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Voices of Religion: You might only be cheating yourself

Telling the truth is a foundational touchstone to our way of life. Can you imagine trying to get…

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Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in…

Joseph Ross shared this photo of "Mimi taking a break while hiking Vista Trail recently." Mimi hikes with Shawn Haskin and Joseph Ross.

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Pet photo: Rest stop

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Sterling Senior Center Regularly Scheduled Activities:

Sterling Senior Center Regularly Scheduled Activities: Mondays Exercise 10am Thursdays SASCI Crafts 10am Wednesday Exercise 10am Blood Pressure…

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Soldotna Senior Center Activities

Soldotna Senior Center 197 W. Park Ave Phone: 262-2322 APRIL 2015 Weekly Activities: Mondays: Art class 10-3, line…

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Special activities Kenai Senior Center

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of April 2015 call for 283-8211 for additional…

Brayden Taylor, a fourth-grade student at Soldotna Elementary, placed first in the district Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest for his age group, 8-9 year-olds. The finalists went to a state competition where Brayden placed second. Evan Hatfield, district representative for the Elks Hoop Shoot, presented Brayden with his trophy recently at an assembly at Soldotna Elementary.

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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: By any other name …

“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter…

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Learning for Life: Learn how to spend less

It takes skill and practice to find the best ways to stretch your dollars. We have a free…

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Church news

Star of the North observes Holy Week Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai will be celebrating…

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A tale of two gardens and love restored

Spring is in the air! It is a time when our thoughts turn to gardens and new growth.…

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Business briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in…

Justeena Silas shared this photo of her daughter, Mya Brown, age 8. Justeena writes, "She could fit in the cage with her guinea pig named Sqeaks! Squeaks is about a 1 year old. They are like best buddies!"

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Pet photo: Squeaks!

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It is what it is: A whole new ballgame

It may seem from my last couple of columns — and from conversations with people I meet, social…

Sterling Judo Club earns medals

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Sterling Judo Club earns medals

Members of the Sterling Judo Club competed this past weekend in Anchorage. Seven juniors brought back eight medals…

Community News and Notes

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Community News and Notes

Ryan Traxler and Desiree Carrico announce the birth of their daughter, Seraphina Lyn-Lorraine Traxler, at 2:57 p.m. on…

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Learning for Life

If you have been keeping up with local and national news headlines, it has become a rarity to…

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Out of the clouds, into the bright blue sky

As my wiper blades blurred over the windshield as fast as they could squeegee the water off from…

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Share in ‘Jerusalem Experience’ Do your kids think Easter is all about chocolate bunnies and ham dinners? Do…

Ready to serve Two area emergency responders are preparing for another military deployment. Brad Nelson, Health and Safety Officer with the Central Emergency Services, and Sgt. Larry Erickson with the Alaska State Troopers will be deploying with the Alaska Air National Guard to parts of the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nelson was a member of the Alaska State Troopers for 7 years and has been with the Central Emergency Services for the past 7 years. He started his military career as a member of the 176th Security Police Squadron and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for 20 years. This will be MSgt. Nelson's fourth deployment and he is deploying as the First Sergeant with the 176th Civil Engineering Squadron. Erickson has been with the Alaska State Troopers for 21 ½ years. He started his military career with the United States Marine Corps and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for the past 9 years. This will be TSgt. Larry Erickson's second deployment and he is deploying with the 176th Operations Support Squadron. Their families wish them a speedy and safe return. (Submitted photo)

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