City & Borough of Wrangell

Wrangell, Alaska is an island nestled at the mouth of the mighty Stikine River. Our small town offers visitors a friendly taste of authentic island community in the midst of unique and pristine Alaskan wilderness. Wrangell is known as the "Gateway to the Stikine River" and offers a variety of activities from hiking in untouched corners of the Tongass National Forest, salmon, halibut and freshwater fishing, fantastic bear and bird viewing and immersive cultural sightseeing at Petroglyph Beach, Chief Shakes Island, Kik-setti Totem Park and the Wrangell Museum. Climb aboard a jet boat tour for a breathtaking adventure up the Stikine River and surround yourself in the unmatched beauty of clear water tributaries, free-floating icebergs at Shakes Glacier, natural hot springs and the Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory. The possibilities are endless!

Visitor Center - THE NOLAN CENTER

Kim Lane, Borough Clerk, would like to extend a big to the Election Workers for their time and dedication and the following City Departments:

The Employees of Public Works & The Nolan Civic Center Staff

This years’ Election went very well. As of September 5th, Wrangell had 1,981 registered voters. That voter count was down by 36 from last year.

The total number of ballots cast for the October 5th Regular Election was 486. The voter turnout this year was 25%.

Last year’s election had a 24% voter turnout (485 voted). Yes, you are reading that correctly, we had one (1) more voter this year than we had last year!

The Public Works Department would like to recognize Jef Rooney for 30 years of service with the City and Borough of Wrangell. Jef started working for Public Works in 1991. The knowledge and experience he has acquired over that time has served this community well for three decades. Time and again, Jef has answered the call of duty and stepped up to solve problems to keep operations running smoothly. If you happen to see Jef around town please thank him for his years of service to this community. Not only has Jeff been a dedicated employee, he also gives back to this community in many other ways. You may know him as the High School and Parks & Rec Wrestling Coach, among other things. Jef really is a small town hero and a model family man.

On behalf of the Public Works Department, Thank you, Jef, we hope you continue to be a pillar of this department for many years to come.

Staff

The Nolan Center has a new employee! Tyler Eagle was hired as the Nolan Center Coordinator in August. Tyler has a degree in history from Gonzaga University and is a wonderful asset to the team. He also has a keen interest in museum studies which will lend well to our needs.

Events

The Nolan Center continues to host Community Markets on the first Saturday of every month. We also continue to host small events. Masks are required.

The Nolan Center Theater

There have been recent complaints from the community about their experience at the theater. We would like to sincerely apologize.

• We are changing the showtimes to 2 days per weekend (Friday and Saturday) due to staffing and attendance.
• There will always be an adult supervisor on staff. The supervisor will be monitoring the theater room the entire evening.
• Currently, masks are required by employees and patrons.
• Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.
• Unruly behavior will not be tolerated and may result in being asked to leave.
  
  

We truly want every patron to enjoy their experience at the theater and we will do our best to make this happen!

Coming Up
Oct. 8-9, Cry Macho
Oct. 15-16, Dear Evan Hansen
Oct. 22-23, The Addams Family 2
Oct. 29-30, Venom: Let There Be Carnage

MV Chugach Exhibit
The City & Borough of Wrangell is working with the Forest Service to preserve and interpret the historic MV Chugach as part of the Wrangell Museum’s maritime exhibits at the Nolan Center. The MV Chugach is now in place on the museum grounds and will become a primary attraction at the Nolan Center. These are just the first steps as we move forward with interpretive planning. Stay tuned in the coming year for an unveiling as well as progress on the exhibit viewing deck!

Friends of the Museum

The friends will be meeting this month to discuss ideas for museum displays and museum events coming to the community this winter. Stay tuned! www.nolancenter.org

• VOLUNTEERS: Chris Johnson + Vincent Balansag
• ACTIVITY DATES: 10/14/21-12/16/21
• DAYS: Thursdays
• TIME: 6:30PM-8:30PM
• LOCATION: Community Center Gym (old gym)
• AGE: Adults 18 and up (please refrain from bringing children to this activity)
• FEE: $5 drop in fee or $40 for entire season
• WHAT TO WEAR: Athletic clothing that bends and flexes + gym shoes (no street shoes)
• Players will adhere to the current safety mitigation guidelines.
• Register for the full season, below. Drop-ins are welcome!!

