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July 16, 1920 The health board was instructed to pick out a site and prepare plans for a pest house and present data at the next meeting. It was represented that smallpox has been raging in Wrangell for the past six months and that at any time it is liable to be brought to Petersburg. Health officer Carothers offered to vaccinate all who desired free of charge if the city will pay for the vaccine. The council voted to supply the vaccine for all free vaccinations as a precautionary measure and passed a resolution urging everyone to be...
Over the course of a week in early June, Teresa Stolpe did some landscaping work in front of the Petersburg Fire Department. She laid down wood chips on top of landscaping fabric to prevent the weeds from growing back and she also placed rocks around the border. As a decoration, she connected a fire hose to an old fire hydrant from Wrangell Ave. and laid it across the ground. Fire and EMS Director Sandy Dixson said the department doesn't have a landscaper, so either she or one of the volunteers...
Thomas Pfundt fishes in Wrangell Narrows Saturday afternoon with Kiska by his side....
Adalynn Elizabeth Kowalski was born on July 5, 2020 in Ketchikan to parents Vincent Kowalski and Allie Zarate-Kowalski. She weighed 8 lbs and is 20 " long....
In 1957, the Civic Improvement Council (CIC) was formed, initiating a campaign to clean up the town and fix up "gray, drab" Harbor Drive. Eighteen organizations attended the first meeting, and Anti-Litter, Swimming Pool at Sandy Beach, School and Hospital Landscaping, and the Garbage Dump were targeted. Officers were Mrs. Oscar Sandvik, Mrs. Gordon Parr, Mrs. Eldor Lee, and Mrs. Adolph Mathisen. Civic Pride Week cleanups enlisted students, the public and other organizations to help clean up the...
Emma I. Chase, Senior, Bioengineering was named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for spring term 2020 at Oregon State University...
Portage Mountain reflects on Portage Bay earlier this month. Molly Platt fishes from the shoreline....
About 1,000 pounds of shells were shot during this year's Fourth of July firework show on Friday, according to Assistant Fire Chief Dave Berg. The fireworks cost about $4,500 and were paid for by donations to the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce firework fund, said Berg. Alaska Marine Lines covered the barge fees for the fireworks....
July 9, 1920 The biggest and most successful th of July celebration ever held in Petersburg is now a matter of history, and with perfect weather to round off the efforts of the committee of the Petersburg Fire Department, which had charge of the celebration, every person who spent the day here had plenty of opportunity for enjoyment of every kind. The local celebration really started Saturday night when almost the entire population of Kake, led by their band, arrived on five big boats. They were met at the boat by members of the committee who...
The Petersburg Arts Council and Petersburg Indian Association unveiled a recently commissioned mural of Elizabeth Peratrovich in front of the Petersburg Courthouse on Monday. PIA Board Vice President Brenda Norheim, Alaska Native Sisterhood Petersburg Camp 16 President Barbara Erickson, Tlingit Scholar Dianne Benson, Local Artist Janine Gibbons, past magistrate judge Debra O'Gara and PIA Administrator Tracy Welch all gave speeches recognizing Peratrovich and her work with Alaska's...
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Steven Moll, of the TV show "Dangerous Waters," has been running adventure tours on jet skis out of Juneau and was recently spotted passing the F/V Dream Maid. Several Petersburg residents participated in the show's trip around the world....
Esmeralda Ursa Ford was born on June 23, 2020 to Ruth Johnson and Chris Ford, in Petersburg, Alaska. She weighed 9 lb and was 19 inches long....
July 3rd & 4th Staying Strong TOGETHER Pie Eating Contest: Owen Anderson Bubble Gum Bubbles: Stephanie Payne Egg Toss: Rebel Bennett Crab Walk: Anya & Matt Pawuk Messy Wing: Adam Ware Popcorn Toss: Julie & Emi TP & Egg Walk: Rebel Bennett Soda Chugging: Adam Ware Water Balloon Toss: Anya & Matt Pawuk Hot Dog Eating Contest: Adam Ware Hot Pepper Wings: Brandon Ware Holding Breath: Savina Pawuk Family Funny Flex Photo: Stanhope Family Guess the Number: Cheyenne Steele We're Doing Something:...
