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Volume XLVII Number 36 Thursday, September 14, 2017 $1 Borough candidates differ on police, Tier 3 protection By Natalie Helms against Tier 3 protection, while Maidy and Haines Borough mayor and assembly Fullerton support it. candidates differed on policing outside Lapham said a Tier 3 designation might the townsite and Tier 3 designation for the have a far-reaching impact on more than Chilkat River at a Wednesday forum at just the fishing industry, and said she was Mosquito Lake School Community Center. not in favor “at this time.” Incumbent mayor Jan Hill and opponent Josephson said it’s important to slow Joanie Wagner, as well as assembly down and think clearly through “something candidates Michael Fullerton, Sean Maidy, of permanence” like a Tier 3 designation. Diana Lapham and Brenda Josephson She said Haines residents she talked to who answered questions from community support the protection do so as a way to stop members up the highway. Assembly a potential mine. candidates Andrew Gray and Stephanie “But what are the other effects?” Scott did not attend the meeting. Josephson asked. Resident Ron Weishahn asked if the Maidy said he is a big fan of Tier 3 candidates were in favor of a Tier 3 because it prevents future mass discharges designation. The state is still working out of harmful materials into the water. He its process to review applications and grant said although agencies allow for an Tier 3 status. “acceptable” amount of chemicals to enter Hill said she was not in favor of a Tier the waterway, it’s still polluting the river. 3 designation because Alaska rivers are “Water is our way of life,” he said. “(The already protected under Tier 2 status. mine) needs to adapt to what we decide.” “I think Tier 3 is extreme,” Hill said. Fullerton said he loves the idea of well- From left: Mayoral incumbent Jan Hill and Joanie Wagner answer questions She said she supports responsible mining paying jobs coming into the valley through during Wednesday’s candidate forum at the Mosquito Lake School Community and thinks Constantine Metal Resources, the mining industry, but is supportive of Center. Natalie Helms photo. the exploration company working in the Tier 3 protection. He said 97 percent of valley, is being responsible. jobs in the mining industry are becoming Alternatively, Wagner said the river automated. “The jobs that we’re thinking “definitely needs” Tier 3 protection. about are a fantasy,” Fullerton said. He Long-awaited studies She said although Constantine is being also noted that there are already record low responsible, they are only “temporary harvests of sockeye salmon. stakeholders.” Resident Scott Visscher asked the meet with mixed reviews “But we don’t know who they’re going candidates their opinion on policing in the to sell it to,” Wagner said. borough, which has been heavily discussed on how to apply data Lapham and Josephson said they were See FORUM page 8 By Natalie Helms studies. The Alaska Department of Fish and “Sometimes there’s subtle effects Game presented its findings from a seven- that aren’t necessarily that obvious,” Morphet seeks to terminate year study on mountain goat habitat, and White said. “Any amount of disturbance three-year study on brown bear denning may have an effect on reproduction or habitat in the Chilkat Valley Sunday and survival.” police service beyond townsite Monday. White said the local goat population The new information will affect decision- is healthy enough to allow for a hunting By Kyle Clayton from the people outside the townsite ‘We making on heliski map revisions. season, but severe winters could cause The Haines Borough Assembly will need service. We need service,’ they’ll be Biologists Kevin White and Anthony increased mortality. discuss later this month whether or not in here and they’ll be telling us exactly Crupi worked to create maps identifying Fish and Game will continue to to direct Haines Borough Police Chief what service they want and how they critical winter habitats for mountain goats monitor the remainder of the collared Heath Scott to stop responding to calls want to pay for it.” and bears, but did not conduct the studies goats until at least 2020 and will then have for service outside the townsite and to Assembly member Ron Jackson said to assess the effects of helicopter traffic. even more complete map data, White said. direct dispatchers to refer all calls from “the police have to be able to respond to Sunday’s presentation was for the Biologist Anthony Crupi has spent the outside the townsite to the Alaska State some things out there by request.” general public, whereas Monday’s was last three Aprils in Haines conducting Troopers. Borough Manager Debra Schnabel geared toward stakeholders on borough aerial surveys to locate bear dens and Assembly member Tom Morphet asked about the recent Government committees and within the heliski industry. predict preferred denning habitat. After made the motion after former borough Affairs and Services Committee Since 2010, 73 goats were captured observing 90 bear dens and creating a assembly member George Campbell recommendation to continue providing and marked with GPS radio collars that map similar to the mountain goat data, requested he do so. emergency services, monitor the monitored locations for their three-year he predicted that about 15 percent of The motion comes after the Alaska activities, collect data and to look at it lifespan. Using over 190,000 recorded prime bear habitat overlaps areas where State Troopers removed its patrol from again in six months. locations, observations of preferred terrain heliskiiers are permitted. Haines last winter. Morphet said he didn’t agree with the and probability equations, Fish and Game Bear physiology changes drastically Since then, Haines police have been committee’s recommendation because “I biologists created maps of habitat where while hibernating. Brown bears can responding to emergency calls outside don’t think it represents the public will mountain goats are most likely to be. lose up to half of their body mass and the townsite, the service area where in this case. I think it represents the will Fish and Game discovered that because their body temperature, metabolism they are funded to operate. of the government.” of Haines’ transitional climate, 25 percent and heart rate drops. They enter the den Borough staff has since drafted an Assembly member Heather Lende of goats spend their winters at high between November and January and exit ordinance that would expand police said she agreed but acknowledged an elevation, 35 percent at medium elevation between February and May. Crupi said services borough-wide, pending voter argument Scott made during the recent and 40 percent at low elevation. Heliskiiers disturbances between 1 and 2 kilometers approval. The ordinance has drawn committee meeting. Scott said nobody often ski peaks at high elevation, sometimes away can cause bears to burn through opposition from community members is asking for police service because on north-facing slopes. their reserves faster than intended and who live outside the townsite along police are responding to calls outside the Goats prefer rugged terrain, cliffs and cause poor body condition, which in turn with fire and medical volunteers whose townsite on an emergency basis and so steep slopes that get a lot of sunlight. White negatively impacts reproduction. budget would be folded into the larger the need isn’t apparent. said mountain goats are habitat specialists Southeast Alaska Backcountry police service area. Scott said at that time his department that can be “particularly sensitive to Adventures owner Scott Sundberg said “The reason I want to do this is has received 213 calls for service outside disturbance.” about 15 percent of the mountain goat and because this is going to bring this the townsite during the past year, 51 of White said mountain goat behavior bear map, superimposed on one another, issue to a head faster than anything,” which they’ve responded to. could be affected if the animals are being will continue to be a conflict between Morphet said. “If we stop providing The assembly will discuss the issue consistently disturbed within 1,500-2,000 conservationists and the heliski industry. that service and there’s a hue and cry again at its Sept. 26 meeting. meters, according to data from the Northern Wild Sheep and Goat Council and other See GOAT page 12 Page 2 Chilkat Valley News September 14, 2017 To list an event in Save the Date, phone 766- Letters to the Editor Save the Date 2688 or email [email protected].

