BIG RIGS – Max Bennett, 2, checks out the steering on a steamroller during the 3 to 5 Preschool’s Big Rig fundraiser in front of Mt. Edgecumbe High School Saturday. Hundreds of kids and parents braved the wet weather to check out the assortment of machines, including road building trucks, a U.S. Coast Guard ANT boat, police cars and fire department rigs. Kids were able to ride as passengers on ATVs. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
January 12, 2015 Community Happenings
Sitka Art Walk
Business Sought
Sitka businesses that are hosting events for Art Walk 2015 on March 13 during the Arti-Gras celebration are being asked to contact the Greater Sitka Arts Council.
The council plans to promote the event along with Art Walk activities.
The Art Walk is planned 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at various businesses in downtown Sitka. For a $60 fee, the Greater Sitka Arts Council will provide promotional support. Events also will be featured in promotions for the eighth annual Arti-Gras Music and Arts Festival, March 2-14.
For more information, contact Sarah Lawrie at 738-5234 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Senior Party
Meeting on Tap
The senior party planning meeting will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Exhibit Room at Centennial Building.
White E Shop Sets
Monthly Meeting
The White Elephant Shop monthly meeting will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Swan Lake Senior Center. All volunteers are welcome to attend. The public is invited.
Monthly Grind
Tickets at Door
Tickets will be available at the door for the Jan. 17 Sitka Monthly Grind at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Nah Kahidi.
Because of remodeling efforts at Old Harbor Books, grind tickets will only be available at the door at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi 3-5 p.m. and 6:30- 7 p.m. on the show day.
The theme this month is the “Fiddle Grind” and all musicians are being encouraged to join the Stageful of Fiddlers at the start of the show to play the tunes “Angeline the Baker,” “Soldier’s Joy” and “Over the Waterfall.”
For more information call Ted Howard 747-5482.
Family Program
At SJ Museum
The Sheldon Jackson Museum will teach children about Unangan artist John Hoover during the At Saxan free family program 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Sheldon Jackson Museum.
A slide show about his art will be followed by the group making raven mobiles inspired by Hoover’s work. The program is free and best for children ages 6-10, the museum said.
For more information and to register a child for this free program, call 747-8981.
Updating income information may lead to lower payments through the Health Insurance Marketplace
Alaskans who signed up for the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace last year are being reminded that is it necessary to update their income information before Feb. 15.
SEARHC said in a press release that many people have received notices that their insurance premiums have increased. In order to receive the lowest price available, individuals must call the Health Insurance Marketplace at 1-800-318-2596 and provide 2015 income information, even if it has stayed the same. Information may also be updated online or by calling SEARHC at 966-8883 or 966-8662 for local assistance.
Updating the information will automatically recalculate your tax credit against the premium cost which may then provide more assistance paying a monthly premium. If done before Jan. 15, the lower premium will start Feb. 1. If information is updated between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, lower monthly cost will start on March 1.
For more information, call Andrea Thomas at 966-8883 or 752-3336.
LGBTQIA2S to Meet
Pacific High School will host the Sitka LGBTQIA2S and Allies gathering on the last Sunday of each month beginning with 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 25.
‘‘Let’s meet one another in this safe and supportive atmosphere to share stories and friendship to help our community appreciate the diversity that makes Sitka fabulous,’’ organizers said.
The gathering is open to all ages. Call or text Jeannie 510-610-0075 with questions.
Cheerleading
Clinic Jan. 17
The Sitka High School cheerleaders will host a cheerleading clinic 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, for ages 6-13 at the SHS gym.
Kids will also get a chance to perform at Sitka versus MEHS boys basketball game at halftime on Jan. 30 at SHS.
Cost of the clinic is $25 per child. Parents must call to reserve a child’s space prior to Saturday by calling 747-5746 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Parents must take their child to the clinic to finish paperwork between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. Space is limited. To sign up or ask a questions call 747-5746 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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20 YEARS AGO
April 2004
Responding to the requests of athletes, coaches and parents, the Sitka School Board voted unanimously Monday against a proposal that would have changed Sitka High School’s classification from Class 4A, which includes Juneau and Ketchikan, to the 3A, which has schools with enrollment of 100 to 400 students.
50 YEARS AGO
April 1974
Memories of Sitka’s first radio station have been revived by a St. Louis, Mo., man who was one of the founders. Fred A. Wiethuchter recently wrote a letter to “Mayor Sitka, Alaska” asking about the town since he was here during World War II. He was an Army private at Fort Ray when he was attached to Armed Services Radio Station KRAY and WVCX ....
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