Friendly Frontier Days
Kiss A Pig!

Who will kiss a pig this year?  Hurry up and show support for your favorite candidate!  Voting cans are available at many Delta and Ft. Greely Businesses.  For just $5.00 you can nominate your friend, co-worker or relative to “kiss a pig during”. 

After a nomination is made and accepted you can vote for your favorite(s) for $1.00 per vote.  The top 3 vote-getters will kiss a pig on stage at 3pm during Friendly Frontier Days, Saturday, May 28. 

Voting updates will be published bi/weekly on the voting cans, at www.deltachamber.org, www.deltanewsweb.com and in the Delta Wind.

This event is being sponsored by the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the D.J. Saddletramps. Proceeds will support Friendly Frontier Days events and the D.J. Saddletramps. 

May 20, 2005

KISS A PIG UPDATES
Updated May 20

Rod Shug - 45 votes
Larry (Smurf) Veihl - 57 votes
Robert McKenzie - 20 votes
Brian Schaffer - 46 votes
David Massullo - 14 votes
Ted Echohawk, - 3 votes

Chuck Hardy, nominated
Asneath Horschel, nominated
Tom Bonnell, nominated
Richard Lester, nominated
Brandon Krebs, nominated
Ray Ellis, nominated

May 21, 2005

Exciting and challenging opportunity to help the Delta community grow its recreational opportunities

The Delta Regional Economic Development Council (DREDC) seeks a self-motivating, energetic person interested in the recreation field who is able to work with a diverse community. 

This is an opportunity to do community service by serving as a VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Member in Delta Junction.  Free training for qualified applicant.  A monthly living stipend of $900 + benefits is available.  Other benefits may also be available. 

Resumes must be submitted to: city@ci.delta-junction.ak.us by 5/31/05.  (No resume will be considered unless submitted electronically.)  Top candidates will be interviewed on 6/6/05 and selection process will be completed by 6/9/05 so act fast!

May 21, 2005

Saturday, May 28th

10am Friendly Frontier Days Opening Ceremony – Ft. Greely Color Guard - Frontier Grounds, Behind Sullivan Museum
10-6pm Clay Collection Open House - Visitor Information Center
10-6pm Highway’s End Farmers Market
10am Sullivan Roadhouse Museum - Centennial Celebration - Hollembaek Miner’s Cache Display Grand Opening
10am-4pm Children’s Games and Activities - Frontier Grounds
10am-4pm Ham Radio Demonstrations—Frontier Grounds
11-12pm Children’s Pet Parade – Prizes awarded at Noon – Frontier Grounds
12 noon BBQ/Cookout Opens – $3.00/adult, $1.00/12 & Under - Frontier Grounds
12-12:30pm Christian.KoM, Youth & Adult Bell Choir - Stage
12:30-4pm Paradise Productions - DJ - Stage
12-4pm Hayrides & Old Time Photos – Frontier Grounds
12pm - ? ATV Family Fun Rally - Door Prizes & Food - Polaris Junction - MP 271 Rich Hwy
2pm Frontier Days Western Regalia Costume Contest - Stage
3pm Kiss the Pig Contest – Frontier Grounds
4pm Raffle Drawings and Awards – Stage
5-7pm Alpha Omega Life Care Inc. Dinner & Silent Auction - Delta Community Center – Benefits Delta Food Box Programs
7pm-? Rubber Ducky Race (starts at 7pm) & Live Music (starts at 9pm) - Clearwater Lodge
7pm Mounted Shooting 2 Stage Jackpot (7pm) & Chili Cook-Off (4pm)- Stinkin’ Acres Ranch - Contact Kari, 895-1117, for directions
7:45pm Buffalo Wallow Square Dancers Grand March - Delta High School
11pm Buffalo Wallow Square Dancers Midnight Reception - Dancing under the midnight sun - Visitors Information Center

Sunday, May 29th

2pm Memorial Day Service – Ft. Greely Chapel – Public invited to attend
2pm–6pm Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition – D.J. Saddletramps - Fairgrounds
8-10:30pm Buffalo Wallow Squares and Rounds - Delta School - All Alaska Callers

Monday, May 30th

1pm Veteran’s Alliance Memorial Service - Delta Cemetery on Jack Warren Road
3pm Veteran’s Alliance Flag Retirement Ceremony - Moose Lodge

