Tag: Seldovia
Higman Family Arrives at Outside Beach
by Jenny Chissus, photo taken from Hig and Erin’s website: www.groundtruthtrekking.org
I received word yesterday from Dede (Hig’s mom) that Hig, Erin, Katmai and Lituya were expected to arrive last evening to Outside Beach. They were planning to spend the night and are hoping folks will stop by for a visit and hang around the campfire tonight (Wednesday) for a potluck dinner! Their plan is to leave Outside Beach Thursday morning and would love to have anyone join them for a bit of the walk! Come to the beach this evening with your favorite “beach food” and get first-hand details on their departure time, an update on how the first few days of their trip have been (we have had awesome weather!) and encourage our extreme adventurers for their next leg around Cook Inlet!
Chance Haller – Spirit of Youth Winner
by Karen Zeman – Spirit of Youth
YOUTH FROM SELDOVIA AMONG WINNERS OF 2013 SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS
Chance Haller of Seldovia has been chosen as a Spirit of Youth award
winner in the Lifesaver and Prevention category for his contributions
to his community. He was selected by the Teen Advisory Council to
receive this award out of a pool of over 130 nominations.
Chance is a volunteer Junior Firefighter as well as an Emergency
Trauma Technician with the EMS department at the Seldovia Volunteer
Fire Department. He has proven to be a huge support to the department
by participating in both mundane and exciting tasks with willingness
and a smile.
Chance will be honored with the other winners at the Spirit of Youth
Awards on Saturday April 6th, 2013 at 6pm at the Anchorage Downtown
Marriott.
Spirit of Youth changes community perceptions about Alaska’s teens.
Through use of media and recognition the organization highlights
youths’ accomplishments and demonstrates that teens are caring
contributors in our communities. Spirit of Youth has shared hundreds
of positive stories about Alaskan youth through their public radio
series.
The nomination process culminates in a celebratory dinner honoring the
20 individuals and groups who ultimately receive the top honors in
their respective award categories.
Recognizing Alaska’s Teens
The Spirit of Youth Awards Dinner is the organization’s premiere
event highlighting dedicated young people and unsung heroes from
around Alaska. Now in its 15th year, the awards dinner recognizes the
hard work and efforts of these future leaders who utilize this
opportunity to share their inspiring and heart-warming stories. Guests
at the event include the families and supporters of the awardees as
well as community leaders, educators and dignitaries. Tickets for the
award banquet can be purchased at www.spiritofyouth.org
OUR SPONSORS:
The Spirit of Youth Awards is made possible through generous
contributions from: Alaska Airlines, the Alaska Mental Health Trust,
the Atwood Foundation, BP, Era Alaska, the Machamer Charitable Fund,
Mat-Su Health Foundation, and the University of Alaska College Savings
Plan.
Seldovia’s Choose Respect Rally and March Was Well Attended
by SVT
Approximately 50 people gathered in Seldovia to take part in the statewide Choose Respect rally, calling for an end to domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
Participants marched from the school to the post office carrying signs calling for Alaskans to step up, take a stand and make a difference.
More than 140 communities across the state participated in Choose Respect marches on Thursday, March 28.
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