October 2011 Here, There Be Dragons Valley Recycling Keeps it Green

By Spike Fisk we realized it’s a huge amount of what’s The Valley Community for Recycling going in the landfill,” said Jeffery Lisa Solutions (VCRS) is a non-profit Charvet, the Superintendent of Recourse organization that works to recycle Recovery. After discussing different commonly used household items that options, they called a buyer to see if would otherwise be put in a landfill. there was a market for this plastic. It’s The staff of VCRS has recently not a huge market, but in the end VCRS put into effect a new policy where breaks even for the cost of processing otherwise discarded plastics, numbers the new plastic and selling it to the 3 through 7, are being accepted at the buyer. Now they are accepting any other recycling center. “The reason that we kind of light plastics took on the extra plastic was because » See Recycling Page 3 Didn’t we Used to Have a By Robert Rootes her talents range from twelve years of Greenhouse? Like any accomplished and strug- figure skating to mastering Taekwondo, gling artist, Emily Gelino-Bequette Gelino-Bequette is an aspiring fantasy By Jake Magoon has some reservations when it comes to writer and wants to pursue the intrinsic My first memories of the Michael talking about her work. Miss Gelino- rewards of art when she finishes Kelley memorial greenhouse, our main campus in Anchorage, where Bequette was the winning artist for her major with a tentative minor of greenhouse located in close proximity there already exists a substantial the Mat-Su College mascot design. creative writing. Gelino-Bequette is to Snodgrass Hall, came in the form of greenhouse, I was determined to hit the Her Arctic Dragon design can be seen a dedicated college student and very curiously enthused students. hallways and ask those students who’d hopeful for the artistic future. (and purchased in the Campus Cache) Encountering such a student was a taken courses there what they thought donning T-shirts, sweatshirts, and When asked as to the meaning of rare event for me, partially because the of the program and its potential. most likely other college memorabilia the Arctic Dragon, Gelino-Bequette number of students utilizing courses I also sat down and spoke with faculty forthcoming. feels that this mascot is not just the offered in the greenhouse were few, and administration alike, so that, A career college student, finishing representative of the current co-ed due to the not insubstantial impact of should the need arise, I might one day her Bachelor of Arts, Gelino-Bequette basketball team at Mat-Su College, lackluster promotional efforts, but it was be able to provide an answer for my is no stranger to hard work and artistic but will also lead the college into the also a rare occurrence when seen in the fellow students when they inevitably fortitude. A life-long Alaskan, she has future, building school and team spirit. light of the underutilized greenhouse. ask, “Hey, didn’t we used to have a The Arctic Dragons, she believes, are a competitive streak that compliments When I first heard the rumors swirling greenhouse?” at the beginning of something and her introverted reserve when it comes around campus about the possibility of to talking about her artwork. Though » See Mascot Logo Page 6 our greenhouse being shipped to the » See Greenhouse Page 5 02 LOCAL NEWS COLLEGE NEWS 03 freedom to the individuals who who may not be able to enjoy, battle blood cancer. or may have never had the Donate to Recycling Mathematics opportunity to enjoy, traditional “I’ve never been truly touched Thanksgiving, you will be provided by such a disease. God forbid Continued from cover the opportunity to donate food via such a thing ever happens to Leukemia of bringing your donations to P.T. one of my friends or family except for rigid plastics like lawn members. I don’t have a tear chairs and kid’s toys. Chang’s office in Snodgrass, room jerking story to draw forward Number 1 and 2 plastic recyclables 103. Research your sympathy (or your money are still separated individually, but Thanksgiving Should you know a family number 3 through 7 are grouped who could truly use a nice By Ahriel Porter for that matter). In fact I Mat-Su Monitor take pride in recognizing that together. They must be separated Thanksgiving meal, or should because they are a different grade of By Jake Magoon you yourself be a part of such a “There is an underappreciated I do not need a disaster for my motivation. I made this plastics. They will start fires because Unless you’re studying for an family, send nominations to Joey truth about disease: it will they melt at a lower temperature. exam occurring the week following Hartman at mathclubmsc@gmail, harm you even if you never decision knowing that I would have to start running again, but The issue in the past with sorting would like Thanksgiving break, most people Jake Magoon at liemeux@yahoo. get it. Disease reverberates tend not to associate mathematics and com, and P.T. Chang at pfpc@uaa. outward, and if the illness this time for a good cause. I’ll the plastic recyclables is that there have to push myself with every isnt astandard sign for each number. Thanksgiving together. Well, unless alaska.edu. gets big enough it brushes Please note: All nominations are everyone.” N.R. Kleinfield step I take, every drop of sweat, Some plastic will have the same you’re baking pumpkin pie from of tears.”- Ahriel Porter number, but they have a different to thank the scratch, in which case, okay, perhaps STRICTLY confidential, and self- Did you know that leukemia polymer. The American Plastic we do use a little bit of math when nominations are also accepted! causes about one-third of You can help support this Council is working towards getting determining ratios and weighing on a Also include family size, how many children are in the family, address all cancer deaths in children program by contributing to Faculty Posi�on Available! a standard, in order to make the scale. any of the donation jars placed numbers universal. Mat-Su Valley and directions, as well as the phone younger than 15 years? Then again, given the recent rapid (Leukemia and lymphoma through out the college and Assistant Professor of Renewable Energy The new recycling center makes number of the family and your own

