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March 9, 1983 - Ground breaking for construction on a two-story addition to the Petersburg High School this summer will be recommended to the Petersburg School Board by an ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee, set up by the school board, completed their study of school construction March 3. The recommendations of the 11 member committee and a possible floor plan were presented to school board members March 4 so they would be able to look over the proposals and act on the recommendations at their March 8 meeting. “The school board asked for t...
Marcus Hom, lead instructor for Dark Horse Defense has taken on the task of developing an emergency response plan for the Petersburg Schools. Hom attended the regular meeting of the Petersburg School Board Tuesday, Feb. 19 to update the board on the progress of the plan. "I have been working with the staff of the high school, middle school and elementary schools," Hom stated. "I have also observed the security in place now during school hours." Hom is now moving from the observation phase and into the development of a new plan for the Petersbur...
The Petersburg Middle School Viking wrestlers traveled to Ketchikan to participate in the Region V Tournament recently and came home fourth place winners. Petersburg scored 169.5 points as a team and came in just behind Sitka with 175.5; Wrangell with 190 and Ketchikan placed first in the tournament with 266.5 points. "The middle school Viking wrestling team represented their school and community well this season," Coach Rob Schwartz said. "It was a tough regional tournament against some...
Robin Verline Lane, 52, passed away February 14, 2013 after a short battle with cancer in Anchorage. Robin was born on September 12, 1960 to Roger and Judy Johnson at Fort Lewis/McChord Air Force Base. Robin also lived in Kemerer, Wyo. and Mountain Home, Idaho before graduating from Meridian High School of Idaho in 1978. Robin worked in Student Services at Boise State University for 14 years. It was a great job for Robin as it allowed her to provide her trademark care and service to many people....
The Petersburg Indian Association Tribal Board received reports from various departments outlining the programs they are involved in and what is happening within the organization during its regular meeting Monday evening. The PIA Transportation Department will submit an application for the replacement of the Sing Lee Alley Bridge. "The Petersburg Borough's engineers anticipate the cost of replacement at $1 to $1.2 million," PIA Transportation Director Will Ware reported. "The maximum funding allowed through the Tribal Transportation Bridge... Full story
After 28 years of service to the US Army and Army National Guard, Marvin E. Ronimous Jr. retired in June of 2011. Recently Ronimous received honors for his service to the military. The Meritorious Service Medal was awarded for his steadfast service and devotion to mission accomplishment placed him at the top of his field. As stated on the certificate given to Ronimous, his duty performance and dedication reflect great credit upon himself, the Alaska Army National Guard and the United States...
Henry William (Bill) Hansen, 88, died on January 17, 2013 in Seattle. He was born in Nampa, Idaho on March 23, 1924 to Ole and Jonetta Hansen. The family moved around the Pacific Northwest, from the potato farm in Idaho to logging in southern Oregon and the Mount Shasta region of northern California all were part of Bill's early life. Bill spent his elementary and high school years in Petersburg. His Dad restored a beached fishing boat in the front yard and went halibut fishing. That is where Bill was first introduced to commercial fishing. Bil... Full story
Approximately three years ago, Petersburg Police Sergeant Heidi Agner began an investigation that has taken years to finally come to fruition. Feb. 8, Federal Judge Timothy Burgess sentenced Victor Araujo, 51, to 60 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine. “Araujo was brought to my attention by an under-cover agent that was working here,” Agner said. “That agent's work not only led to the conviction of Araujo but four others who were charged, convicted and served time for felony drug related crimes.” Agner e...
February 6 A vehicle was parked illegally in a private drive on Third Street. Officers spoke with an individual about an accident in a parking lot at Second Street and Haugen Drive. A suspicious vehicle was reported on N. Nordic Drive. Officers were requested to assist in the removal of an intoxicated individual on Surf. A suspicious individual was reported on Sing Lee Alley. February 7 An individual was driving a vehicle with no lights on in the dark at First Street and Haugen Drive. Teenagers were reported in the elementary school greenhouse...
Governor Sean Parnell announced the winner of the 2013 Choose Respect Poster Contest last week – and although a group of Anchorage middle school students took home the top prize, a Petersburg student came close with a runner-up entry. Petersburg High School senior, Noppanun Saensuk created a colorful cartoon concept with the direction of her teacher Ashley DuRoss as an entry that took the No. 2 spot in the competition. This year’s theme was “iRespect.” The runner-up poster was selected for younger audiences with images of children enjoyin...
Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department has begun its own version of the Biggest Loser which is called Losing Big Petersburg. The contestants for this competition will take part in various programs through Parks and Recreation over a six week time period to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and also lose weight. The focus is on health and wellness for the community, the participants and their families. The competition will begin formally Wednesday, Feb. 6 and continue to the final... Full story
WRANGELL — With the 2012 school shootings in Connecticut and California still fresh in our collective memory, a proposal from an Anchorage lawmaker would allow for teachers or other permanent school employees to carry concealed weapons on campus “for defensive use” in the State of Alaska. House Bill 55, from Republican Rep. Bob Lynn, would allow public districts and private schools to adopt written policies spelling out the circumstances under which firearms could be possessed and used. The proposal, which was released on Jan. 11, would allow...
