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Thur» oports The S^näy Post January 14 1982 ! Sac I SANOY (Oro ) POST— 7 and Recreation Business, snow good at Mt. Hood ski resorts b> St’OTT NEWTON The skiing s good, and so is business, report representatives of the area's ski resorts, • We re keeping really busy seven days a week,” said George Brady, catering d ire cto r at Titnberline Lodge. At Mt Hood Meadows over 60,000 skiers were accommodated from November through December, keep ing 336 employees busy ‘We re in the top 30 percent of where we've been in the past, in all years," said Michael Clark, director of marketing and sales at Mt Hood Meadows They had 146 inches of packed snow at the end of last week, with all runs groomed and ready for use Clark said that they've been busy since the weekend before Christmas He said the crowds have been consis tent, not terribly large ‘ The lift lines are very short," he said because all the slopes are open and well maintained. Still, Clark recommends mid-week ski packages because of shorter lines and less traffic, and said that Sandy area residents may want to call 297-8011, Gresham, to get the details on group trips. Mt Hood Meadows is one of the first ski areas to show video tape of the day's skiing They have three in lodge video systems K e ith P e trie , m a n a g e r at Multorpor Ski Bowl, said that the snow is the best it's been since 1945 The 18.500 skiers in December kept 175 employees busy This is the best start in five years for Multorpor Ski Bowl, Petrie said, adding that business in December was up about 20 percent The snow was about 120 inches at the top of the bowl, and all the slopes were open at the end of last week Dick Kohnstamm, manager at Tirnberline Lodge, said that they had their best December ever, with business being about 20 percent bet ter than in '7980 "Were having a good season,” Kohnstamm said The snow was measured at 190 inches at the top of Phlo Point, west of the Lodge, which is reportedly a record "W e’re not a huge ski area," Kohnstamm pointed out. adding that they have had "nice, steady growth " He said, " I'd put the growth factor at 10 percent We’re about where we ought to be ” Recreation spots do notoriously well in bad times, he said When asked about the number of people employed at Tim berline, which is about 135 including the Lodge and Wy’East, Kohnstamm said, "Somebody needs to wake up Salem about tourism We re keeping these people employed Tourism is not a dirty word ” George Brady recommended get ting reservations for meals at the Cascade Dining Room in Timberline Ixxlge He said that food services all together are probably doing twice the business of an average year, if one can figure out what an average year is. Brady was enthusiastic about the snow, saying it's cold and consistent, "a squeaky kind of snow " He said, “ It's beautiful stuff God. I just can’t believe it." Ski rental problems convinced Fox to get into the business For awhile it seemed like the good snow just wasn’t going to fall for Bar bara Fox, owner of the Winter Fox. a cross country ski and snowshoe ren tai shop. But after six years, that may be changing Fox, who owns Summit House ren tals at Government Camp as well as the Winter Fox m Sandy, feels the area is due for a few good winters. And of course this season is off to a good start Saturday all the cross country skis had been rented except for some of the childrens’ sizes Fox, in 1976, found herself in a job where the funding was being cut off "1 knew, from being a skier, that there was a problem in finding good cross country ski rentals," she said about her decision to go into business for herself And, mast of the rental shops she knew about were in the city, and were closed on Sunday So, one would have to drive into Portland on Friday and pick up the skies, and then drive back on Monday and drop them off One could rent skis on the moun tain, but there was always the risk the place would be out. In fact, that could be one reason the Winter Fox does twice the business the Summmit House does