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READY TO ROLL

Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:17 PM AKST

MAT-SU — With a fresh coat of pink paint, Valley Mover buses are set to start operations Monday.

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DIVERSITY RULES

Monday, March 8, 2010 10:44 PM AKST

WILLOW — If variety is the spice of life, then the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has plenty of spice.

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Opinion

It’s Daylight Saving Time once again and Alaskans are divided over the law


House Bill 19 would repeal Daylight Saving Time in Alaska. It’s made some progress, but apparently isn’t getting much attention from the state Senate, stuck in multiple committees and far from moving forward to the governor’s desk.


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Valley Life

YOUNG AT HEART

Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:17 PM AKST

MAT-SU — Jeanne Young, a Mat-Su Valley oil painter, has settled down from painting among the bears in Naknek to painting among the bathers at Wasilla Lake. Her show at Vagabond Blues during March and April portrays local people as her main subject matter; however, this exhibit is probably even more about her passion to share the thrills of “what things have excited (her) eye” than about any subject matter.

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Bonds may be back on ballot

Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:17 PM AKST
PALMER — There’s a lot of construction coming down the pike at the Mat-Su Borough School District, and it’s all going to require bonds to finance the work.

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UPDATE: Coffee vendor charged with having, sharing child porn

Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:22 PM AKST
PALMER — Alaska State Troopers say an undercover investigation of online file sharing led them to a Palmer coffee stand and a computer loaded with child pornography.

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Faith

It is not about me, it is about others



I have been involved with churches my entire life. It is the message of Jesus Christ and the communities that we call churches that have made my life meaningful. Because of my life with Christ and church, I understand that life is not about me, but about others.

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Schools

For Mark, and all of his teachers



At an unfortunate and tragic funeral a few years back, I heard Wasilla High School Assistant Principal Mark Okeson speak. He said something about an educator being “guaranteed for life” for his students. 

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March 11th, 2010 :

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.


Adaptive Yoga (MS & related)
The AK Multiple Sclerosis Center, Inc is seeking interested participants for a Yoga & Massage Satelite Program in the valley for people diagnosed or any way affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Need 8-10 interested and committed to fill Yoga class once a week. Massage Therapy will also be available by appt. Please respond to 373-8012 or linz@mtaonline.net for more information.

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.

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