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Serving Haines and Klukwan, Alaska since 1966 Chilkat Valley News Volume LIV, Issue 1 Thursday, January 9, 2020 $1.25 Haines residents remember Green, Durr By Jenna Kunze a bet of who could hold a raw egg More than 300 people poured in their mouth the longest without into the Chilkat Center auditorium cracking it (neither of them), and Tuesday evening to celebrate the held their breath when classmates lives of Matthew Green and Zane talked about how included the boys Durr, both 21, who were killed in made them feel. an avalanche in the Haines Pass on “I’ve always been on the outside Dec. 30. looking in for most of my life, but Residents remembered and every time I’d talk with Zane and memorialized the former Haines Matthew it would seem like I was the School graduates through stories, a most important person in the room,” Man-choir rendition of “Stand By classmate Keegan Palmieri said. Me” and three other songs, a ukulele Zoe Hamilton, Durr’s cousin and performance from friend Neil Little, Green’s close friend, told a story and a photo and video montage about the boys’ visit to see her in assembled by friends. The two robes Oregon. “They said they’re here and on display on the stage were Ravens I went outside,” she said. “I could tail Chilkat Blankets. Zane’s great see them sitting on the roof of their grandmother Edith Jacquot helped car with their shirts off baking in the weave the “Healing Robe” on the sun with all my neighbors walking right, and the “Children’s Robe” around.” About 65 residents plunged into frigid waters at the Port Chilkoot Beach during the 15th Annual Polar woven by Zane’s mother Carrie last Green’s sister, Naomi Green, Bear Dip. The temperatures were in the mid-30s, milder than most years with light winds and bright skies. year was on the left. Zane’s ashes will spoke about the Christmas he gifted Melissa Ganey photo. be kept in the bentwood box, carved every family member a packet of by Jim Heaton, that was on display instant gravy, and Durr’s cousin, with the blankets. Zane’s medicine Cord Durr, remembered partially pouch was on display as well. It was streaking around a fountain in Verhamme wrestling state champion made by his grandmother Mary Jane downtown Seattle with him. Valentine for his graduation in 2016. Riyan Stossel, who coached Durr By Kyle Clayton Haines High 2016 graduates Green in drama, debate and forensics in Before heading to the state wrestling and Durr were close friends and high school, said if there was a championship at Anchorage in late roommates in Bothell, Washington, crowd, you could always find Durr December, junior Wes Verhamme who spent their free time hiking, at the center of it. Basketball coach told the CVN he wouldn’t feel he had camping and exploring, according Steve Fossman remembered Green met his athletic goals until the referee to friends and family. Community as a fearless player who dropped 32 had raised his hand in the center ring, members laughed along with stories signaling his victory, after the final about a time the boys competed in match of the state championship. See SNOW page 5 When that happened, Verhamme said his win didn’t sink in until he saw his family’s faces in the crowd. Long-awaited sauna Siblings Jordan and Merissa, and parents Christie and Jason attended the tournament and watched Wes opens at the pool take first place. As the referee held Verhamme’s left hand in the air, he By Jenna Kunze Now, she enjoys the sauna three times pointed toward his family with his Haines residents seeking respite a week after her morning workout. other. from the biting cold can now warm “Swimming is an individual sport. “They were all just standing up up in the public sauna, opened Dec. Now, when I’m done with my laps, and smiling and laughing. They 23 at the Haines swimming pool. my fellow swimmers and I all get were all happy. My mom looked State champion Wesley Verhamme points to his family after defeating The 7-foot by 9-foot structure took in that sauna together,” she said. more surprised than anything. When seven years, $11,000 in contributions, “It’s kind of like being stuck on the his opponent in the final match of the wrestling tournament. Photo I pointed at them, I could see all the courtesy of Wesley Verhamme. and $6,000 in donated labor and ferry. It feels like you’ve got time, emotion flow out,” Verhamme said. materials to complete, said organizer and there’s nothing else you can do “They know I put a lot of hard work defeated four contenders in the opponent, Savoonga’s Derek Seppilu Tom Morphet. except talk in there.” into this. They saw the days I would Lutak Lumber donated the framing Other swimmers said the new 215-pound weight class for the title. early in the second round. eat a smaller dinner so I could make He pinned his first opponent, During the finals match, Verhamme materials, and local carpenter John facility will encourage them to up weight next week or saw the times Carlson built the structure in about their pool use. Kotzebue’s Jamais Pagofie, in 17 faced a more difficult competition I would come home from practice seconds during the first round. His against Eielson’s Nephi Tidwell, a 20 hours, Morphet said. The Haines “The cedar just smells so good, limping.” Borough contributed by installing a and I really like the window in the second match against Sitka’s Gabe top seed wrestler he defeated earlier Verhamme, ranked first in his Vanveen ended in less than two floor drain during pool renovations door,” Ellen Larson said. “It’ll be division for most of the season, this winter. more likely that I’ll go (to the pool) minutes. Verhamme pinned his third See STATE page 3 The idea, hatched by Darsie if I can go in the sauna at the end of Culbeck in 2013 to promote pool the swim.” usership, was long-delayed over Saunas have proven health benefits Council to discuss Constantine oversight negotiations on location and including lowering blood pressure, dimensions, and was ultimately improving respiratory function and By Kyle Clayton permit was remanded by DEC whether or not there’s a connection held until the completion of pool reducing stress, according to research The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle last fall after concerned residents and the degree of one. We do not renovations late last year. published in the American Academy Advisory Council will consider a and conservation organizations know how that dye-tracer study will “I was getting discouraged because of Neurology journal. Morphet letter requesting that Constantine requested a review of the permit, affect the final decision.” of the years and years it took,” said said harsh winters in Haines might Metal Resources allow a third party and asserted that DEC’s approved Some council members questioned early-bird swimmer and contributor to observe water sampling studies. permit fails to protect potential why Constantine did not agree to to the fund Suzanne Vuillet-Smith. See SAUNA page 2 Council member Kip Kermoian, groundwater contamination from allow a third party, in this case representing the Upper Lynn wastewater Constantine plans to Takshanuk Watershed Council Canal Fish and Game Advisory release underground. The tracer- staff, to observe the water sampling Committee, will write the draft dye study will assess whether the to be conducted by Constantine One last year for letter. The decision comes after the wastewater will connect with nearby employees. council considered a different draft groundwater, and whether a more In a Nov. 15 email, Takshanuk letter to the Alaska Department of stringent permit will be required. Watershed Council executive phone books Environmental Conservation about “The objective of the dye-tracer director Derek Poinsette asked By Jenna Kunze in favor of cellphones. concerns regarding transparency and study is to provide a presence Constantine’s vice president of The Alaska Power & Telephone “I see from the size of the oversight of a recent tracer-dye study or absence of connectivity from community relations Liz Cornejo if directory will see its last printing this phonebook that it’s moving in that that Constantine commissioned from the point where the dye was they could observe the study. Cornejo year. Starting in 2021, AP&T will direction fast,” Georgia Haisler, 86, an independent company. introduced,” DEC’s Alan Nakanishi said the request was denied because cease printing phone books for its said. “I would still like a phone book, The tracer-dye study comes after said Wednesday. “We