10 YEARS AGO

Sept. 10, 2000 — Coffee is a hot commodity in Fairbanks, and it seems to be getting hotter despite the northern climate.

Business is perking right along for two local companies who started roasting their own beans in recent years. While their approaches differ slightly, there is no arguing the rising popularity of their products. North Pole Coffee concentrates on coffee sales while Alaska Coffee Roasting Co. concentrates on coffeehouse sales.

25 YEARS AGO

Sept. 10, 1985 — It could cost a little more to belly up to the bar if the Fairbanks City Council reinstates a 5 percent city sales tax on alcoholic drink and bottle sales within city limits.

City officials estimate the move could raise a half-million dollars per year, but it likely will draw fire from bar owners and liquor distributors already furious about a federal alcohol tax hike this Oct. 1.

50 YEARS AGO

Sept. 10, 1960 — A Fairbanks man has been fined $200 in Magistrate Court for having in his possession and attempting to transport a live game animal, a male wolf, without a license.

Norland C. Hagon pleaded guilty Thursday to both charges and received a $100 fine on each of them.

Hagon was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday night at International Airport by Joseph D. Lanni, protection officer for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. At the time of arrest, Hagon had consigned the wolf to Pan American Airlines for shipment to relatives at Falls Church, Va.

75 YEARS AGO

Sept. 10, 1935 — Actual transfer of the new Fairbanks ambulance from the American Legion committee which conducted the drive to secure it, to the municipal government has been made, and the conveyance now stands in the City Hall ready for its first errand of mercy.

Mayor E.B. Collins accepted the ambulance on behalf of the city, expressing appreciation of the efforts and public spirit of those instrumental in securing it for Fairbanks.