CountsCoMedalMuednal ts : Gold: 77 Silver: 62 Bronze: 46 Total: 185

Alberta North: Gold: 40 Silver: 41 Bronze: 35 Total: 116

Greenland: Gold: 11 Silver: 10 Bronze: 8 Total: 29

Northwest Territories: Gold: 26 Silver: 38 Bronze: 34 Total: 98

Nunavik Québec: Gold: 13 Silver: 6 Bronze: 8 Photo By Brian Keith Total: 27 Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor John Williams and Dale Bagley, president of the 2006 Winter Games Host Society, receive a painting presented to them by Wendy Bilerou, AWG 2008 Host Society president and deputy mayor of Yellowknife. : Gold: 13 Silver: 24 2008 return to Bronze: 36 Total: 73 birthplace in Yellowknife Saami: By BRIAN KEITH Center Thursday night. Richard Elleze. The performers used by the local and Gold: 5 Ulu News Many of the people in treated the guests with a drum Chipewyan; pin replicas of the Silver: 6 charge of organizing the 2008 prayer, followed by “Circle knives were given out by the games were present at the 2006 2008 Host Society during Bronze: 8 Like the salmon, the 2008 dance,” which received enthu- Arctic Winter Games will games to shadow their Alaska siastic applause. Thursday’s event. Total: 27 return to their birthplace two counterparts, as well as Yellowknife, capital of the There are eight official lan- years from now when they are observe the general procedure , is home guages in the Northwest held where the games originat- to help with planning. to about 20,000 residents, and Territories, but the five that are Yamal-Nenets: ed in Yellowknife, Northwest “What the real benefit of its main economy is gold and evident in Yellowknife are Gold: 21 Territories, . shadowing has done for us is diamond mining. English, French, Chipewyan, to let us see how intimately Silver: 21 This will be a special Yellowknife was so named Dogrib, and South and North everything is interlocked in the homecoming, since it marks 40 because of the copper knives Slavey. Bronze: 7 years since the inception of the whole thing,” said Cathie Total: 49 Games, and the 20th time they Bolstad. “If one thing changes, have been held. then everyone has to adjust. It The original games were was seeing it real life, real time. : the work of Stuart Hodgson We got to see how things oper- Gold: 17 and James Smith, commission- ate when they don’t go exactly Silver: 19 ers of the Northwest Territories according to plan.” and the Yukon. After dis- A key speaker during the Bronze: 43 cussing it with an enthusiastic formal part of the night was Total: 79 Governor of Alaska Walter J. Floyd Rolland, Governor of the Hickel, the first games were Northwest Territories, who was born in 1970 in Yellowknife complimentary toward the with 500 athletes and three Alaskans who have participat- contingents: Alaska, Yukon, ed this year. WeatherWeather and the Northwest Territories. “Looking at the athletes “It’s going to be the shows me how well they’ve ForecastForecast biggest homecoming...there’s done,” said Rolland, acknowl- big excitement in Yellowknife,” edging the hard work accom- said Tony Whitford, current plished by volunteers and oth- commissioner of the ers during this year’s Games. Photo By Charles Pulliam Northwest Territories during a The speeches were pre- Northwest Territories 2008 ceded by a Dena’ina drum Two-year old Keely Burdine dances while Soldotna Sunshine and patchy clouds Arctic Winter Games Host group, consisting of drummers Elementary School students perform at halftime dur- Society gathering at the Kenai William Landry, Lawrence ing a game at Cook Inlet Academy. 28/16 Visitors and Convention Saboorin, Kile Krutko and Games involvement: Reasons ‘Release the Spirit Within’ vary; success the same By JANICE HIGH closing ceremonies to be Ulu News

