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  • Appleman retires after 35 years in USFS

    Greg Knight|Jan 3, 2013

    In the latter part of 1977, Keith Appleman began his career with the U.S. Forest Service and worked his way through a tenure that saw him rise to the top of his field as Recreation, Lands, Wilderness and Minerals staff officer for the Wrangell Ranger District – experiencing a life as a shepherd and caretaker of the forests we call our home and playground in Southeast Alaska. Appleman, who will turn 59 this month, retired from the Forest Service on Dec. 28. On New Year’s Eve he was joined by a si...

  • Ashton, Hammer appointed to SEAPA board

    Greg Knight|Dec 13, 2012

    In addition to approving a bevy of capital projects that will likely come to fruition in 2013, the Borough Assembly added two new members to the Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board of Directors this week during their last regular session meeting of 2012 on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Before beginning the meeting in earnest, however, Desiré Shepler of Alaska Island Community Services made a community presentation to the Assembly on her speaking tour of Wrangell and Petersburg regarding the State of...

  • Christmas Tree Lane opens at Nolan

    Nov 29, 2012

    The annual Christmas Tree Lane came back to the James and Elsie Nolan Center this week as a number of trees went on display. The lane opened on Tuesday for viewing and bidding, with the bidding ending on Friday, Dec. 14 and winners able to take their trees home Saturday, Dec. 15....

  • WCA, White: Shakes House nearly complete

    Aaron Angerman and Greg Knight|Nov 22, 2012

    A late stretch of warm, fall weather saw the new Chief Shakes Tribal House roof up in a matter of days – and it wasn’t long before the weather switched, with cool, clear days giving way eventually to rain and some heavy winds. “We’re still standing,” said Project Manager Todd White. “Take a look at the new foundation, massive logs and water tight roof, and you wonder what it’d actually take to make even a scratch in the awesome building. The interior remains bone-dry, thanks to a beefed up roof system.” In addition to the classic cedar p...

  • Dove Tree marks 10 years

    Greg Knight|Nov 22, 2012

    The annual Dove Tree ceremony, a remembrance of Wrangellites and family who have passed away during the past 12 months, marked a decade on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Nolan Center. A total of 46 paper doves, each with the name of a loved one emblazoned upon it in gold ink, were placed on the tree by relatives, friends, and members of the Wrangell Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Wrangell Hospice sponsors the annual event. Alice Rooney, who takes part in the ceremony as an accompanist on piano, said...

  • Timber sale contracting workshop scheduled

    Greg Knight|Nov 15, 2012

    An upcoming workshop slated for Nov. 29-30 at the James and Elsie Nolan Center is set to focus on wood business opportunity, GIS mapping, community collaboration, and a day of training on creating tools the U.S. Forest Service might be able to use to help Wrangell get more out of the forest for jobs. According to Wrangell resident and community organizer Jeremy Maxand, the meeting is meant to foster a better understanding of economic development available in the borough. “The workshop is i...

  • Clear skies, cold temps continue

    Greg Knight|Nov 1, 2012

    A flock of birds swarm just offshore near the Nolan Center last Friday as temperatures dipped, but skies remained sunny and cloudless....

  • Support for Salard overwhelming at meeting

    Greg Knight|Oct 25, 2012

    The Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors met in open session on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the James and Elsie Nolan Center to elect new officers after the Oct. 2 general election, to discuss the search for a new full-time administrator, and to provide an update on the construction of the new hospital on Wood Street. Before proceeding, elections were held for board positions – and each of the four members holding office; President Woody Wilson, vice president Bernie Massin, secretary Terri H...

  • Meet the Candidates

    Sep 27, 2012

    Assembly Maxi Wiederspohn What background or experience do you have that qualifies you to be on the Wrangell Borough Assembly? I was born and raised in Wrangell and my work history is all in Wrangell. I will be a good listener then get as many facts and answers as I can. I can then consider what is best for the community as a whole. I will not jump to any judgment and will follow the rule of law. Why are you running for the assembly? To give back to the community and the people that I love so mu...

