...travelled to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and Pago Pago. A special trip for Mary and Chuck was when they joined a church group to go to Mexico for a mission trip. In 2009 they left Seldovia and moved to Soldotna to be closer to family living...

At first, the conversation was not going so well. Jordynne Audette, 7, stared shyly at the floor, biting the tip of her index finger and fiddling with the long blue sleeves of her gown. Fern Elam sat in her wheelchair, rocking back and forth slightly, chatting with Audette's companion, who smiled encouragingly and gestured for her to ask Elam a few questions. "Um, are you having a good time today?" Audette said in a barely audible whisper. "What was that dear?" Elam replied.

...ceremonies held last month. The award is presented each year in cooperation with pricipals, couselors, 4-H agents, church groups and other organizations across the country. The award was first offered in 1941 by the late William H. Danforth...

...brother's cub scouts. As a kid I belonged to Job's Daughters, 4-H, Girl's League and various young people's church groups through the years. I also participated in band and drill team at school and every other group I could find. We got...

...who created and donated our wonderful quilt to be raffled; Becky Hamilton and her daughter-in-law; the Baptist Church group, who came and helped Saturday and Monday; Ed Harper, Ruth and William B. and Tom and Phyllis McM, who have volunteered...

...Police Department, Organizational Float, Alaskan Hospitality Lodge, Commercial Float, Apostolic Assembly of God, Church Group, Cook Inlet Academy, Bicycle Group, Soldotna Equestrian, Horse Entry Group, and Gary Mitchell, Antique, Classic...

...are hunkering down, but my news bag has been a bit empty the last few weeks. If you have a club that is meeting, a church group that is having a class, or a birthday wish you would like me to pass on, drop me an e-mail or give me a call. I...

...could go to the beaches and set our nets for our fish. These were days when there would be no commercial fishing. Church groups would set their nets and fish for church members not able to fish for themselves. Families would gather, teach the...

...century later. What spared us from destruction? I suspect an important part of our survival has been the result of church groups and individuals calling out to God for His protection. Immediately following the toppling of the twin towers and the...

...for kids in grades kindergarten through eight at 6 p.m. May 3. Organizations are welcome, including school and church groups. The rules are a 20-minute play or less for judges. Prizes will be awarded to groups and individuals. Interested...