Monthly Archives: March 2010
Good dog, intentions gone bad — CES search-and-rescue K-9 sidelined over budget issues
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter As a working dog trained in search and rescue, Ares the German shepherd is the equivalent of 20 to 30 human searchers. After scenting on an item from a missing person, it takes as little … Continue reading
Filed under Kenai Peninsula Borough, public safety
Powerful winds of change — Weighty decisions await candidates for HEA Board of Directors
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Five candidates are running for seats on the Homer Electric Association Board of Directors. Ballots will be sent to HEA members Friday. If returned by mail, ballots must be received by May 4. Or members … Continue reading
Almanac: Toasting warm memories at BJ’s — Last call for alcohol after 30-plus years
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Starting at about noon on Sunday, Ardie Crawford and an industrious group of her friends and family gathered at BJ’s Lounge in Soldotna to begin dismantling a business that Crawford had been a part of … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac, entertainment, history
Counterintelligence — In trivial matters, it takes one to know one
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter I am the proud owner of a phenomenally ugly pool trophy. How it came to be enshrined in a place of honor in my office is validation of the adage that it’s not what you … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment
Hunting for a good reputation
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter “We cannot live harmlessly or strictly at our own expense; we depend on other creatures and survive by their deaths. To live, we must daily break the body and shed the blood of … Continue reading
Filed under hunting, outdoors, recreation
Science of the Seasons: Rotifers well worth the little peek
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Back in the 1700s, the early microscopist Anton van Leeuwonhoek noted that if he took dried materials from a rain gutter and added water, within a few days there were tiny animals … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, insects, science, science of the seasons
Monumental trip — Kenai students see living history in D.C.
By AdriAnna Newberry For the Redoubt Reporter History comes alive on a tour of Washington, D.C., so a spring break excursion to the nation’s capital inspired many revelations for Kenai Middle School students about what life was like at various … Continue reading
Plugged In: Click on even more bang for your photo bucks
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Last week we told you about the best digital camera values in the $100 range, so now it’s time to look at some upper entry-level digital SLR cameras that have both outstanding value and image quality. … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in, technology
Adventure for a lifetime — Soldotna homesteader inducted into hall of fame
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter A half century ago, when Alaska’s history was still current events, there was no award for being a good homesteader. There was no plaque honoring achievements in building communities, establishing schools or preserving Native culture. … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac, history, homesteaders, Soldotna
Toyota recall hits the road — Technicians visit Soldotna, Homer, Seward to make vehicle repairs
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Bill Millner’s to-do list Thursday deviated somewhat from a standard day’s errands: Stop at the bank. Check. Shopping at Fred Meyer. Check. Prevent truck from possibly accelerating unintentionally. Check. Millner bought a new Toyota Tundra … Continue reading
Filed under business
Cashing in on change — Business adviser: Keep improving to escape effects of slow economy
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter In a difficult economy, where businesses may not even be able to afford all their bills, they especially can’t afford to keep doing things the way they were when profits weren’t being pinched by a … Continue reading
Business planning: Chart a path to success
By Bryan Zak, for the Redoubt Reporter By now you may be wondering if this year’s business numbers will be any better than last year. But have you taken proactive steps to ensure your business is more successful this year? … Continue reading
Filed under business
