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Community stomping ground Courtesy Of Juneau-Douglas City Museum ... Courtesy Of Juneau-Douglas City Museum ... Courtesy Of Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Juneau Empire)
Melding the past and future of Treadwell Aug 16, 2009
A couple takes a walk on the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail south of Savikko Park in Douglas last week ... Rusting metal machinery litter the ground along the trail in Douglas ... Board members represent various Douglas Island and historical groups, including the Douglas Fourth of July Committee, the Juneau Gold Rush Committee and the Gastineau Channel Historical Society. (Juneau Empire)
• Treadwell Historic Trail: History buried in moss Aug 16, 2009
The stamps, which crushed the ore gathered from the mines and gathered the gold on mercury-coated plates, were so loud that patrons of Douglas Caf ... A "Treadwell Mine Historic Trail Walking Tour Map and Historic Guide" can be purchased at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum for only $1 if you want to make the effort ... The Superintendent's mansion was by the plaza and was "said to have been the most outstanding mansion in Alaska when built," according to the guidebook, though nothing remains of... (Juneau Empire)
Palin Stands by 'Death Panel' Claim Aug 14, 2009
"" MICHAEL DOUGLAS, actor, on the arrest of his 30-year old son, Cameron, who could face life in prison if convicted on charges of selling thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine /time/includes/article_video ... "" MICHAEL DOUGLAS, actor, on the arrest of his 30-year old son, Cameron, who could face life in prison if convicted on charges of selling thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine. (Time.com)
• ARTS & CULTURE CALENDAR Aug 14, 2009
UAS Bookstore: "Island of Misfit Paintings" exhibit by Douglas painter Elise Thomlinson, 4-7 p.m. Friday, at 11798 Glacier Highway, just north of DeHart's. Shows through August. (Juneau Empire)
• Local author writes novella on Juneau mining history Aug 14, 2009
Copies of "Hear of Abigail: A lyric Novella of Juneau, Douglas and Treadwell," written by local architect and writer, Rich Ritter are now available for purchase at Hearthside Books. Local author writes novella on Juneau mining history 081309 ART 9 Juneau Empire Copies of "Hear of Abigail: A lyric Novella of Juneau, Douglas and Treadwell," written by local architect and writer, Rich Ritter are now available for purchase at Hearthside Books ... Copies of "Hear of Abigail: A lyric Novella of... (Juneau Empire)
West Point Has a Special Meaning for Perkins Aug 13, 2009
Date: Aug 13, 2009 Juneau Douglas (Ak) linebacker Jack Perkins has been a busy man this summer. From attending summer football camps at Missouri, Idaho, and Oregon, to participating in the Nike Combine in Los Angeles, to heading back to Alaska to prepare for his senior season, the All-State performer has barely had a minute to stop and reflect on his recruitment. (ArmySports.com)
Nate Silver on health care Aug 12, 2009
"That makes no sense what-so-ever. Life expectancy is not affected by overall population size. While it's true that many of the most populous countries have lower life expectancies than the U.S. -- or the U.K., for that matter -- that's mainly because the overall standard of living or level of development is lower (e.g., China, India, Russia). But some populous countries do alright for themselves and life expectancy is increasing, such as Brazil.Japan, on the other hand, has signifiantly better... (Harper's Magazine)
LETTER: Time for new approach to nation's health care Aug 11, 2009
last week, the threat of violence led her aides to call the police after one attendee dropped a gun at the meet n' greet held in a Douglas Safeway, her staff says. " Most commented: (45) (17) (16) (11) (6) (4) (3) (2) (1) (1) More headlines: ?2007 Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, divisions of Lee Enterprises.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
In the beginning all the world was Alaska Aug 10, 2009
I'm learning all of this from nationally acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley's new book, "The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America," which is dedicated to one "Sheila Schafer of Medora, North Dakota, whom I love with all my heart." What an honor for Sheila and North Dakota. At 940 pages, "Wilderness Warrior" is a book the size of Alaska, and I'm only just beginning to sluice through it. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dimond cutters Aug 9, 2009
