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Show f 1 Resort Scratches Nordic NASTAR ! r i If you've been waiting for word on the start of the up-and-coming NASTAR cross country I races at the Resort, don't hold your com- I petitive nordic breath. Resort officials have had I second thoughts concerning the proposed series I and have decided it would be in everyone's best I interest to hold off until next season, j According to Resort Public Relations chief J Randy Montgomery, officials have decided that ! it would be more advantageous for competitors and the Resort to opt for a start early next season to more thoroughly plan the weekly series and build up a sufficient following of competitors to j assure good attendance. "In terms of the Resort's interests we didn't I feel that this late in the season the competitive I turnout would have been enough to justify our ex- I penses in terms of manpower, timingequipment, I course preparation, and promotion and pub- j licity," stated Mr. Montgomery. J We feel that tieingthe series in with our total ski promotion program next year will insure j ample participation and generate sufficient ! interest for a good start," he added. j |