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Friday, August 31, 2007

An Artist Invitation

Viki Faber and Jane Oliver are assembling an Artist Co-op for a 6 week Holiday Gallery Extravaganza. Any serious interest local area artists are welcome to a meeting Friday, Sept 7th at 6:00pm at Pizza Bella.

Work samples or photo of work are required. Evening phone number 895-4002. Days & Evenings 895-5293.

All mediums welcome from Fine Art Metals, Woods, Fibers, Writers, Photos, etc.

Soup, Music, and Friendship Du Jour

Exclusive to the Delta News Web




The 3rd annual "Garden Soup at the Sullivan" was celebrated on Thursday, the 30th, under perfect skies.



Mr. Jeff Durham, Curator of the Sullivan Roadhouse and Historical Museum, owned and operated by the Delta Chamber of Commerce describes this eagerly awaited event as triple-header:




                                • Celebration of the end of a successful Farmer’s Market Season
                                • Celebration of Alaska’s short growing season bounty
                                • A "thank you" to the Sullivan Roadhouse volunteers

                                Along with the perfect late summer day, the menu and the music, furnished by Colin Barnard were perfect too. Vegetables from the Sullivan Roadhouse garden – what? You didn’t know that there is a vegetable garden among the splendiferous flower display in the Mabel Olmstead Memorial Garden? Yes, tomatoes, rhubarb, peas, fava beans, zucchini.

                                The garden is planted in June, the province of Ms Christy Roden, volunteer garden coordinator, in conjunction with the UAF Cooperative Extension service. Ms Roden oversees the Master Garden Program as well.









                                The vegetables were harvested and made into delectable soups by several friends of the Sullivan Roadhouse, along with homemade bread and Ms McNabb’s ice cream.
                                The table groaned, the museum building threatened to burst at the seams, as folks stopped by to share and enjoy the sunshine, the victuals, and the camaraderie.
                                Meanwhile, outside, the Farmers Market was in full swing, purveying produce grown in Delta’s many other gardens.


                                All in all it was a wonderful afternoon. If you were not at the 3rd Annual "Garden Soup at the Sullivan" you really missed out---put it on your calendar NOW for next year!


                                Article submitted by Ken Farrow
                                Photos Courtesy of Judith Farrow

                                Photo of the day - August 30

                                This baby Great Horned Owl does what he does best by "hanging out" in the Clearwater area in Delta Junction. Image by Dwight Phillips

                                Thursday, August 30, 2007

                                2007 Delta Junction Friends of NRA Event

                                This years Friends of NRA events include a 5 gun pre-event raffle and a banquet to be held at the Delta Junction Moose Lodge on Oct 13th.

                                Dinner Tickets are $40.00 each - and can be obtained by contacting Ann Rasmussen @ 873-3012, Melissa Luntz @ 895-3278 or Dave Luntz @ 590-9140.

                                Tickets can also be obtained on Wednesdays at the Fort Greely Shopette from 11:30 - 1pm or on Saturdays at the IGA from 10:00 - 2pm

                                The pre-event raffle encompasses 5 Kimber rifles in .338, 325 WSM, 300 WSM, .308 and a .270 - tickets are $20.00 each and each ticket gives you 5 chances to win with no limit on ticket purchases or amount of guns you can win. You do not have to be present night of banquet to win.

                                So come on out and enjoy a night of fun that will include either halibut or prime rib dinner, Live and silent auctions, bucket raffles and games.

                                Baby Photo

                                Isabel Elizabeth Orona born Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Daughter of Doug and Meghan(Steele) Orona. Currently residing in Omaha, Nebraska, until spring.
                                Photo submitted by Marti Steele of Delta Jct.

                                Photo of the day - August 29

                                Picture taken on 7-28-07 at 6:05 am across Nistler road. You can barely see the moon peeking out from behind the clouds. Photo Courtesy Teresa Knopp

                                Wednesday, August 29, 2007

                                Last Week's Mystery Photo Contest Winner

                                We have a winner. Congratulations to Tom Theisen for finding this week's mystery photo. Tom wins a gift certificate from Buffalo Center Diner compliments of Ed and Ann Richards.

