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The Borough Assembly set a deadline for assembly members to turn in documentation of concerns or recommendations for issues surrounding the budgetary spending methods of departments within the city. The issue arose after assembly member David Jack brought up his concerns over spending of capital reserves at Wrangell Medical Center in relation to the WMC Renovation project. Before the meeting, Jack went into detail about his concerns. “Several assembly members have expressed concern over the s...
Wrangell High School junior Jaynee Fritzinger puts her talents to the canvas as she works on her large-form oil painting of the diva, Marilyn Monroe. Fritzinger is working on her masterpiece in Mr. Kirk Garbisch’s WHS art class....
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. Jan 11, 1912: With a rush and a roar the new roller rink opened Monday with a full representation of Wrangell skaters who took advantage of the first chance to enjoy the pleasing exercise in their home town. A great many beginners too clamped on the obstinate, or all-to-willing little rollers and although several spills were experienced no one was injured and all made surprising progress toward the degree of perfection that brings the real enjoyment of the sport. The “400” Skating Club has cha...
Monday, Jan. 2 -Person called in regards to vehicle parked in his driveway. -Caller reported car slid into pole, officer responded. Tuesday, Jan. 3 -Officer provided ride for incoming team. Wednesday, Jan. 4 -City power outage. -Citation issued to Dennis Eastaugh, 71, for dog at large and license required. Thursday, Jan. 5 -Verbal warning driving habits. -Traffic complaint. Friday, Jan. 6 -Citation issued to Jazmyn Waddington-Wright, 19, for dog at large. -Citation issued to Denice Cheryl Armstrong, 50, for driving with expired registration....
By GREG KNIGHT Sentinel writer Wrangellites with questions regarding how to care for fruit trees and orchards will be able to take part in a discussion next Thursday at the Nolan Center as part of the Wrangell Chautauqua, Celebrating our Heritage series of lectures. Rico Montenegro, Chief Arborist for the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation will speak at the Nolan Center on Jan. 19 starting at 7 p.m. Montenegro is also the arborist who will be assisting in planting the fruit tree orchard won last...
The Bering Sea snow crab fishery is picking up steam earlier than usual as the fleet scrambles to get the catch before rapidly encroaching sea ice shuts them down. About 25 boats are out on the water so far, soon to be joined by 60 or so more as the forecast calls for continued frigid weather and high winds. Although the fishery opens by regulation October 15, most crabbers usually wait until mid-January to begin dropping pots. The snow crab catch was boosted 64% this season to nearly 80 million pounds. Boats left without settling on a price,...
Representatives from Sealaska were in Wrangell last week to hold a community-wide meeting on the topic of partnering with Haa Aani to discuss economic development and to hammer out the final form of an initiative to repatriate Native lands to shareholders in Southeast Alaska. The bill, the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act, would amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 and would cede hundreds of thousands of acres to Sealaska. If passed,...
The Alaska Board of Game will meet Jan. 13-18, in Anchorage at the downtown Hilton Hotel to consider over 100 regulatory proposals regarding statewide hunting and trapping regulations and other topics. Issues to be addressed by the board include falconry regulations, intensive management, archery and crossbow regulations, new requirements for taxidermists, hunting permit conditions and allocations, statewide hunting seasons, trapping seasons and regulations, methods and means, sealing and bag limits, and black bear baiting regulations. Accordi...
Alaska State Senator Bert Stedman was in Wrangell last week to take a tour of the borough and meet with city government and business leaders. With the 2012 session of the Alaska Legislature looming, Senator Stedman discussed some issues important to him – and to Wrangellites. Talk about your visit to Wrangell. What have the last couple of days been like? STEDMAN: We got here yesterday and have been going around town, from one end to the other, checking out the harbors and the boat haulout and w...
The Lady Wolves varsity team went down to the wire against the Metlakatla Lady Chiefs last Wednesday night as they fell 35-34 in a game Wrangell owned for more than 25 minutes on the boards. The Jan. 4 matchup, which was led by Wrangell for the first three periods, ended in a fourth period showdown where Metlakatla outscored, out-rebounded and out-played the Lady Wolves in a show of aggression rarely seen on the court. Wrangell head coach Dave Silva said it came down to his team failing to play...