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At a work session last week, the Wrangell Borough Assembly discussed possible funding requests it will make to the State to help pay for city wide projects. Requests for $1 million to pay for road construction and utility improvements at the future medical campus, and $3.8 million for the Wrangell Medical Center to help build a new hospital, top the list. The Assembly has not approved the list of capital budget requests. Assembly members will once again review and then vote on the list at its regular Feb 14 meeting. If approved, it will then...
Sealaska will donate twelve cedar logs to the Wrangell Cooperative Association (WCA) to use towards the renovation of Chief Shakes Tribal House on Shakes Island. WCA requested the six red and six yellow cedar logs late last year through Sealaska’s log donation program. Sealaska — a native corporation — announced last week its board of directors had approved of the donation request. The logs will be used to replace the corner posts of the 70-year-old Shakes House. WCA had requested Sealaska’s log donation because it had run out of the resourc...
After being delayed numerous times due to weather, construction on Front Street between Federal Way and McKinnon Street began Monday. The Wrangell road and utility improvement project will improve 2,500 feet of Front Street, and water lines and storm drains will be installed. Existing sewer lines will also be updated, and new roadway lighting will be put in. McGraw Custom Construction put out a notice that work would limit car traffic through the area, but signage would be posted during...
In case the bright yellow banner reading: “The Vet is In” outside 326 Front Street didn’t tip Wrangellites off, Skookum Vets has officially opened for business at its new office. Veterinarians Judge Conniff and Steve Lowry became partners last fall to create Skookum Vets, which is now located near the corner of Front and St. Michaels Streets. “Skookum” is a Chinook jargon word used in the northwestern U.S. with positive meanings, such as “impressive” or “excellent.” Conniff said it means “al...
Feb. 8, 1912: The Alert Fire Company met Monday evening at the Town Council rooms. The election of officers for the ensuing six months, which was deferred from the January meeting resulted in the following becoming the choice of the company: President, J.E. Worden; Vice President J. C. Ensley; Secretary, H. F. Dawes; Treasurer, J.G. Grant; Foreman, Oscar Carlson. The President and Treasure were the only officeholders to be reelected. The Treasurer was not called upon to furnish bonds for the strong-box of the company still contains only five...
Monday, Jan. 30 -Officer responded to disturbance. Tuesday, Jan. 31 -Vacation patrol requested. -Verbal warning for no taillights. -Misuse of 911 Wednesday, Feb. 1 -Arrested David Michael Saunders, 54, on charges of violation conditions of release, criminal mischief, and assault. -Officer responded to parking complaint. Thursday, Feb. 2 -Officer responded to report of suspicious noise. -Officer responded to report of someone not leaving residence. -Citation issued to Ricky J. Vanevey, 49, for failure to provide proof of insurance. -Fire alarms...
The Wrangell Cemetery Board met for the first time in over a year on Feb. 1 and discussed the possibility of opening a new cemetery. Wrangell currently has two cemeteries, the Wrangell Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Gardens. However, soon there will be no more plots available, and the Cemetery Board wants to find a space that could serve the town for the next 100 years. According to the City and Borough Wrangell, there are 31 grave plots left at Sunset Gardens Cemetery and nine plots at the Memorial Cemetery. Those remaining plots will likely be...
The trial for a Wrangell man charged with seven felony accounts, including sexual and physical assault, has been scheduled for May 8 at 8:30 a.m., according to court documents. Steven Marshall, 52, is alleged to have strangled, hit and raped a female victim Dec. 7, 2011 at his residence in the Bloom Trailer Court, according to court documents. Marshall is also alleged to have threatened the victim with a machete, according to the documents. The victim’s injuries led her to the Wrangell Medical Center the night of the alleged attack. Marshall w...
Let Me Explain Recently, three representatives from the Wrangell Early Childhood Coalition returned from a conference in Anchorage sponsored by Best Beginnings, which is the state-wide umbrella organization. The Wrangell Early Childhood Coalition is a partnership of Best Beginnings. Nine other partnerships from different communities in Alaska also have been accepted under the umbrella of Best Beginnings with the goal of ensuring all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed. At the conference, the ten partnerships met to discuss both local...