                                The mystery photo was a portion of the Delta Mine and Training Center logo, located on the side of their building, next to Buffalo Service Center. We had 8 correct entries.

                                We have two weeks left for the mystery photo contest. If you are interested in continuing some type of photo or trivia contest, please email us and let us know.

                                Photo of the day - August 28

                                This image of a mother cow moose and her four calves was taken during the summer of 2004 in Lori Meeks front yard. Approximately an hour after this photo was taken the cow expired. This moose phenomenon was written about at least twice in the Fairbanks Daily News - Miner and was seen by many people in the Clearwater area of Delta. Image by Dwight Phillips

                                Tuesday, August 28, 2007

                                Garden Soup at the Sullivan Roadhouse

                                Click on the image for a poster enlargement.

                                Photo of the day - August 27

                                Beautiful picture of sunrise taken from meadows road on Aug 23. temp. was 36 degrees!
                                Photo Courtesy Teresa Knopp

                                Monday, August 27, 2007

                                Photo of the day - August 25

                                One of the photographers favorite Alaskan wildflowers, the Jacob's Ladder, is shown in this image by Dwight Phillips.

                                Saturday, August 25, 2007

                                28th Annual Deltana Fair Photos

                                The Uprising - Caleb, Brian and Yelena

                                Trekker Fish

                                Laura Vines - The Songbirds

                                Dancers

                                John Heintz

                                Photos Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC

                                Deadline to Register to Vote in October Elections

                                The Division of Elections reminds you that the last day to register to vote or change your current voter registration for the October 2, 2007 Regional Educational Attendance Area and Coastal Resource Service Area Elections is Sunday, September 2, 2007.

                                You may register at regional election offices, municipal clerks' offices, Division of Motor Vehicles, and any local library that offers registration.

                                Information and applications for voter registration is available on the Division of Elections’ website

                                Regional Elections offices in Juneau, Kenai, Anchorage, Wasilla, Fairbanks, and Nome are open for registration Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Voters may also fax their voter registration form to the Division of Elections through Sunday, September 2, 2007.

                                If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your regional election office:
                                • Director's office in Juneau at 465-4611.
                                • Region I in Juneau at (907) 465-3021; in Kenai at (907) 283-3805
                                • Region II in Anchorage at (907) 522-8683; in Wasilla at (907) 373-8952
                                • Region III in Fairbanks at (907) 451-2835
                                • Region IV in Nome at (907) 443-5285
                                • TTY: 1-888-622-3020

                                Photo of the day - August 24

                                Picture at 10:45, our days are becoming noticeably shorter again.
                                Photo Courtesy Fronty Parker

                                Friday, August 24, 2007

                                Photo of the day - August 23

                                The woods are filled with mushrooms and cranberries at this time of year. The various colors make for a nice picture. Photo Courtesy Art Lenon

                                Thursday, August 23, 2007

                                Alaska Public Radio Broadcast

                                Alaska Public Radio is broadcasting an interview with former Delta resident EricHolzenberg their "AK" program on KUAC (91.7 FM) this Sunday, August 26 at 10:00a.m.

                                Eric, who is now a librarian at the Grolier Institute in New York City,America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in thegraphic arts, has an important collection of rare Alaska books and ephemera(brochures, postcards and things people usually throw away).

                                The program will also be available soon afterwards on AK's archive site.

                                Garden Soup at the Sullivan

                                The Delta Chamber of Commerce is having its annual Garden Soup at the Sullivan event on Thursday August 30th at the Sullivan Roadhouse Museum from 11 am until 1 pm (or until the soup is gone).

                                A variety of homemade soups made with vegetables harvested from the Sullivan Roadhouse garden will be served along with bread and drink.