and dramatic rise in global food society, facts 2010-2011) The Wasilla/Palmer area, or to recycling these plastics even easier. phone number, in case the nominee cause of leukemia remains donate a significant amount Matanuska‐Susitna College is currently seeking a full�me The center is now more accessible prices, fueled in large part by financial cannot be reached. unknown. However, the please contact the team. renewable energy professional to develop and teach in the than in the past, located at 9465 East Frontiersman speculation with basic essential Lastly, never forget that if you’d commodities, perhaps we silently do a like to take a more personal, hands effectiveness of recently college’s new Renewable Energy Cer�cate Program! Chanlyut Circle off of 49th State developed treatment methods Contact information: Street, next to the Central Landfill little math in our head of our own as on approach to providing families and steady advances in and the animal shelter. The building we drive home from the grocery store with a wholesome Thanksgiving, Ahriel Porter research brings us closer Apply to UAKJobs.com (pos�ng # 0062656) was fully functional by December for all of their in dumbstruck amazement at what you need only show up to Math every day to finding the cause 2010, and in that year 1,357 tons Club meetings in Snodgrass 103 (907) 982-2668 Thanksgiving has done to our credit and probable cure of leukemia before 10/26/11 of bales were processed. This year, at 1:00 pm on Mondays and 2:30 card balance this year. and related cancers. through the end of August alone, 917 PM on Tuesdays. Volunteers are [email protected] Visit the Mat‐Su College website: h�p://matsu.alaska.edu/ tons of bales were processed. support. Call Nonetheless, the word Thanksgiving welcomed and appreciated. typically conjures up images of This semester three students Type in “Employment” on the MSC home page under the search op�on When Jeffery Lisa Charvet began In addition to the Thanksgiving http://pages.teamintraining. Turkey, gorging, and family. But and one friend took on the org/wa/honolulu11/aportersli Select the link for “UAKJobs.com”. UAKJobs.com is the university system working at the old recycling center drive, the Mat-Su Math Club will challenge of raising money electronic recruitment process that allows applicants to search for employment part time in 2009, the recycling unfortunately for some of us, a also be providing bake sales for to help the Leukemia and opportuni�es based on loca�on, job type or job pos�ng #. (907) 352-2250 traditional Thanksgiving, and even a the student body during the latter Donating is tax deductible, center made $80,000 for income. Lymphoma Society reach contact the team for information In 2010 when she began to work Thanksgiving-light, has been priced parts of the semester. Specifically, their goal through Team on earing 100 Alaska Airline University of Alaska—Anchorage Mat‐Su College offers compe��ve compensa�on full time as the Superintendent of well beyond our reach. November 7th from 10:00 am to in Training (TNT). This Miles! combined with excellent health care, tui�on, leave and re�rement benets. Recourse Recovery, the recycling In steps the Mat-Su College Math 5:00 pm, and December 5th, from group raises money for the center made $240,000. Now in 2011, to learn about Club. President Joey Hartman has 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Leukemia and Lymphoma Please call Andrea Andrews with MSC Human Resource Services at (907) 745‐9725 the projected net income is close to According to the math, rates of or by email: [email protected] for assistance taken it upon himself to partner with Society, hoping to find a cure $500,000. This is great news for the Student Government and, keeping poverty and hunger in the United for blood related cancers. recycling center as they continue to States are at levels that have not with tradition, organize and promote a give back to the community and aid home delivery. been seen for many years. This Each volunteer has the task both individuals and businesses with “Thanksgiving Basket” drive. This is Thanksgiving, please consider of raising a certain amount of their recycling needs. Remember: the 15th year the Annual Thanksgiving being thankful for your good Mat‐Su College is one of the most desirable places to work in the Valley! money for the society; if their reduce, reuse, and recycle. Basket drive has been organized. fortune and coming together to goal is met they are expected It works primarily in two ways: change the equation. to run a marathon. They have The University of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity/affirma�ve ac�on employer and If you are a conscientious student or made a commitment to bring educa�onal ins�tu�on. Women and minori�es are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing us all 26.2 miles closer to reasonable accommoda�on to par�cipate in the applica�on and screening process should member of the community and you providing hope, peace, and contact the Mat‐Su College Human Resource Services Coordinator at (907) 745‐9725 wish to give back and support those 04 College News College News 05 course ideas without even being I’d heard earlier from the student body, total cost of the greenhouse to this day prompted. and using a phrase I would hear later far exceeds the revenue it provides. Info Sessions What Really Greenhouse And, amongst those students who from the administration, the greenhouse In addition to the financial burden The Mat-Su Monitor believed the greenhouse was to be as it is currently utilized is seen as a posed by under utilization, there is Continued from cover shipped to UAA, there existed a strong case of, “We built it and they didn’t an expansion