A right of passage for many children is finally being “big enough to ride in the front.” At the same time, airbags can seriously injure or kill young children riding in the front seat. Keep children in approved car seats as long as they are under the recommended age and sizes. Summer driving and car seat safety go hand-in-hand. Keep Small Children Out Of Front … [Read more...]
National Women’s Checkup Day
National Women’s Checkup Day is held annually on the second Monday of May. This is included during National Women’s Health Week, which starts on Mother’s Day each year. This year, National Women’s Checkup Day is May 9. Annual checkups for women, or well-woman visits, focus on overall health and wellness. The main goals of annual checkups are to continue documenting your health … [Read more...]
This Week In Alaskan History: The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
This Week in Alaskan History: On September 19, 1903 the Weekly Fairbanks News was established. Today it’s known as the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. When C.W. “Bill” Snedden took over as the owner and publisher of the FDNM in 1950, the publication became instrumental in the Alaska statehood movement. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner’s Origins The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner began as the … [Read more...]
The George C. Thomas Memorial Library
This week in Alaskan History: The George C. Thomas Memorial Library was opened to the public on August 4, 1909. The library was turned over to the City of Fairbanks in 1942. The FNSB was created in 1964 and four years later the City of Fairbanks gave the Thomas Memorial Library to the Borough. George C. Thomas Becomes Aware of Fairbanks’ Lack of A Library Fairbanks came into being … [Read more...]
Driving Chena Hot Springs Road
Chena Hot Springs Road is the popular “scenic route” to the world-famous destination, Chena Hot Springs Resort. Chena Hot Springs Road extends approximately 55 miles outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. After more than 25 years helping injured Alaskans and tourists, Merdes Law Office has learned a few things. Following are some helpful reminders we hope will make driving Chena Hot Springs Road … [Read more...]
Driving the Richardson Highway
Built during the Klondike gold rush, the Richardson Highway was originally only five feet wide. Connecting Valdez and Fairbanks, the Richardson has long been part of the fabric of Alaska. In 2009 pollution reduction requirements resulted in truck traffic increases on the Richardson Highway. From vehicle rollovers, to moose collisions, avalanches, and car crashes... the Richardson Highway … [Read more...]
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