Rate Decrease for HEA – Wahoo!

by Joe Gallagher

November’s Monthly Mystery Revealed!

by Jan Yaeger

Taylor’s View of Seldovia – Part 1

by Jenny Chissus, all photos by Taylor Haller

Taylor is a Junior at Susan B. English and has a great eye for the simple beauty of Seldovia and her surroundings.  She sent me a large quantity of gorgeous photos, so this is part 1 – keep a look out for the sequel!  Thanks Taylor for sharing your photos!  We are all looking forward to seeing the beauty of Seldovia’s Winter season through your eyes!

Alaska OWL Project IT Position Open

by Seldovia Public Library

Alaska OWL (Online With Libraries) Project IT Aide Job Description

Purpose of the OWL Library IT Aide position:
Aides will be trained to provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for Alaska OWL (Online with Libraries) Project technology and equipment in the local public library. As a library staff member, OWL aides will be paid by the OWL Project five hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities of OWL IT Aides:

• Attend any required training in Anchorage or other location as determined (Travel, lodging, and per diem will be reimbursed or

Community Band Wants YOU!

by Seldovia Arts Council

Got Talent?

by Ruth Sensenig

Our Deepest Sympathy Goes out to the Gillicks

by Jenny Chissus

The community sends our thoughts and prayers to the many friends and family of past Seldovia resident Mary Gillick, who passed away as a result of a car accident on the Seward Highway yesterday, November 11, 2012.

Mary’s husband Chuck, is being treated at a hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Our prayers go out to Chuck and his family, and our thoughts go out for his care and healing.

Article below taken from KTUU’s website:

By Jessica Ridgway, Channel 2 News
11:52 a.m. AKST, November 12, 2012

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—

The couple involved in the fatal collision Sunday afternoon has been identified by Alaska State Troopers.

Charles Gillick, 78, of Soldotna, was driving southbound on the Seward Highway with passenger Mary Gillick, 76, of Soldotna. Charles was driving a beige 2004 Ford F-150 when he drifted off the road and struck an embankment near mile 39. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front end.

Troopers from Girdwood, Cooper Landing, and the Girdwood Bureau of Highway Patrol responded to the scene along with Moose Pass Fire and Emergency Medical Services resources and LifeMed helicopters.

Mary Gillick was pronounced dead while en route to a local area hospital. Charles Gillick was transported to a local area hospital for life-threatening injuries.

Seldovia Celebrates Veterans Day 2012

by Jenny Chissus

Seldovia has a rich heritage of people who have been willing to put their lives on hold and on the line for our country. As we celebrate veterans this week, we acknowledge those that walk amongst us.

Thank you, local heroes!

This is not a complete list, and the Gazette would welcome and appreciate any additions and corrections.

Kachemak Bay Water Trail To Hold Open House in Seldovia

by Sandy Murray

The Kachemak Bay Water Trail will Host an Open House on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in the City Multipurpose Room from 10 am to Noon and from 1 pm to 3 pm.   Drop in and help us locate good stopping sites along the water trail, especially in and near Seldovia.

Heather Rice and Lisa Holzaphel of the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program will be here for this gathering and Hal Sheherd, Director of the Center for Water Advocacy will be here in the afternoon.

For further information call:  Sandy Murray at 234-7646

Also – here are a couple updates for more information  April 2012 and October 2012 taken from the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council website.

Seldovia’s UNOFFICIAL Election Results

by Jenny Chissus

Thanks to the Election Judges who gave a call this evening with the UNOFFICIAL final figures for today’s election in Seldovia.  Please see the sample ballot below with Seldovia’s numbers typed in red.