in the works to provide on Allied Happens undercurrent of belief which suspected come.” additional resources and services Wants You! The contours of the initial picture that this would not be happening if Before thanking Dr. Dubey for his to the booming nursing and EMT in Student I received about the future of our we were not regarded as “different” time and leaving, I asked him whether program. Health greenhouse from rumors heard by our main campus counterparts in or not the greenhouse could be of any I would later discover via my around campus were fuzzy at best. Anchorage by virtue of our status as specific use to the science department. interview with Harlen Harmon, there Services and If you would like an outlet for your Some students told me that they heard a community college. My curiosity Evidently, the science department, exists no feasible alternative to the Government? the memorial greenhouse was to be satisfied in regards to student opinions could also serve to benefit from the planned expansion aside from the writing look no further! dismantled and shipped to UAF. and rumors, I set out to find as close to existence of a greenhouse within a location which is currently occupied Nursing By Denise Reeve Others spoke of what I would find the truth on this matter as I could from reasonable proximity of campus. by our greenhouse. In response to Have you ever wondered what The Mat-Su Monitor is looking for out later to be a real possibility, which interested faculty and administration. my mentioning rumors as to the By Kim Bloomstrom happens to the $5 or $10 fee you is to say, moving our greenhouse to I first sat down and talked with potential for keeping the greenhouse pay to Mat-Su Student Government As a child, did you ever dream about each semester? Allow me to satisfy writers who would like to see their the UAF extension in Palmer, not far Dr. Robert Dubey of the Natural and in the valley and available to Mat-Su being a firefighter or a nurse? Did those your curiosity! Wednesday, October from campus. Still others assured me Physical Science department. Some of students via the UAF expansion, the dreams follow you into adulthood? If 6th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, your work published! that plans were in motion to have the you reading this now may have taken response I received indicated that so, Mat-Su College is offering some student government purchased all of greenhouse removed from campus Biology classes with him. Upon sitting additional measures and channels information sessions that might be of the supplies, and organized, with help For more information about how you can get by the main campus at UAA, serving down with him, there existed two would have to be taken in order to from some of the Mat-Su College interest to you. faculty & staff, Phi Theta Kappa perhaps as the first new addition in a primary questions that everyone with pursue that type of cross-university On October 24 from 6:00 to 7:00 Honor Society, Team ART, and the involved in the growing collection of greenhouses. whom I had spoke wanted to know: If cooperation. P.M., Tory Volden, Student Success Mat-Su Metl Hedz (metalsmith club), One theme rebounded throughout it is true that our greenhouse is under I next interviewed took our Director, The last individual with whom I Coordinator for the UAA School of the fabulous Student Appreciation Mat-Su Monitor, contact Dr. Pete Praetorius. the student body, no matter the consideration for removal, where are Dr. Talis Colberg. Upon speaking with spoke was Harlen Harmon. director Nursing will be holding an info session Barbecue. student: if they utilized the program, the potential spots of relocation? And the Dr. Colberg, I learned that, of those of administrative services. You may in FSM 206. Chris Wetzler (Phi Theta Kappa) they absolutely loved the experience. second, why is this happening in the students to whom I had spoke, who recognize him as a man who walks personally prepared and specially [email protected] Topics will include information seasoned 508 hamburgers to be Furthermore, when polled as to first place? favored the theory that our greenhouse through campus with purpose. on matters relating to the application cooked for any person who walked (907) 745-9728 whether they saw potential for further In response to my first question, Dr. is to be moved to the main campus in I knew that I was in for a treat when, process, the difference between the AAS by. This amazing feat took two days! future utilization of the greenhouse Dubey provided what, at first glance Anchorage stand to have perhaps the seconds after my sitting down in and BS degrees, the various pathways via the creation of additional courses, seemed like an unsatisfying answer, best chance of being correct. preparation for our interview, this » See Government Page 7 into the nursing program, and much many students volunteered additional but which when considered, According to Dr. Colberg, the first well-prepared man pulled out maps more. Nursing shortages are at an all- was absolutely logical. As proposal denied the greenhouse use of the campus, and began to explain time high with over a million positions the options for relocation are even in a far off location, and its total the realities on the ground as they being needed by 2016 according to the Planting Ideas: currently being considered, it demolition was considered. Giving appear from his position. Perhaps like Bureau of Labor and Statistics. simply isn’t possible to make perhaps a whiff of hope to those many of you, I did not realize until I On November 9, from 6:00 to 7:00 Save our Greenhouse any kind of determination in students who felt that our unequal spoke with Harlen that Snodgrass Hall P.M., Lynda Hernandez, Student Success If you wish to see our greenhouse remain in regards to the potential sites power-relations with Anchorage was built in 1992 with an agricultural Coordinator for Allied Health Services the Valley here are a few things you can do: of relocation, given how might