Jumpoff hits $2 million mark
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Jumpoff hits $2 million mark
Seward, Alaska | $1.00 Vol. 46, No. 24 | January 26, 2012 www.TheSewardPhoenixLOG.com Nate chambers, natechambers.com | for the LOG Nate chambers, natechambers.com | for the LOG LEON YOUNGBlood | The Seward Phoenix LOG A crowd lined the Seward Small Boat Harbor Saturday as jumpers leaped into the bay to raise money for the American Cancer Society in the 27th annual event. (See more photos inside and at www.TheSewardPhoenixLOG.com.) Jumpoff hits $2 million mark Annette Shacklett Publisher The Seward Polar Bear Jumpoff Festival raised over $173,000 for the American Cancer Society on Saturday when 150 brave souls leaped into Resurrection Bay at the Seward Small Boat Harbor. Supporters lined the docks at the harbor to watch the craziness and went on to enjoy a host of fundraising events, games and a parade. Final totals for all the events that raised money for the Jumpoff’s fund for Kenai Peninsula Children with Cancer, but the Friday night auction at Tony’s Bar raised $6,663 and the Saturday auction at the American Legion raised $1,100. The Jumpoff uses the funds for grants to children on the Peninsula Terry in the Top 40 with cancer. The grants are awarded in a simple fashion — the only criteria is that the child has cancer and lives on the Kenai Peninsula. The grants are between $500 and $1,000 and a family can reapply. Information is available from the contact information below. At 9 a.m. Jan. 28 “The Big Alaska Show” with Steve Stripling and Henry Huizenga, who MCed the Borough opposes surgery center Brian Smith Peninsula Clarion Heidi Zemach | For The LOG Christy Terry, at home with her four youngest children Rose, Daisy, Sailor and Poppy. The Alaska Journal of Commerce selected Christy Terry of Seward as one of Alaska’s best 40 up-and-coming leaders who are under 40 years old. The selected recipients demonstrate professional excellence and a commitment to community. A selection committee chose the 40 individuals from nearly 200 nominations. Terry is the operations manager for the Alaska Railroad in Seward. Prior to that, she served as the city of Seward’s Community Development Director. She is a Seward City Council member. Christy, and her husband Von, have six toddler/school-age children, and have fostered or adopted several children. A luncheon honoring the 2012 Top Forty Under 40 recipients takes place March 8 at Anchorage’s Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. Jumpoff and taped the show afterwards, will air on KFQD and live streamed on the KFQD Website. The top 10 fundraising jumpers for 2012 were 1) Chip Alvord $26,350, 2) Christy Hill $11,330, 3) Kim Bender $5,833, 4) John Eckelmann $3,565, 5) Stephanie Christensen $3,470, 6) Sarah Rash $3010, 7) Patrick West $2,520, 8) Vern Johnson $2,250, 9) David After more than two hours of testimony Jan. 17, Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly member Hal Smalley took the microphone to speak. He took a deep breath before addressing the nearly packed assembly chambers filled with residents, officials, surgeons and other medical professionals from Central Peninsula Hospital and Kahtnu Ventures, LLC. He said he was opposing Kahtnu’s proposal to build an ambulatory surgical center in Kenai not based on the idea’s validity, but rather the borough’s financial responsibility as owner of CPH, which stands to lose outpatient surgery revenue if the proposal is approved. “Some decisions are tough to make and my decision in this matter is not as difficult as I thought it might be,” he said. “As an elected assembly member, Schrader $2,015 and 10) Sonya Travis $2,005. Jumpers for 2013 can sign up as early as Aug. 1. The number of jumpers is limited to 150 and each jumper must raise a minimum of $750. To participate contact Seward Polar Bear Jumpoff Festival at P.O. Box 386, Seward, AK 99664 or polarbearseward@yahoo. com. Mayor’s Cup runs on Saturday I have a fiduciary responsibility to protect the borough, the taxpayers and to make sure that we protect our community assets and that is the hospital. The (certificate of need) itself will be spoken to and determined by the state.” Smalley’s words were echoed by many assembly members before they unanimously approved, 7-0, Resolution 2012-003, which opposes the issuance of a certificate of need for the surgery center. Assembly president Gary Knopp and member Ray Tauriainen were absent. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services will make the ultimate decision on the CON and the borough’s resolution serves more as a recommendation, along with the likely scores of other input submitted by residents during the public comment period of the process. Assembly member Linda Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers holds it’s 17th Annual Mayor’s Cup Sled Dog Race with Mayor David Seaward is this weekend. The fundraiser and community get-together starts at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at First National Bank Alaska. The public is invited to the gettogether and sponsor, musther drawing. Beginning at noon Jan. 28 at Seavey Corner on Exit Glacier Road will be the community bonfire, free hotdogs, hot dogs and hot drinks. The 2-mile race begins at 1 p.m. with each musher running three dogs. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. After the race children can take free dog sled rides. To date the following community-minded businesses have donated dollars for the maintenance of the Iditarod National Historic Trail in the Seward area and provided novice mushers for Saturday’s event. ■ See Page 8, Borough ■ See Page 4, Mayor’s Cup Opinion & Ideas Page 2 • January 26, 2012 • The Seward Phoenix LOG Good ideas are waiting to take root Publishing the news of the Eastern Kenai Peninsula since 1966 E-mail publisher@ thesewardphoenixlog.com Phone 907-224-4888 Fax TBA Mail The Seward Phoenix Log 232 Fourth Ave. P.O. 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For residents the winter is a good time to reflect on Festival. Since the event was created over 27 years ago, volideas that might work, might make the community a better the Boat place, and might take root. Much of what we have today unteers have raised over $2 million to fight cancer, a most worthy cause. What was once an idea back in the 1980s took seed during these cold winter months, from correchas become a well known, well supported tradition spawning other tions and technical training to marine research. All it took was a little similar winter jumpoffs around the state. coordination and little volunteer effort to get the idea going. The Our hats are off to the 300 volunteers and jumpers. The local community is quick to spot a good idea and eager to work together. Seward and Bear Creek fire and ambulance corps, the SeaLife Center, Spring Creek, AVTEC, the SeaLife Center, and even the designation KFQD, Liberty Theater, Steve Lemme, Tony’s Bar, city, 100 donators, of All-American City were volunteer efforts just as the Polar Bear 150 jumpers, and many others didn’t just spend the day jumping or Festival is today. All of these ideas worked. attending events. Their volunteer efforts included months of planAnd, yes, our good ideas have often been imitated by our sister ning. Again, as in the many years past, Marilyn Sutherland was the communities. There are other correctional, research, and vocational lead coordinator. The tireless efforts of Sutherland and the volunteers training facilities in other parts of the state. We have often have been is a significant statement that this community comes together in the the first out of the chute. We think that are many other good ideas dead of winter to make our community a better place to live by demamongst us that might take root, might work. We just don’t know onstrating that fighting cancer helps keep the community’s identity what they are and won’t know what they are until the first citizen clean and pure. Our waters may be cold, but our hearts are warm. steps forward and convinces us that it’s a good idea just as the first The winter months are long. Spring and summer seem a long way Jumpoff organizers did 28 years ago. An Alaskan culture war There is a culture war going on. And the epicenter of that culture war is right here in Alaska. It is outrageous in its brazenness and tragic in its effect. It is political in its tactic and economic in its objective. It is a classic tale of western frontier conquest. I am speaking, of course, of the war on the Native subsistence culture of Alaska. The passage of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) in 1980 linked federal land policy in Alaska to a subsistence use priority. Congress, in Title VIII of ANILCA, made it clear that they wanted a ‘rural’ priority in the 60 percent of Alaska that is under federal management. A rural priority (which was a compromise for the original draft language that said “Native preference”) meant that the priority for harvesting wildlife should go to the people who live in the management area and for whom subsistence represents a ‘customary and traditional’ use. The online journal Cultural Survival (www.culturalsurvival. org), notes “…ANILCA distinguishes Native subsistence as something exceptional and cultural noting that ‘the opportunity for subsistence uses by rural residents of Alaska...is essential to Native physical, economic, traditional, and cultural existence and to nonNative physical, economic, traditional, and social existence.’ Although the distinction seems minor, it betrays a deeper philosophical division between Native and non-Native conceptions of subsistence.” One indicator of this ‘philosophical division’ may be seen in the 2006 decision by the Federal Subsistence Board to reclassify the village of Saxman near Ketchikan from a rural to non-rural community. This reclassification is in the news because the 5-year waiting period is over and the decision is scheduled to go into effect. As KTUU’s Rebecca Palsha put it so succinctly back in 2006 for a new story on the board’s decision: “Who should have first dibs on hunting and fishing on federal lands? A group of Anchorage residents are making that decision at a two day meeting of the Federal Subsistence Board…” The rationale by this ‘group of Anchorage residents’ was that ties, how can the FedSaxman is connected eral Board be so certain by a road to a modern that the road has altered city and are effectively the cultural dependence integrated with the on the customary and Ketchikan economy. traditional uses of subMy research on the sistence resources? question of the ‘integraBut if the Federal tion’ of the village of Board seems arbitrary Saxman with Ketchikan in its subsistence polireveals that in 2006 the Point cies, the state of Alaska numbers do not support such a conclusion. The of View is downright hostile. From 1990-2002, Division of Community three state governors, and Regional Affairs ELSTUN LAUESEN 12 regular legislatures, utilizes the American five special legislative Community Survey sessions on subsistence, statistics from the and a host of task forces, mediators Bureau of the Census that breaks and other initiatives all failed to redata down to the community level. solve the unwillingness of Alaska’s Here is what it tells us. Saxman lawmakers to allow a rural subis a majority Native community sistence preference. In 2002, the and Ketchikan is not. 51 percent outgoing Knowles administration of Saxman’s residents are Native gave up after 8 years of trying to Alaskan/American; 25 percent of work with the legislature. Federal Ketchikan’s population are Native management then became a reality. Alaskan/American. Despite the Since 2002, through the governorroad that connects the two comships of Murkowski, Palin and munities, Saxman has retained it’s Parnell subsistence management ethnic character. In fact the web on state lands became increasingly tourism promotion by the city subjugated to the very lobby that notes the following regarding the had worked so assiduously against character of Saxman: it. Murkowski’s appointment of “Blessed with abundant resources, Ron Sommerville to the Board of West Coast people survived by subsistence, living off the land and the water- Game, for example, was a direct repudiation of a serious state substill a crucial part of their cultural sistence management regime. identity.” The Alaska Outdoor Council, The American Community the organization that spearheaded Survey also tells us that while anti-subsistence political assaults Ketchikan had an unemployment since the passage of ANILCA, rate of 7.3 percent, Saxman had an unemployment rate of 30.7 percent. championed Sommerville’s appointment. Governor Sarah Palin Again, it would seem that a comthen continued the Murkowski plete socioeconomic integration assault on the Federal Subsistence would reveal a smaller difference. Board’s ‘customary and traditional’ Finally, there is poverty. According use finding for the harvesting of to the ACS, the percentage of folks moose by the small Copper River in Ketchikan living below the povvillage of Chistochina. A positive C erty rate in 2006 was 10.8 percent; & T finding by the Federal Board in Saxman that figure is 25 percent. Again, the visitor coming to Ketchikan learns that “…Coastal Native people have a matrilineal society; children inherit Commentary rights through their mothers. The The last paragraph of the comTlingit social system is based on two equal moieties, or halves (the Eagle or mentary “What the redistricting Wolf and the Raven). trial unmasked is not pretty” Traditions are changing with the should have read: “We Alaskans times although much remains and is as see ourselves as a tolerant multistrong as ever…” ethnic society. We share that vision So the question remains in my not because we are a tolerant mind that, if the presence of the multi-ethnic society but because road has not altered the economic we want to be that tolerant multidisparities between the communiethnic society.” entitles residents of a specific community to the subsistence priority under Title VIII of ANILCA and such a finding was anathema to the state Board of Game (BOG). Chistochina became a test case. The Palin administration sued the federal board and promptly lost in court. Palin’s resignation and the ascent of Parnell simply meant the continuation of the Alaska Outdoor Council influence on the BOG. It was during this time that a Parnell appointed Wildlife Chief, Corey Rossi, who, along with BOG Chair, Cliff Judkins and BOG member Bob Bell — All past or present Alaska Outdoor Council — are alleged to have committed criminal violations of subsistence regulations. Again, from Cultural Survival: “As Nelson Frank, a Haida from southeast Alaska put it in his testimony before the Alaska Native Review Commission (recorded in the book Village Journey by Thomas Berger):” ““Subsistence living, a marginal way of life to most, has no such connotation to the Native people of southeast Alaska. The relationship between the Native population and the resources of the land and the sea is so close that an entire culture is reflected... Traditional law ... was passed from generation to generation, intact, through repetition of legends and observance of ceremonials which were largely concerned with the use of land, water, and the resources contained therein. Subsistence living was not only a way of life, but also a life-enriching process. Conservation and perpetuation of subsistence resources was part of that life and was mandated by traditional law and custom.” This is the casualty of Alaska’s culture war against subsistence. Please feel free to write to me and let me know what you think at elauesen@ oz.net. Corrections Fire Training Following are corrections in the Jan. 19 article “Fire department trains volunteers in basic medical response skills:” the training was completed Jan. 20 and 21, the administrative assistant for Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department is Jena Petersen and the department has six volunteers over 50 years of age. The Seward Phoenix LOG • January 26, 2012 • Page 3 NPS compendiums open for comment Alaska National Parks Alaska’s National Parks are inviting comment through Feb. 15, on each park’s annual compendium. The compendium is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions imposed under discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. Compendiums are a tool to help manage Alaska’s national parks; as part of the park-related regulations, they help provide for the enjoyment, use and protection of national parks. At least two changes are proposed as the result of public comments received during 2011. At Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, compendium provisions requiring bear-resistant food storage are proposed to be relaxed in certain circumstances. Local residents suggested the modifications to accommodate local practices in a manner that also protects wildlife. Among the suggested changes are making the food storage requirements applicable only between April 1 and November 14, exempting legally taken fish and associated equipment from food storage provisions, and allowing exceptions on a case by case basis in appropriate circumstances. In three Southwest Alaska national preserves (Lake Clark, Katmai and Aniakchak), the state of Alaska has extended wolf hunting and trapping seasons to June 30 when wolves are denning and raising vulnerable offspring and their pelts have little to no trophy or economic value. The NPS proposes to prohibit the take of wolves under the state sport hunting and trapping regulations in Aniakchak, Katmai and Lake Clark national preserves during the time wolves are denning. This change would align hunting and trapping closure dates with the federal subsistence hunting seasons, protecting wolves during vulnerable denning periods and while pelts are of poor quality. The state of Alaska’s justification for the extended season is founded on intensive management predator control objectives and creates unacceptable impacts to the preserves’ purposes and values. State actions that seek to manipulate natural wildlife populations for human consumption or have that practical effect, are inconsistent with NPS statutes, regulations, and policies and exceed congress authorization of sport hunting in ANILCA. A copy of each park’s proposed compendium for the 2012 season is available at www.nps.gov/akso/management/proposed_compendiums.cfm as is a link to e-mail comments. A written copy may be requested directly from the park or the National Park Service, 240 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, Attn: Compendium. Comments will be accepted by mail or e-mail through Feb. 15. Comments are welcome at any time in addition to this timeframe, but comments received after Feb. 15 will be considered in future compendium revisions. Legislative assistance available The 2012 Alaska legislative session started Jan. 17 and following are some ways to follow the legislature. The Seward Legislative Information Office (LIO) is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in SeaView Plaza at 302 Railway Ave. The LIO makes teleconferences with legislators available to local citizens at the office, or can make arrangements for people with disabilities at an accessible location. A list of upcoming teleconferences is at tinyurl.com/74xd5j4. Through the LIO citizens can contact legislators or find answers to matters of Alaska state government. Also available at the LIO are copies of legislative bills and a pocket guide to state government. Permanent Fund applications can be gotten at the LIO and the staff can verify passports and birth certificates for Perma- nent Fund applicants. Information about the legislature is available on the Web at w3.legis.state. ak.us, where extensive information is available about bills, legislators, meetings, hearings, sessions and more. New this year for those with broadband Internet access, is live streamed media from legislative committee meetings at akl. tv. East Kenai Peninsula legislators are Senator Gary Stevens and Representative Paul Seaton. Sen. Gary Stevens can be contacted at State Capitol Room 111, Juneau AK, 99801, 907-465-4925, Fax: 907-465-3517, [email protected]. Rep. Paul Seaton can be contacted at State Capitol Room 102, Juneau AK, 99801, 907-465-2689, Fax: 907-465-3472, [email protected]. Seward does Salsa Friday night Seward Arts Council As the temperature dips to tip-of-thenose-stinging lows, and northern gusts benumb defenseless cheeks and fingertips there is one piece of warming good news on the horizon for all Sewardites. Come Friday night Sewardites will experience a new kind of heat — Salsa. So leave the bag of corn chips with the in-laws, because this isn’t your Aunt Edna’s Velveeta Salsa Surprise.