Petersburg High School senior Mizani Rawhani was nominated for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy by Congressman Don Young, Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Mark Begich. Each member of Congress can have five constituents attending the Naval Academy at any time. When one member leaves the Academy, a vacancy is created. “The Navy really caught my attention when the different military branches sent representatives to the school,” Rawhani said. “I have always thought I would love to fly but g...
The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department will continue Junior Firefighter training longer under the direction of PVFD Firefighter Devren Bennett. The Junior Firefighter training program usually runs from Oct. 1 to the end of December, but the program has evolved recently with Bennett's contribution. “This is my first year to run the program,” Bennett said. “Previously the program was run by Troy Thynes and Paul Jennings but I have structured things a little different this year.” In previous year... Full story
Petersburg High School senior, Maura Sullivan returned home in July after a year long exchange student experience in Poland. “I lived in Warsaw, the capital and I loved it,” Sullivan said. “But coming from Petersburg to the capital where there are almost two million people was quite a culture shock.” Sullivan went into this experience with only a few phrases of Polish to her credit and enjoyed every moment of her time in Poland. “I didn’t really speak any Polish except for a couple of phrases an...
Air Force Airman Rhonda K. Jacobsen – Wilson Graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight – week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Jacobsen – Wilson is th...
Claude Frederick (Budd) Loesch, 82, died in his Beacon Woods, Fla. home on January 4, 2013. He was born to Gordon Edward and Geraldine Laura Loesch at his grandparent’s home in Erie, Pa. on November 28, 1930. He grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio and was reared by his mother and stepfather Richard Whitaker on the family farm. At the age of 15, he ran away from home and joined the Army, after convincing recruiters he was 17. He served nearly a year before being sent home and was paid to finish high schoo... Full story
The Viking boys traveled to Ketchikan for the CCCC Tournament and came away with a win against Metlakatla in their last game of the tournament. “There were a lot of really good things that came out of this tournament,” Head Coach Rick Brock stated. “Even the things that didn't go as well as we wanted them was important for us to experience and learn from.” The boys faced Ketchikan for their first game of the weekend. “We had just played them a couple of weeks ago and they were much improved from when we played them before and I feel we were a...
Alaska’s seafood industry worked hard this year to ramp up its message to policy makers, especially those from rail belt regions who tend to overlook the industry’s economic significance. How important is the seafood industry to Alaska and the nation? At a glance: nearly 60% of all U.S. seafood landings come from Alaska and 96% of all wild- caught salmon. Seafood is by far Alaska’s #1 export, valued $2.4 billion last year. Alaska ranks 9th in the world in terms of global seafood production. The seafood industry is second only to Big Oil in re...
Billie Elizabeth Taylor died in Salem, Ore. on December 12, 2012. Born November 1, 1915, Billie was the last living member of a family of 13 children. She was born in Alger, Wash. to German immigrant parents who ran a small logging and saw mill operation on their rural property. Life was not easy for this large family. Billie attended a small country elementary school, but had to move to nearby Bellingham to board with friends and relatives in order to attend high school. She graduated from Burl... Full story
The Petersburg Viking boys tied for first place but were officially declared runners up behind Klawock for the tenth Little Norway Tournament hosted by Petersburg this weekend. Teams from Angoon, Haines, Craig, Klawock and Wrangell traveled to Petersburg for the tournament to kick off the season. “I was really pleased with the outcome of the whole tournament,” Head Coach Rick Brock stated. “We got a lot of contribution from a lot of players and I think that is really important for us at this...
John and Jeanne Bringhurst of Petersburg announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Jeanne to William Spencer Hill, son of Jim and Diane Hill of Mapleton, Utah. Jessica graduated from Petersburg High School in 2004. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arequipa, Peru, Jessica is pursuing a degree in Public Health. For the past several summers she has worked for the Petersburg Ranger District. Will is attending Utah Valley University in...
Nick Popp, Petersburg High School's Vocational Shop Teacher, addressed the Petersburg City School District School Board in order to bring the board up to date with the equipment that was given to PCSD through a Forest Service grant that began some years ago. The history of the Forest Service grant began several years ago with Paul Anderson. Anderson, at the time was on the Resource Advisory Board, RAC. Popp explained that RAC was spending a lot of money on signs for the Tongass National Forest and Anderson suggested that RAC and the Forest...
Jeffery Kyle Smith, 50, died in Astoria, Ore. of heart problems on November 14, 2012. He was born to Gerald and Linda Smith on September 28, 1962 in Boaz, Ala. He graduated from Sardis High School. He worked in maintenance at Icicle Seafoods in Petersburg, Alaska. He is survived by: daughter Jennifer Marshall; granddaughter Kylee Fuller; his parents; sister Regina Grinwis; brother David Smith; and companion Brandie Webster. A memorial service was held on November 20 at Sardis Baptist Church in Boaz, Ala. The family requests memorials be... Full story
Vikings girls basketball started out the competition season with a weekend on the road against a perennial powerhouse, the Lady Braves of Mt. Edgecumbe. The Petersburg girls have a lot of fresh faces with eight out of the 13 girls traveling to Sitka being freshmen. The Lady Braves, on the other hand, are an experienced team with many girls coming back who played a lot of minutes last year, according to Vikings girls coach Dino Brock. But what this years Vikings squad lacks in experience they make up for with energy and effort. “We went in e...
