MARK THIS DATE

FOR AN EXCITING EVENT !!!!

Everyone is invited to participate in The November Festival to enhance awareness for the Glenn Highway Scenic Byway!

SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 8^TH, 2009

Crab Dinner – Travel Faire Festival – Beer Tasting

Join us in the Fun, Song & Dance !

WHEN

November 8^th 12 – 5PM

WHERE

Palmer Depot

610 South Valley Way

Palmer, AK

Crab Dinner All You Can Eat

Travel Faire

Beer Tasting – Alaskan Micro Brew

Beer Tasting with

Glacier Brew House

Kassik’s Brew Stop

Silver Gulch Brewery

Auction

Bid On Fresh Crab 50 – 25 – 15 lbs

Silent Auction

1 Night The Matanuska Lodge

with Gourmet Breakfast & Dinner

$50.00 Tesoro Gas Card

1 Night Alyeska Resort

Train from Anchorage to Girdwood

PLUS

Travel – Gift Certificates – Gifts

Cafe Amsterdam

Matanuska Madwater Rafting

Musk Ox

Palmer Bar Steak Dinner

Valley Hotel

Non Essentials

Fireside Books

Turkey Red

Alaska Brewing Company

Kassik’s Brew Stop

Happy Dawn’s Thrift

Earthly Treasures

Plus So Much More!!!!

Live Entertainment with

Matt Hammer & Friends

Alaskan – Folk – Blues Jam – Country

Tickets Sold at the Door

A Special Thanks to all of our Sponsors

ODOM Corporation & Palmer Bar

The Alaskan Railroad

The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Palmer Chamber of Commerce

The Eagle River & Chugach Chamber of Commerce

Alyeska Resort

The Matanuska Lodge 

Please visit the links on the right of page

to view web sites of all of our sponsors!!!

We have so much to offer and hope to bring as many people as we can from the surrounding areas to participate in this exciting event.

Watch this site for more information and links to all of our supporters and contributors.

For more information and advance ticket sales contact  Wendy Zake  webpressdesigsn@msn.com

Communities On The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway@

Sutton Visitors Center

Email  suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Web Site  http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

Mile Marker 65.1

Take a ride on the wild side, rafting on the Matanuska River with Madwater Rafting Company. 

  First get suited up in dry suits and instruction on the river before heading down the rapids.

You start on the Chickaloon River before heading down to the Matanuska River for your 4 hour journey.  

View wildlife moose, bald eagles, majestic mountains along one of the most exhilarating rides on the river.

Make your Reservation today!

Communities On The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway@

Sutton Visitors Center

Email  suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Web Site  http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

Mile Marker 70 – Pinnacle Mountain RV Park & Cafe

Mile Marker 77 – Chickaloon General Store

King Mountain

Pinnacle Mt. is 10 miles from Sutton as you travel the Glenn Highway from Palmer.  As you wind along the Matanuska River, you will pass King River, the Chugach Mountains on your right where King Mountain looms ahead.  There is a great spot to stop and walk out to the river on sandy beach.  Once you reach the Pinnacle RV Park and Cafe, you will greeted by owners Marvin and Jill.   The cafe features homemade daily specials and great homemade pies.  The RV park is set to accommodate your RV, campers and semi trucks  for an overnight or longer.  The animal zoo is a favorite for locals, where else can you see over 100 different animals, Llamas, pigs, goats are scattered throughout the property, a fun spot for kids and adults.

Clean bathrooms with hot showers and a laundry gives you a wonderful spot to rest, eat and get ready for your next adventure along the Glenn Highway Scenic Byway.  Stop in and say hello, Alaskans are a friendly group of people, always ready to talk and give you some tid – bit of useful information, don’t be shy, ask about what you don’t know.

Marvin is very proud of his collection of Antique Tractors, the largest collection from just about anywhere!!!!!  Jill loves the animals and can tell you all about each one, like her children they have raised most of them since birth.  Fresh eggs from her chickens and milk and cheese from her goats are juts a few of the surprises you find at this one kind of RV Park and Cafe.

