Community
Power Restored – Thanks HEA
by Joe Gallagher
January 4, 5:45 pm – HEA crews have completed restoration work in Seldovia and power has been restored to all HEA members in the area. The cause of the outage was a failed insulator on a power pole located between McDonald Spit and Six Mile Jakolof Bay Road.
Seldovia City on Generation, No Power out of City
by Joe Gallagher
January 4, 2:15 pm – The Gerry Willard Generation Plant in Seldovia is currently on line and providing power to Nanwalek, Port Graham and Seldovia. The area from the Gerry Willard Generation Plant to Jakolof Bay remains without power. HEA has a crew headed to Seldovia at this time in a pilot boat (helicopter unavailable due to bad weather conditions) and will arrive in Seldovia later this afternoon. Upon on arrival, the crew will patrol the line from Seldovia to Jakolof Bay to locate the fault on the power line and make repairs.
Joe Gallagher
Director of Member Relations
Homer Electric Association
Kenai, AK 99611
907-283-2324
907-398-3478 (cell)
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show at New Time!
by Jenny Chissus
Does midnight sound too late to get bundled up, gather sleeping children and make your way to the airport for a New Year’s Eve Fireworks show?
Well, it has become an issue for a few folks, either those who are early to go to bed, or parents with small children, that midnight is a challenge – so, Alvin and the pyrotechnic team have decided to hold the event early! This year, after many many years of traditionally holding this event at midnight, we are going to ring in the New Year in Seldovia at 9pm at the Seldovia airport! When I spoke with Alvin tonight, he commented:
“Many have come to me over the past years, and again this year, saying that they would like us to consider holding the event earlier, so children can enjoy it and be a part of the celebration, as well as some adults who prefer to get to bed earlier. Also, this is better for those who like to party on New Year’s Eve, as they aren’t out drinking and driving around at midnight to go to the fireworks show. After the show, they can head back to their homes or the Linwood and continue their party. They pay for it, and I’m happy to give it a try this year. We will see how it goes.”
So, gather your family and friends and join us all out at the airport for a great fireworks display with the community of Seldovia at 9:00pm! Thanks again to Alvin and the Fireworks Team for planning, prepping and performing this great show for us each year!
Once again:
Fireworks Show
December 31st
9:00pm
Seldovia Airport
Seldovia Time
