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Good News For Seldovia
by Jenny Chissus
Sometimes, we can be discouraged about the apparent slow down of things in our little community, especially as we approach winter. A business that decides not to continue, residents that move away, kids that leave the school (due to a move out-of-town, or the home school option) can be disheartening for those of us left behind. Change is difficult, and it is hard to see old friends move away, retire or need to relocate for medical reasons. But take heart, as this year we had 10 new businesses join our chamber and only 3 didn’t renew their membership. This is progress!
The beauty is this, when one door closes, another opportunity becomes available for someone new, with new energy, ideas and enthusiasm to build a lifestyle in Seldovia. Each home that goes up for sale becomes a dream come true for a first time home buyer, retiree living their ultimate dream of summers in Alaska or new family to settle into our community! Last year, 36 properties came on the market and 17 sold, – I’d say that is pretty phenomenal for our little community! Continue Reading
Special Weather Statement
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
535 PM AKDT SAT SEP 15 2012
…STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS FOR SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA…
AN UNSEASONABLE STORM OF CONSIDERABLE SIZE AND STRENGTH IS AFFECTING THE SOUTHERN MAINLAND THIS WEEKEND WITH STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS.
THE LOW IS NEAR THE ALASKA PENINSULA MOVING TOWARDS BRISTOL BAY. THE LOW WILL MOVE INLAND SUNDAY TOWARDS THE KUSKOKWIM VALLEY AND SLOWLY BEGIN WEAKENING SUNDAY NIGHT. AN ASSOCIATED WEATHER FRONT WILL TRACK TO THE NORTHERN GULF OF ALASKA EARLY ON SUNDAY. THIS FRONT THEN MOVES THROUGH PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND…THE KENAI PENINSULA AND POINTS INLAND DURING THE DAY SUNDAY. Continue Reading
In The News… New Winter Business in Seldovia!
by Jenny Chissus
Enjoy this article in First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine that highlights the new business that is coming to Seldovia this winter, Kenai Heli Ski!
Much of our tourist business until now, goes on during the summer months with the travelers during the treasured long days of summer and nice weather! This is the chance for folks to see our beautiful community and environment during the gorgeous winter/snowy season, and an additional opportunity to extend our season and share our amazing community of natural beauty and genuine people!
Riders In the Sky’s Return to Seldovia
It is time to look forward to another great Seldovia Arts Council Event: Riders in the Sky. This is Seldovia’s chance to get out for some humor and fun “The Cowboy Way”.
This group is fondly returning to the stage in Seldovia after over more than thirty years of traveling and becoming internationally known stars. Continue Reading
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