After McCall s first score, Palmer elected to try the onside kick and Palmer sophomore Douglas Chadwick recovered to give the Moose another shut. The Dimond defense was able to hold, and got the ball back on its own 30-yard-line. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Just the details: Aug. First Friday Aug 7, 2009
For their first first Friday, the University of Alaska Southeast Bookstore by the Bay will host Douglas painter, Elise Tomlinson's "Island of Misfit Paintings" ... Juneau-Douglas Museum. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska mom sentenced for letting son, 7, drive Aug 7, 2009
9:26 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Cruise Line: Missing Alaska Passenger May Be Suicide Aug 6, 2009
Holland America said she was last seen hours earlier after she ordered room service, when the vessel was near Alaska's Douglas Island. A woman's body was found yesterday afternoon by a search helicopter. (KIRO TV, WA)
• First Friday August 7 Aug 6, 2009
She offers over a dozen prints of her artwork, featuring downtown Juneau, Douglas Island, local wildlife, the Mendenhall Glacier, and more ... " UAS Bookstore, 11798 Glacier Highway Douglas-based painter Elise Tomlinson will be the guest artist for August as part of the Summer First Friday at the Bookstore by the Bay. Her current show, "Island of Misfit Paintings," will feature an array of older and newer pieces that were intentionally excluded from previous exhibits. "Sometimes I really love an... (Juneau Empire)
Cruise Passenger Goes Overboard in Apparent Suicide Aug 5, 2009
Malkuch was last seen hours before her cabinmate reported the disappearance about 9 a.m., when she ordered room service overnight while the ship was near Douglas Island, according to a statement issued by Holland America ... The crew of a commercial helicopter operated by Ketchikan-based TEMSCO Helicopters that was helping in the search found the body at about 4:30 p.m. on the west side of Douglas Island about 12 miles northwest of where the passenger was last seen, according to Warr ... The... (Fox News)
Woman's body recovered on west side of Douglas Island Aug 5, 2009
A 45-year-old passenger on Holland America's Zaandam went missing Monday morning, and authorities think they located her body on the shore of the west side of Douglas Island that afternoon ... A 45-year-old passenger on Holland America's Zaandam went missing Monday morning, and authorities think they located her body on the shore of the west side of Douglas Island that afternoon ... The Zaandam was traveling from Douglas Island and Glacier Bay National Park at the time. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska cruise passenger found; Aug 5, 2009
She was last seen hours earlier after she ordered room service, when the vessel was near Alaska s Douglas Island. The crew of a commercial helicopter found the body at about 4:30 p.m. Monday about 12 miles northwest of where the passenger was last seen, Chief Petty Officer Dana Warr said. (Boston Globe)
Passenger who fell overboard likely a suicide, cruise line says Aug 5, 2009
Her body was found Monday just off Douglas Island ... She was last seen about 12:30 a.m. after she ordered room service, when the vessel was near Douglas Island. (Anchorage Daily News)
Forgotten Fish Aug 4, 2009 WA woman falls into frigid water during Alaska cruise Aug 4, 2009 British lord, 3 others escape Maine copter scare Aug 4, 2009 Body found in search for ship passenger Aug 4, 2009 Obituaries for Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Aug 4, 2009 Search on for missing cruise shippassenger Aug 4, 2009 Missing cruise ship passenger identified Aug 4, 2009 Hunter Information and bowhunter training course Aug 2, 2009 Mariners help whales out of tangles Jul 30, 2009 Fishermen gear up for 63rd salmon derby Jul 29, 2009 Police Beat: July 28, 2009 Jul 28, 2009 50 years later Jul 26, 2009 Alaska seabird can make its own bug repellent Jul 26, 2009 Sports in juneau Jul 26, 2009 Champions crowned, Drunkateers finish undefeated at 14-0 Jul 23, 2009 JSA's President Gilmour gives season-ending thanks Jul 23, 2009 Mercury levels impede Douglas dredging Jul 22, 2009 Records set in Crow Pass marathon Jul 19, 2009 Governors looking to upcoming elections Jul 19, 2009 Getting along at the get-together: Best advice for handling procrastinators, pikers and out-of-control uncles Jul 17, 2009 Battles for first down to finales Jul 16, 2009 Why does Palin bother progressives so much? Jul 13, 2009 Assembly accepts donation of land on Douglas Island Jul 13, 2009 Community datebook (7/13/09) Jul 13, 2009 Prominent writers featured in free