From the May 9, 2008 issue
April 21
Report of a Criminal Mischief, was determined to be a practical joke.
April 22
Report of Criminal Mischief. A rock face had been spray painted at Yakutania Point. Subjects were identified.
April 24
Report of Suspicious Person. Determined to be a homeless person sleeping at Pullen Pond area.
April 26
Loud Music Complaint at 5th and Main. Contact was made and music turned down.
April 28
Trespassing report on property on Dyea Road.
April 29
Two dogs were incarcerated for being AWOO (absent without owner). Bond was posted and they were released.
May 1
Another AWOO Dog, located by owner
May 3
First reported sighting of bears – in the Dyea Area.
May 4
DUI Arrest at 6th and Main. Case Pending.
May 6
Report of Trespassing. An intoxicated subject had entered a residence and had to be removed.
– SPD
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CLASSIFIED and LEGAL ADS
from the May 9, 2008 Skagway News
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JOBS-OPPORTUNITIES
WORK WANTED MONTH OF JULY. Retired teacher English Language Learners; good communication skills;housekeeping skills, bake good pies, bread; gardener. lanier@centurytel.net; Wisconsin: 608-372-4597 (8-9pv).
MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY
JOB OPENING
BUILDING INSPECTOR
The Municipality of Skagway, Alaska is accepting applications for the position of Skagway Building Inspector. This is a permanent, full-time position and is eligible for Municipal benefits.
Applicants must submit a completed Municipality of Skagway application form to the Municipal Clerks office at the address above no later then 4:00 p.m. Friday May 30, 2008.
Contact the Municipal Clerks office at the address or phone number above or by email at m.calver@skagway.org for an application or further information. The application can also be downloaded from the website at www.skagway.org. The Municipality of Skagway is an equal opportunity employer. (8b)
HOUSING-PROPERTY
MOBILE HOME IN QUIET LOCATION: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1446 sq. ft. Large decks, many upgrades. A must see. Photos available. $179,000. For more info or to view house call Lisa, 907-983-2099. (8cb)
FOR SALE or LEASE: 2 lots zoned light industrial: hangar / warehouse / shop / 3 bedroom apartment. Located on 11th & Alaska St. Skagway. Serious inquiries only please! Call Howard at 907-209-0266. (8cb)
BEAUTIFUL HILLSIDE HOME: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, almost 4,000 sq. ft. (with unfinished basement), open floor plan, rock wall fireplace, 3 stories, separate apartment potential, new roof/paint, over 1 acre useable land, fully fenced. $472K Call 907-983-3476.
HOUSING NEEDED: Two students working in Skagway. 3 months starting in June. 916-239-8526 or mcsenf@hotmail.com (7-8pv)
PRIME CORNER LOT across from school on 15th & Main. Includes crummy duplex. Call 983-2276. (7cb)
HOUSE FOR SALE - REDUCED PRICE: Approximately 1200 s.f. home for sale, located on 9th & Spring Street on oversized lot, close to town, hiking, fishing, boating, skiing. Open floor design, with new carpet & laminate flooring, large second story master bedroom with his/her walk-in closets and full bathroom, first floor office, first floor full bath with w/d, woodstove and monitor heat, heated garage with attached greenhouse, large wrap around deck and new 2nd story deck off master suite. This is a great location for a year round, seasonal, employee or a vacation home. Zoned Light Industrial. Call for a house tour 907-983-2533 or 907-612-3061 (7cb)
PROPERTY FOR SALE: Corner lot House 2180 sq. ft.: $305,000, Available Oct.1st: 4 BR, 2 BA, Appliances Incl., Forced-air oil heat, On-demand hot water, Enclosed sun room/porch, Basement addition for additional 1200 sq ft of space, in town & walking distance of local services. Inside lot: $287,000 - Two Buildings Available Immediately: Two story apartment building with 600 sq ft ,1 BR 2nd story apt. w/deck; 500 sq ft studio apt. w/deck; 4’ X 16’ Storage space with washer/dryer hookup.Toyo oil-fired heater and on-demand hot water appliances included. AND Unfinished Cottage: 550-plus sq ft with loft bedroom, most materials needed to finish are included. Wiring completed, as is most of plumbing and sheetrock. Call 907-612-0050. (6cb)
HOME FOR SALE: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, nice front deck and pleasant yard, would make good employee housing. 440 17th Ave. $195,000. Call for more information or to view: (907) 339-1961, whee3@gci.net (2cb)
FOR SALE: DYEA RD. 3-plus acres. Inquiries: thedaysof98show@hotmail.com (1cb)
FOR SALE-WANTED
TRAILER FOR SALE: $400. You move. Call 907-644-6908. (8cp)
COMMERCIAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT 50’ x 100’ LOT for sale: abutts against new Corrington buildings on 7th Ave. Call 907-789-5880. (4cb)
COMMERCIAL SPACE: Tired of working for someone else? Lease this 500 sq. ft. take-out restaurant space on 4th Ave. and be your own boss. Set up and ready to go. Contact frankderamo@yahoo.com or 907-758-4366 (4cb)
BROADWAY SKAGWAY RETAIL space available for 2008 season. 2 spaces: 693 sqf and 341 sqf (operated as Bistro) could be leased together or sep. Contact Karl Klupar 610-745-1859 or karl@skagwayinn.com (1cb)
RETAIL PROPERTY FOR LEASE..in Historic Skagway for 2008-09. Over 26 prime Broadway frontage spaces located at 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th streets. Inquire about existing spaces which become available from time to time. Visit www.skagwayrealestate.net, Dennis Corrington 39 years dealing in Skagway & Alaskan property, 907-983-3089 or Cell 314-308-4774, nanden@aptalaska.net (1cb)
GAS STATION FOR LEASE, 4th and Main. Contact Mark at 907-612-0101. (1cb)
BELL’S ALASKAN SEAFOOD and fresh flowers. 1-907-766-2950. (1cb)
MISC. SERVICES
HAVING TROUBLE? The local Food Bank can help you with groceries. For assistance, call any pastor or 983-2127. Donations may be sent to the Food Bank, PO Box 200, Skagway, AK 99840. (1cp)
LEGAL ADS & PUBLIC NOTICES
MUNCIPALITY OF SKAGWAY
INVITATION TO BID
April 30, 2008
The Municipality of Skagway, the OWNER, is inviting bids to provide a fire sprinkler upgrade to Skagway City School, located in Skagway, Alaska, as described in the bid documents.
