Archive of: Down memory lane

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April Issue 1 2013

“New Businesses for Eagle River”

A number of new businesses will be opening soon at the Eagle River Shopping Center. Already open is Ruth’s Beauty Shop, located in the rear of the space next to Alaska Cleaners. On April 2, the front part of that space will be occupied by the Chugiak Barber Shop.

March Issue 4 2013

“Deal still pending for Center loan”

Efforts to obtain a loan to finance the purchase and repair of the Broadwater building in Eagle River to be utilized as a community center are still underway, according to a spokesman for the Greater Anchorage Area Borough administration.

March Issue 3 2013

“Easter Bunny guest at big hunt”

A giant sized white rabbit carrying a basket of colored eggs strolled among youngsters at the Peters Creek Community Club annual Easter Egg Hunt last Sunday.

March Issue 1 2013

“Snowballing vigilantes build fort around school”

Almost everyone is denying it, but it appears as if a self-appointed anonymous group — who from now on might best be referred to as Eagle River’s Snowballing Vigilantes — was out in force the other night dumping about four truck loads of snow on the grounds of Chugiak Elementary School.

“First round lost” February Issue 3 2013

“First round lost”

This editorial by editor/publisher Rusty Bellringer ran in the Aug. 17, 1960 edition of the Knik Arm Courier.

February Issue 2 2013

“Plans for local prison”

From a column by editor Rusty Bellringer in the Knik Arm Courier, Oct. 7, 1970.

February Issue 1 2013

ER Shopping Center stays busy

From The Eagle, a weekly newspaper published by Shirl Mauldin, Jan. 18, 1963 edition.

January Issue 5 2013

“Number, please”

The Matanuska Telephone Association announces that June 30, 1963 will be the “Change-Over” date in the Greater Chugiak Area.