Jan Thacker

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Recent Stories

North Pole to host First Friday and Fourth of July Summer Fest
Saturday, June 28, 2008
North Pole will spring to life during the Fourth of July with the Summer Festival taking place throughout the day and the North Pole Art Society’s July First Friday in the evening.
North Pole's Patriotic Santa Summer Festival coming July 4
Saturday, June 21, 2008
There is a bed at the front of Safeway in North Pole.
Despite its hardships, the wonder of fatherhood never ends
Saturday, June 14, 2008
When I look at the photos of yesteryear, when our kids were all tiny, I shake my head in wonder that we were allowed to haul them home from the hospital.
Check-in time: 3-story North Pole hotel slated to open next year
Saturday, June 7, 2008
A lot of us have been wondering what all that action is on the north side of North Pole Plaza and the rumors have been confirmed: the Gavora family, which owns the mall, is putting up a hotel in North Pole.
First Friday art show to benefit blind students in Russia
Saturday, May 31, 2008
The North Pole Art Society/Watercolor Wednesday First Friday show June 6 will feature the work of Yelena Matusevich, and visitors should expect something very different from other First Friday shows.
NPHS Automotive Technology students win state automotive competition
Saturday, May 24, 2008
If my car ever breaks down, I hope it’s close to North Pole High School and Jerry Million’s automotive class is in session.
Star of the North Secondary School enjoys eight years of success
Saturday, May 17, 2008
I have a lot of favorite places — some of them that I visit rarely and then wonder why I waited so long to experience them again.
Spring means Athletes in Action baseball players need seasonal homes
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Every year about this time I get an e-mail from Don Duke, who has come out of hibernation, and wants me to put in a plug for the Athletes in Action baseball team members who will need a place to stay this summer.
'Remember the Alamo' has personal meaning for NP resident
Saturday, May 3, 2008
I don’t know about the younger generation, but all of us Baby Boomers grew up singing about Davy Crockett — King of the Wild Frontier.
First Friday to feature Fairbanks Watercolor Society artists
Saturday, April 26, 2008
North Pole Art Society promises another great First Friday event this Friday when members of Fairbanks Watercolor Society show their work at the North Pole Grange Gallery.
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