Reeling it in: Plenty to enjoy in Alaska-grown film

“Moose: The Movie” 2 hoursIn addition to the several other hats I wear, a big part of my volunteer time goes toward co-managing the Triumvirate… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: You should listen to your mother

The Bookworm Sez: You should listen to your mother

Safe.That’s what you would’ve been, if you’d just paid attention to your mother. You wouldn’t have caught your death of cold or poked someone’s eye… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: You should listen to your mother

Just Kidding 2015: Church activities

First Baptist Church of Kenai will hold Vacation Bible School with the theme “Camp Kilimanjaro” June 1-5, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. The church… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2015: Summer pool schedules

Lap swim — 6:30-8 a.m. Monday-FridayPiranha Swim Team — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday-FridayGroup swim lessons — 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Monday-FridayPrivate swim lessons — 3 p.m.-4… Continue reading

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)

Just Kidding: Kids going to camp for the first time? Don’t overtalk it

NEW YORK — Audra Friis has already decided on a Long Island day camp for her 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. She’s confident her oldest… Continue reading

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

Just Kidding 2015: Camps

Kenai Watershed Forum is happy to offer Fur, Fins, Feathers, Flowers, and Fun at Soldotna Creek Park. What better way for your child to spend… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

How to get that elegant, French pastry shop look – at home

I think a tart is easier to make than a pie. There is no rolling of dough or crimping of a pie shell needed. The… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Pioneer Potluck: About memories of Mom

1937 TO 1999 Northern, Colorado This story was suggested by daughter Susan. Co-author Virginia McClure   Although Mom wrote extensively about our life on the… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Golf is not a walk in the park for this amateur

Many of you are taking your golfing excitement home with you, but I will stay behind as my annual flirtation with the game sputters.The rest… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: When does spring really arrive?

Everyone seems to have their personal definition of when spring officially arrives.Some stick with the “official” March equinox designation that claims it occurs when the… Continue reading

News and Notes

ConocoPhillips Alaska is pleased to announce that 28 Alaskans have been awarded ConocoPhillips scholarships totaling $150,000. Twenty scholarships are going to 2015 Alaska high school… Continue reading

Masonic Outstanding Students and scholarship recipients were honored at a presentation May 1 in Kenai. (Submitted photo)

Moasons honor top students, award scholarships

The 48th Annual Masonic Outstanding Student Awards event was held May 1 in the Renee Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School. Students representing 33… Continue reading

Masonic Outstanding Students and scholarship recipients were honored at a presentation May 1 in Kenai. (Submitted photo)

Learning for Life: Planning your tree planting

As winter recedes into spring it is a great time to look at our yards and plan for the future. The badly damaged trees that… Continue reading

Change may be only a prayer away

Here’s how to be perfectly miserable: focus on everything negative in your marriage, your church, your job or business and conclude there’s no way of… Continue reading

Church news

Bake sale supports Kenai Animal Shelter There will be a bake sale at St. Francis by The Sea Episcopal Church on South Spruce Street in… Continue reading

In this March 30, 2015 photo, a lawn is fertilized before rain falls near Langley, Wash. One of the most common mistakes in lawn care is over fertilizing which can burn the plant roots and contaminate area water supplies. A good time to fertilize is just ahead of a soaking rain. (Dean Fosdick via AP)

Lawn-care basics: how much to cut, irrigate, fertilize

Well-managed turf care means more than simply firing up your lawn mower and buzzing around the yard.There’s cutting at the right height, irrigating with the… Continue reading

In this March 30, 2015 photo, a lawn is fertilized before rain falls near Langley, Wash. One of the most common mistakes in lawn care is over fertilizing which can burn the plant roots and contaminate area water supplies. A good time to fertilize is just ahead of a soaking rain. (Dean Fosdick via AP)
Jacob's ladder in all its spring glory. (Courtesy Mary Stensvold, US Forest Service)

Refuge Notebook: Nature’s first green is gold

Many of us are engaged this week in the annual spring sport of watching the birch trees begin to leaf out, and anticipating early spring-blooming… Continue reading

Jacob's ladder in all its spring glory. (Courtesy Mary Stensvold, US Forest Service)

An Outdoor View: New twists on fish and shrimp

New twists on fish and shrimpbyLes PalmerIt happens now and then, and a few days ago, it happened again. I was overwhelmed by an urge… Continue reading

This photo provided by Disney/Marvel shows, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark in the film, "Avengers: Age Of Ultron."  (Jay Maidment/Disney/Marvel via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Age of Ultron’ delivers on hype

“The Avengers: Age of Ultron” Marvel Studios 2 hours, 21 minutes   Looking at what Marvel Studios has accomplished, you might get the idea that… Continue reading

This photo provided by Disney/Marvel shows, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark in the film, "Avengers: Age Of Ultron."  (Jay Maidment/Disney/Marvel via AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ “Moose: The Movie,” a live-action, comedy/suspense, feature-length film written by Tundra Comic Strip duo Chad and Darin Carpenter, is playing Saturday at… Continue reading