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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Bears on the Prowl for Food Sitkans Reminded
Bears are moving throughout the community in search of food and they’re finding plenty to hold their interest, the Alaska Department of the Fish and Game said today.
LATE NIGHT SNACK – In this video still, a brown bear walks up Dodge Circle 2:28 a.m. Monday after being caught on a video security camera relieving itself on the street and checking out the garbage cans. Even though the fish are running, bears are still being reported getting into garbage cans. (Photo provided by Bill Novkaski)
‘‘It is important for members of the community to be responsible with their garbage and minimize attractants around homes and neighborhoods,’’ ADF&G said in a press release.
It’s illegal to leave out food and garbage that attracts bears, fish and Game regulations state. The City and Borough of Sitka General Code addresses Bear Attraction Nuisances (see http://www.codepublishing.com/AK/sitka.html). Residents are being called to become familiar with the regulations and share them with their neighbors.
Those who see a bear in their neighborhood, or who have garbage issues, can call the Sitka Police Department on their business line at 747-3245 or ADF&G at 747-5449.
Sitka’s city ordinance mandates that garbage which can attract bears must be kept out of the garbage pick-up cans until 4 a.m. the morning of pick-up, to minimize bear encounters.
‘‘If a bear is rewarded with garbage once, it will likely return to the same area looking for additional food,’’ Fish and Game said. ‘‘This creates problems for all members of the neighborhood and community in general.’’
In the absence of human-caused attractants, bears will generally move off to other areas and seek natural foods.
Residents are being reminded to:
–Store garbage in sheds, garages, or other sturdy bear-resistant containers;
–Minimize garbage odors by freezing bones, meat and fish scraps until the day of pick up or until the items are properly disposed;
–Feed pets indoors or pick up excess and spilled pet food between meals;
–Take down bird feeders and clean up dropped seeds and hulls;
–Regularly clean barbecue grills after each use;
–Residents with chicken coops, domestic animals, compost piles, fruit trees and fish smokers should consider using an electric fence;
–Bears are attracted to soiled, disposable diapers. Double bag and pour bleach on soiled items not suitable to be placed in a freezer shared with food.
The Jarvis Street Transfer Station has a garbage can available Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., for residents who are unable to hold particularly smelly garbage until the day of pick-up. Utility customers are also allowed to take 200 pounds of garbage monthly to the transfer station without additional charges.
Hikers, walkers, and joggers should be alert for bear sign and bears, and be especially cautious during early morning and late evening periods.
‘‘Travel with groups of people and keep dogs on a leash,’’ Fish and Game said. ‘‘Given the number of trail users on Sitka’s trail system and adjacent residential housing, hikers are encouraged to consider using bear pepper spray in these areas. Those using bear pepper should practice with the spray and be familiar enough with the operation of the canisters to deploy the spray as directed by the manufacturers.’’
For additional bear information or questions, contact the Sitka ADF&G area office at 747-5449.
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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.