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Cold case
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Seahawk Catie Zweifel takes the ball down the court to set up and run their offense. (See more photos on Page 7)
A man accused of killing a Seward woman 29 years ago pleaded guilty Tuesday to a
charge of manslaughter after years of legal
proceedings.
State prosecutors and Jimmy Eacker’s
public defendant Ben Adams negotiated a
lesser charge than the original first-degree
murder charge, according to state cold case
prosecutor Paul Miovas. Superior Court
Judge Anna Moran accepted the plea agreement.
“We’ve been discussing the matter for
quite some time,” Miovas said.
Eacker is charged with killing Toni
Lister, who was 29 when her body was
found April 17, 1982, in the woods near the
Seward city dump. She had been sexually
assaulted and stabbed in the chest, head
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Lulu the octopus could hold maternal surprise
Heidi Zemach
For The LOG
Lulu, a Giant Pacific Octopus at the Alaska
SeaLife Center (ASLC) may be guarding an
intriguing secret. She may, or may not be holding
onto sperm from Felix, a male octopus, following
an intensely observed 3-hour mating session in
September. Nobody knows if their relatively brief
union — watched, photographed and videotaped
by fascinated sea life staffer’s — will result in
fertilized eggs, or even if Lulu, who last weighed
in at 46 pounds, had reached her maturity, or is
near enough her “senescence,” or old age. But
one of these days, hundreds or thousands of eggs,
perhaps even fertilized ones may begin to appear
in the tank, and Lulu might start protecting them.
She might begin sucking water in through her
mantle, and blowing it over them and fanning it to
give them plenty of oxygen. She might start building a secure nest for them designed to keep feared
predators at bay.
Felix died of natural causes shortly after their
paring as male octopuses generally do soon after
mating, much like salmon do after spawning. The
staff removed him from the tank to enable him to
die of natural causes, thus preventing what happened the last time, when the protective female
killed the male.
Lulu was discovered in late June 2009 on Bligh
Reef where the Exxon Valdez went aground over
20 years ago. She was found and named by the
daughter of Alaska Pacific University octopus
researcher Dr. David Scheel, who passed her along
to the SeaLife Center after allowing his students
to study her. She was about as big as a tennis ball,
and was believed to be about 1 year old at the time.
Scheel’s other daughter found Quirk there too, a
smaller ASLC octopus, who was about the size of
Heidi Zemach | For The LOG
Lulu clings to the side of her aquarium.
a golf ball.
As she has done since arriving at the center several years ago, Lulu has been entertaining visitors
and staff, who marvel at her incredible octopus
abilities and behavior, and her outgoing, sometimes showy nature. She’s one of six octopuses
who currently reside in ASLC’s holding tanks. But
unless you get the close up Octopus Experience,
in which visitors get to touch and interact with
the centers’ resident octopuses, you may not have
paid particular notice to them, as most like to stay
in their dens, or hide from the public eye. But currently, Lulu is on display in the ground-floor tank
between the harbor seals and sea lion tanks, and
although she probably doesn’t realize it, she’s been
receiving more peoples’ attention.
Lulu has already exhibited behavior that might
indicate that she is old enough to hatch fertile eggs,
said Aquarium Curator Richard Hocking. She’s
started roaming around her tank more than usual,
(as mature females often do when leaving their
dens in search of a mate), and staff have frequently
noted her squirting to the top of the water, with her
legs trailing behind in squid-like fashion.
As Hocking approaches her tank for our interview, Lulu, who is clutching to the side rocks, rippling, gently, flashes from mottled orange brown to
a silky shiny white. Webbing appears between her
arms parachute thin, as if to entrap creatures that
might escape her grasp. As we settle to observe
her from a distance away, hidden from sight by a
spotlight pointed in our direction, this 46-pound
master of camouflage roams around, becoming
brown again. Her skin grows wrinkly, like an old
person. Occasionally, she decides to leave the
rocks and show all eight of her arms, with their
ever-exploring curly-cue tips, securing them to the
tanks’ window with strong pulsating suction cups.
She spreads them wide in an expanding star-shape.
Her arm span that can stretch out to about 7 to 8
feet, Hocking estimates. Except for her hard beak,
about the size created by pinching one’s first finger
and thumb together, she is all tissue and muscle,
and can squeeze through anything her beak can fit
into.
Every so often Lulu drops to the floor of the tank
among empty clamshells she picked clean earlier.
Then, swiftly propels herself up to the tanks’ surface, with her wrinkly oval head leading the way.
Her eye-slit which remains level no matter which
direction her body turns, always appears to be
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1. Count the new-born octopuses at the Alaska
SeaLife Center.
2. Go to a Seward High School track meet.
3. Climb to the top of the fourth largest ice field on
the North American continent.
4. Guess the number of brown and black bear that
will visit downtown Seward.
5. Estimate the number of rabbits living in Seward.
6. Read the old issues of The Seward Phoenix LOG
at the community library on a boring sunny day.
7. Watch the thousands of visitors as they watch the
4th of July races to the top of Mount Marathon.
8. Do the traditional thing by renewing your
wedding vows at one of the longest man-made
waterfalls in the Northwest.
Questions you need to ask
about Moose Pass, Hope
and Cooper Landing
1. Who built the water wheel in Moose Pass?
2. Why was Hope founded?
3. What public school in Anchorage is named after
a long time Cooper Landing resident (family
name)?
4. Where is Mount Hope?
5. Why doesn’t the Seward Highway follow the
Alaska Railroad?
6. What pass was named after a long-time area
resident of Hope?
7. Who was the only state representative ever to
live in Hope?
9. Walk from Mile 0 of the Iditarod Trail to the
Small Boat Harbor.
8. Who was the only state representative ever to
live in Cooper Landing?
10.Wait for the month of April on a bank calendar
to find out which long-time Seward resident is
featured.
9. What section of the highway remains as it was
when it was built?
10.Why is Moose Pass named Moose Pass?
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2011 and Barack Obama
A prayer revealed and answered
During his first visit to Israel
in July 2008 candidate Obama
followed tradition and visited the
Wailing Wall and placed a small
piece of paper (hotel letterhead)
containing a prayer into a cleft
in the wall. Such prayers are
intended to be private and Mr.
Obama had no expectation that
his prayer would be treated any
differently. Yet an opportunistic
young yeshiva student, who was
at the wall at the time, stole the
paper and sold it to the Israeli
Newspaper “Maariv,” which published it. The condemnation by the
Rabbi of the Wall was swift and
most Israeli’s shared the rabbi’s
outrage. Nevertheless the prayer
was now public:
Lord, Protect my family and me.
Forgive me my sins and help me
guard against pride and despair. Give
me the wisdom to do what is right
and just. And make me an instrument of your will.
This is a simple prayer that
reveals much about the man, particularly as it was intended only
for God. He recognizes that he is
imperfect; like all of us, he sins.
It is impossible NOT to sin and
still be human according to sacred
tradition. Next, he recognizes
that he is engaged in the human
struggle with Pride. In the context
that he was a leading candidate
for the highest office in America,
this was a profound testament
to his understanding of the root
cause of human failure. How
many politicians who rise to that
level are consciously engaged in
the struggle with Pride? I would
daresay not many.
