FIFTH OPENING – The Sitka seine boats Hukilau and Rose Lee pump herring aboard this afternoon at the end of Deep Inlet during the fifth opening in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. The opening was being held in two locations beginning at 11 a.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson) 

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April 27, 2017 Community Happenings

SPC Scholarship

Winners Named

Sitka Producers Coop has announced its 2017 Scholarship Foundation winners.

They are Bryce Miller and Janilee Miller, the son and daughter of Brent Miller, F/V North Fork; and Anna Warmuth, daughter of Brian Warmuth, F/V Shannon Hope.

 

UAS to Hold

Commencement

 

The University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus 2017 commencement ceremony will be 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, in room 229. A reception will follow in the atrium.

The UAS faculty and staff is inviting students, their families and the community to join in celebrating the academic achievement.

 

 

Kaagwaantaan

Group to Meet

Sitka Kaagwaantaan will meet 2 p.m. Sunday at Blatchley Middle School in room 114 for a song practice.

For more information all Robbie Littlefield at 738-4004.

 

Park to Begin Summer Hours

Sitka National Historical Park will begin summer hours Sunday, April 30. The Visitor Center will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ranger-led interpretive programs will be held daily, with topics focusing on the stories and legends of the totem poles, the Battle of 1804, sea otter ecology and other aspects of the park’s natural and cultural history.

The Russian Bishop’s House will be open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ranger-led programs of the upstairs residence will be offered every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, with the first program beginning at 9 a.m. and the last tour beginning at 4:30 p.m. The first floor has a self-guided museum and video that are available anytime during open hours. The Russian Bishop House is now fee free. 

Park trails are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cyclists are reminded that bicycles must be walked on park trails. A bicycle rack is provided at the visitor center for those wishing to explore the rest of the park on foot. Visitors are also welcome to walk dogs on park trails, but must keep their pets on a leash at all times and dispose of pet waste properly.

For more information visit the park webpage at www.nps.gov/sitk or call the Visitor Center at (907) 747-0110.

 

 

Quilt Guild to Meet

 

Ocean Wave Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting at Grace Harbor Church across from SeaMart at 7 p.m.  Tuesday, May 2. Officers for the coming year will be elected.

The guild meets the first Tuesday of the month, September through May for inspiration, friendship, creativity and support. Meetings are open to anyone and membership is not required. 

Those with questions may call Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.

 

Church Schedules

‘Days for Girls’

 

A Sewing Day for “Days for Girls” will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at United Methodist Church.

The day is part of a mission project that makes and provides washable and reusable feminine hygiene supplies so that there can be more school “Days for Girls” in undeveloped countries.

“We’ll need help with sewing but also with pressing and other non-skilled tasks,” an organizer said. “Bring your sewing machine or just your willingness to help and come any time 10 to 4 on Saturday to the United Methodist Church, 303 Kimsham, 747-8775.”

 

Sign-Up Begins

For Julie Hughes

Triathlon May 20

 

Registration is now open for the Julie Hughes Triathlon, scheduled 9 a.m.   May 20, at Blatchley Middle School.

The event consists of a 5-mile run, 12-mile bike ride and 1,000-yard swim. A special short course for the 12 and under participants also will be held.

Athletes can compete individually or on a team. Early registration is $35 per racer ages 18 and over, $15 for 17 and under. T-shirts are guaranteed for those registering before May 5.

Helmets are required and all cyclists are being encouraged to have a bike safety check at Yellow Jersey.

The Baranof Barracuda Swim club hosts the triathlon, now in its 33rd year, in memory of Julie Hughes, who died of cancer at age 15, in 1985. Proceeds from the event are donated to the Sitka Cancer Survivor Society. 

Pre-register online at HYPERLINK “https://www.juliehughestri.com” https://www.juliehughestri.com or in person May 19 6-8 p.m. at Blatchley Middle School. T-Shirts and bib numbers can also be picked up at this time. For information call Aaron Prussion @ 623-7182 or aaron@mccullyweb.com.

 

 

Sign-Up Begins For

Julie Hughes Event

 

Registration is open for the Julie Hughes Triathlon, set 9 a.m. May 20 at Blatchley Middle School, hosted by Baranof Barracuda Swim Club.

The event consists of a 5-mile run, 12-mile bike ride and 1,000-yard swim. A special short course for 12 and under participants also is scheduled. Athletes can compete individually or on a team. Early registration is $35 per racer ages 18 and over, $15 for ages 17 and under. T-shirts are guaranteed to registrations received before May 5; all others will be first come first serve at check-in. 

Pre-register online at HYPERLINK “https://www.juliehughestri.com” https://www.juliehughestri.com or in person, 6-8 p.m. May 19 at Blatchley Middle School. Event proceeds are donated to Sitka Cancer Survivor Society. 

For more information, call Aaron Prussion @ 623-7182 or aaron@mccullyweb.com.

 

 

Children Invited

To Move at Park

 

Youths and their families are invited to participate in a movement-based program at Sitka National Historical Park 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30. Movement Inspired by Nature is a free, 30-minute program for preschool – early elementary aged kids to use their imaginations to explore various movements and poses that mimic the natural world. The program will be held outside the park’s Visitor Center if the weather is favorable, in the theater if not.  

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. For more information call the park Visitor Center at 747-0110. 

 

Preschoolers Get

Storytime at Park

 

Parents and tots are to join park rangers for a story about camping during May’s Preschool Storytime at Sitka National Historical Park, 10 a.m. Monday, May 1 at the Visitor Center.

Children will hear a story, sing songs and create a camping themed postcard. A parent or guardian must be with each child during all the 30-minute program.

For more information contact Ryan Carpenter at 747-0121. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Matthew C. Hunter of Sitka recently returned from Cuba as part of a St. Olaf College International and Off-Campus Studies program. Hunter, a junior physics major at St. Olaf College, is the son of Robert and Kim Hunter of Sitka.


50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Eighth graders have returned from a visit to Juneau to see the Legislature. They had worked for it since Christmas vacation ... Clarice Johnson’s idea of a “White Elephant” sales was chosen as the best money-maker; Joe Roth won the political cartoon assignment; highest government test scorers were Ken Armstrong, Joanna Hearn, Linda Montgomery, Lisa Henry, Calvin Taylor and David Licari .....

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