Thursday, September 14 Haines People for Peace. Thanks to cross-country supporters “Resilience” film-showing about a national Friday, September 22 movement to prevent childhood trauma, Haines High School Volleyball Home Thank you to everyone who helped make the home cross-country 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the library. Sponsored by Big Game against Thunder Mountain HS, meet a success. Many of the athletes, coaches and fans from other Brothers Big Sisters of Haines. continues Saturday, Sept. 23 in Karl Ward communities commented on how much they enjoyed the event. In Sunday, September 17 particular, thank you to the Chilkoot Indian Association for creating Gymnasium. Call Tiana at 766-6700 to be a Meet and Greet Assembly Candidate referee. and sharing the beautiful boardwalk across from the high school. Brenda Josephson, noon-3 p.m. at Haines Also thank you to Dark Horse Construction and Tony Malone for Senior Center. Saturday, September 23 Child Find 2017, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Haines enthusiastically permitting the course to cross through your mill. Community Potluck Picnic for Peace, Thanks to Linnus Danner for ensuring that the race was accurately School kindergarten wing. Free developmental noon-2 p.m. at the ANB/ANS Hall. timed, Deb and Chris Kemp for picking up trash before the race, and screenings for children ages 0-5. Call Kim the pep band for bringing some new spirit to the event. Finally, thank Monday, September 18 Cunningham at 766-6723 with questions or to you to friends, family and school staff that volunteered during the race. Haines Candidate Forum, 5:30 p.m. at the schedule an appointment. Your presence was greatly appreciated. Chilkat Center. Moderated by KHNS News Director Emily Files and Chilkat Valley News Sunday, September 24 Chandler Kemp and Alixanne Goodman Gordie Tentrees Concert, 7 p.m. at the Haines High School Cross-Country Coaches Publisher Kyle Clayton. Chilkat Center. $15 for adults, $5 for students. Solid Waste Working Group meeting, 6:30 Hosted by Haines Arts Council. p.m. at the library. Tuesday, September 26 Tuesday, September 19 Low Vision Clinic, appointment only at Local support helps recycling for all 2017 Southeast Conference Annual Sobleff-McRae Wellness Center conference , through Thursday, Sept. 21. Meeting room. Sponsored by SAIL. Call 766-3297. Haines Friends of Recycling thanks the Chilkat Valley Community Author Visit with Lawrence Millman, 6 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - Foundation for the grant we received in 2016 for repairs and upgrades p.m. at the library. Continues Wednesday, Sept. to our recycling trailer and recycling bins. We put most of our efforts Assembly Candidate Forum, noon-1 p.m. 20 with Mushroom Interpretive Walk, 1 p.m. into upgrading and repairing the recycling trailer. We use the trailer at Chilkat Bakery and Restaurant. $17 buffet at the Battery Point Trailhead, and Traditional at major local events including the Bike Race, Fourth of July at Tlingit lunch available. Uses of Fungi presentation, 6 p.m. at the Park, and especially for recycling at the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Coast Guard Port Safety and Security library. Because of the recycling and composting efforts of Haines Friends of meeting, 1 p.m. in assembly chambers. , Recycling, the Fair only was left with minimal garbage after the event. Haines Borough School Board workshop Borough Assembly meeting, 6:30 p.m. in The recycling trailer was loaded with aluminum and plastic. We are still 6:30 p.m. in the school library. assembly chambers. working on repairing the lids to the collection boxes at the Recycling Wednesday, September 20 Center and hope to have that completed before winter arrives. . at the Thursday, September 28 Indian Taco Sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Tourism Advisroy Board meeting, 11 a.m. Again, a big thanks to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation ANB/ANS Hall. Sponsored by Haines ANS in assembly chambers. for their support of the efforts of the nonprofits in the Chilkat Valley. Camp 5. Melissa Aronson, HFR Chairperson Parks and Recreation Advisory Thursday, September 21 Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the library. Toastmasters meeting, 6:45 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office. Friday, September 29 Klukwan School Open House, 5-7 p.m. at International Day of Peace - Peace Walk Klukwan School. , 12:10 p.m. at the end of Haines needs Hill’s experience to Jones Point Fish Net Recycling, Continues Saturday, I was glad to learn that two people, Joanie Wagner and Jan Hill, are Sawmill Road. Continues with Peace Cranes, Sept. 30 at Haines Friends of Recycling oat running for mayor in the forthcoming election. If applicable experience family art projects, cake and live music, 6:30 2.5 Mile Small Tracts Road. Call 766-2185 for was not a factor, it might be a difficult choice. But applicable experience p.m. at Haines Senior Center. Sponsored by more information. is an extremely important factor, especially in these uncertain financial times. For that reason, I strongly support Jan Hill for mayor. Jan is a lifetime resident of Haines. She has served on many boards and committees that benefit the people of our community. Along with Vivian Menaker, Jan established the first preschool in Haines. Jan has served as the mayor of both the third class and present home rule Duly Noted Haines Borough. She is president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors, the president-elect of the Southeast Conference and the first vice president of the Alaska Municipal League. In 2017, both the Alaska By Tom Morphet Boothbay, Maine to San Diego, 22 miles east of Portland. They’re Municipal League and the Southeast Conference will have held their Ted Hart and Meghan Elliott Calif. Oil Painters of America back home, as winds have shifted. annual meetings in Haines as a result of Jan’s efforts. were married Friday, Sept. 8 at chipped in with some free paint Ash from the fire fell in downtown In 2001, the people of Haines elected to have the new Home Rule the Chilkat State Park picnic and canvases. Portland and as far away as the Borough be a manager form of government as opposed to a strong shelter. Kevin Thompson, who About 100 residents attended Oregon Coast. mayor form of government. As a former mayor, I can say that this introduced Ted and Meghan, the annual Patriot’s Day dinner at Marnie Rasmussen is going significantly limits the ability of the mayor to get things done efficiently. served as officiant. Ted’s brother, the America Legion Hall Monday to work as a registered dietitian Jan Hill has done an outstanding job as the Haines mayor under these James Hart, and Meghan’s to commemorate lives lost during at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital constraining conditions. I strongly recommend the voters of the Haines stepbrother, Joseph Cataldi of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Borough reelect Jan Hill as mayor. Houston, Texas were witnesses. said Gary Jacobson, treasurer of See DULY page 10 Mike Case Meghan’s family guests included the Sons of the American Legion. mother Joan Elliott and stepfather Mayor Jan Hill gave a tribute to John Cataldi, of Houston; Ted’s first responders. family included mother Harriet Teresa and Larry Hura Brouillette, father Glen Hart and recently hosted a 60th wedding First responders honor 9/11 fallen stepmother Dee Dee Hart, and anniversary celebration for Ron The Patriot’s Day Dinner this last Monday night was a gathering to grandmother Mary Lou Hart. and Jean Smith. Guests included remember the lives lost in the attack on Sept. 11, 2001 and to show our Ted’s aunt, Judy Davis of Kake Shannon and Sam McPhetres, support and gratitude for our first responders. We were honored by the made the wedding cake decorated Jacque and Ron Horn, Lauren presence of Mayor Jan Hill, Police Chief Heath Scott, Fire Chief Brian with carved, cedar roses. She also and Lyle Huff, Doris Ward, Joan Haines Far�ers Market Clay, Al Giddings and members of our police and fire departments, crafted a cedar lei for Ted and a Snyder, Jill Atlas, Hugh Rietze This Saturday dispatch and state troopers. cedar flower crown for Meghan. and Norm Smith. The Huras this 10 am - noon Judy and Harriet presented the week were hosting a visit from The dinner could not have happened if not for the help of the at the Fairg�ounds couple with the wedding rings of Teresa’s cousin Lisa and husband Legion, Sons of the Legion and Auxiliary members. A special thanks For vendor info call (907) 303-3033 to Tony Strong who worked for two days preparing the meal and to Ted’s grandparents Charles and John Howgate of Puyallup, Strong brothers Jim, Jack, Ralph and Ralph’s daughter, Marsha. Once Harriet Brouillette. Other guests Wash. There were planning a again, the Strong family came together to support the Legion and our included Ted’s cousins, Natalie flightseeing tour of Glacier Bay, a Chilkat Valley community. Thanks to all. Brown and Emily Shakely of visit to Steve Kroschel’s wildlife News Bill Rostad Juneau. A reception followed park and a trip to the Hura cabin Lynn Canal Post 12 at the decorated Klondike at Chilkat Lake. (ISSN8750-3336) Saloon, including music by the Residents are invited to help USPS Publication No. 500290 Fishpickers. The Cataldis’ house is published weekly, except the themselves to apples from the last week Dec. & 1st week Jan. was spared from recent flooding Haines Sheldon Museum’s by Hurricane Harvey but the apple tree. “They’re dropping Publisher: Kyle Clayton Wagner embodies new beginnings approach of Hurricane Irma kept continually right now and they Staff: Natalie Helms, Eileen McIver,, Joanie Wagner will be a refreshing change for our borough Meghan’s sister, Amanda Heyde, make great apple sauce, apple Jasmine Taylor government. These past few months have been shrouded with a dark of Daytona, Fla., from making butter and dried apples,” said Office: Main Street, Haines. heavy cloud; not the way to be entering a winter season. Joanie the trip. museum director Helen Alten. Mailing: Box 630, Haines AK 99827 promises to bring new energy and a new perspective to our community. Helen Alten, Kelly Hastings, About 100 Haines students as well Tel: (907)766-2688 Think about the qualities that good leaders must possess: fairness, Elena Saunders and Donna as young library patrons escorteed E-mail: [email protected] Catotti enjoyed a one-day by children’s librarian Holly judgement, credibility, neutrality, and, most important, being a good Subscription rates: listener. Joanie has proven herself to be a successful business partner window of sunshine during the Davis have made trips to the tree Haines, $42 plus tax; and, as an artist, has displayed her creativity and ability to think outside first Haines observance of the this fall. Students learned about 2nd Class, Alaska, $48; the box. Oil Painters of America’s “Great different flavors and varieties of 2nd Class, Out of state, $54; American Paint Out,” Sunday, apples. Jackie St. Clair and Aly 1st Class, $75 Wow, great qualities for our Mayor to bring to the table. Vote for Periodical postage paid at Joanie; vote for new beginnings. Sept. 3 at the Chilkat State Park Zeiger led the sessions. Haines, AK 99827 Julie Rae picnic pavilion. Painters captured Randy and Mira Ericksen scenery from the spot, including evacuated their home in Corbett, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rainbow Glacier. More than a Ore. for four days last week as Box 630, Haines, AK 99827 dozen communities nationwide the 33,000-acre Eagle Creek fire participated in the paint-out, from approached their neighborhood Vol. XLVII #36, September 14, 2017 September 14, 2017 Chilkat Valley News Page 3 Borough wrestles with funding options for failing Lutak Dock

