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ANGOON GUSTAVUS KLUKWAN TENAKEE
Chatham
School
District
Scott Butterfield, Ph.D.
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
P.O. BOX 109 ANGOON, ALASKA 99820 PHONE: 788-3302 or 788-3682 FAX: 788-3252
Chatham School District
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In partnership with families and communities, the Chatham School District will provide safe and stable educational
experiences built upon the uniqueness of each community, to educate students to become self‐sufficient adults who will be
contributing members of our diverse and changing world. Revised: 8‐7‐2008
September 20, 2012
Mr. Art Bloom
Vice Mayor, Hydro Project Manager
PO Box 52
City of Tenakee Springs
Tenakee Springs, Alaska 99841
Subject: Statement of Support for Indian River Hydroelectric Project
Dear Mr. Bloom:
I am writing in support of Tenakee Springs’ efforts to secure funding for the Indian River hydro
project. This project is a excellent example of responsible, sustainable use of our local resources.
Once complete, this project will supply 80 to 90% of Tenakee’s annual electricity needs, displacing
approximately 31,400 gallons of fuel used annually for electricity generation.
In addition to reducing the amount of fuel burned in Tenakee and reducing the amount of noise
from the diesel power plant, this project will help stabilize and lower electric rates in Tenakee
Springs, lowering the cost of living in the community and making local businesses more viable.
This in turn will help make Tenakee a more stable, sustainable community.
Sincerely,
Scott Butterfield, Superintendent
Chatham School District
Board of Education
MR. LARRY SWEET, SR.-PRES.
MR. KEVIN FRANK, SR., CLERK
MR. ALBERT KOOKESH III
MRS. SALLY McLAUGHLIN
MRS. LYNETTE HART