Delta High School Sports - Feb 21 - Feb 28

Basketball - Tues - Feb 22 3:00 PM Delta @ West Valley JV/V

Basketball - Fri - Feb 25 3:30 PM Delta @ Nenana JV/V

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Fri  - Feb 25  - Time 4:00 Pm Glenallen at Fort Greely School

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Sat  - Feb 26  - Time 10:00 Am Glenallen at Fort Greely School

Jaxton Zeth Fellman, son of Curtis and April Fellman.  Born November 30, 2004 at 8:01 AM.  Currently 12 lbs. 10 oz. and 24.5" long.  He is now 10 weeks old.  Grandparents are Pat and Pete Fellman and Evan and Stacie Treybal all of Delta Jct.  Photo Courtesy April Fellman

Contest Winners at Delta Library

Looking for some art and culture to chase away the winter blues? Festival of Lights Photo Contest and Light House Contest entries will be on display at the Delta Library through February 22. Congratulations to all the talented folks who entered -you're all winners! The new Delta Library is located next to the Community Center on Deborah Street.

February 21, 2005

Pine Grosbeak  (Pinicola enucleator) http://birds.cornell.edu/BOW/PINGRO/
They were at the feeder all day today..... Photo Courtesy Paul Gerber

Need Help With School Project

My name is Curtis Cornelius and I am doing a school project that requires black and white footage of gold mining or any mining for that matter please.

I need this footage if you have any please contact me at (907)-869-3297 (home) (703)-401-6384 (cell) I'm in school on weekdays from 8am-4pm but my cell phone is always on or you can leave a message at home.  I need this footage by 25 Feb. I would greatly appreciate any help.

February 18, 2005 -- Curtis Cornelius

 News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

Diabetes on the Job

When you go to work, your diabetes goes with you.

You get up, get showered, get breakfast, get to work. You have bills, therefore you have a job.

But you also have diabetes. You have to care for your diabetes while you're at work. Here are 10 tips for merging your diabetes care with your career.

1. Wear medical identification jewelry - If you ever need medical assistance at work, the emergency medical personnel will know you have diabetes.

2. Decide who to tell - All things being equal, it might be in your best interest to let a few trusted co-workers or your boss know. Just for your own safety.

3. Give your co-workers a chance - Don't just assume that your boss won't accommodate you, or that your co-workers won't be helpful. Give them a chance to grasp what diabetes is and understand how they can help you, particularly if you've been diagnosed since starting your current job. Diabetes may be as new to them as it is to you.

4. Get it in writing - If necessary, get a doctor's note. It may help to get a medical statement from your doctor saying what your diabetes care needs are. Present it to your company nurse or human resources department, and make sure your supervisor gets a copy.

5. Be your own advocate - Your local hospital or diabetes center may offer programs through which diabetes educators can come to your workplace and explain to your human resources department, supervisors, or co-workers what diabetes is and how they can make the workplace more diabetes-friendly. See if your employer is willing to host such a program.

6. Don't abuse the system - Unfortunately, there are people who claim extensive health challenges and reap disability benefits their situation may not warrant. That makes it harder for everyone. It's best to save sick days and disability pay for when you really need them.

7. Plan ahead - The biggest challenge many people with diabetes face is access to meals and breaks. Have snacks readily available should you need to treat a low.

8. Take your equipment with you - Keep your blood glucose meter and supplies where you can reach them. Don't leave blood glucose meters or insulin in the car. Extreme temperatures can affect them.

9. Watch out for stress - Stress can wreak havoc on your blood sugars. Stress can cause either high or low blood sugar. It differs from person to person, and sometimes from situation to situation in the same person. Stress may mask symptoms of low blood sugar, or prompt completely different symptoms. Frequent monitoring is your best defense.

10. Keep good diabetes control - The best thing you can do to remain productive is to stay healthy. Don't let your diabetes get so far out of control that you're not able to work. If you're eating well, exercising, and controlling your blood sugars, you will have a productive work life.

The payoff from a job well done is that if and when you need to take time off for your diabetes care, your boss and co-workers will remember your good track record and be that much more willing to cover for you or help you with scheduling. By communicating with your employer and taking responsibility for your care, you can incorporate your diabetes care into your work life successfully.

If you feel that your employer is not making reasonable accommodations to allow you to care for your diabetes at work, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at: (800) 669-4000 or (800) 669-6820 TTY.

Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.

For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit the Hope4Diabetes website at: http://hope4diabetes.com/info

This 20 page FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. The 7 principles, or steps, will help you to understand, manage and diagnose your potential diabetes risk.