I t ’s fa irly obvious that Fox's loca tion on Highway 26 is a good one She opens at 8 a m., and closes at 7 p m., seven days a week Therefore i t ’s handy ft -• about anyone who uses the Sandy gir Is win novice ski meet The Sandy girls won a novice ski meet at Tim berline last weekend, w ith freshman Marcy Huff and junior Ingrid Peterson winning the giant slalom Coach Robert Karsten was pleased with all the novice skiers, saying they did very well Huff and Peterson ran the course in 38 1. Freshman Nicole Schouten tied for 16th with a time of 43.5, and freshman Jody Heacock was 22nd with a time of 45.0. The boys finished second to Lin coln Freshman Brian Silvey was fifth with a time of 37.7. Other finishes include freshm an E rik Marter, 10th, 386; freshman Jeff Day, 12th, 39.1; junior Tyson Cum mins, 16th, 39.4; freshman Peter Valian, 19th, 39 6; ju n io r Peter Kallen, 22nd, 39.8; sophomore Steve Benny, 32nd, 42.3; freshman Josh Berger, 33rd, 42.4; freshman B illy Van Lanen, 36th. 43 0; freshman Ja ck H a rris , 45th, 45.5; and sophomore Rod Edwards, 47th, 46 4. “ I was quite satisfied,” Karsten said. "We did real w ell." He added that he has a "great freshman group.” Karsten, in his third year as SUHS ski coach, guided the girls to a state title last year. The boys had a bad meet, finishing 10th. Karsten did not lose a skier off the girls team through graduation. Returning starters include junior Anne Sarich, who was third in the slalom and first in the giant slalom at state last year. Also returning is Anne’s twin sister. Sue, a consistent point winner, as is Ulla Pearson, a sophomore. "She can win races any time she puts her mind to it," Karsten said about Pearson “ She’s a b rilliant skier.” The three of them compete more SUHS boys win in overtime The Sandy boys basketball team opened league play Tuesday with an overtime win at West Linn. "T hat game was extremely im por tant for our program,” Coach Dan Brisbin said, explaining that he's been telling the players all along they’re capable of beating anyone on any given night. To win a close game against a school like that has got to give them confidence, he said. The Pioneers found themselves down 6-6 at the start, but it was a five- point game for the rest of the even ing Sandy had a five point lead with a minute and a half to go in regulation play, but made a couple of fouls and were unable to grab a couple of key rebounds. They played the overtime, and about the last minute of regulation time, without Bob Nippert, who foul ed out The three-minute overtime went Sandy's way, however, with the Pioneers winning 68-61. I t ’s a tribute to the kids that they played so well in the overtime without Nippert, Brisbin said, as he's obviously a key player. "We couldn't have won the game without some of the people that went in off the bench,” he said, adding that Robert Brader, Stu Hoffman, Marv Schaffer and Gordon Brinser provid ed that needed lift. Mitch Paola "played a tremendous game again,” scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Troy Wolf played well second half, Brisbin said Wolf sored 13 points, in cluding three straight from the top of the key at the start of the fourth quarter, which got the Pioneers back in the game. Nippert, who missed about a four- minute stretch in the second half because of foul trouble, scored 18 points and nabbed eight rebounds. Considering the lack of practice time, and the fact that they hadn’t played a game since Dec. 19, Brisbin thought it was a tremendous effort "They did a fine jo b ,” he said He seemed most pleased about the fact that the players seemed sure they were going to win the game "The game’s half m ental," Brisbin said. "Y o u ’ve got to believe in yourself ” against each other than against skiers from other teams, Karsten said. Another good skier returning to the varsity is sophomore Charr Bridge, who also placed well at the state meet last year. highway regularly. Another goal is top-of-the-line equipment, which fits and performs better “ That’s what I was aiming for and that’s what I ’ve