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The film crew from the "Dangerous Waters" TV reality show were released from Russian custody and returned across the Bering Strait on Sea-Doo jet skis. They are currently in Alaska. According to a video update posted July 11, the team were given a helicopter escort up to the Russian border. The team had been in Russia for five days, detained by authorities when they landed on the shores after crossing the Bering Strait on jet skis. In the show, Folsom resident Steven Moll demonstrates how a Sea-Doo can be used for more than recreation. Last yea...
June 30, 1982 - A spokesperson for Cablevision and the deputy commissioner of Administration say they are nearing an agreement that will allow for the broadcast of instructional television here that could expand high school and elementary curriculums, as well as provide college credit and how-to instruction for adults. Learn Alaska Instructional Telecommunications Network, co-directed by the University of Alaska and Department of Education, was scheduled to go on the air last fall in 115 communi...
Greg and Kim Rolandson, of Billings, Mont. announce the engagement of their daughter, Allyn Rae, to Jon Michael Wanderaas. Jon is the son of Bill and Patricia Moulton of Petersburg, and Dave Wanderaas of Harlowtown, Mont. Allie is a recent graduate of the University of Montana with a bachelor of arts degree in Elementary Education with a special education and mathematics endorsement. Jon is a graduate of University of Montana with a bachelor of arts in Communication. A December wedding is...
The Devil’s Thumb Archers and the Elks Lodge #1615 hosted Kids Day at the Jack Hicks Memorial Archery Range on June 11. Approximately 30 children took part in the event. Pictured above (left to right): Casey Flint, Gabrielle, Heath, Elijah, and Marina Whitacre, and Katie Baird....
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A painting by Beth Flor has been selected for the Cooperstown 77th National Juried Art Exhibition. The oil “Morning in Her Room” was one of 150 works chosen by Juror Tony Reinemann from 459 entries. The exhibit will open July 13 with a reception at the Association Galleries in Cooperstown, NY, and run until August 17. Flor’s painting “Lemons and Vermeer” appeared in the January, issue of American Art Collector magazine along with a brief description of her work....
June 23, 1982 - Four years after its formation, the Faith Christian Fellowship Church has got a pastor. When Bill Kleiner moved his family to Petersburg in late May, he brought more than plans of becoming the church’s first pastor-he brought plans to start a Christian school. June 18, 1992 - Alaskan schools might add a thirteenth grade or they may dissolve grade levels altogether. These are just a couple ideas being batted around by state educators as they piece together an education reform plan called “Alaska 2,000.” “They’re not tinkering...
Investigator Kalin Rosse takes area kids through a potential crime scene during a Crime Scene Investigation program that was sponsored jointly by the Petersburg Public Library and the Petersburg Police Department....
The boardwalk leading to the lower Chief Shakes Slough hot tub from the boat dock suffered structural damage. The collapsed walkway resembled an amusement park roller coaster track. Photo was taken on Sunday....
June 23, 1982 - 422,000 Alaskans who have lived in the State for at least 6 months, and who have already signed up for the State’s Permanent Fund Dividend program will be receiving a $1,000 check in the mail during the upcoming weeks. The Alaska Department of Revenue began mailing checks out within moments after the Governor signed legislation that replaced the distribution plan that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court last Monday, June 14. June 18, 1992 - Alaska Marine Lines 40-foot d...
June 9, 1982 - Susan Payne is an artist at heart and a businesswoman out of necessity. When she receives a new shipment of earthenware slip for pottery, she also receives a $500 bill. The money’s got to come from somewhere. She believes she’s found a way—producing earthenware octopus pots for what she and a few others around Petersburg believe may become an important new off-season fishery. Octopots, Payne’s brand name for her pots, will be manufactured in a 30 by 40 foot warehouse she plans t...
Shelly Pope, 44, joins the Petersburg Pilot staff this week as a staff writer and photographer. Most recently, she was a reporter for Jack County Herald and the Jacksboro News Gazette in Jacksboro, Texas. Prior to that, she reported for the Springtown Epigraph for 10 years in Springtown, Texas. She served with the U.S. Air Force for 4-years providing quality assurance for Armament Systems and did a tour of duty in Baghdad. She has edited two newspapers in Jacksboro and earned feature, editorial...
The soulful sounds of Sinatra and Nat King Cole streamed through the stereo of the Mountain View Manor for the first annual “Dancing in the Rain” Senior-Senior Prom Friday evening. Food, laughter, conversation and a lot of dancing made this evening a fun time for the participants. Residents 65 years and older were invited to attend this Petersburg Mental Health Services sponsored event. Women came out in their best dresses and men in their suits and ties all topped off with corsages and flo...
The Safari Endeavor cruise ship docked in Petersburg Sunday morning and hosted a tour of the facilities for several Petersburg residents. Endeavor's captain, Jil Russell led the group throughout the ship explaining differences in the new Endeavor from the old. “We have the capabilities of putting 66 passengers in the water at any one time,” Russell said. “The kayak launch system built into the vessel makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the waters.” The passenger count has been reduced from 10...
