Talk On The Rock Archives

Talk on the Rock: Deep sea diver Gig Decker on The Nolan Center’s 20th anniversary celebration, Friends of the Museum and diving at shipwreck sites.

by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 1, 2024 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 30: Gig Decker, who is a Friends of the Museum Board member, spoke with KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki about his experience with deep sea diving around shipwrecks, including the Star of Bengal. He also shared why history is so important and how The Nolan Center is integral to safekeeping Wrangell’s history. The Nolan Center’s 20th anniversary celebration will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at 6p.m. at The Nolan Center. Decker goes into what’s to be expected at the potluck event.

Talk on the Rock: Tracey Martin on the Chamber of Commerce’s fall events, including its Scarecrow Contest and Tax Free Day

by Colette Czarnecki | Sep 24, 2024 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 29: Now that it’s officially autumn, Wrangell’s Chamber of Commerce is getting into the fall festivities. The Chamber’s Executive Officer, Tracey Martin, spoke with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki on events they’re putting on, including Wrangell’s first annual Scarecrow Contest, which is open to everyone and anyone. People must sign up by Oct. 9 by 4pm at the Chamber of Commerce, but the main day to register is Oct. 5 between 10am and 2pm at the American Legion.

Talk on the Rock: Kay Larson on the Alaska Children’s Trust and her journey advocating for social outreach in communities

by Colette Czarnecki | Sep 17, 2024 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 28: The Alaska Children’s Trust awarded one of our community members, Kay Larson, as an Alaska Children’s Trust Champion for Kids. She was on this show in the spring bringing awareness on violence against children. And she came back for this episode where she talks with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki about her recognition and her journey on advocating for children and community members.

Talk on the Rock: Mayor Patty Gilbert on the upcoming municipal election

by Colette Czarnecki | Sep 10, 2024 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 27: With Wrangell’s municipal election approaching on Oct. 1, incumbent Mayor Patricia (Patty) Gilbert stopped by KSTK to talk with News Director Colette Czarnecki about what her priorities are in the public service role. The retired school teacher and president of the non-profit organization, WMC Cancer Care Foundation, informed the community on achievements that she and the borough assembly accomplished, the time it takes to follow through on goals and why she wants to run again.

Talk on the Rock: Wrangell Kids Club organizers on the new after-school program

by Colette Czarnecki | Sep 3, 2024 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 26: Wrangell is about to launch an after-school kids club. Three locations around town will host it: Community Center, Irene Ingle Public Library and The Nolan Center. Organizers of the program, Devyn Johnson, Sarah Scambler and Jeanie Arnold, chat with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki about why and how the program exists. They go over the activities the kids will experience and encourage parents to talk to their children about respect before they attend.