Stolen Buoy
Dear Editor: As many Sitkans know, Brave Heart Volunteers hosts an online auction at the end of summer to raise funds for BHV and support our mission to serve those who are grieving, lonely, or nearing the end of life. Several local artists donate their time and talent to paint buoys, and the buoys hang on downtown lampposts for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the summer.
Unfortunately, we noticed today that one of the buoys has gone missing from its spot at the corner of Lincoln and Katlian Street. This is a very meaningful buoy, as it was commissioned by Vern and Ruth Culp for the sole purpose of donating it for our fundraiser. Tim Ryan also kindly donated his macrame talent to create a unique hanger.
The 14-inch buoy was created by Allie Spurlock and is black with white line drawings of sea life. The macrame is black line with white beads and approximately 16 inches long. The buoy has the potential to raise $1,250 for BHV.
If any of your readers see the buoy or have any information, they may report it to the Sitka Police Department 907-747-3245. We would really like to recover the buoy to help us raise funds, so we can continue to provide free services to our neighbors who need support during very challenging times of their lives.
Angie DelMoral,
Executive Director
Brave Heart Volunteers
Youth Shelter
Dear Editor: On June 13, Sitka Assembly is scheduled to act on the appeal of Youth Advocates of Sitka’s conditional use permit for a youth shelter.
That regulated and supervised YAS program will be an asset to Sitka and the Halibut Point Road neighborhood that it could occupy.
Consider that the YAS-managed facility will be a good neighbor. It is unlikely to engage in occasional and normal neighborhood activities such as these: house parties, substance use, storing boats or trailers, shooting fireworks, keeping firearms, raising livestock, and servicing autos and boats. I have done such in my 50 years in Sitka.
Youths will be supervised. Residents will not have automobiles. Access to YAS property will be from Alaska State highway not private road or city street.
Stopping human trafficking and caring for its victims is the object of this national and Sitka YAS program. It deserves our support. It has mine.
John Stein, Sitka
