Announcements
BIRTHSGeorge Vincent Carpenter, a baby boy weighing 8-pounds, 8-ounces, was born at 2:39 p.m. on Jan. 22 to Georgia and George Carpenter of Clam Gulch. George Vincent is welcomed by his grandmothers, Beverly Carpenter of Redmond, Ore. and Bonnie Morris of Stillwell, Okla. Bobby Wu Thor Smith, a baby boy weighing 8-pounds, 11-ounces, was born [...]
Consider benefits before changing jobs
Matt North Investment representative If you are thinking of switching jobs — especially in mid-to-late career — you’ll want to pay careful attention to the benefits offered by your new employer. At this stage of your life, you’ve got a lot to protect.For starters, you’ll need to take a close look at your new employer’s [...]
Sports Briefs
Nikiski relay resultsIndividual GirlsKailey Mucha, Soldotna, 12 minutes, 37 seconds. Homer finishers5. Erika Klaar 13:40; 8. Emma Laukitis 13:40; 11. Claire Laukitis 14:27; 12. Frances Bursch 14:29; 14. Kristin Vantrease 14:34; 19. Thorey Munro 14:55; 20. Gillian Maryott 15:00; 25. Alina Rykaczewski 15:14; 35. Molly Warburton 16:06; 37. Jaclyn Arndt 16:07; 42. Katie Miller 16:21; [...]
• Mariners qualify six wrestlers for state tournament
By Sean Pearson Homer Tribune Never one to disappoint when it comes to suspense, Homer wrestler Simeon Daigle squeaked past Palmer’s Wes Mills 3-2 to take first in the 130-pound weight class at the Northern Lights Conference Tournament at Skyview on Saturday. Tied at two with Mills, Daigle escaped early in the third period to [...]
M’s fll of surprises against Grizzlies
By Sean Pearson Homer Tribune Saturday’s home basketball game between the Homer Mariners and the Grace Christian Grizzlies was full of surprises. That Homer lost to the experienced Grace Christian team was not one of them.After falling to the Grizzlies in early-season play 36-66, the M’s scrambled to stay within three after the first quarter [...]
Sports calendar
Thursday, Feb. 1•Homer Hockey, Regions at Colony TBA Friday, Feb. 2•Homer Hockey, Regions at Colony TBA•Mariner Wrestling, State at Chugiak, 9 a.m.•Mariner Basketball vs. S. Anchorage at home, 7:30 p.m.•Homer Middle School Wrestling Meet at HMS, 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3•Homer Hockey, Regions at Colony TBA•Mariner Wrestling, State at Chugiak, 9 a.m.•XC Ski, Boroughs at [...]
The ‘lowdown’ on Coach Lowney
By Sean Pearson Homer Tribune With a basketball-coaching resume that reads like a miniseries manuscript, Lady Mariner basketball coach Deb Lowney has no trouble letting her players know that she expects only their best in any given game. Self-described as both “intense” and “demanding,” Lowney shares head-coaching responsibilities of this year’s Lady M’ team with [...]
Art briefs
Beauty and the BugBeauty and the Bug brings the worlds of art and science together in an exploration of the amazing ability of insects to inspire creative expression. The Pratt Museum invites you to participate in this celebration of all things creepy and crawly by producing original artwork to be exhibited at the museum.Submission guidelines:Visual [...]
Ptarmigan embraces winter’s tone
By Carey James Homer Tribune Being blue — be it shade, music or mood — is the focus of a continuing exhibit at Ptarmigan Arts Back Room Gallery this month. The invitational exhibit, “Winter Blues Too” opened in January, and includes everything from paintings to pottery from local and statewide artists. Gallery manager Jewels said [...]
Women artists paint future for Girl Scouts
• Skilled locals show novices how to carve out their niche in the art worldBy Sean Pearson Homer Tribune Drawing from their collective palettes of previous artistic experience, several inspiring women gathered Saturday to weave a tapestry of creative learning for a gang of 50 giddy Girl Scouts. The event was the Susitna Council of [...]
