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Fairbanks athletes Aelin Allegood and Liam Ortega carried the torch during the open ceremony of the on Sunday. Troy Bouffard/Ulu News U2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Monday, March 17, 2014 ulu news TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER FROM GERRY THICK s president of the On behalf of the Arctic Winter pants, spectators, volunteers, Team arrival » 4 Arctic Winter Games Games International Commit- family, and friends are certain to A International Committee, tee, I am pleased to extend best enjoy these Games as we all share Economic impact » 5 Pins » 6 I am extremely pleased to find wishes to all athletes, cultural the privilege of meeting new peo- myself once again in Fairbanks, performers, coaches and mission ple and greeting old friends from Military involvement » 7 , for this celebration of staff and to congratulate each one around the circumpolar world in sport and culture. This is the of you on being selected to repre- the grand and welcoming setting Opening ceremonies » 8-9 third time Fairbanks has hosted sent your teams at the 2014 Arctic of Fairbanks, Alaska. the Arctic Winter Games, the last Winter Games. It is certain to be a week of Volunteer profile» 10-11 time being in 1988. I have seen To all our supporters and espe- Great Spirit and Northern many exciting changes from the cially those who have traveled Dreams! and » 12 Games I attended in 1988. As a great distances to cheer on our member of our circumpolar fam- athletes and cultural performers, Gerry Thick » 13 Team profiles» 14 ily I am proud of the friendships welcome to the 23rd Arctic Win- President, forged over the years and contin- ter Games. Thank you for your Arctic Win- Presidential scholarships » 15 ue to be inspired by the commit- support of Arctic Winter Games. ter Games In- ment of the people of our circum- The 2014 Arctic Winter Games ternational A look back at 1988 Games » 16 polar communities in their efforts Host Society volunteers and staff Committee to unite and provide our youths have been diligent and dedicated Games Go Green » 19 with this unique opportunity. in their preparations. Partici- Arctic Winter Games schedule: Monday-Tuesday Coed Six-Dog 10K Race, 12:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 Recreation Area, Juvenile Female 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. MONDAY p.m. p.m.; 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and Male 4K Sprint, 2:30 p.m.; INDOOR SOCCER—UAF ARCTIC SPORTS—Lathrop —Big Dipper Ice and 8 p.m. Junior Female and Male 6K Student Recreation Center, High School, Kneel Jump, Open Arena, Bantam Male, 8 a.m., 5 —North Pole Sprint, 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Female, 2 p.m,, 3 Female and Open Male, 9:45 a.m.; p.m., 7:15 p.m.; Midget Male, 2:45 Middle School, Junior Mixed, SNOWSHOE— p.m.; Junior Female, 1 p.m.; Junior Junior Female and Junior Male, p.m.; Junior Female, 10:15 a.m. Team Competition, 9 a.m., 10:30 Birch Hill Recreation Area, Male, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Juvenile 1 p.m.; One Hand Reach, Open and 12:30 p.m.; UAF Patty Center, a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Juvenile Female and Male 2K Female, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 8 Male, 3:30 p.m. Midget Male, 10:15 a.m.; Junior CULTURAL EVENTS—Pioneer Sprint, Junior Female and Male, p.m. and 9 p.m.; Juvenile Male, 8 —North Pole High Female, 7:15 p.m. Park, AWG Museum Exhibit, 3K Sprint, 11:30 a.m. a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. School, Juvenile Female and Male INDOOR SOCCER—UAF Folk Art Fest and Expo, Pin Sales CROSS COUNTRY SKIING— SHORT TRACK SPEED Singles, Junior Female and Male Student Recreation Center, and Pin Trading, Museums and Birch Hill Recreation Area, Classic SKATING—, Singles, Junior Female and Junior Intermediate Female, 8 a.m., 3 Train Rides, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Film Sprints, Juvenile Male and Female, Juvenile Female, 500M, 3:45 p.m.; Male Douglas, Juvenile Female p.m., 4 p.m.; Junior Female, 1 p.m. Festival 2-8:30 p.m.; Morris 750 meters, Junior male and Juvenile Male, 500M, 3:54 p.m.; and Juvenile Male Doubles, 9 a.m.- and 5 p.m.; Junior Male, 11 a.m., 2 Thompson Cultural Center, Dene Female 750 meters Midget Female Junior Female, 500M, 4:06 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. p.m. and 6 p.m.; Juvenile Female, Drummer Demonstration, 12:30- and Male, 600 meters, Qualifying Junior Male, 500M, 4:15 p.m. —UAF Patty Center, Junior Female, 2 p.m. and 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.; Noel Wien Library, starts at 10 a.m., Heats begin at —UAF 4 p.m.; Junior Male, 10 a.m., noon, Juvenile Male, 10 a.m., 4 p.m., 8 Lunch Performance, Noon-2 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. Hulbert Nanook Terrain Park, Rail 6 p.m., 8 p.m. p.m. Grange Hall, North Pole, Yamal in CURLING—Fairbanks Curling Jam, Junior Female and Junior BIATHLON SKI—Birch Hill SHORT TRACK SPEED the Children’s Eyes, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Club, Junior Female and Male, 9 Male, 11 a.m.; Juvenile Female and Recreation Area, Juvenile Female SKATING—Carlson Center, a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Juvenile Male, 11 a.m. and Juvenile Male 5K, 2:30 p.m.; Juvenile Female, 777M, 3 p.m.; DENE GAMES—Randy Smith VOLLEYBALL—Randy Smith Junior Female and Junior Male Juvenile Male, 777M, 3:08 p.m.; TUESDAY Middle School, Snow Snake, Middle School, Junior Female, —Mt. Aurora 7.5K, 2:30 p.m. Junior Female, 1000M, 3:30 p.m.; Junior Male and Juvenile Female, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 Skiland, Giant Slalom, Juvenile BIATHLON SNOWSHOE— Junior Male, 1000M, 3:50 p.m. 10 a.m., Junior Female and Open p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and Junior and Open Female and Birch Hill Recreation Area, SNOWBOARDING—Birch Male 12:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m.; West Valley Male, First Run 11:30 a.m., Second Juvenile Female and Juvenile Male Hill on Fort Wainwright, Slalom, DOG MUSHING—Jeff Studdert High School, Junior Male, 8 a.m., Run 2 p.m. 2.5K, Junior Female and Junior Junior Female and Junior Male, 11 Racegrounds, Juvenile Coed Five- 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 ARCTIC SPORTS—Lathrop Male, 4K, 11:30 a.m. a.m.; Juvenile Female and Juvenile dog 10K Race, 10 a.m.; Junior p.m.; 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. High School, Two Foot High Kick, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING— Male, 11 a.m. Coed Seven-Dog 13K Race, 11:30 and 8 p.m. Junior Female and Male, 9 a.m.; Birch Hill Recreation Area, SNOWSHOEING—Birch Hill a.m. WRESTLING—North Pole Arm Pull, Junior Female and Male Interval Start Freestyle 5K, Junior Recreation Area, Juvenile Female —Carlson Middle School, Junior Mixed, Female and Male, Juvenile Female 2.5K, 4 p.m.; Juvenile Male 2.5K, and Open Female, 2:30 p.m.; Center, Short Program, Junior Team Competition, 9 a.m., 10:30 and Male, Midget Female and 4:30 p.m.; Junior Female 5K, 5 Head Pull, Open Male, 5:30 p.m. Female, Ladies 1, 8 a.m., Ladies a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Male, 10 a.m. p.m.; Junior Male 5K, 5:45 p.m. BADMINTON—North Pole High 2, 8:50 a.m.; Ladies 3, 9:40 a.m.; CULTURAL EVENTS—Pioneer CURLING—Fairbanks Curling —Hutchison School, Juvenile Female and Male Ladies 4, 10:30 a.m. Park, AWG Museum Exhibit, Folk Club, Junior Female and Junior High School, Junior Female and Singles, Junior Female and Male —Gymnastics Inc., Art Fest and Expo, Pin Sales and Male, 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Male Singles, 9 a.m.; Juvenile Singles, Junior Female and Male Junior Female, Team Competition, Pin Trading, Museums and Train DENE GAMES—Ryan Middle Female and Male Singles, 2 p.m. Doubles, Juvenile Female and 10:45 a.m. Rides, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Film Festival School, Stick Pull, Junior Male,and VOLLEYBALL—West Valley Male Doubles, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ICE HOCKEY—Big Dipper Ice 2-8:30 p.m.; Co-Op Plaza and Juvenile Female, 10 a.m., Junior High School, Junior Female, 8 BASKETBALL—UAF Patty Arena, Bantam Male, 9 a.m., 3:45 Bentley Mall, Lunch Performance, Female and Open Male, 2 p.m. a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., Center, Junior Female, 2 p.m. and p.m.; Midget Male, 11:15 a.m., 1:30 Noon-2 p.m.; Grange Hall, North DOG MUSHING—Jeff Studdert 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 7 p.m.; Junior Male, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., p.m.; Junior Female, 11:15 a.m. and Pole, Yamal in the Children’s Eyes, Racegrounds, Juvenile Coed Four- p.m., 8 p.m.; Randy Smith Middle 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m.; Junior Female, 7 p.m.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; To be determined, dog 7.5K Race, 11 a.m.; Junior School, Junior Male, 8 a.m., 9:30 BIATHLON SKI—Birch Hill UAF Patty Center, Junior Female, Fireworks Extravaganza, 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U3 ulu news Winter Games kicking into high gear today By Bob Eley during the weeklong compe- for their efforts. figure skating and gymnastics. at Farmers Loop will feature ULU News tition featuring nearly 2,000 Today’s schedule calls for com- In addition to the sports cross-country skiing, snowshoe- athletes, coaches and cultural petition in arctic sports, bad- events numerous cultural activ- ing, biathlon ski and biathlon The ceremonies are over and delegates from across the cir- minton, basketball, biathlon ski, ities raining from pin trading to snowshoe. On the other side the preparations are complete. cumpolar north. biathlon snowshoe, cross-coun- cultural performances to a film of the mountain on Fort Wain- Now it’s time for the Arctic Win- Participants hale from Alas- try skiing, curling, Dene Games, festival are all part of the sched- wright, the snowboarding com- ter Games to begin. ka, North, Greenland, dog mushing, ice hockey, indoor ule. petition will get under way with While there were a few match- , Nuna- soccer, short track speed skat- Birch Hill Recreation will the slalom event. es in curling, indoor soccer and vik-, , Sapmi ing, snowboarding, snowshoe- be the busiest of all the venues The cross-country skiers will volleyball on Sunday, the sched- (Northern Scandinavia), Yamal ing, table tennis, volleyball and today, with four events on the get things started at Birch Hill ule reaches a feverish pitch (Russia) and the will be wrestling. docket. when they head out onto the Jim today with competition in 17 of trying their best to earn gold, sil- The only sports not on the The venue north of Fair- the 20 sports being contested ver and bronze ulus as a reward schedule today are alpine skiing, banks off the Steese Highway GAMES » U18 Ray Brasier’s office at RE/MAX… Welcomes all the Arctic Winter Games athletes and their families to Fairbanks! 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Members of team Greenland arrive at Fairbanks International Airport on Friday. Greg Martin/Ulu News

