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Sea otter population in Southeast Alaska is increasing, and consequently, the animals are depleting marine life, causing an adverse economic impact to local fisheries, according to a presentation given by fisheries experts at the Sons of Norway in Petersburg Sunday night. The presentation was a part of the weeklong Alaska Board of Fisheries meetings being held in Petersburg. The Board’s main role is to “conserve and develop the fishery resources of the state,” according to its website. However, Alaskan Fisheries Board Chair Karl Johns...
Kaitlyn McAvoy is the Wrangell Sentinel’s new reporter. Coming from her hometown just outside Chicago, she brings both experience and a B. A. degree in Journalism, from Columbia College in the Windy City. McAvoy spent the last two years in Western Wyoming writing for a small town newspaper, the Pinedale Roundup. Prior to that, she was an intern for the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board and wrote a blog about the company editorial board meetings. She enjoys small town life and likes covering its n...
Jan. 18, 1912: School Notes: The birthday of the famous Scotch poet, Robert Burns, will be observed, Thursday, January 15. A short program consisting of songs, recitations and quotations from Burns will be given in the Principal's room beginning at 3 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. We regret that Esther Tervo is absent on account of sickness. The seventh grade has completed the work assigned I Arithmetic by the course of study and expect to complete about one half of the eighth grade arithmetic before the close of the term....
The Wrangell boys’ varsity basketball team won and lost away games over the weekend against the Craig High School Panthers. Coach Ray Stokes said a team effort helped the Wolves defeat the Panthers Friday 60-56, but an injury and high number of fouls contributed to the 47-78 loss Saturday. Friday’s game was what Stokes called the “best game we played all season.” The Wolves rebounded well, played good defense and looked good offensively, he said. Every one of the players contributed to the win. Clayton Stokes scored 26 points for the Wolves...
Monday, Jan. 9 -Caller reported sliding off the road, officer and fire department notified. -Automated alarm, fire department dispatched. -Arrested Daniel Watts, 26, on charges of probation violation. -Officer responded to report of parked vehicle leaking gas. -Officer responded to a report of a vehicle that slid down hill. -Officer spoke with individual about a civil matter. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Agency assist, officer requested and responded. -Officer delivered requested message to individual from out of town family. -Report of slick roads....
Wrangell resident Joe Stover came to the Sentinel office this week to show off his sign: “Notice: We are Southeast Alaska… You will be assimilate… Resistance is futile!” which was inspired from the famous Borg quote from the television show Star Trek. He thinks it fits well for Wrangell....
To the Editor: Just to let you know, a few years ago while in Seattle, James and I saw a news story about a restaurant doing a “Pay What You Can” night. Due to the economy this restaurant offered “chef’s choice” one night a week and pay what you can. It gave people or families on a tight budget the chance to dine out. We loved the idea, but made it our own, by making it a fundraiser. We chose Heifer International as our charity of choice and the past three years have raised $1,500. We purchased three arks plus extras to help provide many with...
Most people don’t know that 40 years ago Alaska pioneered the use of sonar to track salmon runs, or that state fishery managers operate 15 sonar sites on 13 rivers from Southeast to the Yukon. The goal of making Alaskans more aware of one of Alaska’s most important fish counting tools has been accomplished with the launch of new web based project that lets visitors see three types of sonar in action. The site explains that traditional tools such as weirs and counting towers can be used to count salmon in clear, narrow streams, but not in wi...
On December 15, 2010 Joy Lee Watts, 47, passed away quietly in her sleep with her husband, Dale at her side and a smile on her face. Joy’s life may have ended sooner than her family ever thought it would but Joy left many smiles for them to remember. Joy was the best mother and wife that her family could have ever been blessed to have. At Joy’s request there was no service held, she wanted no tears, just smiles. January 17 Joy would have been celebrating her 48th birthday. Her family wishes tha...
The Lady Wolves varsity basketball team fell to the Lady Panthers of Craig High School this weekend in two games. Friday’s game ended in score of 32-52. The following day, Wrangell was defeated 32-62. “In the short scheme of things, they (Craig) put the ball through the hoop more times than we did,” said Wrangell coach Dave Silva. The Lady Wolves were trailing by ten points throughout the first three quarters of the game. During the fourth quarter Craig managed to add 18 points to the scoreboard, widening the gap between the two teams. “Craig i...
Nearly camouflaged by the branches, a dark-eyed junco sits in a tree outside Wrangell resident Kathleen Harding's house over the weekend....
Janet Buness of the Stikine Stitchers Quilt Guild hangs handmade quilts at Wells Fargo Tuesday afternoon. The quilts were created by the quilt guild for Wrangell residents in need of comfort while battling a serious illness. They will be raffled off and all proceeds will be donated to Cancer Care of Wrangell, in memory of Jane Bauer who lost her battle to cancer last fall. “This project has been a labor of love fulfilling the last wishes of fellow quilter Jane…” a release from the Stikine Stitc...
Though Wrangell was plagued with frigid temperatures this week, the sunshine and clear skies allowed for stunning views, like this one from Nemo Host Campsite....