Students, parents line up for shots Nov 15, 2009
Pioneer Peak Elementary student Melissa Andrews said she was scared before getting her shot, but said the experience wasn t as bad as she thought it would be. I was scared at first, but it was like just getting pinched, she said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
• Of moose and men Oct 7, 2009
Lazy Mountain, Pioneer Peak and the Chugach mountain range framed the setting. "Picture perfect," I thought. (Juneau Empire)
Letters to the editor (10/2/09) Oct 2, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 8:09 AM - 7:28 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cold holds off, local produce keeps coming in Sep 23, 2009
"The snow was halfway down Pioneer Peak this morning, but we still haven't had a frost," she says. "Far from it: 46 degrees this morning! We're going ahead with some of the harvests we've been waiting for frost for in spite of the balmy weather. "You'll see Brussels sprouts and leeks for the first time at market this weekend, along with some potatoes. (Anchorage Daily News)
If you grow it, they will come Sep 20, 2009
America has its Thanksgiving held the fourth Thursday of November, and closer to home in the Valley, harvest is a reason to celebrate at Pyrah s Pioneer Peak Farm. The 250-acre family farm has been marking harvest with a community celebration for six years. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Local events for gardeners Sep 17, 2009
Saturday, Noon - 7 p.m. Fall Harvest Festival at Pyrah s Pioneer Peak U-Pick Farm in Butte. Hayrides, games, food and entertainment. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fall pickin' party planned at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Sep 16, 2009
If you haven't had the chance to pick your own produce at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak farm in the Butte, this weekend is the time. The farm is hosting its annual Fall Harvest Festival from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday. (Anchorage Daily News)
She takes the 5th Sep 13, 2009
With 34 students in Johnson s charge this year at Pioneer Peak Elementary School, the exodus from another day of learning resembled a small cattle call ... What may seem like extra stuff to Johnson is actually a rare gift for a teacher, Pioneer Peak Principal Don Molina said in his nomination ... I m very lucky to teach at Pioneer Peak in that we have a lot of parent support. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Valley offers many riches from the past, present Sep 11, 2009
To showcase the important role agriculture has played in the economy, the class visited the Havemeister Dairy and Pyrah s Pioneer Peak Farm on. Aug. 26, both of which have been in operation since the early days of the colony. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Frost-sensitive crops don't have much time Sep 9, 2009
" While her potatoes may be on hold, plenty of other items are available this week. Those include carrots, beets with greens, cauliflower, onions, celery, zucchini, broccoli, purple top turnips, green and red cabbage, daikon, kohlrabi, scallions, radishes, lots of greens and plenty of herbs. The Beans will also have cut flowers including sunflowers, asters and cosmos, along with apple trees that are hardy for Alaska. Additional items at the market include shelled peas, tomatoes, Copper River... (Anchorage Daily News)
Country star Atkins shares his love songs with Alaskans Sep 7, 2009
When Atkins sang the first-stanza's punch line, "What a picture-perfect postcard this would make of America," he pointed at the 6000 foot summit of Pioneer Peak, drawing a extra surge of cheers from the local folks. Early on he called Alaska, "The most beautiful state I've ever seen in my life." And on Saturday in Palmer it would have been hard to disagree with him. (Anchorage Daily News)
One artist, two studios, coast to coast Sep 4, 2009
Pioneer Peak, above, and Strong. Proud and Ready, below, are both by Sharen A K Harris. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Crayola carrots add color to local markets Sep 2, 2009
For those looking to save a few dollars and spend some time in the field, new items at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm include artichokes and large cabbage perfect for sauerkraut. Katie Pyr ah says everything is still available, but the selection on some high-demand items is getting low. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska State Fair schedule Sep 1, 2009
Noon -- Pioneer Peak Cloggers ... 1:30 p.m. -- Pioneer Peak Cloggers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Who's up / Who's down Aug 23, 2009
