Archive of: Top Stories

	Title	Issue
	Kayaker recounts dramatic Eagle River rescue Clutching to a paddle that he had somehow jammed into debris beneath the frigid, rushing water, pinned and unable to free himself from his submerged kayak, Steve Rossberg wondered if anyone could hear the distress calls from his police whistle. After 90 minutes in the icy water, body numb, he could feel his will to survive ebbing. Then, with his head barely above water, he thought he saw someone on shore making a cell phone call. “I’ve got to hang on,” he thought. “I’ve got to hang on." Frank E. Baker	October Issue 1 2012
	Not just for kicks Pucks and sticks have been joined by corner kicks at the Harry McDonald Center in Eagle River, which officially opened a new 27,000-foot addition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29.	October Issue 1 2012
	APD seeks masked bandit Suspect wanted in connection with pair of recent robberies	September Issue 4 2012
	Eagle River football defeats Bartlett The Wolves held on to beat Bartlett 31-25 on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Eagle River. By MIKE NESPER Chugiak-Eagle River Star	September Issue 4 2012
	Stevens, McPhetres lead locals at state XC meet Wolves senior, CHS junior each finish ninth at Class 4A state championships. BY Matt Tunseth/Chugiak-Eagle River Star	September Issue 4 2012
	300 Spartans return from Afghanistan A plane load of about 300 members of the Army's 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division returned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, following a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan. Star staff report	September Issue 4 2012
	Legend of the Wilds How do you tell the story of a legend? If you’re author Kaylene Johnson, you ask him. MATT TUNSETH, Chugiak-Eagle River Star	September Issue 4 2012
	Griffith: “Every so often, it’s just time to walk” I hesitate to employ the trite phrase, “when they made Dick Griffith, they threw away the mold.” But it’s true in every respect. In our lifetimes it’s doubtful we’ll ever run across anyone like him. Frank E. Baker	September Issue 4 2012
	Positive message comes from tragedy Look for the best in others. Dream big. Choose positive influences. Speak with kindness. Start your own chain reaction. MIKE NESPER, Chugiak-Eagle River Star	September Issue 4 2012
	Making way for the future What looks like a war zone will soon become an AutoZone. MATT TUNSETH, Chugiak-Eagle River Star	September Issue 4 2012