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There were four overtimes of free basketball on Saturday in the PHS boys matchup against Haines, where the Viking gym was deflated by a one point loss, but it was all made possible because of a last second three in regulation by a hometown senior. Petersburg lost to Haines on Saturday, 63-64. The overtime saga began when Mark Neidiffer, a Petersburg senior, made a last second three pointer off an out-of-bounds play with about two seconds remaining, tying the game 45-45. "His will to win and...
For the first time in a decade, the PHS Jazz Band traveled out of state for a festival, where the 18-person ensemble placed second in its category. The Viking jazz group had 20 minutes to impress judges at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington last weekend. There were about 40 schools and 1,300 musicians at the festival. Petersburg was placed in the Single A category, which is designated by schools with 600 students or fewer in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade. Petersburg doesn't even have 600...
February 1, 1918 The Juneau Dispatch of Jan. 23, states that Captain Madsen had arrived in Juneau that day, with the information that A. Hansen of Petersburg has been missing since December 21. Hansen experienced some engine trouble near Cape Fanshaw and lost his small boat early in December. He finally managed to get to the Gadner cannery, where he was outfitted with a small boat, rifle and supplies. This was three days before Christmas, and he has not been heard of since. February 5, 1943 From the looks of the town, Kayhi has arrived for its...
The Viking girls basketball team lost two games against Metlakatla last weekend, dropping its record to 2-6 on the season. On Friday, Metlakatla beat Petersburg 36-20, and then again on Saturday, 42-24. “To kind of summarize the game,” said Petersburg Coach Dino Brock, commenting on Saturday’s matchup. “[Metlakatla] put in their subs part way through the fourth quarter, and their subs went out and made like four out of five shots in a row.” In the first half, Metlakatla had four three-point field goals and added another in the second half. “I w...
Petersburg boys basketball took a team of eight to Unalaska this weekend where it struggled to shoot the ball, losing two games and dropping to a 1-5 record. The Vikings lost to Unalaska on Friday, 48-27, and Saturday 64-38. "That's a quality team we played," said Rick Brock, the Viking head coach. "Has to be one of the best teams in the state for what I've seen." With Petersburg shooting woes against Unalaska -- a team that's big, fast and can shoot, Brock said -- he was happy to see his team...
The borough assembly held a work session on Monday to discuss a plan to impose restrictions on who's eligible for senior sales tax exemption, along with a shorter talk on a passenger fee for cruise ships. In a public discussion, hosted by the assembly to hear community member input, an agreement was made that an annual fee ought to be charged to those who'd like a sales tax exemption card. The goal would be to offset costs that go into processing exemption cards for those 65 or older. The...
The Petersburg girls basketball team started its weekend series against Wrangell on Friday with its first win of the season, coming after a pair of free throws put the Vikings up one with seconds left. The second half of the lady's game on Friday saw two key Viking scores at the end of each break. A last second shot by Petersburg at the end of the third gave the team the lead heading into the fourth. And then again, with 4.9 seconds left in regulation, Petersburg was down two and Nina McCay was...
Petersburg boys basketball split two games with Wrangell last weekend, losing on Friday and coming better prepared for the rivalry matchup on Saturday, the coach said. Petersburg had to reach into its bench early in a game against Wrangell on Friday, which caused for a stop-and-go night with recurring scoring lulls. Petersburg lost 44-50. Mark Neidiffer, a Petersburg senior and one of its highest scorers, was benched after being whistled for two fouls early in the first quarter. Dale Strong,...
The Petersburg high wrestling team placed 22nd at the division two state tournament last week, where two Viking wrestlers placed top five in their weight classes. The Viking wrestling team sent five boys and two girls to the state championship in Anchorage. The only Vikings to place were senior Taegen Schwartz, who was fifth, and sophomore Jolyn Toyomura, who finished fourth in the girls championship. "We weren't really expecting to come out like we did last year, as far as team points," said...
December 14, 1917 “The Flag” is the title of a neat little booklet issued for use of the public schools by Professor Lester D. Henderson, territorial commissioner of education. The history of the American flag is given in brief form, together with suggestions and rules for the proper use and care of the flag. In the preface Professor Henderson ssys: “The flag of the United States should symbolize our national ideals and should call to the mind of each individual his duties as a patriotic citizen….” December 18, 1942 Last Saturday evening the Vi...
Petersburg High School boys basketball lost two games against Metlakatla last weekend, an outcome that underscored the Vikings' effort but punctuated its youth, the coach said. In Friday's game -- last year's 2A state championship matchup -- the Vikings jumped out to a 28-27 lead at the end of the half. Petersburg senior Mark Neidiffer led the way in scoring with 13 points in the first quarter and three in the second. He finished with 21. The start of the third quarter saw Metlakatla go on a...
The Southeast Regional Wrestling Championship was last weekend in Ketchikan, where Petersburg was at full health and controlled most top spots across their weight classes, but the team is still beset by its roster size. Ten Petersburg wrestlers traveled to Ketchikan, and six of them finished in the top two in their weight class. The Viking girls, with two wrestlers, finished second, and the boys, with eight, finished fourth. Jolyn Toyomura, a Petersburg sophomore, finished first, but only one other wrestler matched-up in her weight class....