For more information contact:  Delta Chamber of Commerce · PO Box 987 · Delta Junction, Alaska 99737 · (907)895-5068 · (877)895-5068 toll free · (907)895-5141 fax
E-Mail: deltacc@deltachamber.org · website: www.deltachamber.org

May 23, 2005

The dark, jumbled area in the foreground is the middle fork of the Trident Glacier. My favorite mountain. Photo Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC

Delta High School graduates Patsy Cummings and Travis DuBois are shown entering the gymnasium during the processional into graduation on Friday,
May 13. Photo Courtesy Steve DuBois

The Greater Delta Soil Survey Seeks Cooperation from Private Landowners

The USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has launched an outreach campaign to alert private landowners about the upcoming field work in the Greater Delta Soil Survey in order to gain consent to access private lands necessary for updating the survey.

The original Salcha-Big Delta Soil Survey was completed nearly 40 years ago for the singular reason of identifying lands best suited to farming in a 330,000 acre-area that was raw and undeveloped. At the time, soil scientists surveyed only the top 20 inches of soil – the depth necessary to produce crops.

Today, agriculture is far from the only land use. The area is now in need of a comprehensive survey that will include the top six feet of soil and provide information necessary for residential and commercial development. An updated soil survey will help residents and community planners make better land-use decisions that might include identifying best places for roads, buildings, airstrips, septic systems, landfills or other future needs.

Soil scientists also hope to learn about the current state of permafrost now that more land has been cleared for development since the original survey.

A soil survey establishes soil types based on properties such as color, texture, gravel content, parent material and moisture. The scientists also make careful assessments of the vegetation, landform, and hydrology associated with each soil type. Each type is mapped and cataloged with interpretations that explain each soil’s potential uses and limitations.

Soil scientists map approximately 1,000 acres of soil and dig approximately 10 to 15 holes per day. All soil pits are back-filled and existing vegetation is replaced.

Cooperating partners in the Greater Delta Soil Survey are Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, City of Delta Junction, and the University of Alaska Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station.

Private landowners are urged to contact the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District at 895-4241 ext. 101 with their consent to allow NRCS soil scientists to survey their property or to ask questions. NRCS will not map private property without consent.

May 17, 2005

These trees appear to be almost on fire during this spectacular display of auroral beauty .
Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

Pre-Season Softball BBQ & Tournament

At the Delta Softball Fields, Sunday, May 22 at 1:00 pm. Come see what it’s all about!!!

Grills will be provided, bring your own meat & beer, and don’t forget a dish to share.

We will be holding an informal one-pitch tournament, all of the public is welcome, this is a pre-season party.

Bring your team if you have one, or show up and find a team for this season.

This is your chance to meet the locals and join a softball team that provides a fun and socially active summer.

Any questions? Contact Hanni Marchuk at 873-4043 or 895-4018, or Richard Lester at 869-3116 or 895-4446

May 14, 2005

In Memory

Almost a year has gone buy I still feel like it's not real. I just wish things were different for James Dorff Sr. I now in my heart he is with God and in Peace. I wish I could have helped him more but this darn system we have wouldn't let me. We have three beautiful children. It is so hard I ask myself so many questions but now he is gone and he will always be a part of all of us that new him and loved him.

He helped so many people he had such a talent he could fix anything he was honest and kind. He always looked beyond money. He gave a lot of his time away to people at no cost. I will remember the good times not the bad times and the love we shared together.

Part of me is gone now too and I will always hold dear to my heart the love we shared together and the children we have together.

I want to thank our close friends that were there through it all Special thanks to Nicky Stephens, Brandon Krebs, Lisa Maddox, David and Linda Johnson, Curtis and Brenda Sutherland, Bob Morley, Jay White, Bill Mason, Troxell Hebert and Special Thanks to the Whitestone Farm people. I will always Love you Jimmie

May 13, 2005 -- Jimmie Dorff

Tyriq (son of Julie Luke 93') coloring a picture for
his Uncle Jacob who lives in Texas.
Photo Courtesy Julie Luke


Photo taken 5 May of Cranes migrating west as they fly over Delta Junction. Photo Courtesy Reginald Salinas

Personal Thank You to the Delta/Greely Community

Hello, I know it's been a couple of years since the
production of Clara Nevada was in town to perform, I
just wanted to write to thank everyone for being so
nice and a wonderful audience. I'm a cast and crew
member, and I remember that while on our tour, Delta was by far the best performance, and the best
responsive audience of the whole trip, and was most definitely the highlight of the trip. So thank you.   Production was August 7, 2003 "GHOST SHIP RISING - The Strange Fate of the Clara Nevada"

~Geneva Randles, with the Haines Alaska Clara Nevada production~  May 12, 2005

Landscaping in the Interior
From the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service

A landscape is a natural environment that is designed by people or nature.