readings Jul 12, 2009 OK, guess I should start typin’ again Jul 11, 2009 It's time to stop obsessing about Palin Jul 10, 2009 Warm weather graces Juneau softball fields Jul 10, 2009 TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 8, 2009 Jul 9, 2009 Sarah Palin, Liberal Nerds and an Envious Spinster Jul 8, 2009 THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PEOPLE ARRESTED DURING THE WEEK OF JUNE 25-JULY 1 (966) Jul 8, 2009 YESTERYEARS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2009 Jul 8, 2009 Bailin Palin Jul 7, 2009 Statehood Coaching Champ Jul 7, 2009 Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009 Click to read:Palin Attorney Threatens Lawsuits Jul 5, 2009 S00004000arah Palin To Resign As Alaska Governor Jul 4, 2009 Quitters Never Win Jul 4, 2009 Former Kittitas County Sheriff Bob McBride dies after stroke Jul 3, 2009 Statehood revisited: First Miss Alaska Jul 2, 2009 Albany Academies next leader a 58 grad Jul 2, 2009 The Death of Dialogue? Jul 2, 2009 More land in public's hands Jul 1, 2009 How To Lie With Statistics -- Again Jun 28, 2009 'Meet Miss Alaska' Jun 28, 2009 SAMUEL DOUGLAS BERG Jun 28, 2009 A brief history of mining, logging in the Juneau area Jun 27, 2009 Paroled murderer sought in Anchorage woman's death Jun 27, 2009 Chokers, chopping and climbing Jun 27, 2009 Playing tribute Jun 26, 2009 Parolee being held in slaying Jun 26, 2009 A few more days until Rainball tourney Jun 25, 2009 The Supreme Court Breakfast Table Jun 24, 2009 Winner of hill climb turns in smokin' time Jun 23, 2009 It's prime time do you know where your children are? Jun 23, 2009 LETTERS: NCT, June 20, 2009 Jun 20, 2009 City museum launches virtual exhibit on Capitol construction Jun 19, 2009 James Robert Ellis Jun 17, 2009 Betty White Stirs Up "The Proposal" Jun 16, 2009 A Long Way From Home Jun 16, 2009 Lloyd: `Back to the Future' still gratifying Jun 16, 2009 Spirit of Admiralty Jun 16, 2009 SouthEast Alaska Sailing: About the group, its activities Jun 16, 2009 Of mice and mussels Jun 6, 2009 Only a handful of undefeated teams remain Jun 4, 2009
Through at least 1932, Sprague and the Alaska Fish and Game Club "liberated," as one news item put it, thousands of trout fry into Lawson and Kowee creeks on Douglas Island, the Treadwell Ditch, Nevada Creek, Gold Creek (before it was directed into a concrete channel), Auke Lake, "several smaller lakes in the Mendenhall Valley," and other spots. Apparently, the attempts didn't always work out. (Juneau Empire)
Washington Woman's Body Found In Alaska Waters Aug 4, 2009
Coast Guard officials said the woman is believed to have gone overboard somewhere in the nearly 100-mile swath between Douglas Island and Glacier Bay National Park ... Late Monday afternoon, a body was located on the weset side of Douglas Island. (KIRO TV, WA)
The woman was last seen hours earlier, when the vessel was near Douglas Island ... The crew of a commercial helicopter helping in the search found the body at about 4:30 p.m. Monday on the west side of Douglas Island. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
She was last seen hours earlier after she ordered room service, when the vessel was near Alaska's Douglas Island. A woman's body was found Monday afternoon after a massive search but troopers spokeswoman Beth Ipsen said that body hasn't been positively identified. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The passenger, Washington resident Amber Malkuch, 45, disappeared from the Zaandam on its route between Douglas Island and Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska State Troopers said ... About 4:30 p.m. Monday, a helicopter found a body washed up on the west side of Douglas Island, the Coast Guard said ... The last known sighting of Malkuch was when she ordered room service about 12:30 a.m., as the ship was near Douglas Island. (Anchorage Daily News)
She is survived by her husband, Everett; her daughters, Heather (Joshua) Jorgensen of Winona and Katie (Douglas) Hansen of Winona; granddaughters, Caitlin and Abagail Hansen and Alexis Jorgensen; her sister, Janice (Galen) Hass of Isanti, Minn. brothers, Dwain (Diane) Schafer of Milaca, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The woman was last seen after she ordered room service about midnight, when the vessel was near Douglas Island. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
