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Gordon Lister, President of the Sauble Beach XCountry Ski Club cuts ribbon, MPP Bill Walker (blue hat) presents cheque on behalf of Trillium Foundation, Mayor John Close (C) as members of the club help out

Perfect ski weather brought many out for the day

With 18 kilometres of ski trails, the Sauble Beach Cross County Ski Club (just past Sauble Falls) boasts some of the most picturesque trails in Ontario.

MPP Bill Walker was at the club on Saturday, January 21st with an after-Christmas gift of $13,200 from the Trillium Foundation.  "We are pleased to see so many volunteers who help to keep this one of the most popular cross-country ski areas in the province."

President Gordon Lister points out the recently renovated chalet where skiiers and visitors can enjoy a hot applie cider or snack in front of a warm fire.  "We are also in the middle of renovating the kitchen," he adds, "and had custom benches built so that we don't have tables taking up room."

Skiers stop and pick up snacks from Joanne Sheridan

An outdoor access means that skiiers do not have to remove their skis in order to enjoy a snack.

Renovated chalet with warm fireplace welcomes skiiers and visitors

Lloyd Sheridan who heads up Trails Development and Maintenance, said that the funds will go toward equipment and the construction of a new trails gazebo rest stop.  "We not only have skiiers," he says, "but also many snowshoers.  The sport of snowshoeing has grown dramatically and the new gazebo will give participants in both sports a spot to rest."

Bella may not ski but she's dressed for the weather complete with boots, as is her owner, Priscilla Lister

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Sunday, January 22, 2012