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Blood needs
Published October 6, 2008
I wish to remind Fairbanks donors that the blood in Fairbanks Memorial Hospital’s internal blood bank is supplied by Blood Bank of Alaska’s Fairbanks Center, located on Airport Way.
A better choice
Published October 6, 2008
We need John Brown in Juneau now — he’s made a career of asking the tough questions and making the tough choices.
Poor journalism
Published October 6, 2008
I am disappointed in the mainstream media’s pattern of following The New York Times and whatever they send out to everyone
Stevens' wane
Published October 6, 2008
This is the first time I will not vote for Sen. Stevens since moving to Alaska in 1965.
They’re listening
Published October 5, 2008
I submit three Internet sources that reflect anti-bailout positions, which are enlightening!
Strip mall mine
Published October 5, 2008
Having been away from Fairbanks for a few months, I can see where the strip mall landowners on the east side are using “scorched Earth” policies on their commercial properties.
Quality leader
Published October 5, 2008
Karl Kassel is a highly respected, hard-working, public-rights defender.
Goodbye OK
Published October 5, 2008
I live in the neighborhood and just want to express feeling sad and disheartened at the closing and loss of OK Lumber.
Voters control
Published October 5, 2008
Proposition B explained: There’s a ridiculous rumor circulating.
PFD taxes
Published October 5, 2008
This year, the Permanent Fund Dividend is large, paying out $2,069 plus $1,200 for the energy resource rebate.
Resist monopolies
Published October 5, 2008
So the big argument is that our financial institutions are “too big to fail.”
Fuel costs
Published October 5, 2008
Include the North Slope for energy subsidy in the gas pipeline legislation!
Obama on guns
Published October 4, 2008
A couple weeks ago, a friend of mine showed me a letter to the editor listing an absurd collection of untruths about Barack Obama’s positions on firearm ownership ... basically implying that a vote for Obama is a vote to repeal the Second Amendment.
Seeking to serve
Published October 4, 2008
I am a candidate for City Council because I feel a need for a common man, like myself, to run for office. If others in our community do not follow likewise, we will allow “career politicians” to represent us who do not hold our best interests at heart.
Leash the dogs
Published October 4, 2008
I was pleased to see such a large article written about the mixed-breed dog show that took place Saturday. I have been the proud owner of mutts and purebreds all my life and take pride in being a responsible dog owner.