Cop Talk

Question: Isn’t it against the law for minors to consume alcohol in public as well as private locations?
Answer: AS 04.16.050 Minor Consuming Statute says a person under the age of 21 may not knowingly consume, possess, or control alcoholic beverages except those furnished persons under AS 04.16.051. This statute is regarding furnishing alcohol [...]

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner

Spaghetti Dinner, on Saturday September 8 from 5-8 pm, will benefit “He Will Provide” Food Pantry. The dinner will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on the corner of 2nd and Adams. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. The local food pantry provides temporary food assistance to over 100 people [...]

City Calendar

Seward City Council Regular Meeting
Action Agenda
Monday, August 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

The following ordinances were introduced and set for public hearing on September 10, 2007:
Ordinance 2007-05, Authorizing An Exception To SCC 3.65.020 To Permit Retroactive Application To July 1, 2007 Of Provisions In A Collective Bargaining Agreement As And If Approved By [...]

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES TONIGHT AT ALL THREE SEWARD SCHOOLS

THURSDAY AUG 30TH

Seward Elementary SeaLions 6-7pm with free PTSA Chili Feed
Seward Middle Silver Salmon 6:30-7:30pm with Salmon Salad on Crackers
Seward High Seahawks 7-8pm with Desert

If you have yet to remit your annual Seward PTSA membership, please remember to bring your check book and sign up at the Seward PTSA tables at each school.

We will also [...]

Annual Seward Little League Open House Picnic

Hello,
Seward Little League is a nonprofit organization. The picnic is usually the awards banquet but we would like to have a combination open house for parents/kids who have interest in the league.
Please let me know if you can help with set-up, cooking hot dogs or clean-up!!
Thank you for your support.
Maya Moriarty
224-3071
KIDS – tell your folks…
You [...]

Wanted used bibles for food pantry

Wanted, used bibles to be donated for distribution through the He Will Provide Food Pantry. Bibles can be dropped off at 2101 Seward Highway from 4-7 pm on Thursdays or call Marie Wagner for pick up 224-6471.

KPC Fall Classes

Employment Development, Public Speaking, Yoga and Fire in Alaska are but a few of the classes offered fall semester at Kenai Peninsula’s Resurrection Bay Extension Site (RBES). View the entire schedule at www.kpc.alaska.edu and click on RBES. Register online or call RBES Coordinator Jackie Marshall @ 224-2285 to make an appointment. And Remember KPC is [...]

Dream big but “chop wood and haul water”

We are always encouraged to dream big and reach for the stars when plotting for the future. Practicality and sound economics invariably bring us back to the real world. What is accomplished after that “come to your senses” moment is usually the most fruitful, productive period of any process. The Seward Community [...]

Reminder – First PTSA meeting this year Tonight

Reminder – First PTSA meeting this year Tonight – Thursday August 23 7pm Seward High Library
Welcome Back to School!! Please join us as we plan PTSA activities and efforts for the 2007-08 school year. Some items of discussion will include the back-to-school open houses, the Seward Elementary Innisbrook sale & field trip program, the three-school [...]

United Way Kickoff Cruise September 8th

Once again, Kenai Fjords Tours has agreed to host the annual Kenai Peninsula United Way Fundraising Kickoff Saturday September 8th.
The event will consist of a scenic cruise to Fox Island with Dinner, entertainment, and a live and silent auction. The cruise will depart at 3 PM and will return to the harbor at 9:30 [...]

Questions for Candidates

We here at the Seward City News would like to send the candidates for city council and mayor ten questions to answer as a kind of interview. What questions would you ask the candidates? Please send us your questions to sewardcitynews@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Paul Tougas
Seward City News

City Calendar

Seward City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 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

A. Proclamations and Awards

1. Proclamation for Founder’s Day August 28.
2. Police certification [...]

Seward Band & Choir Boosters Meeting

Who: Seward Band & Choir Boosters
What: Group devoted to supporting the Seward High School Music program and music for Seward youth
Where: Seward Community Library Conference Room (basement)
When: Thursday August 23rd 5pm
Why: Prepare for the 2007-08 school year

First PTSA meeting this year

Welcome Back to School!! Please join us as we plan PTSA activities and efforts for the 2007-08 school year. Some items of discussion will include the back-to-school open houses, the Seward Elementary Innisbrook sale & field trip program, the three-school scholarship garage sale, safe routes to school program, our budget, goals, calendar and election of [...]

Seward Silver Salmon Derby has new leader

Seward, Alaska, August 18, 2007- With less than 24 hours left to go, Scott
Martin just brought in a 17.23 pound Coho to take the lead position!
Fishing on an yet-unnamed new boat, Scott picked his treasure up just
alongside the breakwater. Perhaps next year he’ll be fishing aboard the Ten
Grand!
As of 2 PM August 18th, the top [...]

Cop Talk

Question: Does Seward have a law regarding open containers of alcohol in public places?
Answer: Yes. City Code 8.05.015 No one shall have an open container containing alcohol in a person’s possession on the public streets, parks or in any other public place.
Fine is $100.00.

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

List of Candidates for Seward City Council

Municipal Election October 2, 2007
Candidates running for one Mayor seat (two-year term)

Vanta Shafer*
Clark Corbridge

Candidates running for three City Council seats (two year terms)

Robert Valdatta*
Steve Schafer*
John French
Tom Smith
Betsy Kellar

(NO PROPOSITIONS OR BALLOT ISSUES THIS YEAR)
* are incumbents

Seward High Library Help

The Seward High School Library is looking for volunteers to help bar code student textbooks and novels sets. Any amount of time would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ginger Blackmon
Principal
Seward High School

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: “Sissie” is a delightful 2-yr old short haired girl looking to join your loving home. She is outgoing and enjoys human companionship.

Wish List: Homes for our amazing clicker trained cats! Don’t miss out on your opportunity for love!
Jennifer Carrick
Seward Animal Care and [...]

City Calendar

Seward City Council Regular Meeting
Action Agenda
Monday, August 13, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

The following resolution failed:

Resolution 2007-077, Authorizing The City Manager To Appropriate Funds In The Amount Of $5000 To The Community Built Playgrounds Project And Authorizing The Use Of The Third Avenue Playground As A New Community Built Playground.

The following resolutions were approved:

Resolution [...]

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