March Issue 2 2012

Chugiak man wrote the book on Iditarod history

Chugiak’s Rod Perry wrote the book on the history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race.

BY MATT TUNSETH

POLICE BRIEFS 3/8/12

Trail to history

Anyone who’s lived in Chugiak-Eagle River for a while likely felt a twinge of sadness when watching last weekend’s Iditarod ceremonial start festivities in Anchorage.

Parent has problem with “Persepolis”

Mike Rud

Athlete of the Week - March 8, 2012

Chugiak girls upbeat despite 1-2 finish in conference tournament

After trailing by as many as 13 points in the first half, Chugiak’s girls rallied to take the lead but ultimately fell to West High...

BY MIKE NESPER

Dimond ends Eagle River girls’ basketball season

The Eagle River girls’ basketball season ended with an 89-15 loss to top-seeded Dimond in the opening round of the Cook Inlet Conference tournament Feb. 29 at West High.

BY MIKE NESPER

MLMS, Gruening wrap ski season

Mirror Lake eighth-grader Roan Hall turned in the top individual performance at the Anchorage School District’s Middle School Nordic Skiing Championships on Feb. 22 and 24 at Kincaid Park.

STAR STAFF REPORTER

Alaskan musher on nationwide TV

Joe Redington, Alaskan dog musher and winner of the Fur Rendezvous race this year...

From the Knik Arm Courier, April 27, 1966

Meat and biscuit roll-ups

Courtesy of Sharon Womac, 1963

Time Was 3/8/12

From Alaska to Ukraine:

“I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” — Albert Schweitzer

BY ROBIN ELEAZER

James Stanley Rosin

Derek Cash

Art extravaganza

Students, families and friends packed the Anchorage Museum on Friday, March 2 to kick off the 40th annual Anchorage School District art exhibition.

BY MIKE NESPER

Afghan security forces make explosive progress

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Signs of progress for the Afghan National Security Forces was made in the icy city of Gardez on Feb. 18 when an improvised explosive device was discovered by Afghan Uniformed Police...

BY SPC KEN SCAR

Telling your story with pictures

Juvenile probation supervisor by day, cartoon artist by night, Lee Post has turned a doodling habit into a hobby/career...

Alaska – a place of firsts

Alaska is such a unique place that it isn’t difficult to compile a list of firsts...

BY FRANK E. BAKER