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Enjoy the sound of silence

How much noise can you pump into your head before you begin to drown out God’s voice? This question introduces a timely article by Joseph… Continue reading

Church news

Chili Cook-Off at Soldotna Catholic Church Do you think you have the best-tasting chilli? Soldotna Catholic Church will hold a Chilli Cook-off and Bake Sale… Continue reading

Now-retired Doug Newbould stands next to his Fire Management Vehicle. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Fire Management Officer heads off to new adventures

After 17 years of service, Doug Newbould retired from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge will feel this loss as Doug has contributed substantially… Continue reading

Now-retired Doug Newbould stands next to his Fire Management Vehicle. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JAN. 10-11 - In this photo taken on Dec. 20, 2014, Oregon State student Ty Atwater, right, puts makeup on Molly Steiber's leg to simulate a bruise from a broken leg for the final exam in the wilderness first responders class at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. The students took turns role-playing as a hiker with an injury while the other student examines them and treats their injury. (AP Photo/The Corvallis Gazette-Times, Andy Cripe)

Students learn wilderness first response skills

CORVALLIS, Ore. — It’s a cold and wet morning and Oregon State University student Alex Funk is hiking through the woods when he comes upon… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, JAN. 10-11 - In this photo taken on Dec. 20, 2014, Oregon State student Ty Atwater, right, puts makeup on Molly Steiber's leg to simulate a bruise from a broken leg for the final exam in the wilderness first responders class at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. The students took turns role-playing as a hiker with an injury while the other student examines them and treats their injury. (AP Photo/The Corvallis Gazette-Times, Andy Cripe)
ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, JAN. 11 - In this photo taken on Dec. 28, 2014, Cassidy Saunders, front, and Corey DiRutigliano get to the bottom of the hill covered in snow during a sledding trip to Ester Hill in Fairbanks, Alaska. Picking the right hill and to a lesser extent the right sled, makes the difference in sledding. (AP Photo/ Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Sam Friedman)

Cheap thrills: backwoods sledding

FAIRBANKS — A cheap plastic sled, some fresh snow and gravity make for refreshingly simple fun.Sledding is a classic family-friendly activity, but it was fun… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, JAN. 11 - In this photo taken on Dec. 28, 2014, Cassidy Saunders, front, and Corey DiRutigliano get to the bottom of the hill covered in snow during a sledding trip to Ester Hill in Fairbanks, Alaska. Picking the right hill and to a lesser extent the right sled, makes the difference in sledding. (AP Photo/ Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Sam Friedman)
Liam Neeson attends a "Taken 3" screening on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Didn’t like movie ‘Taken 3’

“Taken 3” EuropaCorp 1hr 52minutes   I didn’t like “Taken.” I know I’m in the minority on that. I know it jumpstarted the ass-kicking phase… Continue reading

Liam Neeson attends a "Taken 3" screening on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Triumvirate Theatre, located on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Kenai, presents “Annie,” directed by Paulene Rizzo and and Brian… Continue reading

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Tight Lines

Tight Lines: Looking for a new way to fool fish

Each year, as Kenai River guides Bo Ansel and Monte Roberts conducted a class at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai Fishing Academy, I would scramble for… Continue reading

A hand-painted plug.

Poem: Forever

ForeverBy Vincent CalderonNo matter how cold,Or dark the winterMy heart fills with warmth,And the lights start to flicker.When I think of the smile,That starts in… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Cast members in the musical Annie held their first drest rehearsal on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 at the Triumvirate Theatre in Nikiski, Alaska. The show will open on Friday and run through Jan. 24.

The sun will come out this January: Peninsula group to perform “Annie”

For Kenai Peninsula residents hoping to forget about the hard knock winter, this month the Triumvirate Theatre Class Act Drama Troupe will present several performances… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Cast members in the musical Annie held their first drest rehearsal on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 at the Triumvirate Theatre in Nikiski, Alaska. The show will open on Friday and run through Jan. 24.

Family suppers or company dinners, look to versatile chicken

Because they are so versatile and nearly everyone enjoys eating them, I like to keep a stash of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer.… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Pioneer Potluck: About.. little-little sister and little-little brother

On a farm, Northern, Colorado 1945 and 1947   I do not remember my big-little sister, Virginia Ruth being born in August of 1940- as… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food
Business news

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce’s annual community awards celebration is at noon today at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. RSVP to… Continue reading

Business news
Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Some of Sierra Lehl's cupcake creations.

Cupcake Creativity

For the last four years, Sierra Lehl of Nikiski has been creating unusual gourmet cupcakes. Wanting to share her affection for unique culinary treats, she… Continue reading

Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Some of Sierra Lehl's cupcake creations.
ConocoPhillips contributes to food drive ConocoPhillips awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in support of the 2014 Cook Inlet Food Drive. ConocoPhillips employees gathered 2,500 pounds in November during their Kenai food drive. Grant funds and the food collected will be used to distribute via the Food Bank's 70 member partner agency feeding programs, the Fireweed Diner meals and the Direct Service Emergency Food Program. Food and funds gathered will provide 5,000 meals to individuals like Nikki who says "We as a family really appreciate the generous donations this food bank distributes to people just like us who struggle to eat well. Financial hardships hit most everyone at some time and it is wonderful to know we have this resources available in times of need. Thank you all!" Between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014, Food Bank staff distributed food directly to 4,968 individuals with a typical day serving 90 of those individuals via the Direct Service program.

ConocoPhillips contributes to food drive

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ConocoPhillips contributes to food drive ConocoPhillips awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in support of the 2014 Cook Inlet Food Drive. ConocoPhillips employees gathered 2,500 pounds in November during their Kenai food drive. Grant funds and the food collected will be used to distribute via the Food Bank's 70 member partner agency feeding programs, the Fireweed Diner meals and the Direct Service Emergency Food Program. Food and funds gathered will provide 5,000 meals to individuals like Nikki who says "We as a family really appreciate the generous donations this food bank distributes to people just like us who struggle to eat well. Financial hardships hit most everyone at some time and it is wonderful to know we have this resources available in times of need. Thank you all!" Between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014, Food Bank staff distributed food directly to 4,968 individuals with a typical day serving 90 of those individuals via the Direct Service program.

Life in the pedestrian lane: You can’t Google it!

Granddaughter No. 7 is getting her driver’s license next month. She took a driver’s class and passed with flying colors so she’s on the way!… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Julie Litchfield of Soldotna, Lydia Power of Kenai and Brandi Wagoner of Kenai have earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon… Continue reading

Kenai Peninsula College names Chancellor’s, Dean’s List students

Nicholas AbrahamTimothy AlsobrooksHans AndersenDagmar BadgerRichard BakerSarah BoveyGabriel BoyleOwen BrewerBenjamin CarneyShannon CefaluJoshua ChoAbby CookRobert CooleyRicardo CornejoMorgan CunninghamMatthew FlowersBradley FusaroHannah GlavesDenali GoodwillJohnny GriffinShey GroeneveldHunter HamrickPhillip HemphillMatthew HinkleCameron… Continue reading

Cold, flowing waters

This has been a different winter with warmer temperatures and less snow than usual. A drive to Homer shows none of the rivers are frozen.… Continue reading

Church news

Bible study group starting The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church is starting a Weekly Women’s Bible Study group. The first book to be read… Continue reading