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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...
September 16, 1916 – Two bids were submitted to the council for the south end bridge and street improvement work, the lowest being that of A. W. Willard. He offers to furnish the labor and piling for the job for $1,125. The bid will be accepted. The town is to furnish the necessary lumber – 75,000 feet. The second bid was considerably higher than Mr. Willard”s. September 12, 1941 – With dramatic suddenness, the fishing season, which was scheduled to run until September 15, ended when the order went out that Wrangell Narrows was to be closed...
State representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will be in Petersburg Mon., Sept. 19 to hold public office hours from 3-4 pm at Glacier Express and 4-5 pm at Java Hus. No appointment necessary, just drop in. Email rep.jonathan.kreiss-tomkins@akleg.gov or call the Representative”s office at 747.4665 to contact him....
September 9, 1916 – Word was received yesterday that S. L. Hogue started from Seattle to Petersburg on Wednesday with a new gasboat. The craft, which is said to be fifty feet or more in length, will handle the increasing business of the Trygve’s run. Conrad Dahl, of Tacoma, is coming north on the new boat as pilot. Mr. Hogue also purchased a Ford auto delivery while in Seattle. September 12, 1941 – The aluminum drive sponsored by the Petersburg Rotary club was very successful, and with 260 pounds of the metal being weighed in at the dump....
Petersburg Borough manager Stephen Giesbrecht gave the following manager’s report to the assembly on Sept. 6: We continue to have wait lists for Elderly Housing and Assisted Living facilities. Medicaid provider certification renewal has been submitted for the Manor. Municipal Building project continues to move forward. Initial installation on jail cells has been completed, and the block wall for the detention area is mostly done as well. Officer Kent Preston resigned, effective 8/28/16, due to a family medical issue. Kent was active in o...
