(No Ratings Yet)Steve Gilbert, with Chugach Electric Association, will present information on current wind technology and how wind generation can benefit the Seward Area!
Monday October 13th at 7:00 pm at Res Art Coffee House
Free of charge! Call Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance at 224-4621 for more
information
(No Ratings Yet)Eye to Eye with Ivan is a historical documentary that documents the origin of the Alaska National Guard during WWII. The movie then segues into the Cold War mission of the Guard. The Guard was literally the “eyes and ears” of the US military along the coastline of Western Alaska. While the rest of the nation’s Guard units were on a peacetime footing, the Guardsmen were a covering force that was deployed onsite and were reporting on Soviet incursions.
The movie is a compilation of B & W original footage, current interviews with former guardsmen and modern commentary from Guard representatives on the challenges the Guard faced during WWII and the COLD War.
(No Ratings Yet)The community is invited to share in the fun at the monthly hymn sing held at the Methodist Church, this Wednesday, October 1, at 6:30 pm. We’ve got a couple of different hymnals and songbooks with a wide variety of tunes, old and new. Come shout out your favorite and we’ll all sing-a-long! All faiths are always welcome! The Methodist Church is located at 321 Fourth Avenue.
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“Chamber Contracted Annually by City to Conduct Marketing Activities on City’s Behalf - Name Three Items that Should be Included in Contract”Jean Bardarson responds: ”that it collectively promotes Seward not just for tourism but all economic growth. Accountability through annual detailed reports to Council on how the money was spent. Continue to assist the City in their mission to attract new business and industry so we can grow and have a stable economic base and improve our quality of life”.
Willard Dunham: “I have always been an advocate of this use of the bed tax, and other funds if needed by the joint workings of the Chamber, city businesses, and the City. As for selecting three items, I believe it is satisfactory as written. Artificial selections and boundaries are a hindrance to making a government contract work. What the Chamber has already accomplished is exactly what was needed for expenditure of the bed tax funds”.
John French: “The greatest benefits from the Chamber’s marketing contract have been in marketing and promoting Seward as a business and tourist destination. These activities should be continued whether they are through electronic, print, or personal contacts. Event marketing and management have been less important, but will grow in importance as conference facilities in Seward continue to improve. Continued engagement with the broader economic development issues is important for both the Chamber and the City. However there seems to be something of a disconnect between the Chamber’s activities and City responsiveness. Until this is resolved the Chamber contract may not be the best way for the City to assimilate this information”.
Marianna Keil: “I think the Seward Chamber of Commerce does a fine job with the funds they have. One thing that could enhance and improve marketing would be another full time marketing position at the Chamber of Commerce. This would entail an increase in the funding for the contract. I would support funding a full time marketing position through the Chamber rather than adding a marketing person to the city for several reasons: lower personnel costs; City staff are pulled into many different roles and I believe the marketing position would get co-opted and lose its effectiveness; Chamber is the hub for first contact with prospective businesses; and marketing is their expertise”.
The Chamber requested that all four candidates provide written responses to three questions directly related to Seward’s business community. A new question will be featured in this column each week leading up to the election, and their full written responses will be posted to the Chamber’s website prior to election day.
(No Ratings Yet)The Hip Mama Survival Guide – by Ariel Gore
hip 1.adj. slang: Aware; Informed 2.n. The part of the human body projecting below the waist on either side, formed by the upper femur 3.n. A place where young children sit when tired of walking 4.n. The fruit (red when ripe) of a wild rose 5. Whatever you want it to be
mama 1.n. Mother, informal (repetition of the infantile sound ma) 2.n. One who has a maternal relationship to, nurtures, puts up with, teaches, encourages, constructively yells at, heats from a can or makes chicken soup for, is available for long talks with, and/or generally makes it her (his) business to take care of the next generation 3.n. A quality or condition that gives rise to another 4.n. One who loves her children fiercely and herself unconditionally
A Declaration of Intellectual Freedom: The views expressed in this article do not represent the opinions of the City of Seward or the Seward Community Library.
(No Ratings Yet)This is a brief note to the citizens of Seward from your City Manager. Please allow me to take a moment of your time to discuss the two ballot initiatives for our upcoming election. These initiatives pertain to (a) a financial disclosure policy for municipal officers and (b) a biennial (two-year) budget. I fully support approval of both initiatives for the following reasons.
