Community News – March 10
Oldest resident at senior center turns 98
Friendship Terrace resident Sue Lewis turns 98 on March 17, a day sure to be celebrated among friends and family in Homer. She was born on that date in 1912 on her family’s farm near Clear Lake, Wash.
It’s hard to account for how she came to live such a [...]
Now you can take your gun camping
In Katmai National Park and Preserve, Denali National Park and other areas of the state, visitors bring cameras to shoot bears. This summer, they may bring something much more deadly.
On May 22, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 into law. Tacked onto that piece of legislation is an unrelated amendment that repeals a National Park Service rule prohibiting the possession of firearms in national parks and reverting regulation to individual states.
‘It’s spring break, baby!’
Believe it or not, spring is only 10 days away.
That might seem a bit ridiculous, considering the vibrant, white glow around town. But for those of us who refuse to be slaves to the whims of Puxatawney Phil and the National Weather Service, spring is whatever we make it.
And, as in every year, with spring comes that infamous break. Those fortunate enough to head to tropical places for winter-refueling — well, you’re on your own. The rest of us hearty souls brave enough to stick out spring break in Homer are in for a treat.
Community News – March 3
A simple act of kindness
I work at Land’s End Resort. We clean 10 to 14 rooms a day; mostly the rooms are messy, or dirty, and it’s our job to clean them up to make them presentable once again. The guests are happy when they walk in, and smile when they leave because they had [...]
Not enough desks at Razdolna school
At 3,000 square feet, the Razdolna School building manages to squeeze 40 students and 10 staff in every day, despite its design for a much smaller population in 1984.
Now, with a student population of close to 70, where are the other students supposed go?
To help ease crowding at the Razdolna School, 26 students were originally to be bused to Voznesenka.
Legislature hears bills on education, health
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, reports that amid the second week of extensive hearings on the state’s oil and gas tax structure, the senate is also working on the Omnibus Energy Bill, eyed by rural residents as a possible solution to high fuel costs.
FYI – Feb. 24
Job fair still has space open
Kachemak Bay Campus presents its Career and Job Fair on Friday, April 16, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The fair is a chance to learn information on training and college programs, financial aid, resumes and interviewing, and employment. The event is free and open to the public, with booths still available [...]
School Briefs – Feb. 24
Homer Connections wants to remind high school seniors to contact your advisor for setting up an appointment to review transcripts, receive graduation packets, and finalize plans for graduation.
On March 1 will be the second session of swimming lessons for Connections students in K – 6th grade 1-2 p.m. at the Homer High School Pool. Pre-registration is required. Call 226-1880 to sign up.
Community News – Feb. 17
Scholarship offered for Justice Studies
The National Center for Juvenile Justice invites 11th- and 12th-grade students to apply for the newly launched Maurice B. Cohill, Jr., Young Investigator Award, a college scholarship opportunity for high school juniors and seniors interested in law and justice issues affecting juveniles.
NCJJ is a national source for juvenile justice applied research, [...]
Homer Hospice celebrates 25 years
Maryland doctors sent Jean Hatfield’s mother-in-law home from the hospital in November of 1983, telling her she had about 24 hours to live. Her breast cancer had progressed rapidly.
Hatfield and her husband, Rick Callis, turned her living room into a bedroom for Eileen Callis, and tried to make her as comfortable as possible.
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