                                There will also be live music by Colin Barnard.

                                This event is free but donations in support of the Sullivan Roadhouse’s upkeep are certainly welcome.

                                For questions, please contact the Delta Chamber of Commerce @ 895-5068.

                                Photo of the day - August 22

                                This bee collected a heavy pollen load, having spent a considerable amount of time on the sunflower. Photo Courtesy Fronty Parker.

                                Wednesday, August 22, 2007

                                Last Week's Mystery Photo Contest Results

                                Congratulations to Darlene Chaffin the winner of this weeks' mystery photo. Darlene wins a gift certificate from Buffalo Center Drive In, compliments of John and Linda Sloan. Just as a reminder, make sure you redeem your gift certificates by September 1, the closing date for this season.

                                This photo apparently was right up the ladies alley. The photo was a section of the Calico Cow fabric shop sign. Out of the 19 entries there were 15 female gender and 4 male gender. Congratulations to all who have submitted correct guesses.

                                One family commented to me they take their family out for a drive and look for the mystery photo. When one of member's of their family identifies the photo, that is the name submitted to the contest. Where would you expect to find this week's mystery photo?

                                Chamber's Annual Halloween Event

                                The Delta Chamber of Commerce is looking for people interested in helping plan the Chamber’s annual Halloween event.

                                If you think you might like to be on the planning committee, please contact, Amanda, Events Coordinator, by phone, 895-5068 or by e-mail, deltacc@alaska.net

                                Delta Rifles - National Champs!


                                Results are now official: the team of Hun Tak - 12th grade, Nate Solomon - 11th grade, Amanda Fisher - 10th grade, and Ryan Dunham-Bender - 10th grade, have won the National Scholastic Team titles in both the NRA 3-Position and NRA 4-Position National Junior Championships. They are coached by Michael Bender, who earned All-American status five times while he was in college.

                                The NRA National Junior Championships are fired as "Sectional" matches in ranges all across America. Delta Sportsman's Association hosted a 4-Pos. Sectional in January and a 3-Pos. Sectional in early March, drawing competitors from all over the Interior. The Delta Rifles won both Sectionals and their targets were sent to NRA Competitions who published the national results bulletin on their website. A printed copy of this bulletin will be sent to all competitors.

                                As a result of their national results, the Delta Rifles will each receive "special awards" as well as a team award for their efforts. Not only did their team performance in the NRA 3-Position competition win the national title, but it also set a new Alaska High School state record as did the individual score of Ryan Dunham-Bender.

                                Photo of the day - August 21

                                Upon finding a patch of white clover near by, I recalled my youth when I was pretty good at finding four leaf clovers. With in a couple of minutes I had discovered a half dozen and photographed this one. They are non-native to Alaska, but are becoming more prevalent. To learn more check out this link. Photo Courtesy Marlin Dunklebarger

                                Deltana Borough Overwhelmingly Rejected

                                Deltana area residents have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed borough, according to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. The unofficial vote tally was about 90% against the plan. A plan to fund the proposed borough on payments from the Pogo mine and a utility tax also failed by about the same measure.

                                Read the entire article in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner >>>

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                                Tuesday, August 21, 2007

                                Fort Greely Installation Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting

                                Fort Greely, Alaska--The Fort Greely Installation Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 19 September 2007 at the City Hall in Delta Junction, Alaska.

                                The goal of the RAB is to give individuals who represent the diverse interests of the community the opportunity to regularly review progress and interact with the decision makers concerning Fort Greely's environmental restoration program. The aim is to increase public understanding and the quality of the installation environmental restoration program.

                                The RAB meetings are held quarterly, are announced in advance and are open to the public.

                                The RAB assisted with the restoration efforts required by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process from 1995 until portions of Fort Greely were withdrawn from surplus in 2001 to support the U.S. missile defense program. The RAB is now assisting with the installation environmental restoration program.

