Photo by McKibben Jackinsky
Homer was royally represented at the Ninilchik Rodeo over the weekend, with Andrea Ardenia, left, reigning as Little Miss Rodeo and Melanie Mastolier crowned Miss Rodeo. Both young women are from Homer. For results, see www.homernews.com.
Rain dampened the Ninilchik Rodeo Saturday, but sunshine on the Fourth of July brought out large turnouts for the second day of the rodeo, as well as parades in Anchor Point and Homer. On the Anchor Point Road, people watched a parade of fire vehicles, classic cars and monster trucks. In Homer, Pioneer Avenue crowds were sometimes three deep for the parade, themed "Homer — Our Town USA." The Homer Chamber of Commerce announced the following winners in its parade contest: Adult Group: Kachemak Bay Lions Club Children Group: Big Brothers Big Sisters Best Business: Homer Theatre Best Bicycle: Coble Geophysical Riders Best of Show Animal (tie): Homer Animal Friends and Lisa Ann's Grooming Best Use of Theme: Driftwood Inn & Charters and AJ's Oldtown Steakhouse & Grill Best of Show: Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge-Youth Conservation Corps Judge's Favorite: Mark Marette Visit the Homer News online for more photos, www.homernews.com.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 4th fun