done. And I ’m still in business six years la te r," she said with a laugh Fox said that she has a lot of return business, and that people keep telling friends about the Winter Fox. When the ,o>ason is over, she goes to work for .he Forest Service. She has a general science degree from Oregon State University, and works as a botanist looking for threatened or endangered plants in tim ber sales. That starts up about the enc of A pril, and finishes up about the end of September. "So, it makes for a nice year," she said. She spends a lot of time in the winter training employees and main taining equipment, so it's usually March or A pril before she starts ski ing regularly. But that seems to be okay with her. “ I think that’s one of the best times to ski,” she said. Fox recommends that people with no experience take a few lessons, but adds, "There are even people who come in here and they've got no idea what the sport is like, but they’ve decided they’re going to do it. They come in and ask us what they’ll need to do it.” Fox, and employees Joyce Gon zalez and Kim Young, laugh, perhaps thinking about beginning skiers fa ll ing down a lot, which they’ll do with or without lessons A lot of people learn from their friends, Gonzalez pointed out. Maps are sold at the Winter Fox, but can also be obtained through the Zigzag Ranger Station. Adults can rent skis for $7 a day, or $10 for the weekend. Reservations should be made at least a day in ad vance. Rentals may be picked up on F ri day evenings, and need not be drop ped off until Monday mornings. Snowshoes can also be rented at the Winter Fox, with M irro r Lake and Ramona Kalis being a couple of the more popular areas to snoeshoe in. Fox said, " I really like to push the i a of kids, of fam ily skiing. This is an excellent sport for families ” Senior Kristen Van Steenis w ill be battling with Huff and Peterson for the fifth and sixth spots on the team. The boys team is young and com petitive, according to Karsten. Karsten said that freshman Steve Sarich is the best skier, technically, he’s ever worked with Senior Robert Spradling has been a good, strong racer for Sandy, and has a lot of experience. Junior Chris Welch also has varsity experience, and has improved great ly, Karsten said " I expect a lot out of him ," Karsten said. Junior Mike Wall "has the ag gressive attitude that it takes to be a winner.” A number of the skiers who par ticipated in the novice meet are ex pected to be battling for the remain ing two varsity positions About 35 teams in Oregon par ticipate in skiing Sandy is in the Valley League, along with Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, OES, Lincoln and Wilson. Newton Barbara Fox, Kim Young and Joyce Gonzales Blue Marlins do more than participate About 85 swimmers from six clubs participated in the Blue M arlin Aquatic Club’s B-C Invitational last weekend. Peggy Hodge, tournament direc tor, said that participation is stressed more than winning However, there was still plenty of winning going on, with every Blue M arlin receiving a ribbon. Some " A ” division swimm ers (thase with certain qualifying times) participated in this meet. However, ribbons were only given to swimmers competing in the classes in which they belonged Individual results 200 freestyle relay, 10 and under boys M arty Sheppard Gaylord M iller. Gabriel Black and Ben King, lal. 2 46 63 200 freestyle relay, 13 and over boys Jon Tul Ile, Dean haines, Aaron George and M artin Haugan. Iät, 1 58 78 11 and 12 girla 100 free, C Julie Crampton 2nd 1 20 49 13 and over girla 200 free. B Terri Hanson, lal, 2 25 34 13 and over boys 200 free. B Dean Haines, lal, 2:27 85. Jon Tuttle, 3rd. 2.30 75. M artin Haugan. 4th, 2 32 30. C Aaron George, 3rd, 2 41 78 8 and under girls 25 free. C Nikki Hanaon. 1st, 28 82 10 and under girls 50 free. C Hobyn Hayball. 3rd. 45 70, Christy Crampton. 4th. 50 45 10 and under hoys 50 free. B Ben King. 1st. 38 45; C: Gaylord M iller. 2nd. 4189. Gabriel Black. 3rd. 4181, M arty Sheppard. 