Learning for Life

If you have been keeping up with local and national news headlines, it has become a rarity to read or hear anything inspirational or encouraging.… Continue reading

Ready to serve Two area emergency responders are preparing for another military deployment. Brad Nelson, Health and Safety Officer with the Central Emergency Services, and Sgt. Larry Erickson with the Alaska State Troopers will be deploying with the Alaska Air National Guard to parts of the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nelson was a member of the Alaska State Troopers for 7 years and has been with the Central Emergency Services for the past 7 years. He started his military career as a member of the 176th Security Police Squadron and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for 20 years. This will be MSgt. Nelson's fourth deployment and he is deploying as the First Sergeant with the 176th Civil Engineering Squadron. Erickson has been with the Alaska State Troopers for 21 ½ years. He started his military career with the United States Marine Corps and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for the past 9 years. This will be TSgt. Larry Erickson's second deployment and he is deploying with the 176th Operations Support Squadron. Their families wish them a speedy and safe return. (Submitted photo)
Ready to serve Two area emergency responders are preparing for another military deployment. Brad Nelson, Health and Safety Officer with the Central Emergency Services, and Sgt. Larry Erickson with the Alaska State Troopers will be deploying with the Alaska Air National Guard to parts of the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nelson was a member of the Alaska State Troopers for 7 years and has been with the Central Emergency Services for the past 7 years. He started his military career as a member of the 176th Security Police Squadron and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for 20 years. This will be MSgt. Nelson's fourth deployment and he is deploying as the First Sergeant with the 176th Civil Engineering Squadron. Erickson has been with the Alaska State Troopers for 21 ½ years. He started his military career with the United States Marine Corps and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for the past 9 years. This will be TSgt. Larry Erickson's second deployment and he is deploying with the 176th Operations Support Squadron. Their families wish them a speedy and safe return. (Submitted photo)
Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Alec and Kayla Lindley of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Karbon Ray Lindley, at 5:42 p.m. on March 2, 2015. He weighed 7.05… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Here’s the thing: The next big thing

Do you ever feel like you’re on the brink of the next big thing in your life? A big transition. A big decision. When standing… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Finally – it’s seed starting time again!

There are many benefits to gardeners starting their own plants from seed, but none as important as the huge diversity of crops and varieties available… Continue reading

Church news

Share in 'Jerusalem Experience' Do your kids think Easter is all about chocolate bunnies and ham dinners? Do they get more excited about cartoon reruns… Continue reading

Does climate change affect bluff erosion on the Kenai Peninsula?  Find out this Saturday at a free workshop on climate change and what to do about it at the Kenai Peninsula College. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Living with climate change in our backyards

Here on the Kenai Peninsula we can all agree that this winter has been strange. The effects of a changing climate are becoming obvious in… Continue reading

Does climate change affect bluff erosion on the Kenai Peninsula?  Find out this Saturday at a free workshop on climate change and what to do about it at the Kenai Peninsula College. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Handle with care

Author’s note: First of a two-part series, this column was first published by the Clarion on Sept. 3, 2004.A common mistake hereabouts is to freeze… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 21-22 AND THEREAFTER - In an undated photo provided by BearSpray.com, Tim Lynch sprays the Bear Attack Pack backwards out of a backpack in a demonstration. The canister can be discharged much like pulling the ripcord on a parachute. The pack fits any size can of bear spray. (AP Photo/courtesy of BearSpray.com)

Movie stuntman hopes bear spray backpack will save lives

LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — It may sound contradictory, but the people taking the biggest risks are usually the most safety conscious.Take Billy Lucas, for example.… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 21-22 AND THEREAFTER - In an undated photo provided by BearSpray.com, Tim Lynch sprays the Bear Attack Pack backwards out of a backpack in a demonstration. The canister can be discharged much like pulling the ripcord on a parachute. The pack fits any size can of bear spray. (AP Photo/courtesy of BearSpray.com)

Out of the clouds, into the bright blue sky

As my wiper blades blurred over the windshield as fast as they could squeegee the water off from a torrential British Columbia spring rainfall, I… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ The Triumvirate Theatre’s 10th annual fishing parody show and fundraising auction, “The Princess Brine,” shows March 27 and 28 at Mykel’s… Continue reading

You were this close

You were this close

You were this close. You almost had it. Missed it by a hair, by just a smidge. You were slightly off the mark; in fact,… Continue reading

You were this close

Poet’s Corner: My Two Husbands

My Two Husbands Kira Shalynn, Kenai   I love him at his best..... strong arms, hands, and chest focused projects galore always looking to give… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Theo James, center, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort appear in a scene from "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Andrew Cooper)

Reeling it in: Moviegoers could do far worse than ‘Insurgent’

‘Insurgent’Red Wagon Entertainment1 hour, 59 minutes“Insurgent,” the sequel to last year’s modest hit “Divergent,” starts out with promise. The film has high production values, and… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Theo James, center, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort appear in a scene from "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Andrew Cooper)
Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on a farm

Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on a farm

1937 to 1955 Northern Colorado I have a small book that my grandson Michael Jordan gave me, titled, “Grandma, Tell me your Memories.” He gave… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food
Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on a farm
Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring

Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring

For the next several weeks, artichokes will be at their peak. From March to May, you’ll find the best artichokes at the market – and… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring
This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows Brussels sprouts in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Getting evenly roasted Brussels sprouts is all about space

With Passover looming, I thought it might be nice to suggest a side dish — roasted Brussels sprouts — to complement the feast’s traditional items.… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By SARA MOULTON
  • Food
This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows Brussels sprouts in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This March 2, 2015 photo shows celery root and chipotle romoulade slaw in Concord, N.H. Celery root is a good source of filling fiber and vitamins C and K. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Celery root: It’s not pretty, but it’s pretty tasty in slaw

It wasn’t until I lived in France that I fully appreciated how underused celeriac — also called celery root — is here in the US.… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By MELISSA D'ARABIAN
  • Food
This March 2, 2015 photo shows celery root and chipotle romoulade slaw in Concord, N.H. Celery root is a good source of filling fiber and vitamins C and K. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Church news

Sterling Pentecostal plans Kids Day The Sterling Pentecostal Church will present a Kids Day on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Skits, games, puppets, activities, and door… Continue reading

A really good ending

Whether it is the final moments of a sporting event, a concert encore, the completion of a journey or even the last tasty bite of… Continue reading