Articles from the March 14, 2013 edition
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Assembly declines to form energy committee
After a civic presentation on “Lemonade Day 2012” by Wrangell teen Helen Decker, three attempts to pass a motion that would have set up an “energy committee” to study future divestiture plans from th... Full story
Boat storage, renovations top Port Commission agenda
A possible change to a City ordinance dealing with the long-term storage of vessels at the Marine Service Center was one of the topics discussed during the Wrangell Port Commission meeting held March... Full story
The Way We Were
March 20, 1913: The Convention of delegates from 16 subordinate camps of the Arctic Brotherhood met at Douglas, Alaska on March 14 and voted almost unanimously for the resolution declaring Great Camp offices vacant and the convention to the Grand...
Police reports
Monday, March 4 -Report of person parked in roadway by a fire hydrant. Verbal warning given. -911 Call - Person apologized and said phone was in their back pocket. -Person reported backing into vehicle. Damage under $2000. -Report of possible theft....
2012 Wrangell Police Department stats released
The Wrangell Police Department has released their 2012 Year End Report – and it shows an uptick in some crimes, with a downturn in others. During 2012 the department responded to 2,264 calls into d... Full story
Let Me Explain
As a school administrator I have had a great career, and am one of those people who can say they have truly enjoyed their career field. Although, at times it becomes difficult, it hasn’t been a job, but a passion, and I still look forward to t...
Robert Allan Seimears, 59
Robert (Rob or Robbie) Allan Seimears, 59, passed away on March 2, 2013. He was born December 27, 1953. He was proud to be a sailor. He started his boating career at 14, working the river boats with h... Full story
Christ Massin, 89
Christ Massin, 89, passed away on February 16, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nev. at the Carson Valley Senior Living Home following a brief illness. He was born October 21, 1923, in Dickinson, N.D., to... Full story
Fish Factor
The just released “Fisheries Economics of the US” by NOAA Fisheries covers the commercial and recreational fishing industries from 2002-2011 and is loaded with descriptive seafood industry stats by region. The report, sixth in a series, tracks the...
Wolves squad come close in tournament play
The Wrangell Wolves varsity basketball squad put in two days of ferocious play during the Region V 2A tournament at Mt. Edgecumbe High School last weekend – and kept it close in a Friday game that saw...
Lady Wolves play hard at Region V tournament
The Lady Wolves varsity squad traveled to Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka last week to take part in the 2013 Region V 2A basketball tournament – and nearly came away with a trip to the Alaska S...
SEAPA meeting covers divestiture, mission statement
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 5-6 at the Nolan Center in Wrangell. During the meeting the group came to a consensus on whether voting or non-voting...
Shakes Bear screen carving to get underway
The traditional cedar screen that will adorn the face of the renovated Chief Shakes Tribal House will spring from bare wood beginning this week – and give colorful life to the new building, c...
'Kick Butts' day set for next week
Students of Wrangell Public Schools will join thousands of youth across the country by taking part in Kick Butts Day on March 20 in a nationwide initiative that makes kids leaders in the effort to stop youth tobacco use. Elementary, middle and high...
Bahá'í texts presented to library
Renee and Jack Roberts presented four books on behalf of the Wrangell Bahá'í community to librarian Kay Jabusch at the Wrangell Public Library last week. The books were mentioned in a Chautauqua p...
Wolves cheer team takes second, headed for State
The Lady Wolves cheerleading team, led by senior Briana Schilling, will be headed to the Alaska State Cheerleading Tournament to be held at South Anchorage High School on March 19. The squad took...
