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Today is Saturday, February 21st and we are experiencing a heat wave in McCarthy. The temperature is in the mid-30's and the icicles hanging from the office eaves are shortening with each drip. Our 32 inches of snow may shrink an inch or two before the day is over. |
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We hope you like the new look of the Wrangell St. Elias News. Long time readers know that the WSEN is published and printed right here in our log cabin. In our last issue I talked about the new copyprinter that we brought from Florida. We had also purchased a new color laser printer, but the shipping company dropped it somewhere along the way and it was a total loss. |
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The replacement finally arrived and this issue is the first to benefit from not only sharper, crisper photographs, but also a small dab of color here and there. |
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WSEN staff photo |
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Ricoh 3800C color laser printer & Ricoh Priport 5000, both hard at work printing this issue of the WSEN! |
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That brings me to another subject: our subscription prices have increased. If I recall correctly, this is our first price increase since we began this publication in 1992. You can imagine how much production costs have risen since then. Yearly subscriptions are now $11 a year with our 2-year specials now $19. The Canadian and foreign rates are listed in the masthead on this page. |
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I am sorry to report that the Weather Column by George Cebula is missing this issue (a one-time occurrence). George is presently on his way back to his McCarthy cabin after spending several months traveling in the lower 48. Rick and I had a critical deadline to meet this time, so we’ll ask George to make up for lost time in the next issue! And to give you an update on his travels. |
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Subscribers Evonne Sullivan, and her husband Mike (a Kennicott Kid), wanted to do something special for Frank and Jeanne Morris in celebration of their 5th wedding anniversary of February 6th. Evonne even wrote a poem for them (page 23). She also included a terrific picture of Frank and Jeanne on their wedding day superimposed over a shot of Kennicott. We add our congratulations to this fine couple of Kennicott Kids. |
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On page 12 is the beginning of a series of articles written by Douglas Miller (of McCarthy Lodge fame). This and future articles will describe the life and times of our town between 1906 and 2006. Doug did a fine job this issue and it is certain to whet the appetites of our readers as we wait for the upcoming stories. |
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WSEN welcomes aboard the following subscribers: Paul and Rowena Barr, AK; Albert Trost, AK; Lucile Frederick, AK; Arnold Griese, AK; Heike Wilmoth, AK; Dave Williams and Marie Thorn, AK; Bill and Teresa Albaugh, AK; Ole and Linda Bates, AK; Paul Smith, AK; Leo Goch, CA; Wayne Ross, AK. |
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Private cabins for 2 to 4. |
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Convenient access by automobile or snowmachine. |
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Historic homestead setting. Enjoy Alaskan bush living. |
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See the park in its winter setting! |
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Phone (907)554-4454 or Email WSEN@starband.net |
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See us on the WEB at http://mccarthy-kennicott.com/WSENBB.htm |
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Your hosts, long-time residents Rick & Bonnie Kenyon. |