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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August 15, 2019, Community Happenings
NPR Plastic Story
To be Discussed
Sitkans can discuss a recent NPR story and decide for themselves... ‘‘Which is better: plastic, paper, or reusable bag?” at a community conversation 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Sitka Public Library.
Bags for Change will play the NPR story (https://www.npr.org/2019/05/23/726035361/why-banning-plastic-grocery-bags-could-be-a-bad-move) and lead discussion about the article, the problems it brings up, and potential solutions.
All are welcome. Information is available from Michelle at 747-2708.
‘Ugly Side of
Plastic’ Displayed
The Ugly Side of Plastic Art Show is on display at the Backdoor Cafe now through Aug. 31 during regular business hours.
The thought-provoking show, with new art, examines how plastic affects people and the environment and how to start to solve the problems.
More information is available from Michelle at 747-2708. The show includes art from a dozen Sitka artists and is sponsored by Bags for Change.
College-to-Career
Panel at UAS
The University of Alaska Southeast will host a college-to-career panel discussion 6-7 p.m. Aug. 28 on the Sitka Campus, in Room 229.
Participants will hear from panelists representing various collegiate backgrounds, industries and career trajectories. The workshop is for those entering college or considering a career change, UAS said in a press release.
Advisers and staff will lead the event, which is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
The workshop is part of UAS-Sitka’s Career Development Series. For event details, visit @UASSitka on Facebook. For accommodations, contact Michael Mausbach at mwmausbach@alaska.edu or 747-7774.
Market Squid
Proliferation is
Topic of Talk
The first Natural History seminar of the season will feature Ben Burford and Lauren Wild presenting “Causes and Consequences of California Market Squid Proliferation in the Gulf of Alaska,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, in Room 229 at UAS-Sitka Campus.
Beginning in early 2016, California market squid (Doryteuthis opalescens) has demonstrated unprecedented abundance in the Gulf of Alaska.
‘‘We will highlight key findings of our research investigating why this species is here in such numbers, and how it is influencing (and influenced by) this ecosystem,’’ organizers said in a press release. ‘‘Our goal is to provide information and resources, and to gain perspective from the broader community.’’
Burford is a doctoral candidate in biology at Stanford and Lauren Wild is a doctoral candidate in fisheries at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The Natural History seminar series is supported by a grant from the Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust to the Sitka Sound Science Center and by UAS and the National Park Service.
Contact Kitty LaBounty, 747-9432 or kllabounty@alaska.edu, with questions.
Help Needed to
Repair Boathouse
Those experienced in construction, especially framing, are being sought by the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society.
Skilled volunteers are needed to assist with a specialized project at the Japonski Island Boathouse repairing the construction bay entrance. To learn more about how to help, contact SMHS at 623-8054 or sitkamaritime@gmail.com.
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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.
50 YEARS AGO
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 .....