Interior Alaska Photography Club is looking to set to set a date for this Fall’s Aurora photography class? Who’s interested?
It would be two hours in class and then we can meet that night at Chena Rec Area and take star shots. (hot cocoa mandatory).
If anyone is interested, please contact Kevin
Taking sign ups now for Basic Pistol course as well as Group first step Pistol/Rifle and Shotguns course.
Offered both One on One as well as a Group course though Tactical Rifle and Pistol courses.
Have an AR15 or AK47 and not sure how to use it? Give us a call and we will will teach you all you need to know and how to get the most use out of your rifle.
Always wanted to know how to use you pistol to protect you and your family? Call us, we will walk you through everything from Bullet selection thrrough how to shoot though windshields and proper use of cover and concealment.
Young adults (with parental consent) and women are welcome. Classes can be customized specifically for a group of women or young adults.
Call (907)895-5595. NRA Certified Instructors for many years of experience that will not talk over your head.
This adult great horned owl and its offspring seem to be posing for its family portrait. Photo by Steve Thomas To whom it may concern,
Every night and all night long there has been a dog barking near my home on Remington Road near Sourahda.
I do not know who you are and don’t need to, so I’m asking that if you own a dog how can you let it bark all night like that? I feel bad for the dog and I’m tired of hearing it bark for hours on end.
Please control your dog for the sake of peace.
Thank you in advance,
Candy
Along with the fall weather creeping in comes new opportunities for different scenery/weather shots. Here is a shot with fog rolling over a hay field on Remington Road, 9:04 pm August 9, 2009. Photo courtesy Barbara Tharp. FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska -The redeployment of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division is in full swing and Soldiers are expected to arrive here daily beginning Saturday.
Redeployment flights from the Iraq theater of operations are expected to bring between 100 to 300 Fort Wainwright-based Soldiers back home to their families each day. All of the more than 4,000 Soldiers from the brigade are scheduled to return to post during the next several weeks.
After landing and in-processing at Eielson Air Force Base, the Soldiers will be bused to Fort Wainwright to be reunited with their families at the Alert Holding Area.
All Media interested in attending the return flight events at Fort Wainwright are asked to contact the US Army Alaska (USARAK) Public Affairs Office at Fort Wainwright, (907)347-2175.
BBB Investigates iJango’s Business Practices
Anchorage, AK – August 27, 2009 – BBB serving Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington warns consumers about an Austin, Texas-based company that may be engaged in an illegal pyramid scheme and targeting locals online. Already, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington “portals” have sprung up: ijangoalaska.com, ijangooregon.com, and ijangowashington.com.
IJango, a self-described multi-level marketing company, charges consumers an upfront fee of $50 or $149.95 and a monthly maintenance fee of $19.95 to run their own iJango Web site portal. The company claims it pays its registered participants based on the amount of online purchases made through their portal and the number of shoppers they can recruit to join the program. BBB serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas reports that iJango has received hundreds of inquiries from consumers nationwide over the past two weeks. Pending complaints received by BBB allege concerns with the delayed availability or use of the iJango portal.
BBB’s concern is that the company’s primary focus is on expansion and recruiting other individuals to propagate the opportunity, rather than products or services: A clear sign of a pyramid scheme. To become a Regional, National or International Director, those enrolled must acquire site users to work under them, according to www.ijango.biz. As stated by Rayner Smith, iJango’s CEO, they offer a business opportunity where potential clients are paid for the recruitment of registered customers and the recruitment of others to do the same.
The iJango Program also asserts that it has Web traffic agreements with Yahoo!, iTunes, Rhapsody and Google. BBB has been unable to verify any affiliation; Rhapsody and Google have stated they do not have a contract with iJango.
IJango has an “F” rating with BBB: www.bbb.org/central-texas/business-reviews/multi-level-selling/ijango-in-austin-tx-90066721.