result in an injustice occurring, purpose in mind. at UAA will be holding an info session Managing Editor those sites are still being Dr. Colberg hinted at the total level of By 1995, the building was in SNOD 118. If you are interested in Jake Magoon >> First, sign up for courses offered in the considered. influence our very own administration occupied, and just two short years exploring a career in firefighting, dental Media Advisor greenhouse, and encourage others to do so as Fair enough, I thought. has in this matter being limited, and that later, the agricultural program was assisting, radiologic technology, dental Dr. Pete Praetorius well. However, when asked as in some sense, “Our hands are tied.” discontinued. Once again I heard the hygiene, medical assisting, phlebotomy, Layout and Design >> Second, express interest in additional to the motivation behind The office known as, “Facilities, phrase, “We built it and they didn’t medical laboratory, or emergency Hattie Schmidtkunz courses which could be offered in the these discussions, I received Planning, and Construction”, come.” In regards to the greenhouse, services, this event is for you! Following Advertising greenhouse. hints which would carry headquartered in Anchorage, is the issue of expense and location her presentation, Lynda will be available Kathryn Derendinger >> Last, contact your instructors, the me through to two further intimately involved with projects once again appeared to dominate the to answer questions. administration here at Mat-Su College, and interviews. The issue of our of over $25,000 in value, which the considerations Surveying the maps Printer For more information, or to reserve call the UAA administration, to let them know greenhouse’s future appears greenhouse far exceeds. Dr. Colberg under his guidance, I could see hiss Frontiersman your place in a one-on-one advising that you’d like to see our greenhouse remain to be tied directly to three was also able to confirm that, due to the session with Tory from the School of in the Valley main issues: Cost, utilization, under-utilization of the greenhouse, the » See Greenhouse (continued) Page 6 Nursing, call Rhonda at 745-9762. and location. Echoing rumors 06 College News College News 07 simply enough as a sketch that Mascot Logo flourished into an excited group Celebrate Greenhouse Mat-Su Continued from cover project. Gelino-Bequette is proud to bring It quickly became clear that the the Mat-Su mascot to life. The Arctic creation would be whittled-down to Success! (Continued) College Dragon was the spawn of a college the artist and one other student, and wide contest, a search for the perfect Gelino-Bequette herself. creating the By Chris Wetzler dilemma: Section lines to the right, and representation of the Mat-Su College dragon in a piece-meal fashion until its The Beta Sigma Epsilon chapter nowhere else to go. of Phi Theta Kappa at Matanuska- I asked, once again, about the UAF Faculty moniker. When the tally came in, there birth. Susitna College has reason to extension alternative, and heard a phrase was an overwhelming vote for the Taking into account the physical celebrate, as thirteen new members I found especially interesting in the dragon. Gelino-Bequette and another palpability, Gelino-Bequette built the Let’s Go Team attended the October 6, 2011 Fall context of student services: University Highlight student were tapped to submit graphic dragon’s skeletal backbone, pelvis Induction Ceremony. I am excited to asset. Reasonable points were also made, By Theresa Thomas designs for the mascot. In the end, and shoulders out of PVC pipe and country side. Go meet Micah in the report that our membership for this however, in regards to the additional costs Gelino-Bequette’s minimalist, sleek expanded the physique from salvaged library; he will help you with your Art! year grew by a total of forty-two! moving the greenhouse to the extension Have you ever wondered about Government two-dimensional design prevailed. copper and steel wire, recycled research projects, and if you’re lucky, A crowd of approximately forty would incur, such as putting it into an who the faculty and staff that make newspaper, and finished the façade he might even share with you some of Once the two-dimensional Arctic people led by Mat-Su College Director operational state, laying slab, etc. However, your education possible really are? Continued from page 4 with Elmer’s Glue based papier- By Theresa Thomas his favorite books to check out. Dragon logo was approved and Dr. Talis Colberg were present to help as a self-described “Old farm boy,” Harlen This article highlights two such The burgers, hotdogs, baked beans, mâché. The skin is a complimentary Deidre Berberich has been an adjunct soda, and side dishes were all paid for shipped off to the graphic designers, Wow! Bring your storage boxes, congratulate these honor students for expressed great sympathy for the idea of individuals, Micah Muar and Deidre blend of spray paint. The completed faculty member since January, 1988, with your fee. A bargain for sure! Gelino-Bequette’s next project was paintbrushes, watercolors, charcoal, Berberich. their academic success. On behalf the greenhouse program, and suggested at Mat-Su College. She was born Mat-Su Student Government also to bring a three-dimensional dragon sparkling teal winged dragon was off- drawing pencils, color pencils, Micah Muar is a part of the librarian of Dr. Colberg, the staff and faculty possible alternatives, such as a mobile cold in Kansas, but moved up to Kodak, provides refreshments during finals week into existence. The art project began handedly named, Mordecai. sketchpad, and erasers over to Team staff. His job is to help students at Mat-Su College, and especially frame greenhouse in the future. Alaska when she was three-years old. to help keep everyone encouraged during Art! Team Art would like you to show the family and friends of the new Though the position of the decision- with library research and help some a busy period. off your