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Turbine goes up at school

Friday, November 6, 2009 4:29 PM AKST

PALMER — Teaching the Valley’s best and brightest just got a little more energy efficient.

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MOOSE STAMPEDE

Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:11 PM AKST

WASILLA — Before his team’s match against the third-seed Kenai Central Kardinals, Palmer head coach Steve Reynolds asked his second-seeded Moose to think back to last year.

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Opinion

Residents must speak up about annexation


The cities of Palmer and Wasilla are holding public meetings in the next two weeks about possible annexations. Residents who now live in the cities and those who don’t, but may be affected, should take time to attend one or more of the meetings.


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Valley Life

Chicken U.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:26 PM AKST

PALMER — Just because your Alaska chicken quit laying eggs doesn’t mean she needs to go in the slow-roaster. She might just need to see the light.

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New highway patrol moves base to Valley

Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:26 PM AKST
WASILLA — It wasn’t exactly the toughest goal to accomplish, but the Alaska Bureau of Highway Patrol is now headquartered in the Valley.

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Veto stands

Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:26 PM AKST
PALMER — Borough Mayor Talis Colberg is now 1-1 in his record of vetoing ordinances.

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Faith

The three faces of conservatism



It has now been almost an entire year since America last went to the polls and, as we begin to look forward to the next election cycle, it would behoove conservatives to look within and do a little self-examination. While there have been many who have been proffering theories as to conservative losses, I have yet to hear any do so from a biblical perspective. True, we have heard of candidates uttering bits of scripture as they head into the fray, but using scripture to rally one group around a banner and the scrutiny of that banner by the scriptures are two different things. And just because a candidate or a cause seems spiritual, that doesn’t make it scriptural.

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Plays provide intimate entertainment



MAT-SU — As the Thanksgiving holiday draws near, it is accompanied by a feeling of gratitude for life’s many gifts. Out of all the many things to be thankful for this year, community theater is one of the blessings savored by the theatrically minded, but entertaining for all.

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TODAY'S EVENTS

November 7th, 2009 :

Red Cross Disaster Classes
All disaster classes are free! Call ahead to register, classes are limited.

FULFILLING OUR MISSION
- Thurs., Feb. 28 6:30-9:30 p.m.
CLIENT CASEWORK
-Sat., March 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
SHELTER OPERATIONS & SIMULATION
-Thurs., March 6, Oct. 25 6-10 p.m.


A Children's Garden in Palmer
Do you have or work with children? APU is building a Children’s Garden at the Spring Creek Farm 3 miles N of Downtown Palmer for the community of Palmer.

We want your input! Come join us to offer your ideas for an outstanding children’s garden!

To RSVP or for more information please contact Rita Lorenz.

Mat-Su Anglers
Greg and Julie Busch with BuschWhacker Decoys are starting a non-profit fishing club in the Valley called Mat-Su Anglers.
Its purpose shall be to preserve, protect and enhance the opportunities for sport fishing through educational, scientific, governmental and other activities consistent with the preservation and enhancement of fishery resources. We believe in the comradeship and wishes of our fellow sport fishing anglers. We believe that our grandchildren should have a higher quality fishery than we have ever experienced.

They are looking for help with the 501c3 non-profit paperwork. If you can help or are interested in joining the club please call Julie Busch at 907-892-7543.

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