Photo archive for February 29, 2008
Houston’s Thomas Chikoyak, right, grits his teeth in the final moments of his 121-pound losing bout with Colony’s Anthony Oliver on Friday afternoon, Feb. 29, 2008, during the Tanana Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Tanana Middle School.
Wasilla’s Joey Boling, top, grapples with Grace Christian’s Kyle Markel on the way to Boling’s 133-pound victory Friday afternoon, Feb. 29, 2008, during the Tanana Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Tanana Middle School.
Randy Smith Middle School wrestling coaches Norm Davis and Ron Baxter lend their support Friday afternoon, Feb. 29, 2008, during the Tanana Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Tanana Middle School.
Gareth Erhart leaves the starting line in the eight-dog class on the first day of the Junior North American Championships on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, on the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds.
Vera Cole hangs on through the corner of the two-dog class on the first day of the Junior North American Championships on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, on the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds.
Salesman Jason Richland gets on the scale as Tivvie Smith logs his weight as employess and other participants check in for their weekly weigh-in during the store's third annual "Biggest Loser" weight loss contest at Florcraft Carpet One on Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008. Richland is last year's winner, which is decided based on the percentage of loss from your starting weight.
Dave Weaver steps on the scale as employess and other participants check in for their weekly weigh-in during the store's third annual "Biggest Loser" weight loss contest at Florcraft Carpet One Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008.
"Oops, I better get some money out," salesman Prins Samuel said as his weight registered on the scale, while paying the $1-per-pound fine for gaining weight to Tivvie Smith as employess and other participants check in for their weekly weigh-in during the store's third annual "Biggest Loser" weight loss contest at Florcraft Carpet on Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008.
Robert Hovda, 14, left, chases after his brother Gerry, 18, as he is dragged through the snow while holding tight to his 4-meter power kite while flying the sports foil at the Fairbanks Youth Soccer Association Fields on Friday afternoon, Feb. 29, 2008. "I didn't expect that," the elder Hovda said of the foil lifting him several feet off the ground before dragging him across the field.
Terry Huisman smiles while holding American flags as airmen stand at ease during the 354th Fighter Wing Welcome Home Ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008.
Chief Master Sgt. Eric Molloy, second from right, returns to his seat after giving emotional remarks during the 354th Fighter Wing Welcome Home Ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008. (From right) Tech. Sgt. Anthony Blum, Chief Malloy, and Capt. Jason Daniels all received Bronze Stars during the event, given to them by Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, far left.
Carolyn Dellinger
Erica Ripley
Nonfiction, action and mystery books rank high with young male readers.
Children's literary specialist Deborah B. Ford shared books and activities to help parent and teachers get boys to read more.
After holding water for centuries, Iceberg Lake in the Wrangell-St. Elias Mountains drained in 1999 and has lost its water every year since, except in 2001.
Eric and Grace Hard are shown during a visit to Wyoming in the 1940s.
A wedding in Ophir, probably in the late 1940s. Jessie Howard, who performed the service, is on the right, next to the bride and groom.
Grace Hard, left, and Jessie Howard on the streets of Ophir.
The Hospice of the Tanana Valley’s new facilities are located at 2001 Gillam Way. (Photographed Thursday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2008.)
Ann Kjera, left, executive director of the Hospice of the Tanana Valley, speaks with bereavement coordinator Sally Fenno as they move into their new Gillam Way facilities Thursday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2008.
Bud and Edna Carlson
A colorful aurora display dances over Murphy Dome on a starry Wednesday night, Feb. 27, 2008.