TRUCK FIRE – Firefighters knock down a fire in a Ford Explorer truck in Arrowhead Trailer Park in the 1200 block of Sawmill Creek Road Saturday evening. One person received fire-related injuries and was taken to the hospital, Sitka Fire Department Chief Craig Warren said, and the truck was considered a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation, Warren said. The fire hall received the call about the fire at 5:33 p.m., and one fire engine with eight firefighters and an ambulance were dispatched, he said. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

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September 18, 2017, Community Happenings

Park Walks Set

 Sitka National Historical Park offers daily guided programs connecting visitors to the park’s natural and cultural resources.

Ranger-guided scheduled programs this week are:

No programs on Sept. 19.

Sept. 20: 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. visitor center ranger programs.

No programs on Sept. 21.

Sept. 22: 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. visitor center ranger programs.

Sept. 23: 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. visitor center ranger programs.

For more information call the visitor center at 747-0110.

 

CGSWA Plans

Welcome Aboard

The U.S. Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association of Sitka will host its annual Welcome Aboard Social 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Air Station Sitka Eagle’s Nest.

The event is open to all female active and retired USCG personnel and all USCG spouses. Refreshments, door prizes, and information about the club and activities for the upcoming year are planned. Child care is available upon request. 

For more information email contact@sitkacoastguardspouses.org.

 

Candidates Forum

Slated Tuesday

Raven Radio will host an election forum for the seven candidates for Assembly before a live audience at Harrigan Centennial Hall 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Individuals can attend in person and ask questions of the candidates, or listen over the air, and pose a question by email to news@kcaw.org, or through a comment on the forum thread on Raven Radio’s Facebook page.

 

 

Harp Sing Set

The 4th Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp Sing will be 3:30-5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.

Beginners and listeners also are welcome. Call 738-2089 with questions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assembly Forum

At Chamber Meet

An Assembly candidate’s forum is planned at Wednesday’s noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Westmark Sitka.

Candidates are Jaime Ackley, Sheila Finkenbinder, Sonya Smith, Steven Eisenbeisz, Benjamin Miyasato, Richard Wein and write-in candidate Kitty Sopow. Candidates will answer pre-written questions and take audience questions during the forum.

The public is invited to attend.

 

Backpacking 101

At Hames Center

Hames Center will host a ‘‘Backpacking 101 Series’’ workshop beginning Oct. 3.

The class will be lead by NOLS instructor and outdoor enthusiast Meredith Condon. The course will teach the basics of planning and preparing for backcountry adventures and cover topics such as ‘‘Goals and Gear,’’ ‘‘Maps and Route Planning,’’ ‘‘Backcountry Cooking’’ and others. The five-week series runs 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 3-31.

Space is limited. Sign up at Hames Center. For more information call Hames at 747-5080 or visit www.hamescenter.org.

 

 

Open Mic Set

The Greater Sitka Arts Council and Sitka Folk will host an open mic at Beak on Sunday, Sept. 24. Sign-up to perform is at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. 

For more information on the benefit for Sitka Folk, call 747-5482.

 

Youth Fencing

Classes on Tap

The Hames Center will offer youth fencing classes beginning Oct. 3. Classes will run for a 10-week series and are led by USA Fencing-certified instructor Joseph Wilson.

Classes will be offered for two age groups: ages 8-12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; and ages 12-18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Space is limited.

Participants do not have to be Hames Center members. For more information call Hames Center at 747-5080 or visit www.hamescenter.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Businesses using the Centennial Hall parking lot testified Tuesday against a proposal to charge them rent in addition to the $200 annual permit fee. City Administrator Hugh Bevan made the proposal in response to the Assembly’s direction to Centennial Hall manager Don Kluting to try to close the $340,000 gap between building revenues and operational costs.


50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President William S. Paul Sr. will be special guest and speaker at the local ANB, Alaska Native Sisterhood Founders Day program Monday at the ANB Hall.

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