Fran Kilfoyle is providing a sweet-faced doll with a beautiful wardrobe of clothes, hats, coats and shoes for the annual Senior Connection Inc. Doll Raffle. Tickets cost $1.00 each or a book of six tickets for $5.00. Tickets are now available and the drawing will take place during the the" Breakfast with Santa" on December 22.

Kenai Senior Center events

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of December 2014 call for 283-8211 for additional information. (All activities are held at the… Continue reading

Fran Kilfoyle is providing a sweet-faced doll with a beautiful wardrobe of clothes, hats, coats and shoes for the annual Senior Connection Inc. Doll Raffle. Tickets cost $1.00 each or a book of six tickets for $5.00. Tickets are now available and the drawing will take place during the the" Breakfast with Santa" on December 22.

Old School thanking

Thanksgiving Day was always a time to reflect about being thankful. The Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving in 1621 after their first harvest after landing in… Continue reading

Church news

Missionaries share work in Africa Keith and Beth Ikerd, former residents of Sterling, will be ministering at the Sterling Pentecostal Church December 11 and 14.… Continue reading

Business news

Chamber set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A presentation on “Four Generations in the Workplace and… Continue reading

The Chess family of Kenai shared this photo of Chelsea Chess their dog Billy. They write that Chelsea and Billy were "inseparable lifelong buddies until Heaven called for the greatest companion and protector of all." (Photo by Kelly Reilly Photography)
The Chess family of Kenai shared this photo of Chelsea Chess their dog Billy. They write that Chelsea and Billy were "inseparable lifelong buddies until Heaven called for the greatest companion and protector of all." (Photo by Kelly Reilly Photography)
Brandi Peterson, manager of Alaska Industrial Hardware in kenai, has this message for veterans on her license plate: Alaska thanks you. (Submitted photo)
Brandi Peterson, manager of Alaska Industrial Hardware in kenai, has this message for veterans on her license plate: Alaska thanks you. (Submitted photo)

Unhinged Alaska: A call from Cuz

I just got off the phone with a slightly deranged cousin who lives back east where the snow is roaring out of the sky in… Continue reading

News and Notes

Has a new addition to your family just arrived? Where in the world is your military person and what are they up to? Got a… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Cockroaches, the ultimate unwanted visitor

Here in Alaska we are free of many pests common to warmer climates, but as with all things in life, change is inevitable. Cockroaches are… Continue reading

Are you ‘THANK FULL’?

I volunteer on a regular basis at an elementary and high school serving breakfast to students. It is a joyful time of serving hungry folks… Continue reading

Church news

Kenai Methodists host guest speaker The congregation of the Kenai United Methodist Church will have a guest speaker in their pulpit on Sunday. Janice Nightingale… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  On Thursday Nov. 13, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

Nikiski seamstress works to expand business

Katrina Carpenter cannot seem to stop moving. On a recent day in her well-lit Nikiski sewing room, she opens doors and drawers, lifts dresses, moves… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  On Thursday Nov. 13, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A spotlight on local businesses is planned. RSVP to 262-9814. At noon… Continue reading

Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver and run/trail coordinator Kristine Moerlein present a donation of $1,000 to Tsalteshi Trails Association board member Mike Crawford and board president Dan Harbison. The donation came from funds raised by the triathlon, which utilizes Tsalteshi Trails for part of the race. (Submitted photo)
Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver and run/trail coordinator Kristine Moerlein present a donation of $1,000 to Tsalteshi Trails Association board member Mike Crawford and board president Dan Harbison. The donation came from funds raised by the triathlon, which utilizes Tsalteshi Trails for part of the race. (Submitted photo)

Learning for Life: 4-H Global Exchange Program

If you are longing for adventure and are looking for a way to positively impact your world then the Alaska 4–H Global Citizenship and exchange… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: R.I.P.

We said good-bye to an old friend last month. That’s “old” as in years on Earth but also “old” as in long time. We’ve known… Continue reading

Church news

The Sterling Pentecostal Church is sponsoring a Fall Festival today at the Sterling Community Center. It will be an exciting time for the kids with… Continue reading

Business News

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A presentation from Kenai Peninsula United Way Executive Director… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Samantha Hayes inks a tattoo on customer Misty Stowell's leg at Ink Works Tattoo Studio in Kenai on Nov. 8..

Pet project: Tattoo studio raises money for Kenai Animal Shelter

In October, the Hayes family’s dog Opie went missing. Mina Hayes said that she found Opie later in the Kenai Animal Shelter — after he… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Samantha Hayes inks a tattoo on customer Misty Stowell's leg at Ink Works Tattoo Studio in Kenai on Nov. 8..

It Is What It Is: Banging my head

“Dad, why don’t we have more Iron Maiden in our playlist?”I got that question from my 13-year-old son recently, as he was scrolling through our… Continue reading