Business Grant Program Passed, Some Owners Disappointed United States -- All Saying the Same Thing Which Was to by Melinda Munson Apply

THE SKAGWAY NEWSTHE August 14, 2020 SKAGWAY NEWS. Page 1 August 14, 2020 Skagway, Alaska $1.50 Meet the new chamber president The line that separates us Fish This Floridian transplant found home PAGE 14 Yukoners,Skagwegians foiled at borders PAGE 5 Understanding anglers PAGE 6 Assembly considers mask requirement By Melinda Munson On Aug. 6, the Municipal- ity of Skagway Assembly proposed Ordinance 20-16, which would require cloth face coverings in all municipal facilities, including the school, when social distanc- ing of six feet is not possible. If passed, the ordinance would continue as long as the March 16 declaration of emergency, a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, is in effect. “The way that this ordinance is written is to cover one thing and one thing only and that is liability,” said Mayor Andrew Cremata, who put forth the ordinance. “...Very clear mandates were coming down from multiple sources including the CDC, the World Health Organization, the state gover- A grizzly bear enjoys a fat humpy (pink salmon) in Nelson’s Slough on the Dyea tidal flats. Photo by Jeff Brady nance, the governor, Dr. Zink and even the president of the Business grant program passed, some owners disappointed United States -- all saying the same thing which was to By Melinda Munson apply. Kaitlyn Jared, exec- Glacial Coffeehouse owner or left behind, it’s not incor- wear masks,” Cremata said. After more than two months utive director of SDC, esti- Shelly O’Boyle was also per- rect because we should have According to Cremata, of discussion and planning, mated 250-300 businesses turbed. had all of this all at once. In- neither the municipality nor Skagway’s business grant will meet the municipality’s “It’s extremely upsetting stead, it’s second when we’ve the school have insurance plan, Resolution 20-32R, criteria. to hear that this per employ- already committed money to to cover claims related to was passed unanimously by Initially, the Finance Com- ee (payment) was removed something else,” said Steve COVID-19. the assembly on Aug. 6. The mittee discussed giving ... It’s something to say that Burnham, finance chair. Cremata said he started program, administered by the businesses that employed I recognize that not only are The $1 million for business working on the ordinance be- Skagway Development Corp. residents year-round an addi- you here for 12 months out of grants, originally expected fore the school board’s Aug. (SDC), will distribute $1 mil- tional $250 for each part-time the year but you employ peo- to be funded from the $7.4 4 vote which encourages but lion in funds to local business- worker and $500 for each ple who are also here,” she million Skagway received in does not require masks in es. full-time worker. That plan said. CARES money, was taken school as long as social dis- SDC initially requested $2.5 was dropped when it no lon- Brad Ryan, borough man- from the municipality’s sales tancing can be maintained million for Skagway’s busi- ger seemed supported by the ager, asked the citizens pres- tax fund. Ordinances 20-14 and there are no cases of ness owners. After the munic- amount of funding. Most of ent if they would consider an and 20-15 allowed the mu- COVID-19 in the communi- ipality received a high volume Skagway’s year-round busi- abatement of water, sewer nicipality to put $1 million ty. of applications for the $1,000 ness owners testified at the and trash as compensation for of CARES funding towards In a letter to the assem- monthly CARES payments, continuation of the finance the loss of the proposed em- public safety, freeing $1 mil- bly on behalf of the school they decided to grant $1 mil- meeting, held Aug. 6. ployee payment. Most agreed lion in sales tax so business- board, Superintendent Josh lion to the business program. Assemblymember Ori- and the committee voted to es don’t have to abide by Coughran wrote, “When it Each qualified business can on Hanson, owner of Han- direct Ryan to present a pro- CARES rules. comes to governance of the expect to receive between son General Contracting, posal at the next meeting. “One of the reasons this has school and any claims of li- $1,000 to $6,000, depending described the decision as “When you say small busi- taken us too long is trying see page two on the number of owners who “heartless.” nesses were forgotten about see page two

For the latest news and updates, follow us on BLOTTER PAGE 10 FREE personal classifieds up to 25 words. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. CLASSIFIED PAGE 13 CALL (907)983-2354 for more information. Page 2 August 14, 2020 THE SKAGWAY NEWS The Skagway News. Skagway’s First Newspaper Considering masks for Christened in 1897, buried Letters alive in 1904 and resurrected Dear Editor, in 1978, The Skagway News is allcontinued municipal from page one buildings currently celebrating 43 years I was so sad to read today of the passing in 2019 of of reporting in Skagway and ability therein, we are a sov- nity so that the assembly has Dyea, Alaska, recording our Buckwheat Donohue. He left a lasting impression on Centennial years and beyond. me when I visited Skagway in 2005 as a member of The ereign entity. The Skagway every weapon at their dispos- Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale. My wife and I had School Board respectfully al to make an informed deci- ADVERTISING & visited Alaska in a 2004 cruise and Skagway was one of asks the assembly to remove sion,” Cremata said. NEWS COPY our stops. However, in 2005 the “Philly” Boys Choir (90 the inclusion of the school Community member Kel- DEADLINES boys and 25 men) made their first visit to Alaska (also a building from this ordi- lie Curtin started a petition Next issue will be published cruise.) nance.” on change.org requesting that AUGUST 28 We were all so impressed with the spirit and friendli- He added that “expecting an the municipality include pri- AD DEADLINE: ness of your own ambassador of goodwill, Buckwheat athlete to complete a practice vate businesses in the mask Please email Donohue. While there, we took a short hike to a quaint in a mask is both untenable ordinance. As of deadline, 332 [email protected] quiet location by the river where Buckwheat mesmer- and potentially dangerous.” residents had signed the peti- All ads and classifieds ized us with his excellent dramatic recitation of several “This is not a school board tion and many wrote to the as- by Sunday Aug. 23 adventure poems about fictional Alaskan characters. He related issue,” Cremata told sembly in support of the plan. the chambers. “The school Casey Sheridan disagreed COPY, LETTERS, had us all in the palm of his hands. We also had a terrif- board is autonomous, we re- with the petition, saying a CALENDAR DEADLINE: ic spaghetti lunch in the local Presbyterian Church and then did something I do not believe the choir had ever spect that autonomy and will mask mandate would “rob Please email continue to do so.” the citizens of their right to [email protected] done before-- we marched down the main street and sang All news copy, letters a few patriotic songs as we headed to the main square. The assembly voted unani- choose whether or not to wear and calendar events mously to move the ordinance a mask and also businesses By Monday, Aug. 24 There we sang a few more songs, exchanged pleasantries with Buckwheat and presented him with a small souvenir to a second reading with no of their right to enforce their Liberty Bell, sent with us from the mayor of Philadel- discussion or amendments. own policies for their own Vol. XLIII, No. 9 (885) phia. Buckwheat promised to put it on his mantel next to The ordinance’s second read- stores.” August 14, 2020 ing is scheduled for the next Sheridan said he started his Published biweekly The Holy Bible. I heard later that he was planning a walking trip from assembly meeting, Aug. 20 at own petition and collected 51 Phone: (907) 983-2354 Florida all the way to Alaska to raise funds for a clinic 7 p.m. signatures. www.skagwaynews.com in Skagway, and I often wondered if that ever happened. “We wanted to vet this thor- [email protected] Today I found out that he did make it all the way to Alas- oughly through the commu- [email protected] ka, and I also sadly read of his passing last year. He was Publishers a fine human being who certainly won the hearts of The Melinda Munson Philadelphia Boys Choir in 2005, and we will never for- Gretchen Wehmhoff get this fantastic experience with Buckwheat Donohue. Managing Editor He certainly loved Skagway, as did we. Melinda Munson Production Editor/Sales L. Bruce Smith, Baritone Singer in Philadelphia Boys Gretchen Wehmhoff Choir and Chorale Contributors Andrew Cremata

