Daily Archives: February 2, 2011
Mute points — When public speaks, does DNR listen?
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Anyone who would equate “public comment hearing” with “boring” might have left a Jan. 19 meeting in Kenai regarding the proposed Chuitna coal mine with a different opinion. The three-and-a-half-hour session at the Challenger Learning … Continue reading
Not n’ice — Vandals poach walrus sculpture tusks
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter When the Firth family put the finishing touches on an ice carving of a walrus outside of Soldotna Professional Pharmacy on Jan. 20, the business’ owners and staff couldn’t be happier with it. “Just the … Continue reading
Chicken, or eat the eggs? Only the strong willed survive this stomach-stretching contest
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter A small group of men with large appetites and plenty of stomach storage capacity met in Kasilof on Saturday for an egg-cellent display of gastrointestinal greatness as part of the fifth annual Kasilof Eating Championship. … Continue reading
Drug disposal a prescription for safety
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt reporter When food expires, there’s a natural warning system to indicate it’s time to throw it away. Fuzz, funky smells and decomposition slime are all clear cues the item should be discarded, rather than consumed. Miscellaneous … Continue reading
Old dogs still have tricks — Veteran mushers notch T-200, T-100 wins
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter The weekend’s Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race proves that the “old guard” of mushing isn’t too old to keep in front of younger competitors. “Yeah for the AARP crowd,” said 57-year-old Dee Dee Jonrowe, of … Continue reading
Almanac: Criminal minds not all Einsteins
By Clark Fair Redoubt reporter On Friday night, Jan. 16, 1970, thieves made a successful haul when they broke into the Peninsula Medical Center in Soldotna and escaped with drugs. At least that’s what the thieves themselves must have thought. … Continue reading
Old Duck Hunter: Lust is in the airwaves
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter Oddly enough, coyotes do share a trait with humans that, as with humans, can lead to moments of bliss or catastrophe, depending on how it all works out for them. The trait, of … Continue reading
Brewing reputation — Central peninsula brewers draw crowds, award at annual festival
By Bill Howell, for the Redoubt Reporter The Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival offers a robust sampling of the quality and variety available in beer and barley wine in Alaska and beyond. The festival is held every year … Continue reading
Filed under Drinking on the Last Frontier
Art Seen: Many hands make light work
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter Sharaf Chenault is a busy woman these days. She owns the Funky Monkey coffee house in Kenai, as well as Fancy Pants arts and crafts studio directly adjacent. The pieces on the coffee … Continue reading
Plugged In: Accessorize wisely for picture-perfect camera setup
By Joe Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Most people need only a few digital photography accessories, so this week we’ll look at some basic, cost-effective accessories that everyone needs. Memory card mysteries revealed You definitely need some extra, compatible memory … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
