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“Former Delta
resident Cheryl Bobo, now living in Craig, on Prince of Wales
Island in Southeast Alaska sent us this photo.” Another scene from Craig, AK
Photo Courtesy Cheryl Bobo
Alaskan King Crab Hockey Fundraiser
Annie Grossmann is again selling Alaska King Crab by the 10 LB box
as a fundraiser for her Ice Breaker’s Girls Hockey Team. The crab
is individually quick frozen and the box is made up of legs and
claws. They are excellent eating and reasonably priced at $109.00
a 10 pound box.
Orders can be placed by
January 12th for Super Bowl. So call soon and enjoy your
Thanksgiving the “Alaskan way” with Alaska King Crab Legs and
support girl’s hockey. Annie 895-1910 or 978-3786.
November 26, 2005
We have had a lot of cloudy, gray days lately. This is a picture showing what
Donnelly Dome looks like sticking through a low layer of clouds. Photo
Courtesy Steve DuBois
Deer resting in SE AK Photo Courtesy Cheryl Bobo
Get Moving!
Being physically active every day can help you
feel and look better because it helps boost energy, helps you cope
with stress, helps you relax and feel less tense, tones muscle,
burns off calories, and helps maintain a healthy weight, and helps
you control your appetite.
The number of calories that you burn depends on how much you do
and how much you weigh. The average man is heavier than the
average women. Look below to see the number of calories you might
burn in these activities. Calories used per hour -
Women Men
Sitting quietly
80 100
Cleaning house or office work
240 300
Walking briskly or gardening
370 460
Jogging (fast) or swimming
580 730
Running or skiing
740 920
November 19, 2005 -- Submitted by UAF/CES/Roxie
Rodgers Dinstel Home Economist
Bohemian Waxwings have black masks and yellow tips to their short tails. Crests
are erect, long pointed wings and silky plumage, secondary wing feathers are
tipped with red, horny scales resembling sealing wax. In flight, their
formations resemble those of starlings. They lay 3 to 5 spotted eggs in a bulky
shallow nest in late summer. Food is fruits, berries and insects. In North
America it breeds in the northwest from Alaska south to northern Idaho and
Montana, and east to Hudson Bay. Large numbers
occasionally invade the United States south of the breeding range in winter.
It nests late in the summer, feeding its young on berries and insects.
It has no regular migration route, but wanders widely after breeding.
Photo was taken in a parking lot on Dimond Blvd. in Anchorage. Copyright
Dwight Phillips
Thanksgiving
Trivia
1. In what year did the
Pilgrims come to North America?
2. What was the name of
the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
3. What ocean did the
Pilgrims sail across to reach North America?
4. Where did the Pilgrims ship land
when they reached North America?
5. What was the Native
Americans' clothing made of when the Pilgrims arrived in North
America?
6. How did the Native Americans help
the Pilgrims?
7. Did Pilgrim boys and
girls go to school?
8. When was Thanksgiving day named as a
'real' holiday?
9.
How long did the first Thanksgiving
celebration last?
10. Which president proclaimed
the first "National Day of Thanksgiving"?
11. Even though Thanksgiving was
observed most years, it was not an official holiday. What is the
name of the woman credited with making Thanksgiving a national
holiday?
12. Which president made
Washington's "National Day of Thanksgiving" a national holiday?
13. Who was the last president
to change the date of the Thanksgiving holiday?
14. What happened in 1941?
15. Who wanted to make the
turkey the national bird of the United States of America?
16. What part of the turkey is
used in a good luck ritual?
Thanksgiving Trivia Answers
1. The pilgrims arrived in North
America in December 1620.
2. The Mayflower, but there were actually two ships! The Mayflower
and the Speedwell. The Mayflower made it to North America but the
Speedwell had to turn back.
3. The Atlantic Ocean. This is the ocean that
separates North America from Europe.
4. The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth - Plymouth Rock!
They saw Cape Cod first but did not land there because there were
too many Indians among other reasons.
5. Their clothing was made from animal skins. Mainly
deer skin because they were the easiest to find.
6. They taught them to hunt for food and to plant their own food
from seeds the Native Americans supplied. They also helped the
Pilgrims build stronger houses.
7. In the early years in North America, the pilgrim kids did not go
to school. Parents had to teach their own children or get a
neighbor to help. On another note, they only took baths a few
times a year!
8. George Washington proclaimed a National Day of
Thanksgiving in 1789, but President Lincoln made it official by
proclaiming the last Thursday in November as a national day of
"Thanksgiving".
9. It lasted three days (the celebration consisted of
games as well as food).
10. George Washington (in 1789 and then again in 1795).
11. Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor. She began her
Thanksgiving campaign in 1827.
12. On October 3, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issued a
"Thanksgiving Proclamation" that made the last Thursday in
November a national holiday. (Before that, the president had to
make an annual proclamation naming the day when Thanksgiving was
going to be held.)
13. President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed Thanksgiving to
the Thursday before last (the reason was to make the Christmas
shopping season longer and thus stimulate the economy).
14. Congress passed an official proclamation naming
Thanksgiving a legal holiday to be observed, from that date
forward, on the fourth Thursday in November.
15. Benjamin Franklin, but he was opposed by Thomas
Jefferson. Legend has it that Franklin then named the male turkey
a "tom turkey" to spite Jefferson. (The female is called a "hen
turkey" and the baby a "poult.")
16. The wishbone.
Overdue Book Alert!
Help! As of Monday, November 14, over 650 items are OVERDUE from
the Delta Library. Help get them back in circulation - check under
the couch, on the bedside table, in school backpacks, mom's tote
bag, dad's truck, or your own book and video shelves for items to
be returned. The Delta Library outdoor book drop is always open
and helps avoid embarrassment! Remember, donations to the "I Feel
Guilty" box at the front desk are always welcome. Thank you!
November 15, 2005
A juvenile red-tailed hawk (this dark phase of the red-tailed hawk is commonly
referred to as a Harlan's hawk) is shown searching for a meal of
voles as it passes through the Delta Junction area during migration this fall.
