NEXT ISSUE: MAR 18 75¢ Periodical Postage paid, Glennallen, AK USPS # 022164 Vol. 33 Issue # 46 Published Thursdays Glennallen, AK March 11, 2021 email: [email protected] * ph: (907) 259-4486 * fax: (888) 870-3167 12,000 Years Ago on Chistochina Fun Days: the Copper River Race Results Pg. 5 Allison Sayer - CRR Staff a PhD student at the Cen- ter for the Study of the First Archaeologists Lee Rein- Americans, within the An- inghaus and John White thropology Department at have successfully docu- Texas A & M University. mented people’s use of an Both Reininghaus and area near the upper Cop- White began their talks by per River over 12,000 years speaking about Ahtna, Inc’s ago. This is many thousands partnership. “First and fore- of years earlier than previ- most I need to thank Ahtna, ously documented sites in Inc for allowing us to do the Copper Valley. For con- this research,” said Rein- text, the earliest dated sites inghaus, “The shorelines found anywhere in Alaska of Lake Atna didn’t follow are estimated to be 14,500 any modern land boundaries years old. These are in the and they’re located through- Tanana River Valley. out the entire Copper River Reininghaus and White Basin. Most of the areas we discussed their work in two investigated and the sites we fascinating public virtu- identified are actually locat- al presentations last month. ed on Ahtna [Inc] lands. All The talks were part of the of the artifacts that we found WISE Virtual Science represent their deep tradi- Lecture series, and are cur- tion of connection to the rently available for viewing landscape. All of those items online at WISE-edu. Rein- and that knowledge belongs inghaus is an archaeologist to the community so we’re for the National Park Ser- privileged and grateful to vice in Wrangell-St. Elias Photo courtesy of Evelyn Beeter. National Park and White is Continue Pg. 10 Evelyn Beeter racing.

News Around Ice Fishing Week March 20-27th Robin Mayo - WISE gear, or bait? We have a They will be sharing at least the State limited number of basic five different ways to make This year we are replacing kits available for Copper a hole in the ice, from sim- Beware: Scam Tar- to contact the police. Scams our usual Family Ice Fish- Basin residents to borrow. ple tried and true methods to gets Families of Missing can eventually trick people ing Day at Silver Lake with Email WISE (robin@wise- the latest in ice augers, in- Persons into paying money into a Ice Fishing Week across the edu.org) or call the office cluding a propane-powered The Department of Pub- PayPal account or making valley! It is a chance for (822-3575) to request a kit. model. lic Safety is aware of a new similar methods of payment. newbies to get started and Katie Bobowski and Kar- scam that has targeted some “This scam is partic- experts to learn new tricks! Virtual Ice Fishing Clin- olina Brewster at Prince Alaskans already. Internet ularly disturbing and WISE and our partners are ic Saturday, March 20, William Sound College will trolls are scouring social abhorrent as distraught planning a week of learning 10am. Pre-register at be lending their technolo- media for posts regard- families are already navi- and ice fishing opportuni- www.wise-edu.org/fami- gy expertise to this online ing actual missing persons. gating the uncertainty and ties throughout the Copper ly-ice-fishing-day for this event. The scam takes advantage grief associated with their River Basin March 20-27. online learning opportuni- Fishing Mentors: Satur- of the information they find loved one’s disappearance,” Bureau of Land Manage- ty. “Zoom” in from home day, March 20 from 2-5pm to send text messages to the stated Colonel Bryan Bar- ment Glennallen Field to join local experts Tim connect with an expert “hard family member(s) of the low, Director of the Alaska Office, Wrangell-St. Elias Sundlov and Kenny Steck water” fisherman at a local missing. The scammer de- State Troopers. “Not only National Park, and Prince of the Bureau of Land Man- lake for informal hands-on mands a ransom for the safe will the family potentially William Sound College agement Glennallen Field learning. Russ Scribner, return of the missing person fall for the scam and lose will be teaming up to help. Office to learn about equip- National Park Service Edu- who they claim to have kid- money, the scam itself can ​ ment, fishing techniques, cation Specialist will be at napped and now is sick. The Borrow Gear: Need poles, and caring for your catch. scammer warns people not Continue Pg. 7 Continue Pg. 12 2 March 11, 2021 Copper River Record Finding the Great Earthquake of 1900 Ned Rozell - Alaska Science Forum

In 1900, Alaska was home to Native people in scattered villages and camps and re- cently arrived miners who scraped the creeks for gold. Many of the 60,000 souls on the rivers and hills of Alas- ka stumbled through a big shake that fall, especial- ly those living on Kodiak Island. The largest earthquake on the planet that year hap- pened somewhere near Kodiak on Oct. 9, 1900. Sci- entists know it was big, but how big? And could it hap- pen again? Seismologist Carl Tape wanted to know more about the great 1900 earthquake. He works at UAF’s Geo- physical Institute, studying Alaska earthquakes and what causes them. He be- came interested in the 1900 earthquake because he sus- pected it was a big one, maybe a magnitude 8. But how does one find in- formation about an event that happened 120 years Public Domain ago? The U.S. Revenue Cutter Manning, pictured here in 1898, was in Kodiak Harbor during the great earthquake Tape used all the tools of 1900. Public domain photo. he could find, and then he found a few more. published in 1912 about two many aftershocks that fol- Tape and his coauthors in Since the late 1970s, the One source was the few giant earthquakes that hap- lowed. Knowing Osgood a recent paper wrote that University of Alaska Fair- preserved written records of pened near Yakutat in 1899, was at sea level, Tape read the earthquake’s epicenter banks’ Geophysical Institute people who were in Alaska Tape read details about the nothing about a tsunami, was under the ocean floor, has provided this column in 1900 and felt the earth- Kodiak earthquake of 1900, which often follow large perhaps 60 miles southeast free in cooperation with the quake. Another was the which shook people from earthquakes. The great 1964 of the town of Kodiak. Its UAF research communi- readings of seismometers their beds and toppled chim- earthquake, for example, magnitude was probably be- ty. Ned Rozell ned.rozell@ that recorded the seismic neys in the fishing town. thrusted up the sea floor tween 7.6 and 8.0. alaska.edu is a science waves from a release of “You’ve got to be pretty to send a 10-foot wave to Tape said another earth- writer for the Geophysical planetary tension that rung close to a big earthquake to Kodiak. quake like the 1900 event Institute. the earth like a bell. get that kind of shaking,” he Tape also read a ship log is going to happen again, Kodiak had been the first said. “That told me it was from a U.S. Revenue Cutter which is why he felt justi- Editor’s note: It is our capital of Russian Amer- worth understanding.” that was anchored in Kodiak fied in chasing down details understanding that societ- ica in the 1700s. Russian That 1912 report led Tape harbor on Oct. 9, 1900. No about shaking that happened ies in Alaska in 1900 were colonization of the island to learn about biologist sailors onboard mentioned on a fall day more than a more complex than the in- had pushed out many of the Wilfred Hudson Osgood. a tsunami, though they did century ago. troductory text implies. Alutiiq Native people by Osgood’s superiors at the notice the earthquake, the “Your best indicator of 1867, when Alaska became Smithsonian Institution had shaking of which they at what happens in the future a U.S. territory. By 1900, sent him to Kodiak in 1900 first thought was a problem is what happened in the about 340 people lived in to document mammals in with the ship. past,” he said. the town of Kodiak. the territory. “If there had been a strong When the earth shook, By reading through Os- tsunami, I kind of think the good’s hand-written journal night watch would have Editor’s Notes: Kimberlin’s “Monster news traveled slowly to Hunter” review was just the rest of America and the (which he got from the seen it,” Tape said. Looking forward to fu- Smithsonian in digital Tape also tracked down ture topics, the paper is the start of what will be a world. reoccurring piece, partic- “When this earthquake form), Tape learned that Os- the records of earthquake going to look for opportu- good and someone named waves recorded on about 30 nities to bring additional ularly focused on movies happened, the only way released at the Valdez mov- news got out was on the Mika Petrof were camped seismometers that were op- arts and culture news to on the beach near Women’s erational in 1900 — from readers. ie theater located in the next ship out of Kodiak,” Civic Center. Tape said. “There was no Bay, a few miles west of the Victoria, British Columbia I am really looking for- town of Kodiak. (the closest), to Capetown, ward to bringing back Please send us ideas or telegraph.” recommendations for local In a scientific report Osgood described the jolt South Africa (the farthest). local movie reviews. Shane of the earthquake and the Based on all these clues, art and culture stories. Copper River Record March 11, 2021 3