expect that users, leaving some residents feeling but I doubt that I’m in a majority Constantine’s wastewater treatment the dye-tracer study will show us disconnected. here.” See COUNCIL page 6 “It’s been debated for many years,” Anne Quinlan, who is using one of customer operations representative the last thick phonebooks from 2016, Legislators willing to talk taxes while based in Port Townsend, Washington, said she tried to call the borough from Mary Jo Quandt, said this week. her winter home in Sun City, Arizona, “Phone books are no longer cost last week, but found the number had governor pushes for large PFD effective…We’re in the electronic changed. “I had to call the mayor,” age. People use their cellphones and Quinlan said. By Larry Persily dividend, the governor’s proposed Dunleavy’s deputy communications the Internet.” The Haines Sheldon Museum has In a repeat performance of recent budget shows a deficit of about $1.5 director, Jeff Turner, wrote in an But in Haines, consistently the archived phone directories from the years, the upcoming legislative billion. Permanent Fund earnings email, which the Anchorage Daily oldest community in Alaska with a valley dating back to the 1960s. session will focus on the budget, provide more than half of the state’s News reported Dec. 31. median age of 48.6, some residents Museum director Helen Alten called public services and the amount of general fund revenues, with oil taxes Sen. Jessie Kiehl sees differently still rely on their land lines. them “a critical document from a the Permanent Fund Dividend, said and royalties coming in second. than the governor. “There has to be a A press release from the telephone historic standpoint.” Skagway’s two legislators. The legislative session will (new) revenue piece” to the budget, company instructs customers looking “They are a way of tracking The governor’s proposed budget convene Jan. 21. said the Juneau Democrat, whose for their neighbors’ phone numbers population,” she said. “We have for the fiscal year that will start July “We’ve got to talk about revenue. district also includes Skagway and to: “keep your old phone book, do a had research requests for people 1 does not include the dramatic deep There has to be something else,” and Haines. “We need to talk seriously search on the web,” or “Google It.” trying to figure out if someone was cuts to public services that he offered that includes a review of oil taxes, about that.” “Oh dear,” said Joan Snyder, 91, in the community at the same time a year ago. But same as a year ago said Rep. Sara Hannan, a Juneau A personal income tax “makes the in response to the news. “What will as somebody else, and they’ve gone he proposes a full Permanent Fund Democrat who represents Skagway most sense,” the senator said. Alaska I do? I’ll just have to keep saving back to the phone books. It’s been dividend, estimated at more than and Haines. had an income tax from 1949 to my old ones.” less useful with the advent of the $3,100, as calculated under a 1982 Alaskans need to find a compromise, 1979. Oil-wealth politics pushed the Mary Price, 88, said she relies on cellphone because a huge portion of formula in state statute. a “political hybrid solution” of new Legislature and governor to abolish her phonebook once a week to look our population isn’t in the phone book Starting in 2017, the Legislature revenues and an affordable dividend, the tax in 1980. up numbers or post office boxes. anymore, so it’s less diagnostic.” has appropriated what it believes the Hannan said. Though he supports restoration of “I’m not very good at this modern KHNS reporter Henry Leasia state can afford for the dividend — The governor, however, is not an income tax, Kiehl acknowledges technology,” she said. “I have very said he uses the book “quite a bit” $1,600 the past two years — rather willing to support taxes. “Governor “it’s the hardest to get politically.” few numbers memorized. I’m getting for reaching sources. “It’s nice to than the full amount, while Gov. Mike Dunleavy will not be proposing new Not only is there strong opposition older, I’m starting to forget them.” not always rely on yourself for Dunleavy continues to stick with his or higher taxes in the upcoming around the state to an income tax, Residents said that the phone books remembering numbers, and also winning 2018 campaign pledge of session, and has said on many 2020 is an election year, making have gotten slimmer in recent years as the larger PFD. occasions he does not support new it less likely that a majority of more residents disconnect landlines See PHONE page 6 Mostly because of the large taxes without a vote of the people,” lawmakers would vote for a new tax. Page 2 Chilkat Valley News January 9, 2020 Letters to the Editor Save the Date Thank you for extra swim times To list an event in Save the Date, stop by our office, Kudos to RaeAnn Miner for all the extra swim times during the email chilkatnews@gmail or call 766-2688! holidays. Thank you from the morning swimmers. Thursday, January 9 KHNS/Lynn Canal Broadcasting Board of Leanne Converse Planning commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Directors meeting, 5:30pm in the Chilkat Center assembly chambers. board room upstairs. Public is welcome to attend. Saturday, January 11 River Talk, 7:00 p.m. in the Chilkat Center Thanks for sponsoring the Haines Gals Women’s Christian Fellowship meeting, 1:00 Lobby. In a café setting, locals share their stories p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Susan and musicians share their music. Theme: “Lost and The Haines Gals Shooting Club sincerely thanks the Uglys of Found”. Haines for their generous contribution of sponsoring our raffle. Haddock will speak. All the women of the commu- The funds raised will be used for training scholarships. We desire nity are welcome. Friday, January 17 that every woman has the opportunity to learn firearms safety for Auditions for the play Steel Magnolias, 5:00 Registration for ALCAN 200 and Calcutta her home and protection regardless of financial status. Another use p.m. at the Chilkat Center. The performance will be Auction, 5:30 p.m. at the Fogcutter Bar. of the funds will be the purchase of range equipment for our Haines on March 6th, 7th and 8th. Call 766-2071 for more Saturday, January 18 Gals Range Days. And, CONGRATULATIONS to Kolin O’Daniel information. for winning the handgun! Enjoy! ALCAN 200 Pre-race driver meeting, 9:00 a.m. Cheryl Stickler, HGSC President Tuesday, January 14 Start of ALCAN 200 Race, 10:00 a.m. at 42 Tuesdays with Tracy, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Mile Haines Hwy. Mosquito Lake School Community Center. Every ALCAN 200 Awards Ceremony and Dinner, Sauna possible thanks to your contributions Tuesday starting with November 5. Haines Public 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion. Library’s Community Ed Coordinator Tracy Wirak I encourage residents to try the new sauna at the Haines pool. Sunday, January 19 Besides offering a respite from winter’s cold, saunas increase will lead science activities, art projects, and nature ALCAN 200 Family Fun Race, 11:00 a.m. at circulation and may also improve heart health, according to recent walks geared toward young children at Mosquito 27 Mile-Mosquito Lake. studies. They are an ancient and proven technology. The new sauna Lake School Community Center. Library books can The Northern Light Showcase, 7:00 p.m. at is also a great way to warm up before or after swimming in our be checked out as well. 766-6422. the Chilkat Center Lobby. Presented by the Haines beautifully renovated pool. Finance committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the as- Arts Council, featuring local musicians and artists Truly a community effort, the sauna project raised $11,000 cash sembly chambers. Tuesday, January 21 from individual contributions of residents. The sauna kit (interior Assembly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the assembly siding, benches, door, heater) cost $6,700 and electrical work cost Code review commission meeting, 11:00 a.m. at $3,500. Including donated planning work, administration, labor and chambers. the assembly chambers. Taco Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 at the American Le- Commerce committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the materials, the final price tag came to more than $17,000. th Thanks to the dozens of people who donated to make the sauna gion. Tuesdays through April 14 . Donation $10, to assembly chambers. possible. Thank