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 13, 2017, Community Happenings

 

SCLT to Meet

Sitka Community Land Trust will meet 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the Sitka Public Library. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. For more information call 738-2888 or go to sitkaclt.org.

 

Card of Thanks

We would like to thank all who helped and gave of themselves in our time of mourning for our Father, our friend, and my husband.

I would love to thank at this time St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for setting up the burial services and the Sitka Emblem Club for a beautiful reception, and to Bonnie Elsensohn for putting together the memorial pamphlets. Also, we would like to thank the wonderful staff at Prewitt’s Funeral Home for the fine job they helped us with. Thank you to the president of the USA for sending a color guard to the Sitka National Cemetery for his interment.

Also would love to thank those from out of town who journeyed to be here at our time of need: Norman and Donna Staton, Tess Staton, Stuart Robards and Scott Balovich of Juneau. Katie McCann of Eugene, Oregon, Mark Puletau of Nevada, Gerri and Holly Chambers as well Heath Barger of Bellevue, Washington. And a huge thank you to everyone for all the cards and flowers as well as memorials sent to various charities in Cliff’s name. Again, thank you to all the help from the Daily Sitka Sentinel. 

Shirley and Tuffy Robards

 

‘Wonderland’

To be Staged

‘‘Alice, An Adventure in Wonderland’’ will be staged by the Sitka Fine Arts Camp Young Performers Theater 7 p.m. Oct. 27; 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 28; and 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Odess Theater.

The audience should expect the unexpected in this story by Lewis Carroll. It was adapted for the stage by Charles Way, and will be directed by Zeke Blackwell.

Follow Alice down an enchanted rabbit hole and into Wonderland, an off-kilter world filled with peculiar characters from playing cards holding court to a particularly punctual rabbit. 

General admission tickets are $10 and $5 for students and seniors. Ages 5 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased at Old Harbor Books or at the door. Call 747-3085 for information.

 

Bahá’ís to Host

Birthday Event

On Oct. 21

The bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith, is being observed this month worldwide.

In Sitka, Bahá’ís will host an afternoon unity celebration 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Centennial Hall in the Chum Room. Unity prayers, music and refreshments will be included.

The public is invited to the celebration, which is free of charge.

For more information, contact Barbara Geno at 623-0802. 

During the mid-1800s,  Bahá’u’lláh brought a message of world peace, and principles such as the elimination of all forms of prejudice and the equality of women and men.

“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth,” Bahá’u’lláh wrote.

Bahá’ís have been active in Sitka since the 1950s. They, along with communities all around the world, are learning to put into practice the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh including the development of the God-given capacities of children, junior youths, youths and adults. 

For more information about the Baha’i Faith, visit akbahai.org, www.Bahai.org or www.sitkabahai.org.

 

Stardust Ball

Tickets on Sale

Raven Radio’s Stardust Ball tickets are on sale at Old Harbor Books for $35. The ball will feature EldridgeGravy and the Court Supreme from Seattle on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Attendees must be at least age 21.

Call the station at 747-5877 with questions.

 

Holiday Food

Drive Nov. 4

The Annual Community Holiday Food Drive has been scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Hames Corporation stores.

Food will be distributed through the Salvation Army.

 

 

Sitka Hospital Recognized

For Its Long-Term Care

Sitka Community Hospital has been named a 2017 Nursing Home Quality Award winner by the Mountain-Pacific Quality Health and the Medicare Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization for Alaska.

At the September ASHNHA conference in Girdwood, the hospital also was given an award for Nursing Home Quality Improvements.

‘‘CEO Rob Allen and LTC Administrator Kay Turner, alongside the whole team of LTC professionals, have worked hard to ensure that the residents receive the best care possible,’’ a press release said.

As one of three Alaska hospitals to receive a Recognition of Quality Excellence Award, SCH was recognized for clearing all survey deficiencies and remaining in good standing with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The second was a Most Improved Award. As the only recipient, Sitka Community Hospital was recognized for achieving a reduction in rate in overall composite score.

“High-quality, resident-centered care is a commitment that has to be made every day,” said Sharon Scudder, Mountain-Pacific’s state director for Alaska. “These facilities work very hard to provide the best possible care for their residents, and we are pleased to recognize that ongoing dedication and effort with these well earned awards.”

For more information go to sitkahospital.org or contact Denise DenHerder at 747-1725.

