PITCH FOR PORT
Friday, March 19, 2010 10:24 AM AKDTPALMER — Now is the time — during an economic slowdown — that the government should invest in new infrastructure to make transportation easier and spur future development.
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PALMER — Now is the time — during an economic slowdown — that the government should invest in new infrastructure to make transportation easier and spur future development.
Sports/Outdoors
Warriors make West earn 4A title
Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:54 PM AKDTANCHORAGE — Throughout the 2009-10 regular season, West Anchorage suffered just a single loss to another Alaska team and during the first two days of the ASAA/First National Bank 4A State Basketball Championships, the Eagles soared into the 4A state title game with a pair of 31-point victories.
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Opinion
Time for a showdown at Houston City Hall
If all the signatures on a recall petition are certified, the future of Houston Mayor Roger Purcell will be in question.
Letters
- Coloring contest insults Jews
- Many made job fair a success
- Teens restore confidence
- Health care reform needed now
- Thanks for road work
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Valley Life
STARSTRUCK
Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:20 PM AKDTWASILLA — When it came time for James Pistro’s close-up, he wasn’t ready.
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- USDA announces recall of Mexican food
MAT-SU — The U. S. Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of frozen Mexican food that may have been sold in Valley Fred Meyer stores.Friday, March 19, 2010 10:34 AM AKDT
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Houston recall on fast track
Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:20 PM AKDTHOUSTON — Just four days into the official signing period, a petition to recall Houston Mayor Roger Purcell was returned to city hall Thursday with 143 signatures of support.
Bathroom use major component in Point McKenzie prison plan
Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:20 PM AKDTPALMER — There are going to be more than 1,500 prisoners at the Goose Creek Correctional Center currently under construction in an area far away from city amenities. What are they going to do for water and sewer service?
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Faith
Let’s talk about sin and its consequences
In a column I wrote three weeks ago, I mentioned a book that had been given to me as a birthday present. The title is “Sin.” The sub-title is “a history.” The author is Gary Anderson, Old Testament professor at Notre Dame.
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Schools
Knights shave heads for good cause
It’s fund-raising time in the Mat-Su Valley. The Colony High Chapter of National Honor Society, or NHS, is doing its best to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
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TODAY'S EVENTS
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| Red Cross Disaster Classes | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |
