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Rosalie Evangeline Albrant January 28, 1941 - March 20, 2019
Rosalie Evangeline Albrant, age 78 passed away in Soldotna, Alaska on March 20, 2019. She was born in Zion, Illinois on January 28, 1941 to Levi and Caroline (Andrews) Hedman. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm on April 6, 2019 at Peninsula Christian Center in Soldotna. Pastor Chase Musick will be officiating. A resident of Soldotna, Rosi moved to Alaska in 1971, lived in Tok and the Kenai Peninsula. She loved spending time with family, eating out and raising horses. Rosi was an adventurer of travel, especially Africa. Her family and close friends added that, “Rosi was the centerpiece to our family, a true matriarch.” “She was the kindest and warmest person I have ever known.” “A devout follower of God.” “Gram would endlessly find complements to give out, she loved making everyone around her feel happy.” “A best friend and bringer of joy.” “She was so strong, strong of will and heart.” “Rosi would never complain or cry out, she wanted to be strong for those around her.“ “The depth of love for her children was powerful beyond words.” She was preceded in death by her parents Levi and Caroline Hedman. She is survived by her children Leitha Mallatt of Sterling, AK, Melinda Leichliter of Soldotna, Charles Coulman of Tok, AK, Robert Coulman of Soldotna, AK, numerous grandchildren, family and friends.
LIO Schedule
Around the Peninsula Opioids & Narcan Community Education Series PCHS & the Division of Public Health Nursing invite you to a Community Education Series focusing on Opioids & Narcan on Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 – 6 p.m. at PCHS at 230 E. Marydale Ave., Soldotna. There will be a short presentation on the science of opioids and opioid addiction as well as information about the lifesaving medication, Narcan. For more information, contact Fred Koski at 907‐262‐3119. All those attending will receive a FREE Narcan Kit.
Alaska Farm Bureau meets
Kenai Peninsula Chapter of the Alaska Farm Bureau meets at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 4 at the Homer Public Library. There will be election of officers and consideration of by-law changes. All Farm Bureau members and other interested persons are invited to attend. A Zoom set-up will be available for those unable to attend in person. For sign on information, emailkpchapterfb@gmail. com.
SPEAK meeting SPEAK (Support Group for families of children who live though disabilities) will be meeting the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Love Inc. building 44410 K-Beach Rd. Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and care givers service providers and resource representatives are encouraged and welcome to come and participate. This is great way to connect with others through their overcoming successes as parents, grandparents, and caregivers. SPEAK is a resource-based group. Please no children, childcare is not available. Questions call 907-252-2558 or 907-953-6325.
Monday, April 1
Al-Anon support group meetings
1:30 p.m.: The Senate Health & Social Services Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss SB 93 Medical Provider Incentives / Loan Repayment and SB 1 Repeal Certificate of Need Program. Testimony will be taken. 3:15 p.m.: The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 45 Extend Board of Dental Examiners, HB 79 Peace Officer / Firefighter Retire Benefits, Confirmation: Board of Nursing, Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Barbers & Hairdressers, Alaska Labor Relations Agency, Board of Marital & Family Therapy. Testimony will be taken.
Al-Anon support group meetings are held at the Central Peninsula Hospital in the Kasilof Room (second floor) of the River Tower building on Monday at 7 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Park around back by the ER and enter through the River Tower entrance and follow the signs. Contact Tony Oliver at 2520558 for more information.
Tuesday, April 2
9 a.m.: The Senate Education Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss Confirmation: University of Alaska Board of Regents - John Bania, Darroll Hargraves and State Board of Education & Early Development - Bob Griffin, Tiffany Scott, Sally Stickhausen. Testimony will be taken. 3:30 p.m.: The Senate State Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss SJR 5 Constitutional Amendment: Permanent Fund & Dividend and Confirmation: Alaska Public Offices Commission - Rick Stillie; Alaska Parole Board - Edie Grunwald; Alaska Police Standards Council - Stephen Dutra, Burke Waldron, Rebecca Hamon, Joseph White; Chief Administrative Law Judge - Kathleen Frederick. Testimony will be taken.