Instructor Michele Hebert CES land resources agent with the Fairbanks Tanana Valley District will be returning to Delta on Friday, May 20, 2005 to conduct a Landscaping Workshop from 1:00 – 4:00 at the Delta CES  Conference Room - Jarvis Office Center. There will be a $10 registration fee to cover workshop costs.

Michele recently taught a gardening class on Thursday, May 5th and due to the interest in landscaping decided to dedicate an afternoon to the
subject. Attend to find out how you can make changes in order to make your environment more attractive. Topics to be included are: what makes
a good landscape; landscape styles; design elements; selection trees and shrubs; and the landscape design.

Please call 895-4215 to confirm you participation by Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Thank you.

May 11, 2005

Fundraiser for High School Baseball Team

We are selling the magnetic vehicle ribbons to raise funds for the high school baseball team to offset the costs of sweatshirts. We have 5 to choose from and they are cheaper than in Fairbanks. $4.00 each, we'll be selling them at the baseball games or you can call me at work, 895-4211, Tracy Blais.

May 11, 2005

Plaque Presentation to Linda Sorensen

Mayor Gilbertson will present a plaque to Linda Sorensen at the next City Council meeting recognizing her involvement in LEPC.

If you would like to be part of appreciating Linda please be at the Council meeting, May 17th at 5:00PM. (Linda has agreed to be there.)

May 14, 2005
Pat White

My youngest, Blythe Isabel Zayon, enjoying a rainy Anchorage May Day. She is 13 months old and she and her siblings are looking forward to visiting Gramma and Grampa Olberg in Delta this summer. Photo Courtesy Kristen Zayon (Olberg,
DHS class of '90)

Hardening Off Plants — Why and What Does This Mean? 

In Interior Alaska most vegetables and flowers are started indoors, to be transplanted outdoors in early June when soil and air temperatures reach an agreeable level. While indoors, whether under artificial light or in a greenhouse, conditions do not allow the cuticle layer of the leaf to develop. This is a critical part of the epidermal layer of a leaf, which produces a waxy layer called cutin that protects the leaf from dehydration and prevents penetration of some diseases. The amount of cutin is a direct response to sunlight, increasing with increasing
light intensity. For this reason, plants grown in low light should be moved into direct sunlight gradually, over a period of 10 days to 2 weeks, to allow the cutin layer to build and to protect the leaves from
the shock of rapid water loss or sunscald.

This process of gradually exposing indoor grown plants to the harsher conditions of an outdoor environment is referred to as hardening off. It is best to begin by choosing a day that is not windy and perhaps one that is overcast, rather than a hot and sunny day. Useful tools that can be used to protect plants from harsher conditions then they have been
used to are simple items such as plastic sheeting, plastic containers, fabrics, or even newspapers. The extra effort applied at this time will help to reduce stress and contribute to a successful crop.

May 10, 2005 -- From the UAF Cooperative Extension Service

Image was taken about 2 miles off the highway near the AK state fair site on the same side of the road just north of Palmer. Pioneer Peak is 6500' (1981 meters) and is in the Chugiak Range.  Many climbers have fallen to their deaths on this peak. Photo Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC

Happy Birthday May 9 - May 15

Happy Birthday, Heather Williams May 9.  From Mom, Dad, and Bridget

Happy Birthday May 9 - Scott Hollembaek

Happy Birthday on May 10 to Alan Brown, from Mom and Dad in Yuma, AZ

Happy Birthday May 10- Cindy Aillaud

Eli Grossmann, Happy 17th birthday May 10. We are so proud of you. You are a blessing to us each day and we thank the Lord for you. Keep working hard...you can go all the way. We are rooting for you. Love, Dad, Mom and Annie.

Happy Birthday to Holly Doran Ricaporte on May 11th. We Love you and Miss you! Best Wishes for a great birthday. Love, your family in Anchorage!!

Happy Birthday May 11 - Ed Larson

Happy Birthday May 11 - Karla Giese
 

Happy Birthday May 14 - Jessica White

Happy Birthday May 14 - Ryan Gilbertson

Happy Birthday May 15 - David Glover

Happy Anniversary May 9 - May 15

Happy Anniversary Creig & Kathy Sharp,  May 14th,  Congratulations on 28 years!

