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GleanerNow
April 26, 2018
The Wasilla (Alaska) Church conducted a three-church revival Nov. 4–8, 2017, as an evangelistic outreach to the local community. With support from the Palmer and Anchorage Samoan churches, the revival tackled some of the major setbacks in life because of a world marred by sin and provided aÃâà...
Branson Tri-Lakes news
April 11, 2018
Visitation services for Monte R. Millikin, 83, of Branson, will be held April 12, 2018, 10-11 a.m., at the Friendly Baptist Church in Branson. ... Marla Davidson, of Owasso, Okla., Laura Volkman, of West Linn, Ore., Dr. Richard Millikin, of Wasilla, Alaska, Aaron Millikin, of Talala, Okla., Michael Krause, of Boring,Ãâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
April 5, 2018
In 1978, Linda Menard, whose husband Curtis was then Wasilla's only dentist, opened a high-end cookware store in Wasilla called Design Center. In its first location, the ... (“All I Saw” is “Wasilla” spelled backwards.) ... Wind chimes helped fill the vertical space and sounded, Susan recalls, “like church bells.”.
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
April 5, 2018
WASILLA — A landmark store in Wasilla, whose origins go back 39 years, is quietly making its exit. ... Though Wasilla and environs at that time had only about 4,000 residents, Linda's business was successful. ... Wind chimes helped fill the vertical space and sounded, Susan recalls, “like church bells.”.
KTVA
March 30, 2018
Valley Performing Arts director Larry Bottjen has long wanted to stage the musical "Mary Poppins" in the Mat-Su -- he's just been waiting for the right time and venue. "Two years ago to this day, we ... "Our roots were in an old church on the Colony fairgrounds," Bottjen said. "We had a seating capacity of 65Ãâà...
KTVA
March 28, 2018
A 77-year-old Big Lake man died in Tuesday's three-vehicle collision on the Parks Highway according to Wasilla police, who say the driver responsible has been ... Edward Swanson was the passenger killed in the wreck at the Parks Highway and Church Road shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wasilla policeÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 28, 2018
... Parks Highway near Wasilla. Anchorage television station KTVA reports Wasilla police have not released the name of the person killed shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday. Wasilla police spokeswoman Amanda Graham says the crash occurred near the highway intersection with Church Road south of the city.
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
March 27, 2018
WASILLA-A fatal accident leaves the Parks Highway closed indefinitely at the intersection of the Parks and Church Road. Four people were involved in three vehicles with one fatality and authorities are asking motorists to avoid the busy intersection. Troopers are continuing their investigation of the crash.
KTVA
March 27, 2018
A fatal three-vehicle collision near Wasilla Tuesday afternoon led police to temporarily close the Parks Highway northbound. Wasilla police spokeswoman Amanda Graham said one person was killed in the crash, near the Parks' intersection with Church Road. The wreck was first reported just before 1 p.m..
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
March 27, 2018
WASILLA-A fatal accident leaves the Parks Highway closed indefinitely at the intersection of the Parks and Church Road. Four people were involved in three vehicles with one fatality and authorities are asking motorists to avoid the busy intersection. Troopers are continuing their investigation of the crash.
The Republic
March 27, 2018
She gave birth to and raised five children and served with devotion in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... OR; Peter and ShaRee Yorgesen of Mattawa, WA; Austin and Erin Lifferth of Oxford, FL; August and Kate Lifferth of Indianapolis, IN; and William and Michelline Hokanson of Wasilla, AK.
eParisExtra.com (blog)
March 16, 2018
A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church with Father Craig Reed as celebrant. ... Walter MD and husband Collin of Oklahoma City, OK; cousins, Bill Woodfin MD and wife Fran of McKinney and Christy Curtis and husband Wayne of Wasilla, AK.
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
March 15, 2018
Ada Valequez with “Wasilla Rock Art”, found some rocks in Idaho and brought them back to place in Alaska. She said “I ... Rock painters affiliated with churches tend to offer highly inspirational messages. And some ... Check the various and many social Mat Su and Palmer media sites to become a rocker.
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
March 15, 2018
Lifelong Palmer resident, Violet J. Norbo, age 83, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. She was born January 13 ... Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Palmer Church of God – 2070 Glenn Highway in Palmer. Burial will follow atÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
March 13, 2018
Paul is also survived by his Mother, Alice O'Rourke Aitken of New Port Richey Florida; his siblings, John, Peter, Nora, and Susan; as well as their children. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W Aitken. A service will be held at Valley Church of Christ, 1125 Majestic View Circle in Wasilla at 3 p.m.Ãâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
March 4, 2018
WASILLA— Team #49, a.k.a. the “Sons of Thunder” made it across the finish line after overcoming many rigorous challenges in this year's Iron Dog race. Despite some mechanical trouble, the VanWingerden brothers, Klint and Kris went from eight belts to zero belts changed out this year, thanks to theÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 24, 2018
Andrew grew up in Wasilla, Alaska where he loved playing in the forest, sledding down the most dangerous hills he could find, and doing it with no fear. Riding his bike ... and friends. A memorial service will be held March 3, 2018 from 1-4 p.m. at United Protestant Church, 713 S. Denali St., Palmer, Alaska.