artistic side and go wild with During high school, Deidre wanted members, I wish to congratulate all makers involved comes across as both instructors with technology. At times Aside from food, Mat-Su Student color and imagination. to become a pediatrician, but she of our new Phi Theta Kappans. understandable and reasonable, the fact he goes around to classrooms to talk Government does a lot that you should We want your ideas and smiling took two years of accounting in high be aware of. Any person who attends As one of the chapter officers remains that one of the single strongest about what new resources the library faces to help Team Art in our effort school and fell in love with it. She three consecutive meetings can request helping to organize the 2011 themes I encountered again and again in has and how to find the research. to create a thriving local artistic graduated from Palmer High School to become a Senator and help to make Induction Ceremony, I am reminded regards to its removal from Mat-Su campus Micah was born in June,1984 decisions on what activities happen community, built upon the values of in 1980 and attended Kansas State of my experience as a new Phi Theta was cost. And this cost can be tied directly and raised in Minnesota by the on campus for the benefit of all of the creativity and shared experience. University until her graduation in Kappa member when I was inducted to its under-utilization, and according twin cities. He attended University students. Student clubs are recognized “Team Art is still in the process of 1984. and often assisted by members of student organizing members and setting up in January 2010. I can remember to some with whom I spoke, lackluster of Minnesota and got his Master’s A year later she received her Master’s government. Each duly recognized club a better meeting time,” says Andrea the nervous excitement I had, and promotion. in Liberian Studies at Wisconsin selects and sends a person to represent Bennett. Bennett is a candidate the feeling of pride that came from If you are reading this and are a student, University. Micah also likes history, Degree in Accounting. Besides being them during the student government running for President who has made being invited into such a prestigious or are a parent of a student, or a Valley but that was not the main reason why an Accounting Professor at the weekly meetings (Wednesdays from an announcement about an election organization that has over two million community member who wishes to see our he became a Librarian. college, she also owns an accounting 11:50 am to 1:00pm). business. When Deidre isn’t teaching, Each senator and representative for officers’ positions. members. greenhouse remain in the valley, then there He enjoys getting a scare from she walks marathons and loves to has one vote on pertinent matters put If you are interested in running for an It was personally rewarding for are a few things you can do. First, sign up ghost books, science fiction, and knit, especially socks and hats. She before the governing group. Not much officer position, come talk to Suzanne me to help the new members as for courses offered in the greenhouse, and when in a more contemplative of interest happens on campus without Bach who is Team Art Club Advisor reads history and enjoys keeping up they were being lined up before the encourage others to do so as well. Second, mood, he enjoys the classics. One of the direction (and/or funding) of student for further information. Meeting time on current events, and all of her three ceremony started, and to have the express interest in additional courses which his favorite books is Growth of Soil government. for Team Art is Tuesday 12:00-12:45 children are attending Washington opportunity to explain what they could be offered in the greenhouse. Last, by Knut Hamsun. Outside of work, I have been active in student government P.M. in room 212FSM. College. for the last six semesters, along with would be doing during the ceremony. contact your instructors, the administration Micah likes to go hike with his dog Team Art has also set up their own Also like Micah, she loves to travel. many other students on campus. Events I was also excited to hear from people here at Mat-Su college, and call the UAA Bera. like the Student Appreciation Barbecue email address: [email protected], Deidre has been to Paris, France and or find them on Facebook as Mat-Su like Dr. Galina Peck, an English and administration, and let them know that Micah also enjoys watching animal do not happen without volunteers. Do loves Europe. Make sure to come see Art Club “team art.” Team Art is now Humanities professor here at the you’d like to see our greenhouse remain in documentaries, and is especially you have a great idea or two you might Deidre Berberich about financials and utilizing the broad potential for social college; she was proud to see one the agricultural epicenter of Alaska known fond of metal and folk music. like to see happen on campus, student other matters including accounting! government is the place to discuss networking services via enabling you of her students being honored at the as the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. While Micah wants to try crosscountry to vote for club officers on Facebook. ceremony. we may yet have the opportunity to enjoy Both faculty members are really possibilities and create opportunities for skiing, and travel to Europe or central fun and camaraderie at our school. Are Hope to see you there! I believe in the Phi Theta Kappa what the greenhouse has to offer, future hard-working and are wonderful Europe to explore the agriculture. you enthusiastic and outgoing? I invite Honor Society mission to support generations in the valley don’t have much conversationalists. If you have time Micah also likes to travel to the you to join us on any Wednesday; student two-year college honor students, and time. It’s scheduled for relocation in March, to get to know them, you’ll enjoy the cities of China and see the beautiful stories they have to share. government just might be the place for it was great to be a part of this effort. 