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY
Saturday, May 14th 

With the snow melting fast it will soon be time for Delta's Annual Community Clean Up Day, sponsored by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Delta Sanitation and the City of Delta. Join us on Saturday,  May 14th and help clean up our roadsides and park areas so that we can show off our best to travelers, tourists and locals alike. As we have done in the past, we are asking for volunteers, groups, and organizations to help Clean Up Delta by picking up trash along the highway and local streets.

Once again, Delta Sanitation is helping out with their donation of the large roll-off dumpster and the City of Delta is allowing free use of the landfill for our collected litter for that day. Clean up starts at the Visitors Center at 8 am to organize the volunteers. A cook-out will be held at noon in the Visitors Center parking lot. Please bring your favorite dessert to share. We need people to help pick up trash as well as to transport garbage bags from the roadside to the landfill. Please call Martha at the Delta Chamber office, 895-5068 to volunteer your help

May 7, 2005

Visitor Center Opens

We are working hard this week cleaning and stocking merchandise at the Visitor Center in anticipation of a busy summer season. The staff is looking forward to another fun tourist season which we hope will be virtually smoke-free!

The center is scheduled to open on Monday, May 9th and we are excited at the prospect of getting to visit with travelers as they stop by for information.

Chamber members, please bring your rack cards, brochures and business cards to the Visitor Center so that we can provide your information to our visitors. It would be helpful if you would also provide a letter size advertisement with your information on both sides so that we can put together a notebook of local business information for our visitors as well. Remember, the only information the staff can give to our visitors is what you provide to us so please make sure we know all about you!

Delta and Ft. Greely residents, be sure to stop by the center and check it out!

May 7, 2005

The Arctic tern is a small bird that makes the longest migration of any bird. It breeds in the Arctic tundra (within the Arctic Circle), but flies to
the edge of the Antarctic ice pack during the winter. It flies over 21,750 miles (35,000 km) each year - roughly the circumference of the Earth. This
excellent flier spends most of its life flying. This tern always experiences long days, since it spends the summer in the Arctic and the (Northern
Hemisphere) winter in the Antarctic. This pair was observed on the Clearwater River this past Sunday. Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

Baccalaureate Service
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Graduates, families and Delta/Fort Greely community are invited to attend the service in honor or our graduating students.  This will take place at the First Baptist Church on the Richardson Highway. 

There will be a short program and gifts for all graduates. 

May 10, 2005

This shot was taken while on a trip to Kenai in September last year. While photographing a sitting swan this one came in for a landing. Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips

Delta's Most Dangerous (Intersection)

Dear Editor,
With the advent of spring and dry roads, we see increased traffic on the residential streets of Delta. Of particular interest are the intersections at Harper and Kimball, and Harper and Deborah. These two intersections are at the far end of the Park (where there are a lot of moms with strollers, walkers, joggers, dog-walkers, and other unsupervised children of all ages going to and from).

These two intersections are marked “4-Way Stop”; though very rarely does anyone actually stop there. Many vehicles do a “courtesy” stop; but many...and we do mean many...roll right on through. Even if you are turning at the corner, vehicles are required to stop first, then turn. And believe it or not, the teenagers are not the main culprits...it’s the 30-50’s, including a few who live on this street. (Shame on you.) Coupled with the disregard for the 25 mph speed limit on residential streets, these intersections are most dangerous for all.

Add to this, the teens on 4-wheelers, who apparently think they do not have to obey traffic laws at all, and you have an accident just waiting to happen. We are not against 4-wheelers—many of us own one or more—but kids, with no helmets, riding with toddlers in their laps (also without helmets), running above the speed level and not even pretending to stop at the intersection?

Mothers, fathers, troopers, we need some help here before something tragic really does happen. We have also seen this week, a youngster on a mini-motorcycle, running up and down the street, through the stop sign, etc. at probably 50 mph. He zipped right past a car that was turning into a driveway, almost getting hit right then and there! He was not looking, and had the car not been paying attention, well, there ya’ go. It scares me to think of how close that was.

As many of us have seen from our front porches, probably 90% of the traffic through these intersections could be officially ticketed. Sometimes we have made a game of recording vehicles through the intersection and their inclination to stop or not. The results are very sad to say the least.

