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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June 2, 2020, Community Happenings
Maritime Heritage
Blog On View
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society’s new history blog is now available for online viewing.
‘‘The first history blog series will transport you back in time as it details the ups and downs in the daily lives of the Jacksons, a Norwegian fox farmer - fisherman’s family living around Goddard in the 1920s and 1930s, through the peak and decline of the fox farming boom, when fox farmers turned to fishing,’’ the organization said.
Go to www.sitkamaritime.org to read it.
AA Meetings
Slated Daily
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held noon daily under the Crescent Harbor shelter.
The hotline number is 747-8866.
Baseball Raffle
Tickets Available
Sitka’s American Legion Post 13 baseball team continues to sell raffle tickets through the month of June.
Tickets are $10 each and offer the chance to win four round-trip Alaska Airlines travel vouchers. The drawing will be held July 25. If interested, send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The raffle is a fundraiser for Sitka’s American Legion baseball program.
Sitka Trail Works
Hike Set July 13
Sitka Trail Works will lead a free hike up the Indian River Trail 9 a.m. Saturday, June 13.
A mandatory COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire and a liability waiver must be completed prior to participation, STW said. Forms can be accessed online and taken to the hike to minimize paper handling.
Hikers should meet at the trailhead parking area on Indian River Road at 9 a.m. The nine-mile, five-hour round-trip hike will go to the waterfall and back. The trail gains elevation gradually and runs alongside Indian River and then through stands of old-growth spruce.
STW said a small slide happened earlier this year and hikers will need to traverse just before the waterfall. Hike leaders will carry first aid supplies and VHF radios. Hikers should take water, snacks, hiking poles and a camera. Social distancing between different household groups and face coverings are being encouraged.
For more details and forms visit http://sitkatrailworks.org/weekend-hikes/ or call 747-7244.
Rep. JKT Leads
Online Town Hall
The public can join Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for a Facebook Live Town Hall 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4.
Kreiss-Tomkins will provide an update on COVID-19 and the Legislature, and will take questions. Visit Kreiss-Tomkins’ Facebook page at bit.ly/2YybWPt for a link to the stream.
UAS to Offer
Job Search Series
The UAS-Sitka Campus Title III College to Career program is sponsoring a series of workshops for job seekers.
‘‘The job market has changed in the midst of our current pandemic – but there are still opportunities out there,’’ UAS said in a press release. ‘‘How do we adjust and make the most out of this situation?’’
New college graduates, current college students, those considering a job change, or looking at other employment opportunities, are invited to take the training sessions.
Presenter Deborah Rydman, UAS-Juneau career services coordinator, will be conduct online Zoom seminars, each at 11 a.m.
–June 16: ‘‘Job Search Strategies’’ to review strategies and resources, including websites for remote/virtual jobs that will optimize job searches.
–June 17: ‘‘Internships and Volunteering – Gateway to the Workplace.’’ Internships and volunteering experience on a student’s resume are highly valued by potential employers, UAS said. Students also can earn college credit for internships. The session will show strategies on how to find an opportunity and what to do next.
–June 18: ‘‘Resumes and Cover Letters’’ will show how to choose what type of resume to write and what to include to increase odds of making it through the first screening. Resume and cover letter examples will be discussed.
–June 23: ‘‘Virtual Interviews’’ and how to prepare for them. Face-to-face, in-person interviews are not the norm during COVID-19 pandemic times, but employers are still hiring and interviewing candidates. The class will review the different platforms that are being used, how to prepare for a virtual interview, review strategies for how best to answer both common and situational questions and how to close the deal.
To register or for information contact Jeff Budd at 747-7795 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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20 YEARS AGO
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.
50 YEARS AGO
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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