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The Weekender: What's happening in Homer this weekend?

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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Strike a pose

Fashion model Forest Elander poses for an Izod photo shoot at Tutka Bay Lodge over the weekend. Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation took over the quiet lodge, bringing international models, professional photographers, helicopters and a 1955 Grumman Albatross.

Tutka Bay goes 'GQ'

• International models, photographers and a Grumman Albatross employ Kachemak Bay splendor
As hundreds of shorebirders flocked around the Homer side of Kachemak Bay last weekend, John and Nelda Osgood saw more than a little excitement of their own as models and camera crews flew into Tutka Bay for a high-end fashion photo shoot featuring Izod brand clothing.
Members of the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation spent two days shooting at Tutka Bay Lodge, having already finished shooting several photos at Knik Glacier.

Council hears Pebble plans

• Pebble CEO talks energy grid, economic impact
Pebble Chief Executive Officer John Shively told Homer City Council on Monday night that, despite the hub of controversy at its mention, the Pebble Mine isn’t yet known as a feasible project.
Shively spoke to the council for about 10 minutes, outlining the stages necessary in order for the proposed project to pass muster as a feasible one.
“We are still at the pre-feasibility stage — looking at resources, looking at what it will take to develop, looking at costs and whether or not we have an economically viable project,” Shively said. “There seems to be confusion around the state; some people think we have a project already.”

Sheldon named Alaska Legionnaire of the Year

Dedicated long-time Homer American Legion member Bill Sheldon was named Alaska's Legionnaire of the Year at the recent convention in Fairbanks, reflecting honor on General Buckner Post 16, as well as himself.

Property tax could drop

• Shifting budgets push projected mill rate lower
Area property owners may see tax bills decrease more than anticipated in the latest round of mill rate projections.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor John Williams proposed a cut in the property tax levy by .5 mill as part of his fiscal year 2008 borough spending package. He presented the package last month when the budget was handed over to the borough assembly. At that point, the levy was projected at 5 mill rates, down from the previous year’s 5.5 mills.

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