Letters – Feb. 29
Catch a skate, win a hat I hope everything is going well for the fishing community. As fishing ramps up, I want to remind you of the skate tag reward program put in place by Alaska and myself. We have tagged skates in Prince William Sound and are interested in knowing where they get caught. [...]
Should we all duck and cover?
“Do something, even if it’s wrong.”
I once knew a guy who said that a lot. We all get frustrated at times, but when impatience gets the best of reason, it’s easy to get in trouble.
Looks like that’s where the Alaska Board of Game has put us. With an army of would-be moose hunters baying at its heels, the board of game did something — even though it was wrong. Pretty soon people will be blasting away at Kenai Peninsula wolves out of airplanes.
No question, it’s a lot harder to get your moose than it used to be. But shooting up the few peninsula wolves isn’t likely to help. Science and history both clearly show that wolves aren’t the problem. It’s lack of habitat in area 15A, too many cows and not enough bulls in 15C. And overpopulation – too many hunters – in both. Even the board of game admits that.
Still, it looks like a done deal.
Letters – Feb. 22
Riding off into the sunset It is with a heart full of sadness that I must say goodbye to all my loyal friends, movie goers and popcorn lovers. After four years of managing the Homer Theatre, recent changes in supervision and organization have made me feel unable to continue working there. I will miss your [...]
Letters – Feb. 15
Wrong information from refuge staff I filed a formal complaint with Rep. Don Young’s office against the Federal Wildlife Refuge on Ski Hill in Soldotna. I was told by the ombudsman to contact Young as that office has jurisdiction in federal lands. I had called the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge three times. The woman who [...]
Letters – Feb. 8
‘Above and beyond’ support from ERA Recently “The Capitol Steps” performed at the Mariner Theatre. It was an evening of comedy at its best. Thank you Homer for coming out on a cold Sunday night and supporting another great show in Homer with nationally renowned performers. Homer Council on the Arts presented the show, but could only bring [...]
Letters – Feb. 1
Nominate a volunteer for award Alaska is fortunate to have one of the highest rates of volunteerism in the nation. In fact, 34 percent of our residents volunteer a total of 28 million hours annually. That’s more than 55 volunteer hours per Alaskan every year. Wherever I travel in Alaska, I meet volunteers with big [...]
Letters – Jan. 25
The discouraging price of fuel oil I have been planing to move my business to Homer for the last three years. I still want to do that, but the price of using diesel fuel or propane for shop heat, and cleaning parts, has always been discouraging. If Homer would get natural gas to the residents, [...]
Letters – Jan. 18
Three strikes and we’re out It’s now or never. A group of concerned citizens and business leaders have formed a task force to once again try and demonstrate to our Governor the importance of the Natural Gas Line to Homer. An average of at least 38 percent savings in our energy costs would be realized [...]
Letters – Jan. 11
Pick, click, give to AP library As you enjoy your Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend this fall, keep this in mind: the Anchor Point Public Library is now on the list for Pick.Click.Give. Please remember us this month when you apply for your next PFD. Help us build your new library. Debra Spencer Appreciation for Schwiesow [...]
Letters – Jan. 4
Pick. Click. Give. Starting Jan. 1, applications for the annual Permanent Fund Dividend will be available online. The Homer Foundation would like to remind everyone that when you file online for your PFD, you may also choose to make a charitable contribution through the Pick.Click.Give. charitable check-off program to support many of your favorite charities. [...]
