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“Blessing Boxes” go out to Local Families Today
by Ian McGaughey
On Friday, December 21st at 10:00am at Seldovia Bible Chapel, volunteers continued what has become a Seldovia Christmas tradition. “Blessings Boxes” full of turkeys and items to make a complete Christmas dinner were packed and then distributed to approximately 50 area families.
“This is an effort to minister to the physical food needs of our neighbors while serving the spiritual need of celebrating Christmas,” Pastor Jonathon Hoard said. “We want to share the blessings the Lord has blessed us with.”
Seldovia Village Tribe partnered with Seldovia Bible Chapel to purchase nearly 50 turkeys and other items from Safeway and Country Foods.
“This tradition has been going on for over 20+ years” Seldovia Village Tribe President and CEO Crystal Collier said. “It’s an important part of Christmas, sharing with those in our community. We thank all those that volunteer to pack boxes and deliver, those that transported the food to Seldovia and Seldovia Bible Chapel for partnering in the joy of this provision.”
Pilot Don Sellinger donated his services flying the roughly 800 pounds of turkey to Seldovia, while Homer Air donated the transport of countless canned goods. Even with all the food, volunteers find room in the Blessing Boxes for a little something extra.
“If we know that there is a child at the residence, we’ll include a toy,” Pastor Hoard said. “We also like to include a small book or DVD that discusses the true meaning of Christmas.”
The Blessing Boxes are a natural extension of services run by both organizations. The Seldovia Bible Chapel has an informal food program based on donations, while Seldovia Village Tribe offers an extensive Food Distribution Program administered by the US Department of Agriculture.
Seldovia-area residents interested in learning more about the Food Bank can contact Debbie Cameron, SVT CHR at 435-3255.
Help Fund the Fabulous Fireworks Celebration to bring in 2013!
by Jenny Chissus
Thank you to the many folks who sponsor our annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show! Every year it is a time when the whole community gathers to bring in the new year together, as friends and family.
The Swicks are leaving the day after Christmas to purchase the fireworks up in Anchorage and are hopeful to have the continued support of the community to make it happen! This is often a show that lasts over 20 minutes, and costs a pretty penny! However, if a lot of folks give a little – we can reach the goal. Typically, the Swicks spend $3,500 to $4,000 to create a spectacular show – and every bit helps!
Enjoy the reminder below of the display we had last year – and a glimpse of the spectacular event we have to look forward to – bringing in 2013!
Please support this great Seldovia tradition, and give a call to Roberta and Alvin Swick 234-7473 before December 26th, 2012! It is not too late!
Please make sure to catch up with them before they leave on the 26th, as whatever funds they have at that time will be the only budget they will spend for the event. Thank You so much for being a part of this great celebration!
We’ll see you at the Fireworks Show on December 31st – midnight!
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Alaska Residents and Businesses Affected by High Winds and Flooding
by Janelle Hames, Secretary, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Office of Emergency Management
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Alaska residents and business owners affected by a severe storm that caused high winds and flooding that occurred from September 15 – 30, 2012, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following the denial on December 6 of the state’s request for a major disaster declaration.
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the boroughs of Denali, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island, Lake and Peninsula, and Matanuska-Susitna. SBA assistance is also available in the Regional Education Attendance Areas of Chugach, Copper River, Delta/Greely and Iditarod Area and the Municipality of Anchorage.
“The U. S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing Alaska with the most effective and customer-focused response possible, and we will be there to provide access to federal disaster loans to help finance recovery for residents and businesses affected by the disaster,” said Mills. “Getting our businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.”
“Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster,” said SBA’s Alaska District Director Karen N. Forsland. “Beginning January 4, SBA Continue Reading
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