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Ashley Epperheimer of Kenai and Megan Neill of Soldotna have been included on the dean’s list at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas for grades achieved… Continue reading

Church news

Bible study group starting The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church is starting a Weekly Women’s Bible Study group. The first book to be read… Continue reading

People have value because they are loved

With the 2014 Christmas season is behind us, our family has begun the task of making room for the new gifts in the house. In… Continue reading

Ben Romig of Cooper Landing shared this photo of Fancy, his companion of seven full winters. Romig writes, "The nice lady at the animal shelter in Kenai hand-picked Fancy for my family at the time. Fancy is on my side almost always. We were out listening to wolves yesterday; I believe they were trying to lure her into the woods where we were, but I've actually had to run the wolves or coyotes off of other dogs I've taken on walks up Snug Harbor Road in the years past. It is a trick they have learned through generations of litters."

Pet photo: Best friend

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Ben Romig of Cooper Landing shared this photo of Fancy, his companion of seven full winters. Romig writes, "The nice lady at the animal shelter in Kenai hand-picked Fancy for my family at the time. Fancy is on my side almost always. We were out listening to wolves yesterday; I believe they were trying to lure her into the woods where we were, but I've actually had to run the wolves or coyotes off of other dogs I've taken on walks up Snug Harbor Road in the years past. It is a trick they have learned through generations of litters."
Olsons celebrate 50th anniversary

Olsons celebrate 50th anniversary

Norm and Mary Olson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They first met at the First Baptist Church of Holly, Michigan and were wed Nov.… Continue reading

Olsons celebrate 50th anniversary
Timothy Saner

Community news and notes

Timothy G. Saner, EIT, of Kenai, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska Anchorage.… Continue reading

Timothy Saner

Learning for Life: Studying pests in Alaska

Here in Alaska we have relatively few pests on our farms and ranches. When I think about the weeds, diseases, and insects I had to… Continue reading

Lila McKay and her father, Robert McKay, are congratulated by Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik. (Submitted photo)

Student designs Soldotna Police Department Christmas card

The Soldotna Police Department had a Christmas card contest this year and invited sixth-grade classes (last year’s Soldotna DARE graduates) to design the Department’s Christmas… Continue reading

Lila McKay and her father, Robert McKay, are congratulated by Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik. (Submitted photo)

Here’s the Thing: The real housewives of Christmas break

On the the something day of Christmas my true love gave to me, forty-five cookies, twenty 1-hour photo Christmas cards, three recitals, and my muddled… Continue reading

Church news

Bible study group starting The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church is starting a Weekly Women’s Bible Study group. The first book to be read… Continue reading

Season is a reminder of Jesus’ plan for the afterlife

I am thankful for the birth of Jesus for many reasons. I was reminded of one when reading Discover magazine’s December issue of the top… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kristen Lee, owner of Upstream Family Medicine, gives four-week-old Baylor Sansotta a well child check-up Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. His mother Erin Sansotta watches in the corner as her son whines about how cold the otoscope is that Lee uses to check his ears. said care provider and owner Kristen Lee, who runs the practice with Tara Lathrup

Soldotna medical practice continues to grow

Upstream Family Medicine has been steadily expanding in the Soldotna community for three years. The small team practice has been increasingly incorporating the use of… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kristen Lee, owner of Upstream Family Medicine, gives four-week-old Baylor Sansotta a well child check-up Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. His mother Erin Sansotta watches in the corner as her son whines about how cold the otoscope is that Lee uses to check his ears. said care provider and owner Kristen Lee, who runs the practice with Tara Lathrup

Unhinged Alaska: Silent night, heavenly light

Come this Christmas Eve it will two decades since I experienced an unrivaled eruption of grandeur helping me sidestep a pointless night of lonesomeness.It began… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Carbon monoxide, a silent killer

Winter in Alaska provides us many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, or more often to spend some quality time indoors too. Staying warm while it’s… Continue reading

Develop a blind eye and a deaf ear

In his book, “LECTURES TO MY STUDENTS,” the still highly regarded nineteenth century minister, C.H. Spurgeon, wrote: “I have one blind eye and one deaf… Continue reading

By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Teresa Kiffmeyer rummages through a box of props on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Soldotna.

Smile for the camera: Business brings fun to the photo booth

Soldotna resident Teresa Kiffmeyer wanted to share her passion for photography and, at the same time, provide a fun and unique experience. To do so,… Continue reading

By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Teresa Kiffmeyer rummages through a box of props on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Soldotna.

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A spotlight on giving is planned. RSVP… Continue reading

Damon and Veronica Knight of Clam Gulch shared this photo of their two German shepherds. On the right is Rocky; he is a 4-year-old long-haired German shepherd. On the left is Zena, 5 years old; she is a black and tan German shepherd. The Knights say they love playing ball outside and talking walks. (Submitted photo)

Pet photo: Good shepherds

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Damon and Veronica Knight of Clam Gulch shared this photo of their two German shepherds. On the right is Rocky; he is a 4-year-old long-haired German shepherd. On the left is Zena, 5 years old; she is a black and tan German shepherd. The Knights say they love playing ball outside and talking walks. (Submitted photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: In the mood

We were away from home for most of November. We got back just in time to do the laundry, get the mail, pay a couple… Continue reading

Learning for Life: ShelterBoxes

During this season of family, food, fun and giving, it is a great time to reflect on the abundant freedoms, security and peace we each… Continue reading