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This photo provided by Disney shows Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in a scene from Marvel's "Ant-Man." The film releases in the U.S. on Friday, July 17, 2015. (Zade Rosenthal/Disney/Marvel via AP)

Reeling it in: Best and worst of 2015

The buzz in the world of Hollywood journalism (if there is such a thing) is that this was a particularly good year for movies. I… Continue reading

This photo provided by Disney shows Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in a scene from Marvel's "Ant-Man." The film releases in the U.S. on Friday, July 17, 2015. (Zade Rosenthal/Disney/Marvel via AP)
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Summer Parker (front) and Skye Lew (back) admire one of the tunics woven in the Ravenstail style, a type of weaving indigenous to the Pacific coast of Canada and Alaska. A display of multiple pieces woven by Juneau artist Kay Field Parker will be on display at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center for the winter and spring.

Weaving display features return of restoration lost art

At first glance, the Ravenstail robes don’t look like a piece of lost history. Had it not been for a group of enterprising weavers in… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Summer Parker (front) and Skye Lew (back) admire one of the tunics woven in the Ravenstail style, a type of weaving indigenous to the Pacific coast of Canada and Alaska. A display of multiple pieces woven by Juneau artist Kay Field Parker will be on display at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center for the winter and spring.

Poet’s Corner: The Measure of a Man

The Measure of a ManUnless you really knew BruceYou would not understandSo many things to considerIn the measure of this manHe loved his children and… Continue reading

This is where it ends

This is where it ends

In every class, there are always a few kids you try to avoid.The know-it-all kid, for instance: who has time for that? Or the kid… Continue reading

This is where it ends

Pioneer Potluck: About the 1949 Blizzard, Northern Colorado

On a farm east of Fort Collins, Colorado Jan 2, 1949   I was 12 years old when the blizzard hit our farm in January… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2016
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Dolly’s donut is a delightful birthday cake

There are ten annual U.S. federal holidays on the calendar designated by the United States Congress. Sadly, January 19, Dolly Parton’s birthday, is not one… Continue reading

  • Jan 12, 2016
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host its annual chamber awards luncheon at noon today at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Clifford and Abby Struffert announce the births of their daughter, Teresa Pearl “Tess” Struffert, on Dec. 3, 2015 at 3:06 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 9… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Soils workshops for garden and agriculture

Soils are the building blocks for our gardens and are essential for healthy plant growth. This series of workshops will cover the basics of what… Continue reading

New Year fades to old

The old man in the beard, 2015, has hobbled out of the picture and Baby 2016 has crawled in. Years ago, sometime after I had… Continue reading

Church news

Barton to bring message at Kenai United Methodist Retired United Methodist minister, Lucy Barton, will be bringing the message at the Kenai United Methodist Church… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: New Year’s resolution for Christ

We’ve probably by now heard others or thought yourself a few thoughts on making a good New Year’s resolution for 2016. My mom was great… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A man pulls an inflated ball off of his shoulders after playing the inaugural game of "bubble soccer," during halftime at a Brown Bears game on Dec. 4, 2015 in the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna debuts ‘bubble soccer’

Surprise body-checking is a thing. Slide tackling friends is a thing. Soccer on ice is the thing. With the Soldotna Parks and Recreation debut of… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A man pulls an inflated ball off of his shoulders after playing the inaugural game of "bubble soccer," during halftime at a Brown Bears game on Dec. 4, 2015 in the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.
Mt. Redoubt provides a scenic backdrop on the Kenai Flats, one of the more important areas visited during the 2015 Christmas Bird Count. These Trumpeter Swans were photographed in April 2006, but the conditions were identical to what was encountered during this year's count. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Christmas Bird Counts – a new family tradition

As we say goodbye to our meager snow accumulation and brace ourselves for another warm week this winter, I can’t help but think about what… Continue reading

Mt. Redoubt provides a scenic backdrop on the Kenai Flats, one of the more important areas visited during the 2015 Christmas Bird Count. These Trumpeter Swans were photographed in April 2006, but the conditions were identical to what was encountered during this year's count. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Evolution

Author’s note: Nothing much has changed since this column first appeared in the Clarion on Aug. 25, 2006. — LPWhen camping in the late 1940s,… Continue reading

In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, Blair Bullock walks by his home after he used a homemade snow machine to cover his front yard with snow, in Bristol, Va. The snow, which began "falling" Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, is the manmade variety thanks to a snow gun - a combination of pipe, valves and an oscillating electric motor - engineered and built by Bullock. (David Crigger/The Bristol Herald-Courier via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Virginia man takes snowmaking into his own hands

BRISTOL, Va. — A winter wonderland of up to 9 inches of snow blankets Blair Bullock’s Meadow Drive yard recently — even though official records… Continue reading

In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, Blair Bullock walks by his home after he used a homemade snow machine to cover his front yard with snow, in Bristol, Va. The snow, which began "falling" Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, is the manmade variety thanks to a snow gun - a combination of pipe, valves and an oscillating electric motor - engineered and built by Bullock. (David Crigger/The Bristol Herald-Courier via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
In this undated photo, large and small pores abound in this well-aggregated soil, offering roots access to both air and moisture in New Paltz, N.Y. (Lee Reich via AP)

Let’s talk dirt: soil terms every gardener should know

Good gardens start from the ground up, but to be a good soil steward you have to understand some basic terminology.A few important terms associated… Continue reading

In this undated photo, large and small pores abound in this well-aggregated soil, offering roots access to both air and moisture in New Paltz, N.Y. (Lee Reich via AP)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ Kaladis on Kobuk Street in Soldotna will host a show today from 4-6 p.m. with artist of the month Laurie Johnson.… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: This Could Be the Year

This Could Be the YearBy Bill Lowe, SterlingThis could be the year; what’s in store for you?Do you have an agenda you would love to do,or are… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘Daddy’s Home’ isn’t bad, but could be better

“Daddy’s Home”Paramount Pictures1 hour, 36 minutesNormally this week I would publish my year-end review. After all, that’s what every other critic, blogger, fanboy, and part-time… Continue reading