TRUCK FIRE – Firefighters knock down a fire in a Ford Explorer truck in Arrowhead Trailer Park in the 1200 block of Sawmill Creek Road Saturday evening. One person received fire-related injuries and was taken to the hospital, Sitka Fire Department Chief Craig Warren said, and the truck was considered a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation, Warren said. The fire hall received the call about the fire at 5:33 p.m., and one fire engine with eight firefighters and an ambulance were dispatched, he said. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

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November 18, 2013 Community Happenings

    Gingerbread
    Contest on Tap
    Gingerbread architects are being called by the Greater Sitka Arts Council for its gingerbread contest as part of Sitka Artisans Market.
    Juried entries must be either winter, holiday, or Alaska themed. Submit entries at Centennial Hall 1 p.m. Dec. 7. There will be prizes in a variety of categories. For more infomation contact Ayla at 738-5804.
 
    ‘The Nutcracker’
    Performances Set
    ‘‘The Nutcracker’’ performances have been set 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Performing Arts Center by the Sitka Studio of Dance and the Sitka Friends of Dance.
    Tickets are on sale at Old Harbor Books for $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students ages 6 to 18. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. More information is listed on the Sitka Nutcracker Facebook page or call 966-2557.

    Children’s Author
    To Visit Sitka
    Well-known Alaskan non-fiction and children’s book author Judy Ferguson will be in Sitka as part of the Sitka Artisans Market. Greater Sitka Arts Council will offer a writer-led workshop and discussion 5-6 p.m. Dec. 7. No registration necessary. A $10 donation is suggested and refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Sarah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 738-5234
 
    Midweek Connect
    At Methodist Church
    Midweek Connect will be 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Fellowship Hall at the Methodist Church.
    The topic will be ‘‘The Faith and Life of Coast Guard Families’’ and will include a panel discussion. All are invited to participate in fellowship-style conversations.
    Those who can take a dish to share at the potluck dinner are invited to do so.

    First Aid, CPR
    Training Nov. 23
    UAS-Sitka Campus, Office of Continuing Education, will offer an AHA First Aid and CPR Training 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23.
    The training fulfills OSHA and Coast Guard requirements. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Heartsaver cards.
     The cost is $90 and it includes a book.  For more information, or to register, call 747-7762.

    School Board Meets
    Sitka School Board will hold a work session 6 p.m. Nov. 19 in the district office board room.
    The board will discuss legislative priorities. The public is invited to attend.

    August Carlson
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    Services for August Edward Carlson are pending with Prewitt Funeral Home.
    Mr. Carlson passed away Nov. 16 at SEARHC-Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital.


    Thanksgiving
    Baskets Given
    Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s social services department is handing out Thanksgiving baskets to emergency assistance and general assistance clients on a first-come, first-served, basis 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25 at 429 Katlian Street.
    Clients should contact the department for more information.

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Businesses using the Centennial Hall parking lot testified Tuesday against a proposal to charge them rent in addition to the $200 annual permit fee. City Administrator Hugh Bevan made the proposal in response to the Assembly’s direction to Centennial Hall manager Don Kluting to try to close the $340,000 gap between building revenues and operational costs.


50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President William S. Paul Sr. will be special guest and speaker at the local ANB, Alaska Native Sisterhood Founders Day program Monday at the ANB Hall.

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