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The Kaach.ádi and Deisheetaan Raven clans will be hosting a celebration in Wrangell tomorrow, marking the return of the Kaach.ádi Xixch’i S’aaxw Frog Hat. Overlaid with copper and abalone shell, and decorated with ermine skins and woven rings, the ceremonial hat is nearly two centuries old. For much of the 20th century it was thought to be lost, after being acquired by a collector and former Wrangell shopkeeper, Fred Carlyon, and his sister, Anna Vaughn. The hat resurfaced in 1959, after being donated to the Oakland Museum of California by Va...
In a media release last month, the United States Forest Service Alaska Region announced it is proposing a system-wide cabin rental fee adjustment for the Chugach and Tongass national forests. The two forests are managed by 13 ranger districts, which together maintain 184 cabins year-round for public use. For visitors and residents alike, public cabins become the hub for a variety of recreational trips, from nature walks, family gatherings, hunting and sport fishing to subsistence use. Cabins are most regularly booked during the summer and...
Pint sized poltergeists, ghouls, Minions and Stormtroopers took to the streets in Wrangell last weekend, as a variety of tricked-out trick-or-treaters stocked up on sugary sweets for Halloween. Probably the best costume to have for Friday's "Early Trick or Treats" would have incorporated an umbrella. Wrangell received 1.86 inches of chilly rain that day, most of it during the afternoon. Turnout was still strong, with children and parents completing the circuit of participating businesses in the...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. October 28, 1915: Work was started this morning on the new tug to be built by the Willson-Sylvester mill company to take place of the Alaska, which was condemned at the recent inspection. The new tug will be 64 feet, 6 inches in length, with a 20 foot beam and will draw 9 feet of water. The plans for the vessel were drawn by Mr. Wm. Reade, who also has charge of building on the boat. The boat will be built on what is known as a skip-jack model, a very popular model on tugs on the Great Lakes, and...
Irene Ingle Public Library has added a new digital tool for its users, enrolling itself in a one-year trial with educational website Lynda.com. Library card holders can access the site from any computer or device connected to the internet and are able to earn certifications in more than 4,000 areas of study. “You can do all sorts of things,” said head librarian Margaret Villarma. She explained that the program was recommended by the Friends of the Library, which paid $2,500 for the year’s subscription. Lynda.com is an online learning compa...
Tuesday, October 27 Kevan A. Blount, 23, appeared before First District Judicial Officer Chris Ellis to face a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs. The defendant pleaded guilty to the Class A Misdemeanor charge. Blount was ordered to serve 45 days in jail, with 42 days suspended; pay a $2,000 fine with $500 suspended; pay $380 for cost of imprisonment and jail surcharges; and seek and complete substance abuse treatment. Blount’s license has been revoked for 90 days, must use an ignition interlock device for six months a...
Monday, October 26 Report of Harassment. Agency Assist – Fire Alarm – FD dispatched. Report of Theft. Welfare Check/Title 47 – Officer responded. Traffic Stop – Verbal warning given for driving habits. Tuesday, October 27 Noise Complaint. Report of Theft. Report of Lost Dog. Child in Need – Child brought into station. Arrested Israel Comstock, on charges of Theft of Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, No Valid Operator’s License, Failure to Report Accident and Violating Conditions of Release. Citizen Assist – Unlock Vehicle. Wednesday, Oc...
Theodore (Ted) William Thomassen, 75, passed away unexpectedly in Sitka, Alaska, on Oct. 16, 2015. Ted was born Aug. 9, 1940 in Petersburg, Alaska to Haakon and Eleanor Thomassen. He was an avid commercial fisherman from a very early age, first fishing with his father at a young age on the Baltic. After moving to Sitka, Alaska he owned and operated his own commercial fishing vessels for over 40 years. He was also an avid mechanic. Ted was very witty with an infectious laugh and a good sense of...
Candace Chase Stevenson, 65, died on October 21, 2015, in Eugene Ore. from complications of diabetes. She was born on Jan. 20, 1950 at Bishop Rowe Hospital in Wrangell to Hattie and Duke Chase. She lived in Wrangell until 1966, when she moved to Juneau with her mother Hattie and step-father Everett Buness. She attended the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, majoring in music, and later moved to California, where she spent most of her adult life. She earned a business degree from the University of...
Isaac Musser passed away October 27, 2015 in Juneau, Alaska at the age of 28. A full obituary will follow....
