Contributed By: Matanuska Telecom Association (MTA)
MTA, Alaska’s best choice for technology and communications, is donating $25,000 to benefit necessary repairs to the historic Palmer water tower, which was damaged in a storm last winter. Lighting the iconic water tower, erected in 1935, with festive holiday lights has been a popular local tradition each December in Palmer. This project will upgrade the lights to modern, more durable RBG lights that will be customizable throughout the year.
Led by Palmer-based Alaska Picker founder Kelly Turney and Bleeding Heart Brewery owners Stefan Marty and Zack Lanphier, the project serves as a symbol of hope and perseverance in the area. “We are always looking for ways to leave Alaska better than we found it,” said Wanda Tankersley, Chief Operating Officer at MTA. “From our perspective, this is the exact level of innovation we are encouraging from members of our community.”
“The community rallied together, and our fundraiser was a huge success,” said Stefan Marty, co-owner of Bleeding Heart Brewery. “A special thanks to Matanuska Brewing for donating a safe spot on their property for the new electrical components.”
Through MTA’s donation and with the help of crowdfunding, the project will be finished in time for Palmer’s annual Colony Christmas, which runs December 9 through 11. All funds donated to the project will be approved by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce and used to complete the project and support ongoing maintenance.
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