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Klas Stolpe, a sports reporter since the mid-1990s, was honored last month as this year's Region V winner of the ASAA Gold Lifetime Pass, presented by the Alaska School Activities Association for "extraordinary contribution to high school activities in Alaska and/or at the national level." The qualifications specified by ASAA are: "Significant service to high school students of Alaska through demonstrated leadership for at least twenty (20) years at the state and/or national level. Served as...
The tables were decorated with the red, white and blue bouquets, the eggs Benedict were perfect, the hollandaise sauce homemade, and the mimosas were flowing at Kito's Kave last Sunday, as members of American Legion Edward Locken Post 14 served a special thank you brunch to their 16 specials guests – the local quilters responsible for the Quilts of Valor program who have spent nearly a decade making quilts for Petersburg's veterans. Since 2016, these volunteers have created nearly 140 h...
The Petersburg high school track and field team had a strong performance at the Region V Championships this past weekend in Juneau. A two-day meet full of new personal bests and individual championship victories meant that 20 athletes qualified to the state meet – 11 on the boys team and nine on the girls team. "One of my favorite parts was seeing our senior throwers take one, two, three in the discus and then one, two, four in the shot put," said head coach Erin Hofacre. "I was so impressed wit...
Community support for Beat the Odds To the editor: Petersburg Medical Center Foundation’s Beat the Odds provides resources in Petersburg for people with cancer. Our generous sponsors helped raise over $37,000 during our last fund drive. We acknowledge the contributions of Petersburg Mental Health Services and an incredibly special gift from the late Scott Olson. Thank you to First City Council on Cancer in Ketchikan, Wrangell Cancer Care, and Cancer Connection in Juneau. In 2024 over $35,000 was provided to assist with expenses for P...
After nearly 40 years in aquaculture – 25 of those years managing Crystal Lake Hatchery – Loren Thompson is passing the torch to Cody Peterson, and as the hatchery transitions leadership a multimillion dollar renovation is also taking place. "It's been a good occupation and I'll miss it," Thompson reflects on his career. "It's provided a very unique way of life for me and my family ... the 10 years remote with our kids ... so many things we wouldn't have done or seen if we'd gone another rou...
Needing a series win to keep their postseason hopes alive, the Petersburg high school baseball team battled the Ketchikan Kings at home this past weekend. In game one, the Vikings lost 12-0, committing seven errors. In game two, the Vikings put themselves in a 9-0 deficit by the top of the third inning. This time however, the Vikings were able to mount a comeback in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs to make the score 9-6. “It shows just a little glimmer of what we think our team will be like down the road going into next season,” said h...
May 22, 1925 – John Thompson has the framework up for a two-story building, adjoining the Citizens Steam Laundry, to be used as a machine shop and blacksmith shop downstairs with living apartments upstairs. Alongside of the machine shops will be built gridirons for small boats and boats of a larger fishing class. Also will be built a covered runaway on the shore side where autos can be repaired. There will be a pit so that it will be easy to work under the machines. “And you may say,” said Mr. Thompson, “that my gridirons, when not in use, wi...
The Petersburg high school track and field team compiled 46 personal bests this past weekend in Ketchikan. "They did great. Lots of great team working together type performances. That home meet was a great time for the team to bond and get excited about going to regionals with some goals to score points and to try to place as high as they can as a team," said head coach Erin Hofacre. One athlete that set a personal best and broke the school record was Petersburg senior Kaden Duke, who threw 143...
The Petersburg high school baseball team looked to claim their first pair of victories this past weekend against the undefeated Sitka Wolves. The Vikings ran into a Wolves buzzsaw as they were swept 3-0 by the Wolves, losing 17-0, 11-1 and 10-0. The Vikings have been inconsistent on offense and haven't scored more than three runs since April 12, against the Ketchikan Kings. "We've had games where balls are hit right to people. We had that happen multiple times in Sitka where the ball was hit...
The 37 graduating seniors of Petersburg High School's Class of 2025 have navigated a challenging path through their school years, supporting one another through highs and lows. They will leave a lasting impression on the educators and administrators who've guided them along the way. Petersburg Schools Superintendent Robyn Taylor, in her first year with the district, has been struck by both the students' talents and the community that rallies around them. "This class is incredibly supportive of...
Markus Anderson What subjects or classes did you enjoy the most, and which ones challenged you the most? I enjoyed math, choir, shop, mactech. I think math was the most challenging but I really enjoyed my teacher. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? I would say to keep a open mind and try new things. Also procrastinating is one of the worst habits to develope. Play some sports, stay active. Please describe a specific moment or event from high school that stands out as a highlight for you? One moment for me would be going to state...
May 17 is Norway's Constitution Day, and in "Alaska's Little Norway," it's a big deal. Every year around this time, Petersburg holds a week-long festival to celebrate its Norwegian heritage. Hundreds of people flock to the Southeast island town for the experience. Festival celebrations date back to the late 1950s. Some traditions have grown and morphed over the decades, with new ones entering the mix as well. But the Norwegian Dancers have always been a fixture. Brandi Thynes is a volunteer on...
