Sue Hottinger
Dies at Age 90
Sue R. Hottinger, a Pioneers Home resident, died Sunday at SEARHC-Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. She was 90.
Legion Auxiliary
Meets March 6
American Legion Auxiliary will have a meeting 7 p.m. March 6 at the American Legion Hall. All members are being encouraged to attend.
Legionnaires
Slated to Meet
The American Legion will hold a Legionnaire meeting 7 p.m. March 14 at the Legion Hall. All members are invited.
School Board Meets
Sitka School Board will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the Sitka High School library.
Chamber to Meet
Mayor Gary Paxton will discuss Gov. Dunleavy’s budget impact to Sitka at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.
After the overview, Paxton will lead a discussion among luncheon attendees. Following the discussion, the recording will be forwarded to the Alaska Municipal League as part of the feedback from the community of Sitka.
The luncheon is open to the public.
Testimony Taken
At LIO Tuesday
The Senate State Affairs Committee will take public testimony on Senate Bills 23 and 24 regarding Supplemental Permanent Fund Dividend payments 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, and if needed, again on Thursday, March 7.
Individuals can testify from the Sitka Legislative Information Office in Totem Square. Sign up begins at 5 p.m. Contact Ken at the Sitka LIO at 747-6276 with questions.
This week, the Alaska Legislature will continue to take testimony on commercial fishermen’s fund vessel owner claims and various crime bills.
Bills can be tracked by text. Call the Sitka LIO at 747-6276 for information on how to track bills and testify, or visit akleg.gov.
‘14 Miles’ Event
At Public Library
Screening and discussion of the locally produced mini-documentary series 14 Miles will be 6-7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Sitka Public Library.
‘‘14 Miles is about what challenges us, what we sometimes pass by and what makes us proud to live here,’’ organizers said. ‘‘This is a chance to watch some episodes of 14 Miles: Dispatches from an Island in Alaska live and share feedback.’’
E-mail artchangeinc@gmail.com or call 738-2174 for information. To check out episodes of 14 Miles on-line go to 14Miles.org
SCLT to Meet
The Sitka Community Land Trust will meet 6:15-8:15 p.m. Monday, March 18, at St. Peter’s See House. The public is invited to attend. The SCLT is a non-profit organization that relies on community support and participation. For information contact Mim McConnell at 738-2888.
Library Friends
Board Sought
The Friends of Sitka Public Library is seeking dreamers, bibliophiles, creators, tech-users, and teens willing to serve on its board.
All positions are up for election: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, membership and member-at-large. Terms are two years and will begin on Saturday, April 13, during the annual meeting and bagel breakfast.
Contact Kari Sagel via email or text at sagelk@sitkaschools.org and 752-7323 to indicate interest.
Kayak Video On
Gail Ferris will give a kayak video presentation 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Rasmussen Hall in Room 108 on the SJ Campus and 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Pioneers Home main lobby.
Go to www.nkhorizons.com for more information.