Photo by Willie Nelson: The northern lights as seen from the bluffs over the Copper River near Chitina. 4 March 11, 2021 Copper River Record CRSD School Board Student Representative Reports Slana and Upstream with the first week in person Learning on the green schedule. The By Christian Finau second week, due to posi- Slana tive coronavirus cases, was The archery team is gear- virtual. The teachers and ing up for a couple of students handled this com- tournaments this week and plication well since sadly next. High school was glad this was not the first time to have at least one week of this scenario has happened. Trek. PTO had a successful After the online week, high to-go dinner for Valentine’s school students began their Day and is working on Basecamp classes in person. some new fundraisers for On the elementary side, this spring. February was a they did not have to go on- good month for Slana. line for the week of February Upstream Learning 8-12. Also, elementary stu- Upstream is continuing dents started penny wars art class with Nancy Bell Photo courtesy David Scott on the 1st and went to the on Wednesdays as well as A memorial plaque to honor the legecy of Scott Yahr 19th, making for a constant guitar lessons with Bruce source of enjoyment. Rodgers. Spanish with options like telling stories champion was Junior Dahl. well where the Internet was On the 17th, grades 3-8 Laura Scott is going well with puppets. The littles are We also held the archery completely down, and Ken- students had a spelling bee and so is music with Evelyn also learning about electrici- tournament (third through ny Lake’s teachers greatly competition in the audi- Helmer. The students enjoy ty. They’ve been introduced eighth grade), and the win- appreciated the high school torium where parents and taking piano lessons with to how electricity is made ners for each classroom students that volunteered to guardians could watch over Shannan Hoffmeister. They and will be given a demon- were Joseph Hauptman help the K-8 students during Zoom. On the 14th and are continuing with their stration of electrical safety (eighth grade) and Kai Buck that time. We’re very proud 16th, there was a memorial ski club and having a lot of by the electric company. (third grade). to have kept the spirit of service for Scott Yahr. To fun. Some students took The 3-5 classroom had As for the high school, willingness to help others in remember his hard work ice measurements at Moose a successful wax museum everything has gone our school. And believe it and dedication to this com- Creek on the 11th. On the with their Egyptian avatars, relatively smoothly. Un- or not, spring break is just munity, the sound booth in 18th, the students did sheep and all the students were fortunately, during the around the corner! Know- the high school gym is now heart and brain dissections. very well informed on the district’s two weeks of Trek, ing Kenny Lake, we’ll make dedicated to his life, char- Upstream had a lot of fun in subject (if anyone would there was an exposure to it to and through March acter, and memory. Also, the month of February. like to see the event, it’s COVID-19, and the en- without a sinch. a plaque was made by Bob posted on their class web- tire high school was forced Stickney to be mounted to Kenny Lake Schools site, www.kennylakehawks. to attend their electives re- Glennallen Schools the sound booth. By Lindsey Gordon com). The salmon have also motely. However, everyone By David Scott On the 22nd and 23rd, February has been a rela- all hatched which is very ex- managed to pull through Basketball - Boys beat there were parent-teacher tively quiet month at Kenny citing. Valentine’s Day, one and transitioned back into Valdez then lost the next conferences to help students Lake School, but here are of the best parts of Febru- Basecamp well. There have day. Girls played well but progress using the feedback our updates regarding clas- ary, was celebrated in both still been a few technolog- fell short of both games. given to the parents. On the sic Kenny Lake activities as classes as well, with a party ical issues with one of the Middle school volleyball 25th, Glennallen had its first we quickly approach March. and arts and crafts. VTC units, and it has been - They won three games the ALICE training drill of the In the K-2 classroom, As for the whole elemen- brought to the attention of first day then two the second year which was successful. things have been switching tary school, we held the the staff. Hopefully it will day. On a closing note, there up regarding their reading school spelling bee (which be resolved swiftly as to not In the high school and was a small engines course options, and their rotations third through fifth graders interrupt classes. junior high, students have on the 19th from 6-9 p.m. feature lots more exciting attend). Our spelling bee There was an instance as been working hard on their and on the 20th from 9 a.m. classes and trying to stay - 6 p.m. Thanks to our GHS caught up in order to con- shop and PWSC for this tinue this semester in a awesome learning experi- positive and enjoying man- ence to better understand ner. February started out as how a basic 4-stroke motor a Trek for the high school, works.

