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Over the last couple of months most of Petersburg has run into a zombie or two on the street. Why...because three of Petersburg's own have been making a movie. Heather Canik, James Hegar and Nick Johnston entered a contest for Amazon Studios in October and won a place in the semi-finals. “I found this contest on Amazon around the first of September,” Canik said. “We decided to write for a couple of weeks and see what we came up with.” Canik attended the Art Institute in Seattle for screenw... Full story
Kai Kaino and Terri Hamamoto of Hawaii became engaged on a fishing boat captained by Craig Curtiss Aug. 4. Kaino has always considered Petersburg a second home and has been coming here to fish for the past 10 years. “I brought Terri here this year hoping she would love Petersburg as much as I do,” Kaino said. “Luckily for me, she does.” It rained the entire week, but they did get one day of sun for that special day. “I had stressed that I wanted to catch a Coho salmon, because I think they are...
Recent warm temperatures have led to remarkably foggy evenings, like this view of Middle Harbor on Sunday....
Luciana Christine Maldonado was born at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka to parents Alex and Veronica Maldonado on July 16, 2012 at 08:55 am. She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long....
Dahlias, sunflowers, nasturtiums, pansies, petunias and lobelia are among the variety of flowers decorating the patio railings above Coastal Cold Storage this summer. Building owner Greg Einerson said his wife Wendy grew the plants from seeds....
The fish trap anchor at Sandy Beach was donated by the Glen Reid Jr. Family. According to Parks and Rec Director Donn Hayes it will be the “anchor” of our future landscaping in that specific roundabout and will also include a short trail linking the two paths right there. For other roundabout at the park, “we are looking to find a grant to put in a couple totem poles and then building out with granite boulders and shrubbery,” according to Hayes. Glen Reid Jr. said his family has collect...
A bridge just outside of Petersburg city limits will be renamed in remembrance of Donald “Harry” Kito who perished while serving his country 45 years ago. Kito, who is described by family members John Kito, of Anchorage, and Amelia Kito Gage, of Sitka, as someone who had a smile that “would light up a room, a laugh that was contagious, and a sincere interest in those he knew and loved.” Kito, known as “Harry,” to friends and family, was named after his grandfather Iwataro “Harry” Oke...
The Wild Celery art gallery hosted well known local artist Janine Gibbons for an artist’s reception on Friday evening. Gibbons now resides in Durango, Colorado with her husband and two children. This year she completed a large wood carving based piece of public art on display at the John F. Reed Library in Durango, and she expressed a desire to contribute artwork to new Petersburg Public Library once open. Around Southeast, she is well recognized for her jewelry, but in Friday’s exhibit she had...
KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Willis - Kristina Barkfelt, Addysen Bird, Miranda Carr, Adara Curtiss, Lukas Dormer, Adrian Ducat, Rebecca Fisher, Trent Kittams, Caleb Lutomski, Martha Midkiff, Angus Olsen, Thomas Olsen, Adam Perry, Joy Schwarte, Sidnee Stewart, Blake Stough, Joseph Tagaban, Cayden Turland, Stella Walton, Jensen Wilson. Mrs. Brock - Iris Case, James Clark, Aeowyn Davidson, McKinley Dawe, Kaden Duke, Ashley Eilenberger, Torey Fry, Donn Hayes, Ella Kandoll, Isaac Litster, Scottlyn Lyons, Gage Massin, Samara Olson, Oliver Petersen, Kostas...
Mitkof Middle School Registration Eighth Grade: Tuesday, August 21, 9 am - 3:00 pm Seventh Grade: Wednesday, August 22, 1 pm - 5:00 pm Sixth Grade: Thursday, August 23, 9 am - 3:00 pm Petersburg High School Registration Senior: Monday, August 20, 9 am – 3 pm; laptop roll out at 7 pm Junior: Tuesday, August 21, 9 am – 3 pm; laptop roll out at 7 pm Sophomore: Wednesday, August 22, 1 pm – 5 pm; laptop roll out at 7 pm Freshman: Thursday, August 23, 9 am – 3 pm; laptop roll out at 6 pm New Students: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm; lapto...
Over 70 golfers and friends turned out Saturday morning to participate in the Wrangell Medical Center Foundation’s Rally for Cancer Care. Thirty-four golfers made the trip from Petersburg to join the festivities. “It’s the second largest group we’ve ever brought to this event,” noted Desi Burrell, the Petersburg connection who has taken on the task of gathering attendees from the ranks of Petersburg golfers. The tournament is a ‘fun and frolic’ format, no scores are kept and each hole has a di...
