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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October 22, 2018 Community Happenings
Alaska Day Ball
Winners Listed
Several prizes were handed out at the Alaska Day Ball Wednesday at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Costume winners were announced by emcee Steve Dalquist. Roving judges chose the following from among the many attendees in regalia or elegant costumes reminiscent of the 1867 era: Lady’s Day Attire, Stephanie Lovett; Man’s Day Attire, Roger Hames; Couple’s Day Attire, James and Danielle Nichols; Lady’s Ball Gown, Judy Arnold; Man’s Evening Attire, Neils Jackson; Couple’s Evening Attire, Erin Arnold and Jesse Newman; American Military, Dave Cerran; Frontier Outfit, Ty Eels; Saloon Girl, Crystal Bond; and Saloon Man, Ted Allio.
Named for wearing Native regalia was Pat Alexander.
Prizes for all those categories were glass lidded boxes etched with the Alaska Day Festival logo.
Ball Coordinator Mindy Lowrance and assistant Helen Cunningham thanked all who participated in wearing period costumes or regalia for the week’s activities.
The door prize winner was Adrienne Ferguson, who claimed two vouchers for travel anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, valued up to $1,250 each, donated by Alaska Airlines.
Receiving a framed print collage of historic Sitka buildings and re-enactors was Roman Sorokin.
Festival planners thanked Alaska Airlines for the generous donation, as well as all those who purchased event tickets, which fund the annual non-profit Festival activities.
SOS Meets Tues.
Sitka Outreach and Support (SOS): Lifeline group will meet 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at St. Peter’s See House. The group is a collaborative community addressing the needs of people experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. For information, contact Julia Smith at 738-6336 / eastergroupsitka@gmail.com.
Dances Cut
Swing dance classes are canceled for Oct. 30, Nov. 13 an 20, and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 are canceled.
Potato Harvest
Slated Oct. 24
The Forest Service and Sitka Tribe of Alaska will harvest the Tlingit community potato garden, and present scientific and cultural information about the crop, at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Participants will receive information on how to grow Tlingit potatoes, as well as their biological, historic and cultural aspects.
The event will be at the Sitka Ranger District office, 2108 Halibut Point Road. Participants should come prepared for the weather, as all activities will be outdoors. For more information, contact Michelle Putz at 907-747-2708 or mputz@fs.fed.us.
Whalefest Grind
To be Held Nov. 2
Sitka Sound Science Center and Sitka Monthly Grind will host the Whalefest Maritime Grind Friday, Nov. 2, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The theme is: “Curious Creatures! We will explore the bizarre beings, fantastic fables and strange new world of our vast oceans.”
The Sitka Monthly Grind philosophy is to provide affordable, nonpolitical, family entertainment. Tickets may be purchased at Old Harbor Books and the door, at $5 for adults, $1 for kids. Those bringing a plate of homemade dessert will be reimbursed for their tickets. For more information call Alex Thorne at 747-8878 ext. 2 or Jeff Budd 747-4821.
PEAK Event Set
The PEAK After School Enrichment Program is holding a Keep the Lights On Open House event 4:40-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. PEAK is celebrating its fourth year of after-school programs for kids ages 5-13. Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities will be available and snacks will be provided. Call 747-6224 for more information.
Clothesline Project
Tuesday to Point to
Domestic Violence
The Sitka Clothesline Project, a move to call attention to violence against women, will be in action 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the University of Alaska Southeast campus.
Survivors or loved ones representing a particular woman’s experience with domestic violence or sexual assault will decorate shirts for display on a clothesline. Those participating can take their own shirts or use one provided. A variety of supplies will be available, and light refreshments will be offered.
Sitka Clothesline project was established in 2014 to create a visual display bearing witness to violence against women. Those needing more information may call 747-7717 or email sitka.ssc@alaska.edu
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50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
Photo caption: National Republican Chairman George Bush takes a drink of water offered by Jan Craddick, Sitka delegate, during the Republican convention held here. Mrs. Craddick explained to Bush that the water was from Indian River, which means, according to local legend, that he will return.