Articles from the November 21, 2013 edition

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Parents of allergic child question school officials

When he was nine months old, Spencer Petticrew’s parents tried to give him a single pea. The pea didn’t quite make it into his mouth, but only brushed his lips, his mother, Sherri Pettcrew, said. However, Spencer turned bright red within 30... Full story

 

Water plant tops prelim capital request list

Borough officials placed two items related to water use atop the 2014-15 capital budget request list. The list itself has yet to be completed. Borough assembly members said at the Nov. 12 assembly... Full story

 

USFS considering recreation cuts for 2014

Coming months could bring big changes to the way the Wrangell Unit of the Tongass National Forest operates, officials said. The Wrangell Unit is looking at an approximately 30 percent cut to its total recreation budget this year, said Ranger Bob... Full story

 

The Way We Were

In the Sentinel 75, 50 and 25 years ago. November 18, 1938: The Hospital Auxiliary staged a very successful benefit for the Bishop Rowe General Hospital on Armistice Day when 65 persons registered between the hours of 3 to 5 and attended the annual...

 

Bar, liquor store owners praise possible ordinance revision

Bar and liquor-store owners praised a possible revision in Wrangell’s liquor laws this week. Revisions to liquor sale ordinances approved on first reading by the borough assembly Nov. 12 would allow alcohol to be sold on election days in the boroug...

 

Police reports

Monday, November 11 Missing Dog. Officer checked unsecure door at apartment building. Tuesday, November 12 Missing Dog. Agency Assist – Probation Office. Inmate released on bail. DVO papers served. Wednesday, November 13 Dog Complaint reported....

 

Courts

On November 12, Wrangell Magistrate Chris Ellis adjudicated the following case: Harry Churchill, 79, was found guilty of Failure To Stop For School Bus. He was ordered to pay $400 in fines and surcharges and placed on probation for one...

 

Obituary, Michael Daris Frazier, 74

Michael Daris Frazier, known to friends as Wolf Creek Mike, was born May 30, 1939 in Walla Walla, Wash. to Daris and Ellen Frazier. He grew up in Walla Walla, Spokane, Lake Pend Orrville, and... Full story

 

Obituary, Rita Rae Perez, 65

Rita Rae Perez, 65, died on November 11, 2013. She was born Tlingit/Aleut Raven/Frog on May 6, 1948 in Wrangell, Alaska to Henry and Fanny (Theordosia) Bradley. She was their 4th daughter. Rita loved... Full story

 

Energy committee to provide council with TBPA options

The borough's energy committee asked borough administrator Jeff Jabusch to provide the borough assembly with data-driven assessments of options for the future of the Thomas Bay Power Authority. The...

 

HONOR ROLL

Stikine Middle School: Honor Roll: Sixth grade: Madison Blackburn, Karri Buness, Kaylyn Easterly, Laura Helgeson, Adriana Larrabee, Skyler Lofftus, Tasha Massin, Trevor Miller, Lillian O’Brien, Kody Paul, Hank Voltz, Hunter Wiederspohn. Seventh...

 

Oil sale could mean less pain at the pump

Wrangell Oil, Inc. officially ceased to exist Friday. Bill Privett, the current owner of the town’s multi-generational oil concern (and, in the interests of full disclosure, the Sentinel’s landlord) sold his company to Seward-based Petro Marine S...

 

Drama, Debate and Forensics improve in home meet

Wrangell High’s drama, debate and forensics team drew mixed results at the season’s lone home meet. Kyla Teat and Kaylauna Churchill placed third and delivered a command performance pantomime titled “Doctor’s Office,” the highest honor...

 

AICS CFO departs citing personal reasons

Alaska Island Community Services Chief Financial Officer Georgianna Buhler will depart the organization soon, AICS officials said. Buhler delivered a two-month notice after ten years with the community service group, according to AICS Executive...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    November 21, 2013

Biologist tracks moose populations in Southeast

PETERSBURG – Kevin Colson, Wildlife Biologist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, gave a presentation in the public library conference room Tuesday night about moose populations and their long journey to Southeast Alaska. To help tell the stor...

 

Fish Factor

Americans remained true to their seafood favorites last year with shrimp, canned tuna and salmon topped the list of the 10 most popular seafoods. That’s according to the National Fisheries Institute which compiles the list each year based on data...

 

Zoning commission grants permit, vacates right of way

The Wrangell Planning and Zoning commission voted 4-0 to grant a conditional use permit to Christie and Bruce Jamieson at a Nov. 14 meeting. The Jamiesons told commissioners they plan to operate a bed and breakfast out of their house at 612 Zimovia H...

 

Lady Wolves lose nailbiters to Klawock, Craig

The girls volleyball team was eager to size up the regional competition going into an invitational at Craig this weekend. Craig, Klawock and Wrangell sit atop the rankings for the Region V conference at first, second and third respectively. The...

 

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