Greenland athletes among first to arrive in Fairbanks By Jonni Roos land and 33 athletes with Team travel, but we are glad to be ULU NEWS Sapmi, along with coaches, here.” chaperones, sports officials and Travelers passed the time on Arctic Winter Games teams team representatives. the plane renewing old friend- arriving in Fairbanks were Volunteers cheered loudly for ships, talking, laughing and greeted with a warm golden each team member, some sang helping each other complete heart welcome at Fairbanks and danced, while other volun- their customs paperwork. International Airport by the teers assisted team members A local Fairbanks band, the Arctic Winter Games Welcom- with transportation and locat- Swingdogs, provided a lively ing Committee. ing officials. background tempo to the fes- The first international flights Raavee the Raven, the 2014 tivities. arrived on Friday afternoon Arctic Winter Games mascot, “This is all so wonderful,” one and teams were welcomed posed for pictures with arriving athlete remarked as she and her at the arrivals gate with live visitors. friends danced while waiting music, a crowd of cheering The first contingents to for their other team members. volunteers dressed in yellow, arrive, Greenland and Sap- Teams from Greenland, Sap- signs and flags of their coun- mi, landed Friday afternoon mi, Yamal and Northwest Terri- try and a welcome gift: the after an eight-hour flight from tories arrived on Friday. Teams Alaska version of a traditional Greenland, tired but enthusi- from Nunavut, Yukon, Alberta welcome lei — the ubiquitous astic to be in Fairbanks for the and -Quebec arrived Members of team Greenland arrive at Fairbanks International winter scarf emblazoned with Games. on Saturday. Airport on Friday. Greg Martin/Ulu News the AWG logo. “We are so excited,” said Trine Greeters were on hand to More than 270 people arrived Krogholm, a chaperone and meet all flights regardless of on Friday, including 130 ath- interpreter for Team Green- the hour. Some flights arrived letes comprising Team Green- land. “It’s been a long way to as late as 11:50 p.m. Friday. Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U5 ulu news Fairbanks expects economic impact of about $13 million from Arctic Winter Games By Julie Herrmann The study showed $2.7 million It’s certainly going to be good for the If Only ... A Fine Store in ULU NEWS in tax revenue was generated, downtown Fairbanks has as well as 400,000 hours of community. It’s going to be bigger expanded its hours just for the Hosting the Arctic Win- employment. “ than (Alaska Federation of Natives), Games. The store is not usually ter Games in Fairbanks is Although a report for the 2012 open on Sundays in March, but Whitehorse Games has not yet and that was a substantial impact.” it will be open on March 16 and expected to have an impact been published, the economic 23. of $13 million on the local impact has been studied. Jim Dodson, Fairbanks Economic Development “We’ve made sure we have a economy, according to Arc- “($13 million) is actually a lit- Corporation president good selection of Made in Alas- tle bit more than the economic ka and a really good selection of tic Winter Games general impact there,” Lane said. “We ment Corporation President Jim officials,” said Regency Hotel jewelry,” said Rebecca Morese, manager Karen Lane. are anticipating more people Dodson expects the economic operations manager Tony Phil- one of the owners. Economic impact studies coming to Fairbanks then went impact to be significant. lips. “The majority of our rooms Twigs, a gift shop inside are done after every Arctic to Whitehorse.” “It’s certainly going to be good went to them during that time.” security in the Fairbanks Inter- The $13 million impact is national Airport, is expect- Winter Games. The most for the community,” Dodson The Regency Hotel is fully expected to come from a com- said. “It’s going to be bigger than booked for part of the week, and ing increased passenger travel recent one available is from bination of visitor spending (Alaska Federation of Natives), only has a couple rooms avail- during this week. the 2010 games in Grande and event operations, accord- and that was a substantial able on a few nights. “We think it’ll be a good ing to information in a state of thing for the airport itself and Prairie, Alberta. impact.” Because of the BP World Ice Alaska budget request. Nearly Businesses around Fairbanks Art Championships and Jap- for Twigs,” office manager According to the study, 2,000 athletes, coaches and cul- have prepared for the Games anese tourism, the Regency is Michael Poulsen said several approximately $7.65 million was tural delegates are here for the and are experiencing the results. usually busy during the month weeks before the games. “We’ve invested into the Grande Prai- Games, as well as tourists and Fairbanks hotels have seen an of March, but Phillips said it ordered extra inventory and are rie economy because of visitor spectators. increase in bookings. is slightly more than usual this making sure we’re prepared to spending and event operations. Fairbanks Economic Develop- “We’re the host for the game year. service the extra traffic.” U6 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Monday, March 17, 2014 ulu news TODAY’S PINS These pins will be released today.

