LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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July 18, 2018, Community Happenings
‘Paths Across the Pacific’
Makes Lots of Connections
Paths Across the Pacific X program agenda has been posted. The conference on human mobility around and across the ocean runs July 18-22.
The mission of Paths Across the Pacific is to provide a forum for discussion of the evidence for cultural, social and biological contacts across and along the coasts of the oceans of the world. Human mobility and migrations are core concepts.
Paths began in 2002 when a small group of eclectic scholars met to discuss human mobility across the Pacific. Over time the goal expanded to include all the oceans. The driving emphasis is on shared oceans and shared humanity. A growing awareness of responsibilities for the connected seas shapes ideas, understandings and concerns.
Analysis of the contacts makes use of a wide variety of methods including molecular genetics, oceanography, marine biology, archaeology, geography, geology, linguistics, ethno history, computer simulations and more, organizers said. Experimental rafting and the revitalization of canoeing and kayaking have challenged established ideas. Native American knowledge, navigational skills and rich oral traditions have added new perspectives to people’s understanding.
The conference schedule includes the following events. :
Today
7-9 p.m.: Paths X Welcome Reception at ANB Founders Hall. Conference speakers, organizers, volunteers, participants and locals will be on hand. Complimentary finger food and beverages will be available. The Sheet’ká Kwaan Dancers will perform the Giyakw Kwaan series with Dionne Brady-Howard as dance leader.
Thursday
9 a.m.: Welcome and introduction to Paths X by John Stein.
9:15 a.m.: Welcome and Paths Across the Pacific overview: “The Paradigm is Bent!” by Nancy Yaw Davis.
10 a.m.: ‘‘On Your Knees Cave – Kuwo’ot yas.e’in – His spirit is looking out from the cave” film showing. Acknowledgments for the showing of this film is given to Sealaska Heritage Institute.
10:30 a.m.: Session introduction: ‘‘Connecting Oceans and Ocean Connections’’ by Richard Callaghan.
10:40 a.m.: ‘‘Searching for Evidence of Late Pleistocene human occupation along the Western Margin of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet’’ by Duncan McLaren and Gitla (Elroy White).
11:40 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch break.
1 p.m.: ‘‘Crossing Two Oceans: The Chronology and Pathways of the Malayo-Polynesian Expansion’’ by Richard Callaghan.
2 p.m.: ‘‘Pacific Island Seafaring and Navigation: An Overview of the Nautical Prowess of Austronesian Voyagers’’ by Damion Sailors.
3-3:30 p.m. Open discussion and reflections on the day.
3:30-6 p.m.: open time.
6 p.m.: Movie showing at Centennial Hall, ‘‘The Ra Expedition’’ with host Don Ryan.
7:30 p.m.: Post-movie soiree at Mean Queen restaurant.
Friday
9 a.m.: Session introduction: ‘‘Shared Oceans, Shared Humanity: Crossing Ancient Oceans’’ by Stephen C. Jett.
9:15 a.m.: “Political Correctness and Pre-Columbian American Influences on the Old World’’ by Stephen C. Jett.
10:15 a.m.: A review of Stephen C. Jett’s book ‘‘Crossing Ancient Oceans’’ by Carl Johannessen.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: lunch break.
1:30 p.m.: ‘‘Shared Oceans, Shared Resources Session Intro: Ancient Intertidal Fishing and Maricultural Structures’’ by Anne Pollnow.
1:40 p.m.: ‘‘A Unique and Unexplained Ancient Fishing Site in Sheet’ká Kwáan Territory of Southeast Alaska’’ by Pollnow.
2:30 p.m.: ‘‘Mapping Island Moka: Assessing the Spatial Patterns of Customary Fishing Weirs in the Fiji Island Group’’ by Damion Sailors.
3:30 p.m.: Elroy White presents ‘‘Stone Salmon Traps.’’
5-7 p.m.: open time.
