Merlot. Chocolate. Blueberries. Lasagna. Romantic? Perhaps. But dangerous? Definitely.
Though you might give pause to hear it, this seemingly innocent entourage of edibles has all the makings for total disaster. Why, ever since the first cavewoman donned the first sleek, satin zebra skin wedding gown, food has not always been our friend. At times it is here to comfort. At others, only to destroy.
We’re talking stains here. You know them. You begrudge them. You can’t escape them. For whether you’re a muck-raking man of mystery or a Chablis sipping maiden of matrimony, there will come a day when you are faced with a stain of such strength that mere plebian powers are naught against it.
With the exception of nudists (though the awesome staining power of cod-liver oil might render this implausible), not one of us is immune to this threat. Each new day presents a fresh challenge to fastidious friends and foes alike, who seek, at times in vain, to keep their garments clean and bright. From Ultra, Tide, to Biz or Bounty. Era, All, or Gain and Downy, the choice is yours when trouble calls. You’ve got ‘em now, right by the…hey now hold the horses. This is supposed to be family entertainment here. My apologies.
Well Moms and Dads, I guess it only goes to show that cleanliness truly is next to godliness. If you mess around with dirty stains long enough, your mouth might just end up needing a little soap as well.
Speaking of soap, did you know the detergent industry spills over 2 billion dollars into their coffers every year! Now I know I’m kind of a sucker for conspiracy theories, but that’s a whole lot of money getting laundered right under our nose. Why it’s enough to make one dream of kinder, simpler times when stains weren’t such a problem. Like back in the days of disco delights, black leather pants and Crystal Pepsi. Where are you now Van Halen? We sure could use your guiding light.
But I suppose we better wash our hands of this book before things get messy. Just remember when you’re out about town though. Whether it’s a heroic dive for the ball across the end zone, that feisty a’meatball that leaps from your fork or even a leaky canine companion, The Stain Removal Handbook has got you covered. There’s no need to be afraid anymore. So toss that bib, grab some ribs, and dive on in. Life just got a little easier.
Join the folks at the Alaska SeaLife Center for a free lecture, Breaking the Ice on Arctic Research, presented by Dan Oliver, Director of the Seward Marine Center, UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
The Arctic Region is a challenging place to conduct shipboard research, making it one of the least studied areas among the world’s oceans. Learn from former Coast Guard Captain Dan Oliver about the specially designed ships used to explore the region and get the inside scoop on an incredible new ice-capable research ship, the Alaska Region Research Vessel.
Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 p.m. , Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Please mention the lecture at the ticketing counter upon arrival.
The Seward Community Library Museum raffle quilt has moved around the corner to the new book store Cover to Cover. Located at 300 Washington St, Cover to Cover is open 7 days a week 9am to 10pm. Stop in to see the beautiful quilt, browse the books and don’t forget to buy your raffle ticket! Tickets are only one dollar and are going fast.
All proceeds are going to the building project for a new Library and Museum location. Tickets are available at: Seward Library, Seward Museum, Teresa Roy at First National Bank, Mary Tougas at Hertz, Karla Oates at Sew-n-Bee Cozy and Vanta Shafer at Cover to Cover.
Thank you Cover to Cover for displaying our quilt! Drawing will be August 20th, noon, at the Library. We’ve had questions about shipping the quilt if someone from out of town wins it. The answer is Yes! of course we will ship it!
www.somethingforus.org
This beautiful quilt is on the move this week to Sew-n-Bee Cozy. Seward’s own quilt shop located at 211 4th Ave. Sew-n-Bee Cozy is displaying the quilt through the holiday weekend. Stop by and see the quilt and get your raffle tickets during their business hours of 10am-7pm M-Sat and Sundays 12-5pm. www.sewnbeecozy.com
The raffle proceeds go to the Seward Community Library Museum building project. Tickets are only $1 each and tickets sales are going fast. Drawing will be at the Library August 20th at noon. A 3-D model of the project is on display at the Library, stop by to see the model and look at the plans. More information is on our website, www.somethingforus.org.
