March 17, 2010
Artificial reef proposed many years ago would have solved problems I noted with a little snicker in my attitude, that the cost of rock was a prohibitive factor in harbor expansion plans. Guess where that came from? When they made the highway repairs and protection to the Spit Road years ago, it was decided that the best way to divvy up a piece of the action on the government spending for the rip rap that the rock had to be barged in via Seward. Previously, the rip rap rock had come from Jakolof Bay area, for use as Spit Highway protection. Closing the south side of Kachemak Bay to this "mineral extraction" and having lower transportation costs for the rock, allowed some elected officials at the time to make a profit on the Spit project, in rip rap mining, shipping and probably construction.
Hats off to DOT snow plowers
In regard to a letter last week concerning DOT plowers not lifting their blades for every driveway: All I have to say is "Wow." The DOT of Homer has more than 300 lane miles of road with more than 2,000 driveways that have to be plowed before 7 o'clock when buses run. This would be a large enough task, but now try doing it with only three men.
Those icy berms have to go
Something has to be done about the snow plows leaving huge icy berms at the end of our expensive privately plowed driveways. There used to be a small truck that followed the bigger plows and performed the job of opening up driveways plowed shut by the big plows. What happened to that service?
Support upgrades trails equipment
The Kachemak Nordic Ski Club would like to thank the David and Mary Schroer advised fund at the Homer Foundation for the generous support provided for a project to upgrade the equipment used to groom Nordic ski trails in the Homer area. The money provided by this grant is being used to help fund the purchase of two additional grooming machines.
U.S. should air its dirty laundry
Corruption has once again reared its ugly head with the embezzlement of taxpayers money given to American companies, ostensibly for the rebuilding efforts in war-torn countries. The "FinCEN" (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) section of the U.S Treasury Department has been monitoring the $150 billion allocated to finance the rebuilding of Iraq and has uncovered several instances of misappropriations of funds by American contractors.
Lions hold membership drive
The Kachemak Bay Lions Club will be holding a membership drive this Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Friendship Center on Svedlund Avenue. Lions Clubs are known for our work in curing preventable blindness, eyeglass recycling programs, disaster relief and support of our youth. Like all nonprofit groups, it is the members that make the difference.
Artist urges students to take risks
Homer Flex High School was privileged to participate in the Artist in the Schools program through Bunnell Street Gallery. We contracted with Paul Dungan in February for two weeks to work with 15 students in clay. He introduced us all to handbuilding and throwing on the wheel. We also went up to his studio to see how he creates his own collection of work.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Alaskans' generosity speaks volumes A review of last week's letters
Boycott the two-party system
Quilters say thanks
Era helps bring artists to Homer
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
All's well that ends well SB 171: Kill it now
Alaska needs gas more than China
Impeach before it's too late
Shift of power is real enemy
Court declares war on Constitution
Raffle winner helps eighth-graders
A fabulously fun experience
Compassionate care to the end
Daigle family appreciates support
Amso's really rolls out red carpet
Thanks for DDF support
Words inadequate
Snow matter what: thanks
