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This Al Hershberger photo of his good friend Hedley Parsons was taken in Germany in 1945, after World War II had ended. Parsons and Hershberger came to Alaska together a few years later, and in 2010, when Parsons was interviewed for this story, he may have been the last person living who had actually attended George Dudley’s messy funeral

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This parting was not sweet sorrow — Part 2

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The funeral 57 years ago for North Kenai’s George Coe Dudley became the stuff of local…

This green goddess salad is full of fiber, protein, and nutrition, and when paired with some pita crackers or tortilla chips makes a complete and satisfying meal. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Greens to get through the day

This green goddess salad is full of fiber, protein and nutrition

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Homer happenings from years past

The front of George Coe Dudley’s 1941 draft-registration card bears his signature and shows him as a resident of Anchorage. By the 1950s, he was living on the Kenai Peninsula.

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This parting was not sweet sorrow — Part 1

AUTHOR’S NOTE: A similar version of this story first appeared in the Redoubt Reporter in 2010.

Earl Grey and lavender cupcakes are elegantly decorated. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Cupcakes to celebrate community and connection

These beautiful Earl Grey and lavender cupcakes are elegant and refined

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Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Mushroom and prosciutto tortellini are ready for freezing or boiling.

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When you can’t do Legos, make tortellini

This homemade pasta may be time intensive, but produces a delcious, cheesy meal

Photo from “The Pioneers of Happy Valley, 1944-1964,” by Ella Mae McGann Happy Valley homesteader Wayne Jones looks through the telescope built by Rex Hanks, circa 1950.

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A Kind and Sensitive Man: The Rex Hanks Story — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Thirty-five-year-old Rex Hanks homesteaded in the Happy Creek valley in 1946. He remained a bachelor until…

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Photo courtesy of Katie Matthews This is the only known photograph of Rex Hanks, seen here with his wife, Irmgard, next to their two-story home in Happy Valley—circa 1950s.

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A Kind and Sensitive Man: The Rex Hanks Story — Part 3

Rex Hanks served in World War II, then left his home state of Washington and came to Alaska…

This berry cream cheese babka can be made with any berries you have in your freezer. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A tasty project to fill the quiet hours

This berry cream cheese babka can be made with any berries you have in your freezer

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These poppy seed muffins are enhanced with the flavor of almonds. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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The smell of almonds and early mornings

These almond poppy seed muffins are quick and easy to make and great for early mornings