RED AT THE ROUNDABOUT – More than 200 demonstrators rally at the roundabout Wednesday afternoon in support of raising the state’s contribution to public schools. The Sitka School District faces a shortfall of $1.5 million to $3.2 million in the 2025 budget, depending on the amount the Legislature finally approves. The School Board is obligated to submit a budget to the Sitka Assembly by next Wednesday. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Sunday Potluck Offers Feast of Wild Foods
By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
Sitka Conservation Society’s annual Wild Foods Potluck has historically attracted a wide variety of fare.
“In the past, people have made full roasted leg of deer, that we cut off the bone,” said SCS Director Andrew Thoms. “Last year the Winter Fellows made huge bowl servings of coconut crusted shrimp ...”
This year’s potluck will be held 5 to 8 Sunday at Harrigan Centennial Hall. It’s free and open to the public, but those attending are asked to bring a food to share that’s “locally caught, gathered or grown.”
Thoms said the turnout is usually more than 300, representing all walks of life.
“People are really creative, and the food traditions are constantly evolving,” he said. “People are coming from all over, and merging traditions from where they’ve come from with local traditions and knowledge. We’ve gotten venison tamales, halibut cheek paella, smoked salmon croquettes.”
Thoms expects to see use of this year’s bumper-crop of wild berries in desserts, wild Tongass mushrooms in salads, and Redoubt sockeye in main dishes and appetizers, if current trends are represented as well as they were in past years.
The event is a membership drive, and to educate the public about the organization. There will also be the opportunity to buy Sitka Conservation Society merchandise and pick up a copy of the annual report. About 1,000 Sitka residents belong to SCS, in addition to hundreds of others who live elsewhere.
The mission of the nonprofit conservation society is to protect the Tongass National Forest, and support the development of sustainable communities in Southeast Alaska, Thoms said.
The theme this year for the potluck is “Wild Gratitude.” Dawn Jackson, general manager of Kake Indian Association, will be a guest speaker, but is also attending as a member. A program with other presentations and speakers, including a talk from the 4-H Club, also are on the agenda.
Thoms said the tone is light, and one of “celebration of wild food and the environment it comes from.”
Prizes will be given for “most generous,” “most innovative use of local food” and “best overall effort.”
“Many Sitkans look forward to this all year long,” Thoms said.
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April 2004
Photo caption: Luke Johnson helps Kathy Fournier as she removes trash from Swan Lake Saturday.
The Citywide Spring Cleanup this year included the lake cleanup by volunteers and was organized by Parks and Recreation Coordinator Lynne McGowan.
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April 1974
A 12-hour dance marathon sponsored by Sheldon Jackson College students will be held Saturday at Blatchley Junior High. .... Added attractions include twist and limbo contests. The city curfew will be extended until 1 a.m.
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