Pinnacle Mt RV Park & Café: Mile 70 26616 N. Glenn Hwy. Open Year round Breakfast all day lunch & Dinner specials daily & full menu. RV Hook-Ups, Gifts Shop, Antiques, largest antique tractor collection in Alaska. Bathrooms with hot showers, laundry, Petting Zoo with over 100 Animals. Caravans and Trucks welcome.

Call for reservations: 907 746-6531 Email: pinnaclepeak@mtaonline.net

Mike Marker 69.5  The Lady Bug Greenhouse

The Lady Bug Greenhouse is a well kept secret among locals, you will find the best in starter plants for your spring gardening projects.  Open only for a few months, she closes by the 1st of June.

Just before you get to Pinnacle Mt. on the right side of the road traveling east,

look for her signs.

Mile Marker 77

Chickaloon General Store: Near MP 77 on the Glenn Highway. The Chickaloon Historical Room shows photos of the Coal Mining community. Breathtaking views of King & Castle Mountain. Locally owned and operated. Local Alaskan gifts made of fur, fleece, leather, bone, antler, skulls, river rocks & gems. Laundry, showers, propane, gas and everything for your camping, hiking and BBQ needs. Stop in for a snack and a chat! Call 907 746-1801

Sutton Visitors Center

Email  suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Web Site  http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

Ravine and Bonnie Lake  – Mile 83

Ravine Lake was first stocked by ADFG in 1955 with steelhead/rainbow trout (RT) fry/fingerling. RT were again stocked 1956-1963, 1965-1966, 1968, 1973, 1975-1976, 1978, and 1980-1998. Ravine Lake is landlocked. There were a few complaints, several years ago, about trespassing on property at the far end of the lake. With the increased number of anglers, rainbow trout catchables have replaced fingerling. Ravine Lake is a popular rainbow trout fishery with excellent survival of fish. Sampling in 2006 indicated an excellent population of catchable rainbow trout. Sampling in 2006 indicated an excellent population of catchable rainbow trout. Ravine Lake is scheduled for stocking 1,996 catchable rainbow trout for 2008; and 2,612 catchables for 2009-2012.

Access Information

Directions: Mile 83.3 Glenn Hwy. North on gravel road 0.8 mile to lake on right side of road. Parking alongside of road with short steep trail to lake. NOTE: Part of lake shoreline is private property. Please respect private property.

Status: Road ROW

Access: Undeveloped –

Township: T20N, R6E, S24

Lat/Long: 61° 48′ 15” N,   148° 17′ 20” W

Bonnie Lake

Bonnie Lake (Lower)

Mean Depth: 20.2′

Maximum Depth: 40′

Shoreline Length: 2.5 mi

Management Area: Mat-Su

USGS Map: ANCHORAGE D-4

Surface Acres: 118 Acres

Volume: 2389 Acre Ft.

Elevation: 1800′

Previous to 1958, when Lower Bonnie Lake was stocked with 38,000 rainbow trout fingerling, Bonnie Lakes were barren of fish. Stocking with rainbow trout continued every year until 1967. Following stockings of RT were in 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1986 and 1990. Arctic grayling were stocked for one year in 1969. Rainbow trout and Arctic graying populations are sustained with natural reproduction in the connecting stream between Lower and Upper Bonnie, and the outlet of Lower Bonnie. Lower Bonnie drains to the Chickaloon River by way of Sawmill Creek A falls several miles below Lower Bonnie, prevents any fish passage upstream. Currently no stocking is planned. If stocking were to occur, fish would have to be triploid (sterilized) all female rainbow trout, not able to spawn with the existing rainbow trout population.

Access Information

Directions: Mile 83.3 Glenn Hwy. North on gravel road 1.8 miles, not recommended for trailers, to access site with outhouse and boat launch.. NOTE: Majority of lake shoreline is private property. Please respect private property.

Status: Road ROW

Access: Boat Ramp & Parking — 1. State Parks Maintenance modified boat ramp (decreased grade) and repaired damage to lower ramp 7/16/97. 2. Ongoing maintenance.