Consumers should exercise caution when evaluating any business opportunity:
Beware of plans that claim to sell miracle products or promise enormous earnings. Avoid purchasing expensive products and marketing materials upfront. Be cautious of any plan that includes commissions for recruiting additional distributors and comes with a compensation plan diagram shaped like a pyramid; it may be an illegal scheme.
Don’t pay or sign any contracts in an “opportunity meeting” or other pressure-filled situation without first taking time to think over the decision. Talk it over with a family member, friend, accountant or lawyer.
Remember that no matter how good a product and how solid a multi-level marketing plan may be, substantial time and money may be needed for your investment to pay off. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
For more information on pyramid schemes and to check the reliability of any company, visit www.bbb.org.
I love chasing sunset and sunrise photos. I took one photo on Remington Road and continued on into Delta as I knew a really good sunset photo op was waiting for me behind the Golden Valley office over looking the Delta River. This photo was taken at 9:19 pm on August 9, 2009.BBB Military Line® Serves Military Personnel & Families
Anchorage, AK – August 25, 2009 – BBB Foundation proudly dispatched BBB Military Line® in Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington in 2003. Since then, your BBB has been providing reliable consumer information and resources to help our military members and their families make educated financial decisions, protect themselves from potential fraud and know where to turn for reliable information.
Military personnel and their families are frequently targeted by scammers; BBB Military Line® arms them with education, tools, and other defensive strategies to protect against common scams.
BBB Foundation can help you enlist in any of the following opportunities:
1. “Minutes for the Military” – Phone cards for deployed soldiers.
2. Community Outreach – Free Smart Consumer Workshops for teens and adults; and presence at welcome fairs and deployment ceremonies.
3. BBB Publications for Military Personnel – Personal Finance for Military Families, the Military Resources Guide and other useful Web sites.
4. News Articles, Reports and Updates – Up-to-date information on laws and policies that protect veterans and consumers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. Visit www.alaska.bbb.org/military to learn more.
5. Local Marketplace Information and Guidance – Consumer protection tips on many issues including:
Scams targeting military personnel
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Managing credit and finances
Sense and savings for military and families
Legitimate deals for military personnel
Purchasing or remodeling your home
Buying or fixing your car
Finding reliable local businesses
BBB Foundation welcomes partnership with other agencies that benefit military personnel. For more information on this program, contact BBB Foundation at BBBFoundation@thebbb.org.
Soldiers, veterans and their families are also encouraged to use other public services provided by Better Business Bureau, including: BBB Yellow Pages, BBB Reliability Reports, complaint handling services and dispute resolution. For general inquiries, visit www.bbb.org.
Fairbanks, Alaska. – August 24. Since its inception in 2005, Opera Fairbanks has provided educational opportunities for those interested in opera – preconcert lectures, student workshops, master classes, voice lessons, vocal coachings, and more.
Opera Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Fairbanks announced their cooperation in founding the Opera Fairbanks Resident Artist Program earlier this week. The program will provide up to four (4) UAF voice students per year with the opportunity to work with Opera Fairbanks, a professional opera company based in Interior Alaska.
Resident Artists will have the chance to work one-on-one with visiting artists (past guests include Maestro Buchalter, a conductor at the Met, and Metropolitan Opera stars Vivica Genaux, Cynthia Lawrence, Jason Stearns, Leah Wool, and Emeritus Board members Gloria Marinacci Allen and Michael Douglas Jones). Resident Artists may also be cast in comprimario (supporting) and cover (understudy) roles, participate in workshops and masterclasses free of charge, and receive a variety of hands-on experiences in arts administration and fundraising.
When they heard about the program North Star Construction Equipment, Inc. (“North Star”) signed on to become the sponsor of the Resident Artist Program’s inaugural year. “Francis and I have a healthy appreciation for music and are thrilled by the willingness of the professional guest artists to work with our local singers,” stated Rose James, co-owner of North Star.
