In Delta Jct. we often experience incredible sunsets, this is one where the sun is visible before moments before it sets behind this mountain range. Photo Courtesy Reginald Salinas

Russell Hollembaek is coming home

Russell Hollembaek will be returning home to Delta around Good Friday. Thank you for all the cards, calls, visits and  thank you for the prayers too.

Each day Russ gets a little stronger. He will graduate to a walker and then crutches one month from now. His injuries were extensive but not life threatening.

Please call (907) 978-0634 or come by the farm to visit him then. Thank you again for all the support.

March 22, 2005 -- Scott & Ruby Hollembaek

The frigid arctic winters that we experience here in Delta Jct often result in beautiful sunrises as shown in the image above. Photo Courtesy Art Lenon

Rob Albaugh receiving his Achievement Medal at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Photo courtesy of Amanda Albaugh (Fox)

This aerial photo of the Johnson River, located about 35 miles east of Delta, was taken in mid-March. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois

Extension to Offer Gardening
Workshop in May 

Michele Hebert – Land Resources Agent with the Tanana District is planning to conduct a gardening workshop in Delta on Thursday, May 5th.
She will be offering an afternoon class from 1:00 – 4:30 and repeat an abbreviated version later that evening from 5:30-8:30. Michele is looking for areas of interest so please consider what topics you might wish to have her address. Some suggestions are: organic gardening, pest
control, composting, raised beds, landscape plants – just to name a few.

It would help with the planning if folks would contact the CES office and choose one or two of the mentioned topics or something else that
might be of interest. There will be a $10 registration fee to cover costs of this workshop.

March 17, 2005 - Cooperative Extension Service

Naomi Felicity Boothe was born on
March 1st, 2005 at 1:05 p.m. she weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is the daughter of Amber Boothe (Blake) and Daryl Boothe. She was born on Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland!  Photo Courtesy Amber Boothe

Happy Birthday Mar 14 - Mar 20

Happy Birthday to Gerlinde (Trudy) Shields on Mar 14. Form Husband Glenn Shields

Happy Birthday Mar 14 - Cassie Green

Happy Birthday Mar 15 - Nick Herman

Happy Birthday Mar 16 - Fran Colombo

Happy Birthday Mar 17 - Jack Morris

To David Sutherland on Mar 18. We are very lucky to have you in our family. Love Jessica

Happy Birthday to David Sutherland, Mar 18, Love from Karen

Happy Birthday Mar 18 - Lolita Smith

Happy Birthday Michael, Mar 20. Hope you guy have a good one. Sherial, Keith, Rocky.

Happy Birthday Mar 20 - Maribeth Miller

Happy Birthday Mar 20 - Dave Ferdinand
Mar. 20

Happy 14th Birthday Michael, Mar 20. Love you, Chuck, Mom, Marshall and griz!

This photo was taken March 15, "downrange"
 - near Windy Ridge Road. Birch trees and tracks!
Photo Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC.

March Newsletter from Fort Greely School

Dear Fort Greely School Parent,

Events abound in March! For up to date information on our calendar, activities, lunch program, Power School, or to subscribe to our daily homework service in “Homework Central,” please navigate to www.dgsd.k12.ak.us, and then follow the “Schools” link to “Fort Greely School.”

Progress Reports:
Progress reports are submitted to the main office by Friday, March 4th, and will be mailed home the following week. Please be aware that your child’s grade is assigned at the end of the semester, and that the grade provided in a progress report is an update of their current performance.

Activity Day:
Following lunch on March 4th, we will have a quarterly activity day with a pep assembly, Principal’s Award of Excellence, and activities coordinated by the Fort Greely School student council. Students will be asked to sign up for their preferred activity during lunch on Thursday, March 3rd.

Parent/Teacher Conferences:
We are requesting parents to call ahead to schedule conference times at your convenience. All conferences will be held in the school’s gym, allowing the opportunity to visit with all of your child’s teachers in one location. A copy of your child’s report card will be available at conferences. The schedule for spring Parent/Teacher Conferences is as follows:
Thursday, March 17th: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 18th: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please be aware that teachers will take their lunch daily from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. and will be unavailable for conferences at that time. Lost and found items gathered throughout the year will be on display during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Fort Greely School Intramurals:
Effective February 19th, Fort Greely School students will be able to participate in an intramural league of their very own. YS Director Mary Lester and Delta/Greely School District Community Schools Coordinator Jody Zollman will open the Delta High School gym to students on Saturdays from 1:00 pm. – 3:00 p.m. We will begin with a 3-on-3-basketball tournament; look forward to other indoor sports such as floor hockey, soccer, and dodge ball in the near future.

