Important Items on School Board Agenda 040207

There are some important items on the School Board agenda for Monday April 2nd including the approval of the district operating budget for next year & the first reading of revisions to the field trip policies. The packet can be reviewed at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/school_board.aspx?id=6686

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: “Ivy” is an affectionate and playful 5-yr old spayed female. She will make a great companion in a home with no other pets.

Wish List: Dog chews and kitty socializers

Jennifer Carrick
Seward Animal Care and Control
POB 2934
Seward, AK 99664
907-224-7495

Seward City Council Regular Meeting March 27, 2007

Seward City Council Regular Meeting

Action Agenda

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

The following resolutions requiring a public hearing were approved:

Resolution 2007-025, In Support Of The Adoption Of The City Of Seward Emergency Operations Plan, Revised March 2007.

The following resolutions were approved:

Resolution 2007-026, Authorizing An Employment Agreement With Phillip Oates For City Manager Services.

Resolution 2007-027, Supporting [...]

Seward Community Schools would like to thank the following people and organizations for the benefit of our Seward Archery League

Seward Community Schools would like to thank the following people and organizations for the benefit of our Seward Archery League. Louis Bencardino of the Alaska Railroad Co. for his help and organization this year during our Fall and Winter Season, we cannot thank you enough Louie! I look forward to next year’s season in the [...]

Nordic Ski Club Community Ski Day 3/31/07

Join the Seward Nordic Ski Club for a fun filled day of skiing on Bear Lake, Saturday March 31st. From 1-3 pm there will be a Skate Skiing Clinic for Beginners and Advanced Skiers, as well as a Healthy Kids Ski Event. The activity is designed to get elementary students familiar with skis and teach some [...]

RBCA Annual Membership Meeting & Potluck

FIRST ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP EVENT

Who: Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance (RBCA)
What: RBCA’s first annual membership meeting and potluck dinner. Everyone is welcome to join us for food, music, and to learn about our community projects.

Where: Legends Building, 5th [...]

2007 Goliath Shirt Art Contest

The Resurrection Roadhouse is looking for this years art for the Goliath shirts.
Specifications are:

Alaska theme

No more than 4 colors

Must say “Goliath 2007″ somewhere in it

Can be either in digital or print format

Deadline is Monday April 23rd, 2007
Drop off submissions at the Resurrection Roadhouse
or email to eslater@ciri.com
Winner will receive a Gift Certificate to the [...]

Seward Sporadic Bird Report: snow buntings to robins

March 23, 2007
Seward, Alaska Sporadic Bird Report
Sunrise 7:50 am, sunset 8:19 pm, length of day 12 hours, 29 minutes; tomorrow will be 5 minutes and 29 seconds longer.
Weather: 25º with brisk north to west winds 15 to 30 mph with stronger gusts, 100% gray overcast, trying to snow. More of the same forecast [...]

Seward City Council Regular Meeting Agenda, March 27

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA

6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS

Proclamations and Awards

Earthquake Day Proclamation

Boys and Girls Club Proclamation

B. Borough Assembly Report
C. City Manager’s Report
D. Chamber of Commerce Report
E. Seward [...]

Snow advisory and Blizzard Warning

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Blizzard Warning
WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WHITTIER…SEWARD..
.GIRDWOOD…MOOSE PASS
327 PM ADT MON MAR 19 2007
…BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING…

Rep. Paul Seaton March Newsletter

Greetings from Juneau on this 63rd day of the legislative session. The blizzard weather is still here, disrupting flights and making driving dangerous. So far the flu bug has mostly missed the office and Tina and I have escaped altogether – though we are keeping our fingers crossed and hands washed. The 90-day session test [...]

Remembering the 1964 Earthquake with Mary Barry

The Seward Senior Center, the Seward Museum and the Seward Community Library are hosting Mary Barry on March 27. The Senior Center will be hosting a tea at the Senior Center at 1 in the afternoon. Please plan to attend and visit with Mary. The library and museum invite the community to [...]

Seward Flotilla offers Boating Class

Now that Spring is officially here, it’s time to get ready for boating season.
The Seward Flotilla, USCG Auxiliary, is offering America’s Boating Course on Saturday March 24 from 9 am to 5 pm. The class will meet in the training room of the Seward Volunteer Fire Department, 316 4th Ave, Seward. Participants are [...]

2007 Afognak Invitational

As the sun beat down on the mussel filled mud flats and the arctic wind gusted enough to remind everyone that it was still winter, a group of hearty Alaskans ventured out of their wood fired homes. Layered up with xtra tuffs, gloves, hats and sunglasses, they journeyed with dogs and clubs in hand to [...]

City Council Regular Meeting Action Agenda

Monday, March 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

The following resolutions were approved:

Resolution 2007-021, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Skyline Steel, LLC For The I&T Dock Pilings For An Amount Not To Exceed $1,160,598.80 And Appropriating Funds.

Resolution 2007-022, Accepting A Grant In The Amount Of $1,215.12 From The Alaska Highway Safety Office [...]

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: “Katie” is a kid-dog-and-cat friendly 3-yr old spayed female. This oh-so-sweet girl is ready to make a loving companion to any responsible home.

Wish List: Dog chews and happy homes for our shelter residents.

Jennifer Carrick
Seward Animal Care and Control
POB 2934
Seward, AK 99664
907-224-7495

Cop Talk

Question: After 6 months of violations free driving, does the provisional restriction of my teen’s driver’s license automatically convert to non-provisional status?
Answer: No, not automatically. A provisional restriction on a teen’s drivers license is in effect for a minimum of 6 months and can remain until age 18 if the parent chooses. [...]

Community Needs Assessment Survey Results

The City of Seward, through staff efforts and program resources of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, created and distributed a Community Needs Assessment Survey in the fall of 2006.
The survey was distributed to every box holder at the Seward Post Office, the end result of which was a total of 2405 surveys being distributed to persons [...]

Usibelli coal dust settles on Seward

Chim-Chiminey Chim Chim cher-oo.
Dick Van Dyke may have been a ‘appy bloke in his ashes and soot, but Seward boat owners and air breathers were not as thrilled with the coal dust blown off Usibelli coal last week.
Seward spent several days under a haze of Usibelli coal dust. Cold dry weather and high winds made [...]

2007 Avy Savvy Poster Contest Winners!

And the 2007 Avy Savvy Poster Winners are:

Kindergarten – 3rd Grade Category

1st Place: Daniel Sparks

2nd Place: 2-way tie – Jon Kingsland – Rose Terry

3rd Place: Hunter Kratz

4th – 6th Grade Category

1st Place: Bailey Pendergast

2nd Place: 2-way tie – Sam Melvin – Marina Carpenter

3rd Place: Veronica Wilde

Honorable Mention: TBA soon!

We [...]