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Petersburg Police arrested Brittany Martin, 22, Tuesday, Oct. 6 in connection with an April 9 burglary at the Beach Bum Tanning Salon. According to police, cash and other valuables were taken during the burglary with a total loss estimated at more than $800. The arrest comes after physical evidence was analyzed at a crime lab after the burglary last spring. The lab sent the results to local police Oct. 6. "Based on those results, police believed there was probable cause to arrest Martin and peti... Full story
Four hundred and seven Petersburg voters cast their ballots Oct. 6 for this year’s borough election, which included one ballot measure along with uncontested candidates who will continue to serve on various seats across the borough’s assembly, boards and commissions. Voters elected newcomer Eric Castro who will serve on a three-year seat on the Petersburg Borough Assembly along with incumbent Nancy Strand. Incumbent’s Cheryl File and Jay Lister will serve three-year terms on the Petersburg School Board. Mara Lutomski will serve a one-y... Full story
October 6, 2015 Total ballots cast - 407 Assembly - 3 yr term: Eric Castro - 336 Nancy Strand - 305 School Board - 3 yr term: Cheryl File - 337 Jay Q. Lister - 340 School Board - 1 yr term: Mara E. Lutomski - 336 Harbor Board - 3 yr term (2 open seats): Bob Martin - 312 John Murgas - 217 Jim Stromdahl - 195 Hospital Board - 3 yr term: Marlene Cushing - 367 Hospital Board - 2 yr term: Kris A. Thynes - 343 Public Safety Board - 1 yr term: Gina E. Meucci - 339 Planning & Zoning Commission - 3 yr term: David Kensinger - 323 Otis Marsh - 320... Full story
October 9, 1915 – “An open letter and a constitution and by laws for the purpose of organizing a Territorial Federation of Women's Clubs” has been received by the Report from Mrs. Thomas V. Connor, president of the Douglas Island Women's Club. The request is made that these papers be turned over to a local women's club or to any woman interested in forming such a club in Petersburg. The objects of the federation, according to the proposed constitution, “shall be to unite the women's club of this territory for the study of cultural and altruis...
Six more illegal moose were killed during the third week of this year’s hunting season—bringing the total number of illegal moose harvested this season to 13. The high number is causing Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff to question whether or not to close the remainder of the season, said ADFG Area Wildlife Biologist Rich Lowell. “With a little over a week remaining in the season, the high harvest of 13 illegal moose during the first three weeks of the season is a cause for concern,” Lowell wrote in a press release. “If not for the fact...
The Petersburg School Board met in a work session last week to discuss the implementation of random drug testing for Petersburg High School students participating in activities. The board kicked off the discussion highlighting criticisms and questions they’ve heard from community members regarding drug testing. Board member Mara Lutomski said one of the common concerns she hears is whether or not teachers and coaches will be tested along with students. While coaches and teachers wouldn’t likely be randomly drug tested, the board can request dru...
Rainforest Islands Ferry is still working out some issues after making runs from Coffman Cove to Banana Point for just over a month. But the addition of a shuttle service from Banana Point to Petersburg should be added soon. So far, the ferry service has missed nine of its first 23 scheduled trips according to North End Ferry Authority manager Kent Miller. Bad weather kept the ferry from running one day, and two trips were missed due to mechanical issues. But six trips were also missed recently due to personnel issues and trying to find a new...
Step in the right direction To the Editor: I had a very nice and rather extended conversation with a Petersburg fisherman recently. Our conversation touched on many subjects and we found we had many opinions in common (as well as a couple of instances where we did not see eye to eye). He is still fishing and I am retired but we both agreed one of the real problems facing Petersburg is viable and meaningful employment. Long term employment with a reasonable income attached. I had to admit that if I was not a retired Alaska state employee, I...
A 25 h.p. DC motor that drives our printing press failed last Thursday, delaying the print edition of the Petersburg Pilot. A Seattle printer printed the paper Thursday night and delivered it to Alaska Airlines freight terminal, but the delivery person failed to fill out the paperwork required for shipping, which caused another delay in the paper's arrival in Petersburg. Our staff fielded hundreds of calls and visits in our office from our readers, and explained the reason for delay. We...
September 30 A caller reported someone working on a vehicle and revving the engine for the past 30 minutes. An officer responded and individual ceased activities. A caller reported littering between Sandy Beach Road and the Bible Church. A caller reported suspicious activity near Kings Row and Mitkof Hwy. A caller reported a lost wallet with cards and IDs. A caller reported an IRS phone scam message left on their machine and was worried about elderly people at PFD time. Police issued a citation for expired registration to Bryan Heitstuman, 41....
