oN ¢ Time was when the closet an average skier petitive skiing was as an armchair viewer sitting in front of a TV set or trekking off to a professional race somewhere. Not so anymore--thanks to the efforts of the Eastern Ski Association, the United States Association and recognized ski areas such as Jack, Frost ‘Mountain. Now every amateur skier Doctor's Prescription Specialist Records kept on file Cards sent out every 3 months For check up Ree] SHOE STORE Le Shopping Center has the opportunity to taste the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, or at least the excitement of com- petitive skiing, with a minimum of restrictive limitations. The name of the game is citizen racing; it’s designed for any ski buff who has ever longed to race against the clock. . In Pennsylvania, the leading site this season for citizen racing is Jack Frost Mountain in the Poconos. scheduled no less than ten races this year, with six left to go between now and early March. Bill Stenger, general manager of Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, is justifiably proud of the ski area’s program. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area Citizen Races coming up for the remainder of this season are scheduled for the following dates: Sunday, Jan. 30; Friday, Feb. 4; Sunday, Feb. 13; Sunday, Feb. 27; Saturday, March 5; and Sunday, March 6. All races begin at noon with registration from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “This brand of skiing is enjoyable for all skiers because participation is as important as performance. It’s a real thrill to race against the clock, and alt ough many skiers are serious, just as many compete for the pure fun of “The object of our program at Jack Frost is to rewards of ski competition LEWIS-DUNCAN SKI PANTS Special Group LEWIS-DUNCAN ESSERE ‘LEWIS-DUNCAN - “NYONNG-SIMI1 EEE NVONNG-$IM3Y SERENE NVONNG SIMI1 available to skiers who haven't the time, op- portunity or inclination to be full-time racers,’”’ Stenger added. ‘‘And the competition is well- balanced too, because recreational skiers pit their skills against other recreational skiers in the same age category.” Citizen racing has been going on in the East for governed and sanctioned Federation; the same association that oversees the world’s top skiers in national and international competition. Most im- portantly, Citizen Racing offers every ski enthusiast the chance to participate in an organized program of competitive skiing. The scoring for citizen racing is based on the point system. Points are awarded to the top 21 finishers in each run on a descending scale with the first place finisher earning 25 points. To participate in the divisional finale a skier must have attained points in a minimum of three races and have a point total in the top 125 men’s or women’s positions. A skier’s three best finishes are used in determing the final totals. After each race at Jack awarded to the three best male and female finishers in six age categories: 16-18, 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-47 and 48 and up. But win or lose, all participants benefit from the exhilarating experience of the race and everyone is invited to the festive awards celebrations after. Dallas Exxon Service Center & Electronic Tune-Ups Main Hwy., Dallas 675-3336 Gary's ARCO Idetown (Harveys Lake) Rt. 415 Under New Management 639-5491 Schmid’s ARCO Station General Repairs Memrl. Hwy. Shavertown 675-2209 Don's Service Station & General Repairs Memrl. Hwy. Trucksville 696-1255 THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS R Call 675-5211 J&T Tire Center General Repairs Memrl. Hwy. Dallas 675-2271 F. SMITH & SONS Service Station Equipment The top 10 skiers in each category are then eligible to compete in the National Citizen Championship held each year during ‘‘United. States Ski Association Week,” and four of these individuals--two men and two women--will receive expense-paid trips to the’ location of the ‘‘United States Ski Association Week’ activities. The winners of that competition will then be eligible to represent the U.S. in the Citadin Criterium Mondiale, the World Citizen: Cham- pionships, held in Europe or the United States. Inge Pall Reynolds, director of the ski school at Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, is coordinatin arrangements at Jack Frost Mountain in, cooperation with Eastern | George & Joe's Auto Service Open 7-5 Motors-Rears Transmissions Mooretown 477-5383 Howard Duke Isaacs, Inc. Your Bk. Mt. Chrysler-Plymouth Dealer 696-1111 Stolarick’s Garage General Repairs Transmissions Lehman 696-5040 Wesley's Citgo 24 Hour ; Road Service All General Repairs 675-9647 Leonard's Auto - Tag Service Auto Tags Stickers Licenses 693-0122 The Lake-Lehman matmen were able to collect a big 60-3 win over Bishop O'Reilly last week before closing of area schools cancelled out most of the sporting events for the remainder of the week. The Knights posted four falls and a decision in the first six bouts to give them a 27-3 lead. : 95-1b. Tom Williams flattened O’Reilly’s. Bob Brennan in 1:12 and 105-1b. Chris Shaw turned over Phil Reinert in 3:01 to give the Knights a 12-0 lead. O’Reilly’s 112-1b.~ Mike Schutz decisioned Kelly Traver 6-4 for the only win for the Queensmen. The remaining bouts Three young men from the Back Mountain area with the varsity wrestling team of Luzerne County Community College. Doug Agnew, a former Lake-Lehman mat star, is in his second year at 134 for LCCC; Don Carter of Dallas, is also a sophomore race Ski Association officials. Members of the ESA can participate free. Non- members are invited to compete and may do so by paying an entry fee of $2. Men’s Club Men's Club of the Prince Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m. The speaker will Dr. Taylor, Director | of the Kirby Health Center. | went to the Back Mountain grapplers in one-two-three order. wrestled Carmen Mauriello 5-0. The Knights’ Luther Jones clamped 126- Ib. Jim Hanigan in 1:51 and Tom Tranell, 132- 1b. pinned Jerry Bush in 1:46. 138-1b. Jack Zaleskas took a superior 12-0 and 145-1b. Bud Hennebaul showed Pete Carros the lights in 1:25. The Knights picked up a second superior decision when Sid May, 155-1b. bested Brian Kravitz 18-0. Dana Sutliff outwrestled 167-1b. Paul Hoffman 13-1 and 185-lb. Paul Cilvik competing at 150; and Warren Gensel, a 1976 graduate of Lake-Lehman, iS a newcomer with the Minutemen in the 158 weight class. Agnew, currently, 4-1 in dual ‘meet competition, placed second last year in the Eastern Pennsylvania Community College “Athletic =~ Conference. Carter is 1-4 and Gensel, 1- 2. The Minutemen got off to a late start this season, losing their first four times out, all non-conference meets; but they won at Penn State’s Berks Campus Saturday, and are looking forward to a good contest Friday when they travel to Montgomery at 8 p.m. The team will return home on Keb. 1 to host Scranton University Jayvees in a non- conference meet at 8 p.m. Heavyweight forfeit. The Meyers meet, Lake-Lehman cancelled been rescheduled for Feb. 2, weather permitting. Baseball team meeting scheduled Mike Williams, new manager of the 1977 Back Mountain American Legion baseball team has announced a special reorganization team meeting to be held on Sunday, Feb. 6 from 2 p.m.; to 4 p.m. 16 through 18 from the 17 pag a Back Mountain area desiring to play American Legion baseball this summer are urged to at- tend this meeting. The team meeting will be held at the Dallas American Legion. L-L alumni match cancelled The -Lake-Lehman alumni. match scheduled for Jan. 29 at Lake-Lehman Senior High School has been cancelled due to the necessary rescheduling of senior high athletic events postponed due to the sub- zero weather and com- pulsory closing of area schools. ; The Lake-Lehman Meyers wrestling meet has been rescheduled for Feb. 2, weather permitting. MAI N MAIN HIGHWAY SHAVERTOWN, PA. Amencan Hardware PR
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