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With the deadline for filing for a position on the Petersburg Borough Assembly, Hospital Board, School Board and Planning Commission coming to an end, the list of candidates has grown. But all positions are still not spoken for. As of the 5 p.m. deadline Wednesday, the names of people who have filed were Mark Jensen and Don Koenigs for the Mayor seat; Susan Flint, John Havrilek, John Hoag and Nancy Strand for Assembly seats; Tom Abbott, Timothy Koeneman, Rocio Tejera and Darlene Whitethorn for Hospital Board positions. The petitions and forms... Full story
The Petersburg Borough election date is looming before the area and facts regarding this issue are in debate for all involved. The Petersburg Borough Promotion Committee met for the first time Friday morning with the tag line, Petersburg Borough. We’re stronger together. “We need to make sure that all of our promotional information is based in fact,” Petersburg City Manager Steve Giesbrecht said. “The purpose of this promotion is not to change the minds of those who have already decided, but to help those undecided know the facts.” This Boro... Full story
Mountain View Manor held its first annual Hallows Eve Fall Ball Saturday, Oct. 13 and the evening was a huge success. Above, Carol Shaake dances with LtJG Rick Mozolic of the USCG Cutter Anacapa.... Full story
October 20, 1982- The Connexion, National Bank of Alaska’s new automatic teller machine, is now operational in five locations in Southeast Alaska. The machines, tied to the bank’s central computer system in Anchorage, are being used by customers in Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka. Ketchikan and Juneau each have two National Bank of Alaska offices and The Connexion is available at those locations. By using the special “Connexion” card and personal identification code, NBA customers can perform any one of seven banking transactions 24 hours a day....
The Viking girls win two games to one against the Wrangell Wolves Saturday afternoon during the Petersburg hosted tournament. Shown here is Jael Swanson going for a kill to help put the team over the edge. Look for in depth volleyball coverage in next week’s Pilot....
Seppo and Paula Koutaniemi, of Kuusamo, Finland, made their first trip to the United States and Petersburg to visit family member Sue Paulsen and fell in love with the area. “Petersburg is a beautiful place,” Seppo said. “The scenery is so different and we feel at home here.” Seppo and Paula spent about five days in the community and were able to take in many of Petersburg’s fall tourist offerings. “We were able to visit the museum and really enjoyed that,” Paula said. “It was interesting tha... Full story
There are 2 sides to every coin To the Editor: I’ve noticed some things other boroughs have done that have drawn attention to themselves. Wrangell’s hospital board recently were called to task by a resident for a possible Open Meetings Act violation on Sept. 19, after walking out on people attending the board meeting to go on a guided tour of the facility out of the presence of the public in attendance. Mat-Su is trying to sell their $80 million fast ferry which was supposed to transport commuters from Anchorage to the Valley. It’s never even...
With the establishment of the State’s borough formation election in December, people are asking questions and the city is working to provide factual information as they answer those queries. One person this week commented that some don’t realize the City of Petersburg will go out of existence if and when the borough is formed. There will be no more city government. The only remaining city within the borough will be the City of Kupreanof. Were the City of Petersburg to remain in existence, we would not favor borough formation. Having lived in...
October 17 A potential family dispute was reported on Dolphin Street. October 18 A warning was issued for no headlights on S. Nordic Drive. Loud music and television kept residents awake on Cornelius. A vehicle with expired tags was parked over 24 hours on N. 1st Street. Darcy Mallory, 28, was issued a citation for limitation on backing after a hit and run at 4th Street and Ira II. A car with slashed tires was reported on the 300 block of N. Nordic Drive. A bicycle was stolen from the Libby Straight bike path on Mitkof Highway. Streetlights...
October 22 Eli Everett Tomal, 31, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for an arraignment on the charge of fourth degree assault – domestic violence. Tomal entered a plea of not guilty and was released with conditions and a $250 appearance bond. A representation hearing has been set for Nov. 1. October 23 Paul M. Dupree, 21, appeared before Magistrate Desiree Burrell for a non-jury trial on a strict liability offense of taking a sub-legal moose. Dupree was found not guilty....