2012. someone talented like you. 08 College News College News 09 and soil pits display Alaska’s various visitors respect the environment by not Trunk Glacier. Upon removal of the soil structures. An experimental tree littering or harming the area. ice, valleys end abruptly high up the Nature Trail Chugach Mountain Range is formed from Mat-Su planting area is another point of interest. mountain. The most famous hanging Jurassic and Cretaceous Metamorphic The trails are designed to attract Views one may experience are detailed valley is in Yosemite National Park. Continued from page 8 rock (approximately 65 to 136 million seasoned hikers, leisurely strollers. in the following descriptions. The creek valleys are sharply V-shaped located on the Peninsular Terrane. years old) that originated on the ocean College’s Wheelchair ramblers can reach the and house swift streams. Pasture land There is an interesting hike into sheep bottom. Metamorphic rocks are rocks observatory deck from Snodgrass Hall. LAZY MOUNTAIN and OKESON is visible above the timberland. country that leads up the South side of that are formed under tremendous heat Wood chip covered paths make walking POND the Twin Peaks. That trail head is at the and pressure. The lower part of the Hidden easy, but vigorous exercisers may want LAZY MOUNTAIN: elev. 3,720 feet. TWIN PEAKS camping facility at Eklutna Lake. mountain is the McHugh Complex Rock to challenge the steeper paths. From the Observatory Deck is an EAST TWIN PEAK, elev. 5,873 feet; Formation. Two distinct landslide areas Summer and winter, the trail presents excellent view over Okeson Pond and WEST TWIN PEAK, elev. 5,401feet. OKESON POND can be seen on the face of the mountain, Arboretum uncommon opportunities for artists and the “U-shaped” Matanuska Valley. The Eagle River Thrust Fault, which This area might be called tundra, as well as the avalanche area on the By Mat-Su Carbon Crew photographers. Benches at scenic spots The Talkeetna Mountains are to the is roughly parallel to the Border Ranges muskeg, bog, pond, swamp, or several right. This slide blocked the Old Glenn invite one to rest and admire the valley’s left (summertime views will not Fault, can be seen on the right of the other terms. It is most accurately called Highway during the 1964 earthquake and The Matanuska-Susitna College splendid mountain panorama: Twin allow you to view these mountains ridge line. Cirques (amphitheater-like a bog. It is a carpet of various mosses prevented travel between Anchorage and Nature Trail is a mile and a half of Peaks, Pioneer Peak, Knik Glacier, when the trees are leafed out) and the recesses) can also be seen to the right and lichens among stunted grasses, Palmer. The Glenn Highway across the education, exercise, and aesthetic Bodenburg Butte, the Talkeetnas. Chugach Mountain Range is in the and to the left of the craggy peaks. shrubs and flowering plants. In a few tidal flats was built after 1964. Glacial pleasure. As part of MSC’s 950-acre The observation deck, a short easy front and on the right. The Chugach Twin Peaks is approximately 10 miles square feet, one may find dwarf birch, cirques (amphitheater-like recesses in the campus, the trail system winds through walk from Snodgrass Hall, overlooks Mountains have nunataks, which is an away. Just above the timber line is an Labrador tea, bog rosemary, leatherleaf, mountain side) are seen up high and to 60 acres dedicated to agricultural peaceful Okeson Pond. Schools and Eskimo word for jagged, sharp peaks. old road or trail. A cross-fault goes up alpine azalea, starry cassiope, tundra the left. research in Alaska. For horticultural the general public are encouraged to use During the early Ice Age, the nunataks the right shoulder to the peak in an arc, cotton, bearberry, cloud berry, bog buffs, plants have been identified, and enjoy the trails. We ask only that would have been above the ice and while on the left the structural grain of blueberry, and mountain cranberry KNIK GLACIER the rounded peaks were below the ice. the mountain is visible. just for starters. Black spruce (“swamp Knik Glacier, a mountain valley glacier, The nunataks stood out as landmarks. Hanging valleys, cirques, cols, spruce”), birch and alders lead a can be seen in the background and is The Eagle River Thrust Fault is arêtes, truncated spurs and other precarious existence in this area. As located in the Chugach Mountain Range. seen approximately one-third of the glacially carved features can be seen can be seen, some spruce and birch Glacial cirques can also be viewed above Raise Your Financial way up the mountainside. Straight on the peaks. The most striking lived for years and then died. More the glacier, as well as in back of the ahead, Mt. Byers can be seen. It is also feature of Twin Peaks is that they are water than usual may have been the glacier. Two tributary glaciers on either can be seen at Bodenburg and at the butte -Armco, Inc., Construction Products known as Matansuka Peak. It is in not shaped like most of the mountains cause. side of Knik Glacier can be seen. The at the Matanuska River on the Glenn Division the middle stages of becoming a horn, in the Chugach Range. The norm is Sphagnum moss constitutes most melt water from Knik Glacier furnishes a Highway. Bodenburg Butte is a short -Michigan State University such as the Matterhorn in Switzerland. somewhat the shape of the United of the volume of the floating mat. great deal of the water in the Knik River. and very rewarding climb; access is off Department of Forestry Horns are typically three or four States capitol building, dome shaped The mat gradually grows to cover the Bodenburg Butte Road from the Old -USDA sided, and are quite stable concerning in the middle and flanked on each side the water. With a certain depth and BODENBURG BUTTE Glenn Highway southeast of Palmer. Soil Conservation Service IQ erosion. They have become too steep by a lower flat