Factors supporting the adoption of a City of Seward Financial Disclosure Policy
• The City will still have a financial disclosure policy that balances the need for disclosure with the need for greater protection of personal information
• The City will join some 200 Alaskan communities that have already opted out of the new State Financial Disclosure requirements
• Personal information that could lead to identity theft will not be posted on the Internet but will continue to be available in the Clerk’s office
• Citizens will still have ample information to determine if municipal officials have significant conflicts of interest (the City disclosure policy will remain at the $1000 level instead of changing to the $500 level)
• Intrusive financial reporting requirements could discourage citizens from serving on the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
• Citizens will still have ample information to determine if municipal officials have significant conflicts of interest (the City disclosure policy will remain at the $5,000 level instead of changing to the $1,000 level)
Factors supporting the adoption of a biennial budget
• The City needs to become more efficient to cope with higher costs and inflation (changing to a biennial budget will save time and money)
• A biennial budget will reduce budget preparation time 50% (this change will save approximately 5 months of staff work and a minimum of 20 hours of Council meetings every other year)
• Reduction in the number of special council meetings may encourage more people to serve in these important positions
• Saving 50% of the time that is now spent on budget preparation will provide the City staff and council members more time for budget forecasting and management
• The City Council will still be able to change the budget whenever necessary (these changes occur in all budgets regardless of the budget timeline)
• Citizens and business owners will have greater certainty about taxes and fees in a two-year budget cycle (it is harder politically to change fees and taxes outside of the budget preparation process)
• The annual audit of the budget will still occur each year
• Other cities in Alaska, such as Juneau an Wasilla, have proven the effectiveness and efficiency of a biennial budget
The biennial budget is one of many recommendations in the recent comprehensive efficiency study of the City of Seward. I ask for your support of this initiative and the one relating to financial disclosure.
Thank you, Phillip Oates, City Manager of Seward
(No Ratings Yet)Youth Center News:
The TYC has 3 new Councils up and running. Congratulations to all of our Teen, Junior and Youth council members. We are looking forward to another wonderful year.
Teen Council Members:
Anna Aase, Logan Adelmann, Natua Aderholt, Derek Brash, Beau Crosby, Sean Moline, Tyler Washburn, Lee Yoo, & Amanda Zimmerman.
Junior Council Members:
Tessa Adelmann, Tyrone Anderson, Daisy Budde, Anna Campbell, Felicia Cubley, Keilani Geronimo, Misha O’Leary, Branden Ramoth, Jalen Terry, & Tyler Wallace
Youth Council Members:
Olivia Beckhem, James Carlsen, Sasha Hamner, Jackie Jones, Larry Lindberg, Zach Martin, Peter Mow, Vitali Sturdy, Alex Porter & Mary Wallace
Teen Activities
After Hours at the High School has closed for the year. Middle Time will be @ the TYC for Middle School kids to attend between the hours of 2:30 and 5:30. This program is designed for middle school aged kids to allow time for homework, physical activity and general game play. The cost of the program is $1 per day or $59 for a booster pass good for 1 year.
Neon Nites @ the TYC are for Middle School and High School kids from 5:30-9 Tue- Thur, 5:30-10 Friday and 5-10 on Saturday. High School students are welcome to stay 1 hour later each night. Activities include tournaments, movies, coffee, cards, pool, video games and more. Come in and check us out.
Teen 2 on 2
November 20th 7pm at the AVTEC Gym. Double-elimination Tourney! Mix up your own team! Boy/Girl: MS/HS Division determined by oldest team member. Middle School and High School Age Divisions: with minimum of 8 teams per division. Pizza & Prizes to follow at the TYC. Call 224-4054 or email mwilkins@cityofseward.net
Sports & Recreation News:
Instructors and Volunteers needed!
(No Ratings Yet)The Seward Music Association (formerly the Seward Band and Choir Boosters) needs your help in preparing the 2009 community calendar. The calendar will have a new look this year, with a different picture for each month contributed by local community members. The calendar will still feature listings from local business as well as community events, anniversaries, birthdays, and memorials.
Calendar proceeds fund music scholarships for local students and sponsor events that expose local youth to the art of music. Order yours today and contine support of this Seward tradition.
To get your 2009 calendar: download and fill out the file available with this posting, 2009 Community Calendar order form, and send your completed form to the address provided.
The deadline for receipt of orders is October 11th, 2008. For more information (and businesses wishing to advertise) email the association at sewardmusicians@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting music education in Seward!