Arctic Winter Games gen- eral manager Tim Dillon likens an event to remember himself to a conductor, with his orchestra made up of 2,800 By CHARLOTTE NICOLET subdued. It is a happy time but Northwest Territories, as the volunteers. And he says he’s Ulu News a sad time, because as soon as host of the 2008 Arctic Winter well-aware that the motives the games are over when that drove these people to Games. devote their time to the Games The Closing Ceremonies of AWGIC (Arctic Winter Games Van Tighem and Thick are varied. the International Committee) expected to give speeches dur- “Some really identified will mark the beginning of the President Gerry Thick declares ing the closing ceremonies, fol- with the spirit of the Games. end of an event that will last in the games closed, there will be lowed by more entertainment Others maybe wanted some- memories for years to come. people leaving and there have Photo By Janice High and the extinguishing of the thing to add to their resumes. Unlike the Opening been some great friendships torch and final words. To be qualified to drive Others did it because their Ceremonies in which teams made,” said Dillon. When asked what he neighbors did. All those rea- The ceremonies are for the Games, Will came in under their own flags was most proud of during the sons are okay. Each member of expected to include a slide Hightower and other and banners, the beginning of past week Dillon replied: “I’d this ‘orchestra’ had different show of the events of the past Laidlaw drivers needed the closing ceremonies will say the spirit of the games. The sheet music; the point is that have the flags, team signs, ath- week, as well as entertainment. we all ended up playing in har- growth and the can-do atti- credentials such as a CDL letes, coaches and performers After brief speeches by Dillon mony.” tudes of these communities are license with passenger entering the Soldotna Sports and Host Society President Orchestras and conduc- second to none. “That’s the Center together. Because there Dale Bagley, the Hodgson tors are not the words Will endorsement, State air- thing that I’m most proud of… will be trading of uniforms, it Trophy will be presented to the Hightower uses to character- brake certification, first “When you have an ize the Games’ volunteers will be hard to recognize indi- team whose conduct best aid certification and a orchestra everyone has a differ- motive involvement. vidual teams, Arctic Winter demonstrates “the ideals of fair “Doldrums,” he said. “It’s medical clearance. Games 2006 general manager play and team spirit.” ent sheet of music, the key is all about avoiding those winter Tim Dillon said at Friday morn- The AWGIC flag will be that everyone plays in harmony. doldrums. The Games gave us “She told me, ‘Come on ing’s press conference. presented to Yellowknife I feel pretty darn good about something to do.” over. We’ll give you all the “It is basically a celebra- Mayor Gordon Van Tighem. the music that is coming out of For Hightower, that entertainment you want,’” tion, but it’s a little bit more Yellowknife, located in the the peninsula right now.” “something” was working as a Hightower recalled. “And it’s bus driver during the Games, turned out to be that way.” sometimes as a relief driver, Hightower knows there sometimes making the city were some logistical problems loop route. He’s been driving in putting on the 2006 Games, Dancing to the for the Laidlaw company for but doesn’t give it much beat of a different drum abut two years, and he’s happy thought. to show his various licenses “It’s a success if people and living Tobacco Free. and endorsements that qualify have fun. It’s a success if we all him for the job. learn something from it.” Fresh Trash Drummers and Hightower spent 23 years He doesn’t wax eloquent as a lead offshore oil platform as to what the Games will Arctic Winter Games Dancers operator in the oil fields, work- mean in the long-term, saying Thank You to all Our ing for both Amoco and he doesn’t analyze his experi- Unocal. After retiring in 1999, ences, he just enjoys them. Tobacco-Free AWG Performers he tried his hand at a variety of And what about next year’s jobs, from census taker to doldrums, when the Games hotel night auditor—anything won’t be here to give us some- that was entertaining. Then he thing to do? was approached by the “Oh, we’ll think of Laidlaw field safety supervisor. something. We always do.”