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Published as a PDF due to . COVID-19 restrictions. Send us your name and email to receive a PDF version. ([email protected]) THE SKAGWAY NEWS August 14, 2020 Page 3 Operating Plan Winter 2020 - 2021 LeConte crewmember tests OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN positive, vessel skips port call KEN Oct 1 BEL - X-Gulf - PWS - SW Jan 7 OH Mar 18 BEL - X-Gulf - PWS - SW By Gretchen Wehmhoff upper Lynn Canal ports of

COL Oct 1 LU Nov 25 OH Feb 1 LU An Alaska Marine High- Haines and Skagway.

Oct 1 BEL way System (AMHS) crew According to an AMHS MAT Oct 3 OH Nov 23 LU Feb 10 BEL member on the LeConte test- spokesperson, high seas and ed positive for COVID-19 strong winds were reported LIT Oct 1 ANB Jan 10 OH Jan 26 ANB last Saturday, initiating tests over the weekend, but the LEC Oct 1 NP Feb 15 OH April 12 NP for every crewmember on the only route to have been af- same shift. AMHS has since fected by the weather was the TUS Oct 1 LU Feb 8 OH Apr 15 SW reported that all 23 crew re- Juneau to Pelican trip, normally scheduled for Monday. AUR Oct 1 Steelwork Jan 1 LU Feb 15 OH Apr 15 PWS sults came back negative. The two-week crew sched- AMHS pushed the round trip HUB Oct 1 LU uled to arrive on the LeCon- to Pelican to Aug. 11, a day te Aug. 14 have been tested the LeConte is normally in TAZ Oct 1 Side Doors Jan 20 OH Mar 5 LU prior to sailing per AMHS port.

On Line ANB: Annette Bay / Metlakatla Service BEL: Bellingham to Skagway SW: Southwest policies requiring each crew-

Overhaul (OH) BEL - X - Gulf: Bellingham Cross Gulf Southwest NP: Northern Panhandle Dayboat YPR: Prince Rupert to Skagway member to show proof of

Layup (LU) BEL - YPR: Bellingham Prince Rupert alternating PWS: Prince William Sound negative results within seven Chart by Alaska Department of Maintenance Note: Dates represent the ﬁrst day of the period. Overhaul and refurbishment periods include vessel travel time. Transportation and Public Facilities days of starting their shift. According to an AMHS press release, Alaska Depart- AMHS public comments due today ment of Health and Social By Gretchen Wehmhoff Lynn Canal to Haines and week overhaul from Jan. 10 Services Epidemiology sec- The Alaska Department of Skagway as well as inter- through Jan. 26, 2021. tion determined that an infec- Transportation and Public Fa- mittent trips to Sitka and Homer, Kodiak Island and tious person with COVID-19 cilities (DOT&PF) proposed Kake until its overhaul start- the Aleutian Chain will be may have traveled on the Le- Alaska Marine Highway ing Feb.15 through April 12, served by Tustumena begin- Conte sometime between July System (AMHS) winter op- 2021. There will be service ning April 15. 21 and July 31, but whether erating plan is now available gaps for Hoonah, Gustavus, DOT&PF said there will or not that person was a pas- for public review, but only Angoon, Pelican and Tenakee be no service to Chenega senger is unknown. through today, Aug. 14. during the overhaul. Bay, Tatitlek, Valdez, Seldo- The testing and fatigue of AHMS says the plan is The Kennicott will cov- via, Ouzinkie and Port Lions. the crew due to the incident based on expected funding er Bellingham/Cross-Gulf, There is an indefinite hold on was the primary reason Capt. levels for fiscal year 2021, Prince William Sound, Ho- service to Prince Rupert. John Falvey, AMHS general citing significantly lower than mer and Kodiak through Jan. Communities and interested manager, chose to postpone expected revenues they credit 6, resuming service March people can review and submit the Sunday sailing to the to the COVID-19 pandemic. 18, 2021. Ports included in comments on the proposed op- The plan includes mini- the schedule are Belling- erating plan through Aug. 14.  . mal essential service to most ham, Ketchikan, Wrangell, There will not be a public tele-  communities. Service gaps Petersburg, Juneau, Whittier, conference during the comment YOU SAY TOMATO  . will still impact the plan Cordova, Homer and Kodiak period. Written comments are SUMMER HOURS due to vessel overhauls and on a two-week cycle. Prince being accepted via email at dot. Tues. - Sun. 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. layups as a result of available William Sound, Homer and [email protected]   funding for specific repairs Kodiak will see service gaps and by fax at (907) 228-6873. and maintenance. during the overhaul. The operating proposal can In the plan, the Matanuska Liuya will continue to cov- be found HERE. will cover Bellingham, Ket- er Ketchikan and Annette chikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Bay, stopping for its two- Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Sitka and Kake, beginning Of course you can buy an ad for this space! Feb. 10, 2021. 907-983-2354 The LeConte will cover [email protected] Stay vigilant.

