Skier needs help

I am the current United States National Telemark ski champion, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank several people who have donated money to help me realize my dream of racing in the World Cup races this winter in Europe.

The United States Telemark ski team does not receive any funding from the United States Ski Association, so racers must depend on the generosity of friends, family and businesses to help defray the costs involved.

To date, the following people have helped me with donations: Richard and Carol Atkinson, Luther Campbell, Bob Chambers, Herb Kameon, David Graham, John Kramer and Scott Elden.

I am still short of my goal that will allow me to compete this winter. If anyone is interested in helping, please contact me at 862-2740 or e-mail me at kelseyswoodsculpture@yahoo.com.

I hope that I will be able to make the great people of Whitefish proud of me. Thank you.

Kelsey Schmid-Sommer

Whitefish