you also for your patience. The project took seven support scholarship fundraising. years to complete, but the final result is a good one that accommodated Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, January 15 Public safety commission meeting, 5:30 p.m. at suggestions and changes that satisfied the Haines Borough, pool Assembly planning workshop, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. management and other pool users. the assembly chambers. The largest contributions to the sauna project, either in cash, labor at the Chilkat Center Lobby. Workshop designed Thursday, January 23 primarily to encourage discussion about community or materials, came from Haines Borough, Lutak Lumber, Jonathan Port & Harbor advisory committee meeting, values, government programs that support them and Richardson, Chip and Heather Lende, John Carlson, Thom Ely, Ira 10:30 a.m. at the assembly chambers. Henry, Tom Faverty, Matt Whitman, Bill Holton, Dave Stickler, and the threats imposed by state budget cuts. We will Larry Larson. describe priorities, set goals, and design strategies Sunday, January 26 Haines Borough employees Debra Schnabel, Brad Ryan, Sean Bell to maintain an even government keel. The meeting Haines Library book club meeting, 2:00 p.m. at and RaeAnn Miner provided critical planning and administrative may continue Thursday morning if needed. the Haines Library. Discussion of the novel Point of support. Direction by Rachel Weaver. Copies available at the Please give a shout out to these folks when you see them around town. Thursday, January 16 front desk. All are welcome. More info at 303-2228. Tom Morphet Tourism advisory board, 11:00 a.m. at the as- sembly chambers. Tuesday, January 28 Haines Sheldon Museum BOT meeting, 5:30 Personnel committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Polar Bear dip was a huge success p.m. at the museum. assembly chambers. Assembly meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the assembly Thanks to everyone who showed up to dip and support the 15th chambers. Annual Polar Bear dip on New Year’s Day. An estimated 65 people took the plunge under mild temps and light winds. Special thanks to Thom Ely and Suzanne Vuillet-Smith for their help in this year’s successful plunge! For more Jane Pascoe FERRY SCHEDULE info, Arrive Depart SAUNA from page 1 call the NORTHBOUND from JNU to SGY magnify the benefits of a sauna. between five and 15 gallons of water a Saturday 11 MATANUSKA 1:45pm 3:15pm “Anybody who has trouble with day onto the timber frame understory terminal Sunday 12 TAZLINA 11:30am 12:15pm the long Alaska winter I think can in the facility’s basement. 766-2111 Friday 17 TAZLINA 11:30am 12:15pm stand to benefit from ten minutes in a “The whole pool is supported on Saturday 18 MATANUSKA 11:45am 1:45pm sauna a couple times a week,” he said. a timber frame that’s been in there Sunday 19 TAZLINA No JNU No SGY Residents can access the sauna, for 40 years and of course it’s dry Recording which is on deck at the pool, with a as a bone,” Haines’ public facilities 766-2113 Arrive Depart $5.50 swim fee. director Ed Coffland said. “Our SOUTHBOUND from SGY to JNU Morphet estimates the structure concern is we’ll have accelerated can fit “seven strangers or 11 friends decay if this were to go on for a very Saturday 11 MATANUSKA 6:45pm 8:45pm at one time.” long period of time.” Sunday 12 TAZLINA No SGY No JNU John Wainscott, hired by RenoSys Friday 17 TAZLINA No SGY No JNU Pool repair delayed last month, attempted to locate the Saturday 18 MATANUSKA 6:15pm 8:15pm drips without draining the pool Sunday 19 TAZLINA 1:45pm 2:30pm A leaky liner persists in the pool, (because of swim team practice). despite the contractor’s effort to Wainscott added silicone caulking to Sponsored locate and fix the drip last month. potential problem areas by the pool by AWD Rental Cars- Lynn View Lodge In mid-December, a professional steps and the main drain, but dripping call for pickup - 1/2 mile from ferry 907-766-3713 or 314-0423 leak detector was sent to Haines for continued, according to Coffland. four days to plug an apparent leak in In a teleconference on Tuesday, the liner. In late October, RenoSys, an contractors and borough staff decided Indiana-based contractor, installed a to postpone additional work to a low- new liner as part of its pool renovation impact time. A tentative date of June Duly Noted contract with the borough. Since, 1 is set, Coffland said. By Tom Morphet tition Dec. 26 at the Pioneer Bar. Heywood siblings enjoyed con- an unidentifiable leak has dripped Hudson Lee Narum was born Questions centered on Haines necting with school friends, and Tia 12:26 a.m. Jan. 5 at Juneau’s Family school history, with questions like, and Belle joined Torrey Larson for Health and Birth Center to parents “Name the four Sele brothers.” The the annual Polar Bear Dip plunge Jake and Lena Narum. Hudson second-place team included Les into Lynn Canal on New Year’s weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz., and mea- Katzeek, Jay Katzeek, Socorro Day. Belle, who grew up in tropical sured 21 inches. The birth was at- Tejeda, Tiana Taylor, Corrie Thailand “had never done anything tended by midwives Madi Grimes Stickler, and Shelly Sloper. like that before,” Tom said. and Joelle Newport, and an “ex- For the third year, clients at the Tickets for the 28th annual Great tremely supportive” dad, Lena said. Haines Senior Center lunch pro- Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Hudson’s was the first birth of the gram pitched in to make dinner for Festival go on sale Feb. 1. Tickets year at the center. “He was 10 days themselves with a Christmas Day typically sell out in a few days. The late and worth the wait,” she said. potluck, when employees had the festival is set for May 22-23, with Hudson joins older brother, Jaxon, day off. Dawn Woodard hatched Travis Kukull serving as guest age 2. the idea and Chuck Mitman and chef at the event’s gourmet dinner. Lynette Campbell retired at Lea Harris helped by making Call the Southeast Alaska State Fair year’s end after 30 years with the a turkey. “Nobody should be by for more information, 766-2476. State of Alaska. She worked eight themselves on Christmas, unless years managing housing at Univer- they want to be, and even then, they sity of Alaska-Southeast, and spent should have some company,” said the rest at DOT, finishing as chief lunch regular Leanne Converse. Chilkat Valley of aviation leasing for the Southeast Haines Borough School District region. She said she plans to knit. secretary Ashley Sage said the News Husband George Campbell, a pi- student council’s holiday drive col- (ISSN8750-3336) lot, is delivering mail to remote vil- lected 779 pounds of canned and USPS Publication No. 500290 lages around Bethel. He was proud non-perishable food for the town is published weekly, except the to land 8,000 pounds of freight and food bank, including 650 pounds last week in Dec. & first week in Jan. mail in Toksook Bay on Christmas donated by elementary school stu- Publisher: Kyle Clayton Eve, wearing a Santa hat. dents. Tony Tengs brought mom Helen Ellen Larson is back after spend- Reporters: Jenna Kunze to Haines for the holidays. They ing a month in Lincoln, R.I., help- Office manager: Jane Pascoe enjoyed a Christmas breakfast of ing mom Ruth Black, 95, move Advertising manager: Larissa Barrett “overnight French toast” cooked by into an assisted living center. Ruth Contributors: Lexie DeWitt, John Carlson installs the cedar siding last month during the final stages Bob Fowler for family including was living at home when she took Travis Kukull, Heather Lende of its construction. The sauna opened Dec. 23. Tom Morphet photo. Bob’s wife Christy Tengs Fowl- a fall. While in rehabilitation, she er, sons Marty and Chevy and shared a room with an opera singer Office: Main Street, Haines. Chevy’s fiancéCat Sample. and decided she might enjoy more Mailing: Box 630, Haines AK Robyn Barlow and Bryan Shaw company. 99827 Advertising Policy shared the holidays with Robyn’s With eight fewer days to raise Tel: (907)766-2688 mom Linnus Danner and friends. money due to the late date of The advertising deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for display ads and Bryan, who owns Cellar Door Ci- Thanksgiving, Salvation Army Lt. E-mail: [email protected] noon on Tuesday for (Un)Classifieds. We now offer weekly color dery in Chico, Calif., recently won Kevin Woods wasn’t sure his bell- Subscription rates: advertising options on the back page. 