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Volume LIV, Issue 17 Thursday, April 30, 2020 $1.25

State relaxes mandates, some remain cautious As oil prices By Kyle Clayton Injury Disaster Loan Emergency While some local business owners Advance because she has no crash, residents are expanding operations since the employees, and she was turned state’s “Reopen Alaska Responsibly” away from applying for a Paycheck question high plan began Friday, some are reluctant Protection Program (PPP) loan to open their doors. In the midst because First National Bank Alaska is of reopening, some businesses are currently not accepting applications pump prices unable to apply for federal relief for that program. By Kyle Clayton loans and are reeling from the loss She said she’ll have to drum up Oil prices began to plummet in of revenue. local support and find additional mid-February due to the COVID-19 The state released a health mandate revenue streams. She said she is worldwide pandemic and economic last week that loosened restrictions planning on renting out a part of her downturn and bottomed out around on retail businesses, restaurants, building to another business. April 21. Haines gas prices are still personal care services, fishing First National Bank Alaska Haines higher than most communities across charters and other non-essential branch manager Wendell Harren the region, which has befuddled some businesses. said the bank is no longer accepting Haines residents. The Magpie Gallery owner Laura applications because they’re still “A barrel of oil costs 12 bucks, but Rogers has three children who can’t processing an “unprecedented not if you go to Delta Western,” Fred go to school and her husband, Manuel, amount and continue to process Shields quipped this week. is working out of town. “How do I run them.” Mark Sebens questioned when a business with the kids schooling at He said the bank will accept new prices are going to come down “to home and as a solo parent?” Rogers applications when the previous wave a reasonable amount.” asked. “And as a business, how do I has been processed, but is unsure “It’s difficult to reconcile the continue to invest in a business that when that will occur. Harren said the concept of fuel down south being is most likely unable to pay for itself bank will not release the quantity of under a dollar in places, and in the this year?” applications they’ve received yet, two-dollar range in other parts of Rogers said her business doesn’t Southeast Alaska and we’re almost qualify for the federal Economic See OPEN page 4 four dollars here in Haines with no signs of movement. I just want to know why,” Sebens said. On Monday, unleaded fuel prices Haines’ 14-day quarantine in Haines ranged from $3.89 per gallon at the Tesoro station on Second Avenue, to $3.62 at the Main Street is now a suggestion rather Tesoro station and $3.57 at Bigfoot. In Skagway, unleaded cost $3.40 than a requirement per gallon at Family Fuel and $3.25 if By Ceri Godinez letters detailing a variety of views on paying with cash. Petersburg Motors The Haines Borough’s quarantine the issue. Haines resident Clay Frick charged $2.95 per gallon and at the resolution no longer “requires” said the quarantine requirement has Alpine Mini Mart in Wrangell, a people entering from outside the played a critical role in keeping the gallon of gas cost $2.99. Those borough to quarantine for 14 days, community safe. stations are supplied by Petro Marine. it “encourages” them to do so. Terry Pardee, who also spoke Delta Western Tesoro manager At a meeting on Tuesday, assembly during public comment, said he didn’t Fred Gray said he can’t comment members voted 4-2 to approve see an urgent need to continue to keep on gas prices and referred the CVN revised language. Members Zephyr the town shut down, especially with to an advertisement placed by Delta Sincerny and Stephanie Scott businesses struggling to stay afloat. Western in the March 26 issue, and opposed the change. “We’ve been pretty well locked to the president of the company. A Assembly member Josephson said down here for eight weeks now,” company spokesperson also declined in the days leading up to the meeting, Pardee said. “People who are scared to comment, and referred the CVN she received a large volume of calls to death of catching something, stay Hair Shop owner Judith McDermaid cuts Beverly Klanott’s hair to the same advertisement in the from residents on both sides of the home. It’s pretty simple.” Tuesday afternoon. McDermaid said she and stylist Jackie Brewington March 26 paper. issue--those who feel the borough’s Josephson said she proposed the had cut about 20 peoples’ hair since restrictions eased on Friday. Kyle current COVID-19 response doesn’t change in language as a compromise Clayton photo. See GAS page 2 go far enough and those who “feel between the two viewpoints. It still their constitutional rights are being sends the message that the borough trodden on.” supports quarantine for individuals At the meeting, community Spring eulachon run brings people members called in and submitted See VIRUS page2 together for the first time since March Supreme Court Ruling By Kyle Clayton lot of our elders really appreciate this time of year,” As spring slowly unlocks in the Chilkat Valley, so Hart said. “The eulachon lift their spirits, but we have too have state social distancing restrictions, which to protect our elders at the same time.” could delay Palmer Project happened to coincide with the Chilkoot River eulachon Hart said the run has started slowly, but is gaining By Ceri Godinez waste is discharged into groundwater. run where friends and families socialized in person for momentum. He said he likes to let the early run, the A recent U.S. Supreme Court “We conclude that (a Clean Water the first time since March. “scouts,” return undisturbed before fishing and that he ruling could have a significant impact Act permit is required) if the addition According to state COVID-19 health mandates plans to fish this week. “My son’s been asking for a on plans for Constantine’s Palmer of the pollutants through groundwater effective April 24, members of different households while,” Hart said. “He really wants to go dip some.” Project. is the functional equivalent of a direct were able to recreate outdoors as long as groups do Sean and Rhianna Brownell’s family were among The court case, County of Maui v. discharge from the point source into not exceed 20 people and non-household members the first to throw their nets in Chilkoot River on Friday Hawaii Wildlife Fund, hinged on the navigable waters,” Justice Stephen maintain a six-foot distance. afternoon. Their outing yielded several coolers filled question of whether the Clean Water Breyer wrote. Breyer said the law Families and groups flocked to the river over the with the oily fish that they planned to fry, process Act, a 1972 law regulating pollution should prevent a polluter from weekend, dotting both sides of the Chilkoot’s banks. for oil, and give to The Kroschel Wildlife Center for levels in surface waters, applies to avoiding permit requirements by Terry Davis, Viva Landry and their family loaded a human and animal feed. waste discharged into groundwater. simply moving the point of discharge green plastic trash can before dumping it in their tarp- “Sometimes after they’re fried up and I have scraps, A wastewater treatment plant in Maui “perhaps only a few yards, so that the lined pickup truck. Landry said two truckloads would I give them to the arctic foxes. The arctic foxes like was taken to court after pollutants pollution must travel through at least be a successful harvest. The family has pits at 4 Mile them,” Steve Kroschel said. “They’re also food for from its wastewater disposal wells some groundwater before reaching Haines Highway they use to ferment the fish before us and treats for Kitty the grizzly, especially from the were shown to be making their way to the sea,” but it should not apply to processing them into oil. plate after they’re cooked.” the ocean, roughly a half-mile away. “the 100-year migration of pollutants Chilkoot Indian Association fisheries specialist Juniper Brownell, 6, caught fish with a net and took On Thursday, April 