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2 DISCOVER THE HILLS Oct Nosedive is latest challenge at Hockley By STEFFANI Banner Staff Writer Skiing is taking a nosedive At least thats what coordinators at the Hockley Valley Resort arc hop ing for Ski Manager Brian said Nosedive is the name of the resorts newest ski run Its a double diamond run so it just a bit more difficult than a dia Mr said Its so steep cant even groom it blow snow across it Nosedive is geared to the expert s abilities but the resort also offers challenges for the less- advanced skier We have runs that should satisfy everyone from beginners up to experts he said Wc also have five racing teams for kids as young as six Mr said the resort has added a category for an adult race team this year Ski season kicks off mid- December and goes until the third week March weather The resorts pro shop also pro vides rental equipment for the First time or Icssdcdicatcd skucr have all the hardware Mr Donato said can outfit as many as 400 people with skis poles and boots the only thing wc dont have is clothes An adult can enjoy a day on the slopes for 25 budget for and extra if youre renting a complete Outfit Its really not an expensive way to spend a day Mr Donato said The economics of whizzing down the slopes for a day may partially account for the sports popularity he said Once ski season gome wc usually have about kids on the weekend and about 150 school kids during the week he said The resorts lounge and live enter is just the thing for tuckered out ski bunnies We have a dining room lounge licenced cafeteria and by Christmas well have a bistro he said With the completion of the expansion thats going on right now we have 104 rooms for weekend guests Going downhill this winter Brian ski manager at the Hockley Valley Resort gets for a run down the Nosedive The double diamond slope is the resort s newest run and will chal even the most experienced skier The run is so steep it can be groomed but only layered with snow But you don have to be an expert to ski at the resort as a van ety or runs cater to every level of expertise fit OhT FINE ART GALLERY MONO CLIFFS STUDIOS J MONO CENTRE ONTARIO L9W2Y8 59 ISCOVER THE HILLS Published by the Orangeville Banner 37 Mill St Orangeville L9W 2M4 Phone 15199411350 Fax PUBLISHER Jim Camaghan EDITOR Peter Haggert AD MANAGER Sandy Museum holds heritage Duffcnn Countys history is pre served at the county museum Located in temporary quarters on Street in Orangeville next to the county court house the museum is in the a gathering artifacts for a new much larger building Despite its small space the museum to accommodate researchers with an room and research space near the front entrance Researchers can draw on a variety of information from family histories unpublished and published histories photographs and other archive mater tat and artifacts The museum is also trying to store artifacts properly despite a lack of modem museum technology at its present location The new museum will have cbmatccon trolled storage areas to ensure that documents photos and artifacts arc preserved The new museum is going to fca three old buildings completely enclosed as well as a variety of per manent and rotating exhibits Always looking for artifacts the museum will accept anything with historical significance the piece document or photograph has to be part of the history of Coun ly not just a family treasure or some thing old Donations arc credited to the donor and artifacts arc cleaned and treated to stop decay but not sanly restored to an as new condition Accessories Full Line of Kirs We Carry a Full Line of Petra and Lumby Products Fimo and Accessories also Jewellry Parts and Beads CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE IN FRIENDLY PLASTIC FIMO JEWELLRY IN MAKING DOLL HOUSES WIRING Scatt Creations RR Orangeville Mono Plaza Behind Summit Books