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The Buzz Chisto FunChistochina Days Fun Race Days Results 2021 Brad Kimberlin - and 9 months before they Kenny Lake died out. In the Copper Riv- Youth 4,2,1 -Dog Classes er valley, bees need to be Day Two I have heard reports that prepared for a 6 month long Musher Day 1 Time Day 2 Time Total Time Position this is a mild winter. Maybe term in the winter shed if 1 4 DOG 00:00.0 it’s just my perception that’s they have the ability. 2 Mira 12:11.5 12:14.1 24:25.6 1 not the case. I don’t believe I’m going to suggest they 3 Doreen 13:04.9 13:13.3 26:18.2 2 I’m alone in this conclusion. would agree with me about 1 cup of honey bees is the long cold winter. Not to 4 approximately 100 bees. humanize the critters. May- 5 2 DOG Going into the winter shed, be it’s just me getting a little 6 Skylar 00:44.5 00:46.2 01:30.7 1 there were 60 something cabin fever. The bees want 7 Finn 00:54.6 00:53.9 01:48.5 2 boxes of 30 to 50 thousand out also. The first 5 months 8 bees per box. At, say, an they do pretty good. The 6th 9 1 DOG average of 40,000 bees per month they start coming out 10 Aurora 00:24.9 00:22.2 00:47.1 1 box times 60 boxes that’s of their box and walking 11 Kalaya 00:33.4 00:26.2 00:59.6 2 2,400,000 of them. around. Come April when 12 Ariel 00:35.8 00:25.4 01:01.2 3 The foragers were not go- we get some 45-50 degree 13 Kisu 01:56.0 00:27.9 02:23.9 4 ing to make the winter. You days they will be put out on 14 Chistochina Fun Days know the expression, “busy a field edge. Hang in there, 15 2021 as a bee?” How about, girls, just another month or 16 Six -Dog Class “worked yourself to death?” so. 17 That’s the honey bee. The Here’s this month’s bad Day Two 18 average lifespan of a hon- bee joke: It’s a sweet job! 19 Musher Day 1 Time Day 2 Time Total Time Position ey bee is 5 to 6 weeks and Lastly, the beekeeping 1 MATTHEW DEVRED 20 15:57.3 15:44.3 31:41.6 1 is composed of several dif- class in Kenny lake has been 2 PAM SCHAMBER 21 16:11.9 16:53.5 33:05.4 2 ferent jobs. I’ve swept up moved to March 26-27. 3 EVELYN BEETER 17:54.6 18:04.4 35:59.0 3 gallons and gallons of them There has been a segment 22 4 MARI RAITTO 18:13.7 18:14.2 36:27.9 4 so far this winter. on gardening and growing 23 5 JERRY WOODS 18:33.5 18:11.2 36:44.7 5 A winter bee is a different added. Dawn told me she’s 24 6 CARL RAY ERHART 18:29.0 18:41.6 37:10.6 6 creature. They can live for been growing corn on the 25 7 JOHANNA BADALICH 19:13.4 18:12.5 37:25.9 7 many months. I read a Ca- cob. How cool is that? Con- 26 8 KIM WELLS 20:18.3 17:38.4 37:56.7 8 nadian study in which they tact Dawn Cogan for details 27 9 CAMOLLEAH ROBINSON 26:46.3 00:00.0 DNF kept a colony of bees in a at (907)460-6050. 28 10 BERNIE PAUL winter barn for 270 days Bee Good 29 24:00.5 00:00.0 DNF 11 CODY EDUNDS 30 44:27.2 00:00.0 DNF 12 31 Chistochina Fun Days 13 Submit your Community 2021 Events--FREE! 14 15 Adult 4 -Dog Class email: [email protected] 16 Day Two 17 Musher Day 1 TimeRace TimesDay 2 Time Total Time Position 181 DEBRA SUMMERS 11:54.1 11:24.7 23:18.8 1 192 ANNIE GRENIER 12:14.7 11:53.4 24:08.1 2 203 CARL RAY ERHART 12:21.5 12:23.7 24:45.2 3 21 Nekey’dghinic’et’den / isthmus between Lake Louise & Susitna Lake 4 JERRY WOODS 12:57.9 12:44.6 25:42.5 4 225 MARI RAITTO 13:16.7 12:28.7 25:45.4 5 236 EVELYN BEETER 12:54.9 12:55.4 25:50.3 6 ‘where a line stretches in a ring’ 247 PAUL BADALICH 13:55.5 00:00.0 DNF 258 CODY EDMUNDS 18:32.3 00:00.0 DNF 269 ELISHA DAWN 0:30:16 00:00.0 DNF 62.3576, -146.6315 2710 2811 2912 3013 3114 15 16 Please mail check or money order to: CRR,17 PO Box 277, Glennallen, AK 99588 18 Start or renew a One year subscription: 19 Race Times $20 to zip codes 99566, 99573, 99586, 99588 subscription by 20 $30 Valdez, 99686 $5021 All other Alaska addresses credit card: $6022 Outside of Alaska 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Race Times 6 March 11, 2021 Copper River Record Glennallen LIO Update Bill Spotlights-Income recognized tribes. Last ses- Taxes, Tribal Rights, and sion this bill was passed AA–Glennallen: meetings Wednesday nights, Copper Center, 99573. Call Barb 822-3669. Red Flag Laws by the House on a vote 7-8pm at the Public Library in Glennallen. Gakona Volunteer Fire Dept: Training, ev- A number of bills were of 31-5 but stalled in the Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska: Are you ery month, second Tuesday, 6:30pm. Board introduced this week that Senate when COVID-19 caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Meeting, Each quarter (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct), sec- should gather some interest usurped the agenda. The disease or related disorder in the Copper Riv- ond Saturday at 10am. All are welcome. Gakona in the Copper River Valley. sponsor statement from last er Basin? Call Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska, Fire Hall is located at Mile 2.3 Tok Cutoff. Call Legislators have until the year “proposes to formal- Gay Wellman 822-5620 or 800-478-1080 ext 6. 259-3030 with questions. 35th day of the Second Leg- ly recognize the tribes in American Legion: Gladys M. Heintz Me- Glennallen VFW Post 10682: provides ser- islature to submit personal this state and the peoples morial Post 27. The American Legion provides vice to veterans, veteran’s families, and the (non budgetary) bills. who governed themselves service to veterans, veteran’s families, and the communities where they live. Meetings are Today, Senator Tom for multiple millennia be- communities where they live. Meetings first the Third Thursday of every month @ 1900 Begich (D-Anchorage) in- Wed. of every month, 7pm Music jams Wed. hours. Contact: Bernard (Barney) McRoberts, fore statehood. The federal nights, 7pm, except first Wed of the month, 8pm. Commander VFW Post 10682 Ph # 259-5873 troduced legislation to government has a special establish a flat five percent and unique relationship The American Legion is a great place for your Glennallen DMV: Open Mon-Thurs, 8:30am- community event. Call 822-3227. 4:30pm, closed for lunch 11am-noon. Call income tax based on your with tribes that through Caregiver Support Group: available for 822-3999 for info. federal tax rate. Senate Bill this bill the state would 100 would generate new acknowledge.” anyone caring for a loved one either at home or Glenn Rich Fire Dept: Monthly training away. Meets twice a month for encouragement, third Thursday of the month at 6pm state revenue from residents HB 122 is another bill and non-residents earning an that is reappearing from education and support and now meets by phone Glennallen LIO Office: The Glennallen Leg- only and is open for anyone anywhere. We meet islative Information Office is open for the 2021 income in Alaska. Current- last year. HB 122 creates from 1-2pm the 1st Saturday of each month and Legislative season. Our Business hours are from ly, nine other states have a certain protective orders the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Call Gay 8 am until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Due flat broad-based income tax against individuals that Wellman for more information at 822-5620 to Covid-19, the building is closed to the walk- ranging from three to 5.25 make threatening remarks Celebrate Recovery: offers help to overcome ins, however you can call 822-5588 to make an percent. Senate Bill 100 is regarding firearms. These hurts, hang-ups and habits by turning to God. appointment. We do practice CDC recommend- referred to the Senate State bills have been termed “red Meets Saturdays at 12pm at Mt. Drum Lutheran ed safety protocols that include wearing a mask Affairs Committee and the flag” laws in the lower 48. It Church. Call 710-7007 for a ride. while in the building and social distancing. Senate Finance Committee. didn’t make it to committee Chamber of Commerce Membership Din- Kenny Lake Volunteer Fire Squad: training during the 31st Legislative ners: are held the fourth Thursday of each meetings first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Two bills that gained Session. month except summer season. the Fire Hall in Kenny Lake. traction last session were Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Kenny Lake Community League Board: resubmitted this week You can visit this link to Monthly Meeting: held the 1st Tuesday of ev- meetings are now held the 3rd Tuesday of every HB 123 was submitted see which bills have been ery month at 5:45pm at the Ahtna Headquarters, month at 7pm at the Community Hall. Come help by Rep. Zulkosky (D-Beth- moving this week. http:// Glennallen. make the decisions that affect our community. el) that would provide state www.akleg.gov/basis/ Chitina Lighthouse Mission: meets 1st & Kenny Lake Devotional Gathering: the 4th recognition of federally 3rd Sunday of each month at 11am in Chitina by Sunday of every month, from 4 to 5pm at the KL the wayside. Sponsored by the Anchorage Wes- Public Library, to provide the opportunity for leyan Nazarene Church. prayers and spiritual encouragement to anyone Copper Basin Lions Club: meetings 1st and interested in an ecumenical gathering with basic 3rd Tuesdays, various locations. For info call courtesy and respect for each other’s beliefs and Marianne Williams 822-3005. no proselytizing or politics. Call 822-3418. Copper Basin Senior Citizens: Seniors meet Kenny Lake Public Library: is open for at the Senior Center in Glennallen for a pot-luck curbside service Mon, 1-3; curbside and sin- lunch the last Thurs of the month except Nov gle in-person service Tues 4-6. We can connect and Dec. Rent the building at $100/day for your you with AK Digital Library to borrow FREE special occasion; Birthday Party, Graduation e-books/audiobooks for your device(s). Leave Party, Yard Sale, etc. Call 822-5400. an email request @ kennylakelibrary@yahoo. Copper Valley Community Library: Our com Use our online catalog or get info @ kenny- Lobby is closed until further notice. Curbside lakelibrary.org Find us on Facebook @ Frances service hours are Tuesday - Saturday 1PM to Kibble Kenny Lake Public Library. Call 822- 4PM. Call 822-5427, email: cvcla@cvinternet. 3015 during open hours to talk to a librarian or net or stop by the library and ring our front door leave a message. 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The the same as previous years, in the Fair’s 85-year history 2021 Fair, themed Seeing is with a couple of noteworthy that the event was canceled; Pg. 1 Believing, will be held Fri- exceptions during the first the last time was a hiatus exponentially intensify the we take measures to ensure day, August 20, through weekend, August 20 – 23: from 1942 – 1946 due to the grief and anxiety they are al- that this does not happen.” Monday, September 6, at The first weekend will War. ready feeling. We must raise Anyone who has recent- the fairgrounds in Palm- feature fairgoer favorites, While the annual Fair did public awareness for these ly purchased or acquired er. Hours will be 11 a.m. including carnival rides, not occur, Fair staff was able despicable scams for the “moss” balls for their aquar- – 10 p.m. daily. During the vendors and concerts. to organize several smaller wellbeing of all Alaskans.” ium is encouraged to inspect 14-day run, the Fair will The first weekend sched- events in 2020 that encour- If you are the recipient of the product for the presence be closed on Tuesdays and ule will also include a aged community support such a text message asking of zebra mussels. If zebra Wednesdays (August 24 free-with-Fair-admis- and involvement, while for money in exchange for mussels are discovered, re- – 25 and August 31 – Sep- sion RAM Trucks Timed adhering to public health your missing loved one, do move mussels and “moss” tember 1). Event Challenge in the recommendations. Those not respond to the message. balls from your aquarium, “Our goal by adding an- Grandstand. events included the Encore Instead, report the scam to place them in a plastic bag other weekend is to help The Farm Exhibits build- Drive-In Nights concert se- [email protected] and also and place the contents in a spread out the Fair crowds ing will be closed the first ries, pop-up drive-in movie notify the agency that has freezer for at least one day. and keep fairgoers as safe weekend, as the livestock series, Food Truck Fare, case responsibility for your To avoid potentially serious as possible as Alaska con- and their owners need the Harvest Fest, and the Bright missing persons case. (Alas- problems with your home tinues to respond to the extra week to prepare. Ani- Up the Night holiday light ka DPS press release) plumbing, please do not global pandemic,” said Je- mals will be in the barn on display. (Alaska State Fair dispose of the contents of rome Hertel, Fair CEO, Thursday, August 26. press release, excerpted) Invasive Zebra Mus- your aquarium by pouring it adding that the Fair will be Perishable exhibit items sels Hitchhike to AK on down the drain or flushing it adhering to the current CDC will also not be featured the Aquarium Moss Balls down the toilet. recommendations for large first weekend. The Alaska Department of Zebra mussels are events and will be filing a Early admission prices Fish and Game (ADF&G) thumb-sized invasive fresh- mitigation plan to the State. will be extended through is issuing a notification to water shellfish named for “The expanded schedule Monday, August 23. aquarium owners across the striped pattern of their will also provide an addi- The announcement offers the state that zebra mussels shell. They look like tiny tional economic boost for some good news after a chal- (Dreissena polymorpha) D-shaped clams. Zebra the over 400 vendors at the lenging year. Last summer, were recently discovered mussels can survive in Alas- Fair and, of course, provide the Fair made the difficult attached to live marimo ka freshwaters. Prior to this moss balls and may have finding, zebra mussels have - been sold at pet or aquar- not been detected in Alaska. All meetings of recognized boards, committees, and commissions of the Borough are open to the public and are held at Borough offi ces, ium supply stores in the Zebra mussels invaded the 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer, AK, unless specifi ed otherwise. Three or more Assembly Members may be present at advertised public state. Marimo moss balls Great Lakes Region in the meetings of federal, state, and local governments or other entities. As of November 4, 2020, masks are currently required to be worn over your nose and mouth while you are indoors in any Borough facility, unless you have a medical or mental health condition making wearing are living organisms sold late 1980s and quickly col- a face covering contrary to your health and safety. Meetings are scheduled as follows: nationwide to aquarium onized several Great Lakes, hobbyists. These balls of most of the Mississippi and Planning Commission (To Participate 03/15/21 6:00 pm Assembly Chambers Telephonically Call 855-290-3803) algae are often used as dec- some of the Missouri river Assembly Regular Meeting (To Provide Public 03/16/21 6:00 pm Assembly Chambers Comment Telephonically Call 1-855-225-2326) orative items in aquariums basins. Zebra mussels can Abbreviated Plat (To Participate Telephonically 03/17/21 8:30 am Assembly Chambers Call (907) 290-7880 Conference ID: 907 065 331#) or fish tanks. Zebra mussels cause widespread damage Agriculture Advisory Board 03/17/21 4:30 pm Lower Level Conference Room can attach to the fibers and by fouling shorelines and Platting Board (To Participate Telephonically 03/18/21 1:00 pm Assembly Chambers & Virtually via Call 1-855-225-1887 Conference ID: 8573) Microsoft Teams: 1-844-643-2217 survive being transported. encrusting aquatic infra- Conference ID: 303 657 650# MSB Fish & Wildlife Commission 03/18/21 4:00 pm Lower Level Conference Room “Zebra mussels are con- structure like fish passage Local Road Service Area Advisory Board 03/18/21 6:30 pm Microsoft Teams: (907) 290-7880 sidered a highly invasive facilities and aquaculture Conference ID: 543 732 125# Library Board 03/20/21 10:00 am Palmer Library species in Alaska and pose operations. They are highly Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Case No. 21-02 03/22/21 10:00 am Assembly Chambers Appeal Hearing, Appealing the denial of a a great threat to the state’s efficient filter feeders; large conditional use permit for an alcohol beverage freshwater environments,” populations in lakes can dispensary, Ashley Stetson, Appellant Port Commission Special Meeting Re: OR 21-023, 03/22/21 3:00 pm Microsoft Teams: (907) 290-7880 Tammy Davis, the ADF&G deplete plankton which dis- MSB 18.04.035(A), Port Commission Membership Conference ID: 988 234 982# Parks, Recreation, & Trails Advisory Board (To 03/22/21 6:00 pm Lower Level Conference Room Invasive Species Coordi- rupts food webs and starves Participate Telephonically Call (907) 861-7888 Participant Code: 663 606 81 nator, said. “It could be native species. (ADF&G https://conf.matsugov.us/conference/66360681) extremely detrimental to press release, excerpted) Joint Assembly/School Board (To Provide 03/23/21 6:00 pm Assembly Chambers Public Comment Telephonically Call aquatic habits in Alaska if 1-855-225-2326) Abbreviated Plat (To Participate Telephonically 03/24/21 8:30 am Assembly Chambers zebra mussels were inad- Alaska State Fair An- Call (907) 290-7880 Conference ID: 483 818 186#) vertently introduced in any nounces 14 Day 2021 If you would like further information on any of these meetings or are interested in serving on any of the advisory boards, please call the freshwater system in the Schedule Borough Clerk’s Offi ce at 861-8683, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Borough website is: state. It is imperative that Alaskans will have even o/ ro ro ooo orr o r oro oroo o o oro ooror 8-832 o o Toyostove Sales, Parts & Service The Planning Team meetings scheduled are: (Planning teams consist of Planning staff and members of the public who are appointed by the Planning Commission to work on community comprehensive plans and special land use districts)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR E v e n t s Community Wildfire Protection Plan Meeting for Lake Louise, Crosswind Lake and the Tolsona Lake Area: March 12, 6:00pm, at The Point Lodge, mile 17.2 Lake Louise Rd. The Division of Forestry will be conducting an informational meeting to start the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) process. Anyone who owns property in this area is encouraged to attend either in person (COVID-19 precautions recommended) or by live stream on your computer. Access from our Copper River Firewise Facebook page or Copper River Firewise YouTube Photo by Ben Swinehart Channel. We may also be contacted by email at: dnr. Cross-country Skiing out on the Nizina River [email protected]. Wrestling Fundraiser Weekend Mar 13 at Lake Louise Lodge: Dinner at 5pm “Take Me Down/ Win By Pin Evening & prizes. Live auction at 6pm. Proceeds go to the Copper River Wrestling Club - Glennallen Fat Bike/ Cross Country Ski Fun Run Mar 13 at Lake Louise Lodge: Live Music John Hartman and Catie ICE FISHING WEEK March 20-27: Virtual Ice Fishing Class March 20 to learn skills, equipment available to borrow, ready to fish holes in local lakes, and prizes for youth! Learn more at www.wise-edu. org/family-ice-fishing-day.html or contact WISE at 822-3575, [email protected]. Sponsored by WISE, BLM, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and Prince William Sound College. Senior Citizens’ Luncheon: March 25 starting around noon at the Seniors’ Center. Come join us in the “Wearin’ of the Green” for St. Patrick’s Day. Alaska Beekeeping Workshop: Sat March 27 & 28 at the Kenny Lake Community Hall. Cost $100, includes book, refreshments and door prize. Gulkana Community Chapel Easter Service: Sunday April 4 at Mile 127 Richardson Highway, right inside the village of Gulkana, 9:30 AM Service on the Gakona Bluff (Mile 1, Tok Cutoff), 10:15 AM Breakfast at the church, 11:00 AM Easter Service at the church Basic Wildland Firefighter ‘Red Card’ Class: This class will be held over 2 weekends, April 10-11 and April 17-18 by the Division of Forestry, Valdez/ Copper River Area Office. Location and times to be announced. Completion of this class in addition to the Work Capacity ‘Pack Test’ will qualify you as a certified Type II Wildland Fire Fighter. Individuals over 18 who complete all requirements of the class will have the potential to be hired during times of High Fire Danger. Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested in wildfire and the Incident Command System is welcome to attend. Call 907-822-5534 to register.