The Petersburg Vikings were crowned 2A Volleyball State Champions on Saturday, coming after an early loss to Wrangell and injury to one of its all-conference seniors, leaving the team shaken and its coach unsure if it'd regroup. Petersburg began the state championship on Thursday with two sweeping wins against Unalaska and then Kenny Lake. Wrangell was up next for Petersburg on Friday. In the first game, Petersburg was leading two to zero when senior Elisa Larson went up to swing and her knee...
The Petersburg assembly on Monday continued its discussion on the possibility of charging a marine passenger fee to all vessels that enter borough waters. “Currently we aren’t charging cruise ships that come to Petersburg, though most of the communities around Southeast are,” said Jeff Meucci, an assembly member. “And I’m just trying to sort out how we would be a part of that process.” At first the assembly proposed a committee but members later voted to have a work session instead, a decision that could streamline the approach. The Harbor...
The Petersburg wrestling team spent three days wrestling last weekend in Klawock and Craig, where a Viking freshman came off injury and finished on top for most of the trip. Ruby Massin was kept out of the home meet last weekend because of an ankle injury. She started her return in Craig on Thursday with a first place finish. In Klawock on Friday, Massin finished second with two pins. On Saturday, she took first place again in her weight class with two more pins. She finished the weekend 6-1, said Dan Swearingen, the Petersburg head coach....
The Petersburg Borough Assembly talked at length in a meeting last week about forming a tax committee, made of community members who could explain how tax finances work and eventually bring recommendations to the council. “I’ve had a chance to talk to several members of the community who had all kinds of questions about senior citizen property tax exemptions and overall sales tax,” said Jeff Meucci, an assembly member. “And what the trends are.” As a result, the assembly agreed to ask community members to sit on a short term – possibly si...
In an injury-ridden state, Petersburg wrestling hosted eight teams for a round-robin tournament, finishing second overall in the senior and parent appreciation weekend. Petersburg rostered eight wrestlers to start the Viking Face Off and Scramble on Friday. By Saturday, the team was down to six. The injuries started when two girls on the 11-person roster left the team permanently before the meet even started. Then, freshman Ruby Massin was injured and elected not to suit-up. The setbacks...
September 28, 1917 – Between sixty and seventy dollars has so far been subscribed for the soldiers’ tobacco fund, started last week by Petersburg camp of the Arctic Brotherhood. It should be noted contributors to this fund that the money is to be expended directly by the local A.B.’s. When all have contributed who wish to, or within a couple of weeks, an order will be placed with wholesalers for the tobacco, to be shipped directly to the soldier boys in France, with request that notice of its having reached them be mailed to the A.B.. Septe...
Jase Mikel Payne was born to Mike Payne and Shelly Sokol on October 17, 1992 in Vancouver, Washington. On September 11, 2017, Jase suffered a tragic accident in Petersburg, Alaska and was taken from us entirely too early. Jase was raised in Petersburg and loved the Alaskan lifestyle. He grew up playing on the beaches, hunting birds in the woods and fishing the Alaskan waterways for countless hours. His passion ran deep for the outdoors; he was always fishing, hunting or exploring...if you could...
The Viking harriers continued their strong season in Sitka and in their final race before regions finished second overall for the girls and fifth for the boys. Against their own division opponents (1A/2A/3A) the boys were third, and the girls first. The girls have not lost a regular season or regional meet to a division opponent for three years. Freshman Maia Cowan continues to impress as she finished second overall only behind the 4A Alaska champion Sadie Tuckwood in a personal best time of...
WRANGELL — Later this month the region’s economic development organization will be meeting in Haines to discuss new trends, problems and opportunities it will face in the coming year. Representing many of the area’s municipalities, federally-recognized tribes, businesses, government agencies and organizations, Southeast Conference holds two major forums each year, in the spring and in the fall. Its autumn meeting is its biggest, in past years drawing hundreds to hear about and discuss concerns unique to the region, from transportation and u...
One of the strongest men in Alaska recently took over as postmaster at the Petersburg Post office. Mark Eppihimer started work on Monday and has lived in Petersburg for about a week. He moved from the outskirts of Anchorage with his wife and two daughters, Hilda and Heidi. "This is my first day on the job, and they are just kicking butt," Eppihimer said on Monday. "We have got an excellent crew here," Eppihimer is also a power lifter who was named Alaska strongest man in 2012 and 2014, along...
Need to regroup To the Editor: Our local paper seems like it’s mixed up. Viking ship (in color) on the front page was perfect. However the criminal (in color) big time loser has been on the front page for the last three weeks, while our lovely Norwegian award winner was put in with the police news. How great is that? Another big news story, our Mayor Mark Jensen resigned, which will be a great loss to our community, in middle of paper someplace. You need to regroup Patty Nelson When rules are ignored, we must act To the Editor: On May 30, 2...
