Parents are not an ‘intrusive mandate’
Let’s suppose some 12 year old — we’ll say J.S. in order to protect the identity of this imaginary character — wins $100,000.
J.S. gets wide eyed and wants to dash for the nearest retail outlet — not a home improvement store like his Dad would probably choose. But Dad sits down with J.S. and tells him about saving and making decisions that will pay back in the long run. J.S. listens, and in 10 years, he returns to thank Dad.
Gov’s veto denies healthcare to vulnerable
Gov. Sean Parnell’s veto of Senate Bill 13 was at the expense of Alaska’s most vulnerable citizens. Going against the overwhelming bipartisan support of 52 of 60 legislators in favor of the bill, his veto was shortsighted, socially and fiscally irresponsible and denies an additional 1,277 poor children and 218 pregnant women eligibility to health insurance under Denali KidCare. The irony is that SB 13 simply re-establishes the income eligibility to the level it was 10 years ago, raising it from 175 percent to 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline.
Letters – July 28
How about a new city logo? A number of years ago, I suggested the city logo be changed to three scrolls representing a petition, an environmental impact statement and a feasibility study. I now find that a fourth scroll should be added representing a 501(C)3 authorization. Since the city seems to shun real economic development [...]
Events Calendar – July 28
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For the Record – July 28
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: Henry Vincent Mischler 20, Improper use of registration. Matthew Sean Sidransky 28, Motor vehicle liability insurance required. Gail Andrea Miller 47, Driving under the influence. Matthew James Hutter 30, Driving [...]
Police Report – July 28
Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to eight EMS calls and no fire calls for the week of July 19th through July 26, 2010. Police July 19 • A property owner contacted HPD to get permission to park on the road while he develops his land. • At 10:25 p.m., a caller reported excessive noise from [...]
Are municipal bonds right for you?
Tax season “officially” ended on April 15. Yet you can explore tax-smart investment opportunities all year round. And when you’re looking at the fixed-income side of your portfolio, you may want to consider two possibilities: municipal bonds and Build America Bonds.
Good Samaritans rescue 5 in Kachemak Bay
Staff Report A pleasure craft that caught fire in Kachemak Bay on Thursday morning resulted in quick work on the part of a good Samaritan vessel and the U.S. Coast Guard. The crew of the Happy Hooker Charter boat rescued five Kenai boaters aboard the 36-foot pleasure craft, “Snake River Red.” The boaters sent out a call [...]
Youth stabbed after giving men ride
Homer Police arrested two young men in connection with an early morning stabbing last Wednesday that sent a 17-year-old Homer High School senior to the hospital with a stab wound to the neck.
Richard M. Zielinski, 20, of Homer, was charged with felony, first-degree assault for his role in the attack. He was additionally charged with resisting arrest when apprehended.
Tribe hopes economic stimulus can save Seldovia
When the Seldovia Village Tribe began work gaining funds for a fast ferry, the Murkowski administration favored the idea of cutting back on expensive losses in the Alaska Marine Highway system by backing alternatives for towns.
The administration at the time glanced dimly on the state ferry system’s multi-million-dollar loss per year, recalled Clem Tillion, a retired legislator living at Halibut Cove who helped the Tribe pursue its plan to build a ferry.
