MARICULTURE - Mark Stopha, of Juneau, left, talks with Andrew Wilkinson, a seafood specialist and chef director of research and development for Boston-based North Coast Seafoods, after Wilkinson participated in a panel presentation at the Fourth annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska at Harrigan Centennial Hall this morning. The three-day conference, sponsored by Seagrant, a partnership of NOAA and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has drawn over 300 participants to share the latest information and tips about the mariculture industry, mostly kelp and oyster farming. Wilkinson has developed kelp-based cuisine in commercial quantities, including “seaweedish” meatballs, using Maine seaweed. The public is welcome to sign up for the conference, which ends Thursday, and check out the exhibits. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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June 3, 2020, Community Happenings
Dow Awarded
Merit Scholarship
Cora G. Dow, a recent Sitka High School graduate, has been named a National Merit Scholarship college-sponsored recipient.
Dow plans to attend Bowdoin College, one of the nation’s oldest liberal arts colleges, in Brunswick, Maine, in the fall to study secondary education.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced more than 3,300 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. Awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
She is the daughter of Eric Dow and Rebecca Poulson.
Clarification
The Page 1 story in Tuesday’s Sentinel about the Monday vigil at Totem Square said “a half dozen counter-protesters” were in front of City Hall with a version of the colonial era American flag. A member of the group clarified today that they were not counter-protesters, but were present to protect property in the event violence broke out. The Sentinel regrets any misunderstanding.
Tlingit & Haida
Chat Set Thursday
Lunchtime chats with Tlingit and Haida will continue noon-1 p.m. Thursday, June 4, via Zoom at www.facebook.com/ccthita.
This week’s topic is ‘‘Financial Assistance Programs.’’
Those unable to join online can see each session posted to the Tlingit and Haida’s YouTube channel.
Health Networking
Meeting June 19
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (‘‘together’’ in Tlingit) health networking and learning meeting will be noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, by way of Zoom.
The purpose of the meeting is to spark partnerships and to promote cross-sector collaboration, learning and networking to improve well-being in Sitka.
Go to sitkahealthsummit.org for information. If interested in joining the meeting, contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org for the Zoom meeting connect information.
Northrim Bank
Supports UAS
UAS-Sitka Campus has been awarded $5,000 from Northrim Bank.
In its June 2 press release, Northrim also announced awards to the Ketchikan campus, $5,000, and the UAS-Juneau Campus business and public policy program, $52,500.
“Northrim invests in the community and is proud to support organizations that are helping build a strong foundation for the future,’’ a press release from the university system said. ‘‘By continuing its longstanding support of UAS and its programs, Northrim remains an advocate for higher education throughout Alaska.”
Learn more about degrees available at UAS by visiting uas.alaska.edu/apply/programs or calling the Sitka campus.
Drill Conductor
Training in Sitka
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will offer a fishing vessel drill conductor class 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 18 at AMSEA, 2924 Halibut Point Road.
The cost for the class is $53 for commercial fishermen and $185.50 for all others. Participants must take their own cloth face masks and agree to follow Alaska mandates and recommendations to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Mariners may register online at www.amsea.org or call 747-3287.
Instructor Jerry Dzugan will cover cold-water survival skills; EPIRBs, signal flares, and mayday calls; man-overboard recovery; firefighting; flooding and damage control; dewatering pumps, immersion suits and PFDs, helicopter rescue, life rafts, abandon ship procedures, and emergency drills.
AMSEA’s fishing vessel drill conductor workshops meet the U.S. Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270 (c).
The class is an opportunity for commercial fishermen and other mariners to gain hands-on training with marine safety equipment and learn best practices for surviving emergencies at sea. AMSEA is offering the class at reduced cost to commercial fishermen through support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members.
Mariners CPR
First Aid Taught
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will offer a mariner’s first aid and CPR/AED class 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19 at AMSEA, 2924 Halibut Point Road.
The cost is $100. Participants are to take their own cloth face mask and agree to follow Alaska mandates and recommendations to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Mariners may register online at www.amsea.org or call 747-3287.
Instructor Rob Emley will cover CPR and automatic external defibrillators (AED); treatment of choking; medical emergencies; trauma; environmental hazards; patient assessment; medical communications; drowning & hypothermia; and common fishing injuries. Attendees will receive a U.S. Coast Guard-accepted, two-year certificate issued by the American Safety and Health Institute.
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20 YEARS AGO
February 2005
Superior Court Judge Larry Zervos issued a temporary restraining order Friday to prevent Dale Young II from destroying or blocking the public boardwalk that crosses a portion of Young’s property at Baranof Warm Springs. The boardwalk is the main public right-of-way through the tiny community 15 miles east of Sitka.
50 YEARS AGO
February 1975
Classified For Sale ads: 1966 Ford Mustang. – Kimball Organ, upper and lower pedals. – AKC Registered basset hound puppies. – Slingerland drums, full outfit, all hardware plus carrying case. – Will thaw frozen water pipes.
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