Peek at the Past: As it appeared in the Nov. 8, 1973, Frontiersman

Zoning measure readied

Draft copies of the newly revised Matanuska-Susitna Borough's zoning ordinance and map are now available.

The new ordinance has stripped its classification section down to just three possibilities -- either agricultural, agricultural residential, or suburban residential.

The map attached to the proposed measure applies restrictive zoning only to a perimeter area around the city of Palmer and the three use districts defined in the ordinance were obviously designed with that perimeter in mind.

Eska Lake remodeling wins first prize

"Bringing a Dead Lake Back to Life," they called it, and so far its brought them $125, a state award and contention for national honors.

Last summer, the Alpine HiBreezers 4-H Club provided the push to change Eska Lake to a safe and attractive recreation area. They won a statewide award because of it.

At the Center Theater in Palmer, George C. Scott and Stacy Keach were starring in "The New Centurions."

A quarter-page advertisement proclaimed that "Ford's Gutsy Courier Goes Sporty!"

The ad touted the new truck, which has "a roomy cab, foam seat and optional air conditioning."

In the classified section, you could buy a four-bedroom home on one city acre in Palmer for $35,000. A one-bedroom house was renting for $100 cash only, while a two-bedroom unfurnished apartment was listed for $163 a month.

At the Jesse James Sport Shop, you could buy a 1974 Colt Polaris for $1,149 or a 1974 Custom II 250cc single stroke Polaris for $1,049.

At Koslosky's, you could buy three pounds of apples for a dollar, lettuce was 29 cents a pound and potatoes for 23 cents a pound.