Articles from the April 4, 2013 edition
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Johnson, Jamieson conquer Kilimanjaro peak
The legendary mountain climber Barry Finlay once wrote in his book, Kilimanjaro and Beyond, that “Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” Two local men have proven that poi... Full story
Shakes House posts draw crowd of hundreds
The final touches on the Chief Shakes Tribal House are currently underway in preparation for the May 3-4 rededication ceremony on the island – and last week saw a colossal parade of students from W... Full story
Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony held at City Hall
Gov. Sean Parnell signed into law last week a bill designating March 29 of each year as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska. Parnell was joined for the bill signing in the packed Speaker’s chamber by l... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. April 10, 1913: Each day of this season shows a greater activity in the commercial fishing of Southeast Alaska. During the past week, several cannery crews have come north and mild curing and salting...
Courts
On March 26, First District Court Judge Kevin Miller adjudicated the following cases: Taylor Stavee, 21, of Wrangell, pled guilty to Theft in the Third Degree. He was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail, fined $500, ordered to pay $100 in surcharges,...
Police reports
Monday, March 25 -Report of a tree leaning over the road. ADOT contacted. -911. Officer responded to a disturbance call. Tuesday, March 26 -Report of fire rings missing from campsite. -Dog reported missing. -Verbal warning for parking in...
Peggy's Corner of the House
Welcome to this week of Peggy’s Corner of the House. Several Ketchikan and Wrangell constituents stopped through my office this past week and I appreciate the time that you all take to give me your insight. As you have most likely seen in the n...
USFS honors Troop 40 for Stikine weeding
The US Forest Service has chosen Wrangell’s Boy Scout Troop 40 to receive the 2013 Wilderness Partner Award for their efforts in identifying and accomplishing stewardship activities on the Wrangell Ranger District. Regional Forester Beth Pendleton m...
Fish Factor
A new plan is being crafted by federal managers for Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries that will reduce bycatch by trawlers, and it will very likely result in a catch share plan. Now is the time for fishing residents to make sure the new program...
5-mile timber sale raises public concern
An emotion-filled public comment session at the most recent Borough Assembly meeting brought to light concerns about a coming logging operation near the former Wrangell Institute property near 5.25 Mile Zimovia Highway. The issue first came to light...
TBPA working on permits for all-terrain use
During the Thomas Bay Power Authority Commission meeting on March 27, TBPA general manager Paul Southland’s report shed light on a number of issues, with special attention paid to on-going brush clearing efforts in the utility’s service area. Accordi...