“I want to be a better person for my upcoming son. I moved up here from Virginia and left a lot of stuff behind. I’m optimistic about it.”                                — Christopher Rose, Kenai

“I want to be a better person for my upcoming son. I moved up here from Virginia and left a lot of stuff behind. I’m optimistic about it.” — Christopher Rose, Kenai

What New Year’s resolutions are you making?

In celebration of New Year’s 2019, the Clarion spoke with members of the community on their plans for 2019 and what they hope the new year has in store for them.

“Stop drinking so much coffee!”                                — Morgan Mallory, Kenai

“Stop drinking so much coffee!” — Morgan Mallory, Kenai

“Going for less sugar in my life. I’m going to be a little smarter shopping, cut things out like sweetened drinks. I have a sweet tooth.”                                — Ty Grenier, Soldotna

“Going for less sugar in my life. I’m going to be a little smarter shopping, cut things out like sweetened drinks. I have a sweet tooth.” — Ty Grenier, Soldotna

“I’m going to try to attend church more.”                                — Logan Lee Schrader, Soldotna

“I’m going to try to attend church more.” — Logan Lee Schrader, Soldotna

“I want to save enough money to get a car. My job is in Kenai and I live in Soldotna.”                                — Chris Blair, Soldotna

“I want to save enough money to get a car. My job is in Kenai and I live in Soldotna.” — Chris Blair, Soldotna

“I want to be a better person.”                                — Millynda Parbin, Soldotna

“I want to be a better person.” — Millynda Parbin, Soldotna

“Spend more time with my kids.”                                — Danae Haley, Kenai

“Spend more time with my kids.” — Danae Haley, Kenai

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