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Do You Need Help Navigating Your Way in the New Health Insurance Marketplace?
by Ian McGaughey
Free, Confidential Help With the New Health Insurance Marketplace
“My staff and I are trained to help people through the process,” she said of the free service offered at SVT Health & Wellness. “We’ll show them their health insurance options, find out if they are eligible for financial assistance and guide them with the application.”
Seldovia Public Library Receives $1,000 We Love Libraries Award
by Tracie Merrill
On October 19th, Library Board Member, Tracie Merrill, accepted a $1,000 check on behalf of the Seldovia Public Library from the Sisters In Crime. This check was a “We Love Libraries Award” given out to a different library each month by the Sisters In Crime, which is a world wide organization made up of mystery writers, mystery genre fans/readers, publishers, agents, and librarians. The check was presented to Tracie by the Arctic Cliffhangers (formerly the Alaska Sisters In Crime) at their annual Forensics Foray event.
The Seldovia Public Library was selected for the award from a monthly drawing. The library was the winner for the month of July 2013. Former Library Director, Savannah Lewis, deserves a big THANK YOU for originally entering the library in the “We Love Libraries” lottery. To enter, an entry form had to be completed and a photo uploaded of one or more of library staff with at least three books written by Sisters In Crime members (authors).
The award money must be used for books. The Seldovia Public Library Board has big plans for this award, which includes expanding the library’s graphic novel (comic book) section. Additionally, by purchasing books through this award money, this will free up funding through the library’s Public Library Assistance grant which can then be put towards audiobooks. Long story short – look for many new books and audiobooks in the coming months!
In addition to the award presentation at the Forensics Foray event, FBI agents shared about what the requirements are to become a FBI agent and the hiring process recruits go through, how they “turn” informants, some hair-raising situations they have been in, details about serial killer cases in Alaska (particularly the numerous victims of Israel Keyes including the 2012 abduction/murder of Samantha Koenig in Anchorage).
An Alaska Police Department Officer discussed sex trafficking in Alaska and how it relates to prostitution, including a recent case right in Homer, Alaska, involving a fishing boat captain. A mystery writer, Jan Burke, discussed forensics (myth vs. the reality), her use of forensics in writing, and current gaps that exist in death investigations within the US.
The day was capped off with a fascinating 3 hour tour of a real scientific Crime Detection Lab (Crime Lab) in Anchorage. The Lab Manager showed, and explained about, the water tank his technicians use to test bullets/fire arms, breathalyzers, as well as the equipment/process used for DNA analysis; chemical (drugs), blood alcohol, and fire debris analysis; and latent finger print analysis.
The Seldovia Public Library Board wishes to sincerely thank Sisters In Crime and Arctic Cliffhangers for the generous award they have given to the library and to this community as well allowing one of our board members to participate in such an interesting event. If you are a mystery book lover, then you might want to consider attending their Forensics Foray next year or joining the Arctic Cliffhangers. They are a great group of folks!
Seldovia City Council Meeting Agenda
Wednesday
October 23, 2013
7:30pm
- Call to Order & Roll Call:
- Pledge of Allegiance:
- Excused Absences:
- Agenda Approval:
- Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 9, 2013 and Minutes of the Special Meeting, October 16, 2013
- Treasurer’s Report: (second meeting of the month)
- Ordinance Introduction: None
- Proclamations: None
- Public Presentation Prior Notice: None
- Public Presentation for Items not on Agenda:
- Committee and Advisory Board Reports:
- Unfinished Business:
- Ordinance 14-04, Amending Seldovia City Code, Chapter 3.04 so as to Change Personal Property Tax on all Watercraft within the City of Seldovia
- Presentation by Staff or Council
- Public Presentation
- Council Discussion
- Action/Disposition
- New Business:
- Options for the Clinic
- Presentation by Staff or Council
- Public Presentation
- Council Discussion
- Action/Disposition
- Harbor Construction Float Disposal
- Presentation by Staff or Council
- Public Presentation
- Council Discussion
- Action/Disposition
- Informational Items Not Requiring Action:
- City Manager’s Report:
- Council and Mayor Comments Concerning Items Not on the Agenda:
- Next Meeting: November 13, 2013, Regular Meeting
- Adjournment:
Annual Awards Dinner – Honoring a Few of Seldovia’s Finest
by Darlene Crawford
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 24th at the Multi-Purpose Room. There will be a Community Potluck Dinner to honor the recipients of the Seldovia Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards, starting at 6:00 p.m..
Congratulations to Rosanna McInnes, this year’s Citizen of the Year. Rosanna received nominations from the public noting her work at the Post Office, Library, Music Festival and Ukulele Club. Comments on the nomination forms included the following: Rose has caused the Post Office to be run efficiently and she is always pleasant and helpful to everyone who needs assistance. Friendly always, Reliable, Trustworthy. Empathy and Assistance at Post Office, help, above and beyond. Rose has contributed much time (volunteerism) at the Library, including [extensive work developing video conferencing and promoting children’s enrichment]. She’s a volunteer stage assistant at Christmas and the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival, plus her work at Dance Club, Ukulele Club, Library Volunteer, Library video leader, and her amazing contribution to the OWL program at the library, which fits every age group. She brings a wonderful example of positive energy to every endeavor.
The McInnes family is no stranger to being honored by the Chamber. Rose’s father, Walter McInnes, was one of the first Old Crabs, back in 1998. Other nominees for the Citizen of the Year honor were Damara Burnett, Tim P. Dillon, Mark Janes, Ian McGaughey and Chaz Nichols.
The winner of Business or Non-Profit of the Year is Dillon & Dillon Timber & Log Wrights. Owners Tim and Ila Dillon were noted for their volunteer work and for providing long-term employment for local residents. This is the second time their business has been recognized with this honor. Tim and Ila are currently working to create a new pavilion for the waterfront and stay active with their construction business throughout the winter, employing many local workers year-round.
Other local organizations nominated for Business or Non-Profit of the Year were Auntie’s Whole Foods Store, Crabpot Grocery, Creationz and the Sea Otter Community Center.
The outstanding Youth of the Year for 2013 is Benjamin Botero. This fifth grade student at Susan B English school received comments on his nominations noting his academic achievements in school, sports and as a tutor helping teach younger kids to read.
Other young people nominated were Travis Barratt, Chance Haller, Taylor Haller, Sage Stanish and all of the kids who make up the Sea Otters at Susan B. English School.
The election for these honors was held at a recent Seldovia Chamber of Commerce meeting where the public was invited to vote. Thank you to everyone who made nominations and joined in the voting.
Please be sure to come and bring a dish to the potluck dinner in celebration of our winners and nominees. Let’s recognize how fortunate we are to have so many talented, giving and special people in our community.
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