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MINING DONE RIGHT Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U7 ulu news Fort Wainwright supports the Games Dignitaries will By Angela Moore are volunteering throughout the ULU NEWS the Army week. Form security to adminis- enjoy the Games trative support, escorts to cere- For the soldiers and families Pitches In monies, someone from Fort Wain- » The Fort Wainwright ice rink By Libbie Martin will welcome three rep- stationed at Fort Wainwright, the wright will be involved in every ULU NEWS resentatives from the Interior provides them with once is being used for team hockey aspect of the Games. practices. Alberta Sport Connec- in a lifetime opportunities that Fort Wainwright and the host There will be a huge » Birch Hill ski and snowboard tion: John Short, Chair; can not be replicated at any other society have enjoyed a partnership influx of people for this Alf Fisher, board mem- area is the home of snowboarding Army post in the world. dating back to August 2012. This week’s 23rd edition of ber; and Scott Fraser, slalom practices and competition, Not only are America’s Arctic partnership went beyond finding the Arctic Winter Games Director of High Perfor- Warriors already blessed with all as well as parts of the biathlon volunteers and included integrat- in the Golden Heart City. mance Sport. the natural beauty and outdoor competition. ing the Fort Wainwright ice rink The Games will host To cheer on Team adventures that come with living and Birch Hill ski and snowboard nearly 2,000 athletes, Yamal, Aleksander in the Interior, they are also for- Directors. “They will never get this area into the Games. coaches, cultural del- Mazharov, who is the tunate to be part of a community at any of their other duty stations. According to Jackson, Fort egates as well as thou- Deputy Governor of the recognized for its phenomenal “I hope they take advantage of Wainwright and America’s Arctic sands of spectators and Yamal-Nenets and Direc- support to the military. the military discount and go to the Warriors are proud to be part of family members of the tor of the Yamal-Nents It means that for the first, and opening and closing ceremonies,” the Arctic Winter Games team and participants. There will Department for Inter- likely only, time in their careers Jackson said. show their support to the commu- be plenty of dignitaries national Relations will they will have an opportunity Jackson also helped ensure that nity, the sports and all the athletes. among those in atten- attend the Games. to experience the Arctic Winter the entire Fort Wainwright com- Fort Wainwright was able to dance. Team Nunavik-Quebec Games. munity knew about the many respond to a last minute request Team Alaska will host will be joined by a num- “The one thing I hope we have ways they could volunteer to get for more cots, helping to ensure Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell ber of important people: done well is stress to soldiers and a behind the scenes perspective of that nearly 200 athletes would be at a family appreciation Maggie Emudluk, their families that this is a once in the games and what it takes to put sleeping a bit more comfortable breakfast on the first day President, Kativ- a lifetime experience,” said Felicia them together. during their stay in the Golden of the Games. They will ik Regional Govern- Jackson, the Director of Plans, Because of her and the many Heart City. also welcome Gov. Sean ment; Johnnie Kasud- Training, Mobilization and Secu- efforts of the Arctic Winter Games Perhaps this is a once-in-a-life- Parnell and U.S. Sen. luak, President, Kativik rity at Fort Wainwright and ex-of- Host Society, more than 350 sol- time opportunity for the athletes Lisa Murkowski as guests School Board; Isabelle ficio member of the Arctic Win- diers and Army civilians, along to experience a part of the life of during the Games. ter Games Host Society Board of with a number of family members, America’s Arctic Warriors. Team Alberta North VIPs » U19 U8 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Monday, March 17, 2014 ulu news

Wendell Shiffler, vice president of the Arctic Winter Games International Committee, declared the Games open, alongside AWG 2014 mascot Raavee. Troy Bouffard/Ulu News Winter Games open with music and dancing By Libbie Martin site, they bring “Inuit music to else’s — were repeated by a the Carlson Center floor, filling ULU NEWS Contingent the world,” with Inuit drum- sign-language interpreter. it wall to wall before a throng songs from Greenland and Alas- The spectators filling the seats of cheering family, friends, sup- A near sold-out crowd on Numbers ka. were more than ready when the porters, VIPs and the commu- Alaska: 359 Sunday evening at the Carlson Pamyua is an Inuit word Blanchett Brothers segued into nity. Center cheered as the 2014 Arc- Alberta North: 241 meaning to request an encore the meat of the ceremony – the After a blessing by the Rever- tic Winter Games were officially Greenland: 146 of a drumsong or dance or the introduction of the nine contin- end Anna Frank, the North Pole opened Sunday. Northwest Territories: 347 tail of an animal, object or idea. gents who will spend the next Choir sang the national anthem Close to 2,000 athletes, cul- Nunavik-Quebec: 88 The band is composed of people week competing in 20 sports, of