Thank you Sew-n-Bee Cozy for displaying the quilt! Donated by Pam Ventgen, a quilter from Anchorage. Pam will be in Seward doing quilting classes for Seward’s local quilters in October and January.
Tickets available at the Library, Museum, Teresa Roy at First National Bank, Mary Tougas at Hertz, Karla Oates at Sew-n-Bee Cozy, Vanta Shafer at Cover to Cover.
Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 7/7
1pm – Bank Run
1-3 – Summer League ~ Oldies, but Goodies ~ Wii Bowling
Tuesday 7/8
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
Wednesday 7/9
1-3 – Summer League ~ Soaring Eagles ~ Wii Bowling
Thursday 7/10
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
Birthday Lunch & Ice Cream Social ~ Free Lunch for all July Birthdays
1-3 – Summer League ~ Golden Lions ~ Wii Bowling
Friday 7/11
10:30-11:30 – Core Balance Fitness Class
11:30 ~ Go Fish
Saturday 7/12
Shopping Trip to Anchorage 7:30am to 6pm
$35
Call 224-5604 by 7/11 to reserve your seat in the van.
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Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 6/30
10-1 – Foot Care
1-3 – Summer League ~ Oldies, but Goodies ~ Wii Bowling
Tuesday 7/1
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
Wednesday 7/2
1-3 – Summer League ~ Soaring Eagles ~ Wii Bowling
Thursday 7/3
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
1-3 – Summer League ~ Golden Lions ~ Wii Bowling
Friday 7/4
Closed Today
Happy 4th of July
Blood Bank of Alaska is pleased to announce our first Seward blood drive in our new LIFEmobile July 2 and 3. The new mobile unit, which will assist in collecting blood donations statewide, is customized with screening rooms, phlebotomy chairs, a cantina area and artwork.
The drive will be held July 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hotel Edgewater. Alaska’s blood supply is dangerously low with a less than one-day supply available statewide. Although Alaska’s need for blood increases in the summer because of increased activity and travel, blood donation rates take a significant plunge. This situation leaves Alaskans at the mercy of Lower 48 blood banks. Please call (907) 222-5630 to schedule an appointment.
The new coach arrived in Alaska after a 5000 mile journey from Tampa to Tok. It was unveiled at an open-house at the Copper River Health Fair in Glennallen, May 10. It will host drives in Fairbanks, Seward and Wasilla. The new LIFEmobile is a 2007 Blue Bird Bus. It is 40 feet long, has a 6 cylinder Cummins 6.7 engine and a 60 gallon fuel tank.
The new coach has hosted more than 33 blood drives since May 16, allowing Blood Bank of Alaska to collect hundreds of pints of blood. Between now and the end of the year, the new coach will complete more than 130 drives statewide, collecting an estimated 2500 pints of blood. Mat-Su Health Foundation, BP, First National Bank Alaska, Combined Federal Campaign, First American Title, The Rasmusen Foundation, and the Safeway-Carrs Employee Giving Campaign have made contributions to help offset the coach’s purchase price of more than $200,000. (END)
Can you take two days off work, sit in a seminar, retain days worth of software skills and have time to practice those skills? Skip the mind-numbing seminar and take an online class from the comfort of your home or office.
