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The Thomas Bay Power Authority needs to censure its president, James Stough, for his action two weeks ago that ordered, via letter, the end of negotiations to allow the Southeast Alaska Power Agency to take over operations at the Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project. Stough took the action without the approval and in some cases without the knowledge of his fellow commission members. It was an irresponsible move and he had no authority to carry it out without the joint approval of his fellow TBPA commissioners. Again, without the support of fellow... Full story
An Evergreen Elementary school student has faced intimidation from older students after being wrongly accused of bullying, his mother told the school board. The intimidation stemmed at least partially from a Sentinel story published April 3, in which an unnamed mother claimed a bullying incident landed her son in the hospital. The mother in that account did not specifically identify her son’s alleged assailants. However, according to Kelly Decker, word of mouth and rumor have since led the victim and two other students to make allegations a... Full story
The future of the Thomas Bay Power Authority and the commission governing it took center stage at Tuesday’s borough assembly meeting. The heart of the matter focused on the role the Thomas Bay Power Commission will play in future negotiations about the future of the Tyee Lake electric plant. James Stough, the sitting president of the Thomas Bay Power Commission issued the cease-and-decist letter April 4 on TBPA letterhead in his authority as TBPC president without notifying other members of the commission of the letter in advance. He claims t... Full story
Alivia Haggard, 5, Becca Haney, and Roger Williams work together dyeing eggs Saturday at the Wrangell Medical Center. The event was held for Long Term Care residents and their grandchildren and adopted grandchildren in celebration of Easter....
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. April 30, 1914: Work was started this morning on the riverboat of Wm. Strong’s, the Winifred, pertaining to getting her into commission for a trip up the river within the next week. Mr. Strong received a wire from W. Hyland at Telegraph Creek in which he stated that it would be impossible for Eddie Kalkins to get to Wrangell in time to make the first trip on her as he was detained inside. He also stated that the river has been clear at Telegraph for the past three days. They expect to have the b...
Nondas Haux kisses the hand of husband Ted Haux Satuday at Wrangell Medical Center. Nondas will turn 100 Monday. The two of them have traveled across the country 42 times for missionary work, bringing with them their priceless D'Angelico guitars and singing voices. Nondas was an amazing public speaker, Ted said. The two of them have been married for more than 60 years. Nondas has also authored a book about their travels, titled "In Journeys Oft." A celebration is planned for Monday at 3 p.m. in...
Wrangell vocational and technical students could soon have a hands-on glimpse of the manufacturing future. A 3D printer arrived at the high school shop last week, part of a Department of Labor-sponsored program at Sitka High School to move high technology into Southeast, according to high school shop teacher Drew Larrabee. The printer consists of a small nozzle, resembling a glue gun, for extruding molten plastic onto a heated platform. The first thing the printer creates for each object is a... Full story
The April 17 story “Parks and Recreation recommends ordinance, hours change” incorrectly stated the opening time for proposed hours of operation changes at the community pool facilities. In the proposed schedule, the facility would open at 6 a.m. and add two hours to the total weekly operating hours of the facility, not subtract a half hour as previously stated. A public hearing to discuss the proposed changes is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 7. The Sentinel regrets the error. The April 17 story “Prospective superintendent withdraws from contr...
Monday, April 14 Driving Complaint. Item returned to person. Officer unlocked vehicle. Tuesday, April 15 Report of Suspicious Activity. Wednesday, April 16 Agency Assist. Traffic Stop – Valid and Clear. Unlock Vehicle – Officer responded. Driving Complaint. Report of Suspicious Activity. Thursday, April 17 Agency Assist. Report of Criminal Mischief. Citation issued to Randall John Fordyce, 18, for speeding. Unlock Vehicle. Parking Complaint. Criminal Mischief. Caller requesting to speak with Officer with information. Friday, April 18 Sus...
Welcome to my last Peggy’s Corner for the 2014 session. We have worked diligently in both houses of the Legislature on many pieces of legislation that will affect our state for many years. Throughout the process this year we have been trying to keep our eye to Alaska’s future. State employees will be happy to learn that the legislature put in place a long term plan to pay down the unfunded liability in the PERS/TRS retirement systems. $2 billion will be moved from our constitutional budget reser...
To the Editor: First off, it was my grandson Trey Torvend, home from the Navy, after a two-year leave, not my son. Yes, I did address the nine-foot graves. What I didn’t know was ordinance 15.16.080 allows that. (Sorry, Two-Story). Also ordinance of 1966 says a 3.5-by-9 foot was determined by a plan to maximize capacity. Well, I’m not the smartest in math, but if you make a grave size only to six feet, that size of cemetery you should get 3 to 4 more rows for burial. That would maximize capacity. Also with the larger and longer sites, you can...
The school board voted 4-0 Wednesday night to offer the top administrative position to Patrick Mayer. Mayer was one of two finalists who interviewed for the position and participated in a public meet-and-greet March 21. The board initially signed a contract with the other finalist, Jay Thomas, but Thomas withdrew last week citing personal reasons. Since 2010, Mayer has been principal of Delta High School in the Delta-Greely School District headquartered in Delta Junction, near Fairbanks. "I'm... Full story
The more visible aspects of the Stikine River Birding festival start this evening, but festival elements had already started Monday. Guest artist Elizabeth Kunibe has been teaching students in Wrangell about art using bird cutouts and paints. Their work goes on display this evening in the Nolan center. Students were given wooden templates mounted on driftwood and received a lesson about color. They then painted their silhouettes and attached eyes, Kunibe said. She was putting the finishing touches on the bird templates last week when interviewe...
Alaska salmon permits in many fisheries have tripled in value since 2002 and the upward trend continues. An overview of April listings by four brokers shows that Bristol Bay drift net permits are valued at nearly $134,000 by the State, and listed for sale at $150,000 to $170,000. That compares to $90,000 this past January. At Southeast Alaska, seine permits are the priciest in the state at over $300,000. That’s an increase of fifty grand since January. The asking price for Prince William Sound seine cards exceeds $200,000 compared to the $...
Wrangellite Alice Lehnert, seated, was presented Feb. 22 with a lifetime membership of the Emblem Club, a part of the Elks club. Gay Odsather, Kenneth L Odsather, Penny Furnish, Gay Ritchey, Birte Eliasen, Bunney Pool, Gene Pool, Dinah Martin, Roy Martin and Pam Martin were also in attendance....