Next he asks God for help
against despair. No doubt he was
mindful of the challenges that
he faces if he wins or the consequences of losing. Mr. Obama
might have reflected on the prison
that power constructs. The burden
of history is itself a shackle that
no president can escape. Like the
desolation of Daniel,
of being condemned
only the Grace of God
or reprimanded by his
stands between those
leadership, the shouter
walls and almost cerreceived millions of
tain destruction.
dollars in contributions
He asks for Wisdom.
from networks of conNot so he can outservatives throughout
smart his opponents
the nation.
or out-maneuver the
This President’s
forces that he knows
attempts at bipartiwill be arrayed against
sanship have been
Point
him. He wants Wisdom
scorned to the point
of View that Mr. Obama apto do what is Right and
what is Just. And the
pears weak to his own
ELSTUN
final passage of that
base. Despite his efforts
LAUESEN
prayer? It is nothing
to accommodate the
less than the “summum
Republicans, accusabonum” of all Western religious
tions of heavy-handedness are
aspiration; Mr. Obama asks that
heard from the likes of Darrell Issa
he be an instrument of God’s Will.
(R-Calif.) who heads the House
Now in the three years that I
Government Affairs Subcommithave watched Mr. Obama’s presitee. Throughout his first term,
dency unfold, I have marveled
presidential initiatives have been
at the persistence of his enemies.
blocked, presidential appointThey have attempted to characterments have been blocked and
ize Mr. Obama in ways that are
actions taken for the good of the
unrecognizable of the man who
order, such as the raising of the
authored that simple prayer
debt ceiling or continuing budget
Mr. Obama has been called evil,
resolutions to keep government
the Anti-Christ, anti-Christian,
operating, became needlessly conhostile to religion, arrogant,
tentious battles. Budget instability
dangerous, and angry (that is
by a hostile conservative congress
a favorite of Rush Limbaugh).
has contributed to a queasy recovHis wife has been attacked by
ery and uncertainty in the stock
politicians and radio personalimarket in 2011.
ties, and his children have been
Toward the end of 2011, the
ridiculed and savaged. Recently a
Republican congress’ hostility
conservative activist and polititoward president Obama finally
cian in California made headlines
backfired. When the president
by calling for the assassination of
proposed an extension of the paythe president and his family. Acroll tax break, the Tea Party caucus
cording to Secret Service records,
in the house refused to support
threats against this president are
a senate-crafted compromise to
higher than any president since
prevent a year-end sunset that
they have been tracking such
would have resulted in a tax inthings. In congress, the avowed
crease for 160 million Americans.
goal of Republicans is to “make
House Speaker Boehner, who inithis president a one-term presitially announced support for the
dent” (Sen. Mitch McConnell).
compromise, was embarrassed by
The President has been shouted at
the ideological caucus. Even the
by the opposition during a joint
“Wall Street Journal” condemned
session of congress where he was
the Republican congress for their
called a liar (Congressman Joe
handling of the issue.
Wilson of South Carolina). Instead
It seems to me that, at last, at the
end of 2011, even God tired of the
foolishness of an agenda-riddled
congress. By year’s end, congress
measured the lowest approval rating ever recorded by in the Gallup
Poll: 11 percent — less than 1/4 of
the approval rating of their enemy
in the White House (+46 percent).
In my opinion, Mr. Obama
stayed true to his prayer throughout all of the outrageous attacks
and insults against him and his
family. He guarded against Pride
and Despair. I have never heard
him resort to the sorts of namecalling and attacks that have
flowed freely from his opponents.
I never heard him question the
loyalty, faith or patriotism of any
Republican, despite the fact that
plenty of Republicans have done
so against him. The result, I believe, is that in 2011, the American
people are finally beginning to
judge the “acts and not the faith
alone” of the political players
competing for their trust.
One of the most remarkable acts
of Mr. Obama’s leadership was
his ability to go on with an appearance before the White House
Correspondents’ Dinner and carry
off skits and appear perfectly at
ease all the while knowing that
preparations were underway for
the assault on the bin Laden compound in Pakistan. How many of
us could have pulled that off?
So to me, 2011 is the year that
the politics of obstruction, hate,
fear and division reached its peak
and burst like a festering pustule.
I am optimistic that in 2012 the
progressive forces throughout the
world and in the United States
will continue to emerge and usher
in an era of hope instead of fear.
Or in the words of Mr. Obama’s
prayer: “…to be an instrument of
His will.”
Happy New Year to all.
Please feel free to write to me and
let me at [email protected] know what
you think!
The Seward Phoenix LOG • December 29, 2011 • Page 3
KPBSD superintendent
considered for Anchorage
Exit Glacier area opens for
snow machine use
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
The Anchorage School Board has named Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
(KPBSD) Superintendent Steve Atwater as one of the two finalists in its search for the next
Anchorage schools superintendent.
Mr. Joe Arness, KPBSD School Board president said, “The Kenai Peninsula Borough
School District is proud to hear that Dr. Atwater has been named a finalist in the application process for the Anchorage superintendent job. Dr. Atwater has done a fine job on behalf of the Kenai Peninsula, and while we would be very sorry to see him go, we certainly
wish him well. Operations of the school district will continue without interruption until
such time as a final decision is made in Anchorage, and then the KPBSD School Board will
respond to whatever that decision may be. At this point, Dr. Atwater remains under contract to the Kenai Peninsula and will remain welcome to continue that relationship should
he not be offered and accept the Anchorage Superintendent position.”
In a Dec. 15 press release Anchorage School District announced, “The Anchorage school
board reviewed more than 150 applications, containing more than 1,600 pages of candidate
information. The two finalists, Atwater and Browder, will each participate in a 3-day onsite visit in early January to continue the interview process, learn more about the district,
speak with staff and students, and meet members of the community.”
South borough school bus changes mulled
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) faces a $750,000 deficit caused by
inflation in transportation costs, and seeks positive solutions
In order to educate the public and seek positive solutions to a transportation deficit,
informational meetings were held on Dec. 1 and 2 in the Southern Peninsula area. During the meetings, the proposed transportation route changes and school start times were
presented, together with information about the current transportation deficit. Changes will
not take place until August 2012.
KPBSD is exploring options to address this transportation deficit, and is open to solutions. The transportation costs as bid by First Student have increased significantly beyond
the amount the school district is reimbursed by the state of Alaska, resulting in a deficit of
approximately $750,000.
No changes or meetings are planned for the Eastern Peninsula.
Final decisions about changes for 2012 have not been made. The meeting handouts and
the PowerPoint presentation are available on the KPBSD Website via a link on the home
page in the Community Interest section, or directly at bit.ly/TransportationRoutes
KPBSD encourages families and the public to review the documents, PowerPoint, and
maps that are on the Website, then offer ideas and solutions using an online comment
form, no later than Jan. 21. (www.KPBSD.k12.ak.us)
Contact Dave Jones, assistant superintendent, with questions. Jones can be e-mailed at
[email protected], or called at 907-714-8838.
The Exit Glacier area is open to snow machines according to an announcement
last week by Kenai Fjords National Park. Snow machines are permitted in the park’s
developed area, specifically the road to Exit Glacier, parking areas, a designated route
through the campground to Exit Creek, and within Exit Creek. As long as adequate
snow depth, snow density and frozen soil that prevents damage to park resources is
present, snow machine activity will continue to be permitted.
People are asked to recreate responsibly to avoid damaging park resources.
Contact the park at 422-0500 with questions concerning conditions or regulations.