Township: T 20N, R 6E, S23-24, T 20N, R 7E, S19

Lat/Long: 61° 47′ 59” N,   148° 18′ 0” W

Fishing Information

Species Present: Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout

First stocked in: 1958

View Sample Fishing Data

Communities On The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway@

Sutton Visitors Center

Email  suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Web Site  http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

Communities On The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway@

Sutton Visitors Center http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Mile Marker 60.1 — 114.9 Sutton to Majestic Valley Lodge

Sutton to the Majestic Lodge, along the mighty Matanuska River, 54 miles of the most beautiful part of the Glenn Highway. Nestled between the Chugach and Talkeenta Mountain Ranges, Visit the Historic Alpine Park. Athabascan Culture Exhibits, native music, dancing and storytelling. Madwater River Rafting. Stop at Pinnacle Mt RV Park & Café’s petting zoo with over 100 animals. Gifts Stores, Antiques Shops, Native Art, gold panning, hiking, Geo-Caching Maps at the Sutton Visitors Center. The Matanuska Glacier, the only glacier accessible by car, Walk on A Glacier. Glacier Trekking & Ice climbing with Mica Guides, View wildlife, Dall sheep. Comfortable lodging, at Tundra Rose Guest Cottages, Grand View Café & RV Park , Sheep Mt. Lodge, Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge & Matanuska Lodge,…So Much To Do !

· Mile 60.1

· Sutton Visitors Center

· Alpine Historical Park

· Jonesville Café & General Store

· Riverside Deli & Grocery

· Matanuska Madwater Rafting

· Mile 70

· Pinnacle Mt RV Park & Café

· Mile 77

· Chickaloon General Store

· Mile 99.5

· The Matanuska Lodge

· Mile 102

· Matanuska Glacier Park

· Mile 102.5

· Mica Guides — Trekking & Ice Climbing

· Mile 109.5

· Tundra Rose Guest Cottages

· Mile 109.7

· Grand View Café & RV Park

· Mile 113.5

· Sheep Mountain Lodge

· Mile 114.9

· Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge

Mile Marker 60.1

Jonesville Café & General Store:  Open Daily year round, grocery, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, espresso, beer on tap. Gifts, internet wireless, laundry, bathrooms w/ hot showers. ATM ,Ice, firewood, propane, easy access semi’s, trailers. 907 746-7461 or email : Rebecca_hobbs@msn.com for more information. Web site http://alaskaadventuresites.com/webpages/suttongeneralstore/

Mile Marker 60.1

Alpine Inn  Open 10AM to 1AM — Beer, Wine, Full Bar, pool tables, music, outdoor deck, group events, live music events, banquets. 907 745 – 9595

Mile Marker 61.6        

  Alpine Historical Park: 

Open 9AM to7PM Daily May 31—Sept. 15

Historical Buildings, Athabascan Winter Lodge Exhibit, Coal Mining Relics, Local Fossils, Gardens, Picnic Area, Tour Bus Access, Playground & Restrooms. Coal Miner’s Hall of Fame, 14 miles east of Palmer. One hour from Anchorage, groups events & weddings. 907 745-7000

Web Site www.alpinehistoricalpark.org

Email alpinehistoricalsociety@hotmail.com 

Sutton — Visitors Center: Located at the Alpine Historical Park

Open daily, Information, internet, brochures, Geo-Caching, hiking trails, camping, fishing, 4—wheel, cross country skiing maps. Reservations for local activities and lodging. Call 907 745-1716

Email suttonvisitors@hotmail.com 

Web Site http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

Riverside Deli & Grocery: Open Daily 7AM to 9PM Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, fully stocked grocery store, video rentals, gifts, ATM, Ice, Propane, Take out menu, Great Deli Sandwiches. Daily Specials. Call Ahead 907 746 — 3354

Mile Marker 65.1

Madwater Rafting: Mile 65.1 Open Daily Open [June - August]   Whitewater rafting or inflatable kayaking available on multiple trips daily.  Enjoy our scenic, splashy "Fun Run."  It’s a great day to be on the water with Matanuska Madwater! “Need a Good Paddling “ 1-888-MAD-RAFT

Web: www.matanuskamadwater.com.

