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Springtime at Mother Lode WRANGELL ST. ELIAS NEWS MAY & JUNE 2010 PAGE 1 Wrangell St. Elias News “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty” Volume Nineteen Issue Three May & June 2010 $2.50 Springtime at Mother Lode he Mother Lode mines, once oper- ated by the famous Kennecott TCopper Corporation in the early 1900s, contain a rich history for copper min- ing. In May of 1919 the 15-mile run was made by automobile. Today—93 years later—in April 2010, the new owners of the Mother Lode Lower Camp (also known as Marvelous Millsite), Ray and Lee Ann Kreig of Anchorage, access to their property was by snowmachine. The 50 plus men once em- ployed in the mines are long gone but their memory lives on, especially in the hearts of the Kreigs. With helping hands from neigh- bors and friends, Ray and Lee Ann visit their property up McCarthy Creek. See Lee Ann’s story on page 7. Photo courtesy Lee Ann Kreig he Long Lake Ice-Fish- ing Derby produced Tmore than one happy face. This particular smile’s own- er is McCarthy area resident, Curt Jensen, son-in-law of Jim Kreblin, originator and host of this year’s annual derby. March 20th was a beautiful day on the frozen lake. Twenty-two folks turned out to either fish or ice bowl or both. Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout and Coho salmon were the catch of the day. Mark WSEN staff photo Vail’s homemade chili kept folks ed” the friendly fox warm and well fed. Read more in makes the rounds. He or Items of Interest, page 6. “Rshe began its journey in WSEN staff photo Kennicott this last summer then began its trek down to Jim and Jeannie’s home, checked out downtown McCarthy area and Curt and Lindsay’s place before crossing the Kennicott River to the west side. Red seems to enjoy giving the local dogs a run for their money and wins every time! PAGE 2 WRANGELL ST. ELIAS NEWS MAY & JUNE 2010 A note from the publisher and, most especially, with you, page 11. Dee and her husband oday is May 1st and the our readers. Because of the lack Terry operate Fireweed Mountain McCarthy area is experi- of space to mention each of them Arts and Crafts, a gift shop in Tencing one of the easi- by name, I chose a few that are downtown Kennicott during the est spring break-ups I can either new to WSEN or haven’t summer season. They live in the remember since moving here in written for us in awhile. McCarthy area year ‘round. Fred 1978. The ground is welcoming Lee Ann Kreig did an out- and his wife Irene live at Dan the moisture and the normal standing job on describing her Creek. His subject matter is on huge puddles are just not hanging and her husband, Ray’s, snowma- Bears—appropriate for those of around this year. My break-up chine trip up the mountain to us in the McCarthy area and, I boots did not get near the atten- their property at Mother Lode. believe, interesting to our outside tion they usually do in April. Their story is on page 7. readers. See page 13. Rick is presently “next door” Bruce James, Trapping 101, Thank you, Kaleb, for your (his desk is next to mine) and he kindly allowed us to reprint his excellent story, Carl Ben is now plugging in the latest com- article (page 8) which first ap- Eielson—Pioneer Alaskan Bush pleted articles for a run to the peared in Copper River Record. Pilot, found on page 16. This was printing machine. Hopefully ev- Thanks, Bruce! his 11th grade English assign- erything will fit and he can pro- We decided to dust off a cou- ment. He has now graduated from duce the up-to-date proof copy for ple of WSEN’s older stories— The high school this year! Congratula- inspection. A note is normally the Languid Lady by Dee Frady on tions, Kaleb! last to write and I decided to fix a Wildflowers of the Wrangells, Part Wrangell St. Elias News wel- cup of tea while dropping you all 1 and Outdoors in the Wrangells comes aboard the following sub- a few lines. I trust springtime is by Fred Denner. Dee’s article first scribers: Rose Hale, AK; Jonalyn going well for you, too, and that appeared in our May/June 1998 Albright and Michael Jordan, NC. you enjoy the changes that this issue. Please find the reprint on special season always brings. Rick started up our small Table of Contents greenhouse earlier than normal. A note from the publisher.......................................................................2 A propane heater enables us to Items of Interest.....................................................................................3 push the date forward somewhat. Springtime at Mother Lode....................................................................7 The tomato plants desired more Trapping 101..........................................................................................8 room than our cabin window af- Local Ranger Wins National Award.........................................................9 forded and the temperatures were Access to Inholdings within Wrangell-St. Elias NP/P..............................9 such that the little heater could Seeking