Monthly Archives: May 2009

Are they here yet? Kenai tourism businesses hold out hope for last-minute, instate visitors

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter William and Eunice Martens had plenty of time over Memorial Day weekend to work on the campground host area they’ve been adding to during their six summers at Soldotna’s Centennial Park. The campground was down … Continue reading

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New view of high school — Skyview changing its identity to fit diverse student body

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The struggle to prevent high school dropouts is won or lost early. Senior or junior year may be the most active fronts in the fight to keep kids in school, but the most strategically crucial … Continue reading

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Sisters, mothers, grandmas, friends — After 30 years in Kenai Catholic church, nuns accept thanks for the many roles they’ve played

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The introduction of Sisters Joan Barina and Joyce Ross to Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Kenai in 1979 is a reflection of the sisters’ induction to Alaska itself — they had some … Continue reading

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Life, death, love, loss on Tustumena Lake

By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter When David Letzring reached for the inflight magazine, he had no idea that he was about to revisit a tragedy and be introduced to an unexpected romance. It was early winter in 1978, and Letzring, … Continue reading

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Got it down — Son inherits dad’s need for speed in downhill bike racing

By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Shawn Schooley’s e-mail account in April contained a surprise message: “Congratulations! You’ve qualified for the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships at Granby, Colorado.” Schooley, a 35-year-old partner with his father in Kasilof Plumbing and … Continue reading

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Statuesque attire — Kenai Elks Lodge installs weighty new mascot

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter If the sign above the roofline and the mural painted on the face of the building aren’t enough distinction, the new addition to the fraternal organization on Barnacle Way in Kenai leaves no doubt — … Continue reading

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Sighting in on black bears — Hunting controls numbers, contributes to freezer

By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter The first sign of fresh greenery appearing in the landscape is a welcome sign of spring that most of us look forward to, perhaps even more so after this year’s seemingly longer and … Continue reading

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Science of the Seasons — Water not unscathed from wildfire’s effects

By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter A couple weeks ago I happened upon some aerial photographs I took right after a major portion of the Caribou Hills burned. Many folks lost their cabins to the fire and everyone … Continue reading

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Art Seen: Big things in small packages

By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter There are so many sweet little pieces at this year’s “Small Shots” exhibit at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, I hardly know where to begin. Although mostly photography, organizer Bill Heath has allowed … Continue reading

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1st time 1 too many — Program takes community approach to meth abuse

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Being new parents can already feel like a roller-coaster ride: New experiences that instigate new challenges. Advice coupled with expectations. So much love and joy, underlain with the fear that something could go wrong. That, … Continue reading

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~Robo swimmers~ Robotics makes a splash in science class

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter “Up! Up! Go Up!” “Turn! No, go back! No, you’re tangled!” “Wait, hey, look out for the thing!” So it went Friday, with a group of 15 Kenai Middle School students backseat driving for each … Continue reading

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Birders watch eagle attack sandhill crane

By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune Just as Mossy Kilcher’s Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival guests were arriving in the morning to view sandhill cranes on her farmed fields May 7, an eagle swooped down and killed one of the elegant birds … Continue reading

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