Giessel-Newsletter

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The biggest issue these days is energy and its cost.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today’s newsletter is about energy. You pay a lot for lights and heat. That is about to go up in price.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Michelle Girault (ED, Hope Community Services), my husband and I joined the AFD Station 1 Firefighters. These firefighters and paramedics donated 2 group dinners, hosted at the fire station, as a fundraising item for Hope Community Services. These were two very popular items, raising $3200 for Hope. Thank you, AFD, for supporting our community nonprofit serving folks

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s getting colder which means folks will start turning on their heaters and wood stoves for the winter months. Remember to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors this season.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’ve been immersed in healthcare and pharmaceutical cost drivers. The information is valuable as I work to pass SB 121, a bill reining in the power of Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The August unaudited financial statements for the Alaska Permanent Fund are now available. See the section below and the link to the APFC website itself.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The cool Fall and darkness makes us remember “energy” (light & heat).Natural gas supply for SouthCentral is an issue – where does it come from in the near future of a couple years.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Peltola’s husband. I grieve with Mary and pray God’s comfort on her and her family.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This is the best time of year to see birds. I really love the Sandhill Cranes. These were in Creamer’s Field, Fairbanks, last week.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Legislative Tour. Details about the modernization upgrade of this critical infrastructure port in this newsletter