SMIC Development Plan Update
Friday, February 2, 2007 at noon
Upstairs Conference Room, City Hall
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Port and Commerce Advisory Board will conduct a work session on Friday, February 2, 2007, at noon.
The work session will commence at noon in the upstairs conference room in City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Seward, c/o Executive Liaison Christy Terry , P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to cterry@cityofseward.net
Pet of the Week: Cats! Cats! and More Cats! Fabulous Felines, Fuzzy and Fine are seeking the Fortune of a Fantastic Future with you! Please consider adopting an extraordinary adult cat from the shelter today! And please while homeless animals die, don’t breed or buy! $30 off spay/neuter surgery available at the shelter!! Be part of the solution- Don’t litter!Jennifer Carrick
POB 2934
Seward, AK 99664
907-224-7495
Resurrection Bay
Conservation Alliance
invites you to the
eighth in a series of
alternative energy
presentations.
Have all your questions about exciting renewable energy resources for Seward answered by the leader in Alaska’s renewable energy future. RBCA welcomes Chris Rose, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) who will present a variety of viable options for Seward’s energy future.
Alternative Energy Presentation
Thursday, February 8, 2007
6:30 pm—8:30 pm
Rae Building
Admission is Free!
Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is a coalition of urban and rural Alaska utilities, businesses, conservation groups, consumer groups, and Alaska Native organizations with an interest in developing Alaska’s vast renewable energy resources. REAP’s goal is to increase the production of renewable energy in Alaska. REAP believes that the development of those resources will provide numerous important economic opportunities for the state.
Jan. 19, 2007
2:29 p.m. Reporting party of Birch Street advised when she came home, she went into her bedroom to change clothes, and observed a male outside her window wearing a medium blue sweatshirt running from her bedroom window toward Birch Street. Officer was unable to locate any prints near the windows. He may possibly have been running through her yard. 5:28 p.m. Reporting party complained of two dogs running loose the last two days on Dora Way. Advised animal control. Read More>
Late in September of 2006, Sgt. Keenan Williams and his wife Lori, along with six other soldiers and their families, traveled to our community for a weekend of fun and relaxation before being deployed to Iraq. Their trip was made possible by the graciousness and generosity of several Seward organizations and many individuals. Our expression of gratitude to the people of this community is long overdue.
Several organizations and individuals made monetary donations:
The American Legion Post #5, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Legion Riders, Alaska’s Point of View and the Seward Police Association, Thank You!
American Legion Members and their Guests attending the dinner, Employees of Ace Hardware, Spenard Builders, Seward Police Dept, Seward Public Works Dept, and Providence Seward Medical and Care Center. Thank You!
Other donations included: Housing, supplied by Scott at the Seward Resort. Free passes to the Alaska Sealife Center thanks to Carl, Nancy and Tylan. Geri arranged a KFT cruise. Alan and Tina took photos, Phyllis made brownies and Roger and Pinky brought the cake. The American Legion hosted their dinner and Brother Emmanuel offered the blessing. Several community members came, shook hands and thanked these soldiers for their service to our country.
It is with deep regret that I tell you; a roadside bomb killed one of these soldiers, Sgt. Sean Fennerty, “Fen”, on Saturday, 20 January 2007.
Seward welcomed these Patriots with open arms, and gave everyone of us precious memories. Keenan is proud of his hometown with good reason.
Many thanks to all of you for your generosity and show of support for these brave Americans.
Sincerely,
Jim and Betty Gilmore
Seward, Alaska, January 25, 2007— The Board of Directors for the Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau, opened the application period for the 80th Annual Mount Marathon Race® earlier this month.
Runners hoping to race in 2007 must submit their completed application by March 31, 2007. Applications may be completed online at www.seward.com. Application fees are $45 for adults and $20 for juniors. Veterans and 2006 finishers have priority, with the remaining slots filled through a lottery system. Lottery results will be announced by April 16, 2007.
The now famous, or infamous, foot race is a climb and descent on Mount Marathon – a mile and a half up and a mile and a half down, complete with cliffs, waterfalls, and wonderful view. Over the years, participation has increased steadily, resulting in new milestones. 54 women finished the first-ever women’s race in 1985, and 2005 heralded the beginning of the “wave start” to accommodate more participants.
