Articles from the November 19, 2015 edition
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P&Z approves step in road office project
Planning and Zoning commissioners lent their support to a proposal by Wrangell Cooperative Association’s Transportation Office for a special contract zone, which would allow it to build a combined office, storage and maintenance facility in a r... Full story
Wrangell fisherman found dead; vessel still missing
At 2:18 pm on Wednesday, following a search by the United States Coast Guard and Alaska State Troopers, the body of an adult white male was located floating in Earl West Cove approximately 12 air... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. November 12, 1915: Bert McKay was in from the mine at Groundhog Basin last Tuesday and reports that Manager J.G. Galvin is rushing the work at the mine and that they expect to strike the big ledge within...
Coffee and curriculum: School Board holding informal sessions
Building on an idea fielded during last month’s meeting, on Monday members of the Wrangell Public School Board decided they will begin participating in “coffee meetings” held with the public. Scheduled for a half hour before their regular busin... Full story
Police reports
Monday, November 9 Agency Assist. Missing Dog. Disturbance. Traffic – Officer made contact with individuals. Attempted Runaway. Tuesday, November 10 Agency Assist – Tree in roadway, DOT notified. Wednesday, November 11 Agency Assist – FD notif...
Reflections
Some years back, when the Lehman Brothers financial institution collapsed, a friend of mine lost his retirement. To get through the financial crisis my friend relied heavily upon guidance from the Tao Te Ching, an ancient Chinese text. In many respec...
Stikine Middle School Honor Roll
Principals Honor Roll: Samantha Acuna, Liana Carney, Sophia O’Brien, James Shilts, Jade Balansag, Bruce Smith, Kaylyn Easterly, Laura Helgeson, Tasha Massin, Jing O’Brien Honor Roll: Jimmy Baggen, Jamie, Early, Tyson Messmer, Mercedes Morgan, Mad...
Editorial: Revive the rural guard forces
It’s appalling that since 2006 the ranks of the Petersburg Alaska Army National Guard (AANG) have dropped from 11 members to 2. Worse yet, as in Petersburg and Wrangell, the AANG facilities in many rural communities across the state sit empty. How d...
AMP scores seem low, but bar higher
Accustomed to their students scoring highly on standardized tests, Wrangell parents may be unsure what to make of results for the new Alaska Measures of Progress (AMP) exam, due for release before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. First administered...
Systems study bodes ill for power future
Wrangell’s power infrastructure may be on the blink if left as it is, according to an electric system study presented in June. Conducted by Juneau-area consultancy Electric Power Systems, the study identified a number of infrastructural needs W...
Wrangell celebrates Veterans Day
Communities around the country took time to commemorate the men and women this Veterans Day, and Wrangell was no exception. A pair of hearty dinners were served by local service organizations to...
