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On Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Sons of Norway Hall, the community honored the EMS, Fire and SAR volunteers who put in over 500 hours a year to help and support the needs of Petersburg. Over 50 people showed up to the event to talk, share stories and thank the volunteers for their service. The event was hosted by the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Above, Fire and EMS Director Sandy Dixson recieves help from Maelle and Lachlan Boiter with drawing raffle ticket winners. The prizes were donated...
An aluminum piece submitted to the Annabelle Baker memorial art show, Stream to Sea, by local artist Josef Quitslund. His piece titled Octopus Gate is currently unfinished. A reception was held Friday at the Clausen Museum as part of the week long Rainforest Festival. The art show, which features local artists, will remain on display through Sept. 20....
Work has begun on the renovations to Shoemaker Bay Harbor. According to Wrangell Harbor Master Greg Meissner, the harbor will be back in business sometime next summer....
Seetka Kwaan welcomes Keex' Kwaan to Petersburg to celebrate the first annual Fall Adult Cultural Festival on Thursday. The festival was held at Sandy Beach Park the entire weekend. The Petersburg community, Kake elders and visitors from the Lower 48 and other countries were in attendance. From left to right: Mary Ann Rainey, Pauline Young, Brenda Louise, Marsha Cook and Ross Nanauck III. In front, Guylynn Etcher, left, and Jeremiah Etcher....
September 6, 1918 The school term for the Petersburg schools opened and the bell which calls the children to their lessons is again heard daily. So far the teaching staff is short two members but they are expected on the first boat from the south. Miss Esther Maakestad, Miss Burke, and Miss Viola Kirchstein, all arrived on recent boats and are on the job. Mrs. Strand is filling in until the arrival of the other teachers. High school will not start until they arrive. September 3, 1943 Miss Adeline Beauregard one of the new teachers who will...
August 30, 1918 Lots within Petersburg town-site survey may be staked at the present time by those who desire to secure them for home building in the near future. Lots may be taken and improved by building foundations, fencing, or a claim established in some other way, which will give the claimant prior right to the lot. However lots can not be staked for purely speculative purpose. After the approval of the survey all unoccupied lots will be sold at prices fixed by the town-site trustee, or if unsold will be turned in to the city for future...
August 23, 1918 Notice has been received from the assayer in charge of the Seattle Assay office that in the future all platinum offered for sale in the form of jewelry, dental scraps and in other forms shall be received. The platinum will be credited to the person sending it in and will be forwarded to the New York Assay office where equipment is being installed to determine the value of the deposits. The metal will be then turned over to the Government and used for war purpose and the value forwarded to the person making the deposit. August...
A Woman’s Health Clinic will be at Petersburg Public Health Center, Sept.4-6. Women, 29 and younger with limited or no access to health care can get exams and reproductive health services on a sliding scale at the Petersburg Public Health Center’s Woman’s Health Clinic. Appointments are required. To schedule appointment, call The Petersburg Public Health Center 772-4611....
August 16, 1918 A vicious lible on the good name of the town of Petersburg has been uttered and spread broadcast by Assistant District Attorney Steve Ragan, is credited by the Daily Dispatch with having made the statements against the good name of Petersburg. Petersburg has been branded as a “hotbed of pro Germanism” and the statement was published intimated that the red light district was closed as a result of pro-German activities. The red light district here was closed as the result of a petition of the citizens. August 13, 1943 Word has...
To register a new student, stop by the office at 303 Dolphin Street by August 24. Bring current vaccination record and birth certificate (legible copy ok). Students currently enrolled do not need to register. Supply lists can be found online at www.pcsd.us. Kindergarteners attend from 8:15-11:15 until October, then the school day extends to 1:15. If you have questions, call the office at 907-302-2385. Mrs. Willis Kindergarten: Kaitlyn Aikins, Daphne Brantuas, Midori Hinde, Zayden Jackson, Gage Lewis, Carley Littrell, Laramie Luhr, Craig...
August 9, 1918 The yearly report of the committee of military relief for the past year has been issued and shows that the Petersburg Red Cross has been doing exceedingly good work. The following articles have been completed and shipped; 2 dozen hospital bed shirts; 67 pair of sox; 27 pair wristlets; 21 mufflers; 41 pairs of pajamas; 10 dozen handkerchiefs; 41 washcloths; 74 sweaters; 2 cases irrigation pads. The work rooms are open daily and all ladies interested in sewing and knitting are urged to obey their patriotic impulse and visit the...
Diane Mariah Murph was named to the Deans List Spring of 2018 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She will be attending Missouri University of Science and Technology in the fall pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering....
August 2, 1918 The facts in last week’s story were that the officials in question did visit the red-light district and were seen there by several residents of the town. Since the publication of the article in question, the editor has been convinced, beyond a reason of a doubt that the officers who were there were connected with the Naval Intelligence Bureau and had orders to be there to secure certain information which was desired by the Government. Naval Intelligence officers are placed in a peculiar position and are frequently forced to p...
About two weeks ago, the lower paneling on the back of the court house building peeled away from the wall and crashed to the ground. A barrier had been put up around the area to ensure public safety after staff was notified that the panel was beginning to crack on July 9. The building's owner, Jesse Olson, sent a crew on Thursday from his company, Alaska Professional Construction, Inc., to pull the remaining paneling down, clean up the area and provide a temporary fix, said clerk of court... Full story
Mariah D. Taylor was named to the University of Wyoming’s 2018 spring semester academic Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls....
