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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game released the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Service Award earlier this month. Up to five members of advisory committees across the state are given this award each year. This year, David Rak was one of the five recipients for serving as secretary of the Wrangell Fish and Game Advisory Committee, according to the Department of Fish and Game, for "24 plus" years. "I haven't gone back in my records to see how much 'plus' there is," Rak said with a laugh....
Moose meat was an important topic of discussion at the Wrangell Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting on Mon., Jan. 7. The process by which meat from a forfeited moose is distributed through town is somewhat disorganized, said Committee Chair Chris Guggenbickler. The committee, and others around Wrangell, is interested in seeing a better system of distribution set up, one with more local control. As many Alaskans know, there are some tight restrictions on moose hunting. Alaska Wildlife...
January 30, 1919 In a letter from The National Red Cross to Wrangell Chapter: “Dear Madam, It is a pleasure to acknowledge the contribution of $1,344.69. The amount will endow two beds for a year in the American Hospital No. 1 at Neuilly, and we have asked our Commissioner to have a placard placed on the beds bearing the inscription, “Donated by the Wrangell, Alaska chapter, American Red Cross,” that those who enjoy the comfort of these beds may be aware of the donors. Though hostilities have ceased there are thousands of American boys sick...
The Wrangell school board held a meeting on Monday, Jan. 21, to meet with the district’s new maintenance director. Josh Blatchley came before the board to introduce himself, and to relate to the board some of the things he feels need attention, in regard to school maintenance. In general, he said, all of the buildings in the Wrangell school district are old, but are fairly sturdy. There are roofs that need patching in some places, but are generally in good shape. Heating and air conditioning in all the buildings are in good shape, as well. S...
The State of Alaska Joint Boards of Fisheries and Game last night unanimously voted to nominate Doug Vincent-Lang as Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game. Vincent-Lang, who has more than 34 years of experience with the department, has been acting commissioner since last month. With the nomination, Vincent-Lang’s name has been forwarded to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy for appointment. Pending appointment by the governor, he will then be considered for confirmation by the legislature. “I’m pleased there is unanimous support by all membe...
January 14, 2019 Illegal parking. Agency assist. Civil issue. Harassment. Parking complaint. Traffic stop: Verbal warning for taillight out. Traffic stop: Citation issued to Adam Tacker, 53. Failure to provide proof of insurance and operating with expired registration. Verbal warning given for no tail lights. Summons service. January 15, 2019 Agency assist: Ambulance. January 16, 2019 Subpoena served. Missing dog. Citizen report DUI: Unfounded. Agency assist: Two reports of loud boom. Warrant arrest: Dylan Franks, 29. On charges of failure to...
The Lady Wolves basketball team travelled to Haines to face off against the Glacier Bears in the second weekend of conference games this season. Things went in Wrangell's favor in both games, and the team walked away with two more victories under their belts. The Lady Wolves are now 4-0 in conference play. On Friday night, Jan. 18, the Lady Wolves took a commanding lead right from the start. They lead by 23 points by the end of the first quarter, with Haines not able to make a single basket. By...
Over the recent holiday season, the city and borough of Wrangell issued a RFP, or “request for proposal” for municipal legal services. Borough Clerk Kim Lane explained that the borough assembly, by majority, opted to see what other legal representation could be available for Wrangell, as opposed to their current law firm Hoffman & Blasco. It was not that Wrangell was dissatisfied with this firm’s services, she said, they just wanted to see what other options there were. The RFP went out to multiple lawyers, according to Borough Manager Lisa...
Kayla Hay has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall of 2018 semester at Montana State University located in Bozeman, Montana....
The Wrangell Wolves basketball team had a hard-fought set of games against the Haines Glacier Bears last weekend. Each game had its tense moments, as both games were determined by only a few baskets. In the end, the Wolves were able to claim one victory, and one loss, against Haines. After last weekend, the Wolves are now 3-1 in conference games. Wrangell held a decent lead through the majority of Friday's game, on Jan. 18. They held a 12-point lead at one point, in the second quarter. Things...
When most people think of Alaska crab, they envision huge boats pulling up “7 bys” for millions of pounds of bounty in the Bering Sea. (7 bys refers to the 7’x7’x3’ size of the crab pots.) But it is the smaller, local crab fisheries that each winter give a big economic boost to dozens of coastal communities across the Gulf of Alaska. They occur at a time when many fishing towns are feeling a lull while awaiting the March start of halibut and herring openers. The gearing up means a nice pulse of extra work and money for just about every bus...
Water levels in Swan and Tyee lakes were a hot topic at Tuesday night’s assembly meeting. Mayor Steve Prysunka gave a presentation to the borough assembly, informing them that Wrangell might be facing power supply issues in the future. He explained that there are three communities in question with this looming issue: Wrangell, Petersburg, and Ketchikan. Ketchikan gets most of its power from Swan Lake, while the power plant at Tyee supplies Wrangell and Petersburg. However, extra power from Tyee Lake can be sold to Ketchikan, when it is availabl...
