Life
Pioneer Potluck: About Reminiscing and Rambling
Growing up on the on a farm 1937 to 1955 I grew up on a farm in northern…
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Business Briefs
■ The Alaska Chamber of Commerce Fall Forum is Oct. 11-13 in Kenai at the Challenger Learning Center…
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It is what it is: Going downhill fast
“Um, excuse me sir, would it be OK if I passed you?” When someone asks like that, how…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
— Without exception, recycling is the top action society can do to simultaneously improve the environment, the economy,…
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Community News and Notes
Werners welcome daughter Cassie and Shane Werner announce the birth of their daughter, Liliana Jean Werner at 2:13…
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Refuge Notebook: Working at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is more than a job
The annual rush of tourists and new explorers coincides with summer days when the sun never really disappears.…
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An Outdoor View: Why we fish
Author’s note: The Clarion first published this column in 1996. Lots of things have changed since then, but…
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Succulents are good indoor winter houseplants
If you’re shifting to houseplants as cold weather approaches, consider gardening with succulents. Succulents are easy, disease-resistant, and…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ The annual Evening of Classics fundraiser for the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra will be held at…
Arts & Entertainment
Redoubt Chamber Orchestra to play varied concert
Audiences at Redoubt Chamber Orchestra’s Evening of Classics concert — 7 p.m Friday at Soldotna’s Christ Lutheran Church…
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Poet’s Corner: Four-Legged Buddies
Four-Legged Buddies By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna I think of all my buddies, each one a pro at…
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Reeling it in: Film a tribute to Deepwater Horizon workers
“Deepwater Horizon” Summit Entertainment 1 hour, 47 minutes One of the most interesting, and dramatic choices director Peter…
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The Bookworm Sez: Book on gun violence no ordinary story
Today was an ordinary day. It had its ups and downs; pleasant surprises came between the mundane and…
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Party Hearty with Ribs, Beans and Chocolate Cake
The next time you are asked to contribute a dish for a party, potluck, church supper or some…
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Pioneer Potluck: About pancakes and moose liver
North Kenai now Nikiski, 1967 Also a tribute to my little, little brother, Jim McClure, October 2,…
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Business News
Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai Chamber of Commerce meets at noon Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor Center.…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
— Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours. — Four percent…
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Community news and notes
Births Todds welcome daughter Maureen and Garrett Todd announce the birth of their daughter, Evalynne Mae Todd, at…
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Here’s the thing: The family business
One thing that stands out when driving through the Lower 48 is seeing the big brand name stores…