FIFTH OPENING – The Sitka seine boats Hukilau and Rose Lee pump herring aboard this afternoon at the end of Deep Inlet during the fifth opening in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. The opening was being held in two locations beginning at 11 a.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Staff Writer
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By Sentinel Staff
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By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Sports Editor
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The Queen Bees’ spotless season record ended Tuesday night with a 2-1 loss [ ... ]
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Police Blotter
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Big Rigs Sought
For April 13
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By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
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The third opening in this year’s Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery was held Mon [ ... ]
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Sentinel Sports Editor
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Sentinel ports Editor
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Police Blotter
Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
March 25
At 7:48 a.m. a calle [ ... ]
Vietnam-Era Vets
Invited to Lunch,
Commemoration
American Legion Post 13 will host a luncheon 1-3 p.m. [ ... ]
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Sentinel Staff Writer
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Sentinel Staff Writer
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
April 1, 2014 Community Happenings
Companion Fares,
Mileage Sought
The Sitka Seafood Festival is seeking companion fares and mileage to help with travel expenses to bring chefs and speakers to Sitka for this year’s festival, Aug. 1 and 2. Those who can help out are asked to call Linda at 747-6985.
Capital Budget
Testimony Taken
The Senate Finance Committee will take testimony on SB 119 for the capital budget 3-3:30 p.m. April 3 at the Sitka Legislative Information Office, 201 Katlian Street, Suite 102, on the first floor of the Totem Square Inn.
Those wanting to testify should arrive by 2:45 p.m. Testimony will be limited to two minutes.
Tribal Council Meets
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council action-only meeting will be held noon April 2 at the Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi.
Those wishing to give a presentation or speak before the Tribal Council may do so at the regular monthly meeting on April 16. For information contact Kathy Hope Erickson, 747-7352.
FASD Support
Meeting April 3
The FASD Community Support Group will meet 6 p.m. April 3 at the Sitka Pioneers Home Manager’s House.
The program will include ‘‘How Family and Community Offer Support for an Invisible Disability.’’ Networking time will follow.
Those seeking information about fetal alcohol syndrome are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Call 747-7978 for more information.
Seafood Festival
Group to Meet
The Sitka Seafood Festival will hold a meeting, open to the public, 6 p.m. April 17 at Centennial Hall. Anyone who is interested in being involved, or has any ideas or suggestions for the 2014 festival, is being encouraged to attend.
For more information contact Alicia at 928-607-4845 or
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Cardio Dance
Class at Hames
Starting April 3 Sitkans can ‘‘bust-a-move’’ with local physical therapist Gio at his cardio-based dance class.
Eight classes will be offered. The calendar with dates and details can be seen at hamescenter.com or the Hames Center at 747-5080.
Grants Offered to
Nonprofit Groups
The Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association is granting funds to local nonprofit community organizations and to school athletics and activities in May.
Organizations wishing to receive funds will need to complete the community grant request form located at www.sitkacoastguardspouses.org.
The form must be completed and postmarked by April 16. Submit completed form to CGSWA of Sitka, P.O. Box 1164, Sitka. Call Rose at 966-2599 for questions.
Boards, Panels
Open at STA
Sitka Tribal Enterprises board of directors has openings for two tribal citizens and two at-large seats for those interested in economic development. The Health Committee has two tribal citizen seats for those interested in health and human services. The Gaming Committee has one opening for a tribal citizen who is interested in charitable gaming.
Submit letter of interested to STA, 456 Katlian Street, by Friday, April 4. Call 747-3207 with questions.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2004
Matthew C. Hunter of Sitka recently returned from Cuba as part of a St. Olaf College International and Off-Campus Studies program. Hunter, a junior physics major at St. Olaf College, is the son of Robert and Kim Hunter of Sitka.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
Eighth graders have returned from a visit to Juneau to see the Legislature. They had worked for it since Christmas vacation ... Clarice Johnson’s idea of a “White Elephant” sales was chosen as the best money-maker; Joe Roth won the political cartoon assignment; highest government test scorers were Ken Armstrong, Joanna Hearn, Linda Montgomery, Lisa Henry, Calvin Taylor and David Licari .....