Rasmuson Foundation Announces 36 Individual Artist Awards Statewide: 2013 Distinguished Artist is Teri Rofkar of Sitka

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Rasmuson Awards 2013Sitka basket and textile weaver Teri Rofkar has been named the 2013 Rasmuson Distinguished Artist. The $40,000 award, announced today in Anchorage, recognizes an artist with stature and a history of creative excellence. Rofkar is the tenth Alaskan artist to receive the award, and she joins a prestigious list of previous winners including Kes Woodward (2012), Ray Troll (2011), John Luther Adams (2010), Nathan Jackson (2009), Ronald Senungetuk (2008), Rie Munoz (2007), Delores Churchill (2006), John Haines (2005) and Sylvester Ayek (2004).

 “Teri Rofkar has lectured, demonstrated, taught, encouraged and promoted Tlingit weaving across the country,” said Diane Kaplan, Rasmuson Foundation president and CEO. “Not only is she an artist of amazing talent and stature, she is also the most delightful, generous and patient person you probably will ever meet.”
Rofkar has numerous public installations of her Raven’s Tail weaving and basketry, and also works in hand spun wool, hand-sown moccasins, carved items, blankets and hand felted items.  She was named a National Heritage Fellow “Living Treasure,” in 2009, a United States Artist Fellow in 2006 and won the Governor’s Award for Alaska Native Art and the Buffett Award for Indigenous Leadership in 2004. Rofkar has served as an Artist in Residence at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage and at the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center in Sitka. She has conducted workshops at the NMAI National Museum of American Indian in New York and has been a culture bearer on cruise ships and in Sitka schools. She is a graduate of Dimond High School in Anchorage and says part of her education has been the encouragement and help received from Elders.
In addition to the Distinguished Artist Award, Rasmuson Foundation also awarded 25 Project Grants (worth up to $7,500 each) and ten Fellowships (worth up to $18,000 each). These artists were chosen from a total of 366 applicants, whose applications were judged by an esteemed national panel of artists and arts leaders. A complete list of award recipients is attached.
This year’s winners represent 14 different communities across Alaska including Anchorage, Chugiak, Douglas, Fairbanks, Healy, Homer, Juneau, Soldotna, North Pole, Ward Cove, Talkeetna, Ketchikan, Nome and Sitka.
For more information, contact Cassandra Stalzer at Rasmuson Foundation at (907) 334-0520 or cstalzer@rasmuson.org. View a video about Teri Rofkar at www.youtube.com/rasmusonfoundation.
Rasmuson Awards 2013
About the Individual Artist Awards

In December 2003, the Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors launched a multi-year initiative to make a significant investment into the arts and cultural resources of the state. Designed with the help from artists and arts organizations from around the state, the initiative prioritized support to practicing artists themselves as a key strategy to ensure Alaska enjoys a vibrant art and culture community.

This is the tenth year of the Individual Artist Awards program, and as of today, the program has awarded 303 grants, totaling more than $2.3 million, directly to Alaska artists.  The purpose of the awards is to allow artists to seek a variety of creative opportunities, including providing them with the time necessary to focus on creative work.

About the Foundation

The Rasmuson Foundation was created in May 1955 by Jenny Rasmuson to honor her late husband, “E.A.” Rasmuson. The Foundation is a catalyst to promote a better life for all Alaskans.

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Bake Sale and Carving Class

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Today!

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Are you building? Adding on?

Permitting & Agency Information Day Today
Wednesday MAY 15th 11 – 3 PM
Seward Community Library
Corner of 6th & Adams

Agency representatives will be available to assist with your permit application, summer project and provide information on:

PLANNING
PERMITTING
UPDATED BUILDING CODES
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
UPDATED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
HABITAT AND WETLANDS

Drop in, ask questions and get answers!

“In Alaska, water resources are important to all of us!”

