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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June 5, 2014 Community Happenings
Presbyterian
Fellowship Meets
The Presbyterian Fellowship will meet 1:30 p.m. June 8 in the Yaw Chapel on the S.J. Campus.
June 8 is Pentecost Sunday.
‘‘The color to wear, if you have such, is red, which stands for the Holy Spirit’s witness to the world through the disciples,’’ a press release from the fellowship said.
All are invited to attend.
Alton ‘Ike’ Cropley
Services Slated
Monday in Juneau
Alton Isaac “Ike” Cropley, 92, of Juneau, died May 18, 2014, at Alaska Native Medical Center after a brief illness.
Ike’s memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, in Juneau at Glacier Valley Church of God on Thunder Mountain Road.
A potluck dinner reception will follow, downstairs. Ike will be laid to rest the following day at the Alaskan Memorial Park in Juneau, near Frances, his wife of 37 years.
Those who wish to make memorial donations or send remembrances may send cards or letters to: Sally Phillips, 4104 Birch Lane, Juneau, AK 99801 or Alice (Abby) Cropley of 2010 Kainulainen Drive, Sitka, AK 99835.
Ventures Open
House Friday
The Ventures Program will host an open house 2-4 p.m. Friday at Baranof Elementary School.
New and returning students and their parents are invited to meet the new staff and take a tour of the program. Registration paperwork will be available.
For more information call 966-1317.
T’ai Chi Chih
Practice Listed
T’ai Chi Chih Practice by the Sea will meet 10 a.m. June 7 behind Kettleson Library on the water side. All are invited to participate. It is not a class.
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March 2004
Advertisement: Tea-Licious Tea House & Bakery 315 Lincoln Street Grand Opening! Freshly Baked Scones, Cakes & Pastries Innovative Salads, Soups & Sandwiches Harney & Sons Tea. Lunch * Afternoon Tea * Supper.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
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.