Vole (similar to mice) populations naturally cycle from low to high
levels and are currently at higher levels than many old timers can ever
remember. This bodes well for predators such as hawks, owls, and martens
that prey on voles. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois
Happy Birthday Nov 14 - Nov 20
Happy Birthday Nov 15 - Donavin.
Love Mom and Glenn
Happy first birthday to Cutter Luke
Stockwell -
Nov 15. Wish I could be there, buddy! I love you, your Mamy.
Happy Birthday Nov
16 - Doris Fales
Happiest 18th Birthday on Nov 18th to Chandi Wyckoff
with lots of love Dad, Mom and Cassi
Happy Birthday Nov
19 - LouAnn Fett
Happy Birthday Nov
20 - Frank Whiteside
Happy Birthday Nov
20 - Cecilia Frenzl
Happy Birthday Nov
20 - Eileen Herman
Happy Anniversary Nov 14 - Nov 20
Happy Anniversary Nov
17 - Todd & Melanie Zachgo
Happy Anniversary Nov
19 - Dale & Debbie Diviney
Northern Lights. The aurora may last 10-15 minutes, twisting and turning
in patterns called "rayed bands", then whirling into a giant green corona in
which rays appear to flare in all directions from a central point, and finally
fade away..
Photo Courtesy Thomas Pernau
Holiday Bazaar
The Delta Kiwanis Club will host its annual
Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at the Delta
Junction High School big gym. The Bazaar opens 10:00 AM and
closes 5:00 PM. Table spaces are $40 or $45 for aisle
end table space with an adjacent table for $35. Santa will
be available in the lobby 11:00AM to 2:00PM for “kids
Contact Ray or Sherwood Dinger at 895-4982, Lyn Robertson at
895-3251 for more Information or to request a registration
packet. Registration Forms are available at Junction-Realtors, M &
W gifts or Loving Stitches, all located next to Wells Fargo
Bank in Delta Junction. Receipt of reservation and space fee will
confirm your space.
November 2, 2005
The children of Denali Lutheran Preschool are shown proudly displaying the
shoeboxes full of gifts for children in Russia. The school families donated new
items to be included in the boxes. The children made a book about themselves
with a class picture that is also included in the shoebox. These boxes will go
up to Fairbanks to join with the thousands of other boxes made all over the
United States. Under the direction of Franklin Graham and his organization
Samaritan's Purse the boxes will be distributed as part of
Operation Christmas Child. The boxes will be delivered to refugees of
war, natural disaster survivors and victims of extreme poverty. Samaritan's
Purse share's God's love with hurting children in the far corners of the globe
with the help of these Delta boys and girls. More info is available at
Samaritans Purse
Shown in the photo seated on the floor are Keely, Ally and Caylin. Seated in the
chairs are Sadie, Katie, Seth and Pepe. Standing are Darby, Rafe and Aeron.
Arctic Bears Get Started Tonight
Thursday, November 10, 2005 "I'm happier than a puppy dog with two
tails coaching these girls," Hughes said on the eve of the Arctic
Bears' first game as a high school hockey team. The Bears open
their season tonight against Chugiak/Eagle River at MacDonald
Arena in Eagle River. The Bears also play Service/East on Friday
at MacDonald Arena.
"Good doesn't quite describe these girls, they are phenomenal,"
Hughes said when asked to assess the team he coaches along with
former University of Alaska Fairbanks forward Scott Vockeroth and
goalie Keith Bartusch. "I'm truly surprised at the quality of
hockey these girls play, it's incredible."
The Arctic Bears are comprised of players from Lathrop, West
Valley, Hutchison, North Pole and Delta Junction high schools.
There is currently a roster of 20 players, 15 of whom will travel
to Eagle River for this weekend's games.
"These girls are nothing but good," Hughes said. "They can skate,
they can shoot, they can pass, it's just perfect.
"If I were a goalie in Anchorage, I'd be terrified," he added.
"We've got some big guns on our team who can shoot the puck at
about 70 miles per hour."
Hughes will take a team comprised of two goalies, four defensemen
and nine forwards to Anchorage this weekend
The goalies are Abby Womack and Samantha Wiegers with Annie
Grossmann (A local from Delta),
Anna Johnson, Erin Winters and Brita Irving on defense.
Up front, the Arctic Bears first line is comprised of Linda Evans,
Kayla Weber and Danika Williams.
"They are really going to put some numbers on the board," Hughes
said. "They are going to need a couple of extra red lights in
Anchorage because these girls are going to burn them out."
Shannon Kim, Jen Hall and Kayley Moen will play on the second line
and Feya Hutchens, Liz Hall and Kira Hansen play on the third
line.
Other players on the team who will see action later in the season
include Randi Odegarden, Lauren Wilfer, Vivian Bishop, Leigh Smith
and Tara Larry.
"These girls are really going to play some serious hockey," Hughes
said. "They are fast, precise and it's just a pleasure seeing them
out there."
The Arctic Bears are run by the Alaska Icebreakers Hockey
Association, and players on the team are helping raise funds to
cover the cost of expenses by selling hams and king crab legs
during the holiday season, Hughes said.
Anyone interested in making a purchase should contact one of the
players on the team, Hughes said.
Information on becoming a booster of the Arctic Bears is available
by going to
www.alaskaIcebreakers.com and clicking the Arctic Bears tab.
Sports Editor Bob Eley can be reached at
beley@newsminer.com ,
sports@newsminer.com or
459-7581.
