Ghostbusters Strike Again NORTH POLE--The ghostbusters strike again as they took out a ghost in North Pole, Alaska. The ghostbusters replied that the entity was full of high energy making it hard for them to control it with their proton packs. The ghost was taken in at the North Pole Plaza, Sentry Hardware to be exact. The ghost was said to have started breaking items such as: hammers, light bulbs, and anything with glass. When the ghostbusters arrived, the broken hardware store when to shards. The ghostbusters tore up the inside trying to get the ghost out. The did catch the ghost, but they also caught a small law suit for the damage done. The police arrived at the scene as the ghostbusters were coming out. They allowed Lizzy Nanto, one of the co-founders, dispose of the ghost then proceeded to arrest all ghostbusters on duty. "We may have done some damage, but the point still stands that we caught the ghost. That's what were paid to do" David Gutbrod said. The three ghostbusters, Chris Kerr excluded, looked very emotional at the police station. Gutbrod was angry, Jessica Desmond was put into hand and foot cuffs, and Nanto wasn't talking. "We have a policy that clearly states that we aren't responsible for any damaged property and if we feel that we did quite a bit of damage, then we'll pay for some of it!" Desmond screamed. The ghostbuster's equipment was locked up as the three were taken to the Correctional Center. They traded in their green uniforms for prision greys. "Most people do not know how hard ghostbusting is. As for me, I'm going to be at their trial because I don't think they're in the wrong" Kerr said. This was not a happy day for the ghost or the ghostbusters. [Fairbanks Daily News Miner. April 4, 1999. B1] Ghostbuster Trial FAIRBANKS-The Ghostbuster trial was held today at 3:30 PM, lasting until 7 PM. The Ghostbusters had been arrested for damage to property. Apparently while ghost-busting, they left the North Pole Plaza Mall in shreds. The three ghostbusters on trial weren't looking too happy, as the prosecution started off on a good foot. By the end of the tedious three and a half hours, the defense had come around to give the ghostbusters another chance. "You have to understand that this isn't the easiest job in the world. You have to do research and you have to examine the powers of the ghost. It's not as easy as it sounds" Nanto said. By the end of the three and a half hour trial, the ghostbusters were left paying a sum of \\$10,000 and having to close business for a grace period of 6 months without going to jail. It was noted that Kerr took time away from the ghostbusters and that another is in training for his place. [Fairbanks Daily News Miner. May 1, 1999. B1] Who Are You Going To Call? FAIRBANKS--They're back in business. The Ghostbusters have awaited their six month business release. They claim that they had gotten many calls and e-mails asking them to secretly do cases, but that they had to decline due to their loyalty to the court. "It feels so good to be back in business again" Lizzy Nanto said in her new office. "We changed locations, we have new procedures, we almost have the court bill paid off, and we can do what we love to do." The ghostbusters have changed locations and have gotten a new partner. Their new location is in a downtown house they partially converted into an office and garage. They claim that they feel safer if they live with the tools of their trade, just in case someone feels like robbing them. Their new partner, Buddy Seay, says that he is glad to be with the team. "They have been training me in their off time. They have taught me basic procedures, had me help with research for their file database, and we all went through a CPR training course." Aside from busting ghosts and training, this team is also planning on graduating high school at the end of this year. They plan on staying in Alaska for college and to do a lot of ghostbusting. [Fairbanks Daily News Miner. Nov. 10, 1999. B2]