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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CALL OF THE HALL
By GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — Jess Lee and Robert “Red” Henderson may have been duffers at golf course design, but
PEEK AT THE PAST: Sept. 9 and 16, 1971
Here’s what made news in the Mat-Su 39 years ago, from the Sept. 9 and 16, 1971, issues
FLAGS FOR THE FALLEN
By VICKI NAEGELE For the Frontiersman PALMER — It’s a sunny Friday afternoon in Palmer. A whine of a power
Rockin’ for a cause
BY ANDREW WELLNER Frontiersman WASILLA — Three Alaska bands and a multi-part local fashion show — what more could you cram
‘ALASKA FAR AWAY’
BY VICKI NAEGELE For the Frontiersman MAT-SU — The story of the Matanuska Colonists familiar to many Mat-Su residents
Photographing the perfect moment
By Suzanne Bach Art Scene When asked what a perfect day with his camera would look like, local photographer and
Furry face-off at state fair
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — Alaska State Fair officials found themselves in a hairy situation Sunday afternoon. Although the fair
FUN AND GAMES
By GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — The Valley reigns as the toughest in a state famous for its tough women. That
PEEK AT THE PAST: Sept. 2, 1965
Here’s what made news in the Mat-Su 45 years ago, from the Sept. 2, 1965, issue of The
PATCHWORK
By GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — Steve Hubacek continues to leaf his way through the Alaska State Fair record books. The
Livestock auction is pinnacle for 4-H youth at state fair
PALMER — The 2010 4-H Jr. Market Livestock Auction will be held noon Saturday at the Farm Exhibits Building arena
THEY’VE GOT GAME
By GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — At least one day each year, it’s OK for kids to play with their