It could help you live a longer and more active life. The booklet is Yours absolutely FREE - No Risk! Share it NOW with the people you love and want to Keep alive!

Diabetes Awareness: 
1 of 10  Wake Up Call
2 of 10  I'll Wait 'til it Hurts 
3 of 10  The Calm Before the Storm
4 of 10  The Downside... a New Wardrobe?
5 of 10  Family of Diabetics 
6 of 10  Diabetes on the Job
7 of 10  There’s No Substitute for Good Friends
8 of 10  "Check Engine" Warning Light
9 of 10  Will They Recognize You?
10 0f 10 Gamblers Understand the Odd

February 16, 2005 -- David Anderson

Great gray owls are one of 4 species of owls that are permanent residents of interior Alaska. They are also the largest owl in North America. This owl
was photographed at dusk in the Delta Junction area recently. Great gray owls are very secretive and rarely seen. They use a perch to hunt from by
sitting and waiting for prey. During the winter months, great gray owls can hunt by hearing alone and often plunge into the snow from their perch to
capture small rodents moving underneath the snow. They will also take larger prey, such as snowshoe hares, on top of the snow. Owls beginning
breeding in late winter (i.e. about now) and I have already received reports of boreal owls and great horned owls calling. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois

News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

Family of Diabetics  #5

Thousands, if not millions of people have diabetes in their family. It's almost tragic the way things happen because it’s not always a “common knowledge”
among families. I tell you, it's not until it hits you that it's really awful.

Asking questions can help you and your family dodge the serious complications of diabetes. Early detection and active control of blood sugar levels can save lives.

Have you ever heard anyone ask:

Do you have diabetes? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? Is your vision okay or is it blurry? Are your feet feeling okay today?

A lot of people get diabetes, but you know, early detection and taking action can save your life or the life of a family member.

Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.

For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit the Hope4Diabetes website at: http://hope4diabetes.com/info

This 20 page FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. The 7 principles, or steps, will help you to understand, manage and diagnose your potential diabetes risk.

It could help you live a longer and more active life. The booklet is Yours absolutely FREE - No Risk! Share it NOW with the people you love and want to Keep alive!

Diabetes Awareness: 
1 of 10  Wake Up Call
2 of 10  I'll Wait 'til it Hurts 
3 of 10  The Calm Before the Storm
4 of 10  The Downside... a New Wardrobe?
5 of 10  Family of Diabetics 
6 of 10  Diabetes on the Job
7 of 10  There’s No Substitute for Good Friends
8 of 10  "Check Engine" Warning Light
9 of 10  Will They Recognize You?
10 0f 10 Gamblers Understand the Odds

David Anderson -- February 16, 2005

Delta's Hank Dube in
the Anchorage Daily News

I was born Henry "Hank" Dube in 1926 to Quebec-American parents. I spent first grade staring out the window at Mount Ascutney in New Hampshire.

When downhill skiing began in this country, I met Switzerland's Peter Gabriel at Dartmouth College in 1936. An innovator of mountaineering and skiing, Peter was first invited in 1932 by Dartmouth to begin the North Conway (N.H.) Ski School, the first accredited American ski school, to teach his alpine skills. Gifted with a profound patience, Peter got me interested in skiing when I was only 10. Soon he was teaching me the art of downhill skiing. However, when Hitler invaded Poland three years later, America's craze for skiing was short-circuited. The war caused resorts to close, and Peter himself was drafted. Read more >>>

Anchorage Daily News 13 Feb 2005

Delta Youth Shooters Fundraiser

The Delta Rifles are taking pre-sale orders for Carolyn Howard's World Famous "CRISPY GAU GEE". If you weren't lucky enough to sample these delicious Won Ton-like appetizers at the Festival of Lights, COME to the Delta Sportsmen Association club house on Nome Trail from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday February 18th.

This is your last chance to sample these yummy treats. Support your Delta Youth Shooters by purchasing a pre-sale ticket (2 dozen Gau Gee pieces, frozen) for $20. Pre-sale ends Sunday February 20th. Call 895-2264 to order. The Delta Rifles sends a warm THANK YOU to those of you who have already purchased a ticket!

February 18, 2005

Festival of Lights fireworks. Photo Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC

News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

The Downside... a New Wardrobe?

Here is some commonsense thinking: I can't understand why anyone who has diabetes wouldn't exercise and watch what they eat.

The down side is that you may have to get an entire new wardrobe since exercise and healthy eating causes weight and size reduction.

When it happens, people tell you how great you look and that motivates you even more.

Other side effects: you'll also sleep better and feel more rested than before you started walking and eating better.

