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
August 10, 2015 Community Happenings
PHS Registrations
Being Accepted
Pacific High School is accepting registration for the upcoming school year.
New students can pick up registration packets and returning students and their families can call to set up intake interviews.
PHS is an Expeditionary Learning high school, grades 9-12, with a hands-on approach. Those who want to learn more about this educational opportunity within the Sitka School District can stop by 509 Lincoln Street between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 747-0525.
SCVB Board Meets
The Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors will meet 6 p.m. today, Aug. 10, in the SCVB offices at 303 Lincoln Street, Suite 4. Contact the SCVB office for more information at 747-5940 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Summer Troll
Fishery Updated
The Southeast/Yakutat commercial troll fishery will remain open until further notice, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said.
No mid-August troll closure for coho salmon management is planned for this season. A troll closure is not required by regulation, since there will not be a second Chinook salmon retention period during the summer fishery.
The department said that based on the second assessment of the coho salmon run strength, catch rates by all gear groups, effort and projected catches, the department has determined that a troll closure is not needed at this time for conservation or allocation purposes.
Fish and Game will closely monitor abundance indicators as the season progresses and will take appropriate action should the run fail to develop as expected.
The waters of frequent high king salmon abundance will remain closed.
The 2015 Summer Troll Fishery Management Plan is available at all regional ADF&G offices and on the troll website at: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=commercialbyareasoutheast.salmon_trollsummer
Registration Set
At Sitka High
Students in ninth through 12th grades who are new to the Sitka School District should stop by the Sitka High School front office as soon as possible to pick up registration materials and make an appointment with an academic counselor for scheduling classes.
Registration and fall schedules will be available for current Sitka High juniors and seniors 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Sitka High’s front office. Current Sitka High freshmen and sophomores should register and pick up their fall schedules 9-11 a.m. 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Sitka High.
Call Sitka High at 747-3263 with questions.
Pioneer Auxiliary
Meets on Aug. 14
The Sitka Pioneers Home Auxiliary will meet 2 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Chapel of the Pioneers Home. All are welcome.
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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.