Killington Expands to Fourth Mountain in Vermont
Killington’s basin gains Rams Head as the fourth peak boosting its status to Vermont’s third largest ski area. The new development adds a 1.25 mile double chairlift four miles of trails and a modern base lodge. The area sits in Calvin Coolidge State Forest with 18 miles of runs and room for future growth including a 70‑unit motel and chalets.
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Sherburne
Killington Basin
Vermont
Rams Head
Killington
Killington Mountain
Snowshed
Killington Peak
Snowdon
Calvin Coolidge State Forest
Sherburne Corp
Preston L. Smith
West Hartford
Conn
Sher
Mount Snow
Mt. Mansfield
Harvey Clifford
Mt. Snow's
New Snow Lake Lodge
Mt. Snow
Tips on Buying Ice Skates For Rink Enthusiasts
A semi retired skater advises on choosing properly fitting boots and blades for children and adults. It covers the risks of oversized footwear, the importance of a glove like fit, and how to select boots with full grain leather, built in arch support, and correctly positioned blades. It notes figure skates as best all around for beginners and emphasizes quality blades that hold an edge.
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Searsburg Mountain
Mount Snow
Sonja Henie
Carey vs Hartnett Sparks International Electrical Workers Feud
The IUE executive board suspended secretary-treasurer Hartnett by a 25-5 vote leaving his $22,500 salary but prohibiting conduct that harms the union. Carey accused Hartnett of conspiracy to control the IUE, while Hartnett vowed to fight the suspension.双方 brace for possible court action as leaders cite union rules.
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Nett
International Electrical Workers
IUE
James B. Carey
International Executive Board
Hartnett
Carey
TUE
New Details For Skiers On Triple A Trail
Flora Glen section of the Triple A Ski Trail has been widened and made safer. Dean Brooks reports volunteers from Explorer Scouts Williams students and a bulldozer cleared obstacles and reduced required snow depth. An earth viaduct replaces the old bridge and a new trailhead sign was placed near the state line. Skiing could improve with five more inches of snow.
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Williamstown
Mass
Flora Glen
Robert R.R. Brooks
Explorer
James White
Williams
Dean Brooks
Riple
New York State Line
First Snow Graces Mt Mansfield Marking Vermont Ski Season
The earliest skiable snowfall this year covered Mt Mansfield in six to eight inches on October 25. Stowe star Billy Kidd, back from a summer of Chilean ski racing, took the season’s first run.
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Stowe
Vermont
Mt. Mansfield
Billy Kidd
Chile
British Firms End Office Christmas Parties
Major firms including Ford, Glaxo, and Dunlop have canceled office Christmas parties to cut drunken driving. The move comes as Britain faces an annual rise in road accidents linked to festive office fêtes.
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London
Ford Motor Co
Glaxo Pharmaceutical Group
Dunlop Tire Co
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Carinthia
Cork Christmas Spirits
Goodwillie
Coats
Stern Jewelry
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Eee Drug Store
Bennington
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