Whistler’s Answers: October 3, 1985Whistler’s Answers: October 3, 1985
In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1985. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: When construction began on the Whistler Resort Centre (today the Whistler Conference) in March 1980, plans included a swimming pool and an Olympic-sized ice rink. A major recession in the early 1980s, however, meant that the Resort Centre was redesigned as a conference centre without all of the planned extra recreational facilities and by 1985 Whistler was still without a skating rink or a public swimming pool (there were hotel pools that were used by various groups at different times).
Question: Would you prefer a swimming pool or a skating rink as Whistler community sports facility?
Shirley Lomer – Diet Technician – New Westminster
A swimming pool, for the simple reason that I know how to swim but I don’t know how to skate. I’d use the swimming pool if I were just visiting.
Kirby Young – Substitute Teacher – Whistler
An ice rink. That goes with the idea of winter sports. I’d try to use one if we had one, but I’m not a hockey player. The waterslide already answers the need for a pool.
Carmen Hambalek – Waitress – Whistler
I’d rather see a swimming pool so you’ve got something to do in the winter other than be outside in the cold.