Winter Games generate success in Kenai projects.

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From the top of the Peninsula to Homer at its tip, some of the $4.25 million in legacy projects of the upcoming Kenai Peninsula 2006 Arctic Winter Games can already be seen.

The new indoor ice rink on the Homer Spit is just one of many legacy projects of the 2006 Arctic Winter Games. Through federal grants, the games were able to provide $400,000 toward the construction of the new rink. Another $400,000 for access improvements for the ice rink was furnished through a transportation grant to the games.

"Providing future generations with quality sporting opportunities is just one of the benefits for a community putting on the games," said Tim Dillon, general manager of the games. In addition to the Homer rink, upgrades are in the works for the Tsalteshi Trail System in Soldotna. The ever-popular trail system is growing even larger with the addition of new trails and the...