North Star’s generous gift, in addition to covering the costs of administering the program, celebrates its inception by providing for 200 tickets to this Friday’s concert, “An Evening with David Cangelosi” to local students of all ages–at no cost. “We are thrilled to provide this amazing and rare opportunity to area students” said Opera Fairbanks President Cassandra Tilly. In addition to the August 28 concert, students and the general public may observe a Master Class with Mr. Cangelosi on Saturday August 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Davis Concert Hall.
The ticket giveaway will occur on Thursday, August 27 beginning at 12 noon at College Coffeehouse in Fairbanks (3677 College Road, next to the Artworks–the corner of College Road and University Avenue).
David Cangelosi is a critically-acclaimed tenor who regularly appears at the Metropolitan Opera, Paris Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and other major opera houses around the world.
Rainbow Mountain approximately 60 miles south of Delta Jct. Very scenic and breathtaking. This particular day, the photographer photographed the mountain with a real rainbow on it. Photo Courtesy Butch Goodno 
The winner of last week’s mystery photo is Josiah Ruse
This majestic eagle is about to apply the brakes just before landing.
The phrase sly as a fox seems to fit the look this red fox has on its face. There seems to be quite a few fox around this year, as there is a abundance of snowshoe hares and other small rodents for them to feed on. Photo Courtesy Steve ThomasFORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska, – Noncommissioned officers from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team will conduct courtesy patrols in the local communities as a proactive step to help keep recently redeployed Soldiers safe while they go through the reintegration process.
Beginning Monday the courtesy patrols will be conducted from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night as an additional safety measure to take care of Soldiers who recently return from Iraq.
More than 1,000 members of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team will return to Fort Wainwright within the next two weeks as the brigade begins to redeploy after a one year tour in Iraq.
“The courtesy patrols are meant to ensure that Soldiers reintegrate with their families and community safely” said Maj. Glenn Gambrell, the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team rear detachment commander.
“The courtesy patrols are not an auxiliary military police. The purpose of the officers and noncommissioned officers of the courtesy patrols is to identify Soldiers who may gravitate towards civil disturbance, remove them from the situation and safely return them to their unit” said Gambrell.
“Under no circumstances will courtesy patrols engage in any law enforcement activities with respect to civilian laws or individuals” said Gambrell.
“Safety of Soldiers and good relations with the local community is of the upmost importance” says Gambrell.
Fort Wainwright and local communities may have seed a similar courtesy presence when the 172nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team returned from Iraq in November 2006 and operated similar courtesy patrols
There cannot be true democracy unless women’s voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives. There cannot be true democracy unless all citizen are able to participate fully in the the lives of their country. ~ Hillary R. Clinton
Facts:
64 number of Active Duty Women Generals
This photo is an aerial view of Delta Junction with the Delta River and Alaska Range mountains south and west of Delta. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois.August 20, 2009 item: J1b
SURPLUS ITEMS LIST
OPEN: August 21, 2009
CLOSE: September 4, 2009 at 4:00PM
Please drop all bids off to: Char Lundy, Secretary, Maintenance Dept. in the School District Office Building at 1664 North Clearwater Ave. Bids will be opened on September 8, 2009 and people with winning bids will be notified that day by phone. Please plan to pay for and pick up items by September 11th.
WINDOWS
72” X 36” TIP OUT 17 EA.
39” X 24” TIP OUT 32 EA.
38 ½” X 57” GLASS 31 EA.
43 ½” X 73 GLASS 1 EA.
67 X 48 GLASS 3 EA.
ITEMS FROM BASKETBALL COURT
BASKETBALL POLES 7 EA.
BACKBOARDS 6 EA.
BASKETBALL RIMS 3 EA.
PORTABLE BASKETBALL HOOP 1 EA
MISC. CHAIN LINK FENCE
TIRES
Goodyear Wrangler Lt 245 75R/16 Hwy 1 EA.
Uniroyal Universal Lt 245 75R/16 Hwy 1 EA.
Michelin LTX New on Rim Lt 245 75R/16 Hwy 1 EA.
Goodyear Workhorse Studded Lt 225 75R/16 Hwy 3 EA.