musicians for 3rd annual John Denver Tribute Concert in Ken- necott .........................................................................................................10 keep them plenty warm at night. the Languid Lady..................................................................................11 All our transplants— cabbage, Outdoors in the Wrangells....................................................................13 broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, pan- The first law of nature..........................................................................13 sies and petunias—seem to thrive Guns on the homestead........................................................................14 on joining the tomatoes and cu- Carl Ben Eielson—Pioneer Alaskan Bush Pilot.....................................16 cumbers as they all grow togeth- THE McCARTHY WEEKLY NEWS..........................................................18 er. The transplants will go into Birds blazing an electronic trail north during spring migration...........20 their garden plot around the first Salmon on the Menu for Denali Wolves................................................21 of June. Letter from WRST Superintendent Meg Jensen....................................22 I want to thank the contribu- McCarthy Road Signage........................................................................24 tors to this issue of WSEN. Each University Land Bill—dead in the water...............................................25 one is special to us and we appre- Cooking with Peggy..............................................................................33 ciate their willingness to share A LOOK AT THE WEATHER.................................................................34 their stories with this publication Items of Interest WRANGELL ST. ELIAS NEWS MAY & JUNE 2010 PAGE 3 days ahead. Congratulations, Adam family and friends in Oregon and Congratulations! I decided to and Stefanie. the state of Washington.” begin this issue’s “Items” with spe- Carol and Harold Michal: Besides wanting an item from cial congratulations to a couple While I am passing out congratula- the Haleys, I was curious to know if bundles of joy who made their en- tions, Carol is pleased to announce Chris or Howard had received a trance to this world since our last that she became a Great, Great visit from a somewhat friendly fox WSEN. Grandma on March 18th. Her great who I will call “Red.” Chris replied Maximilian Gunnar was born grandson, Randy, had a baby girl that, yes, the critter had paid them to Rebecca Bard in Anchorage on named Ellie. They live in Wyoming. a visit and even made itself at February 28th at 5:17 a.m. after A round of applause and Happy home in her yard for a short while. giving mom 3 days of exciting la- Birthday in advance to Harold who Chris’ dogs were inside the house bor. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and is turning 99 years old in October wishing they could go outside for a measured 21" long. Says mom, “He of this year. He and Carol hope to better look at this fascinating in- is a cutie for sure and he and I will get up to their cabin at Fireweed truder. Larry and Lindee Satterfield: be in McCarthy soon.” Rebecca can Subdivision around May 15th. “We hardly wait to get back home. Of are doing good for a couple of old That same morning (April 19th) course, Max doesn’t know what fogies,” said Carol. our phone rang and it was Larry. he’s missing —yet! Congratula- Happy Birthday to “Kennicott He announced: “This is a Fox News tions, Rebecca, and welcome to Kid” Irma Padgett Haaland who Alert!” For some folks outside the life, Max. turns 90 this June! Happy Birth- McCarthy area, that would mean Hayden Lucille Tschappat was day to subscriber Charlie Ricci for Larry was watching the Fox News born on March 30th at 5:49 p.m. reaching the 100 year old mark on Network and relaying a world re- sounding news flash, but for us Mc- Her parents are Adam and Ste- March 17th. Charlie’s wife, Inger Carthyites, that meant that “Red” fanie of Long Lake. Hayden was Jensen Ricci, is a Kennicott Kid, was pretty much on Larry’s door born in Girdwood, weighed 7 lb. 10 too. The Ricci’s just recently step. oz. and was 20" long. “She came moved into the Pioneer home in into the world screaming,” says Anchorage. Dog Kobuk was unsure of this strange- looking critter. It took Stefanie, who had the privilege of Howard and Chris Haley: him awhile to make a quality deci- catching Hayden as she made her Chris just returned from Valdez sion on just how to handle the situ- grand entrance. “The delivery went where she completed a CPR class, ation. I can just hear his doggy smoothly and I had a great mid- keeping her Nurses Assistant li- brain deciphering the situation: Is wife. Hayden has dark, black hair cense up-to-date. When I called she it time to play or to defend my ter- and lots of it. Pheobe is loving sis- was busy working on clearing brush ritory. He chose the latter.
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