For more information, refer to www.seward.com or contact the Seward Chamber of Commerce at 907-224-8051; PO Box 749, Seward, Alaska, 99664; www.seward.com
Come share your ideas for Seward’s future!
Date: February 7th and February 8th
Time: 6:00 pm Open House
7:00 pm Public Discussion
Location: Middle School Lobby
Drawing for Prizes!
Everyone Welcomed!
Snacks provided!
Community Value Items include:
· Community Appearance
· Education
· Health Care
· Community Partnerships
· City Government
· Public Safety
· Land Development
· Economics
· Transportation
· SMIC Development
· Parks and Recreation
· VISTA Survey Results
Tell us what you think about:
¨ The Land Use Plan
¨ Watersheds
¨ Development
¨ Code Violations
¨ Local Birth Services
¨ Flood Mitigation
¨ Annexation
City of Seward
PO BOX 167
Seward, AK 99664
Phone: 907-224-4065
Fax: 907-224-4038
E-mail:swilliams@cityofseward.net
Pass the word on…..a creative opportunity for anyone with sewing experience and a sewing machine! Cedar will be teaching a class how to sew their own stylish Coral Bags at Community Schools!
$ 25 per person, includes snaps and pattern instructions. Students will need to provide their own fabric, machine and any other needed supplies. Class takes place in the Seward High School library from 6 - 10pm on Feb 5.
February 9/10, Seward Elementary
Who: Teachers, home school parents, scout leaders and camp counselors are welcome to attend this environmental education workshop.
What: Project WILD and Project Learning Tree are hands-on, interdisciplinary, supplementary activities that focus on environmental conservation. Through wildlife and the forest, students learn concepts and gain skills in core subject areas.
What else: These are action-packed days filled with activities. Participants receive activity guides and additional support materials. Correlation guides to the Alaska State Content Standards are available to teachers and scout leaders will receive guides that correlate activities to badges.
Credit: Graded, graduate credit is available through UAA, but not required for participation in these workshops. The credit cost is $69. Attendance at both workshops and completion of an assignment with your students is required. Ed 580Q
Where: Seward Elementary
When: February 9th 4:30-8:00 (light dinner provided)
February 10th 8:30-3:30
Cost: $30 for all materials ..3 curriculum guides !!
How: Registration is required. E mail Matt Weaver
Matt_weaver@dnr.state.ak.us
Matt(underscore sign)weaver……
Questions: For information on workshop content, call 269-8481 or 267-2168
Due to the snow, our building energy audit work session with Siemens did not happen last night.
The work session was postponed until 5:00 pm tonight in the council chambers.
All are welcome. –Jean
KPBSD Public Budget Forum 7pm tonight Jan 23 Seward High Library
Important meeting information (preliminary budget includes substantial district wide cuts in teaching positions) forwarded from Seward High. Please try to attend…
Join Melody Douglas, Chief Financial Officer tonight,January 23 in the Seward High School Library @ 7pm for an open discussion on the preliminary 2007-08 district budget.
You can view the entire preliminary 2008 budget at: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/departments.aspx?id=160
Jan. 11, 2007
10:20 p.m. Power outage all over the area. Crew was notified. 10:27 p.m. Lowell Point Road is closed by two snowslides. One subject advised that his vehicle is in between snowslides, but he was able to get out. 10:45 p.m. Reported by the dorm attendant that there are six stranded students on the Lowell Point side of the slides. Given places to contact to assist them. 10:47 p.m. Intoxicated subject reported to be near the front doors of Safeway. Officer responded but was unable to locate him. Read More>
Businesses that utilize dumpsters, please remember to keep the lids closed to prevent birds or other animals from gaining access.
Violators could receive a citation for $50.00 or more.
City Ordinance 14.05.025, 14.05.035, and State Law 18 AAC 60.015 (a)
Questions, comments, tip suggestions: coptalk@cityofseward.net
We will be starting our Winter Season on Friday Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Tell all of your friends and family members about this great activity.
