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 21, 2017, Community Happenings
Beach Cleanup
For National
Public Lands Day
Sitka National Historical Park has planned a beach clean up to celebrate National Public Lands Day, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30.
National Public Lands Day is an annual celebration of the nation’s public lands and traditionally is observed by public service at a public lands site.
This year volunteers will be picking up beach debris, starting in front of the visitor center. The park will provide garbage bags and plastic gloves. Participants should wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on the beach and meet at the visitor center at 1 p.m.
Those with questions can call the park visitor center at 747-0110.
Domestic Violence
Topic of Talks
Sitkans Against Family Violence is introducing a class on domestic violence 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. The topics rotate weekly on the dynamics of interpersonal violence.
Dinner and childcare are provided. Call 747-3370 for more details. It is open to the whole community.
Sitka Counseling Given
Drug Prevention Funds
Sitka Counseling on Wednesday received notification it will be given the Drug Free Communities grant award in the amount of $625,000 over five years of drug prevention programming and coalition building.
After the first five years, the coalition will be eligible for an additional five years of funding based on performance and meeting all grant requirements.
HOPE Coalition Director Loyd Platson said it is a community grant and he is looking forward to partnering with other individuals and agencies in helping create an even healthier community.
The grant is centered on youth substance abuse prevention and will focus on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and opioids.
Last year, Sitka Counseling and the HOPE Coalition received a Strategic Prevention Framework Grant for $150,000 per year for up to four years to focus on the non-medical use of prescription opioids.
Amy Zanuzoski, executive director of Sitka Counseling, expressed appreciation for the partnerships created through the SPF grant.
“We were able to partner with Sitka Community Hospital, SEARHC, Sitka Public Health Center, Sitka School District, Youth Advocates of Sitka, Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers, Girl Scouts Troup 4140, North Star TV Network, Harry Race Pharmacy, White’s Pharmacy, Sitka Police Department, St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and the Sitka Rotary Club, to name just a few,’’ Zanuzoski said. ‘‘Together we will continue to improve the health and wellness of our great community and look forward to additional partnerships as we implement the Drug Free Community Grant.”
Platson said both grants are being implemented with a “health equity” lens so individuals and groups which have been traditionally underserved will benefit from the efforts. He sees great opportunity to work with the organizations mentioned above as well as with the Sitka Conservation Society, Sitka Health Summit Coalition, Pathways Coalition, SAIL, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and others.
For the past year, the core leadership team has been working with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation coaching program to address health equity/health disparities.
The upcoming Sitka Health Summit Planning Day will feature presentations and facilitation by the RWJF Coach Justin Rivas.
ANS to Meet
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will meet 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the ANB Founders Hall.
Those interested in donating items for the Grand Camp auction, bazaar and raffle may drop them off at the 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 or 26 meetings or contact Rachel at 505-204-3634.
3D Mammograms
Free at SEARHC
During October
In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital will offer free 3D mammogram screening to women who make an appointment in October.
SEARHC said 3D mammography is the latest breakthrough in early breast cancer detection.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death – after lung cancer – among Alaskan women. Regular screening can often find breast cancer early when treatments are most likely to be successful and increase the chances of long-term survival, SEARHC said.
“Cost should not prevent a woman from getting cancer screenings, and this opportunity gives women free access to the current gold standard of breast cancer screening,” said SEARHC Health Promotion Director Martha Pearson. “It is important to note that the 3D mammogram does not have to take place in October, but women must call before the end of October to schedule it. This is an excellent time to encourage all Sitka women to take care of their health.”
Sitka residents, regardless of where they receive primary medical care, are eligible to receive the 3D breast cancer screening if they meet medical guidelines for mammography. SEARHC is encouraging women to take advantage of this potentially life-saving opportunity.
For more information, to see if a screening mammogram is right for you, or to schedule a free 3D screening mammogram, call Loretta Coleman, R.N., at 966-8782.
Running of Boots
Slated Saturday
The 23rd annual Running of the Boots kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at downtown Totem Square Park.
This year, the costumed family friendly run/walk fundraiser benefits two local nonprofit organizations – the Sitka Local Foods Network and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The entry fee is $10 per person or $30 per family. Costume judging is at 11 a.m. and the race begins at 11:30 a.m. It will be from Totem Square, down Lincoln Street to the light and back.
After the race under the big tent, prizes will be awarded for costume and painted boots. Kids Sumo will run noon-2 p.m. The Sitka Local Foods Network farm stand with fresh veggies will be offered.
The activities are part of the Season’s End Celebration festivities hosted downtown by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Cruise Line Association.
To learn more about the event, contact Kealoha Harmon of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska at 747-3500 or by email at kealoha.harmon@bbbsak.org, or Charles Bingham of the Sitka Local Foods Network at 623-7660 or email charleswbingham3@gmail.com.
Guest Preacher at
Episcopal Church
Laura F. Gettys, Canon Pastor for Parish Life, St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis, Tenn., will preach at the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services on Sunday, Sept. 24, at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea. All are welcome.
The church is at 611 Lincoln Street. For more information, call the church office at 747-3977.
Healthy Lifestyle
Sessions at SEARHC
SEARHC Health Promotion will offer Healthy Lifestyle Sessions starting Oct. 10-Jan. 23. The small group setting and evidence-based curriculum help support lifelong changes.
Sessions are noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays on the SEARHC campus, building 223. They are free and open to all. Space is limited. Participants must be at least 18 years to participate.
Call Heleena van Veen in Health Promotion at SEARHC, 966-8914 or heleenav@searhc.org.
Bake Sale Benefit
For St. Michael’s
A bake sale to benefit St. Michael’s Cathedral for painting and renovations is slated 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Wells Fargo Bank.
Donations are being accepted. They can be dropped off at the bank the morning of the sale, or call Cheryl at 747-6737 or Marie at 738-4166 to have them picked up.
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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.