Dynapro AS Hankcock Lt 245 75R/16 Hwy 4 EA.
Goodyear Workhorse Studded Lt 225 75R/16 Hwy 3 EA.
Dunlop Royal Studded Lt 245 75R/16 Hwy 4 EA.
General Lt 235 85R/16 Hwy 1 EA.
Large truck tires for playground use 3 EA.
LIGHTS
Recessed and surface fluorescent light fixtures (3 or 4 bulb) 100
Happy 25th Anniversary to Cheryl & Danny Green
A Goshawk surveys its domain from this perch in an aspen tree. This image was taken in the spring as the hawks were returning to the Delta area. Photo Courtesy Art Lenon Beneficiary Scammers Embezzle Identities and Funds
Anchorage, Alaska – Aug. 18, 2009 – Impersonating a dying person or estate handler, scammers are luring consumers with claims of inheritance money to steal funds and identities.
Your Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington warns that businesses and consumers are receiving enticing claims in letters and faxes. Usually, a person claiming to be an estate handler, banker, auditor or lawyer informs that you’re the next of kin to a deceased person that left behind a large sum of money. In other cases, communications come from a source claiming to be a sick or dying person who needs assistance carrying out last wishes with their money.
Consumers are asked to pay fees and provide personal information in advance, then never receive the funds, or receive stolen money which they have to inevitably repay to the rightful owner. Most of the time, these scams come from other countries and will ask to only correspond through e-mail; otherwise, consumers will be forced to make expensive calls overseas to communicate.
Your BBB warns:
- Protect personal information. Never give birth dates, Social Security and bank accounts numbers or other personal information to anyone contacting you through an unsolicited letter, fax, e-mail or phone call.
- Protect your finances. Do not correspond with anyone who asks for upfront fees or requests that funds be forwarded to another party before you can receive an inheritance. In legitimate cases, required fees are taken out of the inheritance before it is sent to the heir.
- Dispose of inheritance scam information. Throw away or shred scam inheritance letters and faxes. Delete e-mails and do not click on any links; as they may contain viruses, malware, or links to Web sites that request personal information.
- Be suspicious of too good to be true offers. If you think the offer may be real, speak to relatives to find out if there has been a family death in the specified location. Research the company or individual the letter comes from. Confirm that the person contacting you actually works for the alleged company. In legitimate cases, do not provide personal information until the source can provide legal documents proving you are an heir. Don’t be discouraged from seeking a second opinion and researching the offer.
- Check out businesses. Get a free BBB Reliability Report at www.bbb.org.
If you become a victim or receive communications from an inheritance scam artist, report it to the Attorney General’s Office at 269-5200 or the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov.
This photo of a nesting pair of golden eye ducks was taken in one of the ponds at the base of Donnelly Dome. The black and white one is the male and the other the female.Stand Down is a community-wide event at which information and services are provided FREE to veterans in need.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pioneer
Park (Alaskaland) Civic Center
FREE TO VETERANS
FREE SCREENINGS
~ Dental, Medical and Optometry
Cholesterol and Glucose test (requires 12-hour fast)
~ Alternative Medical Information
INFORMATION AND HELP
~ Employment and Voc Rehab
~ Social Security
~ Legal Aid
~ Tax Information
~ Veteran Organizations
FREE SERVICES
~ Massage and Acupuncture ~
Long Distance Calls
~ Haircuts and Clothing
~ Food Bags
~ Door Prizes
~ Entertainment
Enjoy a good hot breakfast and lunch and visit with your fellow Vets.
Required for Entry
Bring Veteran’s Identification:
DD214
Vet ID Card
CONTACT
Fairbanks
Veterans Center
456-4238
Business Uses New Name to Distribute Deceptive Awards and Gain Funds
Anchorage, AK – Aug. 18, 2009 – Your Better Business Bureau warns that U.S. Local Business Association or USLBA is now using the name U.S. Commerce Association or USCA to distribute vanity awards in the state.