Permit Day Today, Flood Map meeting Monday

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The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area board will hold a work session on the Seward Mapped Flood Data Area (SMFDA) and a Salmon Creek (SC16/17) mitigation project concept on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm, followed by the regular board meeting at 7:00 pm.  The meeting will be held at the KPB Seward Office in Sea View Plaza, 302 Railway Ave, Suite 122.

The meeting packet can be viewed on the website at:  http://www.sewardbearcreekfloodservicearea.org/ .

Also, today, May 15th is Permitting & Agency Information Day,  11am-3pm at the Seward Community Library Museum.

Come learn more about the permits you may need to build, collect wood in the forest, about the type or quality of home or flood insurance available to you where you live according to the new flood maps, etc. It’s an all-agency event.

Permitting & Agency Information Day

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Wednesday MAY 15th 11 – 3 PM
Seward Community Library
Corner of 6th & Adams

Agency representatives will be available to assist with your permit application, summer project and provide information on:

PLANNING
PERMITTING
UPDATED BUILDING CODES
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
UPDATED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
HABITAT AND WETLANDS

Drop in, ask questions and get answers!

“In Alaska, water resources are important to all of us!”

Seward City News Goes Mobile

May 4, 2013 7:37 pm5 comments

A mobile version of the Seward City News is now available for iPhone, Android, and most other mobile devices.  The desktop version of this site has always been usable when viewed from a phone, however the user had to zoom and scroll to read and interact with the page.  The mobile version loads faster and the text is always the right size for your phone.  You can also post comments and access your user account settings within mobile interface.  The option to switch back to the desktop version is available at the bottom of the mobile page.

Enjoy!

Permitting & Agency Information Day

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Silent Auction for Seward Mariners’ Memorial

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SPRD Bulletin

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TYC 2013 SUMMER CAMPS

PUPS CAMPS is for kids entering grades 1 to 3. Campers will enjoy daily field trips, exercise, arts & crafts, games and more! Camp meets rain or shine. Each camp is led by caring professionals with fresh and exciting activities. Campers need to bring a sack lunch, afternoon snacks, or spending money for the Snack Shack. Limited space, early registration is encouraged.

TYC ROOKERY CAMPS  are specifically designed for kids in grades 4 to 6. Theme weeks coincide with the Pups Camp, but the activities throughout the day will present more challenges and adventure for the older children. Campers will be building campfires, cooking out, hiking to lakes, adventuring in and around Seward with kids their age.

Adventure Camp  is for mature kids in grades 5 to 7 who are looking for a challenge and are not afraid of getting dirty. Adventure Camp promotes an environment in which campers will be problem-solving, learning life skills as well as experiencing what the great state of Alaska has to offer. Campers will be hiking farther, camping more, clam digging, kayaking and more. This camp is separate from TYC Summer Day Camp and has limited space available. Sign up for one week or for all 12.  You will not be disappointed. The AC week themes coincide with TYC Summer Day Camps.

Lemonade Day Alaska is Saturday, May 11th! Lemonade Day Alaska is a free, fun experiential entrepreneurship program for youth (K-12) that teaches them how to start and operate their own business through lemonade stands. 2,536 youth participated across Alaska in 2012 and gave a portion of their earnings back to charities totaling $68,000! Register online at: www.alaska.lemonadeday.org or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 224-8051 for more information. Look for a Lemonade Stand at the Terry’s Tire Bike Safety Rodeo event!

 

Sports & Rec (more…)

Cruise for Seniors

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Crystal Symphony, first cruise ship of the year

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Welcome Crystal Symphony, Seward’s first cruise ship of the season!  Most of the passengers were in Seward today on a port of call and will continue on to Southeast Alaska and then to Vancouver, B.C.  Several new passengers joined the ship in Seward for this voyage to Vancouver.  This is the only time a Crystal Cruises ship will come to Seward in 2013.  Built in 1995 and refurbished in 2009, the Crystal Symphony can carry up to 952 passengers and 566 crew.  More information is at their website.

Click here for the 2013 cruise ship schedule.