By Kyle Clayton million in state money earmarked for Lynn the dock’s footprint and storage space. That get feedback and you re-propose.” The Haines Borough Assembly invited Canal transportation projects. storage place could be used for timber or “There’s more than just one grant out the Haines Ports and Harbor Advisory Commission member Brenda Josephson ore storage. there I don’t know why we’re putting all our Board along with the planning commission said the borough should be asking the state “It’s good to think of the future planning eggs in one granting basket,” Stephens said. to participate in a public meeting after for $15 million and not downsize a project for the economy of the community and I Schnabel said the Chilkoot Indian the two bodies pushed back on Haines for “something that we need to service our think a lot of people see this Lutak Dock Association suggested the borough sign Borough Manager Debra Schnabel’s community for generations.” as being an economic driver,” Schnabel ownership of the dock over to the tribe “for recommendation to downsize the Lutak Schnabel has since requested $15 told the borough assembly at its Sept. 12 the time period of the project, complete the Dock project. million from the state and also met meeting. project and return the rehabilitated dock to Schnabel said the borough was turned with the Chilkoot Indian Association She also said the community needs the municipality.” down for federal grant funding and said regarding tribal assistance with the dock’s to weigh that economic desire with the The next capital grant application the cheaper $21 million project is more rehabilitation. The tribe is qualified to possibility that the dock could fail while deadlines are Oct. 16 and Nov. 2. realistic because the borough needs non- receive 100 percent federal funding of the borough waits to seek funding for the “If we are to apply for federal funds, we federal funding to receive matching federal capital projects, Schnabel said in a memo larger project. must have non-federal matching funds in grants. to the assembly. At its most recent meeting, planning place,” Schnabel said. Schnabel had requested between $8 The less expensive plan, a design commission member Jeremy Stephens said The community meeting is scheduled for million and $10 million from a pool of $20 incorporating berthing dolphins, decreases when a grant proposal gets shot down, “you Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Engineer presents $6 million harbor parking plan By Natalie Helms first community meeting. Ivanowicz said also allowed for a drivable loop around the Six community members also voted for The Haines Borough could have a he edited the designs based on community lot, added a sidewalk and easy access from this option. completed harbor parking lot by summer comments and concerns. the lot to the harbor park and widened the Ivanowicz also presented three other of 2020 for a total price tag of about $6 Both concepts include 22-foot parking entrance to the sea-walk. Six community design options. One had parking spaces million, said PND Engineers’ Brandon stalls for trailers in the parking lot that members preferred this option at the end that did not adhere to borough code, while Ivanowicz, but money is limiting add-ons. adhere to borough code. Discrepancy over of the meeting. the other two included options for more Ivanowicz presented detailed conceptual parking stalls arose after the first meeting Concept 1C included the same landscaping and viewing platforms on the designs for a two-lane boat launch ramp, when PND Engineers discovered the provisions as 1A, but also allowed for water side of the parking lot. A retaining parking lot and harbor park at the second parking spot size it originally included in more landscaping between the parking lot wall with landscaping would set the community meeting on the topic Thursday, designs, 9 feet wide by 18 feet long, was and Front Street. borough back $552,500, and residents said Sept. 7. not compliant with borough code, which “Concept 1C would be the best option… it would block the path for snow plows to “It’s not about me coming up with the requires parking stalls to be 10 feet wide It meets all the parking demands and it push snow into the water. drawing that I want you to have, it’s about and 22 feet long. also meets the desire for this landscaping Fisherman Norm Hughes said that the what you guys want for your community,” Concept 1A includes 50 trailer stalls along Front Street, “Ivanowicz said. “This landscaped islands in the designs “are Ivanowicz said. and 87 passenger vehicle stalls, compliant is going to be my recommendation, or my a plow truck driver’s nightmare in the Residents favored two options that with Alaska Department of Fish and Game personal preferred concept. I think it’s the winter.” See PARK page 10 expanded on a basic design preferred at the requirements to fund the work. The option best one.” Child Find 2017 The “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that Salvation Army count, it’s the life in your years.” ~ Abraham Lincoln FREE Screenings Family Store Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, September 23rd, 9am - 3pm

Haines Borough School - Kindergarten Wing Author, Explorer, Mycologist The Child Find Program is provided free to Chilkat Accepting Lawrence Millman Valley families. The purpose of the program is to provide Donations At the End of the World: developmental screening for children ages 0-5. Parents A True Story of Murder in the Arctic will have the opportunity to speak with specialists and ask questions. All screening results are confi dential. Screening Tues-Wed, September 19-20 areas include: language, motor skills, social, cognitive and emotional developmnent, and pediatric hearing/vision. Worship Service Reading and Book Signing Tues. 6pm Vaccinations will be available from the Public Health Mushroom Walk @Battery Point Wed. 1pm Nurse for a sliding scale fee. 11:00 am Sunday Traditional Uses of Fungi Wed. 6pm Appointments are preferred, but not required. Please call 5th & Union Street 766-2470 Presented by the Haines Library, Shorefast Editions & Babbling Book HBSD Child Find Coordinator, Kim Cunningham at 766-6723 before Sept. 23 to schedule an appt. or ask questions. Wrestling Jerusalem, Wrestling Haines Co-sponsored by: SEARHC, Infant Learning Program, Haines Borough School and Chatham School Districts, Children’s At the Chilkat Center two weeks ago, Aaron Davidman’s fi lm, Wrestling Jerusalem, raised Reading Foundation, Public Health, WIC, REACH, Parents as questions about promoting peace and healing. Davidman plays the role of 17 characters, each Teachers, and Four Ravens Occupational Therapy, LLC with a unique history and perspective on what leads to confl ict and war. A group of about 20 participants lingered and considered the current political climate in Haines, the country, and world at large. We wondered “How can people with diverse needs and ideas come together? Fall Real Estate Activity! Would the community be drawn to workshops focused on respectful communication? Would people participate, sharing their cultural backgrounds and experiences?” SOLD! 3bdrm home + garage with apartment, sunny yard $239,000 Striking was a portrayal of mother-infant interaction. The mother, a survivor of terrorism, is Pending Duplex 2 bdrm units, garden, nice sun & views $247,000 overwhelmed with PTSD symptoms. Cortisol, the “fi ght or fl ight” hormone fl oods her. The NEW! Over 4 ac semi-remote property Chilkat Peninsula $60,000 seeds for intergenerational trauma take root as the baby, less than a foot from her mother’s gaze, SOLD! 0.85 ac +/- amazing view lot in Skyline Estates $110,000 cannot escape the distress in her eyes. A baby in the grip of her mother’s fear driven trauma state, cannot rest peacefully. Verbal and non-verbal communication between adults is impacted Pending 3 bdrm, 2 bath, sunny neighborhood near town $200,000 by fear and unresolved trauma. NEW! 3 bdrm, 2 bath starter home in quiet neighborhood $197,500 As a therapist, and from my personal background, I have come to recognize the power in deep SOLD! Unobstructed views, Skyline, 1 bdrm, large garage $495,000 understanding - not just of issues, but of emotional states and the context of experience. Deep NEW! 3.5 + ac forested lot on Chilkat Peninsula $45,000 listening encourages openness. It makes us feel safe. We fi nd joy in intimacy, including working through confl ict. We become more open to creativity, intuition and empathy. SOLD! 1+ ac Heavy Industrial zoned, level lot, mt. views $24,300 Pending 4 lots over 160 acres waterfront at Glacier Point $550,000 Sadly, the opposite is also true. Lacking deep understanding, we grow anxious and avoidant. Isolation is often the result of having been dismissed, attacked, or rejected. Anticipation of NEW! 5+ acres, very remote Upper Takhin Wilderness $65,000 something bad happening makes it diffi cult to work through complexities in relationships, SOLD! Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on Tower Rd., corner lot $249,000 especially the needs of a divergent community. Pending 3 bdrm, 3 bath, still under construction, great views! $279,900 Here are some things that have been helpful to me when dealing with adversity: Pending 5+ acres, 31 mile along Little Boulder Creek $49,500 1. Pause - Make space to refl ect on your mood. Try to slow down your breathing. Let us help you today! 2. Analyze - Consider “big” reactions. For example, you might notice that you feel in danger if someone is irritated. Consider why fear is triggered. Most of us have a vulnerable spot or two which may result in defensiveness. 3. Understand bullying and aggression. Bullies struggle with insecurity - they huff and puff , threatening to blow the house down. Avoid power struggles, instead try to empathize. Empathy can open paths to trust.