Thursday, November 10, 2005 -- Taken from the
Daily News
Miner
A little winter get away....here in town...right behind the
Clearwater lodge...nice and quiet and the river looks great this time of year...Photo Courtesy
Jay Miller
Veterans Day Trivia
1. Veterans Day was once called:
a. Soldiers Day
b. Flag Day
c. Armistice Day
2. How many living veterans are there in the US?
a. 5 million
b. 10 million
c. 24 million
3. What is the best way to show your support on Veteran's Day?
a. Fly the American flag
b. Eat a whole bunch of hotdogs
c. Go to a fireworks display
4. How many stars were on the American flag in 1954 when November
11 officially became Veterans Day?
a. 46
b. 48
c. 50
5. Why is Veterans Day on November 11?
a. There was a big empty space on the calendar between Labor Day
and Thanksgiving.
b. That is the birthday of the Unknown Soldier.
c. The date marks the official ending of World War I.
November 11, 2005
Answers to Trivia
1c - 2c - 3a - 4b - 5c
Delta Chamber of Commerce
The Delta Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for a full
time office assistant/events coordinator. General office
experience and experience with fund raising is important. Must be
able to plan, coordinate and execute large events and festivals in
a timely manner. Applications are available at the Chamber office
located in the Jarvis West Building, lower level, Room L5.
Applications will be accepted until November 18, 2005 at 4pm.
Call 895-5068 for more information.
November 5, 2005
Greely Grizzlies
Nov 7 - Nov 13
Basketball - November 11 –
12: Nenana Ice Cream Classic (away)
Delta High Huskies
Nov 7 - Nov 13
Wrestling - Tue - Nov 8 -
Time TBA - Match Eielson and Delta - Location North Pole
Hockey - Fri - Nov 11 -
Time 3:00 PM - Delta at Hutch
Wrestling - Fri - Nov 11 -
Time TBA - Match Robbie Cup - Location Anchorage
Wrestling - Sat - Nov 12 -
Time TBA - Match Robbie Cup - Location Anchorage
Rifle - Sat - Nov 12 - Time
10:00 AM - West Valley at Delta - JV/V level - Location Delta
Who's looking at who? This photo of a reindeer's eye was taken last summer at
Santa Claus House in North Pole. In the eye you can see the reflection
of one of the many visitors that stop there.
Photo Courtesy Gary Cooper
Carrots
Nutrition and Health…Carrots provide Vitamins A and C.
Carrots are also a source of fiber and potassium. A 1.2 cup
serving
of cooked carrots is 35 calories.
Selection…The best carrots are those that are well formed,
smooth, firm, and blemish free. Smaller types are more tender than
the large varieties. Avoid carrots that are wilted, flabby, or
cracked. Also avoid large green "sunburned" areas at the top or
those that show soft decay. The condition of the tops does not
indicate the quality of the root.
Storage…Remove the green tops before storing because they
increase the respiration rate and draw moisture from the carrots.
Place carrots in a plastic bag before storing in a refrigerator
crisper. (Cut small slits in plastic bag for air circulation.)
Carrots taste best when used within 2 weeks. The nutritional value
will decrease over time, so choose carrots that have been most
recently harvested for the greatest
nutritional value.
Preparation…Serving carrots may be the easiest part of this
versatile vegetable. Raw carrots cut into match-like sticks are a
popular and nutritious addition to a relish tray or salad. If your
carrots are slightly old, you can perk them up by immersing them
in water for about 30 minutes to rehydrate. 1 cup carrots can also
be freshened by placing them in a mixture of 1 cup water and 1
teaspoon lemon juice. Always wash carrots carefully. Carrots may
be scraped, pared, or cooked with the skins on. Skins can be
slipped off cooked carrots when held under running water. Carrots
can be boiled, steamed, baked, or sautéed.
Carrot Plus Three Salad
3 cups raw grated carrots
1 cup plain yogurt
2 unpeeled red apples, chopped
3 tbsp salad dressing (mayonnaise type)
1/2 cup raisins
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Combine carrots, apples, raisins, and almonds in salad bowl. Blend
together remaining ingredients and add
to mixture. Serve on salad greens. Serves 6.
Copper Pennies
2 lbs carrots, cut into 1.4" slices
salt & pepper to taste
1 can tomato soup
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup vinegar
1 small bell pepper, sliced
1 cup sugar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, sliced
Cook carrots until tender, about 20 minutes. Combine soup, oil,
vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, salt,pepper, and mustard. Beat
well. Add carrots, bell pepper, and onion. Marinate overnight.
Nov 7, 2005 -- Roxie Rodgers Dinstel/Home Economist
Talbots Charitable Foundation Opens
2006 Women's Scholarship Fund Program
Deadline: January 3, 2006 National apparel retailer
Talbots, Inc.
has launched its 2006 Women's Scholarship Program, a fund that
annually awards $100,000 in college scholarships to outstanding
women seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life.
Sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation, the
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund annually awards five $10,000
scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships to women throughout the
U.S. Since its inception in 1997, the fund has awarded college
scholarships to 440 women, ranging in age from their late 20s to
their early 60s.
Eligible applicants must be women currently residing in the U.S.
who earned a high school diploma or GED at least ten years ago;
are currently seeking a degree from an accredited two- or
four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school; and
have at least two full- time semesters or twenty-four credits
remaining to complete their undergraduate degree.
The postmark deadline for entries is January 3, 2006, or until one
thousand eligible applications have been
received.
Applications for the scholarship are available at all
Talbots U.S. stores and can also be downloaded online at the
Talbots Web site.
RFP
Link: Talbots Women Scholarship Fund
For additional
RFPs in Women
November 5, 2005 -- "Quoted from Talbots" submitted by one of
readers
Delta Volunteer Tutor Program
Delta Volunteer Tutor Program is looking for 10 men/women to tutor
local refugees/immigrants toward gaining the knowledge necessary
to pass the U.S. citizenship exam. What a wonderful way to share
your pride in being an American with those that have the dream of
becoming one. There is minimal time commitment; a prep-class will
be given. What a wonderful way to spend some dark winter hours!
Please call Fran Hallgren, 895-5532 or RAP-CSS office, 895-9831
for more information.