Kristin Link Debris-covered rock glaciers are fairly common in the Wrangell Mountains, and Submit your Community Events Sourdough Rock Glacier is one of the longer and more iconic rock glaciers. We FREE! have been spending some time exploring it with the recent March snowpack and it has many interesting features - large rocks, small rocks, mini forested areas, steep email: [email protected] roll-overs, and folds. Some scientists have been studying it to compare some of the phone: 259-4486 features with those found on Mars. 10 March 11, 2021 Copper River Record White said was a very labor 12,000 Years Ago on the Copper River, intensive, yet very deadly weapon point that hunters might be motivated to take Continued from Pg. 1 the time to make when they be able to conduct this re- collaborated with a team of making stone tools and char- The staggering 12,000 felt extreme need. search, learn more about people from several disci- coal from people making year old date, nearly 10,000 White also highlighted a these connections, and share plines to identify areas that fires. A layer of sand was years older than the old- larger stone that people had all of that stuff with you.” might have been suitable also found. The sand indi- est date of a site heretofore chipped away the outside of Reininghaus credits for occupation back when cated that the area was on excavated in the Copper in order to get to the better Ahtna, Inc for their collabo- the enormous Lake Atna oc- a delta where a creek en- Valley, has been confirmed quality, unweathered ma- ration in sharing traditional cupied much of the Copper tered Lake Atna, when the by separate analysis by both terial within. Many of the knowledge of historic trav- Valley. She imagined that elevation of the shoreline Reininghaus’ and White’s pieces were found nearby, el through the area. This people would have utilized was approximately 777 me- teams. and much of the block could knowledge was essential to the lake, and were likely to ters above sea level. White’s Over 1800 stone tools, be reassembled. help identify candidate sites have lived or camped near team performed analysis and tool fragments, and other ar- White hopes to continue within the huge expanse the shore. Similarly, she excavation in the same area tifacts associated with stone to study this area, both in- of the Copper Valley for could eliminate areas from subsequent to Reininghaus. tool making were found tensively analyzing the little excavation. her search that were likely Figuring out how long ago with the combined efforts of pieces and pondering how White also expressed to have been underwater for people used a particular ar- Reininghaus’ and White’s they fit into the big picture gratitude for Ahtna, Inc’s the duration of the time pe- chaeological site is a big teams. None of them were of human history. collaboration and dialogue riod she was interested in. part of the specialized work “diagnostic.” That means In her future research, throughout his involvement Geologist Mike Loso was of archaeology. One tech- that so far it is not possible Reininghaus will tear her- in this project. He added, an important part of that nique archaeologists use to to directly connect the peo- self away from Lake Atna’s “This is not my heritage that team. His expertise in read- date sites is finding and dat- ple who left their things at shorelines. During the ques- I’m trying to help under- ing the landscape helped to ing hearths. Carbon dating this site with people who tion and answer section of stand and present. I really identify where Lake Atna’s techniques determine ap- left their things in other her talk she said it was a dif- do appreciate being allowed shorelines used to be thou- proximately how long ago parts of North America on ficult decision, but that there and having the honor and sands of years ago. There the wood that was burned the basis of similarities be- were many other areas in the the privilege to help under- is more than one ancient in the hearth was alive. By tween tools. vast expanse of the park that stand and expand on this shoreline, as the level of contrast, a stone could have White discussed some deserve attention. Her fu- amazing story.” the lake was not always the formed thousands or even of his examination of the ture fieldwork will focus on White spoke about his par- same over time. millions of years before various tools, including the Beaver Creek drainage. ticular interest in the Copper Reininghaus’ team found someone decided to fash- travelling through time with Valley area not just in terms almost 70 sites with stone ion it into a tool, and the his microscope to see the You can find links to both of the history of this specif- tool fragments and other tool making process would wear patterns of human use Reininghaus and White’s ic area, but as a part of the signs of human use, in sev- not have any impact on its on many of the fragments’ lectures at WISE-edu. You larger story of how people eral different areas. The sites chemistry. Other once liv- edges. He shared that feel- can also read Reininghaus’ first populated all of Alaska came from a wide range of ing things such as wooden ing a connection to stone research article on the Re- and North America. There dates, and some were not tools, leather, animal bones, tools was one of the things searchGate website by are multiple theories about possible to date. etc. can also theoretically that inspired him to become searching under her name, how people populated North The Copper Lake Trail be carbon dated if they are an archaeologist. or contact Reininghaus with America, which are not mu- corridor was identified as in good enough condition. To the untrained eye, questions or comments at tually exclusive. Could very a good candidate area for However, these are rarely many stone tool pieces look [email protected]. old sites in the Copper Val- several reasons. Cultural found in this area because alike. Many of these tools ley provide any additional evidence described a long the soil chemistry tends to were also fragmented, but clues? pattern of human use and destroy them over time. White explained that con- Map on Page 11 As discussed in our Febru- travel through the area. Geo- Charcoal from the same temporary experiments ary 4 edition, archaeologists morphology showed that an layer of the ground where have helped archaeologists Map Caption: Over- have long suspected that ancient lakeshore was near- the sand was found was to extrapolate quite a bit view of project area and people were in the Copper by a long time ago. The area analyzed, and found to from fragments. site locales. Originally pub- Valley long before previous also has access routes to the be approximately 10,000 There were points that lished in: Reininghaus, Lee. documentation suggested. high ridgelines that both years old. Further excava- had been sharpened on both (2019). Recent Archaeologi- One tantalizing clue to this ancient and modern hunt- tion found charcoal that sides that could possibly cal Investigations of Glacial was obsidian tools found at ers prefer for upland game was dated to over 12,000 have been used in weap- Lake Atna Shorelines in very old sites in other parts hunting, nice camping, and years ago. This work is in- ons, tools used to scrape Wrangell-St. Elias National of North America with ob- relatively easy travel be- teresting across disciplines. either hides or bark, and a Park and Preserve. National sidian sourced from Wiki tween one area and another. It provides an approximate tool that might have been an Park Service, Wrangell–St. Peak in the Wrangells. How- Upon exploration and exca- date at which Lake Atna’s adze used for woodworking. Elias National Park and ever, the oldest sites that had vation, a very promising site shoreline was 777 m. It also There was a fine obsidian Preserve, Copper Center, been dated from the Copper was found in that area. shows that continuing to point that might have been Alaska, 99573. Valley area were from just Reininghaus described look along that 777 m an- used to make decorative or about 3,000 years ago. how the initial excavation cient shoreline may help to identifying marks on oth- To begin searching for immediately uncovered find more archaeological er tools or weapons. There older sites, Reininghaus flakes of stone from people sites from the same era. was one microblade, which Copper River Record March 11, 2021 11

