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
June 30, 2015 Community Happenings
Functional Movement
Screenings on Tap
Those who are active, pain-free and interested in learning about their body’s asymmetries can schedule a free appointment for a functional movement screening with Gio Villaneuva, SEARHC PT, DPT and ACT by calling 966-8576
Silver Saver card holders have priority, followed by Hames Center members. For more information go to www.hamescenter.org or call 747-5080.
Andy Benton Gets
Bachelor’s Degree
Andy Benton, Sitka High School graduate, received his bachelor of science degree in worship and music studies: pastoral leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, May 9.
He is currently attending Liberty University School of Divinity on scholarship and pursuing a master of divinity in pastoral ministries.
CORE Session
Scheduled
Community Schools next CORE class session will be July 2-Aug. 27. No classes will be held July 9 or 14.
A total of 15 classes will be held 5:15-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Baranof Elementary gym.
Cost for the session is $75.
To register call Community Schools
at 747-8670.
National Park Sets
Presentation on
Tlingit Place Names
Sitka National Historical Park will offer an evening program 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in the visitor center theater, by Felipe Vasquez, graduate student at the University of Kent, England.
Vasquez will present “Names on the Land,” a lecture on Tlingit place names in Southeast.
Vasquez is studying data compiled by Dr. Thornton in the award-winning book ‘‘Haa Leelk’w Has Aanii Saax’u: Our Grandparents’ Names on the Land,’’ published by Sealaska Heritage Institute in association with the University of Washington Press.
STW to Lead Hike
Sitka Trail Works will lead a hike around Beaver Lake starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 5
Participants should meet at the Herring Cove Trailhead.
The hike has a moderate amount of stone steps and a touring pole is recommended to help stability and lessen impact on knee joints. The trail travels through old spruce, past three waterfalls and around the lake. Total distance is three miles and the hike is rated moderate.
Sitka Trail Works offers guided hikes on the Sitka road system to the public at no charge as part of the mission to develop maintain and promote the Sitka Trail system. The hikes offer an opportunity to learn about the Sitka Trail system, hike safely with a group and meet new people. For more information call 747-7244
Card of Thanks
Thank you to the family and friends of Agripina Rivera for being there with her through her end-of-life journey. She left this world at peace surrounded by the love and support she always cherished.
Agripina’s family is very grateful for the care that the Sitka Community Hospital staff provided throughout her illness, especially to Dr. Hunter for the care he provided to her over the years.
Thank you to all the individuals who contributed to the potluck and ceremony, especially to brother Cuff Blakeley for the kind eulogy.
Lastly, thank you for the flowers, donations and for attending the celebration of Agripina’s beautiful life.
The Rivera family
Library Sets
New Hours
Beginning Monday, July 6, Kettleson Memorial Library will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 -6 p.m. on Sunday.
The change reflects the 8-hour reduction in operating hours as part of the cost cutting measures for the City and Borough of Sitka, that were recently approved by the Assembly.
As always, many library services will remain available online from the library website, http://www.cityofsitka.com/government/departments/library/index.html, when the building is closed.
For further information, contact Robb Farmer at (907) 747-8708 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Farmers Market
Seasons to Begin
Sitka Farmers Markets – six total this summer – are set 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays July 4, 18, Aug. 1, 15, 29 and Sept. 12 at the ANB Founders Hall.
Markets feature local seafood (including fresh, frozen and ready to eat), locally grown and harvested fruits and vegetables, baked goods, locally made jams and jellies, live entertainment and music, local arts and crafts, and other items gathered or made in Sitka.
WIC coupons and Alaska Quest EBT for SNAP (food stamps) are accepted.
For more information about the market and how to be a vendor, contact Sitka Farmers Market Manager Debe Brincefield at 738-8683 or by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Vendor rules, registration forms and other info for potential vendors can be found on the Documents page at http://www.sitkalocalfoodsnetwork.org/.
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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.