In celebration of the New Year, the Clarion staff asked community members what their New Year’s resolutions are or what they hope 2018 has in store for them. This is a collection of the responses they received.
“Be more mindful — making decisions with intention and being mindful.” — Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center President Johna Beech, 40, of Kenai
“Maximize the quality of the time I have with my family. Not just having more time, but really making that time count.” — Kenai Wildlife Refuge Park Ranger Leah Eskelin, 38, of Kenai
“Being new to Alaska, I want to enjoy everything that Alaska’s got to offer.” — Patrol Officer Ryan Coleman, 36, of Kenai
“I would like to try and slow down and live in the moment more.” — Filigree & Hues Hair Design hair dresser Tamera Mapes, 50, of Nikiski
This year I’d very much like to set aside money to get my eyes fixed. I’ve been putting it off a long time. I have insurance, but it will take quite of my own money, too. — Kenai Librarian Amy Haunold, 65, Kenai.
I want my daughter to have a good year. She’s four years old, going to daycare, loves to play. She can read, count in Spanish and in sign language — she’s too smart for her own good, and she knows it. This year she wants to do soccer and ballet. — Veronica’s Cafe barrista Kierstyn Mathews, 21, Soldotna.
Same thing everything one else is hoping for — for the price of oil to come back up. As a retailer in Kenai, I really want the dividend to return to what it was. — Copy Cats print shop and Old Town Music owner Dustin Aaronson, 53, Kenai
“I want to read all the cat books in the library.” — Avery Atwood, 10
