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The City and Borough of Wrangell plans to address the old and often dilapidated homes and properties sitting on vacant lots throughout town. Wrangell resident Janell Privett addressed the Borough Assembly at its Feb. 28 meeting, asking if there was something the city could do to deal with these “dangerous” properties. “We have a lot of homes that, for one I consider, in my opinion, dangerous, [and] that are not homes anymore,” Privett said. “They are dilapidated properties, places that are no longer livable, rentable [and] can’t be occupied....
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Wrangell Borough Assembly approved a plan that aims to enhance local industry and boost economic development. The “Wrangell Economic Cluster Initiative” will now be forwarded to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and congressional representatives. The Wrangell economic development plan is a product of an effort throughout Southeast Alaska to try to enhance the region’s economy. Last fall, the USDA contracted the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) to create the “Southeast Alaska Cluster Initiative.” Th...
KSTK board member Christie Jamieson helps serve up chili Saturday afternoon at the local radio station’s annual “Chili Cook Off” fundraiser. KSTK was able to raise approximately $4,100 at the fundraiser with the help of chili sales and a live auction. Cindy Sweat took first place in the chili contest, for her “Bean me up” chili. Bonnie Ritchie took second place for her “Ry Bells” chili, and John and Brenda Yeager won third place for their “Moose on Tap” chili....
March 7, 1912: The members of the alert fire company No. 1 enjoyed another of their monthly meetings at city Hall last Monday evening. With a view to initiate the green secretary, more business was put through than at any previous meeting within a year. Many discussions concerning the fire protection of the town were made. The useless condition of the fire plug on Front Street opposite St. Philip's Church was once again discussed. Mr. Gingrass agreed to repair the valve. March 5, 1937: At a recent meeting of the local Health Council,...
Trident Seafoods in Wrangell plans to begin processing fish oil this year, which will be used to create fish oil capsules for human consumption. The oil extraction operation will generate just over $7,000 for the city annually and is expected to create several new jobs in the community. The oil extraction equipment will be installed this spring at Trident’s belt freezer facility in Wrangell, and oil extraction from salmon heads will begin in time for the summer’s salmon fishing season, said Paul Padgett, who is in charge of Trident’s Alask...
Travis Brown, also known as “Mr. Mojo” speaks to a crowd of students in the Wrangell High School gymnasium Monday afternoon. Brown gave three presentations in Wrangell Monday focused on anti-bullying and student leadership....
Monday, Feb. 27 -Citizen assist, message delivered. -Traffic stop, verbal warning for driving habits. -Agency assist, person reported a transformer blew. -Officer responded to a report of a disturbance. Tuesday, Feb. 28 -Arrested David Michael Sunders, 54, on charges of violation conditions of release. -Person came in for random breath test. Wednesday, Feb. 29 -Late entry bench warrant served on Charles Goldsbury, 53. -Officer responded to driving complaint. -Person reported vehicle disabled. -Officer responded to a civil issue. -Officer...
By Brooke Reynolds When kids make unhealthy choices, like drinking underage, the reason they often give is boredom. “There was nothing else to do, I was bored.” For the past three years Alaska Island Community Services collected data to determine the most urgent community prevention needs in Wrangell. Overwhelmingly, the response from interviews as well as our research indicated that underage drinking is the area of greatest concern in our community. On Thursday February 23, 2012 Alaska Island Community Services staff met with middle and hig...
Elsie Jeanne McFarland, 72, died February 16, 2012. Elsie grew up in Wrangell and graduated from Wrangell High School in 1957. After living in Wrangell she moved to Canada for nine years, then moving to Washington. She graduated from nursing school in Moses Lake, Wash, in 1975. Her parents Homer Earl Rooney and Ester Ruby Rooney, and her son Paul Edward Nosler Verrall precede her in death. Elise is survived by her husband of 27 years Arnold J. McFarland, eight children; Thell, David, Reba, Bobbie, Hope, Carol, Shirley and Roxina, two brothers;...
Correction In the Feb. 16 Sentinel article “Prescott plans to help promote Southeast writers,” it mentions author Vivian Faith Prescott’s “Tlingit heritage.” Prescott is not Tlingit, but intermarried among the Tlingit when she was 15, and then was adopted into her children’s Tlingit clan. Clarification The photo accompanying the March 1 article “Buness brings new bakery to Wrangell” was taken by Chris Hatton and was incorrectly attributed to the Sentinel reporter....
During Wrangell’s cold snap in mid-January when temperatures dipped to zero degrees, residents were cranking up their heat. As a result of that jump in electrical power usage, the Tyee Hydroelectric Plant near Wrangell maxed out, forcing the town to turn on diesel generators to continue to provide energy. Members of the Borough Assembly and Thomas Bay Power Authority, which operates Tyee, held an informal meeting Feb. 21 to discuss how to avoid that “crisis” situation in the future. “That was the key that tripped the switch that says we have...
Six members of the Wrangell High School Debate Drama Forensics team traveled to the State Championships in Anchorage Feb. 16-18: Haley Reed, Victoria Ingram, Erin Ellis, Anne Prysunka, Molly Prysunka and Kristen Galla. Reed and Ellis competed in Extemporaneous Commentary, Ingram participated in Humorous Interpretation and both Anne and Molly Prysunka and Galla competed in Reader’s Theater, according to DDF team coach Mike Symons. It was the first time in several years the DDF took six members t...
The Wrangell Lady Wolves basketball team traveled to Ketchikan last week for the regional tournament, and lost both its games to teams from Haines and Metlakatla. The Lady Wolves first faced the Lady Glacier Bears of Haines Wednesday, Feb. 29. Wrangell was defeated 32-48. The loss led them to play the Metlakatla Lady Chiefs on Friday - a game that ended in another loss for the Lady Wolves. The final score was 27-44. Wrangell head coach Dave Silva said his players did well defensively at...
The Wrangell Wolves ended its season last week at the regional tournament in Ketchikan, losing two of its three games. The Wolves first faced off against the Glacier Bears of Haines High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Wrangell lost the game 50-75 and went on to play the Petersburg Vikings the following day. Wrangell won that game, 46-37. Wrangell head coach Ray Stokes noted strong performances by sophomore Jake Murphy, junior Ryan Reeves and senior Clayton Stokes during the game against...
Hello again from the capital. This week we passed the mid-point for this year’s legislative session, so we’re on the downhill slide for the end of the session – with a lot of work yet to be done. Friday was another good day for my office. House Bill 216 passed the House unanimously. It will greatly improve understanding of the regulation process for the public as well as legislators. All departments will be required to write a brief descriptive summary, in easy to understand English, of every...
Progress on the road and utility improvement project on Wrangell’s main street is moving along, with construction crews working through the snow as of Tuesday morning. Construction work is concentrated near the intersection of Front and Lynch Streets, as of earlier this week, with crews and equipment occupying the road from approximately Wells Fargo Bank to the Kadin building. Car traffic has been blocked on the city’s main street from the bank to near Campbell Drive. However, after weeks of...
The old Post Office on High Street. The Sentinel would be grateful for any additional information you may have about photos run in this section....
Members of the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Board of Directors have denied local physician Greg Salard permanent privileges to practice at the hospital. Board members, acting as the “fair hearing committee” made the decision at a private meeting Friday, March 2. WMC Board President Mark Robinson said Salard was notified of the committee’s decision in the form of a letter. On Monday, Salard and his attorney Lee Holen said they would be appealing the committee’s decision. Holen said a “temporary injunction” would also be filed in court to try to...
