Empire Archives is a series printed every Saturday featuring a short compilation of headline stories in the Juneau Empire from archived editions in 1985, 1995, and 2005. The stories include names, AP style, and other content of their eras.
This week in 1985: Facing objections to the routing of a major valley arterial road across part of the proposed Mendenhall Valley greenbelt, the Juneau Planning Commission Tuesday delayed adoption of a corridor for the road to give more time to find a compromise to the issue.
Planners, however, weren’t hopeful that an acceptable compromise could be found to the basic problem of keeping the proposed Montana Creek road from infringing on the neighboring Mendenhall River greenbelt.
Today, residents along Montana Creek and the Mendenhall River are planning for a glacial lake outburst flood from Suicide Basin, now set to release in mid-August.
Original story: “Compromise sought on road,” by Chuck Kleeschulte. 7/10/1985.
This week in 1995: A Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School computer teacher was charged with stealing Ritalin, a drug prescribed for hyperactive children, out of the school nurse’s cabinet.
Ritalin has a calming effect on children but is an amphetamine and stimulates adults, according to Dwayne McConnell, an assistant district attorney.
Jonathan R. Griffin, 48, was charged June 13 with felony drug misconduct, alleging he possessed Ritalin on school grounds. He also was charged with misdemeanor theft for allegedly stealing the pills.
Today, the Juneau Board of Education recently approved a new librarian for the Dzantik’i Heeni campus, which now houses three schools.
Original story: “Teacher charged in drug case,” by Susan Price. 7/7/1995.
This week in 2005: Ten years ago, Reecia Wilson and the Damitio family came up with a concept for a restaurant for locals that would also entice curious tourists.
Though 10 years may not sounds like long to some, The Hangar on the Wharf has lasted longer than other attempts within the local industry.
Today, the restaurant is still going strong, with the building expanding to hold multiple other businesses and eateries.
Original story: “Hangar celebrates 10-year milestone,” by Andrew Petty. 7/8/2005
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