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The Letters Policy accompanied Robyn and Bryan. church distributed 125 food bags Periodical postage paid at Letters are limited to 250 words, including 10 businesses and 15 Highlights included attending Greg with holiday meals and provided Haines, AK 99827 individuals and may be edited for libel, punctuation, grammar Bigsby’s New Year’s Eve bash and Christmas presents for children in POSTMASTER: and spelling; writers are also limited to two letters on the same casino night. 32 families. Send address changes to The team of Doris Bell, Leigh Tom and Liz Heywood enjoyed topic per month. Letters must include author’s first and last name Box 630, Haines, AK 99827 Horner, Debra Schnabel, Robyn a rare full house over the holiday, to be published. Please call 766-2688 with any questions. Letters Barlow and Linnus Danner won including daughter Tia, sons Sung Vol. LIV, Issue 1 Jan. 9, 2020 deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. the Haines Alumni Trivia compe- and Kee and Kee’s wife Belle. The Page 3 Chilkat Valley News January 9, 2020 Brown Bag Lunches return to museum STATE from page 1 By Jenna Kunze The talks will continue every on Jan 24. In celebration of its 40-year other Friday through April, and Cozzi, who’s lived in Haines for anniversary, the Haines Sheldon feature a local speaker on relevant 18 years, said he intends to share Museum will resume its “Brown Bag community topics, according to personal anecdotes and tips on how Lunch” lecture series this Friday, Jan. museum assistant Niall Hackett. to make a fire, get fresh water, and 10, with a presentation by museum Other upcoming topics will include find your direction in the wilderness. director Helen Alten titled “The beekeeping, jewelry making, heart The talks are free and held from Science of Snow.” health and good eyesight. noon to 1 p.m. in the museum’s “I intend to talk about how On the docket for later this month upstairs gallery. Residents are crystals form differently at different is Mark Cozzi, who will discuss “Fun encouraged to bring their own temperatures and what that impact Food and Staying Alive in Alaska” lunches. might be,” Alten said. Legislators have not given up on Ocean Rangers By Larry Persily who is not a fan of government the anticipated $25 million in tax Haines’s legislators are waiting regulation, said at a press conference: receipts this year will be shared with for the Gov. Mike Dunleavy “We believe that there are ways to municipalities, including Haines, administration to unveil its alternative actually protect the environment.” He where cruise ships offload their to the Ocean Rangers onboard cruise has not provided any further details. passengers. The tax is $34.50 per ship pollution monitor program, Department of Environmental passenger. which the governor vetoed out of Conservation Commissioner Jason The state’s $5 million share of this year’s budget. Brune last summer said the program the tax receipts paid for the Ocean “There is interest in getting a cop was unnecessary and burdensome Rangers and other programs. Without back on the beat or a watchdog back to the cruise ship industry. “We’re using the money to pay for the on the vessels,” said Sen. Jesse Kiehl, committed to working with the onboard pollution monitors, the a Juneau Democrat whose district Legislature to create a new and money stays in the state general fund. includes Skagway and Haines. improved program that works for “That money is still coming in,” The senator said he has been everyone,” Brune was quoted last Kiehl said, and is available for talking with the state Department of summer, adding that perhaps an appropriation. Environmental Conservation (DEC), automated monitoring system might Responding to residents’ which administered the program, and be the answer. complaints about cruise ship smoke in the year, which secured Verhamme’s number one ranking for the said it’s possible “to get something Hannan said she is still waiting for last summer and not waiting on the remainder of the season. going again.” the state to propose an alternative to state to restore the program, Skagway “We knew going into it that it would be a two-man race,” Verhamme But without an appropriation, “it’s the Ocean Rangers, which were Coast contacted Norwegian Cruise Line said of the rematch. “We both knew that final match was going to be broken and now we’re looking to Guard-certified marine engineers or last fall and the company agreed emotional. I felt like I was never more prepared for a match in my rebuild it,” Kiehl said. other trained personnel put aboard to pay for third-party testing of life. Right out the gate I knew I needed to be aggressive. Right off Though the governor stripped the the ships in Alaska waters to monitor emissions from ships that call on the whistle I went right into him.” program’s $3.4 million appropriation for compliance with state and federal Skagway. Verhamme controlled the match throughout, scoring points each from the budget for the fiscal year that marine discharge and pollution rules. The testing will start with the round and emerging with a 11-1 win. ends June 30, the Ocean Rangers law The governor’s proposed budget opening of the 2020 cruise ship Christie Verhamme said watching her son’s season progress and remains on the books. for the next fiscal year does not season and results will be shared with his final victory was difficult, but rewarding. “We have to have an Ocean restore the program and provides the public, Mayor Andrew Cremata “It was emotional for me, and exciting,” Christie said. “Watching Rangers program because that’s what only a one-sentence explanation: said Oct. 6. him not be able to eat because he was keeping in his weight class, that the (state) statute says,” said Rep. “The department will continue Norwegian’s ships made more than was hard for me to watch. Seeing him take first was pretty awesome.” Sara Hannan, a Juneau Democrat working on a replacement for the 50 stops in Skagway last year. The Head coach Ben Bard said Verhamme kept his composure throughout who also represents Skagway and program that is more efficient.” mayor hopes other cruise lines will the tournament, and knew he was there “to take care of business.” Haines. Hannan said she intends to Kiehl said he is disappointed at the sign on for the voluntary program. He said Verhamme’s win sent him into a kind of shock. “At first I work to restore onboard monitors to lack of a proposal from DEC. “That’s one of the first things on my kind of didn’t believe it was happening,” Bard said. “I just remember the budget for the state fiscal year that Funding for the Ocean Rangers list” for the new year, he said Dec. that last four or five seconds watching the clock count down. I thought starts July 1. The legislative session came from the state-administered 30. Princess Cruises was the leader ‘Holy crap, we have a state championship for Haines.’” opens Jan. 21. commercial passenger vessel tax that with port calls in Skagway last year When he announced his Ocean was part of a 2006 voter-approved at more than 120. Rangers’ veto last June, Dunleavy, initiative. About $20 million of Glacier Bears win at home, on the road By Kyle Clayton and Liam Cassidy work on.” Fossman said. “That’s dropped out. They placed second The Glacier Bears boys basketball going to be an ongoing focus for us in the tournament after defeating team is off to a good start this season, the rest of the season but we match Juneau-Douglas and North Pole, but defeating the Metlakatla Chiefs twice up well in all the other areas.” falling to Soldotna. Faverty led the at home, the Juneau Douglas varsity Four freshmen have joined the boys team in scoring against North Pole team at the Capitol City Classic team including Eric Gillham, Jacob and Soldotna and Davis led with 32 in Juneau, and slew of teams at Weersasinghe, Owen McPhetres and points against Juneau-Douglas. competition in Skagway. Luke Davis, brother to junior and Last weekend, the team traveled Head coach Steve Fossman said the starting player Mark Davis. to the Don Hather Tournament in win against Juneau was significant, “We know what the other one’s Skagway where JV players got court and hasn’t occurred in many years. going to do in different situations time. The Bears fell to Juneau’s JV He said his squad will be competitive and we feed off that,” Mark Davis team and defeated Skagway the in a conference full of talented teams. said of playing with his little brother. following two games. “We’re