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PARKS is very proud of its members and this community for building such a wonderful playground in such a short amount of time. Our financial goal of $225,000 was reached in less than a year! Volunteers showed up for every shift and built a playground well worth 3-4 times that amount in six days! As promised – we fed you, we cared for your children, and we guaranteed your tools! Our job isn’t over though and soon you will see more wood chips, a tic-tac-toe board, picnic tables, the historical photo mural, the donor board, and other signage. New members are needed to assist with ensuring that these goals are completed and to also monitor the funds that have been put aside for maintenance. This new group, or PARKS II, has the ability to “invent” itself. Meetings will be minimal. You just need to have an interest in the project. An OPEN HOUSE meeting will be scheduled at a later date. Please call Maya Moriarty at 362-1977 if you are interested. Thank you.
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” (John F. Kennedy) On behalf of Parents Advocating Recreational Kids Stuff (PARKS), we would like to extend a long overdue and very warm thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors, and donators who supported the Seward Community Playground project. Many can now testify that they know a few people better then they did before, or that they know how to operate a power tool, or even point at a certain playground piece and say with pride, “I helped make that!” The pride in our new playground flows from young to old alike.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” (Walt Disney). We thank the original group of parents who got together and dreamed of a better playground for their kids. Courage was what the group needed next and this was obtained from the collaborative effort of the Steering Committee who put in many long hours meeting deadlines and achieving the project goals: Maya Moriarty, Lauren Jones, Chellie Skoog, Darcie Larson, Patty Beals, Jennifer Elhard, Elle Zernia, Lisa Hartman, Hillary Bean, Stephanie Schilling, Monica Luther, Amy Hankins, Rainy Albino, Terri McKnight, Vanta Shafer, Tember Eliason, Mark Stauble and Tara Jones. PARKS would also like to list specifically by committee some of the people and companies who supported the project from fruition to completion. If we missed anyone, please forgive us.
GENERAL COORDINATORS: Crissy Shepard, Seward Elks Lodge, Seward PTSA, City of Seward, Seward Parks & Recreation Department, Phil Oates, Karin Sturdy, City Council, Robert Thomas, Emmanuel Williamson, John Bird, 3 Bears, Safeway, American Legion, Rural CAP P.A.T., Seaview Community Services, ILP, Play & Chat, Seward Community Library, AVTEC, Debbie Bond, Boys and Girls Club, Seward Nazarene Church, Spring Creek Prison, John Spurr, Greg Houck, Shawn Glenn, Jolund Luther, Craig Turnbull, Attorney Kimberly Colbo, Adrea Tarver, Dr.s Jeff and Lisa Symonds, Ke Kia`i A O Hula – Alaska Hula Dance Troupe, Ms Alaska 2007 – Cari Makanani Leyva, Steve Lemme, Stefan Nilsson, Dr. Mike Moriarty, Blaine Bardarson, Leathers & Associates, David Kingsland and Seward Elementary, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Borough Mayor John Williams and Representative Don Young.
WEBMASTER: Beth Berrien-Clark, Matthew Jones
FUNDRAISING: The Fundraising Committee: Patty Beals, Lynn Nappi, Jeanne Harper, Ivana Banic, Kylie Clemens, Lori Polasek, Darcie Larson, Dawn Osenga, Michelle Keagle, Deann Corbin, Jackie Wilde, Paula Price-Johanson, Johanna Dollerhide, Vanta Shafer, Marti Garrett. OTHERS: Alaska SeaLife Center , Qutekcak Native Tribe, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Seward City News, Seward Phoenix Log, City of Seward, Seward Parks & Recreation Department, Seward Elks Lodge, Anne Whitmore-Painter, Dave Paperman, Seward PTSA, Tara Jones, Tim Dillon, FNBA, Wells Fargo, Safeway, Debra Hafemeister, Moose Pass Sportsman’s Club, AVTEC, Seward Elementary, Steve Lemme, Sharyl Seese, Cindy Capra, Jan Christiansen, Major Marine Tours, Crissy Shepard, Aurora Charters / Kim & Carl Hughes, Amy Hankins, Jim & Sarah Spanos, Becky at Knot So Fast, Chris Murphy, Lynn Hohl, Seaview Community Services and all the fundraising volunteers, sponsors, and donors.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: The PR Committee: Christy Terry, Jennifer Elhard, Russell Stigall, Tina King, Vanta Shafer, Jennifer Carrick, and Karl Mechtenberg. OTHERS: Walter at TBC Radio, Laura at KAKM Radio, Lam Lavea and Printer’s Ink, Service Print, The Spanos Family, Rhonda Hubbard, Celeste Lemme, Seward Phoenix Log, Seward City News, Roy Corral, Cinthia Ritchie, David Kingsland, Seward PTSA, Seward Elks, Alaska SeaLife Center, Safeway, SPRD, Amy Ireland and the U.S. Forest Service, Stylin’ Stitches, Stephanie Mullaley, Darby Andrews and DBR TV, One Shot Photography, and Starbird Studio.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Jill Herbert and Patty Beals.
