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Several members of the roller derby and hockey program attended the regular meeting of the Petersburg Borough Assembly Monday afternoon to show support for the skating program at the community gym. Donna Marsh of the Petersburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Board spoke on behalf of herself hoping to gain the support of the board. "I am in favor of promoting and even expanding the use by skaters of the community gym," Marsh stated. "We have a multi-million dollar facility and I think if we can invite and support different groups to use it, it wi...
Marcus Hom, lead instructor for Dark Horse Defense has taken on the task of developing an emergency response plan for the Petersburg Schools. Hom attended the regular meeting of the Petersburg School Board Tuesday, Feb. 19 to update the board on the progress of the plan. "I have been working with the staff of the high school, middle school and elementary schools," Hom stated. "I have also observed the security in place now during school hours." Hom is now moving from the observation phase and into the development of a new plan for the Petersbur...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly, along with Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht, has decided on a criteria that will be necessary to attract good, qualified candidates for the position of Petersburg Police Chief. "The police chief job description has been revised in response to the community interviews and to the changing needs of the community," Giesbrecht said. "And this description better reflects the position profile established by Brimeyer Fursman consultants." This criteria includes a salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 with reimbursable...
The Petersburg Middle School Viking wrestlers traveled to Ketchikan to participate in the Region V Tournament recently and came home fourth place winners. Petersburg scored 169.5 points as a team and came in just behind Sitka with 175.5; Wrangell with 190 and Ketchikan placed first in the tournament with 266.5 points. "The middle school Viking wrestling team represented their school and community well this season," Coach Rob Schwartz said. "It was a tough regional tournament against some...
The Losing Big Petersburg competition has attracted many supporters over the last month and the loss of two more contestants brings the total to seven left standing. The White Team had a big loss in Veronica Maldonado two weeks ago as she sacrificed herself for another teammate and the Blue Team lost Carli Byrer last week. "The teams are doing very well," Petersburg Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Hayes said. "They have become an inspiration to the community and we have had many people in the community comment on these contestants." Hayes...
The Petersburg Borough Assembly awarded several grants funded by the Transient Room Tax during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The TRT Committee recommended awarding the following; $1,600 will go to the Chamber of Commerce for a Viking ship bench; $1,788 will go to the Clausen Memorial Museum for flags directing visitors to their location; $1,625 will go to the Chamber of Commerce and the Petersburg Economic Development Commission to assist in developing a photo library; $1,500 will go for a Petersburg Annual Harvest calendar and $1,623...
The Petersburg Indian Association Tribal Board received reports from various departments outlining the programs they are involved in and what is happening within the organization during its regular meeting Monday evening. The PIA Transportation Department will submit an application for the replacement of the Sing Lee Alley Bridge. "The Petersburg Borough's engineers anticipate the cost of replacement at $1 to $1.2 million," PIA Transportation Director Will Ware reported. "The maximum funding allowed through the Tribal Transportation Bridge... Full story
Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported that the bids for the North Harbor project closed March 5 during the regular meeting of the Petersburg Borough Assembly Monday afternoon. "There seems to be quite a bit of interest in this project," Giesbrecht said. "We hope that means we will have competitive bids." Residents of Petersburg will notice the slow and steady migration of vessels from the North Harbor to the Middle and South Harbors in the coming weeks. A tour ship schedule will be put together by the Harbor Advisory Board soon.... Full story
Petersburg Indian Association will close the doors of the Seaside Restaurant permanently at the end of business Thursday, Feb. 28. “This is a venture that has to be self-sustaining,” PIA Tribal Administrator Bruce Jones stated. “There are no grants out there to run restaurants.” According to Jones, January was a good month and the restaurant still came within $730 of breaking even operationally, but that amount does not cover the debt. “There were loans taken out to get it up to the way it is now and it just isn't making enough,” Jones said.... Full story
Petersburg Medical Center Chief Financial Officer, Leon Walsh, has announced his intention to retire at the end of July. “I have said that July 31 will be the day that I retire,” Walsh stated. “I will be available if the hospital needs me, but I will essentially not be coming to the office anymore after that date.” Walsh has been with PMC for three and a half years, coming here from a hospital in Barrow. “Petersburg is kind of like heaven compared to Barrow,” Walsh said. “I was with the hosp... Full story
The Petersburg Lady Vikings played host to the Wrangell Lady Wolves for Homecoming weekend and dominated the play on the court for the series. “Homecoming games are always exciting mainly because of the crowd and the people that come out to watch,” Head Coach Dino Brock said. “It was a great weekend for us.” The Lady Vikings won Friday night with a score of 48 to 27. “Friday I was kind of nervous with it being senior appreciation night,” Brock stated. “You never know how things will go with...
Between the varsity Vikings and Lady Viking’s games Friday evening, time was made to appreciate the senior students. Seniors who were honored for the Pep Band were Daniel Cardenas, Eva Kowalski, Mizani Rawhani, Bud Bergen and Krissa Davis. Students honored for girl’s basketball were Becca Madsen, Samantha Turcott and Jael Swanson and boy’s basketball seniors were Dan Loucks and Clayton Franklin. A lone senior cheerleader was recognized as well, Kortnie Goodwin. “We congratulate these seniors...
