After one year without the annual logger sports spectacle at the Thornhill Community grounds, fans of bucking, . sawing, nail _ driving, chopping and log ~ birling will get their fill” again this weekend, “We missed it last year *— it was the first time in 18 years (without an event),” said Frank Pelle, past presi- dent of the Terrace Down- Ai2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 30, 2006 — Steel and logs | ‘ to clash as © logger sports - _ return to area , THE BUZZi is ‘back. ; Lions-sponsored event . is nearing 20 years running, logger sports have been happening on and off in_ Terrace for more nearly 50 years. town Lions club, the show’s | organizer. Pelle says the year off, coupled with an action- packed day of logger Sports, will more than make up for . last-year’s blip. ‘Sunday’s show-is one stop on the provincial cir: , cuit: that features men 1 and . Frank Pelle ; women that belong to the Sports Canadian Logger Association. “You could call them professional competi- tors,” said Pelle, adding the event has prize earnings of $7,000. “People travel the © ‘circuit to compete.” The best and most dedi- cated-competitors can make a living on the circuit. Dave Maroney, a long- time judge and former com- petitor himself, says those people will compete in — North America in the sum- mer and in Australia and New Zealand in the winter. Not all competitors, however are loggers as in the past, continued -Ma- ‘roney. Some may even work ‘in.an office. - The logger sports event ‘here will feature a total of 21 events, though the big-' gest one of the day is a given. Circuit stops are eligible ~ to host one or more provin- cial: championship events and locals drew — literally out of a hat ~ pole falling. It just so happens to be Pelle’s favourite event. “T like pole falling and log burling is fun to watch,’ ” he added... Log burling i is a fan fa- vourite that sees competi- tors racing on logs floating in water. Every event, except for the pole falling, is based solely on time trials, says ° “ Maroney. '.“The best time wins,” - said Maroney, who himself... ' used to compete in loggers sports 45 years ago. His _ Specialty. was axe. throw- ing. Maroney says the sport _ has seen few rule changes ° over the years but he re- mains excited about his role . “on top of the action.” The Sunday, Sept. 3 schedule begins with a Li- ons pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Contestants register at 9 a.m. and at 10 a.m. the ac- tion starts and doesn’t stop. until 4 p.m. There are also chopper rides, a truck and car show, an appearance by the Gitse- Jaus Dancers and refresh- ments available all day. While the Downtown “A Division of West fraser Milts Led. Here’ 5 to another successtul 2006 Logger Sponts JOHN MARSHALL of | Terrace gives it his all at the 2003 logger sports competition held at the Thonrhill Community Grounds. Competitors return Sept. 3 to take. part in a series of events, all designed to test expe- rience, skill, stamina and 1 strength. The day begins _ with a pancake breakfast .beginning at 8 a.m. The: -events themselves: start: at 10 a.m. and last until 4. p.m. Helicopter rides will: also be offered, begin-.— _ hing at noon and lasting; until 3.5 : FILE PHOTO: TERRACE TRUCK & DIESEL LTD. wishes you good luck in the 2006 LOGGER SPORTS FREIGHT, LINER } 5408 HIGHWAY 16 WEST:« * 635- 4938 rages a Peterbilt Pacific Inc. 3104 Hampton Street, Terrace © 638-1433 Toll F Free: 1-800-317- 1433 © www. peterbilt. be.ca " oo » Box 117, Houston, BC Vou 1Z0° Phone (250) 845-2234 « oe | -800-663-5020 + » Fax (250) 845-3619 Serving Houston, Burns Lake, Smithers, Hazelton, Terrace & Kitimat with Delivery and Card Looks Wishing good luck to all the - participants in the 2006 Logger Sports! wishes good luck and a successful 2006 LOGGERS SPORT mlEST é = 4 ’