Gangly Moose in Fairbanks this weekend

Well, if you can get from Delta to Fairbanks (Tanana River flood warnings) you can hear the Gangly Moose who performed at the End of Road Rally in June.

THU at the Marlin: The Blaze Kings and Friends
the Blaze Kings are a super fun local group.
and rumor has it members of Bearfoot will be in the house and jammin.

FRI at the Denali Salmon Bake: Melissa Mitchell & Bearfoot
Mel & Bearfoot will be JAMMING TOGETHER with Kliffy on the drums!!!!!!!!!!

FRI at the Marlin: Kat Parsons
Kat is a world-famous singer/songwriter from L.A.
go here for more... http://www.myspace.com/katparsons)

SAT at the Marlin: Melissa Mitchell & Jennifer Matthews
Melissa you should know.
Jennifer is from Boston and has been touring all over Alaska this summer.
go here for more... http://www.myspace.com/jennifermatthews

Photos from 2008 Deltana Pipeline Run

In about 2002, the Pipeline Run in the Late Night Sun was formed under the Safe Schools Grant through the Delta Greely School District. Since then, the run has had its ebb and tide. This year, the Sloan families and their businesses, The Buffalo Center Drive In and the Jitter Junction Espresso, sponsored the event. I believe there were about 70 participants. It was fun to see the walkers/runners. Here are some photos. Thank you to the participants, the Sloan family & the Deltana Fair for encouraging the continuation of the run.

http://www.deltanafair.com/

WEIO in Fairbanks

Thursday, July 17, 2008
Daytime events free admission 2-5pm Arts & Crafts
9:30am ATHLETE REGISTRATION
10:00am ESKIMO STICK PULL – Finals
12:00pm ALASKAN HIGH KICK – Preliminaries
2:00pm GREASED POLE WALK– Finals/Medals Ceremony (Outdoors conditions permitting)
3:00pm NATIVE BABY CONTEST (Skin, Fur & Cloth)
Evening Adults $10, Elders & Students $8 6-10pm Arts & Crafts
6:00pm Dance Performance
ESKIMO STICK PULL, FOUR MAN CARRY– Demonstrations/Medals Ceremony
NATIVE BABY CONTEST – Parade & Awards
ALASKAN HIGH KICK – Finals/Medals Ceremony
Dance Performance
MEN’S BLANKET TOSS - Preliminaries
Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics – Impromptu Speeches
Dance Performance
MUKTUK EATING CONTEST - Finals/Medals Ceremony
Last Updated
7/9/2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Daytime events free admission 2-5pm Arts & Crafts
9:30am ATHLETE REGISTRATION
10:00am INDIAN STICK PULL – Finals
12:00pm TWO FOOT HIGH KICK – Preliminaries
2:00pm EAR PULL – Finals
3:00pm NATIVE REGALIA CONTEST (Skin, Fur & Cloth)
Evening Adults $10, Elders & Students $8 6-10pm Arts & Crafts
6:00pm Dance Performance
INDIAN STICK PULL & EAR PULL – Demonstrations/Medals Ceremony
TWO FOOT HIGH KICK – Finals/Medals Ceremony
NATIVE REGALIA CONTEST – Parade & Awards
WOMEN’S BLANKET TOSS - Finals/Medals Ceremony
Dance Performance
Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics – Coronation
Dance Performance
SEAL SKINNING CONTEST – depending on seals available
DROP THE BOMB – Finals/Medals Ceremony
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Daytime events free admission 2-5pm Arts & Crafts
9:30am ATHLETE REGISTRATION
10:00am ARM PULL – Finals
12:00pm ONE FOOT HIGH KICK (Canadian Style) – Preliminaries
2:00pm SCISSOR BROAD JUMP-Finals
3:30pm General Membership Meeting
Board Elections
Membership Comments
Evening Adults $10, Elders & Students $8 6-10pm Arts & Crafts
6:00pm Athletes/Dancers Entry as 1 Group
Alaska Flag Song-Group: TBD
ARM PULL & SCISSOR BROAD JUMP – Demonstrations/Medals Ceremony
Dance Performance
ONE FOOT HIGH KICK (Canadian Style)– Finals/Medals Ceremony
MEN’S BLANKET TOSS – Finals/Medals Ceremony
Dance Performance
EAR WEIGHT – Finals/Medals Ceremony
Dance Performance
KNUCKLE HOP - Finals/Medals Ceremony
DANCE GROUP COMMAND PERFORMANCE
Closing of the Games
NOTES:
�� “OPENING CEREMONY” only on first night.
�� “CLOSING CEREMONY” on last night consists of AK Flag Song and brief Thank You from the Board.

