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School board members unanimously approved an updated budget presented by Finance Director Karen Quitslund at Tuesday’s meeting, which included an additional $197,643 in revenue from the state, based on student enrollment. The budget was formulated based on a projected enrollment of 425 students. The actual student enrollment for this year is 431, one student more than last year’s enrollment of 430. “So in the fall we have…our student count. When we have those actual numbers, they get plugged into a formula called the foundation formula and tha... Full story
An update to the Borough’s Comprehensive Plan is in full swing after consultants arrived in town last week for the first of four scheduled visits with community members and the planning team. “We are in town really kicking off the process with the community. We have a series of meetings and opportunities for the community to come talk to us,” said Shelly Wade, a consultant with Agnew Beck on hand at the community open houses held Wednesday and Thursday. The Comprehensive Plan Wade and her team will be formulating this year creates a bluep... Full story
December 19, 1914 – Despite the fatherly interest advanced by the moralists in our behalf to make Alaska dry; might not the people directly interested have something to say in the matter? Who made the prohibition states dry? Was it not the people of those particular states? Then why should an outsider be allowed to rush a resolution through congress to make the country dry before the people; whose interest is involved have a chance to say whether they want it dry or not. Let the intention of those who desire to see Alaska dry be ever so sincere...
Soon to be 17-year-old Rikke Sætermo from Alta, Norway has been adjusting to life in America, Alaska and Petersburg's Little Norway since she arrived to town in September as an exchange student with AFS USA. Sætermo hails from a small town in one of Norway's northernmost municipalities. She's used to cold weather and that's what she prepared for when packing her bags for Petersburg, based on her perception of Alaska. "I'm kind of embarrassed about this but I was thinking it was going to be i... Full story
Viking wrestlers didn’t manage to seize the crown during this year’s competition at the state wrestling championship, pulling up third as the closest as four boys made their bids for first. “It was a tough tournament – state is never easy,” Coach Dan Van Swearengen said. “I felt we could have wrestled a bit better, the same for regionals, I feel like the guys were holding back.” Buddy Stalmach, the only sophomore amongst seniors, went to his first fall-free tournament, winning and losing exclusively by pins. Appearing tired and nervous in his f...
The borough assembly is listening. Let them know if they should participate in the purchase of land at Papke’s Landing. Some feel the Assembly should walk away from the property purchase. Too many adjacent landowners could make development of the property dicey. Yet others say, yes. The purchase of upland lots will allow for additional parking for users of the launch ramp and dock. One couple wrote that Papke’s is a link to Mitkof Island for many Kupreanof Island residents. Given the relatively strong financial standing of the borough gov...
December 10 Power and Light and the Fire Department were dispatched to the scene of a sparking and flaming power line reported by a caller. Icy bridges were reported to police by the Alaska State trooper. DOT was notified of the conditions. The State trooper reported fresh skid marks on the roadway near Twin Creeks and damage to the guardrail. A caller spoke with an officer concerning phone contact. Criminal trespass was reported by a caller. December 11 A caller requested a welfare check. Two small children were reported to be running...
Assembly members received a report on the Borough’s annual audit performed by BDO at last week’s regular meeting. BDO partner Michelle Drew informed the Assembly of the ins and outs of the fiscal year 2014 audit. “The audit received a clean audit opinion, an unmodified opinion, and that’s kind of the highest report card you can get from an external auditor,” Drew said. The Borough ended the fiscal year with $10.4 million in total revenues for the general fund, while total expenditures amounted to $8.9 million. Drew said that total revenues...
The lady Vikings started the season strong with two wins at home against the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears last weekend. The Vikings topped the Bears 53-30 Friday night and 50-32 on Saturday. Coach Dino Brock said the girls' strong start gave them a momentum that carried them throughout the game. “We just kind of jumped out of the lead to start with in the first quarter and just built on it,” Brock said. The team exhibited strong defense and rebounding, which helped keep them ahead and ultimately secure the lead. “Especially for early in the s...
