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Les Yeux Noir Coming to Delta

Les Yeux Noir will also be performing in Delta on Sunday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the DHS Large Gym.

The event is free and sponsored in part by the Delta Library Board, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, the Delta Greely School District and Fairbanks Concert Association.

An exciting door prize will be awarded to one lucky winner during the evening - don't miss the fun!

As usual, donations will be accepted by your friendly library board members after the concert.

For more information, call the library at 895-4102."

Two brothers...Six musicians...


For over fifteen years, Les Yeux Noirs (The Black Eyes) have been carving their own path down the road of Gypsy and klezmer music. Led by two violin-wielding brothers Eric and Olivier Slabiak, Les Yeux Noirs is a high-energy celebration of history and life itself.

The Slabiaks grew up in Paris in a family of musicians soaked in Gypsy and Manouche music, listening and playing with family pals from the Hot Club of France. In 1992, they combined their triple cultures of classical, rock and Gypsy and founded Les Yeux Noirs, traveling the world, performing their original music.

Les Yeux Noirs is guaranteed to have Interior audiences smiling and dancing, captivated by their high energy and gypsy spirit.

Everybody's got the fever. You will too when you hear Les Yeux Noirs!

Click here to sample their music

They are performing in Fairbanks on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM in the Hering Auditorium.  Tickets are $34 in Fairbanks. 

Photo of the day - March 11

The sun is attempting to burn through the icy haze in this image taken from the Glenn Highway near Sheep Mountain. Photo courtesy of Dwight Phillips.

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 14

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday evening before going to bed.

Since 2007, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November, with all time changes taking place at 2:00 AM (0200) local time. In 2010, daylight savings time begins on March 14 and ends on November 7.

For more information see Wikipedia

Les Yeux Noirs Coming to Fairbanks

Get the fever

Join us for Les Yeux Noirs

Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:00 PM Hering Auditorium

Click here to get tickets

Two brothers...Six musicians...

For over fifteen years, Les Yeux Noirs (The Black Eyes) have been carving their own path down the road of Gypsy and klezmer music. Led by two violin-wielding brothers Eric and Olivier Slabiak, Les Yeux Noirs is a high-energy celebration of history and life itself.

The Slabiaks grew up in Paris in a family of musicians soaked in Gypsy and Manouche music, listening and playing with family pals from the Hot Club of France. In 1992, they combined their triple cultures of classical, rock and Gypsy and founded Les Yeux Noirs, traveling the world, performing their original music.

Les Yeux Noirs is guaranteed to have Interior audiences smiling and dancing, captivated by their high energy and gypsy spirit.

Everybody's got the fever. You will too when you hear Les Yeux Noirs!

Click here to sample their music

Call 490-2858 or stop by Grassroots Guitar on College Road

Get your tickets online

Worried about how to pronounce this French name that refers to a song made famous by Django Reinhardt? Check out our little video.

If you can name 7 of the 15 local FCA friends, we'll give you your tickets for free! E-mail your guess to info@fairbanksconcert.org

Photo of the day March 10

The moon was shining through my living room window without any clouds blocking the light. It was so pretty that I had to take a photo of the Winter's Moon. Photo Courtesy Barbara Tharp

The Upcoming Census and Questions that Will be Asked

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years.
The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like:

• Hospitals
• Job training centers
• Schools
• Senior centers
• Bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects
• Emergency services

The data collected by the census also help determine the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

We can't move forward until you mail it back.

In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.

The majority of the country will receive English–only materials. Households in areas with high concentrations of Spanish-speaking residents may receive a bilingual (English/Spanish) form.

Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law.

Look For Your Census Form In Mid-March
10 questions. 10 minutes. Discover how we collect the data that matters.

How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2010?

We ask this question to help get an accurate count of the number of people in the household on Census Day, April 1, 2010. The answer should be based on the guidelines in the 'Start here' section. We use the information to ensure response accuracy and completeness and to contact respondents whose forms have incomplete or missing information.

Were there any additional people staying here April 1, 2010 that you did not include in Question 1?

Asked since 1880. We ask this question to help identify people who may have been excluded in the count provided in Question 1. We use the information to ensure response accuracy and completeness and to contact respondents whose forms have incomplete or missing information.

