Charles McGraw Jr.
Dies at Age 48
Charles Richard McGraw Jr. died Monday at his home in Sitka. He was 48.
An obituary will be published later.
MEHS to Update
Master Plan; Sets
Public Forum
Mt. Edgecumbe High School and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development are initiating a planning effort to update the school’s long-range master plan.
As the initial step, the community, stakeholders, staff, students and families are invited to attend a public meeting to provide visioning input to help guide the project. A public forum will be hosted 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, remotely through Zoom.
The master plan will review existing conditions and opportunities, and make recommendations for educational programming, facilities and infrastructure, land use, and projected needs to meet the school’s mission.
Work includes understanding future educational program needs and use, identification of deferred maintenance, recommendations for capital renewal and new construction, and establishing community partnerships.
The Zoom address is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9073491425. Or dial-in by phone at 253-215-8782 and enter the meeting number 907-349-1425.
For more information, call Tim Mearig, DEED Facilities Manager, at 907-465-6906; or Christopher Hodgin, ADOT&PF, Division of Facilities Services, at 907-269-7484.
The State of Alaska has contracted NVision Architecture and Corvus Design to develop the master plan for the school.
Sacred Harp Sing
Set for Sept. 11
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, Sept. 11, on the Pioneers Home porch.
Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner books are available. Masks are optional. For information call Sara at 747-2915.
Sacred Harp Sing
Set for Sept. 25
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, Sept. 25, on the Pioneers Home porch.
Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner books are available. Masks are optional. For information call Sara at 747-2915.
ANS Sets Meeting;
Nominations Sought
Alaska Native Sisterhood, Camp 4, will meet 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the ANB Founders Hall.
It will be the third and final round of nominations for 2022-23 officers. Nominees must be paid-up members in good standing. Dues can be paid at the meeting and are $12 a year, and $2 for ages newborn through 16 years.
Those with questions can call Josephine at 907-738-0712.
Grab & Go Craft
Program at Library
Sitka Public Library will offer a Grab & Go bag program in September, which will include free crafts for preschoolers.
Bags will be ready on Saturdays, Sept 10, 17 and 24, and participants can pick them up anytime during the week. This program is for children ages 3 to 5 years. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 747 4020 to register or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Ballot Machine
Accuracy Tested
At 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, the City and Borough of Sitka will have logic and accuracy testing on the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for counting ballots for the Oct. 4 municipal election.
Testing will be at Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive, in meeting room 5. It is open to the public.
