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

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Homer man takes over as derby leader

Everything just seemed to fall into place for Thomas Youngblood on Friday.
Good friend Ron Hurley, captain of the F/V Sweet T, had asked him to go fishing.
His boss at Kachemak Gear Shed had given him the day off.
The waters of Kachemak Bay were flat and calm amid a warm and sunny June day.

Treat live -- and dead -- salmon with a little respect

During yet another bright and sunny research day at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, I spotted a bit of a ruckus and noticed that someone had actually landed a salmon. And – while that's not unheard of – salmon have become something of an anomaly in many parts of Alaska this year.
Following weak king runs and the closure of several historically productive salmon streams, many anglers are concerned about what Alaska's fishing future holds.
Which is why misuse of resources can often be relatively infuriating to most Alaskans.

Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby Standings

Tsunami Softball dominates at home with 3 wins

With collaboration from parents, Homer Little League and several committed community members, the Lady Quakes from Anchorage arrived in Homer for the first-ever ASA softball games at Karen Hornaday Park over the weekend.
“Everyone really pitched in to help make this weekend a success,” said Tsunami Head Coach Anita Sligh.
Sligh’s team came away with three wins against the Lady Quakes, who hail from the Dimond area of Anchorage.

HOMER TRIBUNE/Adrian Lysenko

Sail away

Competitors in the Lands End Regatta ride the wind during last week's race. 12 boats entered the 12th-annual event. The next race is the Fourth of July Regatta, this Saturday.