August 6, 1992 - Roald and Jeannie Norheim recently returned from a 10-day trip to Norway, where they were reunited with more than 200 other Norheims who came to the reunion. The family enjoyed four fabulous days of entertainment, visiting and food as only Norwegians can prepare. The islands are rugged, but beautiful. Fishng provides the people’s livelihood and has for centuries. The Norheims traveled on Scandinavian Airlines to Copenhagen, Denmark, then on to Oslo and out by small plane to Bulandet. They went by plane, car, train, bus and f...
It may have been raining, but it did not keep people away from the First Friday Artist Walk. The people of Petersburg crowded into shops to see their favorite artist's work along with other pieces that were available for the evening. Beth Loesch, owner of Mielle Gallery, displayed her vibrant watercolors and had a crowd of people there to enjoy her work. The Fabric Basket and Savann Guthrie played host to Sally Dwyer and her colorful quilts. Dwyer displayed a quilt of the Norwegian flag and it...
Marta Elise Skrøvseth Havdal, niece of Norwegian artist Kalla Skrøvseth, arrived in Petersburg with one goal in mind, to find as many of Skrøvseth's paintings as possible. “We have about 300 of her paintings in the gallery in Norway,” Havdal said. “But she has paintings all over the world, we are hoping to photograph any that we find here in Petersburg.” A Centennial Celebration of Skrøvseth's work will be held in Norway, November of 2013 and she is hoping to collect more pieces for the gallery....
August 4, 1982 - The Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982, approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on July 22, would help foster the healthy growth of cable television in Alaska, according to Sen. Ted Stevens, cosponsor of the measure. The bill, establishes a national policy for cable telecommunications, which includes television and two-way data systems, and apportions regulatory authority among federal, state, and local governments. “This bill would help set a uniform standard for cable t...
Marlena Erickson returned from a life-changing trip to Sweden last Tuesday. Erickson spent more than 11 months in Hudisvall, Sweden, which is approximately two hours north of Stockholm, as a foreign exchange student through the Petersburg Rotary Club. “I still feel like I’m in a dream,” Erickson said. “It was such an amazing experience.” Erickson explained that she was able to take a three week tour of Europe while she was there as well. She visited Germany, Poland, Austria, France and Belgi... Full story
The trip of a lifetime awaits River Quitslund as he leaves for Ching Mai, Thailand Monday. Quitslund applied for the foreign exchange student program through the Petersburg Rotary Club. “This was kind of a split-second decision,” Quitslund said. “My guidance counselor asked if I would be interested and I applied.” He was not interested at first, but after discussing the program with his mother, Karen, he realized what a great opportunity it would be. Quitslund explained that his mother wanted...
Win the new iPad in the library’s Amazing Rainforest Race. The deadline for entries is Saturday August 11 at 5pm. Complete each leg of the race and your name will be entered into the iPad drawing on August 13. Clues are at the library or online at psglib.org. Teen Reading Raffle - enter at psglib.org or at the library to win great prizes. Grand prize is a Kindle Fire - drawing is on August 7. Summer Reading Challenge Final Event – Ice cream party - Friday August 3rd at 1:30. Ice cream sundaes and prizes for all of our summer readers. To be elig...
Sabrein Elise Cole was born July 6, 2012 to Katie Bell and Eric Cole at Juneau Bartlett Regional Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs 11 oz and was 19 ¾ inches long....
The sun rises over mountain peaks as heavy fog blankets Petersburg’s waterfront last week....
A bald eagle in flight over the tidal flats along Wrangell Narrows....
This sand bar near Shakes Slough up the Stikine River was the scene of “customer appreciation” BBQ hosted by Rocky’s Marine on Sunday. An estimated 30 boaters shared in the festivities....
July 28, 1982 - Max Haube, Rose Haube and John Silva Sr. were given the honorary title of Parade Grand Marshals during the past 4th of July in Petersburg. The honor was fitting, as both men are considered pioneers in the Petersburg fishing industry. Born in 1885, John Silva recently celebrated his 97th birthday, allowing him to lay claim to being the oldest man in Petersburg. John came to Petersburg from Wrangell in 1918, and was employed by Alaska Glacier Seafood and P.F.I. for 38 years. His...
“The World” will visit Petersburg on Sunday, July 29, according to Sally Dwyer, office manager of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The World, launched in 2002 is the largest privately owned yacht on the planet. It measures 644 feet and is owned by the persons residing aboard the 165 private luxury residences. The owners, according to the ship’s website, determine the cruise itinerary. The residents wake up to a new destination every few days. The ship’s Enrichment Program brings experts onboard to prepare residents for experiences from wi...
Saltwater from Frederick Sound cascades of this Humpback during a breech last weekend. Humpbacks have been congregating in greater numbers along the Kupreanof shoreline from Portage Bay to the Turnabout Spit....
