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Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg

Pioneer Potluck: Memories about growing up on the farm

Mom always cooked a nice breakfast for us and had a delicious dinner on the table right at noon.

  • Sep 3, 2019
  • By Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg For the Peninsula Clarion
Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg
Public safety briefs for Sept. 2, 2019
Public safety briefs for Sept. 2, 2019
Court reports for Sept. 2, 2019
Court reports for Sept. 2, 2019
Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion                                 Bobbi Jackson samples some of her fermented cauliflower and carrots at Jackson Gardens and Nursery, Monday, Aug. 26, near Soldotna.

Shop talk: In the business of growing

Bobbi Jackson’s 10-acre homestead has become a cornucopia of locally grown flowers and produce.

Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion                                 Bobbi Jackson samples some of her fermented cauliflower and carrots at Jackson Gardens and Nursery, Monday, Aug. 26, near Soldotna.
Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 2, 2019

Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 2, 2019

What’s happening this week

  • Aug 31, 2019
Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 2, 2019
<em>Rick Cupp is minister at Kenai Fellowship. Sunday Bible classes for all ages 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 p.m. Wednesday meal 6:15 p.m. Worship and classes at 7 p.m. Call 283-7682.</em>

Ignore internet’s illusions of beauty

Concentrate on your inner beauty, not your outer beauty.

  • Aug 30, 2019
  • Rick Cupp Minister’s Message
<em>Rick Cupp is minister at Kenai Fellowship. Sunday Bible classes for all ages 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 p.m. Wednesday meal 6:15 p.m. Worship and classes at 7 p.m. Call 283-7682.</em>
Refuge notebook: Storks in Poland are example of cultural wildlife conservation

Refuge notebook: Storks in Poland are example of cultural wildlife conservation

This last month I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Poland with my family. The trip was organized by my father-in-law, Henry, who lived… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Storks in Poland are example of cultural wildlife conservation
Out of the Office: Burnt out

Out of the Office: Burnt out

The first time I reported on the Swan Lake Fire, I didn’t even mention it by name. On June 6 – 84 days ago as… Continue reading

Out of the Office: Burnt out
Reeling ‘Em In: Alas, poor Thrasher — it’s time for Nick’s revered fishing rod to retire
Reeling ‘Em In: Alas, poor Thrasher — it’s time for Nick’s revered fishing rod to retire
Tight Lines: Weekly fishing report

Tight Lines: Weekly fishing report

As fishing season winds down, fire shuts down some Kenai River access

Tight Lines: Weekly fishing report
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Voices: Regardless of our structure, UA is committed to students

Even if Board of Regents decides to maintain three separate universities, they will need to change.

  • Aug 27, 2019
  • By Jim Johnsen
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Kachemak Cuisine: Unusual hot days call for cool treat like Raspberry Swamp Pie

Kachemak Cuisine: Unusual hot days call for cool treat like Raspberry Swamp Pie

What in the world are we all going to do with all the raspberries we picked and froze?

Kachemak Cuisine: Unusual hot days call for cool treat like Raspberry Swamp Pie
Pioneer Potluck: About the abundance of berries this year

Pioneer Potluck: About the abundance of berries this year

When we arrived in Alaska in 1967, one of the main summer occupations was picking wild berries.

  • Aug 27, 2019
  • Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg
Pioneer Potluck: About the abundance of berries this year
Cars must stop when a school bus flashes its red lights, and remain stopped until the lights are turned off. (Courtesy photo)

School Briefs for the week of Aug. 25, 2019

What’s happening this week

  • Aug 24, 2019
Cars must stop when a school bus flashes its red lights, and remain stopped until the lights are turned off. (Courtesy photo)
Trustworthy Hardware co-owner Brian Miller (middle) joins Kenai Peninsula Saints Pop Warner players Clayton McDonald (left) and Jameson Curren in picking a ticket in the Soldotna Trustworthy Youth Raffle event Friday in Soldotna.                                 Joey Klecka                                Peninsula Clarion

Trustworthy boat raffle sends $15K to youth sports

The funds also go to help the Wounded Heroes event.

Trustworthy Hardware co-owner Brian Miller (middle) joins Kenai Peninsula Saints Pop Warner players Clayton McDonald (left) and Jameson Curren in picking a ticket in the Soldotna Trustworthy Youth Raffle event Friday in Soldotna.                                 Joey Klecka                                Peninsula Clarion
In April, a sunrise was often paired with rain in Seward. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Tangled Up in Blue: All this rain

When I asked Peter what I should write my column about this week, he suggested I talk about swimming in lakes. It was intuitive, since… Continue reading

In April, a sunrise was often paired with rain in Seward. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
A time for beginnings

A time for beginnings

If you haven’t had a new beginning with Jesus Christ, now is a good time to get started.

  • Aug 22, 2019
  • By MITCH GLOVER For the Peninsula Clarion
A time for beginnings
Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula

Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula

I’ve been saying “Wow” a lot lately. A week ago, on Aug. 13, 48 lightning discharges occurred within 300 miles of the North Pole! The… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula
Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos

Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos

Last week was a bit wild with the fire flare ups, road closures and hanging smoke. Until the winds finally showed up, the inside of… Continue reading

Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos
Michelle Murray, of Eagle River, and her two children show off the 2019 Seward Silver Salmon Derby winning fish caught at the head of Resurrection Bay on the F/V Joe Legacy. Murray took home a $10,000 prize for largest fish. (Photo courtesy of Seward Chamber of Commerce)

Salmon Derby won by fractions of a pound

First place, and $10,000, was earned for a silver weighing 15.99 pounds.

Michelle Murray, of Eagle River, and her two children show off the 2019 Seward Silver Salmon Derby winning fish caught at the head of Resurrection Bay on the F/V Joe Legacy. Murray took home a $10,000 prize for largest fish. (Photo courtesy of Seward Chamber of Commerce)