Daily Archives: May 12, 2010
Charmed for life — Soldotna family counts blessings from lucky boy
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Carter Moore’s toddler-sized glasses give his bright blue eyes a look of being permanently cast in wide-eyed surprise, an impression that’s reinforced by his near-constant curiosity and fearless exploration. It’s fitting, given the surprise he … Continue reading
Filed under charity, community, health, health care
First fish hit the Kenai — Hooligan run signals spring
By Matt Tunseth For the Redoubt Reporter It’s official: The fish are finally in. Andy Lombard caught 30 on Sunday evening near the mouth of the Kenai River, and would have done even better if it weren’t for temperatures in … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, Kenai, Kenai River, outdoors, recreation
Efforts heat up — Pilots employ motorized means to free plane from lake’s grip
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part story about an unfortunate incident with an airplane, an ingenious plan to make things better, and a battle with the elements throughout the whole adventure. Last week, part one described the … Continue reading
Stairway to haven — Skyline Trail a destination for exertion, examination
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter The temperatures are cool, the views haven’t yet been obstructed by the lush foliage that will soon grow in, and hikers are still a few weeks away from practicing the Alaska salute of waving their … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, recreation
Common Ground: Trash is the talk of spring
By Christine Cunningham, for the Redoubt Reporter When the snow finally melts, it reveals more than just the earth or last fall’s lawn. This is the time of year the adopted parents of highways start to size up the job … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors
Volunteer child’s play — Playground construction comes to life with community
By AdriAnna Newberry For the Redoubt Reporter Sounds of construction rose from Soldotna Creek Park along with poofs of wood dust. The gateway to the busy area of equipment and creation was a tent with tables covered in sign-in sheets … Continue reading
Art Seen: Small Shots create big impact
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter There are plenty of adorable and compact pieces to enjoy at the seventh annual “Small Shots” exhibit at the Kenai Fine Arts Center this month. Designed to give both the diminutive works and … Continue reading
Shipshape — Rental company expands into new service — pirate shipwrecks
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Bob Oakes’ shop space has been hijacked by pirates. The shop area in the back of CBC Rentals on the Sterling Highway outside Soldotna is where Oakes works on various construction projects and stores machinery, … Continue reading
Plugged In: Exposing dynamically — avoid sensory overload
By Joseph Kashi, for the redoubt Reporter Proper exposure is the most important part of making any photograph, and you’ll make better exposures if you understand how your digital camera’s sensor responds to light. That’s true even if you always … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