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The plan for the one education teacher April Le- March 2 Meeting year contract was approved Fevere at the end of the Allison Sayer - CRR Staff Next year’s budget will be progress or lack thereof. by the board. school year, and the retire- the focus of the 5pm work Administrators and super- The board discussed on- ment of Upstream Learning The Copper River School session prior to the regular intendent Ashton stated that going coronavirus related administrative assistant District held its regular April 6 School Board meet- they are in “close contact” precautions, including the Mary Hernandez effective monthly meeting on March ing. This will be a good with families whose chil- recent change to “do away June 30. 2, 2021. The School Board opportunity for the public dren seem to be genuinely with yellow.” Schools are Closing comments from members and Superinten- to learn more about the dis- behind. In a follow up con- now either operating rela- the school board were di- dent Ashton met in person, trict’s current plans for the versation, Ashton said the tively normally, or utilizing verse. Several board with the public, school ad- budget, which is due in its school was able to utilize the highest level of pre- members thanked adminis- ministrators, and student final form July 15. Mem- grant funding to hire sup- cautions. The intermediate trators for presenting some representatives attending bers of the public with an port staff to give struggling stage was found to be ex- academic information in the via Zoom or phone. interest in the budget are students throughout the dis- cessively complicated. The earlier work session. Two members of the also encouraged to attend trict extra academic support. board also discussed target- Mark Somerville said he public delivered prepared their local ASB meetings on Ashton discussed the po- ing and refining shut downs was happy to see the Ken- statements regarding the this topic, which will occur tential for the school bus to as much as possible in order ny Lake archery team in preliminary budget, re- prior to the April 6 meeting. bring students from Chis- to keep more kids in school, statewide competition. Ka- questing it be revised to The board requested any tochina to Slana instead of for more of the time. trina Church-Chmielowski include another teach- updates regarding the lock- Glennallen, which had been Student representative requested that the board be er for Upstream learning. down event that occurred a topic of conversation at reports to the board are kept abreast of how they The current teacher main- the prior week. Threaten- the last Slana ASB meeting. printed separately on page can support staff. Josh Scott tains the program with 144 ing calls had been made to The ASB has a plan in place 4. During student reports, implored everyone to pull students and has several the schools within the dis- to contact all of the families Slana and Upstream learn- together around presenting administrative duties. The trict, prompting the schools that would be involved. Ash- ing representative Christian new curricula in the coming comparison was made with to implement a “shelter in ton said, “We really need to Finau noted that Naomi year. the IDEA homeschool pro- place” protocol. Classes make sure that everybody Young had been doing art Becky Schwanke advocat- gram, where teachers each continued on, however the that would be affected has with students, but had lost ed for the district to pursue have 100 students and few- doors were secured and a a say.” She will attend the her supplies in the recent additional grants, and gave er administrative duties. In variety of law enforcement next Slana ASB meeting to fire. She said Upstream was kudos to the 12UA hockey closing comments, board personnel arrived at the learn more. If implemented, trying to help with that. kids for a great season. She members Becky Schwanke schools. This included state the change will not affect Kenny Lake School rep- also acknowledged that high and James Fields said they troopers, VPSOs, and, in the overall cost of education resentative Lindsey Gordon schooler Christian Finau is agreed that Upstream could Slana, an NPS ranger. Par- or transportation. noted that the students have taking on a unique position use another educator. Fields ents were informed through The curriculum commit- missed doing “Big Broth- as a coach for middle school stated that an additional ed- text and voicemail, al- tee discussed piloting four er, Big Sister” this year, and volleyball and doing a great ucator could potentially be a though this was admittedly new English language arts enjoyed a recent opportuni- job. half time. He also said that confusing to many parents (ELA) curricula during the ty for older students to tutor Eileen (Birdie) Ewan parent involvement in Up- because there had been an next academic year. There younger kids. thanked the administrators stream learning has been ALICE drill that morning. will be multiple teachers Glennallen Schools rep- and teachers for remaining exceptional, and that the Some families were not sure involved. The district also resentative David Scott calm when threatening calls district has “leaned on” that. whether the messages were plans to do outreach to fam- highlighted the service for were made to the schools. Superintendent Ashton part of the drill. ilies and students to involve Scott Yahr that took place She also made a plea to updated the board on her Ashton stated that the them in the process and re- in the school gym, and the search for more interven- progress with the budget. calls were traced to an app. ceive their feedback. plaque created by Bob Stick- tions or funding for kids’ She also explained and clar- In a follow up conversation, The transportation com- ney to dedicate the booth mental health. “There’s a ified some of the details in a Ashton said a suspect had mittee reported their he broadcasted from to his lot of kids out there who are follow up conversation. The been identified, and that it recommendation to the memory. The Copper River going through hard times,” state legislature does not cur- was a very young person school board on the school School District website has she said. rently have plans to change from out of state. Schools bus contract with First Stu- a video of the ceremony. The next regular school the base allocation per stu- in at least two other districts dent. As has been reported in The board approved board meeting will be on dent to schools, but due to a also received threatening previous issues, the MASSAGEschool the amendment to Sandy April 6. drop in enrollment the dis- calls. bus contract has become Friendshuh’s contract to the trict’s budget is expected There are continuing ac- complicated due to a huge title “Director of Finance,” to decrease. Administrators ademic concerns related rent increase for the school ���� M������ D�W�� �� are doing some outreach to to pandemic interruptions bus barn. The district is con- M����� � T������ families to determine what of students’ education. sidering having their own enrollment expectations are The effects of the pandem- facility constructed on dis- for next year, although there ic were not uniform across trict property. The current is always some potential for the student body, with some recommendation is to enter change as families’ plans struggling more than oth- into a one year lease, which change. Without some cuts ers. Due to the small size both First Student and the to the budget, the district of some classes, informa- bus barn owner are amena- will have a $200,000 deficit. tion for public consumption ble to. During this year, Administrators are speak- is vague in order to protect the contract may go out to Open: ing with faculty and student students’ confidentiality. bid and the district will bodies to discuss “what they Testing has also been spotty continue to work on cost Monday, Tuesday, Thursday can live without and what during the ongoing pandem- estimates for the construc- 8am - 5pm 907.822.3353 they are particularly con- ic, which makes it difficult to tion and maintenance of a Mile 187.5 Glenn Hwy -- Glennallen, AK cerned about losing.” quantify students’ academic bus barn facility. The one 14 March 11, 2021 Copper River Record 907-746-3710 see on craig- $10,000 259-4034 help. Must be able to an- slist “Glacier View” swer phones, schedule New Duluth Trading appointments, be helpful MISC FOR SALE: company pants: Size 34x32 and courteous to custom- Eggs by the dozen: locat- two pair of blue jeans, one ers and have the ability to ed in Silver Springs, $1.50 pair of firehose pants, one clean store and restrooms pair of insulated firehose MISC: 28433 West Glenn Hwy. per dozen. TEXT ONLY thoroughly. pants $100 for all of them. mile 104.5 next to Glacier 805-909-1359 8am-6pm Apply in person at Wanted: Junk Car Re- Call 259-4486 View School K-12. 3bed /1 Glennallen Fuel or call moval. Kenny Lake area. Voile 161 Splitboard, bath attached garage. W/D HELP WANTED: 907-822-3303. Call 440-821-9545 great shape, $300 call or No Utilities. Green House text 259-4486 Glenn-Rich Fire De- FOR RENT: and garden area. Pets on partment: is looking for a approval. $950.00 month 1986 Freight liner tractor, secretary and treasurer, call Glacier View Area. + deposit. Call Debbie T/A, 9 speed, with trailer. Jim at 822-3277