Wrangell Schools have released the honor roll list for second quarter. To be placed on the honor roll a student must have a GPA of 3.5 – 4.0. Seniors: David Allen, Nathan Ashton, Travis Bangs, Loni Buness, Darian Burley, Erin Ellis, Korovin Ellis, William Helgeson, Alicia Holder, Ken Johnson, Nichole Kagee, Anne Prysunka, John Pullman, Michael Rooney, Michael Simpson, and Clayton Stokes. Juniors: Alyssa Allen, Jaynee Fritzinger, Victoria Gulla, Courtney Haggard, Nicole Hammer, Victoria Ingram, Haley Reed, Amanda Rooney, Mykayla Rooney, B...
Dave and Joy Miller and Leif and Diane Larsson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ariel McCormack to Patrick Longmire, son of Richard and Denise Longmire of Santa Fe, Texas. Ariel is a 2009 Wrangell High School graduate. Since graduating she has been attending college at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. The wedding is planned for June 23, 2012 in Wrangell....
Ethan Ryder Whitaker was born January 16, 2012 in Ketchikan to Jessica and Brandon Whitaker. Ethan was 9 lbs. 13 oz. at birth and was 21 1/4 inches long. Ethan joins brother Kasey, 2 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Elise and Jody Lindley of Wrangell. Paternal grandmother is Jackie Murray of Massillon Ohio. Maternal great-grand parents are Minnie and Edward Kalkins and Leanne Lindley all of Wrangell. Paternal great grandfather is Gene Boss of Mansfield Ohio....
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) plans to combat invasive species throughout the Wrangell and Petersburg districts of the Tongass National Forest. The USFS districts recently began an environmental assessment (EA) to determine what invasive plants the agency is most concerned with and what methods it will use to fight the spread of those species on federal land. “There is the increasing concern for invasive species all over the U.S., and Southeast Alaska is no exception to that,” said USFS Wrangell District Ranger Bob Dalrymple. Petersburg Act...
Hello and welcome to week three of Peggy’s Corner of the House. This has been a busy week, with four of my bills being heard. Bills don’t always pass out of committee on the first hearing. Sometimes there are questions or details that need to be worked out. This week, three of my bills were held over in committee until next week. House Concurrent Resolution 20, which will designate February as American Heart Month in Alaska, did successfully pass the House of Representatives on Friday – una...
Alaskans were surprised to learn (from the Anchorage Daily News’ Alaska Ear, of all places) that there is a new and very different mission statement posted by the Department of Natural Resources on the State of Alaska website. The old ‘statement of policy’: “To develop, conserve and enhance natural resources for present and future generations.” The new mission statement: “To responsibly develop Alaska‘s resources by making them available for maximum use and benefit consistent with the public interest.” Questions about the mission shift...
Michael Maleski, 28, appeared before Magistrate Chris Ellis on February 2, 2102 and was found guilty of controlled substance sixth degree and violation conditions of release and is ordered to serve a total of 135 days. He must pay a total of $1700 and forfeit the marijuana seized. Susan K. Nore, 54, appeared before Magistrate Chris Ellis on February 2, 2012, and was found guilty of driving under the influence and violated her conditions of release. She must serve a total 13 days, pay $2205 in fines and complete 40 hours of community work...
The Wrangell Wolves lost by one point Friday night on home court to the Petersburg Vikings. The following night, however, Petersburg gained a larger lead and took the game 70-52. The games on Wrangell court were the team’s first home games in over a month. Saturday night was also the Wolves Homecoming game. Though the games were fast-paced and the teams kept the level of intensity high, the Wolves could not keep up with the Vikings. Coach Dave Stokes said though his team fought hard over the wee...
The Lady Wolves won its two Homecoming games this weekend against Petersburg. The games were close, with Wrangell winning by one point Friday night. On Saturday, the Lady Wolves took the game by a six-point lead. Coach Dave Silva said his players kept the intensity up and the pressure on their Petersburg opponents, which helped lead the Lady Wolves to victory. Silva also said he felt his guards were stronger than Petersburg’s, and that helped the Lady Wolves defensively. Petersburg senior C...