Borough residents will once again have the opportunity to help halt crime thanks to the efforts of the Supporting Health Awareness and Resiliency Education (SHARE) Coalition. SHARE recently asked coalition members Mark Kubo and Shelley Hjort, to attend a Crime Stoppers convention in hopes of reactivating the program in Petersburg for a yearlong trial. Crime Stoppers originally started here in 1996, and used a local phone number to register tips up until 2013, when the number was disconnected. The original establishment of Crime Stoppers was...
September 30 Bryce Wickersham and Mathew Boseman appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for an eviction hearing. The court ordered Boseman to be out of the property by October 5. October 1 Travis Mallory and Darcy Mallory appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for a dissolution hearing. The court made recommendations granting dissolution to the superior court. Hunt Parr appeared before Magistrate Judge Burrell for an arraignment for a DUI charge. The defendant’s lawyer entered a plea of not guilty. The court set conditions of release and S...
The Petersburg swimmers showcased endurance at Juneau Invitational last weekend against tough competition. The Vikings competed against athletes from Juneau-Douglas, Thunder Mountain, Sitka, Ketchikan and Craig. “Our longer events were our better events with almost all best times in the 200 Free and IM,” says head coach Andy Carlisle. The girls team took fourth place overall on Friday and dropped to fifth place in the team scores on Saturday. Allyssa Guthrie is steadily improving in many of her events, and took almost 10 seconds off her 200...
Hammer and Wikan grocery store will have a new manager as of Oct. 15, with Kathy Holtzinger stepping down and set to retire. In March of 1979, Holtzinger moved to Petersburg and a month later she started her journey with the company as a meat wrapper. After growing up in a grocery store, this career path seemed natural to take. Holtzinger worked her way up to the manager position, about 20 years ago she figures, and she's been a fixture of the grocery store and Hammer and Wikan family ever since...
Borough-owned Petersburg Memorial Cemetery fees have increased after the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 5 to approve the ordinance update. The new ordinance, which includes the new fees and updated language, comes as the assembly continues to update its ordinances to reflect borough incorporation. Cemetery plots increased from $200 to $300, and the opening and closing of a burial plot increased from $650 to $800 or $950 on holidays and weekends. The price of urn burials also increased from $175 to $225. Assembly...
“Unsettled” best describes the mood among brokers in the business of buying, selling and trading Alaska salmon permits and quota shares of various catches. For salmon permits, “the dust hasn’t really settled” since the season ended, said Doug Bowen of Alaska Boats and Permits in Homer, but at the moment, prices are tanking across the board. “There were a few bright spots but several areas in the state did not do well, either because of production or price or both. That’s put a downward press on permit prices,” he added. Bristol Bay drift gilln...
Petersburg Borough Manager Steve Giesbrecht reported the following information during the October 5 borough assembly meeting: Four Petersburg High School students are participating in this year’s Junior Firefighter Program. The annual Fire Prevention Program for Rae C Stedman elementary school kids kicks off this week, Oct. 5-9. EMS Director Sandy Dixson will attend the grant required Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Fall Preparedness Conference in Anchorage, Oct. 5-10. Harbor staff is winterizing the harbor f...
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking interest in holding an Alaska Bow Hunter Education Course for interested Petersburg bow hunters. Beginning July 1, 2016 all big game bow hunters are required to obtain the certification after the ADFG Board of Game voted several years ago to require the course. ADFG Area Wildlife Biologist Rich Lowell said the board of game delayed implementation for two years in order to make sure the public was well aware of the requirements. Lowell said he’d like to see five to six people fill the class. ...
Petersburg cross country girls ended their season last weekend with a fourth place finish at State in Anchorage. The Vikings also had good individual showings from Tucker Hagerman and Nathaniel Lenhard, and head coach Tom Thompson could not have asked for a better finish to the season. “Placing fourth at State was fantastic and we hope to do better next year even,” Thompson says. “I could write a book about how special every runner is.” The weather proved unfavorable with rain and some snow, making for a tough course. The girls were predict...
Viking volleyball kicked off their season by splitting six matches with Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS) squads last weekend in Petersburg. The Varsity girls got the gym rocking with a big win on Friday night, earning their first home victory against any 3A or 4A opponent since 2011, according to head coach Jaime Cabral. "The games went well and we competed pretty darn good for only being three weeks into the season," says head coach Jaime Cabral. "It was a great weekend, great battle to start...