The former machine shop on Ocean Beauty’s dock was renovated inside and out, placed on floats and towed up the Stikine River to Shakes Slough this weekend. Partners Josh and Rachel Etcher, Sig and Amber Burrell and Eric Larson are partners on the project that has taken about two years, according to Amber Burrell. The Western Mariner tug pulled the raft from Petersburg through Dry Straits on the Saturday morning tide. Later, two seine skiffs operated by Troy Thomassen and Jeremy Jensen pushed a...
The Rasmuson Foundation named Petersburg artist, Ashley DuRoss an Individual Artist Award winner of a $5,000, Project Award. DuRoss is also the art teacher at Petersburg High School. DuRoss is a visual artist whose work explores the relationship between light and shadow on physical structures. For her project award, she will ship work and travel to upcoming solo shows in Fairbanks and Anchorage. The Rasmuson Foundation also named a Distinguished Artist Award worth $25,000, 10 Artist Fellowships... Full story
Seats of the Petersburg High School gym filled with family and friends last Wednesday to say goodbye to another school year and another class of graduates. The 2012 graduating class of PHS proceeded into the room with the band playing in the background and to begin the event Elinor Robinson sang the “Star Spangled Banner”. PHS Principal Rick Dormer welcomed the graduates and reflected on the past year. “I want to thank each of you seniors,” Dormer said. “You have brought color and delight t...
Martina Patricio of Norfolk, Va. and Peter and Theresa Litsheim of Petersburg, Alaska announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Ruth Moreno and Jonathan Litsheim. A September wedding is planned in Norfolk....
HIGHEST HONOR ROLL (4.0 GPA) Seniors: Carolyn Kvernvik; Juniors: Krissa Davis; Sophomores: Frances Abbott, Josh Andrews, Cynthia Benitz, Bret Martinsen, Diane Murph, Abigail Taylor; Freshmen: Skipper Erickson, Ian Fleming, Kyle Hagerman, Aaron Murph, Ben Zarlengo HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.5 to 3.99 GPA) Seniors: Julia Buschmann, MaryBeth Johnson, Haley Kelley, Maria Lopez, Jacob Loucks, Emily Luczak, Preston Marsh, Rex Versteeg; Juniors: Lauren Bryner, Patricia Jackson, Eva Kowalski, Tyler Lantiegne, Rebecca Madsen, Samantha Marifern, Mizani Rawhani,...
June 2, 1982 - A new hematology cell counter was purchased for the hospital by the Hospital Guild. The cell counter, financed with money raised through the Charity Box, counts red and white cells in the blood and can be used to test for appendicitis, leukemia, cancer and other diseases. Before the machine was purchased, the lab technologists counted the cells by hand. The Hospital Guild invested $4,900 in the cell counter and hemoglobinometer which measure the hemoglobin level in blood. May 28,...
These PHS students were all nominated for the Elks Lodge’s Student of the Year Award. The prize went to Bud Bergen and Karolyn Kvernvik. (Left to right, back row) Bud Bergen, Tyler Lantiegne, Bret Martinsen, Aden Martinsen, Brina Compton, Carolyn Kvernvik (Middle row) Kris Thorsteinson, Mizani Rawhani, Kyle Hagerman, Abby Taylor, Maria Lopez (front row) Aaron Murph, Julia Buschmann, Jessica Franklin, Kyla Compton, Raven Hanson...
The Petersburg Ministerial Association conducted a Memorial Service for the veterans buried in the Petersburg Memorial Cemetery Monday. “Even with terrible weather we had a large turnout,” Petersburg Ministerial Association President Mike Schwarte said. The service was opened with patriotic songs and prayer. Lloyd Thynes gave the definition of the folding of the flag; Tony Long Drew recited the Gettysburg Address; and Mark Kubo recited Psalm 34. Until three years ago, the Veterans of For...
May 26, 1982 - Salmon fishermen in southern Southeastern Alaska can expect to find bright red 7/8 inch diameter plastic disc tags on some adult pink and red salmon they harvest in 1982. The tags are being placed on adult pinks and reds as a part of the joint U.S.—Canada salmon interception research program being conducted in southern Southeastern Alaska and northern British Columbia waters in 1982. This large-scale tagging project is designed to determine the proportion of red and pink salmon from each country that contribute to major i...
These Middle School students, (l to r) Emma Chase, Sydnie Guthrie, Mariah Taylor, have been working on robotic submarines since the beginning of February. This project is part of the Alaska STEM SeaPerch project. The students learned how to drill, solder electrical connections, read and follow instructions, and practice teamwork. “They got really into it because of their ability to take the material and take ownership of it by building a submarine that reflected their skills and knowledge. We f...
Rachel Chaney and John Freese Wilson, both of Eagle Creek, Ore., are pleased to announce their engagement. Their wedding ceremony will take place on July, 28 2012 in Eagle Creek. The officiating clergyman will be Donna Davis, sister. The bride will be given in marriage by lifelong friend Bob Murray and the Maid of Honor will be the bride’s niece, Jennifer Rodriguez. The groom’s best man will be his father, Dr. John Hunter Wilson....
