Show your cabbie a little love
It’s that time of year again where we show our appreciation for our taxi cab drivers and all they do for us in our community. Driving taxi in Homer is probably one of the more interesting jobs, but also one of the more thankless.
Many people aren’t aware of what the job of a cab driver entails: For instance, many people think cab drivers get an hourly rate from their employers; not true. Some fares take excess time giving drivers the runaround, or call for a cab and then cancel once they arrive. And some people just don’t have money when they reach their destination. Drivers do not get an hourly wage of any sort.
Letters – April 28
To the people of Homer I was responsible for a number of the burglaries that plagued Homer a couple of summers ago. I would like to apologize for that. I have pled guilty to the counts I was charged with, and served my time. In an effort to make amends, I also voluntarily told the [...]
Investing in future generations of fishermen
Sitka is doing something a lot of fishing communities spend a lot of time talking about — investing directly in future generations of both fishermen and fish.
Through a newly formed Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust, Sitkans are able to invest in independent, community-based fishermen who are committed to conservation, and reward them through the marketplace. Funding comes from the Oak Foundation, an international philanthropic organization.
Events Calendar – April 28
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Grapplers gear up for State Wrestling Tourney
In their final tournament before next weekend’s state championships in Wasilla, the Homer Popeye Wrestling club welcomed visitors from as far away as Cordova to the Homer Middle School this last weekend. Popeye wrestlers dominated the field, placing first out of nine teams and winning a total of 36 medals.
A competing tournament in Fairbanks the same weekend drew some of the teams normally attending Homer’s event, but nearly all Kenai Peninsula teams participated.
Anchor Kings work toward State
• Team turns in best performance of the year The Anchor Kings turned in their best performance all season at last weekend’s Popeye Wrestling Tournament at Homer Middle School. With 12 wrestlers entered in the tournament, the Kings brought home 10 medals. “We could not ask for better results from our squad,” said King Coach [...]
Announcements – April 28
“Starting May 14, Grant Aviation will offer twice weekly flights in their multi-engine aircraft between Homer and Kodiak. Currently there are no airlines offering this direct service. Grant will offer one flight each day on Friday and Sunday afternoons. The benefit to travelers is both time and money savings as they would no longer have to [...]
Systematic investing can smooth ‘bumps in the road’
In the investment world, there aren’t many certainties, but here’s one of them: prices will always go up and down. As an individual investor, you can’t do anything about this volatility. But the way you respond to it could make a big difference in your long-term investment success.
Announcements – April 21
Homer Public Library book sale April 30 and May 1, 2010. Donations are now being accepted for the Homer Public Library’s Spring Book Sale. Volunteers are also needed to help with the event. Call Carey at 435-3195 for more information. Kachemak Bay Quilters Quilt Show will be May 8-9 at the Elks Lodge. Please drop [...]
Look for ways to cut investment taxes
Like millions of your fellow citizens, you may be filing your taxes this week. If you think that things might have turned out differently had you paid less in investment-related taxes, you might want to take steps soon to help ensure a different outcome in 2011.
