Monthly Archives: September 2009
Battle zone — Kenai zoning change put before voters
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Slats of light from what could very well have been the last sunny autumn Saturday of the year broke through the blinds shading computer screens, potluck plates, piles of paper and regenerating stacks of mailing … Continue reading
Filed under community, government, Kenai
At issue… Supporters, foes of rezone have many points of contention
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The following is a summary of some of the issues of concern between supporters and opponents of the limited commercial rezone in the MAPS area. Rezoning properties to limited commercial could potentially affect the assessments … Continue reading
Filed under community, government, Kenai
Busted trust — Vandals smash windows at Sterling gravel pit
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Not confident that Alaska State Troopers will be able to find the vandals who smashed the windows of the heavy equipment vehicles for his excavating business in the middle of the night, Tony Pearse has … Continue reading
Filed under crime, public safety, Sterling
Building knowledge — Students seek projects for hands-on learning
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter A new building trades class at Skyview High School is off to great start, even better than instructor Tim Wight was hoping. Maybe, a little too good. His six students have jumped right into their … Continue reading
Diving in — Nikiski mother, daughter find activity to wet their interest
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Starting out in rowing takes drive for anyone. Marti Pepper and daughter, Jacque, were no different. When they joined the Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Association at the beginning of the summer, they suffered through the … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, recreation
Science of the Seasons: Falling into place — Autumn leaves become lunch for many creatures
By David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Leaves are falling. Who could miss it? This time of year, some roads can be completely covered, and clouds of billowing leaves get lofted into the air by every passing car. All too … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, insects, science of the seasons
Mixed bag: Hunting season ups, downs
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter At this writing, hunting season is in full swing, and to tell the truth, it is difficult to make time to write. The season goes by so quickly it is nearly impossible, for … Continue reading
Filed under hunting, outdoors, recreation
Learning in 1st degree — KPC’s initial graduate has lifelong thirst for knowledge
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter The ceremony certainly had the appearance of a big deal. William R. Wood, the president of the University of Alaska, was in attendance. Dr. Lewis Haines, provost for the university’s Southcentral Region, was on hand … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac, history, Kenai Peninsula College
Plugged In: Keep an eye on image quality for camera value
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Each of the five major digital SLR vendors offers several entry-level and midrange models. All of this week’s cameras use either APS-C or Four/Thirds size sensors, which are between one-half and one-fourth the … Continue reading
Filed under photography, technology
Surreal secret — Soldotna homesteader kept artistic creativity to himself for more than 30 years
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter It’s safe to say, if not a monumental understatement, that Celia Anderson has a pretty good grasp of the arts community on the Kenai Peninsula. She’s the chair of the art department for Kenai Peninsula … Continue reading
Filed under art, homesteaders
Art Seen: Uncomfortable expressions — Art has something to say, even if message, approach is unfamiliar
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter Sometimes when you see an exhibit for the first time it seems your cells wake up a little, and you find yourself basically blown away, yet somehow unable to form entirely concrete opinions … Continue reading
Filed under art, Art Seen, homesteaders
Free Fluffy now! Free Fluffy now! — Cat owners want restriction on exotic hybrid breeds scratched from state law
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter They’re fluffy like a house cat. Purr like a house cat. Have the same whiskers and tail. Are just as likely to chase birds and mice, if given the opportunity. Are suckers for a good … Continue reading
