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The City of Petersburg adopted the 2012-13 City budget with very few changes from last year. “The biggest change is the general fund subsidizing some of the assisted living facility expenses,” City of Petersburg Finance Director Jody Tow said. “In addition to charging a mill rate for the facility’s annual debt service, the City will be transferring $100,000 from the general fund to assisted living. These funds are to support the facility’s day to day operations. The facility is now at full occupancy which means the City is receiving more reve... Full story
A joint resolution calling for the development of new fish hatcheries and releases was passed by Petersburg City Council Monday, July 16. This resolution was drafted by City and Borough of Wrangell Mayor Jeremy Maxand with several members of the fishing fleet. “There is a desire to see the development of a new hatchery in Southeast Alaska to expand the available number of fish for harvest, whether it be for commercial or sport fishing,” Maxand said. “We thought a joint resolution and letter from both Wrangell and Petersburg to the gover...
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...
Many Petersburg merchants expressed mixed feelings regarding its first sales tax-free day. The tax-free day took place, in conjunction with the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Spring Market giving merchants extra opportunities to pass savings on to the public. Savann Guthrie owner of The Fabric Basket and Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee Chair stated the committee received no negative feedback regarding this event. “I believe people spent money that they normally wouldn’t have,” Guthrie said. “Many merchants, including myself, had extra s... Full story
Thank you during our time of loss To the Editor: I would like to thank the town of Kake for their unbelievable support during our time of loss and to everyone from Kake that showed up at the ferry terminal in Kake with my auntie Kathy Friday. My mom Charlene Jackson didn’t know her mom had passed away shortly after she had left Petersburg to get her older sister Kathy to go be with their mom Martha Jackson. Thank you Kake for being there for my mom and my auntie, and thank you to all that attended the services in Juneau and Kake and traveled t...
July 18 An individual wrote a bad check. An individual wrote two bad checks. Officers were called to respond to an individual trying to write a bad check on N. Nordic Drive. Disorderly conduct and trespassing was reported on Excel Street. July 20 Susan R. Shorey, 22, was arrested on warrant for theft in the third degree and three counts of violating conditions of release. A suspicious male was reported at the 300 block of Dolphin Street. An individual driving erratically on Sandy Beach Road was reported. And officer spoke with an individual abo...
July 17 Thomas P. Lyons, 51, appeared before Judge William Carey for disposition of parole violation. Lyons was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for time served and the cost of counsel of $250. July 23 Justin Allen Patrick, 26, appeared before Judge William Carey for an omnibus hearing on the charge of attempted escape. Patrick waived his right to speedy trial. Keith Allen Hanson, 21, appeared before Judge William Carey for an omnibus hearing on two counts of vehicle theft. Hanson waived his right to speedy trial. Deann Renee...
In a recent City Council meeting, council member Don Koenigs questioned the rationale of additional increases on top of the percentage increases budgeted for department head salaries. The fiscal year 2013 budget was adopted June 11 with wage increases for management staff. Petersburg City Manager Stephen Giesbrecht put forth a plan that consisted of pay increases for individuals ranging from two to four percent. In addition, some management positions receive a one-time flat rate increase to brin... Full story
The Petersburg City Council passed a resolution to change the terms of a land lease with the Petersburg Humane Association. The Humane Association leases three acres of City land for the construction, development, operation and maintenance of a community animal shelter and dog park for the term of 55 years and at a rate of $1 per year. Council member Don Koenigs stated that a 55 year lease was too long and suggested a 30 year term. “55 years is a standard lease for the City,” Petersburg City Clerk Kathy O'Rear said. “This term will be long...
“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...
A lawsuit filed in Wrangell’s First District Court by Dr. Greg Salard and his wife, Laura Salard, is seeking monetary damages and attorney fees in a defamation case against a longtime Wrangell resident. The case, which was initially filed on July 13, alleges that Lisa Gillen made statements in an online chat session about the physician, his family, and his ability to practice medicine. The filing also seeks damages exceeding $50,000, the Salard’s attorney fees, and any other relief the court may see fit to award. Attorney Michael Nash, who is r...
The OceansAlaska Marine Science Center has barely opened its doors and tiny oysters are already growing out at the new floating facility at George Inlet in Ketchikan. The 28-acre site was granted to the non-profit by the state and Ketchikan borough in 2006. The Center houses the first home grown source of oyster ‘seed’ for Alaska growers, and aims to be the go to place for mariculture research and training. There are 29 shellfish farms producing in Alaska so far in Southcentral and Southeast regions. The main crop is oysters, with sales val...
Martha Marie John-Jackson, 86 was promoted to glory on June 25, 2012 at the Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 19, 1926 to Charlie and Katherine Brown John in Angoon, Alaska. Martha moved to Kake from Angoon in 1943 with her niece Sylvia Bell, where she met and later married Royal Jackson. Martha worked at Kerberger General Store and Keku Cannery, she was also well known for her dry-fish, popcorn balls and yummy popsicles. Martha was a strong believer in Christ, and even in her needy handicap years, she...
WRANGELL — With the rising costs of heating homes and businesses in Southeast Alaska, an earth-friendly product may be the answer to lower costs – and possibly creating jobs in Wrangell. The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, in collaboration with the Wrangell Cooperative Association, has been working in past weeks to bring a feasibility consultant to the borough in an effort to determine the economic and strategic possibilities of producing a biofuel – or “biobrick” – product locally. Bi...
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....
Founder of Historic Flight Foundation, John Sessions, landed this WWII Class B-25 Mitchell Fighter plane at Petersburg airport for fuel Wednesday afternoon. Sessions is the owner of 10 WWII Class planes ranging from 1927 to 1957. This B-25 is on its way to Elmendorf AFB for an air show. Sessions is shown here fueling the plane as his co-pilot Vanessa Dunn looks on....
The Hanseatic anchored in Frederick Sound and passed through the Narrows on Monday. The six deck, 400 foot, 5-star cruise ship hosts 184 passengers and 125 crew. The vessel is described as the only five-star expedition-cruise ship in the world and specializes in trips to Antarctica. The vessel has the highest ice class for passenger ships, E4. Approximately 160 guests were lightered into town for shopping and excursions, according to Sally Dwyer of the chamber of commerce....
Heather Canik (left) applies stage makeup to Nick Johnston and Ellie Hegar (right) applies makeup to James Hegar. Monday was a makeup test, to prepare for a video shoot taking place this weekend. The group are working to make a video trailer for a screenplay written by James Hegar called "Dead End Job," which was a semi-finalist in Amazon's Best Script Contest last October. The script attracted a director who contacted Canik and Hegar about possibly making the film....
Sweet Mama, reigning matriarch at Anan Observatory, comes out to welcome everyone back - and not only are the bears returning, but the salmon and the visitors are all flocking as well....