Vanity awards prey on a business’ desire to look good. “Best of Local Business” Awards – which are believed to be mass-distributed – entice recipients to purchase plaques. The business usually receives an e-mail that begins: “I am pleased to announce that has been selected for the 2009 Best of Award in the category by the US Commerce Association.”
BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington has identified that multiple businesses in a city are sometimes given the same award within the same category; the categories can also be so specific that only a few businesses would qualify for the award.
While the awards often look locally distributed, U.S. Commerce Association is based in Washington, D.C. and has BBB’s lowest rating, an “F”. For BBB’s Reliability Report, click here.
Your BBB advises the following when checking the validity of an award:
1. Get a BBB Reliability Report at www.bbb.org on the business or organization distributing the award.
2. Look at the title and category of the award. If you don’t recognize the award or it seems like an overly specific category that only a small number of businesses could receive, it might be a vanity award.
3. Check to see if there are any fees associated with winning the award. If there is a fee for winning or for receiving a certificate or plaque it could be a scam.
4. If the announcement for the award leads to a Web site, do not enter any personal information on that site unless you are positive of the award’s validity.
5. Ask questions. Businesses and organizations that offer legitimate awards will usually be willing to provide detailed information on why a specific company received the award.
See BBB’s previous press release on USLBA here.
Ospreys are migratory and spend their winters in Mexico and Central and South America. Ospreys return to Alaska in late April. Most ospreys will leave Alaska by October. Ospreys have been known to live for 25 years. Photo Courtesy Kevin Flatley 
The winner of last week’s mystery photo is Gary Cooper
We had 9 correct entries last week.
Gary will receive a gift certificate from the Buffalo Center Drive In, courtesy of John and Linda Sloan.
Thank you for each one that submitted their entry, along with your mailing address.
Please remember to include your mailing address with each entry. DNW will not accept entries without mailing addresses. We do not store your address from week to week.
The photo is part of the sign on the IGA food store.
The Delta Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Garden Soup at the Sullivan” Wednesday August 26, 2009.
This event celebrates the harvest of the Sullivan Roadhouse Museum’s Mabel Olmstead Memorial Garden and honoring volunteers who have dedicated their time this summer to planting the garden and helping with the upkeep.
The event will take place inside the Sullivan Roadhouse Museum.
All are invited to attend and taste a variety of homemade soups prepared with vegetables harvested from the Roadhouse and area gardens. There will also be homemade breads, beverages, Carol McNabb’s homemade ice cream (donated), and music.
The event is free, however, donations are certainly welcome, all proceeds will go to help sustain the gardens at the Sullivan Roadhouse. To bring a soup or bread, contact Christy at 895-4215. For all other inquiries contact the Chamber at 895-5068
Deltana Fair has come and gone for this year, but John Neininger will always remember this fair. He was the lucky winner in the quilt raffle. Photo Courtesy Michael Martinez. 
Distribution went well, after a small delay, thanks to the generous volunteer help by Art and Patty Griswold, Tim Boyd and family from Ft. Greely, Pam Dunklebarger, Art Lenon, Deborah & Joe Brokus and Donald Brisson. 
transportation of food.
I took this picture of an impressive thunderhead from my deck this summer. It seems that most of the big thunderheads that form are north of Delta, whereas this one was south of Delta. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois 
When I got my new digital camera, my cat, Blue, was a willing subject. This is one of my favorites poses of her. Even her white whiskers show up against the black background.
These flowers were in the McCullum’s fields off Nistler Road this summer.Christy was fishing with Silver Lining Charters last Saturday in Prince William Sound and lost 4 silver salmon in a row. Being frustrated, she still continued to fish and the big one didn’t get away. She landed a 18.56-pound silver which made her the ond-day women’s derby winner as well as the top spot in the overall Silver Salmon Derby.
Christy was $1000 richer that day. If her record holds up thru Sept 6, she can win $15,000.
Good luck Christy. Delta is behind you rooting you on.
For the complete story see the Fairbanks Daily News Miner.
