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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April 24, 2019, Community Happenings
Alaska Native Artists’
Program Events Listed
The Sheldon Jackson Museum has announced the artists selected for this year’s Alaska Native Artist Residency Program.
Artists-in-residence include Yup’ik elder and culture bearer Chuna McIntyre; Alutiiq and Inupiaq gut skin sewer, beader, regalia maker and Aleut- or Unangan-style basket weaver June Pardue, May 15-June 5; Tsimshian carver and silver engraver Abel Ryan, June 7-July 20; and Neva Mathias, Cup’ik doll maker and grass basket weaver, Aug. 22-Sept. 12.
The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund grant will be used to support the artists-in-residence who will work in the Sheldon Jackson Museum gallery, and provide free hands-on classes teaching their art forms, give lectures, engage with visitors, share their process through creating artwork at the museum, and provide the museum with material culture consultations on artifacts in the permanent collection.
While creating in an open-studio setting, the artists will discuss their techniques, inspiration and methodologies, and share information about their art and themselves to connect museums visitors to their culture, the museum said.
Artists also will be paid to study the museum’s permanent collection on exhibit and in collections storage, providing them a chance to examine material culture created by their ancestors and share insight and knowledge about artifacts with museum staff. The information captured in the consultations will be recorded in the museum records, adding to staff and public knowledge about the collection.
Ryan will be co-hosted by the museum with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp.
This year’s residency program also will include a variety of artist-led lectures and hands-on-classes, all held at the Sheldon Jackson Museum.
The artist-residency events include: an artist talk by Chuna McIntyre 3 p.m. May 4 exploring how Yup’ik culture and a collection of Yup’ik masks inspired French modern artist Henri Matisse; an artist talk titled “Gut Skin Sewing Techniques” 3 p.m. on May 18, by June Pardue; an intensive multi-day ‘‘Gut Skin Sewing’’ class taught by June Pardue, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays including May 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31; an Artist Residency Recap Talk with June Pardue, 3 p.m. June 1; a two-part drum-making class with Abel Ryan, 2 p.m. June 8 and 15; an artist talk titled “My First Totem Pole” by Abel Ryan 3 p.m. July 20; a multi-day intensive doll-making class taught by Neva Mathias, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 29, Sept. 3, Sept. 4, Sept. 5, Sept. 6, and Sept. 7; and an Artist Residency Recap Talk with Neva Mathias 3 p.m. Sept. 7.
All of the classes require advance registration and for students to obtain materials prior to the first day. Some classes have age and space limitations. For the materials list and to sign up or for any further details on the residency program, including days and times artists are working in the museum, people may call 747-8981.
To view events related to the Native Artist Residency Program, visit the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum Facebook page or the Alaska State Museum website at http://museums.alaska.gov/sheldon_jackson/sjnativedemos.html.
The program is made possible through the support of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund, Sitka Fine Arts Camp, Alaska Airlines, the Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum, and private donations.
Summer hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m, daily except holidays. Summer admission is $7 for adults and $6 for seniors. Visitors 18 and under are admitted free of charge. Assistance is available for visitors with special needs. Contact the museum for more information at 747-8981.
This Week in Girls on the Run
By Sitkans Against Family Violence
Girls on the Run is an empowerment-based program for girls in third-fifth grades, currently in its 11th season at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School. GOTR is more than an after-school activity; it is a program designed to bring girls together with strength and resilience and prepare them for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Recently in GOTR participants have been learning about gossip and bullies. Girls learned that gossip is like squeezing toothpaste out of a tube – you can’t put it back in once it’s been said. Teams talked about breaking gossip chains, different types of bullying, and how to deal with bullies. Girls explored why people bully and how to use the Stop and take a BrThRR (Stop, Breath, Think, Respond, Review) strategy to stand up for themselves or for someone else. Here’s what participants said about gossip and bullies:
–“(People may bully) because they might be jealous of you or someone else.”
–“Gossiping is something that somebody tells another person and it’s either a lie or something they don’t know is true.”
–“If someone started bullying me, I would tell her “I don’t like it when you do that.”
–“Gossiping can be very rude and I don’t want to be gossiping.”
Throughout this season, GOTR has been providing the Sitka community with updates. We also hope to give mentors and parents an opportunity to pass on skills from GOTR to the youth in your life! Here are some conversation starters for talking with kids about these topics.
–What are some reasons why people bully others?
–If someone is bullying you by spreading a rumor about you or someone else, what would you do?
–Have you or any of your friends at school ever experienced bullying? What happened?
–Who are three adults you could talk to if you were ever being bullied?
Save the date for the final GOTR community 5K at 10 a.m. on May 18! Girls on the Run of Greater Alaska is brought to you in Sitka by Sitkans Against Family Violence. Call 747-3493 for more information.
Runners, Walkers
Called to Event
Runners, joggers and walkers are being called for 3 to 5 Preschool’s third annual Big Rig Run for Education Fun Run and 5k to help raise money for the preschool program.
The event begins 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at MEHS parking lot.
A link to sign up is on 3 to 5 Preschool’s Facebook page, stop by the preschool ahead of time, or register at the event starting at 8 a.m. The race is for people of all ages and no prior running experience is needed.