She was last seen hours earlier after she ordered room service, when the vessel was near Douglas Island. Holland America spokeswoman Sally Andrews did not immediately return a phone call Monday night seeking confirmation of Malkuch's hometown. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Course registration requires the purchase of an independent study packet at the Douglas office of the ADF&G, room 201 (465-4265), or the JHEF (596-4101). The study modules must be completed prior to the start of the course and brought to the class. (Juneau Empire)
An entangled humpback calf and its mother are seen recently near Douglas Island ... The calf, which was discovered on the backside of Douglas Island two weeks ago, and a subadult discovered last week in Taiya Inlet south of Skagway are the third and fourth entangled whales reported this year in the area. (Juneau Empire)
Three weigh-in stations are available to participants: Auke Bay, Douglas Boat Harbor and Amalga Harbor. Each station is open Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. (Juneau Empire)
and N. Gulkana St.: Douglas B. Meyer, 28, Palmer, stopped for a moving violation. Charge: DUI. Bail: 500. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Where: Downtown library and Douglas library, respectively ... Evening gathering at the Douglas library is an optional potluck ... For more information, call Douglas Dobyns at 364-3567. (Juneau Empire)
Hector Douglas, a Ph ... After his encounters with the odor, Douglas read a report about a bird that rubbed lime rinds in its feathers as a possible defense against lice ... Douglas turned his interest into doctoral research at UAF's Institute of Marine Science, and he and colleagues at Virginia Military Institute and Wake Forest University determined the chemical composition of the crested auklet's odor. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Douglas Island Half Marathon and Frank Maier Marathon will be held Saturday, Aug. 1. The TAC certified 26. (Juneau Empire)
Pat's Douglas Inn rode out the last week on a broom, sweeping Imperial 16-5, and Sticks N Stones 20-3. But it was too little too late as the Lady Imperialistas took the crown and left the stadium, leaving Alaska Litho with a season ending forfeit victory. (Juneau Empire)
Longtime sponsors such as Parts Plus, Pat's Douglas Inn, Taku Oil Sales, Kappler Computers, Alaska Litho, Imperial Bar, Merchant's Wharf, Pavitt Health and Fitness, Island Pub, SE Mine Supply, First National Bank Alaska, Wee Fishie Shoppe, GCI, Lynden Transport, Foodland, Powell Realty, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Reliable Oil, Auke Bay Electric and many more that don't come to mind right now are what we rely on to get us onto the fields each year. This year, Play It Again, JRC, The Alaska Club,... (Juneau Empire)
Trace amounts of mercury in the mud below Douglas Harbor are complicating a project to dredge the harbor and replace three of its aging floats ... Douglas Harbor needs dredging but mercury found in soil samples could double the cost ... Trace amounts of mercury in the mud below Douglas Harbor are complicating a project to dredge the harbor and replace three of its aging floats. (Juneau Empire)
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 5:01 AM - 11:10 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
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"We've been having reunions since 1981 or 1982," says Genevieve Douglas of Detroit as she checks meat on the grill ... "We try to be as diplomatic as possible," Douglas says ... Douglas says they don't make a scene on the spot and sometimes ask the offending relative to make a donation toward the cost of future reunions if they really can't afford it at the time. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Alaska Litho knocked over the Sticks 14-4, and Pat's Douglas Inn 8-5 to keep a slim lead for second place. Pat's kept the pressure on, though, with an 11-10packaging of Lynden. (Juneau Empire)
rondoug wrote on Jul 12, 2009 7:48 AM:" Well said and correctly so. She is pretty much a Joesphine average as far as life style. The progressives can't stand for that as they in their own minds are way above the rest of the population.Go Sarah Palin!!R Douglas ". 1x2x3q wrote on Jul 12, 2009 8:36 AM:" Thank you Mr Clayson. If someone can't see the good in another person or that persons family, they are either blind or jealous. Or Sheep. ". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
JUNEAU -- The Juneau Assembly has voted to accept the donation of almost 36 acres of private property on Douglas Island. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaskan Prospectors Society, 7:45-9:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 725 W. Ninth Ave. Military historian Douglas Beckstead will show some historic and current photos of Elmendorf Air Force Base and discuss Alaska military history and the role the military plays today. Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
