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SEAFORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES 96 Main Street, Seaforth 527-0810 EXTENDED HOURS: Friday, Feb. 26 till 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27'- 10 to 4 p.m. The Olympic spirit is in evidence in Seaforth With all the Olympic spirit in Seaforth it's a wonder the event wasn't held here. For months the media has been pounding the public with Olympic coverage on the torch relay, what's been going on in Calgary to prepare for the games, athletes in train- ing, and interviews with potential gold medalists. And sponsors have been laying on the Olympic memorabilia with everything from glasses to torches -candles with a plastic cup around them- for sale. One would think with all this most people would by now be suffering from some kind of Olympic burnout, but from polling Seaforth citizens it is apparent they are for the most part as enthusiastic as ever about the games in Calgary. "The opening was so grand I was wishing I was there," said Mary Ritchie, who has been following the games closely on her television. A lot of Seaforth residents agreed with Ms. Ritchie, and when you mention the Olympics to them they automatically think of the opening ceremonies and say they can't wait to see the closing ceremonies. When asked if he has been keeping up with the Olympics Bruce Gehan responded with: "of course, I've watched it all the way." Mr. Gehan, like most of the men interviewed, said he has particularly enjoyed the Olym- pic hockey which has been played with world class fervor since the opening face- off. "I think it's wonderful and I always watch a few hours a night," said Nancy Larone. "It's wonderful for our own athletes to be A0/4*&/‘*&" Iv_ OFF 7U ALL DRAPERY FABRIC SALE FEBRUARY 12 -MARCH 4th S. & S. DRAPERY Ella Stewart R.R. 1 LISTOWEL In Home FREE SERVICE 291-2175 • more pion At times, being a member of Huron Coun- ty Council is certainly no picnic, but for this year at least, there will be no picnic either for spouses or families. The longest debate of council's, regular February session focused on the issue of whether or not to continue the annual warden's picnic for councillors, past coun- cillors, and their families. By a one -vote margin, it was decided to discontinue the annual event. In its report to council, the executive com- mittee recommended the annual Warden's Golf Day be continued and expanded to in- clude s louses and companions, and the pic- nic - p orly attended in recent years - be droppe . Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong, a former warden, objected to the loss of the picnic. Those who had not attended the event in the past had missed out on something, she said. Mrs. Armstrong suggested even though council decided to discontinue the picnic for this year, perhaps it still could bring the event back another year. Hulled Township Warden Tom Cunn- ingham also argued that dropping the picnic would be a mistake. He pointed out that not LLOYD EISLER and Isabelle Brasseur fared well in the 1988 Calgary Olympics, and were a favorite of the crowds gathered, as well as the Town of Seaforth. have someone you know to watch," said Bill Pinder. A lot of local people had similar things to say about the local skater. But a lot of the people who have been following the figure skating feel Mr. Eisler (and other athletes) has been dealt unfairly by the judges. "I think they're forgetting the Cana- dians," said one local man. "They've (the judges) got their minds made up before the athletes even get there," complained Betty Felker, adding as far as figure skating goes the judging has been the pits. On the other hand there are a few people, 25 per cent according to our polling, who don't think much of the Olympics. "I go to sleep watching it," said one man. "It's just our turn -that's all I guess." "It's on when I'm at work, so I only watch it then," said another unidentified man. But there are still the other 75 per cent who are actively keeping up with what's go- ing on in Calgary, like Frank Phillips who says it was good to see Lloyd Eisler skate so well. "Now I'm waiting to see the free style ski- able to show their best in our own country, ing, to me that is fantastic," said Mr. and we can be proud that Lloyd Eisler has Phillips. done so well." Most people are also aware the games are Lloyd Eisler has become a household important to Canada in more than just a name in Seaforth, and he seems to be sporting sense. Even if Canada doesn't win another big attraction that keeps local peo- any laurels for sporting events at the ple interested in the Olympics -the figure games, the public relations and advertising skating in particular. of the Canadian name are an important part "Lloyd Eisler did a nice job, it's nice to of the games to Alberta and to Canada. • its for Huron county counci everyone likes golf and the picnic included many people wanted it to continue. the members of families who sacrificed a Seaforth Reeve Bill Bennett said he great deal because of the work of the coup- thought with the expanded role of the golf cillors and who deserved something to look tournament, it will end up being like a picnic forward to because of that. anyway. Although Stanley Township Reeve Hensel' Reeve Jim Robinson said he Clarence Rau admitted he has never made didn't know much about golf, in fact didn't it to a picnic yet, he said he still would like "know a divot from a hole in the ground", so to, and asked for a show of hands on how Turn to page 12A • Girls band wins three awards The Seaforth and District High School All Girls Marching Band left Seaforth in a snowstorm, faced numerous adversities en route to Florida's Edison Pageant of Light Festival, but was successful once it arrived. The band was awarded three new trophies. Among them was "Let your Light 'So Shine" award which the band won for its good sportsmanship toward fellow com- petitors in the 17th Annual Band Classic Field Competition. The judges remarked favorably on the band's congeniality and popularity. "We can be proud of these marvellous young ambassadors," said Wilma Oke, who accompanied them on the trip. 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