  • First Ladies on display at Nolan

    Greg Knight|Sep 13, 2012

    A collection of dolls representing the First Ladies of the White House, from Martha Washington to Nancy Reagan, are currently on display at the James and Elsie Nolan Center. The dolls, which were crafted by Wrangell resident Julia Robison are on display until the November election....

  • Meet the Candidates, WMC Board

    Aug 16, 2012

    Janell Privett - 2015 What is your previous experience on boards or other relevant experience that would qualify you as a member of the Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors? I spent most of my adult life volunteering in our community and all of my experiences are from the various boards and commissions I have served on. I served three terms on the Wrangell School Board for a total of nine years, seven of those as the chair. I was given the opportunity to attend yearly training in Roberts...

  • Bearfest marks three years in Wrangell

    Greg Knight|Aug 2, 2012

    Over the course of five days – and nearly 50 different events – Bearfest 2012 was celebrated in Wrangell without a hitch July 25-29. The 3rd annual event, which included classes ranging from digital photography and Photoshop editing skills, to gun safety and ways to live in peace with our furry neighbors, is the brainchild of local outfitter Sylvia Ettefagh. Ettefagh said the event is growing in size and what it can offer to the community and those who visit from abroad. “For one thing, the t...

  • Meet the Candidates, WMC Board

    Greg Knight|Aug 2, 2012

    Brad Williams - 2014 What is your previous experience on boards or other relevant experience that would qualify you as a member of the Wrangell Medical Board of Directors? I was Chairman of the Board for the Mountain Book School District for 3 years. I was Chairman of the Board for the Montana Advisory Counsel for 1.5 years. I also have 35+ years dealing with various boards on a wide range of issues. I have very strong moral values to include a sense of right and wrong. I believe in and try to...

  • Tuck and Patti Andress to play Bearfest

    Greg Knight|Jul 19, 2012

    The artistry and musical magic of duo Tuck and Patti Andress will be at the forefront of the entertainment available to Wrangell during the 2012 Bearfest celebration – with two performances July 27-28 at the Nolan Center. With a string of 14 albums, including a major-label release on Epic Records, and a career spanning more than 30 years, the pair still tour relentlessly with their unique style of Tuck’s guitar-oriented jazz and Patti’s lilting vocals. Tuck, a guitar phenomenon and native of Ok...

  • Governor Murkowski ‘Emerald’ through the years

    Greg KNight|Jul 5, 2012

    Once upon a time in Alaska, there was a young Coast Guardsman named Frank Murkowski. His adventures on the high seas and waterways of coastal Alaska were far from great legend – but it taught him and led him to a future life of leadership in state and Federal government. When he was 18 years old, the future U.S. Senator and chief executive of the Last Frontier received a graduation gift of a 19-foot runabout christened Emerald. The boat, which was built by noted Southeast shipwright Sexton J...

  • Salmon Derby: Svendsen lands a winner

    Greg Knight|Jun 14, 2012

    Sometimes it only takes a few pounds to make a difference in Wrangell’s annual King Salmon Derby. David A. Svendsen can attest to that fact. Svendsen will take home a $6000 prize and bragging rights for the next year after landing a 46.5-pounder at Found Island on June 3. “We left on my boat, the Tideline at about 4:30 a.m., and at about 2 p.m. I got the bite,” Svendsen said. “It was my only bite of the day, but after that, the fight was on.” Shawn Curley takes home a No. 2 spot with his 43.3-...

  • Gov. Parnell visits Wrangell

    Greg Knight|Jun 6, 2012

    Governor Sean Parnell is greeted by Wrangell Medical Center CEO Noel Rea during his visit to Wrangell on Tuesday, June 5. Gov. Parnell met with borough officials and members of private industry at the Nolan Center to discuss capital appropriations, timber and hatchery issues....

