Announcements

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

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A message from the local fire chief: The Upper Susitna Valley is in its prime time for wildland fires. Please be very careful when burning anything in or around your yard. Remember you need to have a burn permit. Burn permits are available outside on the Smokey Bear board at each fire station. Please do not leave fire unattended and have water near-by.
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Registration is currently open for the following DAC activities: Summer Stock, Green Light Circus Camp and Moose on Parade.

More information may be found on the DAC website at denaliartscouncil.org

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The U.S. Army and Air Force have prepared the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Modernization and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, (JPARC) which includes some 25,0000 square miles  of land for training in the Talkeetna, Lake Louise, Paxson, and Cantwell areas. Area residents, pilots, and those who use this area for hunting and recreation are encouraged to attend an open house and formal public hearing and testimony on the proposals and  Draft EIS.  A meeting will be held locally at the Swiss Alaska Inn on Tuesday May 22nd. The meeting begins at 5 pm in an open house format.  At 5:45, there will be a presentation on proposals, the NEPA process and environmental impacts. This will be followed by a formal public hearing and public testimony. Written comment will be taken until June 7th. You may review a paper copy of the draft EIS at the Talkeetna or Willow public library, or download one from j-p-a-r-c-e-i-s dot com. (www.jparceis.com)

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Alaska Legal Services will be at the Sunshine Community Health Center on Wednesday May 23rd, between 12:00 and 3.30 pm. Alaska Legal Services is a private, non-profit law firm providing free, civil, legal services to seniors and low income Alaskans. They do not handle criminal cases. Services range from legal advice and assistance to full representation in court. All applicants must be screened to meet income eligibility criteria. You may call the Sunshine Community Health Center at 733-2273 to make an appointment.

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thru Tues midday–Mat Su Central School principal John Brown and counselor Laura Porter will be at Su Valley School 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, to discuss the Mat Su Borough School District home school program along with opportunities for high school students to earn credit this summer.  The CEAL Academy, one of Northern Susitna Institute’s programs, has collaborated with a team of area residents, Mat-Su Central School, trades people, non-profits and business owners to create a comprehensive program of job shadow, internship and service learning opportunities. This program is designed to engage students in real life experiences and help them understand the issues and challenges of different careers before high school graduation.   Open to all public, private and home school students, this program is most appropriate for students in the northern Susitna Valley. Full scholarships are available. Contact Mat-Su Central School (352-7450) or Northern Susitna Institute (733-7111) for more details!

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The Talkeetna Historical Society is roping off the museum parking lot in preparation for maintenance, clean-up and grading. The date for complete closure needed to do grading will be posted.

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(Start Monday) Jessica’s Rose Event:  Come celebrate the life and work of Jessica Stevens during the  Jessica’s Rose event being held  on Saturday May26th. Keep a look out for friends and visitors wearing beautiful yellow roses.
Roses will be available at the following locations: the Village Park, The Flying Squirrel Bakery, Moore’s Mercantile and the Post Office in Trapper Creek.
  This event is sponsored by the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation

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Memorial Day Services are scheduled for May 28 at 11 AM at the cemetery. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs served following at the post.  Side dishes and deserts are requested.  For information contact Nancy Trump 733-1574
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The Nordic Ski Trails in Talkeetna Lakes Park are closed for the 2012 summer season.  Trail closure is due to freshly planted grass seed, so trails are not to be used until the grass has grown in. Your cooperation as trail users is essential for the trails to be opened for summer use.   Trails will be reopened for the winter ski season. Call 733-7923 with any questions or concerns.

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The Bear Necessities Coalition encourages residents and guests to be bear aware. It’s time to clean up bird feeders until next fall, reducing any tempting opportunities for black or brown bears to learn about eating birdseed. Keep bears wild and people safe in your neighborhood!

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Burn permits are required for open burning from April 1st through August 31st.  Burning in a barrel which meets specifications is allowed, otherwise, you need a burn permit for burning in the barrel. You can apply online for a burn permit from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, or by calling 761-6312. Anyone starting a fire is responsible for that fire until it is completely out. The link for the burn permit application is at ktna.org in “Today’s Announcements”. http://forestry.alaska.gov/burn/index.cfm?fuseaction=permits.doShowAreaSpecificInfo&firearea=M

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The Bird Migratory Act suggests to avoid land clearing or tree cutting until July 15 to avoid cutting bird nests down.  The Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District asks you to please consider this when planning to cut trees.

