Giessel-Newsletter

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

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Its harvest time, the State Fair is running, kids are back in school. Wow. That was a fast-disappearing summer!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Photo – Farmer’s Market on Saturday. Celebrating our special asset of local grown foods!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Photo: One of the 64 varieties of Rhubarb at the UAF Experimental Farm in Palmer. This one is Crimson Cherry P12. Who knew there are so many varieties!! The Experimental Farm is an amazing place to visit.