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Fort St. John fire crews are investigating the cause of a seven-hour blaze that broke out at the North Peace pool and arena complex Saturday night. Damages are still being assessed, but Capt. Dan Golob describes the aftermath as a "fairly substantial fire loss." The building remains closed. The fire broke out on a hot and windy day, making firefighting efforts no easy CHANGE THAT LOOK! task, with the fire rekindling July 14th - 31st receive a in certain portions of the roof

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Dozens of bystanders looked on snapping photos and video as more than a dozen Fort St. John firefighters worked the fire from both inside the building and by air. Four firefighters from Taylor helped contain the fire on the west side of the building to prevent it from spreading into the pool. "It was a very hot fire that was difficult to put out," Golob said. "Crews did a good job to keep it where it was." No one was injured, but at least two firefighters were looked at by paramedics during the fight. Golob said it was a standard assess-

ment for blood pressure and vitals after the pair went through two sets of air bottles battling the fire from the inside. "When they went in, they encountered heavy smoke and heavy heat, which they worked diligently to see the fire, which is why we were able to contain it," Golob said. Power remains shut off in all three buildings, which are closed until further notice. In a release, the city says staff quickly evacuated people to the Pomeroy Sport Centre, and were sent home in taxis. The city says it will be working with fire investigators. “Our staff did an incredible job of quickly and safely evacuating the build-

ings and ensuring people got home safely," Community Services Manager Wally Ferris said in a statement. "I am told one of our staff even gave a citizen her shoes as patrons were not permitted to retrieve their possessions from their lockers.” Once officials complete their investigation, a building assessment will be done to determine which sections of the building can be reopened to the public.

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Aleisha Hendry

Should global sporting events be held every year instead of every four years?

Does every major city in every country in the world need the opportunity to go bankrupt? Of course not, but that’s an ongoing trend for any city that gets saddled with hosting a global sporting event like the World Cup or the Olympics. People are displaced from their homes; whole neighbourhoods are wiped off the map! Millions of dollars that no one actually has goes into infrastructure for facilities that are only going to be used for two weeks and then, in many cases, are essentially abandoned because the host city can’t actually afford to operate them without that brief influx of tourist dollars. Why on Earth would anyone want global sporting events every single year? Sure, you could argue that they could be hosted in cities that have hosted them previously, since the facilities are already there, but it’s a huge drain on a community to have so many people descend on their city, trash it and then leave without so much as a fare thee well. Global unity under the banner of sport is not enough of a reason to have these events more than every four years. Actually, we should almost spread them even farther apart – how does having the Olympics every 10 years sound to everyone?

Science Matters David Suzuki

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When an assassin killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, no one called it the start of the First World War. That happened years later, after the implications, consequences and scale of the response could be assessed. It’s often the way. That’s why historians are important; they put events in context. Similarly, I doubt anyone knew how our world would change after Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built their first computer in Jobs’ parents’ garage in 1975. In 1988, when climate scientist James Hansen testified in Washington that humancaused global warming was kicking in, people might have been excused for failing

to grasp the significance of his early warning. But there’s no excuse for humanity’s subsequent dismissal and denial of the reality of his statements and the deliberate, aggressive opposition to any action to reduce the threat. For years, environmentalists have called for an urgent response to runaway climate change. Evidence has poured in from around the world to corroborate Hansen’s conclusions, from melting glaciers, sea level rise and ocean acidification to increasing extreme weather events and changes in animal and plant behaviour and ranges. Despite the evidence, few governments have taken the necessary steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead of listening to scientists and citizens, many leaders have chosen to heed the fossil fuel industry’s massive PR machine and right-wing ideologues who see the call for global action as a socialist threat to capitalism. There has been progress, at national and subnational levels, and among forwardthinking corporations and

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While the excitement for global sport events fades into obscurity just days after they finish, fans are continually left wondering why they have to wait so long for the next time around. The attraction to these events isn’t that they are held every four years but instead lies in an individual’s right and wanting to express national pride. There are no better displays of patriotism and nationalism in Canada than the Olympic games and the World Cup of soccer. During the Olympics Canadians turn into die-hard (insert random sport here) fans and root blindly for any athlete who dons the red and white. It fuels pride in all corners of the country. It brings Canadians together despite the vast cultural diversities that exist here. As for the World Cup, it divides Canadians but in the best way possible. People are encouraged to celebrate their country of origin from sea to sea. Flags fly high and support settles in for almost every nation, another true celebration of the diversity that Canada is supremely proud of. If there’s any need for a global sporting event hangover, lets drop a few years off that painful recovery period. Keep fans drooling for the next World Cup or Olympics before they have a chance to forget why they even watched in the first place.

