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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,...
Dear Santa, I have been a good boy and I have been getting good grades. I have a few thing on my Christmas wish List that I would like Please. Thank you Santa. Love Cadam • Imaginext two Face.van • Imaginext sPongebob PineaPPle playset • Imaginext sPonge bob Krusty crab • Imaginext Power Ranger Red Ranger and Green Ranger and Blue and Black and Yellow Ranger. Thank You! Dear Santa clause, What I want for christmas is a pretty violet purple soft bed set. and some warm fuzzy socks and for my cousi...
The holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that household waste increases by more than 25 percent during the holiday season. Reducing waste come the holiday season does not mean celebrants have to forgo big family meals or beautifully wrapped gifts. In fact, there are several ways to reduce waste without spoiling the spirit of the season. Give eco-conscious gifts. The environment may not be the first thing t...
Roughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, including boxed cards, are purchased in a given year. That’s quite a lot of cards to address and mail, and many festive greetings for recipients to read and display. With so much money and effort put into sharing Christmas greetings, some people may wonder how they can prolong the merriment offered by these cards. Here are some creative ways to put Christmas cards to new use once this holiday season has come and gone. • Make your own gift tags. Christmas card stock is the perfect medium to turn into gif...
I can remember many Christmases from the time I was just a young boy and the excitement of waiting to see what would be in the gift wrapped presents. I remember many Christmas eve nights hardly being able to sleep waiting for morning. I also remember going to my grandparents’ house on Christmas eve with all the treats our grandmother had made, then of course, the gifts. Most Christmases we would then go to our uncle and aunt’s home for more food and then, the gifts. We were raised going to church and so there was the “Christmas program...
By Ola Richards Norway starts the Christmas season in November with a series of Christmas parties at work, clubs, schools and every other organization. Every year, at the end of November many cities have a lighting of the City Lights ceremony, complete with parade and an honorary person pulling the big switch to light up the city streets. Advent means “coming” and is a preparation time for Christians to celebrate Christmas. The Advent season starts on Advent Sunday, which marks four Sundays before Christmas. Early December is a time for baking...
People in the Philippines like to celebrate Christmas for as long as possible. The playing of Christmas carols in shops can start in September. The formal Christmas celebrations start on December 16 when many people go the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses. The last mass is on Christmas day. The Christmas celebrations continue to the first Sunday in January when Epiphany or the Feast of the Three Kings is celebrated. In the Philippines the early masses held before Christmas are called the 'Misa de Gallo' or 'Simbang Gabi' in...
We have a need. God has a plan. He gave us a Savior. The Bible clearly declares that we have a need. “As it is written: ‘There is none righteous, no, not one’” (Rom. 3:10 NKJV). “All we like sheep have gone our own way; and the Lord hath laid on him (Jesus) the iniquity of us all” (Isa. 53:6). With this need very evident, God in his amazing grace has provided a divine plan. “And she (Mary) will bring forth a son and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” “So all this was done that it might be fulfille...
We better watch out, pipes leak on the floor The hospital plumbing’s worn out at the core Hope Santa Claus will bring us some more! Better not eat that king salmon you froze Next year there won’t be many of those 7,000 in the Stikine It’s time for Merry Christmas, we’ll dance around the tree With fluoride in our cocktails, we won’t go home on our ATV! Municipal building sparkling and new The tree has been lit for me and for you Thanks PIA for trails around the town! Legislature is stuck, they just won’t face facts We can’t balance the b...
Luke tells us: Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. The Innkeeper said “no room” but was he really telling the truth? Perhaps the Innkeeper had the heart of Old Ebenezer Scrooge and cared only for money. Maybe he sized up this man and woman as dirt poor with no money to pay. So what if she is near her time? He couldn’t let her have her baby here, all that screaming would keep the other well paying guests awake. “Go on” he says, “I said n...
Adults and children alike are familiar with the tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” As the lyrics of the song illustrate: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose / And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows. Popularized by the song written by Johnny Marks and sung by Gene Autry, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer dates back to 1939. A copywriter named Robert L. May created the story of the misfit reindeer in 1939 when working for Montgomery Ward. The retail giant was producing marketing holiday coloring books for chi...
Scores of artists have released Christmas albums or holiday-infused singles during their careers. Christmas music can be broken down into two distinct categories: traditional hymns and carols and popular secular songs. Some believe that the religious standards have been passed down since the earliest days of Christianity. However, that is not so. Before the 12th century, music wasn’t typically included in religious services, and even then music was included only sporadically. In present day, religious tunes identified as Christmas music typical...
Where did I put that ….. How many times have you said of heard that? Some of us spend a fair amount of time looking for: keys, billfold, cell phone, a mate for a sock, spouse, friend, son. Some days/months we look for things more important: hope that a child will “find their way”, hope that those suffering from the cold or flu will find relief, hope that those who feel out of place around the Christmas table will once again feel they belong, hope that those searching for meaning and intimacy in all the wrong places will discover direction, hope...