Girls’ Volleyball:
The Grizzlies will host a home match on Friday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday March 5th at 10:00 a.m. against the Tok Wolverines. Our players will travel to Tok the following weekend for an invitational against regional teams on Friday, March 11th and Saturday March 12th.

Boys Wrestling Club:
The Boys Wrestling Club kicked off practice on Monday, February 28th. Due to the lateness of the season, we anticipate only a couple of matches between area schools, with a schedule forthcoming. Students wishing to participate must have a current physical and permission form submitted to the office.

Fort Greely School Idol:
Tryouts for the “second season” of our famous Fort Greely School Idol will occur this week. The talent show will take place during the afternoon of Friday, April 8, starting at 1:00 p.m.. Parents are invited!

Standards Based Assessments (SBA’s):
Probably the most important event of our school year will occur during the first week of April when we administer the newly developed Standards Based Assessments (SBA’s) to all students in grades 6 though 8. Fort Greely School teachers have been implementing, and will continue to implement,different strategies to best prepare our students for the assessments. Parents interested in more information on the upcoming SBA’s can visit the Alaska Department of Education assessment  website  General test information, item samplers, teacher resources, test coordinator resources, and soon to come, parent/student resources will be available at this site. I encourage every parent to visit this site to gain a better understanding of our
new assessment system. I would also encourage every parent to ensure their child’s attendance during the April 5th – 7th administration. Many important funding, planning, and program decisions are made based on the results of the SBA’s.

Spring Break:
Spring break for all DGSD schools will be from Monday, March 21st through Friday, March 25th. Please be aware that there is no school for students on Thursday, March 17th or Friday, March 18th for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (PAC):
The purpose of the PAC is to offer a forum for open communication between Ft. Greely School parents and the school administration. Topics of discussion for each meeting will vary dependent on participants. All meetings will have an agenda to discuss current, applicable topics, as well as to review old topics as required. The next PAC meetings will be held Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Conference Center.

If I can be of assistance to you at any time, please feel free to contact me through the means listed above.


Sincerely,
Brian J. Schaffer
Principal, Fort Greely School

March 7, 2005

NEW IN THE CLASSIFIED ADS SECTION

We now have a one stop swap and shop section. If you have an item  that you would like to swap for something of same value, this is the place to advertise it.  This idea was given to the DNW by Joyce McCombs.  We hope you will enjoy it.   Have fun as you trade your treasures for someone else's treasures.

DNW staff -- March 8, 2005

Tanana River span- pipeline. This is one of the most photographed images of the Trans Alaska pipeline in our great state. Photo Courtesy Tomas Pernau

News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

Gamblers Understand the Odds

Do you gamble?  Play Texas Hold'em poker, casino games, or lotteries?  Then understanding your odds of winning is part of the challenge.

Are you planning on living a long and healthy life?  A life free of aches and pains?  A life full of excitement and adventure?  Great, then understanding the odds of developing diabetes will surely cause you to take immediate action.

It is estimated that one in three Americans born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes.  Those are terrifying odds.  

Already, more than 18 million Americans live with diabetes and that number is growing.  What is even more alarming is the fact that 5 million people don't even know they have diabetes.  

A 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 gamble with your health.  The odds of developing diabetes are stacked against you.  

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!

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

March 9 -- David Anderson

"Miss Nancy shares dog stories at the March 2 Preschool Story Hour at the new Delta Community Library. Three dogs came to visit - "Tiny" Tess
Eudora Smith, "Medium" Max Dooley, and "Alarming" Akela Theisen. Preschoolers three to five years old are welcome at Story Hour every other Wednesday at 11:00. Call 895-4102 to register." Photo Courtesy Joyce McCombs

 News Release/Health Story/Diabetes Awareness Article Series

Will They Recognize You?

Imagine how it feels to look younger, feel younger, and act younger!  Now, think about how others see you.  Are you ready to make a lasting impression on your friends and family?  Great!  

Taking charge of your diabetes through exercise can give you a younger look and feel not to mention …… a younger attitude!

As you read this message, remember this:  You don’t pay the price to improve your health, you reap the benefits of being healthy!

