Leo Palmer takes a break from hard fishing action while son Brian fights with the sandman on a trip last summer to Valdez.  Photo by Richard Mitchell.

Dad-to-be Dan Davis at his "dad baby shower" in early February in Delta.  Mike Rawalt had organized the gathering, and the main event was a simulated high speed baby diapering using emergency items.  There were three contestants: Dan (of course), Dave Seifert, and Steve Joslin.  Dan won.  As you can see the items provided by Mike (bungi cord, duct tape and game bag) worked, but in Dan's case important areas were left uncovered.  Dan got the speed prize, but Steve got the neat prize.  We trust Dan will learn how this works at the right time.  More pictures below.  Photo by Mike Rawalt

Dan Davis during the simulated emergency baby diapering contest.  Photo by Mike Rawalt.

Steve Joslin, an experienced dad, produced the neatest baby diapering....and in good time.  Duct tape isn't standard issue baby tack, but it will work in an emergency.  Photo by Mike Rawalt.

Tanana River bridge at Big Delta on a February day in 2000.  Photo by Brian Eaton.  

Area snowmachiners made the run to Salcha Lodge and back on Saturday.  The run was great but marred by a tragic accident which claimed the life of a Delta woman.  Photo by Brian Eaton.

Dylan Canada fishing from the dock at Quartz Lake last June. He didn't catch any fish, but his Mom says he did catch the best sunburn he'd ever had.  Photo by Tami Canada.

COLD CLIMATE HOMEBUILDING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 4

As Alaskans we face some of the most severe weather conditions in the world. Accordingly we must continually look for innovative solutions to daily challenges in building and living.

Rich Seifert, Energy and Housing Specialist with the Alaska Cooperative Extension is offering a FREE workshop in Delta. The class will be held Saturday, March 4, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the A.C.E. Conference room at the Jarvis Office Center. Seating is limited so please register early to guarantee a space.

This workshop is being aimed at those who are buying or building this next year. Topics covered will include general building science, design features to assist in recognizing quality aspects of housing construction, current housing technology, house maintenance in Alaska, and many local issues; permafrost, indoor air quality, radon, and waste disposal. Anyone interested in attending this FREE workshop can contact the Alaska Cooperative Extension office in Delta Junction at 895-4215 or 1-800-478-8324. Registration deadline is March 2, 2000. If there is not enough interest this workshop will be canceled and possibly offered at another time.

While we are enjoying milder weather at the moment, cold weather is still possible.  This picture was snapped during the January cold spell by Steve DuBois.

Annual Delta Farm Forum 
Saturday, February 19th +  9:00am-4:30pm
Delta School - Small Gym

Cooperative Extension Service - February 3, 2000

Here is a photo of Delta Meat & Sausage on the Alaska Highway with numerous participants in the Delta Farm Tour on July 7, 1999.  This event is sponsored annually by the Delta Chapter, Alaska Farm Bureau.  Photo courtesy Andy Andrews.

Local auto mechanic Matthew Andreassen looks over a vehicle that he is overhauling in his shop.  Photo by David Johnson.

If you have received a cyan-colored message in your inbox recently - probably from a familiar address, carrying this message: "http://stuart.messagemates.com/index.html Hypercool Happy New Year 2000 funny programs and animations... We attached our recent animation from this site in our mail ! Check it out!" You have received a copy of the worm-type virus known as NewApt. This worm spreads with an attachment, usually given one of the following names: g-zilla.exe, cooler3.exe, cooler1.exe, copier.exe, video.exe, pirate.exe, goal1.exe, hog.exe, party.exe, saddam.exe, monica.exe, boss.exe, farter.exe, chestburst.exe, panther.exe, theobbq.exe, goal.exe, baby.exe, bboy.exe, cupid2.exe, fborfw.exe, casper.exe, irnglant.exe, or gadget.exe If the attachment is opened, the worm searches your system for e-mail addresses, sends a copy of itself to those addresses, and then stays resident in your machine. When you see one of these messages, delete it, tell the person who sent it to you that they could be infected, and remember to scan all attachments you receive in your e-mail. For more information, including instructions on removing the worm from your system, visit symantec's web page on this topic.  Or to scan your computer on the Internet, for free, click here. 

KNIX.NET -- January 28, 2000

Delta Junction Postmaster Robert Welch at the counter in the post office today (2/2/00).  Photo by David Johnson.

Rena Case checking her mail at the Delta Post Office.  Photo by David Johnson.

Beth Ellis and Dawn Grossman quilting.  
Photo courtesy Emily Walton

The Delta/Greely Community is preparing for an Easter Celebration to be held the end of Easter week. This will be the first year that community members join together for an Easter performance of this size and variety. The program will be divided into three segments that honor the Passion of Christ, the Resurrection, and the joyous Celebration of Life and New Beginnings.

Community Choir rehearsals are scheduled for Thursday nights, at Ft. Greely Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. and will start on February 3rd. Community Choir membership is open to all adults of the community. A Youth Choir has been proposed for students grades 7 through 12. Their first meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2nd at the First Baptist Church. An ability to read music is helpful, but not a requirement for membership in the choirs. A Children’s Choir may be organized for ages kindergarten through 6th grade.

The Easter Celebration will include Youth Drama productions under the direction of Chap. Jim McNeal from Ft. Greely Chapel. Instrumentalists are being recruited to create an ensemble that would perform during the drama productions.

Students interested in a Youth Choir should attend the first rehearsal or contact Jeff Durham at 895-2075. Local Pastors wishing to volunteer toz lead prayers and read scripture should contact Chap. Jim McNeal at Ft. Greely Chapel 873-4610. Instrumentalists or people interested in choir can contact Music Director, Kathy Sharp at 895-4911.

Kathy Sharp -- January 26, 2000