The church's musical director, Douglas Lindsay, concluded the "meditation" with a few remarks, including the observation that he'd never heard the place so quiet, even during times of prayer. The Mid-Week Musical Meditation programs will continue at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays through Aug. 5. (Anchorage Daily News)
I m talking to you, Harry Douglas ... Bryan G. Douglas let some one commit rape in his house ... If I recall, the Harry Douglas situation is similar to something that happened with Patrick Kearney a few years ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
She lives in Douglas ... She lives in Douglas. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pat s Douglas Inn regained its winning ways from Rainball with an 11-7 stoning of Sticks N Stones. Womens D Division. (Juneau Empire)
00 per non flow-through share Number of Placees: 10 placees Insider / Pro Group Participation: Insider equals Y / Name ProGroup equals P / # of Shares Anthony Walsh Y 25,000 FT James N. Morton Y 20,000 FT Douglas F. Carter Y 4,200 FT Elaine Bennett Y 10,000 FT John F. Whitton Y 100,000 FT Jonathan Goodman Y 83,333 FT Pursuant to Corporate Finance Policy 4. 1, Section 1. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Melvin Douglas, B/M, 31, Disorderly Conduct. Elvin Weeks, W/M, 58, Failure to Appear, Hot Check (3 cts. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
LOS ANGELES Three of Hollywood s most famous figures Charles Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, all of whom were pioneers in the film industry are indicated as the screen colony s three wealthiest individuals in tax assessment rolls published today. Chaplin Taxable stocks and bonds, 7,687,570; cash and solvent credits, 295,000. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Even given her rambling remarks and misattribution of a quote to Gen. Douglas MacArthur; it was actually Maj. General Oliver Prince Smith who said, Were not retreating; we are advancing in another direction. (Slate)
A 70-year Douglas resident was recently inducted into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame for his more-than 50 years of playing and coaching basketball in Alaska as well as winning the first high school basketball state championships in 1959 ... Longtime Douglas resident Richard McCormick, center, was given the Alaska School Activities Association's Lifetime Achievement award, which accompanied his induction into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame Class of 2009 in April ... Longtime Douglas... (Juneau Empire)
Later in life, he starred opposite Michael Douglas in the popular TV series The Streets of San Francisco. He served for a time as president of the Academy, and a pitchman for American Express: "Don't Leave home without it." We should all wish to generate such respect and affection, and live so long.. (Variety)
"LOLROTFLMAO!!! half way thru her term as Governor she QUITS because she can't deal with the hot water, too ripe!!!And THIS caribou barbie is the one that COULD have been Vice Presidnet or President of the USA!! Imagine how it might have been halfway thru the Presidential term if she decided she had enough and announces she is QUITTING?What a loser! by BornFreeLiveFree July 4, 2009 8:25 PM PDT Hmmmmmmmmm just like obama--a loser that quit the Senate. by o_the_potus July 4, 2009 8:30 PM PDT by... (CBS News)
But Palin also hinted at her own national ambitions, invoking a quote that she credited to Gen. Douglas MacArthur: "We are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction.". by stn_sage July 3, 2009 2:04 PM PDT. (CBS News)
Palin closed her statement with words she attributed to Gen. Douglas MacArthur: "We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction." Right war, wrong general: The man who said those words was , who helped his men escape annihilation at the Battle of the "Frozen Chosin" Reservoir in Korea. She should be so lucky. (Slate)
Dan LaRoche wrote on Jul 2, 2009 12:34 PM:" I had the honor of knowing Bob McBride and working along with him in the Washington State Sheriff's Association. I looked forward to spending a week each legislative session with Bob in Olympia. It seemed like there was no one that Bob did not know. He was a true gentleman, that treated everyone with respect. I will always have fond memories of Bob and consider it an honor to have worked with him and called him my friend. I always got a chuckle when he... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