playing well, but our “That’s pretty fun. I’ve been looking The boys’ first home game wins conference is pretty strong. Petersburg forward to playing with Luke (in high against last year’s state championship is going to be really tough. They’ll school) for a long time.” winners, the Metlakatla Chiefs, be as tough as any team we play this New this year to the girls team kept the crowd glued to the action, year. It’s going to be about who’s are freshmen Grace Long-Godinez, especially on Saturday with a come- playing best at the end of the season. Mackenzy Dryden, Natalie Crager, from-behind win. I don’t think I’m seeing anyone who’s Alison Benda, Malia Jorgeson-Geise With 1:37 left in the fourth quarter going to separate themselves from and Sophia Cunningham. of Saturday’s game, the Haines the crowd.” Mark Davis and senior Kirby Glacier Bear boys found themselves Fossman said his team is shooting Faverty made the Capital City down, 42-31. The boys rallied, taking the ball well and is able to get out Classic all-tournament team in late their full-court pressure up a notch on the fast break. He said the team December. Luke Davis won the and coercing the Chiefs to throw New Bookstore owner Amy Kane hosted a meet and greet at Ampersand lacks height, and will struggle with three-point competition and Faverty away their inbounds pass. The Bears on First Friday. Here she is speaking to Margaret Sebens, the original rebounding throughout the season. was the slam dunk winner. The found Kirby Faverty for a three- owner of the Bookstore. Photo courtesy of Sarah Roark. “I think we’re not one of the bigger Glacier Bears boys were invited to teams. 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Seward Sponsored by Lynn Canal Community Players & Alaska Arts Confluence portchilkootdistillery.com Page 4 Chilkat Valley News January 9, 2020 Good-natured athlete, singer, reliable friend By Heather Lende Tenderloin District. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” worked for Trinity At Matthew Green’s memorial Matthew William Green was born at their 2016 graduation. Gate and Door Co. service Monday night in a packed at home in Anchorage to Jim and Tall and blond, he was a starter on as an apprentice Presbyterian church, youth group Shannon (Thorn) Green on July 7, the Glacier Bears basketball team, electrician. Owner leader and fire chief Al Giddings 1998. He was the second of four ran cross country, and placed in state Greg Mebust said eulogized Green as “humble, children and had three sisters. The in the shot put. His sister Rebekah Green was reliable, genuine, and real” with a “heart family moved to Haines when he said that while sports came easily to polite, a pleasure for people.” He said he didn’t “do was 8, and by then he was already him, “Matt was very social. I think to be around, what is right on the outside so people a good skier. His mother home- he chose his activities to be with and was “great at could see him doing it, rather he did schooled the close-knit siblings. He friends.” His favorite classes were figuring things out what was right so he could look in played Little League, and was on the physics, computers, construction, and listening to the mirror.” Haines Dolphins swim team, which and small engines. directions… I wish Those grieving Green’s sudden his father coaches. He took piano “Matthew’s mind was original,” I had a hundred death in an avalanche while lessons, played guitar, and loved McPhetres said. He was fascinated Matthews.” They snowboarding in the Haines pass to sing. Green was raised singing by the school’s 3D printer, and fished together many on Dec. 30, echoed these sentiments. hymns of praise at church and at found a computer program that Fridays before work. “Matthew was so dependable, had home with his family. “Matthew was more complex than the one Green and Durr a strong sense of self, and while was an unabashed shower singer,” the class was using. “To be honest, shared an apartment he didn’t say much, when he did, his father said. He transitioned to I’m not sure I understood it all,” his and spent weekends everyone listened,” Haines School public school by joining Haines teacher said. While other student outdoors on the water, principal Rene Martin said. High’s award winning Man Choir. designs produced basic shapes like in the mountains, or Computer teacher Sam McPhetres That lead to the full choir, and soon rectangles, Green taught himself to road tripping to see described him as a true “gentleman.” he was enrolled at Haines High. make a hammerhead shark and after friends. “I called it His sisters, teachers, former Classmate Jenae Larson, now learning McPhetres liked Corvettes, the adventures of classmates at Haines High and his a student teacher in Haines, said made him a small red one. Matthew and Zane. They were always off to explore the wild and had a boss in Seattle all lauded Green as many in their class of 22 had been Green earned a certificate in passion to see new things,” Mebust said. fun-loving, hardworking, talented, friends since primary grades and Industrial Electricity from Alaska The loss of both of them in the same accident is a double blow. “Kids and a little goofy. Giddings recalled that jumping in late must have been Vocational and Technical College like Matt and Zane are why we teach,” McPhetres said. how he was “disarmingly friendly” intimidating. “He fit right in. He in Seward in June 2017 and that fall “They are why we all do,” added principal Martin. with the homeless people he met on was so kind and so sweet. One of headed to Seattle with his best friend, Matthew Green is survived by his parents, Jim and Shannon; sisters youth group mission trips to Juneau’s our friends once asked Matt if he Zane Durr, in a Honda Passport he’d Rebekah Reams, and Naomi and Lydia Green; grandmother Geraldine Glory Hole (now Glory Hall) ever got mad, and he said ‘I don’t bought for $700 and rebuilt. He Green; grandfather Gerald Thorn and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. soup kitchen and San Francisco’s think so.’” Green and Larson sang Musician, actor, inclusive leader By Heather Lende and then we all had new friends and band (he played trombone), ran enjoyed the company of his cousins, a half, and that led to an apprentice Ask anyone what they will because of him.” cross-country, and was an all-state grandparents, aunts and uncles. carpenter position with Woodhaven remember most about Zane Durr and Durr, 21, died December 30 in an wrestler. He picked up wrestling early, Construction. He was home for the reply is the same: his smile, his avalanche in the Haines pass while “The first time I saw Zane he must tagging along with his father, who Christmas with his family when he laughter, his joy of life, and especially snowboarding with friends. have been about nine years-old, coached the Haines High team for died along with Green. his ability to bring people together, “Zane was one of the most fun, high and we were warming-up the cross eight years. His freshman year he His cross-country coach and be it his large extended family or his energy, exuberant people I’d ever country team, and he was playing qualified for state and went on to teacher Lily Boron said, “I saw both posse of diverse friends. “Zane was met,” his high school debate, drama soccer on the field with a cup of hot place in the state tournament in of them the day before the accident, a magnet, ” Autumn Gross said. “He and forensics coach Amanda Randles chocolate in one hand. He scored subsequent years in the 152 lb. weight and there was such joy there, it was drew people in. The smart kids, the said. “A lot of kids you have to pull a goal without spilling a drop, and class. At tournaments he was relaxed so neat to see they had developed athletic kids, the musical kids, the out, with Zane it was how to control more notable, all the high school and even “light-hearted,” his father this friendship. We had this great video gamers, he made new friends it and use it.” He excelled in comedy kids cheered him by name. He was said. Other competitors paced and conversation about how happy and pieces, and was a probably in 4th grade and already a warmed up before final matches, fulfilled they both were in Seattle team leader. “Zane big man on campus,” former cross- but he would be in be in the stands with work and life. This is what a was always the one country coach and friend Liam visiting with friends. “Zane was very teacher lives for. To see these kids who said ‘come on, Cassidy said. successful, Haines had never had