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Show ——— BG NOVEMBER 29, 2000 _ WASATCH COUNTY COURIER Celebrities Flocking to Deer Valley for Opening Weekend TY, Movie Stars Coming Dec. 2-3 For Resort’s 20th Anniversary BY DEREK JENSEN COURIER STAFF a ‘anniversary,’ said Christa Thompson Graff, resort spokesperson. _ The annual “Classic” pairs former ‘he stars are making their annual pilgrimage to Park City this weekend, Sundance Film. but Festival Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for a weekend of skiing, live music and fundraising for the U.S. no, the Ski Team. Activities include giant slalom races on both Saturday and is not Sunday, held on the resort's Birdseye starting two months early. Instead, a rash of TV celebrities as run. Athletes scheduled to compete include Billy Kidd, Hilary Lindh, Phil and Steve Mahre, Tommy Moe, Eva Twardokens, Donna-Weinbrecht and Heidi Voelker. Thompson and (NYPD Blue). Sharon Lawrence Those interested in more than the ~ Celebrities scheduled include Dan .— Butler (Frasier), David Chokachi and Gina Lee Nolin (Baywatch), Rob Estes Sikking (Melrose Place), James Andy Lauer : eect ees well as movie actors, will strap on their skis for Deer Valley’s 2000 Merrill Lynch Celebrity. Ski Classic. The event, scheduled for Dec. 2 — 3, corresponds | _ Stein. Erickson ae suatolir on the slopes or the inch tae. Bsa _ teristic early snow will find over $6.5 million in improvements made over the _ summer at Deer Valley. In order to get ‘ready for the Winter Games, when it © ~~ will host slalom, freestyle mogul and aeriaf events, the resort has begun construction on the new Empire Lodge, a ie St million snowmaking pond, and new race course venue on Silver Hill in the a, Deer: Crest area. The resort has also EL made modifications to their snowmak- #. a "PHOTOS COURTESY DEER VALLEY ing system for the | aerial « courses. Olympic sk L and | 1 the City), J oe - Pantoliano : Later this winter, a men’s ad ae. ie =* | (Cipoline in women’ S freestyle. mogul and aerial (U.S. Marshalls), Tim Matheson (Animal House), Shari Belafonte World Cup will be held on. the (Hotel), James Belushi (About Last Champion and White Owl runs, Jan. 5ticket prices to watch the TV stars and take some turns themselves. The comNight), Danny Masterson (That 70’s 7, 2001. It will be Deer Valley’s last test petition will be televised by CBS on Show), and Kim Delaney, Rick event before the ies competition Dec. 10 following NFL football. Schroeder, Gordon Klapp, Andrea in oud 7 ee is free ce se addMa, | watch the races. Skiers can also take advantage of the $20 anniversary lift with the resort’s 20th year ety celebration. “We thought it would be a Bias time to put those in correlation to celebrate E pLeS . farms” pL lall naa 5 . i CONTINUED FROM B6_ a G_GMAc WwarGicy 1 PuReal Estate DENISE PECK | Steele, J. Lohr. Chateau St. Michelle, - Rodney Strong, Willakenzie, Firestone, Maison Marques Domaines, Ballentine and many more. Riedel Glassworks of A leader in Sales in Wasatch County since 1988 654-1199 Visit me at www.wardleygmac.com/denise ; oe continues dercnith 12/10 weekdays 9 am to 4 pm saturday 11 am to 4 pm | live Christmas trees wreaths and garlands ae bath salts — lotions | rustic ornaments | ‘GOLD MINE NEEDS OWNER 5 Large Bedrooms ¢ 3.5 Baths* Gourmet Kitchens Approximately 4500 sq. ft. Finished Workshop and Views Galore! «Lot Approximately .45 Acres Lane Deh Hot Tub ¢ $269,000 = egaculty dhicsldes hot mulled cider a tasting; the customized Shapes designed to bring wine’s complexity.— Prices range from select seminars, lodging SPLENDID PRIVACY 1380 N. Valley Hills Bivd (Heber) immaculate 3,000 Sq.Ft. Home _ 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms « Formal Liv. Rm., _2 FamilyRms.W/Built-in Cabinets & Alpine Fireplace Gourmet Kitchen w/ Pantry ¢ Fully Landscaped | 0.25 Acres 2 Car Garage 2/ RV Pad « $289,000 3303 West 2400 South Charleston, Utah 84032 -www.sundancefarms.com., Austria offers leaded crystal glasses during out the $15 to $95. Packages are available that combine gift packages sey — CoH eouBpUNE lanee farms | Kya ‘sundance ne ol AA (al | NI | i | LAL ILE. “ aL ill ie = MORE FOR YOUR MONEY 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths e Wood Stove & Fireplace Built-In Entertainment Center Well Cared For Deck & Large Patio Large Lot on Cul de sacs $149,900 and trans- portation. To register, call (800)4533000, or visit www.snowbird.com for additional —— |