“I’ve been cooking a lot for a couple years now,” Will Tomeo said. When he earned membership with the National Honor Society, he decided this culinary webpage would be a good project to pursue, as part of joining that group.
Today, the McGilvary clan also includes 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren (there are two on the way).
Over the years, he has shared his story with students throughout Alaska. It’s a true tale of overcoming being bullied as a child, because his skin is white, even though he is half Inupiat.
Neighbor to Neighbor provides food boxes every holiday season for families in need. It also helps families when tragedy strikes, like house fires or other crises.
Check on your loved ones by scheduling a virtual video chat. Run an errand, like picking up a prescription for a loved one. Babysit your niece and nephew so their parents can have a “date night.” Pay one utility bill for a loved one.
The shop recently received the 2020 Heart of Denali Chamber of Commerce Denali Community Award, for that community service. The shop provided about 4,000 free fabric masks over the past year.
The raising of the tripod happens during Tripod Days, officially launching the Nenana Ice Classic.
This early opening happens every year and is now part of the park’s new winter and shoulder season plan to accommodate increased winter visitation.
“We love it because North Star is like a huge family,” she said. “I think it has really helped our kids through COVID to have the extended family, especially living here in Alaska."
Today, the plant is operating again and city workers are repairing any frozen connections that occurred over the past few days.