Crystal Symphony in port at Seward, AK Photo by: M Tougas

Crystal Symphony in port at Seward, AK
Photo by: M Tougas

Little League Kickoff and Registration Saturday April 27th Noon

April 23, 2013 3:58 pm1 comment

The snow is melting fast, school is in its final weeks, and the sun isn’t setting until the late evening.

It is time for another year of Seward Little League!

The Kickoff and Registration Event will be at

12 PM Noon THIS SATURDAY April 27th at the Little League Field on 4th Avenue

For 2013, we will be sponsoring Co-Ed teams in the T-Ball, Minor League, and Major League Divisions.  This is an opportunity for kids of all abilities who turn 5 years old before April 30th 2013 and who are still 12 years or under on that day.

As in past years, for the kickoff, we’ll have refreshments, opportunities for the coaches to assess player skills (so players can be assigned to the correct Division and teams can be made up for good intra-League play), and the ceremonial throwing out of the first pitch.

For more information, you can ‘like’ our page on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/sewardlittleleague or send us an email to sewardlittleleague@gmail.com – of course you can also just come down to the event and ask one of our Leaders or other volunteers.

We are very thankful for all of our Volunteer Coaches and Leaders as well as the generous sponsors, including the City of Seward Department of Parks and Recreation and the Seward Community Foundation who make it possible to have Little League in Seward.  If you want to be involved, even if you don’t have a child playing in the League, we still need many more volunteers to help with all aspects of the League (Coaching, Team Parents, Board Members, Equipment Manager, Snack bar, Field Upkeep are a few places we need more help!).  You can also sponsor a banner on the outfield fence or just enjoy a See’s Candy bar sold by one of the players to keep our registration fees low.

If you can’t make it to the kickoff event, please download the two attachments below and complete the Registration and Health Forms so that we can register your player for the Season.  Registration fees are between $30 and $45 depending on the division.  Registration fees cover equipment and uniforms.  The forms can be scanned and emailed to the League address (above) or dropped off to one of our volunteers around town or the Elementary School front desk.  copies of the attachments will be available at the event on Saturday.A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for players.  Please contact us for more information.

We’re going to have a great year!  Let’s PLAY BALL!

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Largest mural in Seward goes up

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Nichole Feemsters’ mural is going up on the South side of the Library Museum building.  The install is being conducted by Harmon Construction.  The vibrant colors of the mural match the colors that change with the light on the siding of the building.

Nichole’s design is centered on the idea of stories.  We are beginning to see a family, sitting by a fire sharing a story.

Stop by to see the mural come to life, who is listening in while the ‘story’ is being told?

Photo’s by: M Tougas

Harmon Construction starts the install.

Harmon Construction starts the install.

Panels joined and starting to tell a 'story'.

Panels joined and starting to tell a ‘story’.

Complete Survey and register to Win a Dinner for Two at Chinook’s

April 22, 2013 8:57 pm0 comments

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The Seward Prevention Coalition would like to invite you to participate in this survey and register to win a dinner for two at Chinook’s.  Why the survey?  Well, we’ve been working really hard and we want to make sure the programs and materials we’ve chosen are making a difference.  By completing this survey you help us evaluate and expand programs to facilitate in making Seward a healthy community.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CR7HMJ3

 

Thanks for you help!

May 6th SBCFSA Mtg/ Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Everyone is invited to attend the next Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area regular board meeting Monday, May 6th at 7:00PM, downstairs at the Seward Community Library Museum.  URS Corporation Alaska will be a presentating on the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The HMP and agendas are available at the SBCFSA Office at 302 Railway Ave, Suite 123 between 9AM and 3PM Monday thru Thursday or on the SBCFSA Website at www.sewardbearcreekfloodservicearea.org.

2013 DaVinci Camp

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Flyer DaVinci Camp 2013

 

Questions Contact:

Deb Bond, Director

Seward Boys & Girls Club

PO Box 247

Seward, AK  99664

907-224-7001

907-224-7077 (Fax)

DBond@positiveplaceforkids.com