Independence Day Celebration Schedule of Events

Monday, July 2nd

12 Noon Vendors begin setting up on Adams Street

Tuesday, July 3rd
All Day Food & Crafts booths open on Adams Street
5 – 7 PM Pasta Feed sponsored by Seward Nordic Ski Club/School ski team at Seward Elementary on Sea Lion Drive.
5 – 8 PM Bib pick-up at Seward High [...]

Chloe the Harbor Seal Now a Mom; Caregivers Monitor First Marine Mammal Birth at the Alaska SeaLife Center

NEWS FROM THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER AND THE ALASKA ZOO
Chloe the Harbor Seal Now a Mom; Caregivers Monitor First Marine Mammal Birth at the Alaska SeaLife Center
Twelve-year-old Chloe, a harbor seal from the Alaska Zoo that is currently housed at the Alaska SeaLife Center, gave birth on Saturday June 23, 2007 at 5:18 a.m. Chloe’s [...]

Seward City Council Regular Meeting Action Agenda

Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
The following resolution requiring a public hearing was approved:
Resolution 2007-060, Authorizing The City Manager To Proceed With The Acquisition Of Land (Griswold property), Comprising Approximately 9.11 (+/-) Acres Of The Southwest Corner Of The Unsubdivided Remainder Of U.S.S. 1864, As Reflected In The U.S.S. 1864 KPB Replat, Plat No. [...]

LTCF access work session scheduled

A work session to discuss access issues associated with the Long Term Care Facility is tentatively set for Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Conference Room at city hall. The Borough school district has agreed to attend that evening. As always, you’re all invited!!

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: 12 week old puppies- a real Heinz-57 breed. Labrador, heeler, husky, rottweiler. Very cute and already learning to sit!

Wish List: We have a bunch of great cats who need great loving homes- lots of makes and models. Come to the shelter to meet your new best [...]

BURNING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE CITY OF SEWARD

June 26, 2007
Small campfires will be allowed in designated camping areas with fire rings.
This includes the coastal campgrounds and
Forest Acres camp grounds areas –
Burn permits for open burning will not be issued.
Open burning will not be allowed until further notice.
This burn ban is due to dry conditions and the uncontrolled forest fires
still burning in surrounding [...]

New Leader for Seward’s Jackpot Halibut Tournament

Seward, Alaska, June 26, 2007—Onlookers this weekend were treated to quite a sight when David Hicks’ 251.2-pound halibut hit the deck. Wrestling the fish aboard was no easy feat – but puts David into good position as we enter the last week of the tournament. Updated results are available on www.seward.com.

Top Weight Leaders
as [...]

Seward Photographs 1948-1950

When Millie Sorenson came to Seward, Alaska she was a young mother overwhelmed by the beauty of the Great Land. An avid photographer, she took hundreds of photographs of the local landscapes, cityscapes, building projects, and people.
On the backs of her photographs Millie wrote the tale of a new state being born, of lives [...]

Waging Peace

Who’s waging peace for our children? For our children’s children?
Every day the names of violence are screamed at our children …..Virginia Tech, shootings on the Anchorage Park Strip, Iraq, domestic violence, Afghanistan, child abuse, gang warfare, bullying, Columbine, Desert Storm, and on and on and on.
But, who’s waging peace for our children?
Who’s teaching our [...]

Good time had by all at the Solstice Festival

A little bit of rain did not deter people from having a great time at this years Moose Pass Summer Solstice Festival. There were booths with local crafts, a fantastic BBQ and lots of good beer at this years festival. Thank you to all of the organizers and volunteers for pulling off another great [...]

Pollinator week June 24-30

June 24-30 is the very first National Pollinator Week. The goal is to raise public awareness about the importance of pollinators to agriculture, ecosystems, gardens and parks.
The US postal Service is releasing a set of 4 stamps that beautifully illustrate the relationships between pollinators & plants. This nationwide project is sponsored by the North American [...]

Open Burning

Effective today 6/21 campfires are only allowed in coastal camping areas that have designed fire pits ( rings).
No recreational fires will be allowed in any other camp sites.
There will be no open burn permits will be issued within the City limits until further notice.
We will advise you if there are changes.
Thanks
David Squires
Fire Chief

Seward Jr. Mt. Marathon Teams and Sponsors

Some important dates for the Teams:

July 24th at 2:00 we are meeting at 1st National Bank for a time trial to give the participants an idea of the time to shoot for :-)

July 1st meeting at the base of Mr. Marathon/picnic tables at 2:00 for a short hike up part of the mountain followed by [...]

9th Army Band to Perform in Seward on June 28th

Seward, Alaska, June 21, 2007— The Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau, is proud to announce that the 9th Army’s Jammin’ Salmon Dixieland Band will be performing in the Seward small boat harbor at noon on June 28, 2007.
The Dixieland ensemble is one of several musical ensembles based at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. Sure [...]

Parks and Rec. Bulletin

Recreation provides opportunities for community involvement,
and shared management and ownership of resources.

Girls Hoops Camp
Seward Parks & Recreation is committed to youth athletics. Our winter basketball program is a rewarding and exciting time… but it’s just not enough hoops! Girls entering grades 5th—9th are invited to our summer camp, specifically designed for this age group’s. We [...]

Crackerjack Sportfishing Helps Alaska SeaLife Center Populate New Salmon Exhibit, ‘Alaska Salmon: The Cycle of Life’

Crackerjack Sportfishing of Seward recently provided the necessary expertise for locating and guiding the Alaska SeaLife Center’s success in securing king salmon.
The salmon are now housed in the Alaska SeaLife Center’s new exhibit: Alaska Salmon: The Cycle of Life. Fortunately, the center was able to rely on the knowledge and talents of Capt. Wally [...]

Seward City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Monday, June 25, 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

A. Proclamations and Awards
B. Borough Assembly Report
C. City Manager’s Report
D. Chamber of Commerce Report
E. Seward Planning and [...]

Information on the Long-Term Care Facility Site

By: City Manager Phillip Oates
Why is the City of Seward considering a different site for the Long Term Care Facility? A number of factors made it prudent to reconsider the original decision. At the site adjacent to Japp Creek, results of the October 2006 flood generated new requirements that increased the time and costs [...]

Seward’s Historic Railcar facing Historic Decision

The northwest corner of 3rd and Jefferson has been a hot topic over the years for the Chamber, our members, and the community at large. Again, we are caught between fiscal realities and historic preservation. Our mission, “to promote and support a diversified economy,” reflects our commitment to Seward’s business community, and as [...]