Emblem Club Gives School
Grant for Support Program
Sitka Emblem Club 142 recently presented Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School with $699 to provide the full cost of the MobyMax program to 100 students.
MobyMax is designed to support struggling learners and help improve student outcomes by finding and filling learning gaps.
MobyMax has earned several awards from early learning to STEM across the nation, the school said. It is used in more than 83% of U.S. kindergarten through eighth-grade schools. The subscription to MobyMax will benefit Keet students by individualizing their learning plans. It offers immediate feedback to teachers.
Second graders will be the first group of students to use the new system MobyMax.
‘‘Although this is a tremendous tool for intervention use, MobyMax also provides support to on-level and above-level students who need to be supported and challenged in their own ways,’’ the school said.
KGH expressed appreciation to Sitka Emblem Club #142 for its continuous support of Sitka kids, not only in their educational setting, but in the many other ways in and out of the classroom.
SCLT to Meet to
See New Home
The Sitka Community Land Trust will hold a sneak peak of its first home 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, and again 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.
Applications for future houses will be available. For information visit www.sitkaclt.org or call 738-2888.
Clam Chowder,
Bake Sale Set
A chowder and bake sale is slated 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Michael’s Church basement.
On sale will be clam chowder, fish chowder, fried bread and bake sale items.
Those who can donate chowder ingredients or baked sale items, including Valentine’s Day-themed, are asked to call Marie Young, 738-4166, or Cheryl Duncan, 738-1676.
Kayaani Panel
Meets Feb. 6
Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Kayaani Commission will hold an open meeting 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Resources Protection Building, 429 Katlian Street. The public is invited.
The commission will take nominations for a vacant tribal seat.
The group is concerned with preserving and protecting plants and the traditional ways they are used. For information contact tammy.young@sitkatribe-nsn.gov or 747-7167.
Moose Lodge
Dinner Feb. 14
Loyal Order of the Moose and Women of the Moose will host a Valentine’s Day dinner event 6 p.m. Feb. 14. Dinner will be served 6-9 p.m. with music at 8:30 p.m.
Prime rib, baked potato, roasted vegetable, house-made rolls and desserts by Faith will be served. Pre- purchase tickets at the lodge or reserve one by phone. The cost is couples, $45, and a single meal, $25. It is open to members and guests.
Other lodge activities include Wii bowling and a potluck dinner every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., chaired by Lou. The week’s menu includes Tuesday tacos, Thursday burgers and Friday ribeye steak dinners at 6 p.m.
Upcoming events are the spring conference in North Pole late March and the annual children’s Easter egg hunt at Pioneer Park in April. An adult volunteer is needed to fill the Easter Bunny costume.
Those with questions can call Faith at 752-0306, stop by the lodge, or check out the Sitka Moose Facebook page.
Bike to Work, School
Event On Feb. 14
Sitka cyclists can ride and win prizes by participating in the eighth annual International Winter Bike to Work Day and fifth annual International Winter Bike to School Day on Feb. 14.
Participants should go to the International Winter Bike To Work Day website, http://winterbiketoworkday.org/, and commit online to riding to work on Feb. 14. People who work at home can use a bike ride for errands or sport as their bike commute for the day. On Friday, Feb. 14, during the bike commute, stop by the Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop, 329 Harbor Dr., between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to enter name and phone number in a contest to win prizes, including a headlight/taillight set from Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop and other items from Sitka businesses.
Students should go to the International Bike to School Day website, http://winterbiketoschoolday.org/, and commit to riding to school on Friday, Feb. 14. Sitka’s public schools should be listed on the site, including UAS-Sitka Campus. Teachers can do a quick, 30-second survey about how students got to school to help their school’s Bike-Walk-Roll Score.
‘‘We encourage all cyclists to be safe in their rides,’’ the local organization said in a press release. ‘‘They should wear helmets, wear bright reflective clothes, and have working solid-white headlights in front and blinking red taillights in back. They also should follow all rules of the road, such as riding on the right side of the road (not on the sidewalk) and stopping at all stop lights/stop signs.’’
Door prizes are being gathered, and businesses or people wanting to donate to the event can contact Charles Bingham at charleswbingham3@gmail.com or Doug Osborne at douglaso@searhc.org. Items such as gloves, reflective safety vests, water bottles and helmets are needed, although some businesses donated gift cards, bike books, or non-biking and non-winter items in past years, organizers said.
STA Swims Set
At MEHS Pool
Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host family swims at the MEHS pool this spring.
Enrolled tribal citizens, STA staff and their families can swim 5-7 p.m. Feb. 5, March 4, April 1 and May 6. Parents and guardians must be present and are being encouraged to participate.
Call Jean Swanson, 747-3968, with questions.
Walk & Bike
Conference Set
The annual Alaska Walk and Bike Conference will be June 9-13 in Sitka.
The hands-on conference will provide tools and inspiration to help make a community bike and walk friendly.
The full schedule is at walkbikealaska.wordpress.com.
Activities will include group bike rides, networking events, informational seminars and lunch-and-learns.
For more information contact Doug Osborne at 966-8674 or douglaso@searhc.org.
Open Gym for
Tribal Citizens
Open gym sessions are being offered 1-3 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23 at Blatchley Middle School for tribal citizens, STA staff and their families.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Parents and guardians are being encouraged to participate.
Cancer Support
Group to Meet
Sitka Cancer Survivors Society will host a cancer support group meeting 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Sitka Public Library.
The group welcomes cancer patients in treatment or recovering and their family members. Call Diane Linn at 512-659-3156 with questions. The group meets the third Sunday of each month.
Volunteers Sought for
Municipal Boards
Volunteer positions are available on the following municipal boards and commissions: Animal Hearing Board, Building Department Appeals Board, Health Needs and Human Services Commission, Library Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Police and Fire Commission, and Tree and Landscape Committee.
A letter of interest and board application can be submitted to the Municipal Clerk’s office at 100 Lincoln Street. Applications are available online at www.cityofsitka.com or at the office. For further information, call Melissa at 747-1826.
Earns Degree
Joli Remund has earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The 2005 Sitka High graduate is the daughter of Jean and Dennis Longstreth of Sitka and Marty Remund of Port Alexander.
Maritime Heritage
Sets Annual Meet
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society’s annual meeting will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the ANB Founders Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Close Calls and Lessons Learned” featuring a moderated panel of Sitkans sharing their own experiences of lessons learned on the water. Refreshments will be provided. For information contact SMHS at (907) 623-8054 or sitkamaritime@gmail.com.
Health Networking
Gathering Feb. 21
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (together in Tlingit) health networking and learning lunch will be noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the SEARHC Community Health Services Building, 1212 Seward Ave., 1st floor conference room.
The purpose of the open public meeting is to spark partnerships and to promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve well-being in Sitka. For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org or contact Doug Osborne at 738-8734 or douglaso@searhc.org.
Pioneers Meet
Sitka Pioneers of Alaska will meet Thursday, Feb. 7, at United Methodist Church on Kimsham Street. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., potluck dinner at 6 p.m., and business/program at 6:30 p.m.
Members and guests will share anecdotes and information about Black History Month and African-Americans in Alaska’s past.
For information or transportation help, contact Elaine at 747-3469.