On behalf of the City & Borough of Wrangell, we'd like to welcome Bill Burr to the island. We wish Bill and all the faculty and staff of WPSD a successful and flourishing school year.

School board selects Bill Burr as new Wrangell superintendent - KSTK

"Wrangell’s hunt for its next school superintendent is at an end.

Bill Burr has been selected to lead Wrangell’s schools on a three-year contract.

The school board unanimously selected Burr on Saturday (March 6) from among the three finalists for the position. He’ll come to Wrangell from the Delta – Greely School District in Delta Junction, where he’s been assistant superintendent since 2014. He’s also worked at rural Alaska schools as a teacher and administrator in the Aleutians and on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

In a statement released by the school district, Burr said he’s excited and grateful for the trust of the school board and community."

The Wrangell Police Department has been busy with back to school calls for service. Please remember the days are getting shorter we all need to be aware of our surroundings. The following are School Bus Safety Tips for parents and children:

• If you are waiting with the kids at the bus stop. Make sure you and your child are visible.
• Teach your kids to stand — at a minimum — three giant steps from the curb and board one at a time using the handrail when getting on and off the bus.
• Teach your kids to wait until the school bus completely stops before getting off, and always walk in front of the bus, not behind.
• If your child needs to cross the street after exiting the bus, teach them to take these three actions: make sure the bus driver sees them, take five giant steps in front of the bus, and then cross, only when the driver gives them the go-ahead that it’s safe.
• And of course, teach them to look both ways before crossing the street.
• Teach your child the importance of behaving on the bus — any disruption can cause the bus driver to become distracted and could result in a crash.

~BIG SHOUT OUT TO TAYLOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THEIR SAFETY CONSCIOUS & STREAMLINED SERVICE~

Safety tips for parents and trick or treaters:

1. Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen.
   ~Use face makeup instead of masks which make seeing difficult.
   ~Give trick-or-treaters a flashlight to light their way.
   ~Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
   ~Have everyone wear light-colored clothing.
2. Use flame-resistant costumes.
3. Make sure adults know where the kids are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children door-to-door.
4. Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.
5. Walk, don’t run.
6. Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside.
7. Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street.
   ~If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.
   ~Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner.
   ~Don’t cut across yards or use alleys

Let's talk about home town pride. Wrangell is elated to see the success of our WHS Cross Country Team. They had a fantastic season, ending with two runners heading to state. Proud moment for coaches, families, athletes and community members. Solid work Coach Rooney, and hats off to the students for their perseverance and commitment. Hard work pays off.

This October the Harbor said goodbye to Brian Merritt who served on the Wrangell Port Commission. Thank you, Brian, for all your volunteer hours and time served to help better The Port and Harbors of Wrangell. Your words of wisdom will be missed. Brian will be passing the torch to Chris Buness, who will serve a three-year term. Chris is already a familiar face to the department, and she brings a vast knowledge of the inner workings of the harbor. Gary Morrison and Frank Roppel renewed their terms in the October elections and John Martin and John Yeager are currently serving out the remainder of their terms. Thank you, gentlemen and welcome, Chris Buness.

Wrangell Harbor Department is battening down the hatches as another summer comes to an end. With the summer floats moved from City Dock to their winter home, we say goodbye to our amazing temporary crew, Blaine Wilson and Sean Gillen. The department has been incredibly lucky to have Blaine’s leadership for the past four summers and we are super proud of Sean’s work ethic his rookie season. A big thank you to those two guys.

The Harbor Office was fortunate to be held down by Calleigh Miller throughout Spring and Summer. Calleigh took the reigns as Keeleigh was on maternity leave. Calleigh made the transition seamless for both Harbor customers and the crew. We could not of had a better person to fill in during that time and the Harbor Department is thankful for Calleigh’s hard work. Keeleigh is now back in the office, and we welcome the newest member to the Harbor Family, Beau Garrison Curley who was born May 1st, 2021.

The Marine Service Center had a banner year. With Jim Early as lead and JC Gillen assisting, these two men hauled out 216 vessels this summer. The Marine Service Center is still busy as ever with vessels being hauled out for winter storage and maintenance. A big shout out to Jim Early who is celebrating 20 years with the Harbor Department on October 15th. Thank you, Jim, for your outstanding commitment and dedication. Another milestone we are celebrating is JC Gillen’s 5th year with the Harbor. JC joined the team in January of 2016 as Harbor Security and in the last five years worked himself up the ladder to Port and Harbor Maintenance. JC is an incredible asset and we hope to celebrate many more years with him on the team.

