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My Snowgirl does fun things. My Snowgirl slides down to the school to join a game of snow hockey. Next they went to J & W to eat ice french fries while waiting for the others. They went ice fishing. Last she hops home and gets into her spot but looks a little different after her big night out. Hannah Buness At night my snowman does awesome things. First, he slides down a roof meets his friends at the school park. Next, they have a snowball fight. It was fun. Last, they all sang we will, we will, rock you! After a long night. My snowman is tired...
I would make a toy monster truck for my baby brother. (Kiara Lyons) I would make glasses for all the blind people and write them a note. (Jackson Carney) I would make my Dad a new car. (Helen Mergenthal) I would make a coat for Santa because he is nice. (Boomchain Loucks) I would make hats for all the poor kids in Africa. (Christina Johnson) I would make toys for all the kids that didn’t have any. (Madelyn Davies) I would make a remote control airplane for my brother. (Shelton Eklund) I would build my Dad a new phone because his phone broke. (...
Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year. When I moved to Alaska from Poland I realized how different the two cultures are but also how similar they are. It was a big shock for me. I think what I missed the most was the way and how long we celebrate Christmas in Poland. Advent is the beginning of Christmas time in Poland. It starts four Sundays before Christmas and ends with the feast of the Three Kings on January 6. It’s a time when people try to be at peace with each other and remember the real reason for Christmas (a time of f...
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths,...
Our Native traditional value is pride in family and generosity, here is what the children said when they were asked what they were thankful for this year: Angus, the alphabet and alphabet books! Akenna, I’m thankful for my Grandpa Mark, Grandma Georgia and Grandma Nellie. Arabella, I’m thankful for everything, especially my new baby! Breann, I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. Brogan, I am thankful for Mom, Dad, Killian and Sister. Braden, I’m thankful for my Mom, all my family and motorcycles! Bradley, I’m thankful for my cat and my dog. Ca...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. December 10, 1914: A large number of the younger generation of Wrangell made a trip down to Pat's Lake last Sunday for a day's skating and fishing through the ice. Three boats made the trip down, most notable among them being the Karen, Capt. Johansen who of course took all the ladies. The Guild of St. Philips church held their annual church bazaar of Red Men's Hall last Thursday afternoon and evening. The affair was a decided success in everyone's view, many of the booths of fancy work and...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. December 3, 1914: There have been several complaints made by citizens in regard to the unsafe conditions of the sidewalks as a result of throwing water thereon by the young people of the town in their desire to facilitate sleighing - in the interest of public safety, this must be stopped. The Clatowa came in Tuesday from a trip to the fishing grounds and brought back 11 boxes of fine salmon for C.M. Coulter. The fishing here is holding out remarkably well and all of the fishermen are making good...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. November 26, 1914: Dr. Pigg has moved his office rooms from over the Wrangell Drug Store to over the Post Office during the past week and is fitting up a very comfortable office in his new location. Dr. Pigg is also preparing to open the Wrangell Hospital in the same building as soon as carpenters get the rooms remodeled some. The new location is very well located for the new hospital and should prove a success. November 24, 1939: Twenty nine states and the territory of Alaska observed Thanksgiving...
As Christmas approaches and people prepare to cut their trees, Wrangell’s Park and Recreation Department reminds residents not to “top” or otherwise chop down any of the trees in the borough’s parks and public spaces. The yuletide topping of a pair of trees in Volunteer Park last December prompted the drafting of an ordinance, which was passed by the Assembly in June. It states that no unauthorized person shall cut, remove or otherwise damage any tree or shrub, whether dead or alive, standing or downed, within any public park, recreat...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. November 19, 1914: On the last steamer from the south comes the news that Canadian authorities are in fear of a German attack on the cities along the coast and have mined a section of the well-beaten path of the steamships plying the inside passage to Alaska. The section closed is known as Broughton Straits and means that vessels coming up the inside passage will have to bear off to starboard from Ella Point and pass to the north of Malcolm Island instead of to the south and take what is known as...
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. November 12, 1914: Wrangell was visited by one of the worst storms last Sunday that has hit this port for several years. The storm started about two o'clock in the morning following a slight earthquake, and from then on a strong Southeaster was blowing 'til late in the afternoon. Considerable damage was done by the big wind and sea along the waterfront, several gas boats being driven on the shore and smashed more or less. Several shacks in the lower part of town were smashed and other damage was...
