Chamber POWer PRINCE OF WALES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

268 Members Strong Volume 28, Issue 4, APRIL, 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - Sharilyn Zellhuber

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Arrowhead LP Gas/Arrowhead Transfer [email protected]

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER..…..………………..….…….….......……PAGE 2

Past President - Jan Bush

CHAMBER BOARD MEETING …….…...….…....…....……………………..…..PAGE 2

B-3 Contractors, Inc./Klawock RV Park [email protected]

Vice President - Gretchen Klein POW Health Network [email protected]

Secretary - Katie RookS POW Excursion Outfitter, LLC

COURT IS IN SESSION……………………………….……...…...……………....PAGE 3 ISLAND-WIDE ART EXTRAVAGANZA & EXHIBIT….……………………….. PAGE 3 NEWEST MEMBERS…………………………………………………..…………..PAGE 3

[email protected]

RAFFLE SEASON BEGINS………………………………………………...….....PAGE 4

Treasurer - Greg Dahl

DINNER & CELEBRATION HONORING LOCAL HEALTH PROVIDERS.....PAGE 5

Thompson House [email protected]

Director - Heather Hedges City of Coffman Cove [email protected]

Director - Lynnette Logan

ROCK ART STONES……………………………………………………………….PAGE 5 SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Kaycee Looney, Class of ‘96...……….…….PAGE 6 IFA TIDINGS……………………………………………………….……………......PAGE 7

First Bank-Craig Branch [email protected]

ISLAND GUIDE UPDATE & PHOTO CONTEST……...………………………. PAGE 7

Director—Michael Owen

NFA WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE-FIRE-ADAPTED COURSE.……….PAGE 8

Wells Fargo-Craig Branch [email protected]

Director - Cyndi Reeves POW Wellness Coalition [email protected]

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EDITOR’S CORRECTION………..……………………...……………….…….….PAGE 8 ARCTIC BROADBAND………………...……………………………………….….PAGE 9 ADOPT-A-MILE……………………………………...……………………………...PAGE 9 PRINCE OF WALES VET CENTER……………………………………………..PAGE 10 KAYAKING WITH CHERYL FECKO AND ART WORKSHOPS…………… PAGE 10

Newsletter Editors Jan Bush, Wendy Hamilton & Contributors Office Manager: Wendy Hamilton

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Weekday Office Hours: Mon - Fri 10am-3pm

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PO Box 490 Klawock, Alaska 99925 Phone: 907-755-2626 Fax: 907-755-2627 [email protected] www.princeofwalescoc.org

HOPE: TO USE OR NOT TO USE……………………..………..……………...PAGE 11 CRAIG LIBRARY CORNER..………………………………………………….....PAGE 11 SEAPORT TELECOM HUGHESNET G5 UPDATE.……….…...…...…......…PAGE 12 ISLAND AIR CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BBQ.……..……………..…..….PAGE 13 WELLNESS FAIR…………………………………….……..……………..…..….PAGE 13 PRINCE OF WALES RUNNERS/WALKERS CLUB…………………………..PAGE 14 EVENTS CALENDAR…..………………………………………….….………….PAGE 15

CHAM BE R P O Wer S P O NS O RS

From the President’s Corner:

APR IL ED ITION This left-hand column of the newsletter is where you will find our sponsors who have paid for advertising and help the Chamber cover the costs of mailing and maintaining our email account and website. To become a sponsor and have your information appear here each month or for certain months of the year, call the Chamber office. We thank all of our sponsors for their support of this newsletter.

Spring Cleaning Time! Shaking out the last of the cobwebs, sprucing up our surroundings, and many of us prepping for the ‘busy’ season. The extra hours of sunshine are always a help to me with that process -until they entice me outside for a walk, and then I have a hard time stopping. Your Chamber Board of Directors are doing some spring cleaning, too reviewing the budget with an extra meeting at the end of this month, and thinking about ways we can improve your ‘benefits’ package. We want your business to get a lot of bang for your buck, so we are looking at things perhaps we should ‘toss’ in order to be able to provide other services and wider exposures for you. If you have any interest in joining our marketing committee, please let the office know. Another enjoyable read this month - I really like Kaycee Looney’s encouraging words to other students, please be sure to pass this along to others after you read it. And remind folks that our scholarship application deadline this year is May 5th. As you’re hiring young folks for your summer jobs, let’s be sure to give them the customer service skills that will make them successful and help your business to prosper. Here are three of the most basic: 1- Always acknowledge a customer immediately; 2-Smile when you offer your assistance; 3- Say ‘Thank You’. If you have the opportunity to compliment someone’s work, please take a couple minutes to do so. Let management know when an employee is doing well. Positive reinforcement benefits everyone. I hear the robins calling me – wishing clean, happy trails to all…..