 

YAS Board Meets

Youth Advocates of Sitka’s board of directors will meet 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at 805 Lincoln Street.

Meetings are open to the public. YAS is accepting letters of interest for new board members.

Those wanting to join a team of professionals, work together to support the mental health of Alaska’s youths and their families, or to learn more can call Charlie, 747-3687.

 

Volunteers At

Lutheran Church

For Alaska Day

Paul and Valma Rasku of Chehalis, Washington, will serve Sitka Lutheran Church as volunteers during the Alaska Day Festival celebration. They will be helping with Alaska Day Lutheran pie sale and with Lutheran Youth Group. 

Retired for several years, the two enjoy their grandchildren, traveling (especially to Sitka on cruise ships), their pet dog and participating in their Lutheran congregation.

“We love Sitka!” Valma Rasku said. 

Proclaiming the Gospel, helping with garage sales for Youth Mission travel, helping to manage the Lutheran Youth Group, explaining Sitka Lutheran’s rich Finnish-Lutheran history to tourists, and making a lot pies for the Lutheran Alaska Day pie sale, are among the duties assigned to them while in Sitka. 

Regular Sunday morning worship services are 10:30 a.m. A weekly soup supper is held in the church with a short prayer service following at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. The Rev. Sandra Rudd is pastor of Sitka Lutheran Church. 

For more information call the church office at 747-3338, visit the church’s web site at: http://www.sitkalutheranchurch.org or e-mail the office at slc.admin@acsalaska.net. 

 

Yasodhara Yoga

Method Taught

‘‘Decoding Your Dreams: an introduction to the Yasodhara Dream Yoga Method’’ will be taught 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 25-Dec. 13 at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea See House.

Lisa Sadleir-Hart, certified Yasodhara yoga teacher, will facilitate the class. It is $63 with tax. A portion of the class fee goes to the Yasodhara Ashram and to St. Peter’s. Contact Lisa at anamcara3@gmail.com or 747-5985 to register. 

 

ANS Fall Bazaar

Vendors Sought

The Alaska Native Sisterhood Fall Bazaar will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the ANB Founders Hall.

Special rates will be given to Farmers Market vendors. For more information, call Debe Brincefield at 738-4323.

 

Fire Prevention

Month Proclaimed

Gov. Bill Walker has proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month and the Sitka Fire Department is encouraging residents to take precautions and have an up-to-date home escape plan.

‘‘Every second counts: plan two ways out!’’ the fire department said in a news release today.

For more information, contact the Sitka Fire Department at 747-3233 or visit the City and Borough of Sitka facebook page.

 

Story Time 

To Take Break

The preschool story time program at Sitka Public Library is taking a break on Thursday, Oct. 19, to allow the Alaska Day Book Sale to continue one more day.

Story time will resume on Thursday, Oct. 19. For more information call the library at 747-8708.

 

Annual Meeting

For Trail Works

Sitka Trail Works members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting and potluck 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Centennial Hall, Room 6. 

The agenda includes highlights from the year. Board member Jeff Arndt will give a talk titled “Hiking the John Muir Trail.” Also, three board members are up for re-election. Attendees should take a main dish, side or dessert to share, and their own cutlery and plate. Those with questions may call Sitka Trail Works at 747-7244.

 

School Board

Meets Oct. 17

The Sitka School Board will hold a special meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the District Office Board Room.

The board will hold elections at the meeting. A work session on comprehensive assessment will follow. The public is encouraged to attend.

 

Story Time Set

The preschool story time program at Sitka Public Library will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, and will be run by Miss Tracy.

 

All are invited to attend. For more information, call the library at 747-8708.

Warming of Hands

Event is Tonight

‘‘Sharing Our Knowledge,’’ a conference of Tsimshian, Haida and Tlingit Tribes and Clans, will begin with the Warming of the Hands: A Ceremony of Welcome 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Odess Theater on the SJ Campus. It is open to the public.

 

The conference continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday through Monday. 

Radio Theater

Auditions Set

Sitka Community Theater will hold auditions for The Radio Adventure Hour 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, and 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the Rasmuson Center on the SJ campus.

No experience or preparation is needed to audition for an old-time radio theater play or original work, or help with sound effects. 

In radio theater, actors perform with scripts in front of them, with live sound effects on stage, in front of an audience. The plays will be broadcast later on KCAW-FM.

 

The performance is 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.

 

SJ Museum Plans 3 Events

The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites the public to three 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.

