2018
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10% off Ron’s Apothecary vitamins, mineral, herbal or dietary supplements.
10% discount on your froyo. Free sugar cone on your birthday.
1 Free meal on your birthday
10% off the purchase of $30 or more. 20% off all new boards, boots & bindings
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$1 off whole sandwich.
20% off total hair accessories purchase.
Buy any sandwich at regular price and get a drink & chips for $1.
Free storage wax. One per household.
10% off any loose videogame console or handheld system (excludes new and boxed systems)
1 free meal on birthdays. Have ID available. $3 off any family size pizza.
10% off canvas prints.
1 FREE Day Pass.
$1 off 16 oz mocha.
$1 off whole sandwich. $2 off.
Buy one taco and get one free. Get one 8 oz coffee or hot chocolate with purchase of 16 oz mocha or latte
30% OFF Cleaning & Operating System Optimization 25% off Hot Off The Press titles!
20% off turf rentals
Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts
$1 off purchase of any food & drink combo for $4 or more.
20% off haircut. 10% off purchase of $20 or more on herbs, spices, teas and accessories
Free half size order of nachos.
JUNEAU CAR RENTAL COMPANY 15% off Any van rental
15% off lunch at the Capital CafĂŠ & Bubble Room
10% off purchase of $20 or more on herbs, spices, teas and accessories
Wingnut Auto Salon $10 off wash and wax special.
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EDUCATE & PROTECT your community as a
MEDICARE COUNSELOR with Alaska’s
We need volunteers to get important messages out to stop fraud: • There is no charge for the new Medicare cards mailed this spring. • Medicare will never call you and ask for personal information. We’ll train you to help older Alaskans get the benefits they deserve. Learn more at
medicare.alaska.gov/volunteer or 800-478-6065
LOCAL HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH MEDICARE
Adoption Options Gastineau Humane Society 7705 Glacier Hwy. 789-0260 ghspets.org
Kennel Visitation Hours: M-F 2-5:30pm
Daisy
&
Sat: 1-5pm
The Gastineau Humane Society currently has 12 cats, 2 dogs, and 11 small animals available for adoption.
Everybody needs a dollop of Daisy! Especially when it comes in the form of this loving and attentive glob of fluff. This 5 year old domestic short hair has a funny, spunky personality that lights up a room and can make any bad day better. Daisy enjoys sitting on laps, telling jokes, and holding meaningful conversations with those she holds dear. She is seeking a forever home without canine companions where she can allow her personality to shine through.
Katrina
This lovely lady has been living large for most of her life and is now a pleasingly plump kitty who loves all kinds of attention. Katarina has beautiful gray fur with peach and white markings. She knows that she should probably lose a little weight, especially because she has trouble if you try to pick her up or have her sit on your lap. She has an overall friendly attitude and likes to show her appreciation with happy head bumps, face rubs and gentle purring. If you leave a blanket lying around she is likely to crawl under it and hide rather than sitting on top of it, but she is so large that it’s not difficult to find her underneath!
Gnat
Gnat is a distinguished gentleman who enjoys soft pillows, warm blankets, and sleeping in sun spots. Due to his lavish lifestyle he will need a family willing to teach him moderation and to help him lose weight in a healthy manner. Gnat would love a home with a family that can pet him while sitting on the couch and cuddle him while lying in bed. Have you have been searching for a quiet, loving companion? Then search no further than Gnat.
Fluffy J
There is really nothing fluffy about Fluffy J. He is a solid, strong young guy. His confident and independent personality matches his physique. Fluffy J is very playful and curious. He prefers action over quiet cuddling, but he will allow for friendly petting as long as you don’t try to hold him too close for too long. Much like an active teenage boy, he will push you away and complain – “Aww, Mom! Not in front of my friends!” Fluffy J gets along well with other cats and just about everyone he meets. His short, trim gray and white fur coat match his no-nonsense attitude.
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Kuukpik 5 drilling rig, 2018 winter exploration
At a time when Alaska needs it most, ConocoPhillips continues to invest on the North Slope. Later this year, we’ll finish a new drill site in the National Petroleum Reserve, adding tens of thousands more barrels of oil to the pipeline. And, after our busiest exploration season in 15 years, we’ve announced new oil finds further west in the NPRA and near our other fields. Our investment equals jobs, more oil production and increased revenue for the state. Investment — It’s the smart bet for Alaska’s economy.