Anyone participating in the race gets free admission into the Big Rig event by showing their race bib. They also win a medal and will be entered into a raffle for a gift certificate donated from Grind Fitness for the 5k or Coliseum Theater for the Fun Run.
Cultural Resources
Panel to Meet
Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Cultural Resources Committee will meet noon Monday, April 29, at the Southeast Alaska Career Center, behind Pacific High School.
The committee meets the last Monday of each month. It encourages participation from tribal elders, leaders and citizens. The committee gathers to discuss and/or vote on upcoming cultural events, handles requests from organizations requesting cultural knowledge, historic preservation, clan history, at.oow, and other activities.
Those planning to attend, or who have questions, can call Lillian Young at 966-1356. An RSVP is appreciated as lunch will be served.
Landslide Warning
System Discussed
The Sitka Sound Science Center has partnered with researchers from the RAND Corporation, University of Oregon, and the University of Southern California in researching the development of a landslide warning system in Sitka.
The Natural History Seminar, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at UAS-Sitka Campus Room 229, will introduce the research team: Robert Lempert, director; Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition and principal researcher at RAND; Ryan Brown, Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist; and Professor Josh Roering from the Department of Earth Sciences at University of Oregon.
By the end of this three-year long research project, researchers hope to have helped Sitka develop a new sensor network and create communication channels to disseminate landslide risk.
The event will begin with an introduction to the team and their work, ending with an open question-and-answer period. Contact Cora Siebert, geoscience coordinator at Sitka Sound Science Center, at csiebert@sitkascience.org or 747-8878 ext 11 for more information.
Sitka Health Fair
Listed May 18
The Sitka Health Fair is planned 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 18, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
For information contact Heleena van Veen, 966.8914, heleena.vanveen@searhc.org.
100 Volunteer Day
On SJ Campus
It’s that time of year again when the ice has melted, the ground has warmed up, and Sitkans gather for the 100 Volunteer Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18 on the SJ Campus.
All are invited to join the ranks for Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s annual event.
‘‘Snag a few friends and help us clean, repair, and restore the campus just before we kick off with our summer camps,’’ organizers said.
Sfacstock Includes
Live Music, Food
Sfacstock, an annual music festival featuring live music, beer and food, will be 7 p.m. May 18 on the SJ Campus lawn.
Derek Brown, one-man-band saxophonist and beatboxer, will be featured alongside locals Joe Montagna, Drew Sherman, Rhiannon Guevin and others.
The event will follow 100 Volunteer Day on the front lawn of SJ Campus.
Harp Sing Set
The second Sunday Sacred Harp Sing will be 3:30-5 p.m. May 12 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
All are invited to sing four-part a cappella harmony in an American tradition dating hundreds of years. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing will be from the red Denson book, and loaner books are available. For more information, call Sara at 747-2915.
Weekend Hikes
Begin in May
Sitka Trail Works’ volunteer board members will lead weekend public hikes throughout the summer, beginning May 4 with the Cross Trail Bike Ride.
Hikes help familiarize users with trails in the area and are an opportunity for hikers and bikers to meet others who enjoy the outdoors, Sitka Trail Works said.
Participants in the Cross Trail Bike Ride 10:30 a.m. May 4 should take their bikes to the Sitka High School/Cross Trail trailhead for a free group ride hosted by Sitka Trail Works and the Bike Friendly Coalition. The 3.5-mile round trip will follow Cross Trail over moderate terrain to Indian River and back. Participants should take their own water and appropriate clothing for the weather. Riders 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult and have a liability waiver signed by their legal guardian. The leaders will carry first aid supplies.
A Starrigavan Hike will be 1:30 p.m. May 12, meeting at the Old Sitka boat launch gravel parking lot. The free 1.6-mile hike is around the Ben Grussendorf Forest and Muskeg and Starrigavan Estuary Trail Loop. The paths are mostly easy with some moderate sections, Sitka Trail Works said.
Those 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult and have a liability waiver signed by their legal guardian. The hike leader will carry first aid supplies and a VHF radio.
On May 18, at 9:30 a.m., the Fort Rousseau Kayak and Hike is scheduled.
Sitka Trail Works is partnering with Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures to offer the five-hour trip at a discount. Half of the proceeds will be donated to Sitka Trail Works. Book tickets online are at www.kayaksitka.com for $99 per person.
A free hike along the Herring Cove and Beaver Lake Trail is planned Saturday, May 25. Hikers should meet at the Herring Cove trailhead at the end of Sawmill Creek Road at 9 a.m.
The round trip is about 3.6 miles and 2.5 hours in length. A steep, rocky grade is at the beginning and end of the trail and at the junction with Beaver Lake Trail. The middle section around the lake is mostly level with some stepping stones and log steps. Hiking poles, water and a snack are recommended. All minors participating must be accompanied by an adult.
‘‘This is a beautiful hike mostly in the forest with views of waterfalls and Beaver Lake,’’ organizers said.
