FIFTH OPENING – The Sitka seine boats Hukilau and Rose Lee pump herring aboard this afternoon at the end of Deep Inlet during the fifth opening in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. The opening was being held in two locations beginning at 11 a.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Sentinel Staff Writer
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By Sentinel Staff
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Sentinel Sports Editor
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Police Blotter
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By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
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Sentinel Sports Editor
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By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel ports Editor
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Police Blotter
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At 7:48 a.m. a calle [ ... ]
Vietnam-Era Vets
Invited to Lunch,
Commemoration
American Legion Post 13 will host a luncheon 1-3 p.m. [ ... ]
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Sentinel Staff Writer
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By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
The Assembly will start the annual process of determi [ ... ]
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October 6, 2015 Community Happenings
Easter Group
Meets on Oct. 30
The Easter Group will meet noon Friday, Oct. 30, at St. Peter’s See House.
The Easter Group works with other service providers in Sitka to end extreme poverty and empower people, and interested people are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Julia Smith at 738-6336, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
SCDC Seeking
Homebuyers
Sitka Community Development Corporation is seeking qualified homebuyers for its Sitka Community Land Trust program.
Applications are available online at www.sitkaafordablehousing.org. Prospective homebuyers must have AHFC HomeChoice certification.
Either a free eight-hour Home Buyer Education Class or a home-study course will be offered if classes are not available. Currently, no classes are scheduled for Sitka. For more information call 1-800-459-2921.
Homes will be built for local, limited-income households. They will be built to SCDC specifications with contractor funding or through the buyer’s construction loan, SCDC said.
When there is more than one qualified buyer, being longer on the list is an advantage. For more information about the CLT program, call 747-2860.
Free Lectures
On Massage
In observance of National Physical Therapy Month, Sitka Physical Therapy is holding multiple free lectures to the public.
On Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at Sitka Physical Therapy, manual physical therapy including techniques in mobilizations, manipulations and muscle energy techniques will be taught. The group will practice partner massages.
For more information contact Alicia at 747-4559 or sitkaphysicaltherapy.com.
Better Breathers
Club Meets Oct. 9
The Better Breathers Club will meet 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Swan Lake Senior Center.
Guest speaker Jessica Holland will discuss better eating for better breathing. Better Breathers Clubs offer the opportunity to learn ways to better cope with COPD while getting the support of others who share in the struggles. These support groups give you the tools you need to live the best quality of life you can.
Better Breathers Clubs meet regularly and feature educational presentations on a wide range of relevant topics.
For more information contact Trish at 966-2102.
Women’s Book
Group to Meet
The Women’s Book Group will discuss ‘‘Dirt work: An Education in the Woods,’’ by Christine Byl, downstairs in the Pioneers Home Recreation Room 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.
All women are being encouraged to participate. For more information call Dorothy at 747-3412.
Sitkan Featured
In Native Film
Documentary shorts about Alaska Natives, including ‘‘Harvest: Quyurciq’’ featuring Peter Paul Kawagaelg Williams (Yup’ik) of Sitka, will be shown 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Anchorage Museum auditorium.
A question-and-answer session with Williams will follow the screening.
SCH Foundation
To Meet Oct. 12
The Sitka Community Hospital Foundation will hold its quarterly meeting noon Monday, Oct. 12, in the hospital classroom.
Lunch will be provided from the Bistro. On the agenda will be investment of our endowment fund, fundraising efforts, distribution of funds and grants. The meeting is open to all members and those wanting more information about the group.
For more information call Ann Wilkinson at 747-2707.
Sewing, Quilting
Class to Begin
An open sewing and quilting class is set Thursday, March 26-May 28, at the Blatchley Middle School home economics room.
Basic sewing and beginning quilting are being offered with the student selecting what he or she wants to learn.
In past classes, instructor Sabra Jenkins has taught about sewing machines and sergers, simple alterations such as hemming pants and mending, bags, pillowcases, paper piecing and log cabin quilts.
Some machines are available for use. The class is for adults only and registration is at Community Schools. The cost is $35. For information contact Jenkins, 747-5071.
New Archangel
Dancers Audition
New Archangel Dancers will hold auditions 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 29 at its dance studio, 208 Smith Street.
Leotards and tights or leggings, or other exercise wear, are preferred. Some dance shoes are available to borrow at the studio.
Those who have conflicts with the schedule are asked to call Linda Speerstra at 747-8316.
Music Concert
Set for Oct. 13
Select Sitka High music groups and Blatchley Middle School 4B band students will perform in concert 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Performing Arts Center.
For further information email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2004
Matthew C. Hunter of Sitka recently returned from Cuba as part of a St. Olaf College International and Off-Campus Studies program. Hunter, a junior physics major at St. Olaf College, is the son of Robert and Kim Hunter of Sitka.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
Eighth graders have returned from a visit to Juneau to see the Legislature. They had worked for it since Christmas vacation ... Clarice Johnson’s idea of a “White Elephant” sales was chosen as the best money-maker; Joe Roth won the political cartoon assignment; highest government test scorers were Ken Armstrong, Joanna Hearn, Linda Montgomery, Lisa Henry, Calvin Taylor and David Licari .....