organizations. Some, like the commitment by countries including Denmark and Germany to reduce dependence on fossil fuels after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, were in response to markets rather than the climate crisis, but it positioned them well as evidence for climate change mounted. More recently, people on the frontlines of climate change such as Pacific Islanders and Inuit have warned of the changes they’re experiencing. The insurance industry and a number of corporations have called for action, with some, like Tesla, designing solutions. But many in the media and government continue to downplay the problem. I’ve been astounded by the lack of response over the years, but I’ll go out on a limb and suggest a shift is now taking place. Although we may not recognize its significance without the benefit of hindsight, we appear to be in the early stages of something huge. Even some news outlets are shifting. The U.K.’s

Guardian decided earlier this year to increase its coverage of climate change, going so far as to encourage divestment from the fossil fuel industry. The New York Times decided to use the more accurate term “denier” rather than “skeptic” to refer to those who reject the overwhelming evidence for human-caused climate change. People power is another sign of the growing shift: 400,000 at the largest climate march in history in New York in September, with 2,646 simultaneous marches in 162 countries; an unprecedented gathering of 25,000 in Quebec City in advance of a premiers’ climate change summit in April; and more than 10,000 in Toronto (including me) on July 5 for the March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate in advance of the Climate Summit of the Americas. When Pope Francis reached beyond the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics to call for action on climate change, his message was endorsed by other religious leaders and

organizations, including the Dalai Lama, the Islamic Society of North America, an influential group of Jewish rabbis and the Church of England. Beyond visible evidence of the increasing willingness to meet the challenge of global warming, one of the biggest signs of a shift has been the almost unnoticed but spectacular increase in renewable energy investment in countries like the U.S., Brazil and China. It’s easy for governments and industry to prioritize corporate profits and short-term gain over the best interests of complacent citizens. But when enough people demand action, take to the streets, write to business, political and religious leaders and talk to friends and family, change starts happening. We never know how big it will be until it’s occurred — but this time, it looks like it could be monumental! Let’s hope so. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.

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Welcome Home What is going on in Charlie Lake? There is a growing concern about changes in the water. Residents and boaters have noticed that water weeds are appearing and spreading around Charlie Lake’s shorelines. Other lakes in western Canada have seen the arrival of unwanted and fish threatening invasive plants which have taken a strangle hold on open water. Are these concerns warranted for our lake?

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The Charlie Lake Conservation Society in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment held a community dialogue to discuss this issue in June 2014 in Charlie Lake. Nick Baccante discussed what was known about aquatic plants found in Charlie Lake with comparison to lakes in the Prince George area. Samples were taken from weed beds around the lake by the Charlie Lake Conservation Society. These were sent to the Ministry of Environment weed expert, Dennis Einarson, in Kamloops. Dennis reported that these plants were native species – great news for the lake! The key plants identified were Robbins Pond Weed (Potamogeton robbinsii), Small Pond Weed (Potamogeton berchtoldi), vernal water starwort (Callitriche pulustris) and white stemmed pondweed (Potamogeton praelongus). An additional plant found during the 2014 tour of weed beds identified by Dennis as a native plant know as Flatstemmed pondweed (Potamogeton zosteriformis Fern).

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In comparison to some lakes in the Prince George area, non-native invasive species have choked out the shoreline with extremely dense plant growth causing problems even for fish. Although it is a relief that these plants are naturally occurring, is their noticeable growth, particularly to boaters and water skiers, still an issue? In discussions with the late Bob Odland, an ardent fisherman and long time lake watcher, weed beds were prominent features surrounding Charlie Lake shoreline prior to the raising of the lake level by 3 feet with the installation of the weir at the south end of the lake. It is speculated that the increased resulting erosion and siltation smothered most of the weed beds. For many of us with shorter term observations of the lake, we have just known a lake with a very few number of weed beds such as Girl Guide Bay near Beatton Provincial Park.