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7th & State P.O.B. 194 Page 4 August 14, 2020 THE SKAGWAY NEWS Editors’ Column The day I learned about border agents - 40 years ago turtle illegal? Would I have computers. We had decisions flew into the car. Forget rear- Alaska Highway beyond Tok to give her up? Instead of an- to make and tasks to accom- ranging. I set the empty hon- resembled driving through swering yes or no, I threw out plish. ey bucket outside my door, a video game. At a reduced a mouthful of stupid. I planned carefully. My put up the last shade and we speed and with my eyes “Yeah, there’s a German 2017 Chevy Sonic held box- jumped back into the car. glued to the road, we dodged, Shepherd in the back seat,” I es of specific food to meet I swatted, swore and swerved and maneuvered smirked. Obviously we didn’t my allergy needs, a sewing slapped. Athena fought be- through some of the worst have any pets. Just look at machine (rather than a kitch- side me, her head twisting, potholes I’ve seen in years. this car. en sink) and items I needed jaw snapping. We were in a Many of the pits were six to The agent didn’t see the in Skagway. My door pock- battle for our blood. Eventu- eight inches deep - enough to humor. They never do. Don’t et held disposable gloves for ally, with significant carnage, blow out a tire or mess up an try. fueling the car, sanitizer and the buzzing subsided and we axle. The last few times I had “Ma’am, I need you and bug repellant. I had camp settled down, too tired to care driven the road it was winter By Gretchen Wehmhoff your passenger to step out of chairs, a coffee pot for pro- anymore. - no potholes, no frost heaves In 1981, after college, my the car.” pane cooking and a 5-gallon I pulled a blanket over me, and definitely no mosquitos friend Marcus and I drove We stepped out. Marcus honey bucket with plastic lin- Athena curled up in the pas- or flies. home to Alaska. The adven- didn’t see the humor either. ers. I was self-contained. senger seat and we slept - un- The Canada border station ture is a story in itself, but the “Why did you say that?” Athena, my 12 ½ year old til I had to go pee. is about 20 minutes past the relevance today is that it was “I dunno. I panicked.” dog was coming, so add dog It was 6 a.m. when my U.S. station. I slowed and my first lesson in what not to The officer took our IDs, food in a 5-gallon container, bio alarm woke me - time to waited for the border agent to say to border officers. looked at the car and told us extra water and the modified head across the border. In my wave me to the window. Traveling from Chicago to empty it. All of it. Every- front seat. She had been on sleepy daze I noticed what I gave him my passport and and Denver, we met up in thing. practice drives for the past appeared to be seven or eight a handful of papers. Tacoma where my duplicate For the next ten minutes we two months, usually a four- pregnant mosquitos. No. “The papers for my dog are driver’s license would be pulled our lives out for dis- hour drive to our cabin on the They weren’t pregnant, they on the bottom,” I said. mailed to my grandmother’s play. The guitar, saxophone, Kenai Peninsula where she were full. Satiated stomachs “I don’t need those,” he home. The license arrived a tent, clothes, and yes, the was rewarded with endless filled with blood slowed them said, handing the veterinarian day after we planned to leave, small red tackle box with air exploring and sniffing on our down. Killing drunk mos- papers back. causing us to lose our ferry holes drilled into the sides. property. quitos is easier, but messier. “Where are you headed?” reservation to Haines then We stood there waiting In addition, I had paper- I spared a few who flew out “Skagway. I’m part-owner travel standby during tourist in the rain. The agent came work showing I was a Skag- the door. A scan of my arms of the newspaper there.” season. back, handed us our IDs and, way business owner, the re- showed that Athena took the “Why are you going now We crossed into BC as two without even looking at the quired vet documentation for brunt of the nighttime feast. if it’s been doing fine without twenty-somethings with no contents of the car, told us to Athena and a smile. After yesterday’s battle you being there? money, his uncle’s VISA and pack it up and move forward With construction and pi- with bugs, I was willing to Whoa. I didn’t expect that. my new driver’s license with in the line. He made his point. lot cars, the trip to Tok took forgo making a pot of cof- There was no warning, just a the words “valid without pho- To this day I don’t mess with longer than I had planned. fee. If we left right away, shot across the bow that made to” in bold letters substituting customs agents. Ever. We stopped to stretch our we could make it to Beaver me sit up. for my face. So when on July 21 I head- legs and get water several Creek in just over two hours, “I need to train my partner After tent camping for three ed towards the Alaska/Cana- times. On my own, I would arriving around 9 a.m. Yukon on new software and finish days in the rain and not mov- da border during a pandemic, have driven straight through, time. setting up the business,” I ing up the ferry standby list, I did my research to make but with Athena, we needed It took longer. The frost said. we decided to park and sleep sure I had all my ducks in a to take more breaks. At one heaves from the Tok cut- “Wait here.” He shut his in the vehicle boarding line. row. point we stopped in a sunny off were bad enough, but window. The last night of camping My business partner, Me- area for a rest. I let Athena do the miles of potholes on the After a few moments he was so miserable that when linda, and I took ownership of her thing then returned to the see next page we packed the tent, we just The Skagway News on March car to retrieve my camp chair. shoved it in with the wet tarps 3. Within a week the world As I approached the car, I saw and jumped on the hatch. The went wild: a global pandem- swarms of black bugs around car, a small Datsun F10, was ic, cancelled cruise ships, the car. Flies. Dozens of bit- stuffed to the seams with the hunker down orders and on ing flies. Scrapping the chair tent, sleeping bags, wet tarps, March 21, the closing of the idea, we jumped back into the a guitar, saxophone, a record U.S./Canada border. I had car. I pulled out a few of my collection, suitcases and my planned on leaving Skagway solar shades. It was hot even turtle traveling in a small red later, but with no assurances with the sun blockers, but tackle box. The back seat was that I would be able to cross opening the window brought down and the contents were the border, I headed home to in the flies, so we turned on pushed against the roof and Chugiak early. The plan was the AC and took a nap. our backs. Forget using the to return in the summer when By the time we made it to rearview mirror. we would finish setting up the Tok it was 9 p.m. I found an A U.S. customs agent business and roll through the open campground and set out worked his way up the ramp tourist season. to rearrange the car for the of cars headed for Alaska. He The border remained closed night. I planned to relocate stopped at our vehicle and and the cruise ships never items from the rear up to the asked the standard questions: came. Eventually, I needed to front seats, clearing the back where are you going, where get back to Skagway. Melin- so we could stretch out. I had do you live, any weapons?. da’s life was