* Richar Godoy and Son Latinos; Live and in Concert is this month’s Seward Arts Council Winter Concert Series installment from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27 at Seward High School Theatre. SAC brings this nine-piece big band (hopefully eleven) down from Anchorage for two hours of Mega-Meringues, Tantalizing-Tangos, and more. Headed up by Richar Godoy who hails from Colombia, the band is a mix of vocalists, percussionists, piano, bass and more all of whom are A-List Anchorage musicians. This concert is different from the rest. “How so?” you ask. We’re pulling out all the stops. The band will be on stage like all of the other shows, but so will the audience. This is a Dance. The band will be tucked in the corner and everyone else will be up onstage to cut it up. Regular auditorium seating will also be available for those who want to just enjoy the music. During the past week APEX Gym Dance Studio hosted a Salsa dance workshop, so look for great moves on the dance floor. *All references to anyone named Aunt Edna and her Velveeta Salsa Surprise are fictitious and coincidental. Neither of these exist. No one has ever made Velveeta Salsa Surprise before. City Calendar SEWARD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ACTION AGENDA Monday, January 23, 2012 The Following Resolution Postponed From A Previous Agenda Had A Public Hearing And Was Postponed To The February 13, 2012 Agenda (And Will Come Back As A Public Hearing Item Again): Resolution 2012-001, Approving A Land Exchange Of A 0.56 Acre +/- Portion Of Lot 8A-1 For A 0.56 Acre +/- Portion Of Lot 6A-1, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 2, With The Kenai Peninsula Borough And Appropriating Funds. The Following Ordinances Had A Public Hearing And Was Enacted: Ordinance 2012-001, Amending Seward City Code 2.30.220 And 2.30.221 (A) And (C) To Change The Planning And Zoning Meeting Start Times To 7:00 P.M. And Set Adjournment No Later Than 10:30 P.M. And Further Clarify The Meeting Adjournment Requirements. The Following Resolutions Were Approved: Resolution 2012-006, Authorizing The City Manager To Sign An Agreement For Mutual Aid For The Provision Of Emergency Services With Emergency Service Providers On The Kenai Peninsula. Resolution 2012-007, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Amendment No. 2 To The Sale And Purchase Agreement With Chugach Electric Association To Facilitate Allowing The City To Purchase Electric Output Of Certain Small Renewable Power Production Facilities. Resolution 2012-009, Authorizing A Delay In Remittance Of Capital Add-On Payments From Providence Seward Medical Center (PSMC) To The City of Seward In The Amount Of $2,071,323.96 To Cover Cash Flow. The Following Resolution Failed: Resolution 2012-008, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase An All-Wheel Drive Or Four Wheel Drive Vehicle In The Amount Not To Exceed $30,000. The January 9, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. Discussion on providing comments to the Department of Natural Resources for the land use permit application for the proposed “The Alaskan Wet Dog Race” led to council direction for the City Manager to provide a letter of support by the comment period deadline. Clerk’s Note: Comment period ends January 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Discussion ensued on seeking volunteers for Community Schools Open Gym. Council directed administration to pursue this at their discretion. Council went into Executive Session to discuss and review City Clerk evaluations. Council came out of executive session and the meeting was adjourned. PO 102938-00 SEWARD CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING February 13, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following items of business at its regular meeting on February 13, 2012: Resolution 2012-001, Approving A Land Exchange Of A 0.56 Acre +/- Portion Of Lot 8A-1 For A 0.56 Acre +/- Portion Of Lot 6A-1, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 2, With The Kenai Peninsula Borough And Appropriating Funds. Essential terms and conditions of leases and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the city clerk office. The public hearing will commence at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Seward, c/o City Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to [email protected]. SEWARD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, February 7, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following matters at a regular meeting on February 7, 2012. Resolution 2012-01 Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The Preliminary Replat Of Lots 15-19, Block 8, Original Townsite Of Seward, Johnson Replat, Creating One Lot To Be Known As Lot 15A, Located At The Northwest Intersection Of Railway And Sixth Avenue, 510 Railway Avenue. Resolution 2012-02 Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval Of The Rezoning Of Lots 15 And 16, Block 8, Original Townsite Of Seward From Auto Commercial (AC) To Central Business District (CBD); And Lots 26, 27 And 28, Block 8, Original Townsite, From Multi Family (R3) To Central Business District (CBD). Resolution 2012-03 Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Recommending City Council Approve The Official Naming Of The Newly Constructed North Forest Acres Drive Surface, As Dieckgraeff Road; Located Within The Public Access Easement On Tract B, Dieckgraeff-Gillespie Replat; Located At 2501 Seward Highway. The hearings will commence at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street. All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, c/o City Planning Technician, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mail [email protected]. PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Changes to the Harbor Tariff and Code NEW BUSINESS A. PACAB Resolution 2012-001 – Resolution recommending Seward City Council transfer 100% of the 2011 raw fish tax proceeds in the amount of $599,451.41 to the Harbor Enterprise Fund form the General Fund. B. January 4, 2012 Minutes SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF VACANCY PLEASE CONSIDER APPLYING! THE COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR SERVICE! The City Council is seeking applications from city residents interested in serving on the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission. There are currently three seats vacant, with two terms expiring in February, 2012 and one term expiring February, 2014. Planning and Zoning (P&Z) holds regular meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month and work sessions the 3rd Tuesday of every month or at other times as needed if requested by the Chair. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Completed application forms and conflict of interest statements must be filed with the Clerk and will be accepted until vacancy is filled. Applicants will be asked to make a short presentation to the City Council at the next city council meeting regarding their qualifications and interest in serving on the Commission. Later that evening the City Council will select up to three applicants to serve terms. This Commission barely has enough members to function. Please consider volunteering for this essential commission! UPCOMING MEETINGS The Social Security Representative will be in Seward Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Port and Commerce Advisory Board Work Session Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. (no regular work session January 18, 2012) Topic: Developing Language For Suggested Changes To The Port And Harbor Tariff Regarding Mid-Year Moorage Calculations Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Interested in receiving a copy of this Seward City Calendar via e-mail? Contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or call 224-4045. Check out YOUR city’s website at www.cityofseward.us We have future plans and ideas, but we welcome your ideas also! Send any comments or future suggestions about the website to [email protected]. Publish: Jan. 26, 2012 Page 4 • January 26, 2012 • The Seward Phoenix LOG Innovation honored at Symphony An array of 19 new seafood products will compete for top honors at the annual Symphony of Seafood contest, and the crowd will choose the popular People’s Choice award. The Symphony began nearly two decades ago as a way to celebrate innovation and introduce new Alaska seafood products. The event provides an even playing field for Alaska’s major seafood companies and small ‘mom and pops,’ such as Tustamena Smokehouse in Kasilof with its salmon bacon. “It is