Photo archive for March 21, 2008
Ice Dogs forward Corey Horien, right, tries to slip a shot by Kenai River Brown Bears goaltender Steven Madej Friday evening March 21, 2008, at the Big Dipper. The Ice Dogs won 6-1.
Alaska Nanooks ski team assistant coach Ingrid Olson glides by an electronic timing receiver as she and head coach Scott Jerome tested skis Friday afternoon, March 21, 2008, at Birch Hill. With the US Distance National Ski Championships scheduled for next weekend, Jerome and Olson utilized an electronic timer to record the glide time of a waxed ski in an effort to obtain peak performance out of the teams equipment. Later they will make a computer spreadsheet out of the timer data and analyze any discrepancies between pairs of skis. “It’s kinda nice, it takes the guesswork out of it,” said Jerome of the technological tools.
Alaska Nanooks ski team head coach Scott Jerome, left, helps assistant coach Ingrid Olson out of one pair of skis and into another as they tested skis Friday afternoon, March 21, 2008, at Birch Hill. With the U.S. Distance National Ski Championships scheduled for next weekend, Jerome and Olson utilized an electronic timer to record the glide time of a waxed ski in an effort to obtain peak performance out of the teams equipment. Later they will make a computer spreadsheet out of the timer data and analyze any discrepancies between pairs of skis. “It’s kinda nice, it takes the guesswork out of it,” said Jerome of the technological tools.
A spring equinox full moon rises over Fairbanks on Friday evening March 21, 2008.
An adult male ribbon seal rests on pack ice in Russia's Gulf of Ozernoy on June 5, 2005. The Center for Biological Diversity on Friday announced its intent to sue if the National Marine Fisheries Service misses its deadline for an initial review of a petition to list ribbon seals as threatened or endangered.
Aldona Jonaitis, University of Alaska Museum of the North director, is retiring from the position after 15 years as she poses in the museum lobby Friday afternoon, March 21, 2008.
Eielson's Devante Sparrow (11) beats Haines' James Hart to a loose ball during action in the semifinal round of the Alaska state 3A high school basketbball championships Friday, March 21, 2008 in Anchorage.
Students in Jeannie Nelson's first-grade class at University Park Elementary School assemble Easter baskets for Golden Towers residents Friday.
Six-year-old Traci McGee attaches the handle to a basket as students in Jeannie Nelson's first-grade class at University Park Elementary School assembles Easter baskets for Golden Towers residents Friday
Alyssa Norris is the Student Artist of the Week
Daniel Lee is the Student Achiever of the Week.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Young responds to a question during the ComFish Alaska fisheries debate Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium in Kodiak. Candidates vying for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives commented on state and national fishery issues during the debate.
Lathrop guard Graylin Parker (1) shoots in between Dimond defenders during Alaska 4A boys state basketball action Friday, March 21, 2008, in Anchorage.
Ethan Berkowitz, second left, responds to a question received by Jake Metcalfe, right, during the ComFish Alaska fisheries debate Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium in Kodiak. Those participating in the debate also included incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Young, not shown, Alaska Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, second right, and Diane Benson, left.
Seven little friends gathered on the Chena River with their families to enjoy the Tired Iron Race, March 8, as well as sledding and snowman making. Pictured are, left to right, Top row kneeling: Kelly and Patty Eagan, both 12; Sitting, Zoe Staiger, 3, holding sister Hailey, 6 months, Simon Binkley, 2, Charlotte Curry, 4, and Hayden Estabrook, 15 months.
