Contributed by Paul Morley, MSSF Board of Directors - 

Every October, the Mat-Su Schools Foundation reviews grant proposals which expand educational opportunities for kids beyond what limited school budgets can provide. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor recently in recognition of Rozann Kimpton of Wasilla, a coordinator with the Volunteers of America Grandfamilies and the 2017 recipient of the Alaska Angels in Adoption Award.

Contributed by Jessica Wright, Wasilla, AK - 

I remember once when we were in a large building, and one man came along and asked rather loudly, “Who is Stephen Wright?”

Contributed by Jim Crawford, President of Permanent Fund Defenders (www.pfdak.com) - 

As the Legislature reconvenes at the call of Governor Walker, Alaskans must beware. 

Contributed by Angie Lewis, President of Alaska Animal Advocates - 

You probably don’t ever think about your dog’s anal glands, until they get impacted and become a problem for your pet. 

Contributed by David Rusher, Student Pastor at Alaska Bible College - 

“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” - James 5:14
 

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann M.S., Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Whisper is a beautiful blue-eyed ivory girl, a sleek Siamese. 

Contributed by Lynsey Ryan, Volunteer at Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Please join the Clear Creek Cat Rescue on October 14th and October 21st for this year’s Paw-ctober Fest! 

 PRESS RELEASE - 

The Mat-Su Health Foundation recently entered into an agreement to purchase four acres of land in front of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. 

Contributed by Josh Fryfogle - 

I just had the opportunity to sit and talk with Edith Grunwald, who recently sent a shockwave through the Alaskan political scene with her announcement that she is running for lieutenant governor.

Contributed by Ellen Vande Visse, Good Earth Garden School - 

Our landfill is overflowing with garbage.