The Douglas Fourth of July Committee has chosen a lifelong Douglas resident - and the first Miss Alaska - as its grand marshal for Fourth of July festivities this weekend. Stuart Sliter, 70, has served at the Douglas Senior Center for almost a decade and has worked various positions for regional and state offices of the Division of Elections since 1984. (Anchorage Daily News)
Douglas North, who has served as president of since 1995, will lead Albany Academies, one of the few area private schools that has seen enrollment grow over the past five years. During his tenure at Alaska Pacific, North helped the small liberal arts school build enrollment and complete at $36 million capital campaign the increased the endowment and helped finance campus renovations. (Albany Business Review, NY)
If you want a real debate, go back to Lincoln and Douglas in 1858: The first speaker had an hour, the second speaker had an hour and a half, and the first speaker had thirty minutes to rebut. And it was over one issue: slavery. (Townhall.com)
A valuable piece of private property on Douglas Island considered for development is one step closer to becoming a city park ... A valuable piece of private property on Douglas Island considered for development is one step closer to becoming a city park ... The land, located at the halfway point on the west side of Douglas Island, was part of the Tongass National Forest until John F. McDonald homesteaded it in 1923. (Juneau Empire)
And even that number, former CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin claims, is an "incomplete and potentially misleading picture of the uninsured population.". For one reason, the uninsured figure counts all Americans (and illegal immigrants) who have been uninsured for any amount of time during a year, even if they happen to be between jobs or changing insurance plans or on family visits to Guatemala. (Townhall.com)
In celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood this Independence Day, the Douglas Fourth of July Committee chose a lifelong Douglas resident - and the first Miss Alaska - as its Grand Marshal. Meet Miss Alaska' 062809 NEIGHBORS 1 Juneau Empire In celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood this Independence Day, the Douglas Fourth of July Committee chose a lifelong Douglas resident - and the first Miss Alaska - as its Grand Marshal ... The first Miss Alaska, Stuart Sliter, looks at... (Juneau Empire)
Last Updated on Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 - 10:12:49 pm AKDT. News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
PHOTO COURTESY OF JUNEAU DOUGLAS CITY MUSEUM. PHOTO COURTESY OF JUNEAU DOUGLAS CITY MUSEUM ... PHOTO COURTESY OF THE JUNEAU DOUGLAS CITY MUSEUM. (Juneau Empire)
The home is owned by Elisa and Douglas Orcutt, 56. Douglas Orcutt, a longtime ramp service agent at Alaska Airlines, was appointed to a seat on the state Workers' Compensation Board in December 2007, according to a state press release. (Juneau Empire)
Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28 at Savikko Park in Douglas BOTH DAYS 1-3 p.m.: Children's Carnival All day: food and merchandise vendors and information booths; gold panning ... The two day event is to be held in Savikko Park in Douglas on June 27 and 28 ... The hiatus and move to Douglas comes after the city asked the Gold Rush Days to move so a new fieldhouse could be built on their previous location in Dimond Park. (Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Volunteer Marching Band usually practices four or five times, once a week, prior to performing in the Fourth of July parades in both Juneau and Douglas. In recent years, the band also provided two sit-down concerts at Marine Park, one on a weekend and one at noon on a weekday before July 4. (Juneau Empire)
Douglas Orcutt, 56, spent a career working for Alaska Airlines but left his work after being diagnosed with the early onset of Alzheimer's disease, court records say. He moved to Washington in September and filed for divorce in November, citing "irremediable differences" caused by "an incompatibility of temperament existing between the parties." Records say he was in town for the hearing this week. (Anchorage Daily News)
Last week in the bar room brawl, it was no contest as Imperial poured it down Pat's Douglas Inn 12-1, after the Louie's Ladies had broken their own losing streak by rocking Sticks N Stones 18-8 ... The Pub men from Douglas pumped Gas N Go 13-11, but the Gas men tanked Play it Again 7-0. (Juneau Empire)
What Anthony Kennedy sees is law. (11) - By Walter Dellinger, Linda Greenhouse, and Dahlia Lithwick - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
