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January 11, 1918 At Monday night’s regular meeting the council voted that its members and representatives selected by the fishermen meet the next afternoon to look up the most suitable place for a fishermen’s municipal float and get an estimate of cost of construction of same. At Tuesday afternoon’s special meeting, a committee composed of Councilmen Jorgenson, Israelsen, and Steberg, and Erick Ness and Olaf Tenfjord as representatives of the boat owners, was instructed to make specifications and find the cost of putting in a float in front of...
On Friday Harold Medalen motored his tug beneath the Sing Lee Alley Bridge and pulled the tilting remains of his family warehouse apart and onto the beach. Medalen said he will salvage the lumber and possibly rebuild the warehouse someday. The structure was built in 1968 by Arnie Espeseth, according to Medalen. The pilings were pushed just a couple of feet into the beach, not driven into the ground by a pile driver. Medalen recalled the then building inspector Louie Seversen warned Espeseth,...
Jeffrey (Skipper) Erickson of Petersburg, Alaska was named to the Dean’s List at Lehigh University in the fall 2017 semester. Erickson is studying Mechanical Engineering....
The weather conditions were perfect for Jonas Baekkelund, Mackenzie Morrison, Valon Weathers and Eli Anderson to play ice hockey Saturday at Blind Slough....
January 4, 1918 The passing of the saloon business with the old year created little stir in Petersburg, there being no arrests or disorder in connection therewith. Jack Hadland has transformed the Dory Bar into a soft drink house, and plans to conduct the business himself until the fishing season opens. James Brennan will re-open the Gilt Edge about the first of February as a first-class pool and billiard-room, with soft drinks and cigars. January 1, 1943 In many family homes the traditional Christmas dinner is a high spot in the Christmas...
Leonard Charles Skeek, 86 died in Petersburg on Dec. 19, 2017. Leonard Skeek was born to Thomas and Amy Skeek in Kake, Alaska on July 7, 1931. He was a commercial fisherman and his name and face was recognized by many throughout Alaska and the fishing community. He had a passion for hunting, trapping, commercial and subsistence fishing, and processing traditional native foods with his friends and family. He was always willing to teach those who wanted to learn about subsistence ways and sharing... Full story
Leilani N. Kito was born to parents Ronald and Edith Bean of Kake Alaska on May 29, 1938. Lani married Richard Kito in August 1975 and moved to Petersburg, Alaska. Lani was a teacher with Petersburg Elementary School for several years before realizing her love of accounting. Lani worked for Petersburg Indian Association for many years and eventually opened her own accounting office where she continued to work and grow for many years. Leilani was many things to many people. She was a daughter,... Full story
Graduation Announcement Kristin Neuneker has earned a Master of Science degree in Fisheries from University of Alaska Fairbanks....
A pair of Common Mergansers feed along a shoreline last week. A male is pictured at the top of photo while the female (lower right) displays a reddish head plume and grey body feathers. Mergansers are common throughout S.E. Alaska....
December 28, 1917 Mr. Anderson reports that the company’s manager, M.B. Dahl, who is now in Tacoma, plans to return north in February, when it is probable he will start the building of a one-line cannery at Saginaw Bay. The company is also considering the matter of building a cold-storage plant, for the handling of halibut, salmon, and other varieties of fresh fish. December 25, 1942 Santa Claus appeared as scheduled at the Emblem Club pot-luck supper and party last Tuesday evening. Children of Elks and Emblem Club members were especially f...
With the next edition, the Wrangell Sentinel and the Petersburg Pilot will discontinue the Posted Fuel Notice that has been published in both papers since October 2015. Fuel prices were more volatile then and the price fluctuation was of more interest to the public. The retail price is clearly market driven and both Wrangell and Petersburg have competing vendors in each community. It’s obvious that the size of the market and the distance from the refinery will continue to influence the prices consumers pay at the pump in both towns. Absent n...
Red Kettle donations to the Salvation Army increased by $4,000 compared to last year's contributions. Loni Upshaw with the Salvation Army in Petersburg reported Christmas season donations totaled $17,511.29 compared to $13,643.79 in 2016. For the fourth year in a row, the Petersburg Rotary Club rang in the top prize with contributions totaling $5,060.35. The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Dept. brought in $2,272.65 for second place and the Salvation Army Advisory Board gathered $2,150 on their days...
Winners of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorating Contest were announced this week. Winners receive a $50 gift certificate. Family category winner is Andy and Katie Yeckley at 105 Philbin St. Boat category winner is Jim Roberts. The Petersburg Pilot and Lee's Clothing tied in the business category. Neighborhood winners were on Dolphin St. and honorable mentions went to Kurt Kvernvik and Mike and Cindy Moyer. The contest is sponsored by the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and the...
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths,...
Dear Santa, I have been a good boy and I have been getting good grades. I have a few thing on my Christmas wish List that I would like Please. Thank you Santa. Love Cadam • Imaginext two Face.van • Imaginext sPongebob PineaPPle playset • Imaginext sPonge bob Krusty crab • Imaginext Power Ranger Red Ranger and Green Ranger and Blue and Black and Yellow Ranger. Thank You! Dear Santa clause, What I want for christmas is a pretty violet purple soft bed set. and some warm fuzzy socks and for my cousi...
The holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that household waste increases by more than 25 percent during the holiday season. Reducing waste come the holiday season does not mean celebrants have to forgo big family meals or beautifully wrapped gifts. In fact, there are several ways to reduce waste without spoiling the spirit of the season. Give eco-conscious gifts. The environment may not be the first thing t...
Roughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, including boxed cards, are purchased in a given year. That’s quite a lot of cards to address and mail, and many festive greetings for recipients to read and display. With so much money and effort put into sharing Christmas greetings, some people may wonder how they can prolong the merriment offered by these cards. Here are some creative ways to put Christmas cards to new use once this holiday season has come and gone. • Make your own gift tags. Christmas card stock is the perfect medium to turn into gif...
