Notes for the Recycling Bin

Dry roasting spices in a cast-iron pan over a low flame is a great way to use up those older spices when it’s time to… Continue reading

News and Notes

Esther Knox, a Senior Accounting major from Ninilchik, was named to the Fall 2016 President’s List at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. The… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Instead of assuming, go straight to the source

Who among us readers has not been caught in an assumption? We might use a word we think is right but really don’t know the… Continue reading

Pet photo: Don't fence me in
Pet photo: Don't fence me in

Business Briefs

■ The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon Jan. 3 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Pat Pitney,… Continue reading

Kay Shoemaker

Business briefs for Dec. 20

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will hold a Trivia Night Chamber Holiday Social at Odie’s from 6-8 p.m. today. Form your trivia team and… Continue reading

Kay Shoemaker

Notes from the Recycling Bin

— In 2014, the U.S. created more than 38 million tons of food waste, according to the E.P.A. Food waste can be recycled/reused/regenerated into compost.… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: One thing at a time

This article just happens to be on the day of Christmas. No pressure. This isn’t really my year for talking about the overwhelming power of… Continue reading

Church News

A place at the table at Our Lady of Perpetual Help A Place At The Table, an outreach ministry for those needing a hot meal… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Handing back humanity

I often have very detailed dreams that linger long after I wake. One such dream was of a woman who had spent many years on… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: A special kind of Christmas tea

Once again Christmas and the advent of a new year are peeking over the horizon and, once again, the lady of the cabin has transformed… Continue reading

Note from the Recycling Bin

— By greening-up your clean-up, you’ll be saving money, time, packaging, and indoor air quality. Using gentle household cleaners is also being kind to your… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Healthier Holidays

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of joyous celebrations and time with loved ones. However, many people find that holiday cheer comes… Continue reading

4-Hers fared well at the annual Public Presentation Contest. (Submitted photo)

4-Hers fare well at Public Presentation Contest

4-H is about helping prepare youth to be successful adults. One of the many ways this is achieved is through our Public Presentation Contest held… Continue reading

4-Hers fared well at the annual Public Presentation Contest. (Submitted photo)

Church News

'The Way He Came' at Apostolic Assembly On Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m., the Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Choir will present its annual cantata,… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: What if?

Isn’t life full of “What if’s?” I think there are considerable “What if’s” from the past we can all think of IF we all attest… Continue reading

Business Briefs

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

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Memories of Christmas past

The thing I miss most about Christmas is the anticipation. I remember as a small kid waiting eagerly for THE DAY, and not being disappointed,… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

— Eco-friendly gift suggestions: birdfeeders and seeds, a worm composting bin; ‘coupons’ for washing dishes or shoveling the driveway or babysitting, etc.; fill a mason… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Extension has great books on berries, herbs

From now until Jan. 6, “Using Alaska’s Wild Berries” and “An Alaska Herb Garden” are on sale! Normally priced at $15, each of these fascinating… Continue reading