CHILDREN’S: David Kingsland, Jocelyn Jones, Riley von Borstel, Eddy Olesiuk, Winter Richey, Emilia Whitcome, Charity Cinereski, Sully Hauze, Reid Broughton, Mary Wallace, Jon Kingsland, Jackie Jones. Elannah Camp, Michael Lammers, Ashley von Borstel, Cambria Robinson, Nick Zwiefel, and Tori DeGroot
DESIGN: The Design Committee: Sandy Stolle, Sheila Morrow, Doug Capra, Rhonda Hubbard, and Mica Vanbuskirk. OTHERS: Betsy Smith, Jennie Danzel, Jennifer Headke, Al Lamberson, Tom and Sharon Irvin, Abby Wentworth, Dot Bardarson, Jan and Judy Ohdner, Joanie Merritt, Jeremy Tippit, Dr. Mike Moriarty, Gail Richards, Jeannie and Jim Shirk, Dale Lindsey Railroad Terminal and Louis Bencardino, Storm Chasers Marine Services, Seward Community Library, Pam Herman, Res Art Coffee House, Seward Mural Society, Seward Museum, Linnea Bardarson, Elle Zernia and Captain Jack’s Seafood, Binget Nilsson, Seward High School Art Class, Naomi Karlin, Amy Ireland, USCG Alex Haley crew, Michelle Hensel, Starbird Studios, William Hankins, Jeanne Harper, Jerry Olive, Moose Pass Sportsman’s Club & the Moose Pass Elementary School.
VOLUNTEERS: Pam Parker, Jennifer Elhard, Celeste Lemme, Dana Paperman, Nikki Thompson, Johanna Dollerhide, Kylie Clemens, Ivanna Banic, Simone Johnson, Crista Tritz, Stephanie Cronin, Peg Hamner, U.S. Coast Guard Alex Haley and Mustang crews, Alaska Sealife Center, AVTEC, Spring Creek Correctional Facility, City of Seward (Fire Department, City Clerks, SPRD, and the Harbor), Aurora Energy Services, Seward Marine Center, Seward High School Boys soccer team and Stephanie Cronin’s AP Calculus class, Mary Huss, and Patty Linville.
CAPTAINS: These people really committed to the project and were on site during construction from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and sometimes longer. A great round of applause to our captains: Keith Campbell, Dick Cruse, Mark Stauble, Theresa Butts, Kim Hughes, Jim Paulus, Warren Huss, Ed Hartman, Al Lamberson, Ken Carr, Dave Hamner, Jolund Luther, Phyillis Shoemaker, Roger Long , Tony Williams, and Jeff Leahy.
MATERIALS: Dale Hoogland, Jeff Leahy, Chris Murphy, Bob at Samson Tug and Barge, USCG Alex Haley crew, Mark Milligen and Ace Hardware, Mark Clemens and Bay Traders True Value/Fish House, Glen Madsen and Spenard Builders Supply, Chuck Wendt, Joel Crump, Laura Marshall, City Express, Carlile Transportation, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Portage Transport Inc., North Star Terminals, and ILWU #60.
SITE: Michael J. Horne, Metco, City of Seward Public Works, USCG Alex Haley crew, especially the XO Tony Williams and Jeff Leahy, Robin Dykstra/Service Electric, Dr. Michael Moriarty, Stefan Nilsson, Mike Kinney, Blake Pullins, and Dave Nelson.
CHILDCARE: Gail Bernard, Marianna Keil, Rebecca Buchanan, Karla Oates, Seward Library, AVTEC, Church of the Nazarene and the many volunteers who worked in childcare during the build.
FOOD: Safeway, Coca Cola Bottling / Odom Corporation, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, DiTomasos, FSA, Rays, Seward Windsong Lodge/Roadhouse, Seward Senior Center, Chinooks, Providence Seward Wesley kitchen staff, American Legion, Catholic Church, Lutheran Church, Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, Marathon Ministries, AVTEC Culinary Dept, SPRD, Hetticks and Bear Creek RV Park, Bakery at the Harbor, KFT, Christo’s, Subway, Resurrection Bay Seafoods, Pit Bar, Three Bears, U.S. Forest Service, Peking, Oriental Garden, Margaret Anderson, Seward Elks Lodge, U.S. Park Service, Mary Huss, Jackie Campbell, Amy Mow, Sarah Fink and the many volunteers who assisted with food preparation and delivery and those of you who dropped off snacks and meals to the construction site.
