True conservation
Do jet skiers need Kachemak Bay? This is a different way of framing the question asked by the Personal Water Craft Organization of Alaska in recent weeks, one that is arguing for access to this bay when thousands of other waterways are available for use. There’s a good comparison in the story about the mountain [...]
Spilled oil? Want trust? Be transparent!
As seen in the BP Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico last year and in ExxonMobil’s pipeline spill in Montana this summer, the public expects accurate and timely information about oil spills and the efforts to clean them up.
In the Gulf and in Montana, the amount of oil spilled was calculated by the spiller and the cleanup effort was based on those estimates. Each time, the spiller’s first estimate drastically understated the size of the spill and its potential environmental impacts. The public was kept largely in the dark about cleanup strategies and outcomes.
Working together for equal access
The Kachemak Bay management plan states “…The tide and submerged lands of Kachemak Bay were established as a critical habitat area by the Alaska legislature in 1974 to protect and preserve habitat areas especially crucial to the perpetuation of fish and wildlife and to restrict all other uses not compatible with that primary purpose.”
Letters – Sept. 28
Machines of a certain type The jet ski folks have an agenda to gain access to Kachemak Bay with their machines no matter that it is critical habitat. They said so at the meeting Sept. 14 in Homer. Not all areas are appropriate to all types of craft. There are places I cannot ride my [...]
Artists praise Dickey and display art she inspired
Over 30 artists are displaying works inspired by Paula Dickey in the back studio of the Art and Frame Shop. An opening reception had many visitors admiring the art and chatting with the artists, a la First Friday on a grand scale.
The art ranges from water color to collages and fabrics. All of the artists had stories to share about how Dickey had inspired and influenced their work. “We wanted to do the show before she passed,” one said, “but time ran out.”
Events Calendar – Sept. 28
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Mariners beat Kardinals, first time since ‘92
The Mariners beat the Kardinals 21 to 14 during their fourth conference game Saturday, landing the Mariners at 3-1 in the Northern Lights Conference in what was likely one of the most suspenseful games of the season.
The Mariners made history. They hadn’t played a winning game against the Kenai Kardinals since 1992 nearly 20 years ago. The Kardinals were facing a real challenge in Homer and they knew it, said Coach Cam Wyatt. The anticipation was palpable in the large crowd filling the Mariner stands.
Fish change standings
Chriss Ryherd of Soldotna caught a 339.6 pound halibut Sept. 25, capturing first place for the month. He was fishing with Capt. Sean Martin of North Country Halibut Charters aboard the M/V Irish. His catch came close to challenging the season leader, Chad Aldridge who landed a 350.8 pounder June 19.
Also new in the standings is another Alaskan, Askel Buholm of Palmer who caught a 226.8 pound halibut Sept. 24. He was fishing with Capt. Josh Brooks aboard his boat, the Huntress. He is now in second place for the month.
Police Report – Sept. 28
Homer Volunteer Fire Department responded to nine EMS calls and one rescue call for the week of Sept. 19-25. 9/25 At 3:39 p.m. crews from the fire department responded to the Homer Middle School to free a member of the custodial staff from the elevator. Kachemak Emergency Services responded to one emergency medical call during [...]
For the Record – Sept. 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. Misdemeanor Hilary L. Brant, 37, driving under the influence. Dimitri N. Afonin, 37, violating a protective order. Travis A. Norbeck, 42, took an undersized moose. Diana L. Frank, 71, disorderly conduct [...]