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After 30 years of the lake level change, it appears that nature is returning the lake to its previous ecological condition as the shoreline stabilizes. The weed beds are not unwanted visitors, but neighbours returning home. *Note that there are steps that we can all take to avoid the real threat of unwanted visitors to Charlie Lake: Don’t release fish, animals or plants into Charlie Lake. Be sure to clean your boats of unwanted hitchhikers if boating in other lakes, particularly those that may have plants that don’t naturally call Charlie Lake, home. *Note that any works in and around water, including significant aquatic plant removal, is against the law without permission and a permit from the Ministry of Environment. For more information go to www.charlielakeconversationsociety.ca R001931806

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Down to wire at Lone Wolf Dave Callum was the eventual winner at the 2015 Lone Wolf Classic, which featured more than 120 golfers from across the region Byron Hackett

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Lone Wolf Golf Club General Manager Dave Callum doesn’t get out of the office much anymore to lace up his golf shoes, but this weekend marked a rare opportunity for a tournament appearance. Callum didn’t disappoint either, shooting a two-day total of 145 to grab a three stroke victory over Mark Wallman in the championship flight of the 2015 Lone Wolf Classic in Taylor from July 18-19. Jeremy Clothier finished seven strokes back with a score of 152. “It worked out well, I never know what to expect because I don’t play a lot of tournament golf anymore,” Callum said. “I was pretty happy to play. That Saturday round was tough, it was really, really windy… I ended up winning by three but it was not easy and it could have gone either way.” The victory came with a few tense moments, as Callum only carried a one stroke lead into Sunday and found himself down one stroke heading into the back nine. Wallman faltered midway through the back nine to open the door for the Lone Wolf GM. Callum credits growing up on the prairies as a reason he was able to battle the harsh and windy conditions at the course on Saturday. Beyond his own performance, Callum was extremely proud of the way the course held up, especially considering the dry spring and summer the Peace Region has experienced . “I think the highlight was just the shape of the golf course,” he said. “It was phenomenal, the maintenance crew has done a unbelievable job, and especially with all the heat we have had this year. To have the golf course green at all was just amazing.” The tournament field was also bigger than it had ever been, with Callum deciding to open spots up last week to expand the field over 120 golfers for the first time. “Everything went extremely well,” he said. “The golf course played great, it was in fantastic shape. The field was full, we usu-

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Don Workman works on his putting stroke at the 2015 Lone Wolf Classic golf tournament on July 18 and 19 in Taylor. More than 120 golfers shined up their clubs and hit the links for the annual tournament, which also featured a demo from two-time long drive champion Jamie Sadlowski. ally only take 120 guys, but we actually took an extra few on top of that because guys were begging to get in at the last minute which is really good.” Another highlight at the Lone Wolf Classic was the appearance of long drive champion Jamie Sadlowski, who wowed crowds on Saturday with drives reaching more than 450 yards. “It was an unbelievable show to watch,” Callum said.

“Jamie Sadlowski put on a great show. He hit some drives that people couldn’t even see them land, somewhere in the 450 mark. He was hitting putters 300 yards, it was pretty neat.” Peter Dichrow was the winner in the first flight with an overall score of 159, followed by Craig Letendre who shot 161. John Tanchuk was the top golfer in the second flight with a two-day total of 159. In the third flight Blackie Anderson shot

171 to take home the win. Walter Trask was the winner in the senior division with a score of 160. The next big tournament in the north peace will be the Peace Country Open match play event at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club on August 1,2 and 3. As for Lone Wolf, their next tournament will be of the less competitive variety, the Summer Scramble, which takes place on August 8.

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NEW LISTING $419,900

Lots of space inside and out! Very nice sized rooms here with a great layout and quiet corners for everyone. Enjoy the huge 167 ft deep lot that has perfect trees and privacy. Walking distance to schools, parks and amenities!

This one is sold but if you can’t find what you are looking for and would like to talk about building what you want, call me right now! With nearly 200 homes complete with my clients, I look forward to making your dream home your forever home just like this one is for their family! 250-785-1234

8 • The Northerner • Friday, July 24, 2015

RotaRy clubs of Dawson cReek pResent

McDonald's helps Child Development Centre

William Stodalka

Alaska Highway News

Continued from page 5

Local McDonald’s franchises gave thousands of dollars to the Child Development Centres in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John on Thursday. The funds for the donation came from McHappy Day, which was held on May 6. About $3,500 will go towards the Fort St. John Child Development Centre, while another $3,500 will go towards the Dawson Creek centre.