                                The RAB membership currently includes: the Community Co-Chair, Stephen Hammond, the Fort Greely Installation Co-Chair, Lieutenant Colonel Gregory McClinton, Fort Greely garrison commander; community members Dick Anderson, Steve Fields, Pete Hallgren, Tom Miller, Mike Murphy, Carol Stock, and Mary Leith-Dowling; with a representative from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invited to participate in each meeting.

                                Members of the RAB have committed to a goal of attending all RAB meetings and devoting ample time to review any related Army documents within prescribed time frames.

                                Public participation on the RAB is strictly voluntary. The Army does not provide financial support to the public members for their services nor are members compensated for work hours lost or time invested.

                                For more information about the RAB and its activities, call Stephen Hammond at telephone 907-895-5441, see the RAB's website at www.smdcen.us/rabfga, or call Christine Boerst, Fort Greely director of public works and environmental coordinator, at telephone 907-873-4665.

                                28th Annual Deltana Fair Photos

                                Kids Playing

                                Christian Duo


                                Circus Performers

                                Diana Austin

                                Dancers

                                Photos Courtesy of Michael Kingston/CRTC

                                Photo of the day - August 20

                                A Yellow Warbler sits high in a Sitka spruce tree in Kodiak Alaska. Image by Dwight Phillips

                                Monday, August 20, 2007

                                28th Annual Deltana Fair Photos

                                Butch Goodno hard at work making sure the booths are ready.

                                Meagan Corty and Butch Goodno.
                                Photos Courtesy of Candy Corty

                                Photo of the day - August 18

                                These little bells are actually the blossoms on an Alaskan cranberry plant. They've long since turned into delicious cranberries and after the first frost (which we're all hoping will be quite some time from now) will be ready to pick and make into delicious jams and juice.
                                Image by Dwight Phillips

                                Saturday, August 18, 2007

                                2007 Farm Family of the Year Announced

                                The Peterson family of Delta Junction has been selected the 2007 Farm Family of the Year by the Alaska State Fair and the Alaska agricultural community. The three generation farm includes: Bob & Brenda, their son Randy & his wife Becky along with their children Kasey, Dustin & Kraig. The Delta Junction family will be honored at the Fair Board Director’s reception on Thursday, August 23, opening day of the Fair.

                                As described in their nomination: “The way this family works with each other and the way they are always striving to improve their farm; the land, the products and the service, make the Peterson family and their farm, Insanity Acres, a prime example of a Family Farm.”

                                The Peterson family moved to Delta Junction from Missouri in 1996. They raise oats and barley for grain, seed grasses, hay and potatoes. Their straw bales are popular with dog musher’s (as bedding for sled dogs) and meet the certification requirements of the Yukon Quest.
                                The family is very active in their community, including involvement in the Salcha-Delta Soil & Water Conservation District, the Delta Farm Bureau, the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the Delta Fair.

                                “This family represents the hard work, determination, and cooperation that is necessary to be successful at farming in Alaska” says Franci Havemeister, Director of the Division of Agriculture. “I am pleased to support this award and look forward to hearing more about this family.”

                                The award, sponsored by the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union, was established by the Fair in 2000 to honor an Alaska farming family and show appreciation for all the hard working Alaskans committed to agriculture in the State. “The Alaska State Fair is about recognition of excellence and the Peterson family exemplifies the qualities of excellence in family farming and farm practices,” says Ray Ritari, General Manager of the Alaska State Fair.

                                Nominations are accepted annually, and a committee chaired by the Division of Agriculture selects the winning family based on production of quality Alaska Grown products, community and agricultural organization involvement, and overall image.

                                Previous Farm Family award winners include the Huppert Family (2000), the VanderWeele Family (2001), Havemeister Farms (2002), Rempel Family Farm (2003), P & M Gardens (2004), Calypso Farm & Ecology Center (2005), and Wrigley Farms (2006).

                                For more information please visit www.alaskastatefair.org or contact the Fair media center at 907-746-7181 or mediacenter@alaskastatefair.org.