Is this house, apartment, or mobile home: owned with mortgage, owned without mortgage, rented, occupied without rent?

Asked since 1890. Homeownership rates serve as an indicator of the nation's economy. The data are also used to administer housing programs and to inform planning decisions.

What is your telephone number?

We ask for a phone number in case we need to contact a respondent when a form is returned with incomplete or missing information.

Please provide information for each person living here. Start with a person here who owns or rents this house, apartment, or mobile home. If the owner or renter lives somewhere else, start with any adult living here. This will be Person 1. What is Person 1's name?

Listing the name of each person in the household helps the respondent to include all members, particularly in large households where a respondent may forget who was counted and who was not. Also, names are needed if additional information about an individual must be obtained to complete the census form. Federal law protects the confidentiality of personal information, including names.

What is Person 1's sex?

Asked since 1790. Census data about sex are important because many federal programs must differentiate between males and females for funding, implementing and evaluating their programs. For instance, laws promoting equal employment opportunity for women require census data on sex. Also, sociologists, economists, and other researchers who analyze social and economic trends use the data.

What is Person 1's age and Date of Birth?

Asked since 1800. Federal, state, and local governments need data about age to interpret most social and economic characteristics, such as forecasting the number of people eligible for Social Security or Medicare benefits. The data are widely used in planning and evaluating government programs and policies that provide funds or services for children, working-age adults, women of childbearing age, or the older population.

Is Person 1 of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin?

Asked since 1970. The data collected in this question are needed by federal agencies to monitor compliance with anti-discrimination provisions, such as under the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act. State and local governments may use the data to help plan and administer bilingual programs for people of Hispanic origin.

What is Person 1's race?

Asked since 1790. Race is key to implementing many federal laws and is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act. State governments use the data to determine congressional, state and local voting districts. Race data are also used to assess fairness of employment practices, to monitor racial disparities in characteristics such as health and education and to plan and obtain funds for public services.

Does Person 1 sometimes live or stay somewhere else?

This is another question we ask in order to ensure response accuracy and completeness and to contact respondents whose forms have incomplete or missing information.

All of the information has been printed from the 2010 Census website:

Survivor Team - Relay for Life Fundraiser

"Paint - The - Town - Purple"

The Survivor Team for relay for life is planning a bakesale and raffle sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 13th at 11:00 AM at IGA!

There will be lots of yummy freshly baked "goodies" to purchase so please stop by IGA during this time and support a great cause!! Also, for all survivors who have not registered yet for the relay there will be registration forms on hand at the bakesale so you can complete one at this time. Questions? Call Adaline at 895-4308

Traffic Diversion Fort Wainright

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – Contractors have changed the time schedule for work on the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Meridian and Montgomery roads.

Work is now scheduled to start Thursday, March 11, and last through March 24.

The intersection will be open on the weekends during this time.

Drivers on post will encounter a traffic diversion at the intersection while contractors work on the project.

Meridian Road will be closed from the police station to Neely Road. Montgomery Road will be closed on both ends of the intersection with Meridian. Detour signs will be posted.
Post officials ask that all drivers use caution and be prepared for delays as the contractors work to complete the project.

Hit the Brakes Before Accepting This RV and Camping Offer

Research and Verify Before Subscribing To Vacation and Travel Programs

Anchorage, Alaska – March 9, 2010 – With camping season just down the road, RV owners are planning their vacations and some travel programs may be trying to capitalize on consumers' hopes to land a good deal.

In the early months of 2010, Better Business Bureau received 219 consumer inquiries on Ultimate RV Camping—a documented increase compared to 35 inquiries in the last half of 2009. Due to its failure to respond to complaints, this business has an "F" rating with your BBB.

Ultimate RV Camping also goes by Ultimate RV Tool, Internet Camping, Internet Camping Family and JAD Holdings. It advertises the 'Ultimate RV Travel Tool' as "the quickest, easiest way to search, browse, and reserve North America's most popular RV parks … INSTANTLY!" Sites like ultimatervcamping.com, internetcamping.com, and internetcamping.net entice vacationers with a free limited time offer of a RV park computer program guide with a directory of over 17,000 camping sites, including discounts at participating resorts.