Sharilyn

CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm Appointments at other times when necessary The Chamber Board of Directors regular meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, April 12th, NOON, at the APT conference room in Craig. Please contact the office if you want to take part in the Public Comment portion of the meeting. For your very own copy of our 2017 Island Guide or to mail a Guide in the USA, please contact POW Chamber office 2 2

OUR NEWEST MEMBERS! Prince of Wales Editorial Services, LLC PO Box 722 Craig, AK 99921 Email: [email protected] Cell: 907-401-0909 Katie Rooks, Owner

COURT IS IN SESSION! The Prince of Wales Trial Court is open! The court’s new physical address is 6738-B Klawock-Hollis Highway, Klawock, Alaska. In addition to the parking area in front, parking is also available in a large lot located behind the building. DO NOT park in any other areas other than those designated for court business. The clerk’s office is open to the public Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00AM – 4:30PM and Fridays from 9:00AM – 12:00 noon. Effective 07/01/2016 the Alaska Court System began closing courts statewide every Friday at noon to reduce operating costs. The Alaska Court System website is www.courts.alaska.gov. Our new contact information is as follows: Mailing Address: PO Box 529, Klawock, Alaska 99925 Phone: (907)755-8801 Fax: (907)755-8805

ABC Educational Consulting, LLC PO Box 1252 Craig, AK 99921 Email: [email protected] Cell: 9707-978-3529 Shirley Harris / Tim MacDonald Educational consulting all areas special education, low vision, blind, assessments & services; children & adults

Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitter, LLC PO Box 722 Craig, AK 99921 Email: powexcursionoutfitter @gmail.com Cell: 907-401-0909 Katie Rooks, Owner

A formal dedication and open house is in the planning process.

Open Call Exhibit on Prince of Wales Island Island-wide Arts Extravaganza & Exhibit EVENT DATE: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 You are invited to be apart of this FREE art exhibit which is open to artists on Prince of Wales Island. Due to space restrictions, we must limit our artists to 100. ELIGIBILITY: Submissions must be original, creative, one of a kind artwork and made by an artist on Prince of Wales Island. All artwork must be designed and executed by the exhibiting artist; collaborative pieces may be submitted. Art will require an artist signature and will be returned. ENTRIES PER ARTIST: Artists may submit up to two entries. Bring business cards to pass out. SALES: Art may be priced to sell. Artist is responsible for transactions with seller as well as organizing transport or pickup after 6:00pm on day of event. It is not recommended to release artwork to buyer without payment. OPEN RECEPTION: Artists are encouraged to attend the reception 16pm, Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, ARTWORK RETURNS& PICKUPS: Pick up your work starting at 6pm or special request Gretchen Klein delivery back to you for $10. INSURANCE: Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit to/from the Art Show. Our work will be treated with respect and care. The POW Health Network is not responsible for damage due to circumstances beyond reasonable control. QUESTIONS: Please contact Gretchen Klein at 907-617-7635 or [email protected]

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RAFFLE SEASON BEGINS! The Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce has begun selling its 2017 Annual travel raffle tickets. For the first time, this year’s raffle features THREE drawings with the prizes listed on a copy of the ticket below.

PRINCE OF PEACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 365 Summit Street in Klawock

907-821-THEO (message only) [email protected] P.O. Box 346 Klawock, AK 99925

This raffle is a part of the Chamber’s celebration of our island heroes by sharing proceeds with the many volunteers in each community who perform tasks that enhance life for all of us. This year’s recipients are the first responders who work tirelessly and at all hours to respond to medical and fire emergencies. Ticket outlets and ticket sellers are needed all over POW to maximize the proceeds to our everyday heroes. Please let the Chamber office know you would like to help out, and a flyer and ticket packet will be assembled for you to pick up. The drawing will occur at the Annual Craig Bazaar on November 25, 2017. We have time, but let’s make the most of it!!!