Please, people, be more responsible. Lives are actually at stake here.

Respectfully submitted,
Fran Hallgren, Shirley Beck, Sherry Heinbockel,
Billy Jackson, Lori Jackson, Mike E Jenkins

May 3, 2005

Another nice spring day in Interior Alaska.  This photo was taken near the Donnelly creek campground.  Photo Courtesy Gary Cooper

School Sports May 2 - May 8

Fri - May 6 3:30 PM Field Events  Host/Location- Monroe/W. Valley

Fri - May 6 Time TBA Softball Delta @ Valdez Location - Valdez

Sat - May 7 12 Noon Track Events Host/Location - Monroe/W. Valley

Sat - May 7 TBA Softball Delta @ Valdez Location - Valdez

National Honor Society Induction

The Delta High School Chapter of the National Honor Society will hold their annual Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Lobby. The event will induct new members, recognize current members of the organization, and salute the outgoing seniors. Keynote speaker will be Mr. Wayne Butler. Also, the NHS Scholarship, sponsored by KAYA Corporation, will be presented. All parents, staff, and students are invited to attend. A reception will follow.

April 30, 2005

Drama Class offers "Alienated"

The Delta High School Drama Class will present a one act play at 7 PM on Wed, May 4, in the large gym at the school.  "Alienated", a new comedy written by Kenneth R Preuss, involves a cast of 25 high school age students.

The production is under the direction of Mike Pelto, the Drama Class teacher, who explained that he had to "go outside the class" to find extra performers for the large cast.

Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the play.  There will be no admission charge, however, donations will be accepted to help with the Drama Class expenses.

April 28, 2005

New Hope Fire on the Loop

Fire season started out early with a quick sweep across 250 acres on Tanana Loop Extension, burning dry grass, stump rows and windbreaks Sunday afternoon. Flames came within 10 feet of homes at New Hope Community, where they were stopped by firefighters who continued to fight the flames.  High winds drove the fire quickly through the fields and windbreaks as our volunteer fighters and forestry raced to get ahead of it all.  Additional pictures have been posted online at
http://dgmarsh.tripod.com/newhopefire

We sure do appreciate our volunteer firefighters who were quick on the job and were effective in stopping the raging flames.   

May 3, 2005

IPM Technician Returns to CES Office
From the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service

The CES Delta District announces the return of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician Sara Engebretson - formerly Sara Lyle.

Sara will be available to provide pest and problem scouting for crops, gardens, greenhouses, lawns, trees, and shrubs. Using the IPM System she
will be able to help identify and remedy problems that may arise during the growing season.

Sara will be in training the week of May 1st and will be in the office the week of May 9th, check the next issue for information on her schedule or call the CES office at 895-4215.Welcome back Sara!

April 27, 2005

Happy Birthday Apr 25 - May 1

School Sports Apr 25 - May 1

Fri - Apr 29 3:30 PM Field Events Host/Location - Eielson/North Pole

Fri Apr 29  5:00 PM,  Softball - Fairbanks IGSA - Delta at Lathrop

Sat - Apr 30 11:00 AM Track Events  Host/Location- Eielson/North Pole

Sat - Apr 30 12/2PM   Baseball  *Double Header West Valley @ Delta  Location - Delta

Happy Birthday May 2 - May 8

Happy Birthday Rich Garrett on 2 May from Ft Greely DOIM

Happy 12th Birthday to Lindsey Gardner on
May 2. Love Mom and Dad
 

Happy Birthday May 2 - John Hite

Happy Birthday May 2 - Robert E. Lee

Happy Birthday May 2 - Dawn Grossmann
 

Happy Birthday Julie! May 3. You're a quarter of a century old! I miss you and hope you guys are doing great! Love ya, Kateums.

Happy Birthday May 3 - Gary Nilsson

Happy Birthday May 4 - Jan Hess

Happy Birthday May 6 - Chad Heller

Happy Birthday Jenn -  May 7 Love from the Corty’s

Happy Birthday May 7 - Fronty Parker

Happy Birthday Justin Carpenter May 8 Love Dad.

