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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September 28, 2016, Community Happenings
RockFit at Hames
Hames Center’s RockFit registration is open and space is available for October classes.
RockFit is a cross training program led by trainer Bridger Williams and is open to all levels ages 14 and up. The program will build strength and endurance, while focusing on functional fitness moves that can be applied to every day life, the instructor said.
Registration is ongoing. Call Hames at 747-5080 to find out how to get started or visit hamescenter.org/rockfit for more information.
Legion Auxiliary
Sets Bake Sale
The American Legion Auxiliary will have a bake sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Wells Fargo.
All proceeds go towards the children’s Christmas party. On sale will be pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies and other treats.
At Saxan Event
At SJ Museum
The Sheldon Jackson Museum will host two special events sponsored by the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum on Saturday, Oct. 15.
From 2-3 p.m., the museum will have its first At Saxan Third Saturday program of the fall and welcomes youths ages 6-10 and their families to make fish prints using acrylic paint, paper, and plastic fish. It is free to make fish prints, but materials are limited. Call 747-8981 to register. Individuals should wear clothes to get messy in.
From 2-4 p.m., the museum will host a cookie and juice reception to check out the fish print-making process. It is sponsored by the Friends and is part of the Alaska Day festivities.
For more information and to register a child for the free program, call 747-8981.
ANS to Meet
On Tuesday
The Alaska Native Sisterhood regular meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the ANB Founders Hall. The meeting time was changed to give members time to attend funeral services for Noah Mayo.
Agenda items will highlight Grand Camp preparations, third and final reading of resolutions and the camp’s fall schedule.
The Oct. 13 meeting will be the third and final nomination for ANS Camp 4 Sitka officers.
Tribal Council
Election Nov. 8
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council will hold its general election Tuesday, Nov. 8.
The Tribal Council chairman and Four Tribal Council seats are open for election. Candidacy packets are available at the STA offices, 456 Katlian Street. Tribal citizens seeking office should file a Notice of Candidacy and related materials with the 2016 election supervisor no later than Friday, Oct. 7.
Those with questions can contact Election Supervisor Rose Demmert at 907-738-5450.
Easter Group
Meets Oct. 14
The Easter Group will meet 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at St. Peter’s See House (upstairs).
The Easter Group works with other service providers in Sitka to end extreme poverty and empower people. It is open to the public. For more information, contact Julia Smith at 738-6336 or eastergroupsitka@gmail.com.
SJ Museum Hours
Sheldon Jackson Museum begins its fall/winter hours on Oct. 4. The museum will be open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It will close Sundays and Mondays, and observed holidays.
Admission will drop to $3. Those 18 and younger, Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum, and those with passes are admitted free of charge. Call 747-8981 with questions.
Library Board Meets
The Library Commission for the City and Borough of Sitka will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Sitka Public Library.
The public is invited to attend. For further information, contact Robb Farmer at 747-8708 or robb.farmer@cityofsitka.org.
Youth Leadership
Applications Ready
The Sitka Youth Leadership Committee announces that applications are open for new members.
SYLC brings together student leaders from across the high schools in Sitka to create change on issues they care about. Students at Sitka, Mt. Edgecumbe and Pacific high schools are being encouraged to apply.
Opportunities include travel, public speaking, outdoor leadership, stipends, and weekly meetings full of fun, food, and friends.
For more information and to apply, see the website at sitkayouthleadership.com.
Children’s Store
Sale at White E
The children’s store at the White Elephant Shop will have a half-price sale on all yellow tags noon-3 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.
Biathlon Tests
Skills, Endurance
The annual test of running speed and shooting accuracy in a biathlon is planned for Sunday afternoon, Oct. 16, by Sitka Sportsman’s Association.
Participants are urged to use a pre-race safety clinic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, to review biathlon rules, correct shooting positions, safety procedures, race strategy, and time for shooting practice. For those who miss out on Thursday, the mandatory safety clinic will be offered again on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The 5,000 meter race course begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, from the indoor shooting range at 5211 Halibut Point Road south of the ferry terminal to turn-around at Starrigavan bridge.
The $15 entry fee covers use of the biathlon special .22 rim fire bolt action target rifle provided by the Sportsman’s Association along with all ammunition, hearing and eye protection, awards, and refreshments. Contests are planned for individuals age 14 or older, as well as teams of four. Beginners are welcome.
Biathlon organizers Foy Nevers and Elaine Strelow, 747-3469, may be contacted for more information.
Deadline Friday
For Creative WritersCreative writers of all ages are reminded that their entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 30 in the annual Alaska Day Prose Writing Contest. This year’s topic is nurses or nursing in Alaska (the Last Frontier).
