New England skiers face another crisis this Christmas season
The lack of natural snow and higher than normal temperatures threaten to cut one third of Christmas week business for six New England ski areas. Operators from Massachusetts to Maine report limited snowmaking success, potential financial strain, and resort openings at risk if Christmas week lacks adequate snow. Officials warn early closures or reduced operations may follow if conditions do not improve.
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Boston
UPI
New England
Channing Murdock
Butternut Basin
Massachusetts
Sundown
Connecticut
Murdock
Six-State
Berkshires
Jack Geary
Berkshire Hills
Harold Allard
Chip Barsalow
Benson and Hedges
Mt. Snow
Mt. Cranmore
North Conway
N.H
Dave Ingemie
Mt. Washington Valley Association
New Hampshire
Ingemie
Sandy Haas
Ski 93 Group
Haas
Joseph Parkinson
Vermont Ski Areas Association
Remembering the Good Times Ski Weekend in Maine
A New England ski trip to Sugarloaf ends in injury after perfect conditions. Paul Gartland and the author suffer falls as a stiff backhanded hit leads to 10 stitches for Paul while the weekend devolves to bunny runs. National Ski Patrol data show about four injuries per thousand skiers daily, mostly among inexperienced skiers, with sprained thumbs most common due to icy conditions.
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Boston
UPI
New England
New
Paul Gartland
Malden
Bill Frederick
Mt. Vernon
Maine
Paul
National Ski Patrol
Jim Staeck
Killington
Vermont
Staeck
Hinsdale School Classified List Of Students By Grade
A 1973 roster style listing of students by grade and entry numbers across FIRST through NINTH grade, showing names such as Sonny Cash Moon Venture Little Tammy K Black Nile Flashy Feature Rue Ferri Goldie Whiz and many others, reflecting a school activity or contest entry page.
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Sonny Cash
Michigan Duke
Moon Venture
Little Tammy K
Black Nile
Rue Ferri
Goldie Whiz
Daisey Mize
Eldon Br
Farredo
Diamond Duchess
Jason Robart
Hurricane Fury
Natalie Sue
Shaklee Exhid
My Friend
Barb Terr
Dutchess
Whiz
Abil Alice
Lee Lady
Sandy Bill
Captain Dias
Bunny Chaser
S. W
Cubbie Flint
Igheas
Chet Go
Slack Decker
Lana
Peeve
Dave Kell
Bettie Bet
Crissy Go
Ahloso Kingo
Pro ski race postponed to January at Mount Snow
The Benson & Hedges pro ski tour event at Mount Snow Wilmington Vermont with a $30000 purse was postponed from this weekend to January 5 6 due to insufficient snow. Operators cited the need for top slope conditions and noted no Grand Prix events were affected. The Mount Snow race remains the third of 15 tour events featuring slalom and giant slalom.
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Boston
UPI
Mt. Snow
Wilmington
Wealthy Italians skirt Rome Sunday driving ban via taxis
A number of affluent Italians circumvent Italy's Sunday driving ban by buying taxis for personal use, taking advantage of the exemption allowed for taxi vehicles. The practice allows them to travel freely on Sundays while others face restrictions.
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Rome
UPI
Viking Ski Touring Centre hosts two day workshop
The Viking Ski Touring Centre in Londonderry offers a free two day ski touring workshop on December 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all skiers, it covers cross country basics, waxing, equipment, safety and clothing with films and daily guided tours, regardless of snow. For more details contact Little Pond Rd., Londonderry, 05140, Tel 802-824-3933.
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Viking Ski Touring Centre
Londonderry
Little Pond Rd
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Merr
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Dick Torrey
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Roberts Drive
North Adams
Schenley
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Heaven
Schenley Distillers Inc
Schenley Pa
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