“We believe in giving back to the local community,” said Fort St. John McDonald’s supervisor Steve Kitney. Crystal Kalas, the early years coordinator for the Fort St. John CDC, said her organization was pleased to receive the funds. Another $7,000 raised at McHappy Day will go towards the Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver. reporter@ahnfsj.ca

UA Piping Industry College of BC The UA Piping Industry College of BC would like to thank TransCanada, Treaty 8, Metis Nation of BC and the Industry Training Authority of BC for their contribution to the Introduction to the Construction trades Program. The program was offered at UAPICBC’s Ft St John Campus. Trans Canada contributed supports and materials for the Garden Houses built during the program.

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The garden sheds in the picture were built by the students and will be sold with the proceeds going to Treaty 8 for their ongoing support of the Aboriginal Communities in the north. The students received training in many different trades such as Plumbing, Welding, Steamfitting, Carpentry, and other skills including: dealing with difficult people and situations, resume writing, interview techniques, essential skills including learn to learn skills. UAPICBC wishes to thank all those involved in this project, especially the students who have a new appreciation for the apprenticeship system. Special thanks to Trans Canada, the ITA, and MNBC for their financial support without whom, this project could not have happened. If you are interested in purchasing the garden sheds please call 250-263-9595.

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The Northerner • Friday, July 24, 2015 • 11 Hi its Leigh reporting for the Beatton Community 4-H Club. We had a meeting May 24th, which we talked about new ideas, achievement days and the fundraising event. I haven't said much about it so I will explain now. There is going to be a dance on June 27th at the monteney hall. There will also be camping available and we are having a potluck dinner at 6:30, auctions, door prizes! Its going to be lots of fun so if your interested come June 27th or need more details call the number below. We also went to business and asked for donations for the event and some gave us some didn't, anyway that was on May 27th and we thank the business for it, that which includes Speede, Rogers Trucking, CNRL, Oil and Gas, Macro, Driving Force, Can Am Geo, Dismaria, The Country Store, Midnight Sun Massage, Winsor, Backcountry, Co-op, 8 Seconds, Peace Country Rentals, Alpine Glass, Pat’s Auto, Home Hardware, Rona, Murray GM, Needful Things, Independant Plumbing and Heat, Patch Point. Thankyou. We also had a trail ride on May 25th which was really fun! Also we have a meeting June 2nd about the fundraising to finalize things. There was a judging rally, where you judge animals and other 4-H related things. Joise Lawlor got 2nd overall and 1st in photography. In this report I also decided to interview, Marissa Court and Josie Lawlor! Josie Lawlor: Q: How many years have you been in 4-H? A: 2 years Q: Why did you first join? A: To learn more about horse. Q: What’s your horse name, breed and anything specials about him/her? A: Blackbird is a registered Quarter Horse, I have taught her a few thing such as “kiss, hug, and bow”. Marissa Court Q: How many years have you been in 4-H A: I’ve been in 4-H for 6 years, but have been around it and with the club for as long as i can remember . Q: Why did you first join? A: I became of age, and my family was in 4-H a lot as I grew up Q: Anything to add? A: 4-H is awesome!! I love it but this is unfortunately my last year. Aurora Lea Q: How many years have you been in 4-H? A: This year is my first. Q: What’s your horses name or anything special about it? A: Name is irresistible charisma, barn name is candy and breed is paint.

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12 • The Northerner • Friday, July 24, 2015

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1215 General Employment

Experienced Auto Glass installer. Benefit package offered. Wage based on experience. Apply in person to 1425-97th Ave, Dawson Creek or fax resume to 250-782-8805 Help Wanted! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from home! Helping Home Workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. NO experience required. Start immediately! www.themailinghub.com

JOURNEYMAN IRONWORKERS & IW FOREMEN. SSPM seeks Ironworkers with concrete and rebar experience. Location: Fort McMurray-CNRL & Fort Hills. CNRL: 20 days on & 8 days off. Fort Hills: 14 days on & 7 days off. Flights provided-preference given to residents of AB, BC or Sk. Accommodation CAMP. Pre-access testing required. Must have CSTS-09 if working at CNRL. Must have CSTS-09, OSSA, and WHMIS to work at Fort Hills. Send resume in Word format. talent@singlesourcepm.com