Mezirow named to fish advisory panel
Andy Mezirow was appointed to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Advisory Panel on Dec. 13, according to the Seward Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Chairman Eric Olson named the Seward fishing charter operator and halibut fishermen joins
advisory panel members who represent major segments of the fishing industry; catching
and processing, subsistence and commercial fishermen, observers, consumers, environmental/ conservation, and sport fishermen. The advisory panel provides the council guidance on all major fishery issues coming before them.
Prisoner charged with attempted murder
Jerzy Shedlock
Peninsula Clarion
A Spring Creek Correctional Center inmate is being charged with first-degree attempted
murder, as well as first-degree assault.
On July 3, Mark Todd Spencer allegedly intended to cause death to Floyd Boshears at or
near Seward and the correctional center, according to a Dec. 16 indictment.
The second count listed on the indictment—first-degree assault—alleges Spencer caused
serious physical injury to Boshears with an aluminum bat. The assault occurred at the correctional center, according to an Alaska State Troopers report.
Boshears was taken to Anchorage for treatment of life-threatening injuries sustained
during the assault. His next of kin were notified, and the investigation continued. After
several months of hospital treatment, Boshears’ health made improvements, according to
the Trooper report.
Spencer is incarcerated at the correctional center while Boshears is not, according to a
prison administrator.
Both men have a criminal record.
Spencer previously was charged with assault, robbery, burglary, theft and promoting
contraband, according to court records. Boshears’ charges include multiple counts of robbery and resisting arrest, according to court records.
Arraignment was scheduled for Dec. 27 at the Kenai Courthouse.
City Calendar
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino
B. Harbormaster Report Mack Funk
C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Board Vacancy
NEW BUSINESS
A. December 7, 2011 Minutes
B. Renting “permanent” slips in mid-year
C. Reschedule January 18, 2012 work session because of
conflict with the World Trade Luncheon
CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND
REPORTS (No action required)A. Coastal Villages Fleet Update
SEWARD CITY COuNCIl
Regular Meeting will be Monday, January 9, 2012 at
7:00 p.m.
Happy New Year from the Seward City Council!
SEWARD CITY COuNCIl
NOTICE OF PuBlIC HEARING
January 9, 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 January 9, 2012:
Resolution 2012-001, Approving A Land Exchange A 0.56
Acre +/- Portion Of Lot 8a-1for An 0.56 Acre +/- Portion Of
Publish: Dec. 29, 2011
Lot 8a-1 For An 0.56 +/- 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].
NOTICE OF PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
VACANCY
The City Council is seeking applications from citizens of Seward
and the surrounding area, interested in serving on the Port and
Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB). There is one seat available
with a term expiring in July 2014. PACAB meets on the first and
third Wednesday of each month during the lunch hour from
12:00 to 1:00 pm., 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 must be filed with the Clerk no
later than 4:00 p.m., Friday December 30, 2011. Applicants will
be asked to make a short presentation to the City Council at
its January 9, 2011 meeting regarding their qualifications and
interest in serving on the Board. Later that evening the City
Council will vote for one applicant to serve for a term that will
expire July 2014.
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
City Offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2012 in
observance of New Year’s holiday.
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting January 3,
2012 – CANCELLED
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
The Seward City Council would like to wish everyone a
safe, happy & healthy Holiday Season!
Happy Holidays Seward!
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].
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$10 million bond package proposed for port
Alaska’s commercial fisheries programs
could get a slight boost if the governor’s
budget for the next fiscal year gets a nod
from legislators.
The proposed FY2013 operating budget
for the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game, including all state and federal funds,
is just over $209 million, a 5.1 percent
increase. For commercial fisheries, the department’s most expensive unit, a budget of
$70.5 million is a 4.4 percent increase.
Gov. Parnell also is proposing a bond
package that includes $10 million to help
Seward prepare to homeport large at-sea
processing boats owned by communities in
the Kuskokwim region. The vessels now are
based in Seattle, and it could begin a transfer of other big boats to remain in Alaska
year round.
In the ADF&G budget, Commissioner
Cora Campbell listed harvest management as a top budget item for fisheries. The
report highlighted Yukon River salmon
fisheries as a management priority due
will lose 59 staff positions under
to its continued low producGov. Parnell’s proposed budget.
tivity of chinook. Another is
The commercial fisheries divimanaging Southcentral region
sion will lose 13 full-time posichinook salmon fisheries in the
tions and 46 part-time positions.
face of low numbers of returnOf the 288 vacant, permanent
ing adults. The state Board of
state government positions to be
Fish has designated seven king
cut, most are in three agencies.
salmon “stocks of concern,” six
Health and Social Services at 65;
in northern Cook Inlet and one
ADF&G at 59; and the Dept. of
in Kodiak.
Fish
Transportation would lose 58
The ADF&G budget report
Factor jobs.
cites several fishery successes
Deleted positions in other
in the past year. Managers
Laine Welch
agencies range from 22 to zero
achieved a huge milestone in
For The LOG
within the university system,
rebuilding Alaska snow crab
according to an Associated Press
stocks to sustainable levels
report. The AP said: “Parnell’s spokeswithin a federally mandated 10-year time
woman said most of the positions were
frame, while still providing a viable harvacant at least 11 months. The deleted posts
vest. Also mentioned: Alaska’s 2011 salmon
are intended to help the state better absorb
harvest was the third best since 1975; and
positions needed for a new prison.”
the second best for groundfish in a decade.
Future fishermen — Building future fishOn the Web, visit tinyurl.com/6lhsfb6 to
ing leaders is the goal of the Alaska Young
read the budget.
Fishermen’s Summit (AYFS) scheduled
Prison trumps people — Fish and Game
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Be among the considered choices. The
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buying.
2. Opportunity. When the pie gets smaller
you can still get a larger slice. Advertising
during tough times increases your odds
of being the vendor of choice and seizing
share from your competitors.
3. Reliability. When your business gets
7. Credibility. Advertising in a credible
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8. Bravado. Never show your fear.
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mix is a desirable goal except during tough
times when you need to rely more heavily
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4. Proven Results. Newspapers get
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offer the best local reach and that means
that newspapers are the first place to look
for consumers for your services.
Advertising indicates your confidence in
your business.
Convert Wants Into Needs. During
tough times, consumers buy what they
need and not what they merely want. It
is up to you to convince consumers they
need what you offer.
10. Start the Funnel. Even if customers
are not buying today, advertising is your
opportunity to start people thinking about
what is important to buy and who from. It
will pay off later.
Newspaper advertising. A destination, not a distraction.
224-4888 • [email protected]
232 Fourth Ave.
for mid-February in Juneau. The summit
began in 2007 as a way to address the many
changes the industry and the business of
fishing have undergone in recent years. The
two-day event provides basic training on
four fronts: managing the financial aspects
of a fishing business, participating in the
regulatory processes, Alaska’s role in the
world seafood market and the science and
management of sustainable fisheries.
“It’s complicated — there are state managed fisheries, federally managed fisheries, hatcheries, people are looking at more
financing to get into the fisheries, and the
global marketplace has changed,” said
AYFS co-organizer Sunny Rice, a Sea Grant
Marine Advisory agent in Petersburg.
Summit attendees will hear from fishermen who have participated in the political process, network with young and old
fishing veterans, and mix with a wide range
of industry experts – including Fish and
Game Commissioner Cora Campbell, who
will talk about “where and how a young
fisherman can get involved.” Fishermen
also will see the Alaska legislature at work
in Juneau.
