Daily Archives: August 17, 2011
Worms crawl in, cause damage in refuge — Study tracks possible wriggling invasion
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Anyone who thinks their desk is a mess should see Deanna Saltmarsh’s workspace. It’s one thing to be piled with stacks of paper and associated office debris. It’s quite another to be buried in more … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, insects, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
She bang — Women on Target acquaint girls, guns
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter A bullet doesn’t care whose finger pulls the trigger, even if the gun manufacturer may not have designed the trigger guard and grip to accommodate inch-long, French-manicured fingernails. Likewise, firearms instructors at the Snowshoe Gun … Continue reading
Ready, aim, learn — Taking a shot to be taught something new
By Jenny Neyman, Redoubt Reporter Being self-taught is usually a mark of distinction, a sign of initiative, ingenuity, determination, curiosity, mental acuity and general stick-to-it-iveness. Usually. Some areas lend themselves better to individually acquired aptitude than others. Good: Self-taught musician, … Continue reading
Seeing red not always trouble — K-Bay algae bloom a nontoxic event
By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune Bright red streaks in the waters at Tutka Bay last week caused a bit of a fright among local observers, but the radiant blooming algae pose no reason to be alarmed. A “red tide” or … Continue reading
Landing lasting memories with fish taxidermy
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Ken Johnson put the finishing touches on the massive, 88-pound king salmon in front of him. But he wasn’t gutting it, steaking it out or shaving fillets from its ribs. Rather than focusing attention on … Continue reading
Old Duck Hunter: Zero room for error — Set sights before heading to the hunting field this fall
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter Few things match the smell of rotting vegetation. At least, that’s what seems to cause that change in the air in late Alaska summer (read that as the first part of August), when … Continue reading
Almanac: Extinguished career — Lights out for Coast Guard lamplighter
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter In November 1962, 54-year-old Raymond E. Burton, of Cohoe, received a polite Dear John letter concerning his job as a lamplighter for the U.S. Coast Guard. According to the January 1963 Alaska Sportsman magazine, that … Continue reading
Hunting, Fishing and Other Grounds for Divorce: Cats and doghouses, a grocery store cautionary tale
By Jacki Michels, for the Redoubt Reporter This is a true story. Any resemblance to individuals live or nearly dead is purely unfortunate. There I was, minding my own business as I perused the shampoo isle, trying to decide if … Continue reading
Filed under Fishing and Other Grounds for Divorce
Fair chance for fun — Kenai Peninsula State Fair saddles up this weekend
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Year after year, Kenai Peninsula residents set their sights on the Kenai Peninsula State Fair in Ninilchik. They get their hopes up for winning a ribbon for the biggest cabbage, the tastiest jam or the … Continue reading
Filed under community, entertainment
Plugged In: Focus on quality to get class glass for your cash
By Joe Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter This week, let’s review the best affordable lenses and match them to the various best-buy cameras that we considered last week. So, without further ado, let’s do the numbers. As with our camera … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
