Arcadia News — award winning neighborhood news since 1993
January 2021
January 2021, page 39

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Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale COME OUT FOR ARTWALK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS! “The Grand Old Stadium” by Sal Cosenza • 24” x 26” x 1.5” • acrylic on canvas Happy New Year, Arcadia! This year, it’s all about the home. Come in and see some of our original artwork from artists in all mediums and sizes. We have art to t any budget, whether you are brightening up a room, adding to your collection, or just want to see some beautiful art! We are locally owned and operated and represent local artists from all walks of life. 39 JANUARY 2021 SKIING WORD SEARCH ARTIFACT MESOLITHIC SKI SKIING NORWAY CHAMONIX JADE DRAGON BRECKENRIDGE ORIGONE VARS KRAFT VIKERSUND ASTRONAUT RESORT KNEE SUMMIT HEILONGJIANG RUSSIA SKIING FACTS SAY WHAT? LARGEST INDOOR SKI RESORT IS THE SIZE OF 15 FOOTBALL FIELDS At 861,113 square feet, Harbin Wanda Indoor Ski and Winter Sports Resort in Heilongjiang, China, is the world’s largest indoor ski facility. – skiresort.info During the 1930s, Utah (Alta) and Idaho (Sun Valley) opened the first ski resorts in the U.S. At least 80 countries feature a ski area of some kind, even North Korea and Dubai. Astronaut Harrison Schmitt said that the Moon’s Sea of Serenity would make an ideal spot for “lunar skiing holidays!” Forty U.S. states have ski resorts. Approximately 35% of skiing accidents result in knee injuries. Before Germany created a ski tow in 1908, skiers had to hike to the summit. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (creator of Sherlock Holmes ) helped popularize skiing. ‘Skiing’ is the only six-letter word in the English language with a double ‘i’ precisely in the middle. Kitzbühel in Tyrol, Austria is considered to be the the most challenging slope in the world. DID YOU KNOW? SKIING ) helped popularize skiing. This year, it’s all about the home. Come in and see some of our original artwork from artists in all mediums and sizes. We have art to budget, whether you are brightening up a room, adding to your collection, or just want to see some beautiful art! We are locally owned and operated and represent local artists from all walks of life. SAY LARGEST INDOOR SKI RESORT IS THE SIZE OF 15 FOOTBALL FIELDS At 861,113 square feet, Harbin Wanda Indoor Ski and Winter Sports Resort in Heilongjiang, China, is the world’s largest indoor ski facility.