FIFTH OPENING – The Sitka seine boats Hukilau and Rose Lee pump herring aboard this afternoon at the end of Deep Inlet during the fifth opening in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. The opening was being held in two locations beginning at 11 a.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
August 17, 2018, Community Happenings
SAFV Postponing
Expansion Project
Sitkans Against Family Violence is postponing the renovation and expansion project for its facility by six months.
‘‘This became necessary after all bids received surpassed the available budget,’’ the SAFV board said. ‘‘Juneau architect Paul Voelckers and his team of MRV Architects are working to adapt the plans to the available funding.’’
All services SAFV offers to the community will continue at the current location. For directions, call 747-3370.
Cancer Support
Group to Meet
The Cancer Support Group will meet 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Pioneers Home Chapel. Attendees should walk through the front door, walk up the ramp to the second and 1/2 floor, and follow the signs.
The group formerly met at the Pioneer Home Manager’s House.
It is a get-together to share experiences of the past and present, and talk about the future. Those in cancer treatment, cancer survivors, and their families, can 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.
STA to Host
Public Meeting
Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services will host a public meeting 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at 110 American Street.
The group will review and take comments on the renewal application for the community service block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Community Services.
Call 747-7221 with questions.
Kaagwaantaan Meet
Sitka Kaagwaantaan will meet 3 p.m. Sunday at Blatchley Midde School, Room 114. The group will recap Celebration 2018 and talk about current and upcoming business decisions.
Pool League
Meeting Set
Greater Sitka Pool League will hold a scotch-doubles meeting for team captains or representatives 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the American Legion Hall.
Topics are third round as league or tournament, and a potluck date.
Building Benefit
At Moose Lodge
Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1350 will hold a benefit dinner for building maintenance 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.
A plate of Lou and crew’s chicken adobo, pancit, rice and an egg roll will be $15.
For free delivery call 752-1965.
Events held at the Moose Lodge are for members and qualified guests.
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. Friday, Aug. 24, at SEARHC’s Sax’t Hit ground floor conference room next to the Island Skillet.
All are invited to attend and connect with others who are interested in health and wellness in Sitka. For information contact Doug Osborne at dosborne@sitkahospital.org or Holly Marban at 966-8938.
Small Business
Workshops Listed
The workshop ‘‘Powering the American Dream’’ by Marichu Relativo will be Aug. 22 in Sitka. It is free and registration is required.
The workshop include:
–9-9:45 a.m.: ‘‘Grow Your Business with SBA – Start, Grow, Expand or Recover-Sitka.’’ The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. Register at: https://sba_hubzone_program_sitka.eventbrite.com
–10-11 a.m.: ‘‘SBA Hubzone Program-Sitka’’ for aspiring or current contractors pursuing contracts with the federal government. The workshop will cover the HUBZone certification requirements and recent updates to the application process. Register at: https://sba_HUBZone_program_sitka.eventbrite.com
–11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chamber luncheon, Westmark Sitka, with Marichu Relativo, U.S. Small Business Administration.
–1:30-3:30 p.m. ‘‘Where to Find Federal Contracting Opportunities-Sitka.’’ The U.S. government is the world’s largest customer purchasing billions of dollars in goods and services. In 2017, the U.S. awarded $443 billion of government contracts and nearly $2 billion were Alaska-based procurements. Learn how the federal agencies solicit their requirements utilizing FBO.Gov database. Register at: https://where_to_opportunities_sitka.eventbrite.com.
CNA Course
At UAS-Sitka
Instructor Darcie Ziel will teach Certified Nursing Aide courses at UAS-Sitka Campus Aug. 29-Nov 21. The registration deadline is Aug. 29. Call 747-7700 to register.
Dog Obedience,
Agility on Tap
Trainers Karen Royce and Susan Royce will teach Dog Obedience and Dog Agility at UAS-Sitka Campus Aug. 21-Sept. 25. The registration deadline is Aug. 21. Call 747-7701 to register.
Ceramics Taught
At UAS-Sitka
Professor Liz Zacher will teach beginning, intermediate and advance ceramics at UAS-Sitka Campus Aug. 27-Dec 15. The registration deadline is Aug. 31. Call 747-7700 to register.
Tlingit Language
Courses Offered
Instructor Roby Littlefield will be teaching Beginning Tlingit language will be taught by Roby Littlefield Aug. 27-Dec. 15 at UAS-Sitka Campus.
The registration deadline is Aug. 31. Call 747-7700 to register.
Imagination Library
Event Set Aug. 26
Sitka Imagination Library and Sitka Emblem Club will present ‘‘Tropical Island Adventure!’’ 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Elks Lodge. The program begins at 1:15 p.m.
‘‘Tropical Island Adventure!’’ is a free literacy-themed family engagement event for ages birth to 5. Older siblings and recent graduates also are welcome.
It includes stories, movement games, art projects, a cupcake walk, face-painting, snacks and recycled book giveaways. Costumes are encouraged for little adventurers.
For more information, email sitka.imagination@gmail.com.
Legion Officers
Meet Aug. 30
The American Legion will have an officers meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the American Legion, 205 Lincoln Street.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2004
Matthew C. Hunter of Sitka recently returned from Cuba as part of a St. Olaf College International and Off-Campus Studies program. Hunter, a junior physics major at St. Olaf College, is the son of Robert and Kim Hunter of Sitka.
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March 1974
Eighth graders have returned from a visit to Juneau to see the Legislature. They had worked for it since Christmas vacation ... Clarice Johnson’s idea of a “White Elephant” sales was chosen as the best money-maker; Joe Roth won the political cartoon assignment; highest government test scorers were Ken Armstrong, Joanna Hearn, Linda Montgomery, Lisa Henry, Calvin Taylor and David Licari .....