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Wrangell is one step closer to a budget as the Borough Assembly passed their 2012 draft budget with little fanfare last week during their regular session meeting at City Hall. Comment came, however, during the public hearing held before the regular meeting – and saw one local businessman asking for a reduction in the current 7 percent sales tax levied on goods and services sold in Wrangell. Ernie Christian, manager of Otteson’s True Value, asked the board whether a reduction to 5 percent might be feasible for the community. “Thinking back...
When Christie Jamieson began her career with the City of Wrangell in 1980, the island was abuzz with activity. A mill operation was the lifeblood of the local economy, and city hall could be a very busy place. Jamieson will retire from her position as Borough Clerk on June 29, completing a tenure that lasted 32 years and saw her rise from an entry level receptionist position to her current slot at the top of the borough’s organizational chart. As a clerk for the city beginning in 1997, and l...
Wrangell resident Alicia Stearns buys some fresh plant seedlings and rhubarb from Katherine Ivy at Wrangell’s first Farmer’s Market last week. The event, which will be on the third Saturday of each month, is held at the covered area near Evergreen Elementary School....
May 23, 1912: The Mirene, the new tender for the Lake Bay cannery, is an almost entirely new departure from the speedy and rakish craft brought up for service in Alaska waters. The Mirene, built by Cruise and Banks at Coos Bay, Ore., is a staunch 64-ft boat with 20 ft. beam built to withstand the hardest service. She is powered by an 80 hp Standard motor that drives her 8 knots per hour with a consumption of 8 gallons of oil. Her equipment of modern conveniences includes anchor and cargo handling donkey, Dayton lighting outfit and wireless...
The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner Friday, May 11 at the Nolan Center in an event which featured awards for Educator and Citizen of the Year, a keynote speech by Trident Seafoods’ Dave Hambleton, and a grand prize drawing for derby tickets and a fishing trip. Chamber office manager Cyni Waddington said attendance at the evening event was a resounding success – and was especially bittersweet thanks to the Educator of the Year Awards. “We’re so thankful to the community of W...
Monday, May 14 -Citation issued to Desiree Collins, 21, for failure to provide proof of insurance and verbal warning for faulty equipment. -Arrested Nathan J. Giske, 35, on charges of vehicle theft first degree, DUI, refuse chemical test, no valid driver’s license, criminal mischief third degree, leaving the scene of accident, assault third degree, attempted extortion. -Traffic stop. -Suspicious circumstance. -Child welfare. Tuesday, May 15 -Citizen assist, vehicle unlocked. -Citizen assist, message contact. -Agency assist, parole and p...
A Juneau man is facing a number of felony and misdemeanor counts in Wrangell’s First District Court after allegedly stealing a vehicle and driving it into a ditch while allegedly drunk. 36-year old Nathan J. Giske was arrested May 14 after a Wrangell police officer observed him walking away from the vicinity of a white van that had been left in the ditch near the north entrance to the airport. According to the complaint filed in court, the officer attempted to locate Giske after discovering the wreckage but was unable to locate him until 30 m...
Christina Gale Glass, 36, passed away May 11, 2012, in Anchorage. “Chrissie” Glass was born on June 16, 1976 in Wrangell. Chrissie lived much of her life in Wrangell where she had many lifelong friendships. Chrissie took great joy in scrap booking and beading. She loved scrap booking so much that she opened her own business in Wrangell. Chrissie is survived by her loving son Eric James of Wrangell, father and stepmother, Gale and Debbie Glass, brothers Will Barlow of Talkeetna and Jordan Gla...
To the Editor: In my ongoing effort to learn the truth about what the WMC board has or has not done with respect to discharging its responsibilities to the people of Wrangell, I have been somewhat frustrated by more than one board member. They appear to be incapable of giving me a straight answer. I am left to make my own sense out of circular responses that reveal more about the person speaking than they do about the facts I was seeking. Regardless of the conclusions I eventually reach as to the truth about the WMC board’s actions, the p...
A member of the Alaska Legislature who is vying for the Democratic nomination to face off against Republican incumbent Representative Don Young in November was in Wrangell last week to meet citizens and discuss topics important to residents in Southeast Alaska. Representative Sharon Cissna, who represents District 22 in the University Heights area of Anchorage, is seeking to unseat Young, a member of the House of Representatives since 1973. Cissna’s district, which encompasses the neighborhoods...
It was an evening of joy and celebration as 26 young men and women from Wrangell High School graduated last Friday night – and took their first step toward making a transition into the world beyond their youth. Three graduates: Salutatorian Nichole Kagee, and Valedictorians Kent Johnson and Clayton Stokes, were singled out with high recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom and the community over the past four years. In her remarks to parents, family and friends, Kagee spoke of the inspiration her mother, Lavonne Klinke, has g...
A total of $845,162 in scholarships and financial aid was handed out to the graduating seniors of Wrangell High School during their awards assembly May 16. The amount distributed in 2012 was up over last year’s total of $829,423. The 2012 WHS scholarship and financial aid winners were: UAA scholars, $19,000 each (full tuition and housing), Kent Johnson, Clayton Stokes, Nichole Kagee; President’s Volunteer Service Award, Nichole Kagee; Prudential Spirit of Community Nominee, Nichole Kagee; Elk...
The value of Alaska fishing permits has see-sawed over the past year with Cook Inlet prices heading upwards and Bristol Bay on the down side. “Cook Inlet had a really good year last year, and they’re expecting another strong fishery this summer. Salmon drift permits have taken off with sales made at $80,000 compared to around $50,000 last year,” said Doug Bowen of Alaska Boats and Permits in Homer Prices have headed the other way in Bristol Bay. The Bay permits, are not so hot. They ran way up last year on expectations of good fish numbers...
The Wrangell School Board met in open session on Monday, May 21 to work on a number of action items and to accept a change in coaching personnel for a Wolves athletic team. Before action was taken on any items, however, Wrangell resident Steven Cole spoke to the board about his desire to see credits required for graduation lowered from 26, as Wrangell requires, to 21 as the State of Alaska requires. “You guys, by adopting the higher graduation credits, instead of letting the State of Alaska dictate them, you own the outcomes, good and b...