each contingent. tural participants, coaches, mis- Nunavut: 278 who grew up in Alaska, includ- showing sportsmanship and fair Vice President of the Inter- sion staff and officials filled the Sapmi: 45 ing brothers Phil and Steve play, and bringing home gold, national Committee Wendell center floor, waving contingent Yamal: 102 Blanchett of Bethel, who took silver and bronze ulus as evi- Schiffler gave the official wel- flags and shouting their read- Yukon: 305 the emcee role for the night. dence of their athletic prowess. come, saying, “The eyes of the iness to compete in this 23rd “They’re super bubbly,” Cul- They could be heard long circumpolar north will focus on Games. the crowd rhythmically clapping tural and Ceremony Coordina- before they were seen — one you.” Welcomes were offered by After a taped welcome from and swaying to the music. With tor Tori Middelstadt said, “with of the Blanchetts remarked, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Mark Begich, traditional skin drums accom- a lot of energy.” “Sounds like a herd of reindeer!” Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, the show really started when panied by a steel-string guitar They filled the Carlson Center They came up a ramp and Fairbanks North Star Borough Pamyua (pronounced “Bum- and a singer with a guttural, with enthusiasm and laughter, onto the stage — 1,935 athletes Mayor Luke Hopkins, Host you-uh”) took the stage. belly-rumbling voice, the group introducing 2014 mascot Raa- and cultural participants, 150 Society President Jeff Jacobson Their foot-tapping song — sang their signature Inuit songs. vee to cheers from the crowd. officials and many mission and sort of a tribal funk sound — had According to the band’s web- Their words — and everyone coaching staff. They flowed onto OPENING » U9 Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U9 ulu news

Gov. Sean Parnell We’re hoping for a successful event that speaks at the Arctic the kids will remember the rest of their Winter “ lives.” Games opening ceremony Sunday. Greg Martin/ Ulu News

out. The Board of Directors selected the Opening talent, but Middelstadt had to book the Continued from U8 cultural teams and plan the ceremony itself. and sponsor Conoco Phillips’ Scott Jen- Middelstadt also coordinated the 200- sen. plus volunteers who did everything from Pamyua sang their latest hit —“Bub- riding the buses with the participants to ble Gum,” a song in Yupik about chewing staging them into lines to keeping the gum — followed by hip-hop impresarios flow moving. Illaska Assassins, whose catchy beat, syn- “There’s a 15-minute window for the chronized dancing and enthusiasm had participants to get from the buses to their the crowd dancing along with them. spot on the floor, Middelstadt said. “The Team Nunavut cheers at the opening ceremony. Greg Martin/Ulu News Athlete Ambassadors Liam Ortega and volunteers are making it happen.” Aelin Allegood ran the torch through the “We’re hoping for a successful event mass occupying the floor, taking it out- that the kids will remember the rest of side to light the cauldron in front of the their lives,” she said. Carlson Center, the first permanent caul- The Carlson Center seats 4,500 peo- dron in AWG history. ple; with 860 seats reserved for VIPs, the Then, the moment everyone waited for press and children younger than 2, orga- — Schiffler returned to the stage to offi- nizers hoped for 3,600 spectators. Check out our FREE App! cially declare the Games begun. Tickets went on sale in late 2013, “Athletes, performers … I declare by the according to Kristin Baysinger, AWG lighting of the flame the opening of the ticketing chair and Carlson Center box 23rd Arctic Winter Games. Now let the office manager. “It’s picked up every Games begin!” week; an upward trend.” Find it in The opening ceremony should have a Sunday’s ticket sales were “insane,” lot of energy and be a lot of fun, Middel- Baysinger said. the stadt said before the event. “A great kick- The line at the box office was 30 people off to this great week.” deep just after noon. App Store Middelstadt started working on the “It’s great to see the people coming out ceremony plans and logistics at 63 days to support the Games,” Baysinger said. or Google

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By Allen Shaw anniversary in November. Since they her way around the volleyball court. She ULU NEWS are recent empty-nesters, both are excit- received a two-year scholarship to Arm- ed about this new adventure in Alaska strong University before turning it down Tora Henry came to Alaska seven and are willing to try new experiences to join the Marines. months ago when she accepted a new together. “I keep kneepads in my gym bag just position as the Equal Employment “I am new to Alaska and feel that I am in case the opportunity arises to play a Opportunity Manager at Fort Wain- in for the adventure of a lifetime,” she game,” she said. wright. said. “In a diverse world in which we Otherwise she just “loves working out “We have been captivated by Alaska’s live, I find that we are more similar than at the gym, testing out new recipes, (of beauty and we’re ready to delve into different. course) playing volleyball and mentor- what this state is all about,” she said. “It’s a challenge and definitely a mis- ing as a Big Sister. Henry said she and her husband sion of mine to bring people