The Harbor saw increased activity this summer as tourism is starting to make its way back. With the return of yachting traffic and small cruise ships, the Harbor was feeling the buzz of the summer season. Chris Smith and Jacob Hammer, the department’s Harbor Security team, got their steps in this summer walking the docks to welcome transient traffic, ensure vessel safety and perform harbor maintenance. Thank you, Chris and Jacob for always going the extra mile.

Exciting news on the horizon, The State of Homeland Security Program awarded our department $567,505 in grant money this September towards the surveillance system project. At this time the project is almost fully funded through grant awards. We hope to hear from another grant that would fund the remainder of project in the coming weeks. Harbormaster, Steve Miller, is dedicated to this project and acknowledges the community’s want and the facility’s need for 24-hour surveillance. Cameras will be installed at all Port and Harbor Facilities once the project is completed.

The Staff at the Harbor Department would like to welcome Mason Villarma to his new position as Finance Director, we know you will do great things. The Staff would also like to say goodbye and thank you to Lisa Von Bargen for her time spent as City Manager, you will be missed.

WML&P has a very big accomplishment to announce. Mark Armstrong is celebrating 25 years of working for the City of Wrangell. Mark started his journey with the city in 1994, as the Garbage Man for Public Works for 7 years. When the opportunity came up in 2001, he applied for the meter reading position. In 2006 he took a little break from the city and applied for a position with AP&T. In 2008 he came to work as a journeyman lineman. For these last 4 years, he has taken on the role of being the Foreman of the line crew.

We appreciate Mark, and his dedication to the city. Mark enjoys his position. Mark has said that one of his favorite parts of this position is to “fix and get everything put together again after a big storm”. Mark has been a very dedicated team member to the WML&P crew and has continued to show what a great asset to the Electric Department and to the community of Wrangell as well. You can always find Mark with a great attitude and smile and is very respectful and is a very professional co-worker.

We would like to thoroughly thank Mark for his time put into the city and community.

Haig Demerjian was appointed to the P&R Advisory Board in 2013. Since his inception he has participated in policy development, rate studies, park improvement projects, fundraising efforts, and educational campaigns - amounting to countless hours of volunteerism. Haig is a recreation enthusiasts who regularly uses public facilities, trails and greenspaces around town. If you don't see him running on the treadmill or hiking up rainbow falls trail, he's likely out at sea enjoying the waters of southeast Alaska. Haig took his role very seriously and could always be counted on for a prompt reply and honest input. His shoes will be hard to fill. Although, we are optimistic about the future as Haig is leaving us in a better place than he found it.

Wrangell’s Capital Projects department manages projects through all phases of design, construction, and inspection. The department also coordinates the consultant selection, construction contractor procurement, and project delivery for all capital improvement construction projects.

Currently the department is overseeing the Skeet Range Improvement Project. The project is funded by the National Rifle Association Foundation. Wrangell's local Rod & Gun club hosts an annual Friends of the NRA dinner which helps to fuel the pot the money that enable groups and facilities to apply for grant awards. Similar efforts are facilitated by Friends of the NRA throughout the state and country.

In 2019 the City & Borough of Wrangell worked with the Rod & Gun club to submit proposal for improvements to the shooting range, which resulted in a $14,000 grant award. Funding was used to construct a walking path down the 300-yard-all-caliber long range. More recently, in 2020, the NRA Foundation awarded Wrangell with $55,000 to improve access and sporting activity at the Skeet and Trap Range.

Included in the project scope were the following improvements: clear sections of overgrown alder and clear accumulated debris to reestablish the parking area at the entrance of the shotgun range and establish a hardened surface for vehicle parking in the cleared area; fill skeet range to reestablish a hardened surface to improve drainage and prepare the site for the skeet field; demolish the existing, deteriorated low and high houses’ framed wall and roof structures, repair the houses’ concrete foundations and rebuild the enclosed houses; design and construct an eight-station skeet range; and procure skeet machines for sporting activity.

While a portion of the intended scope of work will be met by the recent funding package, further improvements will be accomplished through a phased approach for construction. The department looks forward to continued improvement and an increase to public participation in shooting sports activities and firearm safety.

