Photo archive for May 29, 2008
U.S. Rep. Don Young's wife Lu shows her support while Young answers questions from the media after registering to run for re-election Thursday morning, May 29, 2008, at the elections office in the State Building.
A variety of classic cars will be on display at the Carlson Center this weekend.
The Denali State Bank moose mascot takes the pledge of allegiance during the 2007 Relay opening ceremonies.
The 2008 Relay for Life of Fairbanks, set to begin tonight at the West Valley High School track, will include a variety of activities. Above, employees from Laretreat Salon and Day Spa offer haircuts for those wishing to donate to the Locks for Love program during the 2007 Relay.
Willy Vinton, left, president of the Vernon Nash Antique Car club, fuels up one of his many classic cars.
A view of Willy Vinton's classic car collection, which will be on display at the Carlson Center during the Vernon L. Nash Antique Car Club of Fairbanks Car Show this weekend.
Fairbanks birders got a rare treat when a pare of Wilson's phalaropes took up residence on Kessel Pond in Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge for about 24 hours.
U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens dances with the crowd to music from the '50s during the 50th anniversary celebration of Alaska statehood Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Pioneer Park. Fairbanks hosted the first of three parties to be held across the state celebrating Alaska's admission as the 49th State.
Harvey Williams wears his commemorative flags in his cap while listening to the speakers during the 50th anniversary celebration of Alaska statehood Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Pioneer Park. A bonfire, barbeque and music from the '50s were part of the celebration.
John H. Venables of Haines presents the persona of Judge James Wickersham during a historical re-inactment of Alaska's quest for statehood Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Noel Wien Library.
William Henry Seward is portrayed by John H. Venables of Haines during a historical re-inactment of Alaska's quest for statehood Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Noel Wien Library. Venables is an Alaskan Statehood enthusiast and spends his time reenacting historical figures involved with Alaska's quest for statehood.
A flat of pansies wait to be planted in front of Signer's Hall during the 14th Annual UAF Campus Flower Planting day Wednesday morning, May 28, 2008. Students, alumni, staff and community volunteers canvassed the campus filling planter beds with foliage and flowers, and were treated to a barbecue afterwards.
Margaret Short packs dirt around a geranium starter during the 14th Annual UAF Campus Flower Planting Day Wednesday morning, May 28, 2008. Students, alumni, staff and community volunteers canvassed the campus filling planter beds with foliage and flowers and were treated to a barbecue afterwards.
From left, Eileen Streeter, her daughter Kim Streeter, Margaret Short, and Betty Wojciechowski put geranium starters in the dirt around the Charles E. Bunnell statue during the 14th Annual UAF Campus Flower Planting Day on Wednesday morning, May 28, 2008. Students, alumni, staff and community volunteers canvassed the campus filling planter beds with foliage and flowers and were treated to a barbecue afterwards.