Treatment of diabetes has gone through dramatic changes in the past two decades. Previously, exercise was often overlooked as a “cornerstone” in its treatment as it was difficult to maintain blood sugar levels with the additional variability introduced by physical activity, especially for individuals with type 1 diabetes. 

However, with blood glucose meters now being readily available and affordable, exercise can be done safely and without fear of severely upsetting an often delicate glucose balance.

The usual health benefits of exercise apply to individuals with diabetes as well, perhaps even more than normal. 

Much of what we attribute to the aging process really results from disuse (for example, muscle atrophy, or loss of flexibility in joints). Diabetes, especially when blood sugars are poorly controlled, accelerates the normal aging process, as well as certain disease processes such as heart disease. 

Thus, regular exercise can help slow aging and reduce long term complications associated with poor blood sugar control and diabetes. 

These diabetes-related benefits can not be understated! Not only can you enjoy your favorite physical activity, but also you can help your diabetes and health too. In fact, regular exercise is the most important activity you can do to slow the aging process, manage your blood sugars, and reduce your risk of diabetic complications.

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!

Ashley and Emily Bevard enjoying a movie on a portable DVD player. Gotta love technology.
Photo Courtesy Rob and Sarah Bevard

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mar 1 - Mar 6

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Feb 21 - Feb 28

Happy 6th Birthday Megan!!! Feb 21. Love Mom Dad Cheyenne & Noah

Happy Birthday to Wanda Stewart on Feb 21!

Happy Birthday to Jackie Fett on Feb 22!

Happy Birthday to Jacob White on Feb 22!

Happy Birthday to Ron Stewart on Feb 23!

Happy Birthday to Terri Crowson on Feb 24!

Happy Birthday. To Glenn Shields on Feb 26. Your wife Trudy

Happy Birthday to Margaret Gerhart on Feb 28!

Dejae Huff 11years old on Feb 28.  Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Larry "smurf" Veihl on Feb 28. Love David, Karen, and Jessica.

Happy birthday Reuben, we can’t wait to see you in SoCal next month. Xoxo, Genevieve and Matt
Matt Dickinson

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Feb 21 - Feb 28

Happy Anniversary Mar 21 - Mar 27

Happy Anniversary Mar 21 - Carol & Richard Austin

Happy Anniversary Mar 25 - Robert & Julia Lee

Happy Anniversary Mar 27 - Darlo & Emily Walton

Happy Anniversary Mar 27 - Dean & Vi Cummings

Curtis Taylor Jr. (son of Delta Christian Center pastors Curtis and Belita Taylor) and his new bride Angie Titus of Anchorage were married on Friday the 11th of February. They will be living in Maryland. Photo Courtesy Richard Mitchell

2005 Delta Farm Tour to Visit
the Clearwater Area

This summer the tour will travel through the Clearwater farming area with stops at Northwest Land and Livestock, Dennis Green & Sons Pellet
Mill and Reindeer Farm, Alaska Farmer’s Co-op, Northern Lights Dairy, and the Highway’s End Farmer’s Market.

There will be a luncheon served in route. In depth information will be in future Delta Wind’s. Please
contact the CES Office at 895-4215 for details.

March 17, 2005 - Cooperative Extension Service

Photos were taken from the Richardson near the pipeline crossing at Donnely Dome on 10 March.   Photo Courtesy Reggie Salinas

Delta Regional Economic Development Council Seeking "At-Large" Board Member

The Delta Regional Economic Development Council is seeking an interested community member to fill vacant Seat J -Natural Resource Development. If anyone is interested in representing this sector of our community please contact Paul Knopp at 895-4150, Steve Fields at 895-2057 or Letha Burcham at 895-4656.

March 16, 2005

Beautiful sunrise taken on Feb 23 at the airport in Delta Jct.  7:59 AM.  Photo Courtesy Dale Pelzer

Spring Break

Spring break for all DGSD schools will be from Monday, March 21st through Friday, March 25th. Please be aware that there is no school for students on Thursday, March 17th or Friday, March 18th for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Delta High School Sports Mar 14 - Mar 20

Basketball - Thurs - Sat Mar 17 -19  Time TBA Regionals @ Valdez V

The northern lights were take in our back yard on Wed. night March 9th. Photo Courtesy Carol Watkins

Latest Info on NO BOROUGH

Come to get the latest info on NO BOROUGH.  Thursday, 7:00 PM at the Community Center. 