5th, 43 90, Richard Montgomery, 8th. 45 I I 11-12 girls 50 free. C; Julie Crampton 1st. 38 98 13 and over girls 100 free, B T e rri Hanson. 2nd. I 08 78 13 and over Boys 100 free. B Jon Tuttle. 2nd. I 08 78; Dean Haines. 3rd. 1 07 07; M artin Haugan. 4th, I 07 29. Aaron George. 5th, I 09 09. C: Bill Christman. 1st, I 28 15 8 and under girls 25 breast. C Nikki Hanson. 1st, 32 79 10 and under girls 50 breast. C Robyn Hayball. 2nd. 1:01 71, Christy Crampton. 5th, I 08 68 10 and under boys 50 breast. C: M arty Shep pard. 3rd, I 03 97. Ren King. 4th, I 04 27. Richard Montgomery. Ath. I 14 74 11 12 girls 50 breast. B Julie Crampton. 1st. 43 08 13 and over girls too breast. B Terri Hanson, tei, I 25 90 t and over boys 100 breast, B Jon Tuttle. 1st, I 19 18. Aaron George, 3rd. I 28 4. C Bill Christman, 1st, I 43 39 8 and under girls 25 back. C Nikki Hanson. 5th, 34 74 10 and under girls 50 back. C Robyn Hayball. 4th, 58 95; Christy Crampton. 6th. I 02 38 10 and under boys SO back. B M arty Sheppard. 3rd. 47 77. C Gaylord Miller. 1st. 50 (16 Ben King 2nd. 52 03. Richard Montgomery. 5th, 58 55 I I 12 girls 50 back, C Julie Crampton. 1st. 45 44 13 and over girls Ilk) back, B Terri Hanson. 2nd. 1:19 86 13 and over boys too back. B Jon Tuttle. 2nd. I 22 19, Dean Haines. 3rd, I 23 37, C: M artin Haugan. 1st. I 29 19 Aaron George, 2nd. I 33 32. Bill Christman. 3rd. 2 (W 55 8 and under girls 25 fly, C Nikki Hanson. 3rd, 42 38 10 and under girls 50 fly . B Michelle Crane. 1st. 43.52 C Robyn Hayball. 3rd, 55 98, Christy Crampton. 6th, I 09 55 10 and under boys 50 fly, C Ben King. 2nd. 57 26 M arty Sheppard. 3rd, 58 21, Gaylord M iller, 4th, 59 72, Richard Montgomery. Ath. I 30 51 11 12 girls 50 fly. C Julie Crampton, 1st. 44 04 13 and over boys 100 fly R Dean Haines. 2nd. 1 15 03 8 and under girls 100 IM . C: Nikki Hanson. 1st. 2 42 08 10 and under boys 200 IM C Hen King. 1st. 3 43 98 Gaylord M iller, 2nd. 3 56 20 M arty Shep pard. 4th. 4 27 08 13 and 2 44 25 13 and 2 50 03. Haugan. r & L I— zs Above. Nikki Maine« during (hr Blur Marlin Aquatic Club's Invitational. Pic tured below is Dean Haines. over girls 200 IM . B Terri Hanson 1st over boys 200 IM . B Dean Haines. 2nd. Jon Tuttle 3rd, 2 50 92, C M artin 1st. 3 00 28 Aaron George. 3rd, 3 12 54 Also swimming at this meet was Becky Hewgley 12 who swam exhibition in the 13 and over girls group and achieved very competitive limes Michelle Crane achieved "A" times in her freestyle liackstroke. breaststroke and IM At another meet in Gresham HMAC's "A " swimmers made a good showing Doug Crane, 13. placed 2nd in the loo fly 58 57 2nd in 100 free. 54 13 2nd in 200 free. 2 00 81. 2nd m 200 By. 2 18 20 3rd in 4Ot IM 4 57 33 3rd m 200 IM 2 16 84 All these limes qualify Crane lo swim in 1982 regional competition Crane also was 3rd in the 1650 free. 19 27 77 Michell Crane 9. placed 4th in Ute 100 breast. I 19 50. and also achieved a personal best in the 100 backstroke. I 28 90 Ian Hodge. 10. was 7th in 100 freestyle. 1.15 personal best), and also achieved a personal best in the ion breaststroke, I 50 14 Damon Hodge. I. took three first places, setting three meet records 39 89 in 50 f ly . S3 M in 50 fre e . and 48 08 in 50 breast ilo» by Scoli Newton The Blue Marlin Aquatic« C lub Rack row, from left to right : Terri Hanson. Becky Hewgley, Aaron George. Martin Haugan, Jon Tuttle and Bill Chrlatman. Middle row. from left to right; Dean Haines. Gaylord Miller, Gabriel Black. Richard Montgomery. Damon Hodge, Michelle C rane and C oach C arl Neuenfeldt Front row, from left to right: Marty Sheppard. Nikki Hanaon. Ben King, C'hriaty C’ramlon. Robyn llavhall and lulie C rampton. Ix x a l merchants sponsoring the meet include Camp s lu m b er 5 Building Supply. Buxtons lo e Meal, Independent Bank of Sandy. Sandy R e tail Williams Th rift w ay. Hal's Mobil of Graaham. Jim Patrick. Al Ruaaell Tire. Yesrger logging Taco Time Ml Hood Dairy queen. Joe's Danuta. M t Hood Bodv Shop Carlson Chevrolet. Clackamas County Bank. Your Auto A Truck Parts, Sandy Lumber Sandy Coast lo ('oast. Eugene Madison Earl's Gun Shack Sandy Uons Club and Sandy Chamber of Commerce
