■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Aug. 26 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A… Continue reading
You are your dog’s only pack. And the pack is happy.A trip to the corner store started it all: you said “Go for a ride?”… Continue reading
“If only ...’’By Tom AbrosimovaIf I could write what’s really importantThe whole world would change.If only the love was importantAs it is right away.If I… Continue reading
If you read the front inside flap of 2004’s “Star Palate: Celebrity Cookbook for a Cure,” you will discover that cookbook author, Tami Agassi, “was… Continue reading
The Ricks Ranch 1999, North Nikiski, Alaska “I’m going up to see if the blueberries are ripe. Be right back,” I told Bob. I… Continue reading
Births Kinsfather family welcomes early arrival Derek and Danielle Kinsfather of Nikiski announce the birth of their son, Xander Lorenzo Kinsfather, at 3:37 p.m. on… Continue reading
As I got ready to go home one recent afternoon, I called my wife. She said that she had a package of ground beef and… Continue reading
I planted seven zucchini plants in my high tunnel; what was I thinking? Actually I was thinking Food Bank, friends, and freezer. One of the… Continue reading
School is here. I’m a stay-at-home mother with two kids going into school this week. As tame as the subject sounds, it’s my life and… Continue reading
Parish celebrates pastor's ordination anniversary Members and visitors of St. Luke Lutheran Church (UAC) celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Rev. Tim Tolar’s ordination, as well… Continue reading
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time… Continue reading
Peer out the window or take a walk around the neighborhood asking yourself if the spruce trees bear an unusually large load of cones this… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ “An Evening of Piano with Jason Farnham,” on Friday at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna. Farnam describes his style… Continue reading
“Lucy”Universal Pictures1 hour, 29 minutes“We only use 10 percent of our brains.” That’s one of those strange little science tidbits that you pick up somewhere,… Continue reading
Clean up your mess!It’s something you’ve been told your entire life. Put away your toys. Color inside the lines. Straighten your room. Keep your handwriting… Continue reading
■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon on Aug. 20 at the Kenai Visitor Center. An update… Continue reading
We had a wonderful time this weekend celebrating two birthdays. Great granddaughter Cecile lives in Washington and is visiting here, and her cousin Natalie, who… Continue reading
Even folks who say that can’t make pie, especially a two-crust pie, can achieve success with “All Butter Crust Fresh Blueberry Pie.” Well-chilled butter makes… Continue reading
Roses are red, violets are blue, but what are all the yellow flowers along Kalifornsky Beach Road?! Along almost the entire length of Unity Trail… Continue reading