Description of Project: This project will replace the existing dry sprinkler system, alarm valve, and wet system riser.
Sealed bids noted on the envelope with the Bidderís name and address and in bold letters, “SKAGWAY CITY SCHOOL SPRINKLER UPGRADE BID - DO NOT OPEN” shall be addressed to Michelle Calver and will be received at the office of the Municipality of Skagway, P.O. Box 415, Skagway, Alaska 99840 until 2:00 p.m. local time on June 5, 2008, and then will be publicly opened and read aloud. Oral, telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or other electronically transmitted bids will not be considered.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of RSA Engineering, Inc. for interested parties on May 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. If planning to attend the pre-bid conference telephonically please dial 1-800-528-2793, then enter the conference ID: 9969542 and press #.
More information and a copy of the bid packet may be obtained from RSA Engineering, Inc. (Phone) (907) 276-0521 (Address) 2522 Arctic Blvd, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503.
The Municipality of Skagway is an equal opportunity employer. (publish 5-9-08)
Municipality of Skagway
Request for Bids
Skagway Janitorial Services - Recreation Center/Fire Department
May 2, 2008
The Municipality of Skagway is requesting bids to provide cleaning services for the following Municipal Facilities:
Skagway Recreation Center
Skagway Fire Department
Detailed information and a copy of the bid package can be obtained from the Municipality of Skagway, Municipal Offices located at 700 Spring Street, Skagway, Alaska or online at www.skagway.org under the Notices tab. Questions regarding this RFB may be directed to Michelle Calver at (907) 983-2297 (phone), (907) 983-2151 (fax).
Bids must be submitted to the Municipality of Skagway at the above address no later than 2:00 PM, May 29, 2008 or delivered directly to the Municipal Offices on 7th and Spring Street. Bids must be clearly labeled “Skagway Janitorial Services-Rec Center/Fire Department”, must include the due date and the name of the firm or individual submitting the bid. Faxes and e-mails will not be accepted. Bids will be opened at the Assembly Chambers located in the Municipal Offices, at 2:15 p.m., May 29, 2008.
The Municipality of Skagway is not responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of bids. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all bids. (publish 5-9-08)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING
Proposed Transfer of Helicopter Tour Landings to Meade Glacier
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
The Juneau Ranger District is beginning an environmental analysis of a request by TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc. to transfer 2,800 helicopter tour landings currently permitted by the Bureau of Land Management on the West Creek Glacier to the Meade Glacier, which is located on the Tongass National Forest. TEMSCO proposes to transfer the landings, because ablation near the toe of West Creek Glacier is reducing access to safe, flat tour areas. Based on current trends in ablation, TEMSCO believes it will no longer be able to provide a secure environment for aircraft or passengers at the West Creek Glacier after the 2008 tour season. By transferring the landings to the Meade Glacier, TEMSCO could continue to safely meet the public demand for commercial guided recreation opportunities at the current level.
For further information, contact Mike Driscoll at the Juneau Ranger District (907) 789-6282. The Forest Service invites public comments on this proposal and participation in scoping meetings to be held in Haines and Skagway, as shown below. A final decision will not be made until review of comments and the draft Environmental Assessment are complete.
Haines Public Meeting
American Bald Eagle Foundation Building
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Skagway Public Meeting
Skagway Borough Council Chambers
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
We encourage you to identify issues which may be of concern to you. Please try to be specific when identifying a concern. Comments are welcome at any time; however, to be most useful, they should be received by June 12, 2008. Address comments to: Pete Griffin, District Ranger, Juneau Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Rd., Juneau, AK 99801, (907) 586-8800. (publish 5-9-08)