Articles from the February 7, 2013 edition
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Shakes Island footbridge latest renovation effort
A “bridge” can be both a noun and a verb – and at Wrangell’s Chief Shakes Island it is both a literal and figurative example of what a bridge can be. The footbridge connecting Shakes Island to Wran... Full story
SEAPA board to discuss group retreat
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board of Directors will meet in special session this week to discuss a possible junket for the five voting members to hash out organizational policy and the administrative oversight of staff members. The board will m...
TBPA elects officers for coming year
The Thomas Bay Power Authority Commission met last week to receive updates on the Southeast Alaska Power Agency, Tyee Hydroelectric Project, and to elect officers for the New Year. Sitting Member at Large Brian Ashton resubmitted his letter of...
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. February 13, 1913: By boat and dog teams, the bodies of Peter Anderson (Capt. Kid) and daughter who were found Feb. 5th by Charles Roose were brought to Wrangell Tuesday by a party sent out by the...
Police reports
Monday, January 28 -Report of theft. -Agency assist, possible water main problem. Tuesday, January 29 -Citizen assist, vehicle unlocked for owner. -Health and safety, kids snowboarding. Wednesday, January 30 -Officer responded to parking complaint....
Wolves demolish Haines in two-game series
After a heartbreaking string of losses to a number of Southeast teams, the Wolves overcame major adversity and a lack of previous defensive play to take Haines in four straight games both on the road...
Thunderbirds to fly again after six decades
In the oral history of Native Alaskans, the thunderbird is a creature that is revered, respected, sometimes feared, and responsible for stirring the winds with storms and thunder when it flies. That...
Meet The Candidates – MAYOR
DAVID JACK Why should the Borough Assembly appoint you as the next Mayor of Wrangell? I have served on the Assembly for over three years. I am familiar with issues before the Assembly. The office of...
WMC utilizes consultant for local training
Wrangell Medical Center is utilizing the skills and techniques taught by a consultant to improve the “culture” and “performance” of departments at the hospital – and saving money in the process....
ACF scholarship for Wrangell now open
As graduation approaches, high school seniors and students currently enrolled in post-secondary education are looking for ways to finance the upcoming school year. Because of that, the Alaska Community Foundation is supporting Alaskan students in...
Bolger elevated to Alaska Supreme Court
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Alaska Court of Appeals Judge Joel Bolger as the 23rd justice of the Alaska Supreme Court. His appointment follows the retirement of Justice Walter “Bud” Carpeneti. “Judge Bolger’s vast expe...
Peggy's Corner of the House
Hello and welcome to week three of Peggy’s Corner of the House. I introduced a Legislative citation this week designating February as American Heart Month in Alaska. This also recognizes the A...
Bolger elevated to Alaska Supreme Court
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Alaska Court of Appeals Judge Joel Bolger as the 23rd justice of the Alaska Supreme Court. His appointment follows the retirement of Justice Walter “Bud” Carpeneti. “Judge Bolger’s vast expe...
Fish Factor
Volunteers are needed to test drive some new money-saving methods for ‘do it yourself’ energy audits on fishing boats. “Just as with a home audit where you try and understand where your energy is going, you can learn how your vessel is consuming ener...
Covalt retires from Parks Department after 23 years
Some people swim for fun, while some do it for health. Wrangellite Kim Covalt does it for both – and for the last 23 years has also gotten paid to do it as an employee of, and eventually the d... Full story
Waddington art makes big news in Spokane
Wrangellites are known for their love of fish, trees and the great outdoors – and now, one young woman who was born and raised here is being recognized for her love of art. Haley Waddington, a 2002 gr...
