RED AT THE ROUNDABOUT – More than 200 demonstrators rally at the roundabout Wednesday afternoon in support of raising the state’s contribution to public schools. The Sitka School District faces a shortfall of $1.5 million to $3.2 million in the 2025 budget, depending on the amount the Legislature finally approves. The School Board is obligated to submit a budget to the Sitka Assembly by next Wednesday. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
June 1, 2020, Community Happenings
Walk, Bike
Conference
Set June 9-12
The Alaska Walk and Bike Conference is going virtual. The free event will be 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. daily June 9-12.
Each day will open with a specialist discussing the science and evidence of that day’s theme, followed by another speaker who will feature an Alaska example. Attendees can ‘‘chat’’ and share information after each day’s events.
The themes and speakers for each day are: June 9 ‘‘Walking to Connect’’; June 10 ‘‘Walking is Good Medicine’’; June 11 ‘‘Parks and Health’’; and June 12 ‘‘Biking to Health.’’
Speakers include: Ana Lucaci and Nicole Huegenin of Denver-based Walk2Connect; Dr. Elliot Bruhl of SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Bonita Banks, BSN, RN, of South Peninsula Hospital in Homer; Alfgeir Kristjannson, Ph.D., from the University of West Virginia and Reykjavik University (Iceland); Maeve Nevins-Lavtar from the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Parks and Recreation; Dr. Frederick Foote and Sarana Schell of AARP Alaska; Ken McLeod, J.D., policy director of the League of American Bicyclists; Lee Hart of the Alaska Outdoor Alliance; and Scott Menzies and Charlie Lowell of the Sustina Bicycle Institute.
A tentative agenda has been posted. To register for the free, virtual conference, go to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u_Hpx4yzQtK4khFeIX5BMg. For information, email Dawn Groth, dawn.groth@alaska.gov.
Women Celebrated
In Virtual Event
A celebration of trailblazing women with a talk by author Suzanne Slade and illustrator Cozbi Cabrera about their book “Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks” is planned online through the Sitka Public Library’s Facebook page 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4.
The presentation, for ages 7 and older, is a partnership with PBS Books.
Participants will hear the read-aloud of the book, learn about the five-plus-year research process (primary source research), and have the opportunity to investigate the author/illustrator’s collaboration and inspiration in the children’s book about the iconic woman.
Trailblazing Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) was the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize, in 1950, for her poetry. From Chicago, Gwendolyn wrote about “real life” from a young age.
The conversation will be moderated by PBS Chicago’s Tim Russell, vice president of community engagement.
For information call the library at 747-4020 or e-mail library@cityofsitka.org.
CLT to Meet
The Sitka Community Land Trust will meet 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 15, on a Zoom call.
The public is being encouraged to attend. The SCLT is a non-profit organization that relies on community support and participation. For information about joining the virtual meeting, contact Mim McConnell at 738-2888.
‘I Can’t Breathe’
Silent Vigil Set
A seven-minute silent vigil ‘‘I Can’t Breathe’’ will be held at Totem Square 7 p.m. tonight in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Attendees should take their own sign in a show of support, love and peace, organizers said.
To maintain community health and safety, participants should wear face masks and maintain six feet of social distance from those who are not a part of an immediate household, organizers said.
Forest Service
To Use Gun Range
U.S. Forest Service personnel will use the Tony Hrebar gun range 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, for annual rifle training.
Forest Service field personnel are required to pass an annual rifle proficiency exercise, ensuring that personnel know how to handle rifles safely to protect themselves and others from aggressive brown bears.
For information, contact Joe Serio at the Sitka Ranger District, 2108 Halibut Point Road in Sitka, or 747-6671.
Brave Heart Bowls
Event Canceled;
Fundraiser Listed
Brave Heart Volunteers has canceled its annual event, Brave Heart Bowls.
‘‘We are sad to cancel this favorite community event, but we believe it is the best decision given the amount of uncertainty right now,’’ the organization said in a press release.
Bowls is BHV’s largest fundraiser and raised more than $27,000 last year. Funds allow BHV to provide compassionate care, companionship, respite and education to those facing illness, isolation, end of life and grief.
In lieu of Brave Heart Bowls, the group hopes to raise $35,000 in donations by Dec. 31 through its Fill the Heart campaign. To donate, go to https://www.braveheartvolunteers.org/donate-to-braveheart.
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20 YEARS AGO
April 2004
Photo caption: Luke Johnson helps Kathy Fournier as she removes trash from Swan Lake Saturday.
The Citywide Spring Cleanup this year included the lake cleanup by volunteers and was organized by Parks and Recreation Coordinator Lynne McGowan.
50 YEARS AGO
April 1974
A 12-hour dance marathon sponsored by Sheldon Jackson College students will be held Saturday at Blatchley Junior High. .... Added attractions include twist and limbo contests. The city curfew will be extended until 1 a.m.