Catch the Early Bird Rate of only $28 by Jan. 26.
See ya there!
For more information contact Tanya Brewi, Community Schools Coordinator, at 224-4056 or e-mail at tbrewi@cityofseward.net
Wine Tasting and Fund Raising for the Seward Community Library. February 16, 2007 7:00 pm Hotel Edgewater Lobby. Hors d’oeuvres and brilliant conversation.
Auction Tickets are $35.00 and available at the library.
Sponsored by the Seward Community Library Association.
Vendor applications are now available for the Alaska Dandelion Festival to be held June 1,2,3, 2007 at the Seward High School. The 3 day event will feature speakers, workshops, activities, vendors, food & music. The theme is “Celebrating the Bounty & Diversity of Nature” Our focus is on educating and encouraging individuals & communities to a more natural,healthy, self sufficient, simpler and more rewarding life. Proceeds from the event will benefit local youth programs. For more information contact Marie at 623-703-4453 or at dmea@netzero.net
Last call for sign-ups for our Ladies Self Defense Class at Community Schools. Ladies, learn what you need to know to protect yourself from harm. Ages 14-years to 114. Parents will need to sign registration sheet for their daughters to be able to participate in the class.
Registrations remains open until 10 p.m., Jan 22.
Contact Tanya Brewi, Community Schools Coordinator at 224-4056 or tbrewi@cityofseward.net
Challenge your friends, family and co-workers to a basketball work-out at the Seward High School gym. Seward Parks and Recreation is offering Open Gym hours at Community Schools. Monday and Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Jan. through March.
Cost is $2 for youth and senior citizens and $4 for adults.
SPRD Punch Cards and Annual Passes accepted.
For more information contact Tanya at 224-9063 after 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday or at tbrewi@cityofseward.net.
January 15, 2007 – 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Donna Peterson, Superintendent
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS: The Board presented Mr. Wally Hufford, speech pathologist and Mr. Travis Moore, community volunteer with Golden Apple Awards in recognition for their service to the District.
SCHOOL REPORT: Mr. Charlie Walsworth , West Homer Elementary principal, gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting student test scores, grade level themes, programs, professional development, activities, community participation and future plans.
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Monday, January 22, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards
1. Parks and Recreation Adelmann Award to Caleb Adelmann.
2. Proclamation for Deputy Fire Chief Edward Athey and Seward Police Dispatcher Tammy Athey.
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Pet of the Week: “
Gouda” is one of the many wonderful cats awaiting new homes at the shelter. She is a gentle 8-mo old spayed female who loves affection and cat nip mice.
Wish List: We are desperate for cat homes. Please adopt your next furry friend and please do not let your cats breed- there are not enough life long homes to go around- everyone wants a kitten, but they grow up and many end up at the shelter or on the street.
Jennifer Carrick
Seward Animal Care and Control
POB 2934
Seward, AK 99664
907-224-7495
Seward Elementary School is in need of cross-country skis and boots for their after-school sport’s program, if anyone has some they would like to donate. (tax deduction!) It started today, and we are short many pairs of skis for our students who wish to participate. Thanks so much!
Kathi Davis
Seward Elementary School
(907) 224-3356 - phone
Jan. 6, 2007
7:12 p.m. Reporting party saw juveniles carrying a TV on Third or Fourth off Railway. Officer responded. 7:53 p.m. Jail smoke alarm went off from showers. 9:48 p.m. Alarm sounding at Three Bears. Officers responded.
Jan. 7, 2007
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The Seward American Legion Auxiliary Unit #5 recently donated $5000 to the Seward Community Library Museum Foundation. Sharon Dillon, president of the Auxiliary, stated in an accompanying letter that “We are happy to have contributed to our community in this way and hope that others do the same.” The Seward Community Library Museum Steering Committee is very appreciative of the American Legion support and thanks them for their generous donation.
Please contact Keith Campbell at 224-3561 or Patty Linville at 224-4008 for information on how to volunteer to assist with project and/or make a donation.
I have tickets to the Governors Ball in Kenai. It will be held on Feb. 3rd and tickets are $25.00. If you have any questions please call me at 224 3190.
