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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 12 Jul 2006, p. 22

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Kelly Nobes was selected as Wilfrid Laurier men's hockey coach last week. "Snnivhnw I got on to that team. I was a really had stickhandler. but I was u "ho l trivd out tor the \unnen’s varsity hockcy learn." my said, adding the team hud just entered mm the ()nmriu Universily Alh- Ivties' league. When she begun luking science uml business at HW four years ago. she wanted In gm involved in u spun. but the t,clttrol did mM have a ringette loam. grading her helmet for a crown Benesch. who is Miss Oktoherfest 2005. has been active in sports since the age of five when she started playing all-star ringette. “I don't really see why you couldn't do it all: be good a school, play sports and enter competitions like Miss World." "l'm a very diverse indi vidual and maybe a mod ern-day woman," said Krys tal Benesch, 23. neot the tlttiversity Out Wtucrloor, van”) hockey players ls embarking on a iuurm-y she hopes "ill end with her hemp: crowned Miss World 2006. University of Waterloo women's hockey star heads to Miss World competition 166 Bark St., Kitchener By "sssrrwmoesuts lot HIM )mumlr But athletics are only one part of Beneschh life [his weekend she will leave her hockey stick and "l really like the idea ol sharing your tsHCt't'Ntit, with gnu unmhvr. It's groin lo achieve smm-Ihing on your mm. hul whcn you uchicve something null other indir vuiuals, it just makes it that much more exciting." "You know those people are always going to be there for you. and I like the dependent e everyone has on each other In perform wvll. rhe aspect of varsity hockey Benesch enjoys the mast is working with the team. "She's a competitor sec- ond lo none. I would not want to go into the corner with her alone ifl was-a player." he said. "She plays the game tough." Over the year assistant coach Mike Slankownsch has spenl working with Benesch. he's Set-n her stickhandling improve. llw coaches told her that her stick skills would eventually develop as well. good shun." she smd ul [hr "ill she perferled during her years at nngvlle. University's new " Baleboard The disposal of white agricultural bale wrap and greenhouse coverage IS a major and growing environmental challenge. . With its unique recycling process. Think Plastics me has created Baleboard. an innovative and affordable high quality plastic lumber that's 100% polyethylene, non-toxic and cost effective. The Wood Alternative Nobes was selected after a nationwide search, due largely in part to his previ- ous experience as an assis- tant coach with the McGill Redmen and head coach of bench boss. The Club announced last Wednesday that 32-yrear-old Kelly Nohes has taken the reins as head coach of the varsity program, WLU Golden Hawks fill vacant coaching role on men's hockey team Three people were chu- sen from this are" In move on lo thetGi"imial compen- largest antfoiuest intvrna- liunal beauty l‘lllllt'sl. according to its website. She didn't have In dun a mulling suit or evening gown ttt gm into the con-- lest, although she will have In New hull) in the Compt'- litinn, Instead. judges selected cnnloslunls husvtt on a gruelling intervien process. "People view pageanls as being based on beauty. hm Miss World is more than that." she sigh! of the wtrrki's puck In Waterloo to com pew m the Miss World Canada tmnpelnmn in Imunln. She said It's important In note it's a competition, no! a pageant. [FIE "She's a competitor second to none." Ihe Wilfrid luuricr Uni- versity men's hockey team has hired a new Be Amman BAILEY ' ‘Ilrnnirle Stuff - - Mike Stankowitsch Insular” mud: SPORTS Nohes said he's excited to join the Golden Hawks fam- ilv. "Taking over a national championship-contending team required an individual with seasoned head coach- ing experience." said Peter Baxter. Will's director of athletics and recreation. "Kelly Nohes has the full package: experience as a university athlete at McGill and head coaching experi- ence at RMC." the Huyal Military College hockey program. "l think she'll do won» dertully." he said. "l'0 he very surprised if the judges done like her." 1itankowitsch sand he hopes shy wins hccausc she would he a good "'preseu- tutive for (Xanadu in the Miss World competition. "And I guess I'm kind of unique lit-cause I'm the only \‘urslly hockey player thvy've ever had compete." If she wins this week's competition. Beneath will advance to the Miss World 2006 competition. which will be held in Poland. Her chances are about the same as the other girls. she said, although she might have more puhlic speaking experience because of going through Miss okrolrcrtisr Ith and she wax ihe met all Wtntter ot that small group, taking the tttle ol Miss Western Ontario. "enesch hopes to “hr track her mt) into the top 15 ot the 30 contestants. and one of the ways this can be done is by raising the most money for the Rock solid Foundation. an organization that imple- ments bullying-prevention programs in schools. "From what I know, WLU That search led to Nohes, who led his RMC. team into the playoffs for the last five seasons. "l seathis as u real posi- tive move for me." The school's athletics department had been shop- ping around for a new head coach since former bench boss Steve Martell resigned in May to take an academic appointment at the Univer» sity ofCape Breton. Is a strong supporter of its athletic programs and varisty teams," he said. University of Waterloo varsity hockey player Krystal Benesch, 23, will compete in the Miss World Canada competition in Toronto this weekend. ’ He was a former league "We weren't as skilled as other teams. "But I believe my experi- "l bring a diversity of experience In this role," Nnhes said. "l'm coming from RMC, which is arguably the toughest place to couch. all-star for the McGill Red- men in the late H.905 as well as an assistant captain. During his time with the Redmen, he placed ninth among stun-rs with IBI points in four seasons. Continued on page 23

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