                                It's Time to Renew Your Interest in the Deltana Fair Association

                                Membership in the Deltana Fair Association is open to anyone who is a resident of the State of Alaska and is interested in the Deltana Fair. Dues are payable each September 1 and expire August 31. The annual general membership meeting will be held in October or November. This meeting date will be set after the financial audit is done.

                                There are three classes of membership: Individual, Business or Lifetime.

                                Individual membership fee is $25 per year and includes one 3-day adult pass to the fair and one vote at the general membership meeting.

                                Business membership fee is $50 per year and includes one 3-day pass to the fair, one 3-day parking pass during the fair and one vote at the general membership meeting.

                                Lifetime membership is $250 one time per person (not transferable) and includes name on a plaque in the office cabin on the fairgrounds, one 3-day adult pass to the fair, free parking during the fair and one vote at the general membership meeting.

                                To become a member of the Deltana Fair Association, send your check (payable to “Deltana Fair Association”) to PO Box 408, Delta Junction, AK 99737. We’ll need your name, address, telephone numbers, email address or other contact information. Or you can print out the membership form available at http://www.deltanafair.com/images/MembershipApp.pdf

                                You may also mention your interest in volunteering to help with the fair, or willingness to become a board member. Board seats are usually elected for three-year terms.

                                Present board members are: Carol McNabb, president; Louis Stockwell, vice-president; Ellie Schneider, secretary; Ann Geise, treasurer; Dawn Grossmann, Nancy King.

                                Four board seats are up for election this year. Seat D is presently empty and will be filled as a one-year term. Seats E, F, and G are presently held by Nancy King, Louis Stockwell, and Ellie Schneider. Seats E, F, and G will be 3-year terms.

                                For more information, call 895-FAIR (895-3247) and leave a message, or call one of the above-mentioned board members, or email info@deltanafair.com or another email address available at http://www.deltanafair.com/fairboardofdirectors.html

                                Prizes await winners of Deltana Fair's Multi-Item Raffle

                                Did you win something in the Multi-Item Raffle at the Deltana Fair? Have you gotten your prize yet?

                                If not, here’s how. Go to the AMC Building at Milepost 1420.5 Alaska Highway (building next to the State Troopers office). Go upstairs to the J-L Ventures office and ask Judy Sowell (manager of the 2007 Deltana Fair) for your prize. She’s there between 11 am and 2 pm.

                                Judy says there are about 20 prizes still waiting to be picked up. The list of winners was on page 24 of the August 9, 2007 Delta Wind.

                                Please do not call Judy to ask her if you won something – get a Delta Wind and look it up.

                                Theme and Logo needed for 2008 Deltana Fair

                                The Deltana Fair needs a new theme and logo for the 2008 Deltana Fair. Put your thinking caps on and come up with something catchy for next year’s fair.

                                The winner will receive $50 and a t-shirt with the logo. Entries should be on letter-sized paper and easily reproduced and look good small or large.

                                Black on white is the ideal color combination.

                                Send your entries to the Deltana Fair Association at PO Box 408, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737. We are hoping for lots of entries!!!

                                Summer Native Foods of Alaska Bounty Potluck

                                Exclusive to the Delta News Web

                                On Thursday evening, 8-16, the Hollembaeks Alaska Interior Game Ranch sponsored and presented another annual Native Foods Potluck. As always before, there were far too many decisions to make, and any and all of them resulted in mouth-watering delicacies! Muktuk, fried bread, and LOTS of salmon had the serving table groaning, and belts being let out a notch.

                                We look forward eagerly to these Potlucks--and this one was special, since Ruby's brother and sister-in-law were visiting in Delta.


                                Thanks, Mr and Mrs Hollembaek, for another delightful (and filling) Native Foods
                                Potluck event!
                                Click on images for enlargements.
                                Article submitted by Ken Farrow
                                Photos courtesy of Judith Farrow

                                Chamber of Commerce - Thank You

                                Thank you DELTA JUNCTION CHAMBER of COMMERCE for allowing Critical CARE, Inc to speak at Chamber lunch.