Wednesday, April 3
8 a.m.: The House Education Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss Confirmation: University of Alaska Board of Regents - John Bania, Darroll Hargraves. Testimony will be taken. 1 p.m.: The House Resources Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss HB 27 Regulation of Flame Retardant Chemicals and HB 3 State Land Sale; PFD Voucher & Assignment. Testimony will be taken. 3:15 p.m.: The House Labor & Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss Confirmation: Board of Massage Therapists; Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; Occupational Safety & Health Review Board; Board of Examiners in Optometry; Board of Nursing; Board of Pharmacy; Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy; Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board; Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners; Board of Social Work Examiners, Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; Board of Veterinary Examiners; Real Estate Commission; & State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, & Land Surveyors, HB 91 Naturopaths: Licensing; Practice and HB 102 Rental Vehicle by Private Owner. Testimony will be taken.
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on the back door, and a Jeep inside the garage had one of its windows broken, according to the affidavit. Troopers reported that later that day they found Joshua Brewer, 36, driving the stolen snowmachine. The Troopers tried to stop Brewer, but after initially pulling over at the trooper’s instructions, Brewer fled into the woods on the snowmachine, according to the affidavit. On March 21, security at the Tesoro refinery in Nikiski called troopers to report lost tools and a briefcase on a snowmachine trail on the
Tesoro property. According to the affidavit, Tesoro security found documents in the briefcase belonging to Brewer and called him to come pick up his property. Troopers were on scene when Brewer arrived to collect the briefcase from Tesoro. Brewer was wanted on prior charges of stealing cellphones from the Nikiski Pool. They placed him under arrest, according to the affidavit. Brewer is facing one count of first-degree burglary, a class B felony, one count of second-degree vehicle theft, a class A misdemeanor, one count of third-degree criminal mischief, a class C felony, and one count of failure to stop at the direction of an officer while driving a stolen vehicle, a class C felony.
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Nikiski Community Recreation Center —Call out to local vendors: It’s time to reserve your space! Booth Space is available for the annual Family Fun in the Midnight Sun/Nikiski Days Event scheduled for Saturday, June 15. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact us early. Applications will be available online www.northpenrec.com —American Red Cross Lifeguard class: The Nikiski Pool is looking for lifeguards. Class will be held April 8 through April 12 from 5-10 p.m. For more information, call 776-8800. —Aqua Hiit: Nikiski Pool is offering a new aquatic fitness class for Heart & Lung health. This is a low-impact, instructor-led cardio and pulmonary exercise that is beginner friendly. Class is free with pool admission. Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. March 19 through May 9. For more information, please call 776-8800. —NPRSA spring craft fair: The annual NPRSA spring craft fair will be held Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come see what local craftsmen and artisans have made! Vendor booths are available, but they fill up quickly so reserve your space today. Call 776-8800 for more information. —Fitness classes: NPRSA has many offerings to help you meet your health goals in 2019. The following fitness classes are held at NCRC: Strong by Zumba with Samantha Pate: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.; Yoga with Lacey Stock: Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Body Blast with Lacey Stock: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Spin Class with Teri Langston: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. —NCRC Open Gym Nights: Teen Center, Monday – Friday, 2:30-8 p.m. —Full Swing Golf, Monday – Friday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Narcan kits available at Kenai Public Health Heroin overdoses are on the rise in Alaska. Narcan is an easy medication you can give to someone who is overdosing. It may save their life. Adults can get free Narcan nasal spray kits at the Kenai Public Health Center at 630 Barnacle Way, Suite A, in Kenai. For additional information call Kenai Public Health at 335-3400.
Kenai Community Library events —Lego Maker Mondays from 4-5 p.m. Why not join us to build LEGO creations based on new themes each week and inspired by children’s books! Lego Makers, Mondays from 4–5 p.m. Designed for children ages 6-12; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. —Wee Read Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 0-3. Every Tuesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, finger play and more! No registration required. —Chess Club, Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Get ready to ROOK the HOUSE every Monday! Do you like playing Chess, or would you like to learn how? The Kenai Community Library is proud to offer a casual program for chess players of all ages and levels. Chessboards will be provided.
