SOUTHEAST LOG 7-11-20

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 7-11-20

Bartender buzz cut raises $3,139

SKAGWAY - Red Onion bartender Deb Potter decided to do more than just get her hair cut. She offered to get a buzz cut if people would help her raise money to help locals in need. She expected to raise $200. She raised $3,139. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

A rare visitor from the Far East

KITIMAT - The community had a very unusual visitor last week. A gray-tailed tattler was photographed at Minette Bay. It was the first known sighting of a gray-tailed tattler in Canada. The bird normally ranges from Australia to Siberia. THE NORTHERN SENTINEL

Don't eat the shellfish!

KLAWOCK - The shellfish advisory remains in place for the Big Salt area. Paralytic shellfish toxins remain above the safe level. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Bad choice, lucky outcome

TERRACE - A mother and three children were rescued after spending a night marooned on the Lakelse River. Officials say the family was "tubing" on a river that is not safe for recreational activities. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Grand piano repurposed

HAINES - The Haines Bookstore was looking for a display shelf but it ended up with an 1889 Knabe square grand piano instead. Store owner Amy Kane said it took eight people to move the piano from the home of former Haines School Principal Rene Martin. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

That was quick

PRINCE RUPERT - Andrew Samoil is the new superintendent for School District 52. He previously served as the director of instruction. Irene LaPierre left the position on June 2. THE NORTHERN VIEW

Peratrovich mural unveiled

PETERSBURG - A mural celebrating Alaska civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Peratrovich was unveiled last week. The mural - painted by local artist Janine Gibbons - was sponsored by the Petersburg Arts Council and the Petersburg Indian Association. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Art fest postponed

CRAIG - The Island Wide Art Extravaganza originally planned for September 19 has been postponed. Organizers plan to reschedule it for sometime in 2021. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Publisher retires

KITIMAT - Louisa Genzale has retired as publisher of the Northern Sentinel. Genzale worked at the newspaper for 22 years. THE NORTHERN SENTINEL.

Lehman newest Eagle

CRAIG - Ulric Lehman has attained the Eagle Scout rank. Lehman's Eagle project was replacing the covering and windows on the Craig Community Garden greenhouse. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Don't let the door hit you...

HAINES - The museum board abruptly fired the museum director last week after getting a budget cut from borough government. Helen Alten, who had been director for the past six years, said the board met in executive session without telling her what it was about, came out of executive session, told her she was being let go and asked for her key. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

'Staycation"" grants

HAIDA GWAII - The Gwaii Trust Society has created a new "staycation" grant of up to $250 to encourage residents to stay on the islands and use local fishing charters, tours, lodges and other accommodations. THE HAIDA GWAII OBSERVER.

Disturbing times

PETERSBURG - June 24: A disturbance was reported on Haugen Drive. June 25: A disturbance was reported on Three Lakes Road. June 26: A disturbance was reported at an undisclosed location. June 27: A disturbance was reported on Hogue Alley. June 28: Disturbances were were reported at Ira II Street, Gjoa Street and S. Nordic Drive. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Chief not leaving after all

HAINES - Police chief Heath Scott has withdrawn his name from contention for the Unalaska police chief job. Scott was one of two finalists for the position. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

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