Articles from the September 27, 2012 edition
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Jones in Wrangell to study 1869 Bombardment
Zachary Jones, a historian and archivist for Sealaska Heritage Institute was in Wrangell last week to speak to the public about his ongoing research into documentation of the 1869 Battle of Wrangell.... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. October 1, 1912: It was not a foppish yet an entirely self-satisfied bunch of firemen that dribbled back from the scene of the sawmill fire at cock crow this morning after successfully fighting one of...
Police reports
Monday, Sept. 17 -Citizen Assist, unlock vehicle. -Verbal warning given for driving habits. -Littering at outdoor shooting range. Tuesday, Sept. 18 -Individuals were given a disorderly conduct warning. -Motor vehicle accident. -Verbal warning given...
Trio headed to State cross-country tournament
The Wrangell Wolves cross-country team excelled at the Region V tournament in Juneau on Saturday, Sept. 22, sending three runners to the state finals set for this weekend in Anchorage. In the boys’ r... Full story
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Attention Wrangell Voters, especially the 180+ voters that signed the hospital board recall petitions. Don McConachie and Pam McCloskey along with Wilma Stokes tried to deny us our right to vote on the recall. I for one have not...
Guest Commentary
Why I left Wrangell by Dave McCandless, MD I have always considered my patients and the community to be my employers, no matter who signs my checks. Having cooled off a little, this is my “exit interview” to my employers on why I chose to leave Wra...
Reflections
Fall Is In the Air Frequently you hear the words, “fall is in the air”! Some look forward with anticipation to the crisp cold of fall with all the winter sports just around the corner. Others just dread it, feeling depressed just thinking of the lon...
Obituary: Erik Borgen
Erik Borgen, 73, of Sitka, Alaska passed away at home on September 7, 2012 after a long illness with his wife by his side. Erik was born on September 12, 1938 to John and Elisabeth Borgen in Bergen,...
SEAPA may streamline hydro project operations
The meeting of the Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board of Directors on Sept. 19-20 in Petersburg discussed an agenda item that may signal the end of the Thomas Bay Power Authority, as we know it. A decision by the board to consolidate TBPA and...
Scheduling conference set for Rea lawsuit
Sentinel writer A pre-trial scheduling conference in the case of the City and Borough of Wrangell and former Wrangell Medical Center administrator Noel Rea, as well as six former members of the WMC Board of Directors, has been set for Nov. 7 at 3:30...
Meet the Candidates
Assembly Maxi Wiederspohn What background or experience do you have that qualifies you to be on the Wrangell Borough Assembly? I was born and raised in Wrangell and my work history is all in Wrangell.... Full story
Fish Factor
Dutch Harbor-Unalaska held onto the title of the nation’s top fishing port for the 15th year in a row, with over 700 million pounds of fish and crab crossing the docks there last year, a 36% increase from 2010. New Bedford, Massachusetts remained a...
Salard privileging process to resume
The Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 19 – the first since being reformed during the Aug. 21 special election to replace 8 recalled members. The meeting began with a presentation by staff m...
Kenai bear hunt opens up after long break
For the first time in many years, a registration hunt is planned for brown bears in Game Management Units 7 and 15 on the Kenai Peninsula. The hunt opens October 1. Permits became available beginning Wednesday, Sept. 19, through the Alaska Department...
Shakes on top of Shakes
Jim Holder and Tyver Gillen laid the final shingles atop the renovated Shakes Tribal House last weekend....
Attorney: Marshall indictment unconstitutional
If the defense attorney for former Wrangell resident Steve Marshall has his way, his client might see freedom sooner rather than later. Marshall, 52, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at a...
Galla holds ‘statewide’ government class
The Wrangell School Board met in open session on Tuesday, Sept. 18 to take a number of reports regarding the on-going operations in the district and to approve a series of grants and employment contracts. The meeting began, however, with a workshop...
Trio of educators new to WHS
A pair of new educators, and a face familiar to students and parents in the borough are the newest teachers to take the reins of three classrooms at Wrangell High School. Drew Larrabee, Jack Carney, and Anne Luetkemeyer are the newest additions to...
Maxand chairs final Assembly meeting as Mayor
In what was Mayor Jeremy Maxand’s last regular meeting as an elected official in Wrangell, the Borough Assembly met in open session on Tuesday, Sept. 25. In his biweekly report to the Assembly, Borough Manager Tim Rooney updated the group on the l... Full story