Nearly 200 fishermen have taken part
in the AYFS so far and Rice said one thing
is for sure — young people are eager for a
fishing career.
“I’ve seen an exciting uptick of young
people wanting to get into the fisheries and
they are coming at it with a cool perspective,” she said. “They think it is exciting
and they are really dedicated to all the
things that go along with it. It’s not just
because it’s the closest job nearby that can
make them some money.”
The AYFS is set for Feb 13-14 in Juneau.
Some travel scholarships are available, as
are Alaska Airlines discounted constituent
fares. Rice cautioned that lodging in Juneau
is really tight. Register by Jan. 12 to reserve
a hotel room at a special rate. Contact
Sunny Rice at [email protected] or
907-772-3381, seagrant.uaf.edu/map/.
Christmas sea miracles — As we reflect
on the reason for the season, let’s not
overlook the wonders of the deep. Sponge
Bob, for example, could be the next rage in
fiber optics. Researchers at Bell Labs have
found that a certain type of sponge grows a
network of glass fibers far more advanced
than any found in today’s telecommunications networks.
New Zealand researchers have found that
adding fish oil to animal feed reduces the
release of methane gas by sheep by 25 to 40
percent. Over 20 percent of global methane
emissions comes from farm animals.
For hundreds of years Asian cultures
have used jellyfish to treat arthritis, high
blood pressure and back pain. Some jellyfish have a special bio-luminescence that
is useful in medical research.
Chitin, a substance found in the shells
of crab, shrimp and other crustaceans, is
packed with medical miracles. The carbohydrate that makes up chitin bonds with
red blood cells to form an artificial clot and
seals massive bleeding wounds in just 30
seconds. The shrimp based bandages are
being used by our troops in Afghanistan.
Russian researchers have created a
product from enzymes in king crab shells
that helps heal severe burns. They claim
that sea urchin pigment is remarkable for
its anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory properties.
The venom of the cone snail is being used
to treat severe chronic pain that doesn’t
respond to other treatment. Just a few
micrograms is said to be 1,000 times more
potent than morphine. Close to 15 drugs
derived from marine organisms are in various stages of testing for cancer treatments.
The lowly sea squirt appears to be especially promising.
The Seward Phoenix LOG • December 29, 2011 • Page 5
Flood meeting set for Jan. 9
Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area
holds its next regular board meeting at 7
p.m. Jan. 9, at Seaview Plaza Building, in
the Kenai Peninsula Borough Annex Office,
Suite 122. January meetings will be held
the second and fourth Mondays due to the
holidays. The public is invited to attend.
Agendas are available at the SBCFSA Office
at 302 Railway Ave., Suite 123 between 9
a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday thru Thursday or
on the SBCFSA Website at www.sewardbearcreekfloodservicearea.org.
Out & About
event is family friendly and participants
can walk, ski or snowshoe. Dressing in layers and wearing a headlamp are advised.
Check the SNSC Website, sewardnordicskiclub.org, to determine if weather has forced
postponement.
Wish Tree for books
available
The 27th Annual Polar Bear Jump in
Seward is scheduled for Jan. 21 with events
planned for Jan. 20-22. Ten jumper slots are
still available. To sign up call 224-5230 or
e-mail [email protected].
Seward Community Library’s Christmas Wish Tree is in place. The Wish Tree, a
19-year tradition, is decorated with cards
describing highly rated young adult and
children’s books that are assessed to be a
great additions to the library. Individuals
and organizations can select a card or cards
from the tree, and sponsor the purchase of
the item. The library will order the selected
item and put a bookplate in the book with a
dedication that the sponsor designates.
Luminary event planned
Seward schools
Seward Nordic Ski Club is holding its
annual annual luminary ski or snowshoe
or walk from 6 to 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve
(Dec. 31), Divide (Mile 12 – actually mile
11.6 on the Seward Highway). There will
be a campfire and hot cocoa. The trails will
be lit by ice globes with candles inside. The
Seward Community Library
Polar Bear Jump coming soon
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.
Seward, and other Kenai Peninsula Borough, schools are closed until Jan. 3 for the
winter holidays.
Seward Library, at 238 Fifth Ave., is open
Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to
Community Menus
Seward School Menus
Breakfast
Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Egg-cheese breakfast
burrito, yogurt, fresh frozen fruit and milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Cinnamon Toast Crunch,
Cocoa Puffs, breakfast bar, strawberry cup
and milk.
Thursday, Jan. 5 - Breakfast quesadilla,
yogurt, fresh frozen berries and milk.
Elementary School Lunch
Students can choose one to three side
dishes.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Entree: Turkey egg roll
with whole-grain rice. Sides: Winter mix
vegetables, chilled pineapple, juice and milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Entree: Barbecued
pork ribwich sandwich. Sides: Baked beans,
chilled applesauce, juice and milk.
Thursday, Jan. 5 - Entree: Spaghetti
with meat sauce and breadstick. Sides:
Seasoned green beans, banana, raspberry
sherbet and milk.
Middle School Lunch
Students can choose one to three side
dishes.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Entree: Turkey egg roll with
whole-grain rice, or pizza pocket. Sides:
Winter mix vegetables, chilled pineapple,
juice and milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Entree: Barbecued pork
ribwich sandwich or whole-grain corn pups.
Sides: Baked beans, chilled applesauce,
juice and milk.
Thursday, Jan. 5 - Entree: Spaghetti with
meat sauce and breadstick, or meatball
marinara sub. Sides: Seasoned green
beans, banana, raspberry sherbet and milk.
High School Lunch
Daily: Fresh whole fruit, 100% assorted
fruit juice cup, fresh vegetables with dip,
and potato product. Low-fat white, or nonfat
chocolate milk.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Pretzel and cheese,
nachos, Harvest Grain Big Daddy’s Pizza,
barbecued pork sandwhich, chicken-potato
bowl, cheese burger, garden veggie burger,
quesadilla or chicken Caesar salad.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Pretzel and cheese,
meatball marinara sub, Harvest Grain Big
Daddy’s Pizza, tortilla wrap with cheese
and turkey or ham, sweet and sour chicken
with rice, garlic-cheese French bread,
cheeseburger, garden veggie burger or
Southwest fiesta chicken salad.
Thursday, Jan. 5 - Pretzel and cheese,
beef-bean-red-chili burrito, Harvest Grain
Big Daddy’s Pizza, Manwich Sloppy Joe,
chicken fajita wrap, egg roll with rice bowl,
cheeseburger, garden veggie burger, chicken
nuggets or pasta salad.
Seward Senior Center
Lunch is served Monday through Friday at
the center. A Meals-on-Wheels program is
also available. The center is at 336 Third
Ave., Third and Jefferson, on the third floor
above the museum. The center is accessible
to wheelchairs. Call the center, 224-5604,
for information.
Seahawk Sports
Seahawk Nordic Skiing
Jan. 7
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Dec. 30, 5:30 & 7 p.m.
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Mens Basketball League teams meet on the court in a recent game.
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
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Navarre plans fiscal exam
Mayor says borough finances healthy despite growth in debt, other areas
Brian Smith
Peninsula Clarion
Since taking office, Kenai Peninsula
Borough Mike Navarre has made it been
one of his goals to examine just how far
the borough has come financially speaking
over the last few years.