23, the through 250 miles of groundwater Ted Hart said tribal members reinforced the need to one home as a pet on Friday and released it the next Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the to a river.” maintain social distancing requirements especially Clean Water Act applies not only to The Supreme Court assigned the because many fishermen give eulachon to elders. “A See FISH page 2 direct discharge into surface waters but also in some instances where See RULING page 6 Price named ‘2020 Distinguished Artist’ by Rasmuson Foundation By Kyle Clayton across Southeast Alaska and the Wayne Price was honored Yukon. For the past two years he’s Wednesday at the Rasmuson taught Northwest Coast formline Foundations Distinguished Artist design classes along with beginning, for 2020. intermediate and advanced carving at The annual award recognizes the University of Alaska Southeast. one Alaskan artist each year “for “Wayne Price represents the best of a lifetime of creative excellence Alaska art and artist. He’s preserved and outstanding contribution to the and replicated traditional Tlingit art state’s arts and culture.” Price was with remarkable attention to detail,” nominated last fall and a panel of Rasmuson Foundation president and Alaska artists and experts chose Price CEO Diane Kaplan said. “He creates this spring. The award comes with his own designs in mediums from a $40,000 prize. cedar to silver. And he is a mentor to “It was a big surprise when I did the young, teaching ways to sobriety find out,” Price said when he found and good health.” out several weeks ago. “I received a Price grew up in Haines and phone call and got knocked off my learned how to carve at the Alaska chair. It’s a great honor and I’m very Indian Arts in his teens. He worked humbled. What a wonderful surprise alongside other Haines notables a person could have.” including John Hagen, Jenny Lyn Price’s dugout canoes, totems, Smith and Clifford Thomas. “I now masks and other carvings are A fisherman tosses his net at the mouth of Chilkoot River on Friday, April 24. Kyle Clayton photo. displayed not only in Haines but See ART page 3 Page 2 Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2020 Letters to the Editor SEAK Mask Makers were a great success Save the Date The SE AK Mask Makers group is ending. We thank everyone, including To list an event in Save the Date, email chilkatnews@gmail or call 766-2688! the 43 volunteer sewists in Haines, who helped get SE Alaska “covered”. Volunteers in Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell, Petersburg and Haines made over Friday, May 1 Enormous plant sale, 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Gomi’s 6,000 free masks to distribute within their communities. Haines provided Fireside Chapters on KHNS, 8:30 – 8:45a.m. on Garden, 341, Mud Bay Rd. Signs will be up. Out- 1,100 for our residents. Well done! KHNS, 102.3 FM. Every Monday, Wednesday and door, health-conscious venue. Sale will continue Sheri and Craig Loomis Friday. Tune in for Wayside Stories. daily while supplies last. For more information call Virtual First Friday Bingo, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Enter Sabine at (907) 303-0943 or email gomisgarden@ your Small Business Bingo card for a chance to win gmail.com $200 in gifts cards towards local businesses. See the Tuesday, May 12 Assembly lacks community values Haines Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for Finance committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the as- Potentially harsh economic times are putting some extreme-and frankly more information. sembly chambers. preposterous-budget proposals on the table. Instead of seasonally closing AK4AK Benefit Concert, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. A live Assembly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the assembly the library, we could instead seasonally close the borough assembly until stream concert on ak4ak.com. Presented by Matson. chambers. October when hopefully an assembly more representative of community 100% of donations benefit the food bank of Alaska. values will be elected. Wednesday, May 13 Nancy Berland Tuesday, May 5 Public safety commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. at RISE program by CYD, a virtual program. Re- the assembly chambers. VIRUS from page 1 spect. Inspire. Share. Empower. Contact Ben Bard at Thursday, May 14 entering Haines without dictating residents to keep the language of 314-2340 or [email protected], or Tracy Wirak at Haines Sheldon Museum BOT meeting, tenta- what people do. requirement in there or at least have (406) 459-3531 or [email protected]. tively at 4:30 p.m. at the museum. Assembly member Paul Rogers said it be very strongly recommended,” Upcycled Art for Earth Day contest, 3:30 p.m. Planning commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the he was opposed to the requirement said Sincerny, whose partner is the An after school program for elementary school stu- assembly chambers. to self-quarantine because it violated medical director of the Haines clinic. dents. Hunker Down for Climate Change, 7:00 p.m. “all our fundamental rights and due He said the quarantine measure has Budget COW #2 meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the assem- Online-based event hosted by SEACC. Transform processes.” He said contracting been a key component in keeping bly chambers. found and recycled materials into art with Katie coronavirus is a risk not unlike the virus from reaching Haines, and Thursday, May 7 Craney. You must RSVP online at www.seacc.org/ having a heart attack or getting into that keeping the stronger quarantine Chilkat Valley Farms plant sale starts, 11:00 lynn_canal_hunker_down to join! For more informa- a car accident and that making it a language encourages people to take a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Haines Home parking lot. tion, email [email protected]. suggestion to quarantine rather than a the message seriously. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Customers can requirement was the right thing to do. Haines’ quarantine resolution Tuesday, May 19 expect a few shopping changes to protect the safety Budget COW #3 meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the assem- “Every time I walk out my door, I has never included an enforcement of the staff and customers due to COVID-19. take a risk of something happening mechanism, even when it “required” bly chambers. to me,” Rogers said. “Last week the compliance. The assembly originally Friday, May 8 Thursday, May 21 risk was walking down the road and approved the measure at the end of Library Radio Show, 9:15 a.m. on KHNS, 102.3 Training for board of Equalization, 5:30 p.m. at my dog, which weighs eight pounds March. At its April 14 meeting, the FM. the assembly chambers and via zoom. more than I do, decided to drag me assembly voted down an ordinance down the road for twenty feet. These that would have allowed the measure If you would like to list your event or learn of any virtual events occuring things happen.” to be enforced by attaching a $500 in town please email the CVN at [email protected]. Both Sincerny and Scott expressed fine to quarantine violations. support for preserving the more At Tuesday’s meeting, the If you need to schedule a meeting use the library’s virtual conference room. To reserve please stringent language in the original assembly also voted to extended email [email protected]. resolution. the Haines emergency declaration Currently the library has several virtual programs that can be accessed at haineslibrary.org/ “I think that it is in the best until May 26. online-programs-online-education# or by going to haineslibrary.org and clicking on the online interest of Haines and all the resources link. Assembly considers stipend Sponsored 1-888-GO-APTLD for mayor, EOC volunteers Local Weather in part by 46-27853 On Tuesday, the assembly considered increasing mayor Jan Hill’s monthly Long Distance stipend for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Members decided In Town Dalton Cache Border Station to postpone the discussion until a broader conversation about paying all Day Date High Low Precip. Day Date High Low