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This illustration by John Fretz accompanied an article entitled “Anne: A True Story” in the November 1978 issue of Alaskafest, an in-flight magazine for Alaska Airlines. The story, designed as a romance, also concerned the death of Mitch Gyde, who drowned in Tustumena Lake in September 1975.
The 2 most deadly years — Part 8
By Clark Fair • December 19, 2024 2:30 am

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975. This series…

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Nick Varney
Unhinged Alaska: The little tree that could
By Nick Varney • December 19, 2024 2:30 am

Each year I receive emails requesting a repeat of a piece I wrote years ago about being away from home…

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These nutty treats are sweet and timeless, bringing a combination of banana and chocolate that doesn’t disappoint. Photo by Tressa Dale
Baking family history
By Tressa Dale • December 19, 2024 2:30 am

These nutty treats are sweet and timeless, bringing a combination of banana and chocolate that doesn’t disappoint

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Years Ago
Years Ago
By Delcenia Cosman • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

Homer happenings from years past

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These two pages from Kaknu, the 1976 yearbook for Kenai Central High School, were dedicated to KCHS teacher James Brewer, who drowned with his son Byron and Soldotna teacher Stephen Koch in August 1975. The man smoking the pipe and standing with moose antlers is Brewer; his son is in front of him.
The 2 most deadly years — Part 7
By Clark Fair • December 12, 2024 2:30 am

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975. This series…

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Years Ago
Years Ago
By Delcenia Cosman • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

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Peanut butter balls for Ms. Autumn
By Tressa Dale • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

This holiday treat is made in honor of the Soldotna El secretary who brings festive joy

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These traditional southern Christmas Divinity Cookies are soft, extremely sweet and might provide some nostalgic joy. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Celebrating divine Christmas traditions
By Tressa Dale • December 5, 2024 2:30 am

Grandma came to our door this weekend with a gift and a smile. She unrolled her handcrafted masterpiece and explained…

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Kerri and John Dolph on the porch of their cabin in Clark, Colorado, in 1975, shortly before they headed to Alaska for a honeymoon adventure. (Photo courtesy of Kerri Copper)
The 2 most deadly years — Part 6
By Clark Fair • December 5, 2024 2:30 am

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975. This series…

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Years Ago
Years Ago
By Delcenia Cosman • December 5, 2024 1:30 am

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These light and savory cheesy ring puff snacks are piped pate a choux with a generous handful of shredded edam cheese. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Puffing up Thanksgiving
By Tressa Dale • November 27, 2024 2:30 am

These light and savory snacks are piped pate a choux with a generous handful of shredded edam cheese

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The log shed at Blake’s Place on the north shore on Tustumena Lake, near the outlet of Indian Creek. Kerri Dolph holed up here for several days after the death of her husband John. (Photo by Clark Fair, 1985)
The 2 most deadly years — Part 5
By Clark Fair • November 27, 2024 2:30 am

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975. This series…

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Years Ago
Years Ago
By Delcenia Cosman • November 27, 2024 1:30 am

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