�� All evening athletic events will warm-up/check-in/line-up during the prior event. This way, athletes will be
ready to go right into the competition, can start at a higher mark and take less time to the finish.

4 Weekends of Flea Markets

Is it still summer? Can you smell the change of weather? I hope not! While I am glad we don' t have layers of smoke from forest fires and we do have rain for our crops, I still miss more sun! But it's time to clean out our homes and this is a great opportunity for the neighborhood and community!


It's time to clean out your garage, attic or basement and join the Sawmill Creek Lodge for 4 weekends of flea markets July 19th, August 2nd, 23rd & September 6th. Free camping if you'd like to come the night before to set up.

Mile 1404 Alaska Highway

Contact: Thomas or Danielle at 895-4924
or contact fellow organizer Shelly at 895-1871

"to hunt for game animals" = "anuniaq" in Inupiaq

Hunting lottery picks announced
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game today released the names of winners in the spring lottery for 2008-09 permit hunts and Tier II subsistence permits.
Now you can search for your name to learn if you were issued a permit for either category.
www.adn.com

It is with the deepest respect for the animals that I am thankful for the opportunity to have red meat, birds or fish to put on my dinner table. I don't take it for granted and I realize the ethics of hunting and raising animals for meat. I've often said that we eat very well on Alaska's bounty.

On another note, the rhubarb is nearly ready for me to pull. I heard wild strawberries are out and by the end of the month, blueberries will be ready.

A beautiful bride

http://maui.smugmug.com/gallery/5328264_eLUuU/5/325535075_TCoyR#P-1-15

Local girl, Leah Barron, was married in Maui, Hawaii. You'll find their wedding photos on the link above.

Another stunning destination wedding.

Enjoy!

I "applaud" these ladies = "pattakula"

Jackie Nelson can wine and dine you in no less class than a fine restaurant. This is what we do in Alaska, in rural Alaska. Visiting and dining on the splendor of one's work is incredible. Jackie could and should write a book about her life in Alaska, if she hasn't already done so. Jackie has worked for the schools and mushed across river to get to work for years. She puts up hay on her farm on Tanana Loop Road.

The other ladies? You'll find it difficult not to go to a community event in Delta and not run into one or all of them. These ladies know the meaning of community involvement. Whether it is for the library, school, city projects, school sports, photography, art or fundraiser~you'll find them there.

I suppose it is no different in other small towns around the nation, but in interior Alaska, it takes a little more effort to go the distance in any weather to help make the community a better place to live. Hands down, a great group of ladies who make a difference. Thank you.

4th of July in Delta Junction

4th of July in Delta Junction

Games, homemade icecream, friends & family plus a very hot interior day.

Happy Fourth of July

The hay is up, the skies are blue~family and friends gather together to celebrate the 4th.

Remember those who have fought for our freedom and continue to do so.

• Celebrations at the Sullivan Roadhouse area with the Chamber of Commerce.
• Free volleyball, shuffle board, horseshoes and more at the Sawmill Creek Lodge.
• Music at the Clearwater Lodge 9 pm - ?

Old Fashioned Celebration for the 4th:
11:30 am: Color Guard Flag Presentation & patriotic song by Marion Gauntt
sign up for the Lumber Jack Challenge & practice begins
12:30 - 4 pm Traditional games
1 pm - Lumber Jack Challenge begins (open to those 18 & over)
2:30 pm - Bashing of pinatas (12 and under)
All Day: Farmers Market, Sullivan Roadhouse Open, Music by DJ Jack Carlson, door prizes, funnel cakes & ice cream. Delta Soccer fundraising booth and more.

It's official-we have summer!

While the iris blooms and the horseflies bite, we get all the sun in we can. The hay crop is cut and we're readying the baler. It's time to count bison and elk calves. The fuel prices dictate the number of times that I travel to Delta and Fairbanks. Next year's fertilizer & fuel costs frighten most everyone and especially those who rely on a profit in their business ventures.