Precip. volunteers participating in the borough’s Emergency Operations Center is held. Tue April 21 47 39 0.13 Tue April 21 47 34 0.13 Assembly member Jerry Lapp said he introduced the motion to increase Wed April 22 47 40 0.07 Wed April 22 45 34 0.03 the mayor’s pay because of all the extra hours she has been putting in Thu April 23 51 41 Trace Thu April 23 53 32 Trace during the crisis. Others on the assembly questioned the decision to single out the mayor. Fri April 24 48 38 Trace Fri April 24 47 33 Trace Assembly member Stephanie Scott said a lot of people throughout the Sat April 25 55 38 0.04 Sat April 25 47 33 0 community have been working longer hours in volunteer positions. Sun April 26 46 36 0.09 Sun April 26 44 32 0.20 How to pay the mayor more while complying with borough law was Mon April 27 47 39 0.50 Mon April 27 46 33 0.40 another issue raised. Snow on ground: 24 inches Under borough code, the mayor cannot receive extra compensation for her role as an elected official, borough manager Debra Schnabel said. To pay the mayor more would either require a code change or would require paying the mayor for work outside her role as an elected official. For example, the borough could pay Hill for her work on the EOC. For more FERRY SCHEDULE Schnabel said this raised the question of whether other members of the info, Arrive Depart EOC should be paid for their work. NORTHBOUND from JNU to SGY Assembly members requested that Schnabel provide them with additional call the Friday 1 TAZLINA 11:30am 12:15pm information about volunteers in the EOC and about whether or not COVID-19 relief funding from the CARES Act could be used to cover the costs of terminal Friday 8 TAZLINA 11:30am 12:15pm paying volunteers. Friday 15 TAZLINA 11:30am 12:15pm Lapp withdrew his motion after receiving confirmation that the assembly 766-2111 Friday 22 TAZLINA 11:30am 12:15pm would address the issue once it has obtained more information. Recording Arrive Depart GAS from page 1 SOUTHBOUND from SGY to JNU “We are aware of news media competition.” 766-2113 Sunday 3 TAZLINA 1:45pm 2:30pm reports of .99/gal gasoline,” the Delta Western is the sole supplier Sunday 10 TAZLINA 1:45pm 2:30pm March 26 advertisement states. in Haines. Sunday 17 TAZLINA 1:45pm 2:30pm “However, Seattle fuel prices still De Haan said demand for gasoline Sunday 24 TAZLINA 1:45pm 2:30pm range $3.20 to $3.50. We have not in Haines might be lower given seen any price changes from oil recent health restrictions on travel supply companies in Southeast per and movement, which could also Sponsored our survey today.” cause prices to remain high. by AWD Rental Cars- Lynn View Lodge Delta Western’s supply comes from “Demand might be lower at these call for pickup - 1/2 mile from ferry 907-766-3713 or 314-0423 the Pacific Northwest, Washington stations simply because they’re and Canada. Delta buys fuel in large selling far less gasoline,” De Haan quantities and sells at the original said. “Perhaps they can offset the price they buy at. Gray said Tuesday drop in demand by having a slightly that a barge arrived earlier this month higher price.” and gas prices dropped at that time. A local service station Duly Noted The price of crude oil dropped representative said that his station By Sylvia Heinz video contest, which received nearly which was shot before social- and bottomed out around April 21 has sold about 2,300 fewer gallons of Greg Podsiki celebrated 30 years 200 video submissions. The contest distancing mandates were in place, at around $19 per barrel, said Gas gas in April than in January. “That’s working for the United States Postal featured Alaskans living social wakeboarding in Lutak Inlet, and a Buddy petroleum analysis Patrick a pretty big decline,” he said. “For Service in Haines this week. Podsiki distancing mandates. McIver heard comic video featuring a review of De Haan. Haines last barge was on this time of year, you’d think it would was surprised with decorations made about the contest from former Haines exponential growth and COVID-19. April 8, when the price of crude was be going up.” by his children and grandchildren, resident Krista Kielsmeier. The idea “I hope people watch it and smile a around $42 per barrel. He said that the price of gas including Melissa Bastable Ganey for her submission was born from bit,” Eson said. De Haan said wholesale gas dropped about 30 cents a gallon on and Kaitlyn Podsiki, and friends a zoom party for pets McIver had prices are highly variable across the April 17. He said the supplier he and coworkers Gen Bell, Aimee organized in Healy, Alaska, where country, but that some gas stations spoke to said they still had 450,000 Jacobson, Shori Heaton, and she currently lives. She limited “are taking a proactive community gallons of fuel that was purchased Corrie Stickler. Podsiki also was the event to animals, and the zoom Chilkat Valley standpoint of helping their customers when prices were higher. “They treated to a cake baked by Ganey boxes were filled with pets rather by lowering prices, but it seems like had a high supply of fuel when the and decorated by Kaitlyn Podsiki than people. She submitted an edited News in (Haines’) situation there’s a fairly fuel was at a higher price,” he said. with the USPS logo. Becky Nash version of the party for the contest. “I (ISSN8750-3336) dramatic difference in prices and I “They’re hanging onto it as a long stopped by to read a two-page poem wasn’t going to do it,” she said. “But USPS Publication No. 500290 would surmise a lot of it is a lack of as they can at a higher price.” about Podsiki’s long tenure, which then I saw there were cash prizes.” is published weekly, except the Podsiki described “as one of the Rustin Gooden finished his last last week in Dec. & first week in Jan. FISH from page 1 most demanding but wonderful jobs class for his master’s degree in fish Publisher: Kyle Clayton day, still alive, back into the Chilkoot. wetsuit, Parnell attempted to net I have ever had.” He said there is and wildlife management last week. Residents walked the Chilkoot’s eulachon while laying prone on his Reporters: Ceri Godinez always something new to learn, as His thesis, more than 60 pages Office manager: Jane Pascoe banks and watched the spectacle surfboard about 20 yards from the technology has significantly changed long, discussed the importance of Advertising manager: Larissa Barrett unfold through the weekend. On bank while sea lions watched from the way mail is processed since his funding to research the effect of Sunday afternoon, among the downriver. While he failed to net first day on the job. climate change on subsistence users Contributors: Lexie DeWitt, screeching gulls and barking sea any fish from the surfboard, he later Despite visitor restrictions, Helen in Southeast Alaska. To celebrate, Travis Kukull, Heather Lende lions, a 6-year-old girl who saw a caught some from a dipnet along Tengs has been able to keep in touch Gooden is planning a multi-day bike, Office: Main Street, Haines. friend for the first time since March the shore. with her children Tony Tengs and hike and packraft adventure up the squealed her name and sprinted Sierra and Carlos Jimenez and their Christy Tengs Fowler from her Tsirku River to the Tsirku Glacier. Mailing: Box 630, Haines AK toward her with outstretched arms. children Asher and Hayden like to residence at the Juneau Pioneer Julie and Noble Anderson 99827 The older girl, more mindful of health brine and smoke their eulachon. They Home. The facility has recently celebrated their anniversary with Tel: (907)766-2688 practices, ran away from the child fished Saturday and Sunday. Asher acquired iPads as part of an effort take-out in Juneau and memories of E-mail: [email protected] while another girl shouted “That’s Jimenez was among the children who to keep residents connected and safe Haines residents involved in their the opposite of social distancing!” have been stuck at home and saw their from COVID-19. A recent Juneau wedding here 12 years ago. Barb Subscription rates: Brent and Jessica Crowe and their friends for the first time at the river. Empire story featured Tony Tengs Blood had made a delicious cherry Haines, $44 plus tax; children fished Saturday and Sunday. “They were