The winter Olympics are coming up… somewhere. I’m not a big fan of the Olympics, ever since I found out what a short shrift they give the shooting sports, every time. But that doesn’t mean I don’t understand what a big deal it is for an athlete to get to compete.
The United States Olympic ski team members have been picked, and what do you know, half of them are (or were) from Alaska.
Among the 16 names headed to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, next month for the 25th Winter Olympic Games, eight are either from Alaska or have Alaska ties.
The men’s Alaska skier list includes:
- Gus Schumacher from Anchorage
- James “JC” Schoonmaker from Anchorage
- Hunter Wonders from Anchorage
- Zanden McMullen from Anchorage
The women’s Alaska skier list includes:
- Rosie Brennan from Anchorage
- Kendall Kramer from Fairbanks
- Novie McCabe from Anchorage
- Hailey Swirbul from Anchorage
The two-week Winter Olympic games are set to begin Feb. 6.
That’s a big deal! Good for all of these folks, may they be an example for prospective young athletes from Alaska and everywhere else in America.
Alaska Man score: 5 moose nuggets. We’ll be cheering them on.
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Also, some bad news, and some good news; not long ago, 150 animals were rescued from an ongoing neglect case. The bad news is that this happened in the first place, of course, and also that the Anchorage Animal Shelter is now full and can’t take in any more critters. The good news is that these animals are no longer neglected.
At least 150 small animals were seized on Thursday, forcing the Anchorage Animal Shelter to stop accepting any new animals.
Anchorage Animal Care & Control posted on social media about an ongoing neglect case that resulted in 150 rabbits, roosters and hens being seized and put in protective custody in an animal shelter.
AACC did not specify the address where the animals were found; only that it was in Anchorage.
Due to the case, AACC stated that they cannot take in any more small animals. They are asking the general public to close small animal traps and to leave strays where they are for now. They instead ask people to take strays to see if they can be scanned for a microchip and try and locate the owner.
“We are still accepting stray cats and dogs, but this event has impacted all available kennel space,” the AACC stated.
The shelter is encouraging local folks who may want a pet to help out by opening their homes to these animals. There’s no indication as to whether the hens may be in any condition to produce eggs. But the critters are safe, for now, and that’s a good thing.
And, what the heck is wrong with people? 150 rabbits, chickens, and roosters? People who keep animals as stock don’t neglect them, as a rule. They are valuable. I suspect there’s some mental illness involved here.
Alaska Man score: 5 moose nuggets for the Anchorage Animal Shelter. For the former owners of these poor critters, no moose nuggets, although I’d be willing to offer a good swift kick in the keister.
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Now, watch as I enter into a spate of free association rambling about names. Yes, really.
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