November 3, 2005
Delta News Web Looking for Photos
We are looking for photos of our veterans. The photos do
need to have a connection to Delta, whether thru marriage, alumni,
residents, or former resident of Delta. Please submit the
photos no later than Nov 10th. On Friday, Nov 11 and for the
weekend we will be doing a tribute to our troops and showing our
support. They do not have to be serving overseas, in order to be
honored.
DNW Webmaster -- November 8, 2005
The photograph was taken by Ed Wick of Talkeena. The Black Powder Rendezvous was
at Mendeltna Creek over the weekend of September 23-25, 2005.
There were 18 different target stations at the shootout. At one stations the
object was to shoot a playing card completely in half with the skinny
edge looking at you. Barbara Tharp of Delta Junction is shown in the picture
with her playing card shot completely in half.
Kenna DuBois is shown picking lowbush cranberries this fall in
the Delta
Junction area. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois
The beautiful Bride, Destiny Annette Chavez was united in marriage to Travis
Allen West on September 24, 2005 in Wasilla, Alaska. Destiny's Grandfather,
Wayne Lynch performed the outdoor ceremony. A family tradition, Destiny's Aunt
Deb sang the "The Wedding Song" for a special addition to the ceremony. Maid of
Honor was the brides sister, Sparrow JoEllen Ferreira. Best Man was the brides
brother, Zachary Eugene Chavez. Destiny is
the daughter of Dennis E. and Maria A. Chavez of Wasilla, Alaska and is a 2003 Homeschool graduate. Travis is the son of David West of Slana, Alaska and Linda
Hunter of Washington, and is currently employed with Bowker Mechanical. . The couple
will reside in Wasilla, Alaska.
A snowy scene through the window of a cabin near the Johnson River. Photo
courtesy Ellen Clark
Flea Market
There will be a Flea Market on December 3rd 2005, 12
noon - 8pm at the community centre. Anyone that is interested
in a table please call ASAP. Cost is approximately $10.00 per
table. 907-895-5011.
October 18, 2005
Greely Grizzlies Oct 31 - Nov 6
Basketball
- November 4 – 5: Nenana, Glenallen and
Tri-Valley (home)
Delta High Huskies Oct 31 - Nov 6
Hockey
- Fri - Nov 4 - Time 5 - 10 PM - NP Jamboree
Volleyball
- Fri - Nov 4 - Time TBA - Game Regionals at Monroe - V
level
Rifle
- Fri - Nov 4 - Time TBA - Match Region VI Invitational -
Location Tournament in Fairbanks - V & JV teams single elimination
Wrestling
- Fri - Nov 4 - Time TBA - Match Hutch and Delta - Location
Glennallen
Rifle
- Sat - Nov 5 - Time TBA - Match Region VI Invitational -
Location Tournament in Fairbanks - V & JV teams single elimination
Wrestling
- Sat - Nov 5 - Time TBA - Match Hutch and Delta - Location
Glennallen
Volleyball
- Sat - Nov 5 - Time TBA - Game Regionals at Monroe - V
level
Funeral Services for
Harold
Saturday November 5th services will be held at Our
Lady of Sorrows Catholic church, at 2p.m.. Followed by spreading
Harold's' ashes on the Clearwater River. After that a
gathering/wake will be held in remembrance. Everyone is invited to
attend.
November 1, 2005
Heartfelt Thanks to All
Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped us set up a Bed and Bath at
Natalie Kusz's home this past summer. Many of you donated
beautiful towels, sheets, blankets and other items. Others gave us
practical advice and emotional support and prayers. We were
blessed with thoughtful and fascinating guest. We briefly
entertained extending our time in Delta, but the golf courses in
CA were calling David! (Not to mention our granddaughters)! Thank
you all so much! David and Frieda Gibbs
October 29, 2005
A picture of USAF Capt Todd Talbott (DHS 1987 Grad) at a forward
operating location in Afghanistan. Photo Courtesy Todd E.
Talbott, Capt, USAF
Winter Squash
Nutrition and Health…
Winter squash provides Vitamins A and C, and niacin. One 1.2 cup
serving is only 65 calories.
Selection…In selecting winter squash, remember that a hard, tough
rind indicates full maturity. Select squash that is heavy for its
size. Slight variation in skin color does not influence flavor.
Avoid squash with cuts, punctures, and sunken or moldy spots on
the rind as they indicate decay. A tender rind is a sign of
immaturity and means poor eating quality in winter squash.
Varieties of winter squash include: acorn, hubbard,
buttercup, spaghetti, kaboscha, and pumpkin.
Storage…
Store whole winter squash in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. A
temperature of 45ªF to 50ªF is best. For storage up to several
months, be sure squash is fully mature (has a hard shell) with the
stem attached. Don't store bruised or damaged squash for long
periods of time since they
spoil quickly. If you have a number of them, they should be cured
for 10 days at 80ªF to 85ªF to harden the rinds and heal surface
cuts.
Preparation…
To bake, cut into halves or serving pieces. Remove seeds and
stringy parts. Place cut side down in a shallow baking dish. Add a
small amount of water (about 1.4 inch). Cook until almost tender,
about 30-40 minutes at 400ªF. Add more hot water if necessary.
Turn pieces of cooked squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salad
dressing, add seasonings
and/or fill and continue baking until tender, about 20-25 minutes,
depending on the size of pieces.
The skin is very hard, so it is better to cook whole until the
skin softens. In a pressure pan, steam 5 to 10 minutes, or in
boiling water, cook 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, pare, and mash.
Season with butter, salt, pepper, and a trace of sugar.
Winter Squash
Recipes
Use your imagination and give squash that "distinctive flavor"
your family likes. Try the following ideas, breaking the flesh
with a fork when you add the seasonings.
- Sprinkle with salt (pepper optional).
- Add ham, bacon, or sausage drippings; butter or
margarine.
- Sprinkle on a mixture of cinnamon, allspice, butter, honey,
raisins, and/or nuts.
- Add marshmallows (miniature or cut up) and cranberry sauce with
a dash of nutmeg in baked shells during the last 20 minutes of
cooking.
