Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a Fermentation Lab. And on their website is Farmers’ Bulletin 881, Preservation of Vegetables by… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Murder most fowl on the Butterball Express

What is it about turkeys that cause so much chaos around the holidays? Some people go ape trying to figure out the perfect way to… Continue reading

It is what it is: Lighting up the darkness

It’s time for Christmas lights. My wife will argue that our Christmas lights should not be turned on until after Thanksgiving (and that they should… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Loretta’s rant

^ A couple of weeks ago a friend emailed me commenting that it had taken her a week to read the Sunday comics. Her exact… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … 50 percent of the plastic we use, we use just once and throw away. Let’s turn that around. Join ReGroup at… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … November 15 is America Recycles Day. Celebrate the day with ReGroup. Join us at the Kenai Library on November 15 at… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: The optimistic explorer

Medical waiting rooms provide interesting encounters. Hurting and sometimes fearful people are prime prospects for encouraging words and are often receptive to invitations to faith.… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules n The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Hitchcock would be embarrassed

There is something seriously askew in our little piece of paradise when it comes to the bird population hanging in the ‘hood this time of… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Today 600 million (yes million) shipping containers are moving around the world, carrying masses of merchandise. The average American creates 1,600… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Well done, good and faithful servant!

How will your life end? Not many of us choose to spend lots of our waking hours fixated on such thoughts unless you are at… Continue reading

Life int he Pedestrian Lane: It’s time

First the bad news: the fall crocuses are blooming. I say “bad news” because they are a couple of weeks ahead of time. I have… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Cradle to cradle design is a holistic economic, industrial, and social framework modeling human industry on the natural processes of sustainability.… Continue reading

Learning for Life: How to cut down a tree: Safe and effective tree felling, limbing and bucking

How to cut down a tree: Safe, effective tree felling, limbing and bucking Felling trees, bucking logs, and cutting firewood are popular autumn activities. However,… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Births Demaris, Mullican welcome son Sheena Demaris and Shane Mullican of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Jaxson Cruz Mullican, at 11:24 a.m. on… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

It is what it is: Enjoying the ride

I didn’t think I was that into bicycles, but I think I might have a problem. Sure, I know, compared to most people, I do… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Following that long and winding road

Homer is the end of the road south on the Kenai Peninsula and is sometimes called the westernmost point you can reach on the continent… Continue reading

Church News

Moms in Prayer event upcoming A “Rise Up and Pray with Courageous Faith Gathering” will take place Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at College Heights Baptist… Continue reading

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts Matthea Boatright has been a member of the Fuzzy Wuzzies since the 2010 to 2011 4H… Continue reading

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts

Unhinged Alaska: When the cranes split, chaos ensues

Last Sunday morning while I was deeply engrossed in a Don Wilson’s novel called “The Cartel,” my bride suddenly burst through the front door and… Continue reading