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4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts
4H-er of the Month
shares love of fiber arts Matthea Boatright has been a member of the Fuzzy…
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Unhinged Alaska: When the cranes split, chaos ensues
Last Sunday morning while I was deeply engrossed in a Don Wilson’s novel called “The Cartel,” my bride…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
Did you know … Denali National Park is one of three iconic national parks (Grand Teton and Yosemite…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Gooseberries, pro and con
Three or four years ago, we bought a goose berry bush. We went to one of the spring…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
Did you know … More than 300 million tons (yes, tons) of plastic is produced every year and…
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Sterling Judo Club resumes training
Mark your calendars for September 12, the startup date for Sterling Judo Club’s resumption of instruction and practice…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
Did you know … Beer is over 90 percent water. Great beer begins with clean water. Two-thirds of…
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It is what it is: From the press box to the cheap seats
For the first time since I was in high school, I’ve been attending high school sporting events as…
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Voices of Faith: The Sine Wave of Life
A sine wave is a mathematical curve that, when graphed, has a smooth repetitive oscillation. Basically it is…
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Here’s the Thing: Keeping it real
Life looks different for me depending on the area we’re talking about. Do you ever feel like a…
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Learning for Life: Smart snacking for kids
Smart snacking for kids Children have smaller stomachs than adults and seem to be in constant motion, which…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
Did you know … Fall is an excellent time of year to build a worm box for composting…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Surprise?
Hubby had a milestone birthday this month. Daughter called early in the spring and said we should give…
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4-H’er of the Month leads by example
Junior Market Livestock President Treava Schmitter-Schrier is an outstanding example for her fellow 4-H youth. I enjoyed every…
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Unhinged Alaska: The pragmatic wife and the seasoned piscatorian
I can’t recall exactly how many times through the years I’ve been asked, “What the #*%^ is so…
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From the Recycling Bin
Did you know … Cardboard is sturdy and compostable, making it a natural solution for a weed problem.…
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Here’s the thing: My journey with Bang Muay Thai
My journey with Bang Muay Thai kickboxing began right after Christmas. My friends and I went to the…
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Voices of Faith: Learn to find that quiet frequency
Years ago I when I gleefully swapped out the cassette player in my car for a fancy in-dash…
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Unhinged Alaska: The fish assassin
When the fish are running, I have two friends who come close to losing their collective minds. Turk’s…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Safety first?
A lot has been said lately about “Safe Spaces.” Apparently these are areas where a person can go…