Unlocking Alaska’s Energy Resources
THE PRESENTS:
SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES
201 8 full schedule at www.jahc.org
FRIDAY JULY 6
KTOO: JEFF BROWN
APPRECIATION PARTY
5:30 7:00
THROUGH
MUSIC, FOOD, local vendors , BEER GARDEN, & FAMILY ACTIVITIES!
Ronald J. Haffner 1960-2018 Ron, 57, of Juneau passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 22nd, 2018. Ron was born August 1960 to Robert and Judy Haffner in Juneau. He graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School and worked for Design North until 2012, when he made a career switch to Realtor and Property manager with Exit Realty of Juneau. Ron had a deep devotion to this family and a true love for Alaska and all it offered. His passion was fishing, hunting, and air boating to his cabin up Taku River. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Edie Trambitas of Auke Bay. He is survived by his parents Robert and Judy Haffner of Auke Bay, Brother Jack Haffner (Roberta) or Texas; sister Laurie Helfinstine (James) of Juneau, sister Heidi Haffner of Juneau; daughter Shadoe Burke (Forrest) of Juneau, daughter Kaya Day (Chris) of S. Carolina, daughter Caitlyn Haffner-Berg of Oklahoma; son Brett Haffner of Juneau; and granddaughter Ashton Berg of Oklahoma. A Celebration of his live will be held at the Juneau Yacht Club on Monday, July 2nd, and from 4-10pm. Please bring a dish and your stories of Ron to share; use of the Club kitchen/ dishes are available.
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One of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence visited Europe and fell in love with pasta. He brought back a machine to make macaroni and later, he became the first president to serve macaroni and cheese as part of an official state dinner. Which Founding Father was this? Circle every fourth letter to find out!
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
This week’s word:
INDEPENDENCE
The noun independence comes from the adjective independent meaning not under the control or rule of another. America gained independence in 1776. Try to use the word independence in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family.
the words by looking up, MACARONI Find down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally. ENGLAND SIGNERS E I N O R A C A M P PARADE G S C C E L D E A E FATHER R I B H R P N R A O CHEESE GEORGE O G R E H T A F T P PEOPLE E N U E E D L S T L RULES G E L S E A G G T E PASTA F R E E U H N E F A EQUAL O S S Q U I E F I L WORDS KING R T E H K S D R O W FREE Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical LIFE words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
Stumped? Answers at www.kidscoop.com
If you enjoyed the feature above, there’s even more Kid Scoop interactive learning fun at www.kidscoop.com! Download our copier-friendly six-page America’s Independence Day package today. It’s perfect for busy teachers and parents.
© 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor
Jeff Schinkel, Graphics
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Russell Herbert Schultz
August 20, 1951 - February 16, 2018 Russell Herbert Schultz, age 66, a resident of Leilani Estates, Pahoa, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018. Born on August 20, 1951 in N. Tonawanda, New York to Herbert and Irene Schultz, he is survived by his much-loved mother and his sisters Laurie (Dennis) Orwat of Aiken, South Carolina and Cindy (Eugene) Giuseppetti of N. Tonawanda, New York; nieces Christie, Melissa, and Sarah, nephews Rob and DJ. Russ grew up in N. Tonawanda and graduated from N. Tonawanda High School in 1969. After graduation, he loaded up his Land Rover and headed out on a trip to Alaska. Shortly into that adventure, Russ received word that his draft number had come up. He drew a two-year hitch in the Army, and after training schools in Texas, Russ was sent to Vietnam to be part of the 225th Phantom Hawk Surveillance Company. He flew as an observer in the OV-1 Mohawk aircraft on forward reconnaissance and observation missions. Russ extended his original two-year commitment to three years, and upon discharge returned home to N. Tonawanda. He attended college there until the lure of Alaska called him back north. Russ spent approximately thirty years in Alaska, working at a variety of jobs: he worked on the North Slope Pipeline and for the University of Alaska, fished as both a hand troller and later as a gill-netter (aboard his boat, Genesee II); ran the downtown Juneau store, Captain’s Choice Gifts (it was during his time at the gift shop that Russ took up glass-blowing, specializing in small whales and ice worms), and worked for the State of Alaska, finishing his career at the Department of Fish and Game. After having lived in a yurt out the road for several years, Russ bought a house in Douglas and converted it into a four-plex. He did the work himself, and he considered it one of his greatest achievements. That renovation honed many skills that would come in handy later on. Russ also had quite a green thumb, as evidenced by the