Prizes of $100, $50 and $25 will be awarded in each of the categories for elementary school, middle school, high school and adult. Winners will have the opportunity to read their work at one of the Alaska Day Festival venues.
Contest rules and entry form are at http://writewomen.publishpath.com, or phone Ann Wilkinson at 747-2707 for information.
Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival Artistic Director Linda Rosenthal Plans to Pass the Baton
Violinist Linda Rosenthal, founder and artistic director of the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival, announced that after 30 years she will shift her focus back to performing, touring and teaching.
On her recommendation, the board of directors named pianist William Ransom of Atlanta’s Emory University as the festival’s artistic director designate. Reggie Schapp, current Festival administrator, will take over duties as executive director.
Rosenthal will officially pass the baton to Ransom in mid-December.
Ransom has performed around the world as a soloist and as a chamber musician. In addition to directing the piano program at Emory University, he is artistic director of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival in North Carolina and the Atlanta Chamber Music Society.
Over the 30 years, JJ&C has presented legends such as Arlo Guthrie, Taj Mahal, Midori, Dave Brubeck, as well as rising stars such as Grace Kelly, the Jasper String Quartet, Bria Skonberg, Anat Cohen and many others. In 2009, Juneau Jazz and Classics received Chamber Music America’s prestigious CMAcclaim Award for its “extraordinary cultural impact on the community.”
Coho Clan Meets
The Coho Clan will meet and hold practice 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Southeast Alaska Career Center behind Pacific High School.
It is the final meeting and practice before the Oct. 8 Koo.eex’ to honor John Littlefield. All Coho members are encouraged to attend.
Cinthia Loreli Bustos Marias and Ryne Matthew Calhoun. (Photo provided)
Bustos Marias-Calhoun
Wedding Bells Ring
Cinthia Loreli Bustos Marias and Ryne Matthew Calhoun of Sitka were married on July 3 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The afternoon ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Julie Platson. The wedding party included the couple’s children Nikolas, Junior, Caleb, Yareli and Ysabella.
The bride wore a floor-length Kenneth Winston gown with beaded accents and a Marionate veil. She carried a trailing bouquet of purple, lavender and cream silk flowers.
The bride is the daughter of Juan and Araceli Sanchez of Zacatecas, Mexico. The groom is the eldest son of Scott and Jonie Calhoun of Sitka. The two make their home in Sitka.
UAS Art and Wine
Fundraiser Oct. 1
University of Alaska Southeast Alumni Association will host an art and wine fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at UAS-Sitka Campus.
Basic techniques of the potter’s wheel will be introduced for attendees to form their own cup or bowl. No prior experience is needed. A limited number of tickets are available for $75 which includes drinks, food and materials. Call 907-796-6569 or email alumni@uas.alaska.edu to purchase a ticket.
Lunch Concert
To Benefit SAFV
A lunchtime concert by pianist Dave Nicholls, to benefit the SAFV shelter, will be noon Thursday, Sept.29, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Music will be a classical mix, including works by Mozart and Beethoven. Donations to SAFV will be accepted.
T’ai Chi Chih
Practice Oct. 1
T’ai Chi Chih Practice by the Sea will meet 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, behind Sitka Public Library.
School Board
Meets Oct. 4
The Sitka School Board will meet 6 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Sitka High School library. The public is invited to attend.
Wayne ‘Oly’ Olson
Celebration of
Life on Oct. 1
The celebration of life for Wayne ‘‘Oly’’ Olson will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Sea Mountain Golf Course.
‘‘Please consider wearing a Wayne- inspired outfit and sharing one of your favorite Wayne stories,’’ family members said.
Food will be provided. A no-host bar will be offered. Call the golf course at 747 5663 to have a shuttle pick up.
Those who have photos to share for the slideshow can email them to Alicia at alaska_al33@hotmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations for Wayne Oly Olson can be made to either the Sitka Animal Shelter or the Vasculitis Foundation. Vasculitis is a rare auto-immune disease that Wayne was diagnosed with in 2009. It was the reason for his lung decline.
Animal Shelter donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Sitka Animal Shelter c/o Sitka Police Department, 304 Lake Street, in memory of Wayne, the animal whisperer.
Vasulitis Foundation donations can be made by going on line to http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/donate/ways-to-give/
Registration for
Ventures Open
Ventures After School Program is still accepting registrations. This program is for ages 5-12 and is open after school until 6 p.m., and all inservice, conference and vacation days.
‘‘This is a fun and educational program that uses STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to explore the world around us,’’ Ventures said in a press release.
For more information, call 966-1317.
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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.