GOOD QUESTION – Members of the Grammy-winning band Steep Canyon Rangers react Thursday to a question from a Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School student: who’s the leader of the band? The North Carolina musicians told students gathered in the school music room that they mostly collaborate with each other, without a designated leader, to make their brand of folk, Americana, country and bluegrass music. The band, famous for its collaboration work with actor/musician Steve Martin, played to a full house at the Performing Arts Center Thursday evening. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Tonight on Stage
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January 14
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Downtown Sitka Today
FROM TOP: Nelson Frank has most of the downtown to himself this morning. Frank said some folks were getting a little testy at the Pioneers Home where he lives.
Pete Roddy has no trouble following social distancing recommendations at the Back Door Cafe this morning. The cafe, like other eating establishments, plans to offer food to customers calling in advance.
Jim Michener opens the door to his business, Alaska Pure Sea Salt, this morning. Michener is apprehensive about the coming tour season.
The Franklin Building doors get a thorough cleaning this morning. Business owners are working hard to keep doors open.
The airport parking lot is nearly empty this morning. (Sentinel Photos by James Poulson)
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20 YEARS AGO
January 2005
Sitka Fire Department volunteer David Lewis received the Art Franklin Memorial award as an “exceptional dedicated member of the year” and volunteer Brady Fink was given the Mike Snelling Volunteer of the Year Award at the department’s annual meeting.
50 YEARS AGO
January 1975
From On the Go: Ray Minstrell told us with a straight face that he and wife Nondyce are going to Hawaii this week. But then, Ray also has told us that he rides a bicycle the length of Katlian Street every morning at 6 a.m.
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