Wasilla Community Corner
EarthTalk: Desalinization of ocean water for drinking
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking, what do we know about the impacts this might have on climate, ocean salinity and other natural...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 12/22/2008
New Notices Posted 12/22/2008:
Procurement: ITB 259S043 Contract For Food And Related Galley Supplies To Service AMHS Vessels (Transportation & Public...
Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level
With recent Fed action on December 16th, 2008, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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EarthTalk: Fireplace Dangers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 12/15/2008
New Notices Posted 12/17/2008:
Regulations: CORRECTION To Notice of Proposed Changes in the Regulations Dealing with...
Giving To Wasilla Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good
“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No...
EarthTalk: Which is greener: dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 12/08/2008
New Notices Posted 12/12/2008:
Procurement: Rfp Number –...
EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...
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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Wasilla, Alaska
Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....
Looking to hit the ski slopes in Alaska this winter?
When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...
An Invitation to our Wasilla Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Wasilla, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...
Eat Local! Great Resources in the Wasilla area
What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...
Read more...Make a difference in Wasilla! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Wasilla area and around the...
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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 11/24/2008
New Notices Posted 11/24/2008:
Public Notices: EV-3-092 Notice of Public Hearing for a replat near Pelican, AK (Natural Resources)
Agency Meetings:...
EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
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Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...
Online Public Notices - Week of 11/17/2008
New Notices Posted 11/21/2008:
Grants: Amended (1) Request for Letters of Interest (RFLOI)...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the...
Online Public Notices - Week of 11/10/2008
New Notices Posted 11/14/2008:
Public Notices: Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System Technical Committee...
10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues
No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...
Online Public Notices - Week of 11/03/2008
New Notices Posted 11/07/2008:
Public Notices: COAL...
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Wasilla Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Wasilla in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Alaska home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Online Public Notices - Week of 10/27/2008
New Notices Posted 10/31/2008:
Procurement: Amendment 1 to IRFP 093-053-09 (Military &...
EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...
Online Public Notices - Week of 10/20/2008
New Notices Posted 10/24/2008:
Boards & Commissions:...
EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...
Online Public Notices - Week of 10/13/2008
New Notices Posted 10/17/2008:
Public Notices: ARLF Sale #08-02 (Natural Resources)
New...
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
Online Public Notices - Week of 10/06/2008
New Notices Posted 10/10/2008:
Public Notices: Proposal to Renew the Air Quality Operating Permit, Golden Valley...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
Weekend Activities in and around Wasilla
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Wasilla area do you in!
Going out to eat in Wasilla and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...
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EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids? --...
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EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...
Read more...Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Wasilla
They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Wasilla,...
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Don’t let fuel costs around Wasilla drive you crazy
Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehand to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...
Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms in Wasilla, AK, Alaska Area
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Wasilla and Matanuska Susitna County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Wasilla, Alaska
Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Wasilla, Alaska!
Want a unique, fun activity for...
EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps? I see people recycling plastic...
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EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...
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EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...
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EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...
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EarthTalk: Our next president's environmental agenda
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Dear EarthTalk: What are the major environmental issues that our next president, be it Obama or McCain, will have to confront? -- M.B.
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Two international high-school students who will be attending Green Mountain High School this fall are still in need of host families. Ann Newsmith, coordinator of PAX, the...
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