grow up to be such amazing people.” you’re part of this Durr used his popularity to make a person place at state before, but Grandmother Mary Jane Valentine team, you’re special, others feel good and include them. wrestling wasn’t his life; he found a said the family has much gratitude for you can do this,’” “Zane was able to take people a little balance. It was a little awkward as the the community for the outpouring of she said. on the outside and find that place for coach to say our star wrestler would love and support, and that she “would At Haines High, them. He wanted to know everyone’s miss the meet because he was with have loved to hear Zane sing one Durr was in so story,” his father Dennis said. He had the DDF team or at a music festival more time with all of you.” many activities a quiet side too, his mother Carrie but that was Zane. He made time for Zane Durr is survived by his that the editors said. “Zane was inquisitive, spiritual, everything.” parents Dennis and Carrie-Ann, had to re-format understanding, and such an engaging After graduation he attended Fort and also locally by grandparents his 2016 senior person to be around. He told us Lewis College in Durango for a year, Bill and Mary Jane Valentine, great- yearbook page, and multiple times how appreciative he singing in the choir and playing grandfather Hank Jacquot, Aunt he excelled at them was of us as parents.” rugby. He missed his friends and Tammy and Uncle Jeff Hamilton, and all. In addition to Zane Valentine Durr was born in family and headed to Seattle, where cousin Zoe Hamilton. Also, Uncle DDF he served on Bellingham, Washington on June he had both. He shared an apartment Tim and Aunt Deanna Ewing and the student council 14, 1998 to Dennis and Carrie-Ann with Matthew Green and the two cousins Keely, Luna, and Penelope for four years, was Valentine Durr. The family moved to spent every weekend adventuring, He Ewing; grandfather Gary Durr and in the award winning Haines, where his mother’s family is worked for his uncle Larry Jacquot his wife Jill, and grandmother Ahn Man Choir and made from, in 2005 when he was in second Jr. at Industry Erectors, a tower Durr, and many aunts, uncles, cousins the state honor choir grade. As a youngster he especially crane business for about a year and and extended family members. ALASKA FISH FACTOR

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Sea Fishermen’s Association with its Alas- Residents are getting newly accustomed to tions, payouts of $38.5 million in disaster Fishermen say they can lose 75% or more ka Ocean Cluster Initiative, Ocean Tues- seeing far off lights at night from big fish- relief funds stemming from the 2016 pink of their sablefish catches when whales strip day Virtual Speaker Series ing boats; research vessels dock at Nome salmon run failure are still not in hand for their lines. Many have switched to pots, but Biggest fish broadside: The continuing before/after their new surveys in far north fishermen and communities. most smaller boats can’t handle that heavy 25 percent trade tariffs on U.S. seafood waters. Biggest fish story: The ongoing col- gear and hydraulics. products going to and from China. Biggest AK fish beneficiary: The State lapse of cod in the Gulf of Alaska and the Best fish fighter: Rep. Louise Stutes, Best “mom and pop” entrepreneurs: of Washington. 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Kodiak, for generating nearly 100 per- ment of Fish and Game and NOAA Fish- Biggest fish burn: Seafood without the cent of its electricity from wind and hy- eries/Alaska. sea! Fillets grown from fish muscle cells in dropower, and for turning its fish wastes Best building future fishermen: Alaska laboratories into high-quality oils and meals instead of Longline Fishermen’s Association in Sit- Fish is best for babies: Pregnant moms grinding it up and dumping it into the wa- ka. Deckhand apprenticeships, electronic who eat fish can boost their babies’ IQ by Fresh Seafood ter, as in most Alaska fishing towns. (see monitoring, outsmarting whales, fishing nearly 8 points, say leading dietary scien- 5.5 Mile Mud Bay Rd above) loan paybacks based on catches are just a tists. Worldwide studies revealed that preg- Best fish helper:Rick Green, special as- few ALFA programs. nant moms can reduce risks of premature Page 5 Chilkat Valley News January 9, 2020 SNOW from page 1 points against a Gustavus team that triggered, but I was a bit shocked This Week in History towered over the Haines boys. to realize that this small of a slope “They were good men, and they carried enough snow to kill someone. were our good men,” Itaaehau At least for me, that was an important Tupou said. thing to understand and keep in mind A third friend, 17-year-old Izak when going out in the future.” Miller, survived the slide. Avalanche Canada has no danger The three snowboarders were rating for Dec. 30, as the Chuck ascending the north facing slope Creek trailhead lies outside of near the Chuck Creek trailhead in its forecasting area. The Haines British Columbia at around 12:40 Avalanche Center has historically p.m. on Dec. 30 when the slab broke, provided a regular avalanche forecast Archive news from 50-ish, 25 and 10 years ago. Miller told the CVN on Tuesday. for the pass, but limited its advisories Jan. 6, 1970 making, then teach drumming and songs. The classes Avalanche Canada’s preliminary from three to one per week this year Another link in Alaskan-Canadian friendship will be free of charge and all materials are provided. report estimated the slide traveled due to lack of state and borough will be forged when Irene Weiss, 23-year-old Two sessions will be offered. The first session will 500 feet down the mountain where it funding. In its advisory posted Dec. prizewinning Canadian pianist will present the first be Jan. 11 and 13 and the second session will be on piled up on flat land, burying Green 26, forecasters noted: “New snow Alaska Music Trail concert of 1970 at the Chilkat Jan. 12 and 14. and Durr underneath three to five feet and wind will continue. Natural and Center Saturday, Jan. 24. Students will create a 13-inch, elk-skin drum. A of snow. Those involved say the slide human-triggered avalanches will be Born in Alberta, Miss Weiss has won every community family supper will be held Friday, Jan. was closer to 100 feet. likely within the storm snow in any major Canadian prize offered to pianists – cash, 15 with the new drummers offering music and dance. Miller, buried up to his armpits, wind-loaded areas 30-degrees and scholarships, awards, and performances with major There is a limit of 15 students per session. Contact estimates that it took him up to 40 steeper.” orchestras across Canada. Rodney Hinson or Fred Brouillette for information minutes to dig out of the snow with Avalanche Canada field technician Her program on Jan. 24 will demonstrate her and to register for classes. Call 766-2323 or 303-2929. his hands and call for help with his James Minifie told the CVN that “technical brilliance” and “abundant musicianship” The tribe’s youth program will begin turning wood satellite communication device. avalanche danger in the pass had which caused Canadian critics to refer to her playing to restore gravesite fences in the coming week, said “I was on my own for a long time been high given a recent storm in as having an “electrifying quality”. It includes program coordinator Rodney Hinson. The tribe and it took a long time to dig myself that area. “New snow combined sonatas by Scarlatti, Beethoven’s Sonata in C Minor received a wood lathe for making balusters and free. As soon as I was out, I was able with wind typically leads to elevated (“Pathetique”), and works by Chopin, Schumann, grave rails at Tlingit cemeteries. to find them very quickly with the avalanche danger,” he said. and Rachmaninoff. All youths are invited and Hinson said several girls probe and the beacon, but it was too Minifie said the only way to have already expressed interest. “If adults want to late,” Miller said. prevent avalanches is to avoid Jan. 12, 1995 help out, that’s great too, but hopefully we’re going But, because of how deep they avalanche terrain, but recommended Small Tracts Road residents turned receptive ears to teach the kids some woodworking skills.” All were buried, he wasn’t able to get ski and snowboarders carry rescue Tuesday night to state plans to upgrade and pave youths are invited to participate. to his friends in time. equipment, take avalanche training their road this summer. The Royal Canadian Mounted