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January 2, 1915 – Although the steamer situation was a big handicap to the convention and anniversary celebration held by the Sons of Norway lodge – delegates from Gastineau towns being unable to get there – the affair was fraternally and socially successful. All members from Petersburg and vicinity attended, and a delegation from Ketchikan came up by gasboat. At the banquet there were about eighty members and visitors in attendance. At the Arctic Brotherhood ball on New Years eve, a novel ceremonial was arranged for midnight. Promptly at th...
The pyro crew of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) will help usher in the new year with a bang as they put on a fireworks display New Years Eve. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening and can be seen from a few prime locations. “We’re going to shoot them from the parking lot by the crane dock in the South Harbor, so the best viewing areas will be from the Middle Harbor parking lot or in the South Harbor itself or the South Harbor parking lot by the boat ramp,” said Dave Berg of the PVFD. The Chamber of Commerce helps...
December 26, 1914 – ALASKA – Wrangell Strait – Petersburg Float Light and Middle Grand Buoy 17 reported displaced on December 15, 1914, were replaced on their respective stations December 18, 1914. By direction of the Commissioner of Lighthouses. December 29, 1939 – Flying instruction for 20 handpicked University of Alaska students, including two co-eds, was tentatively scheduled to begin Wednesday of this week. There were 39 applications for the course, which is to be run by Richard C. Ragle, commercial pilot and former instructor in mining...
Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht gave the following report to the Assembly at Monday’s regular meeting: Power and Light is proposing the addition of a new capital project to add a high voltage switch immediately upstream of PFI. This will improve reliability and aid in power restoration after an outage. The project would include replacement of the overhead primary metering installation which is very close to school property. The Harbor Security/Fire Vessel electrical upgrade was successful bid out to Bear Electric Inc., which came in as the app...
December 19, 1914 – Despite the fatherly interest advanced by the moralists in our behalf to make Alaska dry; might not the people directly interested have something to say in the matter? Who made the prohibition states dry? Was it not the people of those particular states? Then why should an outsider be allowed to rush a resolution through congress to make the country dry before the people; whose interest is involved have a chance to say whether they want it dry or not. Let the intention of those who desire to see Alaska dry be ever so sincere...
Dear Santa, Would you like to look at my tree? I love you! Can I have a dark purple and pink dinosaur that is little? I am making you a toy to buy. Or do you want to go back home? Do you want to look at my brother? Isabelle Hammer, age 3 Dear Santa, I have been really good. I would like an electric scooter, video games, and pokemon cards. what is your favorite food? Logan Tow age 7 P.S. also a flexible flyer Dear Santa, Do your reindeer eat carrots? I like Santa because he is snuggly and...
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,...
You can have peace with God Peace on earth goodwill toward man. The angels in declaring God’s message were not depicting a worldwide tranquility but something that is available to each person who sees what God is truly offering - His gift of His way back to Him. Even later during Jesus ministry He states, “My peace I give to you; not as the world gives give I unto you.” So many times I have personally prayed for God’s intervention in something and in retrospect I realize I was wanting Him to make all the problems go away so my life could r...
A group of volunteers served as Santa's elves during Petersburg Parks and Recreation's Breakfast with Santa event at the Community Gym on Saturday morning. They steered the line for photos with Santa and provided craft tables for making Christmas tree ornaments....
The Mitkof Dance Troupe (MDT) put on three performances of The Nutcracker to packed houses in Wright Auditorium last weekend. Some 141 dancers from toddlers to teens danced in the show, which has become an every-other-year holiday tradition in Petersburg. "I think we've been doing it for 16 years now, every other year," said Mindy Anderson, a part-time teacher with MDT. Anderson first produced The Nutcracker with her dance studio Steppin' Out Dance and Movement Education. Anderson has since...
By Janet Tharpe Carrot Cake Pancakes What You Need: DRY INGREDIENTS 4 c pancake baking mix 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves WET INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 2 c milk FRUIT 2 c carrot, shredded (approx. an 8 oz bag) 8 oz crushed pineapple Walnut pieces Directions • Shred carrots in a food processor. • Mix dry ingredients. • Crack eggs into separate small bowl, add milk and stir together. • Slowly stir wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients. • Stir in carrots, mixing well. • Drain liquid from pineapple, set liquid a...
