Daily Archives: February 10, 2010

Hare today, dinner tomorrow — Winter bunnies = bon appetit

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Sure, rabbits are cute. They’re fuzzy and soft, with twitchy little noses and cotton-balls tails. They figure prominently in petting zoos and have scored major roles in Disney cartoons. But they also happen to be … Continue reading

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The hunt is on for hares — As population peaks, good table fare is easier to find

By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter Rabbits are back! Well, technically, that isn’t exactly correct. They have always been around, but for the first time in quite a while there is a huntable number of snowshoe hares in the … Continue reading

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Remembering with love — Hospice event helps ease grieving

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter As Carol Prior and her daughter walked into Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on Saturday, she also brought her husband of 43 years, Francis “Danny” Prior, with her. Just not in the way she would … Continue reading

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Hay moose, Spit it out — Biologist seeks to stop illegal, harmful feeding

By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune Despite what people may think when they enjoy the sights of Homer’s city-dwelling moose population, hay is for horses — not moose. In fact, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Assistant Biologist Thomas McDonough said … Continue reading

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She Can Ski, Feb. 7, 2010

Photos by Clark Fair, Redoubt Reporter

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Almanac: Memoir navigates deep well of uncharted waters — ‘Clam Gulch’ a rollicking peek into peninsula fishing life

Editor’s note: In a slight departure from our usual historical writings, we offer today a book review, but a book about history — an important local history, one that needs telling, and one that goes beyond what the author himself … Continue reading

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Yeti stomps onto scene — New band hits stride merging music styles

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Musicians of such diverse backgrounds being able to meld their styles, personalities and sounds as seamlessly as this crew is an achievement bordering on the mythical. Sort of like the band’s name: Yeti. “The next … Continue reading

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Met Opera makes overtures at Homer Theatre — Live telecasts bring some of world’s best operas to town

By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune “Aida” an opera by Verdi, will be shown at the Homer Theater in its traditional form, performed by the Metropolitan Opera. It took about two years for Homer Theatre owner Jamie Sutton and manager Robin … Continue reading

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Culture of learning — Soldotna students readies for Costa Rica exchange

By AdriAnna Newberry For the Redoubt Reporter Though they may seem to be separate corners of the world, there is a connection between Samoa, Soldotna and Costa Rica — Tatyana Scott. Tatyana is a junior at Soldotna High School, and … Continue reading

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Making the Grade: Being proactive against bullying behavior in kids

By Terese Lipinski Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter When bullying occurs, it’s a problem that schools take seriously, as should parents. Deterring bullying works best when schools and parents work together. If a child complains about being bullied at school, … Continue reading

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Plugged In: Taking a wider view on the photo landscape

By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Sometimes, it’s fun to step back from our typical, constrained view of the world and see the big picture. It’s all a matter of finding a fresh perspective. Finding a new point of … Continue reading

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