Announcements

To get your announcement on the air and on ktna.org, send an e-mail via our home page or call 733-1700 during office hours.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Talkeetna Community Council will be held at 7pm at the Talkeetna Elementary School on Monday, February 6. You can view the agenda at the Talkeetna Post Office or at tkacouncil.org. All are welcome to attend.

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Complexities of Love is DAC’s annual Valentine Variety Show. Rehearsals for performers are scheduled Mon & Wed Feb 6th & 8th at 7pm.  Attendance to one rehearsal is mandatory. You may contact event coordinators Trisha Costello 733-2354; Nick Condon:733-3380 or the DAC office to put you on the bill.

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Coming up on KTNA:

(Mon eve only) On Line One, Your Health Connection, Dr. Woodard will discuss Post-traumatic stress disorder  with Dr. Fred Detwiler, and
Prentiss Pemberton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That’s tonight at 7 pm.
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(thru Tues am) In Alaska it may be out of reach to design a Zero Net Energy home – one that generates as much energy as it uses.  But there is no doubt we can do better than the typical “HUD Homes” built in many of our rural communities. How much better, Jason McLennan, author of  “The Philosphy of Sustainable Design,”  will tell us on the next “Talk of Alaska,” Tuesday morning at ten, KTNA.
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The regular monthly board meeting of the Northern Susitna Institute will be held Tuesday, 6PM, at the NSI building (Mile 14, Spur Rd)in Talkeetna.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Here’s what’s happening in the Talkeetna Community Schools program:

Art Classes for 3rd and 4th graders begin on Tuesday the 7th.  Home-schoolers are welcome.  Advance sign-up is required, as not enough students are on the list as of Friday afternoon.

Monday night’s Gardening class has been postponed.

For more information or to sign up for a class, you may call 733-9431.  If you have internet access you can find the newly updated web site by doing a search for Talkeetna Community Schools.
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Sunshine Community Health Center will be closed at both the Talkeetna and Willow locations on Wednesday February 8th, and will reopen on Thursday February 9th, at 9am. If you have an emergent need, call 733-2273 for our after-hours service. In a true emergency dial 911

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There will be four budget meetings throughout the Mat-Su Borough School District in February addressing the 2012-2013 school budget.  The first meeting is scheduled at SuValley Jr/Sr High School Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30pm.   Ken Forrest, the Chief Financial Officer for the MSBSD, will be presenting a slide show about the formulation of the school budget.  He will also address the 6.6 million dollar shortfall the district currently faces, which equates to a potential loss of 65 employees in the school district.   Open discussion will follow Ken Forest’s presentation, when the audience may express concerns.

Staff is working to arrange child care during the presentation portion of the meeting.  For more details please call Talkeetna Elementary School at 733-9400 between 8am and 4pm.

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The monthly meeting of the Su Valley High School PTSA will be held at 3:15 pm at the Library of Su Valley High School on Wednesday, February 8th.

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The Talkeetna Library has just received the instruction books for IRS Form 1040 and 1040A.  These and other instruction books, including one for 1040EZ, as well as associated forms are now available.  Most forms ordered have now arrived, but we are receiving a few more each day.  IRS forms and PFD applications are available at the Talkeetna Library.  For more information call 733-2359, open hours are Monday to Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm.
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(thru Mon noon) If you are interested in taking college classes in Talkeetna, please pick up the Northern Susitna Institute survey available at your local library, post office, schools, clinic, Cubby’s, Moore’s and other local businesses, or the NSI building at Mile 14 Spur Rd.  Or visit NorthernSusitnaInstitute.org to take the online survey.

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Tickets are currently on sale for the zombie flick Frost Bite. This movie was filmed in our area and features many local actors. For more details and to purchase advanced tickets, you may go denaliartscouncil.org

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(thru Mon noon) The Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce will hold a General Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 9th at the Susitna River Lodge. 7:00pm social/Meeting starts at 7:30pm
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Second Saturday mosaic show: Numerous mosaic artists in our community are carrying on this praised traditional art form during the month of  February. Talkeetna Artists Guild hosts its annual Second Saturday mosaic art show and reception at the Hangar this Saturday, Feb 11th from 5-7pm. Many pieces are available for purchase and the work will be on display until mid March.

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February’s art on the walls of Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe will feature Talkeetna’s Littlest Artists, art by the children at Sunshine Station Day Care Center. Over the last year, a grant from the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation has helped fund art projects every week. The opening reception will be held this Saturday, February 11, from 3-5pm including kid-friendly finger foods and creative kids activities. For more information call 733-6887.

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The Providence Hospital Mobile Mammogram Unit will be hosted at  the Mat Su Women & Childrens Clinic at NSI in Talkeetna Tuesday March 20th.  They accept all insurance, but  if you are uninsured, staff can help you apply over the phone for the Breast and Cervical Health Check program.  If eligible, the mammogram is free. For more information, call 733-2955.

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(thru Mon am) KTNA is looking for volunteers to make delectable desserts for our live, on air Decadent Dessert Auction, Feb 12-14.  If you have a favorite dessert recipe and would like to donate a dessert please call 733-1700 or email wessler [at] ktna [dot] org.  For every dessert sold for more than $75, Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union and Cubby’s will provide support to the Upper Susitna Food Pantry.

