In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Martin Freeman appears in a scene from "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Mark Pokorny)

Reeling it in: One more trip to Middle Earth

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”New Line Cinema2 hours, 24 minutesAfter watching the final scenes of an almost nine-hour trilogy, crammed with stuff… Continue reading

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Martin Freeman appears in a scene from "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Mark Pokorny)
The Bookworm Sez: 'The Silent Sister' has plenty to say

The Bookworm Sez: ‘The Silent Sister’ has plenty to say

Sometimes, you find the strangest things in the oddest places.How, for example, did that thing you spent months searching for suddenly appear right in front… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'The Silent Sister' has plenty to say

What’s Happening

■ The Triumvirate Theatre on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Kenai presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas” shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, and… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kristen Lee, owner of Upstream Family Medicine, gives four-week-old Baylor Sansotta a well child check-up Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. His mother Erin Sansotta watches in the corner as her son whines about how cold the otoscope is that Lee uses to check his ears. said care provider and owner Kristen Lee, who runs the practice with Tara Lathrup

Soldotna medical practice continues to grow

Upstream Family Medicine has been steadily expanding in the Soldotna community for three years. The small team practice has been increasingly incorporating the use of… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kristen Lee, owner of Upstream Family Medicine, gives four-week-old Baylor Sansotta a well child check-up Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. His mother Erin Sansotta watches in the corner as her son whines about how cold the otoscope is that Lee uses to check his ears. said care provider and owner Kristen Lee, who runs the practice with Tara Lathrup

Unhinged Alaska: Silent night, heavenly light

Come this Christmas Eve it will two decades since I experienced an unrivaled eruption of grandeur helping me sidestep a pointless night of lonesomeness.It began… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Carbon monoxide, a silent killer

Winter in Alaska provides us many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, or more often to spend some quality time indoors too. Staying warm while it’s… Continue reading

Develop a blind eye and a deaf ear

In his book, “LECTURES TO MY STUDENTS,” the still highly regarded nineteenth century minister, C.H. Spurgeon, wrote: “I have one blind eye and one deaf… Continue reading

Northern pike are voracious predators of juvenile salmon and trout.  This pike was from Alexander Creek, a tributary of the Susitna River. (Photo by Dave Rutz)

Refuge Notebook: Eradicating an invasive predator from the Kenai Peninsula

Loons calling through the morning mist … the cry of an eagle perched overhead… rainbow trout leaping from the water, and your children’s smiles as… Continue reading

Northern pike are voracious predators of juvenile salmon and trout.  This pike was from Alexander Creek, a tributary of the Susitna River. (Photo by Dave Rutz)

An Outdoor View: The tackle box

Author’s note: I offer the following to put you in the mood for Hanukkah, Christmas, Festivus or whatever celebration gives you warm feelings and urges… Continue reading

A Limited Edition decal is attached to the tailgate of Peter Duvaloois' Rat Rod on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in Saugerties, N.Y. The fast machines are pieced together from vintage parts and scrapyard finds. They are rumblier, rustier and turn more heads on the highway. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Rat rods: Vintage vehicles made into rusty rides

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — Peter Duvaloois’ rat rods are way cooler than your car.The fast machines, pieced together from vintage parts and scrapyard finds, also are… Continue reading

A Limited Edition decal is attached to the tailgate of Peter Duvaloois' Rat Rod on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in Saugerties, N.Y. The fast machines are pieced together from vintage parts and scrapyard finds. They are rumblier, rustier and turn more heads on the highway. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Kenai Peninsula Orchestra is pleased to present “An Evening of Christmas” on Friday at 7 p.m. at Renee C. Henderson Auditorium, Kenai… Continue reading

Poetry helps woman move toward healing

In the March 19, 2014, edition of the Homer News, a local woman submitted a couple of poems with the following words: “I am sharing… Continue reading

Christmas comes to Triumvirate North

Christmas comes to Triumvirate North

A year after opening its doors, the Triumvirate North Theatre is still going strong, as it holds two Christmas-themed plays this holiday season. In December… Continue reading

Christmas comes to Triumvirate North
This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Joel Edgerton, left, as pharaoh-to-be Ramses, and Christian Bale as Moses in a scene from "Exodus: Gods and Kings." The film, directed by Ridley Scott, is set for release on Dec. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Kerry Brown)

Reeling it in: ‘Exodus’ a thrilling epic – but it has its issues

“Exodus: Gods and Kings”Twentieth Century Fox2 hours, 30 minutesIn the 1950s only white people were allowed to appear in movies, and only Charlton Heston was… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Joel Edgerton, left, as pharaoh-to-be Ramses, and Christian Bale as Moses in a scene from "Exodus: Gods and Kings." The film, directed by Ridley Scott, is set for release on Dec. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Kerry Brown)
The Bookworm Sez: Raise a glass to Hollywood gossip

The Bookworm Sez: Raise a glass to Hollywood gossip

A toast…You’ve been doing that often lately. A toast to friends and family around the table. To a new job, new baby, new marriage. To… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Raise a glass to Hollywood gossip

Poem: The Night before Christmas

The Night Before ChristmasBy Dee Rusin, Kenai‘Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all through the houseNot a creature was stirringExcept that darn mouseHe ate Santa’s cookiesAnd… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About… Getting ready for the Christmas pageant

Cactus Hill Observatory Grade School 1940’s and 1950’s Dad and Mom played a big part in the Christmas party, gift giving and preparations. At one… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Group offers support for parents of children with special needs

On Thursday at 6:30 p.m, parents of special-needs children will congregate for a meeting of Parents SPEAK, a support group described by founder Peggy Larson… Continue reading

By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Teresa Kiffmeyer rummages through a box of props on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Soldotna.

Smile for the camera: Business brings fun to the photo booth

Soldotna resident Teresa Kiffmeyer wanted to share her passion for photography and, at the same time, provide a fun and unique experience. To do so,… Continue reading

By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Teresa Kiffmeyer rummages through a box of props on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Soldotna.

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A spotlight on giving is planned. RSVP… Continue reading