Happy Birthday May 8 - Connie Ott

Happy Birthday May 8 - Jon Brewis

Happy Birthday May 8 - Caitlyn Hebert

Happy Birthday May 8 - Shannon Nichols

Happy Anniversary May 2 - May 8

Happy Anniversary May 2 - Dave & Linda Sorensen

Happy Anniversary May 11 - Carl & Margie Bandy

Little League Final Registration

Final Little League Registration will be on Saturday May 7 from 10AM to 1PM at Granite View Sports and in the IGA lobby. Ages 5-15. Bring a copy of childs birth certificate. Financial assistance available. If you have questions please call Eileen Herman 895-5564 or on Ft Greely call Mary Lester 873-4600.

May 3, 2005

This image shows the beginning of the Hayes Glacier as it flows from the main Mt. Hayes massif. Note the sheer face of this striking mountain.
Photo Courtesy Michael Kingston/CRTC

Sierra (daughter of Julie Luke 93' and Jonathan Gibbs 92') at her basketball tournament during spring break!! Photo Courtesy Julie Luke

Looks like fire season has started. Photos of fire on
tenderfoot about 6:00 pm on may 1.photos are looking down from the top of Tenderfoot. The fire was mostly contained from the north side of the pottery road and the Richardson Highway.
Photos by Richard Mitchell

May News from Fort Greely School
 

Dear Fort Greely School Parent,

This will be the final newsletter for this school year. For additional up to date information on our calendar, activities, lunch program, PowerSchool, or to subscribe to our daily homework service in “Homework Central,” please navigate to www.dgsd.k12.ak.us, and then follow the “Schools” link to “Fort Greely School.”

Mid-quarter deficiency notices:
Deficiency notices have been included with this newsletter. Parents who receive deficiency notices are strongly encouraged to contact their child’s teacher(s). End of the semester report cards will be mailed home during the week of May 23rd.

Spring Concert:
Our final concert of the school year will be held in the Fort Greely School gymnasium on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Please come and join us!

Freshman Orientation:
Current 8th grade students and parents who will be moving onward to Delta High School are encouraged to attend a freshman orientation on May 17th at 7:00 p.m. Important information such as scheduling, class information, sports and clubs will be provided at that time. For more information, contact Delta High School at 895-4460.

Fort Greely School Career Fair:
Approximately half a dozen vendors, such as the Fort Greely DA Police, Department of Public Works, and the Army Missile Defense Project will be presenting career information to our student body the afternoon of Friday, May 20th. Students will be broken into small groups and will spend an allotted amount of time at each vendor. Parents are invited to participate!

Fort Greely School Gear:
Remember your years at Fort Greely School by purchasing a yearbook! Student designed and published, this yearbook promises to be one of the best in recent years. They are on sale in the office for $24 each. Supplies are limited! Speaking of Grizzly Gear, the girls’ volleyball team is currently selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, and beanie caps with our school logo as a fundraiser for next year. Get yours while you can! They are available at the main office for a limited time.

Activity Day:
Students will be dismissed from our final day of school on Monday, May 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Prior to their departure, students will participate in an end-of-the-year activity day including a pep assembly, Principal’s Award of Excellence, Homeroom competition, and activities coordinated by the Fort Greely School student council. Students will be asked to sign up for their preferred activity during lunch on Thursday, May 19th.

Closing Thoughts:
If I might coin a phrase, it’s hard to believe that the school year is coming to an end. I feel that we have had a remarkably successful year: we’ve seen major improvements in instruction, great leaps with technology, and decreases in student discipline. The opportunity to remain in the same facility, I feel, will assist us in continuing to improve our service to the Delta/Greely community. We are very fortunate to have our team of teachers and staff; I believe they are the reason why we’ve been so successful. I’m extremely pleased that we will have a very low teacher turnover rate for next year, so that the core of our team, program, and approach to middle school education will remain intact.

While there will be no PAC meeting in May, I plan on reconvening the committee early in August to review Standard Based Assessments (SBA) results, Title I services, as well as any other changes to our school structure.

I truly hope each of our families has a wonderful summer; I am looking forward to another outstanding year at Fort Greely School.

Brian J. Schaffer
Principal, Fort Greely School  -- May 2, 2005

Dart League Plans Banquet

The Delta/Clearwater Dart League will hold its end of the year banquet starting at 1 PM on Sunday, May 1, at the Alaskan Steakhouse.

There will be a general membership meeting to elect new officers and to hand out awards for the season, followed by registration for a Blind Draw Doubles 501, Double Elimination, Dart Tournament, which will begin at 2 PM.

League members are encouraged to attend the 1 PM meeting to have as much representation as possible for the elections and awards ceremony.

April 26, 2005