Articles from the January 26, 2012 edition
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Wrangell to host public classes on Open Meetings Act
The Borough Assembly has agreed to pay for two attorneys to travel to Wrangell next month to lead classes on the Open Meetings Act. At its regular bi-monthly meeting Tuesday night, Assembly members voted in favor to pay Michael Gatti, an attorney in...
Zak’s Cafe annual “pay what you can” weekly charity dinners are back
Monday marked the beginning of Zak’s Café “pay what you can” weekly dinners, which allow customers to pay what they wish in exchange for a meal. One hundred percent of that money from custom...
Snowfall did not pose serious threat
Snow has been falling on and off in Wrangell since Friday, and as of Tuesday, the National Weather Service has forecasted snow showers to continue through the weekend. However, the snow has not...
The Way We Were
Jan. 25, 1912: Anxious friends and relatives are desirous of receiving information regarding the whereabouts of the following described person. Arrow Foot: Gold miner, supposed to be in Alaska. Only living relative is anxious to learn of her...
New Shakes project manager passionate about work
Over the next year, the over 70-year-old Chief Shakes Tribal House on Shakes Island will be restored, and Todd White is now on board as project manager. When talking about the project to restore the t...
Police Reports
Monday, Jan. 16 -Caller requested help unlocking her car door. Tuesday, Jan. 17 -Report of disabled vehicle that will be removed in the next couple of days. -Officers notified employee of water coming from building. Wednesday, Jan. 18 -Officer...
Lady Wolves win one lose one against Haines
The Lady Wolves came away with a win over the weekend after facing the Lady Glacier Bears of Haines on home court. Haines defeated Wrangell Friday 61-44, but the following night the Lady Wolves beat...
Chrismas Bird Count
Wrangell birders helped monitor the health of North America’s birds recently by participating in the 112th annual Christmas Bird Count. This survey, sponsored by the National Audubon Society, provides critical information on population trends over t...
Obituary: Kenneth Goodrich, 73
Kenneth Goodrich 73, of Ketchikan, died January 11, 2012, after a long illness. Ken was born April 22 1938, in Juneau, the son of the late Lloyd E. Goodrich and Thelma (Edwards) Goodrich. He was the...
Wrangell weather will determine pace of roadwork
As of late last week, construction on the road improvement project on Front Street was set to start Monday, Jan. 30. However, those overseeing the project say weather will play a significant role in...
Fish Factor
An array of 19 new seafood products will compete for top honors at the annual Symphony of Seafood contest, and the crowd will choose the popular People’s Choice award. The Symphony began nearly two decades ago as a way to celebrate innovation and in...
Peggy’s Corner of the House
Hello and welcome to Peggy’s Corner of the House. I’m excited to be back in Juneau representing District 2 in the State House. I’m sad, though, that this will be my last year representing Sitka...
Weather forces Wolves to reschedule Haines games
The Wolves were originally set to face Haines over the weekend. However, due to weather, flights out of the island were canceled and the team’s games were rescheduled to Monday and Tuesday night of this week. The Wrangell Wolves lost to the Glacier B...
Nelson hopes to travel, spend time with family
After working for over three decades in Wrangell, resident Jim Nelson has retired at the age of 56. Nelson spent the last five years working as general manager of the Tyee Hydroelectric Plant for...