The boys basketball team played hard in their season opener away against Ketchikan last weekend, but ultimately fell in both games to the 4A team. The Vikings are a young team this year with only three experienced players returning to the variety squad. "We're very young. We really returned three played that had any significant minutes last year," Coach Rick Brock said. "Over half our team wasn't on varsity or even in high school last year." That, in addition to Ketchikan's status as one of the...
Petersburg Schools will be looking to replace their existing boiler rather than rehabilitate it, board member Cheryl File reported on behalf of maintenance director Dan Tate at Tuesday’s meeting. Tate was absent due to serving jury duty in Ketchikan, but sent along a report explaining that further research indicated that repair of the apparatus wasn’t feasible “We became aware that the manufacturer only recently discontinued manufacturing the seal kits needed to repair our boiler,” File read from the report. “This…necessitates the need to repla...
WRANGELL — Wrangell's advisory committee to Alaska Department of Fish and Game held the second of several public meetings at the Fire Hall Dec. 11, to discuss Board of Fisheries proposals for the 2014-15 meeting cycle. This committee provides a forum for fishing and game management issues, allowing the public to review and discuss new proposals and to provide recommendations to both state boards of Fisheries and Game. To consult with them on crab, shellfish and shrimp management policies were Joe Stratman and Troy Thynes from Petersburg's A...
It went down to the wire, but fishermen were relieved to learn they can continue to hose down their decks without fear of violating the Clean Water Act. Congress voted unanimously this week to extend a moratorium for three years that exempts commercial fishing vessels 79 feet and under from needing incidental discharge permits from the Environmental Protection Agency for deck wash. The current moratorium, which affects 8,500 Alaska vessels, was set to expire on Dec.18. The regulation is aimed at preventing fuels, toxins or hazardous wastes...
Dear Santa, Would you like to look at my tree? I love you! Can I have a dark purple and pink dinosaur that is little? I am making you a toy to buy. Or do you want to go back home? Do you want to look at my brother? Isabelle Hammer, age 3 Dear Santa, I have been really good. I would like an electric scooter, video games, and pokemon cards. what is your favorite food? Logan Tow age 7 P.S. also a flexible flyer Dear Santa, Do your reindeer eat carrots? I like Santa because he is snuggly and...
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths,...
You can have peace with God Peace on earth goodwill toward man. The angels in declaring God’s message were not depicting a worldwide tranquility but something that is available to each person who sees what God is truly offering - His gift of His way back to Him. Even later during Jesus ministry He states, “My peace I give to you; not as the world gives give I unto you.” So many times I have personally prayed for God’s intervention in something and in retrospect I realize I was wanting Him to make all the problems go away so my life could r...
A group of volunteers served as Santa's elves during Petersburg Parks and Recreation's Breakfast with Santa event at the Community Gym on Saturday morning. They steered the line for photos with Santa and provided craft tables for making Christmas tree ornaments....
The Mitkof Dance Troupe (MDT) put on three performances of The Nutcracker to packed houses in Wright Auditorium last weekend. Some 141 dancers from toddlers to teens danced in the show, which has become an every-other-year holiday tradition in Petersburg. "I think we've been doing it for 16 years now, every other year," said Mindy Anderson, a part-time teacher with MDT. Anderson first produced The Nutcracker with her dance studio Steppin' Out Dance and Movement Education. Anderson has since...
By Janet Tharpe Carrot Cake Pancakes What You Need: DRY INGREDIENTS 4 c pancake baking mix 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves WET INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 2 c milk FRUIT 2 c carrot, shredded (approx. an 8 oz bag) 8 oz crushed pineapple Walnut pieces Directions • Shred carrots in a food processor. • Mix dry ingredients. • Crack eggs into separate small bowl, add milk and stir together. • Slowly stir wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients. • Stir in carrots, mixing well. • Drain liquid from pineapple, set liquid a...
