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Oshawa Ski Club Preparing for Another Exciting Season .... ■' ; ' ; - -* ' - . ' z- > . ..J*;/'• ï>ï • v ; , .; ■■■ : . \ > , . . , ■ - ' - \ PI:.; «fi: -Vt "This is the view atop one of the downhill runs at the Kirby Ski Hill. The Ski Hill is open for business for the 1989-90 season. T<! by Brad Kelly Gould you guess where you ! would be standing if, from the top of this hill, you could see west to the CN Tower, south to Rochester, gnd east to Gore's Landing? ' if you guessed from the top of one the downhill runs at Kirby Ski Hill, you're right. But, judging from the number of skiers who use the hill, there's more than just great scenery at this location. location. The Oshawa Ski Club, which operates the Kirby Ski Hill, is home to 5,000 members. To become a member, member, you must wait your turn on a list which is 2000 names long. If you were to sign up today, chances are your name would come up for the 1991-92 season. For the recreational skier, skier, daily guest passes can be purchased, along with the rental of skis, boots, and poles. The Oshawa Ski Club began began full operations at Kirby in 1955. Prior to that, the club members skied at the Oshawa Golf Club, the Downsview Golf Club, and Raglan. The first night ski for the Club took place on January 6, 1939. Torches were used to light the hill. In 1955, the club sold family memberships for $10.00, and lifetime memberships memberships for $100.00. The lifetime memberships were used to help raise money for improvements to the Kirby ski hills. By 1958, the Club had built eight rope tows that would move skiers up the hill more quickly. In a pamphlet produced by the Oshawa Ski Club, World champion skier Nancy Greene was quoted as saying saying that "Oshawa was the only ski area in the world where you went up the hill faster than you could come down." Today, the Kirby Ski Hill has 26 runs and trails for experts and beginners, two chalets with cafeterias, a pro shop, racing and ski jumping jumping programs, arid loads more. Skiing opened for business on December 6 this year. During Christmas and March break, the ski hill will be open seven days a toeek. Christmas day will be the only day during these weeks when the hill will be closed. The ski hill is comprised of three different properties, totalling 300 acres. Forty acres of the property is ski- able. Dick Rutherford, who is the Property Manager at Kirby, estimates that he will work approximately 70 hours a week during peak periods. This doesn't include the endless hours he spends on call. Although the hours are long, being able to work outdoors keeps Dick going. Mention the possibility of mild weather to Dick, and watch him cringe. "The most disappointing part of the business is when you work hard all week, and on Friday a mild spell moves in, ruining skiing for the weekend, he says." Fortunately for Kirby, the invention of a snow making making machine helps ease the pain of a mild spell. Compressed air and water water is fed into the machines. Under 80 to 100 pounds of pressure, the water is broken broken down into tiny particles. The particles go through openings under pressure, and the heat from the particles particles is taken away by the force. The water freezes before before hitting the ground, making snow. These machines don't Yelverton News Congratulations are extended extended to Mrs. Ted (Joy) Werry of Enniskillen on winning winning a $1000.00 lucky ticket raffle at the Bowmanville Lions Lions Club recently - a sort of belated Anniversary present. Hope she doesn't spend it foolishly. Belated sympathy to the family of the late Ada McMullen of Bowmanville who passed away recently. Vertel and Ada McMullen were next door neighbours of ours for many years prior to selling their farm and moving to Pontypool and later later to Bowmanville. They had the distinction of having two sets of twins, all girls, separ- :nter Yelverton school #1 had the distinction of having three sets of twins attend our school. Congratulations are in order order we understand to Reeve Frank Poole of Bobcaygeon who. is the new Warden of the County of Victoria following following Wednesday's Wardens Wardens election. Also' number on Wednesday a of local delegates say operatives Branch and the Orono Co-op (Durham Farmers) motored to the big city for the annual meeting of the United Co-operatives of Ontario,held this year at the Canadian Exposition and Conference Centre at Toronto just off the Airport Strip. Around 260 delegates and a number of visitors were present for the business business session and presentation presentation of various financial statements and management management reports. Following a financial restructuring restructuring of UCO in September, September, an austerity program program has been put in place by UCO directorate and management to improve the bottom lino. 1-Iere at Malconia the past week's cold snap has nrought a varied collection of winter birds appearing spasmodically at the bird feeder. Our few Blue Jays arrive daily, a collection of Goldfinch up to 25 plus, a number of flocks of Juncos , a trio of woody woodpeckers, 3 Hairy