Mile Marker 70

Pinnacle Mt RV Park & Café: Mile 70 26616 N. Glenn Hwy. Open Year round Breakfast all day lunch & Dinner specials daily & full menu. RV Hook-Ups, Gifts Shop, Antiques, largest antique tractor collection in Alaska. Bathrooms with hot showers, laundry, Petting Zoo with over 100 Animals. Caravans and Trucks welcome.

Call for reservations: 907 746-6531 Email: pinnaclepeak@mtaonline.net

Mile Marker 77

Chickaloon General Store: Near MP 77 on the Glenn Highway. The Chickaloon Historical Room shows photos of the Coal Mining community. Breathtaking views of King & Castle Mountain. Locally owned and operated. Local Alaskan gifts made of fur, fleece, leather, bone, antler, skulls, river rocks & gems. Laundry, showers, propane, gas and everything for your camping, hiking and BBQ needs. Stop in for a snack and a chat! Call 907 746-1801

Communities On The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway@

Sutton Visitors Center

Email  suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Web Site  http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

907 745 –1716

Mile Marker 99.5

The Matanuska Lodge

The Matanuska Lodge: Mile 99.5 Four beautifully decorated rooms w/private baths, a 7 person deck located hot tub, a game room w/pool table & exercise equip.  Splendid views of on site private 40 acre lake with paddle boats and canoes, w/ The Matanuska Glacier at your doorstep.  Daily Breakfast & Hors d’oeuvres w/special Continental fare, Dinner by request. Big screen TV, Wireless Internet. Private bath robes, hairdryers, and lighted makeup mirrors. Radiant heat floors & ceiling fans, total blackout shades.  Wildlife that visits & a spotting scope for viewing Dahl sheep from a picnic area & fire pit. Near Mica Glacier Guides & Nova rafters. The Matanuska Lodge, a resort for all seasons, w/activities to enjoy any time of year. For The Discriminating Traveler.

34301 W. Glenn Hwy. 99674 Phone: 907 746-0378 

Web Site: www. Matanuska Lodge.com  

Email: nuska1@mac.com

Mile Marker 102

The Matanuska Glacier

Matanuska Glacier: Mile 102 “Walk on a Glacier” Guided Tours, Hiking. The average person takes about fifteen minutes to walk ”back in time to the ice age”.  Everyone has seen Glaciers from boats, aircraft, highways and in books and films.  Our tours give you a outstanding hands on experience & also ties other information together in a deeper understanding. Call 888 253-448

Email blueice@mtaonline.net

Mile Marker 102.5

Exposure Alaska & Mica Guides : Mile 102.5 " Discover glacier hiking, trekking and ice climbing on the blue ice of the Matanuska Glacier. Explore crevasses, pools, towering ice formations and hidden lakes. Just about anyone can enjoy glacier treks with our experienced guides.  No experience is necessary for any of our trips.  Whether you’re a first time visitor to a glacier or seeking an introduction to the vertical world of ice and mountaineering, we have an adventure for you! For Reservations : 907 351– 7587 800 956-6422

Email: info@micaguides.com

Web Site: www. micaguides.com

Mile Marker 109.5

Tundra Rose Guest Cottages

MP 109.5 Three quality guest cottages in a relaxing nature setting with unobstructed Matanuska glacier views, kitchenettes, coffee makers, gas fireplaces, private baths, private decks/ patios and cable TV. Located at the base of sheep mountain, Dahl sheep can be viewed on the surrounding mountains. Dining and Laundry services nearby.

Web Site www.tundrarosecabins.com  Email info@tundrarosecabins.com

907 745 5865  If calling long distance from within Alaska, call 1-800-315 5865 for reservation.

