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Ont. ski slopes in great shape Visitors to Ontario's 75 downhill ski areas are finding longer runs, better chairlifts and more comfor- table apres ski facilities. Since last winter, resort owners have spent millions of dollars sprucing up their properties, and the results are spectacular. Josl Huter and family operate the biggest independent ski resort in Canada at Mount St. Louis- Moonstone, just north of Barrie. Over the summer, the Huters almost moved a mountain. They bulldozed so much earth onto Moonstone that they were able to add another 80 feet of vertical slope. Their $2 million project included more snowmaking equipment and a third quad chairlift for the 40-run property. At a neighbouring Horseshoe Valley Resort, the major on-hill ex- pansion of the past few years has been followed by a beautiful five- star resort hotel with full recrea- tional facilities. The price tag for the 102-room hotel was $12 million. Collingwood's Blue Mountain Resort has added a double chairlift, $2 million worth of new trails and more snowmaking and grooming equipment. Major improvements are evident at several other downhill resorts. The Beaver Valley Ski Club spent $800,000 on new trail development and snowmaking. A triple chairlift was installed at Glen Eden Resort near Milton. Snowmaking equip- ment was upgraded at the two Bethany resorts, Sunegga and Devil's Elbow. In Haliburton, the quaint Sir Sam's Ski Resort spent $200,000 to improve its slopes. Upgrading programs ranging from $30,000 to $500,000 have taken place at Oxford Ski Club in Woodstock, Oshawa Ski Club, Hid- den Valley in Huntsville, Mt." Pakenham in Eastern Ontario, Chicopee Ski Club in Kitchener, Mansfield Ski Resort, North York Ski Centre and Talisman Mountain Resort in the Beaver Valley. North of Sault Ste. Marie at Sear- chmont, $2.5 million in im- provements mean better snowmak- ing, a new lift, re-shaping of slopes and renovations to the base lodge. Thunder Bay's Candy Mountain has added a double chairlift and more snowmaking equipment. 1 WEDDING INVITATIONS and Accessories PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street Port Perry 985-7383 PORT PERRY WADO KAI KARATE CLUB 8, Award winning Karate Club for all ages. Economical and family rates Fun, Exercise, Self-Defense for the whole family Year-round SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS - 7 PM - LATCHAM CENTRE - Queen & Water Sts., at the Lake for more informatign call tp Rob Dods 1-821-3064 OR Ron Mollon 935-7098 TROPHIES P ENGRAVING Team Jackets & Uniforms Skate Sharpening Silk Screening done on Premises PINERIDGE SPORTS SHOP Queen Street - Port Perry PHONE 985-2839 I -------------- An 0 oy Improvements are not limited to the downhill ski areas. The pictures- que Dagmar Resort, north of Pickering, has added a lodge with a heated waxing room to meet the demands of the cross-country enthusiast. Hardwood Hills, long a favourite training site for the Southern On- tario Division racing teams, open- ed to the public last winter. Since then, their challenging trails near Barrie have seen a $360,000 upgrading and expansion program which includes new trails, a health club and state-of-the-art grooming equipment. The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre near Midland, a popular area for conservationists, has cut 15 kilometres of trails, while new trails have been added at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre. For more information on On- tario's ski areas, write the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recrea- tion, Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 2ES5, or call 416-965-4008 or toll free 1-800-268-3735. RON MENZIES BILL BEARE BERT JONES RANDY HATHAWAY Boxing Day bonspiel The Port Perry Curling Club was a busy spot on Boxing Day as the annual Re/Max Scugog Realty Bonspiel got underway. When the final tallies were added up the Paul Griffen rink came out on top with 44 points in three games. Guy Latreille (left) of Re/Max presented the trophy to the winning skip. Team members are Paul Wat- son and Neil Bailey. Not present for the photo was Bob Storry. The rink skipped by Steve Foster placed second with 42 points. Ask any of our Sales Reps about the INCREDIBLE until December 31st, 1987 CURRENT & PAST-MODEL IN-STOCK VEHICLES All eligible, credit worthy retail purchasers have the opportunity of special G.M.A.C. Financing on all in-stock vehicle sales during the final days of 1987 -- No minimum down payment; No monthly payments until April 1st, 1988, No monthly interest charges between date of purchase (to Dec. 31st, 1987) and April 1st, 1988. Finance rates at 12.5% per annum on equal payment contracts up to 60 months. (Subject to approved credit only.) on all * Does It Better! ERSON CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE LTD. AJAX LINE 427-6903 al PORT PERRY 985-8401 PO BOX 1388, 268 QUEEN STREET PORT PERRY, ONTARIO LOB INO _ Glimohi