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Periodical Postage paid, Glennallen, AK USPS # 022164 Vol. 33 Issue # 27 Published Thursdays Glennallen, AK October 8, 2020 email:email: [email protected]@copperriverrecord.net * ph:ph: (907)(907) 259-4486259-4486 * fax:fax: (888)(888) 870-3167870-3167 Truly Unique Interview with Elijah Verhagen, Wood Carving Conservative Candidate for District 6

BY ALLISON SAYER - I felt, ‘What good is a is the people’s money,” CRR STAFF party if that’s continually said Verhagen, “Right happening?’’’ now the legislators have Elijah Verhagen is running Conversely, Verhagen cumulatively overspent for the District 6 State House also feels he has witnessed most of our savings and seat as a Conservative partisan behavior going too yet we have a big operating Undeclared Candidate. In far at times. He mentioned budget they don’t want to this Copper River Record party leaders treating cut. Cutting budgets is very interview, Verhagen talked members of the opposite hard but it doesn’t mean that about why he is not running party as “the enemy,” or it can’t be done.” Verhagen with a political party, and basing their decisions on went on to say that he his plans for what he would whether to vote for a bill strongly believes Alaskans do if elected. on which party or which must receive a “full PFD” “I am running as a caucus the bill came from. even as the government Conservative Undeclared “I do believe that every bill tightens its belt. He went candidate,” said Verhagen, should at least be looked at on to say that if the PFD “I am a born and raised thoroughly and if it’s good formula were to be changed Conservative Republican. for Alaska it doesn’t matter it should go to a statewide When I turned 18, who it came from,” said ballot for Alaskans to I registered to vote Verhagen. decide. Republican.” Verhagen Verhagen cites “limited Although Verhagen has attended almost every government” as a major believes some budget district and statewide priority should he get cuts were “too fast,” he Republican convention elected. “In 2010 and 2011 does approve of Governor since that age, and has oil was high so the state Dunleavy’s performance worked as a Republican brought in a lot of money. overall, and anticipates legislative staff er for seven They started growing the having a good relationship sessions. Over that time, operating budget and hiring with him if elected. “He’s Verhagen said it frustrated new state employees. As a doing exactly what he said him that “Candidates would fi scal conservative, it would he planned to do,” said use the party to get elected be one thing if we knew we Verhagen, “He’s fi ghting for and then a lot of them could bank on that forever a full PFD and cutting the would join with Democrats but Alaska is such a boom budget.” down in Juneau and caucus and bust economy.” Verhagen believes that with them just for power. “I do believe that the PFD Photo by John Tierney Continued Pg. 5 Local artist Jesse LaBlanc stands next to his cre- ation. He wanted to show a “ram doing ram things”. Bears, Ballots, and Bravery BY MARY ODDEN - NELCHINA the Haines newspaper, The book, though, and some of Chilkat Valley News. She the births are kittens. Editor’s Notes will involve participation What is it that makes some meets with family members Of Bears and Ballots: by John Tierney from our community of people reach outside of their so that she can represent the An Alaskan Adventure Copper River Record jobs and homes and families deceased truly and with re- in Small-Town Politics, readers. As election season draws to make “community” with spect. Her book, Find the is Heather’s most recent With school back in ses- to a close, my mind is other people? Good: Unexpected Life book, about serving a term sion, and sports happening. thinking about what to fi ll Haines writer Heath- Lessons from a Small-town on the Haines Borough As- I would like to encour- the paper with through the er Lende has written four Obituary Writer, is not a sembly. Her reasons for age coaches and parents winter. books about her town and its collection of these obituar- serving are recognizable to to share pictures and high- In development now is people. She knows Haines’ ies but a book about writing any small town person: lights from the events. A a project to work with the people pretty well, even if them. It is about fi nding the “In Haines, if you complain picture with a simple cap- National Park Service that she missed them when they good in people, as well as too much about anything, tion would be a great, any will provide interesting, lo- were alive, because for more fi nding the fascinating and from the decorations at the more detail is even better. cal content that hopefully than two decades she’s also surprising. There are more high school prom to the been writing obituaries in births than deaths in the Continued Pg. 10 2 October 8, 2020 copper river record Fall Equinox and the Big Turn

BY NED ROZELL studied fl ying geese found that a fl ock of 25 birds in a On the fi rst day of Octo- V could fl y 70 percent far- ber, a little girl pulls on her ther than a single bird using rubber boots and rushes out- the same amount of energy. side into crisp fall air. She In a well-formed V, even the knows the days are getting bird at the front receives a shorter, but she doesn’t real- benefi t from its neighbors. ize Alaska is a week past the As the girl turns to walk autumnal equinox. home, she catches the On the equinox, the sun musky smell of fall wafting appears to sit over Earth’s from highbush cranberries. equator, causing days and The fragrance will remind nights to each last about her of home the rest of her 12 hours everywhere in the life. world. It is time for Alas- The scent — a chemical kans to start paying the bill compound released as the for all that summer daylight. fruit matures — may be in- The girl hears the ground tended to lure a creature to crunching under her feet. eat the tart berries, but the The temperature dropped to Photo by Ned Rozell girl wrinkles her nose and 27 degrees Fahrenheit the Highbush cranberry, which emits a musty smell in autumn. walks past the bushes, back night before, killing many up the path to her house. She of the plants in her mother’s dormancy allows other pig- the forest fl oor, are wood girl’s attention to the sky, will not be a seed carrier for garden. The plants didn’t ments within the leaves to frogs, the only amphibians which is clear and blue be- the highbush cranberry; it’s die on earlier nights when express themselves. It’s a in northern Alaska. During cause air molecules in the a task she leaves for the fox- the temperature dipped to brief show of color, lasting the weeks ahead, a blan- atmosphere scatter blue es and birds. 32 because sugars within until the tree forms abscis- ket of snow will protect light. Autumn skies in Alas- their sap depress the freez- sion layers at the base of frogs and other hiberna- ka are a deeper blue than ing point. leaves. After clipping their tors, such as yellowjackets spring skies. Snow cover- Since the late 1970s, the She walks to her favorite summer connection to and snow mosquitoes, from ing the ground in springtime University of Alaska Fair- place, the frog pond, down branches, the leaves fall to the cold air. Even close to refl ects about 90 percent of banks’ Geophysical Institute a forest path. She is sur- the ground. the warmth of the earth, the the light that hits it. Air mol- has provided this column rounded by the gold leaves The girl notices perfect frogs will freeze like little ecules scatter the refl ected free in cooperation with the of birch and willow trees. little spheres of water on green ice cubes — a pro- sunlight again, washing UAF research communi- The trees are responding the surface of a fallen aspen cess that doesn’t kill them away a bit of the blue. ty. Ned Rozell ned.rozell@ to cooler temperatures and leaf. Water molecules tend because their blood con- The little girl watches alaska.edu is a science longer nights by shutting to attract each other and tains high levels of glucose, as Canada geese fl y in a V writer for the Geophysical down their solar panels by trend toward the minimum which acts as a sort of anti- formation, leaving the rich Institute. A version of this destroying chlorophyll. possible surface area, which freeze. They will thaw and breeding grounds of the column appeared in 1999. Packed within leaf cells, is a sphere. The balls of wa- hop away the next spring. far north for warmer plac- chlorophyll enables plants ter will evaporate into water Honks in the air draw the es. Scientists who once to convert the sun’s energy vapor as the day warms. to sugars. Beneath the girl’s boots, The trees’ shift to burrowed a few inches into

