Daily Sitka Sentinel

October 11, 2017, Community Happenings

Pool League

Meeting Slated

Team captains or representatives are asked to attend a 9-ball organizational meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the American Legion.

The Greater Sitka Pool League said that 9-ball league is in jeopardy of being canceled if there is no interest.

Alaska Day Open

House at Fire Hall

The Alaska Day open house at the Sitka Fire Hall will be 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Seattle Pipes and Drums bagpipers will perform and visit with the community.

Museum Closure

The Sheldon Jackson Museum will be closed for lunch between 11 a.m. and noon Saturday, Oct. 14. The museum will be open to the public 10-11 a.m., and noon-4 p.m. that day.

Hats, Bonnets

Made at Class

Instructor Gayle Hammons will offer a workshop on creating  a hat for Alaska Day Festival wear 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday. The $30 fee includes hat form for various styles, assorted color fabrics, trimmings and decorations, along with instruction.

Location will be downstairs at Sitka Lutheran Church, 224 Lincoln Street or enter from the driveway off Harbor Drive. Persons interested should email Hammons at akhat1867@gmail.com or call 747-3469 for more information.

Adult Heart Saver,

CPR Class Listed

The CPR-Adult Heart Saver class will be held 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Sitka Fire Hall.

Instructor Lolly Dahl can be reached at 738-2214.

Card of Thanks

On behalf of the Agne family, Shannon, TJ and I sincerely thank you for the outpouring of love and support you have given to our parents, Nora and Teofilo. Both of them were diagnosed with end-stage renal disease last year and have been flying out to see a nephrologist every three to four months. Our parents wish to continue living in Sitka, which we respect and would like to fulfill. Even with the three of us working full-time jobs, the medical bills, medications and travel expenses have become overwhelming. Thank you to Estelita and Tatiana for leading the Lularoe fundraiser and Meal Train, those who participated, as well as those who have given cards of your thoughts and prayers. This has been a blessing, not just in helping with expenses, but a reminder that we are not alone and live in a wonderful, giving community. Thank you, Sitka, for looking out for our parents. We sincerely thank each and every one of you.

Sheila, Shannon, and TJ Agne

Satsang Yoga Set

Yasodhara Yoga Sitka and Yoga Union will offer Satsang 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Yoga Union studio in Kellogg Hall on the SJ Campus.

Satsang is derived from two Sanskrit words, satya which means truth or wisdom, and sangha, community. It includes singing of bhajan, sacred songs, chanting Mantra, as well as participating in the Aarti and Prasad rituals focused on purifying senses and taking stock of blessings, respectively.

Satsang is free and open to the public. Email Lisa at anamcara39@gmail.com with questions.

Goat Hunting

Closure Noted

An emergency order has been issued to close the Upper Blue Lake Zone of the Unit 4 registration mountain goat hunt on Baranof Island. As of Oct. 9,  two male goats were reported harvested.

Biologists had set a maximum harvest quota of two male goats or one female for the zone. For additional information call the Sitka area office at 747-5449.

This Week in Boys Run

By Sitkans Against Family Violence

Boys Run I toowu klatseen is an after-school program focused on instilling healthy life skills in boys through running and other fun activities. The program, now in its fourth year, incorporates cultural activities that honor traditional Southeast Alaskan values. More than 20 boys participate twice-weekly at Keet Gooshi Heen elementary school. 

Last week’s focus at Boys Run was on values. This week, Boys Run participants specifically focused on the values of self-respect and positive thinking. Boys were asked to think about their personal strengths and positive qualities, to share those positive thoughts with one another, and to incorporate their positive thoughts into running practice. 

Each boy chose a particular positive quality of theirs and shouted it out during each lap. The gym resounded with a chorus of self-care and positive thinking. Here’s what some participants came up with:

“I am a great listener and friend!” 

“I’m good at running and I love Boys Run!”

“I have a lot of fun in science class!”

 Throughout this season, Boys Run will be providing the Sitka community with updates on the program. We also aim to give mentors and parents opportunities to pass on skills from Boys Run to the children in their life. Consider using these conversation starters:

–What are some unique qualities you possess?

–Who makes you feel satisfied and content with yourself? 

