Articles from the January 19, 2012 edition
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By Kaitlyn McAvoy 
News 
January 19, 2012 Alaska Board of Fisheries hear of adverse impacts from growing sea otter population
Sea otter population in Southeast Alaska is increasing, and consequently, the animals are depleting marine life, causing an adverse economic impact to local fisheries, according to a presentation given by fisheries experts at the Sons of Norway in...
About Town January 19, 2012 
Sentinel welcomes new reporter
Kaitlyn McAvoy is the Wrangell Sentinel’s new reporter. Coming from her hometown just outside Chicago, she brings both experience and a B. A. degree in Journalism, from Columbia College in the...
About Town January 19, 2012 The way We Were
Jan. 18, 1912: School Notes: The birthday of the famous Scotch poet, Robert Burns, will be observed, Thursday, January 15. A short program consisting of songs, recitations and quotations from Burns will be given in the Principal's room beginning at...
By Kaitlyn McAvoy Sports January 19, 2012 Injury and high number of fouls hurt Wolves
The Wrangell boys’ varsity basketball team won and lost away games over the weekend against the Craig High School Panthers. Coach Ray Stokes said a team effort helped the Wolves defeat the Panthers Friday 60-56, but an injury and high number of...
Police Reports January 19, 2012 Police Reports
Monday, Jan. 9 -Caller reported sliding off the road, officer and fire department notified. -Automated alarm, fire department dispatched. -Arrested Daniel Watts, 26, on charges of probation violation. -Officer responded to report of parked vehicle...
By Kaitlyn McAvoy About Town January 19, 2012 
Treky-quote for Wrangell
Wrangell resident Joe Stover came to the Sentinel office this week to show off his sign: “Notice: We are Southeast Alaska… You will be assimilate… Resistance is futile!” which was inspired...
Opinion January 19, 2012 Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Just to let you know, a few years ago while in Seattle, James and I saw a news story about a restaurant doing a “Pay What You Can” night. Due to the economy this restaurant offered “chef’s choice” one night a week and pay...
By Laine Welch Dockside January 19, 2012 Fish Factor
Most people don’t know that 40 years ago Alaska pioneered the use of sonar to track salmon runs, or that state fishery managers operate 15 sonar sites on 13 rivers from Southeast to the Yukon. The goal of making Alaskans more aware of one of...
Obituaries January 19, 2012 
Obituary: Joy Lee Watts, 47
On December 15, 2010 Joy Lee Watts, 47, passed away quietly in her sleep with her husband, Dale at her side and a smile on her face. Joy’s life may have ended sooner than her family ever thought it...
By Katlyn McAvoy Sports January 19, 2012 After losses to Craig, Lady Wolves focus on defense
The Lady Wolves varsity basketball team fell to the Lady Panthers of Craig High School this weekend in two games. Friday’s game ended in score of 32-52. The following day, Wrangell was defeated 32-62. “In the short scheme of things, they (Craig)...
By Submitted by Alaska Pix About Town January 19, 2012 
Soak up the sun
Nearly camouflaged by the branches, a dark-eyed junco sits in a tree outside Wrangell resident Kathleen Harding's house over the weekend....
By Kaitlyn McAvoy About Town January 19, 2012 
Stikine Stitchers to raffle off quilts
Janet Buness of the Stikine Stitchers Quilt Guild hangs handmade quilts at Wells Fargo Tuesday afternoon. The quilts were created by the quilt guild for Wrangell residents in need of comfort while...
By Submitted by Alaska Pix About Town January 19, 2012 
Scenic overlook
Though Wrangell was plagued with frigid temperatures this week, the sunshine and clear skies allowed for stunning views, like this one from Nemo Host Campsite....