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copper river record October 8, 2020 5 Verhagen Interview continued from Pg. 1 cutting the budget alone you would not be happy. I permanent fi xes.” Verhagen the Conservative principles those women to terminate will not be enough to solve do want a tax- something also mentioned keeping the that were important to the pregnancies. the state’s current fi scal minimal because we want Kenny Lake community him. “I’m defi nitely pro “I am for getting more problems. He is “absolutely them to thrive and produce well as it is, without any Second Amendment. We property into private against” a state income tax jobs- but something around new regulations or changes need to enforce our current Alaskans’ hands,” said and does not want to see the a 2% or 3% tax.” Verhagen from the Department background checks to keep Verhagen. “A lot of the state oil industry pay additional also added that he would of Environmental guns out of people’s hands land they auction off or sell taxes. Verhagen does focus on large mines, and Conservation. that are not mentally able is inaccessible- you can’t believe additional revenue not the small scale mines “Hunting and fi shing is to carry guns, and out of even get out to it unless could come from the oil run by individuals. really important to all of our schools. I am opposed you’re super rich. Getting industry as royalties. Verhagen estimates us,” said Verhagen. On to any gun legislation that’s more accessible land on the “The oil companies rarely that the two revenue Representative Talerico’s going to limit the average market for private citizens ever want to talk about the sources above could staff , he worked on a fi sh law abiding citizen.” is another thing I’m going royalty rate- the money bring an additional 600- rehabilitation bill and hopes Vergahen continued, “I’m to fi ght for.” they’re paying to lease the 800 million dollars to the to continue that work. “We very pro life. There are “I love the state. I’m not land. That’s only 12.5% state budget, although the need to do more natural always going to have to be satisfi ed with the direction in Alaska. Texas has an Copper River Record has rehabilitation of our salmon a few exceptions. The life it’s been going, especially average royalty rate of not independently verifi ed streams instead of just of the mother of course is fi nancially. After months of around 25%. Every other that fi gure. He believes closures. We need to stop a big one.” Verhagen went thinking about it and praying state that’s above us [in combining these sources shooting moose cows with on to say that in the instance about it I decided to jump in production volume] has a with an additional 400 permits that they give away. of crimes committed the race. I do believe I’m the higher royalty rate as well.” million dollars in budget Those are important issues against women, he would most prepared candidate to “I’m very pro mine,” said cuts would be a good start for our whole district.” encourage counseling, but represent us and our rural Verhagen, “We need a lot towards working on the 1.5 I asked Verhagen about also provide an option for way of life.” more mines. At the same billion dollar state budget time if we think about the defi cit. land as our own, as Alaskans, I asked Verhagen what then why is it right that these he had to say specifi cally big mines pay a mining fee, to residents of the Copper CCovid-19ovid-19 ReliefRelief FundsFunds (CARES(CARES Act)Act) and they pay a local tax to Valley region of District 6. school districts, but the state “I hear you guys loud and AAvailablevailable fforor GlennallenGlennallen collects no money as far clear that you don’t want a as a separate tax? If it was borough. That’s up to local BBusinessesusinesses & NNon-Profitson-Profits your own personal property control,” said Verhagen, and a big company came “I know there are a lot of  in and said, ‘Hey we’ll DOT problems out there,” Has your business suffered an economic hardship develop your gold and sell he went on, “I will do my due to the Covid-19 public health emergency? it and we’ll pay a mining best to work with getting  fee but that’s it,’ and you better snow plowing in the Are you a For-profi t or Non-profi t small business didn’t get anything from the winter and road repairs- currently licensed within the State of Alaska and gold that’s on your property, not just band aids but is this business in good standing with the State of Alaska?  Does your business reside within Glennallen boundaries with a physical (brick and mortar) Glennallen address? If you answered YES to the above: Email [email protected] or stop by the Copper Valley Community Library in Glennallen during open hours (Tuesday- Saturday, 1pm-4pm) for an application.