together “It is so important to get involved and signed up to help out with the Games in for a common goal in an effort to create try to make a difference in the world,” September at an Arctic Winter Games more harmony, love and respect for our Henry said. “I want to leave a lasting booth during Military Appreciation Day differences,” Henry said. impression on this world and that when at Pioneer Park. Henry will work as an ambassador of I die I would have left a legacy for my With a bachelor’s degree in social good will as visitors from the nine cir- children and my children’s children.” psychology from Park University and a cumpolar regions descend on Fairbanks. Henry said she is thrilled to be an Arc- master’s in counseling and development She is on the Volunteer and Volleyball tic Winter Games volunteer. from George Mason, her 18-year career committees. “Being new to the city,” it is important of federal service experience includes She said, “I assist with all aspects of to get involved and be a part of some- five years with the EEO office. volunteering, such as orientation, volun- thing bigger than you,” Henry said. It is Before Henry’s civilian work, she teer comfort and support venues, as well an honor to volunteer for the AWG this served in the Marine as volunteer appreciation day, March year. Corps for eight years. Her husband, 30,” Henry said. “As long as we are here, my husband Cledis Henry Jr., also a former Marine, Henry will also be a line judge for the and I will make the most of this Alaskan served for 25 years. volleyball games. adventure and create memories that we Tora Henry Allen Shaw/Ulu News They celebrated their 19th wedding Henry is fitness-oriented and knows will cherish for a lifetime.” Alaska Alaska RawRaw FFurur Co.Co. T h a n k Y o u Pelts, Parkas, Coats, Hats, Mittens, Ruffs, to the Earmuffs, Quiveut & Mukluks AWG sponsors Custom Manufactured Fur Garments and welcome Largest Selection of Tanned Furs teams, coaches and spectators! in Alaska – Since 1979 – • Great Fabric Selections

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Curlers play a match Sunday morning. Greg Martin/Ulu News Curling, indoor soccer, volleyball have 1st matches By Bob Eley with Nunavut taking out Alas- Nunavut 25-17, 25-13. ULU NEWS ka by a 12-4 score and Alberta The boys head over to Ran- North claiming a 9-2 victory dy Smith Middle School today Curling, indoor soccer and against Northwest Territories. where they will continue to play volleyball got a jump on the oth- Team Yukon had a bye on qualifying round games from 8 er sports in the 2014 Arctic Win- Sunday. a.m. to 8 p.m. ter Games on Sunday, playing Qualifying for the med- their first games hours before als round continues through the opening ceremonies. Tuesday, with playoffs set for Indoor soccer All three sports had light Wednesday and ulu-round There were two female indoor schedules on the opening day games on Thursday. A mixed soccer games on the schedule of the Games, but things will tournament takes place Friday Sunday at the University of be much more hectic today and Saturday. Alaska Fairbanks Student Rec- now that the Games are in full Games are scheduled to take reation Center swing. place at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sapmi (Northern Scandina- today and Tuesday, Playoffs are via) had its game going in high at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednes- gear, racing to a 15-1 win against Curling day and the bronze-ulu match is Alaska in the Intermediate divi- In the Junior female divi- at 9 a.m. Thursday and the gold- Curlers play a match Sunday morning. Greg Martin/Ulu News sion. sion, teams from the Yukon and ulu game is at 2;30 p.m. Thurs- The Juvenile division game Alberta North got the best of day. a 25-12, 25-18 win against the from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. was much closer as Northwest their opponents. Northwest Territories, Yanal Sunday’s boys games were Territories earned a hard-fought Yukon posted an 11-6 triumph (Russia) downed Alberta North 2-1 win against Greenland. against Nunavut, while Alberta Volleyball played at West Valley High 25-22, 27-25 and Yukon pulled School. Games in all five divisions North edged Northwest Territo- The girls took the court at out a 26-24, 25-22 win against — Intermediate, Juvenile and ries 6-4. Randy Smith Middle School Northwest Territories opened Junior girls and Juvenile and Team Alaska drew a bye on and all three of the best-of-three Nunavut. the day with a solid 25-22, Junior boys — are scheduled the opening day of play. matches were decided in two Today’s girls games will be at 25-12 win against Alaska, Yukon from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at The Junior male division fea- games. West Valley High School with topped Greenland 25-16, 25 the UAF SRC. tured a couple of lopsided scores Alaska opened the day with qualifying competition running 17 and Alberta North upended Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U13 ulu news

Team Alaska battles it out with Team Sapmi on Sunday during a Junior Female indoor soccer game at the Student Recreation Center. JR Ancheta/for the News-Miner

Above: Boys’ volleyball teams played matches Sunday morning. Jane Taffe/Ulu News Right: Girls play a match. troy bouffard/Ulu News