Sunday School classes at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m.

Hollis Adventure Rentals 907-530-7040 cell 425-766-8969 fax 907-309-6483

[email protected] www.Harentals.com

PO Box 1041 Craig, AK 99921

Car rental with kayak, boat, and camping gear packages at the Hollis Ferry Dock. We also offer Skiff, Van, RV, Truck, and Fishing Gear rentals at affordable rates.

Stop by the Health Fair on April 8th at the Klawock School Gym and visit with Marathon Planning committee members. See the quilt that is one of the great raffle prizes to be drawn on Saturday, May 27, at the conclusion of the Marathon awards celebration! Buy your tickets, too! 4

Specializing in remote cabin building, docks & decks

Trapper Creek, AK 99683 [email protected] www.creativewoodworksak.com 907-440-9785

Rock Art Stones Positive & Inspiring Submitted by Bonnie Kennedy

If you can dream it we can build it! I found this Beauty on my way to the Chamber office & what a positive note it was to start the day off with! This is one of the many Rock Art stones that are now being placed in communities & trails throughout the Island and anyone can participate! If you are feeling inspired by this project, please visit the Facebook group POW Rocks to learn more information about it! 5

Kaycee Looney graduated from Craig High School in 1996. She was a recipient of a Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. The Chamber of Commerce awarded six scholarships in 1996: Jody Anderson and Mark Lund from Klawock and Stacy Kuntz, Kimberlie Killips, Kaycee Looney and Nate Church from Craig.

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University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau – Associate of Arts, 1999

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University of Washington – Bachelor of Arts, 2004

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Major: Law, Societies, and Justice

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Minors: Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, History

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Gonzaga University School of Law – Juris Doctor, 2014

Kaycee participating in GISHWHES charity event. Task challenge: Do your best 1950's Donna Reed impression and vacuum the lawn.

After graduating from Craig High in 1996, Kaycee attended the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau to earn an Associate of Arts degree. During the winter semester of the 1998-1999 academic year, Kaycee became a foreign exchange student and studied at the University of Malta. During her travels, Kaycee achieved a childhood dream of seeing The Great Pyramids at Giza in Egypt. Kaycee took some time off from her studies and then enrolled at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, in 2001. She finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004, majoring in Law, Societies, and Justice. In 2010, Kaycee began volunteering for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) and providing courtroom advocacy for children in the foster care system. This volunteer opportunity inspired her to attend law school. In 2011, Kaycee began studying at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, where she focused her law studies on children’s rights and civil rights. Kaycee earned her Juris Doctor in 2014. She is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association. Kaycee was hired as a Volunteer Supervisor with the Cowlitz County CASA program in Longview, Washington, in 2015. She provides supervision and support for CASA volunteers (like she herself once was) and also uses her law degree to better advocate for the children in Cowlitz County both in and out of the courtroom. In her free time, Kaycee continues to pursue her creative writing, something she has loved since high school. She has also participated in The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World has Ever Seen (GISHWHES) for the past two years. GISHWHES is a week-long event benefiting various charities worldwide that promotes random acts of kindness, creating art, and general silliness. Kaycee would like to encourage any students reading this article to never give up on finding the things in life that inspire them. Life does not always lead us where we expected to go, but the path we walk teaches us much about ourselves and what we can achieve. Kaycee would like to thank the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to share her journey so far with you. She would not have been able to begin down this path without the scholarship she was awarded and the amazing support of the POW community. 6

APRIL 2017 Inter-Island Ferry Authority Tidings

DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENTS & INSURANCE

DRIVER FREE began January 1, 2017, and goes through April 30, 2017. Driver goes free with any street legal vehicle under its own power. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority carried a total of 8,1747 passengers and 1,967 vehicles to and from our Hollis and Ketchikan ports from January 1st through March, 2017.

907-225-9805 Fax -907-225-9807

Please be sure to leave extra travel time to reach your destination in case there are snowy or icy road conditions!

[email protected] Specializing in investments

The IFA provides daily round-trip ferry service departing Hollis at 8:00am arriving Ketchikan at 11:00am, then departing Ketchikan at 3:30pm and arriving Hollis at 6:30pm.

and insurance for businesses and individuals: retirement (IRA, 401(k),

Keep Up To Date with the IFA on Facebook or log on to

www.interislandferry.com

deferred compensation),

or email [email protected] to get on our email list.

education, brokerage

For reservations and information Call Toll Free 866-308-4848 or Hollis Terminal 907-530-4848 or Ketchikan Terminal 907-225-4848 or go to Www.interislandferry.com

accounts, life, health, disability and long-term care Insurance. In business over 30 years.

ISLAND GUIDE UPDATES

Cape Fox Lodge Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar & lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Downtown Ketchikan

907-225-8001

First of all, we want to give a shout out to Jeannie McFarland for her involvement with the Island Guide for 9 years of service to the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you Jeannie for taking on this huge responsibility!!! We are thankful that you will still be available for those tough questions that we will face as we tackle the 2018 Island Visitor Guide. As a new committee, we’ve decided to organize photos for this year’s Guide. One of the ways that we have decided that, is to create a bi-monthly photo competition starting May-October. Now is the time to take a look at what you shot in 2016/17. We have a waiver for photographers to sign stating that the Chamber will use their photos for Chamber promotion only. 

3,000 pixels minimum needed for photo blow ups

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Copy photos to CD, flash driver, email to drop off at Chamber office or mail to PO Box 490, Klawock, AK 99925

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Photos will be returned after they are copied to our files

Questions about photo submissions can be answered by Wendy at [email protected] or 907-755-2626. Stay tuned for bi-monthly photo competitions!! 7 76

Island ATV and Small Engine Repair ATV’s ALL makes & sizes Outboards; Snowmobiles; Generators; Chainsaws; Two & Four Stroke Engines

J-1712 NFA Wildland Urban InterfaceFire-Adapted Communities Introduction and Leadership, Course 1

Dates: April 8 – 9, 2017 Location: Prince of Wales Vocational and Technical Building 6565 Boundary Road Klawock, Alaska 99925

Maintenance, tune-up, overhaul, all phases of repair.

25+ years experience in engine repair Roger 307-460-0498

Located in Thorne Bay, Alaska

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This two-day course introduces students to the national wildland urban interface (WUI) fire problem and motivates them to initiate action to address the problem within their local community. This course defines the WUI fire problem, identifies the elements of a fire- adapted community in the WUI, and illustrates the need for action at the local level. TARGET AUDIENCE: Fire and emergency service representatives, community leaders/decision-makers, commissioners, elected officials, and other local policymakers, code officials: building, planning, etc., environmental groups, land managers and foresters, other key local stakeholders. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Course materials will be provided to registered students at the beginning of class. 100% attendance and participation is required. The student or his/her sponsoring agency is responsible for all costs for transportation, food and lodging. Please contact Rob for any questions and to reserve your spot! 907-821-8162 [email protected] State of Alaska-Division of Fire and Life Safety is providing this course free of charge to any interested persons on Prince of Wales Island!

Editor's Correction In the POWCAC meeting report dated Feb, 2017: Kasaan was reported as presenting their wishes for an IFA stop in Kasaan, when in fact it should have read: Kasaan stated their need for an IFA stop on its way to/from Ketchikan to pick up passengers. The reply was: much study needs to happen before this can be brought to the IFA for further consideration. Prince of Wales Chamber apologizes for any inconvenience that has occurred due to this report. 8

Arctic Broadband Forum you won’t be disappointed!

Harris Aircraft Services, Inc. Now offering two flights a day to Klawock, Monday - Friday, and once on the weekends. Our twin-engine Navajo is IFR equipped, which is reliable in inclement weather conditions. It seats up to 8 passengers making it a comfortable flight. Call and book your flight today! Also ask about shipping freight!

Operating at

Klawock Terminal Sitka 907-966-3050 Fax-907-966-3051

Submitted by Karen Petersen

The University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of the Arctic are pleased to announce *The Arctic Broadband Forum 2017* which will be held in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, May 8-9, 2017 The Arctic Broadband Forum will bring together educators, researchers, and industry from across the world to discuss the challenges, successes, and potential of telecommunications and broadband deployment in the Arctic. Specific emphasis will be placed on the role of broadband and digital technologies on the cultural preservation and self-determination of indigenous populations throughout the Arctic. A wide-range of presenters from across the Arctic, including Canada, Finland, and the U.S will provide presentations and lead discussion on topics relating to broadband. The sessions are as diverse as the Arctic itself and run the gamut from how broadband is changing lives in the Arctic to the challenges of implementing telehealth in northern Canada to public-private partnerships to the continued role of satellite technology in the Arctic. The Forum will also feature several panel discussions: How Broadband is Changing Lives in the Arctic, Indigenous Perspectives and The Government’s Role in Broadband Development in the Arctic. We are still confirming panel membership, but attendees won’t be disappointed. The Forum will also highlight several businesses throughout the Arctic that have risen to the challenge of delivering Broadband in such a remote isolated region. A keynote of interest is Elizabeth Pierce, CEO of Quintillion, the Alaska-based company leading the London to Tokyo fiber project through the Northwest Passage. Due to generous sponsorships, registration is only $50.00 and includes 2 Days of sessions, all forum materials, continental breakfast and lunch both days. Don't wait, register today. Visit http://tabf2017.alaska.edu for more information and to Register.

2017 Adopt a Mile! The Chamber will be sending out an email to all of our awesome 2016 volunteer teams during April to set up “appointments” with the 26.2 miles of roadway seen by our Marathon participants this year on May 27, 2017! This annual Chamber/Marathon project cleans up the unsightly messes documented in the photo at the left. This is a sampling of what has been revealed in the ditch line between MP 5 and 6 on the Klawock-Craig Highway. As Earth Day approaches on Saturday, April 22nd, all of our POW neighbors are encouraged to sweep litter from the roadsides near you and help present Prince of Wales Island at its best. The snow is gone, and the grass is just now starting to grow again, so NOW is the best time to see what needs to be gone!!! 5 9

Kayaking with Cheryl and Whalefest ART WORKSHOPS To participate in Kayaking with Cheryl Fecko you must have your own kayak, wear a lifejacket, and preregister by calling 907-401-1195. Saturday, April 1st. Whalefest ART WORKSHOPS!! Some require registration and some are drop in! All located at the Craig High School! 1. Decorate your Xtratuf boots or do some adult coloring with Felicia McCauley. Bring your boots, pencils, pens, glue and supplies to decorate your boots for the Xtratuf boot contest. 2-4pm ~drop in.

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2 or 3 Bedroom Lodges with Full Kitchens Self-Guided Fishing Packages with Boat & Vehicle World-Class Salmon & Halibut Fishing within one mile Mountain & Ocean Views of the Clarence straits.

www.coffmancovesbearsden.com (888)-881-2181 [email protected]

2. Add a little “NAUTICAL FLARE” to your décor! Come create an unique banner using “International maritime signal flags” If you can use scissors, this is for you! All supplies included- $10.00 (up to 10 letters) Instructor: Melissa Walters and Kelsey Sheakley– 2pm-4pm ~drop in. 3. POW Rocks! Come paint on rocks! Paint and rocks supplied! All ages! Participate in this inspirational and fun project! Put your thinking cap on and bring some positive words and quotes to write on the rocks! Hide your rocks on the Sunnahae Trail hike on Sunday! Julie Yates-Fulton will be leading this project! 2pm-4pm This event is FREE ~ drop in! 4. Celebrate Whalefest in style by creating your own whale painting! Group painting class offered by Madelaine Voegeli of Strictly Local. 11am-1pm and 2pm4pm (2 separate classes) For more information and to book online, visit whalefestpainting.eventbrite.com. You may also contact Madelaine directly to reserve your space at 303.587.7294 or [email protected] Cost: $40/participant - includes all materials necessary to create your own work of art. 5. Fused Glass “Fairy Lights” Ages 12 and older. Contact Kathy Peavey 401-0790 to register. Come break some glass and make your own fairy lights! No glass work experience necessary $50.00. Class limited to 15 people. Must register ahead. Class time 2-4pm 10

GILMORE HOTEL

To Use or Not to Use … Sometimes There is No Choice Submitted by Tiffany Mills Executive Director

326 Front Street Ketchikan 1-800-275-9423 [email protected] www.gilmorehotel.com

Experience the remarkable combination of modern, historic and frontier Alaska! An historical boutique hotel offering quiet, affordable elegance with a personal touch!

CLEARY Computer Services Klawock 907-755-2963 cell 907-401-0200 fax 907-755-2121 [email protected] www.kcleary.com Repairs, installations, Internet, networks and servers, Windows, navigation software. Security software and most replacement parts in stock. Custom orders. Pick-up, drop-off, or on-site service available.

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Men and women sometimes begin using drugs or alcohol to numb the pain of abuse, but other times, men and women begin using because it is forced upon them by their abusers. This is just another way that an abuser gains power over a victim. Sometimes abusers may even prostitute victims out in exchange for drugs. “One study shows that 42 percent of domestic violence survivors were using drugs or alcohol at the time they were assaulted, and a survey on DomesticShelters.org found that 42% of survivors had substance use forced upon them or they used substances to cope with the abuse. Similarly, research shows that one fourth to one half of men who commit acts of domestic violence also have substance abuse problems.” Victims of abuse who are addicted to drugs may not report their circumstances to law enforcement for fear that they will not be believed; that their children will be removed; and that they will be punished along with the abuser. Do not assume that a victim chooses the life he/she currently lives. There is usually more to the story. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs support, please call HOPE at 907-826-4673 to speak to an advocate or drop by the HOPE office at 404 Spruce Street behind POWER in Craig.

CRAIG LIBRARY CORNER

Your source for FREE digital audio books, ebooks, and music. Over 20,000 titles to choose from!

Craig Library has a NEW Web site: Www.craigak.com/ click on City Departments, from the left-hand corner put your curser on City Departments, from the drop down box select Craig Library. And you’re in! Kimberly Baxter, Library Director [email protected] Preschool Story Time—Friday, 10:00am

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WHALE POINT CABIN In the heart of Coffman Cove, Alaska Beautiful oceanfront cabin fully furnished and modern cabin, featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 baths 126 Coho Dr. Coffman Cove, 99918

Seaport Telecom HughesNet G5 Update The first batch of only 30 dishes will arrive on POW on Tuesday. We will start installs either that evening or on Wednesday as the dishes become available. With four installers those 30 will be set up within a few days for customers in Klawock, Craig, Coffman, Thorne Bay and Whale Pass. The word from Hughes distributor RSI is that dishes will arrive in Puyallup April 6 at earliest. We will post on Twitter and Facebook. Meanwhile, we are finally able to enter customers into the portal and set up accounts. The illustration is of extra plans that are available from Seaport as a Business Internet Dealer.

Contact us [email protected] ph. 907-885-2108

Voice is Available at $29.00 per month on this with unlimited long distance. Choose your own area code and prefix. Local companies are supposed to port your existing number, but they balk at that. Seaport Telecom is responsible for billing and level 1 Tech support on these plans. Call 907 723 5092.

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To n g a s s Electric

Micheal Burgess PO Box 18176 Coffman Cove, AK 99918 907-329-2054 [email protected]

General Contracting heating plumbing, and electrical.

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2017 Marathon Sponsors and Supporters GOLD First Bank Alaska Airlines Alaska Power & Telephone POW Chamber of Commerce B-3 Contractors, Inc. Tongass Trading Company SEARHC AC Thompson House Taquan Air PeaceHealth

News from the Prince of Wales Runners/Walkers Club Shamrock Shuffle Surely a Success: On Saturday, March 11, participants of various species, ages and abilities assembled at the Voyageur in Craig on a clear, beautiful morning to celebrate and move the green on down the road for the Shamrock Shuffle Fun Run/Walk. Participants included those in strollers, family units, young adults, school-age students, middle-age folks and those carrying a senior citizen card as well as canines of all age groups, including one to-die-for-cute puppy that was carried on the route. Two chickens - which were shooed off - even tried to join in the affair. The true Prince of Wales Island spirit was evident that morning. The Prince of Wales Runners/Walkers Club would like to acknowledge and thank the 40+ participants, the enthusiastic canines and their supporting partners. Gail Slentz, owner of the Voyageur, donated the Voyageur as staging headquarters and also baked some yummy miniature muffins. Kim Scheidecker, owner of the Camo Shop, concocted her famous green punch for the event. Also Shirley Harris and John Smith provided the grunt work in setting up the course.

SILVER Tyler Rental, Inc. Outer Otter Sportfishing Southeast Road Builders City of Craig R & M Engineering-Ketchikan Island Air Express Cleary Computer Services Alaska Marine Lines Inter-Island Ferry Authority CT McIntosh, Inc. Tongass Communications Mitsy Enterprises Petro Marine Whale Tail Pharmacy Wells Fargo Camo Shop, LLC

BRONZE Klawock RV Park, LLC Diversified Investment Ernie Anderson Family Log Cabin Sporting Goods James-Smith, RRC Black Bear Store Treasure Hunter Lodge Ketchikan Daily News Salmon Sez Island Christian Academy ZAT’S Pizza

SUPPORTERS NAPA Service Auto Parts McFarlands Floatel Craig Bar & Liquor, Inc Silver Sea Adventures The Landing Hotel Davies Barry Insurance

POW Wellness Family Fun Run/Walk: The April running/walking event will be held in conjunction with the Health Fair at Klawock School on April 8. There will be numerous activities and booths in the gym for browsing. Then at 10:00 the club’s movement event around the loop will commence. Come learn some ways to improve your lifestyle and health and take part in this event. This will be staged and coordinated by the POW Wellness Coalition with support and assistance form the Prince of Wales Runners/Walkers Club. Thank you to Andy West, Cyndi Reeves and Gretchen Klein for taking the lead in working on this event with the club. See Page 13 for more information on this event. A Year’s Worth of Activities: Want to know what is ahead for the rest of 2017? A fun run/walk schedule is available at the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Office in Klawock. Feel free to drop in and pick up some. Do note that the Kasaan event has been moved up to June 10 in order to not conflict with the June 17 kids’ fish derby day.

Save Some Green: Save some of your hard-earned green by signing up for the May 27 Prince of Wales Island Marathon, Marathon Relays or Half Marathon before the expiration of the special Early Bird Rates on midnight on April 15. These Early Bird Rates will save you money! Relay options include 8-person and 4-person relays: more fun for everyone! Go to powmarthon.org for more information and registration . Visit the Wellness Coalition table at the Health Fair to see the 2017 shirt and accessories. 14

EVENTS CALENDAR PLEASE SEND YOUR MAY 2017 EVENTS TO [email protected] BY APRIL 25TH TO SEE THEM HERE NEXT MONTH! APRIL 2017 Saturday, April 1

Kayaking with Cheryl Fecko 907-401-1195 (and Whalefest ART WORKSHOPS) See Page 10

Saturday, April 1 Saturday, April 1

Whale Watching/Herring Pound Tours X2: 8-11am & 11:30-1:30pm 907-401-0790 3 Great Guys: Ralph Mackie, Eric Tietjon, Ken Yates 6:30pm CHS 3 Great Talks: Craig Back in the Day; Salmon Label Collecting; Killer Whale Clan Stories

Sunday, April 2

Whale Spout Spotting from Sunnahae guided and interpretive USFS Ranger 12 noon Meet at Sunnahae trailhead, bring drinking water and wear sturdy shoes Thorne Bay City Council 6pm Open Workshop; 6:30pm formal Council meeting Marathon planning meeting 5:15pm Klawock School Library Deadline to apply for part-time job at Arrowhead Gas

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 8 Saturday, April 8 Sat-Sun April 8 & 9

Wellness Fair at Klawock school gym See page 13 Community Wellness Fun Run from Klawock School Gym ...see page 12 J-1712 NFA Wildland Urban Interface- Fire-Adapted Communities Introduction and Leadership, Course 1...see page 8

Sunday, April 9

Island Air Express 7th Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ

Tues & Wed, April 11-12

Wood Energy Conference in Ketchikan www.uaf.edu/ces/nred/awee/

Wednesday, April 12

Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, noon, AP&T conference room

Friday, April 14 Saturday, April 15th Sunday, April 16 Tuesday, April 18

Good Friday Early Bird Deadline for POW Marathon registration ends at midnight Easter Sunday Tax Returns Due Date

Tuesday, April 18 Thurs-Sat, April 20-22

Thorne Bay City Council 6pm Open Workshop; 6:30pm formal Council meeting Phlight Club in Coffman Cove

Friday, April 21

Dinner and Celebration Honoring our POW Health Providers at CTA 6-8 pm. See page 5...RSVP 617-7635

Saturday, April 22

Earth Day

Wednesday, April 26 Saturday, April 29

St John by the Sea celebrates 25th Anniversary of Klawock Church dedication CCSD Staff Scholarship Dinner

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