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 [...]
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 [...]
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks, Alaska says that Fort Yukon hit 62 below zero Saturday, which ties a record low of that temperature set in 1909. Bettles, Alaska hit sixty below, which exceeds their low set in 1989. On Facebook, the chatter confirms the frigid temperatures and issues associated with it. John Orrison, of [...]
The Blood Bank of Alaska says that January is “Donor Appreciation Month”, and asks that you donate at least four times this year and become a donor who gives the gift of life. The blood bank in Fairbanks provided the posters that are hung up around Nenana so that area residents will know that donations [...]
Meet the newest Vice President of Business Development of the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC), as of January 3, 2012, Dale Wade. From now on, Mr. Wade will assume the responsibility of handling all business transactions and activities of the ARRC which will include marketing, promotion, sales, pricing, product design and implementation of freight and passenger services [...]
The Grand Old Party (GOP) is not standing together with the demographics that stand with Ron Paul. Recent polls show that Paul is very close, and in some, ahead in popularity to Mitt Romney, but Ron’s competition doesn’t seem to be taking Paul seriously. We won’t know who Obama’s competition in the 2012 Presidential Election [...]
Nenana kids get to see Santa at the annual Children’s Christmas Party in Nenana, Alaska each year. Brightly colored posters up around the community remind all that it’s that time of year again. Each year, each Nenana child up through the sixth grade receives a gift specifically for him or her, with their name on the package. [...]
The best recipe for sugar cookies in one shared with kids, especially grandkids. Making sugar cookies with children takes some preparation before the kids get involved, which is when the real fun begins. Get your camera out, there are some Kodak moments about to happen. Just use the whole table to roll out the dough [...]