the most wonderful stuff. It doesn’t taste fishy; it just tastes like wonderful low fat bacon,” said Jim Browning, director of the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation which hosts the Seafood Symphony. Another small business entry is by Pickled Willy’s of Kodiak, with its pickled crab, salmon, ling cod and halibut. Kwik’Pak Fisheries at Emmonak has three entries of its smoked Yukon Keta. They will compete against such items as Sockeye Salmon Support YUKON BAR 224-3063 LIVE MUSIC There is never a cover charge at the Yukon Bar! Karaoke Monday with Josh Karaoke Wednesday with Rachel Every Monday Monday Night Munchies at 4 p.m. Every Tuesday • Free pool all day! Every Tuesday at 9 p.m. • Open Jam Every Sunday at 8 p.m. Poker with Chris Danzi Friday & Saturday, Jan. 27 & 28 Shawn LaRose Friday & Saturday, Feb. 3 & 4 Merrill J. Miller & the Harmonic Guy Showtimes are 9 o'clock unless otherwise stated. Ward credits changes to Pinwheels by Ocean Beauty federal laws in 2010 that now Seafoods and Sweet Potato allow American vessel owners Crunch Alaska Pollock Sticks by to upgrade and modernize their American Pride Seafoods. fleets. The seafood entries will be “Previously, they were unjudged by an expert panel in able to add new capacity,” he three categories: retail, food explained. service and smoked. The judgWard said over the past year ing takes place on Feb. 2 at the there has been a lot of speculaPalace Ballroom in Seattle. All Fish tion about who would build the winners are kept secret until the Factor first fishing vessel, and what Symphony returns to Alaska kind it would be. on Feb.10, when they will be Laine Welch “There are four major fleets announced at a gala bash at the For The LOG in the Bering Sea ground fishing Anchorage Hilton grand ball fleet, and it looks like the longroom. Attendees get to sample liners are making the first moves to replace and vote on all the seafood items and select or modernize their vessels,” he said, adding the crowd’s favorite. that the boat will be out on the water next Last year’s Symphony grand prize year. winner was Trident Seafoods for its Wild Ward said the boat rebuilding effort Alaskan Smoked & Peppered Sockeye Top will occur over the next 10-20 years, and winners receive a free trip and booth space provide hundreds of millions of dollars in in March at one of the nation’s biggest ship building, conversion and repair work events — the international Boston Seafood for west coast ship yards. The move to Show. See www.symphonyofseafood.com. build large fishing boats in-state follows the Fishing boat first in Alaska — Alaska lead of Western Alaska vessel owners who Ship and Dry Dock (ASD) in Ketchikan is plan to homeport their Bering Sea boats in set to build its first big fishing boat – a 136 Seward instead of Seattle. foot, all steel catcher processor for Alaska Tanner time! This winter has been cold Longline Company of Petersburg. The comeven by Alaska standards, and icy winds pany operates three vessels in the Bering delayed the start of the Tanner crab season Sea and Gulf of Alaska targeting sablefish, at Kodiak, Chignik and along the Alaska cod and turbot. Peninsula. Small boat fleets are now pulling ASD began building ships 12 years ago pots in the fishery that will produce 3.3 and has constructed several ferries and million pounds of bairdi Tanners, the larger an Exxon fuel barge. Now, the shipyard is courting the commercial fishing fleets in the cousin of snow crab. Chignik has 27 boats on the grounds; the Bering Sea. Alaska Peninsula has 58, and 63 signed on “We’ve really never had the capacity to to fish for Tanners at Kodiak, down from build modern steel vessels in the state of 80 vessels last year. Managers said the Alaska, so those fleets have always turned drop might be due to a lower catch quota to yards in the Pacific Northwest, said (900,000 pounds), and the district closest to Doug Ward, ASD Director of Development town was not open to Tanner fishing. “They are good yards and very com“That makes it a bit more difficult for the petitive, and to be able to compete in that market and actually land one of the projects smaller boats to participate in this fishery,” said Nick Sagalkin, regional manager at early in this fleet rebuild program is a great ADF&G in Kodiak. opportunity for our company and for KetStill, the fishery is going at a good clip chikan,” he told KRBD. and most of the Kodiak crab should be caught within a week, even faster along the Peninsula. The Tanner crab is reportedly fetching between $2.50-$3 a pound at the docks. That will bring the value to nearly $10 million for the westward fishing regions. Seafood is tops! Alaska exports topped the $5 billion mark for the first time in 2011 — thanks in great part to seafood. According to a state press release, Alaska’s seafood exports posted the largest year-to-year increase of nearly 34 percent, to $2.4 billion. Mineral ore exports rose 31.4 percent to $1.7 billion. Exports of refined petroleum products more than tripled in value to $73.2 million, and coal exports increased 14.6 percent to $27.3 million. Precious metals rose 28.3 percent to $243.4 million. For the first time, China emerged in 2011 as the top market for Alaska exports The remaining top 10 markets are Japan, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia and Finland. Mayor’s Cup From Page 1 Sponsor Musher First National Bank Larissa Tran Seward Dry Dock John Boeke Seward Ship’s Chandlery Nathan Barger Holiday Inn Express Kris Folker Gateway Chevron Jeremiah Wayne Seward Fisheries Kari Ursery Harmon Construction Noah Diamond Kenai Fjords Tours Pang Roddan TelAlaska TBA Shoreside Petroleum Charles Lechner Library/Museum Project Tim Morror Major Marine Tours Nicole Lawrence Petro Marine Veronica Wilde CAP Construction Cole Peterson The LOG is online! visit www.TheSewardPhoenixLOG.com The Seward Phoenix LOG • January 26, 2012 • Page 5 Linda Marie Sherrill Long time and beloved resident of Moose Pass, Linda Marie Sherrill died Dec. 12, 2011 at her home in Moose Pass. She was surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Belleville, Ill. on June 30, 1951 to Wayne and Betty Thompson. The family then moved to Portland, Ore. before settling down in Anchorage in 1968. She met her husband, Wes Sherrill, fell in love and was married for 34 years. They moved to Moose Pass in 1981, where they owned and operated the Moose Pass Inn. This was the place where she filled the stomachs, and warmed the hearts, of many people who came through their door. Linda enjoyed life and friends. She could light up a room with her smile and humor. She loved the simple things in life such as, feeding the birds, taking care of her flowers, and most of all, spending time with her family. Linda was also very passionate about slowing the traffic down, to the speed limit in Moose Pass, for the safety of her community. After she found the Lord, Linda Obituaries was a long time member of the Moose Pass Community Church. She enjoyed the fellowship and worship that she shared with her Christian brothers and sisters. Linda is survived by her husband, Wes Sherrill; her three children, Wesley, Troy and Willow; son in law, Tripp; grandsons, Clarence and Harry; mother, Betty; and siblings, Greg, Shelia and Jeff. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Moose Pass Community Church, P.O. Box 111, Moose Pass, AK 99631. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date. Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Out & About Wells Fargo holds Kids’ Day Finding out about money basics can be a fun learning experience and at the Wells Fargo Kids’ Day event from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 28 at 908 Third Ave. families can enjoy refreshments and learn about money management tools for kids that can help them form good financial habits for life. Seward Band and Choir Boosters/Seward Music Association meets Seward Band and Choir Boosters/ Seward Music Association meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at Seward Middle School to work on bylaws, mission statement and board organization. The group is seeking new board members, and welcomes all newcomers. Participants need not have children in school to join. Lions meet, offers food bank In February Resurrection Bay Lions Club meets at noon on Feb. 8 and 22. The club also offers a food bank from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 18. Play set for February Port City Players will be on stage at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 11, 17 and 18, and at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 and 19, Resurrect Art Coffee House. The play is set on a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Tickets will be sold in advance at the coffee house. Film festival set The 2012 Alaska Ocean Film Festival washes ashore at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Rae Building. Elude sea monsters in Holland, canoe from Valdez to Whittier, and more in an action-packed evening of ocean shorts. Tickets are $5. and the festival is sponsored by the Alaska Center for the Environment. Adult reading raffle continues Seward Community Library began its first adult reading raffle Jan. 8. Like the teen summertime reading raffle, patrons 18 years old and over offers the chance to win prizes for reading. Participants read a book and then enter their name at the library at 238 Fifth Ave. For each of six weeks a prize will be awarded, and at the end of the six weeks a raffle will be held for a Kindle Fire. Friends of the Library is sponsoring the event. Legion Auxiliary bingo benefits many American Legion Auxiliary Unit #5 offers bingo every Monday night. The doors to the downstairs smoke-free playing room of the post at Fifth and Jefferson open at 6 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Everyone