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2006 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Page 3 www.awg2006.org Saturday, March 11, 2006 SaturdaySaturday The ‘Spirit of the Games’ remains strong SportsSports ScheduleSchedule as closing ceremonies near By AKIN FRANCISCONE porting Dylan Salvisberg’s dog trail every single day. The dogs Ulu News team from Yukon was derailed are like little ambassadors. They Soldotna Middle School, Soldotna by a collision with a moose, don’t know about nationalities,” 9 a.m. Juvenile Mixed Medal Rounds Many people involved with members of competing teams said Fitzgerald. 9:45 a.m. Juvenile Male Doubles Medal Rounds the Arctic Winter Games realize loaned Dylan some of their own “There is something very 10:30 a.m. Junior Mixed Medal Rounds that the Games are as much dogs. special about the participants. It 11:15 a.m. Juvenile Female Doubles Medal Rounds about kindness, honesty and “This is just another amaz- does not matter where they are 1 p.m. Junior Male Doubles Medal Rounds hard work as they are about ing event that really makes up from; all of them have huge 1:45 p.m. Junior Female Doubles Medal Rounds competition. Examples can be the spirit of the games,” said hearts,” said Dillon. found nearly every day. Dillon. 2:30 p.m. Juvenile Female Singles Medal Rounds With the closing cere- “After exchanging $600 in The dog team situation gar- 3:15 p.m. Juvenile Male Singles Medal Rounds monies approaching and the currency, one young man lost nered a lot of media attention, 4 p.m. Junior Female Singles Medal Rounds cauldron still burning, the spirit his wallet. The wallet was which came as a surprise to 4:45 p.m. Junior Male Singles Medal Rounds of the 2006 Arctic Winter Games 5:30 p.m. Medal Presentations and Badminton Closing returned with all of the money Dylan, his father, Mark lives on in the hearts of all the Ceremonies still in it,”said Tim Dillon, gener- Salvisberg, and coach Shawn al manager of the Games. Fitzgerald. participants, volunteers and all “Here’s another example. “It’s part of our tradition the people who have helped to Indoor Soccer make the games a reality. Soldotna High School, Soldotna The Yaml-Nenents figure skat- and our culture. If someone ing team did not have enough can’t compete, others give up Everyone has transformed his or 8 a.m. Juvenile Female Bronze Medal Game skaters to compete. So other their dogs. It comes from the her vision of what can be done 9 a.m. Juvenile Male Bronze Medal Game teams volunteered a skater to nature of the sport,” said Mark with some positive energy, leav- 10 a.m. Junior Female Gold Medal Game ing everyone a winner. On that 11 a.m. Junior Male Gold Medal Game Team Yamal so they could par- Salvisberg. note, one could propose a toast, 12 p.m. Juvenile Female Gold Medal Game ticipate,” said Dillon. “It’s a problem-solving 1 p.m. Juvenile Male Gold Medal Game When the vehicle trans- sport. Things happen on the “Ulus to all. 2 p.m. Into. Female Gold Medal Game Knuckle hopping competition ‘seals’ end of Inuit Games

By KELLIE MASSA and toes in a lowered push-up Sandra Ruben, a Nunavut ath- Ulu News stance, and then they hopped lete said. across the gym floor. The “The experience has been The Inuit Games came to a crowd cheered the men on as fantastic; fun, busy, and the close Thursday with the Open they crabbed their way to see athletes have been coopera- Men’s knuckle hop competi- who could go the farthest. tive and have followed and tion. The final gathering of vol- Team Alaska’s David S. been respective of the rules,” unteers, spectators and partic- Thomas knuckle hopped 99’ 2” said Debbie Tracy, security vol- ipants all were in good spirits to win first place and the Gold unteer. as this part of the Arctic Winter Ulu. The participants in this Games wound down. Lots of firsts were The knuckle hop was at expressed by many; “First time year’s competition were one time a way to move across at the games, first time in the Alaska, Albert North, Nunavut, the ice while hunting seal. As U.S., this has been big excite- Northwest Territory, - in the past, the men stretched ment. I’ve medaled in events , , Yukon Photo By Kellie Massa out over the “ice” on their fist and met lots of new people,” and Yamal. Team Alaska’s Manuel Tumulak does the knuckle hop. TThehe PlacePlace toto GoGo FForor thethe BrandsBrands YouYou KnowKnow 2262-5916 26622--55991166 SSweeney Youwr Comemuenityn Stoere yClothing s WORKWEAR • OUTDOOR WEAR • BOOTS Open 7 Days a Week • Mon-Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-6pm • Sun Noon-6pm