Complainants allege that upon contacting the supposed directory members, they discovered the listed camping sites and resorts are not affiliated with the 'Ultimate RV Travel Tool' and no discounts are available. Additionally, consumers say they paid for the "free" offer and are unable to obtain a refund or take advantage of the advertised money back guarantee.

According to BBB's research, Ultimate RV Camping claims locations in University Place, Buckley and Bonney Lake, Wash. and is operated by Craig Kirkland.

Tucson-based Internet Camping appears to be affiliated with Ultimate RV Camping and has accrued several unresolved complaints, resulting in an "F" rating from BBB serving Southern Arizona.

With spring break rapidly approaching, BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington cautions vacationers to be on the lookout for travel offers that seem too good to be true:

• Steer clear of vacation programs that solicit with high pressure limited time offers.
• Beware of companies that claim affiliation with big name resorts or camp sites, but can't provide proof. Contact the resort to confirm affiliation.
• Look out for companies with overhyped products, services, or fabricated testimonials on Web sites. If in doubt, ask for past-customer references.
• Be careful when signing up for free offers and make sure not to click links and check boxes for costly, unwanted offers. Carefully read the fine print and any disclaimers before pressing 'submit.'
• Before making a purchase, look up the company and program name online. Always check on http://www.bbb.org/  for free business reliability reports and tips.

Photo of the day - March 9

This image shows a close up of a cluster of wild Alaska cranberry blossoms.
Photo courtesy of Dwight Phillips

Special Meetings at Delta Christian Center

Steve Everett will be ministering at Delta Christian Center

Friday, March 12 - 6:00pm

Saturday, March 13 - 6:00pm

Sunday, March 14 - 11:00am and 6:00pm

Click on the poster for an enlargment.

Polar Bear Needs A Name

The Festival of Lights Polar Bear is in desperate need of a name! The Delta Chamber of Commerce is offering a $25.00 Chamber Gift Certificate (good to use at any of the local participating businesses) and a 2010 Festival of Lights t-shirt to the person who comes up with the best name for the Polar Bear.

This contest is open to all ages. To submit your favorite name email Dani at deltacc@alaska.net

Contest ends April 15, 2010. Only one submission per person. For questions please email deltacc@alaska.net  or call Dani at (907) 322-8367.

CES Closure in March

From UAF Cooperative Extension Service

The Delta District Cooperative Extension Service will be closed Friday  March 12th through Thursday, March 18th. Phil Kaspari, Agricultural  Agent will return to the office Friday, March 19th.

Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this  may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Update on Alaska Gas Prices

Alaska, AK, March 8- Average retail gasoline prices in Alaska have risen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32/g today. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.74/g, according to gasoline price website AlaskaGasPrices.com.


Including the change in gas prices in Alaska during the past week, prices today are 84.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 9.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 9.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 80.6 cents per gallon higher than this day a year ago.

About AlaskaGasPrices.com

GasBuddy.com operates over 200 live gasoline price-tracking websites, including AlaskaGasPrices.com. GasBuddy.com was named one of Time magazine's 50 best websites and to PC World's 100 most useful websites of 2008.

For more information or methodology, contact:

Patrick DeHaan
Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com
E-mail: pdehaan@gasbuddy.com
616-717-5618

Jason Toews
Co-Founder, GasBuddy.com
E-mail: jtoews@gasbuddy.com
612-875-2766

New EOD Unit March 08, 2010

Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Mar. 8, - A new explosive ordnance disposal unit will stand up at Fort Wainwright, Wednesday, Mar. 10, in an activation ceremony.

The 65th Explosive Ordnance Disposal will be activated in a ceremony at Fort Wainwright's Last Frontier Community Center Wednesday at 1 p.m.

The unit began forming on Jun. 2, 2009 when the first Soldiers were assigned to the unit. Ten months later the unit has gained more than 23 Soldiers and is expected to grow to more than 40.

The unit's mission is to provide responsive explosive ordnance disposal and emergency response support; and to prepare to deploy in support of combatant commanders.

Photo of the day - March 8

I took this photo of the full moon during that really bright moon we had in late January.
Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois

Free Mountain Top Marriage Seminar

Your marriage can be victorious. April 2- 3, lunch will be served on Saturday. Location is Delta Christian Center, Mile 4.5 Jack Warren Road.
For this life changing opportunity call 895-1831 or 803-3267 now.

