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NEW GENERAL MANAGER: Terrie Anne Bennett, 35, of Bethel, was hired by Roger Arsenault of Black Mountain of Maine to be the ski area’s first general manager. A ski racer and ski racing coach, Bennett began work on Aug. 1 at the Rumford ski area, which is owned by Maine Winter Sports.

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Black Mountain of Maine Glover Road Rumford, Maine 207-364-8977 www.skiblackmtnofme.org

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202 Prospect Ave. (bottom of Falls Hill), Rumford 364-4563

Snowmobile & Fisher Plow Parts Automotive Parts • Accessories Oil • Lubricants Automotive & Heavy Equipment We Turn Drums & Rotors

Christine Reynolds

369-0100 152 River Road (Route 2), Mexico

Philip A. Ellis

473 Andover Road, Rumford • (207) 364-2244 www.mountainspringfarm.com

Tubing Center Rates

ADULT SENIOR/JUNIOR FULL DAY $10 $10

AGES 5 & UNDER AND 75 & OLDER FREE!

The Milk Run is always FREE!

Special Rates for schools & large parties

Reservations 364-7973 Resort Inn • Riverside Wilderness Camping • Scenic Dining & Lounge • Outdoor Pool • Walking Trails Along River

• Rooms ~ Queen, Double & Triple • Condos • Long Term Rates • Canoes • Breakfast & Dinner

GRAND BUFFET first Saturday of each Month Visit our website at

www.MADISONINN.com 144 Congress St., Rumford 369-9600

Cand epin Cafe

Fun for the whole family!

Open Lanes Each Afternoon & Evening

Ice Cold Beverages Delicious Food

After-School Special for Kids

Supporters of Black Mtn. Ski Area & only minutes away!

ADULT SENIOR/JUNIOR FULL DAY 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $8 $6 HALF DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $5 $4

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FRIDAYS Rock & Bowl 8-10pm

Guest rooms with private baths Rachel Auger

Touring Center Rates

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FREE Wiper Blade Installation With Purchase of Blades

An 1829 updated farmhouse that still holds its original charm.

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Alpine Lift Tickets

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“We are the people pleasing agency - Serving all your real estate needs!”

Patricia Child

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Bring your kids to Black Mountain this winter and have some fun!

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LUNCH SPECIALS

BIRTHDAY PARTIES We do the work, we clean up, you have the FUN!!!

Salads • Wraps Soups • Wings Pizza • Tips

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1019 U.S. Route 2, Rumford • 364-7800

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ADULT SENIOR/JUNIOR FULL DAY 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $18 $14 HALF DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $15 $11 NIGHT SKI 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $15 $11

Closing at 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Reopen Dec. 26th 9 a.m.

Closing at 4 p.m. Dec. 31. Reopen Jan. 1st 9 a.m.

www.riversiderealty.org

Karen Holland

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Daily Ticket Rates

Vacation Dates: 12/22-1/3 — 1/17 — 2/21-25 — 3/24-25

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HOURS OF OPERATION

WELCOME TO THE NEW, BUT STILL HISTORIC BLACK MOUNTAIN

he people of the River Valley will be quite surprised at their next visit to Black Mountain of Maine. A new paved parking lot, a 12,000 square foot base lodge that includes 2 fireplaces, and a new triple chairlift that adds 680 feet of vertical to the mountain are just a few of the additions. The changes are part of the Maine Winter Sports Center’s commitment to providing the community with a venue that will meet the needs of the skiing community in the River Valley.

As you experience the new mountain, there should be a tremendous sense of pride in what is possible in Maine when a community comes together with a common purpose and a lot of energy. Although the project was made possible by a grant from the Portland based Libra Foundation, the finished product represents over 5,000 hours of volunteer labor.

You will also see a concerted emphasis on programming that will reach out to the communities of the River Valley and help bring back the skiing lifestyle — a lifestyle that has helped communities like Rumford produce more winter Olympians than any other town in Maine.

Whether you have never skied before, or haven’t skied in years, you will find it easy to get on the slopes — there is truly something for everyone at Black Mountain of Maine. For those interested in being a part of this magical experience please contact Terrie Anne Bennett at tabennett@megalink.net or Jolene Lovejoy at lovejoy@megalink.net.

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

Open Mon & Tues 9am-10pm, Wed thru Sat 11am-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm

On ITS trail Ride on in!

Email: madisons@gwi.net U.S. Route 2 Rumford, Maine 1-800-258-6234

AVAILABLE BOOKINGS

Weddings & Banquets Rehersal Dinners Showers • Conferences

Open Year Round

For a safe season PRACTICE preventative injury strategies  Exercise  Ski lessons to fit individual ability  Equipment - appropriate to level of skier’s ability  Equipment - adjusted by professionals each season  Wear helmets Massage Therapy Available

Roberts Chiropractic Wellness Care (207) 369-9138

DR. ANGELLA L. ROBERTS 43 Exchange St., Rumford

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Say goodbye to 2004 and let’s welcome 2005 at Good food, good friends and dancing to bring in the New Year and the new Black Mountain lodge.

Come join your friends and family and hopefully make some new friends as we celebrate the New Year and break in the new lodge with flare. It all gets started at the Black Mountain Lodge at 7 p.m. Friday December 31st, 2004 and of Maine! ending at 1 a.m.. Dress is semi-formal, (please no jeans). You must be 21 or older The first annual New Year’s Eve party

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held at the new Black Mountain of Maine ski lodge hopes to bring the local community together in a fun, festive atmosphere kicking off the ski season. There will be plenty of dancing to The E & I Band featuring a favorite local band singing the night away. To kick off the night there will be Happy Hours featuring local caterers Great Thyme serving hot appetizers and munchies. We will bring in the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight along with a hot buffet to top the night off.

TUBING PARTIES Make Black Mountain part of your next party!

Offering Adults or Children All Day Tickets...

Groups of 10 - 20: $8 Person Groups of 20 - 30: $6 person Groups of 30 or more: $5 person

to attend. Tickets may be purchased at $25.00 per person at Hair Design, Davis Florist, and Adley Auto Sales all in Rumford. For further information call Susan Adley at 364-4919 or by email adleyfive@gwi.net. Thanks and we hope to see you all there (Do not wait-limited sitting so buy your tickets early!!!!!)

Terrie Anne Bennett- General Manager Black Mountain of Maine P.O. Box 296 Rumford, ME 04276 www.skiblackmtnofme.org Phone: 207-364-8977

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Advanced booking is required to receive these special rates. To book your group or for more information please call 207-364-8977.

CALL TODAY !

