Alternative energy sources have been explored since 2009 by Toghetthele Corporation according to a presentation made recently in Nenana, Alaska. Toghetthele is the Nenana area Native corporation. Jim Sackett, CEO of the corporation was at a recent meeting of the Wellness in Nenana Coalition, and brought attendees up to speed on Toghetthele projects. Toghotthele is interested [...]
What is Alcohol and Drug Abuse? A short powerpoint which explained the Reconnecting Youth alcohol/drug prevention program that is being instituted in the Nenana City Public School was shown at a recent regular Tuesday Wellness meeting. According to Wellness information, Jan Hnilicka, who gave the presentation, said that the coalition team membership is open to anyone [...]
Crazy is not just something Patsy Cline sang about. There’s a book called “Crazy” that is a must read for anyone who is or who knows someone, or who knows about someone who is having trouble in our U.S. society. The author, renowned reporter Pete Earley, says the following in the first chapter. “the more [...]
Eight out of 10 of the first page search online for Wayne Walters are about the beloved, respected, sometimes feared man affectionately named “Bigfoot” are about the Anderson and Nenana, Alaska icon. Wayne was a big man in many ways. Big-hearted, big-footed maybe, and a very big presence in his communities. Even after he left [...]
On February 5, 2012, the State Chairman for the Alaska Republican Party, Randy Ruedrich, announced the names of the official candidates for the Alaska Republican Presidential Preference Poll. The Alaska Republican Party Presidential Preference Poll will be held on March 6 from 4-8PM through Alaska. Polling locations will be posted at http://alaskarepublicans.com/ and may be [...]
Affordable health benefits for employees is just one of the downgrades that Remington Lodging and Hospitality, who run the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, have tried to pull off, says Union Organizer Matt Fennel. Remington is trying to “stay” a judges order that sided with workers. To “stay” the judge’s order means to put that judge’s order [...]
Twenty-one year old, Kyle Motgin was arrested for murder of 54-year-old cab driver, Young Suk Chong. On February 14, 2012, Motgin was charged with Murder in the First Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, Tampering With Physical Evidence, Vehicle Theft in the First Degree, and Theft in the Third Degree. Motgin’s [...]
Investing Time Voice Your Opinion Now, Keep ARR on Track Alaska Railroad (ARRC) is showcasing Seward Coal Loading Facility Improvements and East and West Dock plans, to name a few at this last open house this winter. The open house will have continuing and proposed projects in various stages. Friday February 17th is the date. Community members [...]
Funding Alaska On January 26, 2012, House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula (Juneau) gave her personal response to Gov. Sean Parnell’s State of the State Speech and urged Alaskans to carry on the mission of utilizing Alaska’s resources to create a better future for Alaskans. “You’ve elected us to lead, and it’s our job to lead in [...]
Cheers, beers and Super Bowl XLVI are the order of the day in Dillingham, Alaska, 3,000 miles from the event itself. A special ordinance passed January 19, 2012, that now allows residents the chance to go to their local drinking establishment to enjoy the biggest football game of the year. Ordinance Number 2011-09, “An Ordinance [...]