Mile Marker 109.7

Grand View RV Park & Café

MP 109.7 Is your dining and RV camping destination while entering or exiting Alaska. Relax in our log café, which features hearty home style meals and brick oven baked pizza. Full service pull-through RV sites have 30/50 amp electric with delicious spring water. The only RV park with commercial cable TV and WI-FI at every site! Spectacular panoramic mountain views, Dahl sheep and other wildlife viewing. 15 Minutes to the Matanuska glacier by car.

Web Site www.grandviewrv.com  Email info@grandviewrv.com

907 746 4480 summer phone

Mile Marker 113.5  

Sheep Mountain Lodge: Mile 113.5 11 Comfortable cabins w/private bath. Full service restaurant, hot tub & sauna. "Premium guest cabins with kitchens." Breathtaking views of the Matanuska River Valley. Diverse recreational trails for hiking & cross country skiing. Wildlife Viewing, easy access for RV’s & Buses.

Web Site www.sheepmountain.com    Email info@sheepmountain.com

Toll Free 877 645-5121

Mile Marker 114.9

Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge: Mile 114.9

A Serene Wilderness amidst Alaska’s Chugach & Talkeenta Mountains. Comfortable Rooms and Cabins. Summer & Winter Activities. Convenient location to Denali & Wrangell St. Elias National Parks. Wildlife Viewing. Perfect for weddings, retreats & special events.

Web Site www.majesticvalleylodge.com  Email info@majesticvalleylodge.com

907 746-2930 Fax 907 746-2931

Communities On The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway@

Sutton Visitors Center

Email  suttonvisitors@hotmail.com

Web Site  http://visitalaska.wordpress.com

907 745 –1716

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All photos property of Wendy Zake DBA Web Press Designs

On May 15th a Holland America Cruise Line representative will visit Palmer and The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway on a FAM trip provided by the Palmer Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Hosted by Geri McCann, and her vision to see Palmer and the surrounding areas of The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway grow and  prosper with economic development in Tourism.  If we are selected as an area that the Holland America and Princess Cruise lines can market to their clients world wide, we are all in for a huge economic boost.

Not only will we provide visitors from all over the world a chance to experience an Alaska that up to now has never been experienced by tourists, we will grow as an international destination bringing with it, jobs, employment and a stability to a failing economy that has plagued many who live in rural area such as ours.

My hat is off to Geri McCann to her insight, vision, hard work against all odds to preserve and  keep the light burning for all of us.

Join us, in her vision……The Palmer Convention and Visitors Bureau.  To become a part of this wonderful opportunity we need your support.

Below is a letter of support you can sign and send to us, we welcome your ideas and look forward to a new beginning.

To The City of Palmer and Communities on The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway

We do not market ourselves self as a tourism destination as well as other communities do; as a result thousands of tourists come through our area in route to other destinations primarily for a nice rest stop instead of staying and spending.

We support the Palmer Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (PCVB) mission to change that image, and re-introduce Palmer and Communities on The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway as an exciting and enriching cultural/adventure tourism destination.

The PCVB is working hard to produce essential marketing tools such as; the Palmer Visitors Guide with regional attractions map, tourism website – (www.visitpalmer.org), and marketing the “Palmer Package” through FAMS, and booths at tourism related trade shows.

We are partnering with these efforts by joining the PCVB and encourage the City to collaborate with the PCVB by joining, purchasing advertisements, and providing additional funds and resources to assist in the production and distribution of the Palmer Visitor Guide and essential marketing tools crucial to launching Palmer as a premier tourism destination. The greater Palmer region is coming together to market itself as one dynamic package and Alaska’s prime tourism destination.

Please support the community and the PCVB efforts to promote tourism in Palmer and to communities along The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway. Help us get connected and intercept the tourism industry slipping through our fingers and town.

For more information about Palmer and The Communities on The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway

Contact:  info@visitpalmer.org or visit our web site www.visitpalmer.org

ITS OUR TIME TO SHINE!!

Show your support and sign below and email us!!

Name/Title Business Location

The Alpine Historical Park

The Alpine Historical Society on behalf of our Board Members and the community of Sutton, would like to thank-you for your generous support.