TUBING.. TUBING.. TUBING

Penalty Box Sports Grill “on the island”

369-8080

Thank You and Best Wishes for a Great Season from the “Puiia Family”

• Great Food • Great Atmosphere • Great Service • Full Bar Bookings For Private Parties Available

• Kids Plates Available

Corner Canal & Exchange Streets, Rumford

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INSURANCE ASSOCIATES

Hardware • Lumber Plumbing • Paint • Tools & everything in between!

Supporting the River Valley in providing family healthy activities!

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OPEN Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7-Noon Auto • Boats • Bonds • Commercial Home Owners • Motorcycle • Snowmobile Worker’s Comp • Disability • Health • Life Long Term Care 19 Congress St. Rumford • 364-3766 • 1-800-439-4224

Hardware, Lumber & More!

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are just as strong in the winter as in the summer.

Be sure to wear sunglasses or ski goggles which block UV rays when you are on the slopes.

Dr. Peter Everett Dr. Linda Cameron Dr. Amy Hebert

Complete Line Of:

OPTOMETRISTS

Spas • Chemicals Accessories

364-4491

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56 Franklin Street, Rumford

Route 2, Rumford

Winter hours: Tues & Thurs 2pm-6pm or call for appointment

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Lessons

Skiing & Snowboarding

PSIA Ski School and AASI Snowboard School Lessons. Our skiing programs will get you moving in the right direction: downhill, under control and feeling good.

It doesn’t matter what age or ability level you are, we’ll teach you to handle everything from beginner basics to mastering moguls. Emphasis is on safety, fun and learning. Groups are arranged according to age and ability.

Private Lessons

Adults & Groups Nordic, Alpine, Snowboard

The best equation for success is to take a “one-on-one” lesson with a Black Mountain professional; or take a “semi-private” with family and friends. Either way, you’ll enjoy personalized instruction at your own pace. Choose your time and the skills you want to work on, and we’ll group you with the right instructor. Remember that even advanced skiers and riders can benefit from a private lesson! Private lessons are available on the hour during hours of operation. Please call to set up a time or come by the ski school desk to reserve your lesson.

Private Lessons

3-5 year olds

Special lessons at a special rate. Available in hour or half-hour lessons.

After Work Program

Alpine

Adults now have the opportunity to participate in lessons AFTER WORK!

Youth

Seasonal Programs Race Team

Skill Development Alpine Racing

Learn and improve skill and technique running slalom, giant slalom and speed events in USSA ski races. AGES 7-18 (J1 - J5)

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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Kids ski, ride and explore the mountain in a fun-filled, action packed day with friends and a dedicated instructor. Emphasis is on safety, fun and learning.

Groups are arranged according to age and ability.

Clinics

Adult Seasonal Programs

Thursday Night Race Series

Ski race in a fun environment against your friends and co-workers. Followed by tall tales & great weekly specials in the Pub. Adults 18 and Over

Friday Night Adult Race Clinic

Coaching provided to work on race skills to improve your times in the Thursday night race series or to just learn the basics on “how to run gates!”

Black Mountain of Maine’s new lodge

Ladies Turn All Woman’s Ski School

New this year! “Ladies Turn” — The all woman’s ski school workshop.

In an effort to increase your winter sport skills and to enhance the overall experience, “Ladies Turn” is offering a 2 consecutive day program to work on all mountain skiing skills development.

You must pre register by calling Black Mountain Ski School for all seasonal programs. Seasonal programs do not include the cost of a season pass or daily tickets.

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Black Mountain is a Tobacco Free Facility!

Refrigerators • Ranges • Washers • Dryers Freezers • Dishwashers • Microwaves

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Recliners, Sofas, Sectionals

Black Mountain is dedicated to re-establishing skiing as a lifestyle in the River Valley.

We will provide a safe environment for winter activities that is accessible, family oriented and devoted to making a difference in peoples’ lives.

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We will be open December 17 for picture taking and pass pick up

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How about treating them to a day at Black Mountain!

Employee Recognition Program Includes: $10 ticket for each employee. This ticket will be valid for all services, all day! Tubing, cross country and alpine skiing! The same price will be extended for spouses on the same day.

Ski School lessons will be available upon request and designed specifically to meet the needs of your group. (Cost for Ski School Lessons is additional)

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Skiing As A Lifestyle In The River Valley!

Please Call 207-364-8977 To Make Plans For Your

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RIVER VALLEY HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

When it comes to Fall and Winter clothing for the whole family

You’ll Love How We Stack Up!

Congratulations on your vision of a Tobacco Free Community Bureau of Health, Maine Department of Health & Human Services

364-7408 94 River St., Rumford

email: rvhcc@gwi.net

River Valley Chiropractic Alternative approach to better health for you & your family Specializing in Sports Injuries Massage Therapy available by appointment

(207) 364-7931 Dr. Gauthama Thompson

860 US Route 2, Rumford (next to Sam’s)

L ABONVILLE PRODUCTS GEORGIA BOOT Family & Work Clothing KIDS’ BOOTS CAMOUFLAGE NEW CAMO PATTERNS WOLV ERINE PAC IFIC TRAIL WOO LRICH WA LLS Five Br others WAT ERPROOF INC REDIBLE VALUE

ATV Supplies Municipal Supplies Farm Supplies Rescue Supplies

Logging Supplies Construction Supplies Mining Supplies Arborist Supplies MAIN OFFICE WHOLESALE & CATALOG SALES 504 MAIN STREET GORHAM, NH 03581 1-800-764-9969 • FAX (603) 752-7621

MAINE RETAIL OUTLETS 349 WILTON RD. FARMINGTON ME, 04938 (207) 778-2526

RIVER RD. MEXICO ME, 04257 (207) 364-7079

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Mead Westvaco (3) Worldwide Language Resources (2) The Maine Press The Bonney family Dr. James Orino Smith Reuter Lull Architects Naples Packing Co. Inc. WOXO Papillon Development Corp.

Oxford Federal Credit Union Good Food Store Western Maine Supply Jarato Screen Printing Calpine Rumford Power(2) Maine Winter Sports Center Bangor Savings Bank (2) Town Of Rumford Rumford Hospital

GREAT THYME CATERING

FULL SERVICE CATERER

What’s For Dinner... k “Wrapped To Go” An affordable full family style meal delivered to your door.

k Business Box Lunches k Dinner Parties

364-7802

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Black Mountain Ski Resort became the first ski area in the nation to go tobacco-free on Sept. 1, 2004.

Policy writers were Sarah Coolidge, coordinator for Project NOW and Terrie-Anne Bennett, general manager of the ski area owned

by Maine Winter Sports Center.

