LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
December 4, 2013 Community Happenings
‘Count the Lights’
Contest to Begin
The Second Annual Count the Lights and Light Up Downtown contest will run Dec. 7-Jan. 7.
Residents can guess how many lights are on the town’s Christmas tree, which will be lighted 5 p.m. Dec. 6 in front of St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Ballot boxes are in downtown stores.
Christmas Tree
Lighting Dec. 6
The public is invited to an old-fashioned lighting of the Christmas tree in front of St. Michael’s Cathedral 5 p.m. Dec. 6.
The ceremony will include caroling and is a kick-off event for the ‘‘Count the Lights’’ contest.
Harp Sing Set
The Second Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp Sing is set 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
Beginners and listeners are welcome. Christmas songs from the distant past will be sung. Call 738-2089 for more information.
SEARHC Team:
Reflective Tape
A Good Idea
SEARHC’s Injury Prevention Team reminds everyone to take precautions this time of year by adding reflective tape to clothing or buying clothes with built-in reflectives to help children “Be Safe, Be Seen.”
Wearing reflective gear allows children to be seen from 500 feet away in the dark, especially while waiting for the bus or riding their bikes.
Reflective tape is inexpensive and easy to apply and remove from clothing, SEARHC said. It should be placed on all sides of the child’s jacket — the front, back, both sides and along both arms. It can also be applied to backpacks, book bags and bike frames.
Free reflective tape may be requested from the SEARHC Injury Prevention Team by contacting Lesa Way at 966-8804 or
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For more information, visit the ‘‘injury prevention’’ section of the SEARHC website, http://www.searhc.org/services/health-promotion/injury-prevention.
Volunteers Sought
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sitka is seeking volunteers to serve as Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
The program matches volunteers with youths who could benefit from a positive adult role model. Volunteers meet with their little sister or brother to share activities and develop a friendship. For more information on the enrollment process and program guidelines contact Barb Morse at 747-3500 or
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Kreiss-Tomkins
Office Hours Set
Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins will hold office hours Dec. 10 in Sitka. He will be at the Backdoor 9-11 a.m. and Highliner Coffee 1-3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2004
Advertisement: Tea-Licious Tea House & Bakery 315 Lincoln Street Grand Opening! Freshly Baked Scones, Cakes & Pastries Innovative Salads, Soups & Sandwiches Harney & Sons Tea. Lunch * Afternoon Tea * Supper.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
Photo caption: National Republican Chairman George Bush takes a drink of water offered by Jan Craddick, Sitka delegate, during the Republican convention held here. Mrs. Craddick explained to Bush that the water was from Indian River, which means, according to local legend, that he will return.