On Friday, Navarre said he plans to
thoroughly compare borough revenue and
expenditure levels to and from a variety
of sources, considering those levels have
all significantly increased over the last
decade. It’s an action he talked about
during the campaign season and one he’d
like to complete before next year’s budget
considerations begin.
“Some of that (increase) is undoubtedly
justified, but on the other hand, you have
to look at where the areas of growth were
and examine what caused those increases,
whether you are meeting the needs of the
borough and the service areas in the most
cost-effective manner you can.
“In order to evaluate where you are now,
you have to look at what caused you to get
there.”
According to the borough’s recently
released annual financial report, the borough had expenditures totaling about $111
million, but took in only $101.8 million in
revenues during fiscal year 2011.
The year’s result is consistent with the
prior fiscal year’s result — that the borough had greater expenses than revenues,
specifically $107.6 million in expenses and
$105 in revenues in FY2010.
Over the last decade, however, the borough only had more revenues than expenditures during three years: 2007, 2008 and
2009, according to the same report.
Some years, Navarre said, the numbers
might have been more affected by onetime capital projects that haven’t necessarily continued to cost the borough money
since.
“Those are generally one-time expenditures, so even though your overall expen-
ditures have shown that you have spent
more than you have taken in revenues, if
you did it for a one time appropriation,
then it is not built into your expense base,”
he said.
Since 2002, the borough has increased
expenditures from $69.8 million to $111
million in 2011. Revenues also increased
during the same time period, from $67 million to $101.8 million, respectively.
Sales tax collections increased by about
$13.3 million since 2002 totaling about
$27.7 million in 2011. However, the borough raised the sales tax from 2 percent to
3 percent in 2008.
Property tax collections have increased
by about $11.79 million over the decade
totaling $49.7 million in 2011 despite the
mill rate being lowered from 7 mills in
2002 to 4.50 mills in 2011. However, the
total assessed value of the borough more
than doubled during that same time.
“It is not just the borough’s general
fund, but it is all the service areas too,”
borough finance director Craig Chapman
said of the property tax increases. “If you
go back since 2002, there has actually been
a couple of new service areas that have
come into existence.”
In 2011, the borough’s general fund
balance was $21.7 million, a decrease of
about $1.3 million from the prior year. The
borough, however, budgeted that year for
a decrease of about $4.9 million.
“Expenditures were basically $3 million
less than budgeted and that included a
number of items,” Chapman said. “There
were a number of positions that were
open, the funding for the school district
was $600,000 less than budgeted and that
because of the school district’s fund balance and solid waste ... was $600,000 less.”
During the last ten years, the general
fund balance has swung from a high of
about $26 million in 2002 to a low of $15
million in 2006. The balance recovered to
$25 million in 2009 but has been drawn
down consistently each year since.
In that same time, other areas of the borough have grown more than others.
Since 2002, solid waste funding has
nearly doubled from $3.6 million to $5.7
million in FY2011. Public safety — for
things like fire protection and emergency
medical services — have taken a similar
trend climbing from a 2002 level of $6.7
million to $13.3 million in FY2011.
Funding for education also rose from
$31 million in 2002 to $46 million in 2011.
Navarre said the $46 million currently
allocated to education is below the stateset cap level.
“Obviously education is one of our most
important responsibilities, but it is also the
single biggest item we spend money on,”
he said. “We haven’t started the budget
process yet, but one of the things I want to
do is ... compare where we were 10 years
ago to where we are now and determine
what the cause for those increases were
and then determine whether I’m comfortable with it or not.”
However, the largest percentage of
increase in funding has come in service to
roads and trails — a total of $2.1 million
in 2002 to $10.5 million in 2011 and much
of that increase occurred after 2010’s $6.8
million in total road funding.
“It’s more capital funds that have been
appropriated from the state is what I think
the biggest portion of that is,” Navarre
said. “There are all these road needs and
we have significant projects that we’re
constantly doing.
“We have a lot of roads that were put on
the road system years ago and over time
we have been trying to upgrade some of
them to borough road standards. A lot of
them were grandfathered in and in the last
couple of years we have gotten some state
funds that have allowed us to do that.”
In 2011, property taxes made up 48 percent of the borough’s income with sales tax
collections coming in at 27 percent. Grants
not restricted (such as state revenue sharing) totaled 6 percent, the same percentage
as capital grants (such as fire trucks in
service areas) and operating grants (such
as the Spruce Bark Beetle program.) Investment earnings totaled 2 percent and land
entitlements were 1 percent. Charges for
service remained “very low” compared to
other boroughs at 3 percent of total borough revenue, Chapman said.
The total value of taxable sales went
up 5.1 percent from 2010’s $878 million to
2011’s $923 million, Chapman said.
At the end of the fiscal year, the borough, including Central Peninsula Hospital, had a total outstanding debt of $104.8
million not including bond premium — an
increase of $11.5 million from June 30 of
2010.
The borough incurred $16.9 million in
new school debt during the year, of which
70 percent is eligible for reimbursement
from the state, according to the report.
“We actually paid off quite a bit of our
debt in the year too, so that’s the reason
why there’s the difference between the
prior year and the current year,” Chapman
said.
In total the borough paid off about $13.9
million of its debt, Chapman said.
“I think the borough is in very good
shape debt-wise,” Navarre said. “… I don’t
have any concerns about that.”
Overall, Navarre said the borough is
financially healthy. However, considering
the borough’s trend of spending more than
it makes and drawing down the fund balance, Navarre said he would either need
to find ways to reduce the budget, or raise
revenues.
“We have relatively low tax rates,” he
said. “But the one concern that I have is
that we have been spending money out
of the fund balance meaning that while
the budget has been balanced, it has been
drawing down savings … and that’s not a
sustainable situation.”
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TYC Youth Camp
Local youth enjoy a variety of activities at TYC Youth Camp during the winter holiday.
The camps include field trips, arts and crafts, cooking, outdoor fun, gym time, computer
games and more.
Photos by Diana Hill
Daisy Terry plays student to Madi Athey’s professor.
Sailor Terry, Maddison Eakin and Joshua Delacruz munch popcorn and watch “The Lion King.”
A group gathers around to play a computer game
Seahawk girls meet Cook Inlet Academy
Seahawk girls run a zone defense in the first quarter of the Dec. 23 game against Cook Inlet Academy.
Photos
by
Diana
Tessa Adelmann comes from a long line of basketball players. She knows how to post up and plays the paint well and
with power.
Final score of last Friday’s game.
Hill
Defending the paint.
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Back when...
Photo courtesy of Resurrection Bay Historical Society
Father William Chaput kneels at the alter of Sacred Heart Catholic Church during the Christmas season. Chaput served in Seward from 1936 to 1948. The church was then at 320
Fifth Ave. where the Edgewater Hotel parking lot is now. (Send your “Back when...” photo to the LOG for publication, [email protected].)
Rocking the boat (editorial), Dec. 27, 1990
The Seward Phoenix LOG
It was a very good year... Seward did itself proud during
1990, welcoming increasing numbers to visitors, building
its economic strength and taking steps to add a human
touch to the growth that is occurring. The dream of a town
where our young people have jobs to return to after they
complete their education is coming true, and that is a
dream that all too many small towns in America dream in
vain.