Everyone in the River Valley should have the opportunity to ski. Black Mountain of Maine will have a scholarship program for season passes for the 2005 ski season.

To make this possible, Black Mountain and the community are pulling resources together to make sure every child who needs a season pass, yet cannot afford one, does not get left out. Black Mountain of Maine wants to thank the following businesses and individuals for supporting...

Wondering how to recognize your employees this winter for a job well done?

XC SEASON PASS: Adult $65 Spouse $55 Family (each junior add) $40 Junior (16 and under) $45 Senior (62-74) $45 Ski Meister (alpine & XC) $299 Ski Team Member $45 ALPINE SEASON PASS: Adult $249 Spouse $185 Family (each junior add) $90 Junior (16 and under) $170 Senior (62-74) $170 Ski Meister (alpine & XC) $299 Ski Team Member $170

Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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Employee Recognition Program

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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Counted Cross Stich • Quilting Scrap Booking & Rubber Stamps Knitting • Crochet

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Tues 9:30 - 8:00 • Wed-Fri 9:30 - 5:00 • Sat 9:30 - 1:00

For Every Occasion...

Weddings Reunions Benefit Dances Business Meetings Birthday Parties

We’ll do it your way...

Our RENOVATED HALL has plenty of room (it seats 300 with lots of parking)

CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Give us a call for rental information.

369-9760

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129 Rumford Ave., Rumford

P.O. Box 533 • Rumford, ME 04276

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Fundraising and volunteerism top the list of successful goals at Black Mountain of Maine

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n 2003, Black Mountain officially became Black Mountain of Maine, under the new ownership of the Maine Winter Sports Center. What a giant step for everyone involved with the mountain. Dreams began to materialize with the installation of the Novice Lift for the start of the 2003 Ski Season. Volunteerism and fundraising had always played a major part with the operation of Black Mountain. With the purchase of the mountain by the Maine Winter Sports Center, both groups became more focused on the future of the mountain and what lay ahead.

Fundraising was first on the table and letters were mailed to current as well as former residents of the River Valley area. The response was resounding from both far and near. Lodge tables and chairs for the lifts have been purchased in the names of loved ones, towers have been installed and will soon be officially dedicated to local businesses.

All donations will be acknowledged with official plaques in the new lodge building. Along with the financial donations, we have always been blessed with individuals, as well as groups, working at the mountain as volunteers.

The Chisholm Ski Club is a perfect example of the local folks that have kept the mountain alive

all these years. Mead Westvaco, our local paper company, as well as many other general contractors have long supported the mountain in both time and materials. We relied heavily on those same supporters to work closely with us as we put on our first Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament — once again a successful community effort for fundraising. Team sponsors, tee sponsors, cart sponsors, gift contributors, lunch sponsor, able volunteers, as well as our major sponsor Mead Westvaco joined together to make this event not only memorable to all that played golf that day but allowed us to reach our fundraising goal! Thank you one and all for assisting in this successful fundraising event!

Some may wonder why so much local fundraising is necessary? Community involvement is high on the criteria of the Maine Winter Sports Center, as well as promoting the local economy, promoting healthy lifestyles with volunteer support, keeping local businesses connected to their projects and at the same time continuing to keep skiing affordable for the members of this community. No matter what your time allocation may be, or the amount of your financial donation, Black Mountain of Maine and the youngsters that ski there, will al-

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ways be indebted to you – the folks that make it happen here at Black Mountain of Maine.

2004 has been a banner year for everyone involved with Black Mountain of Maine. We have watched, with great anticipation, this past summer, as the new quad chair lift was purchased and is now in the process of being installed. We have eagerly watched both the new Ski Lodge being constructed, as well as the new garage, and we eagerly anticipate the parking lot being paved this month.

The Publicity and Fundraising Committee would like to thank all of you wonderful people for your support these past two years. Our wildest dreams have come true — it’s because of Maine Winter Sports Center and the involvement of folks like you.

We are always looking for ways to involve people that share the common interest of making this valley a better place to live, work, and recreate.

The youth of this community is upper most in our deeds – we strive to keep activities affordable, but it’s all up to you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts…..You can and do make it happen!

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Race Team Training

To reserve your school race team training dates, please contact Black Mountain before December 1, 2004. Prices include on-hill training space and pre-set courses for your school racing team’s needs. If you have special training or gate setting requirements, please contact us one week prior to your scheduled training day.

• 10 Session Training Season: $400 Training Space: Monday - Friday (Saturday & Sunday: Additional charge) • Individual Tickets: $9

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• Season Pass: $170 (Junior or Team Members) Coaching: If your school does not have a race coach we can provide one for you at an additional cost. Please call for pricing.

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10 Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon $200 includes: Rentals All day lift ticket Lesson by a PSIA certified instructor

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Complete Jr. Ski or Snowboard Packages including boots

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Outfitters

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FUTURE SKI LIFT: Jeff Knight, left, and John Beauregard, a Doppelmayr CTEC Inc. employee, survey Doppelmayr’s excavation work for the back of a new Fixed Grip Triple chairlift in this file photo. The lift, which is to have 4,200 feet of horizontal length, is the ski area’s first chair to the mountain’s summit.

Jolene Lovejoy

LAY-A-WAY NOW...SKI & RIDE LATER! Don’t be left out in the cold!

Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

aving been born and raised in Rumford, I have been associated with Black Mountain of Maine since its inception. I skied here the first day it was open in 1960, have raced, coached, given lessons, groomed and managed since then.

What is happening at Black Mountain is truly an amazing undertaking. This has been hoped and prayed for, for years, and now it is closing in on reality. The new vertical is 1,150 feet, we’ll have a new chair lift, new trails cut, a new base lodge and parking lot.

This excites me in the biggest of ways. Being a part of this expansion and seeing it through, is something that most folks would never go through in a lifetime. This mountain has been such a major part of my life and my family’s — and now these improvements will create a lifetime experience for many, many people in the River Valley and beyond.

Jeff Knight

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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Operating Board

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fter nearly two years of planning for the new Black Mountain, construction is nearing completion. A new triple chairlift to the summit, new base lodge, paved parking lot, new maintenance garage and the conversion of the old base lodge to a wax building and spill over seating will greet everyone when the snow flies. This is a dream come true for many and is something the entire community can be proud of.

I have never been involved with a project that has had only positive comments from the entire Community and the Ten River Valley Communities.

Thanks to the Town of Rumford and other communities, The Maine Winter Sports Center recognized the area’s deep support and rich skiing history and heavily invested in the expansion taking place at Black Mountain.

