Letters to the Editor
Published 2:30 am Thursday, April 9, 2026
Wiggle Wednesday
It’s time to get off the couch, clear out the cobwebs and chase away the blues.
The Kachemak Bay Running Club is hosting free community runs every Wednesday at 6 p.m., now through September. We’ll give running tips and stretching ideas. Meet at Bishop’s Beach and go for about 4 miles on a weekly course.
All speeds and capabilities are welcome. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Andy Haas at 907-299-7788 or akyatra@gmail.com.
Andy Haas
Homer
Easter brunch a success
The Easter Brunch hosted by the administration of the Homer Senior Center was a delight. The festive decorations created a warm and welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by both attendees and residents.
I would like to recognize the kitchen staff for preparing such a delicious meal. The eggs Benedict, fresh fruit, and assortment of desserts were wonderful and clearly prepared with care.
Thank you to the dedicated volunteers — Sarah Bolton, Jenny Michaels, Karen Nogle, Deb Schmidt and Sharon Morganti — whose cheerful service made the event even more special. We also appreciate Lisa Talbott, Jen Hankins and Nona Safra for donating silent auction items that added fun and engagement for guests. A special thank-you to L&R Rentals for providing tables and chairs that made dining and visiting comfortable.
Events like this highlight the generosity and community spirit that make supporting our seniors possible. Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration such a success.
Shirlie Gribble, board of directors president
Homer Senior Citizens, Inc.
Community supports cultural club
Thank you, Kachemak Bay Rotary Club, for your donation, and the Homer Library, for letting us use the study rooms and the conference room! Also thank you city of Homer, for the beautiful banners you put up! We all really appreciate your support for the Japanese Club. Arigatou gozimasu!
Eliphelet Bice
Alaska Japanese Club Homer
Grifter graduates
It used to be that you needed to buy a Bible, vodka, steaks, sneakers, Trump wear or a worthless course at Trump University but no more. Now our insatiable Thief-in-Chief is simply stealing taxpayer money directly.
The State Department has transferred $1.25 billion in foreign aid to Trump’s Board of Peace, pulling $1 billion from International Disaster Assistance, $200 million from peacekeeping operations and $50 million from international organizations. Money that Congress authorized for hurricanes and refugees, moved without a Congressional vote, into a fund that Trump created by executive order and controls personally.
The Board of Peace composed of dictators has one defining characteristic. Trump controls it forever. He named himself Chairman-for-Life. No audits, no transparency requirements, absolute veto power. The Board of Peace has transferred nothing to Gaza, disclosed nothing about its spending, and received $1.25 billion of your disaster relief money without a word of explanation.
Recently, Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax records. The fix is in. The DOJ attorneys who would defend against his lawsuit serve at his pleasure. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can’t wait to sign that check.
When our dear leader wakes up tomorrow with a full diaper, what new horrors will he visit on us?
Michael A LeMay, Veterans for Peace
Homer