happy to see people,” playing his guitar and singing into pie and she and husband Jerry served 2nd Class, Alaska/Seasonal, $51; They harvested 15 gallons of fish. Carlos Jimenez said. “They love it. an iPhone, while his mother watches as witnesses. Late Haines magistrate 2nd Class, Out of state, $57; “We smoked a big batch and tilled I’m sure we’ll be going back out through a glass door and listens John Hutchins provided flowers in 1st Class, $78 what we didn’t use into the garden.” there probably not for fish, but just through the iPad. The technology addition to ones the couple brought Periodical postage paid at Brent Crowe said the eulachon run for playing.” also helps Christy Tengs Fowler visit from Bell’s Store. Haines, AK 99827 felt like a coming out after everybody The Chilkoot Indian Association with her mother from her home in Haines High School special had been locked away. He said being tracks the eulachon run with mark- Haines. “It is still a little confusing education teacher Jason Eson, POSTMASTER: around other people reminded him recapture studies and environmental for her,” Tony Tengs said. “I like to has been keeping busy working Send address changes to that the rest of the world is still going DNA analysis. Last year’s run was be able to see her and have her see from home and chronicling past Box 630, Haines, AK 99827 on. “It’s nice to see there is going to be estimated at more than 20 million me. It seems reassuring.” adventures on his YouTube channel something beyond this,” Crowe said. fish, nearly double the previous Eileen McIver won $250 and fifth “Jason Eson.” Recent videos include Vol. LIV, Issue 17 April 30, 2020 Joe Parnell fished on Saturday record based on data going back to place for her video “We Put the Zoo drone footage of skiing on the Jarvis afternoon. Garbed in a dark, tattered 2011, Hart said. in Zoom” from the Alaska Landmine Glacier and Mount Kashagnak, Page 3 Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2020 Assembly approves $3,000 chamber request Avalanche center request not addressed By Ceri Godinez linked support of the chamber to The Haines Borough Assembly support of businesses and, by ex- unanimously approved the Cham- tension, increased funding for the ber of Commerce’s request for borough in the form of tax revenue. $3,000 in the upcoming budget It’s possible that money for the and declined to discuss a $20,000 chamber could, ultimately, come request from the Alaska Avalanche from a portion of the CARES Act Information Center. coronavirus relief funding the Prior to the meeting, both orga- borough is expected to receive, nizations had submitted funding re- borough manager Debra Schnabel quests for assembly consideration. said. She said she was 87% positive The chamber has lost revenue borough support for the chamber with the loss of its pull-tab op- would be able to count as a direct eration due to COVID-19, said as- coronavirus-related expense. sembly member Jerry Lapp, who Assembly member Brenda Jo- introduced the motion to approve sephson said her vote was based the chamber’s funding. Lapp said on assurances that the funds would the chamber has been serving as an be reimbursable from the state or important resource for businesses federal government. impacted by the coronavirus. He Before the vote, assembly mem- said $3,000 is not a big ask and is ber Gabe Thomas disclosed that something the assembly can do to his partner, Tracey Harmon, is the support the chamber during a dif- chamber’s executive director. He ficult time. Assembly member Paul Rogers See REQUEST page 6 Wayne Price was named the 2020 Distinguished Artist by the Rasmuson Foundation. Pat Race Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation. ART from page 1 Assembly requests new own the home I learned to carve in,” Price said. “Talk about completing a circle.” Price has carved 12 dugout canoes, two of which are at his home in Fort Seward. He restored 26 totem poles in Saxman, a village near Ketchikan, and a totem in Auke Bay that was carved with support of the old Civilian budget with more cuts to Conservation Corps. He also duplicated the Chief Shakes House posts in Wrangell. Price has focused on reviving and continuing Northwest Coast art and traditional ocean-going canoes and treats offset sales tax loss the process of making traditional Tlingit art as a form of healing and spiritual sustenance. By Ceri Godinez At past meetings, several Price has mentored whoever has expressed interest including locals Ted and James Hart, Zach James, Steven On Tuesday, the Haines Borough assembly members had expressed Price and others. James Hart said he took a paddle-making class six years ago, which helped propel Hart’s goal of Assembly introduced the budget dissatisfaction with the current making art for a living. After working with Price on other projects, he eventually traveled to Hoonah, along with for the fiscal year beginning July draft because it does not account James, to carve two 40-foot dugout canoes. 1 and began discussion of changes for a greater reduction in sales tax “He’s been a really good mentor,” Hart said. “He’s had an open-door policy and he’s willing to lend a hand with necessary to reflect the stark revenue revenue and does not cut enough to anyone with an interest in the art form, which is a special opportunity.” realities of COVID-19. compensate. The Rasmuson Foundation organized a virtual celebration on Wednesday. Borough manager Debra At Tuesday’s meeting, assembly “There’s a lot of healing medicine that can happen from doing art, learning the formline and putting a piece of Schnabel’s budget estimates a 40% member Brenda Josephson introduced artwork together,” Price said. “Art is one of those things that’s always been there for us. It’s always been there reduction in sales tax revenue for a motion to direct borough manager for me and it’s never let me down.” this year and makes a series of cuts Debra Schnabel to create an alternate Price is the first Distinguished Artist from Haines. He created the totem pole for the Sobeloff-McRae Veterans to offset the reduction, including a draft of the budget that accounts for Village in 2017 and also orchestrated the canoe journey, a canoe which he carved for Celebration, a gathering of one week furlough of all employees, a 50% reduction in sales tax revenue Southeast Alaska Native peoples in Juneau. He has multiple pieces on display in the Haines Sheldon Museum. reduced hours for a number of without making adjustments to other positions, a travel freeze, summer revenue sources. The motion passed closure of the pool, a 20% cut to unanimously. HEDC funding and closure of the Josephson said she was initially Mosquito Lake Community Center. planning to ask for a 60% reduction, RCCL courts Haines as Holland Even with cuts, the roughly $13 but she wanted to remain hopeful. million budget requires hundreds of She said she thinks creating a new thousands from savings accounts to America, Princess cancel for 2020 cover expenses. By Ceri Godinez As a gesture to illustrate this desire, assembly meeting, members said See BUDGET page 4 While hopes for a bustling yesterday RCCL informed Auch and they would like input from the Port 2020 cruise ship season continue mayor Jan Hill that it plans to donate and Harbor Advisory Committee and to dwindle, prospects for future $15,000 to the local Salvation Army harbormaster Shawn Bell. summers may be looking up. At an food bank. Auch said the details are Residents with questions or Federal funding offers assembly meeting Tuesday night, being finalized this week. comments about the proposal can Haines tourism director Steven Auch RCCL would like to become contact Auch via email or phone. announced that Royal Caribbean the largest cruise line in Haines, Auch’s presentation also referenced little relief for borough’s Cruises Ltd. has expressed interest Auch said. In 2021, the company the impact of COVID-19 on this in increasing port calls to Haines in is scheduled to make 11 port calls summer’s sailing schedule. budget troubles future years. to Haines with some of the largest Last week, the Haines Tourism By Ceri Godinez assistance to the Alaska Marine Auch said RCCL executives cited ships the Port Chilkoot Dock can Department