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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October 12, 2017, Community Happenings
Story Time Set
Guest author Barbara Parker will read from her children’s book “Night Lights of the North,” and songs and activities will be led by Tina, at Old Harbor Books’ story time for kids 10 a.m. Saturday. Those with questions can call 747-8808
SJ Museum Plans
2 Holiday Events
The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites the public to two upcoming events.
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum will sponsor a cookie reception in the lobby of the museum 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in observance of Alaska Day. Admission will be waived for all during reception hours.
On Saturday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., the museum will host its first At Saxan art activity of the fall. Attendees will look at Inupiaq pictograph designs on artifacts in the gallery, learn about bow drills, and make their own paper bow drills with traditional Inupiaq hunting, caribou, sled dog and team, and animal designs.
Sponsored by the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum, At Saxan happens every third Saturday and is free of charge. The program is family-friendly and best for ages 6-10.
Call 747-8981 for more details or to register.
Unitarians Meet
Sunday’s Unitarian Fellowship program will celebrate Alaska Day through literature. Participants are asked to take an Alaskan book, story or poem to share.
All are invited to attend. Fellowship begins at 10:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:45 a.m. Soup and bread follow at noon. The Fellowship Hall is located at 408 Marine Street, with parking behind off Spruce Street.
Pumpkin Patch
Event for Kids
The 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser for 3 to 5 Preschool is planned 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, on the SJ Campus.
Free mini pumpkins will be given to each child, while supplies last, with purchase of a large pumpkin from Mr. Scarecrow’s one-and-only pumpkin patch in Sitka.
A portion of the sales will be donated to the preschool by A.C. Lakeside.
Harvest-themed games and activities for young children, face painting, a pumpkin roll race, hayride and sing-a-long, bouncy house, photo booth, and crafts are planned.
New this year is an animal viewing area and story time. Admission is $5 a person or $20 for a family of four or more.
Baked goods, jambalaya, walk-away tacos, hotdogs, popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.
The event will be held rain or shine.
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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.