I prefer walking outside, especially when the weather is nice. I even designed a walking path about 2.5 miles long around my neighborhood; part flat and part hilly.

You'll find that a walking program helps more than your body.

"For me, walking time is good thinking time. Nobody is there to interrupt my thoughts. And even when I walk on the treadmill in front of the TV, I find it helps me get ready for the day."

Exercise and healthy eating.... A powerful duo for diabetics!

Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.

For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit the Hope4Diabetes website at: http://hope4diabetes.com/info

This 20 page FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. The 7 principles, or steps, will help you to understand, manage and diagnose your potential diabetes risk.

It could help you live a longer and more active life. The booklet is Yours absolutely FREE - No Risk! Share it NOW with the people you love and want to Keep Alive.

Diabetes Awareness: 
1 of 10  Wake Up Call
2 of 10  I'll Wait 'til it Hurts 
3 of 10  The Calm Before the Storm
4 of 10  The Downside... a New Wardrobe?
5 of 10  Family of Diabetics 
6 of 10  Diabetes on the Job
7 of 10  There’s No Substitute for Good Friends
8 of 10  "Check Engine" Warning Light
9 of 10  Will They Recognize You?
10 0f 10 Gamblers Understand the Odds

David Anderson -- February 12, 2005

This is a pic of me (Debbie Heinbockel) and my fiance Brett Phillips....we will be getting married on June 25th at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. Photo Courtesy Debbie Heinbockel


This was taken from the top of our tower on Whitestone. Photo Courtesy Candy Corty, Wireless Delta

 Delta High School Sports - Feb 7 - Feb 13

Hockey - Feb 10-12 Greatland State Tournament @ Dipper

Basketball - Tues- Feb 8 3:00 PM Delta @ Tok JV/V

Basketball - Fri - Feb 11 3:30 PM Tok @ Delta JV/V

Basketball - Sat - Feb 12  3:00 PM Delta @ Lathrop JV/V

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Fri - Feb 11  - Time 4:00 Pm Fort Greely School at Glenallen

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Sat - Feb 12  - Time 10:00 Am Fort Greely School at Glenallen

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

The three nominees with the most votes will take THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE!

Saturday February 12, 2005 at 4pm

Nomination of an individual is $5.00 - Votes are $1.00 each. You may vote as often - for as many, as you wish. Proceeds will benefit Festival of Light activities.

UPDATES POSTED WEEKLY. Nominees names will be posted after they have accepted the challenge.

VOTING DEADLINES: Cans will be picked up at 11am, February 12th. The final voting can will be available at the Winterfest Galleria until 3:30pm on Saturday, February 12th.

For more information contact Martha Bryant at 895-5068 Or Christine Crawford 869-3226

Anyone may nominate and vote, but to take the plunge you must be 18 years of old.

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE STANDINGS – 2/10/05
Indicates the three top leaders on this date.

George Pursey 93
Cathy Martin 103
 Pablo Martinez 101
Paul Knopp 201
Capt. Lyle Ward 9
Brian Corty 31
C.W. Monte Knight 11
Rich Garrett 5
Teddy Echo-Hawk 46
Steve Fields 26
Dave Leonard 9
Ed Richards 59
Michael Mitchell, 7
Lt. Col. Robert Cornelius, 366
Travis Hoague, 103
Sgt. Maj. Marco Mendoza, 11
Lolita Smith 10
Trisha Siebold 10
Donna Morgan 120
Pete Sorenson 15
Sgt. Bill Musgrove 0

February 1, 2005

Hanni Marchuk (DHS 98’) and her 2 ˝ year old daughter, Brenna Marchuk. Hanni is currently working on Fort Greely for KAYA, Associates. Brenna gets to play with her friends at the post day care while mama works.
Photo Courtesy Hanni Marchuk

Breaking news Clearwater Tower is UP

Again we have succeeded in erecting a tower in the dead of winter. The Newest addition to the WDI family was reborn with the help of our friends at Delta Industrial Services , Jon Dufendach , Greg Austin, Curt Dufendach and our crew Dave Leonard, Don Williams , Jason Saurborn and myself from the sidelines due to an illness.

The tower is 124 feet tall so all you local bush pilots be on the look out it is well above the trees in the Remington Clearwater area.

We will be offering a full range of services from the tower and also renting space on it for anyone looking for a place to put there HAM radio or other gear, this includes you the big cell phone companies we have the space...

The tower is a very stout 15 foot base self supporting earthquake and light stick proof structure designed to be in the arctic climate and for the winds it will encounter in the Deltana area.

This is the largest in the WDI family and will host not only Internet services for the area but WDI Supported cell phone repeater, paging systems and two radio systems to enhance the communication systems throughout the area.

