Benson looks to give Young a run for his money
If victorious, Congress will get its first Native American womanBy Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune Democratic challenger Diane Benson campaigned in Homer over the weekend, spreading the message that U.S. Rep. Don Young can be unseated by exercising her own brand of personal courage.In 2006, Benson traveled as far as she could in her “humble car” [...]
Eclectic venues inspire First Friday
Utensils, gold leaf highlight August showsBy Randi Somers Homer Tribune From tableware sculpture to giclee (pronounced zhee-clay), exhibits grace August as the downtown art galleries, Ring of Fire Meadery and the Kenai Peninsula College host First Friday receptions this week. The Art Shop Gallery, Bunnell Street Arts Center, Fireweed Gallery, Ptarmigan Arts, Homer Council on [...]
ARTrageous events for August
Calendar packed with fun, inspirationBy Randi Somers Homer Tribune Workshops, retreats, visual arts, stage performance and musical presentations fill the calendar for the entire month of August and spill out both ends, concluding the summer in a spectacular fashion.Compiled under the Homer Council on the Arts “Artrageous August” banner for the third year, the events [...]
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby 2008 standings
Derby Leader: 348.2 pounds caught by Jeff Pardi of San Rafael, Calif. on July 9. Pardi was fishing with Ocean Hunter Charters aboard the F/V Ocean Hunter. July 28 Standings 1st place ($1,000): 348.2 pounds caught by Jeff Pardi of San Rafael, Calif. on July 9. Pardi was fishing with Ocean Hunter Charters aboard the [...]
Fishing hole opens to kids only
This Saturday, a portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit will be open to fishing only by youths 15 years of age and younger. The youth-only fishing area will be posted, and runs from 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning to 11:59 p.m. The remainder of the Fishing Lagoon will be open to [...]
Mariner football looks ‘lean and mean’
Smaller team sets goal of hard work and hard playBy Sean Pearson Homer Tribune Though his football squad isn’t exactly what Homer Head Coach Cam Wyatt was anticipating this season, he’s not too concerned about how his Mariners will stack up against conference rivals this fall.“We’re not where we thought we would be this year,” [...]
Author shares message of hope after trauma
‘Raven’s Light’ shines in ARTrageous AugustBy Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune Beyond the stressors of daily life lies a trauma that some people experience as a spiritual struggle to cope with immense hardships or painful memories.Such is the case symbolized by a raven named Zak in Homer author Marianne Schlegelmilch’s new book “Raven’s Light.” Like a [...]
Election Watch
Philip Alderfer, Mike Heimbuch jump into racesby Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune Local realtor Philip Alderfer announced he is running for District 35′s legislative seat held by Rep. Paul Seaton. He is running as a Democrat.Alderfer believes residents of this district are missing out on certain opportunities to develop their own sources of tidal, wind and [...]
Run low, late
By Laine Welch “Lackluster” best describes Alaska’s salmon season so far, and catches are likely to come up short when it is all over.Fishery managers projected a 132 million salmon harvest for 2007, but catches in late July totaled just 66 million fish past the midpoint of the season.“I would say that we will be [...]
‘Must be present,’ crowd chants
Rowdy crowd hassles Harley winnerBy Sean Pearson Homer Tribune • Rowdy crowd hassles Harley winner By Sean PearsonHomer TribuneEven a chorus of unhappy and unlucky ticket holders chanting “Must be present” throughout Duggan’s Pub on Saturday night didn’t convince Rick Van Hatten to give up the 2008 Harley Crossbones motorcycle he had just won. Apparently [...]
