...of possessions rescued from the still-rising water. ?This justifies having a big truck,? Blatchford said. Barb Roper and her husband, Dennis, got as close to their home on Amiyung Circle as they could Saturday, then Bob hitched a ride...

...The water has gone down considerably,? said Barb Roper on Sunday. She and her husband, Dennis, were able to drive...stay out of the area because it?s dangerous,? Barb Roper said. She said if water does rise rapidly residents...

...students, breakfast will cost 30 cents. For all other students the cost is $1.50. On Wednesday at 10:50 a.m. Barb Roper will present the Construction Academy and ITT classes the district would like to offer at Ninilchik. Any student is...

...students a chance to learn basic construction skills. "There's a demand for workers in the construction field," said Barb Roper, project coordinator. "With that in mind, we are partnered with the Kenai Peninsula Builders Association and we provide...