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Welcome to Seldovia – Leif Willsson Brun
by Jenny Chissus
Gazette: Congratulations Allison on the birth of your new little man! When was he born?
Allison: Leif Willsson Brun was born on April 29 at 11:50pm to Allison Miller and Will Brun.
Gazette: Where does the name Leif come from? Is it a family name?
Allison: Leif is an old Scandinavian name meaning “heir or descendant”, and his middle name follows the Scandinavian tradition of adding son onto the father’s name, Will’s son.
Gazette: We knew you were on the other side – awaiting his arrival, where was Leif born?
Allison: He experienced a gentle home birth at a cottage in Homer, attended by Rite of Passage midwives Amy Reedy and Sarah Robertson. Also in attendance were Allison’s mother, Pam Jones and sister Amanda Miller. Leif’s big brother Bo was also present, but sound asleep!
Gazette: How much did Leif weigh, he looks like a big boy!
Allison: Leif weighed 8lbs., 12oz at birth and measured 21 inches long! He does seem a bit bigger and less fragile than I remember Bo being. But of course I know more the second time around (like I’m not going to break him!), and he did cook in there 9 days past my “due date”. 🙂
Gazette: I know you’ve got a lot of family support, who are the proud grandparents?
Allison: By no means lacking in grandparents, Leif has a plethora to love him: Pamela and Kenneth Jones, Michael Miller and Sue Rich, Honeybee Nordenson, Will Ourada, and Christine Gloss.
Gazette: How is Brother Bo dealing with the new arrival and sharing his mom?
Allison: Bo is now 4 (and a quarter, he’ll be sure to tell you), and he is thrilled to finally be a big brother. Pronouncing Leif’s name has taught him to say his “Ls”, and he didn’t even have a meltdown when the long-awaited sibling turned out to be a boy (he was hoping for a sister). Bo has been a huge help, fetching things and soothing the baby with songs.
Welcome little Leif to Seldovia! We are excited to meet you!
Congratulations Allison and Will!
SRSA Board Meeting
by Sandy Murray
At the Sea Otter Community Center
May 12, 2014
5:00 PM SRSA Board Meeting
Mark Janes, Jan Wyland, Sandra Murray, Vivian Rojas, Ila Dillon
AGENDA
A. Call to Order:
B. Roll Call:
C. Approval of the Agenda:
D. Approval of Minutes: April 1, 2014 & April 14, 2014
E. Public Presentations & Requests: Seldovia Public Library
F. Reports:
1. Secretary/Treasurer
2. SOCC Facility Coordinator
G. Old Business
1. Finalize the SRSA Plan for submission to KPB Assembly
2. Fine Arts Camp (Plan, SRSA Participation, sponsoring visiting teachers etc)
3. Chair report on City’s cost of building & Work Comp. insurance
H. New Business:
1. Wish list of items to be purchased with FY14 Funds
2. Budget surplus amounts available
I. Public Comments:
J. Board Comments:
K. Announcement of Next Meeting:
L. Adjournment:
Where we decide how many of your tax dollars to spend on what.
Public invited and enthusiastically encouraged to attend and participate
Alaska DOT&PF to Host Tustumena Replacement Vessel Public Meetings
by Jeremy Woodrow
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will present the Tustumena Replacement Vessel Reconnaissance Report to the communities of Kodiak Island, Southcentral and Southwest Alaska May 19-22, 2014. The report, available online at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/tusty_
Unalaska: May 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Teleconference: Chignik, Sand Point, False Pass, Akutan, King Cove, Cold Bay
Location: Unalaska City Hall Council Chambers, 43 Raven Way, Unalaska, Alaska
Kodiak: May 21, 5 – 7 p.m.
Teleconference: Port Lions, Ouzinkie, Old Harbor
Location: Kodiak Public Library Multipurpose Room, 612 Egan Way, Kodiak, Alaska
Homer: May 22, 5 – 7 p.m.
Teleconference: Seldovia
Location: Pioneer Hall, Kachemak Bay Campus, 533 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska
To participate by teleconference, dial 1-800-315-6388, conference code 3905#.
An open house for meeting attendees will be held from 5-5:30 p.m. The teleconference and presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to review the report prior to the meeting. Time for questions will be provided immediately following the presentation.
In addition to the public meetings, Alaska DOT&PF will accept public comments regarding the Tustumena Replacement Vessel Reconnaissance Report throughMay 30, 2014. A copy of the report is available online at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/tusty_
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 254 airports, 11 ferries serving 35 communities, 5,619 miles of highway and 720 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.
Contact Jeremy Woodrow, 907-465-8994, Jeremy.Woodrow@alaska.gov
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