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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May 26, 2017, Community Happenings

Land Trust

Panel to Meet

The Sitka Community Land Trust group will meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Centennial Hall.

SCLT is a community supported non-profit working to establish permanently affordable housing in Sitka. Members of the public are invited to attend meetings, held the first Wednesday of the month. For more information call 738-2888 or go to sitkaclt.org.

 

Wine-Making Class

Slated for June 9

The “Wine-making at Home” class 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, is being held so Sitkans can utilize their rhubarb crops.

Ages 21 and older can learn to make wine at home in the beginner’s class. Taught by Perry Edwards and Michelle Putz, it focuses on making wine from locally-grown fruit like rhubarb, berries and apples. Simple wine-making tips, techniques, tools, and their award-winning rhubarb wine recipe will be given. 

The class is free, though donations to sustainability actions by the class sponsors, Sitka Global Warming Group, are being encouraged. Space is limited; pre-register soon to assure placement in the class. Sign up with Michelle at 747-2708.

 

Recreational

Boating, Safety

Class in Sitka

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will conduct a recreational boating and cold-water safety workshop 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 11 at NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.

It is an opportunity for both new and experienced boaters to gain general knowledge and insights into boating in Southeast Alaska. Instructor Mike Motti will cover topics including: Weather and Tides, Navigation, Communications and Emergency Signals, PFD’s and Safety Equipment, Anchoring, Engines, Float Plans, Pre-Departure Checklist, Passenger Briefing, Man Overboard Recovery and Hypothermia, and Cold-Water Survival.

The cost is $120. Boaters can register at www.amsea.org or call 747-3287.

 

Drill Conductor

Workshop Slated

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will offer a fishing vessel drill conductor workshop 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.

It gives commercial fishermen and other mariners the opportunity to gain hands-on training with marine safety equipment and learn the best practices for surviving emergencies at sea.

Instructor Jerry Dzugan will cover cold-water survival skills; EPIRBs, signal flares, and mayday calls; man-overboard recovery and firefighting; immersion suits and PFDs; helicopter rescue, life rafts, abandon ship procedures; and emergency drills.

The workshop meets the U.S. Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on documented commercial fishing vessels operating beyond the federal boundary line.

It is offered to commercial fishermen at no cost, due to support from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

The cost is $175 for all others. Mariners can register online at www.amsea.org or call 747-3287.

 

First Aid, CPR

Workshop Set

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will conduct a first aid, CPR and AED workshop 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.

Instructor Eric Van Cise will cover CPR and automatic external defibrillators; treatment of choking; medical emergencies; trauma; environmental hazards; patient assessment; medical communications; drowning and 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. The cost for the workshop is $95. Register online at www.amsea.org or call 747-3287.

F&G Officials:

Don’t Touch

Newborn Wildlife

“Don’t Touch!” is a phrase to remember now through early July as newborn fawns, bear cubs and other animal offspring start appearing in backyards, greenbelts, trails and forests.

‘‘Tug-at-your-heartstrings cute, they may appear helpless and abandoned, but a protective mother is likely nearby,’’ the Alaska Department of Fish and game said in a press release.

Newborn wildlife should not be handled, picked up, or otherwise disturbed. The first fawns of the season will be arriving soon and sightings will increase over the next few weeks.

Fish and Game said that several consecutive mild winters have resulted in high deer survival in and around Sitka and Game Management Unit 4 in general. As a result, wildlife managers in the region expect a high number of fawns again this season.

It is normal behavior for a doe to cache its young while it forages nearby, ADF&G said.

‘‘The behavior reduces the potential for a predator to detect the fawn. By handling fawns, well-meaning good Samaritans can actually cause the doe to abandon the fawn,’’ officials said. ‘‘Orphaned fawns have little chance of surviving in the wild on their own. It is also extremely difficult to place fawns in zoos since they are so abundant. As a result, most fawns picked up by individuals believing they are rescuing it have to be euthanized.’’

Even when young animals are truly orphaned, it’s best to leave them alone.

‘‘Do not attempt to feed or pick them up; this type of contact with animals is illegal and may result in a citation and fine,’’ Fish and Game said. ‘‘Lingering nearby or approaching a young animal for a photo may discourage the mother from returning; or in the case of brown bear cubs, could result in an encounter with a protective sow.’’

Pet owners are reminded to keep their dogs under control, so they do not chase or otherwise disturb wildlife.