We are recreating the new Black Mountain for generations to come. New programs and affordable big mountain skiing will provide healthy recreation for everyone for years to come.

I would like to thank the Operating Board for all of their hours of planning and to all of the businesses, volunteers and contractors who have contributed to the success of this great project.

Sincerely,

Roger Arsenault

Chairman Black Mountain of Maine Operating Board

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The history of the River Valley is rich with skiing tradition. The Chisholm Ski Club of Rumford and the Pineland Ski Club of Andover were among the earliest in the northeast and created a robust interest in the new sport.

Then there were the Winter Carnivals that drew thousands of spectators and some of the top ski jumpers from around the country to the area and helped produce more winter Olympians that any other community in Maine.

There are also the stories about the national ski industry leaders from the Valley, to the ski champions, and the incomparable volunteers.

The Maine Winter Sports Center is committed to increasing awareness in each community for their role in the rich ski history of the State and the River Valley has more of a story to tell than most.

Those stories, and more, will be told in a museum being constructed in the new Base lodge at Black Mountain of Maine.

We hope that whether you are a skier of not, you will stop by and help celebrate an historic past.

Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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BLACK MOUNTAIN OF MAINE 2004

THE CHISHOLM SKI CLUB

he Chisholm Ski Club has a rich tradition which dates back to the early days of the 20th century at its Spruce Street location and its mid 1900’s days at Scottie’s Mountain. Over the years the Club has hosted several world class Nordic skiing events at Black Mountain of Maine.

This past January Chisholm hosted another record field in the 2004 Chevrolet US Cross Country Championships. The Chisholm Ski Club enthusiastically supports competitive skiing in the greater Rumford area.

We support the River Valley by providing opportunities for its youth by cooperating with and enhancing Black Mountain’s efforts and by providing an economic boost to the area’s restaurants and motels.

We also seek to preserve the great local tradition of skiing and ski racing.

The Chisholm Ski Club exists to support the youth and school programs in the greater Rumford area. It still has one of the best volunteer corps in the country with its “loyal body of members” just as the Club had when it began back in the ‘20’s.

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All skiing enthusiasts are welcome to be members competitions: and of the Chisholm Ski Club. Presently we are made up also the encourageof skiers, parents, former Chisholm Ski Club skiers ment of its members and other people interested in supporting our mis- to participate or to sion. Annual dues of $10.00 per family are due in July make possible for of each year, payable to The Chisholm Ski Club, PO children and others Box 616, Rumford, ME 04276. all healthful winter The Black Mountain mission statement reads: sports such as skiBlack Mountain is dedicated to re-establishing ski- ing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, coasting and horse ing as a lifestyle in the River Valley. We will provide racing. a safe environment for winter activities that is accessible, family-oriented and devoted to making a differVisit our website at: ence in people’s lives. www.chisholmskiclub.org Although the words are different, it is interesting to see that over the years the objectives of the local ski organization was similar to the current mission of the mountain.

Chisholm Ski and Outing Club — Certificate of Organization: October 15, 1928: The purposes of the said corporation are the promotion and encouragement of skiing and ski jumping in all it’s branches: the development of skill in skiing among boys and girls in this territory: the promotion of public interest therein by means of contests and Chisholm Jr. Ski Team in the 1960’s

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

Construction at Black Mountain

A Sikorsky S58-T helicopter lifts off from a slope at Black Mountain of Maine ski area after refueling. Piloted by Chris Turner, the Construction Helicopters Inc. helicopter carried 60 yards of wet cement up the mountain to base sites of 13 new steel towers, which will support the mountain’s first ever ski chairlift to the summit. Part of the lift path is visible at top left.

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“The Maine Winter Sports Center’s goal of re-establishing skiing as a lifestyle just took a major step forward in western Maine,” said Andy Shepard, president of the MWSC. “The upgrades at Black Mountain, along with the passionate support we have received from the communities of the River Valley, have given us a tremendous resource with which to reach out to the families of the area.”

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onstruction on the new summit lift, base lodge, paved parking lot began this spring thanks to a grant from the Portland based Libra Foundation.

Black Mountain of Maine was awarded a major grant from the Libra Foundation to fund the installation of a lift to the summit of the mountain, a base lodge, a paved parking lot and a wax facility. The result will be a mountain that has grown from 470 vertical feet to over 1,100 vertical feet. It will also mean a major boost in the Maine Winter Sports Center’s efforts to re-establishing a skiing lifestyle in the area.

Forty-five years ago, Black Mountain of Maine was founded in Rumford under the ownership of the Chisholm Ski Club. Its goal was to provide skiing for the area communities. The mountain was built totally with volunteer support from its members and area businesses. Over the following 45 years the high costs of maintaining an alpine ski area and the financial limitations of a small ski area always kept the community from being able to bring the dreams of the community to life.

“Today Black Mountain will embark on an expansion that has been dreamed about for all the years of its existence.” said Roger Arsenault, President of the Black Mountain Board. “We are thankful for the vision of the Maine Winter Sports Center and the incredible support of the Libra Foundation. Without them this would still be just a dream.”

The installation of a new chairlift, a new novice area and the addition of a new triple chairlift to the summit will bring the area a new big mountain skiing experience at affordable family prices.

The new base lodge is being designed to replace the existing facility that has served the mountain well all these years. The plan is for a facility with expanded seating capacity, fully ADA compliant, full skier services with expanded rentals and retail offerings. The new Snack Bar will be able to handle larger crowds with more items to include healthy choices, in keeping with the Maine Winter Sports Center mission of a healthy lifestyle. “The vision is for a very comfortable building we can all be proud of,” said Arsenault.

Black Mountain of Maine already has a world class cross country venue that has hosted the US National Cross Country Ski Championships in the past. The parking lot and new lodge placement will allow major cross country events to happen without negatively affecting the alpine skiing experience. A paved parking lot will also create a much more enjoyable experience at the mountain.

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

Construction at Black Mountain

A Sikorsky S58-T helicopter lifts off from a slope at Black Mountain of Maine ski area after refueling. Piloted by Chris Turner, the Construction Helicopters Inc. helicopter carried 60 yards of wet cement up the mountain to base sites of 13 new steel towers, which will support the mountain’s first ever ski chairlift to the summit. Part of the lift path is visible at top left.

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Saunas

• • • •

Reduce stress Ease joint pain Increase blood circulation Just feel good!

CAROL & BOB PARISE, Proprietors

9-5 Mon.-Sat., 9-6 Thu., 9-8 Fri.

