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Several inches of snow fell in town this week, the first of the season, and snowmen like this guy on South Nordic Drive appeared on lawns all around Petersburg....
November 10, 1982: As dredging and parking lot construction for the new small boat harbor nears completion, Department of Transportation Project engineer John Edwards says the harbor may be operational by next fall. The dredging, which began in mid-August, is about 50-60 percent complete. As of Monday night, 288,150 cubic yards will have been removed. DOT is now estimating that 485,000 cubic yards will still have to be removed because the contractor, as allowed in contract provisions, is digging...
Petersburg Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Turkey Time 5k, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Register at Parks and Rec through Thurs., Nov. 15. There is a fee. See the route map at http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/86065855. No ipods, iphones, cell phones, music players or other timing devices including watches and GPS units will be allowed on the race course during the race. The winners will be based on how close the runner comes to their estimated time. Prizes are: 1st (closest) – a full turkey dinner with all the fixings; 2nd (closest) – a tur...
The United States Coast Guard Cutter SPAR arrived in Petersburg Saturday afternoon to honor Laura Marie Nuss-Rokey for her service in the Coast Guard during World War II. “We had no intention of coming to Petersburg,” SPAR Captain Michelle Schallip said. “But when we found out Mrs. Nuss-Rokey was here we had to make the trip.” Nuss-Rokey is City Manager Steve Giesbrecht’s mother in law. On Nov. 23, 1942 legislation was passed creating the Coast Guard Women's Reserve, SPAR, which comes from the... Full story
These seven PHS seniors, (front row) Krissa Davis, Kayley Thorsen, Jael Swanson, Sam Marifern, (back row) Tyler Lantiegne, Casey Menish and Tim Kivisto, proudly posed for a picture with American government teacher Jim Engell after casting their first ever vote in a presidential election....
It was a busy weekend! Starting with Friday night’s cookoff/brewfest, followed by the Oktoberfest Art Share at the Community Gym on Saturday morning. Next came Saturday night’s Petersburg’s Arts Council’s concert at the Sons of Norway Hall featuring the Juneau band Kari Groven and the Wristrockets, seen onstage above. Costumed revelers made the Sons the first stop before heading out to the various costume contests around town. Andrea and Leaf Weathers costumed as a puppet master and his marione...
The 7th Annual Devil’s Thumb Brewfest and Chili Cookoff brought a big crowd out to the Sons of Norway Hall on Friday Night to sample the edible entries. Tiffany Budinger’s Campfire Chili Con Carne was voted the overall winner of the night with other prizes going to Mindy Anderson for stew, Al Peeler for game chili, Marlene Cushing for vegetarian chili, Eric Castro for beer, and Margaret Newlun for wine....
Petersburg Children’s Center celebrated Halloween with fun, food and costumes. Shown here (front from left) Lucas Watkins, Lena Long-Drew, Aldric Jackson, Neil Lombard, Brody Whitethorn, Bradley Johnston and Annabelle Christensen. (second row) Mia Wood, Rhiannon Kivisto, Kaija Wood, Lexie Tow, Zia Hulebak, Cadence Flint, Waylon Jones, Tucker Gibson, Aria Swanson and Quincy Rice. (third row) Edgar Olson, Scotty Newman, Livi Hinde, Damon Bradford, Hannah Slaven, Seamus Davidson, Stella Asplund, A...
Mountain View Manor held its first annual Hallows Eve Fall Ball Saturday, Oct. 13 and the evening was a huge success. Above, Carol Shaake dances with LtJG Rick Mozolic of the USCG Cutter Anacapa.... Full story
October 20, 1982- The Connexion, National Bank of Alaska’s new automatic teller machine, is now operational in five locations in Southeast Alaska. The machines, tied to the bank’s central computer system in Anchorage, are being used by customers in Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Ketchikan and Juneau each have two National Bank of Alaska offices and The Connexion is available at those locations. By using the special “Connexion” card and personal identification code, NBA customers can perform any one of seven banking transactions 24 hours a day....
October 20, 1982- An unfamiliar building, a strange view from the front window, a new bed-it can be disquieting to an adult, let alone a child. Maria Estelle, director of the Petersburg Children’s Center, is getting nervous thinking about helping 40 children adapt to a new day-home. She is nonetheless looking forward to the move into the new Petersburg Children’s Center. The actual move won’t be made until Nov. 1, but a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. across from the elementary school. Construction of the cente...