While the wheels of industry were turning at the new
Chugach sawmill, and welders and painters were busy
working on a stream of vessels at the ship repair facility,
more new businesses were taking a close look at the “star
of the Peninsula” as a place to locate. Success breeds success, and Seward in 1990 crossed the line to attract attention far from the borders of Alaska.
We also listened to the voices of people like our Citizen
of the Year, Dan Seavey, who is calling for development of
a bike path and the Iditarod Historic Trail, and advocate
Dee Johnson, who charmed, wheedled and cajoled the city
Eacker
From Page 1
and neck with a screwdriver, according to
authorities.
Seward Police investigated after Lister’s
husband reported her missing.
Eacker was identified as a suspect, but he
was never charged.
Cold case investigators with the Alaska
Bureau of Investigation in Soldotna began
Turn back the pages
into taking a more positive approach to animal control.
We went to Juneau with a wish list not for wasteful
pork barrel priest, but a new electrical transmission line
and hospital building. Maybe didn’t get everything we
asked Santa — or the legislature — for, but we did pretty
well after all. The hospital is still on the list, but we got the
transmission line.
Seward’s small boat harbor is bursting at the seams,
and the city is considering alternatives for adding needed
moorage space and a new dock that would be used for
Alaska State Ferry, cruise ships and new research vessel.
How the city will manage the expansion while preserving
the community’s limited parklands remains to be unseen.
Seward took the first steps during 1990 toward building a major marine mammal research and visitor’s facility.
When it is built, it will mark a departure from the days
when the Seward Marine Center was a small research
outpost, to a time when Seward hosts a world class facility
that will provide vital information about marine mammals and hopeful attract large numbers of visitors in the
process.
There was a drug sting here, reminding us that the drug
reviewing the case in 2006 at the request
of Seward Police, and Eacker was arrested
in late August in Fairbanks, where he had
been living for several years.
A jury convicted Eacker last year. The
original charges included second- and firstdegree murder. The second-degree murder
charge was dismissed at the end of the trial,
Adams said.
He was later sentenced to 99 years in
problem is not merely something we hear about on TV, but
a threat to all of us. The arrests were not a black eye to the
community, however, but a message that this town will not
tolerate drug abuse.
It was a year of outstanding performances by Sewardites. From Grace Scholl in the classrooms of Seward High
to Emily Ransom on the track at the state cross country
meet, Sewardites showed Alaska what we’re made of.
Some of the best thugs that happened in Seward in 1990
were never noised about or boasted of… they were the
hundreds of hours given by volunteers who baked the
cookies, manned the booths, made the phone calls, did the
legwork and contributed their efforts to life here was better
for all of us.
While we remember the great events in our recent history, let’s not forget the smaller ones that were done one
selfless act at a time, the quiet heroism that makes the difference between a town and a community.
The year was full of accomplishment and the future is
full of promise. Seward has proved to itself that there is
nothing that can’t be done with the will and the energy, the
enthusiasm and the hard work to make it happen.
prison. However, Moran threw out the
conviction because a prosecutor withheld
additional DNA evidence that might have
pointed to another suspect.
Officials declined to comment on why
Eacker agreed to a plea agreement after
such a long time.
“That’s something people are going to
have to stand by on,” Adams said. “I’m certainly going to have some arguments made
at sentencing, but it’s not appropriate to say
at this point.”
Lister’s relatives, who have been highly
involved in the legal proceedings, were
included in the plea decision, Miovas said.
“I did involve (the family) in the process,
and I do believe they are in support of the
agreement,” he said.
Eacker’s sentencing is set for April, Miovas said.
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Dec. 17
Police LOG
them up later the next morning.
13:41 - Individual, driving a loader for Public Works, hit
a vehicle at Fourth and D. Officer responded.
14:29 - Verbal warning for no headlights issued on the
Seward Highway at Sea Lion.
17:40 - State troopers received a 911 call from a
residence on Romack Court. Troopers arrived and discovered everything was OK. It was a misdial.
17:41 - 911 caller on Third stated she was dialing
another number and hung up. Officer checked neighboring residences and was not able to locate the caller.
19:13 - Individual stated there was an avalanche
on Lowell Point Road and the road is not passable.
Notified street department. It will be cleared in the
morning. Officer was unable to fit the road closed sign
in the vehicle.
22:22 - 911 caller from Harbor Lights Condos reported
a pickup parked behind the condos with its lights off.
A male subject got out and was “acting strange.” He
appeared to be walking around the condos looking for
something. Officers located vehicle behind the condos.
Tracks led to one apartment. Officers have seen the
vehicle at that residence previously.
22:53 - 911 caller on Fourth thought she heard someone in her apartment. She was in her living room and
couldn’t tell where the noise was coming from. Officers
contacted the reporting party and she said she made a
mistake, that nobody was in the residence.
23:50 - 911 caller reported that his mother had come
back to their cabin at the Seward Resort from a party
and was extremely intoxicated. He stated that she had
been vomiting heavily and then passed out. He sounded
overwhelmed and was requesting assistance. Officers
responded. Everything was OK. Officer confiscated two
handguns for safekeeping and the husband picked
Dec. 18
found someone to take care of the person and took
her to a residence.
Glacier Road. Crew was advised and responded. Power
restored at 19:47 hours.
02:34 - Lifeline Services called to report that a resident
at LBMA had fallen and was unable to stand when he
tried to get back up. SVAC and SVFD dispatched.
22:05 - Power outage reported at Salmon Creek Trailer
Court. Electric notified.
Dec. 20
19:33 - Power outage reported in the Moose Pass area.
Chugach Electric advised that it would be out all night,
also in the Cooper Landing area. Resident who advised
of the outage was heading into town for the night. Fire
department was advised of the situation. Message was
left on the city manager’s cell phone. Kenai Peninsula
Borough OEM was advised of the situation and would
contact Moose Pass Fire Chief.
07:25 - Individual went into Seward Police Department
dispatch to report that there was an electrical line down
across the railroad tracks at approximately Mile 13.
Electric Department advised.
09:53 - Power outage reported at Mile 23 of the Seward
Highway. At 14:12 it was back in service.
Dec. 19
03:07 - Abandoned 911 call from Taroka Inn. Callback went to main directory, unknown room. Officer
responded and advised all OK in the area.
04:11 - Caller stated the power was out at Mile 23
Seward Highway. Electric Department advised.
10:23 - North Star Clinic requested an ambulance
for a medical transport from second floor of the Orca
Building, second floor.
11:00 - Individual reported that he lost his wallet.
12:05 - APSIN was back up. All cases have been
entered.
13:55 - Seward Volunteer Fire Department issued a
burn permit to Alaska Waste at 3200 Diamond Street
for Dec. 20 and 21. Normal conditions apply.
15:40 - Seward Hospital requested Seward Volunteer
Ambulance Corps for a Life Guard Crew transport.
19:38 - Individual called from Lowell Canyon and
advised that a black and white Husky had followed
her son home from Safeway. Animal control officer was
advised and will contact her and the owner.
21:39 - Individual came by to ask for assistance with
a passenger, while the officer was responding she
07:06 - 911 caller requested an ambulance for her
mother who was not responding.
10:15 - Individual reported a naked man standing in
the hallway of the Taroka Inn. Officers contacted subject,
of the Taroka Inn. Officers issued a verbal warning to
subject stating that he needs to be clothed when he
is not in his room.