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Yukon flag ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Team Yukon: Games Quebec flag ARCTIC WINTER GAMES Team Nunavik-Quebec are a ‘rite of passage’ By Libbie Martin time. ULU NEWS Doronn Fox, who coaches the Dene Games, and the two badminton coaches represents generations Fairbanks will welcome 285 members are former AWG athletes. of Team Yukon to the 2014 Arctic Win- coach Phil Hoffman By Libbie Martin Games are the entire girls cross-country ter Games. will watch his son Shae compete in ULU NEWS ski team and six of the coaches. Broken out, that means 237 athletes, short track speed skating continuing a Team Nunavik-Quebec has many 41 coaches, six cultural participants and Games tradition of involving multiple Though small, the Nunavik-Quebec examples of multi-generational partici- one manager for the cultural group. generations of the same family in the contingent is eager to show off its prow- pation in these games, Dubois said. According to Tracey Bilsky, of Team event. ess in arctic sports, Dene Games, bad- Suzy Koneak and her three daughters Yukon, roughly half the young athletes Bilsky says the Games are important minton, table tennis, snowshoeing and will compete in the Dene Games and are competing in their first Arctic Win- because they are a “rite of passage” for cross-country skiing. cross-country skiing. Coach Aftad Kahn ter Games. Yukon athletes. The 62 athletes participating in the gets to cheer his daughter Sarah in They are “very excited kids,” she said. “They look forward to them even 2014 Arctic Winter Games will be snowshoeing. Two sets of brothers and Team Yukon begins its athlete selec- when they are small children,” she said. accompanied by 12 coaches, two offi- sisters will compete in Arctic Sports: tion process months before the games, “They give a consistent two-year train- cials, a cultural chaperone, and six cul- Deseray and Jamessie Cumberbatch looking for youth with skill, dedication ing to sports and coaches, and we send tural participants. and Allison May and Aqujak Snowball. to training and an ability to be a pos- our largest team to these Games. The athletes have been preparing The Nunavik team excels at Arctic itive role model. Members of Team They are there to develop and inspire since October 2012, with the first round Sports and Dene Games, Dubois said, Yukon range in age from 10 to 31. people. We treasure the AWGs.” of tryouts held by individual communi- and the contingent hopes to “reiterate Coaches, chosen by the governing Besides the large team, approximate- ties by January 2013. the great performance of 2012.” body of the individual sport, have expe- ly 175 families and supporters will come During the Ungava and Hudson Cos- This is the largest contingent Nunavik rience coaching the sport to the partic- to cheer the team on, Bilsky estimates. tal trials, held in April and July, the sec- has sent to the Arctic winter Games, so ular age group. “Fairbanks is close enough to drive to, ond cut was made. The final team was Dubois says they are hoping for more “We have a fantastic set of leaders so we have families coming down,” she decided at Regional trials in Kuujjuaq ulus this time around. who can inspire youth and help them said. in November. “On a personal level,” Dubois said, “we develop in their sport of choice,” Bilsky Team Yukon will honor its supporters Actually, preparations began the min- hope our athletes will surpass them- said. at a Parent Breakfast Tuesday morning ute the 2012 Games ended, according to selves and learn what it takes to excel at Team Yukon excels at no particular at Pike’s Waterfront morning. Jean-Philippe Dubois, Communication what they do while showing an excellent sport, Bilsky said. Bilsky hopes the Yukon contingent Agent for the Kaktivik Regional Gov- fair play attitude.” “To tell you the truth, it varies every doesn’t just bring in ulus, she’s looking ernment. Although Team Nunavik-Quebec has Games.” at the Hodgson Trophy, the symbol of “Many tryouts were held to help find participated in fewer games than some Team Yukon stresses grass root devel- fair play and sportsmanship awarded to the coaching staff find the athletes contingents, Dubois sees the Games as opment of all sports, so their hope is to one contingent at the end of the Games. that would best represent Team Nuna- an important event in the lives of the do well in all the events in the weeklong Team Yukon won the award in 1998, vik-Quebec in the 2014 AWG,” He said. youth. sports and cultural extravaganza. and it is ready to bring it home again. The cultural group, the Kangiqsujuaq “The Arctic Winter Games competition As with the athletes, about half the “I’ve been hoping for that trophy for a Brazilian Drummers, have been playing is a great opportunity for our youth to coaches are at the Games for the first long time,” Bilsky said. as a group since 2010; they incorporate adopt healthy habits as well as to promote theater depicting traditional seal hunt- traditional games and cultural elements ing and ice fishing into their perfor- important to northern people,” he said. They give a consistent two-year training to mance, Dubois said. The contingent will be accompanied sports and coaches, and we send our largest Attending their first Arctic Winter by three elders and a parent. “ team to these Games.” Tracey Bilsky, Team Yukon Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U15 ulu news