Articles from the February 2, 2012 edition
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Library opens doors after system upgrde
Gone are the days of flipping through a catalog of cards to locate a book. Now, Wrangell residents can use the library’s computers to search through an automated catalog or can even do so online in t...
WMC implements new employee recognition program
The Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) will begin offering its employees a chance to take part in a new recognition program, which will reward exceptional behavior and community service in the form of extra paid days off. WMC Board members voted in favor...
Construction delayed, again
Construction on Front Street was set to begin early this week but, due to cold weather and snow, work has again been delayed, according to project leaders. Work on Wrangell’s road improvement project is now tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, F...
Fully loaded
Daniel “Boon” Powell, Randy Churchill Jr., Dave Powell and Chris Guggenbickler (left to right) were among seven who loaded their snowmachines onto Eric Yancey’s boat Friday to head to Point Roths...
The Way We Were
Feb. 1, 1912: The indoor baseball outfit came up on the Curacao last Saturday. Since then the interest taken in the game has grown for several reasons, chiefly for its resemblance to the greatest game of America. Aside from the real enjoyment of the...
Police Reports
Monday, Jan. 23 -Citizen assist, vehicle unlocked. -Report of vehicle off the road, owner will tow vehicle out. -Illegal parking, citations issued to Amber Al-Hadded 42, Christie Jamieson, 53, and Victoria Martin, 61. -Citizen assist, locked keys in...
Courts
Jan 23, 2012 Valerie R. Nakamra, 36, appeared before Judge Miller and was found guilty of driving under the influence, disorderly conduct-challenge to fight, two counts of violation of conditions of release and is ordered to serve a total of 28 day i...
Assembly man found not guilty
Last week, a jury found Wrangell Assemblyman Mike Symons not guilty on a driving under the influence charge from Sept. 2010. Symons’ trial took place Jan. 24 in Wrangell. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2010, Symons was pulled over by Wrangell P...
Let Me Explain
Wrangell Hospital Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers in our community, with the goal of rendering services to Wrangell Medical Center and Long Term Care, and to promote the health and welfare of the community. One of our primary functions...
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: To: Jeanne Lindley Thank you for writing to Governor Sean Parnell regarding your concerns about the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). AMHS is a vital part of the transportation infrastructure of Alaska. In regard to your...
Edward Mark Glenz, 80
Edward Mark Glenz, 80, passed away January 27, 2012 at his home in Wrangell. Ed was born July 9, 1931 to Edward and Helene Glenz in Portland, Ore. The family home was in Castle Rock, Wash. Ed came...
Monochrome Chronicles - a photographic history
Wrangell Cannery 1910. The Sentinel would be grateful for any additional information you may have about photos run in this section....
Made in Alaska workshops a missed opportunity
The workshop was being put on by MIA reps and was scheduled for the afternoon of Jan. 25 at the Nolan Center. However, due to what MIA reps said was a lack of advertising of the event, few attended. The workshop was posted on Wrangell’s website, w...
A month on the road takes toll on Wolves
The Wrangell High School boys basketball team has spent the last month traveling to games out of town, and coach Ray Stokes thinks it may have negatively affected his players’ performance in recent match ups. Last week, the Wolves faced Haines and lo...
Despite losses, coach proud of Lady Wolves
While the Wrangell girls varsity basketball suffered two losses this past weekend to Mt. Edgecumbe High School, Lady Wolves Coach Dave Silva said his players stayed positive, kept good attitudes and...
What do you know about amphibians?
Residents of Wrangell can expect to receive a questionnaire in their post office box this month asking what they know about amphibians, specifically frogs and salamanders. The mail survey is part of...
Fish factor
As expected there will be less halibut available for fishermen to catch this year – an 18% drop to 33 million pounds, to be split among fisheries along the west coast, British Columbia and Alaska. That follows a 19% cut to the catch last year. The a...
Petroglyph Beach among top ten most unusual beaches
Wrangell’s Petroglyph Beach has been named one of the world’s ten most unusual beaches by smartertravel.com. The beach’s centuries old etched rock artwork, and the mystery of exactly when and why i...
Plans for orchard begin to take root
Last week, arborist Rico Montenegro of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) was in town to help determine the specifics of the fruit tree orchard set to be planted in Wrangell. Cherry, apple and plum trees are, so far, some ideas of fruit trees...