The museum will host a lecture by Tim Troll 5 p.m. Oct. 17 titled “Peter Corey, Yup’ik Masks, and the Unexpected Legacy of Sheldon Jackson.”

Troll will tell how, in 1989, he collaborated with Peter Corey and Andy Paukan on a groundbreaking exhibit of Yup’ik masks from the Sheldon Jackson Museum in the remote Yukon River community of Mountain Village.

The story of that exhibit, how it was conceived and implemented, and how it launched a new approach to the relationship between museums and Alaska Natives will be told. The talk is free and open to the public.

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. 

New Archangel

Dancers Perform

Ending a season of shows for visitors, on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., New Archangel Dancers will stage their annual grand finale performance for Sitka at Centennial Hall. 

Traditional folk dances from Russia and the surrounding regions will include long-time community favorites as well as new routines and some revivals from the past.

Tickets at $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10, are sold at the door or in advance.  Proceeds benefit Alaska Day Festival which thanks the dancers for their dedicated service.

Linda Speerstra, 747-8316, coordinates for the New Archangel Dancers.

Beards, Bonnets

Judged on Sunday

Men who sport facial hair are offered rewards at the Variety Show, 7 p.m. Sunday at Harrigan Centennial Hall, when beards are examined by judges from Sitka Emblem Club #142. No advance sign-up is required. 

Women’s hats and bonnets for Alaska Day will be judged by a team from Sitka Elks Lodge #1662. 

 

The Variety Show evening of entertainment is coordinated by Sharyn and John Ferrick. Tickets for $3 are sold at the door or in advance at the Alaska Day table in Centennial Hall daily 11 to 3 p.m.

 

Barn Dance Set

For Saturday

Alaska Day Festival events continue Saturday, Oct. 14, with the Community Barn Dance at Centennial Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to again view the new auditorium space, with Sitka’s Fishing for Cats band to play old-time music from the stage 7 to 9 p.m.

Mixers, circles, and contra dances are taught and called. No partner is needed or previous experience. Spectators of all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun just listening and watching. 

This non-alcohol and smoke-free event is sponsored by the Alaska Day Committee as an alternative to the more formal annual Ball. Alaska Day 1860s costuming is invited. Although admission is free, a donation of $5 is suggested.

 

Contact coordinator Ted Howard, 747-5482, for more information

Biathlon Tests

Skills on Sunday

The annual test of running speed and shooting accuracy in a biathlon is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, by Sitka Sportsman’s Association.

Participants are urged to use a pre-race safety clinic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, to review biathlon rules, correct shooting positions, safety procedures, race strategy, and time for shooting practice. For those who miss out on Thursday, the mandatory safety clinic will be offered again 1 p.m. Sunday.

The 5,000-meter race course begins from the indoor shooting range at 5211 Halibut Point Road to the turn-around at Starrigavan bridge. Stops are made for shooting from prone and standing positions. 

The $15 entry fee covers use of the biathlon special .22 rim fire bolt action target rifle provided by the Sportsman’s Association along with all ammunition, hearing and eye protection, awards, and refreshments. Contests are planned for individuals age 14 or older, as well as teams of 4. Beginners are welcome.

 

Biathlon organizer Foy Nevers, 747-3469, may be contacted for more information.

Library to Screen

1950 Classic Film

Sitka Public Library’s Film Noir Club will screen the 1950 classic “In a Lonely Place,” starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

It is free to the public, and free refreshments – including popcorn and “Noireos” – will be provided. For more information, call 747-8708.

 

 

Alaska Day Booths

Ready for Oct. 14-15

The Sitka History Museum Brewfest will have Alaska Day booths available for games or selling food noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 15.

 

Booth rental is $50 for the weekend. For more information or to rent a booth, call Susan at 738-1176.  

‘Transfer Story’

Play Oct. 14

‘‘Sitka: A Transfer Story,’’ an original one-act play written by Zachary Desmond and directed by Taylor Ciambra, will be performed to commemorate 150 years of Native, Russian and American heritage as part of the 150th Commemoration of the Transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States.

Two performances are planned at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Tickets are at Old Harbor Books and the door.

 

The event is sponsored by the Sitka Historical Society.

 

Parade Organizes for Alaska Day

The annual Alaska Day Parade is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 18.  

Expecting Lake Street paving to be complete, line up will begin at 12:30 p.m. along Lake Street from Sitka High School to the intersection with Sawmill Creek Road. Decorated floats, classic cars and other parade vehicles should plan to approach from the north on Peterson Avenue or Verstovia Street to avoid congestion.

