Letters to the Editor

Musical worth the price of admission

For those of you looking for a fun evening I highly suggest seeing the Nikiski High School production of “Hello Dolly.” Joe Rizzo and his… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By Jerry Nelson

Youth fortunate to have supportive community

We live in an amazingly generous community. Hopefully you took the time to read through the long, long list of donors and volunteers, in the… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2014
  • By The Parents of Juniors

Tustumena fifth-graders make the D.A.R.E. pledge

On April 17, Tustumena Elementary fifth-graders from Mr. Mill’s class successfully completed the D.A.R.E. program. Each of the graduates completed an essay explaining what they… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2014
  • By Trooper E. R. Hunter

Flowers brighten day for Soldotna seniors

Soldotna Senior Center would like to thank the Soldotna Rotary Club for their generous donation of beautiful roses that was given to area seniors and… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2014
  • By Morris M. Breed

Nikiski fifth-graders become D.A.R.E. graduates

On April 10, Nikiski North Star Elementary fifth-graders from Ms. Matson’s, Mr. Floyd’s, and Ms. Barnes’ classes successfully completed the D.A.R.E. program. These students joined… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2014
  • By Trooper E. R. Hunter

Clean sweep appreciated

Thanks to all our public officials and employees who made sure bike trails and highways were swept and clean of gravel for the upcoming summer… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2014
  • By Sammy and Bud Crawford

Perhaps elected officials could come from outside, too

With fantastic insight not possessed by the average voter, the Governor and a group of our wisest legislators have voted to allow us to recruit… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2014
  • By Irv Carlisle

Anonymous Good Samaritan applauded

Sorry this has taken so long to put this thank you in the paper, but I found it impossible to find the words to show… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2014
  • By Barbara L’Heureux

Alaska must fight for equal treatment from feds

I grew up during the civil rights movement. Imagine, people of color wanting equal rights and protection under rule of law. Well, Alaska has been… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2014
  • By Ray Southwell

Support for exchange program dinner appreciated

The Central Peninsula Chapter of the AFS Student Exchange Program thanks the following businesses and individuals who supported our recent international dinner and auction with… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2014
  • By Nancy Cranston

Library art auction fundraiser a success

Soldotna Library Friends held an art auction fundraiser on April 12, and we want to thank all of the art donors, ticket buyers and art… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2014
  • By Soldotna Library Friends

Fire fighter’s dedication, service applauded

Where do you start? How do you begin to tell someone how wonderful they are and to relay your appreciation for all that they have… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2014
  • By Susan Heckathorn

Community rallies for Kenai hoops teams

The Kenai Basketball program would like to thank all of the parents, volunteers, local businesses, and fans that supported our teams during the 2013-2014 season.… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2014

Political process or public process

From “Fish Board Politics” (Peninsula Clarion, April 14), this column seems more a defense of a political process than a validation of a public process.… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2014
  • By John McCombs

Challenge to school district: Keep arts education thriving

After 43 years of hard work and dedication, and very early mornings, choir director Renée C. Henderson has announced her retirement from KCHS. Renée became… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2014
  • By Elena Bird Zolncik

Support makes SoHi prom Gatsby-esque

On behalf of the Soldotna High School Class of 2015, we would like to thank the following people and businesses for their help and support… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2014
  • By Meggean L. Bos MA

Time to reject notion that schools are failing

When the elected haters of public education talk about our failed education system here in Alaska, they are talking about the schools your children attend,… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2014
  • By Mike Druce

Gather the facts, get the full story

For some time now the nature of public education and it’s future has been the subject of much debate and rightfully so. The futures of… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2014
  • By Hugh R. Hays

Community comes together for students

To our wonderful and generous parents, staff, and community! On April 5, Sterling Elementary Mrs. McKinley’s 5th Grade class held two fundraisers for our planned… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2014
  • By Mrs. McKinley

Participants make job fair a success

To all who came to the 2014 Peninsula Job Fair, we say, thank you — you are the reason this event was a success. Peninsula… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2014
  • By Rachel O’Brien