Whitby Free Press, 10 Feb 1988, p. 39

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WHEYFRETESOYPC SPCAL EXUR 0, 1988, PAGE 03 * Olympie Oval - unique in design, The Olympie Oval is the world's ta tors, one of the largest is only required for competitive first specifically designed enclosed refrigerated ice plants in the world, s 'porting events,, to satisfy inter- 400-metre speed skating oval and ariiilrn inadsprint tracks national broadcasting .standards, incorporates many unique and in- and broadcast-level lighting and at night. novative design and engineeringý systems . The Olympie Oval 15 lo *ated on elements, It is the first time in The Oval has two sources of the campus of the University of Olympic history that speedskating lighting - an artificial and a natural Calgary. The federal government events wiJl be held indoors. The system. A three-metre band of, provided the funding for the Oval at Oval houises a four-mnetre and a glazing around thé perimeter of the' a budget of $35 million (in 1982-83 five-metre speed-sktng>m building with'a'reflective surface 'dollars). Construction was com- petition lane, two international size below allows enough natural light pleted in two years and was kept hckey rinks, seating for 4,000 spec- into the building that artificial light under budget.. Olympics-bound band receives donation .. . THE WHITBY YOUTH CONCERT BAND received a r financial boost recently with the donation of $1,000 toward their trip to the 1988 Winter Olympics in ** Calgary. Jean Pierre Philippe (second fromn left) and.- wlfe Vicky, owners of P. Construction in Oshawa, .~ made the donation to Jim Davidson of the band' t executive and band members Carmen Gelette (sit- ting) and Andrea Simpson, standing, recently- ~Free Press photo - QIlym pic Great Giv eaýway with the Whitby Free Press "Yc> Lir R-1h ci n c= «=. Tc> WViriTh-«» eFc>IIcw%#igPrz!! *Win from Coilegiate Sports --Oshawa (571-1600) - One of two sets of Aduit Karhu Cross Country Skis, (Arctic Boots, Salomon tourirg bindings, Exet Orion poles). Valued at $194.99 perpackage. Incudes 1 of 2 , a free day of cross-country skiing at Pleasure Valley. *Win from Whitby Optical - Whitby (666-3831) - Bollé Goggles and Turtleneck Sweater. Valued at $100. * Win from European Womnen's Health Club Inc. - Whitby (666-4540) - One-years mnembership to the new Whitby club. Valued at $250. *Win from Alil Seasons Sportiflg Goocis & Marine - Oshawa (576-8260) - A pair of ladies skates. Valued at $40.

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