Eli Grossmann recently completed his Jr A Hockey career in Grand Prairie, Alberta winning the Province Championships having previously won the British Columbia Championship the previous season. He is presently playing in an International Tournament In Sydney, Australia featuring teams from the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. Eli is a product of our local Delta Skating Association. Photos Courtesy Dawn Grossmann
Hello, I am looking for Ron Parker. I have been told that he lives in Delta Junction.
He was a good friend in school and would like to find him.
Any help would be great, you can email me at hkitty1998@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance. T
Anchorage, Alaska – August 12, 2009 – Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy, nor is it a topic people enjoy thinking about. However, Better Business Bureau advises consumers that if they own something of value they would like to pass on to family or loved ones at their death, they should create an estate plan.
A 2008 Harris Interactive poll, conducted for Lawyers.com, found that more than half (55 percent) of adults surveyed didn’t have a will. Some of the main reasons for why they didn’t have a will included not wanting to think about dying, not knowing where to start or who to talk to about setting up an estate plan and not believing they had enough assets to need one.
“Those who don’t have a will are leaving it up to the state to decide where their money and children should go if they should pass away,” said Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO of BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington. “While no one enjoys thinking about their death, it’s important to create an estate plan so that assets go to the people you want and your children are taken care of.”
An estate plan can be as simple as drafting a will or as complex as setting up a trust and a living will. BBB offers the following guidance on the basic components of an estate plan and advice on choosing what is necessary for different situations.
Will: At the very least, anyone who has assets that they would like to pass on to specific individuals should create a will. A will can allocate assets as well as establish guardianship of children. Most wills have to go through probate after the individual’s death. In probate, a court oversees the payment of any debts and distributes inheritances—the process can last several months.
Living Trust: While a trust might sound like something only wealthy people need, it’s actually a tool for anyone who would like to set conditions on how and when their assets are distributed. A trust can also help reduce the amount of taxes paid on the inheritance and does not have to go through probate—unlike a will. Examples for creating a trust include wanting to give a child their inheritance over time, rather than in a lump sum, and restricting how the money can be spent.
Living Will: A living will provides a way for an individual to communicate their desire for life-saving measures in case they are incapacitated. In addition to a living will, individuals can also assign medical power of attorney to someone they trust who can further ensure that their wishes are fulfilled.
For simple estates, many Web sites offer an inexpensive do-it-yourself approach to creating a will; for more involved estates, it’s best to enlist the help of a lawyer. BBB advises researching any estate planning companies or lawyers first at www.bbb.org before paying for assistance.
After creating an estate plan, BBB recommends communicating the terms of the plan with the family members and loved ones it impacts. An estate plan needs to be revised every time the individual moves, changes marital status or is affected by major financial changes, such as investments or buying or selling a business. An estate plan will also need to be reviewed if anyone the estate plan affects undergoes major life changes such as marriage or death.
For more advice you can trust from BBB on managing personal finances visit www.bbb.org.
Only the males or “bulls” have antlers. Most male calves develop a hair-covered, bony protuberance by the end of summer that persists through their first year. Following this initial development, antlers are grown each summer and shed during winter throughout the bull’s life. The largest moose antlers in North America come from Alaska, the Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories of Canada. Trophy age class bulls with antlers 50 inches (127 cm) in spread or larger are found throughout Alaska. Moose occasionally produce trophy-size antlers when they are 6 or 7 years old, with the largest antlers grown at approximately 10 to 12 years of age. For more information see Alaska Dept of Fish and Game.Your local Delta Junction Food Bank, bringing to the community TONS of food each month, is publishing a cry for help.
USDA and the Fairbanks Community Food Bank is providing larger than usual quantities of frozen foods, which have strained and then exceeded the capacity of the freezer space at Alpha Omega Life Care Inc. each month.
Last month we put 5, count ‘em, 5, freezers on line simultaneously in order to handle the load.
We need to purchase, have donated, or borrow a (preferrably) chest type freezer to accommodate this surfeit of frozen food.
Please call if you are able to help–Thanx 895-4104