released a new draft The Haines Borough is slated to Highway System. For Haines, the Haines’ authenticity as part of the accommodate. cruise ship schedule for 2020 receive $4 million in coronavirus vetoes mean even less revenue going town’s appeal, but said the company The ball is in the assembly’s reflecting coronavirus-driven relief funding under a proposal into a budget cycle where borough is not interested in increasing port court to let RCCL know whether cancellations, including the total released by Gov. Mike Dunleavy manager Debra Schnabel has already calls unless Haines is also interested. or not Haines is interested in elimination of Princess Cruises and last week. However, new federal estimated a 40% decrease in sales tax “It’s up to us to say, ‘yes,’” Auch continuing discussions, Auch said. Holland America sailings. guidance suggests this boon may revenue as a result of COVID-19. said. “(RCCL) wants to make sure the This could take the form of a The cancellations mean no ships not resolve the borough’s budget When the governor vetoed the community knows they’re interested resolution indicating support for with passenger capacities above challenges. funds, he said he intended to use in being a part of the community, not RCCL to increase calls to Haines. As part of the CARES Act, the CARES Act money to backfill the just some company that brings ships.” When Auch raised the issue at the See SHIP page 6 COVID-19 stimulus bill the federal vetoes. However, recent guidance government passed on March from the U.S. Treasury Department 27, Alaska will receive $1.25 suggests this plan will not be possible. Orchard project takes root in Chilkat Valley billion. Last week, the Dunleavy The guidelines for how the By Ceri Godinez brochure at the Haines Sheldon He also grew a variety of other crops administration released a plan to borough can spend the money are The Chilkat Valley Historical Museum describes Haines as “the including potatoes, raspberries and distribute these funds, including $300 much more restrictive than anyone Society received a $27,000 U.S. garden spot of Alaska.” strawberries the size of chicken eggs. million for small business relief, $50 had previously anticipated, Sen. Department of Food and Agriculture Burl Sheldon, project manager Today, a number of individuals million for non-profit support, $337.5 Jesse Kiehl said at last week’s virtual grant to fund development of a fruit for the grant, said the idea for the in the Chilkat Valley are engaged million for health care-related costs townhall with Haines and Klukwan tree industry in Haines over the next project began with the Chilkat Valley in fruit tree cultivation, growing and $562.5 million for direct relief residents. According to treasury’s two years. Historical Society’s “relevance of sweet cherries, tart cherries, apples, to local governments. The $4 million guidance, the CARES Act requires “With a warming climate, improved history” campaign and the story of pears and plums, Sheldon said. slated for Haines comes out of this that payments to states and local tree fruit varieties and rootstocks and Charles Anway, a homesteader who Some are employing innovative last pool of money. government be used exclusively Alaska-region growing methods, experimented with horticulture in growing techniques including use Earlier this month, the governor to cover “necessary expenditures there exists significant unmet the early 1900s. of greenhouses and experimentation vetoed roughly $210 million from incurred due to…COVID-19” potential for orchards and tree fruits Anway pioneered fruit tree with grafting. However, there is room the state’s budget for programs between March 1 and Dec. 30 of to make a greater contribution to cultivation in the Chilkat Valley. for expansion of fruit tree cultivation ranging from school bond debt the Chilkat Valley economy and to He imported a strain of early-ripening knowledge in the valley. reimbursement to community See FUND page 5 community food security,” the grant apples from the Lower 48 to start his Year one of the grant will focus application reads. orchard. Some of these trees, more on the education of anyone in the Haines has a rich history of than 100 years old, are still alive in community interested in learning agricultural production. A pre-1925 Haines, including one in front of about the cultivation of fruit trees and SOCKEYE CYCLE Haines Chamber of Commerce the Haines Sheldon Museum. In the the gathering of data about growing 1930s, Anway started a sweet cherry potential in the Chilkat Valley. 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Malone, Owner General Contracting • Remodeling in writing to: Haines Borough, Licensed, insured & bonded • Log & Frame Homes • Planning Commission, Box 907-314-0049 • Fine Woodworking • 1209, Haines, AK. 99827 or to PO Box 1144 Log Home Finishing and Chinking Tim O’Melia tomelia@haines. Pam Long, Broker • Dave Long • Reneé Hoffman • Leslie Evenden, Sales Associates ak.us or by attending the 115 Second Ave S 766-3510 www.hainesrealestate.com meeting. Page 4 Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2020 OPEN from page 1 but the majority have been from capacity, keep tables 10 feet apart, employees. “We are uncertain at this tourism-related businesses. and limit seated guests to members time how the present economy will Police Report The Bookstore owner Amy Kane of the same household. Dining is by impact our business in the coming Tuesday, April 21 call at 10 Mile Haines Highway. said her business doesn’t qualify for reservation only. Restaurants must year, but we do plan to forge ahead.” A caller on 900 Block Small A message was relayed in either loan, because she doesn’t meet sanitize “touch-point” areas such as Chilkat Bakery owner Miki Atkins Tracts Road reported receiving Haines. the cut-off date for operations. Kane workstations, equipment, screens, said she will seat up to four tables a harassing text message. Saturday, April 25 opened the business in early March. doorknobs and restrooms on an at a time in her restaurant but is Wednesday, April 22 A caller reported a theft of a “I am very hesitant to take out loans hourly basis. recommending that diners take their A wildlife issue at Eight Mile tool on 200 Block Main Street. generally, but especially now that the Mountain Market owner Mary food to go. She was able to apply for Mud Bay Road was referred to Sunday, April 26 summer season will not be providing Jean Sebens said it’s too early to a relief loan before the bank stopped Alaska State Troopers. HBPD assisted a business tourist income on any reliable level. open café seating areas to customers, accepting new applications. A caller reported a possible A caller reported hearing a I fear if I take out loans, I will be in and she said she’ll wait several The Hair Shop is also taking mandate violation on 900 Block gunshot at South Sawmill Road. even worse shape in the fall than weeks before considering such a customers. Hair stylist Jackie Main Street. A caller reported a vehicle driv- if I hadn’t. I have gotten enough move. “If the tables are out, it’s our Brewington said the shop is following Haines PD assisted a citizen ing recklessly on Front Street. support to pay my bills this month understanding that only families can the mandates by limiting traffic to at 0 Mile Haines Highway. Monday, April 27 and hopefully that will continue sit together. We do not want to be one customer at a time, sanitizing Thursday, April 23 HVFD responded to a death next month. And month-by-month placed in the position of policing our equipment after each customer and A caller reported a mandate on Chilkat Lake Road. is just how I will have to approach patrons,” Sebens said. “Secondly, wearing masks. violation on 400 Block Main A caller reported receiving things now.” we think it is too soon for that to “We change apron in between Street. a fraudulent telephone call on She said reopening her doors to happen. It seems the better part of every client,” Brewington said. “The Friday, April 24 Haines Highway. customers even on a limited basis wisdom to err on the side of caution capes they use are one-time use. We A caller reported an aban- “seems early and sudden to me.” and not have to take