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Page 4 2006 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Saturday, March 11, 2006 www.awg2006.org Team Alaska’s Kami Cabana skis to Gold Ulus…every day By KELLY SPRINGER say that she is still not used to Ulu News interviews. She had better practice Kami Cabana didn’t set out that along with her skiing, to be an international skiing because as it has been proven champion; it was something before, Girdwood is the breed- that came naturally to her, just ing ground of Olympic champi- like her ability to shred the ons like Tommy Moe and Rosey slopes. Fletcher. Growing up in Girdwood, Kami Cabana just might be Alaska, home of the world the next athlete’s name added famous Alyeska Resort, Cabana to the list. Photo By Kelly Springer Photo By Star McGlasson never showed the desire to ski. Northwest Territories faces off against the Team Yukon But her younger brother did, hockey team Friday morning to determine the winner of according to her mother, Bari Cabana. AWG Bronze Ulu in bantam men’s hockey So she enrolled both in the Team Yukon powers through longer Alyeska “Mighty Mites” pro- gram for children, and that’s all periods to Gold Ulu it took. The younger Cabana now skis four and five days a By STAR MCGLASSON “They hit hard, worked week in the winter and it Ulu News hard, never gave up,” said Van shows. The teen has placed Langen about the NWT team. sixth in the state champi- Team Yukon’s bantam “I think we were in better onships for the giant slalom hockey team won the Bronze shape; we’ve played in quite a this year, and third in the Ulu in a playoff game against few tournaments over the year slalom. Northwest Territories with a and showed it by keeping Those were just practice final score of 5-1 on Friday. strong in the end,” added Van sessions for Cabana, as she Fatigue and injuries were won the Gold Ulu each day in Langen. Photo By Kelly Springer evident during the game and “Call it a confidence thing, each event she competed in at could be attributed to the especially with the lack of the 2006 Games: the slalom, longer periods played during offense and now two injuries,” giant slalom and the dual the medal rounds that have said Gregg Rowe, Northwest slalom. FridayFriday NHL-length, 20-minute peri- Territories head coach, Her drive to do her person- ods compared to the normal explaining his team’s upsetting al best has carried her through 15-minute periods played ear- loss to Yukon. “Yukon was injuries like a recent torn liga- EventEvent ResultsResults lier in the week. As a result, pretty strong much of the ment in her thumb at the these games are typically more week,” he added. beginning of the season. Her Due to the volume of finishing events on physically challenging and “We didn’t have the inten- mother says she was in a brace Friday, the Ulu News was unable to process exhausting. sity after losing a tough game for six weeks and missed out on all of the event result information before “Pretty tired” is how yesterday,” said Rowe, recall- the first three races of the sea- Darren Van Langen, Yukon ing how his team was up 3-1 son, like the Coca-Cola Classic. our press deadline. For complete Arctic assistant coach, described his until the third period in a When Cabana is on the ski- Winter Games event results please see: team after their bronze win. game against Team Yukon ing slopes, it is easy to forget Van Langen is coaching in his Thursday night when Yukon she is only fifteen. Off the first Arctic Winter Games in came roaring back, scoring course, however, her shy grin www.awg2006.org his first year of coaching. four goals and winning 5-3. and short answers to questions