March 16, 2005  -- Mary Woodbury

Lydia Horschel, 19 (2000 Delta High Graduate) and her finance Rob Manders, 23 (of Breckinridge,
Colorado) at her bridal shower in Utah last week. They will marry at a small wedding on March 19,
2005 at a resort in Lake Tahoe.
Photo Courtesy Lydia Horschel

Charter Commission Meeting Cancelled

The Charter Commission meeting, scheduled for 6:00PM, Wednesday, March 16th, has been cancelled. The earliest meeting will be rescheduled in approximately two weeks. Notification will be posted on the internet. Otherwise contact City Hall at 895-4656.
March 16, 2005 -- Pat White - City Clerk

Gallery of Completed Federal Impact Projects Now On Display

The City of Delta Junction is proud to display pictures of the now completed federal impact fund projects.  Go to www.ci.delta-junction.ak.us and select the link provided to see pictures of the new library, new City fire truck & station, new Deltana fire trucks, new ambulance, new zamboni and the new landfill.

March 10, 2005

Shown here is an image of the moon as it rose between a couple of mountain peaks, near Haines Alaska. Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

On Thursday, March 10, the 5th grade photography club at Delta Elementary School shared their best images with the public at the opening of their Photo Exhibition. Pictured from upper left are Emma
Frankson, Instructor Cindy Lou Aillaud, Julia Chapman; middle row from left Coral Skovrinski, Tia Wickham, Amanda Terry, Richie Gardner; front
row from left Brittany Palmer, Ariel Skovrinski and Kayla Mackey-Reynolds. The photo exhibition will remain on display through the month of March. Please stop by and see what these young
photographers are accomplishing.
Photo Courtesy Colleen Plute

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mar 7 - Mar 13

Happy Birthday to John Gardner on Mar 7 Love Lindsey and Cheryl

Happy Birthday Mar 7 - Todd Zachgo

Happy Birthday Mar 7 - Ann Richards

Happy Birthday to Kerry Gardner, on Mar 9. Love From Karen, David, And Jessica

Happy Birthday Mar 9 to Kerry Gardner, from the CRTC retired bunch

Happy Birthday Mar 9 - Richard Souhrada

Happy Birthday Mar 9 - Kerry Gardner

Happy Birthday Melissa L. Edwards , Mar 9 from Bob.

Happy Birthday to Tina “LB” on Mar 10 - Love, Jess J

Happy Birthday Mar 10 - Buckley Hollembaek

Happy Birthday Mar 11 - Cody White

Happy 18th birthday to Katrina Vecchiarelli from all of us at Alpha Omega Life Care--thanx for your volunteer help last year and this year! Mar 12

Happy Birthday Mar 12 - Art Saarloos

Shirley Gilbert "You're lookin good" Happy Birthday, Mom, Grandma, Gigi.  Mar 13.  We hope you will still be able to use your trampoline this year too! Love you, the whole family.

Happy Birthday Mar 13 - Jacob Schultz

Happy Birthday Mar 13 - Terry Rubincan

Happy Birthday Mar 13 - Bill Dunham

Mar. 14 Happy Birthday! Sherial, Have a great day Love Chuck and Joan

Happy Birthday Mom (Sherial), Mar 14.Love Rocky

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mar 7 - Mar 13

Happy Anniversary Mar 14 - Mark & Carmen Carpenter

Delta High School Sports  Mar  7 - Mar 13

Basketball - Sat - Mar 12 11:00 AM Delta @ Glenallen JV/V

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Fri - Mar 11  - Time 10:00 Am  Fort Greely at Tok (Tok Invitational)

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Sat - Mar 12  - Time 10:00 Am Fort Greely at Tok (Tok Invitational)

This picture was taken the night of Homecoming for Delta High School. The beauties are from left to right: Jen McMillan, Krista Waldo, Kaitie Hartman, Marki Adams, Kendall Knight, Rachel Phillips, and Angela Phillips. The night was full of wonderful and memorable moments they said.
Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

Looking for Photo Opportunities

If you see any type of OWL (or any other neat
creature) hanging around your home or an area for a length of time I'd appreciate a call at 895-4452 EXT 22 (work) or 895-4298 (Home)

If I get a decent shot of the animal or bird as a result of a tip from you I will make YOU a nice 8 X10 glossy photo. You can call me at any time of the day. I can't always leave my job for these opportunities, but if I can, I'll be there! If these occasions happen in the evenings. ...I'll be there!

