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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Daily Sitka Sentinel
May 20, 2019, Community Happenings
Pioneers Home
Auxiliary Meets
The Sitka Pioneers Home Auxiliary will meet 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
The auxiliary’s mission is to assist furthering the well-being of the residents of the Pioneers Home.
The public is invited.
Lincoln Street
Project Discussed
The city Public Works Department has scheduled an open house to discuss construction plans for an upcoming Lincoln Street paving project 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Chum Room at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
The project will re-pave Lincoln from City Hall to the traffic light at Lake Street and Harbor Drive. As required by federal law, CBS will reconstruct all crosswalk ramps within the project limits so that they comply with Americans With Disabilities Act standards.
The city said it will result in re-shaped intersections and modified crosswalks. Conceptual drawings will be posted on the CBS project website (https://www.cityofsitka.com/government/departments/publicworks/projects.html) as they become available.
The project also will replace corroding storm drain pipes, construct a water main from Lincoln Street to Seward Street via Cathedral Way and provide safety improvements and additional pedestrian space in front of St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Construction is planned between the last cruise ship of this season (early October) and the first cruise ship of next season (late April.) CBS is committed to minimizing impacts to business owners, vehicle traffic and pedestrians while the work is under way.
Contact the city senior engineer Dave Longtin at 747-1883 or david.longtin@cityofsitka.org with questions about the project.
Chamber to Meet
Michelle Cleaver of Weed Dudes will present ‘‘Marijuana Dispensary - A Year In Review’’ at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.
Weekly luncheons are open to the public.
Inside Drainages’
Bear Season Ends
Hunters are reminded the Unit 4 inside drainages brown bear hunts, RB089 and DB089, end May 20.
Inside drainages include Chichagof Island north and east of a line which follows the crest of the island from Rock Point to Rodgers Point; Baranof Island north and east of a line which follows the crest of the island from Nismeni Point to the entrance of Gut Bay; and all of Admiralty Island. The remainder of Unit 4 remains open to bear hunting through May 31.
Successful hunters must report harvest to Fish and Game within 10 days of kill and have the bear sealed within 30 days. Those who obtained Unit 4 spring brown bear permits must return hunt reports by June 17. Hunt reports can be mailed, dropped off at the ADF&G office, 304 Lake Street, Room 103, or submitted online at www.hunt.alaska.gov.
For information contact the Sitka Fish and Game office at 747-5449.
Youth Employment
Deadline Extended
Sitka Tribe of Alaska in collaboration with Tlingit and Haida Summer Youth Employment Services has extended the application deadline by the close of business on May 31.
STA Tribal Citizen youths, ages 14-24 years, who are seeking employment for the 2019 summer season, are encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact the Cultural Resources office, Frea Hillaire at 966-1356 or Lillian Young at 966-1357. Individuals can download a job application from Tlingit and Haida’s website at ccthita.babooohr.com/jobs and click on the Summer Youth Employment link.
Japonski Island
Boathouse Sets
Open House
Sitka Maritime Heritage Society invites the public to the Japonski Island Boathouse 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, for cupcakes, snacks, games, music and other activities.
‘‘Help us kickoff our Boathouse2020 campaign at this free event,’’ organizers said.
For information, call (907)623-8054 or email sitkamaritime@gmail.com.
Emblem Meets
Sitka Emblem Club will hold a social meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Sitka Elks Lodge.
Kayaani Panel
Meets May 21
Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Kayaani Commission will hold an open meeting 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Resources Protection Building, 429 Katlian Street. The public is invited to attend.
The Kayaani Commission is a group of community members and tribal citizens who are concerned with preserving and protecting plants and the traditional ways to use them.
Questions can be directed to tammy.young@sitkatribe-nsn.gov or call 747-7167.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2004
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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.