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Margaret Billinger -- Realtor Jack White www.margaretbillinger.com Real Estate [email protected] Call/txt 907.841.2188 through middle. Great location for rec cabin $28,000 MLS 18-5812 REDUCED: Mile 184.5 Glenn Highway 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 13,20 sqft. Endless possibilities. Nice log home with a guest cabin and storage unit. Cabin sold “as is” $199,000 MLS# 20-11131 Featured Listing! Raw Land, Mi 62.7 Tok Cutoff, Mile 2.5 Tok Cutoff Beautiful cus-  is beautiful 1.567 acre property is tom builders home w/ lots of extras located 2 miles from the Wrangell , St. to include handicap roll in shower, Elias National Park and Preserve. Views 32x36 shop, one bedroom guest- of Mt. Sanford and more. house/rental at 660 sqft. $329,000 $15,500 MLS# 20-10763 MLS #20-13351 Mile 2.2 Nugget Creek Rd. 2 Bed 2 Mi 62 Tok cutoff, Custom built Bath, 2500 sqft. Live remote off the log cabin, located in Slana grid. Main cabin, 2 guest cabins. 480 Sq ft $125,000 Has generator power, solar power, well, septic, greenhouse, storage Valdez/CopperRiver Area Office MLS 20-8277 and wood sheds. Horse Property Chitina Business, with good road access. $199,000 Live and work L3 B3 Main Street, MLS# 17-2796 in your own property with living Mile 187.2 Glenn Hwy, Live, work quarters upstairs and Gi shop gallery and play Alaskan style. No property below.  is historic building has been taxes either! Great central location close restored and a to shopping and  shing. Can be used as work in progress commercial or residential. 3 beds 1.25 since 1978. baths. $140,000 MLS#20-5251 $196,000 MLS 19-6893 Raw Land, Mi 184 Glenn Hwy, nice wooded 4.4 acre lot, north Raw Land, Mi 62.7 Tok Cutoff, L2 side, 3.5 miles West of Glennallen, Slana 2.728 acre property is locat- ed 2 miles from the Wrangell , St. $10,000PENDING MLS 17-6969 Elias National Park and Preserve. Raw Land, Mi 118 Richardson Hwy, $27,500 MLS #20-10735 4.45 acres, just before mi 118 mark- Raw Land, Silver Springs, L2 Lark- er, $17K MLS 18-8469 spur Loop, 1.27 acres, nice treed lot, Raw Land, L9 Haley Court,nice walking distance to Copper River, level homestead in Kenny Lake $27,000 MLS 189-11488 $60,000 MLS# 20-13127 Mi 110.5 Richardson Hwy, Nice Mile 62.5 Tok Cutoff, Slana 0 Beds 1bd, 1ba, 2000sf cabin, garage & 1 Bath 480 sqft Sweet weekend get away hunting cabin. $125,000 shop, ponds, near Tazlina River, MLS#20-8277 $199,000 MLS 18-5408 Kenny Lake Mercantile Live Raw Land, L47 Work & Play AK style! Turn key Basic Wildland Firefighter "Red Card" Class Moose Creek, Nicely treed 36.75ac business. Features: Gas Sta- th th th th tract w/ moose creek tion, propane sales, laundromat. April 10 - 11 & April 17 - 18 $795,000 MLS #20-18304 All dates must be attended! Required classes included are: S-190 Introduction to the Wildland Fire Behavior L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service S- 130 Firefighter Training Online at home study will include IS-100 -Introduction to the Incident Command System, and IS-700 - Introduction to the National Incident Management System.

The first three days cover the classroom portions of the class and the fourth day will be a hands-on field day. You must also pass the Work Capacity “pack test” to become a certified Type II Wildland Fire Fighter.

There is no charge for this class. You must be 18 or older to be hired.

Call the VCRA Forestry Office to register- 907-822-5534 Copper River Record March 11, 2021 15

Glennallen: DUI/MVC On 03/05/2021 at approximately 2233 hours, AST responded to mile 185.5 of the Glenn High- way for a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed defendant, age 32 of Tazlina was operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol. Defendant was arrested and trans- ported to Glennallen Post where she was held until sober. Defendant was charged with DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test and released with a summons for arraignment. Glennallen: MVC On 03/06/2021 at approximately 1505 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Terrace Drive near the Glenn Highway for reports of a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed defendant, age 19 of Glen- nallen was southbound on Terrace drive in his 2003 Saturn Vue. Defendant was traveling too fast for conditions and lost control of his vehicle, striking a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox which was northbound on Terrace Drive. Defendant was issued a citation for Failure to Exercise Due Care to Avoid a Collision. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

State of Alaska vs. Stephen Santilli (DOB 07/02/1967). Guilty of caribou hunting season bag limit violation. Date of offense (01/22/2021). Defendant was fined $2000 with $1000 suspended, forfeited two caribou, and ordered to pay $1700 restitution. State of Alaska vs. Felisha Louise Marquez (DOB 09/06/1987). Guilty of one count of assault 3 and four counts of violating condition of release for a felony. Dates of offense (01/29/2020, 04/27/2020, 05/05/2020, 05/19/2020, 06/13/2020). Five charges were dismissed: one count of assault 2, one count of assault 3, one count of as- sault 4, and two counts of violating condition of release for a felony. Defendant was sentenced to 24 months of incar- ceration with 22 months suspended, 3 years of probation, and was ordered to pay an unspecified amount of restitution. State of Alaska vs. Felisha Louise Marquez (DOB 09/06/1987). Guilty of DUI. Date of offense (11/17/2017). Defendant was sentenced to 30 days of jail with 27 days sus- pended and 2 years of probation. Defendant’s license was revoked for 90 days and an ignition interlock device must be used for six months after regaining driving privileges. State of Alaska vs. Jaysen Leonard Ewan (DOB 07/27/1975). Guilty of DIU and one count of refusal to submit to a chemical test. Date of offense (05/01/2019). Defendant was sentenced to 3 years of incarceration with 3 years suspended, 3 years of probation, and fined $10,000 with $10,000 suspended. Defendant’s driver’s license was permanently revoked.

