StarDate Susitna, 8-6-2017 by Kathleen Fleming
A brand new show about the upcoming Great American Eclipse on August 21st: how eclipses happen, about the path of totality, (above) and if you aren’t going there, how to
A brand new show about the upcoming Great American Eclipse on August 21st: how eclipses happen, about the path of totality, (above) and if you aren’t going there, how to SAFELY observe the partial eclipse here in the Upper Susitna Valley with eclipse shades, or using other indirect methods of viewing the eclipse, using items like a colandar, (above) or a spatula, or the dappled light beneath trees, or the sun’s reflection off water. There will be eclipse viewing gatherings at the schools, and at the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station. Hear the details of all this, and don’t forget about the Perseid meteor shower at the end of the week!
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West Su Access Road on Permitting Fast Track
The West Susitna Access Road is now on a fast track for permitting approval.
Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day
A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.
Capital Campaign at Upper Susitna Food Pantry
The pantry has plans for a 48x90 square foot building. This extra space would give the organization room for a prep kitchen, bathroom, waiting room, walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Talkeetna Community Council Updates
updates on the Talkeetna Fire Department, several open public comment periods, and the acceptance of candidates for the November TCCI Board Election