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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

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Baking family history

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

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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.

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 7

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

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Peanut butter balls for Ms. Autumn

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

These traditional southern Christmas Divinity Cookies are soft, extremely sweet and might provide some nostalgic joy. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Celebrating divine Christmas traditions

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

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)

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 6

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

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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)

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Puffing up Thanksgiving

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

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)

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 5

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

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Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Pistachios and pomegranates give these muffins a unique flavor and texture.

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A chef is born

Pistachio and pomegranate muffins celebrate five years growing and learning in the kitchen

This is the cabin on Pipe Creek, along the north shore of Tustumena Lake, where Harold Galliett sought shelter after surviving a commercial airlines crash in the lake in September 1965. (Photo by Clark Fair, 1990)

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 4

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