beautiful flower garden he kept at the four-plex. In 2005, Russ bid farewell to Alaska and moved to the Big Island of Hawaii. It was on the slopes of Kilauea that he cleared land and built his beautiful home (to be shared with his treasured, independent jungle kitty, Pester). Russ had become an excellent carpenter and craftsman, and his home was a monument to his talent and abilities. Anthuriums grew in abundance on Russ’s property, and several times a year he would delight stateside friends and family with gift boxes of those exotic flowers. Russ was always quick to lend an able and experienced hand whenever needed. He became heavily involved in community affairs during his years in Hawaii, and was a major player in the upgrading of emergency response (CERT) as well as the building of bus stop shelters and a playground in Leilani Estates. Through the years, Russ and his trusty tractor helped many a friend and neighbor--and those same friends and neighbors were there for him during his final months. Russ was one of a kind, and very much loved and cared about by all who knew him. He lived life on his own terms, and his life was rich with friends and family. If you knew Russ, then no occasion was complete without his presence. His wry sense of humor and observant wit were priceless. Understandably, his passing has left a hole in all of our hearts that cannot ever quite heal. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Russ. ___________________________________________________
Trenten Gilbert Wilson January 23, 1973 –June 20, 2018
Trent passed away peacefully at home on June 20. He was born on January 23, 1973, in Anchorage, Alaska, at Providence Hospital to Kathy and Butch Wilson. He lived in Anchorage with his parents until moving to Juneau, and graduating from Juneau Douglas High school in 1992. Trent’s first love, after family and friends, was being on the waters of Southeast Alaska. His love began at the tender age of 3 months, boating with his parents, then at the age of 16 commercial fishing with family friends in Prince William Sound. He assisted in the cleanup of the Exon Valdez oil spill of 1989. He was also really enjoyed tourism sales and worked for Juneau Tours for a length of time and opened his own companies, Alaska Tackle Company and Affordable Decals & Signs. His most recent and proudest endeavor born out of his love of cooking was opening the Wild Alaskan Halibut Food Trailer in May. Trent was an excellent cook and always generously chaired his creations with family and friends. You could always depend on Trent for the best stuffed mushrooms and special pickles. Trent’s generosity and willingness to help a friend or family in need most characterized his life. He is preceded in death by his brother Kevin Guy, Father Maurice Gene (Butch), Uncle Guy Edwards Kasnick, and both maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his sons Cody Wilson, Glendale, AZ; Cole Wilson, Anchorage, AK, and Elijah Wilson of Waldport, OR; mother Kathy Wilson; aunts & uncles Shirley & Larry Matheny, Karen & Paul Dillon, Rick & Rachel Kasnick; great uncle Bob Kasnick of Oregon; nephews Grey Wilson of Ninilchik, AK, Gabriel Wilson of Medford, Oregon; and many cousins. The family asks that any donations be made to a children’s charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Island Pub on July 9 from 1pm to 3pm.
ROBERT A. BREFFEILH, MD is announcing his retirement as Ophthalmologist and the closures of
TONGASS REGIONAL EYE CLINIC AND GLACIER OPTICAL effective July 31, 2018. Along with his staff at
TONGASS REGIONAL EYE CLINIC AND GLACIER OPTICAL,
He would like to thank the communities of Juneau and Southeast Alaska for a very fulfilling career. It has been his pleasure to provide care and meet many wonderful people. Dr. Breffeilh and his wife Mary Ann plan on Juneau remaining their home base and hope to have more time to travel extensively. It is his continued hope that an Ophthalmologist will eventually come to Juneau to provide services for Juneau and SE Alaska.
Please contact the office at
(907) 586-2700
should you have any questions or need copies of your medical records. After July 31, 2018, a message can be left at the above number and someone will respond as soon as possible. Stop by Glacier Optical and ask us about our clearance sales!
FREE TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION AN 8 WEEK CLASS BEGINNING JULY 10TH, FOR PEOPLE AGE 60 AND OVER
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 10:00AM-11:00AM AT THE GRUENING PARK COMMUNITY HALL. TO REGISTER, CALL SOUTHEAST SENIOR SERVICES AT 463-6113 Registration is required • This program is made possible by a grant from the Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services
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2018
SUMMER CAMPS TMHS/DIMOND PARK FACILITIES July 9-12, 2018 Football Skills Camp: ages 12-18 / 8:30am Sports Performance Camp: all sports / males & females ages 7-18 / 1:30pm www.cor1athletics.com Visit for more information and to register
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