Call us again if you live in the Clearwater area we have limited scheduling available and the install dates at this point are out in some cases well over a month.

See are site for more info www.wirelessdelta.com or call 895-1056

February 4, 2005 --- Brian Corty

Jonah Wilkins getting ready to scout the creek for Trouts. Jonah is 10 1/2 years old and is the son of former Delta resident Michael Wilkins and Grandson of Ron & Helma Gibbens of Delta. His favorite toy is our Jet-Boat, his favorite quote " Daddy hurry up, there's fish to be caught".
Photo Courtesy Michael Wilkins

Cliff swallows at Wells Fargo Bank, Delta. Photo Courtesy Art Lenon.

News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

Article #2: Diabetes Awareness: I'll Wait 'til it Hurts 

"If it ain't broke, most people don't fix it."

Do you know if you have diabetes?

Did you know type 2 diabetes symptoms only become “obvious” once the disease has substantially progressed?

By the time many type 2 diabetics (and often their doctors) realize action is necessary, the disease, with its destructive high blood sugars, has been silently damaging their body for years.

Complications to the blood vessels and tissues of your eyes, feet, heart, kidneys, and other organs, are likely well underway.

You visit the doctor because you feel bad, and you wish to feel better. You react to the symptoms of perceived illness. This is understandable, but does not allow much room for prevention or early detection of diabetes.

Of course this idea, “Don't see the doctor 'til it hurts,” comes from our “busier-then-ever” lifestyles. But to blame, to point fingers after the damage has started is as pointless as is the leaping bungee-jumper's complaint that his equipment has just failed. It's a little late to talk about why. Some problems are better prevented.

If you have type 2 diabetes, you know most of the time you don't feel very bad. You might think that because you don't feel very bad, it isn't very serious, and you don't have to do anything about it just now. "I'll wait 'til it hurts" ...You couldn't be more wrong.

Diabetes damages your body with high blood sugars. It doesn't care whether your sugars are high from type 2, type 1, or some other cause — if they're up, they're doing damage. Type 2 diabetics who let their sugars run “because they don't feel bad” are doing serious damage to their eyes, kidneys, hearts, and nervous systems.

Suppose you have diabetes, and don't want the complications. Suppose you don't know you have diabetes, but you're from a high-risk group (maybe someone in your family has or had diabetes), and you want to cut the risks. Or, suppose you just want to feel better.

It's all the same — Your early detection, education, and prevention work best.

Don't wait 'til it hurts. Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.

For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit the Hope4Diabeteswebsite at: http://hope4diabetes.com/info

This 20 page FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. The 7 principles, or steps, will help you to understand, manage and diagnose your potential diabetes risk.

It could help you live a longer and more active life. The booklet is Yours absolutely FREE - No Risk! Share it NOW with the people you love and want to Keep alive!

Diabetes Awareness: 
1 of 10  Wake Up Call
2 of 10  I'll Wait 'til it Hurts 
3 of 10  The Calm Before the Storm
4 of 10  The Downside... a New Wardrobe?
5 of 10  Family of Diabetics 
6 of 10  Diabetes on the Job
7 of 10  There’s No Substitute for Good Friends
8 of 10  "Check Engine" Warning Light
9 of 10  Will They Recognize You?
10 0f 10 Gamblers Understand the Odds

David Anderson -- February 3, 2005

While in the village of Mentasta Lake, Alaska I took this image when I noticed how well this home looked in the foreground of the local mountains just after the sun set.  Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

In Loving Memory of Robert( Bob) Walker

On October 23, 2004 Bob lost his short battle with cancer. Bob and his family lived in D.J. and he attended 8th grade in Delta High as it was being built. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Walker, brother, Kenneth, sister, Diane, his wife Mary (Duncan) Walker, (also formerly from Delta) step children, Rhonda and Jim Archuleta, and children, Crystal and Adam Walker. Bob was a Corrections Officer for the State of Nebraska. His hobby was restoring the 1957 Ford Mercury that his parents had bought new and used in Alaska. Bob would have been 56 years old on February 2, 2005.

January 31, 2005

Professional Development Seminars – Certified Public Manager

All CPM classes will be held on select Saturdays at the Delta High School from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are fee based with funding available from
the Partners for Progress. For information and to register contact the Delta District Cooperative Extension Service at 895-4215. Registration deadline is 2:00 pm the Wednesday prior to each class.

