Here’s the Thing: Keeping it real

Life looks different for me depending on the area we’re talking about. Do you ever feel like a juggler? I often talk about having good… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Smart snacking for kids

Smart snacking for kids Children have smaller stomachs than adults and seem to be in constant motion, which means they can eat less at one… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Fall is an excellent time of year to build a worm box for composting kitchen scraps using worms. You’ll need a… Continue reading

4-H’er of the Month leads by example

4-H’er of the Month leads by example

Junior Market Livestock President Treava Schmitter-Schrier is an outstanding example for her fellow 4-H youth. I enjoyed every minute of the Swine Workshop that she… Continue reading

4-H’er of the Month leads by example

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Surprise?

Hubby had a milestone birthday this month. Daughter called early in the spring and said we should give him a surprise party. “Good luck,” I… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: The pragmatic wife and the seasoned piscatorian

I can’t recall exactly how many times through the years I’ve been asked, “What the #*%^ is so addicting about fishing? You’re always up before… Continue reading

From the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Cardboard is sturdy and compostable, making it a natural solution for a weed problem. Place flat pieces of cardboard on your… Continue reading

Here’s the thing: My journey with Bang Muay Thai

My journey with Bang Muay Thai kickboxing began right after Christmas. My friends and I went to the local fight night and watched a variety… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Learn to find that quiet frequency

Years ago I when I gleefully swapped out the cassette player in my car for a fancy in-dash CD player, I would have never predicted… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: The fish assassin

When the fish are running, I have two friends who come close to losing their collective minds. Turk’s a river runner while Willie is a… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Safety first?

A lot has been said lately about “Safe Spaces.” Apparently these are areas where a person can go if she/he feels threatened, or offended or… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: Summer daze

As a young adult my favorite Alaskan summer was working nights on the Kenai City Docks with R &J Seafoods. Such kind, loving people. On… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Slimy slugs, your plant eaters

Slimy slugs, your plant eaters It’s summer and your garden is looking great, except what is eating holes in the leaves of flowers and vegetables… Continue reading

Community News and Notes for July 16

News and Notes Jones makes Honor List at Minnesota State Mankato Connor Jones of Kenai, a sophomore majoring in Mathematics Teaching, has been named to… Continue reading

Church News

Heritage Place looking for piano players Heritage Place is looking for Old Church Hymn piano players for our weekly Hymn Sing on Thursdays 10:15-11:15 a.m.… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Spiritual people know how to celebrate

Quick! Think of a list of the top ten characteristics of a spiritual person. No doubt your list included love and humility. Perhaps you thought… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Flavored vinegars from wild berries and garden herbs

Flavored vinegars from wild berries and garden herbs Flavored vinegars add variety to your meals and they are simple to make. The only ingredients you… Continue reading

Community News and Notes for July 9

News and Notes ^ Hitchcock a doctor in physical therapy Rebecca A. (Ford) Hitchcock received her Doctor of Physical Therapy on May 12, 2017 from… Continue reading

It is what it is: iPod, therefore I am

Author’s note: This column was originally published on Jan. 21, 2007. Will Morrow still has the same iPod, though with a few more songs. “You… Continue reading

Church News

Star of the North welcomes new pastor Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai is excited to announce the installation of its new pastor,… Continue reading