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By Kyle Clayton Eighty percent of this summer’s king likely affects king predation and rearing “We used to have a lot of back eddies at Chilkat River king salmon escapement is run were large, five-year-old fish. Elliot conditions, Elliott said. The Blob, the Klukwan village. High water is taking away the lowest on record despite this summer’s said that’s a recurring trend where the six- name for an expanse of warm water from the banks. Our whole system is changing unprecedented subsistence, sport and year-old component of the population is Mexico to Alaska first detected in 2013, has here. It’ll go back again but we have to live commercial fishing restrictions in Upper gradually disappearing. contributed to those rising temperatures. with it.” Lynn Canal and Haines area. “One problem we’ve been having in The warmer waters likely shuffle prey Willard thinks the changes are natural, The Alaska Department of Fish and the last eight to ten years is these fish are species and could also affect king migration, but also caused in part by the Alaska Game estimated a return of 1,231 king coming back earlier and younger,” Elliott Elliott said. Department of Transportation depositing salmon, well below 1,750 minimum needed said. “There are a lot of four- year-olds in “It’d be nice to give nifty, clean answers, runoff silt at 23 Mile into the Chilkat River. to sustain the run, said Brian Elliott, a king the population. A lot of fives and the sixes but without more information - especially He also said people should be able to gaff stock assessment biologist with the agency. are kind of falling off.” about the ocean environment-we don’t have kings because they don’t need to catch very Lynn Canal was managed for the non- The Chilkat River system isn’t alone that clear resolution,” Elliott said. many for food. retention of all kings. Subsistence fishing in its dismal king salmon escapement Former Haines Fish and Game Area “King salmon is like hooligan. You was delayed until the end of July, more than numbers. Of 11 rivers Fish and Game Management Biologist Randy Ericksen eat hooligan once a year and that’s good a month later than normal. Commercial monitors in Southeast, only two made helped start the mark and recapture studies. enough,” Willard said. “Back when I can gillnet openings were limited by area and escapement goals this summer. He now works as a fisheries sustainability remember as a kid they were going up Big time. The spring troll fishery was also Across the Panhandle, king salmon advisor in Russia. He has also worked as an Boulder and Little Boulder Creeks we used restricted. declines started in 2012. advisor in Japan and the Pacific Northwest. to gaff them. Gaffing was the way to go to Despite those regulations, the Chilkat The Stikine saw fewer than 10,000 kings “We’re talking about chinook returns get the king salmon.” king harvest accounted for 10 percent of return, short of a minimum escapement goal around the Pacific Rim in general,” Ericksen Willard said he’s also concerned about the run this year, more than last year’s 7 of 14,000 this year. The Taku saw about said. “They’re down everywhere. In Russia the low sockeye returns. “I put my net out percent harvest, Elliott said. 7,000 fish return, well below a minimum they closed most of the commercial for seven hours and all I got was dirt.” Commercial troll and sport fisheries escapement goal of 19,000. fisheries for chinook salmon.” accounted for 131 of the 140 harvested king “We’re talking about region-wide failures Ericksen said the local Fish and Game salmon. Gillnetters landed the remaining in meeting our goals and meeting our biologists are doing the right thing in nine, according to Fish and Game data. sustainable levels of spawning production,” curtailing fisheries. He said ensuring adult “We put regulations into effect to get Elliot said. “This is what’s really scary.” chinooks return upriver should be the as many fish in the spawning grounds as Ten of the 11 rivers have missed primary objective. possible,” Elliott said. “It didn’t help us escapement goals during the past several “The restrictions they implemented make our goal, but it also cut down on years, but the Chilkat hasn’t made this year are pretty extreme but certainly potential harvest, too. When we’re in a escapement in five of the past six years. warranted with the information they have,” conservation mode like we are, every fish King escapement up the Chilkat River first Ericksen said. counts.” crashed in 2007. Ericksen cited king declines attributed Fish and Game obtain data on king “That was the first big alarm bell year,” to poor ocean conditions during the 1940s returns by capturing salmon in nets and Elliot said. “There was a crash all over through the 1970s based on commercial fish wheels and between 7 and 9 Mile in Southeast, too. It wasn’t just Chilkats. fishing catch data. He said populations the Chilkat River. Researchers then attach Since then we’ve had a few decent years increased during the 1980s as marine a tag behind the king’s dorsal fin. but overall our average is about half of conditions improved and said ocean “We put out 66 tags (this year), which what it was.” conditions are cyclical, along with fish is low,” Elliott said. “All of this is low, Escapement failed on the Alsek and abundance. low, low.” Unuk rivers and all systems except the While that might suggest a cyclical Biologists then headed up to spawning Keta River have also crashed several times pattern to king salmon abundance, there grounds in August to look for those tagged since 2007. are also other factors that might be playing fish. Fish and Game estimates an average a part, including ocean warming, Ericksen They found tags on 11 out of the 232 of 175,000 smolt leave the Chilkat River said. fish they inspected. Biologists divide the drainage and enter the ocean every year. Elliott said next year’s subsistence, sport number of tagged kings by the ratio of Historically, survival rates were between 3 and commercial fisheries will likely see the tagged fish found on spawning grounds to and 5 percent. For recent age classes, that same restrictions as this year. come up with their abundance estimate. rate has fallen to below 2 percent. Klukwan’s Marvin Willard, 78, said Elliott said warm temperatures drove Elliott said ocean conditions are likely between restrictions, high water and glacial runoff into spawning streams and to blame for the low returns. Ocean changing river conditions, subsistence high rains in late August made the search surface temperatures rose an average fishing in Klukwan has been poor. more difficult. of five to six degrees since 2012, which “The river’s changing,” Willard said.