Big thanks to the Wrangell Rod & Gun Club, along with the Stikine Sportsman Association who initiated the discussion for these projects and are responsible for advocating on behalf of Wrangell as award recipients.

When asked to provide a quick 1, 2, 3 about himself, this is what Jim shared.

"I moved here in January 2015 with my wife Kristen. I love this town because of how unique and inviting it is and it gives my children an amazing opportunity for a place to grow and develop. Wrangell today is very similar to the community I grew up in. Serving on the assembly is important to me because I want to ensure this community remains a unique and inviting place for my children to grow up, and for generations to follow. In my spare time I enjoy halibut fishing."

The Wrangell Convention and Visitor Bureau launched the new visitor destination brand in June as well as a new website –www.travelwrangell.com –for visitor information. The website, social media posts and all upcoming advertising for the 2022 season will be redesigned with the new brand guidelines in mind.

• The brand colors are bold and chosen to best represent Wrangell
• The brand promise is: “Up-close exploration of an unspoiled, somewhat mysterious, insider’s Alaska”
• The brand attributes include bold, elusive, informal and non-conforming words/photos with the intent to communicate honestly with the visitor
• And the Brand Logo: boldly represents the confident and independent spirit of Wrangell and includes tagline “Travel outside the lines” scrawled above the graphic wordmark “Wrangell”

For more brand details, please email info@travelwrangell.com.

Hi, my name is Mason, and I am the new Finance Director for the City and Borough of Wrangell. I am honored to serve the community that has built me up throughout my life.

Wrangell has always felt like home to me. I have enjoyed spending the majority of my summers on the rock as opposed to Port Orchard, WA where I was raised and went to school. In the summers, I grew up commercial fishing out of Wrangell with my dad, Jeff Villarma, and later, I went on to work for John Agostine on the M/V Sue Lynn and for Frank Warfel on the F/V Pacific Sea. I have also enjoyed spending time in Wrangell with my family. I’m lucky to have two extraordinary grandparents, Felix & Verda Villarma (married for 67 years this May); my aunt and uncles, Craig and Margaret Villarma, and Winston and Renate Davies; and my cousins, Michael & Michelle Villarma, and Justin Davies & Jennifer Davies. I look forward to spending more time with my family as I take up my own roots here.

A little more about my background and education –I grew up in Port Orchard, WA, raised by my mom and dad, Heidi and Jeff Villarma. I also have an amazing little sister, Eliza Villarma. I attended South Kitsap High School and graduated as their valedictorian in 2015. To satisfy my passion for running and business, I went on to attend Gonzaga University. At Gonzaga, I ran for their Track and Cross-Country programs as well as achieved my bachelor’s in finance and accounting. My time at Gonzaga was very special to me. Traveling the country and running at the biggest stages in Division-I Track and Field was an honor and an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.

After attending Gonzaga University, I went on to work for KPMG LLP, commonly known as one of the Big Four accounting firms (i.e., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young and KPMG). At KPMG, I served as an associate in their audit practice. I got to work with multiple public and private clients in the natural resource, manufacturing, tech, and healthcare industries. My time at KPMG was my most professionally developing experience to date. I expanded my technical accounting skills, leadership abilities, and ultimately learned to critically think through complex issues facing Fortune 500 companies. I ultimately learned how to execute a strategic plan and how to cater to each client’s needs.

In May of this last year, I was given the opportunity to interview for the Finance Director position for the municipality. It was evident that there would be an abundance of unique challenges facing the borough and more specifically the Finance Department. I ended up taking the position once it was offered to me and started work on September 7, 2021. I have been greeted with an overwhelming amount of support in this role. I have an amazing staff and a talented team of department directors that I look forward to working with throughout my experience. My goal for this position is threefold: I want to provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information to users so that they make more informed decisions; I want to foster a culture oriented towards continuous improvement, excellence and team building; and finally, I want to stimulate fiscal sustainability by creating a strategic long-term investment plan for the community at large.

Outside of the office, I enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, running and spending time with my family and friends. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and I am excited for what the future will bring. Wrangell has a bright future.

Rod Rhoades, Electrical Superintendent, takes his position seriously. He has done many great things for WMLP while fulfilling his superintendent role. He uses a variety of leadership techniques and industry best practices to keep the crew up to date and knowledgeable. With the help of his small but mighty crew, he has numerous projects lined up. Rod keeps a steady focus, a motivating and encouraging attitude, despite any roadblocks that try to get in the way. He sees it all from a project managers perspective, from the heights of 30,000 feet. Rod is always striving to remain open to new and innovative ideas.