two steps back wash them after they use them. We doned vehicle on private prop- There were two 911 hang- “I have had difficulty actually when and if we do have Covid-19 in started this back up on Friday. The erty on 2000 Block Lutak Road. ups, three canine, six EMS getting hand sanitizer or disinfectant town.” phones have been a little slow. I A caller reported a mandate calls and one traffic stop wipes. I am feeling unprepared.” Sebens said she, too, was unable think people are still scared and they violation in Haines. during this reporting period. Kane said. “The health and safety of to apply for a PPP loan. shouldn’t be. We disinfect the place A caller reported an intoxi- Additional information is available customers is much more important Bamboo Room owner Christy from top to bottom.” cated individual on 2000 Block on the Haines Borough Police to me than any potential increase in Tengs Fowler said she won’t open Mosquito Lake Road. Department website and revenue. I am putting a sign on the her restaurant to customers because HVFD responded to a service Facebook page. door stating that my doors will remain she doesn’t feel it’s safe yet. The closed and I will continue operating restaurant will continue pickup Robin Grace LCSW Chilkat Valley through pickups until at least May services. “Besides the health factor, Subscribe Video and Phone Acupuncture & 2nd at which point I will reassess.” the new regulations would be too Psychotherapy Oriental Medicine Miles Furniture owner Candi prohibitive to manage,” Fowler said. • 541-914-4914 • Bradford said she and her husband “The hassle versus profit margin is to the CVN! Wellness Essays at: Mon - Tues 766-3335 Scott are trying to figure out how to out of whack.” www.robingrace.com Laurie Dadourian LAc adapt the new state guidelines to their Rusty Compass owner Lee store before opening to the public. Robinson said he is in the process “The past few weeks we had no of “ramping up our business once Call for more flight information. idea what to expect but we’ve really again.” Book online at seen a lot of local support toward our Robinson was offering catering www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com business,” Bradford said. “Going services during most of March and forward we want to encourage April. “Today we opened our shop 766-3800 • 800-354-2479 everyone to stay home as much as for service for the first time since Spring 2020 Flight Schedule UPS Contracted Carrier possible and let us help you over March 18,” Robinson said Friday. March 30 - May 31 Credit Card, Check, Money Order the phone. We’re also happy to have “We generally served people who only…NO CASH Depart JNU - Arrive HNS Depart HNS - Arrive JNU customers come in the store if they called in their order for pick-up, Open 8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri need to.” and followed the new guidelines. 8:30am 9:05am 9:20am 10:30am Retail business must limit indoor We were able to serve a few people capacity, restrict visitors to one adult who wanted to sit and enjoy coffee 3:15pm 3:50pm 4:05pm 4:40pm per household and sanitize on an at the shop.” hourly basis. Workers and customers Robinson said that other than Flights on Monday - Friday only. are required to wear masks. catering, they’ve had no business for No flights currently on Saturday or Sunday. Restaurants must limit indoor five weeks. He said he has laid off all 9:20am flight stops over in Skagway. • IFR Certified BUDGET from page 3 budget “from the ground up” will assessment of what level of property Proud to be part of the Haines community! in Caravan allow borough staff to view cuts in a tax mill rate increases would be holistic manner, which is a better way required to fund services including to find efficiencies than having the the library, Chilkat Center and assembly make cuts to the existing Mosquito Lake Community Center. Haines Assisted Living Inc (HAL) and budget. Motivated by coronavirus-related Several assembly members asked budget concerns, the assembly that Schnabel keep in mind the approved a hiring freeze by a vote of Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) distinction between essential and 5-1 with assembly member Stephanie nonessential services when looking Scott the sole “no” vote. for areas to cut. The hiring freeze requires that the Assembly member Gabe Thomas manager receive assembly approval said he would like to see the budget before filling vacant positions. The maintain essential services, like measure is set to expire at the end public safety, at a high level. He of the current fiscal year on June 30. said other expenditures, like the Rogers, who introduced the Haines Economic Development motion, said personnel costs tend Corporation, could be cut. to be one of the largest expenses for Assembly member Paul Rogers government. He said the assembly said he would support increases to should examine the necessity of critical emergency response services. each new hire through the lens of the Other assembly members pushed borough’s current budget challenges. back against this concept. Scott said she did not think it fell “A lot of the services that might within the assembly’s job description not be considered essential as to oversee borough hiring. “We need far as basic infrastructure are to behave properly and not tell the seen as essential parts of living manager who to hire.” here,” assembly member Zephyr After approving the hiring freeze, Sincerny said. Services like the the assembly voted unanimously to library, pool and museum offer allow Schnabel to proceed with the employment opportunities and offer hiring of Max Jusi as the fifth officer the community activities in the on the police force. winter. Sincerny said although he The assembly’s next budget recognizes the need for cuts, finding meeting will take place on Tuesday, a way to keep these services in the May 5. budget is important to many in the “Take Care of the Ones Who Love You” community. Sincerny asked that Schnabel provide the assembly with an Partners in your health care community On COVID, encourage you to plan ahead. Don’t Trust SAIL can offer options counseling when facing decisions as our par- ents and elders age. HAL has space available if you’re interested. Dunleavy and Planning ahead is essential. other new posts at Call for an appointment and discuss options for their future. tommorphet.com SAIL (907) 766-3297 ext 3. v HAL (907) 766- 3616 ext #4

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Olerud’s Market Center Miles Furniture Accepting call or email orders at [email protected] or Can deliver to doorsteps, or curbside pickup. sarah@alaskasportshop. Pick-up or delivery available. Open regular Call 766-2855. business hours. The Alaska Backcountry Outfitter Howsers IGA Supermarket Open for curb-side service. Credit card sales only. 10am- Groceries can be ordered by email at [email protected]. 2pm, Tue-Sat. 766-2876 or akbackcountryofit@gmail. Leave number, we’ll call you for payment info. Visit our website: com. See inventory on facebook. hainessupermarket.iga.com Alpenglow Taking to-go orders Fri-Mon, 4-7pm. Call 766-3312 Page 5 Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2020 FUND from page 3 this year. The guidelines specifically this idea is figuring out how to executive branch has the authority (Un)Classified Ads preclude use of CARES Act funding distribute funds in an equitable to accept the federal funding without for “revenue replacement.” manner, Schnabel said. How do you legislative approval, Kiehl said. This means the state can’t use the quantify the impacts of COVID-19 If legislators return to Juneau, there HAINES ASSISTED LIVING (HAL) minimum, salary dependent on money to backfill the vetoes and for a business that is not currently is no guarantee they would adhere to has space available. Applications experience. Submit resume to local governments will not be able in operation? She said the Alaska the governor’s formula for parceling available at 230 Dalton, Suite 135, Haines Assisted Living Inc. P. O. to use the revenue to cover budget Municipal League is working with out CARES Act money. At a recent Haines, Alaska. (907) 766-3616 Box 916, Haines, Alaska 99827. shortfalls, Kiehl said. the Foraker