Articles from the October 18, 2012 edition
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Salard makes 3K settlement offer
A slander and web-based defamation case brought by Dr. Greg Salard against a Wrangell resident will go forward, with a trial date set for early next year – but an offer to settle is on the table. First District Court Judge Kevin Miller ruled on M... Full story
Garnet Betties kick off roller derby in Wrangell
Wrangell, are you ready for some roller derby action? If not, hold on to your kneepads because the borough’s “Garnet Grit Betties” roller derby team is about to swing into action. The team, which... Full story
Mammograms offered at lower rate in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Wrangell Medical Center is encouraging women to focus on this important healthcare issue by offering reduced rate mammograms. Local women can save more than 45 percent off the regular price of a mammogram... Full story
New USCG cutter arrives in Southeast
Southeast Alaska received a new Coast Guard cutter last week. Coast Guard Sector Juneau personnel welcomed the crew of the USCG Cutter Chandeleur during a ceremony at the Buoy Deck in Juneau on...
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. Oct. 24, 1912: Charles Benjamin, who has had the entire management of the Cash Store since former owner F.C. Miles went back to California last November, has recently purchased the property and the lot...
Wrangell excels at Petersburg tournament
The Wrangell Wolves wrestling team came away from last weekend’s trip to Petersburg with a pair of champions, three 2nd place wrestlers, and a pair of Wolves nailing down 3rd place spots. Seniors K... Full story
Police reports
Monday, Oct. 8 -Trespass complaint. -Person came to PD to fill out vacation check residence. -Welfare check was requested on an individual. Tuesday, Oct. 9 -Title 47 WMC. -Caller reported suspicious circumstance, officer responded. Wednesday, Oct....
Courts
On Oct. 9, Wrangell Magistrate Chris Ellis adjudicated the following cases: Jordan K. Romero, 21, was found guilty of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under the age of 21. He was sentenced to serve 40...
Rea claims iPad belongs to him
According to Noel Rea and his attorney, an iPad at the center of a lawsuit filed against him and former Wrangell Medical Center board members is his to keep. The borough, which is suing Rea and six recalled members of the board over actions taken at...
Obituary: Michael R. Patterson, 69
Michael R. Patterson passed away September 23, 2012 near Laramie, Wyo. He loved traveling and died doing what he loved. He was born in Astoria, Ore. on November 9, 1942 to Cora Halvorsen Patterson...
Totem pole carving shed project to move forward
With the removal of the temporary adzing shed set up at the intersection of Campbell Drive and Brueger Street, the lot where a brand-new facility for totem pole carving will soon receive a makeover...
AMHS says no ‘hotel’ ferry for Shakes dedication
If estimates of expected attendance hold true, the population of Wrangell could increase by 25 percent or more in May 2013 – during the rededication of Chief Shakes Tribal House. The numbers of e...
E-books to be offered at Irene Ingle Public Library
During the next few weeks, the Irene Ingle Public Library will be offering a new service – e-books. Library patrons will now be able to browse a website, check out an electronic book with a valid library card, and download its contents to a PC and m...
Crossings nears end of 2012 season
For a group of three Midwesterners, the wilds of Alaska are about to become home again for 41 days as part of the Alaska Island Community Services’ Alaska Crossings program. Rachel Feerick of W...
Farmer’s Market business plan completed
A business plan for The Wrangell Community Market, written by a University of Alaska Center for Economic Development graduate student, Jamie Arnett, was submitted to the Farmers Market Promotional Program, through the Wrangell Medical Center, at the...
Rainfall data to be collected by city
For more than 20 years, Roland Larsen has been collecting weather data for Wrangell at the Wrangell Weather Office, both at its former U.S. Post Office building location, and its current residency at...
Fish Factor
State fishery managers are asking for input from Alaskans to help solve the case of disappearing king salmon. A letter went out last week from Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell inviting stakeholders to a two day symposium...