                                We had a great time and are happy to be your safety net in case you need a Guardian Flight.

                                For more information on our programs, visit www.joincci.org.

                                Photo of the day - August 17

                                This mountain and it's reflection was captured this past fall on the Denali Highway.
                                Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

                                Friday, August 17, 2007

                                Deceased Alaska Aviators Identified

                                FORT RICHARDSON, Alaska – Five Fort Wainwright Aviators were killed in Iraq Tuesday.

                                Staff Sgt. Sean Fisher, Staff Sgt. Reynolds, Spc. Steven Jewell, Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Johnson, and Chief Warrant Officer Jackie McFarlane were killed August 14 in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash in the vicinity of Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq.


                                Fisher, 29, of Santee, Calif., was a flight engineer who joined the Army in June 2002 and was assigned to Fort Wainwright in February 2003.

                                Reynolds, 37, of Rock, W. Va., was an aircraft power plant repairman who joined the Army in March 2002 and was assigned to Fort Wainwright in December 2002.


                                Jewell, 26, of, Bridgeton, N. C., was CH-47 repairman who joined the Army in August 2005 and was assigned to Fort Wainwright in April 2006


                                Johnson, 31, of Grandville, Mich., was a CH-47 pilot who joined the Army in August 2004 and was assigned to Fort Wainwright in January 2006


                                McFarlane, 30 of Virginia Beach, Va., was a CH-47 pilot who joined the Army in August 1994 and was assigned to Fort Wainwright in August 2006.

                                The aviators were assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49
                                The cause of the incident is under investigation.
                                Next of kin have been notified.

                                Photo of the day - August 16

                                This picture is of my friend Kaillee, who worked the Delta Visitor Center. One day she went outside and found herself face to face with one of these creatures. She rushed back inside and dialed her boss, Brenda, who was on vacation. "I just went outside, and there was a ten foot mosquito on the lawn!" she shouted. Brenda was not impressed, until she came back and saw the two mosquitoes for herself. Kaillee and co-worker Rebekah named the mosquitoes "The Blood Brothers". For a few weeks no one knew who left them there, but later Brenda found out. They are a great photo op for the tourists, and yeah, for the employees and their friends. One mosquito has sold and been replaced. I think they are three hundred dollars each, if you would like to go to the Visitor Center and see about buying one for your front yard.
                                Photo Courtesy Elizabeth Jennings

                                Thursday, August 16, 2007

                                Fort Wainwright Aviators Died in Helicopter Crash in Iraq

                                For General Release

                                FORT RICHARDSON, Alaska – Five Fort Wainwright aviators died in a helicopter crash in Iraq Tuesday.

                                The aviators, assigned to 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49 based at Fort Wainwright, died Tuesday (Iraq and Alaska time) from injuries sustained in the crash which occurred in the vicinity of Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq.

                                The cause of the incident is under investigation.

                                Next of kin have been notified.

                                Fisher-Price Toys with Lead Paint Hazard Recall

                                The library has been receiving many calls about the recent toy recall. There is a list available at the front desk for people to look at. It's nine pages long, so they aren't printing it out unless someone really needs one.

                                For a complete list of toy recalls you can also visit the website.

                                Fall in Love with Opera

                                Saturday, August 18 at 8PM at the Salisbury Theater in Fairbanks.

                                This concert of opera ensembles features eleven Alaskan vocalists and orchestra conducted by Maestro Gregory Buchalter of the Metropolitian Opera.

                                Tickets available at Artworks, Holm Town Nursery, New Horizons Gallery. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. day of the show.