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Gilson Middle School caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Gakona Fire Hall is located at Mile 2.3 Tok disease or related disorder in the Copper Cutoff . Call 259-3030 with questions. BY ALLISON SAYER - already been wearing masks River Basin? Call Alzheimer’s Resource of Glennallen VFW Post 10682: provides CRR STAFF in accordance with the City Alaska, Gay Wellman 822-5620 or 800-478- service to veterans, veteran’s families, and of Valdez mask mandate for 1080 ext 6. the communities where they live. Meet- On September 29, Valdez adults in workplaces. No American Legion: Gladys M. Heintz ings are the Third Thursday of every month City School offi cials visitors may enter school Memorial Post 27. The American Legion @ 1900 hours. Contact: Bernard (Barney) received word of potential buildings, and parents may provides service to veterans, veteran’s fam- McRoberts, Commander VFW Post 10682 contact between high only enter the school offi ce. ilies, and the communities where they live. Ph # 259-5873 school and middle school Parent/teacher meetings Meetings fi rst Wed. of every month, 7pm Mu- Glennallen DMV: Open Mon-Thurs, students and an individual will take place remotely. sic jams Wed. nights, 7pm, except fi rst Wed 8:30am-4:30pm, closed for lunch 11am- who had tested positive The schools will continue of the month, 8pm. The American Legion is noon. Call 822-3999 for info. for COVID-19. This to maintain these protocols a great place for your community event. Call Glenn Rich Fire Dept: Monthly training information was quickly until the number of active 822-3227. third Thursday of the month at 6pm shared with the community. COVID-19 cases in Valdez Caregiver Support Group: available for Job Service Glennallen Offi ce: CLOSED Concurrently, the number drops below 4. If local case anyone caring for a loved one either at home until further notice. Job listings can be found of active COVID-19 cases numbers exceed 16, this or away. Meets twice a month for encourage- online at http://jobs.alaska.gov/ in the City of Valdez rose to will trigger a transition to ment, education and support and now meets Kenny Lake Volunteer Fire Squad: train- 4. These events triggered a reduced days in school for by phone only and is open for anyone any- ing meetings fi rst Tuesday of every month at move to “Phase 2” protocols students. where. We meet from 1-2pm the 1st Saturday 7pm at the Fire Hall in Kenny Lake. for all Valdez City Schools, All school buildings of each month and the 3rd Wednesday of Kenny Lake Community League Board: and a one day closure of reopened on October 1, each month. Call Gay Wellman for more in- meetings are now held the 3rd Tuesday of ev- both Valdez High School after local public health formation at 822-5620 ery month at 7pm at the Community Hall. and Gilson Middle School. staff confi rmed there Celebrate Recovery: off ers help to over- Come help make the decisions that aff ect our According to Valdez City were no new active come hurts, hang-ups and habits by turning community. Schools superintendent community COVID-19 to God. Meets Saturdays at 12pm at Mt. Drum Shawn Arnold, the cases and contact tracers Kenny Lake Devotional Gathering: the Lutheran Church. Call 710-7007 for a ride. September 30 closure at the had caught up. According 4th Sunday of every month, from 4 to 5pm at upper level schools gave to Superintendent Arnold, Chamber of Commerce Membership the KL Public Library, to provide the opportu- contact tracers more time to attendance on October 1 Dinners: are held the fourth Thursday of nity for prayers and spiritual encouragement communicate with the full was “as normal as we have each month except summer season. to anyone interested in an ecumenical gather- network of contacts before been seeing it this year.” Chamber of Commerce Board of Direc- ing with basic courtesy and respect for each students returned to school. Valdez High School sports tors Monthly Meeting: held the 1st Tuesday other’s beliefs and no proselytizing or poli- It also gave school staff the teams traveled to scheduled of every month at 5:45pm at the Ahtna Head- tics. Call 822-3418. quarters, Glennallen. opportunity to deep clean competitions over the Kenny Lake Public Library: Kenny Lake and sanitize the buildings. weekend of October 3. Chitina Lighthouse Mission: meets 1st & Public Library: NEW, now open for single Hermon Hutchens Gilson Middle School sports 3rd Sunday of each month at 11am in Chitina in-person visits Tues 4-6 and for curbside Elementary School in travel was canceled. by the wayside. Sponsored by the Anchorage service Mon 1-3 & Tues 4-6. Check us out Valdez remained open, Superintendent Arnold Wesleyan Nazarene Church. for info and access to our new online catalog as there were no known commented that staff Copper Basin Lions Club: meetings 1st (OPAC) on the web at kennylakelibrary.org or contacts between students were “heavily involved in and 3rd Tuesdays, various locations. For info https://16429.rmwebopac.com/ & our Face- or staff and a positive preparing” for this potential call Marianne Williams 822-3005. book page. Email us at kennylakelibrary@ individual. event ahead of time, and Copper Basin Senior Citizens: Seniors yahoo.com or call 822-3015. Board meetings Phase 2 protocols require that “everything went as meet at the Senior Center in Glennallen for every third Thursday via Zoom. For meeting all students and staff to wear planned.” a pot-luck lunch the last Thurs of the month link or more info call Felicia 822-5831. masks at school. Staff had except Nov and Dec. Rent the building at Local Emergency Planning Committee $100/day for your special occasion; Birthday Meetings: The Copper River LEPC meets Party, Graduation Party, Yard Sale, etc. Call every 2nd Thursday of the month at 10am at 822-5400. CVT in Glennallen. Members and the public Copper Valley Community Library: in are encouraged to attend. Call 907-822-3203 Glennallen Library hours: Tue 1-6; Wed 1-6; for more info. http://www.copperriverlepc. Thur 1-6; Fri 12-7; Sat 11-6; closed Sunday net and Monday. 822-5427. Reformer Unanimous: Tired of being Copper Valley Historical Society: needs bound by your addictions? Come and join community support as it continues its mission RU. Meetings every Fri at 7pm at Mt. View to protect the artifacts that tell the stories of Baptist Church (Mile .3 of the Edgerton our area’s history, and to share those stories Hwy). Call 822-5262. with thousands of visitors each year. Dues ROAR Recycling Center: Open, 24/7 and donations can be mailed to CVHS, PO drop-off ! ROAR recycles crushed aluminum Box 84, Copper Center, 99573. Call Barb cans, loose mixed paper, loose newspaper, 822-3669. shredded offi ce paper. copper river record October 8, 2020 7 October is National Domestic Violence Action and Awareness Month

DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFTEY - Alaska’s communities and programs have creative- of Public Safety. “October been available to provide PRESS RELEASE particularly in rural Alas- ly managed to provide safe is also a time to recognize safety, kindness, and sup- ka,” said Governor Mike services in alternative ways that all Alaskans have a role port during this especially Oct. 1, 2020 (Juneau, Dunleavy. “In October of and remained open to serve to play in ending domestic diffi cult time.” Alaska) – Each year Alaska each year, we recognize the anyone in need of services. violence in our homes, fam- “The DPS is challeng- highlights the importance of victims and survivors of do- Unfortunately, being home ilies, communities and the ing every Alaskan to take being aware of, and taking mestic violence and remind 24/7 with an abusive part- state. I am so proud of the an action in support of DV action against, the high rates them that they are not alone. ner, without outside contact preventive eff orts that are survivors this month,” said of domestic violence in our Together we will foster a from work, school or other occurring under Gov. Dun- Commissioner Price. “It state during the month of safer Alaska by providing activities, increases isola- leavy and am very excited can be something as simple October, National Domestic resources in times of need, tion, fear and an inability to to encourage communities as sharing with a loved one Violence Action and Aware- promoting healthy relation- ask for help. across the state to partner that all shelters continue to ness Month (DVAAM). This ships, and sending a clear Domestic violence is per- with us so we can fi nd in- remain open and that there year awareness, and espe- message that violence will vasive in Alaska; across the novative solutions that will are resources available to cially action, are important not be tolerated.” state victims—women, men work for them.” them if they should ever be as the challenge of navigat- During the month of and youth—are facing abuse “Everyone can off er a in the unfortunate situation ing life during a pandemic October, the Council on Do- at the hands of those closest helping hand, words of sup- where they need a safe place exacerbates both the impact mestic Violence and Sexual to them. Half of all women port and kindness, and a to go or are in need of sup- and severity of domestic Assault (CDVSA), within living in Alaska have expe- commitment to no longer port services.” violence and increases the the Department of Public rienced domestic violence, tolerate abuse that we see or likelihood of victims be- Safety, is sponsoring a social sexual assault or both in know about. Together we ing unable to easily access media campaign to increase their lifetime (AVS, 2015) can end domestic violence For information and services. Governor Mike awareness of domestic vi- and nearly 40% of men re- in Alaska,” said L. Diane resources for victims of do- Dunleavy, whose adminis- olence in Alaska, educate ported having been hurt by Casto, CDVSA Executive mestic violence in Alaska, tration is actively working Alaskans about the contin- an intimate partner in their Director. “Thank you to all please visit https://dps.alas- to reduce and end domes- uum of healthy, unhealthy lifetime (BRFSS, 2017). As the dedicated advocates, ka.gov/CDVSA/Services/ tic violence, recognizes the and violent relations, and a state, we can do better. shelters, crisis lines and ser- VictimServices. severe impact and issued a connect Alaskans to avail- “Domestic Violence Ac- vice programs who have Proclamation making Octo- able resources. These tion and Awareness Month ber DVAAM in Alaska. resources provide informa- is a time to remind all vic- “All Alaskans deserve to tion for victims, for families tims, survivors and those A ‘Fall Into Fun’ Kidss be safe in their homes and and for those wishing to be- impacted by violence, that Activity Program Will Replace CVEA’s Office Halloween communities. The current come engaged in the work Alaska stands with you Event This Co-op Month COVID-19 pandemic health to end violence. and continues to send the • Social distancing and other COVID-19 mitigation recommendations, in addition to crisis has led to further iso- Across the state, all message that you are not office closures, will make CVEA’s office Halloween event a challenge this year • CVEA is excited to announce the ‘Fall Into Fun’ Kids Activity Program starting lation and increased risks domestic violence emer- alone,” said Commissioner October 1; kids 2-18 can earn $10 local gift certificates and be entered to win $250 just for completing a variety of fun Fall activities (visit cvea.org for details) of harm for victims in all of gency, shelter, and service Amanda Price, Department • The Co-op continues to work with other organizations and businesses in the Copper Basin to coordinate safe business trick or treating fun on Friday, October 30, from 3-5 pm; stay tuned for details •Th The Parks and Recreation Dept. is coordinating business trick or treating in Valdezezz