The Petersburg Vikings hosted the Wrangell Wolves for Homecoming 2013 and came away big winners for the weekend. “This was a great weekend for us,” Head Coach Rick Brock said. “We ended up winning both games and our play has improved from the beginning of the season.” According to Brock the Vikings started out slow Friday evening but were ahead by two at the end of the first quarter, by three at halftime and only one point ahead at the end of the third quarter. The Vikings won with a score o...
After 28 years of service to the US Army and Army National Guard, Marvin E. Ronimous Jr. retired in June of 2011. Recently Ronimous received honors for his service to the military. The Meritorious Service Medal was awarded for his steadfast service and devotion to mission accomplishment placed him at the top of his field. As stated on the certificate given to Ronimous, his duty performance and dedication reflect great credit upon himself, the Alaska Army National Guard and the United States...
Construction will begin again March 11 for the Petersburg Road Improvement Project. The work will begin with demolition work on Excel Street between Harbor Way and Nordic Drive which will be followed by installation of the storm drain system in the same area. “We will begin bi-weekly construction progress meetings again as soon as March 12,” HKM Dowl Project Engineer Matt McGuan said. The first meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 12 in the Petersburg Borough Assembly Chambers and the public is invited to attend.... Full story
Four Petersburg Borough residents submitted letters of interest to fill the two vacant positions on the Borough Assembly and they each had a chance to state, to the Assembly, why they are willing to take the seats during the regular Assembly meeting Tuesday evening. Candidate choices for the Assembly were Cindi Lagoudakis, Bob Lynn, Jeigh Stanton Gregor and Kurt Wohlhueter. “I have demonstrated my love and dedication to Petersburg over the last seven years,” Lagoudakis stated. “I helped to fo... Full story
A 14 year old male was taken into custody Saturday evening in connection with the death of Mackenzie Howard. The body of 13 year old Howard was found in the entrance of the Kake Presbyterian Memorial Church Feb. 5 by a community member and has been declared a homicide by Alaska State Troopers. Investigation of evidence and interviews led troopers to arrest the Kake teen. He has been transported to a Department of Juvenile Justice holding facility in Ketchikan and due to the age of the suspect his name and charges that are pending against him... Full story
The Petersburg Borough Assembly appointed interested parties to the vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Hospital Board and Land Selection Committee during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. The seven positions that were vacant for planning and zoning were filled by David Kensinger, Susan Thomason, Dona Malhoit Laubhan, Ronn Buschmann, Otis Marsh and James Demko with Thomason being named chairperson for that committee. Only one letter of interest was received for the three vacancies on the hospital board and one of those positions...
Representatives Richard and Irina Fursman of the consulting firm, Brimeyer Fursman Company, attended the regular meeting of the Petersburg Borough Assembly Tuesday evening to update the assembly members of their plan to fill the position of retiring Petersburg Police Chief, Jim Agner. “We would like to explain how this process will work,” Fursman stated. “This is a citizens' process and through insights we have gleaned throughout the community speaks deeply of a place that really cares about... Full story
After the first week of competition, Losing Big Petersburg had to say goodbye to its first contestant, Theresa Craig. Due to average team scores, the White Team of Christy Ware, Christen Fankhauser, Veronica Maldonado, Deborah Burrell and Shelly Pope were safe from elimination. The Blue Team that consists of Carrie Bullar, Carli Byrer, Ken Callaum, Syntha Green and Theresa Craig were left to the votes of the public. The community and friends and family of the contestants are able to call into KFSK Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. to vote for the...
Despite the rain and cold, Petersburg residents gathered Saturday to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich, a civil rights activist who worked on behalf of equality for Alaska Natives. Peratrovich was credited with advocacy that gained the passage of the territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, the first anti-discrimination law in the United States. According to the National Women's History Museum, Peratrovich was the last person to speak at the Territorial Senate beginning her speech saying,...
The Petersburg Middle School Viking wrestlers traveled to Craig from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 to participate in the Stikine Invitational with eight other teams. “Petersburg's young athletes represented themselves, their town, their parents and their school very well both on and off the mat,” Coach Rob Schwartz said. “As a coach, I really appreciate that.” Petersburg came out on top with a team total score of 226.5 followed by Ketchikan with 195. Individually, the Vikings put up some impressive stats as well. In the 75 pound weight class, Israel...
The Petersburg Vikings traveled to Valdez for the Valdez Elks Invitational over the weekend and come home fifth place winners. “We had three games that came down to the last possession,” Head Coach Rick Brock said. “We easily could have been in the championship game.” The Vikings faced Barrow for their first game of the tournament. “Playing against teams that we have no idea who they are made it difficult in the beginning,” Brock stated. “The two teams were just getting to know each other.” According to Brock, the play was very physical throug...
The Petersburg Lady Vikings traveled to Valdez to take part in the Valdez Elks Invitational and came home with a sixth place win out of eight teams. “We did a great job,” Head Coach Dino Brock said. “We started out facing the number one team in the state, Anchorage Christian, who hasn't lost a game all season.” The Lady Vikings were down five to 20 at the end of the quarter and 39 to 15 at the half. “They ended up beating us 70 to 38,” Brock stated. “But it was a good game, we continued to battle throughout and we kept our composure. I...
