Editor’s Favorites
Susan B. English has a New Math and Science Guy
by Jenny Chissus
He used to go by “coach” in his last teaching job, and he said that it may morph back into that as the year goes by, but for now, our new teacher goes by the official title “Mr. Derks”.
Justin Derks is our newest teacher at Susan B. English school, Continue Reading
Seldovia Featured in a Premier Episode of “Buying Alaska”!
by Jenny Chissus
Many of you remember the 5 men in black with big cameras this summer, as Paper Route Productions came to Seldovia for a total of 6 days to film 5 properties in the our area for the new show “Buying Alaska” on Discovery’s channel Destination America – for us, we can access it on Dish Network channel 194! Continue Reading
Kenai Heli Ski – New Operation, Based in Seldovia
by Jenny Chissus
Skiing photos by Kenai Heli Ski, Local Seldovia photos by Jenny Chissus
I had the great opportunity to visit with Njord and Chad on one of their trips to Seldovia this past winter. They were here to meet with the community and were checking out the slopes for this upcoming winter 2013 Heli ski season in the mountains surrounding our beautiful waterfront community of Seldovia! Continue Reading
Seldovia’s Tim P. Dillon Awarded Largest Scenic Byways Grant in the State
by Jenny Chissus
I had a great interview with Tim Dillon, from Dillon and Dillon Construction, who was recently awarded $246,500 (which was the largest grant in the state) Continue Reading
Why Bring Your Internet Business and Family to Seldovia?
by Seldovia Chamber of Commerce
At the end of the highway and across the Kachemak Bay, lives a small First Class City, with a big heart. Seldovia, Alaska nestles between two bays and the mountains, providing postcard views at every turn. The beauty of the setting is only matched by the spirit of our little city. One hundred and twenty families live in this secluded, quiet, unspoiled paradise. Our websites provide photos, information, and web cams to allow you to see for yourself what this community has to offer. (www.seldovia.com) (www.seldoviachamber.org) (www.seldoviahomeinternetbusiness.com)
Good News For Seldovia
by Jenny Chissus
Sometimes, we can be discouraged about the apparent slow down of things in our little community, especially as we approach winter. A business that decides not to continue, residents that move away, kids that leave the school (due to a move out-of-town, or the home school option) can be disheartening for those of us left behind. Change is difficult, and it is hard to see old friends move away, retire or need to relocate for medical reasons. But take heart, as this year we had 10 new businesses join our chamber and only 3 didn’t renew their membership. This is progress!
The beauty is this, when one door closes, another opportunity becomes available for someone new, with new energy, ideas and enthusiasm to build a lifestyle in Seldovia. Each home that goes up for sale becomes a dream come true for a first time home buyer, retiree living their ultimate dream of summers in Alaska or new family to settle into our community! Last year, 36 properties came on the market and 17 sold, – I’d say that is pretty phenomenal for our little community! Continue Reading
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