Seward Trolley Car Company begins operation

It’s pretty hard to miss a bright red trolley with shiny brass trim and, of course, that familiar clanging bell.
The Seward Trolley Car Co. has started providing a scheduled shuttle service during days that cruise ships dock in town and when Alaska Railroad passengers arrive and depart during the bustling summer season.
The company is operating [...]

Resurrection Bay Beach Cleanup

Thanks to many community volunteers the 3rd annual Resurrection Bay Beach cleanup was a huge success.
Forty four community members Participated in the May 19th Resurrection Bay Beach cleanup. A total of five boats delivered these volunteers for trash pick up from seventeen beaches throughout the bay. The event started and finished from the [...]

City Calendar

Seward City Council Special Meeting
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
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

New Business

A. Go into executive session to evaluate and discuss strategy and contract negotiation in regards to the potential site [...]

Pet of the week

Pet of the Week: “Moose” is a puppy in big dog clothes! This black and white possible Dane X or American Bull X is a neutered male who loves to wrestle with other dogs. He is a sweet boy with the sharp mind of a fast learner.

Wish [...]

Seward High Art Teacher

Dear Seward PTSA,
Our awesome art teacher Scott Jonsson has been given a pink slip. Funding has recently been given to Seward to hire an art teacher. I encourage everyone to let staff and board know that Scott has been a super teacher and they should try to hire him back. He has already had requests [...]

Sporadic Bird Report: N. Flicker

May 22, 2007 Northern Flicker
Seward, Alaska Sporadic Bird Report
Sunrise 5:03 am, sunset 10:46 pm, length of day 17 hours, 43 minutes; tomorrow will be 4 minutes and 14 seconds longer.
Weather: Our brilliant sunny skies and pleasant temps in the upper 60s may be coming to an end, with rain in the forecast and clouds moving [...]

The Future Of The Polar Bear Jumpoff Festival Depends On You!!

Did you know that the Polar Bear Festival organization is an all-volunteer non-profit charitable organization and in 1991 received from the internal revenue service its 501 (c3) status? It takes many volunteers to put on this huge weekend festival.
Have you ever participated in the “plunge” into the bay; been in the parade; ate at the [...]

Dr. Michael P. Moriarty – Treasurer of ADS

Dr. Michael P. Moriarty has been re-elected to the office of Treasurer of the Alaska Dental Society. He held this position last year and has been an active member of the ADS since 1991. Dr. Moriarty would like to thank the community for their support.

2007 CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE

DATE        SHIP            ARRIVES    DEPARTS
FRI   5/18    VOLENDAM        7:00        20:00
SUN   5/20    RYNDAM        7:00        20:00
FRI   5/25    RADIANCE        3:00        21:00
FRI   5/25    TOPAZ            7:00        20:00
SUN   5/27    STATENDAM        7:00        20:00
WED   5/30    SEVEN SEAS M.    5:00        18:00

Seward Parks and Recreation Bulletin

Recreation provides opportunities for community involvement,

and shared management and ownership of resources.

Bike Rodeo Letter of Thanks
Seward Parks and Recreation would like to thank the following for their efforts and sponsorship at the Bike Rodeo: Terry & Sharon at Terry’s Tires, Vanta Shaffer with Providence Medical Center, Scott Adams with Seward Boy Scouts, Ron and Mark [...]

Class of ‘97 Reunion

ROAD UPDATE

Paving will occur in the Forest Acres subdivision this weekend, on Dimond and Hemlock. Crews from QAP are hoping to pave either Friday or Saturday. There will be access changes, and detour signs will be placed throughout the area. Staff requests the public follow the direction of the flaggers and the detour signs during this [...]

Excellent Interview

It’s probably too late to post this, but I just heard
an excellent interview with Ray Metcalf on Community
Forum on KSKA. It is being rebroadcast tonight
(5-16-07) at 7:00. Very good information about the
latest arrests and investigation. It gives you an
education about oil companies and their control of
Alaska. Don’t miss it.
Jennifer Carr
224-5831

Super Saturday Results

Seward Parks and Recreation hosted the annual Super Saturday Clean-Up Saturday, May 5th. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the community and the support of our sponsors. SPRD would like to give a great big thanks to Alaska Waste Mike Reed and Micheal Vandervegt for picking up bags, Chip Drawdy and the crew at [...]

Gas Out on May 15

…in April 1997, there was a “gas out” conducted nationwide in
protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon
overnight.
On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas stati on in
protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.
There are 73,000,000+ American members [...]

Hunger Awareness Day on June 5th

In recognition of Hunger Awareness Day on June 5th , the organizers of the Alaska Dandelion Festival would like to share with you a few facts about hunger and how this amazing plant can aid in nutrition.
36 million people, in this country, or about 13%, live in hungry or food insecure households. Charitable food banks [...]

A Peace of the Pie

Several Sewardites joined “forces” with kindred spirits from Anchorage in the Peace of the Pie Campaign on Friday May 11th. The group met with the legislative staffs of Ted Stevens, Lisa Murkowski and Don Young, in Wasilla and in Anchorage, to educate them on the legislation to establish a US Dept. of Peace. The [...]

Cop Talk

Question: I just moved to Alaska. I have my driver’s license from another state, when am I required to get an Alaska Driver’s License?

Answer: An Alaska Driver’s License must be obtained by the end of a 90-day period after entry into the state.

Questions, comments, tip suggestions;
coptalk@cityofseward.net

2007 Seward Little League Registration – PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD

2007 Seward Little League Registration
Ages 5-14 by April 30th
Dec 31st for Girls Softball

It’s the Bottom of the Ninth & We’re Behind!!

Help Us Stay in the Game by Registering

Saturday May 12th

During Terry’s Tires Parks & Rec Bike Rodeo

Where: City Hall

When: 10am – 2pm

Seward Little League is Scouting for Volunteers

Please Think About Joining Our Line-Up

Volunteers [...]

Police Journal

April 26, 2007 5 p.m. Citations issued to Patrick Earhart and Colter Jon Wall, no ages given, for proof of insurance and seatbelt. 5:49 p.m. Citation issued to Justin Jenniges, no age given, for seatbelt. 6:02 p.m. Citation issued to Lisa Doleman, no age given, for seatbelt. 6:14 p.m. Citation issued to Karen Clark, no [...]

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