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Raspberries are flavorful and nutritional
Sweet and slightly tart, fresh raspberries, available from June until mid-September, are plentiful right now and priced attractively.…
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About being afraid of big bodies of water and boats
Year 1969 North Kenai, Alaska, now Nikiski, Alaska Arness Dock Growing up in Northern Colorado and coming to…
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Business Briefs
Chambers to meet ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon…
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Learning for Life: Safely preserve zucchini
We have received numerous calls from people who have found recipes on the internet for pressure canning summer…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: An augmented Alaska summer
I suppose I don’t need to tell you that this weather doesn’t lend itself to sitting in front…
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Community News and Notes
Krull earns degree from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Elan Krull graduated from the Fashion Institute of…
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Stickers tell everything
We don’t eat out very much, partly because of my wife’s delicate stomach and partly because of my…
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Refuge Notebook: Wildlife viewing through augmented reality: It’s a new game
Driving past the Refuge entrance sign last week, a group of boys gathered nearby caught my attention. It’s…
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An Outdoor View: Humpy year
Author’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion on Aug. 16, 2002. I’ve edited it for clarity.…
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Pushki making its presence felt on peninsula
A family trip in the Alaska wilderness can turn sour in a hurry if the proper precautions are…
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Strawberry beds get a boost from renovation
If you saw my strawberry bed, you might think I don’t like strawberries. The leaves have been lopped…
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Voices of Faith: Staying on top every day
Time is priceless. A dying queen is said to have cried, “Millions in money for an inch of…
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Church News
Church begins Perpetual Garage Sales Our Lady of Perpetual Help will begin Perpetual Garage Sales through July/August for…
Arts & Entertainment
Poet’s Corner: Anticipation
Anticipation By Hedy-Jo Huss, Soldotna Burgers, hot dogs and fries are ready to go. (Watch out for flies.)…
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Under the stars
Away from any lights, the stars seem to triple in number. They’re closer to the earth, too, and…
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What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ Market Daze at The Market, 44720 Sterling Highway in Soldotna, is 1-11 p.m. today, featuring…
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Reeling it in: Don’t be afraid of this ‘Ghostbusters’
“Ghostbusters” Columbia Pictures 1 hour, 56 minutes I was 11 when the original “Ghostbusters” came out — perfectly…
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Basil, the ‘King of Herbs,’ bursts with summer flavor
The “King of Herbs” to culinarians the world over, basil brings a burst of summer flavor to a…
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Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile vacation trip
On Our Way Home to North Niksiki, Alaska! October 28, 29, 30, 31 After following the big…
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It is what it is: Going crazy
I’ve now lived in Kenai for 17 years, and just recently, I had what I consider to be…