portion. Pioneer Peak moisture conditions, it can sink and Elevation 881 feet (2890 meters) Institute of Northern Forestry to support ice or soil. It was a nunatak is a classic, and is formed like Mt. St. another mat begins. Repeated layers Bodenburg Butte, locally called “The -Wasilla Soil & Water Conservation in the ice ages. Lazy Mountain, Elias and others in the Southeast. Note of mat eventually become peat. There Butte,” is approximately 4½ miles away. MAT-SU COLLEGE NATURE TRAIL District approximately 6½ miles away, is the on the right shoulder an arcing scarp are vast deposits of peat in this part It is composed of quartz diorite (similar to and AGRICULTURE WOOD LOT -Alaska Department of Natural rounded mountain to the left of Byers. that swings up between the peaks. of Alaska. Peat varies in dust content granite). It was formed deep in the earth The 60-acre tract of MSC Campus Resources It is sliced by several faults that have This is a cross fault that truncated the and in burning quality. In addition to from molten rock, and has been uplifted was set aside for an outdoor educational Plant Materials Center created “benches.” Climbers call dome. the flora, this bog is home or hotel to to the surface. Bodenburg and similar laboratory by the Board of Regents with State Forestry Nursery the benches “false summits.” Lazy Eklutna Lakeis directly behind the frogs, muskrats, ducks, spruce hens buttes in glaciated areas are called “roche management designated to the MSC Division of Forestry Mountain is an excellent day hike. Its peaks. The tunnel to the electric and many other species of birds, it is moutonnees.” The French country people Agriculture Department. Funding for -University of Alaska general rounded appearance results generating plant is cut through these home to some of the most dedicated likened the shape of rock formations development was provided through Cooperative Extension Service from total submergence under ice. peaks. The Eagle River Thrust Fault mosquitoes in North America. similar to Bodenburg to the sheep that natural resources grants from the Land Agriculture & Forestry Experiment Palmer and McRoberts Creeks flow can be reached by trail and the Border they herded. As glaciers advance over Grant Trust Fund of the University of Station from the canyon on the right side Ranges Fault is almost at road level at PIONEER PEAK the up-glacier end of an outcrop, they Alaska. of Lazy Mountain, and have cut the the base of Twin Peaks. The Border Elevation 6,398 feet carve a gentle slope. The ice is partially Mat-Su College also appreciates the 745-4891 • 694-4891 • www.mvfcu.coop bottom of the U-shaped glaciated Ranges Fault is the North boundary Pioneer Peak, approximately 8 melted by friction. As the ice tumbles efforts and continued support of the valley (this is also a hanging valley) of the Chugach Terrane and marks the miles away, is the mountain toward over the down-glacier end of the rock, it following contributors: from which they head. Hanging valleys South boundary of Peninsular Terrane. the South with a large avalanche area. seeps into cracks, refreezes and plucks -Matanuska Electric Association Building Better Financial Futures! were formed by smaller valley glaciers The Matanuska Valley is located on Just above the visible avalanche area is out chunks of rock. The down-glacier -J & R Rentals that flowed into the vast Matanuska » See Nature Trail Page 9 the Eagle River Thrust Fault line. The side is rougher and much steeper. This -Bio-Energy Supply Corporation 10 Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment 11 this event will likely be an experience he asks for in return is that you leave hide his mistakes from his co-workers Play Review Crash Alaska to remember. The 29th is especially Book the TV on before you leave for work. Play Review: and loving wife. a big day for Dylan as he will be Enzo’s master, Denny, drives a I must also acknowledge and Continued from page 10 releasing his first mix tape titled “Coal racecar for a living. Through his years appreciate Heather Berger, as she under Pressure” and they will have The mysterious woman in black Tour a CD release party at The Rock in Review: of studying the art, Enzo learns that performed the curious and thoughtful continues to appear throughout It Runs in the Wasilla featuring special guest iLL the rules of racing can apply to life as Mrs. Rosemary Mortimer with grace. I Kipps’ visit. Her story, it seems, is By Alan MacDonald Minded Gawd. well as on the track. He knows that his would never have guessed that this was too devastating for the locals to share. Looking for something to do on This is Dylan’s first album through The Art of job as a dog is to comfort and protect. Family her first VPA performance. Kipps finds himself lost in a world Halloween weekend? Look no further! which he would like to get his music He is not about to let anybody down, From the moment I received the of heart pounding terror while he Why not join Dylan DeBusk, as he onto the radio. He has plans for a especially Denny, whom he loves even By Ahriel Porter tickets for VPA my expectations were struggles to to understand just what comes back to his home state of Alaska second album where he comes out and Racing in more than his beloved pancakes. He It’s only three days before Christmas high. The last show I saw performed happened near Mrs. Drablow’s for the “Crash Alaska Tour.” speaks his mind in hopes that people wants more than anything to return to and the staff of a London hospital is in the theater was One Flew over the secluded home. Dylan, who was born in Anchorage, will take interest and listen. this getting ready for their annual holiday Cuckoo’s Nest, a more serious drama. The most interesting and impressive was raised in the Palmer/Wasilla area of On their way to the Valley, they will the Rain show. Spirits are high in the doctor’s The contrast between the two plays part of this performance is the fact the valley, and is a graduate of Valley crash bars and coffee shops, pretty that the