Petersburg had its first wrestling tournament in over a year Oct. 12. The Vikings have ten wrestlers on the team including 98 pound sophomore D. J. Toyomura, who finished the weekend with a 4 and 0 record. In his first tournament championship, Toyomura was matched with first seed Wrangell opponent Curtis Wimberly and Toyomura won. He was then matched with Craig wrestler Seth Packer for another win. With a forfeit in the championship round, Toyomura bested the five wrestlers in his 98 to 106...
The funding for the completion of the North Harbor project is a main area of concern for the Petersburg Harbor Advisory Board. The Petersburg City Council Members and Harbor Board members met Friday afternoon to try to find ways in which to complete the project with funds available. “We have $7 million and that is the amount for the base bid with two alternatives that will bring the total to $9 million,” Petersburg Harbormaster Glorianne Wollen said. “We are hoping that next year the costs...
After making an issue of the declining quality of XTRATUF boots after its manufacturer, Honeywell, moved production to China, Sen. Mark Begich may have found some common ground with the beleaguered boot-maker – both believe the U.S. corporate tax rate is too high. Begich joined with Senate colleagues Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Dan Coats (R-Ind.) in the “Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011” to cut the six existing corporate tax brackets to a flat corporate tax rate of 24 perce...
ANCHORAGE (AP) — State researchers looking for answers to Alaska's diminishing king salmon returns were urged Tuesday to take a look at the critical days after smolt leave fresh water and to closely examine how humans may affect salmon in marine waters. “The two leading hypotheses for things that might cause declines of chinook salmon in the ocean are climate change and fishing,” said retired University of Washington fisheries biologist Kate Myers. She was part of a panel that spoke at the state's two-day Alaska Chinook Salmon Symposium, organ...
Alaska salmon sales had lots of ups and downs this summer, but held their own overall in a tough market awash with farmed fish. The wild salmon catch goes to market in many forms such as canned, fresh or frozen, fillets and roe. The state Revenue Department/Tax Division provides quartile reports on first wholesale prices for all of Alaska’s salmon forms by species and region. Its report covering May – August shows lots of wild salmon fillets were tossed on the grill this summer, and people were willing to pay more for them. Alaska pro...
John Roy Winther, Jr., 67, well-known Alaskan businessman and fisherman and long-time resident of Petersburg, passed away on October 15, 2012 in Mesa, Ariz. following a battle with cancer with his wife, Berta, and daughter, Theresa, by his side. John was born on November 12, 1944, in Fairbanks to John Roy Winther, Sr., and Jane Wood Winther. He spent his childhood in Juneau, then returned with his family to Fairbanks to be close to his mother’s family, which settled there in 1899. John g...
Randolph Thomas Williams of the Shangukweidi Clan died on October 2, 2012 in Juneau, after a long illness. His Tlingit name Skeik (Leader of all Leaders), was given to him by John George (wife Mary George). He was born in Petersburg on November 12, 1940 to Eliza and Homer Williams a Sukteeneidi of Kake. He grew up in Petersburg and then moved to Juneau where he graduated from Juneau Douglas High School. He was a fisherman on the F/V Alert and a baker at many restaurants in Juneau including...
Peter B. Iversen, Sr. of Anchorage, died on October 16, 2012 at the age of 62. He passed away while pursuing his lifelong passion of flying as a bush pilot in his home state. His plane went down near Skwentna, as he was heading to Nixon Fork Mine. Pete was born July 24, 1950 in Wrangell to Doris and Barney Iversen. He spent his youth hunting, fishing, playing basketball and dreaming of flying planes. He first snuck out of his home as a toddler, heading down to the docks to see the float planes. His high school sweetheart and the love of his...
Petersburg will be a winter home for the 46-foot vessel, Polar Bound, while owner, David Cowper awaits the opportunity to take her out again. The vessel can be recognized easily by the bright yellow color. “The color is for easy identification by the icebreakers,” Cowper said. “The boat is so small, if it was a darker color, it wouldn’t be seen.” Cowper, whose home is near Newcastle, England, has completed six circumnavigations of the Northwest Passage and three of the trips included the Arcti...