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8 October 8, 2020 copper river record Ballot Measure Information BY ALLISON SAYER - Alaska’s division of oil They assert the funds will Primary System a change in general elections CRR STAFF and gas. Walsh chairs the help to repair some of Ballot Measure 2 to ranked choice. Instead of organization OneAlaska Alaska’s infrastructure, proposes a change to the choosing just one candidate, Alaska voters will have which opposes Ballot protect Alaska’s services, primary election process. voters would have the two ballot initiatives to Measure 1. OneAlaska’s protect the PFD, and In the current system, option to rank their choice consider when voting in biggest contributors are BP reduce the defi cit. They Alaskans who register to from 1 through 4. the November 3 general Alaska, Conoco Phillips also assert this will create vote as Republicans choose The Alaska Division of election. Ballot Measure 1 Alaska, and ExxonMobil. more straightforward and a Republican candidate in Elections summary of the would create new taxes on If Ballot Measure 1 is transparent taxes on the the Republican primary, ballot proposal describes the three most productive passed, oil companies will most productive oil fi elds in and the same is true for the process of electing the oil fi elds on the North Slope. pay either a gross value Alaska. Democrats. The proposed winner after votes are cast: Ballot Measure 2 would tax or a net value tax on The opposing statement change is to create an open “Voters’ 1” choice would be enact several changes to production in the three for Ballot Measure 1 asserts primary system in which counted fi rst. If no candidate Alaska’s election process. largest North Slope fi elds, the measure will harm the any Alaskan would be able received a majority after whichever is higher. The oil industry and the Alaskan to choose any candidate counting the fi rst-ranked Ballot Measure 1 gross value tax would be economy. The statement in the primary election. votes, then the candidate Ballot Measure 1 creates 10% on production that asserts that the revenues Political parties would no with the least amount of “1” new oil and gas production would increase by 1% for brought in by the ballot longer choose who ran in the votes would be removed taxes that apply to North each $5 increase in oil’s measure will be short term primary elections, although from counting. Those ballots Slope oil fi elds that have value over $50 per barrel. gains, but that the taxes candidates could choose to that ranked the removed produced more than 40,000 Tax credits or revenue will harm development affi liate themselves with candidate as “1” would then barrels of oil per day in the losses may not be applied over time. The statement a party if they wanted to. be counted for the voters’ previous year and more against the gross value tax. also asserts this measure The four candidates with “2” ranked candidate. This than 400,000,000 barrels The net value tax would be will have a negative impact the most votes would run process would repeat until cumulatively. It would not 15% on oil valued at over on jobs and the PFD. The against each other in the one candidate received a apply to any smaller fi elds $50 per barrel. These taxes statement asserts that a November general election. majority of the remaining or to new development. A would apply each month. ballot initiative is not an This change would not apply votes. If voters still want to yes vote is a vote to create Tax deductions would be appropriate forum to create to Presidential elections. choose only one candidate, the taxes, while a no vote applied separately to the net changes in the tax code. The supporting statement they can.” would keep the tax code as value tax. The act would for this measure asserts The supporting statement is. require all information Ballot Measure 2 the proposed open primary for Ballot Measure 2 Supporting and opposing related to the taxes paid Ballot Measure 2 has three system is superior because asserts that the ranked statements for this act are and deductions claimed major portions. A “yes” vote it allows Alaskans who choice system “gives voters available on the Alaska to be public information. on this measure is a vote do not want to register more freedom to choose Division of Elections Deductions applied would to enact all three of these with a political party the candidate that better website. The supporting be specifi c to the three provisions. A “no” vote is a the opportunity to vote represents their positions.” statement is written by largest oil fi elds. vote to maintain the current in the primary election. They believe this can reduce Robin Brena, an oil and The supporting statement system as it is. Supporting Supporters also assert the voters’ feeling of choosing gas attorney who chaired for Ballot Measure 1 asserts and opposing statements current system encourages “the lesser of two evils” prior Governor Walker’s that the tax code that has been for this ballot measure are politicians to take extremely with their ballot. Transition Subcommittee on in eff ect since the passage available on the Alaska partisan positions because The opposing statement Oil and Gas, Jane Angvik, a of Senate Bill 21 in 2014 Division of Elections they are only campaigning for Ballot Measure 2 calls former Anchorage Assembly creates too many tax credits website. The supporting to members of their own the ranked choice process chair, and Merrick Peirce, a for the oil industry, denying statement was written by parties in the primary “confusing,” and asserts that former Alaska Gasline Port the state a “fair share” of oil initiative co chairs Bonnie election. it will lower voter turnout Authority chief executive. taxes. Supporters assert the L Jack (R), Jason Grenn In their opposing by making the process of The opposing statement revenue from the new taxes, (I), and Bruce Botelho (D). statement, Begich and voting more complicated. is written by Chantal which they estimate to be The opposing statement was Parnell assert that the The opposing statement Walsh, petroleum engineer $1 billion, will create jobs written by former Alaska current primary system is for Ballot Measure 2 also and former director of within the state of Alaska. Governor Sean Parnell (R) straightforward. 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(Alaska COVID-19 but it is the Anchorage- On September said. “Investors lost sub- ka Native Justice Center Governor’s Offi ce Press best defense against the 25 The Alaska Department stantial portions of their and the Fairbanks Area Na- Release) fl u. To prevent the spread of Law announced a nation- retirement savings by rely- tive Association will receive of COVID-19, Alaskans wide enforcement action to ing on the defendant’s unfair nearly one million dollars to Alaska’s Public Health are encouraged to continue stop a fraudulent precious and deceptive sales tactics.” combat fraudulent schemes Agencies Urge All Alas- measures of mask wearing, metals investment scheme The defendants are ac- that target the elderly. (Unit- kans to Get a Flu Shot hand washing, physical that has solicited more than cused of targeting elderly ed States Attorney’s Offi ce Anchorage- The Alaska distancing and observing $185 million from seniors Christian and politically con- District of Alaska Press Department of Health and guidance from federal, state and other investors. This ac- servative investors through Release) Social Services (DHSS) and local health offi cials. tion is against TMTE Inc., telephonic solicitations, and the Alaska Native Flu vaccine is safe and has also known as Metals.com, social media, and internet Former Legislator Tribal Health Consortium a proven track record of re- Chase Metals Inc., Chase advertisements. The defen- Charles “Chuck” Sassara (ANTHC) are teaming up ducing infl uenza infections. Metals LLC, Barrick Capital dants’ solicitations were Passed Away September this year to urge Alaskans to While it does not prevent all Inc., Simon Batashvili, Lu- “designed to instill fear in 25 get vaccinated against the fl u fl u illness, it greatly reduc- cas Asher, and Tower Equity elderly and retirement-aged Alaska Governor Mike before the end of October. es the chances of getting the LLC (Defendants). Today investors and build trust Dunleavy and First Lady Getting an annual fl u shot fl u and also helps prevent the Alaska Department of with investors based on rep- Rose Dunleavy issued the will help protect Alaskans serious illness, hospitaliza- Law, the U.S. Commodity resentations of political or following statement on the from the fl u – and hopeful- tion and deaths associated Futures Trading Commis- religious affi nity,” accord- passing of Chuck Sassara, ly prevent dual epidemics with fl u. It takes about two sion (CFTC), and 29 other ing to the complaint. The who served in the Alaska of COVID-19 and seasonal weeks after vaccination for states, unsealed a complaint investors were advised to State House of Represen- infl uenza that would place the body to build immunity fi led Monday, September liquidate their holdings at tatives from 1965 to 1970: further strain on Alaska’s against the fl u. If you have 21, 2020, in the U.S. Dis- registered investment fi rms “A master of aviation, an health care system. concerns about whether fl u trict Court for the Northern in order to fund investments honorable legislator, a “Flu cases start to rise in vaccine is right for you, District of Texas. in precious metals. cherished and selfl ess hus- the fall and, in the midst please contact your health The complaint alleges that The defendants are also band, father, grandfather, of the ongoing COVID-19 care provider. defendants “had a reckless accused of failing to dis- and friend—Chuck Sassara pandemic, making sure “Getting the protection disregard for the truth” and close what Metals.com and was larger than life itself. Alaskans are as healthy as of a fl u shot is critically virtually all targeted inves- Barrick Capital charged in- His desire to serve others possible is more important important this fall for the tors lost a majority of funds vestors for their precious was a driving quality, one than ever. That means tak- health of each individu- invested in fraudulently metals products, including that set him apart from the ing care of our physical and al and the overall health of overpriced precious met- gold and silver coins, and rest. In his role as an Alas- mental health and getting our communities,” said AN- als bullion. The complaint that as a result of the defen- ka State Representative, our fl u vaccine,” said Alas- THC’s Dr. Robert Onders. alleges that the defendants dants’ exorbitant markups, Chuck was a key proponent ka’s Chief Medical Offi cer “As COVID-19 cases con- violated the federal Com- most investors lost the in pivotal legislation which Dr. Anne Zink. “Getting a tinue to rise in Alaska, it’s modities Exchange Act, majority of their funds im- shaped Alaska into what it is fl u shot is something we can important to minimize oth- CFTC regulations, and var- mediately upon purchasing today,” said Governor Dun- all do to help keep ourselves er respiratory illnesses, such ious state laws, including the metals. The complaint leavy. “Rose and I extend and others healthy this win- as the fl u, from spreading Alaska’s Unfair Trade Prac- further states that the defen- our deepest sympathies to ter. Don’t wait – vaccinate.” throughout our state.” (Alas- tices Act. dants sold a variety of gold the Sassara family in their Flu vaccination is part ka DHSS Press Release) “The defendants solic- and silver coins at prices av- time of grieving.” of a comprehensive public ited $185 million from eraging from 116% to 312% Governor Dunleavy has health strategy to reduce the seniors and other vulnerable

