January Issue 2 2012

Firefighter's family displaced by Peters Creek blaze

One of the longest days of Ian Murphy’s life began ordinarily enough...

BY MATT TUNSETH

War’s a lonely place.

That’s as true for those fighting as for those left behind.

POLICE BLOTTER 1/12/12

POLICE BRIEFS 1/12/12

CER skates to victory over a powerful foe

Nicole Mrugala started 2012 the way she ended 2011 — perfect.

BY MIKE NESPER

So close! Eagle River drops tight CIC game to South

A 20-point, fourth-quarter surge was enough for South Anchorage to prevent Eagle River’s girls from winning their first basketball game in more than two years.

BY MIKE NESPER

Chris Parker

Athlete of the Week - January 12, 2012

Morrison earns Colony Invitational title

Chugiak senior Garrett Morrison pinned Kodiak’s Charlie Johnson with nine seconds left in the second period...

STAR STAFF REPORTER

Service inspired by public safety

When you think about the building of our country what comes to mind?

BY AMY DEMBOSKI

“Ordinary time”

Soon we will enter into ordinary time on the Church calendar.

BY MARGUERITE CULHANE Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Eagle River, Alaska

Time Was 1/12/12

Passing of a death trap

As winter draws to a close, we are suddenly aware that a milestone has been passed for this community.

The following article was published in the Knik Arm Courier on April 3, 1963

Warren Bert Elkins

Ted Walters

An Eagle River High adventure

You’ll never see a new student eating lunch alone at Eagle River High School.

BY MIKE NESPER

Alaska Army National Guard under new leadership

The Alaska Army National Guard is under new leadership.

BY MIKE NESPER

Centurions deliver for Alaska-based brigade

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A group of Alaska-based parachute riggers are now rigging everything from fuel to food for delivery to soldiers on the front lines in Afghanistan.

BY CAPT. CHASE SPEARS Task Force Spartan Public Affairs

A resolution for 2012 – become more involved

Since the Mayan calendar ends in December 2012, I’m glad that I have my own calendar...

BY FRANK E. BAKER