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Wrangell High School junior Jaynee Fritzinger puts her talents to the canvas as she works on her large-form oil painting of the diva, Marilyn Monroe. Fritzinger is working on her masterpiece in Mr. Kirk Garbisch’s WHS art class....
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. Jan 11, 1912: With a rush and a roar the new roller rink opened Monday with a full representation of Wrangell skaters who took advantage of the first chance to enjoy the pleasing exercise in their home town. A great many beginners too clamped on the obstinate, or all-to-willing little rollers and although several spills were experienced no one was injured and all made surprising progress toward the degree of perfection that brings the real enjoyment of the sport. The “400” Skating Club has cha...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. Jan 4, 1912: Although a great many attractive entertainment was held last Monday evening more firemen attended the regular monthly meeting than have been present at the meetings for months. Many profitable discussions were given on different subjects relative to better fire protection for the town. Four new members F.L. Clark, F. Gingrass, F. Farrar and Oscar Carlson were taken in to the company. The fire company has grown considerably during the last year and a grand Fireman's Ball was decided...
Christmas, as a remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ may never change, but the times we live and celebrate in do. The prism of the past may be cloudy for some who lived in Wrangell in the early 20th century, but for others, not so dim. In December of 1944, it was a time before television. Franklin D. Roosevelt had just been re-elected for a fourth term, and Wrangell native Willie Eyon can clearly tell you about what happened on Front Street as the holidays came to the island. One of...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. Dec. 21, 1911: In an article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press headed “Alaska Berryland” the Wrangell exhibit of fruit contributed by Mrs. M. Linheart and Mrs. Horgheim, of Wrangell has the distinction of being the “greatest variety shown in the Alaska Exhibit.” The article goes on “The exhibit represents nearly every variety grown in the gardens of the Northern States, most of the wild varieties for the fruit cultivated in the Northern States are wild in Alaska, wild strawberries, wild red raspberri...
(Standing, left to right) Teresa Flores, Haley Davis, Makena Hammer, Trent Stokes and Caleb Groshong; (Kneeling, left to right) Ashley Allen, Abby Armstrong, Erin Galla, Tymon Teat, Stone Guggenbickler and Trevor Miller; (Seated, left to right) Kalyn Easterly, Elizabeth Armstrong, Jamie Early, Jonah Comstock, Jacob Dow and Jake Eastaugh. Not pictured: Draven Golding....
For one young man from Wrangell, the future is looking southward – first to the Rocky Mountains and then to Southeast Asia. Alex Buness, a 2011 graduate of Wrangell High School and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is headed to the church’s Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah for a 12-week course in how to present the gospel and seek converts to the faith. Buness’ mission will take him to the Philippines – and it’s a challenge he said he is looking f...
Tis Peterman It was a number of years ago, but it was an annual tradition to go to the Alaskan Native Brotherhood Hall, which was located next to the SNO Building. It was a huge hall and every Christmas they would throw this huge party and all the kids would attend the event. I remember sitting in that old hall, which was always filled with kids, waiting to talk to Santa. It was a gathering place for everybody and I remember that the most. Carol Snoddy My favorite Christmas memory was when I...
Niclolas Allen: Me and my dad go out to Pat’s Lake. We do burnouts on our four-wheelers at Christmas time. They are metal and they get stuck in the mud and ice really easily. Killian Booker: I love Christmas because it’s a holiday. I get presents. We get to eat the candy canes off the Christmas tree after Christmas. Serina Thomas: I like to go sledding down hill with my brother, William. We go snowmobiling after sledding. Grace Simpson: We decorate our tree together every Christmas. I love to...
KSTK station manager Peter Helgeson works the controls as the Wrangell Headstart class sang Christmas carols live on the air on Thursday, Dec 8....
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Claire Annabelle Rooney was born November 4, 2011 at Bartlett Regional Hospital to Jessica and Jason Rooney. Claire weighed 6 lbs 14 oz. and was 21 inches long at birth. Claire joins three older brothers Alex (8), Nate (6), and Sawyer (3). Maternal grandparents are Ron and Judi Blake of Meredith, NH. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Sharry Rooney of Wrangell....
Wrangell High School senior William Helgeson joins the WHS choir carolers on guitar at Otteson’s True Value on Friday night....
Richard Oliver, left and Isaiah Shepler, string deerskin heads onto their traditional drums during a class at the SNO Building last week. According to Tlingit Elder Virginia Oliver, another drum making class will be held at the end of the year during Christmas vacation. Master carver Wayne Price, who has been heading up the Shakes Island renovation project, came by for the first class and sang a traditional song for the drum makers. Wrangellite Thomas Rooney, Jr. also came by for the second...
Frank Hughes, an Army veteran and American Legion past commander from Kake speaks in front of a packed house at the Wrangell American Legion Hall on Veteran’s Day. Hughes was in Wrangell to present a traditional Tlingit cedar hat to siblings David and Johanna Joseph in memory of her husband, Morgan Joseph, who was a strong supporter of the Legion in both Kake and Wrangell....
With the opening of Island Salon this week, Wrangell native Solvay Bakke is rejuvenating the commercial salon space that previously housed Kasinger’s Creatives on Shakes Street near Inner Harbor. Bakke, who originally planned on a career in childcare, graduated from the cosmetology program at Clover Park Community College in Tacoma, Wash. and also worked at the prestigious Angelo Mendi Boutique near the stadium district in Washington’s “City of Destiny.” It was her work at Regis Corpora...
Dr. Greg and Laura Salard are pleased to announce the arrival of their two girls, Beatie, age 4, and Eva, age 3. The Salard’s traveled to Uganda to bring their daughters home to Wrangell. The girls’ siblings include Grace, 22, Levi, 21, William, 18, LeeAnn, 13, and Sajel, 8. Paternal grandparents are Buzz and Janet Salard of Natchitoches, La. Maternal grandfather is Bill Stair of Mountain View, Ark. Their Mimi Alysse and Auntie Beth are residents of Wrangell, Alaska....
With the coming of Thanksgiving, it is a chance for many Wrangellites to revel in great food with family and friends. But for some, the holidays can be a time of despair – when ends don’t meet and the giving of thanks can turn to a search for how to put food on the table. The Wrangell Ministerial Association is looking to put a little hope back into the lives of those in need as they prepare to help those in need with their annual Thanksgiving food basket drive. Don and Bonnie Roher are lea...
JoAnne Bell-Graves and Ken G. Levine were married August 7, 2011 at Glacier Gardens in a very intimate wedding ceremony. The bride is the daughter of the late Bob Bell of Sitka and Alice Bell of Bellingham, Wash. She attended school in Sitka and graduated from Waynes College of Beauty with a degree in Cosmetology. JoAnne is the owner of Advance Skin Care, which travels to Wrangell. The groom is the son of the late Alice Peratrovich and Roy Levine of Sitka. He graduated from Sitka High School....
The 17th Annual Harvest Festival is coming this weekend The yearly event was created to help bring in an additional sale prior to the release of Alaska Permanent Fund dividends. Tessa Appleman, the membership director at the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce said the day boosts the local economy and spurs shoppers to take part thanks to a $500 drawing held on Saturday night at 6:15pm. “It gives people an additional incentive to go shopping for everything from house goods to starting early o...