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While Alaskan-made crafts at their best have been avail- able at the Arctic Winter Games Craft Fair since Thursday, par- ticipants and spectators better hurry to get their souvenirs before departing for the far reaches of the circumpolar north after Saturday’s Closing Ceremonies. Twenty booths line the fair exhibiting a wide array of superbly made crafts, art and Photo By Rhonda Larson handiwork. Featured items Rick Scott carving a Wood Photo By Courtney Proctor include beaded jewelry, hand- duck at the Arctic Winter Skaters from Team Yamal and Team North joined together to capture the made scarves, fur hats, gloves Games craft fair being held Gold Ulu in the Team Competition. Back Row: Arcacia Miller and Kayla Spragg of and pillows, stained glass art, at the at the old Carrs Team Alberta North, and Tatyana Borisova of Team Yamal. Front Row: Suneeta smoke-tanned moose hide Mall, near Sears, in Kenai. moccasins, intricately carved Whiteside of Team Alberta North and Viktoria Lobanova of Team Yamal. woodwork, along with a variety sample of blueberry jelly of other items. History in the making: First-ever com- proved that to be true. They Alaskan Eskimo Artwork’s offer gift boxes that include an Lenwood Saccheus is originally bined teams skate to Gold Ulus Alutiiq Berry Picker in a Bidarka By COURTNEY PROCTER to make sure everybody can agreed, and history was made. from Elim, Alaska, “a check- compete.” handmade ornament, Alaska Ulu News Both teams’ skaters had point on the Iditarod,” he said. To compete in the team become friends earlier in the competition, there must be at His beautiful Eskimo hunter tea and a choice of berry prod- Figure skaters from Team Games. According to Cheryl least four, and no more than spirit mask is made from soap- ucts. Alberta North and Team Yamal Luken, a coach with Team proved they know what the eight skaters. Each team per- stone, whalebone, ivory, Games’ volunteers staff a forms the same elements, and Alberta North, the skaters Arctic Winter Games are baleen, feathers and wood. “Kid Zone” booth where the team with the overall began to bond on the very about when they made history strongest scores wins. Team Edna Saccheus’ lovely seal skin Thursday night. first day. “We have rooms youngsters can color, do crafts Yamal only had two skaters, so across the hall from the Yamal dressed dolls with ivory faces Yamal’s two skaters joined they approached Alberta and play while parents shop. A the six athletes from Alberta skaters, and the girls sat down are also available. North, who has six skaters, concession stand offers North to compete as a team in about joining together. in the hall together and got to Alaska Tribal Cache of the Team Competition. Not know each other.” refreshments and local musi- “All the teams agreed. It Seldovia boasts an excellent only that, they walked away made the most sense,” said “Right after our arrival, we cians entertain patrons with the Gold Ulus. Deborah Antypowich, Team used gestures to get to know selection of Alaskan picked and “To my knowledge, this is throughout the day. The fair Alberta North’s coach. each other,” said Tatyana made berry products. the first time something like Despite the enthusiasm of the Borisova of Team Yamal. “Now “The blueberries and runs from 10 a.m-4 p.m. today this has happened in the his- skaters, the decision to allow we have taught them a little Salmonberries were exception- at the old Carrs Mall, near tory of the Games,” said Kathy the teams to combine rested Moore, chair. with head figure skating offi- Russian, and they taught us al this year,” said Kris Burt. A Sears, in Kenai “Two teams joining together cial, Pam Chislett. Chislett some English.”

