Laugh riot, that is!
Port City Players is bringing Scared Scriptless to town on Friday, March 9, at Legends (of the Mountain) on Washington St.. It is the annual membership meeting and will feature not only this improv comedy troupe from Anchorage (www.scaredscriptless.com) but also local talent like Elite 9, plus hors d’oeuvres! The event will kick off at 6:00 pm and will last until 9:30 or so. Music starts at 6:30, and the business meeting will be at 7:30 (elections, reports, blah, blah, blah….) and the main show at 8:00 pm. Admission price is the cost of membership:

• Family $50 (immediate family only, no third cousins and such)
• Couple $40
• Individual $25
• Student $10

It’s guaranteed to be a good time! Remember, March 9 starting at 6:00 at Legends!
See you there!

Eleven members of the Seward Flotilla, USCG Auxiliary, attended the annual District 17 Training Conference in Anchorage over the Presidents Day weekend. The conference included Division Board meetings, qualifications workshop for public affairs, boat crew training, Vessel Examiners training, radio communications, data entry and much, much more.
At the Awards Luncheon on Saturday, Feb 17 the following Seward Flotilla members were acknowledged for their service in 2006:

Sue Lang received an Auxiliary Vessel Exam/Program Visitor Award for conducting 32 Vessel Safety Checks and 60 Marine Dealer Visits.
Craig Williamson received an Auxiliary Operations Annual Service Award for 90 Operational Hours and 14 Operational Support Hours
The Auxiliary Station Seward Award was presented to Alan Drake, Lanice Drake, Craig Williamson, Orson Smith, David Popken, Barbara Popken, Kevinn Smith of the Seward Flotilla as well as Gary & Pam Taylor, Richard & Pat Fairbanks, Shane Taylor, Terri Telkamp, and Andy Buhler of Anchorage and Charlie Audino of Eagle River.
An Auxiliary Public Affairs Award was presented to Sue Lang for 42 Public Affairs Missions
At Sunday’s Awards Banquet Division 2 awards were presented by Roy Stoddard Division 2 Captain in 2006 and Commodore Michael Folkerts:

Seward Flotilla for the Most Specialty Courses completed by a flotilla

Sue Lang - Outstanding Auxiliarist of the Year       
A Presidential Unit Citation and ribbon was awarded to all Auxiliarists of record during Hurricane Katrina.
District 17 Awards were presented by Commodore Michael Folkerts and Rear Admiral Gene Brooks, Commandant 17^th Coast Guard District:

Craig Williamson - Auxiliary Award for Operational Merit
Kevinn Smith - Meritorious Team Commendation for the Coxswain Academy
Sue Lang - Recreational Boating Safety Visitation Program Award
Sue Lang - LCDR Christopher G. Honse Award.  This award is named for the former District 17 Director of Auxiliary LCDR Christopher Honse and is presented “…to the Auxiliarist who demonstrated development, planning and execution of a leading edge idea.”
                                                                                   
These awards represent hundreds of hours by members of the Seward Flotilla.

For additional information on the many benefits of an auxiliary membership or to learn about other public boating programs available call Sue Lang at 224-8237, Craig Williamson at 224-2476 and Orson Smith at 224-2526 or visit the flotilla website at http://a1700205.uscgaux.info/index.html.
The next meeting of the Seward Flotilla is Friday, March 9 at 7:00PM at the Elks Hall, 419 5^th Ave, Seward.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian, uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, as well as the lead volunteer force in the Department of Homeland Security.  Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. The 31,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of the Coast Guard and Maritime Domain Awareness missions, such as Search & Rescue, Public Education, and Marine Environmental Protection.

Seward Community Schools is looking for a few good people who love to view art and who would like to participate in our judging night at the Seward High School Auditorium. Judges will pick the best art for the Avy Savvy Poster contest on Thursday March 1, 5:30 p.m.

The contest will feature a variety of art materials used in these posters from local kids, including but not limited to; crayons, pencils, watercolor, poster paints and more.

We are also looking for local businesses to display the kids’ poster art during the month of March. And if you wish to donate items for second- and third-place winners, the kids would be thrilled.

Remember: art creates happiness and wellness in a person, especially in children. Let’s inspire them to do their best and we may learn more from their point of view.