stressful enough the first window shade up I answered each question with several children with when they attacked - masses calmly until the last question. special needs and cancelled of mosquitos in squadrons. “Do you have any pets?” school. She needed a break They came from all sides. I photo by Gretchen Wehmhoff I froze. My turtle. Was the and I had work to do on the sprayed my clothes and they Athena, as my co-pilot near Glenallen. THE SKAGWAY NEWS August 14, 2020 Page 5 Yukoners want to check their boats, border closure rules don’t define that as essential By Gabrielle Plonka more for a lot of us.” Everybody is trying to of the Whitehorse Star David Storey is another find a way down to Skag- More than 20 Yukoners Yukoner concerned about his way, he said. The commu- whose boats are harbored boat sitting unattended in the nity is seeking a single-day in Skagway are seeking a Skagway harbor for an un- allowance to drive directly single-day pass to cross the known period of time. to the harbor, spend three to U.S. border and perform “I spoke with the border four hours there, and return maintenance on their ves- about three months ago and home. sels. asked if we could come down “Of course, if any Skag- “All we’re trying to do is for a day … they said that wegians have any problem be able to go check on our unless the boat was floating with this, then we don’t boats, make sure they don’t free in the harbor and running want to pursue it at all be- sink,” Mike Martin told the into other boats, we couldn’t cause it’s their country,” Star Tuesday. come down,” Storey told the Martin said. photo by Gretchen Wehmhoff “All the boats need main- Star. “We feel that what we’re Athena curls up for the night in the front seat after the mosquito tenance to make sure they asking for is not going to put battle. “It was rather heartless, I’m don’t sink or deteriorate or afraid.” anyone at risk if it’s done from page four 40 years ago to give them get mold, all these kinds of Storey recruited a friend properly.” opened the window and di- their space. things.” from Juneau to top his batter- Travel across the U.S. rected me to park. I asked if my dog could pee Martin hasn’t visited ies with water, but there are border is restricted to “es- I pulled ahead to a staging on their lawn. He said yes. Skagway in six months. numerous other concerns. sential” purposes only. area. Another border officer When Athena was fin- In a normal year, he would “There are otters in the A spokesperson for U.S. wearing a mask and holding ished, we returned to the car. have taken about 10 trips harbor that get into the boats Customs told the Star those a notebook approached me. He handed me my passport over that six-month period to every now and again, and rules won’t bend for Yukon He explained that his job was and other documents includ- replace the zincs, check the they’ll totally trash your boat boat owners. to determine whether or not it ing a Refusal of Entry paper ropes and top the batteries if they do,” Storey said. “Travel for the sole pur- was necessary for me to tran- telling me not to take it per- on his boat. In pre-pandemic “There are winds that pose of checking on a boat sit Canada to get to Skagway. sonally, that he had turned summers, Martin would be can wreck the canopies and is not deemed essential un- He had an answer for others around that morning. sailing around Alaska at this things; all boats leak through der the temporary travel re- everything. When I said I He emphasized that trying to time. their decks, that’s kind of strictions,” Jaime Ruiz, U.S. needed my car, he said that cross again without signifi- Martin’s boat isn’t insured, what we worry about.” Customs and Border Protec- wasn’t essential. I told him cant changes in the purpose and he can’t get it surveyed Storey has kept his boat at tion Branch Chief, said in an my health and age put me at could be bad. Those were his while the border is closed. the Skagway harbor for about email Wednesday. risk for flying. He asked for a words, He worries his vessel may eight years. “However, if addition- medical note, which I didn’t “It could be bad.” be deteriorating without reg- “A boat is a huge liabili- al circumstances make the have. I told him I wanted my A little research revealed it ular maintenance. ty and has to be attended to travel essential, the traveller dog with me, but of course, I could be nearly $750,000 or “It might be an inanimate regularly and loved,” Storey may be admissible into the didn’t have anything to prove the permanent denial of entry thing, but it actually be- said. United States.” that bringing her was import- into Canada. comes a friend, and a lot of “You are – forgive the ex- Some boat owners who ant. She wasn’t a therapy dog, I didn’t want to jeopardize people feel that with their pression – kind of married to corresponded with the Star but she was important to me. my ability to enter Canada boats,” Martin said. them; they require that kind said they’re considering I told him my business again. I was out of honest an- “You do get bonded to of attention, I guess.” chartered or private flights partner and I were learning swers, so I drove around the your boat, so it becomes Martin has been in touch to Skagway. about new software for bill- grassy area and headed back more than just a thing, it’s with more than 20 Yukoners They were optimistic that ing and ads, but he said the to Alaska and the 400 plus not just a monetary issue, it’s in a similar situation. continued on page 14 software company could train miles we had just traveled. us separately. I texted Melinda. The next He was nice, and actually place I could call from would tried to help me come up with be Tok. I’m sure those two an honest argument that he hours drove her nuts. We could accept, but in the end, passed the pothole mine- he said he couldn’t deem my fields, kept our breaks quick, trip essential enough to need followed the same pilot cars to drive through Canada. and pulled into my driveway “I’m going to have to send by 8 p.m. that night. you back to Alaska.” I looked at my packed car. I tried to bring up the long Melinda and her daughter had drive. planned on helping me carry “Have you seen the road everything up the stairs to the conditions I just traveled?” office in Skagway. Now I had “Yes, and it’s like that for to empty it myself. I grabbed the next 200 miles that way,” my phone, my dog and left it he said, motioning in the di- in the driveway. It still isn’t rection that was now off lim- totally unpacked. its to me. Athena was confused. We I‘m normally successful at had just spent two days in the negotiating my way through car and never made it to the tough situations, but this was cabin. Photo courtesy of Matt O’Boyle a border officer and I learned Skagway fleet at the small boat harbor. Page 6 August 14, 2020 THE SKAGWAY NEWS An elemental essay on the angler was just after World War II. I cannot verify the veracity of these colloquial stories but Fish this! I can say that Skagway is in dire need of a modern-day fishing mystic with the - abil ity to manipulate weather, control fish movement and power to influence the Can- ada Border Services Agency. At this moment in time, nothing in the Trinity of fishing’s holy books (see: “The Old Man and the Sea,” “A River Runs Through It,” and “The Complete Angler”) of- fers any tangible hope. There is no angling prophet scheduled for return that is capable of turning two five-inch-long Lower Lake brook trout into anything more than an unsat- isfying snack. Much less feed