May 15, 1925 – With its shrimp, clam and crab plants, Petersburg is the center of the shell fish industry in Alaska. Last Saturday an additional payroll was added by the Star Shell Fish Company starting to put up crab meat in the old Ness Shrimp plant on the Union trading dock. The cannery is divided into three rooms – the dooking department, the cleaning room and the picking room. The plant has been made comfortable and modern sanitary methods are used. The incorporators for the new industry are Ben Grondahl, Chris Christensen, Hans Wick and...
Outside the brand-new facility on South Nordic Drive, the scent of grilling burgers and hotdogs lingers in the air as community members stream through the 16-foot bay doors of High Tide Auto. Close to two hundred people dropped by to congratulate Wes and Angie Davis and have a look inside their brand-new NAPA auto service center, according to Kimberly Simbahon who was dropping visitors' names into a blue bucket for the door prize drawings. "It's been a little stressful," Angie admitted,... Full story
In their first home games of the season, the Petersburg high school baseball team struggled to contain the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears high powered offense. In game one, the Vikings were defeated 16-1. "The weather played a huge role. We had to juggle our lineup a little bit because of a couple of different issues, we were not at full strength on Thursday," head coach Jim Engell said. Errors were an issue for the Vikings against the Crimson Bears. "We made four errors on Friday and one on...
This past weekend, the Mitkof middle school and Petersburg high school had an opportunity to come together for an intersquad track and field meet. Historically, Petersburg's track program has lagged behind when it comes to track facility and equipment. From a gravel oval space for running to a rigid, old boardwalk connecting with a rough sandpit for long jumpers, the conditions have not been ideal. But some improvements have been made in recent years. "We brought in some new rock two years ago...
For the first time ever, Petersburg hosted a Native Youth Olympics showcase for 19 students (17 due to illness) between the middle and high schools. Thanks to community support/sponsors, Petersburg was able to have the showcase here on April 29 and 30th, allowing for the community to see what the student-athletes have been working on this season. For the last three years, the number of participants for NYO have exceeded 15. Since the start of the season in February, the team has been focusing...
May 8, 1925 – Ohmer plans to invade Lynn Canal and there is great rejoicing at Haines, the little village nestling in Mission Cove, and happiest of the whole crowd is Dr. L. Pryer, the druggist and president of the chamber of commerce. For three years, Dr. Pryer has been preaching shrimp, shrimp and nothing but shrimp, in Lynn Canal. So loud and persistent was he in his talk, that it was heard way down at Petersburg, 200 miles distant, by Mr. Earl N. Ohmer, president of Alaskan Glacier Seafood Company. He immediately and forthwith sent two f...
This past weekend, Petersburg's high school art program brought their talent and work to the annual Artfest, in Wrangell – a four-day series of workshops, creativity and fun. "I brought an acrylic painting of a whale tale with a bunch of flowers on it," said sophomore Rebecca Midkiff, who has been working on the whale tale since the beginning of the year. "I did an acrylic painting of Ketchikan – a board walk with houses," sophomore Ali Kittams added. Senior Becky Fisher brought one of her for...
Barbara Jean Dunbar was born on January 19, 1934, in Utica, New York, to George and Mary Dunbar. Growing up in the majestic foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Barb's early years were filled with cheerful family gatherings and time spent with friends exploring the many mountain lakes dotting the forests around Inlet and Old Forge, where the fall colors are like no place else on earth. In high school she waved her pom-poms cheerleading, marched in the Syracuse drum band and volunteered as a... Full story
The PHS track and field team sprinted through the competition at the Capital City Invitational, setting two school records. The boys 4x200 relay ran a blazing 1 minute and 39 seconds – placing first. "They had that as their goal. They knew what the school record was and kind of had an idea of what they needed to do," head coach Erin Hofacre said. The boys 4x200 consists of Noah Pawuk, Ben Kandoll, Nolan Lutomski and Brayden Tucker. "It was really celebratory and all of Petersburg was cheering u...
For Petersburg families wondering what their children will do this summer, Petersburg Medical Center's Youth Programs are offering more activities, more accessibility, and more options than ever before. After a six-month effort to secure critical funding streams, the programs have achieved a milestone that will help ensure more families can participate, regardless of financial circumstances. PMC Youth Program administrators have spent months advocating for access to state child care assistance...
Mary Peter Benson was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on October 9, 1950, to Simel and Vivian Peter. She grew up along the Yukon River in Nulato, deeply connected to her Alaskan roots and traditions. Mary graduated from Mt. Edgecumbe High School in 1969, where she formed many lifelong friendships. Affectionately known as "Doll," Mary had the unique gift of remembering small, meaningful details about everyone she met. Her warmth, generosity, and genuine interest in others made her a friend to all, wel... Full story
