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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July 6, 2020, Community Happenings

Retreat Saturday

For School Board

The Sitka School Board and Interim Superintendent John Holst will have a retreat in the District Office Board Room noon-5 p.m. Saturday, July 11.

No business will be conducted.

 

 

 

Dance Party Set

On Zoom July 17

Dancers and non-dancers alike can  register for the 8-10 p.m. July 17 Friday Night Dance Party on Zoom.

The dance is free and all ages are welcome. Michelle Putz and Perry Edwards will host the dance and provide different genres of music from several decades. 

The dance and Zoom meeting are sponsored by the Sitka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. 

To attend, register by Friday morning, July 17, at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYufuytrzwiGtyrpA5_o8GnD4dikn65dGk0. After registering, individuals will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact Michelle at 747-2708 for information.

 

 

The Sitka Community Land Trust will hold its next regular meeting Monday, July 13th, 6-8pm, on a Zoom call. The public is encouraged to attend. The SCLT is a non-profit organization that relies on community support and participation. For more information about joining the virtual meeting, contact Mim McConnell at 738-2888.     

 

 

 

City Electric On

Summer Rates

Summer rates for electricity consumption went into effect July 1.

Residents are reminded due to the COVID-19 pandemic the lower winter rates were extended for all bills issued through June 30, the city said. For billings beginning July 1, residential and general service-small rates are $.1918 per kWh through Oct. 31, after which the winter rate of $.1204 will go into effect.

 

Tax Valuations

Billing Extended

Because of the COVID-19 related extension of the appeal period for property tax valuations in Sitka, the 2020 property tax bills will not be issued in early July as they usually are.

The city said they will likely be issued late July to mid-August. Taxpayers will have 60 days from the day that bills are issued to remit payment. Contact the tax office with any questions at 747-1853.

 

Health Networking

Lunch on Friday

The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (together in Tlingit) health networking and learning meeting will be held virtually noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, by way of Zoom.

The purpose is to spark partnerships and to promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve well-being in Sitka. For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org. To  join the meeting, contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org for the Zoom meeting connect information.

 

Sheldon Jackson 

Museum to Open

The Sheldon Jackson Museum will  move into the next stage of reopening, to full capacity, starting July 8.

Reservations will no longer be necessary. Public hours will remain noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Continued guidelines to ensure the safety of the community include:

–Employees will wear face coverings while serving the public

–Cash-less and receipt-less admissions are encouraged.

–Members of the public are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. When available, face coverings will be provided.

–Social distancing of at least 6 feet should be maintained between individuals and household groups.

–Public programs and guided tours, remain cancelled

–No member of the public displaying symptoms of COVID-19 may be present in the museum. Signage reflecting this will be posted at the museum entry. No employee displaying symptoms of COVID-19 may come to work.

–Employees will wash their hands frequently and members of the public are encouraged to do the same. Hand sanitizer will be available for staff and patrons.

–High-touch surfaces will be sanitized at least daily.

–Sneeze guards are installed at the front desk of the museum.

The museum is compliant with state mandates https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates/ pertaining to Alaska State Libraries, Archives, and Museums. 

Admission is: general adult, $5; senior (65 & older), $4; youth (18 years & younger), and Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and ASM passholders, free.

 

 

 

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20 YEARS AGO

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.

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