- Mash with cream and nutmeg or candied ginger, or orange juice
and grated orange rind.
- Fry sausage patties until three fourths done and then place in
each baked squash half. Continue baking until tender.
- Try placing a small onion, brushed with butter, under each
squash half and bake. When tender, turn cut side of squash up.
Mash slightly with fork, place onion in center and surround with
cooked link sausage. Brush with butter, sprinkle with paprika and
bake 10 more minutes.
- Try scalloped squash. Peel and slice squash. Place in greased
baking dish in alternate layers with tart apple slices. Top with
soft, buttered breadcrumbs. Bake at 375ªF until tender (about 45
minutes).
October 27, 2005 -- Roxie Rodgers Dinstel/Home Economist
Hoar frost that covered everything on Oct 25 -26. For an
enlargement click here
Photo Courtesy Carol Watkins
City Council
Information Available
The City Website was temporarily out of service early in the month. The web server we use
was
affected by Hurricane Wilma. We are sorry for any inconvenience. You
can obtain hard copies of these documents at City Hall or the Community Library.
PILT Agreement
explanation
Final
PILT Agreement
ADOPTION OF POGO PILT
A Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) agreement has been worked out between the City
of Delta Junction and Teck-Pogo, Inc. It would be a major factor in funding
operations of any potential borough, which might in the future be formed by the
voters of the entire Delta Junction area.
If a borough were formed in the future, the City would dissolve, and all its
assets, including revenue from the PILT agreement would go to the borough. The
PILT agreement would provide annual payments to the City of Delta Junction
beginning in 2005.
Copies of the proposed agreement and a letter of explanation may be downloaded
from the City’s website. Hard copies are also available at City Hall and the
Community Library. Please read both the PILT agreement and the City Attorney’s
letter of explanation.
The City Council specifically requests public input and participation on
adoption of this PILT agreement.
Please attend the regular City Council meeting at 5:00PM, Tuesday, November 1
at City Hall for the Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance 2006-04, An
Ordinance Adopting an Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes with Teck-Pogo, and
Providing for an Effective Date.
Other news from
City Hall:
City Council Vacancy
October 21, 2005
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Happy Birthday Nov 21 - Nov 27
Happy Birthday Nov
21 - Mary Keaster
Happy Birthday Nov
21 - Colleen Beck
Happy Birthday Nov
22 - Sheila Lyons
Happy Birthday Nov
22 - Hilda Smith
Happy Birthday Nov
22 - Kathy Zachgo
Happy Birthday Nov
22 - Judy Dewar
A Happy birthday to my wife Barbara Parker on Nov 22.
Happy Birthday Grandma. Jeri Preston -
November 23 We miss you!! - Love Dylan,
Darby and Samantha.
Happy Birthday Nov
23 - Jerilyn Preston
Happy 3rd Birthday on Nov 24 - Austin Palmer.
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Autumn and Promise!
Happy Birthday Nov
25 - Sherry Smith
Happy Birthday Nov
26 - Mallory Wrigley
Happy Birthday Nov
26 - Joanne Heitman
Happy Birthday Nov
26 - Lucy Dunham
Happy Anniversary Nov 21 - Nov 27
Happy Anniversary Nov
25 - Pete & Fran Hallgren
Happy Anniversary -
Nov. 26 - Tom & Kim Jasper
We had a mom and calf in the yard for several hours. Photo
Courtesy Carol Watkins
In the Studio
with Ryan Purucker
Hello everybody. I just wanted to say hi and give you an update
on what I've been up to lately. I spent the whole summer touring
around the United States with my band Time Again. It was a blast.
The band and I were on the road for 3 months, traveled to every
corner of the country, and sold over 4,000 cd's.
Time Again and I have been in the studio for 2 weeks at the famous
Westbeach Recorders. Some of my favorie bands recorded there.
Bands like The Offspring, NoFx, and Rancid. Back in the day
Westbeach used to be called "The Producer's Workshop" and that's
when they recorded musical acts like The Doors, Ray Charles, and
Pink Floyd. It's an awesome studio that has a lot of history
behind it. Check out the studio's
website.
Also, I Have just been endorsed by a drum company called Orange
County Drum and Percussion (OCDP). They build some of the best
drums available today and make drums for the drummers in Blink
182, Limp Bizkit, 311, and No Doubt. They made a profile for me
on the artists page on the
website.
I hope things are going well everyone and I'll talk to you later.
November 19, 2005 -- Ryan Purucker
www.timeagainband.com
alaska997372002@yahoo.com
Cultural Museum Presentation
6th Grade Social Studies Cultural Museum Presentation Tuesday,
November 22nd 7-8 p.m.
Follow the signs to the Museum!
November 17, 2005
Delta Huskies Nov 21 - Nov 27
Wrestling - Wed - Nov 23 - Time TBA
- Match Hutchison and Delta -
Location North Pole
Delta News Web Photos
We are looking for photos for the DNW. Our
supply is getting low. If you have an interesting photo that
we could make a header out of, please submit it for consideration.
We are also looking for unique shots of our community, events,
wildlife and anything that pertains to Alaska, which will be
used for photo of the day. The family photos and alumni
photos will be on shown as seen below. Thank you for
all your participation.
Webmaster -- November 18, 2005
Alumni Photos
Click here for enlargements and text
November 18, 2005
At the end of the Taylor Highway lies the
remote village of Eagle, Alaska which is situated on the Yukon River. This
quaint little church overlooks the river in the center of town. Copyright by Dwight Phillips
This image shows the middle fork of the Trident Glacier as it flows down the
east side of Mt. Moffit. Photo Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC
Delta Huskies Nov 14 - Nov 20
Hockey - Mon, Nov 14 - 3:00 pm - Location Big
Dipper, playing Hutchison
Rifle - Wed, Nov 16 - 3:00
pm - Location Fairbanks
Wrestling - Fri - Nov 18 -
Time TBA - Match Hutchison Meltdown Invitational - Location
Hutch
Hockey - Fri - Nov 18 -
Time TBA - Delta at Kenny Lake
Hockey - Sat - Nov 19 -
Time TBA - Delta at Kenny Lake
Wrestling - Sat - Nov 19 -
Time TBA - Match Hutchison Meltdown Invitational - Location
Hutch
Rifle - Sat - Nov 19 - Time
12:00 - Match Lathrop at Delta - JV/V level - Location Delta
USA Hockey Referee Clinic
Friday and Saturday November 18th & 19th
USA HOCKEY will conduct a Level I, II and II Hockey Referee
Clinic. The clinic was originally scheduled for November 11 and 12
but had to be changed to accommodate the coaching clinic schedule.
