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Kodiak High School athletes compete for space in the hallways as they run on Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2013. With snow removal on Kodiak's new multimillion-dollar track caught in a political conflict, athletes are training in a way that would raise the ire of an elementary school teacher — by running in the halls.
(James Brooks photo)

Track team runs into conflict about snow removal
High school track and field season officially started this week, and while the Baranof Park track was clear at the start of the week, it is now blanketed in snow. This year, that’s a problem. In the past, clearing snow and ice from the track hasn’t been an issue. Students, community members and coaches converged on the track after each snow, shoveling slush and chipping ice with shovels. At first, Kodiak’s expensi...

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Kodiak's Elijah Hiner goes up for a shot against Kenai during a Northern Lights Conference Championships basketball game Thursday at Soldotna. (Robert deBerry/Frontiersman photo) <a href="http://www.frontiersman.com/"> . Visit Frontiersman.com for Northern Lights Conference Tournament photos. </a>

Kodiak moves on with 19-point victory
Kodiak’s boys inched closer to the 4A state basketball tournament Thursday afternoon. Led by the sharp-shooting Austin Frick, Kodiak sprung past Kenai 76-57 on the first day of the Northern Lights Conference Championships at Soldotna High School. Frick sank five 3-pointers and scored all of his game-high 24 points in the first three quarters as Kodiak (16-9) rolled to its seventh consecutive victory and came fou...

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In the Courts: March 8
Dismissals • A charge of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance against Loren Delacruz, 22, was dismissed Feb. 15. • A charge of fourth-degree assault against Byron Kashevarof, 29, was dismissed Feb. 15. • Charges of fourth-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief against Tyrone Walker, 36, were dismissed on Feb. 20. • A charge of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substan...

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Schools could face sticker shock
A proposal to make older cars’ registration permanent could cost Kodiak Schools more than $100,000 thanks to an obscure provision in borough code. If accepted by the Alaska Legislature, House Bill 19 would allow owners of cars eight or more years old to buy a permanent registration sticker. In Kodiak, the local share of car registration taxes goes to schools. If permanent registration becomes available, estimates ...

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Around Kodiak: March 8
Rep. Alan Austerman will meet with constituents in Kodiak today from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Borough Assembly Chambers. Stop by to speak with him about the current session, hear legislative priorities for the district and ask questions. Tony’s Bar hosts a fundraiser for the Rock Island Rollers roller derby team at 7 p.m. tonight. Meet roller derby players, bid on a silent auction, and enjoy free sweets and great...

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Alutiiq Word of the Week: Lent
Pustaaq : Lent Pustaartaartut Paas’karpailata. : They always have Lent before Easter. In Alutiiq communities, the Lenten season covers the forty days preceding Orthodox Easter. The two or three weeks before Lent are often a time of celebration, in preparation for the fasting and quiet lifestyle expected in the days leading up to Easter. Before Lent, Alutiiqs eat lots of good food, hold dances, and play games that ...

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Support mental health care funding
To the Editor: The State House of Representative Finance Committee took comments from many different communities on Wednesday of this week. As I sat in the LIO I listened to heart wrenching testimony about Health and Human Services and Education. The need for mental health care in our state is vast. The funds they currently receive are insufficient to meet the needs of these fragile lives. The testimony, concerni...

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Federal Subsistence Boards looks for comments
To the Editor: The Federal Subsistence Board is seeking comments on rural determinations process. This is a matter of incredible importance to folks in Kodiak, as close to 95 percent of our community harvests or shares natural resources. This notice was placed in the Federal Register on Dec. 31. That’s an information source I expect few of us ever read; I learned about it a few days ago. Please read and reflect o...

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Senior Life: March 8
New Activities in March at the Center Get out your green, as the senior center will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18 since the official day falls on a Sunday. We’ll be serving corned beef, cabbage and a special green dessert and the Irish food will be the international lunch for the month. This event has grown to be one of the bigger ones at the center in recent years. So come wearing your fine...

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Mayor Jerome Selby, left, and Assemblyman Mel Stephens are pictured.

Mayor's complaint against assemblyman generates fiery borough meeting
The biggest item of discussion during Thursday night's borough assembly meeting was an item that received only one line on the agenda. Two hours before the regular meeting convened, the Alaska Public Offices Commission released a staff report clearing assemblyman Mel Stephens of a complaint filed against him by borough Mayor Jerome Selby. The complaint alleged Stephens, an attorney, failed to follow financial disc...

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