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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Four Valley veterans share their war stories in time for 75th anniversary of D-Day
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Nearing the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the pivotal battle that ultimately helped the
Gene Bailey
Gene Bailey Pioneer Alaskan trucker Gene Bailey, 92, passed away February 17, 2019 in Shelton, Washington, where he lived since
German POWs were happy folks
By Tom Brennan Voice for the timesr The happiest people I ever met were German prisoners who helped me put
Original colony kid and WWII Veteran taking off on “Honor Flight” to D.C
By JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com PALMER — Larry Vasanoja frequents the Palmer Elks Lodge near Finger Lake. He’s often seen
Sea dogs
by JACOB MANN PALMER — Inside the Pioneer Home retirement home lives Alfred (Al) Willis and his brother, Edward (Ed). The
Region’s military history highlighted at free public lecture
By Amy Armstrong Follow the flight path of the Alcan Highway and re-discover how construction of the Alcan Highway
Big band musical onstage now in Palmer
By ANDREW WELLNER Frontiersman.com PALMER — Fedoras and zoot suits, big-band swing and the “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” Maybe these
Retirement harder than any job dad ever had
By Ben Compton It's that time of year again when I load up the kids and head to
If only in my dreams, home for Christmas
By Paul Maguire A famous crooner from days gone by sings, "I'll be home for Christmas, if