To participate in an Online Class, all you need is a computer with a reliable internet connection, valid email address and a headset with microphone.* In our weekly two hour LIVE online class, you’ll have time to learn and practice techniques and have questions answered by a Microsoft Certified Master Instructor. You’ll benefit from Microsoft Office Specialist certification—whether you want to take your career further or to improve your company’s bottom line. That’s because this Specialist certification globally recognizes and validates expertise and skills with Microsoft Office programs. Employers around the world know that it’s a smart decision to hire Microsoft Office Specialist certified job candidates. *Microsoft Office Excel or Word 2003 and Textbook will be required for this class
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2003:
Sept 8-Dec 1 Mondays 3:30-5:30
Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2003:
Sept 17-Dec 17 Wednesdays 3:30-5:30
For more information
1-800-478-5389
https://avtec.labor.state.ak.us/cehome.htm#MOSC
Hurry, enrollment is limited; registration will close once capacity is reached
Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 6/23
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Tuesday 6/24
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
Wednesday 6/25
9:30-10:30 - Strength Training Fitness Class
Beginners Wii Bowling 1-3 Sign-Up to learn!
Thursday 6/26
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Friday 6/27
Closed Today
All Kenai Picnic and shopping trip to Fred Meyer
Field Trip to Soldotna 8am to 6pm
Call 224-5604 for transportation.
Have you ever wondered why harbor seals haul out on the ice, or how ships are able to navigate through ice-covered waters to conduct research? Join us and find out as the Alaska SeaLife Center celebrates our 10th anniversary by offering an “Ocean Science Lecture Series.” These informative lectures are free to the public and will be hosted at the Alaska SeaLife Center Tuesdays at 4 pm through the end of July.
June 24: “Harbor Seals on Ice” by Anne Hoover-Miller, Harbor Seal Program Manager, Alaska SeaLife Center - Dive into this cool topic and learn how harbor seals are responding to changing ice conditions and increasing human presence in these unique habitats.
July 8: “Breaking the Ice on Arctic Research” by Dan Oliver, Director of the Seward Marine Center, UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences - The Arctic Region is a challenging place to conduct shipboard research, making it one of the least studied areas among the world’s oceans. Learn from former Coast Guard Captain Dan Oliver about the specially designed ships used to explore the region and get the inside scoop on an incredible new ice-capable research ship, the Alaska Region Research Vessel.
July 15: “On Thin Ice: Marine Mammals Challenged by Climate Change” by Mike Castellini, Associate Dean, UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences - The effects of climate change on ice caps has greatly impacted polar bears, seals, and penguins that live on, near or are associated with the polar ice in both the north and south regions of the planet. Through a combination of video and still photographs, examine how marine species use ice for breeding, hunting, resting and social systems, and learn about research being conducted on these animals.
July 22: “Stranded: the Marine Mammal Rescue Program” by Tim Lebling, Stranding Coordinator, Alaska SeaLife Center - What do you do with an orphaned otter? Learn about the round-the-clock care that goes into the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Program, and how this program assists scientists in learning and preventing threats to the marine ecosystem.
July 29: “Long-term Ecological Change in the Gulf of Alaska” by Bob Spies, Director of Conservation Science, Alaska SeaLife Center - Dramatic global climate and ecological changes over the last 50 years and in the future will increasingly affect the biological populations in the Gulf of Alaska. Rising levels of greenhouse gases, changing heat and pressure distribution patterns, harvesting of marine animals, changes in predation, and other factors contribute to these changes through complex interactions between the physical and chemical properties of the atmosphere, oceans and marine organisms that we do not fully understand.
Please call 224-7908 for more information.
Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 6/16
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Tuesday 6/17
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
Movie @ 12:45 ~ In the Underground Theatre
Wednesday 6/18
9:30-10:30 - Strength Training Fitness Class
Beginners Wii Bowling 1-3 Sign-Up to learn!
Thursday 6/19
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
1pm - Senior Center Board of Directors Meeting
Friday 6/20
9:30-11:00 BRUNCH
10:30-11:30 – Core Balance Class
11:30 – Go Fish Summer Card Fun
Seward Senior Center 336 3rd Ave 224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 6/9
11:30-1:00 – Red Hat Luncheon
1:00 – Bank Run
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Tuesday 6/10
Movie @ 12:45 ~ In the Underground Theatre – Into the Wild
Wednesday 6/11
Alaska Hearing Aid Institute - Call 1-888-554-4242 for a Seward Appt.
