Articles from the November 12, 2015 edition
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Rural Alaska National Guard:
In the early-2000s, the Alaska National Guard (ANG) relied upon a rural presence. Guardsmen of that rural force were deployed to Iraq in 2005 and 2006, which was the first time ANG members were... Full story
Shoemaker project highly ranked for state funding
A project to renovate the facilities at Wrangell's Shoemaker Harbor seems well-placed to receive state assistance, the Port Commission learned this month. Harbormaster Greg Meissner told... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. November 4, 1915: The Wrangell Machine Shop is this week overhauling the engines taken from the river boat Winifred, which was recently purchased by the Stikine Mining Company, and the same will be...
Search chopper deployed to Zarembo
A rescue helicopter was deployed to Zarembo Island on Saturday, after the Alaska Wildlife Troopers received reports of a lost hunter. A 14-year-old boy had gotten separated from his companions and lost his way when he called it in at around 1 p.m.... Full story
Police reports
Monday, November 2 Possible Violation of Restraining Order – Person called and spoke with officer. Agency Assist – Fire Department requested and dispatched. Tuesday, November 3 Agency Assist Ex-Parte – Officer transport. Citizen Assist – Officer...
Obituary: Isaac Johan Musser, 28
Isaac Johan Musser, 28, died on October 27. He was born in Wrangell on October 20, 1987 to Brenna (Ritchie) Musser and Jim Musser IV and lived here until moving to the Seattle area with his family in... Full story
Interisland ferry resuming service
The North End Ferry Authority Board of Directors announced its local three-stop ferry service will resume tomorrow, after its lander underwent engine repairs in Wrangell. The Rainforest Islander departed on Nov. 5, after repairs to an engine and its...
Parks examines options for better Tot Gym
Wrangell’s advisory board to the Parks and Recreation Department is exploring options to boost attendance to its annual Tot Gym program, which is set to start Nov. 16. The program offers public playtime geared toward smaller children, with the c...
Assembly jolted by electrical system study
At its monthly meeting for November, Wrangell's City and Borough Assembly put the lights out on a proposal to conduct an electric rate study, deciding it was too expensive. The proposal would have awarded a $24,990 no-bid contract to HDR Engineering...
Schools giving students technological edge
Students are getting a technological edge in the Wrangell Public School District, as emphasis is placed on enhancing or else expanding the use of technology in the classroom. To meet the district's...
Correction:
In last week’s Halloween coverage, Evergreen Elementary School teacher and E.A.T.S. program coordinator Jenn Miller was misidentified as Jenn Davies. The Sentinel regrets the error. Contrary to information provided in a news release on Page 8, H...
Fish Factor
The popular January Tanner crab fishery has been called off for the third year running throughout the Westward Region (Kodiak, Chignik and the South Peninsula), leaving fishermen and managers wondering where all the crab has gone. State managers for...
Wrangell takes 10th at statewide tournament
Wrangell’s high school wrestlers took 10th overall at the Anchorage Christian Schools Tournament over the weekend. Drawing teams from all over the state, Wolves coach Jeff Rooney explained the ACS is a good forerunner to State. “It was a phe...
Volleyballers beat three for five in South Seeding
Wrangell High School played host to the South Seeding Volleyball Tournament last weekend, with six teams competing for the last time before Region V. In its first game on Friday, the Wolves' varsity g...
Local clans celebrate return of Frog Hat
An artifact of local importance was returned to its rightful home in Wrangell Nov. 6, as the Kaach.ádi Clan celebrated the return of its Xixch’i S’aaxw, or Frog Hat. This piece of regalia embodies the history and pride of its clan, Tlingits of the...
