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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Eco-Detectives

Series at Park

A mystery has taken place at Sitka National Historical Park, and Sitka’s youth sleuths are needed to help solve the caper. 

Youths can crack the case by using investigative techniques to eliminate suspects and earn their very own Eco-Detectives button upon completion of the investigation.

The first installment of this fall’s Eco-Detectives series will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 29, at the park’s visitor center. Friday is a teacher in-service day. 

Park rangers and scientists from the Sitka Sound Science Center and the Sitka Conservation Society can help crack the Mystery in the Trees.

The series, which is offered free to the public, is designed for youths from kindergarten to sixth grades, and is self-paced. On average it takes participants between 30-45 minutes to complete the program. Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about the Eco-Detectives series contact Ryan Carpenter at 747-0121.

The series is a collaborative effort between the National Park Service, Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka Conservation Society, and 4-H.

 

 

Story Time Set

The next Preschool Story Time at Sitka Public Library will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.

‘‘Crankenstein,’’ written by Samantha Berger, will be one of the readings. The program includes rhymes, songs and a craft project. Everybody is welcome. For more information call the library at 747-8708.

 

Teen Advisory

Board to Meet

Sitka Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the library.

Ages 13 and older are invited to join the board. TAB members will share ideas about library programs, the teen area and lab and also about books.

Free books, snacks and pizza are included. For more information, call the library at 747-8708.

 

 Trick-Or-Read

Open House Set

Sitka Babies and Books will host the annual Trick-or-Read free open house program 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Sitka Public Library.

The featured book will be ‘‘The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin.’’ Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to a special scavenger hunt around the library that includes readings, games, literacy activities and music. The program is for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

 

Registration is required to receive a copy of a free board book. Everybody is welcome. For more information call the library at 747-8708.

Pool League

Potluck Tonight

Greater Sitka Pool League will hold a scotch doubles potluck 7 p.m. tonight at the Moose Lodge.

Teams and players are invited to attend and take a dish to share.

 

 

New Arrivals

Baby Girl Yearwood

John and Anna Yearwood announce the birth of their daughter, Catherine Ivy Yearwood. She came into the world 10:20 p.m. on Sept. 18, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches long.

She joins siblings Debbie, Krysta, Johnny and Elizabeth. She will compliment the crew of their family run tender vessel.

 

Winter Hours

At National Park,

Bishop’s House

Sitka National Historical Park has listed winter hours for the visitor center and Russian Bishop’s House.

The Russian Bishop’s House will be open intermittently Oct. 1-18. Call the visitor center for the schedule, or visit the park’s online event calendar. After Alaska Day, it will be on winter hours and available by advance reservation as staffing allows.

The visitor center at Sitka National Historical Park will transition to its winter season operations at the end of the month. From Oct. 1 to 18, the visitor center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. After Oct. 18, hours will be 9 a.m-3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Free tours of the Russian Bishop’s House will be available by advance reservation as staffing allows.

For information, or to schedule a tour of the Russian Bishop’s House,  call the visitor center at 747-0110.

 

Yoga Class by

Donation Set

Yoga Union will host a “pay as you can” class the first Monday of every month, 7:15-8:30 p.m., at the studio.

 

It is open to those who are curious about trying yoga. The Oct. 2 class will include gentle strengthening, stretching, breath work and meditation. For more information call Andrea at 738-2443 or at www.yogaunionsitka.org.

 

Emblem to Meet

 

Sitka Emblem 142 will hold a social meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Sitka Elks Lodge.

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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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