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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Training
The Alaska Center for Resource Families and Family Center Services of Alaska are
sponsoring a free workshop on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on
Monday, November 16. The workshop will be held at city hall from 6 – 9 p.m.
The workshop is being facilitated by Deborah Hayes, M.
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Gift of life
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Photo by Michele Trainor
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Debbie Green relaxes with a good book while Carrie Coombs of the Blood Bank of Alaska preps Green’s arm to draw blood. Twenty-five people donated 17 units of blood in last weekend’s drive sponsored by the Forget-Me-Knot Quilters of Delta Junction.
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It’s tea time again in Delta
Come sip tea, enjoy scones with sweet and dreamy devonshire cream, nibble petite tea sandwiches, and enjoy “sweet” endings.
On Saturday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m., Close-Up will present “Simply Elegant Afternoon Tea” in the Delta High School senior lobby. Tickets are
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Book Fair time
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Photo By Michele Trainor
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Megan Webb, a second grade student at Delta Elementary, carefully
jots down book titles on her wish list. The Delta Elementary School
is holding its annual book fair at the Elementary library Thursday and
Friday, November 5th and 6th. The library will stay open until 6:30
p.m. Friday, November 6th for the browsing enjoyment of those
attending parent teacher conferences or those simply wanting to pick
up a few good books for their home.
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New tutoring program at Delta High School
Delta High School is starting a new tutoring program for students. Each
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. tutoring will
be held in Ms. McFarland’s and Mr. Klein’s rooms.
Student athletes that are ineligible due to academic performance will be
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Gift supports missile defense workforce in Alaska
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Dr. PJ Ford Slack, Delta/Greely School District superintendent (second from right), smiles broadly as she accepts the $35,000 check from John Clay, vice president of missile systems for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector. Other members on the board of directors for the Partners for Progress in attendance are (from left) Jon Dufendach, treasurer; Mary Leith-Dowling, vice-president; and Rick Caulfield president. Photo by Michele Trainor
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Northrop Grumman Corporation contributed $35,000 to Partners for Progress in Delta, Inc., to further the educational nonprofit group’s goal of helping to build and sustain Alaska’s skilled workforce in electronics and computer systems technology, particularly to support nearby missile defense operations.
John Clay, vice president of missile systems for the company’s Aerospace Systems sector, presented the donation at the organization’s annual Industry Roundtable October 29 at the Career Advancement Center. Funds will be used to develop or enhance the
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Bialik, Hjelm receive football All-State honors
Senior Josh Bialik was selected First Team All-State at tight end, while junior Justin Hjelm was selected Second Team All-State at defensive back in Alaska’s small schools division. “Small schools” refers to the Greatland and Northern Lights conferences that include schools with
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