11:30 - Individual brought in a found Washington D.C.
driver’s license found in a lady’s purse after visiting
the Yukon Bar.
12:53 - David Philips remanded himself on Ketchikan
Alaska State Trooper warrant. No bail, for DUI/DWLR/
FTS PO/Failure to Appear.
13:16 - 911 abandoned call from the 400 block of
Adams.
13:42 - Caller advised that he would be working on the
elementary school’s sprinkler alarm system. At 13:57
the alarms were back in service.
16:23 - Individual reported that trees were impacting
power lines on Salmon Creek Road. Electric crew was
advised.
16:32 - Avalanche and mud slide reported on Lowell
Point Road. They were able to get through with a front
end loader but the road is blocked. Public Works was
advised and the road would be closed until daylight
would be safe to clear it.
16:39 - Reports of power outage from Mile 19 to 23.5
were received. Crew advised and would be responding.
20:03 - Assistance requested by SeaView at the group
home for a subject who was threatening to harm himself. Officer responded to assist with transportation to
the hospital. Hospital was advised.
20:36 - Electric crew requested that state department
of transportation be contacted about the roads as
they were having to drive in the middle of the highway
responding to Crown Point. ADOT advised that they
would be responding.
22:15 - Individual stated that there was domestic
violence in progress at Old Exit Glacier Road. State
troopers advised. Trooper responded and requested
Seward Police officer to assist. Officer responded.
23:52 - Individual reported an intoxicated male was
staggering in the road at Fourth and Van Buren. Officers
responded and made contact with subject at Harbor
Street Plaza. Officer advised that someone arrived on
scene who would take care of subject.
Dec. 21
04:02 - 911 hang up call from the Taroka Inn. Callback
revealed automated main menu voicemail. Officer
advised.
10:14 - Earthquake, magnitude 4.3, 370 miles south-
17:49 - Power outage reported in the area of Old Exit
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The 1990s
34.
36.
38.
40.
41.
43.
44.
46.
47.
48.
50.
52.
ACROSS
1. Adherents of Sikhism
6. Before tac and toe
9. Chap or fella
13. Ivy progression
14. *Richard Gere to Cindy
Crawford: “_ __” in 1991
15. Kim Jong-il leads the north
section of this region
16. Independent African ruler
17. No vote
18. Relating to ulna
19. *South Africa’s first black
president
21. Skier’s delight
23. Salt in Spanish
24. Hawaiian dance
25. Brown messenger
28. *Garth of “Wayne’s World”
30. Mourner’s song
Stiff hair or bristle
____ en scene
Swarms
*”The Lion King” villain
*Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” e.g.
It leads to flight?
“Three’s Company” landlord
“Will be,” according to Day
Evoke emotion
Cloak
Longest division of time, pl.
*He played John Spartan in
“Demolition Man”
53. Another spelling for #50
Across, sing.
55. As opposed to rent
57. Cursed
60. *It featured Rachel and
Monica, among others
64. “_____ in comparison,” past
tense
65. Followed third Super Bowl
67. Not here
68. Swelling from fluid
accumulation
69. Large coffee pot
70. *Franjo Tudjman, e.g.
71. *Site of showdown with
Branch Davidians
72. *”___ About You”
73. What Elmer Fudd does
DOWN
1. Ponzi scheme, e.g.
2. Shirley MacLaine’s 1963
character
3. “A ____ eye”
4. Minds or listens
5. Impressive display, as in food
6. She plays Liz on “30 Rock”
7. Civil rights advocate Wells
8. Aquatic South American rodent
resembling beaver
9. *Dream Team’s reward
10. White-tailed sea eagle
11. Not far
12. Applied before feathers
15. *Where U.S. intervened
20. Children’s book “Is Your
Mama a _____?”
22. Days of ___
24. Like one who’s washed-up
25. *Country until 1991
26. Legendary cowboy Bill
27. Locker room infection?
29. Nadas
31. Fair-play watchdogs
32. Dineros or loots
33. *Form of communication that
took off
35. Length times width
37. *New money
39. Nimble and quick
42. Lord’s estate
45. *Hutu-Tutsi conflict site
49. Civil War general
51. “The wind began to ______, the
house to pitch...”
54. Abomination
56. Jawaharlal _____
57. Dad to a baby
58. *Starred in “The Hunt For Red
October”
59. Circulates in an office
60. Discover
61. Ne
62. Exclamation of annoyance
63. They make up a tennis match
64. Church seat
66. Roth ___
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Police LOG
11:18 - Verbal warning for Parking in a Handicapped
Zone issued in the Safeway parking lot.
west of Anchorage. No tsunami generated.
14:17 - 911 caller reported her vehicle was hit by
another vehicle in the Safeway parking lot. Officer
advised and contacted the other driver at Hotel Seward.
From Page 10
12:00 - Officer requested a case number for malicious
mischief/public property.
13:30 - 911 open line from Seward Providence Medical
Center. There was no sound on the other end. Contacted
front desk on call back and all was OK.
15:31 - Individual from Shoreside reported that there
was a mountain goat on Lowell Point that looked like it
might be hurt. Officer advised and dispatched the animal. The goat was given to someone on the road kill list.
Dec. 22
04:39 - 911 caller requested an ambulance to Phoenix
Road for a male who had fallen and injured his ribs
earlier in the day, and was now experiencing cold sweats
and dizziness. SVAC and SVFD dispatched.
06:24 - Individual requested an ambulance to Bear
Drive for an male who had fallen and that she was
unable to help up without assistance. SVAC and SVFD
dispatched.
09:40 - Guardian Flight requested an ambulance for
a crew transport.
10:24 - Individual reported, from Mile 23, that he had a
brown out at his residence. Electric Department notified.
10:26 - Individual reported that Herman Leirer Road
was nothing but ice. State DOT notified.
10:32 - Individual reported that the power was out
at the Kenai Lake Work Center. Electric Department
notified.
10:39 - Individual called from the hospital to report
that subject had gone AWOL from the hospital. He later
returned on his own.
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14:54 - 911 abandoned call from Seward Mountain
Haven. Called and everything was OK.
15:12 - Individual reported a branch hanging over
Salmon Creek Road and that it could possibly take
down power lines. Electric notified.
21:54 - 911 caller requested an ambulance to 400
block of Third for her husband who had a high fever
and needed transport to the hospital. SVAC and SVFD
dispatched.
Dec. 23
15:22 - 911 caller requested help at the Taroka Inn.
Caller stated he fell and needed help getting up. Officer
arrived and requested medics. Subject was transported
to the hospital on a Title 47 hold.
Highway near Sea Lion.
23:03 - Individual reported an intoxicated male who
was in the laundry room at Gateway Apartments. Officer
responded and was advised that the subject left before
officer arrived on scene.
18:33 - Individual reported that a vehicle hit a moose
by City Express and the moose was injured. Information
given to state troopers. Charity was called.
Dec. 26
20:13 - Individual reported he heard four gun shots
behind his residence in the 1700 block of Phoenix in
the woods. Unable to locate any gun shots.
12:51 - Ambulance dispatched to Eagle Lane for a
female who had pain and immobility on the right side.
SVAC/BCVFD were dispatched. Patient transported to
the hospital.
21:47 - Philip Valenza arrested for Driving While License
Revoked at approximately Mile 4 Seward Highway.