This seminar is free, however to assure we have sufficient materials, we request a call to let us know you will be attending. Click on the poster for an enlargement.

Calling All Veterans

There will be a meeting on March 12th at the Delta Senior Center at 10:00 a.m.

Any one needing help filing for benefits or having questions or just wanting to discuss any issue's is encouraged to attend.

Frances from D.A.V. in Fairbanks will be on hand to help one and all.

Bring: Any & ALL paper work you may have in addition to your DD214's.

The Last Great Race on Earth

The race is on.  IDITAROD XXXVIII started on Saturday, March 6, at 10am in Anchorage.

You can’t compare it to any other competitive event in the world! A race over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. She throws jagged mountain ranges, frozen river, dense forest, desolate tundra and miles of windswept coast at the mushers and their dog teams. Add to that temperatures far below zero, winds that can cause a complete loss of visibility, the hazards of overflow, long hours of darkness and treacherous climbs and side hills, and you have the Iditarod. A race extraordinaire, a race only possible in Alaska.

See the Iditarod website for more information and the current standings.

Photo of the day - March 6

This handsome coyote is in the process of getting it's winter coat in preparation for another long cold winter here in Interior Alaska. Photo by Steve Thomas

Retiree Appreciation Day

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska - The annual Retiree Appreciation Day will be held at the Last Frontier Community Center Mar. 27. All military retirees and their families, regardless of branch of service, are invited to attend.

Visitors may update ID cards, renew post vehicle registrations and gather information from a number of post agencies at the Information Bazaar and Health Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Agencies include AAFES, Commissary, Army Community Service, Army Career and Alumni Program, Airman and Family Readiness Center from Eielson Air Force Base and the Red Cross, among others.

Attendees at the Health Fair can get visual acuity screening; basic dental screening; immunization services and information on other medical programs.

Lunch for $4.25 starts at noon and opening remarks begin at 1 p.m. The guest speaker is Mike Plumer, veterans’ benefits advisor for the National Association for Uniformed Services.

A Stryker vehicle will be on display at the Last Frontier Community Center parking lot, and visitors can get a tour of the Battle Command Training Center from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Retirees will also be offered a chance to bowl for $2 a game, with free shoes, or a package deal of three games, shoes and all-you-can-eat soup and salad for $15.

For more information, call Carlos Garcia at 353-2102

Photo of the day - March 5

Could this possibly be the last big snow of this winter? Photo Courtesy Carol Dufendach

Need Help Starting or Growing a Business

Join Us To Learn More About

• The basics of starting your own business
• Finding the help you need, when you need it
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DELTA WORKSHOP

Thursday, March 18, 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Delta Junction at the Trophy Lodge 1420 Alaska Highway

Free Workshop - "Lunch Provided"

Small Business Workshop (9am-Noon)

• Evaluating Your Organization - Jewelz Nutter, Fairbanks Collaborative
• All About Small Business - Heather Heineken, SBCD Great Northwest Regional Director
• USDA Rural Development Grants - Dean Stewart, USDA Director Business Programs
• Certified Bush Friendly - Cassie Pinkel, FEDC Rural Outreach

Delta Junction Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon (Noon to 1pm)
All about USDA Grants - Dean Stewart, USA Director Business Programs

Introduction to AKSourceLink (1:00pm - 3:00pm)

Learn about a NEW website . It's free, easy access to a network of business-building resources for businesses in Alaska. Find out how to navigate the website and how to connect to the many services provided throughout the state.

To register call Cassie Pinkel at (907) 452-2185 or email pinkel@investfairbanks.com

Linking Alaska's small businesses to the right resource at the right time

Matthew Joslin To Receive Eagle Scout Award

Matthew Joslin, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 56 will be honored at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The ceremony wiil be held Saturday, March 13, at 4 p.m. at the Clearwater Baptist Church. The public, and especially Scouts and former Scouts, are invited to attend. Please contact Debbie Joslin at 895-4565 to RSVP.

In earning Scouting’s highest award, Matthew had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as a leader in his troop, and complete a major community service project.

