_ compete in all five thrilling events of the ” Terrace Standard and Hawkair. Adventure _Challenge. Four local women have already commit- ted to taking part in every event of the north- _ west’s only outdoor adventure sport series, The points series challenges participants ‘to tackle’ open water swimming, trail run-— ning, two mountain bike events and a rock climbing competition all over the course of just three days July 1, 2 and 3. Participants may enter as few as one event ‘up to.all five, accumulating points along the way. 6. ee "But it’s the athlete with the most points in each of the five divisions that wins a fat grand prize package and the title of cham- pion. Terrace athletes Sherrie Hamer, Emily Janes, Venessa Hydamacka and Robyn Ca- ter have each pre- registered and that means the women’s division is seeing the most competition for top spot since the series be- gan four years ago. “It’s very exciting to see that many women taking on the entire challenge be- ‘ cause that was the one category in the past » ~. that lacked depth in terms of the number of ’ women.willing to tackle ail of the events,” says. Adventure Challenge organizer Sarah Zimmerman. 4 ' She expects the competition for top spot - in that division to be very close. Both Janes and Hamer competed in the 2004 Adventure Challenge placing first and second respectfully. Newcomer Venessa Hydamacka has never competed in any Adventure Challenge : SHERRIE HAMER cruises up: “Swimming Pool’, a route at the Azad ‘Adventures | . outdoor rock climbing competition last year. Hamer took second spot in the wom-_ en ’s division in 2004 and i is competing again this year. ‘Women ready to rock Adventure Challenge MORE WOMEN than ever before will. . FILE PHOTO events in the past. - An avid cyclist and outdoorsperson, she could be a threat to some of the other: par- . ticipants. some At 17. years old, ‘Robyn Cater is the youngest of the entrants in the women’s di- vision. An experienced swimmer and talent-: ed overall athlete, Cater will certainly hold : her own. a - The men’s division sees Terrace athletes Travis Carter, Gary Maltin and Natou Kurtz each entering in all five events. And Matthias Muller is the first junior level competitor to sign up for the entire challenge. -The team category, a new division this year, has already got one team ready to take on the series. That team is made up of Terrace firefight- ers Peter Weeber, Mark McWhinnie, Colin Willoner and Chris Rusnak (RCMP). : Athletes still have more than a week to ’ sign up for any or all the events. “There won’t be any same-day registra- tion this year,’ Zimmerman reminds ath- letes. . With the change in format from holding five events over the course of four weekends to having all the events over three consecu- tive days, there just isn’t enough time prior to each individual race to do last minute reg- istration. The final registration deadline is June 24. Registration forms are available at the Ter- race Standard, Azad Adventures, McBike, Ruins Board Shop, All Seasons Source for Sports and Hothouse Restaurant. Call Sarah Zimmerman for details at 638-_ 7283. HERE’ S THE ‘weekend schedule for this year’s Adventure Challenge: July 1 @ Event, One: Ruins Board Shop’s open water swim. Adults swim two laps around the 750-metre triangular course at Lakelse ‘Lake. Juniors swim one lap and the youngest competitors are challenged toa 500-metre race. The races start bright _and early at 8 a.m. at the Kinsmen Kids Kamp, located on First Ave. at Lakelse Lake. WW Event Two: The Skeena Valley rant present the 29th annual King of the Mountain foot race. Runners complete an 8.5 kilometre the stunning Terrace Mountain trail. Start time is 2 p.m. at the Terrace Arena. July 2 7 Event Three: Azad Adventures’ outdoor rock climbing competition at the . Chist Creek forest recreation site across ~ Hwy37 from Onion Lake. Climbers test their skills on progres- sively more difficult routes. This is a timed event. This is a top-rope event, which means climbers are secured by a rope at all times. In case of rain the event will become a bouldering competition on pre-estab- lished routes at the bouldering cave at 2005 | ~ Adventure Challenge - schedule of events ’ Runners Club and Hothouse Restau-. course which weaves its way up and over Azad Adventures in Terrace. Start, time is 9 a.m. @ Event Four: All Seasons Source for Sports Psycho Cycle to take place in Terrace. Riders will begin at the Terrace are- na, ride up to the Terrace Mountain trail head, carry bikes to the top of the trail, complete a short downhill course then ride on the road to Northwest Community College. This is a tough event that tests endurance, versatility and fitness. Start time is 4 p.m. from the Terrace Arena. | July 3 ; @ Event Five: McBike’s Eight Hours | of Onion Lake endurance mountain bik- ing event. Riders can compete,solo or in teams of-up to four people in an effort to see who can complete the most laps around a six kilometre course. Event starts at 10 a.m. and finishes at 6 p.m. Each individual rider accumulates 5 points per lap regardless of whether they are competing solo or on a team. Grand prizes are awarded immediately following this event at the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club’s warming hut at the Onion Lake cross