Daily Archives: July 13, 2011
Tools of the fish count trade — Fish and Game wrestles to land accurate Kenai king sonar data
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter As any carpenter, chef or fisherman can tell you, the right tools help get the job done right. In a pinch, a wrench can work to drive a nail, a fork can whisk a soufflé … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, Kenai River, salmon
To catch a Kenai king — Anglers netting more success so far in late run
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Thousands of miles away from her home in Rohn, Ga., 19-year-old Lauren Callahan was up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning, but excitement and anticipation kept her from feeling the effects of such an … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, Kenai River, salmon
Shipping up the ranks — Tingley hits high marks on high seas
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Even a short list of Bill Tingley’s accomplishments is impressive. When the ARCO Juneau — the first tanker filled with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay — pulled out of the Port of Valdez in early … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac
Running on a dream — Kenai grad achieves goal of publishing 1st novel
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Ebbing Tide Publishing’s mission statement says, in part, “We believe good stories should say something and be thoughtful. Though their messages need not be obvious, they should provoke and cajole.” “Autumn Run,” the recently published … Continue reading
Sounds like fun — Teachers become students in Orff music workshop
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter It’s called “playing” music for a reason. Though the 21 educators taking part in a two-week Orff Schulwerk program in Kenai last month were there for the serious business of obtaining American Orff-Schulwerk Association certification, … Continue reading
Filed under art, education, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, music
Studying the art of livening up all school subjects
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Math equations are sometimes described as intricate and elegant. In science, there are many examples of symmetry and beauty. Even in mechanics or engineering, creative problem-solving is prized. So, if artistic terminology is already incorporated … Continue reading
Filed under art, education, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Science of the Season: Set sights alpine high in rock gardening
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter The earliest flowers appear at our house in the rock garden. It is perhaps the prettiest garden at our house, and my wife claims it is the easiest to take care of. … Continue reading
Filed under gardening
Plugged In: High-end cameras surge, consumer models drop
By Joe Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter The low-end consumer digital camera market is “mature,” a polite way to say stagnant and boring. In fact, worldwide sales of me-too, point-and-shoot cameras are actually declining, both in total sales value and … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