Please contact Community Schools no later then Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Contact Tanya Brewi, Community Schools Coordinator at 224-4056 or tbrewi@cityofseward.net

Question: A couple of years ago, I took an online defensive driving class and was reminded of a rule that a LOT of people violate; that you’re not allowed to pass more than one vehicle at a time on the highway.

Answer: You must have been advised of a “rule” of safe driving, not the law. According to Alaska Law 13 AAC 02.065(a)(b) Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left – Limitations: The overtaking vehicle must do so at a safe distance, in an area of the highway where passing is allowed, may not return to its right lane until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle, and must be back in its right lane before coming within 200 feet of oncoming traffic. Passing does not excuse speeding and directional signals should be used.

Questions, comments, tip suggestions;

coptalk@cityofseward.net

Seward city council special meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a special meeting on the following items of business on March 6, 2007.

VIEW and discuss essay questions and interview results.

EXECUTIVE SESSION to evaluate and discuss entering into a conditional employment offer with a candidate for city manager, subject to successful negotiations and a criminal background check.

The special meeting will commence at noon or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street.

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 City Clerk, PO Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to clerk@cityofseward.net.

University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences

Come meet Richard Hendren, one of the candidates for the position of Director of the Seward Marine Center.

Public is cordially invited to attend a presentation followed by questions and answers. Presentation from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26 at the K.M. Rae Building, 125 Third Avenue.

Any inquiries please call 224-5261

A day of interviews and an open meet and greet catered reception

Agenda

City Council Chambers

10:00 a.m. Telephonic Interview with Phillip Oates. In Kuwait.

10:45 a.m. In-Person interview with Jim Hunt. From Iowa.

11:30 a.m. In-Person interview with Terry Hoefferle. From Dillingham.

12:30 p.m. Lunch with Mayor Shafer, Interim City Manager Marvin Yoder and council members at Christos Restaurant

1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Escorted individually around town by council members. Two vehicles.

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Open Public Reception with appetizers at Legends - Catered by Thorns

6:00 p.m. Candidates depart for Anchorage

Please come out and meet these two candidates. Interviews and reception are open to the public.

Feb. — 16 4:08 p.m. Aron William Haddeland was arrested at Glacier Family Medical Clinic for Violating a DVRO.

Feb. 17 — 11:03 a.m. Reporting party from the harbor department advised of some kids that spray painted some private property last night at the south end of the harbor by the new construction area. Officer responding. Contacted, David M. Dieckgraeff. Wrote graffiti on an excavator. 2:23 p.m. Seward Alaska State Troopers advised of a Motor Vehicle Accident-I on Seward Highway at about Mile 10.5. SVAC and BCVFD responded. 2:57 p.m. Motor Vehicle Accident-D at Mile 13 of the Seward Hwy. BCVFD and AST responded. 4:07 p.m. Reporting party advised officer of a moose that was in a fenced area by Lowell Canyon. Officer checked and unable to locate any trapped moose. Officer saw a moose in the area, but not fenced in. 4:26 p.m. Maintenance manager of Kimberly Court advised of a male that is passed out in building C on the first landing. He is not a tennant. Contact made with David Eugene Bolbos. He was transported to his residence at Benson. 7:01 p.m. Keys found on the beach by the SeaLife Center. Three keys on a ring with an APD plastic recruitment tag on them. Placed in the key box. 9:13 p.m. Juvenile male was cited for Minor Consuming while at the dance at Washington. 10:01 p.m. Reporting party from Buick Apartments requested an officer respond to the Yukon Bar to ask them to quiet down. Officer advised to close the back door. 11:46 p.m. Officers saw male that ran from them when he saw them. Officers attempted to look for the male but unable to locate near Dora Way. Officers did security check of Dora Way Subdivision. Read More>

Reflection Photography will be in town Saturday, March 10 at Sports and Recreation.
It a great opportunity to have your kids, family, clubs, teams or groups photo taken.
Reflection’s has appointment openings beginning at 2 p.m.
Please feel free to email or call at 224-4054 to set up a photo time.

Seward City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Monday, February 26, 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

B. Borough Assembly Report

C. City Manager’s Report

D. Chamber of Commerce Report

E. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Report

F. School Board Report

G. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations

Siemens presentation on city building energy audit.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Resolutions Requiring a Public Hearing

1. Resolution 2007-011, Confirming The Special Assessment Roll Of The Elhard Electric Improvement District, And Providing For The Levy, Payment Terms, And Penalties Of The Special Assessment District. Read More>

Parent teacher student association monthly meeting is at the Middle School Library, Thursday, 7 p.m.  One of the agenda items is the proposed school schedule. All are welcome.