7-8:30 p.m.: Book fair and book reading at Centennial Hall with Stephen C. Jett, Curtis Ebbesmeyer, Don Ryan, Susan Kieffer and Nancy Yaw Davis.
Saturday
9 a.m.: Session introduction: ‘‘Connected Oceans, Shared Oceans.’’
9:15-10:15 a.m.: ‘‘Experimental Voyaging–Transoceanic Crossings’’ by Don Ryan.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: ‘‘Ocean Currents, Floating Objects, Gyres and Garbage Patches, Plastic Washing Up in Alaska,’’ Curtis Ebbesmeyer.
12:30-3:30 p.m.: Lunch and/or self-guided totem pole hike at Sitka National Historical Park. Other options to visit are Sheldon Jackson Museum, St. Michael’s Cathedral, shopping in Sitka, Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bear and kayaking.
3:30 p.m.: Film and discussion: ‘‘On Your Knees Cave – Kuwo’ot yas.e’in – His spirit is looking out from the cave” at Sitka National Historical Park. Acknowledgments for the showing of the film to Sealaska Heritage Institute.
4:30-5:20 p.m.: Brinnen Carter presentation at Sitka National Historical Park
6-9 p.m.: Dinner reception and ‘‘Dynamics of Disasters’’ keynote presentation by Susan Kieffer at Centennial Hall. The public is invited. Tickets are $35 in advance only at Centennial Hall at the Paths Across the Pacific registration desk, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sunday
7 a.m.-noon: Beachcombing trip and boat cruise. The launch time is required due to tides. The public is invited to purchase $55 cruise tickets at The Centennial Hall Paths Across the Pacific registration desk, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday or Friday. A breakfast box is included for those who purchase their tickets in advance. To take a chance on last-minute availability, arrive at Crescent Harbor adjacent to Centennial Hall by 7 a.m.
1-3 p.m.: Beachcombing Fair at Centennial Hall with world leading beachcomber Curtis Ebbesmeyer. Anyone can take their beachcombed finds to Centennial Hall Raven Room beginning at noon. Tables will be provided. The public is invited.
The program agenda is subject to change without notice. Updates will be posted to the Paths X website at https://www.pathsacrossthepacific.org/.
Charles Natkong Sr.
Services Scheduled
Services for Charles N. Natkong Sr. will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at the ANB Founders Hall.
Mr. Natkong passed away peacefully in his sleep July 14 at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. He was 88.
Legion Picnic
Listed July 29
The American Legion and Auxiliary and Sons of Legion will hold their annual picnic noon-4 p.m. July 29 at the Baranof Playground shelter.
The American Legion will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad and fish salad. Those attending are asked to take a salad or dessert to share.
Door prizes and games will be available. It is a non-smoking, -alcohol and -pets event.
Super Saturday
Benefit July 28
The annual Super Saturday fundraiser for the Sitka Fire Department will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the fire hall.
Chili, hot dogs, beverages and Grace Larsen’s famous fry bread will be for sale.
A silent auction, the bouncy castle, funk tank and fire house are also planned. Tables will be available for a donation to sell garage sale treasures and for those with small independent ventures and arts and crafts. Those wanting a table can call 747-6875 and leave a message, or call Dave Miller at 747-1860.
Cancer, Diabetes
Awareness Event Set
The 10th annual cancer and diabetes awareness fundraiser will be held at Sea Mountain Golf Course 9 a.m. Aug. 5. It is a co-ed tournament and auction.
Cost of the tournament is $75, which includes golfing, cart and lunch.
Silent auction items will be displayed at the golf course from July 29 to 2 p.m. Aug. 5.
Register by Aug. 3 to be eligible for a raffle.
The event benefits the Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society and Sitka Community Hospital Diabetes Program. Call 747-5663, 747-2761 or 738-1982 for information.