Presidential Scholarship winners coming Wednesday By Mercedes Anderson opportunities, Jacobson created the 2014 Arctic Winter Games The inaugural Presidential Games pin. ULU NEWS the Presidential Scholarships — “Great Spirit, Northern Scholarships are matching More than $2,500 of the program. Dreams.” scholarships with participating $4,500 goal has been raised. As a 27-year educator, Jeff Nine Presidential Scholar- Winning essays will be pub- educational institutions in the Jacobson anticipates more troll Jacobson knows the value of ships — one for each contingent lished during the Games. University of the Arctic, a con- sales will be generated this week, pursuing high education. participating in the 2014 Arctic “The goal of the 2014 Arc- sortium of 140 colleges and uni- providing the maximum matched In his role as chief of staff for Winter Games — will be award- tic Winter Games Presidential versities across the Arctic. scholarship of $1,000 for each of the Fairbanks North Star Bor- ed to applicants in grades 11-12 Scholarships is to encourage our Funding for the Presidential the nine successful applicants. ough Mayor Luke Hopkins, (at the time of application). youth to build upon their Arctic Scholarships program came “We hope the Presidential Jacobson is a huge proponent of Winners will be announced on Winter Games experience by from private donations and the Scholarship will become one the 2014 Arctic Winter Games. Wednesday. pursuing higher education,” said sale of trolls. of the lasting traditions of the Wanting to partner participa- Applicants were required to Jacobson, who also serves as the The Presidential Trolls sport Arctic Winter Games,” Jacobson tion in the Games with future write an essay related to the of Host Society president. a unique Host Society President said.

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Above: Team Alaska’s Helen Northwest Amaktoulik, from Golovan, Territories’ and Andrew Tierney, of Trudy Kolit Anchorage, hold their torches stretches to after lighting the flame to kick the fur ball open the 1988 Arctic Winter in the Junior Games at the Big Dipper Ice women’s high Arena in Fairbanks. News- kick event on Miner file photo March 17, 1988, at the Arctic Right: Former NFL coaching Winter Games legend George Allen sets out in Fairbanks. on the trail for his first sled Kolit, from dog ride at the home of Harvey Coral Harbour, Drake and Linda Leonard earned the gold on March 17, 1988, in Salcha. ulu at 5 feet, Allen was in Fairbanks as 8 inches. Mike part of the Arctic Winter Belrose/Ulu Games being held throughout News file photo the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Cal White/Ulu News file photo Monday, March 17, 2014 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner U17 ulu news U18 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Monday, March 17, 2014 ulu news

Middle School, while the Arc- table tennis gets under way at Today’s cultural activities games tic Sports kneel jump at 9:45 Hutchison High School and include several events from 11 Continued from U3 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Lathrop High wrestling starts at North Pole a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pioneer Park School, followed by the one hand Middle School. — Arctic Winter Games exhib- Whisenhant Ski Trails at 10 a.m. reach at 3:30 p.m. Team sports begin the quali- its and museums, pin sales and for interval start freestyle rac- Dog Mushing opens with races fying rounds of their respective trading and a fork art festival es. The first snowshoe biathlon at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the tournaments today. Basketball is and expo. There will be a film starts at 11:30 a.m., with the ski Jeff Studdert Racegrounds on at the University of Alaska Fair- festival from 2-6 p.m. in the the- biathlon beginning at 2:30 p.m. Farmers Loop. banks, curling is at the Fairbanks ater at Pioneer Park. and the snowshoe races start at Short track speed skating Curling Club, ice hockey is at the A cultural lunch performance 4:30 p.m. makes its debut at 3:20 p.m. at Big Dipper Ice Arena and the will take place from noon to 2 The Games’ cornerstone sports the Carlson Center with races UAF Patty Center, indoor soccer p.m. at Noel Wien Library and — Dene Games and Arctic Sports at distances of 777 and 1,000 is at the UAF Student Recreation there will be a Denne Drummer — have events scheduled today. meters. Center and volleyball is at Randy Demonstration from 12:30-1:30 The Dene Games stick pull is Qualifying starts in badminton Smith Middle School and West p.m. at the Morris Thompson at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Ryan at North Pole High School, while Valley High School. Cultural and Visitors Center.

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Parizeau, Director General, Kati- vik Regional Government; Mary Pilurtuut, Executive, Kativik Regional Government; and Jobie Tukkiapik, President, Makivik. Minster Brad Cathers of the Ministry of Community Services for the Yukon Government, will attend the opening ceremony with Team Yukon and cheer ath- letes in several events through Tuesday. But really, all of the spectators, families, coaches and athletes are VIPs, deserving to be given the welcome Fairbanks are known for. It warms the heart on a winter day.

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