The Coal’s Miners Ball is our largest event of the year and all proceeds donated go directly to operating expenses, enhancement of our park displays and promoting activities for community members.

Our appreciation for your continued support through-out the years has been recognized in our advertising and on our new web site http://visitalaska.wordpress.com.

For more information on how your donation is helping to make a difference, please visit our site.

You can also find information on upcoming events for this year and volunteer opportunities.

Our Supporters

$130,000 – $150,000

Mat-Su Health Foundation

$2000 – $2500

Web Press Designs

$1000.00 – $1500.00

Black Range Minerals

Usibelli Coal Mine 

$500 – $999.00

Minerals British Columbia

The Frontiersman Newspaper

Country Legends Radio Station

$499.00 – $200.00

Alaska Earth Services

New Horizon’s Telecom Inc.

Sportsman’s Warehouse

Studio 9

Tesoro

Tundra Coffee Roasters

Valley Dermatology Center

Valley Printing

$199.00  – $100.00

Coal Miners Cabin

Hawley Resource Group

Dr. Craig  Hediger

Dangerous Curves

Fred Meyer

Midas Palmer

Northern Mist

Shane & Lamb

$99.00 – $10.00

Athena Pizza

Bannon’s Potatoes

Bionic Chiropractics

Body’s Wilson

Cups, Cones and Candy

Fireside Books

Granite Mt. Treasure Shop

Non Essentials

Palmer Bar

Rene Howard

Rev-M-Up Coffee Cafe

Riverside Deli

Studio 9

Turkey Red

The O’Neill House 1945

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alpinehistorialsociety@hotmail.com

Alpine Historical Society – April 2009

Newsletter

Coal Miners Ball ~ Saturday ~ April 25, 2009
Join us at the Alpine Inn, Mile 61 Glenn Highway

Doors Open at 4 PM
5 PM Potluck
6 PM Old Timers Induction

7:00 PM ARCTIC THUNDER
9:00 PM FINLAY’S BLK N’ TAN

Local Entertainment:
Borialis Dancers
American Tribal
Fusion Belly Dancers

INCLUDES: meal, induction, entertainment,door prize drawings and socializing
SPONSORED BY: Alpine Historical Society and Sutton Activities Coordination Board

This is our largest fund raiser of the year the funds help us with development of exhibits and park expenses.

There will be live entertainment, historical exhibits, Induction of the past miners into the “Coal Miners Hall of Fame”, potluck, raffles and dancing.  Many door prizes will be given away this year.

Please join us for an evening of fun and good music!

This year’s Inductees:
Jack Hemmer
Larry Vasanoja
Jim Edgerton

A Special Thanks to Usibelli Coal Mine For your continued support!

EVENT DONORS: Usibelli Coal Mine

A Family Owned and Operated Mine

Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. is a family owned business. Joe Usibelli Jr. is President of the corporation and his father, Joe Usibelli is Chairman of the Board of Directors. UCM is headquartered in Healy, Alaska, and has permitted reserves in excess of 30 years at current production rates. Additional surface mineable coal resource is under lease and available for expansion as needed. UCM will produce 1.5 million tons of sub bituminous coal this year and could easily double production if the market demanded. Coal is transported to six Interior Alaska electrical power plants – including three military sites: Fort Wainwright (U.S. Army), Eielson Air Force Base and Clear Air Force Station; Golden Valley Electric Association – Fairbanks’ electric cooperative; Aurora Energy – a wholesale supplier of electricity and provider of district heat in Fairbanks; and the University of Alaska Fairbanks power plant. Additionally, UCM has exported coal to South Korea through the Seward Coal Terminal at the Port of Seward since 1984. The current contract is for 500,000 metric tons each year during a three-year period. During 1998, a 20,000-ton shipment of UCM coal was delivered to Magadan in the Russian Far East, a potential market. Over the years, UCM has also provided test shipments to Taiwan, Japan, and Chile.