Those who observe a young animal that appears to have been left alone for an extended period of time can contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Sitka office, at 747-5449 or the Alaska Wildlife Troopers at 747-3254.

For more information, visit http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=distressedwildlife.mammals.

 

 

On Dean’s List

Patricia Adeline Fowler of Sitka has been named to the Seattle Pacific University winter quarter dean’s list.

Students listed have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average. 

 

Early Literacy

Program Begins

The Early Literacy Summer Library Program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers runs May 20-Aug. 12 at Sitka Public Library.

Families can register to participate in the program any time through the summer, and children receive a free board book when they register.

The program is supported by Sitka Babies and Books.

 

 The program is an opportunity for families to develop the five early literacy skills children must develop to increase the likelihood of reading success – read, talk, sing, play and write.

Stevens Puppets

To Present Classic

‘Sleeping Beauty’

The Summer Library Reading Program begins Saturday, June 3, at Sitka Public Library with a classic tale brought to life by wooden marionettes. 

Stevens Puppets headline their latest production of “The Sleeping Beauty’’ at 10:30 a.m.

The program’s length is 45 minutes and it is best for ages 6 and older. The music is entirely from “The Sleeping Beauty Suite,” composed in 1890 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and the bells heard after Princess Aurora falls asleep are from Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Vietnam, and were recorded live by Dan Raynor in August 2016.

Following the free performance, children, teens and adults can register to participate in the annual reading program that will run until Aug. 12.

Stevens Puppets have been brought to Sitka through a grant supported with Library Services and Technology Act funding provided by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Alaska State Library. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, IMLS helps communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning.

 

For more information, call the library at 747-8708.

BIHA to Meet

Baranof Island Housing Authority board of commissioners will meet 5 p.m. May 31 at 245 Katlian Street.

Martial Arts Set

At Hames Center

The Hames Center’s martial arts program will kick off summer classes Monday, June 5.

Coach Ed will offer Kids MMA 5-6 p.m.; and Fitness Kickboxing 6-7 p.m. and Fight Camp 7-8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

For more information or to sign up call 747-5080 or visit hamescenter.org.

 

Health Insurance

To be Discussed

Sitka Public Health and SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Outreach and Enrollment will host a free “Health Insurance Day” 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the Public Health office, 210 Moller Avenue.

SEARHC Outreach and Enrollment staff will be on site to answer questions related to health coverage and can assist people applying for insurance including Medicaid, the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare and veteran’s benefits.

“Sitka Public Health is an invaluable service to our community; offering services like immunizations, school screenings, family planning, STD testing, and well child exams just to name a few,’’ Outreach and Enrollment Manager Andrea Thomas said. ‘‘However, at some point, people require medical care that is outside the scope of what is available through Public Health. That’s why having health coverage is important.

“Health coverage applications can be very confusing,’’ she said. ‘‘We help people apply for insurance or other benefits, provide information about how to use their coverage, and work to resolve insurance problems.”

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are also available. Those who wish to schedule a consultation during the Health Insurance Day event may contact Public Health at 747-3255 or SEARHC Outreach at 966-8662 or 966-8883.

 

 

 

AFS Exchange

Student Farewell

A farewell potluck picnic is planned 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the Pioneer Park Shelter to say goodbye to Sitka High AFS exchange students Lina, Ibra, Namrita and Regina, who will be returning home to Gaza, Tanzania, Pakistan and Indonesia.

All are invited to attend and take a dish to share.

 

White E Closure

The White Elephant Shop will be closed Monday, Memorial Day, and reopen Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m.

 

Electric Vehicle

Demos on Tap

Electric vehicle demonstrations are being offered in June through the Electric Vehicle Group. Those wanting to ride in or test drive one can call Jerry Fleming at 747-3556.

 

Electric Vehicle

Group to Meet

The Electric Vehicle Group will meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Sitka Public Library.

Topics include: smart car buying, electric vehicle repairs and the Fourth of July parade plans. All are invited.

 

Pink Tag Sale

At White E Shop

The White Elephant Shop Children’s Store will hold a pink tag sale on Saturday.

Items with a pink tag will be 50 cents. In addition, all toys and games will be half-price.

 

Lutherans Served by

Episcopalian Priest

  The Rev. David Elsensohn will give the message and serve Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Sitka Lutheran Church, 224 Lincoln Street.

 

Since retirement after many years as parish priest at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Elsensohn has provided pastoral care at several congregations in the region.

 

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