Comments for Seward City News

Comment on Volunteer Citizen Scientists Needed! by Concerned citizen

Concerned citizen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:58:04 +0000

If I am not mistaken you said that your building was only used for board meetings. How are people supposed to come to this meeting if they are diabled and can not climb stairs? When are you going to move into a building that is ADA compliant? You are a non profit right? Just a concerned citizen looking out for the rest of the citizens that can not look out for themselves.

Comment on City Proclaims Seward Alaska’s Wellness Capital by davidseaward

davidseaward — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:29:06 +0000

I agree with the above comments.

Kudos to our local hospital for initiating affordable heathcare for 100 local applicants. We as a community must not forget we have the best healthcare in our human society. If I was to drop on the floor of the library and become unconscious, 911 would be initiated, abulance would arrive and I would be brought to providence ER and served by the amazing medical personnel. That is our health system.

The premier of Newfoundland had his heart surgery in the States few months ago. He did not want to be in a waiting list in Canada and risk his life. That’s the kind of healthcare service we have.

I would like to note the comments by General Manager Oates and Council member Keil on Healthcare. Do you support the current Govt. controlled healthcare bill that the Democrat controlled U.S House, Senate and the President are trying to pass?

We have resources that practically covers everyone regardless of his/her health conditions. 85 percent of Americans are happy with current health system.

If the expansion of govt. controlled healthcare bill passes, everyone including Seward residents who are happy with his/her private health insurance will be affected. Higher taxes, fines for anyone refusing health coverage, govt. intruding in your personel medical choices and the list goes on.

Comment on The Green Beet: Compost Recycling by Becky Dunn

Becky Dunn — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:04:11 +0000

Electric fence.

Comment on The Green Beet: Compost Recycling by Ben

Ben — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:25:24 +0000

I am very interested in composting this summer. I agree that there are many benefits. I have a concern because I dont want the bears getting into the compost pile and feeding on all of our food scraps. I have a feeling it would be more like a bear baiting station?
Any ideas?

Comment on Gold Run and the North Pole Sleddog Championships by Dot Bardarson

Dot Bardarson — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:48:09 +0000

What an inspiration my daughter and her husband are. They relentlessly persue their passion for dog-sled sprint racing and they go fast. I wish more people would enjoy their passions. Its a year round commitment.

Comment on Pioneers of Alaska by Dorene Lorenz

Dorene Lorenz — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:45:38 +0000

Have her ring up Dona Walker at 224-5396, she can hook Eleanor up.

Comment on City Proclaims Seward Alaska’s Wellness Capital by musiclover

musiclover — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:47:23 +0000

You’re right someone and anonymous. I will look into this group, which has had name changes I understand, and report back more info in the future. I know that several individuals from Providence are involved, but not whether they represent the hospital or themselves, etc.

Comment on Sourdough rescheduled by Marti

Marti — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:46:34 +0000

I wish the Instructor a fast recovery. I thought I miss this class, I work evening, but next week and week after I have the evening off. So hopefully this class continues within that time. Thank you. Best wishes and fast recovery.

Comment on This Week At Seward Middle School, March 8 by Sandie

Sandie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:14:14 +0000

The doors that are referred to are the doors to the locker bays, not the lunch area.

Comment on City Proclaims Seward Alaska’s Wellness Capital by someone

someone — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:10:41 +0000

Just want to add that im pretty sure that city counsels like this are open to the public and you could talk with the members afterwords and see if you can put your say into it. Afterall this is democracy, or its suposed to be, and the peoples say is ’suposed’ to matter.

Comment on City Proclaims Seward Alaska’s Wellness Capital by someone

someone — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:27 +0000

You might be able to attend there next meeting/meetings and find out more. Thats what i would do.

Comment on This Week At Seward Middle School, March 8 by someone

someone — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:03:38 +0000

Why no hats at lunch? And why 3 days lunch detention for going into the lunch area when its lunchtime and the doors are closed? couldn’t that be a very easy mistake to make for a child thats really hungry at lunch time?

Comment on City Proclaims Seward Alaska’s Wellness Capital by anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:42:59 +0000

Wow, the city, voted to proclaim ITSELF, the wellness capital of the state?! How very…..generous of them. I’m sure the rest of the state will be very happy for us. On what grounds are we supposed to have earned this prestigious title, and on what grounds would the council or the wellness committee expect the state or federal governments to recognize this self delegation?

Additionally, does anyone know what’s up with this “Community Wellness for All” committee? Are they a part of the Providence Center? Or part of the city government? Or independently affiliated with both? They seem to have become big movers within the city council. That being the case, I would like to keep up to date with their agendas and where they intend to spend our city dollars, but I can’t find anything linked directly to them. No website or anything. Only references to SCN articles.

Comment on City Proclaims Seward Alaska’s Wellness Capital by brent

brent — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:38:23 +0000

$36,000 for an Iditarod Trail Centennial Monument at Trailhead Park? What a huge waste of resources.

Comment on Seward Highway Closed by Deb

Deb — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:05:22 +0000

Avalanche #2 Mile 89 – says 6 hrs until it is open and that post was at 9:30am.

Comment on Holly Allen Eads by Gary McFadden

Gary McFadden — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:42:53 +0000

Holly always had a smile on her face, and she was a dear friend that I will miss. to her family, sorry for your loss, but she’ll always be with us in spirit.

RIP

Comment on Representative Seaton at the LIO by John C

John C — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:23:05 +0000

Took the time out of my day to meet with Representative Seaton, other than a hand shake, seemed like a waste of time.
Like most politicians, it was, there is nothing I can do to help, but thanks for dropping by, care for a doughnut?
Maybe November will bring us a fresh face with someone who cares.

Comment on Holly Allen Eads by k

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:39:07 +0000

You are correct Dennis-reading your comment put a smile on my face, that was so Holly!
I will miss her as well.

Comment on Holly Allen Eads by dennis reid

dennis reid — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:23:55 +0000

Holly will be remembered . I’m happy I could call her my friend , though it’s been a long time since I’ve seen her . My favorite quote of her’s is “what do I know , I’M JUST A GIRL” I can see her smile……..

here’s to you Holly !

RIP

Comment on Fluoride Group encouraged questions: Here’s some by Dale Hoogland

Dale Hoogland — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:36:41 +0000

If you want to flouride in your water you need to put it in your own glass. Do not make me filter it out.

On monday; the day the Seward City Council (except Bob Valdetta) voted for the approval of the flouride study our city utility manager WC and the City Manager, Mr. Oates advised against it.

Unfortunately, it is wasting a lot of City administration time. There are a lot more critical issues that need to be addressed.

Us anti flouridites need to pay attention to the next meeting and the discussion at City of Seward resolution 2010-023 to make Seward the Wellness Capital of Alaska?

More matching Federal Grants?