9th Grade

Holly Ganser*        Logan Adelmann
Allison Barnwell        Karlie Ennes
Alexandria Espelin        Andrew Ferkinhoff
Chung Ho Han        Serena Melville
Sean Moline        Joseph Nyholm
Amy Schilling        Nicholas Stebbins
Gregory vonBorstel        Shane Waliezer
Shelby Washik        Sierra Young
Sylvia Young        Amanda Zimmerman

10th Grade

Tyler Haddow*        David Hebert*
Trevor Olsen*        Dylan Beck
Andrew Cloward        Pyper Dixon
Calamity Farris        Ian Filbert
Peter Fleming        Meghan O’Leary
Cara Osenga        Suhyeon Park
Josh Zimmerman        Micheal Zweifel

11th Grade

Michelle Buchanan*        Mark Chase*
Kimberly Hewitt*        Alan Logan*
Annemiek Analoak        Kenny Audette
Koal Backlund        Ivana Banic
Julie Broughton        Jessica Calhoun
Justin Coon        Jamie Cunningham
Samara Johnson        Katherine Kain
Amelia Kellar        Katharina Krischok
Jonathon Lo

12th Grade

Caleb Adelmann*        Trent Anderson*
Maile Atkinson*        William Chisholm
William Clock*        Nichole Feemster*
Sarah Glaser*        Katie Peck*
Lindsey VonBorstel*        Janessa Anderson
Billy Beck        Breeann Campbell
Emily Capra        Jacob Cinereski
Alexander Cloward        Zach Cloward
Heather Dalberg        Stephanie Fleetwood
Mitch Harris        Diana Hill
Jongwoo Kim        Jason Long
Logan McDonald        Kendra Oldow
Juno Prochazka        Panatda Roddan
Malia Sutphin        Kevin Talens
Carson Tippit        Jenni Vanderbilt
Jennifer Worabel

* Denotes a 4.0 GPA

Pet of the Week: “Ivy” is a lovely and affectionate spayed female who would like to be in a home as the only feline representative. She is very playful and loves to hang out with humans.

Wish List: Don’t Delay! Spay or neuter your pet today! $30.00 off surgery available at the animal shelter.

Jennifer Carrick

March 5th will be a day of interviews and an open meet and greet catered reception

Agenda

10:00 a.m. Telephonic Interview with Phillip Oates (Kuwait)

City Council Chambers

10:45 a.m. In-Person interview with Jim Hunt (Iowa)

City Council Chambers

11:30 a.m. In-Person interview with Terry Hoefferle (Dillingham)

City Council Chambers

12:30 p.m. Lunch with Mayor Shafer, Vice-Mayor Dunham and Interim City Manager Marvin Yoder at Christos Restaurant

1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Escorted individually around town by council

members. (Two vehicles)

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Open Public Reception with appetizers at Legends

(Catered by Thorns)

6:00 p.m. Candidates depart for Anchorage

Please come out and meet these two candidates! Interviews and reception are open to the public.

The city council met tonight for their “quick” work session and decided to interview 3 candidates in-person.  The City Manager finalists are:

Phillip Oates

Jim Hunt

Terry Hoefferle

We are making arrangements right now, and will be bringing 2 of the candidates to Seward on Monday, March 5.  We will interview them separately in the morning, take them around the town individually during the afternoon, and hopefully have a public reception to meet and greet for the public from 4 to 6pm that evening.  Mr. Oates is in Kuwait and his interview will be telephonic again. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will meet for a work session/retreat on Saturday, March 3, 2007 beginning at 9:00 am until finished.  Some of the topics on the city manager’s agenda that will be discussed are:

Ø     Discussing Seward’s vision

Ø     Capital projects and the city’s list of needs such as, but not limited to; the long-term care facility, Forest Acres levee project, infrastructure needs, harbor floats, new shop, new generators, SMC dock, Mary Lowell Center, pavilions and street paving.

Ø     Bonds, grants, funding issues.

Ø     Broader issues like; alternative energy, SMIC area, in-house vs outsourcing, housing issues, and tax-exempt properties.

Ø     Internal operations and budgeting.

The meeting will take place in the Upstairs Conference room in City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward.  Although this is intended to be a retreat session between council members and the city manager, any and all interested persons are invited to attend.