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Page 8 2006 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Saturday, March 11, 2006 www.awg2006.org Team Sami marks second Games by Yukon girls, Alaska boys win Bronze Ulus in basketball winning Ulus, showing team spirit By CHARLES PULLIAM Ulu News By AARON YANKEY The Yukon girls basketball Ulu News team overcame foul trouble and injuries to beat Nunavut 75-63 in This year marks just the the Junior Female Bronze Ulu second time the Sami people game at Cook Inlet Academy on Friday. have participated in the Arctic Also Friday, the Alaska boys Winter Games and it likely notched a bronze finish after a won’t be their last if team spir- convincing 118-64 win over it and the 16 Ulus—four of Nunavut. “It’s a great finish to the them Gold—as of Thursday, is season and I think we are satis- any indication. fied with our play,” Yukon girls’ Sami people call northern player Janna Tait said. Tait finished with 17 points Scandinavia home and may live for Yukon while Noria Deacon in , , or pitched in 13 points in the win. Photo By Lee Johnson . Their first appearance “We ran into foul trouble Michael Pate of Team Alaska was at the Games held in and then two players couldn’t play because of ankle injuries, goes up for a lay-up in front Wood Buffalo, Canada. and another had a problem with of Nunavut’s Sam Carter. This year they competed her shooting hand,” Yukon in sports such as cross country coach Mark Hureau said. “They shooting and sinking four 3- [Nunavut] had some very good skiing, snowshoeing and pointers. shooters. After being tied at the “Kyle (Fossman) was a great biathlon. As they did at the half, I think our huge height leader…leadership was very big 2004 Games, they sent along a advantage bailed us out.” for us,” Alaska coach Mike cultural group this year as well. For Nunavut, Melissa Adams said. “All these boys have Aknaviagak finished with a never played together and only The Sami culture group game-high 24 points. two of them are from the same was at Skyview High School on In the boys’ game, Alaska community so to play together Friday in Soldotna to cheer on drained 13-of-31 3-pointers en and not get frustrated is very route to a 2006 Arctic Winter neat.” their skiers. As their skiers Games basketball scoring high Jonathan Mazzella scored passed the crowd, the group of 118 points while securing the 24 points for Alaska and Jeremy would drum and chant some- Bronze Ulu for Junior Male Head added 18 points in the thing only their athletes would competition. win. Nunavut’s Sam Carter and Photo By Aaron Yankey Alaska’s Kyle Fossman understand. poured in 34 points in the victo- Peter Ohokak paced Nunavut “It’s very nice and fun to Rolf Morten, a member of the Sami culture group, ry, including 12-of-13 free-throw with 17 points apiece. be here,”said Rolf Morten, one plays his drum at a cross country skiing event at of the Sami drummers. “I get to Skyview High School on Friday. SOLDOTNA Proud meet nice people.” PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY Sponsor Morten likes all the differ- “We care for your health” of the ent people here and said “The The housing situation is to meet all the other culture Greenlanders are very nice; we different here than it was in groups,” she said. 2006 live in the same room.” Wood Buffalo since they are The Sami may only have 41 Lill Therese, also in the living with other cultural con- participants in the Games but Arctic Sami cultural group, participat- tingents and can interact with that doesn’t stop them from Winter ed in the last Games and says them at Kenai Central High showing off tremendous M-F 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. she can appreciate this one School. amounts of team spirit and 262-3800 299 Binkley St., Games more because she’s older. “It’s nice because we get winning Ulus, too. Soldotna Thompson Log Gift & Jewelry We are Proud to be Sponsors of the OPEN 10AM-8PM 7 DAYS A WEEK 2006 Arctic Winter Games Native Alaskan Gifts T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Beanies & Gloves Ivory & Jade, Jewelry & Figurines Large Selection Of Collectible Hat Pins & Patches 262-9071 “It’s All About ALASKA” 44224 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna

