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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Daily Sitka Sentinel
September 21, 2020, Community Happenings
Seminars Listed
For Job Seekers
Through UAS
The UAS-Sitka Campus Title III Complete to Compete grant program is re-offering a series of Zoom seminars for job seekers.
Seminars are for new college graduates, current college students, or those considering a job change or looking for work. The presenter of the first eight is Deborah Rydman, career services coordinator/VA school certifying official, for the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus.
Presentations are one hour in length. The six were produced by the Title III staff with speakers. For information contact Audrey Beam ajbeam@alaska.edu or call 747-7785.
The following link to the playlist includes all seminars to choose from by clicking on the thumbnail image on the right side of the screen, https://tinyurl.com/c2cCareer.
The14 topics include: ‘‘Social Media and Your Job Search,’’ ‘‘References 101,’’ ‘‘Mastering the Art of Starting a New Job,’’ ‘‘Job Search Strategies,’’ ‘‘Internships and Volunteering, Gateway to the Workplace,’’ ‘‘Resumes & Cover Letters,’’ ‘‘Virtual Interviews,’’ ‘‘Creating your Networking,’’ ‘‘Job Success,’’ ‘‘Work Life Balance,’’ ‘‘Diversity and inclusion in the Work Place,’’ ‘‘Female Leadership Panel’’ featuring University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty Sarah Stanley, Ph.D. Panelists include Alana Peterson (executive director, Spruce Root), Beck Meiers (general manager, KCAW Sitka), Dani Snyder (fire captain, Sitka Fire Department), Tracy Sylvester (commercial fisherman & vessel owner, Fishery Conservation Network Coordinator, Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association, and Trish White, vice president, White’s Inc.; ‘‘College to Career Panel Discussion,’’ and ‘‘Introduction to Marketing Yourself on Social Media.’’
BIHA Board
Meets Sept. 23
Baranof Island Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 via Zoom.
Those wishing to participate may submit a message to info@bihasitka.org before noon on Sept. 23.
Health Care Agent
Teleconference On
Southeast residents can learn how to choose a health care agent who can make medical decisions on their behalf if needed.
‘‘Who Will Speak for You?’’ will be presented via Zoom 10 a.m. Sept. 28 and again 6 p.m. Sept. 30 via Zoom.
‘‘You’ll also learn how to be a health care agent if asked by a friend or family member to take on this role,’’ organizers said.
Residents of all ages and health status are invited. To register, contact Erin Matthes at 966-8720 or ematthes@searhc.org.
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. Sunday, Sept. 27, under the main shelter at Halibut Point Recreation Area.
Food will be provided. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
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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.