Matthew’s service project took place at Rest Haven Cemetery. Leading his fellow Scouts, and other volunteers, he built a sheltered area complete with benches to be used by those grieving for their lost loved ones. In addition, the pavilion can be used to hold graveside services in inclement weather. The project took more than a year and a half to develop and carry through to completion.

Matthew has been a member of Troop 56, chartered to the First Baptist Church, for 6 years. He has served as patrol leader, senior patrol leader, historian, and chaplain’s aide.

Matthew is a junior and is homeschooled by his parents, Steve and Debbie Joslin. Matthew plans to study engineering after high school.

Aglow Cabin Fever Bold Awakening

Alaska Aglow presents A Weekend of Experiencing Deep Worship, Strategic Teaching and Prophetic Expressions, featuring speaker JoAnne Meckstroth, former Aglow NW Region Director.
Contact Jackie (907)451-6076 for more information. http://www.alaskaaglow.org/
 
Includes: 2 nights/5 meals.

Please bring own bedding/ towels.

TAKE THE JOURNEY WITH US!

Aglow Cabin Fever:

5:30 p.m., Friday, Mar. 19 • Noon, Sunday, Mar. 21
Camp Li-Wa, Fairbanks • Register by 3/12, $129 after 12th $145

DMV Closure March 17

DMV will be closed for employee training Wednesday March 17th.

Iridium Providing Media for 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race

IRIDIUM Provides Satellite Voice and Data Communications for 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race
Global Satellite Company Teams with Service Partners to Provide Vital Safety Lifeline for Mushers, Dogs and Volunteers

Bethesda, Md. – March 4, 2010 – Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is teaming with its service partners, Satcom Global (Americas) and IonEarth, to provide satellite voice and data services for the Iditarod® Sled Dog Race, which begins March 5 in Anchorage, Alaska.

IonEarth is equipping each of the participating sleds with a lightweight battery-powered GPS tracking device, which will transmit the sled’s location, speed, heading, altitude and air temperature every 15 minutes through the Iridium satellite network to provide a vital safety communications lifeline for the race’s mushers, dogs and volunteers. Race officials and fans can view the latest position and status of each competitor on a 3-D map on the Iditarod Website . This not only comes in handy for race monitoring, but also because it allows for a regular stream of data on the racers and sled dogs. The racers themselves will not be able to view the data from the trackers in the field, preserving the tradition of self-sufficiency and independence in competing against each other and fighting the elements.

Satcom Global (Americas) is deploying 55 Iridium satellite phones which will be used by race officials and volunteers during the race.

The Iditarod trail, which snakes across more than 1,000 miles through the Alaskan wilderness from Anchorage to Nome, covers some of the world’s harshest terrain. Most of the route – particularly through the center of Alaska – is not covered by terrestrial landlines, cellular networks or other satellite communication services.

“Iridium is the only satellite system providing reliable coverage in all of Alaska,” said Stan Hooley, executive director of the Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC). “The Iridium tracking devices and phone handsets will again provide a critical safety lifeline for mushers, dogs, veterinarians, medics, media, bush pilots and volunteers who man the isolated checkpoints along the trail.”

“This is the second year ITC is requiring our satellite tracking devices as mandatory safety equipment on all sleds competing in the Iditarod,” said Jerry Miller, president of IonEarth. “For the 2010 race, we are introducing new features, such as a ‘Race at a Glance’ iPhone® application enabling fans to follow the racers from the palms of their hands. Also new this year is a live replay capability that lets viewers turn the clock back to any point in the race.”

“Organizations and individuals who live, work and travel in Alaska have learned to rely on Iridium satellite phones as their critical communication lifeline to the outside world,” said Teri Petram, director of sales and marketing, Satcom Global (Americas). “Iridium is the only choice when it comes to reliable communication in the large portions of Alaska’s frontier regions beyond the reach of cellular networks. There are no alternatives.”

Greg Ewert, executive vice president of global distribution channels for Iridium, observed that the satellite data technology employed in IonEarth’s devices is also being deployed for tracking remote assets all around the world. “Mobile data is Iridium’s fastest growing business area,” he said. “Every day, our satellite network is being used to track vehicles, aircraft, shipping containers, construction equipment, supplies and individuals globally.”

