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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Daily Sitka Sentinel
September 15, 2021, Community Happenings
Services Pending
For Foy J. Nevers
Services for Foy James Nevers, a Sitka resident since 1959, are pending.
Foy died at his home here Monday, Sept. 13, at the age of 83.
An obituary is planned for Friday.
Parking Closure
At Centennial Hall
A partial closure of the Harrigan Centennial Hall parking lot is planned 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, for a landscaping project.
City staff and volunteers will be landscaping at the hall and Sitka Public Library parking lots at 330 and 320 Harbor Drive. Some areas of the parking lots may be closed during these times. Contact the public works department with any questions at 747-1804.
Access Limited
At Campground
Vehicle access may be limited at the Starrigavan Recreation Area and Campground roads on Sept. 18, until 11 a.m., for a cross-country race hosted by Sitka High School, the U.S. Forest Service said.
Contact Rebecca Peterman at 738-3725 with questions.
‘Shop of Horrors’
Musical Staged by
Fine Arts Camp
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present the smash hit musical ‘‘Little Shop of Horrors’’ Oct. 1-3 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
The show will feature professional actors from the San Francisco Bay Area along with local performers.
With crowd-pleasers like “Feed Me,” “Suddenly Seymour” and “Be a Dentist,” the show is sure to delight audiences of all ages, organizers said.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for ages 12 and older for entry to the performance. All patrons must be masked at all times while at the PAC. Tickets are available at www.fineartscamp.org/shows.
Viewing Options
Given for Oct. 9
Monthly Grind
The Sitka Monthly Grind and Greater Sitka Arts Council announce the first Grind of the 27th season, the “Artists in the Cave.”
Options have been given on how to view the Oct. 9 virtual show:
–Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sitka-Monthly-Grind-102576054722946
–YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5-mkTv6g581-lV8rJZZ0ow
–Follow Sitka Monthly Grind on Facebook for updates.
For more information contact Jeanne by e-mail at sitkajean@gmail.com or Jeff at jbudd3500@gmail.
Tribal Council
Meets Tonight
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, via Zoom.
The Tribal Council will review the third reading of the Drug and Alcohol Ordinance and the first reading of the Ordinance Governing Committees.
To make a public comment, attend the Zoom meeting. The link for the Zoom meeting is on the STA webpage at www.sitkatribe.org.
To make a written comment, email anne.davis@sitkatribe-nsn.gov no later than noon, Sept. 15.
The ordinance revisions are posted on the STA webpage at www.sitkatribe.org. Printed copies are available by request at the STA administration office at 456 Katlian Street.
Worship Services Set
At Lutheran Church
Sunday worship services at Sitka Lutheran Church are held at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Those wanting to join may send an email to the church at sitkalutheranchurch@gmail.com or text their name and email address to 907-752-0123 to receive an invitation from Zoom. The church building remains closed until further notice.
Fry Bread Sale
To Benefit Moreno
Fry bread made by Rachel Moreno will be on sale 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The probable location is ANB Founders Hall; however, the confirmed location will be announced.
Fry bread is $5 each. Proceeds will support Moreno’s Assembly campaign. Yard signs will be available for pickup, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Moreno’s candidacy. Attendees are asked to wear a mask. For information, contact Claire Sanchez at (630) 818-5960.
City Cancels
Coffee Meeting
The Sept. 21 city’s Coffee with the Administrator has been canceled because of the high level of COVID-19 cases in Sitka.
The next Coffee with the Administrator is tentatively scheduled 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19, assuming COVID-19 positive cases decline to a safer level, the city said.
‘‘Please continue to follow the updates from our Emergency Operations Center to learn what you can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19,’’ a press release from the city said.
ANS Camp 4
To Meet Sept. 16
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 invites all members to meet 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at the ANB Founders Hall.
The meeting is being held to conduct the third and final round of nominations for 2021-2022 officer positions.
Members who have paid this year’s dues can participate in the election. Camp 4 extends an invitation to this open meeting. Those with questions may call Lena Lauth, ANS secretary, at 623-7113.
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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.