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(Friday only) Extreme fire conditions: Today is a red flag day from 12:00 until 2400 hours. Conditions are extreme for the valley. Only warming fires and burn barrels with screens are permitted all other burning is not allowed. Remember one small mistake with fire can change our world as we know it. Please be fire wise. Burn permits are required for open burning from April 1st through August 31st and are available outside on the Smokey Bear board at each fire station.
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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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KTNA has the following volunteer opportunities:

• People who are trained to host news, and can fill in occasionally. Also,  another morning news host (or two)! We’re also looking for a regular volunteer for the Friday evening news starting in mid-June.
• Contributors to the Earth and Beyond program. If you’d like to write short pieces about natural history or Earth science subjects from a northern Susitna Valley perspective, give us a call! Staff can do the technical part, we’re seeking writers and their voices!

Call Deborah Brocke at 733-1700, or e-mail deb [at] ktna [dot] org

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(thru Wed am) Dry cabin for rent in Trapper Creek. Call 892 8708

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(thru Wed eve) Sunshine Community Health Center has employment opportunities at Willow Clinic.  2 Certified Medical Assistants 1 FT 40 hours a week. 1 PT 32 hours a week.  Must have current CPR.

Site Manager – responsible for the oversight of the daily health center operations and management of the administrative support staff at the clinic.
Requires AA or 2 yrs of leadership experience in an ambulatory medical care setting.
Satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen is a prerequisite to employment.
Applications and job descriptions available at SCHC sites or by contacting HR at 733-9236 or go to www.sunshineclinic.org
SCHC is an equal opportunity employer

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(thru Tues eve) The Talkeetna Roadhouse is now accepting applications for an early morning baker. Interested applicants can drop off  completed application or resume at the Roadhouse or for more information call 733-1351 or email nick [at] talkeetnaroadhouse [dot] com
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(thru Tues eve) For Sale: A 16 foot teepee with liner , 733-1582

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thru Mon am--Help wanted in and out of  the home. Flexible hours, must be good with animals, must be able to lift 50 pounds. Call 733-6660

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thru Mon midday--Missing sled dog in Montana Creek area: Blue is a mostly black female, with brown-and-blue mixed eye color. She’s skittish. If you see her, please call Rick or Linda Horstmann at 733-3368 or 354-5881.

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thru Mon eve–For rent: Small, tidy sleeper cabin, with loft, access to water, outhouse. 733-1792.

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thru Mon eve–For sale: 25 gallon fish tank. 733-1792.

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thru Mon eve–For sale: Cab-over camper, 8 foot truck bed, functioning propane stove, double bed, interior recently re-painted. 733-8081.

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thru Sun midday–Need four summer tires, 205-70-R14. Call Katie Jo 775-6380.

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thru Fri am–For Sale: Queen size mattress with box spring, in very good condition. Call 733-2227.
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thru Fri noon--Looking for for a empty 55-gallon drum and any thickness of new or used foam board insulation…need 12 4×8 sheets. Call Susan at 495-4425 or 715-8990
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thru Fri noon–For sale: Two studded tires, 185/65 R-15. 733-1792

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thru Thurs midday–Lost in mid-April: Soft, lightweight, dark green backpack containing papers, books, magazines. Call Roger Merrill at 841-1301.

thru Thurs midday–Found wallet belonging to Michael William Butcher in East Talkeetna. Call 733-7923 to get it back.  If they are not there, leave a message with a phone number where you can be reached.

thru Thurs midday–Lost dog found in Fairbanks shelter needs a ride home to mile 92 on the Parks Highway: Friendly Pomeranian / Chihuahua mix, named Jax.    If you can help, call Nick at 764-0266.

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thru Sun midday–Lost:  Cortni’s deceased buddy’s red & black flannel Woolrich jacket with welding burns on the right hand pocket in a green dry bag.  Also cameras and fly rods, all missing from the Talkeetna River Campground on Main Street Saturday night.  Jacket especially wanted returned, no questions asked.  Drop them off at the Fairview or find Cortni at 5660.

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thru Fri eve–Ranger Bob is having a small moving sale this Saturday on Second Street right across the street from the railroad car.
The sale begins at 10 AM.  There will be kitchen stuff and recreation stuff: an espresso maker, kitchen knives, a canoe paddle, hockey skates, a Pendleton bedspread and even a few old fishing rods.  Saturday 10 AM, Talkeetna townsite.

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Denali Echoes

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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 Noon To Greg Ritman at Sockeye Lake: Please call Cyrinthia Newton at the US Census Bureau, 907-339-9995.

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thru Mon noon To OC: I’m camping at the river. Phones dead as always. If its eleven and I still haven’t called you come wake us up! I love you papa. love winter blue, the graduate
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thru Sun midday– To Kenny at Gold Creek: Come on in, I’ll be waiting! From Deb

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