BLOOD MOON – A “blood moon” is seen behind the Lutheran Church crosses late Thursday during a cloudless night. The rare total lunar eclipse, which was visible to half the globe, is caused by the alignment of the earth, sun and full moon. The last total lunar eclipse visible in the United States was in 2022. The next lunar eclipse will be in 2026. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
July 15, 2020, Community Happenings
Sitka School District
Discusses Reopening
The Sitka School District Smart Start Task Force school teams will be reporting on their rough drafts for the start of the upcoming school year 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in the ballroom at Centennial Hall.
It will also be available on ZOOM via a link on the SSD homepage.
Medicare, SS
Presentation Set
A joint presentation on Medicare and Social Security retirement benefits will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Lunch will be provided.
Susan Briles of SEARHC and Cynthia Gibson, CFP® with Waddell & Reed Inc., will speak.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, space is limited with signup required by Friday, July 24.
‘‘It is common to be unsure of Medicare options, including coverage needed and when to sign up,’’ said Briles, a Certified Medicare Specialist with the Patient Health Benefits team at SEARHC. She will speak about Medicare options and avoiding common pitfalls and penalties.
Gibson will speak on how to make the most of Social Security benefits.
SEARHC is a Certified Application Counselor agency offering free assistance to all Southeast residents. Gibson is a financial adviser offering securities and investment products and services provided through WRI, member FINRA/SIPC.
Call Gibson at 966-2803 to reserve a spot, or receive information. For information from the SEARHC PHB team, contact Susan Briles at 966-8662.
Artist Abel Ryan
To Talk Thursday
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum will stream Alaska Native artist-in-residence Abel Ryan (Tsimshian) giving a one-hour virtual residency recap talk 3 p.m. Thursday, July 16, on Zoom. He will outline the work he created while at the museum.
Go to Zoom at: https://bit.ly/2ZwKQbr or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81725546379?pwd= ZU96TTNTdWtCa2srOTRzLzFlVDhwdz09 and input the meeting ID: 817 2554 6379 and the password 647657.
The recording of the talk will be posted to the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum YouTube Channel in the near future.
Gathering July 19
For Older Cars
A car-a-van for those with older cars – about 1970s and older – will gather at the Sea Mart parking lot 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, to take a group ride to Starrigavan, back through town and end at Centennial Hall.
All are invited to participate. Those with questions can call Jeff, 747-4821.
Tidepool Walks
Set Next Week
The Sitka Sound Science Center has planned three upcoming tidepool walks, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 22; 9 a.m. Thursday, July 23, and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and advanced registration is required. Due to COVID-19, the center asks participants to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. To book a spot, visit www.sitkascience.org and click ‘‘book now.’’
Garage, Bake Sale,
Lunch at Legion
A garage and bake sale at 9 a.m., followed by a clam chowder and fried bread lunch at 11 a.m., will be held Saturday, July 18, at the American Legion Hall.
Homemade jams also will be for sale.
Cost of clam chowder and fried bread is $10. Call 747-8629 for delivery.
Park to Offer
Dogs, Walkers
Day to BARK
Sitka National Historical Park will host a BARK Ranger and dog walker appreciation event 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on the front lawn of the visitor center near the lower parking lot.
Socialized dogs on leashes (6-foot leash or shorter) and their walkers can participate in a short “Induction Ceremony” in which the dogs will promise, with the assistance of their humans, to always follow the rules of the BARK Ranger Code, which are:
B: Bag your waste.
A: Always wear a leash that is 6 feet or shorter (not retractable).
R: Respect Wildlife.
K: Know where to go.
Dogs participating in the ceremony will be given a special BARK Ranger Badge (dog tag) after the ceremony. An activity booklet will be available for kids. Photographs will be taken, with their human’s consent, to be posted on the park’s social media page.
Dog walkers are asked to maintain a 6-foot physical distance from others during this event.
‘‘Please bring a mask in case it becomes too crowded to sustain that distance,’’ the park said.
For information visit the park’s webpage at www.nps.gov/sitk or call the visitor center at 747-0132.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2005
Photo caption: Sitka High School’s Zach Carlson and Barrow’s Jake Voss get a grip on a loose ball, while Sitka’s Jayson Asnin tries to get in on the play. The Wolves beat Barrow 81-77 in triple overtime, Saturday at SHS.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1975
A catered dinner will be held after “Trial by Jury,” the concert presented by the Sitka Concert Association as a benefit for the Boy Scouts of America. Tickets are $5 each and reservations must be made by Monday.
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