Peek at the Past: As it appeared in the Oct. 26, 1988, Frontiersman

Residents quizzed

on ski resort

People who live in the Hatcher Pass area are being asked their opinion of the proposal by Mitsui to build a ski resort in the area.

This comes as state and local officials prepared to meet with the Citizens Advisory Committee in Anchorage to discuss the local impact of the proposed development.

Technical advisors are working with various assumptions and scenarios to try to gauge the impact of the resort development on the people who live near Hatcher Pass.

Local pool programs expanded

Since the local pools were taken over by the Mat-Su Borough this summer their programs have been expanded and revenues are expected to increase nearly five percent this year, according to Chuck Kaucic, parks and recreation chief.

The borough has added more family swim time and is working on more specialized programs.

Political advertisements 15 years ago featured familiar names to current Valley residents -- Ron Larson, Curt Menard, Tuckerman Babcock and Jay Kertulla were a few of the incumbents and challengers.

Mat-Su Cinema opened 15 years ago last week, with "Alien Nation" as one of the first movies shown.

In the TV listings, Night Court, Knots Landing, L.A. Law, The Cosby Show and Cheers were ratings winners.

Carrs' sale fliers showed prices that are close to what they are now, with frozen Totino's pizzas going for $4.99 and a can of coffee going for $6.99.

Beer prices were cheaper, however -- a six-pack of Michelob bottles was $2.99 and a 12-pack of Bud Light was $5.99.