Dominique O’Connor is coming up on 4 years with Wrangell Light and Power. She loves everything about her job including the daily challenges it brings. She states, “You just never know what is going to happen day to day”. She also enjoys working behind the scenes, helping the line crew as a flagger, or being an extra hand whenever needed. Whether it’s behind the desk or out in the field, she says it “brings her great joy”. Dominique loves her community and is always willing to help whatever the situation.

Chris Stewart is in his 4th year as an apprentice and is almost finished with the requirements. He is very excited to complete his program. Chris is extremely hard working and dedicated to the job. A positive attitude is one of Chris’s greatest qualities. Dwight Yancey is in his 11th year of working for WMLP. He is a great asset to WMLP, and his favorite part of the job is hot line work and big projects. Chris and Dwight have an incredible working relationship and enjoy trouble shooting all aspects of WMLP operations.

WMLP has had an extremely busy summer and it doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon. A number of large projects were completed in the past few months along with many small jobs. Some of the highlights are:

• Facilitated a successful annual Diesel Generation run coordinating with SEAPA and other towns that took place June 1st to June 10th. The reason for the annual diesel run every year, is so SEAPA can safely do their yearly maintenance on their transmission lines and substation and other odd jobs that need to be done.
• Established 3-phase power to the waste treatment center for the installation of the new bailer.
• Progress made towards establishing 3 three new cell towers on the island. This should be very exciting to see the new range of cell service this brings.
• Safety and planning focus placed on the 5-day meter route each month. Weather brings challenges, especially the winter months with rain, snow or ice that can cause injury and delay.

In a recent KSTK interview, Lisa Von Bargen said “It’s been my privilege, my absolute privilege to make my home here in Wrangell. And I’m hopeful that maybe there’s another opportunity for me to be able to serve the community in the future. I’m heartbroken that I’m having to leave, but I need to take this time to address some family issues and get those taken care of and start the next chapter of my life.”

Lisa came to Wrangell from Valdez, where she served as the Community and Economic Development Director for 15 years. Since filling the position of Borough Manager for Wrangell, she has refined the municipality's standards of operating, implemented advanced reporting procedures, deepened inter-agency collaborations, gave rise to the departments professional development, persevered through the challenges of a pandemic and sought new opportunities for economic growth, to name a few. The impacts of Lisa's drive will carry on well beyond her tenure as the Borough Manager.

When staff learned of her departure, many echoed the sentiments of a Department Director, who expressed with a mix of consternation and appreciation, "I must take this opportunity to say that I am sadden by the news of your departure, and want to share how much I have learned from you over the last four years and recognize you for the incredible work you have done to make each of us stronger and leave Wrangell in a better place."

Lisa possesses a great sense of intellectual curiosity, a strong moral compass and an aptitude for greatness. She has weathered the darkest of storms and navigated those waters with integrity. Wherever she may land next; friends, colleagues, and community members alike will be lucky to have her present.

"No roads, but all hearts lead to Wrangell." ~Lisa Von Bargen

Parks & Recreation had a stellar season. We consider ourselves lucky to have staff that enjoy the work, take pride in serving our community, and continue coming back each year to tackle the next round of seasonal work. Mason Dingwall showed excellent leadership this season, and has grown a tremendous amount in his skill, organization and professionalism over the last three years. It's been a pleasure working together and empowering Mason to continue accomplishing great things in the position. Tasha Massin, also had a terrific season. She learned the ropes from Mason, maintained a positive attitude (despite the weather) and demonstrated a strong willingness to take on new tasks, stepping outside of her comfort zone. Our community greenspaces are wonderful places for all to enjoy, and these two play a huge role in making that happen. Hats off to them.

Seasonal recap from Director, Margaret Villarma~

The Friends of the Library hosted a drive through hotdog lunch on April 6th in honor of National Library Week. We served lunch to 114 people. They were also treated to a red velvet cupcake made by Kay Jabusch.

The Summer Reading Program began on June 1st and went through July 30th. We had over 150 drawings and ended with a pool/pizza party. Each child received a Rechargeable Hug Light for completing the program. We ended with 95 children finishing this year.

