Wednesday, January 7, 1998
Setback
for NOAA-NMFS project
A letter sent to the city by the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding efforts to
mitigate impacts on the Lena Point neighborhood if the proposed NOAA/NMFS facility is
built there has most in the city government up in arms. The letter by John Gorman
says some of the improvements suggested by the city are aimed at fixing existing community
problems, and funding for the facility won't be available to help cover those costs.
Assembly member Tom Garrett says the city has offered to help cover the costs of
some of the improvements, but developers need to be negotiable in helping mitigate
neighborhood concerns.
Glacier
Bay fishing to be discussed
Two public workshops to discuss commercial fishing issues in Glacier Bay National Park
will be held this week. The first will be tomorrow from 10 to 5 in the Hickel Room
at Centennial Hall, the second will also be at Centennial Hall, but will be Friday from
8:30 to 4. Tomorrow's meeting will include discussion of data and management
information regarding commercial fisheries, along with ongoing and proposed research
associated with commercial fishing activities within the park.
Kennicott
delivery may be late
Officials with the Alaska Marine Highway System say the Kennicott may not be ready in time
for her maiden voyage on June second. Construction is at least six weeks behind
schedule on the $80-million ship, but officials are optimistic that the Kennicott could be
ready in time. All the cabins on the Kennicott's initial voyage are already booked,
meaning some passengers may be making alternate travel plans.
Campbell
wants to fight Movers from inside
Having a State Senator representing Juneau in the Legislative Majority could help quash
further Capital Move bids by Anchorage legislators. That is part of the thinking
behind why McKie Campbell decided to run for the seat being vacated by Jim Duncan.
Campbell says with no senate representation in the majority for Juneau, other
legislators have no impediment to putting forth these types of legislation.
Pot bust
on Trafalgar
A search warrant was served Monday on a Trafalgar Street residence by the Southeast Alaska
Narcotics Enforcement Team, and that search yielded the seizure of 37 live marijuana
plants. Also taken in the search were marijuana growing equipment, a small amount of
marijuana and other paraphernalia. So far no arrests have been made in the case, and
the investigation has been forwarded to the District Attorney's office.
Troupe
gets grant for intern program
Perseverance Theatre has received a $30-thousand grant from the Nathan Cummings Foundation
to continue its Theatre Close-Up Internship program. The grant will support 8 to 10
interns in design, directing, acting and administration. Other grants from the
foundation have been received by Perseverance in the past. The program provides
professional training and education to people throughout the state.
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