Thanksgiving is a special time of year for many Americans, a time to focus on family and the blessings of the past year. “It’s when the family comes home,” said Bonnie Roher, who along with her husband, Don, is organizing Wrangell’s 14th annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. The goal of the drive is to provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner for local residents, particularly for families facing illness or catastrophe, single-parent households, multiple-member families, and single individuals. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner can be expensi...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The lead researcher for Pew Charitable Trusts working in Alaska to make recommendations for statewide criminal justice reform has urged lawmakers and corrections officials to consider opening a “closed facility’ to reduce the inmate population. Terry Schuster, Pew senior associate for the Public Safety Performance Project, said if additional reforms are not put in place, the prison population will outpace the state’s ability to house inmates. He is proposing reopening the Point MacKenzie Correctional Farm to accept...
KENAI, Alaska (AP) – Alaska’s forests will finally have a representative in Washington, D.C.: This year’s Capitol Christmas tree will be the first one from the Last Frontier. Dozens of Alaskans gathered on the Kenai Peninsula Tuesday to watch the 75-foot Lutz spruce be uprooted, reported The Peninsula Clarion. “It’s hard to believe,’ said Keith Freeman, who has lived in Alaska for decades and watched the tree-cutting ceremony. “You know, there’s plenty of trees down there (the Lower 48). To pack one down (thousands of) miles, and all the volunt...
At 26.2 miles, running a marathon can hardly be called an easy feat – as the story goes, the runner of the very first, Pheidippides, supposedly dropped dead from exhaustion after completing his marathon over 2,500 years ago. Running seven of them in as many days, and in as many states, can be considered a real challenge. Local runner Dale McMurren recently completed such a feat last month, after participating in the Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series circuit. "I had no idea if I could do it," h...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The Senate Finance Committee on Monday advanced legislation that would authorize funding for a buyout of one of the state’s partners in a major proposed gas project. The committee advanced a version of Gov. Bill Walker's legislation that includes $157 million requested by the administration to buy out TransCanada Corp.'s interest and continue work by the state toward advancing the project. The figure initially was a bit higher but the departments of Revenue and Natural Resources submitted revised funding requests that were...
Alaska claimed the top three fishing ports for landings again last year, and led all U.S. states in terms of seafood landings and values. “The Alaska port of Dutch Harbor continued to lead the nation with the highest amount of seafood landings – 761.8 million pounds, 87 percent of which was walleye pollock,” said Dr. Richard Merrick in announcing the national rankings last week from the annual Fisheries of the U.S. report for 2014. It’s the 18th year in a row that Dutch Harbor has claimed the top spot for fish landings. Kodiak ranked second...
Prenatal and parent support center Hannah’s Place received $5,000 from Wells Fargo & Company, after being approved for a Volunteer Service Award. The bank’s Wrangell branch manager Aleisha Mollen presented the award on Oct. 24, which will help fund needed equipment, such as a new fetal heart monitor. Hannah’s Place is a community resource center that started in 2011. Its mission is to actively inform, network with, and care for young mothers and women in need in the Wrangell area. In addition to classes, Hannah’s Place offers free and confide...
A slightly smaller group of Wrangell High School wrestlers competed at the Bill Weiss Invitational in Ketchikan last weekend. The team was down to nine wrestlers last week after several injuries and withdrawals. “They did good,” said the Wolves’ coach, Jeff Rooney. “Of course we want to do a little bit better,” he added, as the season nears its midpoint. Wrangell placed seventh overall in the two-day tournament, with 88 team points. The Ketchikan High School hosts took first place in the tourney with 216 points, followed by Craig with 149,...
PETERSBURG – United Fisherman of Alaska members gathered in Petersburg last week when it conducted its 2015 Fall Board Meeting. Board members representing 35 Alaska commercial fishing organizations began their meeting Tuesday Oct. 27 where representatives of Governor Mallott, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, University of Alaska Anchorage and other independent commercial fishing agencies gave presentations to the board. Much of the time was devoted to internal discussion regarding seafood industry taxes and fees and was not open to the p...
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – Genetic research into the ancient remains of two infants found near the Tanana River may have revealed how the Americas were populated. The infants, who were buried 11,500 years ago at the Upward Sun River site, have been linked to two ancient lineages of Native Americans found throughout North and South America. The research is detailed in a paper published this week in the Proceeds of the National Academy of Sciences, The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports. University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher Ben Potter, who l...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Juneau's Brotherhood Bridge, which stands as a symbol honoring Alaska Native history, has been rededicated for at least the fifth time in the city's history. The Juneau Empire reports a rededication ceremony was held Saturday for the 50-year-old bridge, which spans the Mendenhall River. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities replaced the two-lane bridge with four lanes in anticipation of increased traffic to the Auke Bay area. DOT spokesman Jeremy Woodrow says the bridge’s historic parts have bee...