Memories of the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are Stanley Cup Champions, and the Zuiker Family is full of happiness. My father and uncles go way back with the Hawks. As at the other Chicago stadiums, they spent countless hours during countless games vending sodas, popcorn, beer and hot dogs.
Here’s my father on one of his memories:
I worked some of the old Stanley Cup Finals against Montreal. One time I was on the third balcomy with beer selling like crazy. The fans were going nuts and I saw Pappin take a puck off the boards and simply deflect it from an odd angle right on to Mikita’s stick for a goal. The place went wild and I have never forgotten that shot.
When I was in high school, Dad took me to the old Chicago Stadium a couple of times for Blackhawks games. He’d greet some of the old-time vendors, and we’d get a free coke or two. The best part of the night was the first note of the national anthem — from that moment on, the crowd’s cheering drowned out the song, and there was no mistaking the passion or patriotism of Chicago fans.
Now, if the Cubbies could be as victorious.
Sun Jun 13, 05:01 PM | In-the-news | permalink |
Ice time
Long before the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010, there was some great hockey in Park Forest, Illinois.
Thu Jun 10, 08:02 PM | In-the-news | permalink |
Another jamboree
The Zuiker Family will be gathering again this summer for another reunion and jamboree. Watch for pictures, videos, blog posts and more.Sat Jun 13, 08:15 PM | | permalink |
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Clarice (Martcie) Zuiker 1911-2008
Clarice Zuiker has passed from this world. She was a special woman and a humble matriarch.
Listen to her story (an interview conducted by her grandson, Jeff Nolan).
Post your tributes to Grandma Zuiker in the comments. Or call 919.724.4220 to speak your tribute.
Tue Feb 19, 07:55 AM | Family News | permalink | Comment [2]
Milestones
Happy birthday to my mother, Cheryl Zuiker, celebrating today.
And congratulations to my brother Matthew, who successfully completed the police academy in Phoenix and is now an official badge carrier of a major metro police department there.
Tue Mar 27, 09:37 AM | Family News | permalink |
#738 this year
My father is running the Honolulu Marathon again. He’s #738 this year, and he’ll be taking the course slower than the last few years. That noble Race for a Common Sense Congress diverted him from his marathon training, I suspect.
Sat Dec 9, 11:57 PM | Family News | permalink | Comment
Fall news
Some quick family news to report:
- Dad and Dot are traveling through Hong Kong and the Philippines.
- Matt just celebrated his 25th birthday. He is in the police academy in Mesa, following his dream of being an officer of the peace.
- Chris and his family moved to Minneapolis. No word yet on how they like the great North.
- Joel and Gabrielle will be in a Thanksgiving play together.
More news to come …
Fri Nov 10, 09:34 PM | Family News | permalink | Comment
Grandma's oral history
Over at my podcast page, I’ve posted the audio from Jeff’s oral history session with Grandma. When Jeff’s edited his video recording from that session, we’ll get it onto the site for all to see.
Sun Aug 6, 01:09 AM | Reunion-2006 | permalink | Comment