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By Lucie Winborne

• Attention, “Lord of the Rings” fans: • On March 23, 1839, the initials the dark region on the north pole of Plu- “O.K.” are first published, in The Bos- to’s moon, Charon, is called Mordor. ton Morning Post. Meant as an abbre- • A common issue with blood dona- viation for “oll korrect,” a popular tion — along with other types of slang misspelling of “all correct” at the charitable contributions — is that if time, OK steadily made its way into the donors don’t know the recipient, it’s everyday speech of Americans. harder to convince them that donating • On March 26, 1920, “This Side of is beneficial. Therefore, in an effort to Paradise” is published, immediately encourage more young people to give launching 23-year-old F. Scott Fitz- blood, Sahlgrenska University Hos- gerald to fame and fortune. While in pital in Gothenburg, Sweden, sends a Europe, Fitzgerald finished his mas- text when their donation has been dis- terpiece, “The Great Gatsby” (1925). pensed to someone in need, providing • On March 25, 1933, the newly proof that it’s going to good use. commissioned USS Sequoia becomes • The Twitter bird actually has a the official presidential yacht. Previ- name — Larry, after Hall of Fame bas- ously, the Department of Commerce ketball player Larry Bird. had used the Sequoia as a decoy to catch Prohibition lawbreakers. • In the 18th century, Napoleon Bona- parte and Benjamin Franklin were both On March 22, 1947, President Harry defeated at chess by a machine called Truman establishes a sweeping loyalty the Mechanical Turk — or at least they investigation of federal employees in thought they were. It was later revealed response to public fears of commu- to be quite the elaborate hoax, with nism in the U.S. Congress had already a highly skilled chess master hiding launched investigations of communist inside the “machine” and moving the influence in Hollywood. pieces against the opponent. • On March 28, 1958, William • In a move to keep disease-wary Christopher Handy, the famous blues Nazis away, Polish doctor Eugene musician known as W.C., dies in New Lazowski faked a typhus outbreak, York City. Jazz standards “The Mem- saving over 8,000 people from slave phis Blues” and “St. Louis Blues” are labor camps and death. his most famous compositions, but his musical legacy can be heard in works • The longest song title ever is Hoagy of composers as varied as George Ger- Carmichael’s 1943 “I’m a Cranky shwin and Keith Richards. Old Yank in a Clanky Old Tank on the • On March 27, 1973, actor Marlon Streets of Yokohama with my Honolu- Brando declines the Academy Award lu Mama Doin’ Those Beat-o, Beat-o for Best Actor for his performance in Flat-On-My-Seat-o, Hirohito Blues.” “The Godfather” as a protest against • Duncan Hines was a real person — a Hollywood’s portrayal of Native popular restaurant critic who also wrote Americans in film. The first performer a book of hotel recommendations. to turn down a Best Actor Oscar was • Eight of the 10 largest statues in the George C. Scott, for “Patton” in 1971. world are of Buddhas. • On March 24, 1989, one of the • Pittsburgh is the only city where all the worst oil spills in U.S. territory begins major sports teams (MLB, NHL, NFL) when the supertanker Exxon Valdez, have the same colors: black and gold. owned and operated by the Exxon Corporation, runs aground on a reef *** in Prince William Sound in southern Thought for the Day: “Many are Alaska. An estimated 11 million gal- stubborn in pursuit of the path they lons of oil eventually spilled into the have chosen, few in pursuit of the water, polluting more than 700 miles goal.” — Friedrich Nietzsche of coastline. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. © 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved King Features Weekly Service March 8, 2021 LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. Don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) Making choices highlights Consider moving beyond the usual much of the week, and you have a March 8, 2021 King Features Weekly Service methods to find a more creative means head start here, thanks to your abili- of handling a difficult on-the-job ty to grasp the facts of a situation and situation. Avoid confrontation and, interpret them in a clear-cut manner. instead, aim for cooperation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Sea- December 21) Carrying a torch can sonal change creates a new look for the be a two-way situation: It can either outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to keep you tied to the past or help light redo their own environments, and this your way to the future. The choice, as is a good week to start redoing both always, has to be yours. your home and workplace. Enjoy. CAPRICORN (December 22 to 1. Is the book of Samaria in the Old GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) January 19) Your watchwords this or New Testament or neither? A misunderstanding needs to be week are: “Focus.” “Focus.” “Focus.” 2. From Nehemiah 10, what’s the straightened out so the wrong impres- Don’t let yourself be distracted from most common starting letter of the sion isn’t allowed to stand. If neces- numerous names listing priests, Lev- what you set out to do. There’ll be ites, chiefs, and fathers? C, B, T, H sary, offer to support the use of a third time later to look over other possibil- party to act as an impartial arbitrator. 3. Which prophet foretold the min- ities. istry of John the Baptist? Levi, Isaiah, CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A Aaron, Mordecai career change offering what you want AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- ary 18) A workplace opportunity might 4. How did Jesus enter Jerusalem in money and responsibilities could during the “Triumphal Entry”? On involve moving to a new location. require changes you’re not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minus- foot, Carried by slaves, On donkey, In Discuss this with family members golden chariot before making a decision. es with someone familiar with the situa- 5. From 1 Chronicles 20, Elhanan tion before you make a decision. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling slew Goliath’s ...? Father, Brother, miffed over how you believe you were PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Mule, Oxen treated is understandable. But before Love and romance are strong in your 6. In which book is the parable of aspect this week. If you’ve already met the Good Samaritan? Matthew, Mark, you decide to “set things straight,” Luke, John make sure the whole thing wasn’t just the right person, expect your relation- ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) H; 3) a misinterpretation of the facts. ship to grow. And if you’re still look- ing, odds are you’ll soon be finding it. Isaiah; 4) On donkey; 5) Brother; 6) VIRGO (August 23 to September Luke 22) Showing you care makes it easier BORN THIS WEEK: You approach life in a wise and measured “Test Your Bible Knowledge,” a to build trust and gain an advantage in book with 1,206 multiple-choice handling a delicate situation. What you manner, which gives you an edge in questions by columnist Wilson Casey, learn from this experience also will many areas. is available in stores and online. help you understand yourself better. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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chronicles his lifelong struggle with March 8, 2021 King Features Weekly Service schizophrenic hallucinations that led TEMPERATURES him to believe he was conducting anti-Soviet research on behalf of the Department of Defense. AT MILE 163.5 Moneyball — What can you do when your ball club is not the winnin- 1. LITERATURE: Which 19th-cen- GLENN HIGHWAY tury novel begins with the sentence, gest and has a tiny budget? If you’re “There was no possibility of taking a Courtesy Stadtmillers Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), GM-ing the walk that day”? Oakland A’s in the early aughts, you get 2. CHEMISTRY: Which element’s It’s Pi Day! Here’s the formula: Take creative. Turning away from tradition- Latin name is hydragyrum and goes by MAR HI LO several highly talented leads, mix with al “gut-based” scouting, Beane pulls the symbol Hg? 3. HISTORY: Who was the first 1. The Territorial Cup is a trophy a positive or negative force, add a dash together a team that almost wins it all female detective in the United States, 1 9 0 of inspiration and turn up the heat using empirical analysis — assigning hired by the Pinkerton Detective awarded in the college football rivalry — dramatically. No matter how you players a mathematical value stem- Agency in 1856? series between what two teams? slice it, movies about the science of ming from their on-base percentage. 4. ADVERTISINGS SLOGANS: 2. What nickname did Stevie Won- 2 20 3 What product’s 1970s advertising numbers are “mathemagically” slogan was, “I can’t believe I ate the der bestow on Philadelphia 76ers leg- delicious. And what better treat whole thing”? end Darryl Dawkins? 3 23 -1 on Pi Day (3.14 ... March 14) 5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Only two 3. What endurance race did drivers than a heaping helping of math Catholics have served as president of Hurley Haywood and Scott Pruett the United States. Who are they? 4 16 -2 movies? It all adds up to plenty 6. MOVIES: The “Star Wars” movie each win a record five times? of entertaining couch time. series was partly filmed in which Afri- 4. Craven Cottage stadium in London Hidden Figures — Taraji P. can country? 7. LANGUAGE: What does the is the home ground of what English 5 16 -6 Henson, Octavia Spencer and name Boca Raton (Florida) mean in Premier League football club? Janelle Monae play a trio of high- Spanish? 5. Figure skating legend Sonja 6 22 -6 ly influential Black women in the 8. U.S. STATES: The highest and Henie hailed from what country? lowest points in the contiguous United early space program at NASA, 6. What infamous corporation held who help to create the science, States can be found in which state? 7 25 -2 Universal Pictures 9. ENTERTAINERS: Which Ameri- naming rights to the Houston Astros’ mathematics and engineering can actor and comedian was born Eric stadium from 2000-02? necessary to launch astronaut Russell Crowe in “A Beautiful Mind” Marlon Bishop? John Glenn into space and bring 10. TELEVISION: Which 1950s 7. What team selected Purdue run- him home again, all while break- Western series featured the theme ning back Mike Alstott in the second song “Happy Trails”? ing past racial barriers. The Imitation Game — This tense round of the 1996 NFL Draft? Answers Stand and Deliver — Based on historical drama is based on the life Answers of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumber- 1. “Jane Eyre” the real-life story of Jaime Escalante 2. Mercury 1. The Arizona Wildcats and the Ari- (Edward James Olmos), a high-school batch), who helped turn the tide of 3. Kate Warne zona State Sun Devils. World War II by decrypting messages 4. Alka-Seltzer teacher at Garfield High in East Los 2. Chocolate Thunder. Angeles, this film follows a group of sent by the German Nazis using the 5. John Kennedy and Joe Biden Enigma machine. 6. Tunisia 3. 24 Hours of Daytona. written-off Latino kids who took and 7. Rat’s mouth (named for sharp 4. Fulham F.C. passed the AP Calculus exam under Agora — Rachel Weisz plays Hypa- rocks where ships docked) 5. Norway. Escalante’s tutelage. 8. California: Mount Whitney and tia, a fourth-century astronomer and 6. Enron. mathematician in Alexandria, Egypt. Death Valley Good Will Hunting — Written by 9. Jamie Foxx 7. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, this She theorizes with a small group of fol- 10. “The Roy Rogers Show” © 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc. drama centers around Will Hunting lower-students while civil and religious © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. (Damon) — a genius autodidact whose unrest threaten the world around them. working-class roots keep him in trou- The Theory of Everything — The ble. While employed as a janitor at tragically triumphant love story of the- MIT, he anonymously solves an equa- oretical physicist Stephen Hawking tion posted for the grad students. When (Eddie Redmayne) and his wife and he is found out, a professor arranges for partner Jane (Felicity Jones) begins at Will to study mathematics and receive Cambridge University, where the two Public Notice: therapy in lieu of jail time. meet, and carries through as Hawking American Village of A Beautiful Mind — Directed by is diagnosed with the motor neurone Ron Howard, this biographical drama disease that will leave him progres- Alaska is making applica- of the life of gifted American mathe- sively unable to move. Thought of tion for a new Restaurant matician John Nash (Russell Crowe) © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. or Eating Place Liquor the Week • Half Brothers License AS 04.11.100 liquor license doing busi- • Scare Me ness as Caribou Grill “She wasn’t look- located at Mile 186.5 on ing for a knight. • All My Life the Glenn Highway. In- She was looking • Crossword terested persons should submit written comment for a sword.” Mysteries to their local governing We repair DVD’s, body, the applicant, and CD’s, Blue-Rays, to the Alcoholic Bever- –Atticus $3 per disk! age Control Board at 550 West 7th Ave. Suite 1600 Anchorage AK 99501 or alcohol.licensing@alas- ka.gov. 18 March 11, 2021 Copper River Record Upcoming Weekend Weather Copper Basin WEEKEND weather Glennallen Thompson Pass Area Snow News FRI SAT SUN

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Valdez 3 190 56 Thompson Pass Not Observed 415 78 11 °F 8 °F 14 °F 46 Mile Richardson 2 131 48 -18 °F -14 °F -2 °F Highway Valdez The wind has continued to blow in the mountains. Wind slabs have continued to FRI SAT SUN present avalanche problems. Some high quality snow has remained in pockets of the mountains, with other terrain highly variable. It has been some weeks since any significant snow accumulation has occurred. This information is courtesy of the Valdez Avalanche Center. For current avalanche forecast information visit 17 °F 18 °F 24 °F https://alaskasnow.org/valdez/ 2 °F 7 °F 15 °F McCarthy FRI SAT SUN - 

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CROSS ROAD MEDICAL CENTER Photo Courtesy WRST NP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A WRST NP posted a photo of Kennicott being plowed MEW MEMBER TO OUR TEAM, recently taken by David Williams. MORGAN IWEMA, PA-C. HER VARIOUS DUTIES INCLUDE, STANDARD OFFICE VISITS, DIAGNOSIS, LABORATORY AND X- RAY TESTING, PERSCRIBING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, VACCINATIONS AND URGENT CARE VISITS.

WE WELCOME YOU MORGAN IWEMA!

Morgan Iwema, PA-Certified

My name is Morgan Iwema and I’m the newest addition to the providers at Cross Road Medical Center. I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. I attended Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois for college and went to Trevecca Nazarene University in Tennessee and earned a Bachelor’s of Science - Biology and Masters of Science in Medicine. My specialty is Family Practice and my Clinical Interests are Patient Education and Preventative Medicine. After learning about the PA profession in high school, I decided to pursue it as my career because I knew I could use it to serve others and it combined that with my love for science/medicine. I first visited Alaska for a class in college and fell in love with the state. When I saw the job posting for Cross Road, I immediately felt it was the opportunity I had been praying for. I love the idea of practicing rural medicine as part of a Christian organization where I can be open about my faith with my patients. I am excited to join the team at Cross Road and am committed to helping my patients be their best selves, both physically and emotionally. When I am not working I enjoy going hiking with my husband and pug puppy, travelling, playing piano, and trying new restaurants. Faith has led me and guided me to work at Cross Road because I have a passion to fulfill their mission as a Certified Physician Assistant by providing the love of Christ through quality healthcare to patients in an underserved community.