Macland Restaurants Ltd.o/aTim Hortons 116088th Street & 1308 Alaska Avenue Dawson Creek, BC FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Full time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $1415/hour + benefits Please apply by fax: 250-7825692 or Email at dawsoncreektims@gmail.com

1205 Career Opportunities URBAN SYSTEMS LTD. BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR Urban Systems has an immediate opening for a Branch Administrator. Our Fort St. John branch is looking to hire a Branch Administrator whose primary purpose will be to support Project Leaders and work closely with the branch leadership team to ensure our branch and business operations are running seamlessly. As a first point of contact for many staff and clients, you have a significant impact on the tone of the branch. This position is ideal for a quick learner with a proactive mindset, who has the ability to think on their feet and enjoys working on a variety of tasks. As a branch support role, this position encompasses both administrative and project related tasks and responsibilities. This position would be ideally suited for some− one with a combination of post−secondary education and a minimum of 5 years in a related field. If this describes your background, your skills and your natural talents, please visit our web− site for more information: www.urbansystems.ca

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1224 Skilled Help

2215 Heavy Equipment

2030 Building Supplies

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NOW HIRING! LICENSED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Must be able to pass a pre−employment drug test. Ability to work independently, previous experience working on Kenworth, Peterbilt is required. 250−782−8390 cheryl@bctrucking.ca www.bctrucking.ca

Dry cleaning centre in Medicine Hat Alberta voted #1 in the city 2 years running. 2 locations. Turn key business for sale includes building, equipment, land & phone number. Excellent experienced staff in place. Land has clean phase 3 environmental assessment report. In business for 65 successful years. Owner is retiring and will train new owners for 6 weeks. $950,000 all in share sale. Call Gerry 403-548-0757 5020 Business Services Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ)

5520 Legal/Public Notices

Court Bailiff ’s Sale The court bailiff will offer for sale by sealed bid the interest of the following judgment debtor, STREGGER CONSTRUCTION INC., in the following goods and chattels purported to be

2013 CARGO MATE BOX TRAILER VIN# 5NHUBL623DT438521 2008 AUTO VAN TRAILER VIN# 5NHUAPK318T609460 2008 ROYAL BOX TRAILER VIN# 2S9PL336283020768 2013 TRI AXLE LOAD MAX FLA DECK TRAILER VIN# 4ZEPH2039D1033278 I855-0001 41G 4X4 SNORKEL LIFT VIN# 9513030795 MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS OF CARPENTRY TRADE Sold on an as is, where is basis. Sealed bids will be received at the court bailiff ’s at the noted address below, up to the hour of 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 27 2015. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The court bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises. Terms of Sale: Each bid must be accompanied by a bank draft or money order for 10 per cent of the bid made payable to the court bailiff ’s office. The balance of the bid, plus Social Services Tax and GST (if applicable), to be paid immediately upon acceptance of the bid. Failure to pay the balance at the agreed time may result in forfeiture of the deposit. To view the vehicle, call or visit Joyce Smith or Jennifer Smith Court Bailiff Expert Bailiff & Collection Services Ltd. 10315 - 100 Avenue Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 1Y8 250-785-9222 R0021079168

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11140 - 15 Street, Dawson Creek COMPLETELY RENOVATED! and move-in ready. New open floorplan, large bay window, custom cabinetry (with “extras”) make this a home to be proud of. Large shed in rear and ample parking. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rancher is located near hospital and schools. Asking $272,000. For appointment to see call 250-782-5668. 6505 Apartments/Condos/

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5 BEDROOM DUPLEXES- FURNISHED in Pouce Coupe. Better Rates for Long Term. 250-719-9392 DC- For Rent 3 bdrm 1&1/2 bath, 4-plex unit. 5 appliances. Reduced $1300/month plus $900 DD plus hydro/gas. No smoking, No pets, Family orientated unit. References and 1 year lease agreement required. Available July. 250-784-8571

WILLOWCREEK 2 and 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES IN DAWSON CREEK. Completely renovated, quiet yet are close to downtown and all amenities. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. All appliances. Full size unfinished basement for storage. Two bedroom $1300, 3 bedroom $1400 on a 1 year lease. Call 250-782-2824. OR apply online www.sterlingmgmt.ca 9145 Domestic Cars 2010 4 dr sedan Colbalt in excellent condition. 64,000 kms, 8995.00 Call 250-785-4815