http://www.usibelli.com/Company.asp

Special Thanks to our supporters:  Bullwinkle’s,  Off Your Rocker, Wal-Mart, Hamburger Palace, Blueberry Espresso, Country Cuts, Legends Country Radio,  Shane And Lamb – Donated 6 prints ,  Fireside Books – Donated  books
Palmer Art Council, The Valley Hotel,  Pizza Delphi,  Athena Pizza
Vagabond Blues,  Valley Winery,  Bishop’s Attic,  Palmer Bar, Just Sew,  Palmer Radio and TV, Non Essentials,  In and Out Deli Palmer,  Palmer Senior Center ,  Sutton Deli,  Alaska Cheesecake, Bowling Alley, Windbreak,  Evangelo’s,  Chili’s,   Wasilla Sr. Center, Target, Lowes,  AT&T Sport’s Center,  Fred Meyers, 3 Bears,  The Noisy Goose,  Palmer Motorcycle Shop,  Granite Mt Treasure Shop Sutton, Arctic Thunder,  Bruce Finlay,  The Alpine Inn,   Hilltop Tesoro, Midas in Palmer donated 2 oil change/safety checks @$100.00 value
Studio 9 in Wasilla donated 2 hair cuts, $100 coupon from Dangerous Curves
$160 gift certificate for a spinal exam, Carr’s  – Palmer

Win

10 Lbs of King Crab Legs

Phil O’Neill House

Restoration Update
We are presently working with the Bed Tax grant from 2008 to renovate the foundation of the building and correcting the sloping soils in the front lawn so moistures will drain away from the building. We continue to look for grants and donations to fund the complete re-wiring of the electrical system and plumbing throughout the structure.  Once the renovations are completed it is our desire to use the building as a visitors center for the Glenn Highway, historical park business office and as a revenue source for the historical society. This structure has been identified in the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway Interpretive plan for phase three renovations and kiosk installations. We ask for your support and donations as we move forward with this important project.

It is time to begin renovations in the park as described in the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway Interpretive plan: Described as improvements to the existing park entrance signs, add signage for the rest areas and public restroom, assist in the O’Neill House renovations by improving accessibility , add or improve parking area to the southeast of the park, add a rack for brochures, create a kiosk with a historical park map and interpretive panels about the Park and Glenn Highway attractions in our area. These improvements will enhance traveler’s experiences as they tour the Glenn Highway and Matanuska
Valley.

State of AK Grant‐in‐Aid
In 2007 AHS was awarded a mini grant for a fossil exhibit cabinet to
display donated fossils and to create an outdoor exhibit from a
petrified tree that was donated by Dr. Linda Sloan and her late husband.
You will want to add this to your itinerary as you tour the Valley with your friends and family this summer.

Advance Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

Sutton

Alpine Inn

Sutton Deli

Palmer

Fireside Book Store

Non Essentials

Wasilla

Rev- M – Up Cafe

Alaska Cheese Cake

call 352 – 2948 for more information

Tickets: $12.50 Advance  $15.00 at the door   Seniors – $10.00

Children under 5 free

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Watch this site for information about up coming events

Geo-Caching

Hot Rodders Car Show

4th July Picnic

23rd Annual
The Coal Miner’s Ball
Saturday April 25th, 2009

The Alpine Historical Society in conjunction with The Sutton Activity Coordination Board sponsor this event. The Coal Miner’s Ball, will be held at the Alpine Inn at mile 61 of the Glenn Highway, in Sutton, Saturday, April 25th.

The Coal Miners Ball is The Alpine Historical Society’s largest fund raising event of the year.  It is designed to honor those that came before us with a Old Timers Induction to Hall of Fame, entertainment, a potlatch, dinner, dancing and door prizes.

The Alpine Historical Society has been managing the Alpine Historical Park since 1984, when land exchanged between Phil O’Neill and the Mat-Su Borough.  The Park is uniquely situated directly on the Glenn Highway at mile post 61.6 and Chickaloon Way in Sutton Alaska.  The local Glenn Highway National Scenic Byways Committee has selected The Historic O’Neill House to represent this area as the Glenn Highway Scenic Byway Visitors Center.  This important Historic Park is 23 minutes from Palmer and a beautiful one hour drive from Anchorage.

