RESTORATION WORK – Father Herman Belt keeps an eye on Lincoln Street traffic this morning as workers use a Snorkel Lift to pull rotten pieces of trim from the facade of St. Michael’s Cathedral. Several pieces recently had fallen off the cathedral, which dates to 1976, causing concerns about other pieces possibly falling off and hitting pedestrians. Belt says the plan is to fabricate new wooden trim and properly flash it. East bound traffic was diverted up American Street during today’s work. Contractors may close the street again Wednesday morning. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
May 26, 2016, Community Happenings
Baked Goods, Craft
Items Sale June 2
A fundraiser for theshoethatgrows.com will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Wells Fargo lobby.
For sale will be baked goods and craft items.
Money raised will help send Nazarene Church members on a mission trip to Nicaragua and purchase shoes that are expandable and will adjust to grow five sizes and be worn for longer times by more people.
Harp Sing Set
The 5th Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp Sing is set 3:30-5 p.m. May 29 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
The group will sing from the Cooper (Blue) Book this session. Listeners and beginners are being encouraged to attend. Call 738-2089 with questions.
Adult Fine Arts
Camp to Register
Registration for the Adult Fine Arts Camp, June 5-10, is being accepted.
Participants can choose from a variety of classes, including textile dyeing and painting, Oaxacan cooking, wet plate photography, crafting a book, and costume design.
For more information or to register visit www.fineartscamp.org. Those with questions may call the Sitka Fine Arts Camp at 747-3085.
Power Outage
Listed Friday
The city electric department is planning an outage approximately 2-5 p.m. on Friday, May 27, to complete the undergrounding of the electrical lines near the new Aspen Hotel.
The outage will impact the Super 8 Hotel and the adjacent city/state buildings.
Hames Center Sets
New Hours, Classes
Hames Center will be closed on Sundays beginning June 1 to make room for the Sitka Fine Arts Camp activities.
All other operating hours remain the same – 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
A full line-up of classes, including spin, boot camp, pilates and toning, will be offered from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit www.hamescenter.org for the full class schedule and operating hours or call 747-5080.
Breast-feeding
Support Offered
Weekly Breast-feeding Support Group meetings, sponsored by Sitka Community Hospital, will be offered 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Yoga Union on the SJ Campus.
The free support group is designed for breast-feeding moms and babies of all ages. The supportive forum was formed to talk about the challenges and joys of breast-feeding, as well as share practical suggestions.
‘‘Bring your baby and join other mothers for an informal discussion,’’ said facilitator Sharon Sullivan, IBCLC, lactation consultant from Sitka Community Hospital.
A scale will be available for weighing babies, if desired.
No preregistration is required to attend the free group. Call Mountainside Clinic at 747-1722 with questions or for more information.
4th of July
Parade Theme
Announced
The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce has chosen “Sitka, A Community of Heroes” as the 4th of July parade theme.
The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4, and will start on Lake Street at the roundabout, and proceed to Lincoln Street toward City Hall.
Registration is required to participate in the parade and forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office at 104 Lake Street, or on the Chamber’s website at www.sitkachamber.com. Registrations must be submitted by Wednesday, June 29.
Organizations or groups conducting community events during the 4th of July festivities – Wednesday, July 1-Saturday, July 4 – can have their event listed in the schedule. A brief description of the event, including start time, location and contact information should be e-mailed to the Chamber at info@sitkachamber.com. Call 747-8604, or email, with further questions.
Memorial Day
Ceremony Set
Sitka Veterans Association will hold a Memorial Day ceremony 2 p.m. May 30 at the Sitka National Cemetery.
Those who wish to have a loved one’s name called out at the ceremony can call George, 738-3688.
Veterans Association
Meeting on Tap
The Sitka Veterans Association will hold a membership meeting 7 p.m. June 1 at the SEARHC Community Health Building, first floor conference room.
For more information call George at 738-3688.
New Arrivals
Baby Boy Haavig
Bryce Michael Haavig was born 3 p.m. May 18 at Sitka Community Hospital. At birth, the infant weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Parents are Amanda Barbara Johnson and Brett Neland Haavig. The mother is employed at Sitka Community Hospital and the father at MCG Constructors.
Bryce joins a sister, Averie.
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20 YEARS AGO
April 2004
Photo caption: Sitka High students in the guitar music class gather in the hall before the school’s spring concert. The concert was dedicated to music instructor Brad Howey, who taught more than 1,000 Sitka High students from 1993 to 2004. From left are Kristina Bidwell, Rachel Ulrich, Mitch Rusk, Nicholas Mitchell, Eris Weis and Joey Metz.
50 YEARS AGO
April 1974
The Fair Deal Association of Sealaska shareholders selected Nelson Frank as their candidate for the Sealaska Board of Directors at the ANB Hall Thursday.