Jetta TDI, Fully Loaded, Grey, 200,000 kms. $6,400. OBO. Phone: 250-2192648 9160 Trucks & Vans 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Act fast on this below-market value 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. It's a powerful, beautiful, safe, reliable vehicle with low kms. It's a V6 AWD. Features: remote start, remote entry, heated seats, bluetooth, traction stability, AC, cruise control, sunroof, tons of storage. It's priced $3,000 below market for a quick sale. Call Matt today to arrange a test drive in FSJ: 250271-7064

6560 Houses For Rent 2 bedroom house, quiet neighbourhood, partially fenced. Fridge/stove/washer/dryer. $1450/month +utilities. 9013-ElwoodDr., D.C.. No-Smoking,Pets negotiable. 250-782-4674

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14 • The Northerner • Friday, July 24, 2015

W E E K LY P R O R A C I N G U P D AT E Racing News, Stats & Trivia

2015 Standings Sprint Cup Series Top Ten 1) Kevin Harvick

Race Det Race Detail tail ils s

Location: Speedway, Ind. Date: July 26th, 3:45 p.m. TV: NBC Last Year’s Pole: Kevin Harvick - 188.470 mph Last Year’s Winner: Jeff Gordon

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Points: 734 Wins: 2 Top 5: 13 Top 10: 17

2) Joey Logano

Points: 665 Wins: 1 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 14

3) Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Points: 655 Wins: 2 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 12

Xfinity Series Top Ten Driver 1) Chris Buescher 2) Chase Elliott 3) Ty Dillon 4) Regan Smith 5) Elliott Sadler 6) Darrell Wallace Jr. 7) Daniel Suarez 8) Brendan Gaughan 9) Ryan Reed 10) Brian Scott

4) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 646 Wins: 4 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 13

5) Martin Truex Jr. Points: 628 Wins: 1 Top 5: 5

Top 10: 14

6) Brad Keselowski The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built on 328 acres of farmland five miles northwest of Indiana’s capital city in the spring of 1909. When the first race took place in August, 1909, the celebration quickly turned into a disaster due to the surface of crushed stone and tar. There were terrible injuries to the race car drivers and spectators. Cars caught fire, there were deaths, and the race was halted and canceled when only halfway completed. The safety concerns for race drivers and spectators eventually led to a substantial additional expenditure to pave the track surface with 3.2 million paving bricks, and gave the track its popular nickname, “The Brickyard”.

Points: 603 Wins: 1 Top 5: 4

Top 10: 11

7) Matt Kenseth Points: 578 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6

Top 10: 11

Racing News NASCAR will use a singlecar superspeedway qualifying format for this week’s race at Indianapolis and next month at Michigan. There will be two rounds of qualifying. In the first round, drivers will take one warm-up lap, one timed lap and one cool-down lap. The top 12 drivers with the fastest speeds in the first round will then advance to a second round to determine the final starting grid for the race. Qualifying at Indianapolis will take place Saturday, July 25, with the Xfinity Series going out at 11:45 am, followed by the Sprint Cup Series at 1:45 pm.

Racing Trivia

8) Kurt Busch Points: 576 Wins: 2 Top 5: 7

Top 10: 11

9) Jamie McMurray Points: 574 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2

Top 10: 7

10) Jeff Gordon Points: 573 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2

Top 10: 11

Jeff Gordon has competed in every Cup Series race at Indianapolis and has won 5 times. What other driver has run every race at Indianapolis? a) Tony Stewart b) Bobby Labonte

c) Jeff Burton d) Martk Martin

Last Weekend’s Race: Kyle Busch won the 5-hour ENERGY 301 5-hour ENERGY 301 Top 10 Driver Points Kyle Busch 47 Brad Keselowski 44 Kevin Harvick 42 Joey Logano 41 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 39 Matt Kenseth 38 Carl Edwards 38 Austin Dillon 36 Jeff Gordon 36 Kurt Busch 34

With the odds in Kyle Busch’s favor, it created another dramatic surge on Sunday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In winning for the third time in eight starts since returning from an 11-race injury absence, Busch solidified his chances of qualifying for the Chase with a victory in the 5-hour ENERGY 301 at the Magic Mile. It was Busch’s 32nd win of his career. “This is such an awesome win and such an awesome comeback,” Busch said. “I just can’t say enough about everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing, the work that they’ve put in. Our cars are a lot better than what they were last year.” Keselowski, who got two fresh tires on the last pit stop, was closing in on Busch at the end of the race but ran out of time and finished second.