The tax deductible contribution is $12.50 advance, $15.00 at the door, per person, children 5 and under free.  Tickets include Dinner, induction, entertainment and door prizes.  Doors open at 4PM. This year’s entertainment will be Arctic Thunder and The Bruce Finely Band, music  starts at 7:30 PM.  Proceeds from this event will provide local activities for young people and families in the Sutton – Chickaloon area. As well as to maintain programs and facilities at the Alpine Historical Park.

Senior Citizens Discount Tickets are available.  Advance Tickets will be on sale at local businesses throughout Wasilla, Palmer, Sutton and Anchorage. Look for our poster displayed.

Call 745-4059 or email alpinehistoricalsociety@hotmail.com for more information.

The Coal Miner’s Ball

Proudly Presents

Bruce Finlay’s Blk N’Tan Band

April 25th – The Alpine Inn

Sutton, AK

Mile 61

The Glenn Highway

Music Starts at 7:30

The Bruce Finlay’s Blk N’ Tan Band, is led by Bruce Finlay of “The Sorrows” an English Band from the 60’s and 70’s. Bruce’s skills as a drummer, song writer and composer is legendary. There is much written about his past accomplishments.

The Blk N’ Tan Band is a contemporary blend of past and present with many new songs that have evolved over the years. A five piece band with 2 keyboards, vocals, guitar, drums, saxophone and flute. The lively delivery of Classic Rock, Celtic, Blues, Jazz and new original tunes will keep the audience dancing, tapping your toes and swaying with the music.

You won’t want to miss this Band’s performance at the

Coal Miner’s Ball April 25^th

at the Alpine Inn in Sutton, AK

Bruce Finlay – Drums, Vocals, Songwriter and Composer

Bruce skillfully blends his 40 years as a professional musician in Blk N’Tan. He toured all over the world during the 60’s and 70’s with the British Band “The Sorrows”. As an Alaskan resident he has since refined his music to include Celtic ballads from his home land. Now producing CD’s and recording in his studio. He also teaches music with the Anchorage Scottish Pipe Band.

Joan Massart – Paden – Vocals, Keyboard, Piano, Strings

Joan’s voice has a terrific range from Rock and Roll tunes to melodious Celtic ballads. She calls herself the “Baby of The Band”, 8 years as a professional musician as compared to 30 and 40 years of her band mates. She has lived in Alaska since 1981 and currently lives in Anchorage where she has an advertising agency. She is also a member of the Anchorage Scottish Pipe Band.

Phil Herndon – Flute, Saxophone, Harmonica

Phil has over 30 years as a professional musician, 20 of those years were with the Air Force Band. He has traveled all over the world, with a great sense of humor, I asked where he had played, he replied, “Churches, Bars, with Garage Bands, Funerals, Rituals, Virginity Restorations, Circumcisions and Weddings.” Quite a repertoire…… The sax, flute and harmonica gives the band it’s blues and jazz flavor and blends beautifully with the Celtic tunes.

Suzie Feuer – Vocals, Keyboard, Strings, Violin and Cello

Suzie has toured all over, with 22 years as professional musician. She has toured with the Alaskan band The Pipeline and toured for 10 years with White Line Fever in the Lower 48. Suzie and Joan blend their vocals and compliment each other in a winning combination. Suzie’s keyboard integrates all the strings for an earth rich tone. A school teacher by day in Eagle River and a rocker by night, she is also a member of the Anchorage Scottish Pipe Band.

Jim Zuehsow – Bass Guitar

Jim has 45 years as a professional musician. He says he plays keyboard and other instruments, but really just loves the bass guitar. He has worked in LA as a studio musician recording with big name bands and as a studio engineer. He came up to Alaska in 1972 playing in Anchorage at The Pine Club for a number of years. He now is retired and is producing CD’s and recording in his own studio while playing bass for The Blk N’ Tan Band.

For more information on Bruce Finlay’s Blk N’ Tan Band you can contact Bruce Email or call 907 746-3727