“The Maine Winter Sports Center’s goal of re-establishing skiing as a lifestyle just took a major step forward in western Maine,” said Andy Shepard, president of the MWSC. “The upgrades at Black Mountain, along with the passionate support we have received from the communities of the River Valley, have given us a tremendous resource with which to reach out to the families of the area.”

Look What’s New!

Come Visit Our New Location

454 River Rd., Mexico • 364-7665 Winter Hours: Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri Noon-6pm

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onstruction on the new summit lift, base lodge, paved parking lot began this spring thanks to a grant from the Portland based Libra Foundation.

Black Mountain of Maine was awarded a major grant from the Libra Foundation to fund the installation of a lift to the summit of the mountain, a base lodge, a paved parking lot and a wax facility. The result will be a mountain that has grown from 470 vertical feet to over 1,100 vertical feet. It will also mean a major boost in the Maine Winter Sports Center’s efforts to re-establishing a skiing lifestyle in the area.

Forty-five years ago, Black Mountain of Maine was founded in Rumford under the ownership of the Chisholm Ski Club. Its goal was to provide skiing for the area communities. The mountain was built totally with volunteer support from its members and area businesses. Over the following 45 years the high costs of maintaining an alpine ski area and the financial limitations of a small ski area always kept the community from being able to bring the dreams of the community to life.

“Today Black Mountain will embark on an expansion that has been dreamed about for all the years of its existence.” said Roger Arsenault, President of the Black Mountain Board. “We are thankful for the vision of the Maine Winter Sports Center and the incredible support of the Libra Foundation. Without them this would still be just a dream.”

The installation of a new chairlift, a new novice area and the addition of a new triple chairlift to the summit will bring the area a new big mountain skiing experience at affordable family prices.

The new base lodge is being designed to replace the existing facility that has served the mountain well all these years. The plan is for a facility with expanded seating capacity, fully ADA compliant, full skier services with expanded rentals and retail offerings. The new Snack Bar will be able to handle larger crowds with more items to include healthy choices, in keeping with the Maine Winter Sports Center mission of a healthy lifestyle. “The vision is for a very comfortable building we can all be proud of,” said Arsenault.

Black Mountain of Maine already has a world class cross country venue that has hosted the US National Cross Country Ski Championships in the past. The parking lot and new lodge placement will allow major cross country events to happen without negatively affecting the alpine skiing experience. A paved parking lot will also create a much more enjoyable experience at the mountain.

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

The skiing history of the Valley to be told in Base Lodge

Black Magenta Yellow Cyan

Operating Board

A

fter nearly two years of planning for the new Black Mountain, construction is nearing completion. A new triple chairlift to the summit, new base lodge, paved parking lot, new maintenance garage and the conversion of the old base lodge to a wax building and spill over seating will greet everyone when the snow flies. This is a dream come true for many and is something the entire community can be proud of.

I have never been involved with a project that has had only positive comments from the entire Community and the Ten River Valley Communities.

Thanks to the Town of Rumford and other communities, The Maine Winter Sports Center recognized the area’s deep support and rich skiing history and heavily invested in the expansion taking place at Black Mountain.

We are recreating the new Black Mountain for generations to come. New programs and affordable big mountain skiing will provide healthy recreation for everyone for years to come.

I would like to thank the Operating Board for all of their hours of planning and to all of the businesses, volunteers and contractors who have contributed to the success of this great project.

Sincerely,

Roger Arsenault

Chairman Black Mountain of Maine Operating Board

Black Mountain of Maine

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The history of the River Valley is rich with skiing tradition. The Chisholm Ski Club of Rumford and the Pineland Ski Club of Andover were among the earliest in the northeast and created a robust interest in the new sport.

Then there were the Winter Carnivals that drew thousands of spectators and some of the top ski jumpers from around the country to the area and helped produce more winter Olympians that any other community in Maine.

There are also the stories about the national ski industry leaders from the Valley, to the ski champions, and the incomparable volunteers.

The Maine Winter Sports Center is committed to increasing awareness in each community for their role in the rich ski history of the State and the River Valley has more of a story to tell than most.

Those stories, and more, will be told in a museum being constructed in the new Base lodge at Black Mountain of Maine.

We hope that whether you are a skier of not, you will stop by and help celebrate an historic past.

Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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BLACK MOUNTAIN OF MAINE 2004

THE CHISHOLM SKI CLUB

he Chisholm Ski Club has a rich tradition which dates back to the early days of the 20th century at its Spruce Street location and its mid 1900’s days at Scottie’s Mountain. Over the years the Club has hosted several world class Nordic skiing events at Black Mountain of Maine.

This past January Chisholm hosted another record field in the 2004 Chevrolet US Cross Country Championships. The Chisholm Ski Club enthusiastically supports competitive skiing in the greater Rumford area.

We support the River Valley by providing opportunities for its youth by cooperating with and enhancing Black Mountain’s efforts and by providing an economic boost to the area’s restaurants and motels.

We also seek to preserve the great local tradition of skiing and ski racing.

The Chisholm Ski Club exists to support the youth and school programs in the greater Rumford area. It still has one of the best volunteer corps in the country with its “loyal body of members” just as the Club had when it began back in the ‘20’s.

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All skiing enthusiasts are welcome to be members competitions: and of the Chisholm Ski Club. Presently we are made up also the encourageof skiers, parents, former Chisholm Ski Club skiers ment of its members and other people interested in supporting our mis- to participate or to sion. Annual dues of $10.00 per family are due in July make possible for of each year, payable to The Chisholm Ski Club, PO children and others Box 616, Rumford, ME 04276. all healthful winter The Black Mountain mission statement reads: sports such as skiBlack Mountain is dedicated to re-establishing ski- ing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, coasting and horse ing as a lifestyle in the River Valley. We will provide racing. a safe environment for winter activities that is accessible, family-oriented and devoted to making a differVisit our website at: ence in people’s lives. www.chisholmskiclub.org Although the words are different, it is interesting to see that over the years the objectives of the local ski organization was similar to the current mission of the mountain.

