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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-06-09, Page 131 Essqy chosen Citizens News, June 9, 1976 -Page 13 Planetarium, DC -8 highlight trip The following was chosen from those written by grade seven and eight students at Zurich Public School following a trip to Toronto. Grade Seven and Eight Toronto Excursion By Barbara Rader The grade seven • and eight class of Zurich Public School went on a trip' to Toronto on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. We started the long journey at 6:45 and arrived at the Toronto Airport at 10:00. Two guides gave us a complete tour of the airport and an air- plane. We went on a surrey ride 'which is the transportation they use to get from one end of the air terminal to the other. Also, we went on a planemate which is an enclosed vehicle that passengers ride to board a plane when the airport is crowded or the airplane too far away to walk to, This air conditioned vehicle, that has comfortable seats and small windows, took us to a DC -8 stretch aircraft which we boarded. Once inside, we toured it and had a chance to see the cockpit where the airplane is manned. Lastly. we visited the baggage room where everything is done by computer. Just before we boarded the bus, we went through a security check where everyone was checked for weapons. Next stop was the magnifi- cent 98 -room Casa Loma. It was actually a castle built as the result of a vivid dream or im.a.ain- action. Chandeliers and magni- ficent oak carvings were every- where. An extensive library had over 10,000 volunies and covered one whole wall and one-half from floor to ceiling. The view from. the two towers was breathtaking and no one got too close to the edge. After leaving Casa Lona, we visited the Royal: Ontario Muse - St. Boniface From page 1 Dietrich; running broad jump - Brenda Masse, Theresa Die- ' trich; high -jump-Joanne Watson, Michelle Watson; ball throw-. Susy Nielands, Tracy Ducharme;, 400 metre relay -Elaine Pennings, Mary Vanden Sommer, Wendy IRisi, Lauri Ann Bedard. Winners of girls 11 to 12 years are: 60 metre race -Carolyn Miller, Linda Mathonia; 100 met- re race -Carolyn Miller, Annette Blom; standing broad jump - Mary Watson, Mary Ellen Du- charme; running broad jump - Kim Bedard, Mary Watson; high jump -Carolyn Miller, Linda Mathonia; ball throw -Jeannie Groot, Barbara Masse; 400 metre relay -Julia Duttman, Susie Reg- ier, Barbara Smith, Debbie Bedard. Winners of girls 13 and over are: 60 metre race -Rosemary Duttman, Patty Bedour; 100 met- re race -Karen Ducharme, Diane Verlinde; 200 metre race -Denise Bedard, Karen Ducharme; run- ning broad jump -Denise Bedard, Caroline Rasenburg; standing broad jump; Wendy Meidinger, Karen Ducharme; high jump - Betty Rasenburg, Linda Denom- me; ball throw -Denise Bedard, Linda Denomne; 400 metre race -Diane Verlinde, Heather Sweeney; shot put -Wendy Mei- dinger, Brenda Vanneste. Winners of boys 7 to 8 years are: 60 metre race•KKarmen Be dard, Gerry Smith; 100 metre race, John Farwell, Scott Murray; ball throw -Steve Watson, Mike Bedard; high jump -Jeff Smith, Robert Hoffman; running broad jump -Stephen Watson, Mike Be- dard; standing broad jump - Stephen Watson, Ed Meidinger. Winners of boys 9 to 10 years are: 60 metre race -Steve Bedard. Peter Mathonia; 100 metre race - Derck McKinnon, Steve Bedard; ball throw -Wayne Laporte, Randy Bilcke; high jump -Steve Bedard, Danny Ducharme; standing broad jump -Ricky Denommc, Danny Charette; 400 metre relay -Steve Bedard, Jeff Laporte. Jamie Lesperancc, Ray Oesch. Winners of boys 11 to 12 years are: 60 metre -Pat Cyr. Brian Van Aaken; 100 metre -Pat Cyr, Brian Van Aaken; ball throw - Robert Grenier, Tony Vanden Boomer; high jump -Kris Bedard, Pat Cyr; running broad jump - Pat Masse, Mike Ducharme; 400 metre relay -Mike Duch arm, Robert Grenier, Ricky Denys and David Smith; triple jump -Brian Van Aaken, Jerry Wilder; 400 metre race -Kris Bedard. Winners of boys 13 and over arc: 60 metre race -Tim Bedour, Ken Mathonia; 100 metre race - Jim Dietrich, Robert Smith; bail throw -Barry Overholt, Mike Overholt; high jump -Terry Be- dard, Tom Cyr; running broad junp•_y{enMathionia, Ken Masse: 400 metre relay -Tiny Bedour, Terry Bedard, Jeff McKinnon' and • Bernard Mathonia; triple jump -Jim Dietrich, John Bilcke; shot put -Barry Overholt, Tom Cyr; 400 metre race -Terry Be- dard, John Bilcke. UP AND OVER—Len Van Wonderon tries to keep his hands out of the way as he tackles the high jump at four feet three inches. Unfortunately, Len forgot about one'leg and didn't guite make it over. News Photo uni. Here there were displays of rocks and stuffed animals. A few university students in the museum sketched pictures of famous people's heads which were depleted in cement. After a fulfilling supper, we visited the McLaughlin Planetar- ium. We entered a domed enclosure where hundreds of seats were set in a circle. These chairs tilted back so we were gazing at the ceiling. Then slowly the lights dimmed and the stars appeared. it was like lying out under the sky at night. The movie "Space The Final Front- ier" lasted three quarters of an hour and then we took the subway to our next port of call, Commerce Court. The shifting doors of the subway made everyone run in and out like a herd of elephants. Commerce Court was a 57 storey building, which we as- cended by an elevator, which made our ears pop, until we reached the observation galley. The walls facing. Toronto, were all glass. Looking eta over the vast expanse of land made uti feel dizzy. Tov ears and tiny blotches resembling people were shuffling on the street below us. A man up here told us where cer- tain buildings were and said it' you fell out of a window, the fall wouldn't hurt you. but the sudden stop would. Then we took (he subway hack to York University where we were staying. Following breakfast the next day we headed for the Parliament Buildings. Jack Riddell gave us a welcoming speech and then we were handed over to a guide. She took us up carpeted stairs to the Legislative Assembly room. Here we were told all about the government and what went on, A brief tour followed and everyone was given souvenirs. Everyone boarded. the bus and we departed for the Metro Zoo. Small pathways or roads lead from one section to another. Different titles were given to the different sections according to the animals found there. (i.e. Africa, Australia) The group then Icft for Ontario Place. Arriving .we crossed a wooden planked bridge that went over a highway. Soon we were in Ontario Place heading for a building called Reelections. Stu- mbling through darkness and mirrors we finally came to a room that had white panelling. As we jumped up and down a light suddenly Clashed. Stepping forwards and turning; around we saw our Outline ciepicting the position we had been in when the light flashed. A new experience for us was a paddle boat ride. Sore seats and muscles resulted from this excursion. Going up a ramp, we entered the cine - sphere. A six storey screen was set in front of us while we relaxed in plush seats. Suddenly, it seemed Iike we were zooming on a roller coaster, rushing down a stream and speeding over a wind- ing road, After coming out of there, we could only lean over the railing till our stomachs settled.. Of course a visit to Ontario Place wouldn't be complete with- out a visit to Children's Village. This was the most fun. Then we were on TV live from the Ontario Place stadium on the Wintario Lottery. Two people in the aud- ience were winners. Our departure was at 9:45 p.m. and we arrived at the school at 12:45. All in all, this trip was very exhilarating and exciting. We think it was well worth going. 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