March 5, 2005 -- Dwight Phillips

Fort Greely/Delta Junction Red Cross Disaster Training 

The Fort Greely/ Delta Junction community is currently in the process of forming a group of volunteers who will be trained by the American Red Cross to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Currently in the event of a disaster our community would need to seek relief from the Red Cross Chapter located in Fairbanks. In an emergency situation this could delay the relief process by several hours. Our goal as a community is to form our own group of trained local volunteers, standup an emergency shelter and have supplies on hand. Our community will benefit by having our own emergency shelter and should a disaster arise our local volunteers would be able to respond immediately.

Volunteers will be required to complete 2 self-taught courses and 1 full day course taught by a Red Cross instructor. The courses are outlined below:

1. Introduction to Disasters – Video and workbook – approximate time to complete is 3 to 4 hours. This video-based course will introduce you to disasters, the community response, and the role of Red Cross Disaster Services.

2. Mass Care: An Overview – Video and workbook – approximate time to
complete is 3 to 4 hours. This course focuses on the activities of the Mass Care function. Participants will learn about the skills and abilities needed by Mass Care workers.

3. Shelter Operations & Shelter Simulation Exercise – Instructor taught - approximate course length is 8 hours (day long workshop). This course is designed to prepare individuals to effectively and sensitively manage shelter operations as a team in order to meet the needs of people displaced as a result of disaster. The participants are then given the opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills needs to run a successful shelter operation.

We currently have 10 new volunteers that are in the process of taking the 1st and 2nd courses and another 6 who have previously completed the 1st and 2nd course. Once all interested individuals have completed the two self-directed courses we will arrange one Saturday session to complete the Shelter Operations course and the Shelter Simulation Exercise.

Please contact Lisa Lewis at the Fort Greely Chapel (873-2476) if you would like to be put on the volunteer list or would like more information.

The above is to be held as a requirement of the LEPC any interested party please contact Lisa above or email myself Brian@wirelessdelta.com or
CH (MAJ) Wayne W. Santos Chaplain
wayne.santos@ak.ngb.army.mil

March 5, 2005

This image shows a beautiful affect created by the sun and wind. It was taken in one of Lee Spears field. Photo Courtesy Dale Pelzer

The Nenana Ice Classic

The Tanana River officially went out on April 24th, 2004 at 2:16 p.m. Alaska Standard Time. There were 6 winning tickets. Each had the exact month, day, hour and minute that the ice moved out. http://www.nenanaakiceclassic.com

March 3, 2005

Beautiful panoramic view of the Alaska Range. Photo Courtesy Reginald Salinas



This is a shot of the Aurora Borealis in one of its many patterns of astonishing color.
Photo Courtesy Reginald Salinas

Looking for a lost friend

Lost friend.  David Gordon Wright.  Dave or any friend of his please contact Jim Jourdain, 11820 Gold View Way, Pine Grove, CA  95665.  Phone (209) 296-0977.  Email:  samelliot2@yahoo.com

Please any help would be most welcome.  I am a former resident of Delta and am very ill.  I wish to talk to my best friend soon.  Thank you.

March 1, 2005 --- Jim Jourdain

Once again Delta's motto, The Friendly Frontier holds true again, as this young moose family takes a leisurely stroll thru the Junction.
 Photo Courtesy Dale Pelzer

Delta High School Sports  March  1 - March 6

Basketball - Fri - Mar 4 3:30 PM Monroe @ Delta JV/V

Basketball - Sat - Mar 5 2:00 PM Delta @ Hutch JV/V

Fort Greely Girls’ volleyball , Fri  - Mar 4  - Time 4:00 Pm  Fort Greely Invitational

David Anderson -- March 1, 2005

DREDC Seeking At-Large Board Members

The Delta Regional Economic Development Council (DREDC) is seeking interested persons for two "At Large" seats on it's board. The openings are for Seat J - Natural Resource Development and Seat K - Business.

Please contact Paul Knopp at 895-4150, Steve Fields at 895-1950 or Letha Burcham at 895-4656 for more information. Meetings are held once a month at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Conference Room.

February 26, 2005

Scenes from our balcony in Delta.
Photo courtesy Tony Smith