Copyright (c) 2013 Wrangell Sentinel, All rights reserved. http://www.wrangellsentinel.com/ en-us http://www.wrangellsentinel.com/ http://www.wrangellsentinel.com/cms_data/dfault/images/.TEMP/companylogoTEMP144x144-1663.jpg 144 43 Wrangell Sentinel - RSS Feed http://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/borough-talks-budget-dnr-land-claims-rejection/1160.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/borough-talks-budget-dnr-land-claims-rejection/1160.htmlThe Borough Assembly held a public hearing regarding the draft form of the 2013-14 Fiscal Year budget for the city on Tuesday, May 14 at City Hall, taking testimony from two citizens. Cyni Waddington, the manager of the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce spoke first in support of the budget, adding that her organization relies on funding from the city to survive. “Speaking on behalf of the Chamber of...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/the-way-we-were/1161.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/the-way-we-were/1161.htmlIn the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 22, 1913: With the increased demand for Alaska marble in the construction of our modern skyscrapers, Alaska is steadily pressing to the front and is now recognized as the nation's great storehouse for that particular mineral. The past few years have seen large marble industries established and Wrangell has benefitted by these developments....Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/police-reports/police-reports/1162.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/police-reports/police-reports/1162.htmlMonday, May 6 - Criminal trespass reported/ - Warrant arrest: Arrested Charles Goldsbury, age 54, probation violation. Tuesday, May 7 - Traffic control requested. - Power outage reported. - Criminal mischief reported. - Disorderly Conduct warning given. Wednesday, May 8 - Fire Department requested for fuel leak. - Citation issued to Cody Aaron Bell, age 27, for Indecent Exposure in the Second...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/obituaries/obituaries-goldie-adelia-sivertsen-103/1163.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/obituaries/obituaries-goldie-adelia-sivertsen-103/1163.htmlGoldie passed away peacefully in Arlington, WA with her family by her side on May 6, 2013. Goldie was the only child born to John and Fern Ludeman on January 29, 2010 in Newport, Oregon. She shared happy memories of her first years in Waldport, Oregon; playing with her cousins, accompanying her father on his small ferry transporting people and goods across the Alsea River, and visiting around...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/1m-shakes-house-took-year-to-rebuild/1164.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/1m-shakes-house-took-year-to-rebuild/1164.htmlIt took more than a year to complete, but the Chief Shakes Tribal House came together late last week as project manager Todd White and his crew installed the newly carved Bear screen and put finishing touches on the interior of the structure. The house cost nearly $1 million to rebuild and saw a crew of adzers spend the majority of last summer carving away at monolithic planks of nearly...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/news/sealaska-income-nearly-doubles-last-year/1165.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/news/sealaska-income-nearly-doubles-last-year/1165.htmlSealaska Corp. saw both its gross revenues and net income rise considerably in 2012 from the previous year, according to an annual report released to Sealaska shareholders Thursday. According to the 2012 annual report, Sealaska’s consolidated gross revenues went from $263.7 million in 2011 to $311.6 million in 2012, while its net income almost doubled, going from $6.7 million in 2011 to $11.3...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/shakes-island-rededication-saturday-may-4/1166.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/shakes-island-rededication-saturday-may-4/1166.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/dockside/fish-factor/1168.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/dockside/fish-factor/1168.htmlBetween 60 and 70 percent of Alaska’s seafood is exported to customers around the globe, and the strength of foreign currencies against the US dollar plays a big role in annual sales. Tracking by the Juneau-based McDowell Group for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute shows mid-year ups and downs for Alaska’s biggest seafood buyers. On the down side: The Japanese yen has taken a 20% drop...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/electronic-medical-records-come-to-wmc/1169.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/electronic-medical-records-come-to-wmc/1169.htmlThe transition from paper to electronic files in patient records is a move Wrangell Medical Center is currently in the middle of completing – thanks to the implementation of a new, computerized record keeping system at the hospital. According to WMC Chief Executive Officer Marla Sanger, the conversion from paper to digital is currently being implemented. “WMC continues to make progress with...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/stork-report/1170.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/stork-report/1170.htmlAthena Joy Hamley was born April 30, 2013 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle to Crystal Jordan and Mark Hamley. Athena was 7 lbs and 13 ounces at birth and she was 20 inches long. She joined sister Mercedes Mae Morgan. Maternal grandparents are Dale Watts and the la...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/new-educational-system-installed-at-library/1171.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/new-educational-system-installed-at-library/1171.htmlThe Irene Ingle Public Library has added a new system to enhance the reading and learning experience for younger users of the library. The Early Literacy Station is a computer-based educational tool that contains more than 55 educational software titles for children ages 2-8. It is a standalone computer system that is not connected to the Internet, affording privacy and safety for some of...Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/sports/wrangell-takes-petersburg-twice/1172.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/sports/wrangell-takes-petersburg-twice/1172.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/lemonade-day-2013/1173.htmlhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/story/2013/05/16/about-town/lemonade-day-2013/1173.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinelhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/cms_data/dfault/customer_files/5-16-13sentinelclass.pdfhttp://www.wrangellsentinel.com/cms_data/dfault/customer_files/5-16-13sentinelclass.pdfThu, 16 May 2013 15:04:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2013 edition of Wrangell Sentinel