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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-08-11, Page 14Page 14 -Citizens News, August 11, 1976 Say Olympics great As Lord Killanin called upon the youth of the world to gether in Moscow in four year's time, thus ended the games of the 21st Olympiad held in Montreal during the past two weeks. What was Quebec's great blunder now seemed to be Canada's Summer Olympics, held at the massive Olympic stadium. All the complaining and fussing about the badly managed Olympic site seems to have dissipated amidst the roar of the 72,000 people in the stadium. Judging from the reaction of people , who have been to the Olympic facilities and the sports events themselves, one word that popped up in every conversation was "magnificent." That word was used to describe the Olympic site and especially the'large main stadium where all track and field events were held. The Pooley family of Exeter went to Montreal and instead of buying ticketsat a regular outlet, and facing a long line, went to one of many scalpers around the site and bought tickets for track events at 3 times their face value. But everyone said they would pay the same again to see the events. All sorts of tales of high prices for event tickets came back from the games. A $9 ticket going for between $30 and $150 was a common occurrence during the two weeks. But everyone, from the professional scalper to the everyday tourist, had their left over tickets waving in the air trying to attract a buyer or swap for a ticket to different events. Rob Grant of Exeter was very impressed with the facilities and said they lacked atmosphere outside the stadium but when you were inside with all those people, it changed dramatically. Rob also said that when Canadian athletes were competing, the crowd would roar even though it was only qualifying rounds. Doug Ellison, a phys-ed teacher at South Huron High School was employed at the games at the track events in the stadium, He was given the job of Vanastra re ; I •. is booking now for winter ice time. Ice available for rentals August 23 to September 6 at anytime. Please contact Art Hoy m ;,ager, Phone 482 4 667 tii Miss Z rich BeFestival CONTEST SPONSORS NEEDED Any business, industry, service club or group in Zurich, and surrounding district wishing to sponsor a contestant please contact: Mrs. Marge Sehilbe-236-4792 Mrs. Helen Horner -236 -4700 - Any young lady wishing to participate in the Miss Zurich Bean Festival Contest girls must be 14-21 must reside or be employed in Zurich or surrounding areas Registration Forms must be returned by Monday August 23. REGISTRATION FORM NAME AGE ADDRESS PHONE Mail to Mrs. Helen Horner, Zurich, Ontario herding the athletes off the track when they finished an event, into a special area in the stands reserved for them and officials. You may have caught a glimpse of him as the television camera followed the athletes off the field. Doug was the man in the tan suit standing in the background at the edge of the track. His reaction to the games was basically the same. The stadium, the velodrome, and the entire Olympic site was fantastic. But Doug got to see a little more than the average spectator. He was at the finishing line and was as close to the racers as anyone could get. That afforded him a better view of the athletes faces as they won and lost. Doug also acquired many autographs of world record. holders and famous athletes, such as Greg Joy, silver medalist for Canada in the men's high jump. Doug's over-all thoughts on the games were that they were well run, the events were exciting to watch, but the security system was sometimes frustrating. The highlight for Doug at the games was seeing the gymnastics at the Montreal Forum and seeing Romania's Nadia Comanech score perfect marks.. He said it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. So, for a situation that went from bad to worse in the year previous to the games, they took place with pride and honor. It was a once in a lifetime event for Canada also, not returning to this country for some years, if ever. We should have greeted it with more enthusiasm. VIED. - SAT. 11 to 14 AUG, UN. & SAT. 2 SNOWS 7.30 &gz9:40; SUN. to P.M. P. RWAL 1t'2,,eZ 8 P.as1i. e•reteased by BUENA VISTA DISTRIBUTION co INC ©Well Disney Productions Technicolor' WALT DISNEY'S a )- EENAND► /WE AN ALL -CARTOON FEATURETTE SUN. - TUES. 15 - 17 AUG. DOG DAY AFTERNOONi cZs DRIVE -N.. HWY *1 CONCESSION Ro Shawtimo duke all programs subject to h.ianoe BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8:00 P.M. THUR. 12 AUG. IItYSus outrage us NURSING GRAD Jane Heal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Heal, Hensall, has recently graduated from the Lambton College Diploma Nur- , sing Program in Sarnia. She has accepted a position at New Port Richey Community Hospital, Florida. Campbell clan meet in Lucan In spite of the inclement weather over fifty attended the Campbell picnic held at Lucan on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Brian Campbell, Mr. Robert Campbell and Miss Nancy Stretton were in charge of the sports, Races were held for ' the children and the adults had a clothes pin race, The ladies' prize was won by Mary Cronin and the men's prize was won by Leonard Smith. Grasping the most clothes pins in hand, Emma Campbell. The person with the largest waist was Jim Hopper, Seaforth. Oldest person attending, Mrs. Earl Campbell. Youngest present, Allan Hopper of Seaforth. A delicious supper was enjoyed by all in the Legion Hall, Hensali Sales At the Hensall Sales Barn, Thursday, supply consisted mainly of heifers and steers; demand was active and prices were $2-3 higher. Fat cattle; heifers, $36.00-$39.75, top to $40.00, steers $37.85-$40.50. Pigs; weinlings $35.00-$49.00, chunks $52.25-$55.00. FRI. to THUR. 13 to 19, AUG. 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