IGA bagger Paul Doroshenko had a grin for the Delta News Web camera on a recent busy Saturday afternoon.

Mike Sarver makes a point about the upcoming Friends of NRA Banquet to Don Bunselmeier recently in the IGA foyer.  Delta News Web photo.

Moose love lakes in the summer and fall.  Aquatic vegetation growing in the lakes is a favorite --and high quality -- moose food.  Photo by Steve DuBois

Kelly's Alaska Country Inn on the Web

Kelly's Motel -- now Kelly's Alaska Country Inn -- long an Alaska Highway/Richardson Highway landmark is now on the "Information Superhighway."

One feature of the website that will interest visitors and local residents alike is Judy Ferguson's "Romancing the North," a story about Sam and Chaddie Kelly, the Alaska pioneers who established the inn.

Susie Kemp -- one of the Kelly "kids" has long been an effective community supporter, and insisted on having an extensive Delta section with links to other Delta Junction websites.

A long way from its humble early beginnings, the Inn is managed today by Chaddie with help from her children, Susie, Yvonne and Sam.

Delta pioneer Sam Kelly built Kelly's Motel in the early 1960's.  Today, Kelly's Alaska Country Inn is a modern Alaska Highway/Richardson Highway lodging establishment with a long history of serving Alaskans and visitors.   This and other pictures can be seen on the new Kelly's Website at http://www.kellysalaskacountryinn.com 

Northwest Web Craft -- September 11, 2000

LOCALHARVEST.ORG LAUNCHES NEW SITE CONNECTING PEOPLE & FOOD ONLINE AND OFFLINE

SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Ocean Group formally launched today a unique way for consumers to find fresh, locally-grown foods in neighborhoods throughout the US.

Hungry web-surfers can now log on to find fresh produce sold directly by farmers. This web-based resource was developed to provide a comprehensive, one-stop real-time directory of the increasing number of farmers selling through Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, U-Pick Farms and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. 

LocalHarvest.org meets increasing consumer demand for fresh food. The average "fresh" produce in a grocery store is 7-14 days old and has traveled approximately 1,400 miles to get there. Increasing public concern about the environmental impact of long-haul transportation and consumer desire for a healthy lifestyle point to an increasing dissatisfaction with the current food delivery system. Many have started to change their shopping habits by supporting farmers' markets and CSAs. 

"Through LocalHarvest.org, consumers find ways to make personal connections with farmers, enjoy 'fresh from the vine' foods, and support the local economy," stated Erin Barnett, Project Coordinator for Local Harvest. 

In the past decade, America has experienced a rapid growth in the number of farmers markets and CSAs, although there has not been an easy way for interested individuals to find them. According to Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, the USDA tracks over 2,500 farmers' markets across the country. "The growth in the number of farmers' markets illustrates the importance of the bridge between farmers and consumers." 

LocalHarvest.org utilizes a sophisticated mapping service - an Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) -specially customized to allow customers to "point and click" anywhere in the United States and get an interactive picture of where direct marketing farms are located.

by Michael Straus provided by Phil Kaspari -- September 6, 2000

END OF SEASON GARDENING TIPS

From the Cooperative Extension Service
Exerts from "The Potting Bench"

KEEP THOSE RECORDS!

Termination dust becomes a reality and pending summer projects become next year's plans. Each year has some unique growing conditions and 2000 is no exception. These conditions have a direct influence on plant growth and additionally influence plant pests which have a direct impact on the plant's growth and production.

Many gardeners like to try new garden vegetable varieties each year. If you try your hand at this variety testing be sure to remember that a single season's trial can be a hit-or-miss situation. Many external forces are acting on a plant during its growth and they differ from year to year. It becomes difficult to determine which factor has the greatest impact on success or failure of a particular variety.

Keeping records of growing conditions, fertility management and other factors from year to year will give you information on which to make valid variety comparisons over extended periods; at least on a local level.

ROOTING OUT YOUR ROOT MAGGOTS

If you had root maggots infesting your crops this season what have you done to prevent their return next year? A crop that has extensive damage should not be left in the soil through the winter. Even if there is no salvageable part, pull them and get them out of the garden. If you don't the larvae emerge from the root to pupate and return next spring. You can break their life cycle before its too late. 

The same procedure should be used for cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Remove the root system when harvest is complete to eliminate any maggots in the roots.

Remove all crop residues from garden plots. Putting it into the compost pile can recycle many residues. Removing it also helps to prevent disease or insect pest from overwintering. Diseased or insect infested plants should not be added to the compost pile since the disease organism or pest may be returned to the garden.

TIME TO TASTE YOUR SOIL

When your garden has come to its logical end this fall, it is time to begin preparing for next spring's activities. One of the important things you can accomplish prior to freeze up is soil testing. You will be much better prepared for next season if you know what the lime and fertilizer requirements will be.

If your garden needs lime it can be added this fall. It will then react with the soil and provide benefits much quicker than if it were applied in the spring. Knowing what kind of fertilizer and the quantity required can also be a distinct advantage. You may be able to save some money on fall sales but if not you will definitely save time by not waiting for the results of soil tests while your garden is growing next spring.

Check with the Extension office located in Room 115 of the Jarvis Office Center or call 895-4215 for information.

Cooperative Extension Service -- August 28, 2000