Articles from the October 4, 2012 edition

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 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Family of Chief Shakes V visits Wrangell

The family of Kaawishté, also known as Chief Shakes V, visited Wrangell last week and was treated to a trip to Shakes Island and the Tribal House and the hospitality of the Wrangell Cooperative... Full story

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

KSTK donates to Sealaska

KSTK FM has donated hundreds of audio recordings dating from the 1960s to the 1990s to Sealaska Heritage Institute. The collection donated by the station documents the history and events of the community of Wrangell through interviews and talk shows... Full story

 

Uncertified general election results - October 2, 2012

Mayor David Jack - 256 Don McConachie - 251 Assembly Seat C James Stough* - 400 Assembly Seat D Pam McCloskey* - 426 Assembly Seat F Maxi Wiederspohn - 397 Billie Younce - 101 Port Commission Clay Hammer** - 187 School Board Tammy Groshong - 373...

 

The Way We Were

Oct. 10, 1912: Without doubt the largest and most enthusiastic gathering of the Alert Fire company that has been held in years attended the regular meeting for the month of October at the Town Hall last Monday evening. The meeting was called to order...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Adult flu clinic set for October

With school back in session and fall quickly approaching, the beginning of flu season is right around the corner. In years past, the Wrangell Public Health Center has made immunizations available to... Full story

 

Police reports

Monday, Sept. 24 -Arrested Paul Louis Arrington, 64, on charges of DUI. -Verbal warning for driving habits. -Citation issued to Cheryle Haynes, for parking in school bus zone. -Citation issued to Jana Wright, for dog at large. Tuesday, Sept. 25...

 

Courts

On Sept. 24, First District Court Judge Kevin Miller adjudicated the following cases: Valerie Nakamura, 39, was found guilty of a probation violation. She was sentenced to 5 days in jail. Larry Simpson, 54, was found guilty of driving without a...

 

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: I would like to publicly thank Dr. McCandless for his guest commentary in the last Sentinel. It’s obvious that he still has his heart in this community that he faithfully served for so many years. I particularly like his opening...

 

Wedding announcement

Liz Buness and Tom Wolford were married on July 15, 2012 at Fort Abercrobie in Kodiak, Alaska. Tom is employed by Pacific Rim Log Scaling Bureau and Liz is a senior purser for the Alaska Marine...

 

Obituary: Terry Alsdurf, 68

Terry Alsdurf, 68, died July 26, 2012 after a long battle with cancer in Mesa, Ariz. Terry was born on December 1, 1943. Terry was the quintessential friend. If you needed something fixed, painted,... Full story

 
 By Greg Knight    Sports    October 4, 2012

Wrangell finishes cross-country on high note

Three of Wrangell’s best student-athletes traveled to a wet, snowy Bartlett High School in Anchorage last weekend to participate in the State of Alaska 1A-3A cross-country tournament – with Kayla...

 
 By Greg Knight    Sports    October 4, 2012

DDF attends first meet in Juneau

The Wrangell High School Drama, Debate and Forensics team participated in a meet at Thunder Mountain High School in Juneau last weekend. The meet also included Ketchikan, Sitka, Mt. Edgecumbe, Juneau Douglas and Thunder Mountain. According to WHS...

 

Wolves wrestling season begins

Wrangell senior Devon Miller holds back Tanner Thomassen during the first full day of wrestling practice on Sept. 24. The Wolves’ season begins Oct. 12-13 in Petersburg....

 

USCG fishing safety deadline approaching

Starting on Oct. 16 the U.S. Coast Guard will begin requiring all commercial fishing vessels that operate more than three miles from shore to have completed a mandatory Coast Guard dockside safety examination. The requirement, which is a regulatory...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Ivy, Cano team up for new business

Beginning in early October, two business owners will be combining forces to bring fresh organic foods and healthy baked goods to Wrangellites on a consistent basis. Katherine Ivy, the owner and...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Timber microsale gets underway in Wrangell

The Wrangell Ranger District has awarded three small timber sales through a new program intended to support smaller mill operators and other wood-related businesses in Wrangell. The Roadside Timber...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Wrangell Institute timber sale recommended

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office has recommended a timber sale of approximately 1.2 million board feet of timber in the Wrangell area during the next two to three years. The Trust parcels subject to this decision are located adjacent to the...

 

The adzing magic number: 4400

Shakes Island renovation project adzer Suzie Kasinger takes one of the 4400 cuts needed to shape each side of the cedar posts used in the Chief Shakes Tribal House. Though each adzer’s style and...

 

Fish Factor

At least 1.5 million tons of debris from Japan’s 2011 tsunami is still afloat, and at least half of it is expected to hit Alaska’s coastline. The region from Yakutat to Gore Point off the Kenai Peninsula will likely see the heaviest debris...

 

Guest Commentary

If you call 911 or go to the clinic or hospital, what are you looking for? I would hope to find PEOPLE trained to care for whatever problem I might have. It would help to know they have some experience, regular training updates, quality supplies and...

 

Tongass Roundtable votes to support Southeast land exchange

(AP) KETCHIKAN, Alaska — The Tongass National Forest stakeholders’ group known as the Tongass Futures Roundtable has voted to support a proposed land exchange in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Futures Roundtable voted earlier this month to...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Victims of foreclosure may be eligible for payment

The Consumer Protection Unit of the Alaska Attorney General’s Office is reporting that claim forms went out this week to approximately 2,600 Alaskans who lost their homes to foreclosure between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2011, and who may be...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    October 4, 2012

Stedman named as Energy Council chair

Alaska State Senator Bert Stedman has been named chairman of The Energy Council, a legislative organization consisting of members from 11 states, five Canadian provinces, and the country of Venezuela. According to their website, the council’s...

 

Massage therapist opens business in Wrangell

For those Wrangellites with a sore spot here and there, fear not – hope is on the way. Fairbanks resident Susan Allen will be opening a new massage business on Oct. 10 at 109 Lynch Street and will...

 

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