Elders’ experience, height trip up Lady Mariners
Fighting off a well-seasoned team of alumni that easily represented … well – a good number of years of experience, the varsity Lady Mariners finally succumbed in Saturday’s annual alumni game at Alice Witte Gymnasium.
“It was a great game, and a great atmosphere,” said Homer Head Coach Deb Lowney. “I thought the kids came out and played hard again, and showed little intimidation toward a very experienced alumni women’s squad.”
Sports Briefs – Dec. 30
Friday Night Lights The Kachemak Nordic Ski Club is sponsoring Friday Night Lights – with an encore on Saturday – Jan. 1 and 2, from 6-8 p.m. The Tiki torches will be lit, and organizers are hoping the moon will cooperate a bit. But bring your headlamp just in case. Ski or snowshoe the Raven [...]
For the Record – Dec. 30
The following records are cases and records filed in court. Individuals are innocent until proven guilty, and copies of the records are publicly available. Misdemeanor Carl Anthony Butler, 39, driving under the influence. Jordan Lee Coghill, 18, minor consuming alcohol. Christopher George Stuart, 22, driving under the influence. Chaunce Caleb Hoxie, 20, contributing to the [...]
Police Report – Dec. 30
Fire/EMS The Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to one fire call involving a propane odor in the Grubstake area, and eight emergency medical calls the week of Dec. 22-29. KESA responded to two medical calls during the same time period. Civil On Dec. 22, an out-of-state caller reported that her 3-year-old daughter had not yet [...]
Event Calendar – Dec. 30-Jan. 5
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Fish-funding, food and ‘Barbie’ lobster
Funding for various fisheries and projects has been penciled into the state’s budget for next year.
Last week, Gov. Sean Parnell unveiled the proposed budget for the 2010/2011 fiscal year, which begins July 1. For the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the operating budget request is $188.6 million, including general fund and federal dollars, 4.1 percent higher than the current budget.
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Two arrested in firearm theft
Earlier this week, Homer Police arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of a police officer’s handguns, badge and other associated police issued accessories from his personal vehicle. And while Homer Police Chief Mark Robl indicated that many of the officer’s stolen items have now been recovered, the two handguns remain missing.
Anastasia K. Leach, 18, and Taw Wayne Farrow, 20, both of Homer, were each charged with two felonies for second-degree theft and tampering with physical evidence. Leach was also charged with a misdemeanor of tampering with or damaging a vehicle.
Turn off the lights
Ever wonder what can be done if a certain street lamp just won’t shut off in the middle of the day? Or how much it costs for the lone electrical outlet at WKFL Park that only gets used a few times a year – such as plugging in the community Christmas tree?
Apparently, sorting through the answers to those questions is a relatively lengthy process. But now, thanks to a 193-page report resulting from an expansive study by Deerstone Consulting, the city has the answers.
Christmas bird counters turn up some surprises
This year’s Christmas bird count revealed two distinguished visitors making rare appearances around Kachemak Bay. A mountain bluebird was found feasting on ash berries out East End, while an emperor goose hung out with crows along the Homer Spit.
Those, along with 59 other bird species were counted Dec. 19 amid blowing snow by 20-25 bird loyalists.