Photo by Andrew Cremata any gathered throngs of hun- Nicole finds success as a willing angling initiate. gry Skagwegians. Have you By Andrew Cremata real threat that any aspiring ly a promise yet to be fulfilled newspaper column. Medical seen these people eat? At first glance, learning angler must acknowledge. - i.e., the fish are biting, so professionals dedicated to Science is even less helpful. the art of fishing seems like Consider the following: you will certainly catch fish. this unique branch of science Weather reports are nothing a good idea. Not only does A buddy calls and says that After 30 minutes and a few all agree that fishermen are but more “bad news,” filled angling reveal a window into coho are running and it’s the missed strikes, you register if nothing else, masochistic, with dire predictions con- nature’s most compelling best run in years. You both the first tinge of self-doubt. compulsive, obsessive and cerning the same elemental mysteries, it often includes meet at your favorite spot at Your mind tries in vain to prone to exaggeration. forces from which Skagway good company, cold beer the mouth of the river and you suppress its subconscious If one imagines a graph that earned its very name. Gale and the procurement of fresh immediately see schools of hesitation, but uncertainty compares residency to angler force winds? Record rainfall? food. While the latter is only salmon so large that the water has taken root and is already psychosis, Alaskan fishermen Early winter? Predictions of possible when the tools of the itself is vibrating. Over the feeding upon your fragile an- are undoubtedly in the upper doom, all! trade are rigorously employed next two hours, your buddy gler’s psyche. After an hour, percentile group. This is a My advice is to avoid to test one’s comprehension catches a dozen dime-bright you begin to question the lonely place of abject desper- weather reports entirely. Even of natural forces, mastery re- coho and you catch none. very nature of luck, karma ation because, as we all know, pondering the tide chart can mains impossible for anyone Now imagine how your and other mystical notions the weather in Alaska sucks. lead to depression and luna- immune to self-deception. mental faculties deteriorate of random universal fairness. Now imagine yet another cy if the most advantageous Indeed, the angler is eager over this short, two-hour- Your buddy’s taunts become graph, this one solely ded- phases of the moon’s gravi- to brag about success but of- long period of time. At first, daggers and with every stab, icated to Alaskan anglers. tational pull fail to coincide ten quickly runs out of beer you’re optimistic and perhaps you feel the scales of justice As you’ve already likely with one’s work schedule. when plans go awry. This is even a bit giddy. When your teeter toward oblivion. guessed, Skagway fisher- You may be saying, “But unfortunate for a variety of buddy catches their first fish During the following half- men somehow occupy space did we not see a small pink reasons and may explain why and throws friendly jibes in hour, everything goes silent. above where the graph ceas- salmon run in Dyea?” Indeed so many fishermen are notori- your direction, you quickly Even your buddy stops taunt- es to exist. Lack of fish com- we did but greedy bears have ous alcoholics. laugh it off because it’s mere- ing you because they recog- bined with unyielding wind, staked claim to all of the good Madness is another very nize your rapidly deteriorat- torrential rains and closed fishing spots and I would ing mental state. They then borders makes Skagway a rather eat boiled hot dogs on move further away from your veritable fishing purgatory. a stale bun than become food location, obviously afraid If you are a fisherman that for any Ursus species. that bad mojo is contagious. lives in Skagway, ask your- There is one possible ca- As the last 30 minutes unfold, self, “What angling sin have veat. September often brings time itself stands still. With- I committed to deserve such schools of coho salmon and in this infinite space beyond cruel and unusual punish- a buddy tells me it’s going mortal comprehension, you ment?” Actually, it’s better to be the best run in years. feel a sense of betrayal but not to ask because atonement Will the weather cooperate? can’t pinpoint which divine for your unknown transgres- Say a prayer for those you entity to blame. Scorned by sions is entirely impossible. know in the Skagway fishing fate itself, you internally vow Angling mystics are in short community. If you are unsure never to fish again and know supply and often preoccu- whether the fishing gods re- immediately that it’s a lie. pied with conjuring fish for ward supplicants who do not Sounds fun, right? Alaska’s commercial fleets. partake of the holy angler’s The tenuous mental condi- After all, the job pays well communion, you are always tions of fishermen are well and there are many verifiable free to buy any local fisher- documented. However, in- perks. man a beer. dividual case studies involv- It is often said that the last To this final suggestion, I ing angler psychosis are far time a fishing guru passed say, amen. too bleak for a small-town through the Skagway area THE SKAGWAY NEWS August 14, 2020 Page 7 Finance Committee responds to community pleas to help child care providers By Melinda Munson since 2016. Little Buck-a- care facilities. Skagway’s three for-profit roo Daycare, which operates The money to bail out the child care centers will receive only during the summer and centers comes from Skag- financial relief from the mu- has a capacity of 12, has been way Deal funds as all of the nicipality. The Finance Com- awarded grants since 2016. CARES funding is already mittee voted Aug. 5 to extend Those subsidies disap- allocated. Little Cherubs and a maximum total of $25,000 peared with the passage of Mighty Munchkins will re- to the day care centers to Resolution 19-23R in June of ceive $750 per child. They help get them through the 2019. In the past, any com- will be paid for maximum COVID-19 pandemic. munity organization could capacity, not current enroll- “I’m not anticipating that apply for municipal fund- ment. the economy comes back up ing. The resolution changed Buck-a-roo, which operates right away but we would like how the municipality pro- approximately five months a the community to try and stay cessed grants, qualifying only year, will be awarded $350 whole while we’re waiting non-profits. per child. for that,” said Steve Burn- Due to COVID-19, pro- The emergency fund falls ham, finance chair. viders were left with fewer under the purview of the Fi- The care centers are accus- working parents and fewer nance Committee and Bor- tomed to being subsidized clients. That, along with an ough Manager Brad Ryan and by the municipality. Little absence of funding from the does not need to be approved Cherubs Daycare, which can municipality, put the centers by the full assembly. serve up to 10 children, has in danger of shutting down or The funding is a temporary received municipal funding raising rates. measure as the for-profit day since 2011. Mighty Munch- The assembly was flooded care centers, per Resolution kins Daycare, with a capaci- with letters and testimony in 19-14R, will not qualify for photo by Melinda Munson ty of 12, has received funds support of funding the child municipal funding next year. One of Skagway’s two year-round day cares takes a winter walk. School board passes plan for in-person school starting Aug. 27 By Melinda Munson feet of distance can be main- no-travel policy, with trips sure” with the possibility of conservative approach. The Skagway School Board tained, students may choose left up to the discretion of Su- easing back to the green zone “I’m always going to err on voted Aug. 4 to implement to remove their masks. perintendent Josh Coughran. if all goes well. the side of caution when it the 2020-2021 Smart Start Should the school move Parents are encouraged to Coughran announced Aug. comes to student safety,” he to School Coronavirus Plan, to the yellow zone (minimal leave their children at the 4 that as long as there contin- said. declining the ad hoc commit- COVID-19 cases), masks health screening checkpoints ues to be no COVID-19 cases Despite his disappointment, tee’s suggestion that students would be mandatory. Accord- instead of escorting them to in Skagway, school will start Hischer reminded parents to wear face masks at all times ing to the smart start plan, class. Visitors must wear a in the green zone. be civil. except lunch. “anyone who is incapacitat- mask at all times and undergo “I felt it would have been “Don’t be careless with In a vote of four to one with ed or otherwise unable to re- a temperature check. Anyone confusing to start somewhere your words when you dis- board president John Hischer move the cloth face coverings with a temperature of 100.3 we’re not,” Coughran said agree. When all is said and voting against the mitigation without assistance” is exempt or above would be rechecked about his decision to open done it’s going to be the re- plan, the document looked from the mask policy. then sent home. Lunch will school in the green. lationships that we have here much the same as the original The final draft was a relief be eaten in the classroom and Parents have the option that get us through this,” version presented June 30. to parent Valerie Spurlock. recess will have no more than of sendinging their child to Hischer said. While in the green zone (no “While we’re in green, it’s 30 students. in-person classes, signing up Skagway School asks that COVID-19 cases), students not healthy or sensible to School board vice president with Alaska Statewide Virtu- parents email the office (skg- are required to wear face cov- wear masks all day,” she said. Jaime Bricker suggested that al School -- an online plat- [email protected]) erings when social distanc- Language about discipline classes start in the yellow form provided by the state or call 907-983-2960 to in- ing is not possible. When six was removed as was the zone as an “extra safety mea- which will provide some in- dicate which option they will teraction with a child’s local pursue for fall quarter. High teacher -- or pursuing home school students who enroll school options. The average in virtual school should com- number of children enrolled plete the quarter online. Mid- at Skagway School in a four dle schoolers and elementary week period from late Sep- aged children may have more tember to late October will flexibility to return to in-per- determine how much funding son class prior to quarter end. the school receives from the “We’re going to work with state. Those enrolled in the students,” Coughran said, in- virtual school will count as dicating the school will be as Skagway students, those who flexible as they can while still choose home school options following state guidelines. will not. “This is a deeply personal “I hope you give the Skag- choice for all families … Par- way School District the op- ents should feel no pressure portunity to deliver that cur- to defend themselves one riculum,” Coughran said. way or another,” Coughran Hischer, the lone vote said. against the smart start plan, photo by Melinda Munson would have preferred a more School board memebers John Hischer, Jaime Bricker and Heather Rodig at the Aug. 4 meeting. 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A young sharp-shinned hawk perches on a piece of driftwood art in a garden at Alderworks in Dyea, eyeing a squirrel at a nearby feeder. Several jays ran in- terference at the feeder and the squirrel survived to live another day.