–How can you care for yourself when you are feeling down?

Trick-or-Treat

Event Downtown

Downtown trick-or-treating is planned 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31.

Merchants will have baskets of ghoulish and ghostly treats for the children. Halloween costumes are encouraged for all.

New this year, businesses are being given a Halloween candy sponsorship opportunity. Businesses not in the downtown area can sponsor bags of candy to be given out. The Chamber, sponsors of the event, will put up a sign at the business that distributes the candy. Bags of candy can be dropped off at the Chamber office now through Friday, Oct. 27, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Those businesses wanting to receive some of the sponsored candy can contact Eileen at 747-8604 to sign up. 

Spanish Book

Club to Organize

The Spanish Book Club will hold an organizational meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the large conference room at Sitka Public Library.

White E Sale

Starting Thursday, the White Elephant Shop will have a half-price sale on all yellow tag items. The sale is in the main store and children’s shop  noon-3 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.

Cancer Support

Group to Meet

The Sitka Cancer Support Group will meet 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at  the Brave Heart Volunteer/Manager’s House of the Pioneers Home on Seward Street.

‘‘We get together to share our experiences of the past, present, and talk about the future,’’ organizers said.

Those in cancer treatment, cancer survivors, and family members are invited to spend some time with others who understand what they are going through. The support group is sponsored by Sitka Cancer Survivors Society. Call Mary Beth with questions or if  a ride is needed to attend at 623-0842.

Work Continues

On Lake, DeGroff

Reconstruction

The City and Borough of Sitka has updated the schedule for the ongoing South Lake and West DeGroff Utilities and Street Improvements project.

Depending on favorable weather conditions, paving is scheduled for Lake Street on Friday, Oct. 13.

Water, sewer and storm drainage infrastructure, as well as curb, gutter and sidewalk, have been replaced from the roundabout to DeGroff Street since construction began on Aug. 2. A water main break, the discovery of unexpected asbestos pipes in the project’s excavations, contaminated soils and weather have resulted in multiple delays to the schedule.

The water and sewer main installation on West DeGroff Street, from Lake Street to Hollywood Way, continues. West DeGroff should be ready to pave by Oct. 26, weather dependent.

The South Lake and West DeGroff Street Reconstruction Project is being funded by a $1 million Municipal Matching Grant from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation; and the City and Borough of Sitka general fund, portions of a $1,352,100 loan from Alaska Drinking Water Fund and a $1,463,700 loan from the Alaska Clean Water Fund. The balance of the   loans will fund the East DeGroff Utility and Street Improvements project, scheduled for construction in 2018.

The construction contract for the South Lake and West DeGroff project was awarded to K&E Excavating Inc. for $1,315,356.

For more information, contact Public Works at 747-1806.

Native Heritage

Month Planning

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host a planning meeting regarding Native American Heritage month 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at 456 Katlian Street.

Any organization is being asked to attend to discuss activities being planned in November.

Organization representatives unable to attend the meeting are asked to email lisa.gassman@sitkatribe-nsn.gov with the activity information to be promoted.

Veterans, Native

Heritage Month

Parade Organized

Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Sitka Veterans Association are joining again to honor veterans and celebrate Native American Heritage month with a combined parade 11 a.m. Nov. 11.

Organizations and businesses are invited to participate. A final planning meeting will be 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at 456 Katlian Street.

Those unable to attend, but wanting their organization to participate in the parade, can email lisa.gassman@sitkatribe-nsn.gov with information.   

SFS to Screen

Hitchcock Film

‘Rear Window’

The Sitka Film Society and Coliseum Theater will present a special screening of the classic suspense film “Rear Window” 5:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Coliseum Theater.

The 1954 technicolor masterpiece by Alfred Hitchcock stars Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr. The film is considered by many to be one of Hitchcock’s best and one of the greatest movies ever made. The film received four Academy Award nominations.

Tickets are $8 at Old Harbor Books and the door.

SFS to Screen

‘Rear Window’

The Sitka Film Society and Coliseum Theater will present a special screening of the classic suspense film “Rear Window” 5:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Coliseum Theater.

Tickets are $8 at Old Harbor Books and the door.