January 19, 2016 Community Happenings
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Cheryl Pearson
Service Jan. 23
A celebration of life for Cheryl Yasmine Pearson, 69, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Sitka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall.
Those attending may take a dish to share for the potluck meal.
Cheryl, longtime librarian at Kettleson Memorial Library, passed away in Oro Valley, Arizona, on Jan. 11, 2016, due to influenza complications.
Tsunami, BMS
Wrestling Friday
Sitka Tsunami Wrestling Club and Blatchley Middle School wrestling team will hold matches 5-6:30 p.m. Friday at Blatchley Middle School.
The public is invited.
Gajaa Heen Dancers
Family Event Weds.
Gajaa Héen Dancers for sixth- through12th-graders will hold a Family Engagement Night 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Career Center, behind Pacific High School.
Family members of students are welcome to attend. Venison stew and fried bread will be served.
Call Sitka Native Education Program, 966-1356, for more information or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Frank O. Williams
Reception Jan. 20
ANB Camp 1 and ANS Camp 4 will host a reception on Wednesday, Jan. 20, after the gravesite service for Frank O. Williams Jr. at the ANB Founders Hall. All are welcome to attend. Donations of salads and desserts are appreciated.
4-H to Meet
The next 4-H meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25. For more information contact Mary at 747-7509.
Chamber to Meet
Fred Reeder of Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska will present an overview of the 2016 cruise line calendar and discuss industry-related topics, including taxation and access, at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.
The public is invited.
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20 YEARS AGO
February 2005
The Youth Totem Pole Project blessing of the log ceremony will be held at Sitka National Historical Park visitor center. Pacific High youths and carver Tommy Joseph will be introduced and the story and design of the totem pole project will be presented.
50 YEARS AGO
February 1975
Sitka Volunteer Fire Department reports ice on Swan Lake is 7-9 inches deep and safe for skating. However, officials warn skaters to avoid the end of the lake near Lakeside Grocery, since the ice is thinner there.