We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday the evening of March 2.  There will be a hot dog dinner, put on by the Boys and Girls Club, games in the gym and a book fair in the library.  It would be of great help if volunteers could help at the book fair that evening.  It will be open to the public from 5:00 to 7:00.  If volunteers work ½ hour shifts we would need at least four people. Thanks Daphne Honn

Please e-mail Daphne dhonn@kpbsd.k12.ak.us if you can help with the book fair in the Seward Elementary School library.

Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps is seeking volunteers and will host a free Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) class. The 40-hour class starts the evening of March 5th. For more info on the ETT class, contact instructor Judy Martin at 224-5970 or 362-1629.

SVAC responds to 911 medical emergencies in Seward and the surrounding area. Interested in learning skills that could save lives? How about driving an ambulance? For info on joining SVAC, call 224-3987 or attend our regular weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7pm at 200 D Street, corner of 2nd & D.

Kenai Peninsula College Resurrection Bay Extension Site and Small Business Development Center workshops at Seward High School

January - March.

OPENING THE DOORS TO BUSINESS PLANNING

Learn how to write a business plan and how to plan financial projections.

Thursday, February 15, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

CREATIVE SOURCES OF CAPITAL – FINANCING SUCCESS MODELS

Learn how to find the best sources of capital and how to make the funding process smooth when seeking capital for your business needs.

Thursday, March 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Register no later than Feb. 12 and March 5 - two days prior to workshop. Contact Bunny Kishaba at 260-5629 or email inblk@uaa.alaska.edu.

The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Kenai Peninsula Borough Community Economic Development Division and the University of Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula Small Business Development Center 43335 K-Beach Road, Suite 12, Soldotna, AK  99669

t. 260-5629

f. 262-6762

Mark Gregory, Director at inmeg@uaa.alaska.edu

Bunny Kishaba, Administrative Assistant at inblk@uaa.alaska.edu

Pet of the Week: “Allie” is a 3-yr old playful and loving spayed female. She has peacefully lived with cats, dogs and kids in an active home. She uses a scratching post and likes to hang out in high places.

Wish List: Always, and especially as snow melts remember to scoop your dog’s poop! It’s the law and the right thing to do! Be a responsible dog owner so that everyone can enjoy our community!

Jennifer Carrick

Seward PTSA is budgeted to send two adult members and a high school student member to Juneau to participate in the Alaska PTA Legislative Fly-in February 21 & 22.  Usually, we fly to Juneau on the 20th with our return flight on the 22nd.  We pack our two days with lobbying legislators for the Alaska PTA priorities (includes modification of the cost differential to provide adequate funding for all schools) using Seward schools as our personal examples.

We are seeking an Alaska Airlines companion coupon - If your Alaska Airlines card expires in February 07 & you have not used & do not plan to use your on-line companion certificate before it the end of February, we’re hoping you’ll help us lower our costs.  Please contact us!
A second adult participant - One of our esteemed Seward Elementary teachers has volunteered to give up his personal leave to attend.  We do have a couple back-up participants who have attended on previous fly-ins, but if anyone else would like the opportunity to accompany Bob Barnwell and advocate for our schools in Juneau, please let us know.  The legislators in Juneau hold the purse strings!  The adult participants are also responsible for the Seward High student council representative if they choose to send one.  Having a student representative accompany you to Juneau is a delight and reminds our legislators of what it’s all about & why we bother.

If you have any of the items below available for the students to use, please e-mail sjonsson@kpbsd.k12.ak.us or give him a call.

Please also attend  the community meeting called by the Seward High principal at 6pm Tuesday February 13 in the Seward High Library or Theater.  Again, whether you have kids or not, this is an important meeting.  With the proposed district budget reducing Seward High teaching staff to eight, we are going to lose great teachers like Scott Jonsson and the programs they provide, like art!  We have to come together to find a solution for our kids.  A quality education system is also essential to our local economy.

  Drama students are looking for the following props to be donated

KPC Resurrection Bay Extension is offering Birds in the Field and Lab, a
2 credit course starting on Wednesday evening, February 21. Learn about
bird and song identification, bones and feathers, bird feeders and
houses, optics, field guides, and more with 4 half-day field trips.
Taught by Seward Sporadic Bird Report reporter Carol Griswold. For more
information and to register, call Jackie Marshall at 224-2285.