Chisholm Ski and Outing Club — Certificate of Organization: October 15, 1928: The purposes of the said corporation are the promotion and encouragement of skiing and ski jumping in all it’s branches: the development of skill in skiing among boys and girls in this territory: the promotion of public interest therein by means of contests and Chisholm Jr. Ski Team in the 1960’s

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Highlights of the 2004-2005 Season:

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Offering Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Medicine in: • Cardiovascular Diseases • Osteopathic Manipulation • Hypertension • Complete Physical Exams • Cholesterol Disorder • Diabetes • Aggressive Emphysema & Asthma Treatment • Full Cardiology Evaluation Stress Testing, Rhythm Disorders, Echo Cardiography • Preventative Care • Same day appointments available

431 Franklin Street, Rumford (207) 364-7831 Accepting all insurances • Patients 14 & older

Paved Access Road New Base Lodge New Quad Chairlift Re-designed Rangeley Chairlift 9 New/Extended Trails Dedicated Racing Trail Over 80% Snowmaking Terrain Park featuring a 200’ Half-Pipe

Sunday ~ January 2 Sunday ~ February 6 Sunday ~ March 6 Sunday ~ April 3

Check out our website for information on our low day ticket priices, Learning Center Rates, Calendar of Events, and much more!!!

Best Wishes to Black Mountain

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

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Fundraising and volunteerism top the list of successful goals at Black Mountain of Maine

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n 2003, Black Mountain officially became Black Mountain of Maine, under the new ownership of the Maine Winter Sports Center. What a giant step for everyone involved with the mountain. Dreams began to materialize with the installation of the Novice Lift for the start of the 2003 Ski Season. Volunteerism and fundraising had always played a major part with the operation of Black Mountain. With the purchase of the mountain by the Maine Winter Sports Center, both groups became more focused on the future of the mountain and what lay ahead.

Fundraising was first on the table and letters were mailed to current as well as former residents of the River Valley area. The response was resounding from both far and near. Lodge tables and chairs for the lifts have been purchased in the names of loved ones, towers have been installed and will soon be officially dedicated to local businesses.

All donations will be acknowledged with official plaques in the new lodge building. Along with the financial donations, we have always been blessed with individuals, as well as groups, working at the mountain as volunteers.

The Chisholm Ski Club is a perfect example of the local folks that have kept the mountain alive

all these years. Mead Westvaco, our local paper company, as well as many other general contractors have long supported the mountain in both time and materials. We relied heavily on those same supporters to work closely with us as we put on our first Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament — once again a successful community effort for fundraising. Team sponsors, tee sponsors, cart sponsors, gift contributors, lunch sponsor, able volunteers, as well as our major sponsor Mead Westvaco joined together to make this event not only memorable to all that played golf that day but allowed us to reach our fundraising goal! Thank you one and all for assisting in this successful fundraising event!

Some may wonder why so much local fundraising is necessary? Community involvement is high on the criteria of the Maine Winter Sports Center, as well as promoting the local economy, promoting healthy lifestyles with volunteer support, keeping local businesses connected to their projects and at the same time continuing to keep skiing affordable for the members of this community. No matter what your time allocation may be, or the amount of your financial donation, Black Mountain of Maine and the youngsters that ski there, will al-

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2004 has been a banner year for everyone involved with Black Mountain of Maine. We have watched, with great anticipation, this past summer, as the new quad chair lift was purchased and is now in the process of being installed. We have eagerly watched both the new Ski Lodge being constructed, as well as the new garage, and we eagerly anticipate the parking lot being paved this month.

The Publicity and Fundraising Committee would like to thank all of you wonderful people for your support these past two years. Our wildest dreams have come true — it’s because of Maine Winter Sports Center and the involvement of folks like you.

We are always looking for ways to involve people that share the common interest of making this valley a better place to live, work, and recreate.

The youth of this community is upper most in our deeds – we strive to keep activities affordable, but it’s all up to you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts…..You can and do make it happen!

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FUTURE SKI LIFT: Jeff Knight, left, and John Beauregard, a Doppelmayr CTEC Inc. employee, survey Doppelmayr’s excavation work for the back of a new Fixed Grip Triple chairlift in this file photo. The lift, which is to have 4,200 feet of horizontal length, is the ski area’s first chair to the mountain’s summit.

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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

aving been born and raised in Rumford, I have been associated with Black Mountain of Maine since its inception. I skied here the first day it was open in 1960, have raced, coached, given lessons, groomed and managed since then.

What is happening at Black Mountain is truly an amazing undertaking. This has been hoped and prayed for, for years, and now it is closing in on reality. The new vertical is 1,150 feet, we’ll have a new chair lift, new trails cut, a new base lodge and parking lot.

This excites me in the biggest of ways. Being a part of this expansion and seeing it through, is something that most folks would never go through in a lifetime. This mountain has been such a major part of my life and my family’s — and now these improvements will create a lifetime experience for many, many people in the River Valley and beyond.

Jeff Knight

Operations Manager

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86-92 CONGRESS ST., RUMFORD • 364-2581 • 1888-231-3553

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We will be open December 17 for picture taking and pass pick up

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How about treating them to a day at Black Mountain!

Employee Recognition Program Includes: $10 ticket for each employee. This ticket will be valid for all services, all day! Tubing, cross country and alpine skiing! The same price will be extended for spouses on the same day.

Ski School lessons will be available upon request and designed specifically to meet the needs of your group. (Cost for Ski School Lessons is additional)

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Skiing As A Lifestyle In The River Valley!

Please Call 207-364-8977 To Make Plans For Your

Employees Special Day !

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RIVER VALLEY HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

When it comes to Fall and Winter clothing for the whole family

You’ll Love How We Stack Up!

Congratulations on your vision of a Tobacco Free Community Bureau of Health, Maine Department of Health & Human Services

364-7408 94 River St., Rumford

email: rvhcc@gwi.net

River Valley Chiropractic Alternative approach to better health for you & your family Specializing in Sports Injuries Massage Therapy available by appointment

(207) 364-7931 Dr. Gauthama Thompson

860 US Route 2, Rumford (next to Sam’s)

L ABONVILLE PRODUCTS GEORGIA BOOT Family & Work Clothing KIDS’ BOOTS CAMOUFLAGE NEW CAMO PATTERNS WOLV ERINE PAC IFIC TRAIL WOO LRICH WA LLS Five Br others WAT ERPROOF INC REDIBLE VALUE

ATV Supplies Municipal Supplies Farm Supplies Rescue Supplies

Logging Supplies Construction Supplies Mining Supplies Arborist Supplies MAIN OFFICE WHOLESALE & CATALOG SALES 504 MAIN STREET GORHAM, NH 03581 1-800-764-9969 • FAX (603) 752-7621

MAINE RETAIL OUTLETS 349 WILTON RD. FARMINGTON ME, 04938 (207) 778-2526

RIVER RD. MEXICO ME, 04257 (207) 364-7079

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Mead Westvaco (3) Worldwide Language Resources (2) The Maine Press The Bonney family Dr. James Orino Smith Reuter Lull Architects Naples Packing Co. Inc. WOXO Papillon Development Corp.

