July 22, 1926

A tired, happy, sunburned party of campers returned yesterday afternoon from the Christian Endeavor camp at Anan Creek where they spent 12 days under the supervision of Dr. R. J. Diven, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, who established the camp a few years ago. Dr. Diven took a few of the young people at a time on the trail for five days where they might watch bears fishing in the creek. During the five days, bears fishing for salmon were observed 42 times and it was definitely established that there were at least 30 different bears who ranged in size from yearlings to fine big specimens of black bears. No cubs were seen. There was one brown bear. The campers fished to their heart’s content, swam, observed the wildlife and had 12 glorious days in a scenic setting more beautiful than anywhere in the world.

July 20, 1951

A fair-to-good run of fish is indicated for the salmon season opening Aug. 6, according to surveys in the past week by fisherman and U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents. Fisherman Tiny Gergson reported a number of traveling fish in Clarence Strait this week while patrolling in his seaplane. The Fish and Wildlife agents covered Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound and the Anan area and said there were enough fish to indicate a fair to good season, but that the run is late. They said the next two weeks will tell the volume of the run. Local FWS agents said there are now fish in Anan Creek and “we feel by the time the season opens we’ll have proper escapement.”

July 21, 1976

The city council voted unanimously July 13, to “regretfully” turn down Tom Owens’ offer to build the city swimming pool for $695,597. Council members cited lack of funds, an abundance of other city projects, including a possible school bond issue this fall, and problems other communities are facing with their pool programs as reasons for the decision. Although council members rejected Owens’ offer, they thanked him for the time, effort and money he expended on the project. The figure presented by Owens was almost $100,000 above the slightly more than $600,000 available, including $400,000 from a bond issue, a $200,000 gift from Alaska Wood Products and proceeds from community fundraising. 

July 19, 2001

During a public hearing, the planning and zoning commission on July 12 discussed the possibility of a temporary-use permit for an animal shelter across from Shoemaker Bay. The proposed area is up the road, across from the harbor, offering a temporary location for the shelter until a more permanent one can be arranged. Several members expressed concern over sanitation, lighting, patrolling and water. Maureen Maxand, local pet store owner who is contracted with the city to maintain the animals at the shelter, asked whether people would be able to easily view the animals at the proposed location.