Denali climber makes National Geo’s Adventurer of the Year
Tuesday, December 22, 2009Lieutenant Colonel Marc Hoffmeister of Eagle River has been awarded a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award for his climb on Denali this summer. (more…)
Posts from the 'In The Field' category
In the field
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Farewell Jay, we'll miss you
Over 150 people gathered to say goodbye to Jay Hudson on Saturday. The parking lot was packed. The line of vehicles extended past the Latitude 62 all the way into downtown. At the graveside service, a small hot air balloon was launched and 6 Talkeetna planes flew in formation above the ceremony in a touching send off to a man who touched thousands in his lifetime.
In the field: Wilderness Woman contest, Holiday bazaar and Bachelor auction
Sunday, December 6, 2009
One day was barely enough to fit all events into a 24-hour time period on Saturday, December 5. The Talkeetna Bachelor Society held their annual Wilderness Woman contest; the PTA drew artists, shoppers and droves of kids to the Talkeetna Elementary School for a holiday bazaar; a chili contest behind the Fairview Inn watered the mouths of wilderness woman contest spectators as they warmed near the bonfire. And at night, women donning their finest, navigated in high heels to the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar to the centerpiece of the day’s festivities, the Talkeetna Bachelor Auction and Ball. Other activities not pictured: the high school hockey game, the annual Christmas parade and the second annual Sven and Olie Ski Race Photos by Diana Haecker
In the field
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
MASTER OF THE HULA-HOOP— Kindergarten student Keegan Helton was the undisputed master of the hoop during a Wednesday P.E. class at the Talkeetna Elementary School as she gracefully kept the hula-ring spinning and spinning and spinning…. Photo by Diana Haecker
In the field
Monday, November 23, 2009
Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Rescue as well as MSB Animal Care performed a puppy and dog rescue Saturday. Nick Uphus takes one of the newborn puppies under his wing.(photo courtesy of Patty Sullivan, MSB)
In the field
Thursday, November 12, 2009
WORKING HARD— Homeschooler Cooper Stec, 11 years old, set up shop at Nagley’s for his studies and made it known that he was serious about not wanting to be interrupted. Photo by Diana Haecker
In the field
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
FULL MOON OVER BALDY— With clear skies, the moon was a sight to behold on Sunday and Monday. It rose on Sunday at 3:47 pm and set on Monday at 9:21 am. The moon reached its fullness at 10:14 am on Monday. Photo by Diana Haecker
In the field
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Pirates, pilots, princesses and other scary creatures haunted downtown Talkeetna on October 31, going door to door to ask the question of the day: Trick or Treat? Photos by Diana Haecker
In the field
Thursday, October 29, 2009
INDULGENCE— Nova Papasadora enjoys the fruits of her labor after participating in the first baking/cooking class for kids held at the Flying Squirrel Bakery Wednesday, October 28. The kids created scary Halloween treats and got to eat them, too. Photo by Diana Haecker
In the field
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
BOOOO— Halloween yard decorations crop up in the neighborhood as the creepy season is upon us. Photo by Diana Haecker
In the field
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
NEEDED REPAIRS— Trapper Creek Elementary School custodian Brad Rich points to the roof of the school building that is in dire need of repair. A school bond ballot measure to provide money to replace the roof failed in the recent borough elections. Photo by Diana Haecker
In the field
Friday, October 16, 2009
MOBILE HOME— Campers at Montana Creek take the meaning of mobile home literally as they park a movable cabin on the beach near the Yoder Road bridge. Photo by Diana Haecker
