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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Daily Sitka Sentinel
December 1, 2022, Community Happenings
Life Celebration
Set Saturday for
Deanna Moore
A celebration of the life of Deanna Moore, 51, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Those with questions can call Jay Stilwell at (206) 856-0984.
Fundraiser Dec. 3
For Kiks.adi Point
House Restoration
A restoration fundraiser dinner for the Kiks.adi Point House will be 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Odess Theater in Allen Hall on the SJ Campus.
It will be a seafood dinner with guest chef Amara Enciso of Jorgensen House. Live music will be provided by visiting band Meridon and the Prime Cuts.
Both a silent and live auction are planned, featuring Dale DeArmond prints and Native art.
A no-host bar will be offered by Mean Queen, Harbor Mountain Brewing Company and Port Chilkoot Distillery.
The Juno Party Animals booth will help ‘‘get you glitzy, glam and photo-op ready,’’ organizers said.
Tickets at $75 each are available at Old Harbor Books or online at bit.ly/pointhousedinner.
The event is co-hosted by Sealaska and supported by Alaska Seaplanes, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida, Harbor Mountain Brewing, Port Chilcoot Distillery, Mean Queen and Sitka Sound Seafoods.
Weaver Rinehart to Talk
At SJ Museum Zoom Event
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and the Tanana Yukon Historical Society invite the public to attend the third event in its Winter Share Your Culture/Share Your Research Series noon Friday, Dec. 2.
Tlingit weaver Laine Rinehart will speak about Chilkat weaving and give a visual update on a robe in progress from the loom.
The event is free and open to the public via Zoom.
‘‘Chilkat weaving has been practiced by many tribes along the Northwest Coast, both historically and in modern times, with many weavers contributing to the growth of this unique textile art form,’’ Rinehart said. ‘‘Unique in its adaptation of Northwest Coast formline into a curvilinear weaving form, it is an in-depth technique which tells clan histories and stories and often is representative of clan crests.’’
The conversation will include a history of Chilkat weaving, its origin, how this style of weaving has traveled, and how it continues to spread across different tribes. Additionally, the artist will show a Chilkat robe woven as an artist-in-residence at the Sheldon Jackson Museum in June of 2021.
Further discussion will revolve around the preparation of mountain goat wool, from the hide to weft yarns and the spinning of warp, in order to prepare to for the actual weaving of a robe. Finally, the differences between mountain goat wool and merino wool for the dye and spinning process will be examined.
To attend the Dec. 2 event, visit www.zoom.com and input meeting ID: 878 6155 6757 and passcode: Rinehart.
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is dedicated to supporting the Sheldon Jackson Museum and its Alaska Native ethnographic collection through advocacy, acquisition, and educational programming. To learn more about the Friends, get involved, or learn more about the Winter Share Your Culture/Share Your Research events, visit www.friendsofsjm.com.
Training Set For
Volunteer EMTs
The Sitka Fire Department EMS Division is offering training for adults who want to become volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians.
No experience is necessary. Class runs Jan. 21 through April 8. Sessions are scheduled 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Attendance at the entire course is required.
Students must meet department membership standards including a background check and be physically fit enough to complete the tasks necessary for the position. Students must have high school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years old. Successful students are eligible for Alaska EMT-1 certification.
The Sitka Fire Department is continually recruiting volunteers; the class is the first step to working on the ambulance. For information, call the fire hall at 747-3233.
Holiday Bazaar,
Rummage Sale
At Pioneers Home
Sitka Pioneers’ Home Resident Council will host its Christmas Bazaar 1-4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday in the main lounge.
Items for sale will include resident-made ceramics and baked goods as well as knit ware and knick-knacks. Proceeds benefit the residents’ recreation fund.
At the same times, the residents council also will host a rummage sale in the recreation kitchen, which is located in the basement, near Lincoln Street. Plenty of miscellaneous items will be available. Proceeds benefit the residents’ recreation fund.
Post Office Sets
Saturday Hours
Sitka Post Office has posted Saturday holiday hours.
Retail hours on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The post office is reminding residents to keep their porch lights on in the winter months for parcel delivery, and to check their mail often.
Boat Parade
Days Announced
Boat parade organizers have announced the dates of this year’s event. The parade will move north Sunday, Dec. 18, and south Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Boats will line up in the channel at 5 p.m. VHF Channel 68 will be monitored, and the parade will start once all the vessels are in the channel.
The grand prize for best in show is $1,500 donated by Caldwell Properties. Donations are being sought for second- and third-place winners.
For further information, contact Ahna Hanson at 907-738-0260.
Unitarians Gather
Rich McClear will lead a discussion on fundamentalism, a modern response to an ancient mythology, Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 408 Marine Street.
Gathering is at 10:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:45 a.m. Soup and bread follow the program at noon. All are invited to attend.
Childcare Providers
Needed to Substitute
The Childcare Now health summit initiative is developing a list of qualified childcare associates to substitute in licensed programs.
Call Annette Evans at 406-579-1936 if interested in substituting. Substitutes must hold at least 12 college credits in early childhood. For information email sagelk@sitkaschools.org. Incentives for participating in this sub pool.
Harp Sing Set
All are invited to learn to sing four-part a capella harmony in the Sacred Harp (shape note) tradition 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Pioneers Home chapel.
Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson and Christmas books. Loaner books are available. Masks are optional. For information call Sara at 747-2915.
Wonderland at
Public Library
Sitka Public Library will host its annual Reading Wonderland 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 10.
The public is invited to get free, nearly new books for children and young adults to give away as gifts this holiday season.
For information call Maite at 907-747-4022 or send an e-mail to maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org
Legion Sets Kids
Christmas Party
The American Legion will host its annual kids Christmas party 1-3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the hall.
Parents are reminded to register their children, ages 0-12 years by stopping by the hall or calling (907) 747-8629.
Membership Drive,
Fundraising Lunch at Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary and Sons will have a membership drive and fundraiser 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Legion Hall.
Those who renew their membership, or sign up as a new member, will receive their lunch free of charge.
On sale to the public will be halibut tacos, halibut burgers and Philly cheese sandwich, all with cole slaw, at $15 a plate.
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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.
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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 .....