  • WMC Foundation: Saving lives nine holes at a time

    May 31, 2012

    Sometimes a golf tournament in Wrangell isn’t about just going out to hit balls and spend time with friends and family. Once a year, at least, it’s about saving lives. The 5th annual Wrangell Medical Center Foundation golf tournament, which supports local cancer patients and commemorates former WMC administrator, the late Brian Gilbert, came to fruition last weekend despite early torrential rains and cold temperatures at Muskeg Meadows golf course. The tourney, which featured 10 teams of four pl...

  • The Way We Were

    May 31, 2012

    May 30, 1912: The coming celebration on July 4 promises more in the way of speed contests between motorboats than any previous year. Not only are there a great number of new boats here, and to be built, but the supposed speed of some of the boats is greater than heretofore witnessed in Wrangell outside of the steamers. A particularly interesting race and one that is being discussed at length at this early date is the expected contest between the speedy cannery tenders Halcyon and Mary Malone. The outcome of the race is still a matter of conject...

  • Chamber dinner honors teachers, citizen of year

    Greg Knight|May 24, 2012

    The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner Friday, May 11 at the Nolan Center in an event which featured awards for Educator and Citizen of the Year, a keynote speech by Trident Seafoods’ Dave Hambleton, and a grand prize drawing for derby tickets and a fishing trip. Chamber office manager Cyni Waddington said attendance at the evening event was a resounding success – and was especially bittersweet thanks to the Educator of the Year Awards. “We’re so thankful to the community of W...

  • The Way We Were

    May 17, 2012

    May 16, 1912: Mr. O.A. Brown, manager of the Alaska Sanitary Packing Company, has a problem before the community that demands immediate attention. The cannery has been built in town with the intention of securing home labor. In short, Mr. Brown must know within a week if he will be able to secure home labor or must import a Chinese crew, which is not the manager's desire. There will be work for men, women, boys and girls. About 12 fish washers will be needed. The pay will be as high and the work as steady as at the nearby canneries and for...

  • 60th Annual King Salmon Derby begins Saturday

    May 10, 2012

    The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce 60th Annual King Salmon Derby is set to begin on Saturday, May 12 at 6:00 a.m. The Derby will run every day until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. Weighing of fish will start at 9:00 a.m. on May 12 at the Harbor Master Office, which will be the weigh-in station for the weekends and Memorial Day. The weigh-in stations for Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will be Wrangell Oil and Delta Western. The Wrangell Chamber office will be the weigh-in station for Monday-Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Derby tickets are...

  • Janet Buness Award Nominee deadline

    May 10, 2012

    Do you know of a Wrangellite who has made a positive impact on the health of our community? Is there a neighbor out there who labors to help our children grow healthier or our elders enjoy the benefits of eating well and regular physical activity, someone who works hard and may not be recognized for their efforts? The Janet Buness award would be a wonderful way to recognize them and let them know that someone has noticed. This award is for a person(s) in Wrangell who has improved the health of Wrangell. This can be a direct provider (i.e. nurse...

  • Special committee will review, revise city code

    kaitlyn McAvoy|Apr 26, 2012

    The Borough Assembly voted in favor Tuesday night to create a committee that will review the City and Borough of Wrangell Charter and Municipal Code. The review process as been prompted by Borough Clerk Christie Jamieson, who said it became clear after the Open Meetings Act classes the city offered in March that various sections of the municipal code need to be revised and updated to comply with state law. Jamieson proposed creating a special “Charter and Code Review Committee” made of five members to complete the task. Assembly member Bil...

  • Public meeting April 19 to discuss Anan management

    Kaitlyn McAvoy|Apr 12, 2012

    The U.S. Forest Service Wrangell District will hold a meeting next week to garner public input on how Anan Wildlife Observatory is managed. The observatory is a popular site to view bears, and currently offers 60 passes a day to visitors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the peak viewing season of July 5 through August 25. A major concern, however, is how difficult it may be at times for local residents or visitors of Wrangell, who have not previously signed up for a trip to Anan through a commercial guide, to get a pass to the...

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