Recent Articles
Post Office Flagpole to be Replaced
by Jenny Chissus
The current flagpole at our Seldovia Post Office is a telescoping pole, divided in three sections, and these sections have become “loose” and therefore the entire pole needs to be replaced, as it could be considered dangerous.
Our Post Mistress, Rose, has not been raising the flag lately as to not add any extra stress to the pole, with the high winds of winter!
The Seldovia Post Office flagpole was taken down today with the help of Sonny Chissus and Jim Hopkins. Boy, they made the job look easy – the 40+ foot pole came down easily and quietly to rest gently on the ground! Nice work gentlemen!
I spoke with the owners of the Post Office building, Dick and Sammie Reason and they definitely have plans to replace the pole. Their preference is to find a single unit (rather than telescoping) and are making sure that it will be rated for the high winds, salty sea air and cold temperatures that we experience in Seldovia.
Due to wind restrictions, cost and transportation issues to Seldovia, there is a chance that the new pole may be a bit shorter than the current flagpole in order to insure its stability and longevity. Installing a new pole at this time of year (pouring new cement and working with the frozen ground) may be a challenge! The bottom part of the pole was left in place, as it may be usable for the replacement.
The owners wanted to let the community know that they are pursuing the replacement in as timely manner as possible – within these limitations. We will certainly keep you posted!
Seldovia Public Library Presents: Kiligvak Hunter: A Story From Anaktuvuk Pass
by The Seldovia Public Library
This Valentine’s Day, Improvisational Comedy Theater “Faked Alaska” Comes to Seldovia
by Tania Spurkland
Thanks to the Seldovia Arts Council, Triumvirate Theatre, Alaska State Council of the Arts and a Harper Grant, we are excited to bring you “Faked Alaska” a hilarious evening of improvisational comedy….our actors may not be from Alaska, but with your help, they’ll try to fake it.
This improvisational theatre group hails from Austin, Texas. Every show they perform is completely different from the last. These hilarious performances delight and engage audiences in ways a standard play doesn’t. Anything can happen when these three talented improv actors take the stage!
Besides being able to enjoy a fabulous event for free in Seldovia on Valentine’s Evening, the Seldovia Recreational Service Area Board is providing a complimentary DESSERT that will be served at the event as a thank you to the community for your support! Not your ordinary cookies – but delicious treats from the Two Sisters Bakery in Homer! So this evening will be a treat for eyes, ears and heart (lots of laughter) as well as the tummy! Join us!
Introducing “Sweet” Sugar Cain Nichols
by Jenny Chissus
Introducing our youngest Seldovian, Sugar Cain Nichols, who was born on January 22, 2014 to Chastity “Chaz” Cain and Michael Nichols of Seldovia! She is a beautiful, healthy little girl, weighing in at a petite 5 pound 14 ounces and 18.5 inches tall!
Sugar’s maternal grandfather is Ed Cain, and we all know Chaz’s mom, Sherry Hingley who was the principal at Seldovia’s Susan B English School for a number of years and her husband Monty. Sugar also is welcomed into this world by her half sister, Abby and paternal grandmother, Pam Nichols who live in Missouri and are excited to meet the new addition to the family.
Congratulations to the Nichols family! We look forward to seeing you back home in Seldovia real soon!
No one can say that Sugar Cain doesn’t grow in Alaska!
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