Cash for clunkers report card: ‘A’
As our economy slowly digs itself out of the crisis of 2007-2008, one of the best programs the government devised was the “Cash for Clunkers” program. (Actually, we borrowed the idea from the Germans, but it was still a good idea.)
The often overlooked question
If you are not yet fully versed on every controversial issue in the current healthcare reform package, you must have an amazing ability to tune out political squabbling that I would envy at times. However, there is an extremely important question in this debate over healthcare that is simply not getting a fraction of the attention it needs.
Does the federal government have the constitutional authority to reform the healthcare industry? Some may view this as a trivial question. I mean, does the federal government need to have specific authority from the Constitution for everything it does?
Letters – Sept. 30
Letters to the editor that were not included in this week’s print edition of the Homer Tribune are now posted online and available for comment. Iron Chefs show their mettle What a cornucopia of generosity was present for Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic’s “Iron Chef” annual fundraiser. More than 100 businesses and individuals contributed, making [...]
Maritime Helicopters wins ‘Business of the Year’ award
Maritime Helicopters of Homer took top business honors last week as they were presented with the Bill Bivin Award for Excellence at the State Chamber of Commerce Convention.
The Bill Bivin award was established in 1993 to pay tribute to businesses that exemplify leadership, ethics and organization. Businesses are recognized for consistent community involvement, an excellent business reputation and established leadership in their fields.
Owner Don Fell said he was surprised and pleased by the award.
“I had no idea what the competition was about,” he said.
School Briefs – Sept. 30
Chapman School • Mon. Oct. 5 Presentation at School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., at Homer Fireweed Academy • Thurs. Oct. 1 Picture day • Sat. Oct 10 Mind-A-Mazes in Soldotna Homer Connections Program • Tues. Oct. 6 Picture day at Paul Banks Elementary, 9 a.m. Homer High School • Thurs. Oct. 1 Picture day [...]
Hard-hitting Mariners stun Kodiak 34-18
There are big wins and then there are big wins.
For the Homer Mariners (3-2 Northern Lights Conference, 5-2 overall) – who have never won a playoff game in their 30-year history – Saturday’s 34-18 upset victory over perennial playoff contender Kodiak (2-3 NLC, 4-4 overall) qualifies as truly epic.
“It’s amazing. It’s hard to even explain,” said Homer running back Anthony Resetarits after the game. “Homer’s only been to the playoffs twice, and for my whole four years here, we’ve never beaten Kodiak before. It’s a great feeling.”
Homer tops Kards in 5 games
What a long, strange trip it’s been for the Homer Lady Mariner volleyball team (1-3 Northern Lights Conference, 2-5 overall).
After hosting the Homer Jamboree exhibition tournament back on Aug. 22, the Lady M’s have played their entire season thus far on the road. They embarked on an arduous journey that has taken them hundreds of miles all over Alaska, including two slow ferry rides to Cordova and Kodiak in successive weeks.
Seims qualifies for state tourney
It’s been five years since the Homer High School cross-country running team sent an athlete to the State Championship.
That drought will end Saturday when senior Tux Seims – the Mariners’ fastest runner all season long – will represent Homer at Palmer’s Michael Janacek Trails.
Lessons from a bear market
If you invest for many years, you’ll eventually encounter both bull and bear markets. Although you obviously prefer seeing the bull, you may actually learn more from the bear — and when it’s “hibernating,” you can put these lessons to good use in making investment moves for the future.
OK, I’ll admit it – I’m a Mariner fan
If my two-year-old son – who already slings a football with a laser, rocket arm – ever plays for the Homer Mariners, I may have to find a new line of work.
Reporters, you see, are supposed to be unbiased. We are to look at the world with a critical eye and cover all subjects – even sports – with a cool detachment that leaves no room for personal feelings. At least that’s what I was told at the third-rate community college I dropped out of.
In practice, however, it doesn’t always work out that way.
