Monthly Archives: November 2011
Up on the rooftop… Family finds clatter is from black bear
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Like many homesteaders, Martha and Dennis Ogren believe in spending time in late fall and early winter putting up food for the rest of the year, to enjoy themselves and to share with guests. But … Continue reading
Road upgrade process needs work — Soldotna to reconsider special assessment district rules
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Soldotna’s special assessment district process isn’t in as bad a shape as Lingonberry Lane becomes during breakup, but it, like the road, could use some improvement. That was the consensus after the Soldotna City Council … Continue reading
If the snowshoe fits … Ski trails find room for snowshoers
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter There are many reasons why cross-country skiers love Tsalteshi Trials in the winter — nine miles of well-maintained, groomed trails; lighted loops for night skiing; two parking lots offering easy access; and a centralized location behind … Continue reading
Filed under skiing, Tsalteshi Trails, winter
Need on the rise — Food donations sought, public assistance participation sees increase
By Jenny Neyman, Redoubt Reporter and Naomi Klouda, Homer Tribune The number of people in need this season stands higher than in previous years, a growth documented through the increase in food stamp applications and those calling on local charities. … Continue reading
Filed under food bank
Mountain men — Central peninsula pioneers ascend to pinnacle legacies
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter As the Sterling and Seward highways wind through mountain passes between the city of Seward and the central Kenai Peninsula, they pass two especially impressive, rocky and impassive triangular peaks that loom above the blacktop … Continue reading
‘Crossing’ turns into long journey — Author publishing through online service
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter To Marilyn Wheeless, publishing a book is somewhat akin to being a parent. “It’s like birthing a baby. You want it out there, you want it to grow up, but you don’t want to let … Continue reading
Filed under books
Designed to heal — Birchwood Artisans group finds therapeutic value in creating art
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Long before there were psychologists and psychiatrists to help, people used art to explain their inner thoughts and feelings. Today, art as a form of therapy is better understood and actively utilized by mental health … Continue reading
Art Seen: Student work shows artistic mastery
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter I recently was invited to help judge the current Kenai Peninsula College Student Exhibit with Cathleen Rolph, and found it to be a difficult task because there were so many wonderful pieces to … Continue reading
Filed under art, Art Seen, Kenai Peninsula College
Plugged In: Focus in on holiday shopping list early
By Joe Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Christmas combat shopping is nearly upon us, so it’s time to be making lists and checking them twice. We’re also making lists. This week, we’ll rate the still image quality of a few … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
Anti-coal force digs in against governor
By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune When Gov. Sean Parnell’s administration concluded that PacRim Coal’s proposed mine through 11 miles of salmon stream is not unsuitable, those who fought to protect the river were only temporarily stunned. “This is just a … Continue reading
Scratch surface on lice — School district updates policy for new research
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Think you know lice? Think again. Not much has changed about the dreaded, itchy nuisance itself. One glimpse of white flecks along a kid’s scalp is still enough to launch a family into a flurry … Continue reading
Taking care to grieve — Central Peninsula Hospital holds remembrance ceremony
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Elsie Watson, Shirley Heinicke, Vern Kitchen, Nick Leman, Lenora Cooper-Byrne. When friends and loved ones think of these names, the memories are connected to their lives: What a huge fan Watson was of the Seattle … Continue reading
Filed under Central Peninsula Hospital
