Until Educators Begin To Teach Self-esteem, We Will Have Drunk Drivers 
There's Been A Lot Of Controversy Regarding Caroline Petrini And The Accident 
Which Took The Lives Of Two Men.

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Sunday, December 18, 1994 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 13C 





Here are some fine opportunities for skiers in NE Pennsylvania &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Ready to ski? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Better be, because the 1994-95 ski season in Northeastern Pennsylvania is
off to a roaring startAnd in the starting gate are a host of opportunities. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Skiers can enjoy discounts from the American Lung Association. They can
jump on the Jimmie Heuga Express bandwagon to benefit multiple sclerosis. And
they can get set for the 8th annual Keystone State Games Winter Sports
Festival. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Wilkes-Barre Office of the American Lung Association is selling its
annual ski privilege booklets, which offer discount coupons for 10 different
ski areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Buy the booklet and receive a lift ticket from seven of the areas; the
booklet offers a series of discounts from the other three areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Also included are discount coupons for several area ski shops. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Participating ski areas include Alpine Mountain, Blue Mountain, Camelback,
Doe Mountain, Elk Mountain, Montage, Mount Airy Lodge, Mount Tone, Shawnee
Mountain and Tanglwood. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The booklets sell for $35, and proceeds benefit the American Lung
Association. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Booklets can be purchased at Top of the Slope in Wilkes-Barre or from the
American Lung Association, located at the Kirby Health Center at 71 N.
Franklin St. Call 823-2212 for more information. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Ready for the Express? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Montage Mountain will host its second annual Jimmie Heuga Ski Express on
Sunday, Jan. 22. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Express is held at 28 ski resorts across the country. Proceeds benefit
The Jimmie Heuga Center in Avon, Colo. and local citizens with multiple
sclerosis. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Co-ed teams of three compete in a~ four-hour ski marathon, dual slalom
races, and apres ski parties. All events will be held on an intermediate
trail, opening the competition to non-expert skiers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 As fundraising is the key ingredient to winning tons of great prizes --
including a trip to the National Ski Express Finals in Vail, Colo. -- even the
slowest team could win. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 In 1964, Jimmie Heuga was the first U.S. ski team member to win an Olympic
medal in downhill skiing. In 1971, he was diagnosed with MS. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 ~There is no known cure for MS; however, Heuga found he could minimize the
debilitating effects of MS by developing a healthy lifestyle through exercise,
nutrition and self-management programs. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 To date, the Center has helped more than 1,000 people with MS, including
Mary Ann Oleniak of Olyphant. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Oleniak was able to attend a Heuga medical program due to the "scholarship"
fund created last year at the inaugural Express at Montage. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 By participating in the Jimmie Heuga Ski Express at Montage, skiers will
continue to build a local scholarship fund, enabling more people from
Northeast Pennsylvania with MS to attend the Jimmie Heuga Center. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 ~Call Caren Davis at Montage at 969-7669 for additional information. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Let the Games begin! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 You will hear those words when the Keystone State Games Winter Sports
Festival is held over two consecutive weekends in February. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The alpine ski racing and freestyle skiing events will be held Thursday
through Sunday, Feb. 9-12, at Montage. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) sanctioned and Ice
Skating Institute of America (ISIA) endorsed ice skating competitions will
take place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 17-19, at the Ice-A-Rama in
Wilkes-Barre. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The ski racing events include a downhill, giant slalom, modified giant
slalom and dual slalom. A freestyle moguls competition is also scheduled and
there will be events for snowboarders. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 New this year will be the "First Timers Race." The race was developed for
the first-year skier who wants to learn and experience a timed ski race. A
mini-course will be set up at the bottom of the beginner's slope, giving new
skiers the opportunity to have a positive first experience at racing. To
assist the first-timer, a clinic focusing on the basics of a race -- starting,
maneuvering through the gates, and maintaining speed and technique -- will be
held prior to the event. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 For more information and entry forms, contact the Keystone State Games
office at 823-3164. Skaters must register by Tuesday, Jan. 24. Skiers have
until Wednesday, Feb. 1, to pre-register or they will have to enter as a
walk-on. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 No walk-ons will be accepted

Here Are Some Fine Opportunities For Skiers In Ne Pennsylvania 
Ready To Ski? 
Better Be, Because The 1994-95 Ski Season In Northeastern Pennsylvania Is Off 
To A Roaring Start.

Here Are Some Fine Opportunities For Skiers In Ne Pennsylvania Ready To Ski? Better Be, Because The 1994-95 Ski Season In Northeastern Pennsylvania Is Off To A Roaring Start.