BIG RIGS – Max Bennett, 2, checks out the steering on a steamroller during the 3 to 5 Preschool’s Big Rig fundraiser in front of Mt. Edgecumbe High School Saturday. Hundreds of kids and parents braved the wet weather to check out the assortment of machines, including road building trucks, a U.S. Coast Guard ANT boat, police cars and fire department rigs. Kids were able to ride as passengers on ATVs. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
April 6, 2020, Community Happenings
STA has Updated
Hours, Programs
Sitka Tribe of Alaska has updated information concerning business hours and offerings.
STA is still answering the business line at 747-3207, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Social Services is available by appointment only. This includes the food pantry and general assistance. Call 747-3207 to set up an appointment.
The legal department also is available by appointment only.
The RIDE is not operating until further notice.
Continue to call 747-3207 to update enrollment or for general information.
Information Given
On Herring Eggs
Information regarding the availability of herring eggs and distribution is available by calling Sitka Tribe of Alaska, 747-3207.
Chamber to Meet
Via Teleconference
Chris Eyler, executive director, Northwest Region Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will present an overview of COVID-19 relief and resources for small businesses noon Wednesday via Zoom.
Register in advance for the meeting at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5wqdOivqDorCqHD9u0-nxybUOL3-9MzMQ.
After registering, individuals will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Yoga Classes
Set Via Zoom
Zoom-based Tuesday and Friday gentle yoga and Wednesday yasodhara hatha yoga classes are being offered through Yoga Union.
Classes start at 1 p.m. with Lisa Sadleir-Hart.
Those wishing to participate should prepare by downloading the Zoom app ahead of time at zoom.us. An announcement with the registration code and password for each class will be sent the night before to the Yoga Union email list. Codes will not be posted on Facebook due to problems with hackers finding their way into meetings.
If interested in the classes, email Lisa at anamcara39@gmail.com. Those who are able are asked to donate $5-$10 per class.
ANB Hall Closed
The public is reminded that the ANB Founders Hall is closed.
Those with questions can call George at 907-500-4400 or Harriet at 907-744-6912.
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20 YEARS AGO
April 2004
Responding to the requests of athletes, coaches and parents, the Sitka School Board voted unanimously Monday against a proposal that would have changed Sitka High School’s classification from Class 4A, which includes Juneau and Ketchikan, to the 3A, which has schools with enrollment of 100 to 400 students.
50 YEARS AGO
April 1974
Memories of Sitka’s first radio station have been revived by a St. Louis, Mo., man who was one of the founders. Fred A. Wiethuchter recently wrote a letter to “Mayor Sitka, Alaska” asking about the town since he was here during World War II. He was an Army private at Fort Ray when he was attached to Armed Services Radio Station KRAY and WVCX ....
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