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Live music in the listening area:

(thru Mon eve, again Feb 13th) Will Putman will be playing, a house concert,  at Twister Creek Saturday, February 18th  at 9:00pm.
Any questions please call (907) 733-2537.

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The application period for the 2012 Permanent Fund Dividend is now open.  When you apply for your dividend, consider taking part in the Pick, Click, and Give program. You can donate a portion of your dividend to qualified organizations.  KTNA, Talkeetna Community Radio is one of those qualified organizations. This past year, KTNA received over $3,000 through the Pick, Click and Give program. When you sign up for your 2012 PFD…Pick KTNA and help support your favorite radio station. Pick, Click, and Give.  Thanks from all of us at KTNA.

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(Thru Sun and again next week) Voting for proposed projects for Trapper Creek’s Revenue Share Funding will take place now through February 8th at the Trapper Creek Library.   The voting results will be revealed at the February 16th Council meeting.

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(thru Mon eve) Applications for Artisans Open Air Market are now available for the summer 2012 season. You may find information and application forms on the DAC homepage at denaliartscouncil.org. The deadline for completed applications is mid March.
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(thru Fri eve) A Musicians Drop In is scheduled every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Musicians are invited to stop in any time during these hours with their instrument for an open session. This is a free event for all ages and skill level. For more information, please contact RG Denny at 7833-2340.
Making Sense of Music is a class being offered by R.G Denny to musicians of all levels and ages to polish their music reading skills and basic music theory. If interested, please call 733-2340 for for questions and more information.

(thru Mon eve) February is Mosaic Month at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. There is a Second Saturday art show and reception scheduled for February 11th. Submissions for mosaic art pieces are still being accepted. If you have you have work that you would like to exhibit, please contact the DAC office at events [at] denaliartscouncil [dot] org or call the office at 733-7929.

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Classifieds

To get your classified notice on the air, send an e-mail via ktna.org or call 733-1200 and leave a message on voicemail.

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(thru Thurs noon) For sale: knitting machine and one large tote of spools of wool yarn. Also 4 Arco M-55 solar panels with mount. Call733-1252 or 733-1251

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(thru Thurs am)For Sale: Older model Bose surround system with sub woofer, 3 speakers, component box, wiring, and Sony receiver for sale.  Call Susan 495-4425
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(thru Tues eve) For sale or lease: Heavy duty concession/food service trailer. Front entry door, 2 service windows, commercial refrigerator, freezer, stainless prep tables, triple sink, hot water heater with on demand water pump, holding tanks,storage, double deep fryer, flat grill and charbroiler, commercial exhaust fan. Other extras.  Used seasonally in Talkeetna at Dancing Bears Wild Alaskan Grill.   Call Tanya at 717-273-7309
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(thru Thurs am) Iditarod dog musher needs beaver for dog drops. Call Lachlin (Locklin?) 719-351-2431 or 719 237-9241.

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thru Mon am) Found a cell phone at mile 7 of the Talkeetna Spur Road and Joan Ave. Please call to identify. 733 2022

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(thru Fri noon) MVFCU is looking to fill a Part Time– 30 hours per week Account Representative I position at the Sunshine Community Office location.
Office hours are Monday– Friday 10:00am– 5:00pm (Saturdays & Sundays Closed)

If interested in the available opening please send resume or info to (fax) 745-9154, email kraftl [at] mvfcuonline [dot] org,  or you can stop in at any MVFCU location to complete an application.

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(thru Fri noon) VFW Post #3836, Ladies & Mens Auxiliaries want to thank everyone that donated or brought food to the Celebration of Life for Paul Hatfield.  If you left a dish, you may pick it up at the Post on Thursday thru Sunday after 4PM.  Phone 733-3836
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(thru Sun eve) Mother and 3 children need reasonable accommodations or house sitting opportunity anywhere in the area just until the month of March. Will be arriving back to hometown of Talkeetna in about 2 weeks and will also be in need of winter garments for children ages 3, 2, and 8 months. Please call Mary at 733-2654 for more information or if you or anyone you know of could be of any help.
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Denali Echoes

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KTNA provides Denali Echoes as a service to our listeners without regular phone service.

* To send an echo, or to cancel an echo you’ve received, send an e-mail from our web site, ktna.org or call 733-1200.
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* On weekdays, echoes are aired three times: after morning news, at about 7:45, and following midday classifieds at about 12:20 and evening classifieds at about 6:20.
* On Sundays, you can hear echoes twice, at 12:25 in the afternoon and 6:25 in the evening. There are no echoes on Saturday.

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(thru Tues) To Ken Le Tourneau: Hi Dad. I hope you are doing well. It was very nice to see Mom. Steve and I hope to make a trip up to see you soon. I love u and miss you.  Kristy
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(thru Mon eve) Hi Dad (Kenny) Shonnas surgery went well. It loosend her legs up a lot. Now its intense physical therapy. We will keep you updated.  Love from all of us!
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(thru Tues) Hey papa unfortunately I lost my phone charger so when you get into town call the most recent number in your phone or come to the susitna river lodge. Love you!
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(thru Fri eve) To all my Talkeetna friends: Thank you so much for all your support upon my diagnosis of breast cancer. It looks like it is not going to be that serious. I would like to thank Jane Neeser, DD Mutschler and Kym Swift as well as the people of St Bernard’s Catholic church for all the help they have given to me. Thanks again so much. Lisa Peschel- Hoerter

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