Skyview Middle School announced the success of their first quarter with a big bang. In fact, nine perfectly synchronized bangs, thumps and blows.

Jeff Moore led eight students from the drum line in a boisterous, wordless presentation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board at the Oct. 20 meeting in the middle of the assembly chambers of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Administrative Building.

“I hope you will be able to hear the rest of the meeting,” said Skyview Middle School principal Sarge Truesdell.

“Twisted and Forged,” an exhibit created by Brad Nichols, assistant professor of metalsmithing at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, is currently on display in KRC’s Gary L. Freeburg Gallery. There will be a closing reception for the show from 4:30-6 p.m. on Nov. 13 and a demonstration by the artist from 9 a.m-12 p.m. on Nov. 14 in room 104 at KRC. Prior to the reception, the community is welcome to stop by the Freeburg Gallery between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and enjoy the exhibit.

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The 11-member University of Alaska Board of Regents manages the university’s property, land, and financial assets; sets tuition rates; appoints the university president; and governs the government and instruction of the university. Appointees to the board are selected by the governor and are subject to confirmation by the Legislature.

Four Board of Regents seats will become available on Feb. 1, 2015. These seats are currently held by Regents Brady, Cowell, Jacobson and Wickersham. The seats are for eight years and there are no term limits.