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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PEEK AT THE PAST: May 15, 1985
Here’s what made news in the Mat-Su 25 years ago, from the May 15, 1985, issue of the
Hawks reminded that small acts can have big effects
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman WASILLA — Even those from the most insignificant backgrounds can change the world. That was the message
‘Stand on your rock’ and believe to be the best
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — Live what you believe and be the best. That was the challenge made to the
Humanity resonates at WHS graduation rite
BY ANDREW WELLNER Frontiersman WASILLA — To a packed house entering from a parking lot too small to handle the incoming
PULL OF THE PLOW
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman PALMER — Humorist and author Bill Bryson once quipped that farmers are so tough that, “There are
PEEK AT THE PAST: May 8, 1948
Here’s what made news in the Mat-Su 62 years ago, from the May 8, 1948, issue of the
ROLL CALL OF HONOR
The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman is proud to present those with local ties currently serving in the military. To add,
MY MOM IS SPECIAL
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman WASILLA — A mid-day summon to school is rarely good news for most moms. That their
Valley artist says she’s a work in progress
By Suzanne Bach Art Scene Patty Halley’s art career began when she received a scholarship to Columbus School of
Positive experience
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman WASILLA — If a single picture is worth 1,000 words, what story is told by the
Noted photographer set to teach local workshop
By Suzanne Bach For the Frontiersman Suzanne Bach, workshop coordinator at Mat-Su College, interviewed award-winning instructor Barry McWayne,
Winning painting depicts arrival of Valley Colonists
The Matanuska Valley Colony reunion committee announces that the winner of its 75th anniversary art contest is Douglas Girard of