Events Calendar – June 30
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Spiewing for the sanguine fan
I have come to the conclusion that kids today are way too soft.
I think we’ve been down this road before, but sometimes I think things just can’t be too overstated.
I’ll set the scene for you.
First grade. It wasn’t raining outside, but the grass was too wet for recess. So, where else should we go to play but in the school parking lot? Nothing there but asphalt, parked cars and traffic. What could go wrong?
Letters – June 30
Do we really want economic development? Recently, while sitting in a local coffee shop, I picked up a copy of Homer’s “Economic Development Advisory Commission” minutes. As I read through it, it was like reading a newspaper comic strip. I respect and give credit to those who “really” want economic development. However, as a citizen [...]
New bill to reform disaster response
We’re entering the third month of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the 22nd year since the Exxon Valdez hit Bligh Reef. In the Gulf of Mexico, as much as 3 million barrels of crude have already spilled from the blown-out well, and in Prince William Sound there is still oil hiding under rocky beaches.
Seldovia responds to ferry questions
I am writing in response to questions raised about the Kachemak Voyager Ferry recently commissioned and launched by the Seldovia Village Tribe.
The debate about the Seldovia Bay Ferry is currently focused on whether SVT complied with the intent of state and federal appropriations. SVT believes that it has complied fully with the appropriations requirements and the intent of those appropriations.
Did we get duped?
Hoka Hey riders hit town early Monday morning.
I doubt anyone was as surprised to see them that early as I was.
The next few weeks will undoubtedly be filled with more than just Hoka Hey celebrations. Inconsistent information, reportedly incorrect routes and incomplete maps left many Hoka Hey riders feeling a bit less than satisfied with the more-than-7,000-mile “challenge.”
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby
June 28, 2010 Standings Derby Leader: 248 pounds caught by Jesus “Skip” Torres III of Elmendorf Air Force Base on May 21. Torres was fishing with Ocean Hunter Charters aboard the F/V Ocean Hunter. June 1st place ($1000): 247.2 pounds caught by Phil Dean of Roseville, Minn. on June 15. Dean was fishing with Midnight [...]
Declare your own financial independence day
The Fourth of July is almost upon us. To commemorate Independence Day, we shoot off fireworks, attend picnics and maybe even walk in parades. While it might not be as dramatic, another celebration of freedom should eventually play a big role in your life — specifically, your personal Financial Independence Day. And you can speed the arrival of this day by making the right moves.
Bristol Bay catch tops 1 million fish
As of June 25, Bristol Bay sockeye salmon catch totals exceeded one million fish. The actual number almost looked fake, given its numerical configuration of 1-2-3-4. The total catch as reported by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Commercial Fisheries for June 25 was 1,234,405 fish.
For the Record – June 23
The following records are cases and records filed in court. Individuals are innocent until proven guilty, and copies of the records are publicly available. Misdemeanors Peter Panruk, 21, assault in the fourth degree Mack Kvasnikoff, 32, violation of condition Markel A. Anholt, 32, driving with out valid operator license Craig Allen Anderson, 49, driving while [...]
