What boaters ‘otter’ know
By Karen Corbell Sea otter Awareness Week (Sept. 26- Oct. 2) is a time to consider an important human/sea otter conflict. In the recent past the Kachemak Bay area has seen what appeared to be an unusually high number of sea otter deaths. Carcasses are washing ashore regularly caught in the “catcher’s mitt” created by [...]
‘Imagine’ basket took all of us to create
“There are no days in life so memorable as those which vibrated to some stroke of the imagination.” – Emerson Here’s to acts of art that are right out in the open where anyone may stumble upon it and happily realize that imagination is worth more than we imagine; it is the spark that ignites [...]
Events Calendar – Sept. 29
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Police Report – Sept. 29
Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to 10 EMS calls and 3 Fire calls for the week of Sept. 20- 26. 9/24 HFVD responded to an unattended fire at Bishops Beach, a blaze from driftwood outside the high tide marker. Crews extinguished the fire. 9/25 HVFD responded to a carbon monoxide activation at a residence on [...]
For the Record – Sept. 29
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: Hugh Dale Cowan, 22, violation of condition of release Sam E. Rice, 29, driving without operators license Douglas Alan Green, 45, driving under the influence, misconduct involving weapons in fourth [...]
Think twice before joining the ‘gold rush’
by Edward Jones Matthew North Financial Advisor In recent months, you may have heard a lot about investing in gold. But is gold the right choice for you? Actually, many factors are involved in this investment decision —and you’ll want to consider these factors before you invest. Of course, the lure of gold is undeniable. [...]
Community News – Sept. 22
On fire for homecoming In honor of the Mariner Football Homecoming game, the public is invited to a bonfire at 8 p.m. Friday at Bishop’s Beach. Come help support the team. Hot coffee and chocolate will be available for purchase. Please come out and support Mariner Football by attending Homer’s Homecoming games at 11 a.m. [...]
Coming out of the fog …
While Homer’s continual infiltration and occlusion of fog has waned over the last few days, it didn’t leave without wreaking plenty of havoc on planes, automobiles — and bank transactions.
“The fog that Homer experienced last week is the marine layer that keeps getting advected around by the local breezes,” said Andrew Brown, meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “The marine layer is set up by a large area of high pressure over southcentral Alaska.
Deposing the ‘strong mayor’
On an October 5 ballot initiative, Kenai Peninsula Borough voters will be asked to decide whether they are of a mind to depose of the strong mayor system, and hire a manager.
The ballot reads, “Shall the Kenai Peninsula Borough adopt a manager plan of government, effective upon certification of the regular October 2011 election, where the chief administrative officer is a manager appointed by the assembly, instead of the current form where the elected mayor runs the borough administration?”
Piano player honored nationally for volunteerism
“We ain’t got a barrel of money, but we’re traveling along, singing our song, side by side…”
“Side by Side” composed by Harry Woods, 1927
Piano player Pat Hagen taps a trove of songs embodying the fun and values of those folks who growing up in the 1930s and ‘40s.
Every Wednesday, she shows up popular as a water carrier at football practice, and stands before the piano in the Homer Senior Friendship Center.
