The People's Paper August 2018

LOCAL ROLLER DERBY ROLLS INTO SEASON 8 MORE ON PAGE 16 OF THE PEOPLE’S PAPER

LORNA BRANZEULA: DAY WITHOUT SHADOWS MORE ON PAGE 10 OF MAKE A SCENE MAGAZINE

WHAT IS REAL VS FAKE IN THE VITAMIN WORLD MORE ON PAGE 5 OF THE PEOPLE’S PAPER

PAINTING SESSION: ART MEETS RECYCLING

MORE ON PAGE 14 OF MAKE A SCENE MAGAZINE

COMMUNITY

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 2

COMMUNITY & EVENTS

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 3

HEALTH & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 4

HEALTH & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 5

ADULT PIANO LESSONS Hitchcock Piano Studio ........ 745-3134 APPAREL & CLOTHING All Seasons Clothing ........ 357-0123 D’s Tuxedo ........ 707-6585 Mimi’s Closet ........ 376-2661 Mila’s Alterations ........ 830-8339 ART & CRAFTS Artists Uncorked… 982-2675 The Gallery ........ 745-1420 BOOKSTORE A Black Sheep Shop ......... 376-8198 Black Birch Books ...... 373-2677 Fireside Books ........ 745-2665 CAFÉ & COFFEE Alaska Artisan Coffee ........ 745-5543 Espresso Café ........ 376-5282 Gathering Grounds ........ 376-4404 Vagabond Blues……..745-2233 CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT Artists Uncorked ........ 982-2675 EDUCATION Learning Essentials ........ 357-3990 FOOTWEAR Northern Comfort ........ 376-5403 HEALTH & WELLNESS All About Herbs ........ 376-8327 Just Botanicals ....... 414-3663 Lone Wolf Aura ........ 631-0482 HOME DÉCOR Peak Boutique ........ 746-3320 PIANO LESSONS Margaret Allen ........ 745-2520 PIZZA Humdingers Pizza ........ 745-7499 PRINT SERVICES The UPS Store ........ 746-6245 RADIO 95.5 The Pass ........ 631-0877 REPAIR, RESTORATION Comtronics ........ 373-2669 S&S Drilling ...... 746-0225 Steve’s Toyostove Repair ...... 376-9276 The Powdercoat Shop .... 841-1300 SMOKE SHOPS Alaska Pipe Dreams ........ 746-1500 SPECIALTY GIFTS Alaska Midnite Scents ........ 357-7364 Non-Essentials ......... 745-2258 THRIFT SHOPS Red Barn Thrift Store ........ 745-5050 Steam Driven Boutique ........ 376-4404 Turn-A-Leaf Thrift Stores ........ 376-5708E TOYS Just Imagine Toys ........ 357-1543 Learning Essentials .......... 357-3990

COMMUNITY & FAITH

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 6

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 7

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 8

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 9

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 10

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 11

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 12

POLITICS & OPINION

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 13

PETS & ANIMALS

Contributed by Angie Lewis, Presidents of Alaska Animal Advocates Summer should be a time of enjoyment for you and your dog; but all too often, this is a time of year when situations arise that can endanger your dog. There are only a few safety practices that need to be followed to ensure you and your dog have a wonderful time this summer.

• Don’t leave your dog in a vehicle, not even with the windows opened: Dogs can’t perspire the way humans do and have a very hard time cooling off in a hot car. The temperature in a car can rise to 120 degrees in just a few minutes. This can lead to the death of your dog.

• Don’t drive with your dog in the back of a pickup: Your dog is a member of the family and should be treated as such. If you had to suddenly hit the brakes, your dog might literally fly out of your truck

bed. Let her sit in the cab with you, or if nothing else, put her in a secured crate in the back of your truck.

• Recognize Lawn & Garden Dangers: Plant food, fertilizer and insecticides can be lethal for your dog. Keep them under lock and key.

Try to use organics.

• Dehydration: Make sure your dog has plenty of water and shade to help her remain cool and hydrated.

• Exercise: Hiking with your dog is a wonderful experience, for both you and your dog. Be sure to limit exercise on a really hot day, particularly for older dogs or dogs with thick coats. Provide enough rest time and ample water. Remember, asphalt can be very hot and actually burn your dog’s paws.

• Lakes: Not all dogs are natural-born swimmers and can easily drown.

Monitor your dog to make certain of her skill level as a swimmer. Be cautious about beavers, who can be very dangerous to dogs.