The clinic will be held at the Liewer-Olmstead Ice Arena on
Nistler Road on the second floor.
Friday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
There will be on-ice instruction both Friday and Saturday.
Required equipment for the on-ice session includes a hockey
helmet, referee whistle and skates.
You must attend a USA HOCKEY REFEREE clinic to become a
hockey official. This will be the ONLY clinic offered in
Delta Junction this year. We are looking for new officials with
good ice skating skills (hello...previous High School hockey
players) that have a desire to be part of the youth hockey
program. If you would like more information about the program, you
can contact Al Edgren at 895-4043 evenings or 895-4225 during the
day. See you there.
October 31, 2005
In Honor of Our
Veterans
Click here to view our
tribute
We really appreciate all the photos that have been
submitted to the DNW for Veterans Day. There were so many of
them. We have made a separate page for you to enjoy.
Again, we appreciate all of our troops and pray for their
peace and safety continually. God bless each one of them and
their families.
Always remember to thank a Veteran for the service
they have done for our country. Not just on Veterans Day,
but every day.
November 11, 2005
November 11, 2005
Smokey Sunset taken early this summer. Even though
the weather has been a little on the cold side the last couple of weeks, it sure
is refreshing to have our clean air once again.
Photo Michael Kingston/CRTC
Delta Chamber of Commerce
Membership Meeting
November 17, 12:00 noon at the Trophy Lodge
Our guest speaker will be Jim Pohlman, Area Director, USDA Rural
Development. Jim will speak about the millions of dollars that
USDA Rural Development annually injects into the Alaska economy
through its Business and Industry Guarantee loan program, Water
and Sewer programs, Community Development, and Housing programs.
Jim has been the Area Director for Rural Development in Fairbanks
for the past 19 years and a resident of Alaska for the past 25
years.
Fried Halibut, Teriyaki Chicken Wings, Veggies, Soup and Salad Bar
will be the menu at Trophy Lodge for $10.00.
Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 895-5068 by November 16 at
4pm if you plan to attend this meeting so that we can reserve
your meal.
November 5, 2005
This image of northern lights was captured as it hovered almost directly over
the entrance to the Fort Greely military reservation, taken in winter of 2004.
Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips
Happy Birthday Nov 7 - Nov 13
Happy belated Birthday wishes to:
Ole’ Nov 2, Lots of Love to
you, Jess
Kelsey Harris will be six on
Nov. 7th. Grandma and Papa want you to have a very
happy birthday and we miss and love you.
Happy Birthday
Nov 7 -Crystal
K. Lots of Love to you, Jess
Nov. 7 - Happy
22nd Birthday to Crystal Keaster
Happy Birthday Nov
8 - Bruce Reiter
Happy Birthday Nov
8 - Mark Carpenter
Happy Birthday to Karen Sutherland on
9 Nov. Thanks for being such a great Mom.
I love you.
Happy Birthday
Karen S. Nov 9, Lots of Love
to you, Jess
Nov 10--Happy
birthday to Butch, Ron, Ski, Pat,
and all the rest--you know who you are!!
Happy Birthday Nov
10 - Dave Trainor
Happy Birthday Nov
10 - Bill Smith
Happy Birthday Nov
10 - Patricia Lawrence
Happy Birthday
Nov 10 - Amanda S. Lots
of Love to you, Jess
Happy Birthday Nov
11 - Pete Hallgren
Happy Birthday Nov
13 - Heather Jones
Happy Birthday
Nov 13 - Bonita O. Lots of Love to
you, Jess
Happy Birthday
Nov 13 - Derk W. Lots of Love to
you, Jess
Happy Anniversary Nov 7 - Nov 13
Happy Anniversary Nov
7 - Roy & Janell Gilbertson
Happy Anniversary Nov
10 - David & Adaline Blum
Family Photos
All text and enlargements can be seen in the November
archives. Click here
November 7, 2005
Mary Glazier
to speak at Delta Christian Center
November 12 & 13, 2005
Sat evening at 7 PM
Sun at 10 AM
Sun at 7 PM
A Haida Indian born in Ketchikan,
Alaska, Mary was nurtured in her early faith by the Salvation
Army. In 1971 she received a life transforming baptism of the Holy
Spirit and has since been a powerful instrument in the hands of
God. Her Ministry, Windwalkers International was birthed by the
Holy Spirit in 1990.
An Ordained minister, Mary is an active member of the
Anchorage Evangelical Pastors Fellowship, a network of over 90 pastors in
Anchorage, Alaska. God has used her internationally to instruct and lead on the
subject of spiritual warfare. She currently works with Cindy Jacobs and Chuck
Pierce on the U.S. Strategic Prayer Network and on the Mission America National
Committee. Mary also serves as an advisor for the International Reconciliation
Coalition.
November 1, 2005
Veterans Day Reflection - Turn on your speakers and
listen to the words.
Veterans Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day in commemoration of the
signing of the Armistice ending World War I, is the anniversary of
the ending of World War I. In the United States it is celebrated
as a federal holiday on 11 November.
All major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at
the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month with the German
signing of the Armistice. Armistice Day was first commemorated by
President Wilson in 1919, and many states made it a legal holiday.
Congress passed a resolution in 1926 inviting all Americans to
observe the day, and made it a legal holiday nationwide in 1938.
