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Well voters, you sure made it interesting this time around. With the mayor‘s race unbearably close all night Monday, and the battle for Westmount ward seeâ€"sawâ€" ing back and forth for hours, longâ€"time city hall employees said it was the most exciting election Waterioo has seen in decades. Having stuck it out until 2 a.m., when the results were made official, I offer some random thoughts on the 1994 municipal election... * By saying "no" to candidates John Summers and Bill Butler, Waterloo‘s voters showed how litt.s they care about eliminating regional government â€" and who‘s surprised? I‘m sure most voters don‘t even understand how the city and region governments compare and contrast. While Butler came close to winning a seat, the extent of Summers‘ defeat makes me wonder if many people weren‘t more disturbed by other, less obvious, facets of his politics. * Summers‘ loss, combined with wins by Bruce McKenty and Tricia Siemens made it clear once and for all that the the last council‘s deal with the Canaâ€" dian Clay and Glass Gallery was not an election issue with the voters. * Up until the election campaign, Susan Forwell and Brian Turnbull appeared to agree on much, rarely speaking out against each other‘s views and opinions and, more often than not, voting the same way on council motions. One wonders if choosing between them, for many voters, wasn‘t simply a matâ€" ter of whose personality they found more appealing. Whichever way the recount goes, it‘s a shame someâ€" one has to lose by so slim a margin. Especially when second place nets you nothing but obscurity. * John Hendry‘s strong lead over all other public A strange night in Waterloo in the store to sign copies of his provocative new book, "WALKING ON THE EDGE" on Thursday, Nov. 17th and Friday, Nov. 18th from 7 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, Nov. 19th from 2 to 5:30 pm. Popular syndicated columnist FRED SAGEL will be 75 KING ST. S., WATERLOO TOWN SQUARE, WATERLOO 747â€"5112 | Richard 2 C trustee candidates, combined with the failure of sevâ€" eral of the Organization for Quality Education‘s candiâ€" dates, make it obvious that Waterloo parents don‘t want to transport their kids back to the schoolhouses of the 19th century, when computers, cooperation and grr;t.:vttywereunheard-of Lucky break for our chilâ€" * Besides Turnbull (probably), the only incumbent to lose was separate board trustee Kalita Stemmiler, who had won big in 1991. It seems voters either think she completed her exposeâ€"andâ€"reform mission last term (and that‘s all they wanted her for) or she failed and would have been bound to fail again. Or they‘re just tired of hearing about her. © With an overwhelming "yes" vote on the ward refâ€" erendum question, voters have shown their superfiâ€" ciality: the question was loaded and almost impossible to disagree with. It was a meaningless kneeâ€"jerk response â€" chop first, think later â€"â€" and the new counâ€" cil would be well advised to take the result with a grain of salt. © Finally, as I had feared in an earlier column, it appears that Turnbull‘s charge of failing to provide a breath sample may have led to his defeat. All I can say is anyone who voted against him for that reason alone should be more ashamed than Turnbull himself. Tom Brockelbank Richard & Co. is Celebrating Its Second Anniversary %l% Fred‘s Launching His First Book ; Youw‘re Invited! 20% OFF 10"/'0 OFF . RICHARD & Co. will be offering ChrOnicle Voluntary Pay Rewarding our carriers for a job well done! Dotalt & DaIQ 1L.â€" | thi.aâ€"s anon..® Petals & PObS inc. _ Flower & Gift Shop WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1994 â€" PAGE 7 3 DAYS ONLY! Kitchener: 725 Ottawa St. S. M:GSWA»'E ___ Call 742â€"7221 _ _ _ __ Call 885â€"2180 . _ MINI CARNATIONS ~s«« START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WITH NO TAX This week only, you will pay NO G.S.T & NO P.S.T. on giftware, Christmas artificial arrangements & wreaths â€" while supplies last. ‘ all suits and sportjackets everything else in the store. Assorted colours. Reg. $11.95/doz Cash in Cany Bu. of 10