Tag: Alaska
Thanks to the Gerry Willard Generation Plant!
Choose Respect!
by Alene Hidecker – Seldovia Village Tribe
Governor Parnell has declared the fourth Thursday of every March to be the day Alaskan communities talk about domestic violence and sexual assault issues in our communities. Alaska has one of the highest reported incident rates in the nation. The 2010 Alaskan Victimization Survey specific to Alaskan women are: 58% have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual violence and 37% have experienced sexual violence. The Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Statistics were also shocking; Continue Reading
In the Media… Ground Truth Trekking Makes Headlines!
by Jenny Chissus
Erin McKittrick and husband Bret “Hig” Higman of Seldovia, once again make headlines and inspire others with their amazing adventures crossing Alaska!
Do check out this article in the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman about a local composer Phil Munger who has created new piece inspired by his friends Bret and Erin’s adventures hiking throughout Alaska, titled “The Wild Coast”! Enjoy!
In the Media… Seldovia’s City Manager Works with Team Alaska
by Jenny Chissus
Our City Manager is on the road this week, traveling with Team Alaska. Having directed the 2006 Arctic Winter Games (which has been widely considered one of the most successful games during it’s 30 year history) and with over 25 years of experience in international, professional and college sports, our very own, Mr. Tim Dillon is one of the 9 member board representing the state – Team Alaska – for the Arctic Winter Games.
This Board is responsible for the team and setting the policies for the Arctic Winter Games. As Tim is our City Manager, many folks like to know what he’s up to and how he’s making a great impact for our state and community!
We are proud of Tim, who continues to be out there in a national way, meeting with folks from Juneau and around the state and nation – representing Seldovia! Enjoy this article about the Arctic Winter Games from the Juneau Empire!
Saturday’s Emergency Meeting Was Well Attended
by Jenny Chissus
On Saturday at 12:50pm I received a call from our City Manager that we were going to have an emergency meeting regarding the 50 foot setback ordinance – as Assemblymen Bill Smith and Mako Haggerty were arriving at the airport at 1:15pm, Saturday the 25th of February, 2012. Only 25 minutes notice!
There were quite a few folks who made it a priority to get together on such short notice to speak with the assemblymen regarding this issue. We had Jere Murray – Parks & Rec and concerned citizen, Paulie Carluccio – P&Z Commissioner for Seldovia and borough Planning representative, Gerry Patrick- council member , Vivian Rojas – council member, Walter McInnes – council member, Tim Dillon – city manager, Dean Lent, – council member, John Colberg – council member, Robert Purpura – council member, Mako Haggarty – KPB Assembly, Bill Smith – KPB Assembly, Steve Stanish – representing Dillon & Dillon Construction, Jim Hopkins – Hopkins Brothers Construction, and Jenny Chissus – Realtor, Seldovia Gazette Editor and concerned citizen. Continue Reading
Seldovia Sea Otters Highlights!
video by Jenny Chissus
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbxv8rJWeYo?rel=0]
Thanks to everyone who came to watch the tournament and cheer on our Sea Otters! A special thanks out to Mark Janes – who has been a terrific coach, preparing this young team for a great year of High School Basketball!
Outstanding job to our Seldovia Sea Otter 2012 team: Aidan, Calem, Chance, Dustin, Dylan, Michael, Nathan, Nikolai, Robert, Sarah, Seth and Tim!
If you are traveling across the bay, the Region II Basketball Tournament starts this coming Wednesday, the 29th of February! Schedule has changed so please take note! Team seeding should be available to us on Tuesday, and we’ll update this site as information becomes available.
Tournament will be held in SOLDOTNA @ Cook Inlet Academy. Championship and playoff games will be held at KCHS.
WEDNESDAY (AT CIA):
12:30pm — Coaches Meeting
2:00 pm — Boys Game 1
3:45 pm — Boys Game 2
5:15 pm — Girls Game 1
7:00 pm — Boys Game 3
THURSDAY (AT CIA):
12:30 pm — Skills Contest
2:00 pm — Boys Game 4
3:45 pm — Boys Game 5
5:15 pm — Girls Game 2
7:00 pm — Boys Game 6
FRIDAY (AT CIA):
10:00 am — Boys Game 7
11:45 am — Girls Game 3
1:30 pm — Boys Game 8
(AT KCHS):
6:00 pm — Girls Championship Game 4
7:45 pm — Boys Championship Game 9
SATURDAY (AT KCHS):
8:00 am — Coaches Scheduling Meeting
10:00 am — Boys Game 10
11:45 am — Girls 2nd Place Game 5
1:30 pm — Boys 2nd Place Game 11
Seldovia Time