Entries in the parade line must be well identified with signs or banners both for award judges and spectators.  “Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Alaska” is the theme.

The parade is part of the annual commemoration of the historical Oct. 18, 1867, transfer of Alaska from Russian claim to the United States at Sitka following the Treaty of Cession that year.

Parade Coordinator Duane Vilandre asks organization marching units and other parade participants to notify his crew at 747-8086 so proper spacing can be laid out.  No registration fee is charged.

Cash prizes of $150 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third will be awarded for parade entries as named by the anonymous judges in categories for civilian marching units, symbolic of 1867, organizations, businesses and this year’s “Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Alaska” theme.

Cash awards will also be made by the Alaska Day Committee to the welfare/morale funds of the military units judged first place, second and third.

 

The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. from the Swan Lake intersection, proceed along Lake Street to Lincoln Street, make a right turn, continue on Lincoln past the cathedral on the bank side, and terminate at Totem Square.

Open House for

U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard open house will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the U.S. Coast Guard hangar.

 

Rescue helicopters and their crews will be on site, and attendees can learn about USCG missions. Included will be Coast Guard Auxiliary information, Sitka Police cruiser and fire ladder truck, a barbecue lunch and bake sale.

ALFA to Hold

Open House

Fisherfolk and townfolk alike are invited to a black cod brunch and mingle at Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association’s third annual Alaska Day Open House and Smoked Seafood Contest 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Sitka Sound Science Center.

During the judging, the short film ‘‘We Are All Fishermen’’ will be screened. It features local fishing families. 

 

Smoked seafood can be entered for  prizes by calling 747-3400 or by taking a sample to the event.

New Archangel

Dancers Called

All past and present New Archangel Dancers, and their families and loved ones, are being sought to march in the Alaska Day parade.

‘‘We are looking for 150 participants for the Alaska Day parade to ring in the 150th Sesquicentennial celebration year,’’ organizers said. 

For more information contact Linda Speerstra @ 747-8316 or e-mail newarchangel@gci.net

 

Sesquicentennial

Encourages

Creative Writers

Although no formal contest was organized for the Alaska Day Festival this year, creative writers of all ages are being encouraged to record their thoughts about being an American living in Alaska and the historic Sitka community.

‘‘Perhaps a letter to the editor, or a school project, or meal-time conversation could share feelings about issues of the past 150 years and future impacts,’’ the Alaska Day Committee said. ‘‘Alaska Day Committee members are proud to foster continuing opportunities for such expressions from a variety of sources, cultures, and personal experiences.’’

 

Comments will be welcomed by Elaine at 747-3469 or bearclawdec7@yahoo.com

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.

Alaska Day Ball

Set for Oct. 17

The annual Alaska Day Festival Ball, planned for Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Harrigan Centennial Hall, continues a long tradition for that gala event in semi-formal attire for men and women, Native regalia, or period costume reminiscent of the 1867 Alaska Transfer era.

Advance purchase of tickets at $25 is being urged because room capacity is limited. Ticket information is offered at 747-5466.

Restricted to adults age 21 and older, admission includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres served by Sitka Emblem Club. Cash bar service by The Nugget will be available. Photography is offered by Forget-Me-Not Antique Photo Parlor.

GCI provides support for the ball. Doors open at 7 p.m. for seating. Varied dance music will be provided until near midnight by ensembles from the 9th Army Band. 

Judging of period costumes will be done prior to 9 p.m. The traditional promenade will display Native regalia as well as the 1860s costumes of men and women. Awards will be announced in several categories, including costumes for American or Russian military and civilian attire for daytime or evening wear. 

Ticket holders must be present to qualify for door prizes.

 

For more information, contact ball coordinators Betty Conklin, 966-2281, or Helen Cunningham at 738-6738.

Alaska Day Book

Sale Set Oct. 18

Friends of Sitka Public Library and  library staff will sponsor the annual Alaska Day Book Sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18.

The selection is wide with books from all genres and age levels. Purchase is by donation.

‘‘The sale always proves to be a treasure trove of great reading,’’ the friends said.

 

The group is seeking board members. The board typically meets once a month to discuss ways to support the library and services. Activities range from book sales, spelling bees, author presentations and being a liaison to the Assembly. If interested, call Jan Love at 747-5608.

 

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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.


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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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