It is what it is: A stroll down memory lane

This past Tuesday was my last day as editor at the Peninsula Clarion. I’ve moved on to another job, but cleaning out my office had… Continue reading

“Can you see the Time?”

I sat with some friends as we waited to officially start a meeting, when one glanced at the other’s watch and said, “Wow! I really… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Remember your mother’s advice

The Bible gives this advice to children: “Obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.” (Proverbs 6:20 NLT). Mothers give more than instruction;… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: The strange saga of the Roundup Man

I’m starting to think that spring may be finally getting off its ample duff to roll up its sleeves and warm things up around here.… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Big Duke and the hawks of spring

I have recently rebooted my attempt to meditate and have achieved a personal level of bliss of just under thirty seconds before something goes sideways… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: What day is this?

Well, March came through like a champ. Snow storms, a new Iditarod winner, even an icicle and slush pits. If nothing else, we can always… Continue reading

It Is What It Is: In a cabin, in the woods

I think we’re starting to get this cabin camping thing down. A few years back, we made our first trip to one of the many… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: The Winter Olympics Sleep Deprivation Syndrome

It has taken a few weeks but I can finally walk a few steps without falling asleep while crossing the front room. This newly acquired… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules n The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on March 7 at the Kenai Visitor… Continue reading

Monthly Musings: March a month of awakenings, reflection

March is a month of spiritual awakenings and reflection. Daylight Saving Time begins on March 11 — don’t forget to spring forward with your clocks.… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club students receive awards at a tournament in January.

Sterling Judo Club continues to shine

Sterling Judo Club continues to shine Many younger club members entered a judo competition in Anchorage recently. All were successful both in bringing home awards… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club students receive awards at a tournament in January.

Community News and Notes

News and Notes Hilbrink makes Dean’s List at RIT Xy Hilbrink of Ninilchik, who is in the film and animation program, made the Dean’s List… Continue reading

Front row left to right: Christian Rice, Dan Conetta, Kyle Eckerman, Rachel Grossl, Ryan Gillis, and Ramon Carreon.Back row left to right: Austin Whitaker, Jacob Eckerman, Nathan Penrod, Karlie Self, Bridgit Gillis, Kaitlin Bensa, Julie English, and Jason Daniels, (Jose Carreon not shown).

Wallyball tournament shows the love

Wallyball tournament shows the love It was a fun time on Feb.y 24, where the 19th annual co-ed Valentines Wallyball Tournament was held at the… Continue reading

Front row left to right: Christian Rice, Dan Conetta, Kyle Eckerman, Rachel Grossl, Ryan Gillis, and Ramon Carreon.Back row left to right: Austin Whitaker, Jacob Eckerman, Nathan Penrod, Karlie Self, Bridgit Gillis, Kaitlin Bensa, Julie English, and Jason Daniels, (Jose Carreon not shown).

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Is it spring yet?

Anyone but me glad it’s March? If the Groundhog is to be believed, in about two weeks we can expect new leaves, rhubarb peeking through… Continue reading

Kenai Senior Center January activities

Kenai Senior Center Activities March 6, Lunch Time (11:30 a.m.) — Oreo Cookie Day!, $7 suggested donation March 15, Van leaves at 3:30 p.m. —… Continue reading

Community News and Notes for Feb. 25

News and Notes Theisen named to Dean’s List at Black Hills State Jordan Theisen of Kenai has been named to the Dean’s List for the… Continue reading

It is what it is: Should have, could have

“You should do that,” a friend was telling me. We were talking about swimming more than once a week, and she was suggesting that I… Continue reading

Learning to love and listen

It’s the middle of February and I can’t say I’m too confident about how this year is going. It feels like 2017 is still finding… Continue reading

Cold brew

Cold brew

Brewers pour craft beers for attendees at the 4th annual Frozen RiverFest at Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, Feb. 17. Sponsored by the Soldotna Chamber… Continue reading

Cold brew

Learning for Life: 4-H: What’s it all about?

4-H: What’s it all about? 4-H was established in 1902 and is the nation’s largest youth development organization, reaching almost six million young people from… Continue reading