Woodpeckers, a pair of Downy, several mourning doves, and an occasional grosbeak. a ted by a within 5 single daugr years. Our small The Pink Garter... Stocking Stuffers and Gift Ideas Imported Bra, Pantie and Teddy Sets by Lejaby, Marie Jo and Escora All in stock now for that special gift idea. SPECIALS Starting Dec. 11 (while quantities last) 25% Off Baby Dolls and Bras 50% Off Halter Sets A SPECIAL GIFT • Satin Robes (Men's and Ladies') • Peignoir Sets • Corsets • Jumpsuits • Teddies • Fashion Panty Hose and Stockings • Swim Suits • Baby Dolls and much more Christmas Panty Hose The Tl* 1 25 Bond St. E., Oshawa Pink Garter 728-5790 ye N come cheap. The most recent model cost Kirby $38,000. In the off-season only two full time workers remain. From mid June to September, September, maintenance on the machines machines and lifts is done. Anyone Anyone who dislikes cutting grass, should stay away in the summer. It takes 60 hours to cut all the grass on the property. The Oshawa Ski Club has set up a 24 hour on-hill news tape. Any members or guests can call 623-1445 to receive information about upcoming events, and the latest news from the slopes. Junior Citizen Winners Chosen The Ontario Community Newspaper Association has selected the Junior Citizen of the Year award-winners for 1989. One of the recipients this ear is Debra Surman, 18, of 'estleton. She was recognized for her quick thinking in saving the life of her young nephew in a near-fatal car accident. Realizing that the car would crash, she undid her seat belt and wrapped herself herself around the baby. In doing so, she was severely severely injured herself. After she missed three months of school, she returned returned to complete her year despite her physical disabilities. disabilities. Her amazingly positive attitude has always been them and she is admired by all in her community for her brave action and her determination determination to overcome her injuries. injuries. Other outstanding junior citizens selected include Kurtis Arnold, 11, of Essex; Trevor Beattie, 18, of Kemptville; Lance Benns,19 of Huntsville; Georgina Bla- nas, 19, of Tottenham; Chad Hamelin, 12, of Barrie; Roma-Lynn Kennedy, 17 of Rockwood; Eric Larocque, 12, of L'Original; Crystal La- vigne, 17 of Val Caron; Jessica Jessica MacDougal, of Amherst- burg; Andrea Ou-Hingwana, 16 of Don Mills and Kerrie Ann Slesser, 7, of Tiverton. One hundred and nineteen nineteen nominations were submitted submitted by the numerous members of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association Association across the province. province. The Oakville-based OCNA, which represents over 260 community newspapers newspapers in Ontario and the Northwest Territories, has honoured Ontario Junior Citizens with an awards program program since 1981 in cooperation cooperation with co-sponsor Canadian Airlines International. International. Young people from ages six to 18 are recognized for their courage, ingenuity, resourcefulness, resourcefulness, initiative, leadership, fortitude and community service. The award recipients and their families will be guests of Canadian Canadian Airlines and the OCNA at an awards ceremony ceremony at the Hilton International International Hotel in i Toronto ;; on March 9. u* t , The awards \yill, be "presented "presented by Ontario's'Lieutenant Ontario's'Lieutenant Governor,, lihe Hon. Lincoln Lincoln Alexander and each recipient will receive a $200 cheque, ' a commemorative plaque, a gold lapel pin and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. New Trustee Appointed to School Board A Campbellford resident has been appointed as a trustee with the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education for the remainder of the tenu. Karen Macleod replaces Verna Shacklcton who resigned resigned after applying for and being accepted for the position of Crisis Intervention Intervention Counsellor with the board. Ms Macleod is actively involved involved in numerous community community organizations in Camp- bellfora including the local hospital auxiliary, the Fair board and the Campbellford Heritage Society/Museum. She will be a trustee for the remainder of the three year term which ends in the fall of 1991. When a trustee leaves the Board, the provincial Education Act requires the Board to either appoint a person or hold an election. Fifteen persons applied for the position. Bowmanville Appliance Quality New and Used Appliances APPLIANCES CHRISTMAS SPECIALS REFRIGERATOR MDFFRT ✓ 17 CU. 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Then, in the spirit of a Merry Christmas, giving, they decided to donate their presents to Ro- New Microwave For Winner Angie de Laat, of Newcastle Newcastle Village, was the winner of a new micro- wave oven that was offered offered as the prize in a recent recent draw organized by Newcastle Village businesses. businesses. The Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce Commerce and the Business Improvement Association of Newcastle Village were the sponsors of the draw. The winning ticket was selected on Saturday, December 16, by Diane Tressider. 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