Daily Archives: September 16, 2009
Stolen security — Sterling thefts leave residents shaken, stirred to action
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Annette and Roger Meyer were home in Sterling watching a movie the night of Aug. 14. She remembers hearing something odd, possibly from outside. “I said, ‘Honey, do you hear that noise?’” Annette Meyer said. … Continue reading
Filed under community, crime, public safety, Sterling
‘Evil this way comes’ — Militia founders warn of need to grow local militia effort
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Alaskans should be afraid, but not of the formation of a militia. That was the message of Norm Olson, co-founder of the Michigan Militia, who moved to Nikiski about five years ago and now is … Continue reading
Filed under Nikiski, public safety
Parking problem — Vehicle accidentally lodged in Kenai apartment downstairs window
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Donna Bolton’s baby sitter announced her arrival with a startling bang Saturday afternoon. Bolton was upstairs in her apartment on Candlelight Drive in Kenai around noon Saturday, when the building shook and she heard a … Continue reading
Filed under public safety
Catching on — Kenai River trip reveals truth behind fishy stereotypes
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Destination: The upper Kenai River. Departure time: Are coffee stands even open that early? Purpose: To learn how to fly fish. Result: Mixed. I didn’t catch on to fly-fishing particularly well, but I did net … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, outdoors, recreation
Angling numbers show sinking trend
By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune If the number of fishing licenses sold over the course of the past two summers is any indication, Southcentral Alaska’s draw for sportfishing is in a bit of a slump. The region saw 18,000 fewer … Continue reading
Steeled for the wait — Timing is everything in trout fishing
By Mark Conway, for the Redoubt Reporter Metalheads, chromers or mykiss, whatever you call a steelhead trout, their character and fishing popularity are sought after by fishermen from all over the world. Kenai Peninsula fishermen are fortunate to have several … Continue reading
Science of the Seasons: Feeding the dragon — Dragonflies’ voracious appetite, fast flying spell doom for mosquitoes
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Our air temperatures are slowly descending and we still have a number of smaller insects visiting the remaining flowers in the yard. But one of our favorite visitors may be gone already … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, insects, science of the seasons
Falling for it — Oktoberfest celebrates the season, no matter which month it’s in
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter OK, yes, it’s September, which may not seem to be the ideal month for an Oktoberfest. But traditionally, all of fall is fair game for this drink-and-be-merry social event. “What I understand was, probably something … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment
Art Seen: Colorful growth — Graphic artist makes flashy foray into new hues
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter Adam Green is an interesting sort. He’s a cook in Homer, does massage therapy, makes music and art, all of it apparently with the same intensity of creative purpose. Never one to be … Continue reading
Almanac: Logging the years — Cabin dating project creates record of peninsula habitation
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Many people enjoy a package of fresh cookies, and, in that way, researcher Tiffany Curtis is no different than most. But for Curtis, who is working on her master’s program in conjunction with the U.S. … Continue reading
Plugged In: Semipro still high quality with dSLR cameras
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Most of us can’t justify the cost of a full-frame digital Single Lens Reflex camera, but still want the best possible photographic quality, or greatest number of features, at the best possible price. … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in, technology
Schools prepare for possible influx of swine flu
By Sean Pearson Homer Tribune State officials confirmed on Saturday morning that a 10-year-old Fairbanks boy who died over the weekend tested positive for the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. The school nurse at Hunter Elementary School in the Fairbanks North … Continue reading