The holiday has been observed annually on November 11 since that
date - first as Armistice Day, later as Veterans Day - except for
a brief period when it was celebrated on the fourth Monday of
October.
Following World War II, the name of the holiday was changed
(enacted 1 June 1954) to Veterans Day to honor those who served in
all American wars. The day has since evolved as a time for
honoring living veterans who have served in the military during
wartime or peacetime, partially due to competition with Memorial
Day, which primarily honors the dead.
Many nations within the British Commonwealth observe a similar
occasion, Remembrance Day, on 11 November.
There are 24.9 million military veterans in the United States.
November 11, 2005
Fall leaves in the hills north of Delta glow at sunset in the
photograph
taken along the Tanana River. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois
This is a shot from our back yard. The cranes were added. Photo
Courtesy Carol Watkins
The Holiday Marketplace
The interiors largest Christmas gift show. If you have hand made
in Alaska items you will want to be a part of this exciting
event!.
November 11, 12 & 13, 2005
Carlson Center - Fairbanks, Alaska
The
Holiday Marketplace is a one stop Christmas shopping
extravaganza for Fairbanks and outlying areas. From hand made
soap, to beaded earrings, to imported wool sweaters... Its all
together in one location on one floor with lots of free parking.
The shows continued success attracts not only local but statewide
businesses and artists. Over 165 different vendors participated in
the 2004 event and it had a 3 day public attendance of 7,300+
The Holiday Marketplace has become an established, highly
anticipated, annual event that Fairbanks consumers use as the kick
off to their holiday shopping season. It is an excellent chance
for you, the vendor, to market your goods to a wide cross section
of our community. Early registration indicates another sold out
event. Don't miss this once-a-year, opportunity to be part of the
excitement, profit, and fun.
"Quoted from the
Holiday Marketplace -- October 28, 2005
While photographing several bull moose in the city of Anchorage this particular
image was taken as the photographer was walking back to his vehicle.. Photo
Courtesy Dwight Phillips
Citizenship Tutoring Program Available
The RAP-CSS (Refugee Assistance Program-Catholic Social Services)
Delta Junction, has just received a one-year grant for a
citizenship tutoring program. The goal is to match up clients who
want to gain their U.S. citizenship (and who meet certain
criteria) with volunteers who will give civics instruction so the
clients can obtain the needed knowledge base for successful
completion of the U.S. citizenship exam.
That having been said, the VTP (Volunteer Tutor Program) is in
need of 8 to 10 volunteer tutors. Volunteers will receive some
prep-class training, all materials needed, an interpreter when
necessary, and rewards of the heart as you help someone realize
their dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. The Volunteer Tutor
Program is short-lived, however; it ends September 30, 2006.
Therefore, volunteers have a wonderful, but short, window of
opportunity with minimal time commitment.
Volunteer Tutors will be matched with clients for
approximately 20 hours of tutoring (and sharing the pride you
personally feel in being an American).
Clients must meet certain criteria in order to be considered for
the VTP: They must be at least 60 years of age, they must have
been in the United States for 5 years, and must have a desire to
work toward that goal of becoming an official U.S. citizen through
the naturalization process.
Now, I’m not sure how many of you reading this article also read
Bonnie Williams item last week in the News-Minor, but she captured
some of my own thoughts on the honor and joy of becoming a U.S.
citizen. But I will take it a little further here as regards this
Volunteer Tutor Program. I didn’t have to work for my citizenship;
I was born into it. But somewhere, some time, some ancestor of
mine was an immigrant who worked for theirs. I wonder who, if
anyone, helped them. I regard this volunteer effort as both
honorable and joyful—helping to make someone’s dream of American
citizenship come true. Won't you please consider being a
Volunteer Tutor?
Fran Hallgren has been named as the Delta Junction Volunteer
Coordinator, and will be working closely with the RAP-CSS office.
If you want to know more about becoming a Volunteer Tutor, please
call 895-5532 (Fran). If you or someone you know is in need of
citizenship tutoring and meets the above criteria, please call the
RAP-CSS office, 895-9831. The staff there will be happy to assist
you.
November 3, 2005
Have to talk softly when they are in my yard at mile post 1408. Photo
Courtesy Bob Anders
Bison coming in for feeding. Photo Courtesy
Scott and Ruby Hollembaek
Philip Reynolds, age 14, who attended Ft Greely
Junior High School last year, while vacationing in Germany, and his father Paul
Reynolds of Delta Junction. Photo Courtesy Paul Reynolds
This is my new little nephew Cody West. He is the son of
Travis and Destiny (Chavez) West.
He was born October 3rd at 7am. Submitted by his proud Auntie Sparrow (Chavez) Ferreira
Happy Birthday Nov 1 - Nov 6
Happy birthday to Laquenta Musgrove Nov 1,
from Nick and Kay in California
Happy Birthday Nov
3 - Jeremy Heral
Happy Birthday Nov
3 - Jack Detzel
Happy Birthday Nov
4 - Cynthia Souhrada
Happy Birthday Nov
5 - Kitty McAfee
Happy Birthday Nov
5 - Ray Dube
Happy Anniversary Nov 1 - Nov 6
Happy Anniversary Nov
5 - Boris & Jackie Marchuk
Alumni Photos
click here for enlargements and text
October 31, 2005
Deltana Fair
Association Meeting
Dear Friend,
If you are not a member of the Deltana Fair Association, you have
a golden opportunity coming up on Saturday, November 5. At 9:30
AM in the Jarvis West lower level conference room the annual
membership meeting of the Deltana Fair Association will start --
with ample time for anyone to join the Deltana Fair Association
that wishes to ($25 for an individual membership per year
--includes a 3-day pass to the fair, among other perks -- such as
voting on who gets elected to serve on the board of directors)
I urge you to come to the meeting -- join up (if you aren't
already) and vote -- and voice your ideas about past fairs and
what you'd like to see in future fairs.