Group and municipalities meeting with the governor’s Office ext #3 or #4. Email applications Call, email or write HAL for more may be sent to interested parties. information. P. O. Box 916, “Finding (expenses) that meet the across the state to develop a unified of Management and Budget (OMB), Call for more information. (cb) Haines, Alaska 99827, (907) 766- federal guidelines becomes pretty method to determine business legislators raised questions about NURSE POSITION OPENING: 3616 ext # 4 or email travinas@ burdensome,” Rep. Sara Hannan eligibility. how the administration arrived at its Haines Assisted Living Inc. gmail.com. (cb) said at the townhall. She said many Another idea could involve funding formula for municipalities. (HAL) is looking for a Alaska FREE SUNFLOWERS available communities don’t have a good using the funds to cover residents’ While the governor proposed $4 Registered Nurse (RN). Must at the Bookstore, grown in the way to measure the direct impacts property taxes this year, Schnabel million for Haines, he proposed be a licensed RN in Alaska or Mosquito Lake Center. of COVID-19. “Instead, they have said. However, the borough would $7 million for Skagway, which has capable to be licensed as an a zero economy.” need to determine how to do this in roughly half the population. RN in Alaska. 20 hours a week “There’s got to be a good saying a way that distinguishes the measure Analysis by the Legislative out there for how you can be so rich from revenue replacement. Finance Division concluded the and so damn poor at the same time,” Kiehl said legislators are seeking governor’s formula for CARES Act HAINES BOROUGH ASSEMBLY PUBLIC NOTICE Schnabel said. Haines will be “stuck guidance on whether any portion distribution is composed of two holding this big pile of money” of the CARES Act funding could components. The first, based on the On 5/12/20 the Borough Assembly will conduct public hearings on: without the ability to funnel any of be used to issue stimulus checks to community assistance formula, is Ordinance 20-04-566 – FY21 Budget Ordinance – First Hearing it toward its budget deficit. residents at either the state or local tied to population, and the second Schnabel said emergency level. is 75% of a community’s 2019 tax Ordinance 20-04-567 – FY20 Budget Amendment – First Hearing equipment like the recently purchased Though the governor has proposed revenue, excluding property taxes. Ordinance 20-04-568 – Authorizing DEC Loan Agreement for AC decontamination unit would be an Haines receive $4 million from the The Treasury Department Pipe Replacement on 3rd Avenue obvious candidate for use of the CARES Act, the amount is not yet guidelines will make it difficult Important Reminder! - Sign-up is required in order to give testimony CARES Act funding. However, she fixed. to spend whatever money Haines during a public hearing. Contact the Clerk’s Office ahead of time to said she believes this sort of expense Kiehl and Hannan said legislators ends up receiving, Schnabel said. add your name to the list to speak at the public hearing or provide your is already covered through FEMA. are discussing the possibility of “Can I see us spending four million written comments to the Clerk at [email protected]. Another potential use could be returning to Juneau in early May to on COVID-related expenses? No.” grants to businesses impacted by determine how CARES Act funding She said the borough will need to be COVID-19. The challenge with will be distributed. There remains careful to adhere to the guidelines uncertainty about whether the to avoid having to return money in the future. PUBLIC NOTICE of the HAINES BOROUGH The Alaska Legislature is working to get more latitude from the PROPOSED FY21 MANAGER’S BUDGET federal government for CARES Act spending so it can better meet the Public hearings will be on May 12, May 26 and June 9. needs of local governments, Hannan said. She said channeling CARES Projected HAINES BOROUGH PROPOSED FY21 MANAGER'S BUDGET Act funding to local nonprofits could Transfer to/(From) be a potential workaround as these FUND Revenue Expenditures Transfers Fund Balance organizations can more easily link an 01 Areawide General Fund$ 3,962,307 $ 4,370,575 $ (153,900) $ (254,368) uptick in demand for their services to COVID-19. 02 Townsite Service Area GF 1,404,955 1,756,326 (54,000) (297,371) Schnabel said if and when Haines receives CARES Act funding, 17 Land Development & Sales 150,000 117,372 32,628 - decisions of how to spend it will fall 20 Medical Services 194,000 333,393 (80,000) (59,393) to the assembly. 23 Economic Dev. & Tourism 388,000 510,059 - (122,059) 25 Fire Service Areas 272,260 288,573 - (16,313) 34 Passenger Vessel Tax 35,000 - 120,000 (85,000) 100 gallons of heating oil = 14 million BTUs 1 cord Spruce/Hemlock = 14 million BTUs you do 35 Vehicle Impoundment 29,500 19,150 - 10,350 the math $250/cord Cut,Split & Delivered - GREEN 50 Capital Projects 582,000 333,413 249,400 (813) $300/cord Cut, Split & Delivered - DRY 766-3321 $700/5-cord load of green logs delivered 61 Equipment Sinking 0- 17,000 (17,000) The STUMP COMPANY 75 Library Bonds 14,000 14,148 - (148) 76 School G.O. Bond 1,170,342 1,280,426 (100,000) (10,084) CALL COLDWELL BANKER 90 Water 1,780,200 2,204,585 (118,500) (305,885) 91 Sewer 1,120,500 1,554,504 (112,000) (322,004) In Haines: Call Glenda Gilbert 92 Harbor 5,820,500 6,556,835 - (736,335) 766-3511 or 321-3512 93 Lutak Dock 350,000 515,463 - (165,463) Visit our Website at www.racerealty.com 94 PC Dock 83,600 538,606 (75,000) (380,006) Call (907)789-0555 Making Real Estate Real Easy Fax (907)789-8460 97 Permanent Fund 358,000 24,250 274,372 59,378 Race Realty is an Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate 2103 N. Jordan Ave *Funds 90-94 expenditures include a total of $1,789,900 in depreciation expense. Corporation. Juneau, AK 99801 Haines Home Building Supply

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X Sales X Service X Rentals Mon-Sat, 10a-5p OPEN BY 766-2869 APPOINTMENT Page 6 Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2020 SHIP from page 3 1,000 will call in Haines this year, Auch said. The new maximum number of passengers who could arrive this summer is 12,373, roughly a third of the number before the pandemic. And this number could decrease as more Eulachon Run companies cancel sailings. On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the “no sail” order for cruise ships until mid-July, or until the CDC determines the order is no longer necessary to protect people from COVID-19, whichever comes first. “At this point, it really doesn’t affect that much for Haines since the port of Seattle is closed indefinitely, and Canadian ports are closed through July 1,” Auch said. “It’s someone else saying you can’t do what you already can’t do.” All three restrictions would need to be lifted in order for Haines to begin receiving visits from larger cruise ships, Auch said. Joe Parnell tried catching eulachon from his surfboard at In past weeks, both President Trump and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy have high tide Saturday, April 25. He was unsuccessful in the spoken about reopening sectors of the economy. The president described a pursuit. Kyle Clayton photo. three-phase plan that moves businesses from operating under extreme social- distancing and hygiene practices to a place where bars and restaurants are able to operate at relatively normal capacity. The plan states that the phases should be implemented at the discretion of governors. Last week, the Dunleavy administration announced the first stage of its plan, allowing most non-essential businesses to reopen beginning last Friday with strict social-distancing measures. Crowded gathering spaces like bars and theaters will not be allowed to open during this phase. It is impossible to predict when the cruise ship industry will reopen, Auch said. The president’s plan for reopening the economy does not specifically list cruise ships, but it does include guidelines for bars and “large venues” like sit-down restaurants and movie theaters. Auch said it’s helpful to think about a cruise ship as a combination of multiple businesses—a hotel, a restaurant, a Sean Brownell poses with