Petersburg Bible Church welcomes Demer Webb as a new pastor for the growing congregation. Webb and wife, Dana, have been married for 14 years and have three children, Ethan, 10, Ella, 7 and Elijah, 2. The Webb family moved here from Atlanta and hopes to make Petersburg their home. The Webbs arrived Aug. 5 and will move into their permanent home in November. “I lived in Anchorage for 14 years as a young man,” Webb said. “Until about eight months ago, Petersburg wasn’t even on my radar. The onl...
The young family of Carin Christensen and Emil Tucker approach the finish line at the Community Gym during Saturday Morning’s Beat the Odds Race Against Cancer....
Members of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department visited the kindergarten at Stedman Elementary School to teach about fire safety and safe practices in case of fire. Above, Mike Turland in full bunker gear demonstrates what they might see if a firefighter were crawling into a burning house to perform a rescue.... Full story
On a beautiful Saturday, the Humpy 500 was held indoors at the Community Gym. The day continued as a success even if not in its normal venue, normally down PFI hill. Teams went head to head with carts built by the teams to represent sea life. Six teams competed in a cart race, and costume and cart design contests. In the race, the Super Sea Urchins cart with Trinity Davis as team captain, won first place; the Clamorous Clams with Allies Davis as captain came in second; and the Hammerhead... Full story
October 13, 1982- She hasn’t heard a phone ring since early childhood and the ring of the doorbell is lost to her ears. The noises that keep life running smoothly for most of us still evade Petersburg resident Kathi Hammer, but a scraggly, two-year-old mutt is changing that. Bingo, a tri-colored springer spaniel trained at the Applegate Behavior Center in Jacksonville, Ore., was delivered to Mrs. Hammer recently and is one of the first hearing ear dogs placed in Alaska. The dog aids its master in the same manner as a seeing-eye dog s...
Two paintings by Beth Flor have been selected for the International Museum of Art’s Annual National Juried Art Exhibition. The oils “Sidewalk Restaurante” and “Old Woman on a Balcony” were chosen by juror Bill Bissell. The exhibit will open November 1 with a reception at the museum in El Paso, Texas, and run until January 2, 2013....
Applications for holiday assistance begins Tuesday, October 16. Applications for Thanksgiving must be completed by October 30. Applications for Christmas must be completed by November 27. Applications are taken 10am-1pm Tuesday – Friday....
The M/V Orca Odysea carried members of the Salvation Army leadership on a four-day evangelistic campaign to Hoonah, Angoon, Kake and Petersburg last week. The Salvation Army conducted indoor gatherings in Petersburg complete with brass band, seen playing on the top deck of the vessel as it cruised down Wrangell Narrows on Thursday afternoon....
Alaskan wife and mother of three, Vicki Sarber, was recently named Mrs. America for 2012. “I was thrilled to represent the amazing and diverse married women of Alaska,” Sarber said. “My family and I are so lucky to call this place home.” Vicki was raised in Anchorage and is married to Greg Sarber, who spent much of his childhood summers in Petersburg. The Sarber family now reside in Homer where Vicki says they spend most of their time on the beach, fishing, clamming, bird watching, skiing,...
Baby Bookworms - Thursday, Sept 27 at 10 am – 11 am. Entertaining our youngest patrons with stories, songs and bounces. Manhattan Short Film Festival - Friday, September 28 at 7 pm for a fee. The most creative short films in the world, judged across 5 continents. One World, One Week, One Festival. More information about the 2012 films at: http://www.msfilmfest.com Preschool Storytime - Thursday, October 4 at 10 am – 11 am. Stories, songs and activities that help children 3-5 get ready for school and encourage a love of reading. Invasion of the...
Reminiscent of the M/V William Booth boat ministry launched during its early years serving in Southeast Alaska. The Salvation Army is taking to the water for a four-day evangelistic campaign. The team departed from Auke Bay Boat Harbor on September 25, with plans to visit four communities, including Hoonah, Angoon, Kake and Petersburg. Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs, the Salvation Army’s Western Territory leaders and Majors George and Jeanne Baker, Alaska’s divisional leaders will lead the team, supported by Salvationists from Anc...
The panoramic view from Petersburg Mountain’s summit is well worth the strenuous hike especially on a sunny day like last Friday....
Wells Fargo has named David Byrne Senior Business Banking relationship manager for Petersburg and Wrangell. During his 14-year financial services career in Alaska, Byrne has served consumer and business customers as a personal banker in Petersburg, business relationship manager in Dillingham and Kodiak and statewide commercial real estate industry specialist. He has served as a board member for numerous chamber, rotary and industry trade groups in Anchorage, Kodiak and Petersburg. Byrne is an Anchorage native and earned a bachelor’s degree i...