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By Kyle Clayton going to be making anything Marijuana micro grows and in their garage or backroom cultivation facilities designed or closet,” Schnabel said. “All Archive news from 50, 25 and 10 years ago. to allow individuals to grow or these things are regulated for manufacture marijuana products odor and for filters and it has Sept. 11, 1967 in areas such as a spare room to be a commercially licensed Alaska’s newest theater, the are included in a draft ordinance facility. That’ why the state has Chilkat Center for the Arts, addressing commercial marijuana the regulations that they have.” will begin operation Friday and zoning regulations in the Haines A limited cultivation facility Saturday nights when two special Borough. license costs $1,000 and the performances will take place, the Haines Borough Planning application fee is another Haines-Port Chilkoot Centennial Commission Chair Rob Goldberg $1,000. Committee announced. suggested during last week’s Odor mitigation, testing The first formal use will occur commission meeting to allow processes and security when Carolyn Stanford presents up to 150 square feet for a micro requirements must be met when an evening of song as part of the operation to operate anywhere in applying for a license with the Alaska Music Trail. the borough. He said it removes state’s marijuana control board. Official dedication of the theater a barrier to entry for individuals Goldberg said the costs will take place Saturday night wanting to conduct a cottage associated with his instrument before performances of the Lynn industry. building business cost much more Canal Community Players’ “The “It puts the ability to turn this than several thousand dollars. Smell of the Yukon” and the Chilkat A LESSON FROM THE FIRST LADY- Ermalee Hickel reads to into a money making venture “I have many, many times more dancers. second-graders during a visit to Haines last Thursday. (Sept. 1992) into the hands of regular people,” than that invested in my tools State officials and other guests used a net,” he said. “We don’t want our tournament to lose its Goldberg said. “If you’re saying it and materials,” Goldberg said. from throughout the state have been integrity.” can only be 1,500 square feet that “It costs a lot to get into any kind invited to the dedication ceremony. Under the proposed change, all first place winners would be really limits the zones it can be in. of business. If you’re looking at Sept. 10, 1992 required to take the test to vouch they caught their fish on hook But if you allow it on a smaller producing $10,000 or $20,000 Top fishermen will be required and line. scale it allows someone to do it worth of product from your back to take a lie detector test before they If someone were found to have entered fish illegally to win as a home occupation or cottage bedroom then I can see people can claim their prizes in next year’s the Master Angler title, they could be criminally charged. industry as a side business and do going for that.” Haines Master Angler Tournament, “It’s a felony to defraud anybody of more than $500,” Studley it in their home instead of having Commission member Brenda organizers said this week. said. a big facility. Josephson said the ordinance The change is being instituted to Sept. 13, 2007 State regulations allow should keep zoning options open avoid “appearances of impropriety” A snack-sized plastic cheese tray flushed down a toilet for 10,000 square feet for a for micro operations and let raised by questions of whether legal blocked a baffle, causing a sewage overflow that cancelled commercial cultivation facility individuals decide if the barriers sport fishing gear has been used to Haines High School classes Monday. and up to 1,500 square feet for a to entry are too high. land prize-winning fish, said Jim Classroom assignments were rescheduled Tuesday after the limited cultivation facility. The planning commission Studley, president of the Haines blockage caused flooding of gray water and fecal matter in the Haines Borough Manager will continue to refine the draft Sportsmen’s Association. bottom level of the former elementary building where high Debra Schnabel said the costs ordinance at its next meeting “I know that hasn’t been a school classes are being held this fall. associated with state licensing and before making an advisory vote problem, because I know the Toilets were clogging as early as last Friday, but the flooding tax requirements on marijuana to the Haines Borough Assembly. individuals and there are witnesses didn’t start until Sunday afternoon when a group of Canadian products will likely inhibit smaller The assembly will then hold (to top catches), but we’ve had students used showers in the building. operations. a public hearing before final other people say so-and-so has Senior Marley Horner took advantage of the unscheduled “I don’t think anybody’s approval. holiday Monday to catch up on homework. 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offered Public Works Director Brad Ryan its attorney after Kyle Fossman asked for The assembly decided to consult with the Assembly cuts a $7,000 raise and four extra vacation reimbursement from the borough for costs attorney on how to settle with Fossman and days to stay in Haines. Ryan was sought related to building a water pump and pump not set a precedent. Mayor’s salary out by a municipal headhunter and was house. Fossman bought property on Piedad later offered a borough manager position Road and said two borough staff members Funding of service The assembly voted unanimously to in Dillingham with a salary of $115,000 a told him the required hookup for the water reduce the mayor’s annual salary to $7,000 year, $10,000 for moving expenses and 40 would provide enough pressure. In April, areas more flexible from $15,000. The cut will not go into effect days of vacation time, Schnabel said. however, water pressure measured between until after October’s mayoral election. “He was made an offer which was shown 5 to 10 pounds per square inch, not enough Several members of the public have to me in writing and he told me what it to reach his house. The assembly unanimously voted for criticized the reduction. Carol Tuynman would take for him to stay,” Schnabel said. The Alaska Department of Environmental an ordinance that allows the borough to said that while she appreciated the effort “We negotiated that.” Conservation considers water flowing at fund service areas with other revenues in to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, Although nothing’s in writing yet, 20 psi unsafe to drink and is a minimum addition to property tax, including sales she believed “the opposite effect will Schnabel offered Ryan the raise that would pressure required by many regional taxes and other grants. result from the proposed reduction of bring his salary up to $93,196 a year, $600 municipalities, including Haines. The ordinance was created as borough mayoral compensation and the process it less than the Schnabel’s salary. Morphet Fossman built the pump house and plans staff worked to fund a proposed borough- was used by comparing to other borough said he wasn’t concerned about Ryan to install a pump to achieve adequate water wide police service area with revenues communities in the region.” receiving a raise, but took issue with the pressure, but wants the borough to pay up to other than property tax. In communities with a manager form way it was given. $5,000 or half of the costs associated with Morphet said he was uncomfortable of government like Haines, the borough “It gives me pause to think that other the construction and electricity needed to using sales tax revenues paid by residents manager, rather than the mayor, is the employees might seek employment outside operate the pump. He estimates the total outside a service area to fund a service in chief administrator who hires and fires the borough and use those offers for construction at around $10,000. a specific geographical region. employees, supervises enforcement of leverage as a raise,” Morphet said. “Now Borough manager Debra Schnabel The Haines Borough currently funds the municipal law, prepares budgets and other we have two positions that pay as much or recommended the assembly reimburse townsite police department with property duties described in Alaska statute. more as our borough manager position.” Fossman $1,771 for the cost of the tax, sales tax and a state grant. Assembly member Ron Jackson Haines Borough Police Chief Heath borough’s requirement to hook up to its Schnabel said the borough could not fund proposed the salary cut in May, Scott makes $97,850 a year. water system if a building is less than 200 townsite service are services-police, public citing Alaska Municipal League data. In a separate interview Schnabel said feet away. works and animal control-with property Petersburg’s mayor receives $5,400 the raise is worthwhile. Morphet suggested providing Fossman a taxes alone. a year, and Sitka and Kodiak mayors “It’s a year or two out before I’d get lump sum of $6,000. “If we right now were to fund all costs get $6,000. Skagway’s mayor receives the same service that I had with Brad right Schnabel said she was concerned about of our service area within the townsite $12,000 and Wrangell’s mayor is unpaid. now,” Schnabel said. “He has competency. setting a precedent and that other residents (with property tax) we would be over Assembly member Tom Morphet argued He’s very bright. He and I work together with low pressure could make similar the ten percent (property) tax cap and the the cut is a “logic-based decision based on well. The borough has more to gain by him requests for compensation. community wouldn’t be able to participate comparable communities and comparable being retained.” Assembly member Heather Lende said in funding the school,” Schnabel said. governments.” the borough was morally and ethically Assembly members are paid $3,500 a Resident seeks bound to compensate Fossman. year. Assembly member Sean Maidy compared Free compensation from the situation to buying a car and said when Schnabel gives a person is told the car works “and it turns Fire Starter at borough out it doesn’t work the way it was told to Ryan raise to stay work, you’re liable and you should have grounds to return the car or get some kind CVN Haines Borough Manager Debra Schnabel The assembly is requesting advice from of redress for your grievance.”