Bend Bulletin
February 21, 2018
Margaret and her husband, Warren O. Denler, moved to Bend in 2014 from Wasilla, Alaska. Margaret was born in Canby, ... After retirement, she spent most of her time doing for others through her church, volunteering for various charities, and creating memories for her grandchildren. She had hoped toÃâà...
New York Times
February 20, 2018
Leah Glasscock-Sanders, a recess attendant at a charter school in Wasilla, an Anchorage suburb, always plans her shopping in the early mornings to get the best selection. Even so, she ... Maya Wilson moved to Nikiski, south of Anchorage, from California in 2011 to help pastor a church. The grocery storeÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 18, 2018
On February 6, 2018 at 0443 hours, Wasilla Police responded to the Valley Church of Christ on Majestic Avenue after receiving a report of a theft in progress. On scene, officers made contact with Keelan Ahern who was siphoning fuel from a van that belonged to the church. Ahern was arrested for theft inÃâà...
NorthcentralPa.com
February 17, 2018
He was a pillar of the church wherever he lived. A devout Christian and devoted family man, he inspired several of his children to work in ministry. He loved to travel, especially to Alaska and Europe. He was deeply compassionate and generous, even bringing bags of apples with him into the city when heÃâà...
KTOO
February 14, 2018
Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, right, listen. The Senate Republicans voted to reject Gov. Bill Walker's appointee ... Kowalke said he was about to enter an Ash Wednesday service at church when Walker called him to tell him the news. Kowalke said he hopes that whoever joins the Senate caucuses with theÃâà...
KTVA
February 14, 2018
A Family Promise is an interfaith-based agency that depends on nine local churches to house families in a rotation. They're able to help about 100 people every year. ... That's from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Church on the Rock in Wasilla. Tickets are $15 at the door. Copyright 2018 KTVA. All rights reserved.
Alaska Dispatch News
February 13, 2018
The crew surprised Christensen at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in November with the rare chance to meet the child who got her first wig: a friend's daughter, Lily, now 5, ... After that first Rapunzel wig in 2015, and help from church friends making more, a Facebook request for yarn donations went viral.
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 11, 2018
She died on Monday, Jan, 22, 2018 in Wasilla, Alaska, surrounded by loved ones. She moved to Wasilla in 2015 to live with her son Jason and his family. She was preceded in death by her parents ... 17, 2018 at 2 p.m. at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Palmer. 323 N. Alaska St. Light refreshmentsÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 11, 2018
District staff are specifically focusing on the prospect of using 20 unused acres of Pioneer Peak Elementary's 64-acre parcel for a new Mat-Su Central School building and a satellite bus terminal facility. A second main bus terminal could be built on a 156-acre borough parcel at the corner of Church RoadÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 9, 2018
This event will feature a series of educational presentations, vendor booths, food, and a silent auction. According to the event description, this event will have “something for every horse enthusiast.” The Real Life Church is located at 10697 East Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Those interested in having a table atÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 9, 2018
On Feb 1, 2018, Chester Ray Webb peacefully passed away at Wasilla Primrose Retirement Home, at the age of 95. Chester was born in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada where he met and fell in love with Ada Zutter and made her his bride. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. After his honorableÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
February 7, 2018
John Bumgarner, 62, of Upton, Wyoming and Anchorage, Alaska died on Jan. 28, 2018. He was born March 25, 1955, in Anchorage. John graduated from Service High School in 1973, then worked at Noble Mechanical, an Anchorage sheet metal business owned by his parents, William and GeorginaÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
November 18, 2017
Six churches from Palmer to Trapper Creek participated in the annual food giveaway. Families and individuals lined up for a set ... About five Frontline Mission Church volunteers were at the Wasilla Bible Church, lending a hand with stocking and food distribution. Frontline has been helping with this eventÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
December 31, 1999
Wasilla resident Janice Pearl (Awckland) Gibbs, died peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2018. A Funeral service was held on Friday April 20, 2018 at Cantwell Bible Church in Cantwell, Alaska. She was laid to rest at Cantwell Cemetery. A Memorial service was held on Saturday April 21, 2018 at BirchÃâà...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
December 31, 1999
Gerri is survived by her loving husband, Gene of Knik; daughters: Gina Sauer of Wasilla; Annette (Keith) Andersen of Colorado; sons: Michael (Heather) Sauer and Bob ... Memorial Mass will be held 12:00pm Friday, April 27, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 1201 E. Bogard Road in Wasilla, Alaska.
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
December 31, 1999
A service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Bogard Road in Wasilla, Alaska, May 4, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow at the church. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to enhance the Jay Nolfi Fish Creek Park in Big Lake, Alaska. Checks may be made outÃâà...
KTVA
December 31, 1999
The Wasilla man accused of sexually abusing at least four children, with additional victims in the case possible, was ordered held on more than a quarter-million dollars in bail ... According to an affidavit filed by Trooper Shannon Fore, Loggins had met at least one of the victims as a family friend at church.
Alaska Dispatch News
December 31, 1999
The three security cameras, attached to a portable tripod, stood in front of a church that mushers use as a temporary bunkhouse. The lenses stared at sled dog teams resting nearby. Mushers gave ... Smyth stood next to Ray Redington Jr., of Wasilla. Their dogs lay curled up on beds of straw, like dozens ofÃâà...
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