over 19 years of age is welcome. Must be 21 to play pull tabs. Proceeds benefit local veterans and the community. Seward Community Library Seward Library, at 238 Fifth Ave., is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Story time for children, ages 3-6, is at 10 a.m. each Friday, September to May. Seward Senior Center Seward Senior Center serves seniors, 60 and older, at 336 Third Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays on the third floor at 336 Third Ave. with transportation available. Lunch is served each weekday at noon. Meals-on-Wheels is available. Weekly shopping trips are scheduled. Recreation and health activities are regularly scheduled, as well as, speakers and field trips. Information is available by calling 224-5604, e-mailing [email protected] or visiting www. sewardsenior.org. Announce events in The LOG Send listings for Out & About to editor@ TheSewardPhoenixLOG.com. Send your announcements and news tips to [email protected] James “Jamie” Stanyar Rose James “Jamie” Stanyar Rose, 59, longtime resident of Seward passed away Dec. 27, 2011, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born and raised in Seward, Jamie worked as a longshoreman for the I.L.W.U. Local 60 and was a member of the Laborers Union, Local 341. In early 1990, while serving as President of Local 60, he was instrumental in obtaining a grant to purchase a building for The Seward Seaman’s Mission. The mission still operates today. During his career, Jamie organized the work force in Whittier that later became members of the I.L.W.U., as well as promoting acceptance of the first woman in the history of Local 60. He also continued to contribute to the Claire Rose Memorial fund for nursing students, started by his father in the name of his mother. Jamie loved carving ivory, as well as woodworking. In 2004, Jamie married Valerie Boling. He would often tell her she was the best wife he ever had, and she would remind him that she was only wife he ever had. But above all, Jamie loved his wife more than anything else. Valerie and Jamie lived in his old family home in Seward, making many improvements over the years and making the home their own. As well as his wife, Valerie, Jamie is survived by his aunt, Jean Ushakoff of Sequim, Wash.; cousins Max Beery and family of Seattle, Wash.; Kathi Beery of Tacoma, Wash.; Bobi Beery of Port Townsend, Wash.; and Jackie Beery and family of Tacoma, Wash. Jamie will be greatly missed by his family, as well as his many friends, some he knew since childhood. Valerie thanks everyone who provided care during Jamie’s illness, including the doctors and nurses of Providence Seward Medical Center and friends who stepped forward when help was needed. Services will be at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 239 Second Ave. at 2 p.m. Feb. 4. A potluck gathering will take place in the church basement after services. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Seward Seaman’s Mission, P.O. Box 2742, Seward, AK 99664 or the Ronald McDonald House at rmhcseattle.org. Every Monday Night Doors open, 6 p.m. • Games, 6:30 p.m. Fifth & Jefferson Everyone over 19 is welcome Must be 21 to play pull tabs Proceeds benefit local veterans & community projects AmericAn Legion AuxiLiAry ChurCh DireCtory St. Peter’S EAGLES NEST ChRiSTiAN FELLoWShiP, AG Pastor Dana Goodwater ePiSCoPAL ChurCh 224-5635 • 2nd Avenue & Madison Street Fr. Michael Curran Sunday Service .............................. 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 2nd Avenue & Adams Street • 224-3975 Sunday ............................................8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting .................................6:00 p.m. Wednesday ...................................................................Noon Free community dinner ... every Sunday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Seward House of Prayer call 224-5635 for schedule www.stpeters-seward.org The Episcopal Church Welcomes You SEWARD ChURCh oF ThE NAZARENE Rev. Dr. Blair Rorabaugh, Pastor SACreD heArt We invite you to join us CAthoLiC ChurCh 4th Avenue & “C” Street • 224-5617 Fr. Richard D. Tero, Pastor Sunday Worship .................................................11:00 a.m. Deacon Walter E. Corrigan Sunday School......................................................10:00 a.m. 5th Avenue & Jefferson Street • 224-5414 We invite you to join us MASS SCheDuLe Tues.-Fri. .......................................................................Noon LiGht oF hoPe MiNiStrieS Saturday ..................................................................5:30 p.m. Connecting people to a living hope Sunday ..................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Meeting at Seward Middle School CooPer LANDiNG 304 Sea Lion Ave. • 422-0460 Sunday .................................................................. 12:30 p.m. Childrens Class ....................................................10:00 a.m. Sunday Service .....................................................10:00 a.m. reSurreCtioN Pastor Al Woods, D. Min. LutherAN ChurCh 400 3rd Ave. • 224-3628 www.RLCSeward.org Worship (September-May) ...............................11:00 a.m. Sunday School (during school year) .................10:00 a.m. Worship ( June-August) .....................................10:00 a.m. Nursery available with service audio. Living in God’s Amazing Grace Celebrating 60 years in Seward MArAthoN MiNiStrieS Pastor Peyton and Ada Sparks 3rd Avenue & Adams Street 224-5468 Sunday Worship ..........................................................3 p.m. Youth Group.....................................................Mon., 7 p.m. Ladies Bible Study ...........................................Tues., 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting .................................................Wed., 7 p.m. Running the Race Together ChurCh oF ChriSt Paul Stone • 491-1170 Evangelist Jessie Killgore • 491-1327 433 4th Ave. • 491-1327 Sunday Bible Classes ...........................................10:00 a.m. Worship .................................................................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening......................................................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Classes .....................................7:00 p.m. Personal Bible Study available Truth in Love - Sundays @ 8:30 a.m. KYES Ch. 5 reSurreCtioN BAy BAPtiSt ChurCh Mile 5.5 Seward highway Sunday School........................................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ..................................................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening......................................................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ........................................7:00 p.m. Free transportation • 224-7777 Page 6 • January 26, 2012 • The Seward Phoenix LOG The Seward Phoenix LOG • January 26, 2012 • Page 7 They came. 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Bill Smith, assembly member from Homer, agreed. “I think supporting the Kahtnu CON application is actually not something I can do in spite of being impressed by the idea of freedom of choice and lower prices,” he said. “I think there will be room for both the hospital and the Kahtnu operation with the growth in population (down the road).” Soldotna resident Brenda Trefren spoke against the ordinance before the assembly made its decision. “You are really not in the position to have an opinion like you want to have,” she said. “I think it would be better addressed by the state on Thursday as individual personal opinions.” She said she asked herself if she was starting a business how it “would feel if the assembly ganged up on me.” She also “highly doubt(s)” the reason for Kahtnu — a group made up of eight local, CPH-affiliated surgeons wanting to operate away from the hospital — was “about money.” “I think this really is a loud cry from them about the management issues that are happening at the hospital,” she said. “These are really good people who need to work in a physician-friendly place and I think the management at the hospital has been failing the last several years.” Kevin Austin, of Soldotna, said he “strongly” opposed the ordinance because the assembly was “clearly afraid” of competition against a business it owns. “Our capitalistic system thrives on open competition to ensure consumers the best products and services at the most reasonable price,” he said. “Consumer choice is at the very heart of our system. Consumer choice drives us to do better, to constantly improve our businesses.” Soldotna resident Will Madison said he supported the ordinance, and contends the timing is wrong for a surgery center, considering CPH is already adding a fourth operating room. “With the addition of the fourth room, there will be more than enough room for a population of our size,” he said. “That population is not expected to grow significantly in the next five years, neither will the need for additional surgical rooms.” Both Kahtnu Ventures and CPH officials were given additional time to address the assembly. Assembly member Sue McClure asked Henry Krull and Jim Zirul, who are both founding members of Kahtnu Ventures, why they thought CPH didn’t want to participate in the surgery center, despite a joint venture proposal. “I think that might be a better question for CPH, I can only guess,” Krull said after a pause. “I have the same answer,” Zirul said. CPH Chief Executive Officer Rick Davis spoke to the same question of why the two sides didn’t enter into discussion more, “rather than (CPH) shutting off the conversation.” “We are already adding an operating room for $900,000 relative to CON money, so why build one O.R. for $9 million?” he said. “That’s $1,100 a square foot — we don’t want to collaborate on that. That’s not a good business decision.” Assembly member Brent Johnson asked about the relationship between the Kahtnu staff and CPH administration. “Some speakers said there were some sour grapes, one used ‘divorce,’ one came and said there had been horrible management prior ... but sort of the atmosphere that had ushered in remained the same but there was some sort of undercurrent between you and the hospital,” he said. “Is there any truth to that?” “There is always spats within families,” Zirul said. Central Peninsula General Hospital, Inc. board member Rick Ross said “there is no divorce.” “There is a spat, there is a difference of opinion on whether or not this is a good thing, or whether or not this is a bad thing,” he said. “But once this decision is made either way the hospital is going to be continuing to work with its fine surgeons.” Smith said he was “struggling” with how Kahtnu proposes to do 1,800 surgeries per year with one operating room when CPH does 1,700 outpatient surgeries with three operating rooms. “Apparently with increased efficiencies you could do that,” Zirul said, noting it was a number that “can be done.” Said Davis later in the meeting, “I don’t know what that means — we are pretty efficient at the hospital.” Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly In other action The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Jan. 17 enacted Ordinance 2011-1025, accepting and appropriating cruise ship passenger taxes of $797,217.50, and allocating $761,705 of that amount to the city of Seward, according to Assembly Member Sue McClures’s report on sewardcitynews.com Tabled was a resolution to approve a new clerk typist position for the River Center, because the borough mayor plans on that being a temporary position for the time being. During committee meetings Assembly Member Linda Murphy proposed that area service board members be appointed rather than elected. Since 2000 an average of 71 percent of candidates for the positions have run unopposed. The next assembly meeting is Feb. 14 with four ordinances scheduled for public hearing. One appropriates $240,00 from the environmental protection fund’s interest income, to fund the Spruce Bark Beetle Program through the current fiscal year. Another appropriates $980,430 from Central Peninsula Hospital’s replacement and expansion fund for renovating their imaging department. Ordinance 2011-42, involving the .56 acre land exchange with Seward will be heard, as well as Ordinance 2012-01, approving KPB’s energy policy guide. Don’t Miss a thing! Subscribe to the LOG today. Send your check for $25 (1 year) with • Name • Address • E-mail • Phone Number to The Seward Phoenix LOG P.O. Box 103 Seward, AK 99664 “We need operating rooms,” Krull said. “Currently, CPH is operating at 90 percent capacity, according to CON guidelines. This was 90 percent last summer before the addition of three new surgeons that we expect will bring an additional 600 to 800 cases per year putting us well over the volume. “There currently is a decreased availability of operating time and this decreased time can create increased wait time for both patients and surgeons as well the need for scheduling elective surgical cases after hours.” Davis later said in response to the charge the rooms were near capacity that “at two o’clock in the afternoon, there are crickets chirping in there some days.” Krull said surgeons can usually do the surgery they need to at CPH’s facilities, but that “means doing surgery after hours” causing support staff to work overtime. “You heard tonight about the operating room (staff) getting weary of working 8-, 10-, 12-hour days and then having to take emergency call,” Krull said. “There was mention of a safety issue with that.” Davis responded later they, “have also brought in a new OR director who has just submitted a new proposal to administration to increase our OR staffing level to give us a permanent afternoon and evening shift ... so our nurses won’t have to work so much overtime.” He also spoke to the charge that a competing surgery center would add “healthy competition” to the marketplace. “The truth is that only a physician can schedule a patient for surgery,” he said. “So it is not fair competition when your competitor has control over your business and why would a surgeon or any smart business person ever chose to schedule a case at his competitor’s operating room when you will make more money scheduling it in your own surgery center?” Both the Kenai and Soldotna City Councils were scheduled to address the issue at their respective meetings Jan. 18 as the Clarion went to press. The state was currently soliciting comments on the proposal through Jan. 23 and would host a public hearing on the matter at 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai. The Seward Phoenix LOG • January 26, 2012 • Page 9 Back when... Photo courtesy of Seward Library Association, Sylvia Sexton Collection A man in Skagway takes his hat off to the ice. (Send your “Back when...” photo to the LOG for publication, [email protected].) Colleg News Laura Boykin-Beck Laura Boykin-Beck of Seward earned a Master of Science in Education degree from Wilkes University in December. Wilkes University is an independent institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, the university provides its students with the experience, mentoring and education necessary for career and intellectual Library Museum archives resurrected development as well as personal growth. MaryKate Gosford Barkley MaryKate Gosford Barkley, a junior and history education major from Seward was named to the Culver-Stockton College Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester. Culver-Stockton College is a private, liberal arts college located in Canton, Missouri. Send information about the accomplishments of Seward High graduates to editor@TheSewardPhoenix LOG.com. Honor Roll Seward Elementary Second Quarter Honor Roll Fourth Grade - 4.0 GPA Madison Athey, Ian Beals, Spencer Brown, Sophie Dow, Hunter Hollingsworth, Justin McMurray, John Moriarty, Joshua Park, Connor Spanos and Jaden Vandyke. Fourth Grade Yana Camm, Olivia Carney, Lincoln Farris, Ethan Forbis, Jack Gunter, Naomi Ifflander, Jazmine Jarnig, Krysten JohnsonGray, Braden Lane, Tiernan McGrath, Ryan Miller, Madi Moore, Bjorn Nilsson, Kamryn Pack, Dax Robinson, Allison Rogers, Shelly Sewell, Priscilla Stoltz, Heidi Swearingin, Daisy Terry, Nick Valenza, Malaya Wallace, Lillian Watkins, Krisnan Weston, Gabriel Wood and Seth Zimmerman. Fifth Grade - 4.0 GPA Ina Klasner, Karl Pfeiffenberger and Riley von Borstel. Fifth Grade Maggie Adkins, Haley Boor, Carson Boyett, Bijou Burnard, Deanna Camm, Faith Ivy, Ashley Jackson, Chris Kingsland, Sadie Lindquist, Walker McKnight, Brendan McMurray, Charlie Mack, Meghan Mullaly, Edward Olesiuk, Steven Osborn, Coral Petrosius, Jade Sagner, Alexandra Toloff, Emilia Whitcome and Eldon Zinis. Sixth Grade - 4.0 GPA Simon Estes, Elena Hamner, Ayla Lapinskas, Maille Moriarty and Creeanna Whitcome. Sixth Grade Gerald (Kootchuk) Arca, Kaylee Brockman, Dusty Brown, Cameron Bunch, Alexandria Christiansen, Case Estes, Austin Hinton, Julia Lindberg, Ruby Lindquist, Brandon Lynch, Forest Matheson, Avery Mears, Emmalee Moore, Kendyl Morris, Zen Petrosius, Winter Richey, Kriziel Sarmiento, Egor Sturdy, Rose Terry, Randi Tolson, Alex Ursel, Shelby Westermeier and Joel Williams. Patty Linville, Director Seward Community Library Museum Did you know that Roseville, California was an All-American City in 1963 and that they created and implemented a program to help their “sister All-American City Seward, Alaska” after the 1964 earthquake? Did you know that if you store photo albums horizontally instead of vertically, Seward community library you are being kinder to the The newly organized archives at the library make things easier photographs? The Seward to find Community Library Mubrary museum was like and decide whether seum staff was made aware they would like to pursue a career in the of these tidbits and much more as a result field. Arlene Schmuland, Head Archivist of work done by an exceptional professionfor University of Alaska/Alaska Pacific al archivist, savvy staff and two exceptional University Consortium Library volunteered summer interns. to lend her expertise to the project. Arlene Archives are repositories for historic visited twice, first to survey the current documents, photos and other memorabilia archives and recommend a course of action that may have significant historic value to a and later to review what was being done community. The phone books, newspapers, historic photos and donated memorabilia in and give suggestions. There were many efforts that made this the Seward Library Archives had fallen into disarray and needed attention, especially as project a success. The library museum staff lent their expertise and support by menwe prepare to move into our new facility. toring the interns. Amy Carney, library We asked Exxon Mobil for assistance and museum aide, worked with Schmuland to they agreed. They provided funding to create a scope of work and scheduled and survey, select, inventory, catalog and store managed the interns’ time. They spent at items in the Seward Community Library least two full days in the basement going archives. And just to give the interns a little through boxes and making copious notes change of view they spent a few hours each on how to organize the “stuff.” Exxon session working at the museum and the Mobil made hiring the interns possible by library helping visitors and staff. donating funds to pay the interns hourly. Nichole Feemster and Melinda McAnd finally, Feemster and McCulloch Culloch were recruited to do the work. weren’t intimidated by the task even comBoth are recent college graduates and were ing in on the days off from their “real jobs.” employed full time in other positions. Also, both were eager to see what working in a li- The library museum thanks them all. Page 10 • January 26, 2012 • The Seward Phoenix LOG Police LOG Jan. 11 00:01 - Several fire alarm sounded from Spring Creek Correctional Center. Master Control was called each time and stated that all was OK. It appeared to be a maintenance problem. 