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The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation has recently opened its ninth annual grant cycle. Grants from $500 to $3,500 are available to local nonprofits said advisory board secretary Cynthia Allen. Over $23,000 is available this year, most from the foundation’s main endowment and memorial fund. Just over $18,000 was awarded last year to 15 nonprofits. Allen said more than 30 nonprofits have received money from the foundation since the program began in 2009. Grants will be awarded to organizations that support health and wellness, education, environment, arts and culture, and community development. The Rasmuson Foundation granted $5,000 of the main endowment. The Rasmuson Foundation recently made a pledge to donate that amount for direct The Haines cross-country team volunteers with Haines Friends of Recylcling to dismantle washing machines and dryers granting for four years as part of a “statewide to ship out with the scrap metal recyling. They worked for two hours last Saturday disassembling about 20 appliances. effort to boost the viability of Alaska’s Students involved in extra-curricular activities are required to do volunteer work in the community. Photo courtesy of community foundations,” according to a Molly Sturdevant. press release. The Rasmuson Foundation also is matching donations made to Chilkat Valley Community Foundation through 2020. “We are so excited about the amount Solid waste group sets recycling goals that we get to grant this year, and that this amount keeps on growing because we By Natalie Helms suggested the group define “transfer station” yourself to get arguing about even whether have donors who are really invested in our The Haines Borough Solid Waste local nonprofits,” said advisory board co- and what it will include. Group chair Darsie it’s free or not free,” said borough manager Working Group refined a new list of goals Culbeck and borough public facilities Debra Schnabel. “Because what’s really chair Anna Jurgeleit. “Also, the Rasmuson Sept. 6 in preparation to present them to the Foundation matching grant is such a great director Brad Ryan said they envisioned – in my movie what’s going to happen borough assembly. the transfer stations as “comprehensive,” to is you’re going to come forward with a opportunity to boost our local permanent Group members Burl Sheldon and fund over the next four years.” include disposal of cars, hazardous waste, proposal that’s going to be a conceptual Melissa Aronson compiled the list of seven electronics, appliances and other items. thing.” The Chilkat Valley Preschool put last goals, which the group simplified in an year’s funds into building its new facility For the second goal, Aronson suggested The group was also unsure how the local attempt to “stay out of the weeds.” The placing a four-bin system to dispose of landfill or Community Waste Solutions attached to Haines Senior Center. Lynn group has been meeting since December. Canal Conservation Outreach Coordinator garbage, glass, plastic and aluminum in would factor into the new system, whether “If we can agree on a common set of high-traffic locations in town. trash would be shipped to the Lower 48 or Lizzy Jurgeleit said LCC used its grant principles, these seven, then we can move money for community education and The group also agreed it wanted to how to deal with construction waste. forward on fleshing those out,” Aronson educate the community about recycling Culbeck said the group will continue programs to increase awareness about said. wildlife habitat and the potential impacts of and waste reduction and to develop a to discuss its goals and will meet with One goal is to “develop one or more community composting system. Petersburg’s public works director Karl mining and logging in its “Did You Know” borough-owned self-haul transfer stations sections in the newspaper. Group members debated two goals about Hagerman at its next meeting. The group that are staffed and provide incentivized funding the new program, possibly with heard from Hagerman over the phone in The advisory board and three community recycling and free or low-cost municipal members will evaluate grant applications sales tax, disposal fees or tariffs. March about the Southeast Alaska Regional solid waste disposal.” “I would like to suggest that you try to Solid Waste Authority. Hagerman will be in after the grant cycle closes on Sept. 28. Assembly liaison Stephanie Scott Grants will be awarded on Nov. 9. deal with the larger concepts and not allow town for the Southeast Conference.

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By Suzanne Ashe Ketchikan. “I lost my toenail when I hit Former Haines resident Victoria Moore the wall.” will be representing her Native heritage Roller derby is played in increments when she steps onto the flat oval track at called “jams,” which last up to two minutes. Roller Derby World Cup 2018 in February. Two teams have up to five skaters at the Forty Women’s Flat Track Derby start of the jam. Four skaters are “blockers” Association (WFTDA) teams will compete and one is the “jammer.” The jammer scores in Manchester, U.K., Feb. 1 - 4. by lapping opposing team skaters. Blockers The tournament is the culmination of form a pack playing offense and defense. years of hard work, training and competing Moore usually has a starting position on for Moore, who is Tlingit and German. She the inside track as a blocker. “I was rotating joined the new charter, Team Indigenous around a bit toward the end of the (2017) this summer. The 20-member team has season,” she said. “I’ve jammed before, never competed together—or even met. it’s not my favorite position,” she added. Moore, 45, is a blocker for the Ragnarok Roller derby is a full-contact sport and Rollers in Petersburg. After a teammate skaters can get injured, but Moore employs nominated her for Team Indigenous tryouts a Zen approach to competition. last spring, she compiled an audition “Before a bout, my one focus is to stay video and made the team as the only calm. If I can clear my mind spiritually, representative from Alaska. then I can stay calm,” she said. Calm focus “I didn’t really tell too many people,” helps her know what is happening on the Moore said by phone from her home in track and anticipate other skaters’ moves, Petersburg. which helps her and her teammates stay Moore, a married mother of two sons, safe and score points. She suffered a knee lived in Haines for ten years. In December injury in May 2016, but she hasn’t backed 2015 her family relocated to Mitkof Island down from her approach to competition. where her husband, Joshua, is a commercial Moore’s approach to the sport is a fisherman. She handles the accounts for “calming presence on the team,” according the fishing business and takes care of their to teammate Angela Denning, aka Dark 11-year-old, special-needs son, Alex. Flow RideHer. “She’s a very dedicated “I got involved in derby about 10 days skater, always supporting our derby team after I arrived in Petersburg,” Moore said. on and off the track. She’s a level headed She hadn’t skated in years, but bought gear skater. If she does get frustrated, she doesn’t and outfits at a local retailer and participated let it affect her skating or the way she in her first competition in January 2016 interacts with others.” under the derby name Victoria Deckem. Team Indigenous is the brainchild of In July, Moore attended RollerCon, a Melbourne, Australia-based Melissa Mick, Victoria Moore (left) lived in Haines for 10 years before she started skating for national derby convention that’s held every aka Mick Swagger, and April “Jumpy” Petersburg’s Ragnarok Rollers in 2015. Photo Courtesy of Moore. year in Las Vegas. This was the first major McGee from Maine Roller Derby in event Moore attended since she began Portland, Maine. The team is composed competing. She attended derby clinics and of First Nations and Native women from now to immediately know what kind of for everyone on the team. “There is no other watched other teams compete, she said. around the world. competitors your teammates are,” she said. indigenous team in any women’s sport who Moore learned to skate as a child. “I Moore said the team will be in Manchester This will be Moore’s first trip abroad. has taken their place amongst their peers remember the first time I put skates on for eight days and will have little time to She was able to purchase a roundtrip ticket and represented their ancestral nations at I was 6 or 7. It was at the Mendenhall practice together before the four days of using airline miles, but will still need to their sport’s World Cup,” Team Indigenous Mall in Juneau. There used to be a skating competition. The team members are in cover expenses once she gets there. “I will said in a statement. “This is groundbreaking rink there,” she said. Another memorable contact via social media and will set up be doing some fundraising; maybe a sushi and we are proud to be the first team to moment in her early skating career was video conference calls in the weeks before night or something,” she said. claim this right.” at the Saxman Community Center in they meet. “I’ve played enough in mash-ups World Cup will be a unique experience

