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Free Emergency Trauma Technician Course
by Jan Yaeger
How are your first aid skills? Do you know how to splint an elbow? What’s the best way to stop serious bleeding? Someone you know isn’t acting normally. Are they just in a strange mood or do they actually have a medical condition that needs treatment? If you’re out on the water or in the woods and there’s a serious medical emergency, do you know what to do?
Alaskans pride ourselves on being able to take care of ourselves in challenging situations. Those of us who live off the road system have taken this a step further, deciding that the rewards of living in a lovely, small community away from crowds and traffic are worth a bit of inconvenience. But when emergency situations arise, we also face a higher degree of risk, because we live in a place where transportation out to advanced medical Continue Reading
Seldovia Bay Ferry Announces 2014 Schedule
by Ian McGaughey
The Seldovia Bay Ferry has announced its fifth season of operation beginning Friday, May 23 and running through Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The “Fast Ferry” will provide the quick, 45-minute trip between Homer and Seldovia twice a day aboard the modern, 150 passenger M/V Kachemak Voyager.
Operating Thursday through Monday, the Kachemak Voyager will run the same schedule as last year, departing Seldovia at 9:00am and 4:30pm, and Homer (Ramp 7) at 11:00am and 6:30pm. Extra travel dates to accommodate summer holidays include Tuesday, May 27and Tuesday, September 2.
One-way tickets will be $38 per person, plus taxes. Reservations are not required—travelers can
For more information please visit seldoviabayferry.
Thoughts to Ponder – The Innovation of Loneliness
by Jenny Chissus
We live in the technology age, and with all the gadgets helping us to “connect” with each other – are we really more connected, or truly more alone? I believe that the effort we must make to have authentic relationships is getting more challenging, as we are so busy with all of our Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and Pinterest accounts.
Something I love about living in Seldovia, is that we are typically more connected one-on-one, as we see each other at the post office, restaurants, school, on the Otterbahn or waiting at the airport or harbor. Because we live in a small community, and we know everyone, we are not as buried in our phones in public places as you would see on a subway or bus in the big cities. However, I do believe we must be vigilant in seeing the true value of one-on-one contact compared to virtual friendships. Enjoy this thought provoking video – don’t be lonely – Connect!
The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo.
Meet Seldovia’s New School Principal Alan Haskins and his Wife, Laura
by Jenny Chissus
Our new principal Alan Haskins and his wife Laura, are excited about coming to Seldovia and working with our community and students. Alan plans on moving to Seldovia in July to familiarize himself with our school and meet with the community in preparation for the 2014-2015 school year. Laura will join him in Seldovia as soon as she gets their daughter off to the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. They will be making an initial quick trip to Seldovia in June to celebrate Laura’s birthday and meet folks. But until then, here’s a quick introduction to our new Principal/Teacher for Susan B English School and his wife, Laura!
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