Contributed by Anna Altair - 

I grew up in southern Indiana where the typical diet was lots of dairy, refined sugar, grains and meat three times a day. 

Contributed by Ashley Kincaid - 

This year the Palmer Lions Club will be celebrating their 50th Annual Gun Show at Raven Hall in Palmer. 

Contributed by David Eastman - 

This week, I was reminded of a photo that appeared in ADN last Thanksgiving of two bull moose locked in combat and frozen in clear ice. If you haven’t seen it, it’s quite a photo. 

Contributed by Noel Crowley-Bell - 

In December 2016, the Surgeon General issued a warning and call to action regarding the use of e-cigarettes. 

Contributed by Devynn Maclure - 

It’s a tale as old as time for many millennials, and as much as I wish it were a fairytale about the importance of inner beauty as told by dancing animated silverware, it’s far from such. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

The Palmer Museum has always been about community and celebrating the history and people of the Palmer region.  

Contributed by K.T. McKee - 

So open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) is over. More than 19,000 Alaskans signed up for 2017 coverage during the last few months and that’s awesome. 

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S. - 

Hagrid is a super handsome boy with an orange and white coat that is lush and soft. He has the cutest little smudges of orange on his face

Contributed by Michelle Overstreet - 

At MY House, we like to focus on outcomes, not outputs. We focus on what our clients accomplish that makes their life better, not how many clients we have. 

Contributed by Nick Loss-Eaton - 

On March 24th, Righteous Babe (Ani DiFranco's label) is planning to release “Are You Listening?”, produced by DiFranco and the 17th album by Peter in a rich, 25-year career that began with him busking on the streets of Dublin and the subways of Boston. 

Contributed by Hannah Smith, Owner of Timbre Music, Center for Music Together LLC - 

Getting to watch the developmental growth of a young child or grandchild can be one of the most rewarding events in your life. 

Contributed by Robin Minard - 

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) has welcomed Amy Gorn and Elizabeth “Betsy” Smith to its team. 

Contributed by Michelle Cornelius - 

Bear Paw River Brewery will be featuring a new, local Valley Fine Arts Association artist show each month. It began during the summer with Maria Mckiernan. 

Contributed by Quentin Algood - 

Meet Alyssa Akers, a Colony High School student who was born deaf. 

Contributed by Jeanette Gardiner - 

Note: This is the final article in my five-part productivity series. For access to the entire series and journal exercises in one convenient .pdf workbook (free), send an email to jeanette@seastarstrategies.com.

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S. - 

Ribbons is a darling young girl in the cutest tuxedo coat. She is a little fluffy and soft, about a year old.

Contributed by Terri Pfister - 

Terri Pfister will be hanging prints and originals, Past and Present, from February 22 through May 21 at Loose Moose Café, next to Value Village in Wasilla. 

Contributed by Dori Cranmore RN - 

Sprouts are the ultimate locally grown food. Growing them yourself assures no unwanted chemicals are added.