courses and learn to recognize “It’s about time. We’ve needed it for years,” Police responding to Miller’s SOS avalanche terrain. commented Edna Wilkins, one of about 45 Small signal arrived nearly three hours later, Haines Avalanche center director Tracts residents who turned out for a two-hour according to a witness at the scene. Erik Stevens gathered observations meeting held Tuesday might by the Alaska Daniel Dreiseitl was returning near the Chuck Creek Trailhead Department of Transportation. to Whitehorse after cross-country on Jan. 1. and issued an advisory DOT officials hope to put out the $1.5 million skiing two miles past the Chuck warning recreators to stay out of project to bid in April, according to Chris Morrow, Creek trailhead when he saw avalanche terrain for the next few the project engineering manager. Miller waving and calling for help. weeks. Morrow said the project is currently in its Dreiseitl, his skiing companion, and “The bottom line: the snowpack at “environmental phase,” in which the agency will another highway maintenance driver the pass has become complex, tricky, accept comments on the impact of the work on area stopped to help Miller and wait until and generally weak in structure,” resources, as well as suggestions on how to proceed. authorities arrived. the report said. “This is a time for DOT plans to “chip seal” the road to provide an A B.C. coroner representative extra caution and avoidance of large all-weather surface and dust control. The surface is said Tuesday that the agency is still terrain. The weak layers present are rougher than the more expensive asphalt pavement investigating the cause of death. persistent and will be a concern for and has a shorter life expectancy. The federal highway Miller said he’s snowboarded the the next few weeks at least.” standard set the life expectancy of a chip seal road same slope many times before, and This accident was the second at 5-7 years, according to Bill Holbrook, the project that his group didn’t recognize any avalanche fatality in 2019. In design engineer. warning signs for a potential slide March, 34-year-old Haines resident TAKING FLIGHT – Butterfly Merrick Bochart, that day. David Dzenawagis was killed in an Jan. 7, 2010 right, takes some advice from Auntie Beetle A group from Whitehorse skiing avalanche while snowboarding on The Chilkoot Indian Association and Southeast (Lyndsey Hura) during LCCP’s production “The close to the U.S./Canadian border in the back side of Mount Ripinsky. Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Butterfly” Sunday. About 150 attended the fantasy Canada the day of the accident heard The Haines Avalanche Center are offering a drum-making class for local youths. featuring 14 local youngsters and directed by the news from other recreationalists, will continue to hold free awareness Anthony Gastelum from Kake will lead drum- Tresham Gregg. (1995) and drove past the parking lot next courses and beacon practice at the to the trailhead the following day to library, every other Thursday from try to understand what had happened. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The next class will Sponsored by Free estimates on all your earthwork “What really sat with me when be Jan 23. General Contracting looking at the avalanche was how Donations to the Greens and Driveway and Road Construction small that slope was,” skier Stephie Durrs can be made at gofundme. Water Line and Foundation Excavation Saal told the CVN. “It’s definitely com “Greens & Durrs – Avalanche.” Crushed Rock and Aggregate Supplier steep enough for something to be (907)766-2833 • FAX (907)766-2832 Psalms 139: 13 Thank You for answering the call to “Help Us, Help Haines” We here at The Salvation Army would like to personally thank the individuals and businesses who stepped up to “Help Us, Help Haines” this Christmas season. We had a number of local agencies sign up and helped us with our holiday fundraising which made such a big difference, we would like to thank the Mayor and the Borough Assembly, the Haines Borough Police Depart- ment, the Haines Volunteer Fire Department, the American Legion Post #12, as well as many local churches For you created my for taking a whole day at the red kettle. We had many new people sign up to take a few hours at the red kettle inmost being; and that in itself is so helpful to us and helps spread cheer to your friends and neighbors. We would also like you knit me together to thank those who gave so generously throughout this Christmas season, there are too many people to thank in my mother’s womb individually for fear of missing anyone, but you know who you are, and We Thank You. Although it was a community effort, I would like to send a special thank you to Mike Ward and all of his staff and employees at Howsers market for the special orders of food and making their building available for our Kettle Stand. We would also like to thank the good folks at Oleruds market for hosting a manned kettle for the first time this year. We also had a kettle at Mountain Market for the first time, as well as a counter kettle at Alaska Rod’s. The school did a great canned food drive for us, we thank them as well. I would also like to give a special thank you to the Ugly’s, for allowing us to once again partner with them and do the distribution of the toys that were collected at the “Gifts For Grub” , this has turned out to be a great partnership and we are looking forward to continuing this for many years to come. Because of everyone in this community giving of their time, treasures and talents. We were able to assist our fellow Alaskans with 130 Christmas food boxes, including a holiday meal, 41 families including 81 children with Christmas gifts, we also assisted 61 seniors and shut-ins with Christmas gifts which gave them the joy of Christmas that they might not have known without your generosity. Because we have experienced the generosity of this great community, we decided to set our goal at $1000 above what we did last year for the Christmas season, and the good folks of Haines did not disappoint. We ended our Christmas season with about $2000 over our goal, and we could not have done it without you, “The Friends of The Salvation Army.”. Thank you to all for a great Christmas, but please remember “Need Knows No Season.” In His service New Hope Fellowship Paid for by Captains Kevin & Serina Woods Church You’reYou’re readingreading anan xd 767-5440 awardaward-- wwIInnnnIInnGG newspapernewspaper Chilkat Valley News winner of EIGHT 2018 Alaska Press Club Awards Remote Recreational in the categories of: Near Point Couverden 800 ft shoreline Best weekly newspaper 7 plus acres Best General news reporting 2400 sq ft partially finished home Best reporting on Science MLS: 19470 Best alaska Outdoors reporting Mike Race Coldwell Banker Best Culture reporting Race Realty Best Comprehensive Coverage racerealty.com, search in Haines Page 6 Chilkat Valley News January 9, 2020

COUNCIL from page 1 it came at the end of the study, which for the remand,” DEC’s manager Constantine was “just another attack Police Report began in early November and ended for water permitting program Gene by the conservationists.” He cited his The police blotter for the week black smoke on 800 Block Spruce Dec. 11. McCabe said. “Perhaps additional time at Pebble when he was part of an of December 31-January 6 is Grove Rd. Cornejo said the consultant from sampling will be required. We don’t audit team that reviewed assertions unavailable at this time. We’ll be A caller reported a disabled Ozark Laboratories was on site at the know yet.” of flawed data collection that found back to the current blotter next vehicle on Mud Bay Rd. Palmer Project for the first few no flaws in company practices. week. A caller reported a distracted days, and trained Constantine “The suspected fraud by driver, driving recklessly at 7 Mile staff to collect water samples. I don’t think they’re going to Constantine here, where these Tuesday, December 17 Haines Hwy. “In his opinion the staff “ be acting fraudulently. I think conservationists are asking Investigation continues into a Found keys were returned to the were qualified to conduct for a third-party observer, report of a slashed vehicle tire on owner on 200 Block Main St. the rest of the sampling what we need is transparency, it’s completely uncalled for,” 600 Block Haines Hwy. A caller reported a vehicle being done,” Cornejo said. and having someone there Clements said. A caller reported striking a accident on 600 Block Union St.