Beginners Wii Bowling 1-3 Sign-Up to learn!
Thursday 6/12
11:30-1:00 – June Birthday Party
11:30-12:00 – Blood Pressure Check
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Friday 6/13
12:00 - Father’s Day Potluck Picnic @ Seward Resort
The Seward Senior Center will close at 10:30 today for the picnic.
Saturday 6/14
Flag Day Celebration @ 2pm @ Elks
Free Barbeque for All @ Elks
Please review the “Little readers” information on page 6 of this weeks Phoenix Log. I was so excited to read that the KPBSD has adopted the Headsprout (www.headsprout.com) online reading program and is making it available for FREE to all incoming kindergarteners. I had incredible success using this program last year with my step son who is a late reader. He absolutely loved the interactive online lessons and all the fun headsprout characters. He was 7 when he began the program. I would encourage any other parents of children who are not performing at grade level or parents of young children who are “ready to read” to check out this program out. This is a great way to get them to continue to improve their reading during the summer. I sent a letter to the district encouraging them to extend their offer to any parents in the KPBSD who believe their K-2 students need a little extra help and support. But the cost is very reasonable if the district is not able to expand their offer. There are free online lessons available so your child can give the program a test drive and see if it is a good match.
The Third Annual Summer Solstice Cemetery Tour will be held on June 21, weather permitting. The tour, sponsored by the Resurrection Bay Historical Society and the Seward Community Library, will start at 10:30pm at the American Legion Cemetery and continue on to the Jesse Lee, Masonic, Pioneer, and city sections of the cemetery. It will last about an hour.
Each person’s story will be taken from contemporary obituaries or news articles. This is a good opportunity to learn about some of the famous and not so famous people buried in our local cemetery. The persons covered will be different from previous tours.
The tour is free, but there will be a donation jar for the Library/Museum Building Fund.
Use your creativity and artistic talent to express the importance of our oceans and and coasts to you and the world! Winning artwork will be displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The contest is open to all students enrolled in grade K-12 and college and university students. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Alaska SeaLife Center - hand deliver “Attn: Darin Trobaugh, Art Contest”. More information available online at http://www.coastalamerica.gov/2008artcontest.html
Seeds of Faith Christian Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year.Our philosophy includes the following basic concepts: careful selection of activities, Christian oriented, center based approach, multi-age classroom, parent involvement.
Applications are accepted on a first come basis.
Children must be 3-5 years old by September 1st and toilet trained.
Class size is limited.
Applications are available at Seward United Methodist Church across from the Seward Fire Department. You may also call:
The Seward United Methodist Church: 224-7368
Karen: 224-3261
Anne: 224-5503
Applications will be available online soon at the church website www.sewardumc.com
Need based scholarships may be available. Please ask for details.
Reminder! Dr. Jack Hickel will be in Seward to share his experiences while working in one of the darkest and most remote corners in Africa. His compelling story focuses on projects to dig wells and build a health center in an extremely remote and impoverished village in southern Sudan. The village is suffering the effects of 20 years of civil war, malnutrition, and infectious diseases. There is no clean water, sanitation, roads, electricity or infrastructure. Join us to learn about Dr. Hickel’s challenging work to help this village.
Friday, May 30, 2008
7 pm
Rae Building, Third Ave. across from Seaview Call 224-2836 for more information
Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
Monday 5-26
Closed in observance of Memorial Day
Tuesday 5/27
Movie @ 12:45 ~ In the Underground Theatre
Wednesday 5-28
Beginners Wii Bowling 1-3 Sign-Up to learn!
Thursday 5/29
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Friday 5/30
Last Bingo for the summer @ 12:45
I will be offering an 8 hour American Red Cross CPR / First Aid class next month on June 9th and 11th.
The class will be from 5:30-9:30 PM or 6-10 PM depending on the schedules of students. Location to be announced.