Coho derby to last through October By Natalie Helms The group has been forced to cancel its Haines’ first Silver Salmon Derby kicked king salmon derby the past three years due Museum closes for cleaning off Sunday. The event, sponsored by the to fishing restrictions to protect the king Haines Sportsman’s Association, will run salmon populations in Lynn Canal. The Haines Sheldon Museum will be Sesquicentennial, said director Helen Alten. through Oct. 29. DeWitt said the Sportman’s Association closed Sept. 22-Oct. 20 for cleaning, Staff also will be painting galleries, the first Cash will be awarded to the fishermen expects to have about 100 participants maintenance and exhibit changes. Exhibits fresh coat in about two decades for some including “Haines 50” and Chris Nowicki with the heaviest fish: $1,000 first prize, in the new derby, including anglers from of the building’s walls. The museum will $500 second prize and $250 third prize. artworks will be coming down to make host a welcome reception for Southeast across the border. way for an upcoming exhibit on Alaska’s Conference on Monday. Miscellaneous prizes will be awarded to “I’ve always participated in the king other top contenders. salmon derby since 1975,” DeWitt said. Board member Charlie DeWitt said one “It’s a big part of my life, being together important rule of the derby is that another with family and having fun fishing. It’s not licensed fisherman has to witness an angler about the prizes, it’s about trying to catch catching a fish to be submitted in the derby. the wily coho.” Anglers must adhere to all Fish and Game Tickets are $25 and available at the Haines to host Southeast regulations. Bag limits on the Chilkat Alaska Sport Shop and Outfitter Sporting River are three coho salmon per day and Goods, which also have weigh stations for six in possession. On the Chilkoot River, the fish and rule sheets. The salmon must be Conference next week bag and possession limits are two per day, gutted and gilled before they are weighed. according to the Alaska Department of Coho salmon start to run in early By Natalie Helms Mallott will make appearances, and Sen. Fish and Game. September when the glaciers stop melting. Haines will host more than 200 municipal Lisa Murkowski will send a video greeting. The Sportsman’s Association will Water becomes clear of glacial silt and government leaders next week for the Venables said the conference is a unique use proceeds from the derby to fund water levels drop. Southeast Conference annual meeting. gathering of stakeholders who wouldn’t scholarships for local students, which The Chilkat River coho salmon The three-day event, which begins normally have an opportunity to meet. previously had been funded by the king run averages 70,000 fish, according to Tuesday, will feature more than 60 speakers Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill, who salmon derby. Fish and Game data. with presentations on transportation, worked to get the annual meeting in Haines, energy, seafood, timber, mining, tourism, will become president and chairman of the economic development, health care, Southeast Conference’s board of directors. FORUM from page 1 workforce development and more. Venables said having the annual meeting by the assembly and the public safety the highway, but that people do want Former Haines resident and Southeast in Haines provides an economic boost committee. emergency services. He said he thinks Conference Executive Director Robert for the town and allows the Southeast “I think we need to pull back and address the borough should wait about six months Venables said the agenda is set up to Conference to stay connected to the it slowly,” said Hill. “Haines has lived following normal procedure without a “inoculate and inspire.” community. without a state trooper.” trooper and track the data. Southeast Conference members can Haines residents can attend the meeting Wagner said she also wants to pull back Fullerton wanted more urgency than expect updates on what is happening for $50 per day through the Chamber and examine data about the number and the other candidates, saying it was in every economic sector, and bring of Commerce local rate. A banquet and type of calls that are coming from outside “irresponsible” to put the brakes on the information back home to work on in auction open to the public will be at 6 the townsite. issue. committees. p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Harriett Hall. Lapham also said a slower process is “We all should be serviced by the Venables said the highlight of Tickets are $65, not included in the $50 better, but the crux of the issue lies with police department in this community. The the conference will be unveiling daytime fee. The first two days of the the voices in the upper valley and it is vital only question is how to pay for it…When recommendations for an improved ferry meeting will take place at Harriett Hall. that they are heard. someone calls for help, I don’t want the system. Thursday’s events will be at the American Josephson said government should wheels of bureaucracy to start turning.” “We’ve been working the last two Bald Eagle Foundation. expand services based on need, but she The candidates also briefly discussed the years on how the marine highway system Call the Chamber of Commerce at 766- hasn’t heard that there is a need out the solid waste issue, how to make borough can be restructured that would allow it 2202 to volunteer for the meeting or to road. She felt that the proposition of a proceedings more efficient, heliskiing and to better serve Alaskan transportation donate an auction item. boroughwide service area was inequitable. the recent Alaska Department of Fish and needs,” Venables said. “That’s really the Local sponsors include Alaska Marine Maidy said “I’ve heard adamantly Game wildlife studies, divisiveness after centerpiece of day two.” Lines, the Haines Borough, Constantine no” that police patrols are needed out the recall effort and heroes in Haines. State leaders including Rep. Sam Kito Metal Resources and Alaska Power and and Alaska Lieutenant Governor Byron Telephone. September 14, 2017 Chilkat Valley News Page 9 Paulina Phillips taught Tlingit culture through song

By Heather Lende “Paulina was really sweet, and a real Paulina Phillips was passionate about trooper for hanging in there with her the songs, dances and stories that were health,” Heinmiller said. She died at the heart of her Tlingit culture. She was the Alaska Native Medical Center in instrumental in reviving the Gei-Sun Anchorage on Sept. 3 of heart failure. She Dancers of Haines, now known as the was 85. Deishu Gei-Sun Dancers. She also served Paulina Johnson Phillips was born as the song leader for several other regional October 23, 1931 in Sitka to Dick Johnson troupes, including the Eagle Raven Dancers of Yakutat and Annie Paul Johnson of Sitka. of Juneau and the Kaagwaantaan Dancers She was from the Eagle’s Nest House in of Sitka. Phillips had a wealth of songs Sitka. at her disposal, and she printed copies of Her parents died when she was a teenager, them and distributed them freely. “She and she supported herself working in truly enjoyed the teaching,” friend Carol canneries. In 1951 she graduated from Duis said. Sheldon Jackson College, where she played Her students loved her. “Paulina had that on the women’s basketball team. In 1956 grandma sense about her. We wanted to she married Henry Paul Phillips of Yakutat. make her proud,” dancer Nels Lynch said. They had five sons; Henry Paul Jr., Richard “She knew the story behind every song and Allen, Myron Moses, Lorin Dennis, and she got a lot of joy passing them on.” Ryan David “Stitch.” The family lived in Phillips helped teach Tlingit language Southeast Alaska and California. classes at the museum and the library, Phillips was primarily a homemaker, and emphasized music as a window into though after her divorce in 1986 she worked language and culture. “She learned her as a receptionist for the U.S. Forest Service Tlingit from the songs, rather than speaking in Juneau for a few years. In 1990 she it. She knew the Tlingit classics, hymns and moved to Haines where her sister lived. holiday songs. She taught us ‘Joy to the Her children were Chilkat Dancers, and she World’ in Tlingit,” student Lee Heinmiller worked for Alaska Indian Arts repairing and From left: “Stitch” Phillips with his mother Paulina Phillips. Paulina taught said. sewing regalia. She also spent a few years Tlingit language classes and used music to integrate language and culture. Photo Phillips remained upbeat in spite of as a drug rehabilitation counselor at the Bill courtesy of Beverly McLaughlin. decades of cancer treatments. She was Brady Healing Center in Sitka. first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1983 Phillips was a Salvation Army officer Rachel “Dixie” Johnson, and Moses grandchildren, two sisters, Prescilla “Percy” and lived through several bouts of other and attended district conferences, and was Johnson preceded her in death, as did son Kunz of Juneau and Lucille Rhodes of cancers. A devout Christian, she credited as a lifetime member of the Alaska Native Myron and granddaughter Cynthia Marie Lacey WA, survive Phillips. prayer for her survival. “Faith is what got Sisterhood. She represented Haines ANS Phillips. There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. her through,” said her son Stitch, whom Camp 5 at Grand Camps. In addition to her four sons, eight Saturday at the Salvation Army. she lived with. Siblings Dick “Dickie” Johnson Jr., grandchildren, and eleven great-

