4th BOOTHS – Nick Papa, left, checks out the offerings at the Sitka Historical Society and Museum booth as the museum’s Nicole Fiorino looks on this morning. The 100 block of Katlian Street at the intersection of Lincoln Street next to Totem Square has been closed off for Independence Day booths and activities during the day through the Fourth of July. The theme of this year’s celebration is “The  Spirit of Alaska.” (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

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20 YEARS AGO

July 2004 

Photo caption: Susan Suarez and Cheri Hample present the “Faces of Public Health” awards for July to Peter Kennedy, Pioneer Home employee who arrives early to work to pick up trash around the home; and members of the Sitka Bear Working Group, which educates the public on controlling and storing trash and garbage.

50 YEARS AGO

July 1974

David  Bickar, who was informed earlier this summer he’d won a research stipend at Reed College, Portland, Ore., has received notice he’s been selected by the faculty for a commendation for excellence. David, a senior at Reed, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver “Porky” Bickar.

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