This class will cover Adult CPR, Introduction to AED, and First Aid. The CPR certification is for 12 months and the First Aid certification is for 36 months.
This class will meet most requirements for Coast Guard and other entities who require CPR certification as part of licensure or other higher level certifications.
There are no pre-requisites for the class. All participants must be 13 or older.
Cost for class, including materials and certification fees is $59 per person.
The class is limited to 10 participants and there are currently 7 seats available.
Please contact me at paperman@seward.net or 224-8297 with questions.
Mrs. Zabala’s 3rd grade class took first place in a plastics recycling challenge sponsored by Alaska SeaLife Center AmeriCorps members.
The competition, held among nine classrooms of Seward Elementary Students, kicked off at the end March. Five AmeriCorps members taught students the basics of recycling plastic and other recyclable materials, then sent them on their way to collect as many plastic bottles as possible by Earth Day, April 22. A total of 6,249 bottles were collected - 1,244 of them belonged to Mrs. Zabala’s students. The grand prize? A trip to the Alaska SeaLife Center, a pizza party with the AmeriCorps members, and the satisfaction of a job well done for Mother Nature. For more information about recycling plastics, go to www.greenstarinc.org/downloads/plasticsflyer.pdf
Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
Monday 5/19
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Tuesday 5/20
Library/Museum Presentation @ 12:30
Movie @ 12:45 ~ In the Underground Theatre
Wednesday 5-21
Alaska Hearing Aid - call 1-888-554-4242 for an appointment
Beginners Wii Bowling 1-3 Sign-Up to learn!
Thursday 5/22
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Friday 5/23
Bingo @ 12:45
Monday 5-26
Closed in observance of Memorial Day
Reopen @ 9am Tuesday, May 27th
Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited to share in the fun at the United Methodist Church, 321 Fourth Avenue, Seward, from June 9-13, 9 am – 11:30 AM, as caring leaders share the story of God’s love using a summer theme of “Beach Party: Surfing through the Scriptures!” The program is presented by the United Methodist Church and a group of volunteers from Oklahoma.
To register your child or children in the program, please call 224-7368. Please call with any questions, too. There is no cost and children from all faith traditions are welcome . More information is at the church’s website: http://www.sewardumc.com.
Your kids will visit an exciting beach where they will learn the basics of surfing, ride the wave of God’s love, and go home with a new “Beach Be-Attitude.” Be obedient, be kind, be forgiving, be bold, and believe are the essential “Beach Be-Attitudes” that, through Surfin’ Scripture teachings, will be the basis for your kids VBS beach outing.
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Lunch Everyday At Noon
Monday 5/12
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Tuesday 5/13
Movie @ 12:45 ~ In the Underground Theatre - Dan In Real Life
Wednesday 5-14
12:15 Consumer Direct Personal Care Presentation
Beginners Wii Bowling 1-3 Sign-Up to learn!
Thursday 5/15
Older American’s Lunch – Free Lunch for 60 & Wiser
30th Anniversary Group Photo Op – 12:30
1-3 – Summer League Wii Bowling
Friday 5/16
9-11 BRUNCH
Bingo @ 11:15
Saturday 5-17
United Way – Fox Island Dinner Cruise
Tickets $50
Call 224-5604 for more info and to purchase tickets
Somewhere around 11pm last night & after thoughtful debate, the borough assembly voted unanimously to fund schools to the cap. A number of members also put the district on notice there could very well be a different outcome next year.
Thanks to everyone who came to support our schools, testified or submitted testimony. It was definitely not a sure thing, & you made a difference. Thanks for giving up part or most of your evening for kids!
Seward PTSA
Chartered in 1990 - Serving all Seward Schools
every child one voice
For additional information & news go to our page on Seward school Edline pages or cut & paste the following address in your browser. https://www.edline.net/pages/Seward_Elementary/PTSA_Corner
