Joseph Ross shared this photo of "Mimi taking a break while hiking Vista Trail recently." Mimi hikes with Shawn Haskin and Joseph Ross.
Joseph Ross shared this photo of "Mimi taking a break while hiking Vista Trail recently." Mimi hikes with Shawn Haskin and Joseph Ross.

Sterling Senior Center Regularly Scheduled Activities:

Sterling Senior Center Regularly Scheduled Activities:Mondays Exercise 10am Thursdays SASCI Crafts 10amWednesday Exercise 10amBlood Pressure checks 2nd Wednesday Thursdays Cards with potluck 6pm Friday Exercise… Continue reading

Soldotna Senior Center Activities

Soldotna Senior Center197 W. Park Ave Phone: 262-2322APRIL 2015Weekly Activities:Mondays: Art class 10-3, line dancing 10:30-11:30, clogging 11:30-noonTuesdays: Board games 1pmWednesdays: Music at noon, craft… Continue reading

Special activities Kenai Senior Center

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of April 2015 call for 283-8211 for additional information. (All activities are held at the… Continue reading

Brayden Taylor, a fourth-grade student at Soldotna Elementary, placed first in the district Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest for his age group, 8-9 year-olds. The finalists went to a state competition where Brayden placed second. Evan Hatfield, district representative for the Elks Hoop Shoot, presented Brayden with his trophy recently at an assembly at Soldotna Elementary.
Brayden Taylor, a fourth-grade student at Soldotna Elementary, placed first in the district Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest for his age group, 8-9 year-olds. The finalists went to a state competition where Brayden placed second. Evan Hatfield, district representative for the Elks Hoop Shoot, presented Brayden with his trophy recently at an assembly at Soldotna Elementary.

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: By any other name …

“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” Does that conjure up memories of… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Learn how to spend less

It takes skill and practice to find the best ways to stretch your dollars. We have a free publication, “Learn How to Spend Less,” available… Continue reading

A tale of two gardens and love restored

Spring is in the air! It is a time when our thoughts turn to gardens and new growth. Gardens have always been a place where… Continue reading

Church news

Star of the North observes Holy Week Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai will be celebrating Holy week and invites you to join… Continue reading

Mosaic of high-resolution aerial photographs of 110,000 acres of the Funny River Fire was captured in less than eight hours of flying. The inset shows the clarity of one segment of the Kenai River. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: New aerial photography technology – little camera, big picture

There are myriads of ways to measure and describe an area, but as they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” At work I… Continue reading

Mosaic of high-resolution aerial photographs of 110,000 acres of the Funny River Fire was captured in less than eight hours of flying. The inset shows the clarity of one segment of the Kenai River. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Proper care of dead fish

Author’s note: Second of a two-part series, this column was first published by the Clarion on Sept. 10, 2004. Last week in this column, I… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A rack of gear hangs at Redoubt Rock Climbing in Nic and Natalie Larson's home on Wednesday April 1, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. The Larsons offer climbing lessons and open gym periods in their Soldotna home.

Getting a grip: Soldotna couple share love of climbing

For one Soldotna couple, climbing is more than just a business.“It’s like an art form,” said Nic Larson, who along with his wife Natalie opened… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A rack of gear hangs at Redoubt Rock Climbing in Nic and Natalie Larson's home on Wednesday April 1, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. The Larsons offer climbing lessons and open gym periods in their Soldotna home.
In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Reeling it in: Who says you can’t enjoy ‘Home’?

“Home” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 34 minutes   Whenever I go to see a kids’ movie, especially one that my own kids enjoy, I feel… Continue reading

In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An open house for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District art show takes place today from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Kenai Fine… Continue reading

This Tuesday, March 31, 2015 photo shows the Imax laser projector at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Chinese Theatre, one of the largest Imax theaters in the world, is one of more than a dozen locations that Imax expects to outfit with laser projection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

“Furious” debuts in brand-new laser format.

LOS ANGELES — Deeper blacks, brighter whites, even bigger screens and better sound. When the high-speed action sequel “Furious 7” debuts this weekend, audiences at… Continue reading

This Tuesday, March 31, 2015 photo shows the Imax laser projector at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Chinese Theatre, one of the largest Imax theaters in the world, is one of more than a dozen locations that Imax expects to outfit with laser projection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Poem: A Father’s Lament

A Father’s LamentBy Norm Olson, NikiskiDeep within a father’s heart there resideThose times long gone — the spent riches of youth,And proclaims as fathers have… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Endangered’ proves hard to put down

You have little-to-no control.Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in your hands. You have no control over others,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down
In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)

Lucy Lawless is bewitching.

NEW YORK — As if there weren’t enough upheaval in 17th-Century Salem, Massachusetts, this haunted village is about to welcome Lucy Lawless.Celebrated for such unflinching… Continue reading

In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)
Make a happy cake

Make a happy cake

Whether you’ve been reading this column for years, or are relatively new to the food pages, you probably have already gathered that of all the… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Make a happy cake

Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on the McClure Farm

NORTHERN COLORADO 1937 TO 1955   Growing up on the farm was most exciting around Spring and Easter. Trees were leafing out, some of Mom’s… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food