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

Damon and Veronica Knight of Clam Gulch shared this photo of their two German shepherds. On the right is Rocky; he is a 4-year-old long-haired German shepherd. On the left is Zena, 5 years old; she is a black and tan German shepherd. The Knights say they love playing ball outside and talking walks. (Submitted photo)
Damon and Veronica Knight of Clam Gulch shared this photo of their two German shepherds. On the right is Rocky; he is a 4-year-old long-haired German shepherd. On the left is Zena, 5 years old; she is a black and tan German shepherd. The Knights say they love playing ball outside and talking walks. (Submitted photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: In the mood

We were away from home for most of November. We got back just in time to do the laundry, get the mail, pay a couple… Continue reading

Learning for Life: ShelterBoxes

During this season of family, food, fun and giving, it is a great time to reflect on the abundant freedoms, security and peace we each… Continue reading

Church news

In what is an annual tradition, the Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ will hold a birthday party for Jesus, with special music and the giving… Continue reading

Snowshoe hares in winter coat are camouflaged in snow but stand out in an otherwise brown landscape if the snow melts prematurely.  (Photo by D. Gorden/E. Robertson)

Refuge Notebook: Camouflage depends on the background

Throughout fall and early winter, a short-tailed weasel has been making my afternoon schedule more interesting. As I wait for my son to finish his… Continue reading

Snowshoe hares in winter coat are camouflaged in snow but stand out in an otherwise brown landscape if the snow melts prematurely.  (Photo by D. Gorden/E. Robertson)

An Outdoor View: Rounding up

In the dying throes of the 18th century, the French came up with a decimal-based way to measure stuff, the “metric” system. In the years… Continue reading

In this Dec. 3, 2013 photo, carting leaves to spread beneath trees and shrubs offers many benefits from a perspective of soil, plants, and - because weeds are suppressed - also gardeners in New Paltz, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)

Ignore those ugly rumors about mulch

Rumor has it that mulching your garden beds or trees and shrubs could starve your plants. It’s a rumor that has circulated for the past… Continue reading

In this Dec. 3, 2013 photo, carting leaves to spread beneath trees and shrubs offers many benefits from a perspective of soil, plants, and - because weeds are suppressed - also gardeners in New Paltz, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)

Garden Club hears presentation on Alaskan pioneer Fannie Quigley

Local historian and gardener Jane Haigh gave an overdue presentation about her years researching Fannie Quigley, a renowned Alaskan pioneer and gardener, at Tuesday’s Central… Continue reading

Revenge tale that is gleefully pulpy, yet never mannered

“John Wick” Legendary Pictures, Summit Entertainment 1 hour, 36 minutes   Have you ever watched a Jason Statham or Liam Neeson movie and thought, “You… Continue reading

Treatment and technology are on your side

Treatment and technology are on your side

You’ve made an important decision: next year, you’re going under the knife. It’s nothing important, just a medical issue that you’ve put off long enough.… Continue reading

Treatment and technology are on your side

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ A exhibition of work by students Sue Covich, Jessica Isenman-Bookey, Alisah Kress, Chelsea Springer and Sandra Sterling is on display in the… Continue reading

Poem: New Snow Night

New Snow NightBy Barbara Njaa, NikiskiBathed in beauty,Washed in wonder —We walk in the moonlit night.Silver light gleams,On cascading snow —A spruce bough springs to… Continue reading

Homemade fresh-baked rolls

Homemade fresh-baked rolls

As I’ve mentioned before, I only use my bread machine for making bread dough. Everything gets tossed into the machine’s canister and then the machine… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Homemade fresh-baked rolls

Pioneer Potluck: About 2 weeks before Christmas

On a farm in northern Colorado 1940’s TO 1955   Upon the delivery of the Christmas tree to the Cactus Hill Grade School where my… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce next meets at noon Dec. 16 at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A spotlight on giving presentation is planned. RSVP… Continue reading

News and Notes

News and Notes

Lints welcome son Emily Chenel Lints and Kyle Lints of Winthrop, Washington and Homer announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Harding Lints, at 7:53… Continue reading

News and Notes
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Two potters discuss a glaze near a table of goods on sale during the Kenai Potters Guild sale Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. The Guild will begin offering lessons in January

Thrown together: Kenai Potters Guild holds sale, plans classes

Members of the Kenai Potters Guild contributed work to the Guild’s annual Christmas show, which was held on Saturday in the Guild’s studio at the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Two potters discuss a glaze near a table of goods on sale during the Kenai Potters Guild sale Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. The Guild will begin offering lessons in January