01:26 - Individual requested an ambulance to the 500 block of Sixth. 10:02 - Alarms were tested at the Edgewater Hotel. 10:09 - Avalanche reported on Lowell Point Road. Public Works advised. 11:30 - Individual advised that the highway had opened again. 13:55 - Slides cleared on Lowell Point Road. 17:10 - Resident of Glacierview reported that there were two tall males approximately 14 or 15 years old who were hanging around and walking around the complex. Officer responded but was unable to locate them. 17:20 - Verbal warning issued for Driving in the Wrong Lane. 17:30 - Blizzard warning issued for the Seward to Girdwood areas. Two to 4 inches of snow with winds 25 to 40 mph and gusts to 55 mph were predicted. Winds would increase during the day on Thursday and temps would fall to approximately 20 degrees and snow would be drier and lighter. 20:47 - Motor vehicle accident reported in the 2600 block of Birch Street involving a pickup and a four wheeler. Officer advised. 20:49 - Individual reported a vehicle towing a sitting ski sled. 23:15 - Individual reported a tree branch on a power line in the 200 block of Resurrection. Electric Department notified and they would check on it in the morning unless there is an outage. 23:59 - Fire alarm sounded from Spring Creek Correctional Center. Called Master Control and all was said to be OK. Possible maintenance problem. Jan. 12 00:05 - Individual reported a low hanging tree branch over the southbound lane a mile north of the Pit Bar. Reporting party stated that the branch was low enough that vehicles would run into it. DOT notified. 01:09 - Verbal warning for Excessive Speed for Road Conditions issued on the Seward Highway next to Safeway. 01:57 - Individual reported a tree arcing on a power line at Mile 5. Electric Department notified. 03:08 - Individual reported a power outage in the 600 block of Hemlock. Electric Department notified. 03:40 - Several individuals reported power outages on Old Exit Glacier Road and at Mile 6.5 Seward Highway. Reporting parties also stated that there were several trees arcing on the lines. Electric Department notified. 04:00 - Electric Department reported that Forest Acres power was back online. 04:08 - Individual reported that the power was out in the 13900 block of Raven Quest. Electric Department notified. 06:30 - Electric Department reported all power should be back online. 06:47 - Individual reported that the high power lines at Mile 7 were glowing red hot. Electric Department notified. 07:00 - 911 caller reported a tree on a power line at Mile 6.25 Seward Highway on fire and then went out. Electric Department notified. 07:19 - Individual reported a tree on a power line in the 700 block of Fifth. Electric Department notified. Jan. 13 12:00 - Officer requested case for doing training on NHTSA/Taser instruction. 12:00 - High school principal requested an officer to assist with traffic due to the exit road being blocked by snowdrift. Officer responded and fire department advised. 12:18 - 911 hang up/misdial call from high school elevator. Officer already there and checked on elevator. All OK. 12:30 - Citation issued to Adam Woodside at Seward and Coolidge for Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance. Verbal warnings issued for Speed, Headlight Requirements and Not Carrying License. 15:54 - Anchorage Probation Office called to advise officers of that Kesha Ozenna would be arriving on the Seward Bus Line and was in violation of probation. Officer responded upon arrival of bus and arrested subject. 16:23 - Individual reported that his vehicle was hit sometime between Wednesday and Thursday at either Safeway or The Breeze Inn. Damage was limited to a dent on the driver’s side rear door. No suspects reported. 17:07 - Guardian called to advise that an audible burglar alarm was sounding at 221 Third, Qutekcak Native Tribe. Officer responded and found the furnace room door open. Area secured. 17:07 - Providence requested medics to pick up Lifemed crew at the airport. 17:45 - Verbal warning issued for Failure to Display Plate. 20:28 - Essential One employee reported that an intoxicated male threw his car keys at her. Officer responded and made contact with Julian Rentenaar. Subject was arrested for DUI and transported to Seward Community Jail. 23:33 - Individual reported that he dropped someone off at Lowell Point and upon return to town, an avalanche occurred blocking the roadway. Jan. 14 03:00 - 911 caller reported a house fire at 33015 Brierwood. 04:15 - 911 caller reported a house fire at 12083 Troll Drive. 06:34 - Verbal warning for Obscured View and Obscured Plate. 06:51 - Individual reported that a stop sign fell on her vehicle at 300 Washington. 11:35 - Individual advised of an aggressive moose near 103 Dairy Hill Lane. Officer responded and the moose left the area. 12:21 - Officer advised stop sign was down at Port and ARRC terminal. Public Works advised. 12:38 - Verbal warning for Speed issued at Seward Highway and Coolidge. 15:47 - Individual stated that the intersection at Nash and Salmon Creek roads was icy. 16:53 - A Public Works supervisor reported a chunk of snow fell out of the dump truck driven by a city employee onto a parked vehicle and damaged the rear panel with no injuries near the 200 block of Sixth. Officer responded. 18:26 - 911 caller reported an intoxicated male stumbling near the Buick building at Third and Washington. Officer made contact with the individual and determined subject was unable to care for himself. Subject transported to Seward Community Jail for protective custody. 20:21 - 911 call from a small child with inaudible communication. Officer responded to residence in the 700 block of Fifth and made contact with parent. Everything was OK. 23:45 - 911 caller reported that his sister Tamara Dotomain was intoxicated and threatening him. Subject arrested for Domestic Violence Assault IV and transported to Seward Community Jail. Jan. 15 06:53 - 911 caller was trying to call information. All sounded OK. Caller was asked to call back on the non emergency line. 08:02 - 911 caller reported a chimney fire at 611 Fifth. All subjects moved out of the house. SVAC/SVFD/ BCVFD dispatched. 12:58 - Individual stated that he was fueling up at Essential One when a vehicle, with five people inside, hit his leg. Reporting party stated that he was unhurt but a person from the car yelled, asking him if he wanted to fight. Officer and trooper advised. ■ See Page 11, Police LOG Super Bowl ACROSS 1. No longer required to lick this 6. *Kick catcher 9. Manufactured 13. BBQ spot 14. Argonaut’s propeller 15. Inside of a jacket 16. Lusitania’s destroyer 17. *___ Bowl, 1 week before Super Bowl 18. 19. 21. 23. 24. 25. 28. 30. 35. _____ peace Type of sale *Last year’s winner International trade organization Screen material Legal group Process of seeping Pass away A graduate 37. Of sound mind 39. Specialty 40. *Can be used to describe a safety 41. Item in diary 43. To finish with a ceiling 44. Twig of willow tree 46. It includes upward and downward dogs 47. It replaced the ECU 48. Food of the gods? 50. “Where the Wild Things Are” rollick 52. Teacher’s favorite 53. *A field goal wide right, e.g. 55. Immeasurable period 57. *She infamously had a wardrobe malfunction 61. *This year’s host 65. Repent 66. *Defensive ___ 68. Quechuan people 69. Inanimate thing that talks? 70. Electric swimmer 71. Not fashion-minded 72. Volcano action 73. Wade’s opponent 74. Austin Powers creator DOWN 1. Basketball star Tim Duncan, e.g. 2. Inhibition resulting from social custom 3. A-bomb particle 4. *Most frequent Super Bowl host 5. Sometimes mashed 6. Antonym of “yup” 7. ENT’s first concern? 8. Figure of speech 9. Not to be worn, according to PETA 10. ____ Hathaway 11. It can be white-tailed or blacktailed 12. He/she “____ on the safe side” 15. Bushy tree growth 20. *Tony Siragusa’s nickname 22. Egyptian cobra 24. Trusted advisors 25. *Last year’s MVP 26. Nonchalantly unconcerned 27. Derived from gold 29. Like a clown 31. *Hall-of-Famer and Super Bowl XXIII MVP 32. Frost over 33. Frodo Baggins’ homeland 34. Feudal lord’s property 36. *Team captains do it on the 50 yard line 38. Consequently 42. Mandarin’s headquarters 45. The infamous JonBenet ______ case 49. Site of 2016 Olympics 51. Preacher’s platform 54. Show contempt 56. Nincompoop 57. Peach and strawberry preserves, e.g. 58. Summit location 59. Traffic controller 60. “I ____ it!” 61. Not in use 62. Heart pain 63. Hair removal product 64. #22 Down, pl. 67. What’s old is new again, prefix The Seward Phoenix LOG • January 26, 2012 • Page 11 Police LOG From Page 10 13:08 - Individual stated her son was overdue from Anchorage. Last contact was with subject on Thursday at approximately 16:00 at “the junction.” Soldotna Alaska State Troopers advised. 16:52 - Spring Creek Correctional Center requested an ambulance for a male who was having a seizure. At 17:07 SCCC reported that the individual was involved in a severe beating and had severe injuries. 22:21 - Bartender from Tony’s Bar reported a male sleeping in the back seat of a blue Ford Taurus in front of the bar. He knocked on the window to wake him. He moved but did not wake up. Reporting party was concerned that he might freeze in the cold temperatures. Officer contacted subject. He was OK and got a ride home in a cab. Jan. 16 00:04 - Ambulance dispatched to Gateway Apartments for a male who was ill, and having difficulty standing and communicating. SVFD/SVAC were dispatched. Subject was transported to the hospital. 