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SKAGUAY NEWS DEPOT & BOOKS Virtual North Words was a hit! WE STILL HAVE BOOKS! Keynote author Bill Streever (In Oceans Deep, Cold, Heat) and titles from Dr. M Jackson, Heather Lende, Eva Holland, Police & Fire Blotter Caroline Van Hemert, Bryan Fierro, and Nicole Stellon O’Donnell. Submitted by Skagway Police Department Proud sponsor of North Words July 27 since 2010 - see nwwriterss.com Police helped a resident regain access to their Fire department responded to several alarms house. triggered by another power outage. Open 10:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday for Safe Browsing or contact us at 907-983-3354 • www.skagwaybooks.com EMS responded to a medical emergency on Dispatch assisted a resident who found an in- MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY 3rd Avenue. jured crow by calling the bird rescue group.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, July 30 Aug. 7 there will be held in the Municipality of Skagway, Alaska, a Police responded to a noise complaint on 4th Fire department personnel responded to sev- REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Avenue. eral alarms triggered by a power outage.

The following offices are on the ballot: July 31 Aug. 9 • Two (2) Assembly seats - for three (3) year terms each; Fire department responded to several alarms Dispatch assisted a resident who found an in- • Two (2) School Board seats - for three (3) year terms each. triggered by a power outage. jured bird by calling the bird rescue group. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Fire department responded to an alarm on Any person qualified to vote in borough elections may have Aug. 2 Broadway Street. his/her name placed on the ballot for election as a candidate Fire department responded to several alarms for any borough elective office. No person may serve triggered by a power outage. simultaneously as mayor and assembly member.

FILING DATES Interested persons wishing to file for an elected office may Melinda’s Kick-Butt Low-Sugar Raspberry Jam file a DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY with the Borough Clerk between August 3, 2020 and August 17, 2020. Submitted by Melinda Munson

ELECTION HOURS The polls will be open at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, This recipe is straight from the SUREJELL pectin insert with a few changes that make 2020, and will close at 8:00 p.m. on the same day. the process less time consuming. Make sure the pectin is labeled “for less or no sugar needed recipes.” Makes about seven cups. DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE The deadline to register to vote in the October 6, 2020 10 cups raspberries (rinsed, don’t de-seed or crush) Regular Municipal Election is Sunday, September 6, 2020. 4 cups sugar VOTER QUALIFICATIONS 1 SUREJELL pectin (low sugar) A person may vote in a municipal election only if the person: small pat of butter • is qualified to vote in state elections under AS 15.05.010; vinegar • has been a resident of the municipality for 30 days glass jars with bands and lids immediately preceding the election; • has registered before the election as required under AS 15.07 and is not registered to vote in another jurisdiction. Photo by Paul Munson

ABSENTEE/EARLY VOTING Boil a large pot of water and sterilize jars for 10 minutes. To avoid burns, the jars should Voters are able to vote absentee/early as follows: be covered by just a few inches of water. (Keep the water boiling for later.) At the same • Early in-person in the Assembly chambers time, boil bands and lids in a saucepan for 10 minutes. *Add a dash of vinegar to the water between Monday, September 21, 2020, and Monday, in both pots to keep the jars and lids shiny. October 5, 2020; Combine raspberries, one packet pectin and a small pat of butter in a large pot. Continu- • Absentee by-mail. Please submit an absentee ballot ing mixing the ingredients until the jam starts to boil, even when stirred. Continue mixing application to the Borough Clerk EARLY to allow for mailing time. The deadline to request absentee ballots by for one minute. mail is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020. Add sugar. Continuing mixing the ingredients until the jam starts to boil, even when Absentee ballot application forms are online at stirred. Continue mixing for one minute. www.skagway.org/clerksoffice/page/election Ladle the jam into the sterilized jars, leaving a small amount of room at the top. Put on information or by request. lids and screw them shut. Place filled jars into boiling water for 10 minutes.

