The Way We Were

March 19, 1925

The most important PTA meeting of the year was held at the grade school last Thursday evening and was attended by a large number of school patrons. The effect of the new standard of accreditation of high schools on the local school was discussed fully. People said the changes could lead to the disadvantage of graduation from a school not accredited; the cost of sending pupils out of town to school; and a loss of civic pride. People also discussed the need for a new school building; the cost of repairing the old buildings each year; and what the PTA could do to help.

March 17, 1950

Annoucement was made by C.L. Anderson, director of the Alaska Department of Fisheries, of a series of meetings to be held with salmon trollers of Southeast Alaska to discuss the future biological research program of the department. Anderson said the purpose of these meetings is to get acquainted with the fishermen; to gather information and ideas on the subject from the men who are actively engaged in the troll salmon fishery; to inform them of the work now being done by researchers; and to present a general outline of the future research program of the Department of Fisheries.

March 19, 1975

Wrangell port commissioners last Thursday voted to boost basic harbor boat stall rental fees from $2.50 per foot per year to $3. The action followed a public hearing at city hall at which no major objections were voiced. The raise in fees is expected to generate an additional $3,000 in harbor income – from $15,000 to $18,000 annually – and help to balance a budget which presently is operating at a deficit, according to Port Commission Chariman Leonard Campbell.

March 16, 2000

Mayor Neimeyer called to order a city council special meeting on March 8, dedicated to hearing public comment regarding the proposed Nolan Museum/Civic Center. The issue has been hotly debated for the past two weeks. The meeting was designed to bring everyone together in a structured format to encourage the exchange of ideas, issues, concerns and explanations. Although they all listened atttentively, only the mayor asked questions or provided comments throughout the 2.5 hour meeting. The chambers were filled to overflowing, and people lined the hall all the way to the front door. A special sound system was rigged so that people in the hall could hear the proceedings. It was broadcast live through KSTK and on local cable TV. No decisions were made by the council at the meeting.