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timing of the annual spring choosing a city manager – voices, vital and decent de- tells Heather’s group that October 29, from 7 to 8 pm. trash cleanup, then you will these are a few of the issues mocracy does take place in staggered breathing isn’t in- Heather will read from Find be invited to organize it the that raised tempers in frac- Haines, as it does across the tuitive, but they have to learn the Good, which is the Alas- following year. Likewise, tious meetings. country. Heather digs into to do it. Heather writes, “My ka Reads 2020 Book of the if you don’t like the town’s Some groups even sought satisfying assembly work, whole life sometimes seems Year, then talk about the leadership, you run for of- Heather’s recall from the too, and savors a moment ‘not intuitive.’ Finding the books and answer questions fi ce, or put your name in for board, unsuccessfully. when the whole chamber good certainly isn’t…Of from participants. All are a committee appointment.” After many years of vol- burst into giggles because course, it takes work to be welcome. Call Felicia Rie- Taking this civic respon- unteering and supporting no one could actually be- part of a choir. A family. A del at 259-5830 for a direct sibility is necessary, but the local hospice, the ra- lieve they were in public community. Why is there link to this Zoom event. Heather tells with hon- dio station and library, her session trying to craft ordi- so much more to everything esty how she soon found three years in an assembly nances for marijuana sales. we do than meets the ear?” Alaska Reads 2020 is it diffi cult. Thorny de- seat challenged her idea of Who even saw that day Patience with “so much a program of The Alaska cision-making pits the who she was in the com- coming? more to everything we do” Center for the Book, sup- interests of fi shermen, munity. The deep divisions An old friend asked is Heather’s specialty in ported by the Alaska State contractors, teachers and between people unwilling Heather if she had contin- life, though, and both of her Library, Algonquin Books, parents against each oth- to compromise or consid- ued to “fi nd the good” in recent books are delightful The Usibelli Foundation, er. As an elected offi cial, er another’s point of view people even during her time journeys into the details. and Alaska State Council Heather learns that even made her wonder if, in gov- on the assembly, and she Copper Valley residents on the Arts. For a complete well considered decisions erning, moderate views can said “Yes,” surprising him and friends who would like schedule of Heather Lende’s can alienate stakeholders, even survive. She examines and herself, too. She writes, to hear Heather Lende talk many events around friends and relatives – of- the role of fear-mongering “It is very good to live in a about Find the Good and Of Alaska in October and ten simultaneously. A new Facebook groups and how community where people Bears and Ballots are invited November, go to www.alas- harbor, the impacts of a uncivil state and national are engaged, where we par- to a Zoom session spon- kacenterforthebook.com or new mine, tour company politics can reach down to ticipate in our government, sored by the Kenny Lake www.heatherlende.com rules, relocating a sewer aff ect relationships between and care enough to speak Public Library and the Pot- pipe, allowing temporary neighbors. out passionately…”. luck Book Club, Thursday, construction truck access Throughout this chaos In Find the Good, a com- through a neighborhood, of competing interests and munity choir director copper river record October 8, 2020 11

