ee A10- Sunday News, December 13, 1981 Ellsworth Dickson Talking to retail merchants on the North THE LOCAL ski season lifted off to a fast start this year, with early snow and good crowds on the three North Shore hills. And ski hill operators, plagued by warm weather last year, are relieved. “The season started early this year,” Wes Mickey, manager of Cypress’ and Seymour - Park hills. con: ; curred. “And compared to. last Goldie rope tow and Mystery Chair are open but cross-country conditions are described as “poor”. Comments about cross- country ski conditions at Cypress have ranged from ‘bad’ to ‘good’, says Mickey. The trails are rolled and packed but no. tracks have been set yet, . The...green chair, black phair. ‘and: rope: tow: were Last year, after an .ex- ceptionally good opéning at weekend, it started raining at the high levels and didn't snow again until March.- “There were ‘only 27 operating days last year.” said Mickey. “We've had two weeks already this year.” In the local ski business, two .weeks of skiable weather. is:looked upon as @ good sign, . Shore, many of them are reporting slower - open on m Monday Christmas sales than expected. People are - year, it’ 8 an excellent season.” thinking twice before going all-out buying | itvwptemantercrus fF jy presents, especially expensive ones. Some [| | me i merchants are even putting on pre-Christmas Mogorale wasn? great me Gala Chri istmas Sh owing sales to promote business. weekend for-us, aswell."" of Select Paintings and Limited Edition Prints Today s question is: ; Attendance." at ki ski to be held at ; resort:was:2500:on aturday. . . and 4400 on Sunday. HARRISON GALLERIES Blueberry .and® -Paradise runs are open, but the Peak FINE ART DEALER needs a couple, more feet of ; snow to cover’ its rugged terrain before it opens. But with ‘a few more snowfalls such as Sunday’s ll . drop, that level should soon be reached. Meanwhile, Mt. Seymour had up to. 2,000 visitors on_ . Sunday,. skiing and par-— ticipating © in: other. Sports such 2932 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. Exhibition is from Thursday, Dec. 17 to Dec. 24 732-5217, 732-0911 Rete McKay North Vancouver Other locations: ° 2022 Park Royal, South Mall, Upper Level West Vancouver - 926-2615 667 Howe Street - 683-0014, 681-2817 Like everyone else, I “am concerned about spending too much this .. “Christmas, I am _ just. giving gifts to the children . > acmremmnaae in my family. 1 think the - foe ults can live with just a. : rd. Twill also wait for. North Vancouver I can’t afford to be ‘extravagant any more. I'm looking for ‘meaningful gifts that BH: don’t cost a fortune. Most @ . of the presents I'm buying are for children. . R.H.O.S.P. _ Judith Spitznagel * North Vancouver I am buying = inex- pensive gifts this year. I am also giving gifts that I have baked myself, like Christmas cakes. The kids are still getting presents, but we = are cutting back on gifts for adults. Building ig Start butlding your tax shelter today with a credit unton RHOSP The plan that saves on taxes while you save for your own home Deduct up to $1,000 a year from your taxable in- T come and get a competitive rate of interest on your deposit Call your credit unton today and get the facts you need to Deadline December 31 know We have the answers A credit union RHOSP — The Plan ota Litetume Isabel Jones North Vancouver We are buying smaller gifts this year. We are also making presents this year, which ts fun and seems to bring a close feeling to our family Ken Altkhen North Vancouver North Shore Community Credit Union Lcmioctaby Hane ts { Lam looking for sales and trying to find inca pensive presents Also, | would like to say | object to all the increases tn the price of beer, wine and ‘ ws Valley rane (ooflar Bran th "Whace Unaeet Manne (rw Brant! ; YLOOL onsale Ave 1247 Roose Mapa J99 Dollarton tive Neth LUT D cheers ted 1080 M rf . gerrtrc mt Htue nvine UOnrive liquor 1 wish the prices WHO 4321 DBO Ob! 929 ALLL on, 422) 9BO LO would stabilize for a while.