• Fleas & Ticks: This is not as big a

problem in Alaska as it is in other parts of the country. If you use products for fleas and ticks, check with your veterinarian. Some overthe-counter treatments can be toxic, even when used as directed.

• Summer Events: Be mindful of taking your dog to summer events such as concerts, fairs or other crowded places. These can be stressful for some dogs, and they may run the risk of getting lost.

Know your dog and what might be uncomfortable for her.

• Other Revelry: Some dogs are very frightened of the loud sounds of fireworks and firearms. Dogs are best kept in the house for these celebrations and activities. These dogs may become so stressed that they may need medications to help them cope.

• Lost Dogs: Make sure your dog is micro-chipped and that the contact information is current. In addition, your dog should wear a collar with an identification tag.

Now go out and enjoy your summer, along with your dog friend, but do it safely.

PETS & ANIMALS

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 15

camping wherever you want and fishing all day. It’s not an easy trip though… …but for us, the reward outweighed the risk. The mouse bite was epic and the fishing from top to bottom was all-time.”

In addition to the show in Palmer, IF4™ will be screening on Friday, September 21st at 49th State Brewing Co. in Anchorage.

Join us for 9 exciting films and great giveaways! Advance tickets are $15.00 and are available at Mossy’s Fly Shop and www.flyfilmfest.com.

Tickets will be available at the door for $18.00 if available.

Contributed by Ben Rowell International Fly Fishing Film Festival 9/28/2018 – 7:30PM International Fly Fishing Film Festival® - IF4™ The Glenn Massay Theater 8295 E College Dr. Palmer Tickets: $15 Adv. $18 @Door I know the silver salmon fishing is hot right now and the big rainbow trout are about to come out to play, but I need to tell you about what has become a fall tradition in the Mat-Su Valley.

It’s the International Fly Fishing Film Festival and it’s returning to Palmer on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 7:30pm at The Glenn Massay Theater.

IF4™ consists of short and feature-length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing. The films at this popular

event are capturing the attention of anglers around the world. IF4™ contains exclusive content and is a must-see experience!

“We’re truly international,” confirms Jennifer Bird, publisher of the award-winning Fly Fusion, Canada’s premium fly angling magazine which presents the annual film festival. “The festival is more about the experience of fly fishing than catching fish. It examines why people fly fish rather than how, when or where through storytelling and narrative.”

IF4™ is sponsored locally by Mossy’s Fly Shop, Cache Camper Manufacturing, Inc., FisheWear, Highway 3 Angler and Trout Unlimited Southcentral Alaska Chapter.

Trailers and film descriptions are available at www.flyfilmfest.com/ films.

Mikey Weir of BURL Productions was stoked to be shooting his film DIYAK, an Official IF4™ Selection, in Alaska. “I knew the fishing in Alaska would be good, but I didn’t know it would be this good! For me, it was just as much about the adventure as it was the fishing. When a couple buddies asked if I wanted to join a 100-mile wilderness float in a remote corner of Alaska, I didn’t hesitate.

There’s not much that beats floating down a river with your good buddies,

MUSEUMS & COMMUNITY works with are often at odd angles, such as when fabricating machinery, and it’s important to know what those angles are?

Contributed by Richard Estelle When a carpenter needs to know if his work is “up to plumb” or “on the level”, he might use one of the old wood frame carpenter’s levels in the Museum’s collection. The little fixed glass tubes with their floating bubble inside would indicate those vertical and horizontal directions nicely. But what if the things one

That’s when another type of level in our collection would come in handy.

Called a “machinists’ inclinometer”, it features a rotating bubble that can be set at various angles relative to the straight sides of the frame.

The inclinometer is laid on the work piece, the brass bubble housing rotated until the bubble centers, and the degree of incline is read off the adjacent scale. Conversely, if a particular incline is desired, the bubble housing is rotated until the proper angle is indicated, then the work piece is held alongside the

frame and tilted until the bubble centers, indicating the proper incline is achieved.

This beautifully ornate tool was patented September 17, 1867 and manufactured sometime between 1875 and 1892 by the Davis Level & Tool Co. of Springfield, Mass. The elegant leaf-like design of its frame exhibits a decorative flair, perhaps reflecting a past reverence for fine tools not often seen in most of those manufactured today.

The cast iron frame, with its filigree web, is “Japanned” - a 17th century term for a technique borrowed from Asian lacquerwork, using a heavy resin-based black lacquer coating similar to enamel paint.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

MAT-SU VALLEY, ALASKA

PAGE 16