RED AT THE ROUNDABOUT – More than 200 demonstrators rally at the roundabout Wednesday afternoon in support of raising the state’s contribution to public schools. The Sitka School District faces a shortfall of $1.5 million to $3.2 million in the 2025 budget, depending on the amount the Legislature finally approves. The School Board is obligated to submit a budget to the Sitka Assembly by next Wednesday. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Staff Writer
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Alaska Beacon
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By JAMES BROOKS
Alaska Beacon
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Police Blotter
Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
April 23
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School Budget
To be Discussed
Members of the Sitka School Board will hold a community hearing and budg [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
The Assembly its regular meeting Tuesday approved dou [ ... ]
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Sentinel Staff Writer
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By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Sports Editor
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Alaska Beacon
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Alaska Beacon
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The Associated Press
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April 23
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Vaughn Blankenship
Dies at Age 91
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By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
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Sentinel Staff Writer
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Sentinel Sports Editor
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Alaska Beacon
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City to Conduct
Relay Testing
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
May 11, 2022, Community Happenings
John MacDonald
Dies in Seattle
John Morrison “Mac” MacDonald, a former Sitkan, died May 7 in Seattle at the age of 91. A celebration of his life is planned for this summer in Sitka, the family said.
Jeffrey S. Roberts
Service Tonight
A memorial service for Jeffrey Scott Roberts II, 38, will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
The lifetime Sitka resident died May 1. He was born Sept. 25, 1983.
Attendees are asked to wear facemasks. They will be provided for those who need them.
Lincoln Street
Closures Noted
Lincoln Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with no parking beginning at 9 a.m. on May 12, 16 and 17 in accordance with the city’s short-term tourism plan.
To view the calendar of current closure dates, see www.visitsitka.org/partnerservices and click on the cruise ship calendar link. Feedback can be left by calling (907) 747-4088 or by emailingsitkatourism@gmail.com.
Streets affected by the closure are Lake Street to Katlian Avenue along Lincoln Street. Other streets affected are Cathedral Way, Maksoutoff Street, American Street and Barracks Street. Closures dates are subject to change based on confirmed passenger count.
Lunch and Learn
Orientation Friday
The Walk, Bike, Win, Downtown Commuter Challenge will hold an orientation via Zoom 12:15-12:45 p.m. Friday.
Attendees can ask questions about the fitness challenge or commuting on foot or on bike to everyday destinations downtown. To join Walk, Bike, Win for free go to sitkatrailworks.org. For information or to sign up for the free lunch and learn, call Doug Osborne at 966-8674 or email douglaso@searhc.org.
John Denver
Tribute May 28
Sitka Fine Arts will present Ted Vigil, a John Denver tribute artist, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Vigil is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist who performs nationwide and was awarded the Rising Legend Award by the National Traditional Country Music Association.
Tickets are on sale at www.fineartscamp.org/shows. The concert is sponsored by the Hames Corporation.
Bike-to-Work
Week May 16-20
National Bike to Work Week is May 16-20 and Sitkans are being encouraged to participate and enter a prize raffle for gift certificates.
Stop by the Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop to enter one entry for each day a bike was ridden during the week. Bikers can stop by on Friday to enter for the whole week.
The Sitka Cycling Club will have its open monthly Zoom meeting from noon-1 p.m. Friday, May 20. The bike week winners will be selected on Saturday, May 21. For more information and to see the full bike month schedule go to: https://sitkacycling.wordpress.com/.
Sitkans Participate
In Ride of Silence
Cyclists can join bike riders from all over the globe for the annual ride of silence to honor bike riders who were killed by cars.
The short ride will start promptly at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Salty Spoke Bike Co-op, 1 Lincoln Street next to the Cable House. For information and to see the full bike month schedule go to: https://sitkacycling.wordpress.com/
‘Administrator
Coffee’ on Tap
The public can attend ‘‘Coffee with the Administrator’’ 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Centennial Hall Room 3.
Join Municipal Administrator John Leach for a cup of coffee in a casual atmosphere to ask questions, engage in conversation, and be heard.
Contact the City and Borough of Sitka Administration Department with any questions at 907-747- 1812.
Mental Health,
Substance Misuse
Discussion Set
A public meeting on Mental Health and Substance Misuse will be 9 a.m. May 18-20 at the Westmark Sitka.
The Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse are meeting here to discuss statewide efforts related to behavioral health – mental health and substance misuse.
The public can attend in person or online.
Presentations will be given from Sitka-based agencies providing public safety and behavioral health services, agencies from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
Mask wearing and COVID-19 vaccination are being encouraged but not required.
To receive a Zoom meeting login information, email amhb.abada@alaska.gov or call (907) 419-7222. The full agenda is available at http://dhss.alaska.gov/amhb/.
Public comment to express concerns related to mental health and substance misuse will be taken 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Centennial Hall Silver Room.
Email amhb.abada@alaska.gov for the Zoom lin or call in by phone toll-free: 1-833-548-0276, meeting ID: 907 465 8920. Enter *6 to mute and unmute and *9 to raise hand.
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20 YEARS AGO
April 2004
Photo caption: Luke Johnson helps Kathy Fournier as she removes trash from Swan Lake Saturday.
The Citywide Spring Cleanup this year included the lake cleanup by volunteers and was organized by Parks and Recreation Coordinator Lynne McGowan.
50 YEARS AGO
April 1974
A 12-hour dance marathon sponsored by Sheldon Jackson College students will be held Saturday at Blatchley Junior High. .... Added attractions include twist and limbo contests. The city curfew will be extended until 1 a.m.
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