Tok: DUI On 9/30/20 at approximately 0021 hours Tok AST performed a routine traffi c stop on a vehicle near 1314 Alaska Hwy for speeding. Investigation revealed the driver, defendant, age 27 of Tok, was impaired by al- cohol. Defendant was ultimately arrested for Driving Under the Infl uence. Defendant was then transported to AST Tok Post where the DataMaster revealed him to be over the legal limit to drive. Defendant was remanded at AST Tok Post and later released on his own recognizance.

Copper Center: Assult 3rd On 09/30/20 at approximately 1320 hours, Glennallen AST received a report of a distur- bance in Copper Center. AST investigation revealed a 58 yoa, male had been stabbed on the upper body by a 17 yoa male while walking on the bike path. The male was rushed to the hospital for treatment and the juvenile was taken into custody. Investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Alaska State Troop- ers at 907-352-5401 or Crime Stoppers at 907-745-3333.

Glennallen: Warrant Arrest On 10/01/2020 at ap- proximately 1155 hours, Glennallen AST contacted defendant in the IGA parking lot. Defendant has an active arrest warrant for Non-Compliance with the orig- inal charges of Assault 4th(DV) and Criminal Mischief 4th(DV). Defendant was taken into custody without inci- dent and held at the Glennallen post pending arraignment.

Glennallen: Assult 4th DV On 10/02/2020 at approx- imately 0913 hours, Glennallen AST received a report of a disturbance at a residence off Old School Rd. AST and AWT responded to the area to investigate. Investigation revealed that defendant, 32 yoa, had recklessly caused physical injury to a family member. Defendant was placed under arrest, transported and held at Glennallen post pending arraignment. Alcohol was a factor in the case.

Glennallen: Assult 3rd & Resisting Arrest On 10/02/20 at approximately 1612 hours, Alaska State Troopers re- sponded to mile 110 of the Richardson Highway for reports of an assault involving a stabbing. Investigation showed defensdant, age 54 of Tazlina went to another person’s residence where an argument began. Defendant pulled a pocket knife and cut the victim multiple times on the hand. Furthermore, Defendant resisted arrest by force when contacted by AST. Defendant was arrest- ed and charged with Assault 3rd and Resisting Arrest and held at Glennallen AST post pending arraignment.

Glennallen: Parole Warrant Arrest On 10/03/2020 at ap- proximately 2242 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted a Chevy Malibu on the side of the Richardson Highway near mile 104 with its hazard lights on. A passenger in the vehicle was identifi ed as defendant, age 22 of Anchor- age. Defendant advised he had a no bail parole warrant on the original charges of Vehicle Theft 1st, Assault 2nd, and Escape 2nd. Defendant was arrested and transport- ed to Mat-Su Pretrial where he was held without bail.

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• Along with henna, old-fashioned • On Oct. 24, 1775, a British naval hair dye ingredients included the fleet of six ships sails up the James blood of black cows and crushed tad- River to destroy the town of Norfolk, poles in warm oil. Virginia. Expecting the Patriots and • While filming “Jailhouse Rock” in local militia to come charging and to 1957, Elvis Presley inhaled his tooth engage in open combat, the British cap as he slid down a pole in the open- were surprised to come under fire from ing dance number. It lodged in his lung expert riflemen, who began striking and required surgical removal, but aside down British troops at a distance. from a little hoarseness for a few days, • On Oct. 19, 1781, hopelessly the King made a fairly easy recovery. trapped at Yorktown, Virginia, Brit- • Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of ish Gen. Lord Cornwallis surrenders, peanut butter getting stuck to the roof effectively bringing an end to the of your mouth. American Revolution. He surrendered • That little white paper strip coming 7,087 officers and men, 900 seamen, out of the top of Hershey’s Kisses is 144 cannons, 15 galleys, a frigate and called a plume and was originally intro- 30 transport ships. Pleading illness, he duced by the company to distinguish the did not attend the surrender ceremony. product from phony knock-off candies. • On Oct. 23, 1921, in France, Amer- • The popular kids’ game “Opera- ican Sgt. Edward Younger selects tion” was invented by John Spinello, a from four caskets the body of the first sophomore at the University of Illinois “Unknown Soldier” to be honored in 1962, as part of a class assignment. among the approximately 77,000 U.S. Sadly, he only made $500 off the game servicemen killed during World War I. after selling the prototype. • On Oct. 22, 1934, Charles “Pretty • By the way, in case you’ve ever Boy” Floyd is shot by FBI agents in wondered, the “patient” in “Opera- Ohio. Floyd, who had been hunted for tion” is named Cavity Sam. four years, used his last breath to deny • “Gigi” author Sidonie-Gabrielle his involvement in the infamous Kan- Colette could only write after she had sas City Massacre, in which four offi- plucked all the fleas off her cat. cers were shot to death at a train station. • Many inventions and discoveries • On Oct. 20, 1947, the notorious have come about through the medium Red Scare kicks into high gear in of dreams, including the alternating Washington, as a Congressional com- current generator, the sewing machine, mittee begins investigating Commu- Google, the periodic table and DNA’s nist influence in Hollywood. Some double helix spiral form. witnesses — including studio honcho • If you had to pick a “standard” Walt Disney — gave the committee pencil color, you’d probably think of names of colleagues they suspected of a yellow-gold shade — and that’s no being communists. accident. When pencils went into mass • On Oct. 25, 1973, President Rich- production in the 1890s, the finest ard Nixon vetoes the War Powers Res- available graphite fillings came from olution, which would limit presidential China. Manufacturers wanted every- power to commit armed forces abroad one to know that they used only the best Chinese graphite, so they paint- without Congressional approval. Con- ed their pencils yellow, the traditional gress passed the law over Nixon’s veto. color of Chinese royalty. • On Oct. 21, 1988, “Mystic Pizza,” *** a romantic comedy starring Julia Rob- erts, Annabeth Gish and Lili Taylor Thought for the Day: “Our lives as three young women who work at a begin to end the day we become silent pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut, about things that matter.” — Martin opens in theaters. Matt Damon made Luther King, Jr. his big-screen debut in the film. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