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2006 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Page 9 www.awg2006.org Saturday, March 11, 2006 An interview with Gerry Thick, President of the Arctic Winter Games International Committee By Katherine Wells Winter Games? Ulu News Thick: “I have two joys. One was when I saw all those Involved with the Arctic youth marching into the open- Winter Games since 1984, Gerry ing ceremonies. It was a good Thick, has been the president opening ceremonies…a great of the International Committee opening ceremonies. My other since 1996, and has been over- joy is going around to the dif- seeing various responsibilities ferent venues and teams. of the Games throughout the Talking to these kids and seeing week. The Ulu News was able if they’re having a good time. I to catch up with him on haven’t met any that have said Thursday and asked him about they aren’t having a good time.” this year’s Games and what they Ulu News: What has been mean to him. your biggest disappointment? Ulu News: Why are you Thick: “I don’t really think I Photo By Katherine Wells involved with the Arctic Winter have any big disappointments. Games? I only see and concentrate on President Gerry Thick and Frankie Gordon, Chef De Mission of Nunavik, Quebec, Thick: “Because it’s excit- what the results are. And the discuss the 2006 Arctic Winter Games on the Kenai Peninsula. ing.” He added that the Games results are that these kids come give people from across the here to this community and done really well in the trans- munities submitted bids. My Winter Games to Alaska. A lot North a chance to get involved they have a great Arctic Winter portation area, the length of committee evaluated the three of Alaskans previously didn’t in the games competition and Games experience. The other time it takes to go to Alyeska bids and in that evaluation know about the games. Now share their cultures. thing I like to see is that the vol- and the amount of time those process my committee chose that they’ve been involved Ulu News: What has been unteers have a good Arctic kids have to travel might be a what they felt was the best bid. they’re going to want their kids your biggest challenge with the Winter Games experience. The little long. In saying that I think it was a good choice. I to have the opportunity to par- 2006 Arctic Winter Games? ones I have talked to are all hav- though, those kids had a great think it’s great that the games ticipate in the Arctic Winter Thick: “That’s a hard ques- ing a good experience. It’s all experience on that hill. And are on the Peninsula because Games, whether its involve- tion. Probably the biggest chal- part of the program.” just for an example: most of the we have been able to expand ment in the trials, volunteering lenge for me personally has Ulu News: How will the is over Thursday, the experience of the Arctic or the actual games.” been the travel.” President 2008 Games differ from the there’s only hap- Thick lives in Whitehorse, 2006 Games? pening, and those skiers want Yukon Territories, Canada. He Thick: “The 2008 games to go out skiing again on Friday said if he were to fly here from will differ because it’s a smaller too. That tells you that even home he would have to first community hosting the events. with the travel, it’s not that land in Seattle before flying to There won’t be as much travel bad.” Alaska. “I end up choosing to in the community. The terrain Ulu News: Why was the drive here most of the time. and scenery are different.” Kenai Peninsula chosen for the That’s a long ways. We’ve been Ulu News: What has the 2006 Arctic Winter Games? here about seven or eight times International Society learned Thick: “The Kenai since 2004. It’s a 15-16 hour from the 2006 Games? Peninsula was chosen because drive.” Thick: There have been a they submitted the best bid for Ulu News: What has been couple of little things. the games. The bidding your biggest joy of the Arctic Although the community has process in Alaska was that com-

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Page 10 2006 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Saturday, March 11, 2006 www.awg2006.org Can-do spirit guides organizers of 2006 and By JANICE HIGH Not such a quick solution competitors or how competi- incredible scene. We’ll even are not, according to Bolstad, Ulu News for a geography reality facing tors would be brought to offer nighttime dog sled rides the focus of the preparation for the organizers of the 2008 mountains are yet to be worked out on the tundra, for viewing the 2008 Games. As the organizers of the Games in Yellowknife, out. Meanwhile, Bolstad of the aurora borealis. And 2006 Arctic Winter Games bring Northwest Territories. That “We want to keep the focused on the unique oppor- Yellowknife is the diamond their duties to a close, the 2008 reality is that Yellowknife sits in Games special, to remind us of tunities Yellowknife can pres- capital of North America, so team is eager to step forward. the middle of expansive and where we came from; our roots Both groups addressed chal- beautiful—but flat— tundra. ent. there will be mines and polish- lenges during the closing days Alpine skiing, one of the major “The vastness of our tun- ing facilities to visit.” in our sports, and our roots in of the current Games. sporting events of the Games dra landscape provides an Mountains and diamonds our culture.” Friday morning’s cold tem- requires mountains, or at least peratures—minus 20 degrees big hills. It was an issue in Soldotna—resulted in frozen addressed at Friday’s media water pipes at Sears Elementary briefing by Cathie Bolstad, School, one of the athlete resi- president of the 2008 Games dent villages. To allow those Host Society. young people the opportunity “Well, there’s never been a for hot morning showers, they challenge too big to take on,” 8FSF OPU were bused to Kenai Central she said. High School to use the facilities The details on how moun- there. Problem solved. tains would be brought to the UIF POMZ Good Luck POFT nZJOH to all the PO UIF Games 1FOJOTVMB 907-344-2593907-344-2593 Athletes

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