the Perpetually Procrastinating Purpole Publisher Issue: Triple Mondo FEATURES 40x40x4: Stage II
by Jeffrey A. Rogers The Stage Project at the Ester Community Park has brought together young and old, Kiwanis and ECA, Angry Young & Poor and just plain folks to create a permanent outdoor stage for music and perfomrance in Ester.
Backyard Geology, Biology, and Humanity in the Ester Zone
by Sherri Schleiter I enjoy traveling and have always had an interest in the "exotic others" of the world, but there are wonders that I can find in my own backyard. The geology, weather, and atmospheric physics of the Fairbanks and Ester areas have significantly affected human habitation here.
A Citizen's Look at Oil Taxation: A Tricky Ploy to Undercut ACES
Dose of Reality, part 2, by Neil Davis The way to determine if Alaska's price for selling its oil is too high is to compare our price with that of other government-owned oil provinces.
A Cornucopia of Organics
by Deirdre Helfferich The term 'organic agriculture' is often used as though everyone knows what it is, and as though it is just one method, but organic agriculture actually comes in many stripes and emphases.
The Ester Volunteer Fire Department Patch Walls
by Justin Smith Trading and collecting fire department patches has been a favorite pastime of firefighters for years, and two walls' worth of patches at the Ester fire station tell a tale of worldwide travelers.
Firefighter Endowment Launched!
by Deirdre Helfferich The EVFD, Inc., has launched a fundraising drive for an endowment to support and encourage Ester's volunteer firefighters to keep helping their community.
Forty Years in the Wilderness
A Conspiracy of Ravens, by Rich Seifert In 1968, Alaska had just goeetn the first big injection of oil money, and the pipeline was on everyone's mind. Winter swooped down on this daunted cheechako, but I survived and prospered. I was here to stay.
Mind the Gap
Outpost Agriculture, by Philip A. Loring "Us vs. Them" rhetoric is the beginning of the end for any social movement.
The Missionary Position on the Evolution of Creationism
by Neal Matson The world has ended many, many times. Or at least, it was supposed to. Back in 1524. Or was it 1843? Oh, right: now it's this October. third time's the charm?
Music and Social Consciousness: Rock Over Fairbanks!
by Hannah Hill The 7th AYP festival featured local nonprofit and activist groups promoting their ideas for a better world, with lots of great music and $1,500 raised for the Alaska Literacy Council.
New Cash in Community Coffers
by Deirdre Helfferich Calypso Farm, Chena-Goldstream Fire & Rescue, the EVFD, the Goldstream Valley Lions Club, the John Trigg Ester Library, and even DOT got money for community projects that will make things better for life in local communities.
Nonprofit Cooperation
by Deirdre Helfferich Four area nonprofits have decided to work together more closely for the benefit of the Ester community as a whole.
Paper Plates & Dragons: Independence Day in Ester
by Deirdre Helfferich Best Exploitation of Children, Best Use of Trenchcoat, Most Patriotically Confused, Best Mob Action, Sarah Palin Award for No Show, and Best Bribe Award for the Highest Proof Bribe: yep, a traditional parade in Ester.
Where Is Everyone?
by Claire Alix When Donald Rumsfeld came to Fairbanks a few years back, there was quite a crowd to confront him. But when John Yoo, the author of the infamous "Torture Memo," came to speak at the Alaska Bar Association Convention this May, the protestors numbered only three.
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