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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Winter increases need to observe safety measures
It's the time of year when anxious snowmachiners and other winter recreationists are ready to head outside for
Broken promises nothing new in politics
November 6, 2005 Valley Voices\Myrl Thompson Wasn't it back in 1999 when Alaskans sent a loud message
Palmer seniors well served for 25 years
A very significant silver anniversary is being celebrated this week in Palmer. The city's senior center marked 25
Agency brings hope to families of Alzheimer's
Sociologists and economists who work in Alaska have made much in recent years of the “graying” of the state.
Facing the reality of winter (‘fashion')
October 30, 2005 Sunday Sampler\Sammye Pokryfki October is one of the more deceptive months in Southcentral Alaska. Like a
Let fun, safety go hand in hand for Halloween
Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins, tricks and treats. It is favored by children everywhere and has the
Handouts should not be a part
of pipeline deal Thursday was another banner day for the oil industry. Despite industry alarm over production stoppages and slow-
Seasonal rituals remove us from daily rut
October 28, 2005 Spectrum\Dawn De Busk Every year, when the wild rose bushes have dropped their remaining petals to
Bridge money's nice, but public support is, too
In his 37 years as an Alaska senator, Ted Stevens has done much to improve Alaska. The billions of federal
Should home-schoolers have freedom?
October 25, 2005 Spectrum\Ron Hamman Over the last several weeks, we have heard from a variety of people over
VPA conflict an opportunity to move forward
Valley residents are blessed with a multitude of year-round recreation and entertainment options. So it is testimony to the
Football legacy transcends wins, losses at PHS
Community. It's all about community. Ten years ago today, a well-coached bunch of football players from Palmer