LIBRA (September 23 to Octo- ber 22) A suggestion about a policy change could create heated reactions. Keep your mind open and resist join- ing in with naysayers unless they can show a real basis for their position. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ber 21) While potential career chang- moodier side might emerge this week. es warrant your interest, don’t ignore But the dark period should pass in current job responsibilities. A person- time for the party-loving Lamb to go al relationship also can benefit from on a happy gambol with some very more of your attention. special people this weekend. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Yet SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to again, you show your skill at being December 21) Don’t guess at what able to indulge in your love of the the facts might be if you hope to make arts this week while still taking care the best decision possible. The wise of practical matters, including some course is to ask direct questions and still-unfinished business matters. act on the answers you get. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A CAPRICORN (December 22 to 1. Is the book of Daniel in the Old or potential change might appear to be January 19) Your efforts involving New Testament or neither? what you’ve been looking for. In any that pesky problem should soon show 2. From 2 Samuel 22, who said, “The event, consider both the negative positive signs of being resolved. This Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and as well as the positive possibilities would allow you to shift some of your my deliverer”? David, Samuel, Peter, before making any sort of decision. focus in another direction. Solomon 3. 2 Kings 19 and which other CANCER (June 21 to July 22) AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- Relationships continue to dominate book’s chapter are almost alike word ruary 18) While you enjoy well-de- for word? your aspect this week on a mostly Deuteronomy 7, Isaiah 37, served praise for getting a difficult job Jeremiah 50, Job 16 positive level, with just a few problem done, there’s no time to relax. A new 4. From 2 Samuel 11, who was areas you can smooth over. Also, try challenge looms. Expect more sup- the mother of King Solomon? Ruth, to be flexible about travel plans. port from a once-strong critic. Jezebel, Bathsheba, Miriam LEO (July 23 to August 22) You 5. As stated in Judges 16:19, who cut love being on center stage, and while PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might still have explaining to do Samson’s hair? Servant girl, Delilah, you absolutely purr at the sound of all Unnamed man, Rebekah that praise, be careful not to take on about your decision, but support grows 6. From Genesis 4, who perhaps too many commitments at the expense as you continue to make your case. You invented farming? Adam, Cain, Abel, of time spent with loved ones. also might want to start making plans Jubal for the upcoming holidays. VIRGO (August 23 to September ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) David; 3) 22) You might feel that you need to BORN THIS WEEK: You insist on Isaiah 37; 4) Bathsheba; 5) Unnamed get involved in a matter concerning a making decisions based on facts, not man; 6) Cain friend or relative. But while the issues on popular opinions. Have you con- Comments? More Trivia? Gift appear to be cut and dried, they might sidered a career in science? ideas? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com not be. Get more facts before you act. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. copper river record October 8, 2020 13

actress Betty (Naomi Watts). The pair attempt to uncover the woman’s identity through her only possessions: cash and a large blue key. Nothing is what it seems in a David Lynch film, and each riddle solved creates ripples of doubt about what is real. Sin City (2005) — Ripped from the master pages of Frank Miller, this 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: overtly stylized story is gritty and Where was the ancient kingdom of Numidia located? There are a great many types of crime garish, and perfect neo-noir. With 2. LANGUAGE: What is the oppo- 1. What Argentinian tennis player movie. Some are capers, some cerebral an ensemble cast of heavy hitters, it site of the word convex? defeated Steffi Graf to win the US and others plain violent. One of my encompasses stories of framed cops, 3. GEOGRAPHY: In which body of Open women’s singles championship favorites is noir with its hard-boiled abusive exes, prostitutes and hit men. water is the island of St. Vincent found? in 1990? detectives, shady intrigues and the sul- 4. COMICS: What was the name of 2. Name the broadcaster who earned try dame who might have been victim- Superman’s pet monkey? the nickname “The Voice of God” as ized but was not playing a victim. While 5. HISTORY: Who was the king of narrator for NFL Films from 1966-84. the elements of noir are the dark shad- England at the time of the American 3. What Boston Bruins great won ows and the moody tone, it is not just Revolution? the Norris Trophy for the NHL’s best seen in the black and white traditions of 6. LITERATURE: Which 20th-cen- defenseman eight years in a row from 1968-75? the past. Here are seven stylish exam- tury novel featured a character called ples of neo-noir from the past 25 years. 4. Before serving as head coach of Atticus Finch? the Minnesota Vikings, Bud Grant Seven (1995) — In director David 7. MEDICAL TERMS: What does won four Grey Cups as coach of what Fincher’s crime thriller, a detective the term “idiopathic” mean in diagno- CFL team? on the brink of retirement and a fresh- sis of a condition? 5. Hadi Saei won two Olympic gold faced transfer to the city (Morgan 8. U.S. STATES: Which state’s resi- medals and one bronze medal for Iran Freeman and Brad Pitt, respectively) dent might be nicknamed a Jayhawker? as a competitor in what sport? investigate a series of gruesome kill- 9. GAMES: How much money does 6. What bespectacled Cincinnati each player start with in the board ings that are staged to punish the vic- Reds third baseman was named NL game Monopoly? tim for perpetrating one of the Seven Rookie of the Year in 1988? 10. AD SLOGANS: Which auto 7. Dutch performance artist Iepe Deadly Sins. company adopted the slogan “Fahrv- Rubingh and French comic-book art- L.A. Confidential (1997) — Smash- ergnugen”? ist Enki Bilal are credited with creat- ing the bar for neo-noir, this film has Dimension Films Answers ing what hybrid sport? mood and setting in spades. Against Answers Clive Owen in “Sin City” 1. North Africa the iconic Los Angeles backdrop, we 1. Gabriela Sabatini. find corrupt cops, a murder at a diner, 2. Concave 3. Caribbean Sea 2. John Facenda. a power vacuum in the criminal under- 4. Beppo 3. Bobby Orr. belly, a shady gossip magazine pub- Drive (2011) — A stunt driver who 5. George III 4. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers. lisher, a Veronica Lake lookalike and takes the occasional getaway job, the 6. “To Kill a Mockingbird” 5. Taekwondo. a web of vengeance and ambition that Driver (Ryan Gosling) falls for his 7. Of unknown cause 6. Chris Sabo. threatens to ensnare them all. single-mom neighbor, but when her ex 8. Kansas 7. Chessboxing. Memento (2000) — Guy Pearce stars is released from prison and owes pro- 9. $1,500 © 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc. as Leonard, who suffers from short tection money to a gangster, the Driver 10. Volkswagen. The slogan means term memory loss that complicates his is lured into a single-score job to save “driving enjoyment.” search for the criminal who raped and himself and his would-be girlfriend. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. murdered his wife. Director Christo- Gone Girl (2014) — Based on a pher Nolan keeps you off-balance with book by Gillian Flynn, the story sur- Thought of interrupted timelines and frenetic shifts, rounds the relationship between hus- while Pearce is convincing as a man band Nick (Ben Affleck) and wife the Week who communicates his progress to him- Amy (Rosamund Pike). Amy goes self via tattoos and notes. missing and Nick is presumed to be How far you go Mulholland Drive (2001) — After the culprit after some foul play. Fabri- in life depends on   a mysterious car accident in the Hol- cated evidence and unearthed liaisons lywood Hills, a lone woman takes later, the truth isn’t so solid. your being ten-   refuge in the apartment of aspiring © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. der with the     • DC’s Stargirl Season 1 young, compas-    • The Silencing sionate with the   
 • Welcome to Sudden Death aged, sympathetic • Happy Halloween    with the striv- Scooby-Doo   • American Pie Presents: ing and tolerant Girls’ Rules of the weak and    • When the Heart Calls Sea- strong. Because
  
