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Charlene Arneson's avatar

Arlen and Charlene Arneson past owners of Portage are still alive and living in Wasilla. Arlen will be 90 May 03. Lots of stories

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Michael R Dougherty's avatar

Charlene - Wow, 90 years old. Arlen must have some great stories. Thank you for sharing.

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Michael Lefner's avatar

Great story...Thanks for sharing!!

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Michael R Dougherty's avatar

Michael - great hearing from you. Mary and I are happy that you enjoyed this edition of Alaska Stories.

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Bobby Mitchell's avatar

Got to Anchorage off the Alcan approx 5pm on Feb 2,1963..my family stopped at the Lucky Wishbone for our first hot meal in AK, moved shortly to Anchor Point ..I remember well stopping @ Portage every time we traveled North to Anch..before the ‘64 quake. Thank you So much for the heartfelt memories of the station/ restaurant of the Glacier .. and those famous Pies !

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Gary Miller's avatar

yeah... didn't know that

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Michael R Dougherty's avatar

Gary - Alaska is a big place, and It's easy to discover new things. Glad you enjoyed this edition of Alaska Stories.

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