Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Let’s end child abuse and neglect
By Trevor Storrs and Abbe Hensley The mere thought of child abuse and its prevalence makes us cringe. Yet, abuse
Peter Michael Evans
Pete Evans loved to fish. His family believes he is in a place that he can fish every day. Pete
Alaska is ready for Erin’s Law
By David Holthouse When I was a little boy growing up in Anchorage, I knew just what to do if
We have a responsibility to foster children
By Rep. Les Gara and Amanda Metivier Alaskans are caring and generous. We should agree we can’t avoid our
Childhood trauma has long-term impacts
Whether children are sexually abused or exposed to domestic violence between family members, the long-term impacts to their well-
Laura Faith Tutt
Laura Faith Tutt went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2014, in Vancouver, Washington. She was born an
Placing children with family could be the difference between jail, graduation
By Amanda Metivier There are more than 2,000 children and youth in foster care throughout the state of Alaska.
Nominations sought for Golden Apple Awards
MAT-SU Early Childhood Partnership seeks nominations for this year’s 2014 Golden Apple Awards. Nominations are due by 4:
Janet Louise Aldrich Jones
Janet Louise Aldrich Jones, 70, passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 2014, at Franciscan Hospice House in Tacoma, Wash. She was
Foster parent recruitment ad wins honors
MAT-SU — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services earned five awards in the National Public Health Information Coalition’
‘Child Passenger Safety Week’ is Sept. 15 to 21
MAT-SU — A mayoral proclamation signed by Mat-Su Borough Mayor Larry DeVilbiss Aug. 16, 2013, proclaimed Sept. 15 to
Joy Marie Malette Couturiaux
Joy Marie Malette Couturiaux, 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of July 27, 2013 in Wasilla. Memorial