 son 7 someday in your   • I Used to Go Here life you will have • Save Yourselves been all of these.   - George Wash-   ington Carver    14 October 8, 2020 copper river record $10,000 259-4034 shelves, ring up customer Immediately CLOSING sales, keep the items and DATE: When Filled TO AP- Assorted tires, prices store clean and in an orderly PLY: Applications will not vary 11 R24.5 & 11 R22.5 fashion. be considered complete un- 259-4034 til submitted on the Alaska Good building land on The Copper River School Teacher Placement Website MISC: Clean, starts, drives and Old Edgerton Hwy, about District is announcing an at www.alaskateacher.org; stops well. Summer and 8.5 acres, with Wrangell opening for the follow- or at the CRSD. District Of- Free to any kind of winter tires on rim. Call Mountain views. 259-5831 ing position: Custodian fi ce. 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Jack White 4 hedgehog babies for Dale or Kathy. wwww.margaretbillinger.comww.margaretbillinger.com Real Estate $450 a month, electricity sale. Ready February 5th. included, Toyo stove heat. [email protected] Call/txt 907.841.2188 $250 hedgeofalaska@ RawRaw Land,Land, L47L47 MooseMoose Creek,Creek, Call Jerry or Sandy Baxter HELP WANTED: Nicely treed 36.75ac tract w/ moose yahoo.com 822-4008 creek through middle. Great location Bush Bottle Bin is hiring: for rec cabin $28,000 MLS 18-5812 Apple Computer for Glacier View Area. 28433 Must be 21 or older. Have REDUCED:REDUCED: MileMile 184.5184.5 GlennGlenn Sale: Late 2013 Imac, HighwayHighway 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 13,20 West Glenn Hwy. mile a friendly personality, FFeaturedeatured LListing!isting! sqft. Endless possibilities. Nice 21 in display, quad core log home with a guest cabin and 104.5 next to Glacier View outgoing and be good L5 Copper Boulevard Glennal- processor, 1 terabyte SSD storage unit. 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All utilities included, CChitinahitina BBusiness,usiness, 60 Pounds over head, must Live and work MLS# 17-2796 call 822-3277 End Dump, 12 yd box, L3L3 B3B3 MainMain Street,Street, Live, work be comfortable counting in your own MMileile 1187.287.2 GGlennlenn HHwy,wy Cummings engine, T/A, property with and play Alaskan style. No property MISC FOR SALE: and handling money. Tap living quarters taxes either! Great central location close with trailer. $13,000 to shopping and fi shing. Can be used as card required within 30 upstairs and Nissan Quest Mini Van 259-4034 Gift shop gallery commercial or residential. 3 beds 1.25 days of employment. The baths. $140,000 MLS#20-5251 (2007), 165,000 miles, below. Th is historic building has been 1986 Freight liner tractor, job position is required to restored and a work in progress since RRawaw LLand,and, MMii 118484 GGlennlenn HHwy,wy, $1200. Kenny Lake area. 1978. T/A, 9 speed, with trailer. maintain the stock on the $196,000 MLS 19-6893 nice wooded 4.4 acre lot, north RawRaw Land,Land, MiMi 62.762.7 TokTok Cutoff,Cutoff, L2 side, 3.5 miles West of Glennallen, Slana 2.728 acre property is locat- $10,000 MLS 17-6969 ed 2 miles from the Wrangell , St. RRawaw LLand,and, MMii 111818 RRichardsonichardson HHwy,wy Elias National Park and Preserve. 4.45 acres, just before mi 118 mark- $27,500 MLS #20-10735 er, $17K MLS 18-8469 RawRaw Land,Land, SilverSilver Springs,Springs, L2 Lark- RRawaw LLand,and, LL99 HHaleyaley CCourt,niceourt spur Loop, 1.27 acres, nice treed lot, level homestead in Kenny Lake walking distance to Copper River, $60,000 MLS# 20-13127 $27,000 MLS 189-11488 MMileile 662.52.5 TTokok CCutoff,utoff, SSlanalana 0 Beds MMii 1110.510.5 RRichardsonichardson HHwy,wy, Nice 1 Bath 480 sqft Sweet weekend 1bd, 1ba, 2000sf get away hunting cabin. $125,000 cabin, garage & MLS#20-8277 shop, ponds, near Mile 16 Edgerton Hwy. Tazlina River, 5 Acres, vacant land. $25,000 $199,000 MLS 18-5408 MLS#20-10063

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The Flexible Coyote Law Offi ce of Eric Auten PO Box 2717; 310 Pioneer St., Ste. 3 Most predators are either solitary or social, not Valdez, Alaska 99686 both. But the coyote gets to have it both ways. Real Phone: 907-461-0342 * Email: [email protected] danger from larger gray wolves fashioned a plasticity A general practice law fi rm based in Valdez, Alaska since 2012 in behavior, giving it the fl exibility to move freely be- tween joining a collective and pursuing individual or pair strategies. As circumstances called for it, coyotes could be- come pack animals when catching prey like deer (or defending against wolves) called for cooperation. But coyotes could also function very well as soli- tary hunters, focusing on the kind of small fare—mice, voles, rabbits, even insects, and a wide variety of vegetable foods such as juniper berries—that an in- dividual animal could survive on. While they have the teeth and jaws of a predator, coyotes also pos- sess molars that enable them to grind and chew vegetables. For coyotes, their fl exibility created possibilities that allowed them to carve out an ecological niche in post-Pleistocene America different from those of both wolves and foxes. This note is from Coyote America by Western His- tory professor Dan Flores. Wildlife Notes are brought to you by Copper Country Alliance. 16 October 8, 2020 copper river record

Photo courtesy Janet Rembe “The fall colors were beautiful yesterday while we rode up the Richardson toward Paxton.”

Photo by John Tierney Jesse can often be seen working outside his apartment in downtown Glennallen. In addition to the pieces he makes in his free time, he also makes custom creations.