Voices of Faith: Mastering the fundamentals

You know it as well as I know it, you have to build a strong, stable foundation in order to build a strong, stable house.… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Join the Kenai Watershed Forum for an inspiring free presentation from local adventurers today at 6 p.m. at the Kenai River Center… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: An Ode to the Code

An Ode to the CodeBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchSociety has a creedfor young men to succeed,they must have a valid ticketof adequate etiquette. Cover your… Continue reading

In this image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Joel Edgerton portrays John Connolly, left, and Johnny Depp portrays Whitey Bulger in the Boston-set film, "Black Mass." (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

Reeling it in: Actors’ performances carry ‘Black Mass’

“Black Mass”Warner Bros. Pictures2 hours, 2 minutesI remember hearing the name Whitey Bulger a few years ago in the news. It’s one of those names… Continue reading

In this image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Joel Edgerton portrays John Connolly, left, and Johnny Depp portrays Whitey Bulger in the Boston-set film, "Black Mass." (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
Lance Mackey is pictured in a scene from "The Great Alone," playing at the Homer Documentary Film Festival.

Homer Doc Fest a family affair

For 12 years, Homer has been treated to a luxury most small towns don’t have: a documentary film festival. Each fall, Doc Fest, which was… Continue reading

Lance Mackey is pictured in a scene from "The Great Alone," playing at the Homer Documentary Film Festival.
The Bookworm Sez: In nurse's world, no detail is unimportant

The Bookworm Sez: In nurse’s world, no detail is unimportant

Nobody likes being poked.Nobody woke up this morning and said, “Cut into me and make me hurt for a month.” No one asks for misery,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: In nurse's world, no detail is unimportant
Bread baking pointers for soft white bread

Bread baking pointers for soft white bread

Most home bakers agree that from-scratch yeast bread baking is one of the most satisfying of all baking endeavors, especially as the weather turns cooler… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Bread baking pointers for soft white bread

Pioneer Potluck: About Alaskans

A repeat story and a new story for the new readers. You are truly an Alaskan when you measure the distance from one town to… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Recipes

  RECIPES Old standby recipe when we arrived here in 1967. COWBOY COOKIES 1 1/2 cup white flour 1/4 cup wheat flour or white flour… Continue reading

Making french toast

Making french toast

BT4French ToastINSERT BT4-BREAD-9-23-14CAPTION: Use day-old bread to make French Toast or simple cinnamon toast. To make cinnamon toast, toast bread, then butter while hot, sprinkling… Continue reading

Making french toast

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: School days

Granddaughter No. 6 is off to college this month. After visiting several schools outside over the past couple of years, she chose UAF. She is… Continue reading

Church Briefs

Annual day of service upcoming On Saturday, the four Central Kenai Peninsula congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have planned several… Continue reading

Face your fear: Why not expect the best?

Nearly thirty-five years ago, I prepared a manuscript for a book titled “Lord, I’m Afraid,” and sent it to a publisher of some of my… Continue reading

Densities of Varied Thrush males singing in the breeding season in south-central Alaska. Map part of the Boreal Avian Modelling Project with data hosted on DataBasin (www.databasin.org)

Refuge Notebook: Varied Thrush still around on the Kenai

Fall is in the air. Last week, I took a quick walk through the woods. I watched golden leaves sail to the ground. A Varied… Continue reading

Densities of Varied Thrush males singing in the breeding season in south-central Alaska. Map part of the Boreal Avian Modelling Project with data hosted on DataBasin (www.databasin.org)

An Outdoor View: The king of Alaska’s rivers

Author’s note: The December/January 2003 issue of Alaska magazine contained a photo-essay about the Kenai River, in which I wrote:“The Kenai River is many things… Continue reading

A ptarmigan stands near the park road, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The park is an adventurer's paradise with few marked trails, inviting backcountry exploration. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Summer season winding to close at Denali park

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — Summer travel is winding down at Denali National Park and Preserve, ending the season that sees the vast majority… Continue reading

A ptarmigan stands near the park road, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The park is an adventurer's paradise with few marked trails, inviting backcountry exploration. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An opening reception for “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell, is today from 4:30-6 p.m. at the… Continue reading

How dog turned his life around

How dog turned his life around

Many times, you’ve made your dog an offer he can’t refuse.And for that, he’s sworn his loyalty forever. Whatever you ask, he does; he’s your… Continue reading

How dog turned his life around
Julia Tomich's "Little Bear."

Window pane art sheds light on area’s beauty

Julie Tomich is into creepy things. She wears a colorful skirt with the skeleton of a poodle painted on it. Her favorite artists are Tim… Continue reading

Julia Tomich's "Little Bear."

Poet’s Corner: A Shield of Protection

A Shield of ProtectionBy Bill Lowe, SterlingLord, watch over our police force; keep them out of harm’s way.Put a shield of protection from evil around… Continue reading