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October 14, 1916 – Bids will be received by the council for the installation of a sewer system. It is the purpose of the council, if a favorable bid is made on material and work, to put the matter up to property owners through circulation of a petition for the improvement, and, if favorably received, to rush the work through at once. It is proposed to meet the cost of the improvement by assessment of the property benefited, the charges against each lot being made on the basis of number of square feet therein. October 17, 1941 – In response to...
At the suggestions of others, Liv Perschon thought about a modular home, but she chose against the quick option. And she could not be happier with the home she ended up with. It took a year and a half, but her green beveled cedar-sided Mitkof Highway home with red trim and white accents is quickly becoming home. Her new home sits where the home she shared with her late husband Peter used to. It had to be torn down due to water damage, but it gave Perschon her dream home. The old home was nice,...
It didn't take long for Ambre Burrell to get behind the idea of buying the old First Bank building and turning it into a fourplex apartment along with her husband Sig, Josh and Rachel Etcher. Two apartments were already upstairs so the addition of two more on the ground floor made sense, she says. A good majority of selecting items and materials to complete the work was done online. Burrell says her biggest mission was incorporating big windows. The upstairs three bedroom is probably the nicest,...
While new homes are being built to be more energy efficient than ever before, thanks to a growing green building movement and increasingly strict building codes, the age of existing dwellings continues to present challenges. More than 40 percent of the housing stock in the United States was built before 1969 and simply wouldn’t stand up to today’s standards. Yet, much can be done to help homeowners improve their building envelope to reduce energy use and increase efficiency. Improving your home’s energy efficiency can help save money, keep...
Freezing pipes are a concern for homeowners who live in cold climates. When temperatures dip below freezing, the risk that pipes will freeze rises. Should a pipe burst, the damage that results can be extensive and costly. Any pipe can freeze, but those that are directly exposed to the cold are the most vulnerable. These include pipes that feed outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines, pipes in unheated indoor rooms (i.e., basements or garages), and any pipes that run close to the outdoors through uninsulated walls. Water expands as it freezes,...
Reid Brothers Construction started in 1945, but had to shift gears after the logging industry fell apart in the 90s. They ended up buying smaller equipment and began diversifying. The company still bids on bigger jobs and has large equipment for civil work. Now they also take on smaller residential projects to keep work flowing, and the rock wall work they've been doing for about 20 years is highly desired. "Our main goal as a company is just to create jobs for people," said Bosjun Reid. "It's...
September 7, 1916 – The school building was wired for lights last Sunday. Two 200-watt lights are provided for the lower rooms and four 75-watt lights for the upper rooms; also lights for the halls. The work of extending the light line along board walk in the north end of town was started Wednesday. When it is finished, wires will be extended in the south end. September 10, 1941 – Petersburg residents Tuesday elected the first woman mayor in the city’s history. Mrs. Bernice Stokke was unopposed for election until a write-in campaign sough...
September 30, 1916 – Owing to the soaking rains of the past week or two, the foundation under the engines at the power-house has become rather shaky. Ditches have been dug around the building, and other measures will probably be taken to overcome the difficulty. While it is now considered unlikely that it will be found necessary to shut off power at any time in fixing the foundation, residents depending on the electrical lights could avoid some inconvenience in case the lights should “blink out” for a spell by having oil lamps in shape durin...
On September 16 The Alaska Recreation and Parks Association presented their annual awards. Local resident Sally Dwyer was presented with the Distinguished Service award, Outlook Park was given the Facility Excellence Award, and the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce was recognized with the Outstanding Organization Award. The Distinguished Service Award is given to a deserving individual and/or groups whose voluntary contribution of time and effort over the years has improved the quality and quantity of leisure opportunities through park, recreation...
September 23, 1916 – It is reported that the Pacific Net and Twine Company's power schooner Zella May was engaged last week in saving the San Juan Fish Company's halibut schooner San Jose, which went on the rocks several weeks ago at Puffin Bay. It is said the first report, to the effect that the San Jose had gone to pieces, was not correct; that the schooner is sunken, but, aside from a hole punctured in her hull, is not materially damaged. September 26, 1941 – The Brown Bear, Game Commission boat, was in Petersburg early this week, bri...
Petersburg-based Hammer & Wikan hardware is unveiling a recent change and new partnership that will help increase its product selection and make its prices even more competitive. After years as a part of True Value cooperative, Hammer & Wikan recently became a member of Do it Best Corp., the most comprehensive hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Hammer & Wikan is the first Alaska-based member of Do it Best Corp., which serves more than 3,800 independently owned locations in the Unites...
Tamico contractors continue work on the harbor's bulkhead project adjacent to the drive down dock on Monday. The bulkhead is created using sheet piles to create an open cell, which is backfilled with rock. The $1.4 million project creates an additional 65-feet of tie-up space to allow vessels to offload gear directly onto shore for storage. Vessels can off-load gear that may be too large to navigate across the drive-down ramp and also to store equipment which may be too bulky to transit the...
