starts at 8:00 p.m. with | music by a disc-jockey and a late night buffet. Tickets are available at West Shore Marine, Port Perry Marina, Goreski Summer Resort, ~Scugog Island Marine and the Port Perry Yacht Club. ter to the editor Letters to the Editor our policy It has always been the policy of this newpspaper to encourage our readers to make use of the letters to the editor column. ~, Our readers have aight to freely express their opinions and view- points on just about any subject, and we feel that a lively letters col- umn helps make a better community newspaper. We insist, however that a letter writer sign his or her name. On rare occasions, we will agree to with-hold publication of a letter writer's name, if we {eel there are very good reasons to do so. 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