DOWN -- Pioneer Peak Hotshots: While they're out fighting fires, thieves loot and sack their Palmer base. Suspects arrested; may the guilty feel the heat. (Anchorage Daily News)
2 arrested for vandalizing fire crew's equipment Aug 22, 2009
The arrests are the first in connection with the ransacking of the headquarters of the Pioneer Peak Hotshots, a crew of firefighters that travels around Alaska and the Lower 48 battling wildfires. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of firefighting equipment was looted, five vehicles were stolen and nearly 20 cars were broken into at the compound. (Juneau Empire)
Community datebook (8/22/09) Aug 22, 2009
Local 1264 will hold a spaghetti feed fundraiser for the Pioneer Peak Hotshots and Gannett Glacier wildland firefighting crews affected by the recent theft and vandalism of their property ... Include "Pioneer Peak" in memo line. (Anchorage Daily News)
Forestry station trashed Aug 21, 2009
Both the Gannett Glacier hot-shot crew and the Pioneer Peak hot-shot crew are stationed at the building on Woodworth Loop just off Trunk Road ... He said that luckily the Pioneer Peak crew was scheduled to have their days off this week and was heading back from Fairbanks anyway. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fire crew returns home to vandalized cars Aug 21, 2009
Fire management officer Norm McDonald said the crew known as the Pioneer Peak Hotshots returned Tuesday to Wasilla and discovered vandals had broken into their headquarters and damaged or stolen their personal belongings, including vehicles. McDonald said the room was trashed and that firefighters' lockers had been broken into. (Juneau Empire)
2 men arrested, tied to rampage at firefighter base in Palmer Aug 20, 2009
They are the first two suspects jailed in connection with the ransacking of the headquarters of the Pioneer Peak Hotshots, a crew of firefighters that travels around Alaska and the Lower 48 battling wildfires. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of firefighting equipment was looted, five vehicles were stolen and nearly 20 cars were broken into at the compound. (Anchorage Daily News)
Commemorative posters highlight borough projects Aug 19, 2009
Photographer Fred Hirschmann describes how he shot the image of Pioneer Peak with a large-format camera ... WASILLA -- For its first adventure in image-making, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly picked a sure thing for a commemorative poster: a color-saturated picture of Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge stretching out before Pioneer Peak, shot by professional photographer Fred Hirschmann ... He shot "right in the Knik River area, in one of the sloughs that heads up toward Pioneer Peak.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Wildfire fighters return to find their base in Palmer looted Aug 19, 2009
Back at the Palmer-based headquarters for the Pioneer Peak Hotshots, thieves -- as part of a storm of theft and destruction -- broke into and stole his Subaru Legacy from the gated parking lot. "It sucks," said the third-year firefighter, who was back in Palmer dealing with insurance forms on Tuesday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Free fare abounds at Farmers' markets Aug 19, 2009
And don't forget the option to pick your own produce at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm, 4350 S. Bodenburg Loop Road. The farm is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Eklutna Tailrace is the place to be to slay silver salmon Aug 13, 2009
Looming directly above the tailrace were 5,873-foot East Twin Peak and 5,401-foot West Twin Peak, with 6,398-foot Pioneer Peak not far off. Want convenience. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kings and reds run thin at local markets Aug 12, 2009
And don t forget the option to pick your own produce at Pyrah s Pioneer Peak Farm, 4350 S. Bodenburg Loop Road. The farm is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Butte home among about 30 showing off cost-saving features Aug 12, 2009
And just to complicate things, the lot they fell in love with is in the Butte, where looming Pioneer Peak keeps their property in shadow pretty much from Halloween to Valentine's Day. Subers said she and her husband plan to install solar panels to catch sun between March and September and a wind turbine to make power from the wind that whistles through the Knik River valley. (Anchorage Daily News)
Roof repairs dominate $31.7M bond Aug 7, 2009
300,000 to improve handicapped access to Snowshoe, Pioneer Peak, and Big Lake elementary schools. 1. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Sign up for free fresh broccoli, newsletter Aug 5, 2009
