Sawmill Creek
Road Projects
The Sawmill Creek Road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements project construction season began this week with work on the drainage structures in the roadway.
Next week, construction activities will continue on the drainage structures. Electrical work on the shoulders of the road will begin.
Striping is anticipated in early May.
Drivers are reminded to watch for construction work zone signs and follow directions from flaggers.
Transfer Station
Closure Noted
The Transfer Station, 205 Jarvis Street, will be closed the week of May 8 to complete major construction tasks. Waste will not be accepted. It will re-open May 15.
For emergency needs of disposal, contact Public Works at 907-747-1804 or publicworks@cityofsitka.org to make arrangements.
Board to Meet
The Sitka School District School Board will hold a special meeting in executive session for the superintendent’s evaluation 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the district office boardroom.
April 15 Open
Gym Canceled
The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation has canceled the previously advertised open skate and open gym activities on Saturday, April 15.
For more information, email recreation@cityofsitka.org or call 907-747-4031.
Health Networking
Meeting April 20
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (‘‘together’’ in Tlingit) health networking and learning meeting will be held noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at 1212 Seward Avenue in the first floor conference room.
The purpose of the meeting is to spark partnerships and to promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve the well-being in Sitka. For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org or contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org.
Artist to Talk About
Justice Story Quilts
Mimi Goodwin, former Sitka resident, will have an artist talk on her Justice Story Quilts 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the United Methodist Church.
Her award-winning pieces have traveled nationally. The ‘‘We Rise Up Over And Around All Fences’’ quilt is published in ‘‘We Are The Story: A Visual Response To Racism.’’
Her quilt, titled ‘‘Ukraine Is On Fire,’’ which won best in show at this year’s Seeing God Exhibition in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be one of the quilts shown.
Goodwin will share a collection of Justice Story Quilts. Participants will explore her creative process and have opportunity for community art-making.
For more information call Goodwin at (651) 245-6902. Her presentation is sponsored by United Women in Faith of the United Methodist Church.
Herring Egg
Surveys Ready
Sitka Tribe of Alaska, in conjunction with the ADF&G’s Division of Subsistence, will conduct subsistence herring egg harvester surveys again this year.
The voluntary confidential survey tracks the harvest and identifies changes in the harvest and sharing of eggs over time.
Those who attempted to harvest herring eggs this year and haven’t been surveyed before or have been surveyed in the past but contact information has changed, call Kyle Rosendale at (907)747-7182 or Jeff Feldpausch at (907)747-7469 to be added to the survey list or to update contact information.
Medicare, Social
Security Benefits
To be Discussed
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and Cynthia Gibson, CFP® an LPL Financial Advisor with Wayfinder Wealth, are inviting Sitkans to attend a joint presentation aimed at answering questions about Medicare and Social Security retirement benefits.
The event is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Centennial Hall and includes lunch.
‘‘It is common for people to be unsure of their Medicare options, the coverage they need, and when they should sign up to begin receiving Social Security benefits,’’ a press release from organizers said.
Susan Briles, a Certified Medicare Counselor with Patient Health Benefits at SEARHC, will speak about Medicare options and avoiding the pitfalls and penalties that may surprise some. Cynthia Gibson, CFP® an LPL Financial Advisor with Wayfinder Wealth, will speak about how to make the most of the Social Security benefits available.
Both will be available for questions following their presentations.
SEARHC is a Certified Application Counselor agency offering free assistance to all Southeast residents.
SEARHC/Susan Briles, LPL Financial and Wayfinder Wealth are not affiliated in any way. To reserve a seat call 907-966-2803. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Adviser, member FINRA/SIPC.
