Tag: Seldovia

When Opportunity Knocks, Will Seldovia Answer?

| February 15, 2013 | 41 Comments

by Jenny Chissus, Seldovia Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

Jenny Chissus PortraitYesterday was a very disappointing day for Seldovia.  As the beautiful snow was falling, blanketing our community in glorious white, I received a call from Njord Rota, co-owner of Kenai Heli Ski.  He informed me that more than 8 weeks of booked heli ski guests will not be coming to Seldovia.  Due to opposition to their business, from a few very vocal, local individuals, Kenai Heli Ski is heading to Thompson Pass, outside of Valdez.

After over a year of working on this project to bring a two-month season of Heli Ski to our community during a normally “dead” period for our business community – Njord and his team have pulled out of Seldovia.

I realize that there will be a small group of folks rejoicing at this news, but is this the best solution for Seldovia and her future?  As with any new Continue Reading

Seldovia Museum Community Survey

| February 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Jan Yaeger
SVT Oral History

January’s Otter Times

| February 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Thanks to Lisa Stanish for coordinating kids and putting this great paper together for our school!

Otter Times Banner

http://issuu.com/seldoviagal/docs/jan._seldovia_otter_times

HEA Appoints Seldovian, Don Seelinger to Board Position

| February 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Joe Gallagher
130214 HEA Board Seelinger

Seldovia Fire Destroys Local Home

| February 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

by Jenny Chissus, photos by Chaz Nichols

IMG_4367On February 12, 2013, a fire broke out in a home on Jakolof Bay Road, destroying the whole structure and everything inside, a complete loss.  Roger Wallin Jr., known in Seldovia as Audie, lost everything.  Fortunately, there were no people or animals in the home at the time of the fire. Continue Reading

Dental Appointments Available

| February 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

130212 Stranik Dental Ad