If you're in the mood to turn farmer for a day, visit Pyrah's Pioneer Peak u-pick vegetable farm at Mile 3 Bodenberg Loop road outside Palmer for a great selection and great prices. Katie Pyrah says the farm's prices are about half what local grocers charge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Voices of the Miners Jul 21, 2009
From their vantage point, Africk and Erwin can see the tall trees that run parallel to the outfield wall, and the mighty Pioneer Peak, which can be seen beyond the left field fence. And that s in addition to what s on the field, the teams playing in a league that s widely recognized as one of the most prestigious if its kind. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Doris Marie Carol Grato Jul 10, 2009
She was a dental assistant for about three years at Pioneer Peak Dental. She is survived by husband Dominic Grato and children Katie Ann and Thomas Joshua Grato, her parents Agnes and Wassilie Kameroff, brother John Mathias Kameroff, sisters Natasia Jackie Levi of Kalskag, Vivian Mary Changsak of Kalskag, Natalia Bedushia Atchak of Anchorage and Nicole Haroldsen; nieces and nephews Olivia, JoAnn, Raven, Reese, Reed, Reva, Jackie, Wassilie Paul, Nic, Little Clement, Alex, Tina, Madison and... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Two course records set at Hatcher Pass Jun 29, 2009
Brian Garcia rides witha view of Pioneer Peak and nearby mountains during the Arctic Bicycle Club's 24-hour race started on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the trails of Kepler-Bradley State Recreation Area near Palmer. Related Links. (Anchorage Daily News)
Police Beat: June 23, 2009 Jun 23, 2009
June 20, 4:36 a.m., Pioneer Peak Dr.: Elizabeth A. Guttormson was allegedly in an argument with a family member and broke the phone when the family member tried to call 911. Charges: Disorderly conduct, interfering with a domestic violence report, criminal mischief. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Assembly vote hurt schools May 21, 2009
Oh please wrote on May 20, 2009 7:33 AM:" Wha, wha. Suck it up matsu schools. This garbage about schools not being able to produce. Do like every other department in the borough did and do the best with what you got. Motivate the students. My child is in Mr. Carson's class at Pioneer Peak. He is a great teacher and inspires through his teaching. Mr. Troxel et al should have been more detailed in their budget. He must not have gotten the memo! ". tighten up wrote on May 19, 2009 7:52 PM:"... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Palmer couplet has raised local concern May 20, 2009
Pioneer Peak wrote on May 19, 2009 9:14 PM:" To those that are seeking entry and exit out of Palmer more quickly, try Arctic to access the Glenn. Or Dogwood that has a controlled access between Fred Meyer's and the Post Office. That should help you in and out of Palmer more quickly.There are many other alternatives that can help with congestion relief other than the couplet. Controlled access (stop light) at Inner Springer at the Glenn to help traffic coming from employment centers in the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Burn ban back on; firefighters sent to Homer May 19, 2009
A couple of firefighting crews based in the Valley were down there fighting it as of Monday morning the Pioneer Peak crew and the Gannet Glacier crew. Holt said there were other Palmer-based employees and apparatus down there as well. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Homer brush fire expands to 65 acres; response expanded May 13, 2009
The Pioneer Peak Hotshots were en route from Palmer Tuesday night. By evening, a tanker from Palmer had dropped a load of retardant on the fire and was headed to Soldotna for a refill. (Anchorage Daily News)
Firefighters halt advance of Valley fire May 9, 2009
The Forestry Division's Gannet Glacier and Pioneer Peak Hotshot crews were expected to continue working the fire through the evening, knocking the blaze down and putting out hot spots. Officials planned to watch the site for flare-ups over the next day, Holt said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Measure to postpone opening of school defeated Apr 15, 2009
Without it the district would need to add portable buildings to house students at Cottonwood Creek, Finger Lake and Pioneer Peak schools, district spokeswoman Catherine Esary said. Troxel said that would cost about $400,000. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pioneer Peak Apr 14, 2009
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Police Beat: April 12, 2009 Apr 12, 2009
8, 1:18 a.m., Pioneer Peak Dr. and Copper Creek Rd.: Andre L. LaFrance, 28, Wasilla, stopped for an equipment violation. Charge: DWLS. Bail: 250. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