country ski trails. All participants should arrive half an hour early to check-in. Athletes must also supply their own gear for all events. Check sponsor outlets for rentals. { \ “ ‘Steady spearing SHENISE DAUGHERTY skewers her third ring sually along inthe ring spearing event at the Totem Saddle Club Gymkhana on.June 4 at the - ished in a time of 76.238 for fourth place in the . Junior C category. In the flag picking event, she rode to 83.328 to take third. MARGARET SPEIRS PHOTO while Peavee, a horse she borrowed, rides ca-. Thornhill Community Grounds. Daugherty fin- | Sports Menu June 17, 18, 19 Terrace Blueback Swim Club splashes into an All Level Regional swim meet at the Terrace Aquatic Centre Friday and Saturday. Warm-up starts at 3:45 p.m. and the heats go from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Saturday’s warm-up be- gins at 8 a.m. and racing starts at 9:20 a.m. Awards will be given out at 2:30 p.m. followed by a social gathering at 3 p.m. On Sunday, an in-house meet goes from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “SELL IT ALL! V UNITED Furniture Warehouse , _www -ufWw.co, ce eae BC TIMBER SALES Ba * NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS sive coats INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR: Frese OLUMBIA CONTRACT ENOGTSK-434 Sealed Tenders for Mechanical Road Brushing within the Terrace and Hazelton Field Areas of the Skeena BC Timber Sales Office will be received by the Timber Sale Manager, BC Timber Sales, Skeena Business Area, #200 - §220 Keith Avenue, Terrace, BC, V8G iu, up to 9:00 a.m. on July 4, 2005 and will be opened in public at that time. Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the tender package. The successful Contractor must meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Conditions of Tender. . The lowest priced or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Contract Award is subject to funding being available at the time | Bidders are required to submit.10% of the tendered price as a bid bond or cash deposit. This will be refunded to the unsuccessful bidders. In addition, the ‘successful bidder must supply a performance bond of 50% of the tendered price, or acash security of 10% i in a form acceptable tothe Province. © ; This solicitation is subject to Chapter 5 of the Agreement on Interna! Trade. “ Packages are available by contacting the receptionist at (250) 638-5100. An electronic version of this notice and particulars package is available on BC Bid. Further information may be obtained by contacting A! Harrison at (250) 842-7623. ake BC TIMBER SALES ° , NOTICE INVITING APPLICATION FOR Meera '® BRIS TIMBER SALE LICENCE A64592 Take notice that, pursuant to Section 20 of the Forest Act, timber sale licence A64592 is being offered for sale by BC Timber Sales, Skeena Business Area, Hazelton Field Team. Closing Date: June 30, 2005 @ 3:00 pm Geographle Location: 7.5 km on Date 400 FSR Estimated Volume: 12,665 cubic metres, more or less Term: _ @ighteen months : This timber sale licence has been designed for harvest using a combination of Cable yarding and Ground Based Systems. The use of other systems may be subject to the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and Its regulations. The upset stumpage rate $ 17.48/m3 for the competitive volume, approximately 7,599 m3, was determined by the variable cost method and is applicable only to coniferous green sawlog grades {except Interior Grade 3). This timber sale licence is fully developed. Species percent: Balsam . 13%, Cedar ‘8%, Hemlock 61 %, Pine 4%, Spruce 13% ‘| Tenders will be accepted from individuals or corporations registered asa BC timber sales enterprise in Category 1, 2 or 3. Applications will be accepted by the Timber _ Sales Manager, Terrace Timber Sales Office, Skeena Business Area, 200 - 5220 Kelth Avenue, Terrace, British Columbia V8G 1L1. Tenders will be opened in public at 4:00 pm June 30, 2005. There is additional material that the applicant must consider in their application. This % . material which Includes application forms and other information about the TSL can _ be obtained from the above BC Timber Sales Office by contacting the receptionist: at 250 638-5100. Contact Julle Maitland for Field enquiries only. Electronic version of this notice & tender pkg Is available at: oe a http://www5.for.gov.bc.ca/notices/init.do/notice {d=1769 MOL NETL EE, Seer e Rear ¢ EAS Ee ah is NOTICE OF INTENT Skeena District ‘Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 60(2) of the Transportation Act, the Ministry of . Transportation intends to discontinue and close right-of-way lying between Lot 10, Plan 31 36, Lot A; Plan 5411, District Lot 373, Range 5, Coast District, and Lot 2, Plan 4545, District Lot 373, Range 5, . Coast District, and that such closed road allowance be vested pursuant to Section 60 of the | . _ Transportation Act. oo A plan showing the proposed road closure may be. “viewed at the Ministry of Transportation office at’ 4825 Keith Avenue, Terrace, B.C. during office hours (8:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30). . Any persons having objections to this road closure _ 4 should indicate their concerns in writing, not later than June 15, 2005. 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