Dec. 25
14:02 - Trooper dispatch requested an agency assist for
the trooper responding to Winterset Circle for a situation
involving a father and son. Officer responded. Transport
provided for one male to a residence on Johnson Lane.
02:55 - Caller reported that she lost her credit card at
Chevron while in Seward on Dec. 24. She described it
as a green USAA military prepaid credit card.
20:39 - Individual from Glacierview Apartments reported two teenage males in dark clothing were walking
behind the apartments and then went down Lowell Point
Road. Reporting party stated they had been around
the apartments previously. Information given to officer.
20:26 - 911 caller stated he was having extreme chest
pain, a heavy feeling in his chest and it hurt to breathe
at his residence above the Alehouse.
20:49 - 911 caller stated he was walking in Seward
and was dialing a number with 1 in the front. Everything was OK.
18:16 - Individual from Glacier Taxi reported a pickup
truck parked 2 to 3 feet from the curb in front of Sea
Bean Café, causing a road hazard. Officer located the
vehicle and contacted the owner who agreed to move
the vehicle.
Dec. 24
01:37 - Warning for Parking on the Sidewalk left on a
vehicle in the 400 block of Fourth.
01:43 - Verbal warning for Obscured Plate issued at
Third and A. Curfew warning was issued to passenger.
10:29 - State trooper requested agency assistance for
an incident. Officer responded to Bear Creek Trailer Park
but they were unable to make contact with subjects.
11:22 - Verbal warning for Speed issued on Seward
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High demand for ESM graduates
Dr. Hsueh-Ming Steve Wang is the Chair
of University of Alaska Anchorage’s Engineering and Science Management (ESM) Department. Recently, Dr. Wang was interviewed by
Tony Nakazawa of the University of Alaska
Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service about
where the jobs are for today’s University of
Alaska graduates?
Question: Just as now our everyday
language – whether you are in the Sears
Mall or standing in line at the Kuskokwim Campus cafeteria for lunch – common conversation might include smart
phones and new green technologies or
GPS applications that just five years ago
would be not a part of the everyday vocabulary. The application of new technolgy for today’s marketplace has evolved
growing interest in a field at UAA called
Engineering and Science Management
(ESM).
Wang: Yes, and more specifically, Engineering and Science Management is an
interdisciplinary program that is concerned with the application of engineering
and science principles to business practice.
Engineering and Science Management is a
career that brings together the technologi-
cal problem-solving ability of engineering
and the organizational, administrative,
and planning abilities of management in
order to oversee complex enterprises from
conception to completion. Engineering
management programs typically include
instruction in accounting, economics,
finance, project management, systems
engineering, mathematical modeling and
optimization, management information
systems, quality control and Six Sigma,
operations research, human resources
management, industrial psychology, safety
and health. Application of the knowledge
of Engineering and Science Management
includes construction, systems engineering, technology management, production,
product development, manufacturing,
design engineering, and any other field
that employs personnel who perform an
Engineering and Science Management
function.
Q: Why is the selection of Engineering
and Science Management for advanced
study at UAA a right move in one’s career
development? I understand that ESM at
UAA has been around since 1961. Is this
correct?
Wang: UAA has the oldest ESM graduate
program in Alaska since 1961. More than
400 alumni have graduated from this program. Some of them have very successful
careers at the executive level in both profit
and nonprofit organizations. Successful engineering and science managers typically
require training and experience in business
and engineering. Technically inept managers tend to be deprived of support by
their technical teams, and non-commercial
managers often lack commercial acumen
to deliver in a market economy. Largely,
engineering managers manage engineers
who are driven by non-entrepreneurial
thinking; thus they require the necessary
people skills to coach, mentor and motivate technical professionals. Engineering
professionals joining companies sometimes
become engineering managers by default
after a period of time. They are required
to learn how to manage once they are on
the job though this is usually an ineffective
way to develop managerial abilities.
Q: What are the most recent changes
in the job market of Engineering Science
Management?
Wang: Because of the high demand of
the job market for Engineering and Science Managers who own the leadership
and communication capabilities within
business, engineering and science teams,
the average salary of Engineering Managers has jumped from $80,000 to $110,000
nationwide since last year.
Q: What is the uniqueness of UAA
ESM program in terms of your curriculum development?
Wang: Most of the instructors in ESM
have long-term working experience in the
industry. The ESM teaching team links
with UAF ESM faculty members, offering the best ESM program in Alaska. The
courses taken from both campuses are mutually recognized. We also are planning to
offer wireless (distance) learning for rural
areas in Alaska. Due to strong cooperation
with the Alaskan Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) at UAA, some
Alaska Native students have obtained
full scholarships and graduated from the
ESM program. ESM also has some courses
linking with the Project Management and
MBA programs at UAA, offering a flexible
learning environment.
Anyone interested in the program can
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Lulu
From Page 1
watching us, but Hocking can’t tell what
she sees, or how Lulu interprets what she
sees. Except by flashing to another color or
texture in response to one’s approach, or
perhaps to our unique purple jacket, she can
not tell, and we can not ask, Hocking says.
Giant Pacific Octopus also can rid
themselves of their own limbs and then
grow them back. They can spit out saliva
that stuns or kills their prey, and can emit
jets of black ink to confuse predators. They
can also do things like unscrew jars, or
open traps to get the contents inside, and
they frequently are known to find ways
to escape from their tanks. Another ASLC
octopus once probed its arm through an
opening in the fake rocks, into the tank next
door, and squirted her saliva into a fish in
that tank and killed it, Hocking said. Lulu
also has reached through small spaces between the tanks, only to be bitten by a Plow
fish protecting its turf on the other side.
She’s learning not to do that, he says.
The last time they successfully mated
octopuses at ASLC, in 1994, the story of
Aurora and her eggs, which hatched 10
months after she mated with F-1, was well
publicized and even became quite the
global media sensation. People were apparently tired of reading bad news about
the Iraq War, and atrocities at Abu Ghraib
(2004), so they really latched onto the interesting saga of the octopus at the SeaLife
Center, Hocking said, even if it resulted in
the inevitable deaths of F-1, and the mother,
Aurora, almost a year later.
Although Lulu was put in a more
prominent public viewing location, more
suitable for denning purposes, the ASLC
is not seeking media attention this time,
particularly since they don’t even know if
she will produce any offspring. Rather, the
staff decided to put their old octopus Felix
in the tank with Lulu because they felt that
Felix probably didn’t have long for this
world. They wanted to him the opportunity
to mate, and possibly to produce offspring
in keeping with their philosophy of allowing their animals to lead lives as close to
the natural as possible. Lulu was the largest
female octopus, and therefore a good candidate. Hocking believes she is now about
3 1/2 or 4 years old. Octopuses can live up
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Lulu squirms while in her red mode.
to 5 years.
They decided to take Felix out of the
tank as a precaution, however, because the
last time they put two mature octopuses of
opposite genders together, the female killed
the male. It turned out she already had
some eggs, and saw him as a threat to them.
It was sad for the public to watch Aurora
slowly degenerate, her life only prolonged
by frequent offers of food. In nature, that
would not have happened, and this time, if
Lulu hatches fertile eggs, the staff probably
won’t help prolong her life in that manner,
Hocking said. But that’s how life goes, and
the reason ASLC has octopuses, after all, is
to educate the public about Alaska’s marine
life, and perhaps for the staff to learn a little
about how best to care for them.
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