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Despite the rain, veterans and residents gathered to pay their respects and honor to U.S Marine Donald “Harry” Kito with the dedication of the formerly known Falls Creek Bridge in Kito's memory Sunday afternoon. Kito was killed in Vietnam in 1967, but was remembered with love and smiles by so many. Kito's brother, John stated that it was a true testament to his brother's value in the community to see so many turn out for the bridge dedication and for Veterans Day. One sentiment, above all, rec... Full story
Petersburg Bible Church welcomes Demer Webb as a new pastor for the growing congregation. Webb and wife, Dana, have been married for 14 years and have three children, Ethan, 10, Ella, 7 and Elijah, 2. The Webb family moved here from Atlanta and hopes to make Petersburg their home. The Webbs arrived Aug. 5 and will move into their permanent home in November. “I lived in Anchorage for 14 years as a young man,” Webb said. “Until about eight months ago, Petersburg wasn’t even on my radar. The onl...
Reminiscent of the M/V William Booth boat ministry launched during its early years serving in Southeast Alaska. The Salvation Army is taking to the water for a four-day evangelistic campaign. The team departed from Auke Bay Boat Harbor on September 25, with plans to visit four communities, including Hoonah, Angoon, Kake and Petersburg. Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs, the Salvation Army’s Western Territory leaders and Majors George and Jeanne Baker, Alaska’s divisional leaders will lead the team, supported by Salvationists from Anc...
A bridge just outside of Petersburg city limits will be renamed in remembrance of Donald “Harry” Kito who perished while serving his country 45 years ago. Kito, who is described by family members John Kito, of Anchorage, and Amelia Kito Gage, of Sitka, as someone who had a smile that “would light up a room, a laugh that was contagious, and a sincere interest in those he knew and loved.” Kito, known as “Harry,” to friends and family, was named after his grandfather Iwataro “Harry” Oke...
The Devil’s Thumb Archers and the Elks Lodge #1615 hosted Kids Day at the Jack Hicks Memorial Archery Range on June 11. Approximately 30 children took part in the event. Pictured above (left to right): Casey Flint, Gabrielle, Heath, Elijah, and Marina Whitacre, and Katie Baird....
Jonathan Carl Ness, 61, passed away on June 8, 2012 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born on August 15, 1950 in Petersburg, Alaska to Leo and Ruth Ness. Jon was the second son and younger brother to Steve. He was considered a miracle baby, being born with a congenital heart defect. Mom, Dad, Steve, and numerous friends had to help carry him up the stairs at school, as he was too weak to do so himself. Jon had two heart surgeries as a child. Doctors at Virginia Mason in Seattle performed a very new...
U.S. Senator Mark Begich-D had a busy Memorial Day weekend, but made a stop in Petersburg. While he was in town, Begich met with officials and toured several city facilities. “We got to see a lot of the facilities, the new facilities, also the old ones. We got to tour the police station, which is in desperate need of help to say the least,” he said during an interview at the Harbormaster’s office. Begich, 50, who is serving with Lisa Murkowski, said he was “unsure” if there would be any Federal...
The 31st annual Salmon Derby brought in over 300 fish ranging in weight from 8.1 to 45.6 pounds. The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce sponsored event took place over the Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 25 to Monday, May 28. First prize was $7,500 cash, a derby jacket and hat and free processing by Tonka Seafoods; second prize was $3,500 cash, a derby sweatshirt and hat and third prize was $2,750 cash and a derby sweatshirt and hat. Prizes will be awarded Thursday night (May 31) at 7 p.m. at the...
Softball tourney success To the Editor: I would like to take a moment and thank everyone involved with making the Eric Corl Memorial Softball Tournament a success. Mamie Nilson for doing most, and I mean practically everything in organizing this great event; Parks and Rec for getting the field ready for us; Little League for running concessions and selling our sweatshirts; Duane Bell for umping the games. Without Duane’s volunteering his time and his skill we would really be scrambling for good umps. Last to all the teams that showed up to play...
The Petersburg Ministerial Association conducted a Memorial Service for the veterans buried in the Petersburg Memorial Cemetery Monday. “Even with terrible weather we had a large turnout,” Petersburg Ministerial Association President Mike Schwarte said. The service was opened with patriotic songs and prayer. Lloyd Thynes gave the definition of the folding of the flag; Tony Long Drew recited the Gettysburg Address; and Mark Kubo recited Psalm 34. Until three years ago, the Veterans of For...
The 31st Annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce King Salmon Derby gets underway this Friday morning at 7 a.m. The derby continues through the Memorial Day Weekend and ends Monday at 5 p.m. No tagged fish will be available for anglers this year however. Derby Committee member Doug Welde reported volunteers in as many as seven participating boats were unable to catch two King Salmon to tag on Wednesday morning near Frederick Point. The tagged fish could normally bring a derby angler a chance at $5,000 from Hammer and Wikan and the other could...
A group of Petersburg golfers seized the day last weekend as three teams from the borough took the top spots at the Bobs’ IGA 9-hole scramble at Muskeg Meadows Golf Course in Wrangell. The team of Randy Littleton and George Woodbury won the event on Saturday, May 19 after shooting a net score of 28(-8) on the par-36 course. Fellow Petersburg residents Ray Pederson and Rodney Littleton took the top score on Sunday with a net score of 26(-10). Muskeg Meadows’ Grover Mathis said the two-man best-ball tournament was well attended both days, tho...
Let your inner-Norwegian out. The Little Norway Festival begins today. The annual event celebrates Syttende Mai, or May 17, the signing of Norway's Constitution in 1814. Petersburg has been formally celebrating the occasion since 1958. The celebration includes live music, food, traditional dance, art receptions, softball and the return of the Viking/Valkyrie jail. Activities run from Thursday to Sunday. “We are bringing back the classics,” said Little Norway Chair Holli Flint. “The Style Show,...
What's in a name? The Petersburg Economic Development Council (PEDC) hopes the name Petersburg will translate into increased tourism and economic growth thanks to new city branding. The PEDC, members of the Chamber of Commerce, and several city employees, gathered last week to see the latest artwork and slogans for a new city branding effort that is designed to entice visitors, businesses and new residents. The desire to create a Petersburg logo and slogan began about a decade ago, said PEDC...
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Salmon Derby Committee has need of volunteers to sign up to man the weigh-in station during the Memorial Day Weekend Event. Persons wishing to sign-up may contact Sally at the Chamber office (772-3646). Volunteers are needed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (May 25-28). Instruction is provided....
(Left to right) Ginger Evans, Bridget Wittstock, JoAnn Day, and Michelle Parker were among the approximately hundred runners and walkers to take part in the memorial Michael Wittstock Circle of Life Cabin Creek 5K Run/Walk on a beautiful Saturday morning. All the proceeds benefit the Beat the Odds foundation. http://www.petersburgpilot.com/photos for more pictures of the event....
Michael Joseph Wittstock, 68, ascended from this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Michael Joseph Wittstock was born in Juneau, Alaska, April 29, 1943 to Kenneth Joseph Wittstock and Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Miller. In the late summer of that year, the family moved to Spokane, Wash. where they lived with Betty Jane’s parents across the street from Gonzaga University. In 1948, when the family had grown to five children, they moved into their own home on East 9th near Sacred H...