For more information contact the Borough Clerk at [email protected] or Once jars have completely cooled, press on the top to make sure they have sealed. If 907-983-9706. there’s a popping noise, the jar needs to be reboiled for 10 minutes. THE SKAGWAY NEWS August 14, 2020 Page 11 Obituaries Reverend Perry Eugene Hart March 16, 1945 - July 1, 2020 the Reverend M.L. and Le- King of Klukwan. In 1997, friend and pastor and will be Mike of Mena and Katherine atrice Katherine Baughn Hart Perry moved to Mena, Ar- missed by all who knew him. Hart of Mena; two brothers, in Blossom, Texas but he al- kansas to pastor Faith Cen- Perry is preceded in Joe Hart and Ronnie Hart of ways let you know that he was ter Ministries (now known death by his parents, his Detroit, Texas; two sisters, born AGAIN on Dec. 4,1964. as Canaanland Church). brother, Charles Hart and Delores Mitchell of Detroit, At the age of 20, Perry en- Perry’s joy in life was daughter Lydia Char- Texas and Nina Delaney of tered the ministry. He served serving the Lord. He always lie of Minto, Alaska. Hutchins, Texas; twenty two as youth pastor, evangelist, looked around for some- Perry is survived by his grandchildren; several niec- senior pastor, had a prison one (usually total strangers) loving wife of 53 years, Sue es and nephews and a host ministry and served as chap- hurting or in need, shared Emmons Hart of Mena; three of other relatives and friends. lin at DFW Airport. In 1981, the Gospel with them and sons, Joey Hart and wife Cremation serves are en- he moved his family to Alas- prayed for them. He also Kjari of Fairbanks, Alas- trusted to Bowser Family Fu- Reverend Perry Eugene ka to serve as a missionary found great joy in his family. ka, Brandon Hart of Mena neral Home in Mena, Arkan- Hart, age 75, of Mena, Ar- to Minto and Kake, Alaska Everything he did was done and Billy Joe Hart of Mena; sas. A memorial service will kansas died July 1 at the and various native villages with his wife, children and/ three daughters, Dianna De be held at a later date. Riverside Health Services in there for 16 years. He was or grandchildren in mind. He La Garza and husband, Ed- Sign the online guest- Arkoma, Oklahoma. He was adopted into the Wolf Clan was a loving husband, father, die of Los Angeles, Califor- book: www.bowserffh.com born on March 16, 1945 to by a Tlingit chief, Richard grandfather, brother, uncle, nia, Julie Moe and husband, Louis Dean Selmer Aug.12, 1938 - July 25, 2020 came snowbirds, living half as they got older, hiking up to wife, Robin. It was always his Steilen and Courtney Steilen. the year in Arizona. The other Lake Dewey. They have fond dream to own his own auto The grandkids enjoyed the half of the year they spent as memories of trick-or-treating parts store. Louis and Rob- outdoors with their grandpa. camp hosts in many parks in on Halloween and the Skag- in owned and ran the NAPA Camping, swimming, sled- Washington, or at their cab- way Fourth of July celebra- Auto Parts store in Wood- ding, riding in his golf cart, in in Cle Elum, Washington. tion. His gang became life- inville for many years. He jet skiing or snowmobiling Louis made friends every- long friends. thoroughly enjoyed making -- it was never a dull moment where he went. In the 50s the family moved sales calls, working behind with Papa Louie. Louis was born in Haines, to another small town, Bain- the counter helping custom- Louis passed away on July Alaska to Alice & Lou- bridge Island, Washington, ers and building friendships 25. The staff at Prestige Post- is Selmer Sr. on Aug. 12, where Louis continued to along the way. Acute and Rehab Center in 1938. He grew up as an only make friends that lasted a Louis had four children Ellensburg cared for Louis Louis Dean Selmer had child in Skagway, Alaska, lifetime. They all have good with his first wife, Sharon: like he was family with com- a love of the outdoors and the Gateway to the Klond- stories to share of those teen- Dean Selmer (Traci), Mi- passion and kindness. Louis meeting new people. That ike Gold Rush. He and his age years. His favorite thing chelle Hogg (Walter), Lisa would always greet other love led Louis and his wife pals enjoyed the freedom that to do on the island was camp- Steilen (Joe) and Laurie residents with a smile or a of 38 years, Robin, to spend came with living in a small ing at Faye Bainbridge State Selmer who died at birth. wink. His love of people much of their time travel- town. They spent much of Park, fishing and crabbing. He has five grandchildren: never ended. ing the country in their RV. their day bicycling around Louis was a NAPA sales- Beck Selmer, Bret Hogg, When they retired they be- town, playing kick the can, or man which is how he met his Marissa Tullis (Kaleb), Kayla EAES check pickup to span three days, August check adjusted By Melinda Munson to wait in their car if others The municipality has a new are being helped and to avoid procedure for distribution of forming lines. City Hall will monthly Emergency Assis- be locked and social distanc- tance & Economic Stimulus ing should be maintained. (EAES) payments. Checks Applicants will show their ID are no longer being mailed and pick up their check from out and in-person pickup with a table. There will be no per- ID is required. son-to-person contact. Pickup will occur from According to the munici- Aug. 19 through Aug. 21 pality, “Alternative arrange- from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., de- ments can be made if the pending on the last name of applicant is unable to pick the primary applicant. up checks on their scheduled day.” The program ad- Last names A-H: ministrator can be reached at Wednesday, Aug. 19 [email protected] or 907- Last name I-P: 983-2297. Photo by Paul Munson Thursday, Aug. 20 August’s payment, $500, Last name Q-Z: is half the usual amount in Friday, Aug. 21 an effort to keep the program The Skagway News Upon arrival at City Hall funded through December. on the assigned day, the pri- September’s checks are ex- The best paper in town mary applicant should text pected to be $1,000 per qual- their full name to 907-612- ified resident. www.skagwaynews.com 0623. 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July 17 answer keys August 14, 2020 Page 13 THE SKAGWAY NEWS CLASSIFIEDS News Classified Ads cost 40 HOUSING-PROPERTY PERSONALS-MISC. SERVICES cover greater distances. This en- ables communication between cents per word, $4 minimum. FOR SALE: Duplex, three For Sale: 2001 Main St, 2 Bdrm, 1 FOOD BANK DONATIONS radio users where obstructions or bedrooms and two baths on each Ads must be pre-paid unless Ba, Pan Abode cedar house, w/800 WELCOME. Donations may be distance are a problem. The cur- side. Constructed 2019. Fridge, advertiser has a business SF detached, heated garage on sent to the Food Bank, PO Box rent equipment is over 12 yrs old account with the newspaper. a fenced corner lot. Priced to range, washer/dryer included, 200, Skagway, AK 99840. The and are reaching obsolescence. Skagway residents may drop sell at $235,000. Contact, ARA, partially furnished. Call 907-723- local Food Bank helps those in This advertisement will be pub- off ad and payment at the David Brena, (M) 425-306-2020, 2931. need with groceries. If you need lished for the required 45-day period. Please contact the Borough News Depot. Payment can be [email protected]. COMMERCIAL-PROPERTY assistance, or know anyone who made by cash, check or credit needs assistance, at any time of Treasurer with comments at 907- DOWNTOWN SKAGWAY SPACE 983-2297 or [email protected]. card. Out-of-town ads must be FOR SALE: Three parcels of land. year, call any pastor or 907-612- available for lease: 1200SF retail pre-paid with a credit card and First time on the market. One 40 0313. (1cp) space next to Eagles Hall. Great should be phoned in to 907- ac. parcel on AB Mountain (the location in the heart of Skagway’s LEGAL AD 983-2354. All ads appear in our Skyline Trail goes through the NW Historic District between 5th and on-line edition for a minimum corner), One 83.4 ac. parcel in As required by the Secure 6th Ave. on Broadway. This is for of two weeks. Next deadline: Dyea along the Chilkoot Trail in the Rural Schools Act (SRS Act) the south retail in the Kelly Block Sunday, July 26 , 2020 vicinity of the old Hosford sawmill, reauthorization, P.L. 115-141, Building. Contact jimpjewell@ and one 2.18 ac. parcel below the signed into law on March 23, FREE PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS gmail.com or text Jim at 907-612- incinerator near the Skagway River. up to 25 words! 0114.(1cb) 2018, and following the initiation Call for further details, ARA, David CALL (907)983-2354 of Title III funds for this use by Brena, 907-983-2700. (11cb) (restrictions apply) RETAIL SPACE ON BROADWAY the Borough Assembly on July 2, for lease. See info at: www. 2020, the following is the public JOBS-OPPORTUNITIES Year Round Apartment For Rent: skagwayrealestate.net. (1cb) announcement of the Municipality CAREGIVER NEEDED - 5 Days / 2 bed/2 bath, newer construction, of Skagway’s intent to use Title III Week – 5 Hours/ Day – Salary $20 fully furnished, deck, heated MARKETPLACE funds: The municipality is propos- per Hour. For more details about garage, energy efficient. No CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS & ing to use Title III funds to Purchase radio repeaters that simultaneously the position, email Mr. Patrick pets, no smoking. $1,900/ WHITEHORSE STAR available at receives a radio signal and re-trans- month + electric. Contact info@ Skaguay News Depot & Books. ([email protected]) mits it at a higher power so it can skagwaybrewing.com (1cp) BROADWAY BULLETIN BOARD SKAGWAY SKAGWAY WORSHIP DIRECTORY COMMUNITY WEATHER CALENDAR Please contact each worship WATCH location for their updated

