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Wrangell Road Revitalization Underway                                                         

December, 2011

            In August of this year, Wrangell's long awaited Downtown Revitalization Project began to take shape.  The project, funded through grants received from the State of Alaska and the Federal Government as well as City and Borough of Wrangell revenues, will dramatically improve Wrangell's front door for both the visitor and resident alike. 

            "Improvements included in the project consist of replacement of all pavement, water and sanitary sewer service upgrades, removal of overhead electrical service, installation of antique lighting, and a completely handicapped accessible pedestrian environment," said Carol Rushmore, Wrangell's Economic Development Director.  "After many years of public meetings to obtain both citizen and merchant input, the changes one will see upon visiting Wrangell will be noteworthy."

              One of those changes that are sure to catch the eye is the incorporation of red glass fragments into the sidewalks throughout downtown.  "The idea for this element came from the meetings we had with citizens during the design phase and we felt it was an important component to keep in the project," said Rushmore.  "The red glass represents Wrangell's tradition rich Garnet history and the curvilinear pattern in which it is being laid is to represent the Stikine River basin - both important aspects of Wrangell's heritage. "The incorporation of the red glass fragments represents only the second project in Alaska to utilize this material.

               "Most recently, Wrangell has been catering to the independent traveler and the smaller cruise ship companies.  We believe Wrangell is reflective of a real Alaska community that has much to offer," said Timothy Rooney, Borough Manager.  "It is our hope that with this investment in downtown, our business owners will reinvest in their properties as well, generating even more excitement to both the independent traveler and citizen alike."

              "Whenever you literally rip up everything downtown, there is a lot of anxiety created," Rooney continued.  "However the merchants have remained very positive through the first few months of the project and they see the big picture, the end goal.  Senator Stedman and Representative Peggy Wilson have both been helpful in making sure the Department of Transportation moves the project along and protects the interests of the City."

               The project is estimated to be completed in November of 2012 and is currently in a shutdown status for winter.  The total project cost is $9,352,000.  Wrangell will be hosting the Southeast Conference Annual Conference in 2014. 

Mining Scholarship Review Committee Report

Thursday, November 21, 2011 

Review Committee:   

Merrill Sanford, SEC

Mike Bell, UAS

David Stone, DOL

Ron Plantz, Hecla

Michelle Zenger, Coeur

Attorney General Welcomes 9th Circuit Decision - Upholding the Logjam Timber Project 

October 28, 2011

              Juneau, Alaska - Attorney General John Burns today welcomed the news that the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed Judge Timothy Burgess's U.S. District Court decision upholding the "Logjam" timber project.

              The State intervened in this lawsuit brought by Tongass Conservation Society, Greenpeace, and Cascadia Wildlands, seeking to stop U.S. Forest Service ("Forest Service") timber sales associated with the "Logjam" project. The project authorized the logging of 3,422 acres of forest, and the construction of five miles of permanent roads and 17 miles of temporary roads in the Tongass National Forest on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska.  

              In its decision today, the 9th Circuit found that the U.S. District Court properly granted summary judgment to the Forest Service. The 9th Circuit, summarily rejecting the plaintiffs' arguments, held that the plaintiffs failed to show that the Final Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act was flawed, or that the Forest Service failed to take the requisite "hard look" at the environmental consequences of the Logjam Project.

               At stake was the future of the Viking Lumber Co., a family-owned small business that has been one of the largest year-round employers on Prince of Wales Island since 1994. More than 100 jobs in Alaska and Washington state were at risk. Without the "Logjam" timber sales that were given final approval under this ruling, Viking Lumber Co., the only mid-sized mill operating in Southeast, would not have had enough timber to continue operations and the economies of several Alaskan communities would have been negatively impacted.

               For further information, contact Assistant Attorney General Vanessa Lamantia, (907) 465-3600.

The holidays are a time for warmth 

without fire hazards 

Use this Fireproofing Solution for your Christmas Tree

             1.   Once you get home with your new tree, get a saw and IMMEDIATELY make a fresh cut at the base of the tree trunk.  This is mandatory for any tree you've bought.  Make your cut about an inch above the bottom of the trunk.

             2.   Next, you'll need a place to store your tree for a few days before taking it into your home, as it takes a few days for the preservative mentioned in the next step to fully saturate the tree.  An ideal place would be the carport/garage or possible a balcony for apartment dwellers.

             3.   Immediately after making your cut from the bottom of the tree, mix the homemade preservative as follows:

Into a 2-gallon (or 1-gallon jugs) bucket, add HOT WATER from the kitchen tap.  Fill the bucket to within an inch or so of the top, then add the following ingredients:

           ...2 cups of Karo syrup

           ...2 ounces of liquid chlorine bleach

           ...2 pinches of Epsom salt

           ...½ teaspoon of Boraxo

           ...1 teaspoon of chelated iron (pronounced KEY-lated)

Stir these ingredients thoroughly in the bucket(s); then IMMEDIATELY stand the trunk of the tree in this solution.  Leave the tree in the solution containers for a day of two until you're ready to take it indoors and decorate it.

           4.   After taking the tree indoors, make sure to put it in a stand with a water reservoir at the bottom.  Once the tree is secured in its "final resting place", get the bucket containing your preservative and FILL THE RESERVOIR IN THE TREE STAND TO THE TOP.

           5.   Last but not least, EVERY DAY, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, MAKE SURE THE RESERVOIR IS KEPT FILLED TO THE TOP WITH THE PRESERVATIVE SOLUTION.

           That's all there is to it.  If you follow these steps faithfully, you will have a completely FIREPROOFED Christmas Tree to enjoy throughout the holidays. And, for those inquisitive minds, here's an explanation of why and how it works.

           The Karo syrup provides the SUGAR, and it is only in the presence of sugar that tremendous amounts of water will be taken up by the exposed tissue at the base of the trunk.  Without the sugar, only the smallest amount of water will be absorbed.  However, in the presence of sugar, you can expect more than 1½ gallons of the solution to be absorbed by the tree during a 10-14 day period.

           But there's more.  Thanks to the boron you have supplied (in the Boraxo), the water and sugar will be moved to every needle and branch of the tree.  Remember, boron is what makes sugar move, not only in trees, but vegetables, fruits and even houseplants.

           Then, there's the Epsom salt and the chelated iron.  Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, and magnesium (together with iron) is the center molecules in the process we know as chlorophyll production.  By making the magnesium and iron available to the tree, you're assuring yourself of green needles, even if the tree was not sprayed at the tree farm before being shipped to the market.

But what about the chlorine bleach?  Chlorine stops a mold from forming when water and sugar stand for any period of time.  Here, the chlorine stops the mold from forming in the bucket and the reservoir of the tree stand where your preservative sits.

           Benefits

           1.   Your tree will be SOAKING WET with water.  In fact, at least 800% more water than when the tree was growing in the forest!  This in turn prevents the tree from becoming a fire hazard.

           2.   No needles will drop, no matter what variety of evergreen you choose to display in your home.  At the same time, the tree will give off a fragrance like that which you've sensed while walking through a forest of evergreens of strolling through the Christmas tree lot.

            3.       Finally, make the test yourself.  When the holidays are over and the tree is taken down and moved outdoors, cut one of the branches off.  Move away from the tree and try to light the branch with a match.  IT WON'T BURN!!!  So, take the time to fireproof your live evergreen tree this Christmas and enjoy a safe holiday!!! 

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