Brad Keselowski Born: Feb. 12, 1984 Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe Car: Ford

Year 2015 Career

Answer : b) Bobby Labonte

Shape: Oval Distance: 2.5 miles Turns / Straights: 9º / 0º

Points 623 592 585 564 555 547 516 506 502 494

Wins 1 17

Top 10s 11 90

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The Northerner • Friday, July 24, 2015 • 15

PRO GOLF WEEKLY UPDATE

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This Week: The Canadian Open

The Canadian Open is one of the most history-enriched tournaments on the PGA Tour. It is the second oldest stop on the PGA Tour and the third Defending: Tim Clark oldest national championship. The Winning Score: 17-under par event is held in Ontario, Canada at the Winning Share: $1,026,000 Glen Abbey Golf Club. The Canadian Open had a special status in the era before the professional tour system became dominant in golf. In the interwar years it was sometimes considered the third most prestigious tournament in the sport, after The Open Championship and the U.S. Open. Leo Diegel holds the record in this event with four wins in 1924, 1925, 1928 and 1929. Glen Abbey GC Oakville, Ontario, Canada 7,253 yards, Par 72

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Last Week: Zach Johnson won the Open Championship

Zach Johnson defeated Tournament Results Australia’s Marc Leishman 1. Zach Johnson Score: -15 *won in playoff and South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen in a four-hole T-2. Louis Oosthuizen Score: -15 playoff to win the Open Championship. “I’m just in awe right now,” said an T-2. Marc Leishman Score: -15 emotional Johnson following his second-career major victory. “I’m just so thankful.” Johnson’s other major win came at the Masters in 2007. Jordan Spieth, who had already won the first two majors of the year, missed out on the playoff by a single shot after he followed up a sensational putt for a birdie on the 16th with a bogey on the 17th.

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The Barbasol Championship was held last week on the PGA Tour for players that did not qualify for the Open Championship. Scott Piercy closed with a 6-under 65 for a threeshot victory in the tournament. It was his third PGA Tour victory and his first since the Golf Trivia 2012 Canadian Open. Piercy began the day tied for the lead with Ricky Barnes. He made Which Canadian had the best finish a 57-foot birdie putt on the second hole and in last year’s Canadian Open? birdied three of four holes starting on No. 13 to finish at 19-under on Grand National’s a) Mike Weir c) Brad Fritsch Lake Course. Will Wilcox was second after a b) Stephen Ames d) Graham DeLaet 67, virtually guaranteeing a PGA Tour card Answer: d) Graham DeLaet finished T7 in last for next season in just 13 starts. It was his year’s Canadian Open, 7 shots behind Tim Clark. second straight top-10 finish. PGA Event: RBC Canadian Open Day Time Network Thu, 7/23 3pm-6pm GOLF Fri, 7/24 3pm-6pm GOLF Sat, 7/25 3pm-6pm CBS Sun, 7/26 3pm-6pm CBS

Lessons from the Golf Pro One of the most difficult shots to master is a high, soft lob shot to a real tight pin placement, such as right over a bunker. The key to this shot is to get the ball to stop quickly once it lands on the green in order to get the ball as close as possible. The club of choice for this shot will have to be the 60 degree lob wedge as the standard sand wedge will cause many more sculled shots than good results. As for the actual shot, it is quite difficult to get a consistent swing. Going against most of what we have been taught in golf, you have to cock the wrists while taking a long backswing. Use your torso on the downswing, maintaining the cocked wrists and the blade open through impact. The follow-through should have the clubface facing up to the sky to try and generate the proper bounce and spin.

Player Profile

Zach Johnson

Turned Professional: 1998 FedEx Cup Ranking: 32nd World Ranking: 25th PGA Tour Wins: 12

FedEx Cup Standings Through July 19, 2015

1) Jordan Spieth 3,628 pts. / 11 top tens

2) Jimmy Walker 1,915 pts. / 6 top tens

3) Bubba Watson 1,743 pts. / 5 top tens

4) Dustin Johnson 1,589 pts. / 6 top tens

5) Rory McIlroy 1,510 pts. / 6 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Robert Streb 1,472 7) Patrick Reed 1,450 8) Brandt Snedeker 1,410 9) J.B. Holmes 1,404 10) Charley Hoffman 1,390

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