20 YEARS AGO June 2005 Photo caption: Brent Peters, Ben Campen and Scott Totten pose with their medals after winning the relay division of last weekend’s Julie Hughes Triathlon. The three teamed up to win the race, which included a 5-mile run, a...

20 YEARS AGO June 2005 Six Forest Service employees from Sitka have won the top honor the Alaska Region can bestow: the Regional Forester Award. They are Rhonda George, Sophia Chapman, Julie Simpson, Warren Pellet, Teresa Richards and Nathalie...

20 YEARS AGO June 2005 Sitka’s new helmet ordinance went into effect today, requiring those under age 18 to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or skateboard or using in-line skates on public property. ... Those unable to afford a helmet can get...

20 YEARS AGO June 2005 The Legislature approved more than $10 million for Sitka projects in the capital budget approved on the final day of the special session. It includes $280,000 for the Indian River Road. 50 YEARS AGO June 1975 Doug’s...

20 YEARS AGO’ May 2005 After the first three days of the Sitka Sportsman’s Association 50th annual Salmon Derby, Frank Martin stood at first place with his catch of a 47.9-pound king. “It’s going really well, reported Ladder Chairman Betty...

20 YEARS AGO’ May 2005 A Coast Guard Memorial Day observance will be held at Sitka National  Cemetery. Members of the Sitka Coast Guard family to be remembered are Myrtle Flynn, Henri Leclerc, Kevin McCracken, Kyle Koval, Michael Brett...

20 YEARS AGO’ May 2005 Photo caption: Sitka Police Sgt. Ginny Moring closes the door on the latest addition to the police fleet: an evidence/mobile command center van. The van and a computer-aided dispatch center, which helps track police...

20 YEARS AGO’ May 2005 The Assembly directed city staff Tuesday to look into the legal ramifications of a possible charge on cruise ship passengers coming to Sitka. Mary Magnuson, representing Sitka Fair Share, asked the Assembly to put a...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 The Sitka Amateur Boxing Club won the team title Saturday at a regional competition in Ketchikan. All three Sitka Boxers –Ethan Ojala, Jack See and Wyatt Ojala – won at least one match. 50 YEARS AGO May 1975 The Holy...

50 YEARS AGO May 1975 Advertisement: Explore Southeast! Come cruising with Fairweather Outings! Explore with us ... Glacier Bay, Kruzof, St. Lazaria, West Chichagof. For details call Chuck Johnstone or Totem Travel. Please make your reservations...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Sitka High School class of 2005 will collect diplomas tonight. ... Co-valedictorians are Clea Will, Coral Pendell, Cameo Padilla, Chandler O’Connell and Tawny Hoyt; Lauren Wild is salutatorian. School Service Awards were...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Photo caption: A plaque proclaiming Sheldon Jackson College campus a  National Historic Landmark is unveiled by SJC trustees Richard Scheumann, at left, and Monte Wilson National Park Service Alaska Region regional...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Raven Radio’s Blues Cruise, featuring the sounds of Belly Meat, will sail May 21, courtesy of Allen Marine. All proceeds will benefit Raven Radio. 50 YEARS AGO May 1975 Fourth grade students are wearing sweatshirts ...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 The Assembly Friday decided to stick to an earlier decision to raise city employee pay by an across-the-board 1.5 percent. A raise of 2.5 percent was proposed in the administrator’s budget but a majority of the Assembly...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Sitka High School class of 1985 will hold its 20-year reunion in July. Those planning to attend are asked to send $25 to one of the coordinators, Alicia Williams,Tammy (Wilkin) Mears, or Stephanie (Filler) Backus. 50 YEARS...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Sawmill Farm’s first litter of piglets was born on Mother’s Day. They and their mom are on display and all are doing well. Farm hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Donations are accepted at the...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Women, men and children are invited to participate in the first Mother’s Day Hat Parade Sunday. Michelle Friedman, an organizer of the event and a member of the nonprofit advocacy group RESULTS, hopes it will become an...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Photo caption: Teachers retiring at the end of the school year – Linda Swanson, Linda Selvig and Marilyn Guhl – have cake at a retirement party held before the School Board meeting. The three, along with fellow retiring...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Camille Joy Skannes, a 2005 Sitka High graduate, has been named an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. She was nominated by Peggy Boydston, business English teacher. She is the daughter of John...

20 YEARS AGO May 2005 Photo caption: Pupil Josh Young gathers with his family in Gina Lawson’s first-grade class. The students were learning about Tlingit culture so  Josh’s family, mother Lillian Young, grandmother Ethel Makinen, and...