TRUCK FIRE – Firefighters knock down a fire in a Ford Explorer truck in Arrowhead Trailer Park in the 1200 block of Sawmill Creek Road Saturday evening. One person received fire-related injuries and was taken to the hospital, Sitka Fire Department Chief Craig Warren said, and the truck was considered a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation, Warren said. The fire hall received the call about the fire at 5:33 p.m., and one fire engine with eight firefighters and an ambulance were dispatched, he said. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

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Gathering Sept. 27

For Neil Huff, 68

 

A celebration of life for Neil James Huff, who passed away peacefully on Aug. 29 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer, will be 3-6 p.m. Sept. 27 under the main shelter at Halibut Point Recreation Area.

 

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Lecture Series

Presenters Sought

Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is seeking proposals for the Winter Lecture/Culture Share Series to be held on Zoom between late November  and mid-March.

Speakers are invited to propose to give a 30-45 minute Zoom presentation in one of six categories:

1) Talk on an art form or culture or relevant topic;

2) Traditional story-telling – share a traditional story or several stories;

3) Provide an art-making demonstration;

4) Teach a traditional dance/song;

5) Share a traditional Alaska Native recipe and give a cooking demonstration to show how to make the dish;

6) Give a presentation on a topic connected to Alaska Native cultures or interests researched for higher education purposes, publications, professional interest, or for your work for tribes, villages or corporations.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 5. 

The Zoom events will be open to the public, recorded and then placed on the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum YouTube Channel. They may also be posted to Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum Facebook page and social media pages. 

Speakers will need to have Internet and sufficient bandwidth from their place of Zooming and computer access. At the end of each event, the speaker will give a short question-and-answer event with event attendees. If selected, speakers will need to provide a brief bio and picture to help advertise the event. Speakers will be given a $100 honorarium from the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum for their participation. A test run Zoom to ensure sufficient connection quality will be done in advance of the event.

To apply, send email to Jacqueline.Fernandez-Hamberg@Alaska.gov  with the subject “Winter Lecture/Culture Share.” Applicants will be sent a one-page form to fill out and submit. 

 

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Open to Dec. 31 

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A Frequently Asked Questions deer hunting fact sheet is available at the Sitka Fish & Game office. For information, call the Sitka ADF&G office at 747-5449

 

Recovery Month

Walk Set Sept. 26

Sitka Counseling will host its second annual Walk for Recovery 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The walk will begin at Harrigan Centennial Hall, go over the bridge and back to the hall.

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Businesses using the Centennial Hall parking lot testified Tuesday against a proposal to charge them rent in addition to the $200 annual permit fee. City Administrator Hugh Bevan made the proposal in response to the Assembly’s direction to Centennial Hall manager Don Kluting to try to close the $340,000 gap between building revenues and operational costs.


50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President William S. Paul Sr. will be special guest and speaker at the local ANB, Alaska Native Sisterhood Founders Day program Monday at the ANB Hall.

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