Spring Storytime began on February 5th and ended on April 30th. We used zoom and read books and showed them a craft that they could do at home. We had a good turnout under the circumstances.

Fall Storytime will begin on October 1 and go until December 10th. It will be on zoom at 11 a.m. every Friday.

The library will be celebrating 100 years of service in Wrangell on October 28th. There will be an open house from 2-4 p.m. We will be serving cake, coffee and punch. Please stop by and say hello and enjoy a piece of cake made by Sweet Tides.

With winter and colder temperatures quickly approaching, Public Works has been preparing for the change in weather and would like to send a few reminders out to the community:

• Ensure your water pipes are protected from freezing.
• Be sure to contact Public Works for a water shut off if you are leaving town this winter.
• Please avoid weighting the tops of garbage cans with rocks when windy, contact Public Works to discuss alternative solutions.
• Please keep sidewalks clear in front of your property of snow and brush.
• Exercise caution when travelling on slippery road ways.

Recreation and aquatics programming in Wrangell is on the rise, and the department couldn’t be happier. Parks & Recreation is hosting a variety of programming this season, aiming to provide something for all ages. After more than a year of stifled operations, Director, Kate Thomas feels like they are truly finding their groove again. She says, “It was terribly difficult to feel like our ability to really deliver on our mission was severed at the knee last spring.” Now, more accustomed to the ebb and flow of the pandemic, the team is equipped to adapt to the environment of constant change, and they are better for it. Recently the department has realized some of its previously lofty goals, such as the Semester of Aquatics program offered as an elective through Wrangell Public Schools. Kates says she appreciates the competencies of the core team and enjoys working with folks who have a passion for what they do. “It’s pretty neat to see all the gains of such a tiny department,” she says.

Recreation Coordinator, Lucy Robinson has been busting out program details, registration pages and classy graphics to ensure access to activities is on the forefront of Wrangell news. If you have ever wondered where Parks & Recreation gets all its fabulous promotional images and catchy social media posts, Lucy is the gal. She loves showcasing the good work of staff and volunteers, along with the enjoyment of participants. Lucy lives, eats, and breathes recreation. It’s safe to say she is extremely skilled at what she does and enjoys doing the good work of the department.

Maintenance Staff, Lane Fitzjarrald is the newest member of the core team and has shown incredible promise in the brief time he has been employed by the department. Lane is a creative at heart and a phenomenal artist. These characteristics play a big role in how he approaches work. Each project is carefully planned, executed with precision, and finalized to the T with no specs of dust unkempt. Keep a look out for future improvements around public facilities and greenspaces.

Kate also reports that Parks & Recreation is currently employing a high performing crew of temporary staff, who enjoy coming to work and delivering on the mission and core values of the department. Each staff member plays a critical role in operations whether they serve as front desk attendants, lifeguards, swim instructors, program coordinators, maintenance staff or seasonal park employees. Programming and facility access would not be possible without the flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm of everyone serving on the team. Administration is eternally grateful for the opportunity to work with such high-class individuals in a thriving and positive environment. Shout out to the staff team: Alisha Armstrong, Ashleigh Loomis, Darren Shilts, Devlyn Campbell, Elizabeth Roundtree, Greg Roberts, Jamie Roberts, Jimmy Baggen, Renee Roberts, John Roundtree, Kara Helgeson, Lane Fitzjarrald, Leroy Wynne, Liana Carney, Lucy Robinson, Lucy Simonek, Mason Dingwall, Tasha Massin, and Tory Houser.

The community is encouraged to check out the Parks & Recreation website to see the terrific recreation opportunities abound, www.wrangellrec.com. If a member of the public is interested in hosting a community program, please reach out to discuss options moving forward. The team can be reached at 907-874-2444 or kthomas@wrangell.com / recreation@wrangell.com.

Activities include:

• Youth Basketball

• Private Swim Lessons

• Blended Learning Lifeguard Course

• Semester of Aquatics

• Pumpkin Plunge

• Alaska Day Fun Run

• Jiu Jitsu

• Pickleball

• Open Gym Volleyball

• Keep Moving, Mobility & Weights

• Youth Fee Assistance

Gateway to the Stikine

Email: kthomas@wrangell.com
Website: www.wrangell.com
Location: 205 Brueger Street, Wrangell, AK, USA
Phone: 907-874-2381
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrangellak