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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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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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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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My only beef with this picnic pack is that it takes an icepick to break into it—and airports frown on passengers attempting to carry such instruments onboard. (Suzanne Bobo photo)
Island Flavor: Picnics on Alaska Airlines. Shortest. Column. Ever?
I was thinking about Snoopy when I ordered it. I’m trusting that at least some of my readers remember Snoopy, the World War I Flying Ace and head beagle in the Peanuts comic strip created by Charles Schulz. The Flying Ace was only one of the fantasy identities of Charlie Brown’s dog. Snoopy imagined himself in several other roles. He was Joe Cool. Or a vulture. Or, in his darkest moments, a lawyer. I always loved...
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Observing 30th birthday, hatchery association expands
The Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a significant expansion. At Thursday’s annual meeting of Kodiak’s regional fish hatchery group, board members shared stories of KRAA’s founding, and local hatchery managers gave presentations about Pillar Creek Hatchery and Kitoi Bay Hatchery. “This year we’re working on our hatchery expansion,” said Michael Smimmo, assi...
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Another Day in Paradise: An Unexpected Provision
It was another typical Kodiak morning. The temperature was cool and comfortable. The dogs and I began our morning walk as usual. We walked down to the corner by Spruce Haven and dropped back to walk along the beach and enjoy the low tide. The usual birds were working their way along the tide pools, the eagles were lined up along the runout from Potato Patch Lake, thanking Fish and Game for fingerlings they plant...
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