2012 online editions
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April 13, 2012
TOP STORIES - • Municipality now dealing with new AIDEA proposal; Assembly will also take up next step with White Pass at next meeting on April 19. • Recycling Committee to come up with concrete plan of action • Borough manager contract shortened, treasurer resigns • More than 100 residents walk in local Choose Respect march • BSC FEATURE: First timer discovers core of ski race. BOROUGH DIGEST: Assembly to look at changing the way conditional noise permits are handled; Outdoor Arts Facility Committee holds open house with architect. SCHOOL REPORT: Thielbar receives extended contract; Hunz to be first recipient of Don Hather Wall of Fame honor. SPORTS & REC: Inspiring first meet of Panther track season; Jennings resigns as Skagway girls, boys basketball coach. ARTSBEAT: ARTSBEAT: One night, two events! OBITUARY: Johanne ‘Jo’ Sandra Ask
March 23, 2012
TOP STORIES - • Businesses and building owners discuss fire's effects on season; Fire Marshal report won't be complete for a few weeks • White Pass agrees to unimproved tidelands surrender; vote to proceed waits for full assembly; floating dock commitment made to RCCL • Buckwheat founder bows out as race moves into new era • Library expansion design close to completion, public meeting next • AB Hall mini-museum to bring Skagway past to present. BOROUGH DIGEST: Noise permit approved, curtailed after complaints; Recycling Committee organizes. SPORTS & REC: Leaverton makes 2A all-state team, switch to 1A means expanded tourney in 2013. ARTSBEAT: Thodos Dance Chicago coming April 1; Artists, musicians wanted for April winter art show, folkfest; trail program names artists in residence.
March 9, 2012
TOP STORIES - • Downtown fire contained overnight; Old wing of Westmark Inn destroyed, damage to four businesses • MOS, White Pass closing in on agreement; Company looking at floating dock on RR Dock side • Hydro options abound down Taiya Inlet, near Haines • Robotics team just misses state finals. BOROUGH DIGEST: Cruise Line Agences asks muni. for money to fund RR Dock security renovation; Change in switch causes fire dialer issue. SPORTS & REC: Skagway teams miss State this year; SHS girls take third, boys knocked out early in close games; J-High teams split at Haines tourney. ARTSBEAT: Deering & Down release new album; Back Country Bash kicks off with film competition. OBITUARY: Phyllis Eis Sims. OPINION: Thank you to a well-trained SVFD.
February 24, 2012
TOP STORIES - Muni. rejects many White Pass demands, wants surrender of unimproved lands in lease; Mayor hoping for ‘favorable response’ after calls, meeting with ClubLink CEO Rai Sahi • Team Sprocketoids conquers Southeast • Skagway community, assembly active with Pullen Creek Streamwalk planning process • Misty Wiley fills new part-time KHNS position in Skagway; First radio reporter here in a decade. SCHOOL REPORT: Board to negotiated new contract with Thielbar; Curriculum work ahead. BOROUGH DIGEST: Negotiations to extend manager's contract; Gold Rush Cemetery bridge named for Martin Itjen. SPORTS & REC: Skagway teams ready for regionals. ARTSBEAT: Smiley concert March 7; Far North Film Festival coming. OBITUARY: Jeffry Stewart Adams.
February 10, 2012
TOP STORIES - • School loses high school teacher with adoption of FY13 budget • White Pass responds, now wants MOS to purchase floating dock • Public safety building study complete, ready for funding if assembly can find $17 million • New local fund to help with arts, education. SCHOOL FEATURE: Second in state in robotics, while performing at home. BOROUGH DIGEST: AEA changes decision, adds W. Creek to list of possible projects to receive funding; SPD gets funds for 9-1-1 dispatch position. SPORTS & REC: Hather honored by National Wrestling Hall of Fame, school taking nominations for Hather Wall; Panther teams regroup after long, tough POW trip. ARTSBEAT: Film Festival this weekend; more classes this month. OPINION: Teaching cuts painful; don't make them last. OBITUARY: Kevin 'Bear' OBrien.
January 18, 2012
TOP STORIES - • School operating budget needs to make up about 60K; Board weighs cutting h.s. teacher versus tapping fund balance, other options.• Rep. Thomas pre-files three of 133 House bills for legislative session, says Skagway boat harbor money in good hands. • Alaska Sea Party nearing petition count for ballot initiative to restor Coastal Management; Skagway submits 150 signatures. • Selmer signs letter in support of port lecture investigatio. • Recent deaths of Common Murre sea birds perplexing SPORTS & REC FEATURE: BSC organizes under Log Cabin Ski Society; online registration forms for March 24 ski race to appear on new site soon; BOROUGH DIGEST: Ordinance to allow teleconferencing to establish quorum tabled; SPORTS & REC: Panthers complete early season swing; Girls off to strong 9-2 start, boys competitive at 3-5 even when short on players.