Scholarships Given by
Sportsman’s Association
Sitka Sportsman’s Association has named Hayden Hunt, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, and Hunter Johnson, Sitka High School, recipients of its Youth Scholarship Program. Each has been awarded a $2,000 certificate to the college of their choice.
Hunt plans to attend Washington State University and study mechanical engineering. Johnson will study electrical maintenance and automation at Spokane Community College.
The SSA scholarship is funded primarily from the Sitka Salmon Derby proceeds and is offered to senior students who reside in Sitka.
Students were asked to submit an essay on “The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.”
SSA expressed appreciation to counselors at each high school for help in disseminating the applications and collecting the essays. Sitka Sportsman’s Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and ‘‘is proud to honor its tradition in giving back to the community,’’ a press release said.
The board of Sitka Sportsman’s Association wished Hunt and Johnson success in their educational pursuit and future.
Quilters Meet
Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at United Methodist Church and via Zoom.
Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits.
For information call President Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.
Emblem Club
Meets May 27
Sitka Emblem Club will hold a social meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Sitka Elks Lodge.
Installation of new officers for historian, press correspondence and first assistant marshal is planned.
Past presidents will be honored.
BIHA Board
Meets May 20
The Baranof Island Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet 5:30 p.m. May 20 via Zoom.
Those wishing to participate may submit their request to info@bihasitka.org before noon on that day.
Work Party Set
At Boatshop
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is holding a volunteer work party to rebuild a wall on the Japonski Island Boatshop 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 22.
Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome. Masks are required. Volunteers should take gloves and tools if they have them, and can help for part or all the time. Project leaders will provide training in historic preservation principles and methods.
Coffee and snacks are provided. Call 738-7448 or email sitkamaritime@gmail.com for information or go to sitkamaritime.org.
ANS Meeting
Set for Monday
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, on Zoom.
Members are being urged to attend and anyone who would like to know more about ANS is welcome. Membership dues are $12 a year. For information or a Zoom invitation to the meeting, call or text Nancy, 907-227-9102.