Oxford Federal Credit Union Good Food Store Western Maine Supply Jarato Screen Printing Calpine Rumford Power(2) Maine Winter Sports Center Bangor Savings Bank (2) Town Of Rumford Rumford Hospital

GREAT THYME CATERING

FULL SERVICE CATERER

What’s For Dinner... k “Wrapped To Go” An affordable full family style meal delivered to your door.

k Business Box Lunches k Dinner Parties

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Black Mountain Ski Resort became the first ski area in the nation to go tobacco-free on Sept. 1, 2004.

Policy writers were Sarah Coolidge, coordinator for Project NOW and Terrie-Anne Bennett, general manager of the ski area owned

by Maine Winter Sports Center.

Everyone in the River Valley should have the opportunity to ski. Black Mountain of Maine will have a scholarship program for season passes for the 2005 ski season.

To make this possible, Black Mountain and the community are pulling resources together to make sure every child who needs a season pass, yet cannot afford one, does not get left out. Black Mountain of Maine wants to thank the following businesses and individuals for supporting...

Wondering how to recognize your employees this winter for a job well done?

XC SEASON PASS: Adult $65 Spouse $55 Family (each junior add) $40 Junior (16 and under) $45 Senior (62-74) $45 Ski Meister (alpine & XC) $299 Ski Team Member $45 ALPINE SEASON PASS: Adult $249 Spouse $185 Family (each junior add) $90 Junior (16 and under) $170 Senior (62-74) $170 Ski Meister (alpine & XC) $299 Ski Team Member $170

Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004

“Need to Ski” Pass

Employee Recognition Program

SEASON PASS APPLICATION

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Add “Flash” to your “Dash” At Black Mountain!

Maine’s all natural

Fancy Fun Fur and Warm Cozy Yarns

Counted Cross Stich • Quilting Scrap Booking & Rubber Stamps Knitting • Crochet

1-800-639-2110 Bottled at the Source

31 MAIN ST. ON RT. 2, AT THE LIGHT DIXFIELD • 562-8816

Carrabassett Spring Water, Inc., Peru, ME 04290

Tues 9:30 - 8:00 • Wed-Fri 9:30 - 5:00 • Sat 9:30 - 1:00

For Every Occasion...

Weddings Reunions Benefit Dances Business Meetings Birthday Parties

We’ll do it your way...

Our RENOVATED HALL has plenty of room (it seats 300 with lots of parking)

CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Give us a call for rental information.

369-9760

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129 Rumford Ave., Rumford

P.O. Box 533 • Rumford, ME 04276

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Lessons

Skiing & Snowboarding

PSIA Ski School and AASI Snowboard School Lessons. Our skiing programs will get you moving in the right direction: downhill, under control and feeling good.

It doesn’t matter what age or ability level you are, we’ll teach you to handle everything from beginner basics to mastering moguls. Emphasis is on safety, fun and learning. Groups are arranged according to age and ability.

Private Lessons

Adults & Groups Nordic, Alpine, Snowboard

The best equation for success is to take a “one-on-one” lesson with a Black Mountain professional; or take a “semi-private” with family and friends. Either way, you’ll enjoy personalized instruction at your own pace. Choose your time and the skills you want to work on, and we’ll group you with the right instructor. Remember that even advanced skiers and riders can benefit from a private lesson! Private lessons are available on the hour during hours of operation. Please call to set up a time or come by the ski school desk to reserve your lesson.

Private Lessons

3-5 year olds

Special lessons at a special rate. Available in hour or half-hour lessons.

After Work Program

Alpine

Adults now have the opportunity to participate in lessons AFTER WORK!

Youth

Seasonal Programs Race Team

Skill Development Alpine Racing

Learn and improve skill and technique running slalom, giant slalom and speed events in USSA ski races. AGES 7-18 (J1 - J5)

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Kids ski, ride and explore the mountain in a fun-filled, action packed day with friends and a dedicated instructor. Emphasis is on safety, fun and learning.

Groups are arranged according to age and ability.

Clinics

Adult Seasonal Programs

Thursday Night Race Series

Ski race in a fun environment against your friends and co-workers. Followed by tall tales & great weekly specials in the Pub. Adults 18 and Over

Friday Night Adult Race Clinic

Coaching provided to work on race skills to improve your times in the Thursday night race series or to just learn the basics on “how to run gates!”

Black Mountain of Maine’s new lodge

Ladies Turn All Woman’s Ski School

New this year! “Ladies Turn” — The all woman’s ski school workshop.

In an effort to increase your winter sport skills and to enhance the overall experience, “Ladies Turn” is offering a 2 consecutive day program to work on all mountain skiing skills development.

You must pre register by calling Black Mountain Ski School for all seasonal programs. Seasonal programs do not include the cost of a season pass or daily tickets.

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Black Mountain is a Tobacco Free Facility!

Refrigerators • Ranges • Washers • Dryers Freezers • Dishwashers • Microwaves

Drawings courtesy of: Smith Reuter Lull Architects 822 Grover Hill Rd. Bethel, ME 04217 207.824.7237 www.smithreuter.com

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WE MAKE THE WORLD’S BEST MATTRESS

Recliners, Sofas, Sectionals

Black Mountain is dedicated to re-establishing skiing as a lifestyle in the River Valley.

We will provide a safe environment for winter activities that is accessible, family oriented and devoted to making a difference in peoples’ lives.

Whirlpool Kitchenaid Roper • Estate Sales & Service

BRINGS GOOD THINGS TO LIFE AT GREAT PRICES!

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Say goodbye to 2004 and let’s welcome 2005 at Good food, good friends and dancing to bring in the New Year and the new Black Mountain lodge.

Come join your friends and family and hopefully make some new friends as we celebrate the New Year and break in the new lodge with flare. It all gets started at the Black Mountain Lodge at 7 p.m. Friday December 31st, 2004 and of Maine! ending at 1 a.m.. Dress is semi-formal, (please no jeans). You must be 21 or older The first annual New Year’s Eve party

2004 - 2005

held at the new Black Mountain of Maine ski lodge hopes to bring the local community together in a fun, festive atmosphere kicking off the ski season. There will be plenty of dancing to The E & I Band featuring a favorite local band singing the night away. To kick off the night there will be Happy Hours featuring local caterers Great Thyme serving hot appetizers and munchies. We will bring in the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight along with a hot buffet to top the night off.

TUBING PARTIES Make Black Mountain part of your next party!

Offering Adults or Children All Day Tickets...

