Giessel-Newsletter

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.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Energy (light and heat) is a big deal to us in Alaska. We pay particular attention to it starting about September, then breath a sign of relief with more sunlight and warmth by April or so.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week I attended an energy conference that focused on clean, reliable energy, including transmission.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Rain or shine, the best place to be on a Saturday is one of our nearby Farmers Markets! The produce is in! So is the fresh fish, fresh pasta, wonderful ice cream, healthy doggie treats…its endless variety.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Jeremy Narus and Rowan Wollrich are two of Alaska’s finest promising young leaders. I am so proud to know them.