02:48 - Chimney fire reported at a residence on Tiehacker Road. BCVFD/SVAC/SVFD dispatched. Fire was under control. SVFD/SVAC were cancelled at 03:02 hours. BCVFD clear at 03:30 hours. Rates: 55 cents per word, minimum $5.50 per ad. Deadline: Noon, Monday for Thursday publication [email protected] 907-224-4888 13:58 - 911 call from Kimberly Court Apartments. Reporting party stated there was no emergency. Officer notified. 14:41 - Seward Community Jail fire alarm was alerting due to inmate showering. Jail reported everything was fine. 16:07 - 911 misdial from Ballaine. Reporting party stated her 1-year-old child was playing with the phone. Everything was OK. Officer advised. 16:20 - AVTEC dorm attendant stated that a student reported that someone took his Kindle from his dorm room. He stated if it was returned he would not press charges. Several other students were interviewed at the time. At 21:14 the dorm attendant called back and reported that student stated his Kindle had been returned to his suitcase. 17:45 - Caller reported a semi-truck without a trailer they were following for approximately 10 miles and was passing Grouse Lake heading towards Seward. Advised Soldotna Alaska State Patrol. Officer contacted the truck near the dock at the railroad terminal. Negative DUI. He stated he hit some ice and ruts on the roadway. icy conditions. 15:35 - Individual stated that she saw a maroon van leaving the Safeway parking lot with a child in the front seat without a car seat. Vehicle was headed south on the Seward Highway. Information given to officer. 15:41 - 911 abandoned call from the Holiday Inn Express received with no one answering upon the call back. Officer contacted the front desk clerk who stated she accidentally hit the button for 911 while making a call. Everything was OK. 19:49 - Verbal warning for Headlights issued at Seward Highway and Sea Lion. 22:05 - Verbal warning for Failure to Dim Headlights and Failure to Carry Operator’s License issued at Second and A. 22:38 - Security from SeaLife Center reported a tall thin male trying the doors at SeaView and was heading south on Lowell Point Road. Officers contacted subject by the waterfall who stated he was looking for cigarette butts. 23:06 - Spring Creek Correctional Center was testing fire alarms in the kitchen within the hour. Jan. 17 01:44 - BCVFD/SVFD/SVAC dispatched to a house fire on Old Exit Glacier Road. Building was a total loss. Fire was under control at 03:04 hours. Electric Department and Alaska DOT dispatched due to wires down and Classified Ads & Public Notices Classified Ads are your Community Marketplace Place your ad at advertising @ thesewardphoenixlog The Seward Phoenix LOG does not evaluate or endorse the representations made by these advertisers. For possible information, contact the Better Business Bureau at 5620704 or the Alaska Department of Labor at 907-269-4900. medical, dental, life & LTD, 3 1/2 weeks PTO first year, 12 holidays, and more! For more info, call Dyan at 442-1010 or stop by 302 Railway Ave. To apply, email your resume to [email protected] (1/26) For Rent) Nanny needed. Must be able to pass background check. Call 442-0679. (1/5-1/26) 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Utilities included except electricity. $765 per month. 362-1367. (12/15-tfn) work work Wanted Looking for work. Snow shoveling or odd jobs. Tommy, 362-3223 or 224-3748. (1/26-2/2) NOTICES The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council will meet by teleconference Wednesday, February 1, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the EVOS office, 441 W 5th Ave, Ste 500, Anchorage. To participate call: 800.315.6338, code 8205. For more information call: 907.278.8012 or 800.478.7745 or on the web at www. evostc.state.ak.us. If you have a disability and need special accommodations to participate, please contact Cherri Womac at the above contact numbers or email to cherri. [email protected] no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. Pub: Jan. 26, 2012 AO-11EVOS12-0007 Alaska Statewide Land Sale The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office is holding a competitive sale of parcels throughout Alaska. Lots are approximately 0.65 to 9.76 acres in size. For further information view the Trust Land Office’s website at www.mhtrustland.org or call (907) 2698422. AO-10012063 (1/12-2/2, 2/16-3/8) Personals SeaView Community Services If you are interested in helping people in our community, check out the following great job opportunities: Disability Services Program Manager Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Juvenile Alcohol Safety Program Advocate Direct Service Provider (part-time) See our website for job details at www. seaviewseward.org. SeaView offers a GREAT benefits package including 403b matching, .com 232 Fourth Ave. Seward 907-224-4888 BAYSIDE APARTMENTS 1011 4th Ave. Seward, AK 99664 907-224-5767 • 1-800-770-8973 TTD NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS!!! For Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault questions, concerns or assistance, call 2245257 or the 24-hour crisis line at 224-3027 provided by SeaView Community Services. (tfn) City of Seward POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT GATEWAY APARTMENTS Is now accepting applications for affordable, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, dishwashers, Resident Manager. Office hours: 11 am-4 pm M-F or by appointment • Section 8 government housing • Rent based on your income • One, two and three bedrooms • Onsite laundry facility • Family environment • Great location • School bus route • Utilities included Housing with Pride. Life with Dignity EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CHECK US OUT For Rental Information Call 907-224-3901 1810 Phoenix Rd. Seward, AK 99664 [email protected] TDD # 1-800-770-8973 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider . The City of Seward is hiring a Library Museum Program Coordinator This is a regular, full time position paying $17.48/hr., with benefits. This is a progressive position with a progressive pay scale topping off at $24.10/hr. This position performs difficult and complex technical library museum tasks based upon detailed knowledge of specific library and museum functions. Responsible for program and event planning and implementation for the library museum. Responsible for collection development and maintenance of Children’s and Young Adult materials. Recruits, trains and manages all interns, volunteers and community service workers. Serves as acting director in the absence of Library Museum Director. Will be required to work Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00-6:00pm. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Undergraduate degree in Education or related field preferred. Three year’s experience in program planning and implementation desired. Strong background in Children’s literature and knowledge of children’s behaviors. Computer literacy in basic word processing, Internet searching techniques and familiarity with desktop publishing. Successful applicants must undergo a criminal history check and drug testing. Preference may be given to previous City employees. The City of Seward is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete job description or to apply, contact the Seward Job Service Office at 224-5276. Position open until filled. Pub: Jan. 26, 2012 Businesses & Services Your ad here Your ad here 13 weeks $20.00 per week Your ad here 13 weeks $20.00 per week 26 weeks $17.50 per week 13 weeks 26 weeks 52 weeks $40 per week $35 per week $30 per week 26 weeks $17.50 per week 52 weeks $15.00 per week 52 weeks $15.00 per week Stop in for Gift Kits Picture Framing & matting ceramics Finished • Bisqueware • Greenware Alaska Themes • Animal Themes Supplies • Firing Glazes • Paints Ask about classes for children or adults Cook Inlet orIgInals 224-3591 11496 Seward Hwy., across from City Express To place your ad in The Seward Phoenix LOG Businesses and Services Directory, call DK at 224-4888 or email [email protected] Page 12 • January 26, 2012 • The Seward Phoenix LOG Seahawks see plenty of action on the courts You’re never too far from help In the home games against Anchorage Christian School Jan. 18 Seahawk varsity boys lost 78-68, while the varsity girls beat ACS at 52-47 in overtime. At the Alaska Prep Shootout basketball tournament at Dimond Jan. 20 Seward beat Houston 52-43. In the weekend Lady T-Bird Classic girls basketball tournament at East High on Friday the Seahawks beat North Pole 47-45 and on Saturday lost to Soldotna 52-38. Seward’s Meg Berry was named to the All-tournament team. Whether you’re at the far reaches of Alaska or the world we’re here to help with all of your tax planning and preparation needs. Photos by Leon Youngblood, The Seward Phoenix LOG Seahawk Sports Seahawk Nordic Skiing Jan. 27 & 28 Feb. 11 Mat-Su Invite Away Borough Meet at Skyview Away Seahawk Basketball Jan. 27 & 28 Cordova Away Feb. 2, 3 & 4 Seahawk Classic (varsity only) Home Seahawk Sports sponsored this week by: Active military receives 25 % Discount Your source for community news To sponsor Seahawk Sports contact the LOG at [email protected] for Tax Preparation 10% Discount for retired Military and Seniors (65+) Serving All of Alaska for Over 30 Years oFFIce 907 276 3012 toll-Free 800 478 3012 1106 e Northern lights Blvd anchorage aK 99508 Fax 907 276 0614 www.alaskatax.net Nominate your favorite teacher. Now accepting nominations for the statewide BP Teachers of Excellence program. Nominate your favorite teacher at bpteachers.com by February 14th. bpteachers.com