cast consists of only two men: lounge, the holiday spirit in everybody’s is undeniable. I believe that it takes Pathways alternative High school. much anywhere they can get, to do Ted Carney as Arthur Kipps, and D J After graduating from high school, he By Ahriel Porter heart. true talent to project such different shows. Hence the name: “Crash Alaska Rotach as an actor who portrayed a eventually found himself going to Mat- Tour.” On the 30th through the 31st, Well, almost everybody. Dr. David atmospheres as desired. The VPA cast variety of characters. Su Community College. “In Mongolia, when a dog dies, Mortimer is a man of confidence. The and crew, volunteers from our very they will be going around crashing On a stage within a stage, the While here, he became involved in more venues between the Valley and he is buried high in the hills so people responsibility of delivering a lecture own town, come together as thespians, men practiced the horrific story that many activities at the college, including Anchorage. Dylan also mentioned cannot walk on his grave. The dog’s that will provide his the hospital with backstage helpers, artists and directors Arthur Kipps needs to share with his becoming vice president of the Carbon there are plans in the works for another master whispers into the dog’s ear his necessary finances has been placed to display their love for entertainment. family and friends by living it again. Crew, and was an active member of the “Crash Alaska Tour” sometime next wishes that the dog will return as a man on his shoulders. He doesn’t have They help us find another small piece The two actors showed great talent Mat-Su veterans club. Right now he is year, possibly close to spring. in his next life. Then his tail is cut off time for the annual show; he needs to of ourselves one play at a time. This as they transformed from character living in Seattle, Washington attending Dylan is an inspiration to all young and put beneath his head, and a piece practice. If only he could do so without performance was no exception; I was to character in order to display the Shoreline Community College to get his Alaskan musicians. He shows that with of meat or fat is placed in his mouth to interruption… not let down. disturbing tale. digital audio degree. hard work and dedication you can get sustain his soul on its journey; before Everything seems to be going wrong It’s important to remember that On October 27th through the 31st, your music out there and pursue your Pictured: Dylan Debusk he is reincarnated, the dog’s soul is for the doctor at the most inconvenient behind the two-person cast was a Dylan will be touring around Anchorage dreams. freed to travel the land, to run across time. His attention is demanded by his Play Review: rather large and talented production and the Mat-Su valley. The tour kicks off crew. Director Grant Olson, with the high desert plains for as long as it boss, staff, even his wife. Not to mention in Anchorage on the 27th at the Taproot, the help of assistant director Rae and then he performs on the 28th at one would like. the former nurse and lover of his, Ms. Cunningham and their crew, painted I learned that from a program on Tate, who appeared from nowhere after The Woman of the biggest events to hit Alaska, the the grim, eerie atmosphere, sure to SnoWhite Halloween Massive, at the the National Geographic channel, so I 18 years “and nine months” to introduce send goose bumps up your arms. The Egan Center. This concert is a massive believe it is true. Not all dogs return him to his unknown daughter. in Black play itself has everything you could all ages Halloween party that will be as men, they say; only those who are ‘‘It Runs Through the Family’’ is ask for in a ghost story: A mystery, likely to shake the streets of Anchorage. ready. a witty comedy surely to have you By Ahriel Porter suspense, and even a dark twist at the With an extensive list of special guest, I am ready.” earth as a man and shake Denny’s hand, laughing out loud. It has the “I Love very end. It’s a definite must see. Just in time for Halloween, Valley - The Art of Racing in the Rain. if only to use an opposable thumb. Lucy” domino effect of hidden secrets Performing Arts has put together a There is no interview for one of the adding up while Dr. Mortimer is chilling ghost story. Imagine yourself Enzo is a responsible dog; he most difficult jobs in the world. What desperately trying to hide it all. This caught in a horror movie, the characters respects his master, does his business does it take to be mans best friend? Can unfortunate façade has him running in have come to life and reality seems far when asked to, and has a soft fury you really appreciate the unconditional circles, all the while trying to rehearse away. Arthur Kipps, a solicitor, is sent shoulder to cry on. He’s not like other love that your pet offers? his speech. to a small market town to appear at dogs; he’s gained wisdom from the The book The Art of Racing in As Steven J. Impons first lead the funeral of an elderly widow, Mrs. television and has observed human the Rain will remind you just how role, I’d say he made a brilliant Dr. Alice Drablow. characteristics in order to become a important you are to your dog, and Mortimer. His depiction of the doctor’s It’s at the funeral that Kipps sees better man himself, when the time vise versa. Open this book and you will undaunted personality carried the the woman dressed in black for the comes. His caring personality makes find a story that will surely pull at your audience away in a world of childish first time. Though she was dressed him a lovable main character that you heart, one that will humble you, and humor as his character tried boldly to appropriately for such an occasion, can’t help but admire. The only thing help you realize how fragile we all are, she looked out of place with her pale and wasted face. human or beast. » See Play Review Page 11 Spring 2012 Registration begins November 14

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