Creating, promoting and recognizing youth involvement in communities across Alaska. Email the blog at info@spiritofyouth.org.
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Posted: November 24, 2008 - 1:14 pm
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Ken JonesKen Jones, 17, is the youngest captain in the Cordova salmon seining fleet. A lifetime of saving money from fishing with his family and Permanent Fund Dividend checks, Jones had the cash to start his own business. His first season out, Jones hired a crew of three other teens.
Sam-An-I CrewShana Sheehy interviewed Jones, who was nominated for a Spirit of Youth award, about his fishing business.
CAPTAIN KEN JONES
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