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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Daily Sitka Sentinel
July 19, 2017, Community Happenings
King Fishery
Set to Close
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game today announce information concerning the salmon troll fishery.
The mark select troll fishery will close to the retention of Chinook salmon at 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 21, ADF&G said.
The MSF target harvest of 1,500 Chinook is expected to be reached by this time.
Chinook salmon harvested in the MSF must be offloaded prior to resuming trolling. Processors and trollers are required to submit fish tickets to the department within seven days of landing. A catcher-processor that retains coho salmon onboard after the MSF closure must submit a fish ticket to the department within seven days after offloading Chinook. The ticket must include an estimate of the number and pounds of other salmon species that remain onboard the vessel and a notation that estimated fish have not been offloaded.
Following the closure of the MSF, coastwide hatchery contributions to the fishery will be estimated, and a news release announcing the remaining portion of the annual troll allocation available during a second summer troll Chinook retention period will be announced during the first week of August.
Copies of the 2017 Summer Troll Fishery Management Plan may be obtained from department area offices or from the troll website.
Life Celebration
For Francis Brush
A celebration of life for Francis (Frank) Brush will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, in the basement of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church.
Brush passed away May 3 at his home in Sitka. Those who worked with or knew him are invited to share memories.
Attendees are invited to take a plate of food to share, but it is not required. For more information, contact Deanna Bennett and 738-4560.
‘Paths’ Planning
Slated for Friday
A planning meeting for the 2018 Paths Across Pacific event will be 1-2 p.m. Friday, July 21, at the Sitka Public Library Gus Adams Room.
Pioneers Picnic
Pioneers of Alaska will hold a picnic 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Pioneer Park.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and condiments will be provided. Those attending are asked to take their favorite picnic dish to the selection, such as fish and other tasty delicacies.
UAS Prof to Contribute to
Arts and Science Festival
Kitty LaBounty will speak and teach at the July 23-Aug. 3 Sitka Arts and Science Festival on the SJ Campus.
Native to Oregon, LaBounty came to Southeast Alaska as a student volunteer botanist for a U.S. Forest Service ecosystem inventory and mapping project. Other than a three-year absence to complete her education, she has made Sitka her home for more than 30 years.
She was trained at University of Washington and University of California Riverside as a botanist and mycologist, and has conducted botanical and vegetation surveys for a variety of agencies in Southeast Alaska.
Besides her professional interest in plant ecology and plant identification, LaBounty is a passionate gardener, wild food gatherer and dabbler in natural dyes. She is currently a professor of biology at the UAS-Sitka Campus where she teaches biology, microbiology and natural history.
LaBounty will teach a workshop called ‘‘Muskeg, Mycology and Meadows: Exploring Botanical Diversity’’ at the festival. She will present her work to the public 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Odess Theater.
The lecture series schedule, set 7 p.m. nightly, will include: photographer Clark James Mishler, July 23; artist Audrey Armstrong, July 24; illustrator Ellen Weinstein, July 25; botanist Kitty LaBounty, July 26; showcase of participant work, Odess Theater, July 27; writer le thi diem thuy, July 30; anthropologist Richard Nelson, July 31; Uncommon Music Festival Concert music for lute and voice, Aug. 1; biologist Shannon Atkinson, Aug. 2; and showcase of participant work, Sitka Sound Science Center, Aug. 3.
‘Sitka Mission’
Topic of Talk
Rebecca Poulson will present ‘‘Origins of the Sitka Mission’’ 7 p.m. July 26 at the Sitka National Historical Park visitor center.
Poulson is exploring archives and conducting oral history interviews about the history of Sheldon Jackson School and College, and is working on a book about it.
The talk is part of the sesquicentennial speakers series sponsored by Sitka Historical Society and Sitka National Historical Park.
For more information go to www.ak150.com.
Hike to Verstovia
Slated Aug. 5
A Mt. Verstovia Hike is scheduled 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5.
Hikers will meet at the Verstovia Trailhead on Sawmill Creek Road at 9 a.m. for a free five-mile, six-hour, round-trip hike led by Sitka Trail Works volunteers.
‘‘This is a difficult hike through a series of switchbacks, with spectacular views from the top,’’ STW said. ‘‘Elevation gain is 2,550 feet to Picnic Rock. Expect numerous rocky sections, log steps, and tree roots. The trail will be slippery and muddy if wet.’’
Hiking poles are recommended. A few are available to borrow. Hikers should take water, lunch, hiking poles, and a camera. Hike leaders will carry first aid supplies and VHF radios. For more information call 747-7244, or visit www.sitkatrailworks.org
Thimbleberry
Hike Aug. 12
Sitka Trail Works will lead a free guided hike along the Thimbleberry/Heart Lake Trail and Sawmill Creek Road Loop on Saturday, Aug. 12. Hikers should meet at the Thimbleberry Lake trailhead at 9 a.m.
The Sitka Trail Works hike is approximately a 3.6 mile, moderately difficult loop. The trail gains about 350 feet in elevation by Thimbleberry Lake and onto Heart Lake. The trail continues around the end of Heart Lake then down to Blue Lake Road. Finally, hikers will return along the separated multipurpose path back to the Thimbleberry trailhead.
‘‘Weather permitting there are beautiful views of the surrounding mountains along the trail and at the lakes, as well as the Sawmill Creek Road multipurpose path along the sound,’’ STW said.
Participants should take water, snacks and appropriate clothing for the weather. Hike leaders will carry first aid supplies and VHF radios. For more information call 747-7244, or visit www.sitkatrailworks.org
Cello Concert at
Wine Bar Tonight
The Sitka International Cello Seminar will hold a free cafe concert at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Ludvig’s Wine Bar.
It will feature several of the top collegiate cello students from around the world. For more information, visit sitkamusicfestival.org or call 747-6774. The Sitka International Cello Seminar is a program of the Sitka Summer Music Festival.
Cello Seminar
Concert July 21
The Sitka International Cello Seminar will present a free hourlong pop-up Sitka International Cello Seminar concert at Sitka Public Library 12:30 p.m. July 21.
The concert will feature several of the top collegiate cello students from around the world. For more information, visit sitkamusicfestival.org or call 747-6774. The Sitka International Cello Seminar is a program of the Sitka Summer Music Festival.
‘The Killing’
To be Screened
The Film Noir Club will screen “The Killing” 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Sitka Public Library.
Stanley Kubrick’s 1956 heist classic stars Sterling Hayden. The film event is free to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Call the library at 747-8708 for more information.
Romance Author
Slated to Read
Romance author Cher LaBruzzo will read from her book “Pivotal Moments,” which is set in Sitka, Friday, Aug. 11, at Sitka Public Library.
All are invited to attend. For more information, call 747-8708.
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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.