...to her daughter Diane.The summer of 1968, Mom along with her family moved to Kenai. She took on the position as sales clerk with Northern Commercial which became Nordstroms. After moving to and building a home just outside Soldotna in 1969...

...lived in Anchorage, Homer, Kenai and Soldotna. She held numerous jobs from drafting to waitressing. She also was a sales clerk and worked at the cannery in Homer in the early 1970s. Mrs. Crowder was a charter member of the Kenai Eagles Ladies...

...rush of the Christmas shopping season, courtesy is like a warm breeze. 7. Praise: Nothing will brighten a harried sales clerk's day like a bit of praise for a job well done. They don't get very much of it at this time of year. Of course...

...checkout counter with your arms full of sweaters or toys or other purchases for the holidays, it's not uncommon for the sales clerk to offer you a deal 10 percent off your bill if you open a store credit account. It may be tempting, but consumer...