Poetry Corner
Take Time to Listen
Resonate, hollow - "Who,who,who,who,"
The single statement of "Tweet!"
The bright "Chertilerp" that
Skips up the scale,
And the buzz of the fat Bumble Bee.
Oh don't get me wrong.
I don't miss the cold
That makes my extremities "nummer."
I relish the warmth.
But, best of all, are the sounds
Of the all-too-short summer.
Haiku
Crazy midnight sun
midnight baseball, midnight run
mayor fills potholes.
Haiku slumbering
lulled by simmering summer
will wake with winter.
Birds, Northward winging,
some, nasty bird flu bringing;
robins come singing.
Stories from Our Town
Tips on ways to save on your car insurance
Published July 17, 2008
The average cost of owning and driving a car 15,000 miles a year is $8,121, according to American Automobile Association. SUVs are even more expensive at $10,448 a year. And both of these quotes were from the days before $4.50 a gallon
Alaska utility offers inexpensive ways to keep energy costs down
Published July 17, 2008
Have you noticed the “fuel surcharge” on your electric bill lately? I am sure you have.
Plug those spending leaks
Published July 7, 2008
You get paid and you get a little running money out of the ATM to take care of those day-to-day expenses. Two days later, the money is gone and you don’t have a clue where it went.
Two Rivers celebrates the Fourth with community picnic
Published July 7, 2008
Two Rivers celebrated the Fourth of July this year with a bang.
Planned-over meals keep your family full when your wallet isn’t
Published June 30, 2008
We’re all into efficiency in the kitchen. Get that good wholesome meal made, feed the family and go on to the next project.
Saving money is as simple as not spending it
Published June 23, 2008
I’ve been exploring how to get the best deal on the things you buy, but sometimes it is important to just not spend money. Let’s look at ways to not spend.
New energy-saving appliances may pay off in long run
Published June 16, 2008
We’ve been seeing great information in the newspaper on saving energy by caulking, insulating and tightening up the house. All of these articles have given us great advice, but what else can you do?
Fairbanksan studies leaves, lives affected by tea
Published February 29, 2008
Tea has taken over Jenny Tse’s life.
Australian finds home in Fairbanks
Published February 29, 2008
One of the smiling faces behind the Big Dipper Ice Arena counter belongs to John Alderson. And if you listen closely, you might pick up on his Aussie accent. But these days, Alderson is a confirmed Alaskan.
Tastes of the Interior — maraschino cake
Published February 13, 2008
This cake batter is a delicate pink with flecks of red diced maraschino cherries. My mother used to bake it in a tube pan for birthdays or in heart-shaped layer pans for Valentine's Day.
Tastes of the Interior — truffles
Published February 13, 2008
This recipe requires some time. It is done in various stages and is well worth the effort.
On the Street
How are you planning to celebrate Independence Day?
“We will be arriving home on the 4th of July and we’ll go to the fireworks show and probably have a cookout.”— Steve Isaacs, Manufacturing manager, Baton Rogue, La.
“I’m going to take a cruise in Seward and end up in Vancouver.”— Dwayne Ropke, Retired farmer, Waterville, Kan.
Ask a Trooper
July 15, 2008
Question: I understand that I no longer need a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in Alaska. Are there any restrictions if I choose to carry concealed?