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Phone:907-983-2259 Page 14 August 14, 2020 THE SKAGWAY NEWS New Chamber president holds vision to help Skagway businesses By Gretchen Wehmhoff ike Electric Bicycles to debut if it is local and not cruise When Nicole Goodman and with the 2020 season. driven. To start the fall, the her husband, George Butt, The COVID-19 pandemic chamber is adding an event. pulled their trailer into Skag- changed their expectations, Fall Frolic is designed to way after driving cross-coun- but she has a positive out- bring businesses and resi- try from Florida, they knew look. dents out for a fun day for they were home as soon as “We’ve worked out a lot of shopping and eating. Busi- their heads hit the pillow. kinks,” she said. nesses are encouraged to of- “This is where we both Goodman says the move to fer a drawing for an item and wanted to be,” she said. Skagway was the best deci- all entries will be put into a Goodman, the new presi- sion they could have made. drawing for an event prize. dent of the Skagway Cham- “Everyone is so welcom- The Fall Frolic happens ber, came to Skagway the ing, so kind and so willing to on the last Saturday of the way millions of people do, on lend a hand.” month, Aug. 29. While stores a cruise ship in 2015. But it She said Skagwgians and vendors may extend their was during a Panama Canal helped her figure out new ter- hours, the targeted shopping cruise that they met a young minology foriegn to having window will be 11-3. couple who lived and worked lived in a warm state all her September will bring the in Juneau. The pair was using life. Fall Round-up, an annu- their employee cruise benefit “At first I didn’t understand al event for cleaning up the and shared their experiences what it meant to winterize a town before winter with some working for a cruise company trailer,” she said. “We didn’t added fun. in Southeast Alaska. have to worry about that.” The popular holiday event, “Our husbands had a bus She also learned about fur- Shop in Skagway, will be driver connection,” said naces, heating oil and pellet held November 27 through Goodman. stoves and staying warm. December 24. Butt had been driving bus- “We had the [air condition- As for Klondike Electric es for Disney in Florida. He ing] on 95% of the time back Bicycles, they are here for put in his application to drive home,” she laughed. the long haul. The couple in Alaska for Holland Ameri- Goodman is excited to hope things will settle down ca and their lives changed. bring some new energy to the in a few years so they will be Goodman and Butt started chamber. able to get some traveling in as seasonal workers in Skag- She hopes to make up- during the winter. way for the first three years, grades to the website and After celebrity Simon but the months stretched out help chamber businesses Cowel seriously injured as he became a trainer for create more of a digital pres- himself, there were rumors the company. Four months ence where they can sell their that e-bikes were in trouble. became eight months. She products online as well as on However, Forbes Magazine Photo provided by Nicole Goodman worked for Corringtons while social media. She believes confirmed that Cowel was he drove buses. The cou- that people still want to come riding a more powerful elec- Goodman says her bike help with referrals next ple was living in their trailer Skagway and will search tric motorcycle, a SWIND business has been offering summer. She and her husband in Skagway with a home in on the internet for Skagway EB-01 electric motorbike, 50% off rentals to locals. She love to get on the bikes. Florida until they cut their businesses. Returning visi- that reaches speeds up to 80 says it’s nice to see them used “I just can’t ride them with- southern roots and became tors may contact stores they miles per hour, a vehicle not and hopes people enjoy them out smiling,” she said. northerners. visited in the summer. used in the United States enough to Goodman said they bought Goodman hopes to inspire right now. Klondike Bicycles

a house in 2019 and prepared the business community to use Rad Power Bikes that top to start their business, Klond- get back some normalcy, even off at 15-20 miles per hour. Whitehorse boat owners enlist Skagwegians to check on vessels continued from page five customs agents might allow last month. “hundreds, likely thousands” see something that’s alarm- “It’s been kind of a commu- them to land and make the Bagnell told Martin in an of Canadians and Americans ing,” O’Boyle said. nity effort to help out those quick trip to their boat. email July 21 that he’s re- are facing similar problems A local contractor has towed people who aren’t able to Ruiz told the Star that bor- ceived numerous inquiries with their boats and proper- at least two Yukon vessels to come down,” O’Boyle said. der rules shouldn’t apply dif- about visiting boats Alas- ties on the other side of the the Fraser border crossing for The collective of boat own- ferently to those who fly ver- ka-side. closed border. the owners to pick up from ers in Skagway is tight-knit, sus those who drive. “This appears, on the sur- He said both federal gov- the Yukon side. he explained. “Without speculating the face, to be a very simple ex- ernments are likely aware of Some boats are too large to “Right now, basically, we rule is technically the same – ercise, but unfortunately Can- the situation. be trailered, however, so this kind of miss our Whitehorse travellers arriving on private ada does not treat any border Matt O’Boyle, Skagway’s isn’t an option for everybody, boating family,” O’Boyle aircraft would need to request crossings differently, at any harbormaster, told the Star O’Boyle said. said. landing rights – or landing time,” Bagnell wrote to Mar- there are approximately 49 He said he’s been in regular “There’s a good camarade- authorization,” Ruiz said. tin. Canadian-owned boats at the contact with several Yukon- rie between everybody who “Approving their arrival “I will continue to raise this harbor. Twenty-nine of those ers who are concerned about comes down from White- will depend on the totality of problem, but I am not aware are in the water. the state of their boats. Some horse to use the small boat the circumstances.” of any solution that is evolv- “Harbor staff do walk the have enlisted friends in Skag- harbor, so it’s like having a Martin contacted Larry Ba- ing in the near future.” docks daily, but we aren’t al- way to take over the mainte- little bit of your family miss- gnell, the Yukon’s MP, late Bagnell said he estimates lowed on the boats unless we nance this summer. ing.”