Homer, Alaska - Letters

May 7, 2008
Upcoming election does not eliminate need for impeachment
If you know that President Bush and Vice President Cheney abuse power, and you care about consequences, you should support impeachment, now, even though an election is pending.

Cleanup day breaks record
A big thank you to everyone who helped clean up Homer over the last week. The chamber set another record for its Annual Cleanup Day with 950 bags of trash collected: 109 bags were brought in by youth, 157 by adults, 400 by groups, 87 by families and 197 bags of recycling. This year's total bags surpassed last year's by 83 bags. Trash was collected from around the Homer area including trails, beaches, empty lots and along the highway.

Youth grateful for greenhouse
Youth With A Mission Arctic Mercy is excited to build its own greenhouse this week. We are grateful to Spenard Builders Supply for donating lumber for the structure. A special thanks also to Ed Tomco for helping us with the plans. We look forward to eating our first "homegrown" vegetables this summer.

Film festival will continue
The fifth annual KPBSD Film Festival on Thursday afternoon at the Homer Theatre was a huge success. This could not have been possible without the three months of preparation by film makers and the support of the community members that showed up. Thanks to the Homer Theatre and all 90 people that showed up to support our children. Also, thank you to the Homer News for getting the word out. We will continue to make this an annual event here in Homer. I look forward to even more films next year.

Fund-raiser a swimming success
The Kachemak Swim Club would like to thank all the individuals and businesses who donated gifts, food and cash to help make this year's fund-raiser a huge success.

Student appreciates scholarship
I would like to thank the Homer Council on the Arts for awarding me a Summer Fine Arts Scholarship to take lessons with Brad Hughes this summer. Thank you also to the businesses and individuals whose support of the HCOA makes these scholarships possible.

Buy groceries, help a school
Paul Banks Elementary PTA wants to say thank you to our Homer Safeway store for their participation in the eScrip program and for allowing us to take signups in the store on April 26. Thank you to all of you who signed up to support Paul Banks Elementary. Andrew Reed's name was drawn from all of the sign-ups taken that day to receive a $50 Safeway gift card.

YAC makes a difference
Kachemak Ski Club would like to thank the Youth Advisory Committee and the Ashley J. Logan Fund of the Homer Foundation for a grant, in part to help replace our rope and to pay a portion of our insurance bill. The grant will go twice as far this year, as we are working to match this with another grant from the Alaska Ski Education Foundation. We really need a new rope, as anyone who came up to the hill in the early winter can testify. (The old rope is worn and hard to hold on to in cold icy weather.) Also, our insurance is our largest bill, and help in paying that is always appreciated.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Eagle chases crane away
Changing the face of hunger
Recycling proves to be viable option
Everyone's rights being diminished
Students see miracle of life
It all adds up to great community
Event demonstrates Homer's nature
Outdoor trip wraps up school year
Donations mean Poetry Slam prizes
School funding is appreciated
Soon-to-be grad says thanks

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Lots of information, enjoyable events slated for Saturday's Safe Kids Fair
It was best prom ever
Your crane sightings wanted
Making a difference through debate
Yard sale benefits Head Start
Support touches fire victim
Ski program a great success
New basketball hoop appreciated
Conversation looks beyond Homer
Community to the rescue
Many contributed to benefit event
Quick response saved the day

Homer Alaska - Letters