For further information call Sitka Trail Works at 747-7244 or visit www.sitkatrailworks.org
Baseball Gear
At White E Shop
Baseball clothing and gear will be half price in both White Elephant Shop stores this week.
Also all items with a blue tag are 50 cents.
Sablefish Summit
Slated April 30
Alaska Department of Fish and Game will hold a sablefish industry meeting 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at UAS-Sitka Campus, Room 106.
The meeting will include a fishery review and quota outlook for the state Clarence Strait and Chatham Strait fisheries, and presentation on the Gulf of Alaska stock status.
Alaska Longline Fishermen Association staff will provide an update on the sperm whale avoidance network.
Call-in and webinar options are available for fishermen unable to attend in-person. For further information contact Alaska Longline Fishermen Association staff at 747-3400, alfa.staff@gmail.com or Andrew Olson (907) 465-4259, andrew.olson@alaska.gov.
Health Summit
Action Group Set
The Sitka Health Summit’s improving services and housing options for elder’s action group will meet 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Swan Lake Senior Center.
All are invited to attend.
Community
Events Slated
SAIL and the Center for Community are partnering on monthly community events open to the public.
Hank Moore will give guitar lessons 1-2:30 p.m. April 29 at the SAIL Office, 514 Lake Street. No previous experience is required.
Also, SAIL will host an Allen Marine wildlife and ice cream cruise 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5. In observance of Mother’s Day, those who purchase a ticket can take their mom for free. Tickets are $50 and available at the SAIL Office, Old Harbor Books, or online at sailinc.org.
All proceeds benefit SAIL’s mission of inspiring personal independence for seniors and people experiencing a disability. The vessel is wheelchair accessible and the crew is trained to assist.
Walk, Run for MS
Slated on May 4
Walk/Run MS Sitka in collaboration with Stride365.com will host an event 10 a.m. May 4. Registration begins at Crescent Harbor shelter at 9:30 a.m.
Walk MS connects people living with multiple sclerosis and those who care about them. The donations fund research, scholarships and advocacy.
Refreshments will follow at the shelter.
For more information: Facebook.com/WalkMSSitka; Colleen Dahlquist, Walk MS Sitka volunteer, 738-0477; or Heleena van Veen, Stride 365 SEARHC, 966-8914, heleenav@searhc.org.
LIO Testimony
Taken this Week
This week the Alaska Legislature will take testimony on repealing fisheries tax sharing with municipalities; prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; and supporting the National Native American Veterans Memorial.
The full public testimony schedule is at testify.akleg.gov, or call the Sitka Legislative Information Office at 747-6276 for more information.
School Board at
Assembly Meeting
Members of the Sitka School Board will attend the special Assembly meeting 6 p.m. April 25 at Centennial Hall.
The city’s contribution to the school district budget will be discussed.
Big Rig Event
Slated Saturday
Kids of all ages are invited to the Big Rig fundraising event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the MEHS parking lot.
The seventh annual event is sponsored by 3 to 5 Preschool, and will be held rain or shine.
Kids can have their faces painted and get up close and discover the many vehicles at the event.
Hot dogs, homemade pancit, hot and cold drinks and sweets, including cotton candy and snow cones, will be for sale at the food table.
Also planned is the third annual Big Rig Run for Education Fun Run and 5k that starts at 10:30 a.m. A link to sign up is on 3 to 5 Preschool’s Facebook page, stop by the preschool ahead of time, or register at the event starting at 8 a.m. The race is for people of all ages and no prior running experience is needed.
Anyone participating in the race gets free admission into the Big Rig event by showing their race bib. They also win a medal and will be entered into a raffle for a gift certificate donated from Grind Fitness for the 5k or Coliseum Theater for the Fun Run.
Admission to the Big Rig event is $5 a person or $20 for a family of four or more. Children under 2 years are free. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a ride on Sitka Fire Department’s ladder truck.
Appreciation is being extended to the sponsors of the event, Absolute Tree Care, AC Lakeside, Allen Marine, Arrowhead Transfer, Birch Equipment, GCI, Hardrock Construction, MGConstructors, Prewitt Enterprises and Tisher Construction.
Health Network
Lunch April 26
The monthly Woocheen Health Networking and Learning lunch will be noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Sitka Community Hospital classroom.
Legacy Giving
Is Topic of Talk
Sitka Legacy Foundation will offer an informal workshop on legacy giving 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
Local experts Cynthia Gibson, financial adviser with Waddell and Reed, and Attorney Brita Speck will provide basic information on why and how to include charitable giving in retirement and estate planning.
The free workshop is appropriate for Sitkans who care about their community. It is especially relevant for anyone who is writing or updating a will or estate plan, and would like to consider including charitable gifts without jeopardizing their retirement income.
Presenters will be available to answer questions. The event is not intended to address issues specific to individual financial, legal and tax circumstances.
Sitka Legacy Foundation (also known as Greater Sitka Legacy Fund) is a local affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation, a statewide charitable organization.
‘‘It connects people who care with causes that matter,’’ the Sitka Legacy Foundation said. ‘‘We hope that this workshop will encourage attendees to explore planned gifts to some of the wonderful nonprofit organizations that benefit Sitkans.’’
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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.