August 2001

Shown above is an Arctic grayling in the Delta Clearwater River.  The fish are larger than ever before, out of nearly 100 sampled grayling in July, the average size was 15 inches and no fish under 12 inches were caught. Photo courtesy of Fronty Parker


This picture was taken during the Deactivation ceremony of the Aviation Detachment in March.  Photo courtesy of Brian Eaton.

Fall Staff Reorganization

As many of you know, the Delta News Web staff are adjusting to large corporate restructuring.  Several members have been transferred to Sweden, one to Anchorage, etc.  Please bear with our sporadic updates, things will return to normal soon!

The classified ads managed to slip through for several days.  They are back, our apologies to all who's ads lost eyeball time.

Thanks to all of you submitting pictures and calendar events.  Fall is such a wonderful time of year!

Delta News Web -- August 18, 2001

The aurora borealis in mid winter.  A unique but not entirely uncommon occurrence in the Alaskan interior.  Photo courtesy of Michael J. Kingston.


Delta craftsman Tom Grapengeter of Thomas Jewelers designed this man's opal and gold nugget ring.  For more information on jewelry by Thomas click here.  Delta News Web Photo. 


A Tetlin Refuge Technician and Isaac Parker assist in hand carrying 4,000 fingerling rainbows into Hidden Lake, a mile and quarter hike. Hidden Lake is located near the Canadian Boarder within the Tetlin Refuge.  Photo courtesy of Fronty Parker. 

Ed Wilburn showing off a few fresh caught Chitina reds.  Photo courtesy:  Marlin Dunklebarger

Dave Trainor and Paul Jennings moth balling Fort Greely swimming pool. Insulation and a pool covering were installed for safety and preventive maintenance purposes.  Photo by:  Marlin Dunklebarger

Sean Purucker of Delta Junction proudly displays his creative "Suit of Armor".  Sean made his costume out of over 30 steamer baskets.  Delta News Web Photo.

Shown above is another Lynx photo taken by Michael J. Kingston around the Rainbow Lake area.  


Three moose are caught taking a swim in Bolio Lake.  Photo courtesy of Michael J. Kingston

Delta photographer Michael Kingston snapped this remarkable photo of a lynx.  Photo courtesy of Michael J. Kingston.


Isaac Parker and Christy Dubois enjoy the view from the bluff overlooking moose pond near Quartz Lake.  Photo courtesy of Fronty Parker.


Shown above are three Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) mushrooms and are poisonous.  Photo courtesy of Ann Geise.


Local produce with a twist: "Here's a picture of a funny looking tomato, sitting on a curled up zucchini . . . he's our mascot!"  Photo courtesy Nickay's Country Gardens.

A rider enjoys a sunny day of horse back riding at Bald Eagle Ranch B&B.  Photo courtesy of Bald Eagle Ranch Bed and Breakfast.  

A hiker admires the beauty of Alaska in the summer time.  This photo was taken near Rainbow Mountain on a sunny day in June.  Delta News Web Photo.

 Kay Wardle shows off her wheelbarrow of broccoli at her garden on the Richardson Hwy.  Photo courtesy of Nickay's Country Garden. 

Technical Problems

The Delta News Web staff would like to say we're sorry for the calendar items that have not been showing up on the website.  We are having some technical problems at this time and are hoping to get them straightened out real soon.  

Please continue submitting your news items and calendar events.  We are also sorry that we haven't been able to get the news web updated.  We are getting that back on schedule again.  

Delta News Web -- August 10, 2001