Planned Power
Outage Thursday
The city electric department has scheduled an outage for 6:15 a.m. Aug. 27 to complete the new Marine Street substation.
The outage will affect some residents, the city said.
‘‘A small group of customers near the Marine Street substation are certain to have an outage of approximately two hours,’’ the department said.
The electric department is requesting that all customers conserve power during the planned activity to limit the size and duration of the outage.
During the event, the transmission system will have limited capabilities. Customers are expected to lose power if citywide conservation efforts are not adhered to, the electric department said.
Excess utilization will require the department to disconnect services to the following areas: from Sandy Beach to the north end of Halibut Point Road; from just past Allen Marine south to Whale Park; and the north side of Japonski Island. Other areas will be affected as needed, the city said.
ANB to Meet
Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 will hold its semi-monthly meeting 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the ANB Founders Hall.
On the agenda is the second notice of nominations for ANB officers for fiscal year 2020-2021, and persons to be heard. ANB members are invited to attend. Call Harriet, 907-744-6912, with questions.
Congregation
To Hold Virtual
Convention
Millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses and their invited guests will “attend” a global virtual convention this summer with the theme “Always Rejoice!”
The program is being released in six installments, each corresponding to a morning or afternoon session of what would have been three successive convention days. The final weekend of the
virtual event is scheduled for Aug. 29-30.
Typically held in stadiums, arenas, conference halls and smaller gathering places, the convention was moved to a streaming platform in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those interested in viewing the convention can contact their local congregation or access the program on JW.org, available under the “Library” tab. There is no charge and no registration for viewing.
Fund Set Up for
Sibayan Family
A fund has been set up at Subway of Sitka to help the family of Fred Sibayan, a longtime employee.
Sibayan’s 21-year-old daughter Karina Lazano, a Sitka High graduate, lost her life in an automobile accident in Anchorage over the weekend. Karina’s sister, Kaylen Lazano, also was in the vehicle and is in the hospital recovering.
Subway of Sitka is accepting donations to help ease the family’s financial burden.
Individuals also can make contributions through Karen Case, 738-6603.
Women’s Pistol
League to Start
The Sitka Sportsman’s Association is once again hosting a women’s pistol league this fall.
Participants will range from beginners to accomplished shooters. Signups, range orientation and a practice session will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The league will run 6 p.m. Sundays starting Sept. 13 for 10 weeks. The Sitka Sportsman’s Association indoor pistol range is at 5211 Halibut Point Road. The fee to participate in the league is $40. Shooters must be current members of the association ($40/year) and have a valid shooter’s insurance card ($40/year).
Those with questions can contact Steve at 738-7267 or ramp@gci.net.
