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From left to right, architect Tony Yorba, borough assemblywoman Chris Lynch, school board member Norm Wooten and schools superintendent Stewart McDonald take the ceremonial first shovelfuls of dirt Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2013, during the groundbreaking for the Kodiak High School expansion and renovation project. (James Brooks photo)
Groundbreaking ceremony marks official start of KHS construction
There were four shovels at Thursday’s Kodiak High School groundbreaking but plenty of eager hands. That presented a bit of a problem. Who would you leave out — the administrators who guided the project? The architect who designed it? What about the Alaska legislators who garnered state support or the men and women who will build it? In the end, the hands of architect Tony Yorba, borough assemblywoman Chris Lynch,...
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Kodiak Electric Association presses ahead with new headquarters
A new headquarters for the Kodiak Electric Association moved one step closer to reality Thursday as the KEA board directed the cooperative to begin negotiations with architectural firm ECI-Hyer. In a unanimous vote, board members approved negotiations toward a sole-source contract with ECI-Hyer to develop plans for a 15,000 square-foot building to be built on Mill Bay Road. “I think we’ll be very satisfied with wh...
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Kodiak’s McKenzie Barnett takes the baton from Shannon Armstrong during a high school track and field meet on April 26 at Joe Floyd Track and Field. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Invite brings top track talent to island
By DEREK CLARKSTON Mirror Writer Brian Young loved watching high school sports. He seldom missed a Kodiak High School track meet before his sudden death in 2011 while climbing Denali. His death rocked Kodiak, and that impact was especially felt within the Bears’ athletic programs. “His early passing inspired me to do something in his honor, in his memory that is special,” Dunbar said. “Not just a regular met t...
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Public Safety Blotter: May 24
Monday, May 20 • At 12:16 a.m., a cab driver reported his two passengers, a man and woman, were fighting inside the cab and he needed assistance. Both parties were gone when officers arrived. • At 12:34 a.m., a man received a citation for no proof of insurance. • At 1:32 a.m., an officer was on foot patrol on Powell Avenue. • At 1:55 a.m., a caller reported a man stole her cellphone. As she was speaking with an of...
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Capitol Report: May 24
Hello from Kodiak. Returning home after session this year, my wife Rita and I were greeted with great spring weather, a few rain showers, but this is Alaska and it is needed and we continue to wait for warm weather and great fishing. So far it has been a busy interim; I have had the pleasure of visiting some of my new district. In April both Rita and I were warmly welcomed in the Bristol Bay Borough for the Naknek...
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In the Courts: May 24
Dismissals Two counts of third-degree assault against Teila Tofelogo, 43, were dismissed May 10. Eight counts of fraudulent use of an access device and one count of criminal impersonation against Karen Young, 47, were dismissed. Theft Jason Ray, 38, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail (80 days suspended), and will be on probation for three years. Stalking Karen Young, 47, p...
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Father Joe Classen, overseer of St. Mary’s Catholic School, is addressing rumors of school’s alleged closing head-on. (Mike Rostad photo)
Tapestry: Departing priest sets record straight on rumor of school closing
Father Joe Classen, pastor of the St. Mary’s parish, wants to set the record straight. Contrary to local chatter, Kodiak’s Catholic school is not closing its doors. Classen, who will be stepping down as pastor and taking a leave of absence from ministry, said rumors have been flying around town regarding an imminent closing. “There has been a lot of talk, misinformation and negativity and we’re trying to combat th...
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Alutiiq Word of the Week: Outsider/Stranger
Allanertaq : Outsider / Stranger Allanertakiinga akgua’aq. : An outsider came to see me yesterday. Hosting guests was a sign of power and prosperity in Alutiiq communities. Each winter, as the sun sank below the horizon, wealthy families initiated festivals, inviting friends from their own community and neighboring villages to participate in feasting, dancing, singing, visiting, and gift-giving. Guests were anxiou...
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Alaska State Troopers: May 24
Thursday, May 16 At 1:45 p.m., Alaska State Troopers contacted a man at the Kodiak DMV office. Investigation revealed the man had an outstanding no-bail arrest warrant for failure to complete community work service. He was placed under arrest and remanded to the Kodiak Jail where he was held with no bail pending arraignment.
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Coast Guard Blotter: May 24
May 16 Coast Guard Station Ketchikan crewmembers terminated the voyage of a recreational boat fishing in Carroll Inlet after discovering safety and fishing violations on the vessel May 16. The Station Ketchikan 25-foot Response Boat - Small crew safely escorted the 20-foot boat, with two people aboard, to Mountain Point near Ketchikan. During an at-sea boarding, the station crew discovered life jackets missing, a...
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