SFS, Coliseum
Host 48-Hour
Film Contest
Registration is now open for the 48-Hour Film Festival for amateur filmmakers, sponsored by the Sitka Film Society and the Coliseum Theater.
In the contest, filmmakers will have 48 hours to make a short film containing three elements that will be assigned to them by the organizers: a line of dialogue, a character and a prop.
Once you have signed up, you can choose when to begin your 48-hour time frame. At that time, the organizers will reveal to your filmmaking team the three elements that must appear in your film.
All films must be completed by July 10 and will then be screened 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Coliseum Theater. Signups can be reached through facebook.com/SitkaFilmSociety/, or using the QR code on the poster. Those with questions may call 907-738-0602.
Card of Thanks
Appreciation and words of gratitude from the family of Kaadéiyakhanákh, Martin Strand Jr., March 26, 1967, to April 1, 2022, who was Kiks.adi, Clay House.
We would like to thank the beautiful community of Sitka for all the thoughts and condolences sent our way.
Especially appreciate mileage donated and loving words by the Gajaa Heen Dancers for relatives to travel and provide comfort. Martin Jr. grew up with the dancers learning valuable life lessons from his culture. Gunalchéesh for your unwavering support, as Martin Jr. thought of all of you as family: brothers, sisters and teachers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cherie, of 34 years, his son Tyler and daughter Shelby, his sister Sara, sister Martina, mother Marcia (Kiks.adi, Clay House), nephew Benny Mancil, nieces Lila Ruhle and Denali Ruhle, and nephew Gary Brooks.
Gone before him in 2008 was his Dad, Martin Strand Sr. (K’waach’), Kaagwaantaan, Snail House.
Martin’s passing was so unexpected and we are missing him so much. Thank you for showing your love and care.
Cherie, Tyler and Shelby
Life Celebration
For Kurt Korthals
A celebration of life service will be held for Kurt Korthals, 85, at noon on Monday, June 20, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. Friends and family of Kurt are welcome to attend the service. A lunch will follow.
Kurt was born in Burbank, California, on Feb. 2, 1936. He lived in Sitka from 1967 until his stroke in June 2011. He passed away on September 18, 2021, in California.
The family wishes any gifts or donations to be made to St. Gregory’s Catholic Church.
Salmon Derby
Awards Night
Set for June 16
Sitka Sportsman’s Association invites contestants of the 67th Sitka Salmon Derby to attend Derby Awards Night 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
‘‘We come together to congratulate successful anglers, to thank you for your participation, to appreciate all of our generous donors, and for you to pick from a vast array of valuable prizes,’’ Sitka Sportsman’s Association said.
Attendees should take their derby tickets, fish weigh-in receipts and cold fish tickets.
For information, contact derby chairman John McCrehin at 907-738-8636.