Anyone in our community should be interested in what happens at
the fair (or when it happens), so please come to the fair meeting.
Thanks,
Ann Geise/DFA board member
PS: I'd appreciate your vote, too.
November 5, 2005
USAF SSgt Caleb Blake fixing fiber optic in Iraq this is his
second tour to Iraq. SSgt Caleb Blake is a 1998 DHS Graduate.
Photo Courtesy Amber Boothe
Alaskan King Crab Hockey Fundraiser
Annie Grossmann is again selling Alaska King Crab by the 10 LB box
as a fundraiser for her Ice Breaker’s Girls Hockey Team. The crab
is individually quick frozen and the box is made up of legs and
claws. They are excellent eating and reasonably priced at $109.00
a 10 pound box.
We will take orders until Nov 1 and delivery will be
November 16th. This is the Thanksgiving order.
Orders can be placed again by Dec 1st for Christmas and by
January 12th for Super Bowl. So call soon and enjoy your
Thanksgiving the “Alaskan way” with Alaska King Crab Legs and
support girl’s hockey. Annie 895-1910 or 978-3786.
October 26, 2005
Captured in the act: "who me? what gives you the idea I've been eating flowers?"
Photo Courtesy Fronty Parker
November Newsletter
The first quarter is behind us! Here is a listing of upcoming
events in November at Fort Greely School.
Progress Report Cards
Included with this letter is a copy of your child’s first quarter
progress in his or her classes. Please keep in mind that students
are assigned a final grade at the end of each semester, and this
report is a compilation of your child’s grades from the beginning
of the school year until October 28th. Please use this
letter as a guide to help you understand all of the information we
wish to share with you.
Grades - Your child has been
assigned a letter grade based upon their performance in each of
their subjects. Students in are assigned are assigned an A,B,C,D
or F. Please refer to your student handbook for further
description of the grading process.
Attendance – Our record of the
days your child has been present, absent, or tardy.
Comments - A narrative
description of your child’s progress.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
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. We are requesting parents to call ahead to secure a time
to visit with your child’s teachers. If you do not call ahead, you
will still be able to meet with your child’s teachers. PowerSchool
training for parents and translation services will be available.
The schedule for spring Parent/Teacher Conferences is as follows:
Wednesday, November 9th:
Normal school day, dismissal for students at
2:15 p.m. Conferences in the evening from
5:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 10th:
Conferences from 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.;
no school for students. Lunch for teachers from
12:10 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Friday, November 11th:
Conferences from 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.;
no school for students.
Homework Club
Fort Greely School is offering free, after school homework
assistance via our Homework Club. Homework Club meets on Monday in
Mrs. Finney’s room, Tuesday in
Mrs. Titus’s room, and Thursday
in Mrs. Morris’s room. Homework help is available from
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Permission forms are required and available at the front office.
Tardy Policy – POLICY CHANGE
All Fort Greely School students are expected to arrive to every
class on time. Utilizing the PowerSchool attendance program, any
student who is tardy to any of his/her classes ten (10) times will
receive a lunch detention. Following the first detention, every
time a student is tardy an addition five (5) times, they will be
assigned another detention. Students who do not attend lunch
detention will be subject to additional detentions or other
disciplinary measures.
Important Bus Announcement!
If you drop your child off at the High School to catch a bus to
the Jr. High in the morning, please have them at the High School
no later than 8:15. Students
need time to find their bus before buses will depart from the High
School. Please feel free to call Alaska Motor Coaches at 895-4550
with any question you may have about bussing.
Basketball Season
We have a few games remaining this season. For those who have not
yet attended a home basketball game, you don’t know what you’re
missing! There is no entry fee, and concessions will be available
during the games.
Thanksgiving Vacation
Delta/Greely School District schools will be closed on
Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in
observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students will be dismissed
at the normal 2:15 p.m. time on
Wednesday, November 23rd.
Be Snow Smart! North America Outdoor
Institute Program
Do you play outdoors? If you or your children snowmobile, ski,
snowboard, or snowshoe in the winter, you know Alaska has the most
incredible backyard. But did you know Alaska also ranks number one
per capita for avalanche deaths? Let’s not let anyone in Delta
Junction become a statistic.
Snow Smart
Click on photo for
enlargement
Be Snow Smart, a multi-media
presentation designed to captivate and educate outdoor enthusiasts
of all ages on the real dangers of outdoor travel is coming to
Delta Junction on Tuesday, November 29th.
Presentations will be made first at Fort Greely School, then at
Delta High School, followed by a community/family presentation to
be held at 7:00 p.m. at the
Delta Community Center.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
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. Meetings will be held on a monthly basis, with the
meeting date and time to be determined by the participants. All
meetings will have an agenda to discuss current, applicable
topics, as well as to review old topics as required. Personnel and
student issues will not be discussed in this forum due to
confidentiality concerns. The November Parent Advisory Committee
Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
November 30th at 5:00 p.m.
Has be
rescheduled to December 7th at 5:00 p.m.
October 27, 2005 -- Brian J. Schaffer/Principal, Fort Greely
School
Happy Birthday
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Happy Birthday Oct
27 - Mike
Yates
Happy Birthday Oct 28 - Jim
Hanson
Happy Birthday
Oct 28 - Robert Packard
Happy Birthday Oct 29th - Gay
Scanland.
Love you mom, Amelia, Angelica & Alanna
Happy Birthday Oct 30 - Bob
Green
Happy Birthday Oct 31 - T.C.
Dull
Happy Birthday Oct 31 -
Harley Olberg
Happy 5th Birthday to Reuben Jr -
Oct 31. I love you and your
Mommy lots and can't wait to see you guys! Katie
Although one of the features that makes Delta unique is it's wild
bison herd, many people have never actually seen the herd. This
group of Delta
bison were photographed in late August during Alaska Department of
Fish and Game aerial surveys. There are 87 bison in this picture.
The herd was estimated to number 402 bison in fall 2005 before the
hunting season started in October.
Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois
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