WhaleFest Events
Slated Nov. 4-7
Registration is open for Sitka WhaleFest, which will be Nov. 4-7.
Organizers said COVID-safe local events include symposium watch parties, wildlife cruises with local experts, a maritime grind, and a one-day marketplace.
To register, go to https://whova.com/portal/registration/sitka_202105/.
Virus Testing,
Vaccinations
Updates Given
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or think you’ve been exposed, get tested.
That’s the advice of SEARHC, that provides testing for all ages, across from Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center’s main entrance. Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, all testing will be administered at Mountainside Urgent Care, 209 Moller Avenue.
Residents are reminded that testing is noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Walk up, drive through, or schedule an appointment at covid19.searhc.org, and get tested.
Health care workers are thanking residents for wearing face masks in public, washing their hands frequently, getting vaccinated and getting tested.
Vaccinations are available by signing up through Harry Race Pharmacy at sitkapharmacies.com or SEARHC, covid19.searhc.org.
ANS Camp 4
To Meet Sept. 16
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 invites all members to meet 11 a.m. Sept. 16 at the ANB Founders Hall.
The meeting is being held to conduct the third and final round of nominations for 2021-2022 officer positions.
Members who have paid this year’s dues can participate in the election. Camp 4 extends an invitation to this open meeting. Those with questions may call Lena Lauth, ANS secretary, at 623-7113.
New Arrivals
Baby Girl Bell
Lione Rae Bell was born 7:30 a.m. August 26, 2021, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. At birth, the infant weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.
Parents are Lauren Bell and Dane McFadden of Sitka. Her mother is a marine ecologist and father is an engineer at the Sitka Fire Department.
Grandparents are Mary Lou Kelsey and William Bell of Homer, and Viki and Ed McFadden of both Fillmore, California, and Sitka.
This is the couple’s first child.
UAF Honor Roll
Students Noted
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the names of students on the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the spring and summer semesters.
Several Sitka residents are listed.
Lori Forbess has been named to the summer dean’s list.
On the chancelor’s list for spring term are Max Johnson, Rachel Larson and Whitney McArthur.
On the spring dean’s list are Laura Ekada, Lori Forbess, Ben Holmgren, Zosh Krupa, Jaylynn Martinez, Kyleigh McArthur andJennie Reynolds.
The lists recognize students’ academic achievements. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list.
Open Houses Set
On SCLT Property
The Sitka Community Land Trust will hold open houses on its property at 1306 Halibut Point Road this weekend.
The S’us’ Héeni Sháak Community has two new homes that are about to be sold to their new owners. The public can view one 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and the other, 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Seven house plans will be available for viewing.
Those attending should follow current city mask mandates. Contact Mim for more details at 907-738-2888.