Groups of 10 - 20: $8 Person Groups of 20 - 30: $6 person Groups of 30 or more: $5 person

to attend. Tickets may be purchased at $25.00 per person at Hair Design, Davis Florist, and Adley Auto Sales all in Rumford. For further information call Susan Adley at 364-4919 or by email adleyfive@gwi.net. Thanks and we hope to see you all there (Do not wait-limited sitting so buy your tickets early!!!!!)

Terrie Anne Bennett- General Manager Black Mountain of Maine P.O. Box 296 Rumford, ME 04276 www.skiblackmtnofme.org Phone: 207-364-8977

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Advanced booking is required to receive these special rates. To book your group or for more information please call 207-364-8977.

CALL TODAY !

TUBING.. TUBING.. TUBING

Penalty Box Sports Grill “on the island”

369-8080

Thank You and Best Wishes for a Great Season from the “Puiia Family”

• Great Food • Great Atmosphere • Great Service • Full Bar Bookings For Private Parties Available

• Kids Plates Available

Corner Canal & Exchange Streets, Rumford

WESTERN MAINE

INSURANCE ASSOCIATES

Hardware • Lumber Plumbing • Paint • Tools & everything in between!

Supporting the River Valley in providing family healthy activities!

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OPEN Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7-Noon Auto • Boats • Bonds • Commercial Home Owners • Motorcycle • Snowmobile Worker’s Comp • Disability • Health • Life Long Term Care 19 Congress St. Rumford • 364-3766 • 1-800-439-4224

Hardware, Lumber & More!

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are just as strong in the winter as in the summer.

Be sure to wear sunglasses or ski goggles which block UV rays when you are on the slopes.

Dr. Peter Everett Dr. Linda Cameron Dr. Amy Hebert

Complete Line Of:

OPTOMETRISTS

Spas • Chemicals Accessories

364-4491

369-9900

56 Franklin Street, Rumford

Route 2, Rumford

Winter hours: Tues & Thurs 2pm-6pm or call for appointment

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DISTINCTIVE FLOWERS & GIFTS www.davisfloristinc.com

138 CONGRESS ST., RUMFORD • 364-7851

TOLL FREE 1-877-364-7851

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NEW GENERAL MANAGER: Terrie Anne Bennett, 35, of Bethel, was hired by Roger Arsenault of Black Mountain of Maine to be the ski area’s first general manager. A ski racer and ski racing coach, Bennett began work on Aug. 1 at the Rumford ski area, which is owned by Maine Winter Sports.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Black Mountain of Maine Glover Road Rumford, Maine 207-364-8977 www.skiblackmtnofme.org

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Snowmobile & Fisher Plow Parts Automotive Parts • Accessories Oil • Lubricants Automotive & Heavy Equipment We Turn Drums & Rotors

Christine Reynolds

369-0100 152 River Road (Route 2), Mexico

Philip A. Ellis

473 Andover Road, Rumford • (207) 364-2244 www.mountainspringfarm.com

Tubing Center Rates

ADULT SENIOR/JUNIOR FULL DAY $10 $10

AGES 5 & UNDER AND 75 & OLDER FREE!

The Milk Run is always FREE!

Special Rates for schools & large parties

Reservations 364-7973 Resort Inn • Riverside Wilderness Camping • Scenic Dining & Lounge • Outdoor Pool • Walking Trails Along River

• Rooms ~ Queen, Double & Triple • Condos • Long Term Rates • Canoes • Breakfast & Dinner

GRAND BUFFET first Saturday of each Month Visit our website at

www.MADISONINN.com 144 Congress St., Rumford 369-9600

Cand epin Cafe

Fun for the whole family!

Open Lanes Each Afternoon & Evening

Ice Cold Beverages Delicious Food

After-School Special for Kids

Supporters of Black Mtn. Ski Area & only minutes away!

ADULT SENIOR/JUNIOR FULL DAY 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $8 $6 HALF DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $5 $4

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Guest rooms with private baths Rachel Auger

Touring Center Rates

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FREE Wiper Blade Installation With Purchase of Blades

An 1829 updated farmhouse that still holds its original charm.

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES We do the work, we clean up, you have the FUN!!!

Salads • Wraps Soups • Wings Pizza • Tips

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ADULT SENIOR/JUNIOR FULL DAY 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $18 $14 HALF DAY 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $15 $11 NIGHT SKI 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $15 $11

Closing at 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Reopen Dec. 26th 9 a.m.

Closing at 4 p.m. Dec. 31. Reopen Jan. 1st 9 a.m.

www.riversiderealty.org

Karen Holland

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Vacation Dates: 12/22-1/3 — 1/17 — 2/21-25 — 3/24-25

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HOURS OF OPERATION

WELCOME TO THE NEW, BUT STILL HISTORIC BLACK MOUNTAIN

he people of the River Valley will be quite surprised at their next visit to Black Mountain of Maine. A new paved parking lot, a 12,000 square foot base lodge that includes 2 fireplaces, and a new triple chairlift that adds 680 feet of vertical to the mountain are just a few of the additions. The changes are part of the Maine Winter Sports Center’s commitment to providing the community with a venue that will meet the needs of the skiing community in the River Valley.

As you experience the new mountain, there should be a tremendous sense of pride in what is possible in Maine when a community comes together with a common purpose and a lot of energy. Although the project was made possible by a grant from the Portland based Libra Foundation, the finished product represents over 5,000 hours of volunteer labor.

You will also see a concerted emphasis on programming that will reach out to the communities of the River Valley and help bring back the skiing lifestyle — a lifestyle that has helped communities like Rumford produce more winter Olympians than any other town in Maine.

Whether you have never skied before, or haven’t skied in years, you will find it easy to get on the slopes — there is truly something for everyone at Black Mountain of Maine. For those interested in being a part of this magical experience please contact Terrie Anne Bennett at tabennett@megalink.net or Jolene Lovejoy at lovejoy@megalink.net.

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Open Mon & Tues 9am-10pm, Wed thru Sat 11am-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm

On ITS trail Ride on in!

Email: madisons@gwi.net U.S. Route 2 Rumford, Maine 1-800-258-6234

AVAILABLE BOOKINGS

Weddings & Banquets Rehersal Dinners Showers • Conferences

Open Year Round

For a safe season PRACTICE preventative injury strategies  Exercise  Ski lessons to fit individual ability  Equipment - appropriate to level of skier’s ability  Equipment - adjusted by professionals each season  Wear helmets Massage Therapy Available

Roberts Chiropractic Wellness Care (207) 369-9138

DR. ANGELLA L. ROBERTS 43 Exchange St., Rumford

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