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The legendary mountain climber Barry Finlay once wrote in his book, Kilimanjaro and Beyond, that “Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” Two local men have proven that point by cresting the massive mountain – the tallest in Africa and the highest freestanding mountain in the world at 19,341 feet above sea level – last month. Wrangellites Bruce Jamieson and Dustin Johnson recently returned to Southeast Alaska after making the trip to Tanzania where they conquered the pea...
The final touches on the Chief Shakes Tribal House are currently underway in preparation for the May 3-4 rededication ceremony on the island – and last week saw a colossal parade of students from Wrangell High School and the Native community down Front Street to restore a pair of cedar house posts to their rightful place in the Tribal House. The posts, which were carved by Steve Brown and Wayne Price, traveled from the James and Elsie Nolan Center in a flatbed trailer and were accompanied by m...
Gov. Sean Parnell signed into law last week a bill designating March 29 of each year as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska. Parnell was joined for the bill signing in the packed Speaker’s chamber by legislators and veterans of the war, some of whom are serving in the Legislature, including Senate President Charlie Huggins, R-Wasilla, who served in the Army. “This is welcome home,” he said, his voice cracking. “Welcome.” March 29, 1973, marked the withdrawal of the last U.S. troops from Vietnam....
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. April 10, 1913: Each day of this season shows a greater activity in the commercial fishing of Southeast Alaska. During the past week, several cannery crews have come north and mild curing and salting outfits are migrating this way like the birds of summer. The seven small trolling boats from Astoria, Oregon, have arrived in Ketchikan, where they will have headquarters this season. The Hydra and outfit of power trollers, supplies and gear. The Little Tom chartered this season from Pillar Bay cannery...
On March 26, First District Court Judge Kevin Miller adjudicated the following cases: Taylor Stavee, 21, of Wrangell, pled guilty to Theft in the Third Degree. He was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail, fined $500, ordered to pay $100 in surcharges, was placed on probation for three years, and was ordered not to possess alcohol or be where alcohol is sold or consumed. Taylor Stavee, 21, of Wrangell, pled guilty to Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under 21 and Violating Condition of Release. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail to be served...
Monday, March 25 -Report of a tree leaning over the road. ADOT contacted. -911. Officer responded to a disturbance call. Tuesday, March 26 -Report of fire rings missing from campsite. -Dog reported missing. -Verbal warning for parking in unauthorized zone. -Citation issued to Jennifer Allen for dogs at large. -Wallet given to officer. Owner was contacted and came in to pick it up. -Officer gave a courtesy ride. Wednesday, March 27 -Dog complaint. Thursday, March 28 -Traffic Stop. Verbal warning given for failure to stop at stop sign. -Traffic...
Welcome to this week of Peggy’s Corner of the House. Several Ketchikan and Wrangell constituents stopped through my office this past week and I appreciate the time that you all take to give me your insight. As you have most likely seen in the news, the Legislature has many bills being heard in committee that pertain to education in Alaska. The bill that I introduced (HB 21) for a 4 day pilot program is currently in the Finance committee. 4-day school weeks have been around for many years in other states and have a proven track record of i...
The US Forest Service has chosen Wrangell’s Boy Scout Troop 40 to receive the 2013 Wilderness Partner Award for their efforts in identifying and accomplishing stewardship activities on the Wrangell Ranger District. Regional Forester Beth Pendleton made the announcement last week in a press release, stating, “Their invasive weed eradication efforts within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness were a crucial partnership in keeping wilderness wild for everyone, especially our youth.” The troop has adopted the Twin Lakes area and plan to return every...
A new plan is being crafted by federal managers for Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries that will reduce bycatch by trawlers, and it will very likely result in a catch share plan. Now is the time for fishing residents to make sure the new program protects their access to local resources and sustains, instead of drains, their coastal communities. Currently, the plan includes trawlers in the Central Gulf and both trawl and pot cod gear in the Western Gulf. “Catch share programs certainly can benefit the long term viability of the resource in a f...
An emotion-filled public comment session at the most recent Borough Assembly meeting brought to light concerns about a coming logging operation near the former Wrangell Institute property near 5.25 Mile Zimovia Highway. The issue first came to light during the March meeting of the Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission. It was during that meeting that local residents, including Daryl Gross and the family of Mark Armstrong, spoke up against what they perceived as a plan to build a logging road from an Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority prope...
During the Thomas Bay Power Authority Commission meeting on March 27, TBPA general manager Paul Southland’s report shed light on a number of issues, with special attention paid to on-going brush clearing efforts in the utility’s service area. According to Southland, clearing operations are underway in the Borough, but a lack of proper US Forest Service permitting for use of all-terrain vehicles is making for trying times in the muskeg and brush where crews are working. “Without a proper permit it is a complete waste of time and manpower,” South...