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—Preschool Story Time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 3-5. Every Wednesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, movement and more! No registration required.
Kenai Senior Center activities The Kenai Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and are open until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Community meals are served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $7 suggested donation for individuals 60 or older, $14 for those under 60. Call 907-283-4156 for more information.
Soldotna Public Library activities For more information, contact the library at Soldotna Public Library at 262-4227. —Food for Fines for National Library Week, April 8-13: Bring undamaged, unexpired canned or boxed nonperishable food items to the Soldotna Public Library service desk during open hours and receive a $1 per item credit toward the reduction of your existing Soldotna Library fines. Don’t forget to bring your library card! Events for Children: All ages are welcome at our children’s programs. Children under 10 must bring a responsible buddy. —Make Your Own Board Game, Friday, April 5 at 4 p.m.: Roll an advantage and make your own themed board game to take home and play against your family and friends. —Kenaitze Pride Dancers, Thursday, April 11, 4 p.m.: The talented Kenaitze Pride Dancers are celebrating the spirit and beauty of their rich cultural history, and you’re invited! All ages welcome. —Lunch and Learn on Earth Day, Monday, April 22 at 12 p.m.: What do penguins and polar bears have in common? Doctor Kristin Mitchell can tell you! She’ll be here to talk science and tell stories about her recent trip to Antarctica. —Code Club, Mondays at 4 p.m.: Interested in learning Scratch, Python, Java, HTML, or more? Join Code Club and learn to build websites, games, and basic apps. Absolute beginner-friendly, laptops provided. Ages 1018 welcome! —Big Play Date (infant to preschool), the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.: Bubble wrap, streamer tunnels, Duplo Blocks, and more! This is an open-play hour of fun with plenty of activities to stimulate growth, learning, and imagination. Toddler Story Time (18 months-3 years), Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Get up and get moving at the library with stories, songs, and silly fun that encourages your toddler’s language skills! —LEGO® Brick Club, Tuesdays at 4 p.m.: Tell your stories and build your world with Lego® bricks. Bring a friend with you and let your imagination go wild. Adult supervision needed for those under the age of 10. —Bouncing Babies Story Time (birth-18 months), Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Come share songs, stories, and snuggle time with Bouncing Babies. —Preschool Story Time (3-5 years), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: Come share stories, songs, and other learning fun! Events for Teens:All teen programs are designed for middle school and high school students. —Kenaitze Pride Dancers, Thursday, April 11, 4 p.m.: The talented Kenaitze Pride Dancers are celebrating the spirit and beauty of their rich cultural history, and you’re invited! All ages welcome. —Lunch and Learn on Earth Day, Monday, April 22 at 12 p.m.: What do penguins and polar bears have in common? Doctor Kristin Mitchell can tell you! She’ll be here to talk science and tell stories about her recent trip to Antarctica. —Code Club, Mondays at 4 p.m.: Interested in learning Scratch, Python, Java, HTML, or more? Join Code Club and learn to build websites, games, and basic apps. Arduino kits also available. Absolute beginner-friendly! Playa-Azul Ages 10-18 welcome. Mexican Restaurant —Teen Lounge, every Salsa Bar Wednesday at 4 p.m.: Teen Lounge is a weekly program Great Food! for middle-school and highGreat Ingredints! school students. Join us for PS4, board games, nerf bat- On Tap (or Bottles) tles, study sessions, crafts, Free and other fun! Snacks provided. Salsa —Movies @ the Library, Bar! Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m.: Join us for a movie and popcorn! Newt ScamanPurchase Two Lunches der and Albus Dumbledore or Dinners, receive must take down the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in this second installment Coupon Expires 4/30/19 in the series based on J.K. Must present coupon. Rowling’s book Fantastic Not valid with any other offer. Beasts and Where to Find 283-2010 Them. Rated PG-13. Open 7 Days a Week
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