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of distributors, and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The Company’s customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., U.S.A. and trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).

About IonEarth

IonEarth, an Iridium value-added reseller, provides real-time tracking and logistics support for a wide range of sporting events, including long-distance off-road and sailing races, as well as expeditions in the remote regions of the world. The company is based in Traverse City, Mich.

About Satcom Global
SatCom Global , a member of SatCom Group, is an Iridium value-added reseller and service provider. SatCom Global supplies reliable satellite communications equipment and airtime throughout an international network of service providers and dealers.

About Iditarod
The Iditarod Sled Dog Race billed as the “Last Great Race on Earth,” runs from Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea. The racers will cover almost 1,000 miles in 10-17 days. The iconic competition pays homage to the mushers who, in 1925, raced across the Alaskan wilderness to deliver needed diphtheria serum to Nome via the Iditarod Trail mail routes.

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Iridium Communications Inc.
+1 (301) 571-6279
marie.knowles@iridium.com

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Rhodes Communications, Inc.
+1 (757) 451-0602
jrhodes@rhodescomm.com

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Karate Classes Being Offered

Karate classes will be 6 times a month at the Delta Elementary School for $45.00.

We offer an adult class right after the youth.

The time is from 5:30 -6:30 for youth and from 6:45 to 7:45 for adults.

District 12 Republican meeting and gubernatorial candidates

There will be a couple of gubernatorial candidates at the Delta Community Center from 5 to 7pm today, March 5. The District 12 Convention will start at 7 pm.

We will be electing district officers: Chairman, Vice Chair, Bonus Vote, and Secretary.

We will also be looking at the party rules and platform as well as electing delegates and alternates to attend the Republican State Convention April 15-17 in Juneau.

Photo of the day - March 4

Steve and I must have been in photo-tune...as he was taking that beautiful image of FGA on yesterday's photo of the day. I was downrange taking some just like it later that night. The first two image shows the Delta River near Washington Range and the Orion images was taken there, too.

The 3rd photo has the constellation Orion in the upper left quadrant. The 4th is of Mt.

Hayes in midnight glory under the full moon. Photos Courtesy CRTC/Mike Kingston 

Free Marriage Seminar

This life-changing opportunity will be held at Delta Christian Center, mile 4.5 Jack Warren Road, Friday, April 2, 6:30 – 9:30 pm and Saturday, April 3, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. A light lunch will be served on Saturday.
This seminar is free, however to assure we have sufficient workbooks, we would like to know how many will be attending. Please call the church office, 895-4531 to register.

Visit our website for more information.

Pony League Baseball Spring Training

Attention Pony League Baseball Players! (6th through 8th grades, ages 12 through 14)
Time to get ready for an action packed Pony League Baseball Season!

Coach Nate Hurst is now holding "Spring Training" baseball practice at the First Baptist Church Gym in Delta Junction. Practices are held on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Keep in mind, this is a Pony League team that Coach Nate is building. That means only ages 12 through 14 (6th through 8th grades) are able to play on this team. All other players should look for Little League information sometime in May.

ALL interested players (ages 12 through 14) should be at practice on Monday!

Call Coach Nate at 509-881-0411 for more information.

Missile Defense Career Opportunities Available

Missile Defense Career Opportunities

Are Available at Northrop Grumman

Visit Our Employment Open House to Learn More
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Delta Junction Community Center

11:00AM - 7:00PM

Contact Deborah Wyscarver for additional information or to schedule a meeting
deborah.wyscarver@ngc.com
310.717.0088

Follow up interviews with qualified individuals will be held
on the 19th and 20th of March at the Delta Junction City Hall

Look for us also at:

The 10th Annual Career Expo Job Fair at the Carlson Center, Fairbanks
March 22, 10:00am to 6:00pm
The Job Center in Fairbanks, March 23
9:00am to 12:00noon

www.northropgrumman.com/gmd

All future employmend and sub-contract work is contingent on contract award for Ground-Based
Midcourse Defense Development Sustainment Contract with the MDA

Photo of the day - March 3

During one of the bright full moon nights we had recently, I took this picture at about 10 p.m. of Mt.Moffit in the Alaska Range illuminated by moonlight, with the lights of Ft. Greely in the foreground.
Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois