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The
1910 All Alaska Sweepstakes record holder, John
Johnson "The Iron Man" with a time
of 74 hours 14 minutes and 37 seconds was shattered
by six
2008 Sweepstakes mushers.
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Allan, the veteran of Alaska dog racing, who
has been in eight All Alaska Sweepstakes, and
never "out of the money. having finished
three times first, three times second, and twice
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commemoration of Alaska's colorful past. A celebration
of Alaska's official sport.
Centennial re-run of the famous dog sled race between
Nome & Candle. |
About H. Conner
Thomas ...
Residence: Nome,
Alaska
Age: 56
Marital Status (name of spouse/partner): Maigan
Children: Maisie, age 10
Where did you grow up and how long did you live there?
I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky
When and why did you move to the place you are now?
I moved to Nome, Alaska in January 1978. I came to Nome
to work as a volunteer attorney with the federal VISTA program.
If you live in Alaska:
How long have you lived
here? 30 years
If you were not born in Alaska, when did you come here
to live and why?
(see above)
What is your current occupation
and how long have you worked in this occupation?
Attorney - since 1977
What organization(s) do you belong to? Nome Kennel
Club/ ACLU
What are your hobbies and interest, other than dog mushing?
Outdoor activities
Mushing Background:
When did you begin mushing?
1981
Describe your mushing experience:
Nome-Council, Nome-kottzobue, Iditarod,
Yukon Quest, Kusko 300 & more...
General Information:
Write a little about yourself, your background, your dogs and
why you have signed up for the 2008 All Alaska Sweepstakes:
I live in Nome. I have been a member of the Nome Kennel Club since
the early 80's. I was a Checker during the 1983 All Alaska Sweepstakesat
the "First Chance Creek" checpoint. I want to run this
race because I do not think I will be in a position to run the
next race in 2033. I want to thank my sponsors: Kirsten Bey and
her brother Hawker Bey (deceased).
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For
more than 75 years, Alaska Airlines and
its people have been guided through thick
and thin by a shared commitment to integrity,
caring, resourcefulness, professionalism
and spirit. Especially spirit - an Alaskan
spirit, born in the land the airline is
named after - a place where "can-do"
and "neighbor-helping-neighbor"
are facts of life.
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NORTHERN
AIR CARGO
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Since
1956, you, our customers, have allowed us
to serve your communities and families using
our service philosophy, "Teamwork That
Delivers". On behalf of all the women
and men of NAC, thank you for allowing us
to be such a large part of your lives for
over 50 years.
Visit
their web site
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Dr.
Tim's Dog Food, Official Dog Food of the
All Alaska Sweepstakes. Visit our web site
at www.drtims.com
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Nome
Community Center, Inc.
Breathe Easy Keep
it smoke free!
Service
to the people
of the Bering
Strait Region
since 1910
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Boynton's
Printing Nome, Alaska
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We are all
connected. Communications
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Nome Liquor
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Rasmussen's
Music Mart,
Nome AK
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Ciufo
& Son
Masonary
Soldotna,
Alaska
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Have
the All Alaska Sweepstakes named after
you!
This historic event can be
bought by your company or your family
and would be named forever in the
archives by you. Example: THE LEONHARD
SEPPALA FAMILY PRESENTS: THE ALL ALASKA
SWEEPSTAKES! If you are interested,
contact us to discuss terms. |
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