50) Aubrey Smith, 50:25; 51) Tadhg Nakada, 50:27; 52) Brian Stoecker, 50:32; 53) Matt Peters, 50:48; 54) Lance Kopsack, 50:53; 55) Leslie Varys, 50:56; 56) Davis Dunlap, 51:05; 57) Amelia Hennessy, 51:24; 58) Robert Flood, 51:28; 59) Dave Pfeiffer, 51:47; 60) Abby Ridout, 51:59; 61) Scott Wheeler, 52:09; 62) Mark Carr, 52:17; 63) Roy Elie-Wolkoff, 52:21; 64) Alisa Kincaid, 52:28; 65) Ellyn Brown, 52:31; 66) Laddie Shaw, 52:33; 67) Miles Knotek, 52:35; 68) Luke Kiskaddon, 52:48; 69) Brad Benter,... (Anchorage Daily News)
I still get a kick out of watching a 2-year-old Tiger Woods exchange golf swings with Bob Hope on a 1978 episode of "The 000037A9 Mike Douglas Show." And I'm certainly not one to begrudge the Olsen twins for creating an empire out of cutesy, harmless movies aimed at their peers. I also have no problem with reality shows casting young people, as long as there appears to be some worthwhile intention. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
" Given the depth of thought used to write the letter, I would encourage Mr. Green to grow up.Dan ShapiroOceansideWrong on nation's foundational heritage?Mr. Douglas Dunn and Josh Petty were correct in believing our nation was not founded on Judeo-Christian heritage.Those on the Mayflower were actually Muslims disguising themselves as Christians. Jefferson's "creator" in the Declaration was actually Allah (or evolution), and when John Q. Adams said, "The highest glory of the American Revolution... (North County Times)
As the 50th Anniversary of Alaska Statehood Celebration approaches, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum has announced the addition of "Federal and Territorial Building: Constructing the Capitol" to its virtual exhibit offerings ... As the 50th Anniversary of Alaska Statehood Celebration approaches, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum has announced the addition of "Federal and Territorial Building: Constructing the Capitol" to its virtual exhibit offerings ... The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is a facility... (Juneau Empire)
Brother of ; Barbara Nyberg of Acton, Connie Turner of Littleton, Kenneth and Douglas Ellis of Belmont NH, Debbie Jesseman on Mankato MN, Ginger Caldwell, David and Richard Ellis of Braintree, and many neices and nephews. "Jamie" graduated from Braintree High School Class of 63. (Braintree Forum, MA)
AFI honors Michael Douglas; plus, Rihanna, Chris Brown and Julia Roberts. Stories. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
a 6-foot-1, 210-pound linebacker/fullback prospect out of Juneau Douglas High School in Alaska was one of the wests biggest recruiting surprises of the spring, when he dominated the National Underclassman Combine in Boise, Idaho on April 4th ... Perkins, who played tackle on offense last year but will switch to fullback for Juneau Douglas in 2009, said that although most of his interest has come from the likes of western schools like and Idaho, he has also received his fair share of attention... (ArmySports.com)
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2007 file photo, actor Christopher Lloyd arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film in Santa Barbara, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael A. Mariant, file). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hosted by SouthEast Alaska Sailing, Get Out the Boat launches from Douglas every Wednesday night in the summer ... Hosted by SouthEast Alaska Sailing, Get Out the Boat launches from Douglas every Wednesday night in the summer. (Juneau Empire)
Get Out the Boat campaign - Sailors looking for a mid-week escape from the burdens of shore life participate in weekly barrel-can races on Wednesday nights off Douglas Island. During the races, sailors can work out the kinks in their rigging and hone their racing skills. (Juneau Empire)
Preventing PSP: Retired fisheries biologist Ken Imamura collects cockles at low tide near Shaman Island on North Douglas Wednesday. Imamura knows it's late in the season to harvest the shellfish but was planning on using them for bait instead of eating them. (Juneau Empire)
Foodland continued its offensive rampage, fueled by burgers from the Douglas Cafe, as they gave a freeze to Brain Pain 16-15, and then stopped Bartlett Too 15-8. The Killer Bees, who started the night tied with Foodland and Brain Pain, stayed the course as they bit the Pavitt Piranhas 9-6, and then rode a grand slam to dead center field in their 16-9 victory over Haz Gas. (Juneau Empire)
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