New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down the waning moments of the year as they anticipate the fun times ahead in the year to come. While adults tend to look forward to New Year’s Eve festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring in the New Year with their kids. Invite kids into the kitchen. New Year’s Eve festivities often include food, so why not invite youngsters into the kitchen to cook alongside you? Kids may not be interested in preparing the main cours...
New Year's Eve is one of the most popular party days of the year. As the clock ticks down toward a new year, revelers across the globe raise glasses of champagne in celebration of what's to come. Such celebrations are a staple of the holiday season, but so, too, are accidents that result from excessive partying. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, January 1, when many New Year's Eve celebrants are heading home in the wee hours of the morning, is when the highest percentage of deaths related to alcohol occur. In addition,...
The State Supreme Court this month dismissed appeals by Attorney Fred Triem to continue to represent Appellants in the case of Arlene Bell Hanson, et al. vs. Kake Tribal Corporation. In September the court allowed Triem to pursue its appeal, “on behalf of one or more individual class members, provided that the individual class members confirm in writing that they wish to pursue the appeals and that they wish to be represented on the appeals by Mr. Triem,” according to the court order. Triem submitted the name of Ms. Lillian Feldpausch from Sit...
A Petersburg man was indicted by a Juneau grand jury last week and charged with 12 counts related to the possession of child pornogrpahy, according to a press release from the Department of Law. Kanin Robert Grant, also known as Robert Carle, was the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Alaska Bureau of Investigation's Technical Crimes Unit. He was indicted last Thursday. The investigation started in early June, when the bureau received a tip that claimed a Twitter account had uploaded an...
The Petersburg Mayor asked an assembly member on Monday about a questionnaire he had been giving community members recently, but he declined to share it, leading to an exchange that highlights the mounting tension between political executives on Mitkof Island. Assembly member Jeff Meucci said he created an issue-centric questionnaire for business owners and working community members alike in Petersburg. When Mayor Mark Jensen asked him to see it, Meucci said no. “Well, it’s none of his business,” said Meucci, commenting after the meeting on an...
December 14, 1917 “The Flag” is the title of a neat little booklet issued for use of the public schools by Professor Lester D. Henderson, territorial commissioner of education. The history of the American flag is given in brief form, together with suggestions and rules for the proper use and care of the flag. In the preface Professor Henderson ssys: “The flag of the United States should symbolize our national ideals and should call to the mind of each individual his duties as a patriotic citizen….” December 18, 1942 Last Saturday evening the Vi...
A town hall on opioids was held in Petersburg last week, and state representatives continued a tour through Alaska communities in search of ideas and questions on the recently-declared drug disaster. "We're not here with an action plan. So often we do this, at the government level," started Andy Jones, director of the Office of Misuse and Addiction Prevention in Alaska, addressing about 50 people at the Sons of Norway Hall. "We create something and we come to you guys and say, 'here ya go, what...
A hydro power agency in Southeast Alaska proposed to cut a customer rebate last week after it increased by nearly $1 million in 2017, but the board shot it down while keeping the possibility of a future slash in play. Trey Acteson, CEO of the Southeast Alaska Power Agency, or SEAPA -- which provides most of the power used by Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan -- gave two propositions to its board last Thursday: Give $2.7 million in rebate money back to the ratepayers, or cut it by 30 percent to save for future projects and debt. “I think i...
The borough assembly on Monday approved a trip to Washington, D.C., where two Petersburg representatives will advocate for its federal priorities. The trip puts the borough over its travel budget by nearly $5,000, a point of dispute members had before voting. The borough on Monday scheduled a trip to D.C. for the end of January 2018. The borough manager and mayor will spend about three days in meetings with lawmakers trying to advocate for federal money for Petersburg. Kurt Wohlhueter began his discussion -- and later repeated it -- on the...
Pay present debts first To the Editor: A recent news story mentioning an upcoming study to be done by BDO (I think these are the letters for the company doing the study) concerning building vs remodeling our hospital has me very concerned. This company, supposedly did a study for our neighbors in Wrangell and came to the conclusion that Wrangell could afford to build a $52 million new hospital. Unless I'm not hearing news correctly, I thought that the Wrangell Medical Center has had to go to the Wrangell Assembly for over $250,000 in loans to...
Dec. 13 — Police made a traffic stop at the 1300 block of S. Nordic Dr. Suspicious activity was reported at an undisclosed location. Dec. 14 — Police investigated reports of probation violations. An injury was reported on Harbor Way. Police investigated a theft. Police made a process service on N. 4th St. A hit and run was investigated. Dec. 15 — Suspicious activity was reported on Haugen Dr. Jennifer M. Thynes, 45, was cited for basic speed violation. A traffic hazard was reported at Libby Straits. Police made a traffic stop at the Post Offic...