a net of eulachon Thousands of eulachon were beached Saturday, April 25 as movie theater, a form of mass transit. He said it’s likely that restrictions on all on Saturday, April 25. Kyle Clayton photo. the tide went out. Kyle Clayton photo. those industries would need to lift in order for cruise ships to begin operating. The new Haines cruise ship schedule is likely to change in the coming weeks, RULING from page 1 Auch said. Right now, the first cruise ship scheduled to arrive in Haines is 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in permit for the release… of wastewater Lindblad Expeditions’ 62-passenger Sea Lion on June 8. San Francisco the task of determining into a gravel bed so close to several what a “functional equivalent” looks surface waters--Hangover, Waterfall REQUEST from page 3 like in actual practice based on and Glacier Creeks,” Cohen said. asked whether he should recuse necessarily need to receive full government’s job to fund safety criteria including time, distance and Cohen said he thinks both himself and was told by mayor Jan funding, but “I really hope the bor- assessments for people who choose material through which pollutants Constantine and DEC should have Hill a recusal was unnecessary. ough considers it before next fall, to engage in high risk sports like travel. The San Francisco court is recognized that the project would Assembly members left unad- for the sake of public safety. I am backcountry skiing and snow- the same court that ruled last fall in need to meet the standards of the dressed the avalanche center’s worried about the possible conse- boarding. favor of the Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Clean Water Act last year when the th $20,000 funding request. The Alas- quences of this for those recreating “It’s their responsibility to know before the County of Maui appealed 9 Circuit issued its ruling on the ka Avalanche Information Center is next winter.” the hazards and accept the risk, not to the Supreme Court to overturn the Maui case. a Haines-based non-profit with the In an interview after the assem- the government’s responsibility to decision. DEC Wastewater Discharge stated goal of supporting and pro- bly meeting, Lapp said he, too, fund those things and provide for For Haines, the ruling raises the Authorization Program manager moting avalanche forecasts, educa- was somewhat surprised no one on their safety,” Rogers said. question of whether the Palmer Gene McCabe said it is too soon tion and research. the assembly raised the issue, but Lapp said he thinks it’s likely the Project can move forward under to know how the Supreme Court In February, the Haines Borough he said that was probably a factor assembly will consider the request its current waste management ruling will impact DEC’s review Parks and Recreation Advisory of the length of the meeting and at a later date, likely when it takes permit, which covers groundwater of Constantine’s permit. He said Committee voted unanimously to the size of the funding request. a look at the budgets for specific discharge, or whether the company the department “is analyzing (the recommend that the assembly pro- $20,000 is a significant request, borough departments. will need to seek approval for surface opinion) with interest,” but he vide some level of funding after especially given the level of uncer- Last December, the assembly water discharge, a more involved declined to speculate on potential two residents were killed in an tainty about potential revenue this denied a similar $20,000 funding process that requires both state and outcomes. avalanche. year, he said. request for the center. Previous federal approval and comes with It is not yet known what effect, if “I was surprised the assembly Rogers said he’s unlikely to ap- borough assemblies have provid- more stringent water treatment any, the ruling will have on the Palmer did not discuss our request,” ava- prove the avalanche center’s fund- ed between $1,500 to $5,000 for requirements. Project, Constantine vice president lanche center director Erik Stevens ing request based on the budget the Alaska Avalanche Information Constantine received its original Liz Cornejo said. “We are reviewing said. He said the request does not climate and because it’s not the Center since 2015. groundwater discharge permit the recent Supreme Court decision in from the Alaska Department of the context of our exploration permits Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the tracer-dye hydrology study last year. The permit was required that is ongoing.” TREE from page 3 before the company could begin Constantine is in the process including an experimental orchard at Henderson Farm with support from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. construction of a one-mile tunnel of conducting a dye study to test Sheldon said although the design phase of the experimental orchard is still more than a year away, areas into the mountainside for year- connectivity between groundwater of experimentation could include root stock, plant nutrition, fruit variety and grafting. The grant will not round drilling and exploration. at the proposed waste disposal site cover the actual construction of the orchard, so that will require a separate funding source, he said. Under the plan, Constantine would and nearby surface waters. Results The project has received broad support from individuals and organizations involved in agriculture-related store wastewater from the tunnel in of the study were delayed after the endeavors. The application was submitted with 15 letters of support including letters from the Haines settling ponds, then eventually pump company announced in March that Economic Development Corporation, the American Bald Eagle Foundation, Klukwan tribal council and it underground. it would conduct another round of Takshanuk Watershed Council. Last fall, responding to pushback testing at the recommendation of its Climate change considerations will factor into the project design, Sheldon said. “In this regard, we might from local environmental groups project consultant. be winners in the changing climate.” Warmer weather conditions could allow for the cultivation of a wider who argued that the company needed McCabe said DEC will use the variety of fruit trees than Anway could have imagined at the time he was growing apples and cherries. approval for surface water discharge dye study’s results to inform its Funding for the project is expected at the end of October. Once the Chilkat Valley Historical Society because of the waste disposal site’s decision about the permit. He said receives the money, Sheldon will begin reaching out to property owners with fruit tree cultivation potential proximity to nearby creeks, DEC the department hasn’t received and planning for a fruit tree growing conference in the spring of 2021. announced that further review was any updates about the study since The Chilkat Valley Historical Society applied for the orchard grant well before the coronavirus was on the necessary to determine what type Constantine’s announcement about community’s radar. However, news of the award comes at a time when food security issues are receiving of wastewater treatment permit a new phase of testing. increased attention. In recent weeks, both HEDC and the Haines Borough’s Emergency Operations Center Constantine would require. In the In an interview in March, have started food security task forces, and local seed farm and vendor, Foundroot has been inundated with meantime, DEC said the company Constantine vice president Liz seed orders fueled by supply chain concerns. could continue to operate under Cornejo said the company was still its existing groundwater discharge working on plans for the summer. At permit. DEC indicated a final permit the time, she said the plans would not decision would depend, in part, on include construction of the tunnel or the Supreme Court’s ruling in the its wastewater disposal system. Maui case. On Tuesday, Cornejo said the Project director for Haines-based company is still monitoring the environmental organization Alaska COVID-19 situation and evaluating Clean Water Advocacy, Gershon its plans. 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