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DULY from page 2 Police report in October. Marnie recently completed a Tuesday, September 5 Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the and drugs were involved. one-year internship through University A citizen of Mud Bay Road requested a Alaska State Troopers and NOAA Fisheries A caller reported they rescued a loose of Alaska-Anchorage. Brother Gus message be relayed to the water and sewer were advised. horse at 4 Mile Haines Highway. Rasmussen works aboard state ferries department. A citizen reported that the school A caller reported a bear charged at as an oiler, mom Marianne Rasmussen A welfare check was conducted on a zone lights on Haines Highway were not them on Small Tracts Road. The person reports. resident of First Avenue. activated. fired shots at the bear, which left the area. Four teams registered from Haines A Main Street business requested A caller reported a bear on Front Street. The department of Fish and Wildlife was ran in the annual Klondike International assistance with a guest who was behaving A water and sewer alarm was activated advised. Road Relay starting Friday in Skagway. strangely. on Fair Drive. The water and sewer Sunday, September 10 They included the all-women’s team Wednesday, September 6 department was notified. A caller reported a suspicious person Mountain Mommas Gone Bad led by Mail found near 1 Mile Haines Highway A citizen reported debris from a mud near 1 Mile Haines Highway. Alissa Henry; Jenn Walsh’s squad Porch was turned in to police. slide was on the road at 23 Mile Haines A caller reported an abandoned vehicle Pards, competing in the open division; A Main Street business reported problems Highway. DOT was advised. at 25 Mile Haines Highway. Rainbow Glacial Fairies in the mixed with a customer. The business was advised A citizen reported a vehicle sped up A citizen reported people skateboarding division led by Anna Marie Vaughan to seek a trespass notice. as it approached them at 2 Mile Haines in an unauthorized area on Front Street. and Twelve Hour Holds, a corporate team Thursday, September 7 Highway. Monday, September 11 under the leadership of Beth Bolander. Keys found on Main Street were turned Saturday, September 9 Police assisted public works with a Full results were not available this week. in to police. A caller reported a mud slide on the vehicle parked partially in the roadway on Joan Snyder’s niece and her husband Haines Volunteer Fire Department roadway at 12.5 Mile Haines Highway. Deishu Drive. finished up a Haines visit this week. assisted Haines School in conducting a A caller reported observing a citizen Travis and Rachell Kukull foraged for fire drill. injure themselves at Third Avenue and There were six traffic stops, four 911 mushrooms during their visit, Joan said. “It Friday, September 8 Main Street. hang-ups, four medical calls and four was an especially good crop of mushrooms A caller reported a deceased seal on Mud A 36-year-old man was taken into canine calls. this year,” she said. Travis is a former chef Bay Beach that was possibly shot. The custody on a probation violation. Alcohol at the Halsingland Hotel. NEA-Alaska president Tim Parker visited schools in Haines and Klukwan Park from page 3 this week, part of a statewide tour to “meet members, listen to stories and share Resident Joanie Wagner suggested lookouts with planters ($195,000), planter and Game would fund a public bathroom his vision for public education.” The landscaping around light poles that are boxes ($78,000), and a concrete retaining at the harbor. 13,000-member union represents about already planned for the lot instead of wall and pad for a future harbor office “The last thing you want to do before you 8,000 teachers statewide. including islands. ($576,875) would most likely be paid by hop on a boat and go on a sea cruise is use If you’re famous in your family for how Ivanowicz said he thought the last two the Haines Borough. the bathroom, and right now presently in you prepare salmon, you can see how options would be unaffordable for the Resident Jerry Ballanco said he was the existing parking lot we have one hole, you stack up against the Chilkat Valley’s borough as the Department of Fish and concerned that the sea-walk would route one stall for all the public,” Hughes said. top cooks at the 2nd Annual Chilkat Game would not pick up the bill for the people in front of the boat launch ramp, Ivanowicz said it was unlikely Fish Chef salmon cook-off. The team cooking add-ons. where people would be backing in trailers. and Game would want to dole out more competition will be held at Harriett Hall on Fish and Game committed to paying He said it is a “potential serious accident money on top of “digging in” for almost Oct. 7. 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“I think there’s probably 15 percent of huge area of land that is typically managed the map that has been, and will continue by a government agency. to be, a discussion,” Sundberg said. “It’s “It should be relatively simple now to all based on potentials. When an average overlay the maps of critical winter goat person sees potential data points or even habitat on the existing Haines heliski map the real data points…and they see how and determine which areas have possible much area that the potential takes up, I conflict with heliskiing and define the areas think it’s misleading. Not all potential where there is no conflict,” Holle said. areas will have goats in them.” “We have good, objective, solid data to “What we wanted to see, and the work from now. It’ll be up to the borough committees should be concerned with how they want to use this information. It getting this information, is where that 15 should eliminate a lot of finger pointing and percent comes together in critical times speculation at future assembly meetings.” both for the industry and the goats,” White said the Fish and Game data and Sundberg said. “You can’t really take this maps will be provided to borough planner information and just make a map. You still Holly Smith “within weeks or months” have to delineate for all those factors. It’s for use with the Parks and Recreation another tool that will at least get us all Advisory Committee and the Tourism talking the same language a little bit.” Advisory Board in evaluating heliski map Lynn Canal Conservation president amendments. Eric Holle said LCC supports the work The three-year process of approving that Fish and Game has done, but had an heliski map amendment proposals was opposing view to Sundberg. delayed in December in anticipation of this “There could be goats in areas that study’s findings. aren’t even designated by Fish and Game, The studies were conducted on Bureau but you have to go with the best available of Land Management, state, borough and science,” Holle said. “(The agency’s) private land. Five BLM employees and six validation is so high that it seems unlikely Fish and Game employees traveled from Fish and Game biologist Anthony Crupi presented maps of bear denning habitat there will be a huge error.” out of town to attend both presentations. superimposed on heliski terrain at Monday’s meeting in the public library. Holle said the Haines Borough will have A BLM wildlife biologist said the agency Twenty seven percent of the 90 identified dens are in heliskiing areas. Similar to make a political choice as to the extent is in the planning process to possibly do maps were presnted for critical winter mountain goat habitat by biologist Kevin they want to impact local wildlife. He additional mountain goat monitoring in White who said the data would provide the borough and stakeholders with said the borough is in a somewhat unique the Haines area. “definitive information to inform decisions.” situation having to make decisions about a Assembly advances excise taxes on pot, tobacco By Kyle Clayton don’t know if it would be all that much.” “Tax rates on final retail sales have proven to charge a sales tax on marijuana and The Haines Borough Assembly advanced Three Haines marijuana cultivation the most workable form of taxation for pair it with an alcohol tax. He said in the two ordinances placing excise taxes on permits are in the state review process. Two several reasons, including administrative long-run, the borough stands to make more marijuana and tobacco. retail permits are in review. simplicity and the risk of double-taxation money on the sale of retail marijuana as The marijuana excise tax amounts to Assembly member Tresham Gregg of vertically integrated businesses,” the opposed to its cultivation. $5 on each ounce of marijuana sold from said the increase added to the state’s $50 report says. “Eventually we’re going to get to the the cultivator. The tobacco tax would tax seems “a little stiff for a business to The report also warns against over- point where there’s one person that grows charge $2 per pack of cigarettes brought basically have to incur $70 an ounce right taxing, which encourages the black market. marijuana up in the Mat-Su Valley or in or transported into the Haines Borough and off the bat.” “Colorado, Washington, and Oregon have Seattle and they’re going to put everybody 45 percent of the wholesale price on other Assembly member Sean Maidy said all taken steps to reduce their marijuana else out of business,” Morphet said. tobacco products. raising an excise tax to $20 would promote tax rates,” the report says. “Colorado Any sales tax placed on a product must Assembly member Heather Lende made black market sales and is bad for small concluded with strong evidence that its 30 be approved by the voters. Municipalities an amendment to increase the marijuana businesses. percent tax rate did not sufficiently reduce can create excise taxes without voter excise tax to $20. “The major business of A taxfoundation.org report analyzing the black market, and more recent ballot approval. marijuana in the Haines Borough is going state marijuana taxes places the importance initiative proposals all over the country Lende’s motion to increase the excise to be growing it and exporting it,” Lende on taxing at the retail level, but doesn’t propose rates between 10 and 25 percent.” tax to $20 failed 3-2 with Morphet and said. “To base it only on sales tax for us, I distinguish between excise and sales taxes. Assembly member Tom Morphet wants Maidy opposed.

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