Night of Dance
Listed Saturday
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present A Night of Dance and Jazz 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Students from Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Summer Dance Intensive and Sitka Jazz Workshop will perform. Performances are free with a suggested donation of $5. For information call the Fine Arts Camp office at 747-3085.
Senate Considers
Ballot Measure 1
The Senate State Affairs Committee will meet 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, to hear from various state departments on the impact of Ballot Measure 1, the fisheries habitat initiative, should it pass. The meeting is in Anchorage and will be streamed live at akleg.gov.
For more information, contact Sitka LIO, Ken Fate at 747-6276 or lio.sitka@akleg.gov.
Harry Potter
Event at Library
Sitka Public Library invites BE-Tweens Summer Club members to participate in a Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Interactive Movie Party 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 27.
Tweens will watch the flick, follow the script, and relive the magic. Everyone will receive a gift bag packed with props to interact with the movie.
The club is a place for tweens ages 11 to 13 dedicated to inspire creativity, thinking outside the box and leadership skills. The program will appeal to tweens craving independence and connection, the library said.
Registration is required. The initiative is part of Libraries Rock! Summer Library Program. For information, call the library at 747 8708 or visit the Library Teen Website.
Bike Meeting
Set for July 20
The Sitka Bicycle Friendly Community Coalition will hold its monthly meeting at North Sister Juice & Organic Cafe noon-1 p.m. Friday, July 20.
The meeting is open to those wanting to promote safe cycling in Sitka. Agenda items include planning group rides. For information contact Doug Osborne at 747-0373 or go to https://sitkacycling.wordpress.com
Health Summit
Luncheon Listed
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een Health Networking and Learning Lunch will be noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
The purpose of the gathering is to spark partnerships and foster cross sector collaboration, learning and networking to improve well-being. Bridge building is the theme of the meeting and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska is providing a complimentary lunch.
For more information contact Sitka Community Hospital’s Doug Osborne at 747-0373, SEARHC’s Holly Marban at 966-8938 or STA’s Blossom Twitchell at blossom.twitchell@sitkatribe-nsn.gov.
Weekend Hikes
Led by STW Staff
Sitka Trail Works’ volunteer board members will lead weekend public hikes throughout the summer. Hikes help familiarize users with the different trails in the area and are an opportunity to meet others who enjoy the outdoors.
The free hike up the Indian River Trail will be 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 28. Participants should meet at the trailhead parking area on Indian River Road at 9 a.m.
The nine-mile, five-hour round-trip hike will take hikers to the waterfall and back. The trail gains elevation gradually and runs alongside Indian River and then through stands of old growth spruce.
Leaders will carry first aid supplies and VHF radios. Hikers should take water, snacks, hiking poles and a camera. Some hiking poles are available to borrow. For more information call 747-7244, or read a detailed trail description at www.sitkatrailworks.org
‘Paths’ Authors
At Friday Event
The public is invited to meet authors and learn about their books at a free event as part of the Paths Across the Pacific Conference 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Steelhead Room of Centennial Hall.
Authors include Carl Johannessen, co-author of “World Trade and Biological Exchanges Before 1492”; Stephen Jett, “Ancient Ocean Crossings”; Curtis Ebbesmeyer, “Flotsameterics and the Floating World”; Sue Kieffer, “Dynamics of Disasters”; and Nancy Yaw Davis, “The Zuni Enigma.”
Authors will read brief excerpts and answer questions in a short program from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Most books will be available to purchase, and refreshments are provided courtesy the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society. For more information, call 738-7448.
Reminders Given
For Parking at
New Playground
Those accessing the new community playground are being encouraged to park at Crescent Harbor parking lots and walk, park at the Hames Center or at the parking lot across from Stratton Library on the SJ Campus. Handicap parking is available adjacent to the playground entrance on Lincoln Street.
Parking spaces in front of the Sitka Sound Science Center are only for the use of their staff and visitors and are not for playground use.
For further information, call the city Public Works staff at 747-1806.
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