TOOLS – Waste Management, Borough Solid Waste Management, Resurrection Tool Rental, Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Storm Chasers/Karl VanBuskirk, Seward Fire Department, Moose Pass Sportsman’s Club, Dr. Mike Moriarty, Ed Hartman, Chris Murphy, Kirstie Willean, Joe Crump, Jim Sheehan, and Willie Lever.
And finally, on behalf of all the children and their parents that use the Seward Community Playground, thank you to everyone for a job well done!
(No Ratings Yet)Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Senior Center Happenings
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 9/29
1:00 Fall League ~ Oldies, but Goodies ~ Wii Bowling
1:00 Post Office Run
Tuesday 9/30
9:30-10:30 Strength Training Class
10:30-11:30 Exercise Class
11:30-1:30 Chronic Illness Support Workshop
1:00 Hand Quilting of ‘Sue’
1:00 Bank Run
Wednesday 10/1
10:30 –11:30 Line Dancing
1:00 Fall League ~ Team To Be Named ~ Wii Bowling
Thursday 10/2
9:30-10:30 Strength Training Class
10:00-1:00 Foot Care
10:30-11:30 Exercise Class
1:00 Post Office Run
1:00 Fall League ~ Golden Lions ~ Wii Bowling
Friday 10/3
10:30-11:30 Core Balance Exercise Class
1:00 Fall League ~ One Right, and Three Left ~ Wii Bowling
1:00 BINGO begins today
Saturday 10/4
8:00am-6:00pm Anchorage Shopping Trip
Call 224-5604 by Thursday, 10/2, to reserve your seat in the van.
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Seward Community Library Museum steering committee has a new name! Our committee is now called the SCLM Building Committee.
“Embracing Our History…..Growing By Volumes”.
A booth will be up at the Seward Music & Arts Festival this weekend. While you are enjoying the music, dance and art, stop by and see our model of the building, sign our poster of support, ask questions. Progress is happening and we will be proud to let you know the latest information.
See you there.
SCLM Building Committee
www.somethingforus.org
(No Ratings Yet)The Market is still up and running so stop by for wonderful, organic produce. Due to the Seward Music and Arts Festival, we will be closing at 2pm on Friday. Fresh for Thursday and Friday, we have Organic: Red, White, Yukon and Fingerling Potatoes, Red and Golden Beets, Collard Greens, Green and Purple Cabbage, Purple, Yellow and Orange Carrots, Red Leaf Head Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Spaghetti Squash, Golden Squash, and Apple Turnips. Hot House Tomatoes and Cucumbers. We got a deal on the Red Leaf Head Lettuce and the Cucumbers this week, so we’ll pass that along to you—supplies are limited. In case you haven’t heard, Abby Wentworth broke her leg, so won’t be joining us—she’s doing much better—send her lots of healing energy and love. Stop by and have some Nachos with us at the Seward Music and Arts Festival—we’ll also be making after hours Quesadilla Pizza there. Oh, Dan Sterling has his Mouth-Watering Mega Chocolate Chip Cookies again this week at the market—they arrive hot Thursday morning and sell out quickly, so come early. The fall summer market is located at 312 5th Ave. Normal fall hours are Thursday-Saturday 10am – 4pm. Contact Joanie at 760-815-8498 or thegrazingmoose@gmail.com for info.
Looking for something worthwhile to do this winter? As the director of the Seward branch of the Family History Library (located in Salt Lake City), I would like to call your attention to an amazing and ever changing collection of genealogical records from all over the world that may be browsed online free of charge. With more than 476 million names available now, and millions more added every day, Familysearch.org is helping to increase free access to genealogical records. (FamilySearch is a non-profit organization that maintains the world’s largest repository of genealogical resources)
The website is www.pilot.familysearch.org. and it is a collection of indexed digital images and searchable digital images in the process of being indexed (by online volunteers who help to create searchable indexes to names and relevant genealogical information found on the original documents). The records currently are from the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Norway, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Argentina and Peru.
Not sure how to begin? Go to www.familysearch.org where you will find free assistance from instructions on how to get started with your genealogy research to research guides to free downloadable genealogy software.
It’s all free, so why not give it a try?
