Sterling Judo Club third at state championships

Sterling Judo Club took nine of its 27 members to Anchorage for the recently concluded 56th Annual 2015 State Judo Championships. After the dust settled,… Continue reading

Here’s the thing: ‘You are not pizza’

I’m not much of a sun worshiper, but I sure have missed it. If you’re like me when the sun comes out, you sit on… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Save time and money with a meal plan

How often do you find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, door open, wracking your brain for dinner inspiration only to wind up eating… Continue reading

Friends of the Kenai Community Library resume activities

After a short hiatus since the completion of the addition to the library, the Friends of the Kenai Community Library are active again with a… Continue reading

Most Humorous Message - Lucas Story, 3rd Grade, McNeil Canyon Elementary

HEA announces poster contest, scholarship winners

Homer Electric Association announced winners of its safety poster contest, youth rally participants and scholarship winners during its annual meeting on May 7.HEA’s annual Safety… Continue reading

Most Humorous Message - Lucas Story, 3rd Grade, McNeil Canyon Elementary

Church Briefs

Peninsula Christian Center to offer two services Peninsula Christian Center in Soldotna will be having two services on Sunday morning, starting this coming Sunday. The… Continue reading

This Eurasian Collared-Dove, the third record of this species on the Kenai Peninsula, was photographed by Mark and Cindy Glassmaker at their house along the Kenai River near Soldotna.

Refuge Notebook: Exotic dove continues a steady march north

Bird watchers come in all flavors from the hardcore lister to the person who casually watches birds at their backyard feeder. One connection that seems… Continue reading

This Eurasian Collared-Dove, the third record of this species on the Kenai Peninsula, was photographed by Mark and Cindy Glassmaker at their house along the Kenai River near Soldotna.
In this October 2012 photo provided by the National Geographic Channels, Dr. Brian Hare kneels with Finley the dog in Durham, N.C. On the weekend of May 15, 2015, Nat Geo Wild will air a three-part series called "Is Your Dog a Genius?" It will be part of the network's inaugural "BarkFest" weekend with one show after another dedicated to dogs. Hare, associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University and a member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, part of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, will host the show.  (Christer Berg/Dognition via AP)

Don’t let the slobber fool you, your dog could be a brainiac

LOS ANGELES — When her muscles locked and left her unable to move or speak, Wallis Brozman was glad she had a genius for a… Continue reading

In this October 2012 photo provided by the National Geographic Channels, Dr. Brian Hare kneels with Finley the dog in Durham, N.C. On the weekend of May 15, 2015, Nat Geo Wild will air a three-part series called "Is Your Dog a Genius?" It will be part of the network's inaugural "BarkFest" weekend with one show after another dedicated to dogs. Hare, associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University and a member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, part of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, will host the show.  (Christer Berg/Dognition via AP)
This Monday, May 4, 2015 photo shows pea plant seedlings on display in New Paltz, N.Y. A lot of "six-packs" of pea transplants would be needed for a row of peas, so just plant seeds instead. (Lee Reich via AP)

Believe in seeds: They’ll expand your gardening horizons

“Plant seeds” may seem like an inane suggestion for a gardening column. But I’m serious. More and more people who garden these days put plants… Continue reading

This Monday, May 4, 2015 photo shows pea plant seedlings on display in New Paltz, N.Y. A lot of "six-packs" of pea transplants would be needed for a row of peas, so just plant seeds instead. (Lee Reich via AP)

Voices of Faith: ‘Is it alive?’

As a young boy, my friends and I would love to share about different discoveries we made in nature. Whether it was an insect or… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Awards Reception for the PEEPS Kids Art and Photo Exhibit, a Kenai Birding Festival event, will take place at 7 p.m.,… Continue reading

Reeling it in: Plenty to enjoy in Alaska-grown film

“Moose: The Movie” 2 hoursIn addition to the several other hats I wear, a big part of my volunteer time goes toward co-managing the Triumvirate… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: You should listen to your mother

The Bookworm Sez: You should listen to your mother

Safe.That’s what you would’ve been, if you’d just paid attention to your mother. You wouldn’t have caught your death of cold or poked someone’s eye… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: You should listen to your mother

Just Kidding 2015: Church activities

First Baptist Church of Kenai will hold Vacation Bible School with the theme “Camp Kilimanjaro” June 1-5, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. The church… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2015: Summer pool schedules

Lap swim — 6:30-8 a.m. Monday-FridayPiranha Swim Team — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday-FridayGroup swim lessons — 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Monday-FridayPrivate swim lessons — 3 p.m.-4… Continue reading

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)

Just Kidding: Kids going to camp for the first time? Don’t overtalk it

NEW YORK — Audra Friis has already decided on a Long Island day camp for her 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. She’s confident her oldest… Continue reading

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

Just Kidding 2015: Camps

Kenai Watershed Forum is happy to offer Fur, Fins, Feathers, Flowers, and Fun at Soldotna Creek Park. What better way for your child to spend… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

How to get that elegant, French pastry shop look – at home

I think a tart is easier to make than a pie. There is no rolling of dough or crimping of a pie shell needed. The… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Pioneer Potluck: About memories of Mom

1937 TO 1999 Northern, Colorado This story was suggested by daughter Susan. Co-author Virginia McClure   Although Mom wrote extensively about our life on the… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Golf is not a walk in the park for this amateur

Many of you are taking your golfing excitement home with you, but I will stay behind as my annual flirtation with the game sputters.The rest… Continue reading