“That involved changing out to observe sampling is not That’s not the point, moose with a vehicle at 25 Mile Advised to report online. samples and collecting water Kermoian responded. Haines Hwy. HVFD responded to a service Wednesday, December 18 call. samples. Everything was an unreasonable request... “I don’t think they’re going “ A caller requested sand to be put A caller reported an issue with photographed and supervised If your goal is a healthy to be acting fraudulently,” on Young Rd. a trap line at 35 Mile Haines Hwy. by the consultant. If the watershed, I see no reason Kermoian said. “I think what A caller reported a two vehicle A caller reported a vehicle consultant had recommended we need is transparency, and accident on Chilkat Lake Rd. One accident on 2nd Ave. that independent parties why you should object. having someone there to vehicle had significant damages. Saturday, December 21 be utilized, we certainly -Kip Kermoian observe sampling is not an No injuries reported. A caller reported a lost iPhone. would have complied with unreasonable request...If your A caller reported a parked Sunday, December 22 that recommendation. It’s not in The study is expected to be goal is a healthy watershed, I see no vehicle on Ed Shirley Dr. creating A welfare check was requested our interest to have data that’s finalized and released to DEC and the reason why you should object.” a traffic hazard. on 200 Block 2nd Ave. compromised.” public by February or early March, McCabe told the council that A caller reported a lost set of A trespass notice was served on Kermoian also asked why DEC McCabe said. DEC doesn’t have the authority to keys at 0 Mile Haines Hwy. 400 Block Gruening Dr. wouldn’t require additional tests During public comment, Richard require third-party access, and that Thursday, December 19 Monday, December 23 during different seasons when Clements, Alaska Miners Association any agreement would be between A caller reported a possible HBPD responded to an intrusion groundwater flow might change. member and former data manager for Constantine and an independent misconduct involving weapons on alarm on Main St. “There’s no assurances that this test the Pebble Mine project, said the observer. Mud Bay Rd. Investigation continues into will provide reasonable data that will request to have a third party observe Public works was contacted damages to a parked vehicle at help inform us to make a decision to remove a berm on 600 Block the airport. Haines Hwy. A caller reported a snow berm Haines PD assisted another blocking their driveway on 500 agency on 400 Block Gruening Dr. Block Mud Bay Rd. PHONE from page 1 Haines PD assisted a citizen on Investigated a report of a 3rd Ave. and Main St. possible protective order violation not having to bother other people to give out cell phone if a private company wanted to continue printing phone Haines PD assisted a citizen on on 100 Block S 3rd Ave. numbers,” he said. “If they’re in the phone book, we books, AP&T would be supportive—“But at this time it Lynnview Dr. and 3rd Ave. know they’re willing to have their number be public.” is too early to tell if that will happen.” Haines PD assisted a citizen at There were four 911 hang- AP&T is no longer required by law to publish The final phone book will be printed in March 2020. 0 Mile Haines Hwy. ups, three canine, four EMS calls phone books after the Alaska Legislature unanimously “Hopefully, everyone will read the information in the Friday, December 20 and three traffic stops during approved House Bill 169, effective Jan. 1, 2016. “Since book regarding this change and hold on to their 2020 A caller reported a fallen tree this reporting period. Additional that time, many telecom companies have opted out of book,” Quandt said. obstructing traffic at 7 Mile Lutak information is available on the producing phone books,” Quandt said. She added that, Rd. Haines Borough Police Department HVFD responded to a report of website and Facebook page.

BEARS from page 3 H EIDI ROBICHAUD, LCSW pointer. Carson Crager stole the ball at mid-court Friday night’s game also went down to the wire, Licensed and hit Mark Davis in stride for a breakaway lay-up. ending in a 42-39 Haines victory. 766-6313 Metlakatla answered with a transition jump shot, The girls team had a pair of losses to the hot- Clinical Social Worker After-Hours Emergencies, call but was unable to slow down the pace. With 33 shooting Metlakatla team. Despite facing large & Hypnotherapist 1-877-294-6074 seconds remaining, Faverty grabbed his own rebound deficits on the scoreboard, the Glacier Bears kept up and scored. Down by four, Haines quickly fouled. a relentless attack throughout the series, with many 303-0010 Metlakatla missed the first one-on-one and the Glacier first-time varsity players showing poise on offense Bears raced down the court. Davis penetrated the and hustle on defense. Private Insurance accepted zone, was fouled, and converted a three-point play. The girls also competed in Don Hather Tournament With 1.1 seconds to play, Faverty was fouled in and lost both games to Skagway. the act of shooting a baseline jumper and stepped Both the boys and girls teams will face the to the foul line, his team trailing 46-45. He swished Petersburg Vikings this weekend in Haines. The girls Marine, RV the ball and the Glacier Bears began their Region 5 will play at 4 p.m. on Saturday night and the boys Condos For Sale series with two home wins over last year’s regional will play at 5:30 p.m. The boys will play Sunday at or Lease champion. 8 a.m. and the girls will play at 10 a.m. 20’x50’ 3 ’x ’ Are you a local 0 50 organization that is RESIDENCY All Heated signed up for Nonresident hunting, fi shing and trapping licenses cost more, and nonresident seasons and bag limits are often more (907) 723-1599 Pick.Click.Give? restrictive than those for residents. People who move to Alaska and intend to stay here forever aren’t considered residents Remind the community to right away. Any person, including military people, must live donate when they sign up and continually maintain a permanent home in Alaska for for their 2020 PFD by the preceding 365 days to qualify for resident licenses. And advertising in the CVN! that doesn’t mean a tent or camper. It means a permanent residence. Special rates available for 2+ Fish and Wildlife Safeguard is a non-profi t volunteer citizen’s Sponsored in part by weeks of advertising! organization that works in cooperation with the Alaska Wildlife Call 766-2688 or email us at Troopers. By providing a toll-free hotline phone number Haines [email protected] which citizens may call to report a resource law violation, Sportsman’s the organization gives the public an opportunity to become involved in protecting Alaska’s natural resources. Report Association Violations by calling 1 - 800 - 478 – 3377; help make Alaska a Supporting wise use of our better place. “Know Before You Go.” fish & game resources 1992 Alaska Fish & Wildlife Safeguard WELCOME to the 51st Annual “They are nice little Chilkat Snowburners’ apartments. It’s good ALCAN 200 Road Race Friday, Jan. 17 to sleep on a bed, Registration and Calcutta Auction wash up and cook your 5:30pm at the Fogcutter Bar 50/50 Saturday, Jan. 18 Road Race ALCAN own food. I try to use Pre-race driver meeting 9am Race start 10am, 42 Mile Haines Hwy Raffle all the resources they Drawing Saturday Awards Ceremony & Dinner 7 pm at the American Legion night at have at JAMHI.” the Banquet Sunday, Jan. 19 Family Fun Race — Mike, Trust Beneficiary, Juneau 11am at 27 Mile-Mosquito Lake

For more information, call 766-3951 Trust lands help fund local programs for local beneficiaries.

Mike is a Trust beneficiary who has struggled with addiction and homelessness. Through JAMHI Health & Wellness, he has been helped by the community’s Housing First program to secure a place to call his own. Mike has benefited from other programs involving hiking, photography, and meditation that have helped him engage and volunteer with the community.

The mission of the Trust is to improve the lives of its beneficiaries. The Trust funds projects and programs and works with partners to promote long-term systematic improvements to Alaska’s continuum of care. The Trust Land Office helps generate these funds through revenue from permitting, leasing, selling and developing Trust land and resources.

Trust beneficiaries are Alaskans who experience mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance related disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and traumatic brain injury.

To learn more about how the Trust supports Alaskans, visit alaskamentalhealthtrust.org.

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Market Equipment IN STOCK • 766-2940 Tuesday and Saturday mornings For special orders Winter Hours email [email protected] OPEN Tues - Fri • 10 am - 3 pm or call/text (907)515-7179. 766-2437 • Front St. Haines Custom orders & gift baskets Winter Hours: Mon - Fri, 7am-5:30pm Saturday, 9am-5pm Free home delivery Now Stocking: Closed Sunday Tires, ATV Parts & Accessories, Boat Supplies, Steel & Aluminum, P.O Box 295 Skagway, AK 99840 Welders and Welding Gasses. Advertise Pet of the Week in the 2020 Winter Spin Classes Business Continue Directory Your membership Come to Klondike for only Chiropractic to helps us make Thor’s learn more and sign $16.50 a better gym! up. We’re on FB! Gift certificates available per square, Check out the separate men’s and women’s saunas. per week! 1 free visit to check us out! Call 766-3555 for more info. Page 8 Chilkat Valley News January 9, 2020