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Sentinel writer Wrangell Public Schools Superintendent Rich Rhodes will resign effective June 30. The board voted 4-0 to accept a letter of resignation dated Dec. 16. Rhodes said the primary reason he's resigning is to return to northern California, where he lived before taking on the position of superintendent – and later the position of Evergreen Elementary School principal as part of budget constraints – in 2010. Rhodes opted for a resignation and not a retirement because he's relatively you... Full story
Two concerts and an art auction showcased the talents of local youth this week. Student musicians from Stikine Middle School and Wrangell High School participated in the joint high school and middle school concert Dec. 11 in the high school commons. Elementary school students sang and performed at the elementary school concert Dec. 12 in the elementary school gym. The older students' concert also included – for the first time ever – an auction of dozens of objets d'art produced by students and... Full story
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed 2015 budget does not include any capital money for Wrangell projects. The budget, released last Thursday, allots $2,360,655 for capital projects in the other constituent municipalities of what will become state House District 36 after a court-approved redistricting takes effect before mid-term elections this year, according to figures released on the Alaska Office of Management and Budget website. The Alaska legislature could revise the budget before it is enacted, though State Sen. Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) said t... Full story
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. December 25, 1913: In coming from Hollis yesterday in a 32-foot gas boat, Harry Webber and Angus MacKinzie met with one of those little incidents that remind me of the fact that he is ever a victim at the mercy of fate. In the Tongass Narrows, about eight miles from Ketchikan their propeller shaft broke, and they coaxed that 30 foot boat to town with a piece of shiplab and a barrel stave… Frank Morikawa of the Panama Café is building a great big three story wedding cake for one of the Wrangell bo...
The Alaskan Native Sisterhood and Brotherhood hosted their annual Christmas party at the Stikine Native Organization building last Saturday afternoon. Children watched movies, sang Tlingit versions of famous Christmas carols, decorated cookies and counted the sugar-filled hours until Santa comes (though he was unable to make a scheduled appearance Saturday). Each child got a bag of popcorn and a stocking filled with goodies. Mark Gunderson provided oranges. This year marked the first party held...
Southeast Alaska Power Agency board members recessed into executive session at the end of the monthly board meeting Tuesday to discuss future operations at the Tyee plant. The item was mentioned briefly during the CEO report section of the eight-hour meeting before noon, and was on the agenda as an executive session that evening. The Wrangell borough assembly approved a resolution to direct borough manager Jeff Jabusch to enter into negotiations over the future of operations at Tyee and the Thomas Bay Power Authority. The issue has been under...
The Elks held their annual hoop shoot in the old gym Saturday. In the eight- and nine-year-old girls grouping, Emma Martinsen shot 13 out of 25 for first, Kendra Meissner shot 2 out of 25 for second, and Alisha Armstrong came in third with 0 out of 25. On the boys side, Ethan Blatchley shot eight out of 25 for first place, and Dylan Paul and Jack Roberts sank a bucket apiece to tie for second. In the 10 and 11-year-old grouping, Kaylyn Easterly shot 15 of 25 for first, Jade Balansag shot 13 of...
While officials at the National Weather Service say they can’t predict with certainty how much snow will fall this winter, they’re pretty sure temperatures will be colder than normal. How much colder? It’s hard to say, really. “We can say with 40 percent confidence that temperatures will be lower than usual,” said Rick Fritsch, a forecaster with the Service’s Juneau office. “In climate terms, that’s pretty confident. What I haven’t said is how much colder it will be.” The average temperature for Wrangell, based only on data from between 1991 a...
I am thankful that I have a family. They provide food and water for my sister, brothers, and I. I am thankful that we have enough money, so that we can buy food and I am thankful that I have my baby brothers. My parents give us a house for shelter and they take me to the dentist. I am thankful that I live in Alaska where there is fresh air. I appreciate the freedom we have in our country. We are not like other countries and we are lucky to live here. I am thankful that I can go to school. I have friends at school that I can play with and we...
Clara: My Mom is wishing for a printer’s kit. Brody: My Mom is wishing for a watch. Dayne: My Mom is wishing for a choo choo. Paige: My Mom is wishing for a pan. Tank: My Mom is wishing for a purple notebook. Tyra: My Mom is wishing for a good Christmas Holiday. Lucas: My Mom is wishing for a choo choo train. Anthony: My Mom is wishing for some pink socks. Gabriel: My Mom is wishing for a red shirt, pink pants and red shoes. Boomchain: My Mom is wishing for a red oven. Andrew: My Mom is wishing for an airplane. Kiara: My Mom is wishing for a b...
Christmas is a time of showing greater kindness and love towards those around us, a time to share with family and friends. Many of us have special family traditions. Kayla Young: We go Christmas Caroling every year with my whole family! My Grandma Beth pushes my Great Grandma Forest in her wheelchair every year. We sing Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer and the adult Jingle Bells. I always feel really good inside. I do my tree every year and open presents every year on Christmas. Last year my Nana and Papa Kirk were there. I felt very good inside....
Kai:) I’m thankful for… my mom. Braden:) I’m thankful for… this drum. Landen:) I’m thankful for… my mom, sissy & daddy, my papa and everybody and you too! Lucas:) I’m thankful for… for giving me snacks. Kaitlynn:) I’m thankful for… unicorns, ponies & horses. Akenna:) I’m thankful for… Mama, Daddy and baby Cory. Natalia:) I’m thankful for… Kaitlynn Rose bringing her baby and showing it to me. Everett:) I’m thankful for… teacher Sandy, Donna & LeAnn. Alexis:) I’m thankful for… milk & bread. Haidyn:) I’m thankful for… mom & dad. Kasey:) I’m...
Santa takes a seat Monday during the public library's Pajama Story Time event....
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. December 18: 1913: Some people imagine there is nothing in the lumber industry in Alaska but they are badly mistaken, next to mining and fishing our timber is a matter of great importance. The Bertha brought a consignment of 180,000 feet of spruce lumber to Seattle from Hadley to be used in the construction of buildings for the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. The commercial possibilities of the Alaska spruce, since this lumber has proved the finest of northwest soft woods, have been...
The Salvation Army's annual bell-ringing campaign has begun, and organizers could use some folks willing to brave the cold. The perennial tinkle of the bell can be heard outside the City Market and Bobs' IGA grocery stores from about 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., though filling all of those hours has been difficult without a steady stream of volunteers. The annual campaign kicked off Dec. 1, and captains Ronnie and Debbie Davis say they could use volunteers to meet this year's collection goal of $2,500,...
Christmas and commerce were on local minds Friday night. The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce's annual Midnight Madness, prominently features discount sales at larger stores along Front Street, as well as highlighting individual boutique and craft businesses. The event officially kicked off at 6 p.m. with the official lighting of the borough Christmas tree, which featured local high school students caroling in front of Ottesen's, a brief fireworks display, and roasted marshmallows. "Thank you to my... Full story
Volunteers were hard at work in the Nolan Center Nov. 26 preparing to bring a little holiday cheer into the community. The annual Christmas Tree Lane display and Christmas tree auction opened Tuesday. About half the proceeds from the annual auction go to volunteer hospice care, organizers said, though it's up to community groups and individuals who sponsor individual trees to decide how much to give. Volunteers provide decorative sometimes-intricate trees typically built around a central theme.... Full story