                                Opera Fairbanks, PO Box 80305, Fairbanks, AK 99708. Phone (97) 457-2780. Online

                                Photo of the day - August 15

                                Delta resident Isaac Parker was photographed working on his roof while constructing his new house this summer. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois

                                Wednesday, August 15, 2007

                                28th Annual Deltana Fair Photos

                                Rodger Holisting gave a wonderful performance singing his own great songs.

                                Against the Grain

                                Kit Carson and the Scouts

                                Brooklyn Bellinger

                                Photos are courtesy of Michael Kingston/CRTC

                                Last Week's Mystery Photo Contest Results

                                Congratulations to Jeffrey Jones the winner of this weeks' mystery photo. Jeffrey wins a gift certificate from Buffalo Center Drive In, compliments of John and Linda Sloan. Just as a reminder, I was talking with Cory Sloan last night, and she said they are closing on September 1, so make sure you redeem your gift certificates by the closing date.

                                The photo was taken at the old Texaco Gas Station, now known as Buffalo Service Center. The photo was indeed the Michelin Tire man on the sign. Some people called him the marshmallow man, and Jeffrey knew the location and who he was, and being 9 yrs old, he called him the toilet paper man this morning when I called him to get his address. We had 8 correct entries. As far as I know, 3 of the guesses this last week were submitted by children. Congratulations to all who have submitted correct guesses. Keep trying, we still have a few weeks left in this summer mystery photo contest.

                                Now, where have you seen this photo? Do you find yourself more aware of your surroundings when you are driving, wondering where the next mystery photo will pop up?

                                Photo of the day - August 14

                                Owlets, still in baby fuzz, waiting for Mom to bring dinner. Photo taken by Merri Darland on the farm near Big Delta.

                                Tuesday, August 14, 2007

                                Packers Win 2 in a Row!!

                                Craig Dvorak tackles a Bears runner as Jordan Jones (#30) comes in toassist. The Packers beat the Bears 26-6, giving them 2 wins in a row. Click on the photo for an enlargement.
                                Photo Courtesy of Ann Richards

                                On Saturday, the Delta Packers got their second win in a row, beating the Fairbanks Bears 26-6 at Delta High School. The offensive success of the Packers is due to the great offensive line of BJ Merrymon, Heather Yearty, Randle Kimball, Richard Gardner, Kristoff Webb, and Matt Fellman, who held the Bears at bay for most of the game.

                                Caleb and Chance McLaren both had big games Saturday, as the brothers accounted for 3 of the 4 touchdowns scored. Caleb scored on a 35yd run and threw a 42yd TD pass to Chance. Chance also scored on a 1yd run as well. Duone Ellington scored the last touchdown on a quarterback keep, putting the game out of reach for the Bears.
                                The defense again had a stellar performance, shutting the Bears down in the first half and only allowing one big play the entire game, giving the Bears their only touchdown.

                                The next game for the Packers is August 18th, when they travel to Fairbanks to play the Saints. Game time is 4pm behind the Big Dipper Ice Arena, so if you are in Fairbanks stop by and support Packers Football!!

                                Article submitted by Erica Dvorak

                                Summer Native Foods of Alaska Potluck

                                Potluck~Enjoy Alaska’s Bounty 6:30 PM- 8:30PM, Thursday, August 16th 2007 at the Community Center

                                Welcome One and All!
                                (Delta in and outlying community, guests, Fort Greely/GMD, etc.)

                                Just bring one of your favorite Alaskan foods and come join us!
                                Menu Suggestions:
                                Salmon - or any fish you'd like to bring
                                Berries - Any dish that has berries in it
                                Meat - Moose, caribou, bison, elk, deer, grouse, duck, etc. welcomed
                                Seafood - Interior Alaska welcomes seafood
                                Breads - Any bread would be great
                                Alaskan vegetables
                                Beverages - Coffee, tea, juices, sodas appreciated

                                Contact Ruby Hollembaek - 907/895-4008 or email buffalogal@wildak.net for more information.

                                Potluck sponsored by Alaska Interior Game Ranch.(the Hollembaeks')