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An Outdoor View: Distractions

While waiting for a bite the other day, it dawned upon me that the main reason I don’t catch many fish is because of distractions.For… Continue reading

This May 9, 2010 photo provided by Marijn van den Brink shows Tulipa polychroma, a wild tulip, in a remote unforgiving native habitat in the Sahand Mountains of northwestern Iran. The fragrant blooms begin to emerge as soon as the snow melts. Bumblebees rely on the nectar from these low-lying flowers to survive in early spring. (AP Photo/Marijn van den Brink)

Go wild: Plant species tulips for early color

Maybe it’s time to rethink the way we landscape using tulips.True, the familiar, large, goblet-shaped blooms make a colorful springtime splash grouped in beds and… Continue reading

This May 9, 2010 photo provided by Marijn van den Brink shows Tulipa polychroma, a wild tulip, in a remote unforgiving native habitat in the Sahand Mountains of northwestern Iran. The fragrant blooms begin to emerge as soon as the snow melts. Bumblebees rely on the nectar from these low-lying flowers to survive in early spring. (AP Photo/Marijn van den Brink)
In an Aug. 28, 2014 photo, a GPS device is shown along the Missouri River near Fort Benton, Mont. The Upper Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center recently established an EarthCache trail along the Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River.(AP Photo/Great Falls Tribune, Erin Madison)

EarthCache trail teaches geology of Missouri River

FORT BENTON, Mont. (AP) — Just down river from Fort Benton stands Signal Point.The knob along the Missouri River is made up of glacier till,… Continue reading

In an Aug. 28, 2014 photo, a GPS device is shown along the Missouri River near Fort Benton, Mont. The Upper Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center recently established an EarthCache trail along the Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River.(AP Photo/Great Falls Tribune, Erin Madison)

Seize the day!

“Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ Frontier Community Services and the Kenai Senior Connection Inc. are hosting their annual fundraising Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. There will be two… Continue reading

You know all about Santa

You know all about Santa

Sorry to say, but know all about Santa.Yeah, you learned the truth about the Jolly Old Elf years ago, but you let your younger sibs… Continue reading

You know all about Santa

Poet’s Corner: Winter Planning

Winter Planning Dee Rusin, KenaiMigratory patterns have begun Humans head South on the run Desert dwelling in the Sun Large hoofed animals move around Seeking… Continue reading

This photo released by Universal Pictures shows Liam Neeson, as Matt Scudder, in a scene from the film, "A Walk Among the Tombstones." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Atsushi Nishijima)

“A Walk Among the Tombstones” – on the trail of two psychos

“A Walk Among the Tombstones” Universal Pictures1 hour 54 minutes The big movie this week was the YA sci-fi thriller “The Maze Runner,” but after… Continue reading

This photo released by Universal Pictures shows Liam Neeson, as Matt Scudder, in a scene from the film, "A Walk Among the Tombstones." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Atsushi Nishijima)

Murder, mystery, and strawberry crepes: What to expect at dinner theater

Audience members attending the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, will find themselves amidst a séance, complete with disembodied voices, ghosts and a fortune teller to stir… Continue reading

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports… Continue reading

Shop curiously

Shop curiously

Before even walking into the store customers are met with a variety of vintage items placed outside the door. Once inside, trinkets, dishware, jewelry and… Continue reading

Shop curiously

Pioneer Potluck: About mom’s purple hat

About 1995-96 I would like to call your attention to something that is dear to me and my families heart. Our Mom and her sister… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Store bought recipe ready ingredients

I love baking cakes, especially ones that are made from scratch. On the days I bake, I admit, I don’t much like getting involved in… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2014
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
This Sept. 15, 2014 photo shows Brussels sprouts and chicken salad with mustard pepper dressing in Concord, N.H. Brussels sprouts belong to the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale, so it's no surprise that they are incredibly healthy. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Bulking salads with Brussels sprouts

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Chicken Salad with Black Pepper-Mustard Dressing Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 For the dressing: 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek… Continue reading

This Sept. 15, 2014 photo shows Brussels sprouts and chicken salad with mustard pepper dressing in Concord, N.H. Brussels sprouts belong to the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale, so it's no surprise that they are incredibly healthy. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Karen Boudreau shared this photo of her granddaughters, Jasmine and Sophia Husar of Soldotna, hanging out on the hood of her car with her Jack Russell terriers Libby and her puppy Pirate, visiting from California.

Pet photo: Hood ornaments

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Karen Boudreau shared this photo of her granddaughters, Jasmine and Sophia Husar of Soldotna, hanging out on the hood of her car with her Jack Russell terriers Libby and her puppy Pirate, visiting from California.

What concert would you go see?

We had a notice in the newspaper last week that John Mellencamp is coming to town next year to give a concert. He is someone… Continue reading

Eddie Snyder and Camy Cockroft

Weddings

Corey and Tryphena Cockroft are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Camy KayRose Cockroft of Soldotna, to Robert Edward Snyder, son of Chris… Continue reading

Eddie Snyder and Camy Cockroft
On Sept. 4, the Pink Ribbon Rally Committee presented a check in the amount of $30,000 to the Central Peninsula Health Foundation Breast Cancer Fund to be used for local breast cancer patients and to further awareness and prevention of this devastating disease. These funds were raised as a result of the 9th annual Pink Ribbon Rally Golf & Fundraising Event held at the Birch Ridge Golf Course on August 10. Pictured from left to right: Sharon Keating, Judy Imholte, Kathy Gensel (CPHF Director), Sally Hoagland and Judy Keck-Walsh (Rally Committee Chair). Committee member not pictured: Barb Winkler. Join the Pink Ribbon Rally Group on Facebook to see pictures from the event. (Submitted photo)

Photo: Rallying ‘fore’ a cure

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On Sept. 4, the Pink Ribbon Rally Committee presented a check in the amount of $30,000 to the Central Peninsula Health Foundation Breast Cancer Fund to be used for local breast cancer patients and to further awareness and prevention of this devastating disease. These funds were raised as a result of the 9th annual Pink Ribbon Rally Golf & Fundraising Event held at the Birch Ridge Golf Course on August 10. Pictured from left to right: Sharon Keating, Judy Imholte, Kathy Gensel (CPHF Director), Sally Hoagland and Judy Keck-Walsh (Rally Committee Chair). Committee member not pictured: Barb Winkler. Join the Pink Ribbon Rally Group on Facebook to see pictures from the event. (Submitted photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Trash and treasure

July and most of August were such good weather that no one had much time for socializing. Everyone was so busy fishing, herding company, gardening… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Navy Airman Apprentice Austin N. Murray recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. During the eight-week program, Murray completed… Continue reading