First place winners and their adjusted final time 3k Route Walking: Heidi Cabral and Valerie Nilsen - 33:12 Running: Mandy Wood, Trigby Lutton and Barel Lutton - 21:56.1 7k Route Walking: Stephanie Pawuk and Tiffany Davis - 1:18.11 Running: Phil Hofstetter - 30:01.6 Biking: Jamie Cabral and Kids - 39:18.8...
July 2, 1920 The big party of Shriners who are making the tour of Southeastern Alaska this week on the steamers Jefferson and Spokane were entertained by the people of Petersburg on their way north on Tuesday. The entertainment took the form of a luncheon served at the S. of N. Hall, the main part of which consisted of fresh shrimp salad. For several days before the arrival the men and women were busy decorating the hall with bear skins, goatskins, deerskins, fox skins, mounted heads and when the Shriners were here the hall presented a very att...
A starfish was spotted during low tide on Saturday just off the shore of Portage Bay....
A bear cub clings to the side of a tree Wednesday morning near Cabin Creek Rd. Out of the frame is its mama who is on the ground staring at photographer Jenny Annett Stocks....
Tami Jean Vincent, the daughter of Doug and Christi Burrows and Gene Vincent, was married to Drew Ralin Ware, the son of Doug and Shelley Ware on June 12, 2020 beside Petersburg Creek. The couple chose a Viking theme for the wedding. The wedding was officiated by Jake Hammer. The flower girl was Isabelle Hammer and the matron of honor was the bride's aunt, Jean Hammer. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Roger Hammer. The best man was Brian Richards. A reception and wedding trip will...
Natalie Christine Sheldon was born on June 9, 2020 at 8:27am to Julie and Matt Sheldon. She weighed 7lbs 11oz and was 19.5in long....
Petroglyphs are always a fascinating find in Southeast Alaska, conjuring images of people and events that have been carbon-dated to at least 1,000 years old. Their exact meaning is not known but they are usually found at or near shorelines. This rubbing was made in 1990 at Sandy Beach, in close proximity to a Native fish trap. These days, archaeologists advise people not to touch petroglyphs to prevent darkening due to skin oils; and rubbings are discouraged to avoid abrasion damage. When...
Nels Evens and Gillian Wittstock have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2020. UAS recently announced that for the 2020 spring semester, Petersburg residents Debra R. Eddy was named to the Chancellor’s List and Brandy M. Mulbury was named to the Dean’s List. Kake resident Shaelene G. Moler was also named to the Dean’s List. Hannah Pfundt graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science, Health Science degree from Whitworth University....
Currin's Whale Oil Paste In 1898 the Alaska Gold Rush drove demand for sturdy boots. By 1908, Hugh Currin and Warren Green opened the Currin-Greene Shoe Manufacturing Company in Seattle, specializing in work shoes for miners, stevedores, loggers and sportsmen. Working in the woods, especially in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, meant boots needed greasing to break shoes in, and prevent absorption of moisture and cracking. Whale or "train" oil--as opposed to sperm oil from sperm whales--was...
June 25, 1920 The warehouse capacity of the Citizens Wharf is being considerably extended by the building of a 50 foot by a 100 foot addition to the present buildings. For some time the space on the dock has been crowded but with the new addition it is expected that there will be ample room to handle all business offered. The old shrimp handling shed on the south end of the dock is being torn out and the new addition will stand in its place. It will be a story and a half in height, the lower floor being used for freight storage and handling...
Irene Littleton, dressed in royal garb, rises from her throne to watch the Luncheonettes perform at her retirement parade on Friday. See more photos on page 10....