Persuasive Presentations
Formal presentations offer you a great opportunity to persuade and influence others as a poised and competent individual. Polishing your speaking and
presentation skills can always promote your career success. This course will provide you with skill and confidence to stand up and speak effectively in
almost any situation, even if you have no previous experience with public speaking. Fee: $180 2/12 & 2/19

Upcoming Seminars:

Key Issues in Employment Law Fee:$90 3/5

Problem Solving & Decision Making Fee:$90 3/26 9:00A-4:00P DGHS

Effective Writing Fee:$90   4/30

Basic Financial Accounting for Managers Fee:$90   4/30

Communication Skills Fee:$90 To Be Announced

January 28, 2005

Delta High School Sports - Feb 1 - Feb 6 

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Fri - Feb 4  - Valdez at Fort Greely School

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Sat - Feb 5  -  Valdez at Fort Greely School

Games will begin on Friday’s at 4:00 p.m. and with the 7th grade teams starting first.
Saturday games will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the 8th grade teams starting first.

Hockey -Thurs.-Sat Time TBA - Greatland Regional Tournament (top 4 go to state Wasilla)

Basketball - Thurs. 3:30 PM Hutch @ Delta -JV/V

Gracie Sharp turned one on Feb. 2nd! She is the daughter of Michelle Sharp (class of ’99) and Conner’s baby sis. She’s having a birthday party next weekend when her daddy gets back from the slope. Photos Courtesy Michelle Sharp

 Photos Courtesy Michelle Sharp

While driving the Tok Cutoff Highway this scene was photographed because of the unique ice blocks that had formed on the rivers surface.  Photo by Dwight Phillips

News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

David Anderson is a freelance health writer for Hope4Diabetes.com.  Hope4Diabetes voluntarily participates with the National Diabetes Education
Program to distribute free diabetes information.

The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels, working together to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.

Article #1: Diabetes Awareness: Wake Up Call

When traveling on out-of-town business, its common to have the hotel front desk give you a wake-up call in the morning. You want to avoid the embarrassment and repercussions of being late for your business appointments.

Here is an important wake-up call for your life and the lives of the people you most care about.

If you want to avoid the life damaging effects of diabetes, take 3 minutes to read the remainder of this article right now.

The new buzz in the medical community calls it- "Pre-Diabetes". Today, roughly 41 million Americans have pre-diabetes which left undetected and untreated, progresses into full-blown diabetes.

The challenge with pre-diabetes is the fact that the condition doesn't like to reveal itself with noticeable symptoms. Because there are few, if any symptoms, most people will not bother having screening tests performed. With pre-diabetes, noticeable symptoms like frequent thirst and urination may not occur until the disease has progressed and is already causing considerable damage to your body. Most Type 2 diabetics don't have symptoms because the onset of diabetes is so slow.

Don't wait for "someday" to have your blood tested. Call your doctor today and make the appointment.

The goal with identifying pre-diabetes is to prevent the onset of diabetes from ever happening.

Your physician can determine if you have pre-diabetes with two common tests. The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) and the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Both require an overnight fast.

The good news is that you can greatly improve your odds and likely prevent diabetes with early detection and proper care.

Don't wait 'til it hurts. Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.

For more information about diabetes, including a Diabetes Quiz and a Free booklet, visit the Hope4Diabetes website at: http://hope4diabetes.com/info

This 20 page FREE booklet will provide you with in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. The 7 principles, or steps, will help you to understand, manage and diagnose your potential diabetes risk.

It could help you live a longer and more active life. The booklet is Yours absolutely FREE - No Risk! Share it NOW with the people you love and want to Keep alive!

Diabetes Awareness: 
1 of 10  Wake Up Call
2 of 10  I'll Wait 'til it Hurts 
3 of 10  The Calm Before the Storm
4 of 10  The Downside... a New Wardrobe?
5 of 10  Family of Diabetics 
6 of 10  Diabetes on the Job
7 of 10  There’s No Substitute for Good Friends
8 of 10  "Check Engine" Warning Light
9 of 10  Will They Recognize You?
10 0f 10 Gamblers Understand the Odds

January 28 -- David Anderson

Two of the four moose calves that were in the Spriggs Lane area photographed through the smoky air (bow hunting target in the background) - Late summer 2004. Photo Courtesy Mary St. Peter.

In Loving Memory of Jay South

Two days after his 58th birthday, Jay A. South lost his battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Lewis and June South of Fossil, Oregon, his wife Jill and children Chantell, Robin and Aaron Everhart, John and Kristina South. He is also survived by his first wife Linda and his sons, Craig and Luke South. Jay graduated from Ft. Greely High in 1964. He was born in Everett, WA. on Jan 16, 1947 and moved to the Clearwater area in 1955. He love Alaska, his family, music and horses.

January 25, 2005