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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A forever story
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman CHICKALOON — Earl and Merle took the easy way out. They didn’t work hard, ate unhealthy
FAIR FOR FOWL?
MAT SU — There were 35 people out counting birds during the 31st annual Matanuska Valley Audubon Christmas Bird Count on
College faculty out of the classroom
By Suzanne Bach Art Scene It is true that the art faculty members at Mat-Su College have a lot
Part-time therapist
BY GREG JOHNSON Frontiersman WASILLA — Like a trusted bartender or therapist, a person’s hairdresser is someone many feel comfortable
Scout project repairs damage by vandals
By Tyson Alger For the Frontiersman PALMER — It’s a perfect match. Three years ago the press box at Palmer
Mat-Su elementary school gets energy certificate
By Lanier Hutcheson Frontiersman MAT-SU — Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School was named last month as the first school
60 years of marriage for David and Mary Psenak
The 60-year wedding anniversary of David and Mary (Harris) Psenak was celebrated with a barbecue party in June at
Welcome!
• Kemper Alan Ihde was born Oct. 19 to Dorothy Kay Stone and Roger Alan Ihde Jr. of Wasilla. He weighed
Many touching stories in 2009
BY TODD L. DISHER Frontiersman MAT-SU — In addition to keeping the Valley informed about local politics, zoning disputes and
50 years of marriage and still going strong for Riehles
Wallace and Janette Riehle of Palmer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at a reception held in their honor at
Bell ringers rake in $50,000
BY TODD L. DISHER Frontiersman MAT-SU — Relative quiet has returned to the local grocery stores, but not before the
His days begin at 2 a.m.
By Greg Johnson Frontiersman WASILLA — Baker Gary Young has heard all the cheesy one-liners — he’s rolling in dough,