Homer Alaska - Letters

Hospice to recognize its volunteers
If you would like to thank Hospice of Homer volunteers for their efforts on behalf of community members, now is a perfect time. Hospice will recognize our volunteers with an appreciation dinner later this month. At the gathering, we will share your thoughts with the volunteers. If you would like to participate, please send your comments to Hospice of Homer, P.O. Box 4174, Homer 99603 or drop them by the hospice office, 910 East End Road, Suite 2

Suggestions for improving Homer's sign code
Here's a solution for the Homer Sign Code. Where did the planning commission go right? Where did the planning go wrong?

HEA rate change short-sighted
Why is Homer Electric Association allowed to be so short-sighted?

Show your support for the Mariners
n the basketball season of 2007-08 Wasilla came to town. They toted seven buses packed with fans, bands, troupes and squads, and of course their very large teams. They are a school of about 2,000. Homer is a school of less than 400. We are both considered 4A.

Seniors appreciate support
Homer Senior Citizens Inc. would like to extend a big thank you to Homer Inn & Day Spa, Wild Rose Cottages, Save-U-More, Kachemak Wholesale, Ulmer's True Value and Kay Sebade for their generosity in donating door prizes for our dinner and dance held Jan. 26. Being able to give away so many great gifts made the evening more fun for everyone. Thank you, again, for your suppor

Congrats to Coal Point Trading
The EcoLogical Team, in conjunction with Homer Chamber of Commerce, would like to thank, and congratulate, the first recipient of the EcoLogical Team Award: Coal Point Trading Company. They have worked hard in becoming a business with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.

United States deserves better
Between Newt and Mitt's mud wresetling while super PACS, at large, unleash millions of dollars worth of ripping sound bites, all while Sarah Palin chimes in her million dollar words of wisdom, is extraordinary to watch.

Grant will buy park's sound system
Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association would like to thank Homer Foundation for our recent grant to finance our sound system for Cottonwood Horse Park. This grant will help us in all of our horse shows, clinics and horse and rider activities, to allow the participants and spectators to hear and enjoy the presentation in the arena.

Splash raises $11,330 in plunge
I would like to thank each and every person that has sponsored me this year and every year since I have started jumping in the American Cancer Society's Polar Bear Plunge. This year was brutally cold and not nice at all. The weather was in the single digits but with the wind chill, it drove the temp down to a nasty -30 degrees. The water temperature, however, was much warmer than usual; it was 38.9 degrees so getting in wasn't as bad as getting out.

Grant will help children make music
would like to express my sincere gratitude toward Families First and Best Beginnings for the recent grant awarded to Smallpond Childcare for the purchase of music curriculum and instruments. I feel lucky to raise my family in a community that values early education and supports businesses that support children. I'd also like to thank Steve Cornish from Cornish Music for helping to get a great deal on age-appropriate instruments. Thank you!

Support keeps skating tradition alive
On behalf of the board of directors and members of Homer Hockey Association, I would like to wholeheartedly thank K-Bay Marine Corp League for their support of our annual Christmas Eve Skate Party at the Kevin Bell Arena.

Era's support goes beyond extra mile
This past Sunday, 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.

Dennis Novak will be missed
Game board ignored public, science
Time to clean up Board of Game
Rope tow off limits to snowmachines
Volunteers key to ski races' success
Playground taking shape
Sprout celebrates expansion
We can't trust politicians
Time for change at Fish and Game
Now or never for the gas line
World works in mysterious ways
Homer's generosity on display
Support keeps art alive, accessible
Rotary support appreciated