FIFTH OPENING – The Sitka seine boats Hukilau and Rose Lee pump herring aboard this afternoon at the end of Deep Inlet during the fifth opening in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. The opening was being held in two locations beginning at 11 a.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson) 

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August 28, 2014 Community Happenings

ANB to Meet
    The Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 will hold its regular scheduled meeting 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the ANB Founders Hall with a tentative agenda.
    Items that may be discussed include the ANB’s non-profit status, 501c3 status, Grand Camp ANB/ANS convention in Petersburg in October and accepting requests for use of the ANB Hall.
    All members are being asked to attend.

    Tarot Cards Read
    Richard Aufrichtig, one of the artists taking part in the Sitka Fellows Program, will be performing his final round of Tarot card readings 2-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the Backdoor.
    Individuals can sign up for a reading time by e-mailing Aufrichtig directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .


    Childbirth Class Set
    The childbirth education one-day course at Sitka Community Hospital is scheduled 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 with Sharon Sullivan, R.N. The cost is $55 per couple, with food and drinks provided. To register, call 747-1722.



Tournament first-place winners are, left to right, Ed Kimmel, Blake Hagerman, Liza Martin and Marty Martin. (Photo by Angela McGraw)

    Cancer, Diabetes Awareness
    Golf Tourney Winners Told
    Organizers have announced that the 6th Annual Cancer and Diabetes Awareness Golf Tourney and Silent Auction held recently at the Sea Mountain Golf Course has raised more than $4,000.
    ‘‘Dedicated golfers, auction buyers, lunch eaters and balloon launchers came out in what turned out to be beautiful weather, to raise money for the Sitka Cancer Survivors Society and the Sitka Community Hospital Outpatient Diabetes Program,’’ organizers said.
    The yearly event takes place in August.
    Tournament team winners were: first place, Ed Kimmel, Liza Martin, Marty Martin and Blake Hagerman with a score of 25; second, Dan Cox, Maybelle Filler, Coleen Ingman and John Rennie with 27; and third, Steve Anderson, Paddy Hanson, Jerry Sutton and Ken Winger with 28.
    In the hole contests, winners in the women’s and men’s divisions were: Straight Drive, Colleen Dahlquist and Ed Kimmel; Long Drive, Colleen Ingman and Troy Denkinger; Short Drive, Ed Kimmel; and Closest to the Pin, Liza Martin, 22’2”.
    There was no $25,000 hole-in-one winner.


    Nonprofit Directors
    To Meet Sept. 8
    The informal support gathering for nonprofit executive directors has announced its new name.
    Sitkans Helping Executive Directors will next meet 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Larkspur Cafe. For more information contact Mim at 738-2888.

    SCDC to Meet
    The Sitka Community Development Corporation will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House.
    SCDC is a community supported non-profit working to establish permanently affordable housing in Sitka. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. For more information call 747-2860.

    Families Reminded
    To Redeem Coupons
    Babies and Books and Old Harbor Books remind families who completed the Early Literacy Summer Reading Program at Kettleson Memorial Library this summer that their earned coupons need to be redeemed no later than Saturday, Aug. 30.
    For more information, call the library at 747-8708.

    Formline Design
    Class Aug. 30-31
    Openings are still available in Sheldon Jackson Museum’s free formline design workshop Aug. 30-31.
    The workshop will be taught by Rico Worl, Tlingit artist, skateboarder and owner of skateboard company Trickster Skateboards.
    A student reception and artist talk with Rico will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31.    
    The workshop is for ages 12-17, but the museum said, ‘‘but if you are a little younger or a little older, please contact us and we may be able to accommodate you for the free class.’’
    Students leave with a complete, functional skateboard with their own formline designs on it at the workshop’s end. Space is limited. Students must register and attend both sessions and the student reception.
    For more information and to register, call 747-8981

    Spin/TRX Class
    Slated at Hames
    Spin/TRX combo classes, which include 30 minutes of cardio with a stationary bike and 30 minutes of strength training with resistance straps – developed by the Navy Seals – are being offered at Hames Center 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with Michalene and Linda.
    Call 747-5080 to sign up.


    Aerial Silks Taught
    A new series of aerial silks classes has started at the Hames Center. The class builds strength and flexibility while moving athletically on fabrics.
    Classes will be held noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday at the Hames Center. Call Franni for details at 738-0721.


    Mountain Goat
    Harvest Closure
    The Sitka District Ranger, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, is taking action to close the North Fork Katlian River zone to the harvest of mountain goats 11:59 p.m., Friday, Aug. 29.
    It will remain closed through Dec. 31, the end of the regular season.
    The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued a closure in the same zone, effective Aug. 29, through the close of the season.
    The remainder of Baranof Island will remain open for goat hunting unless closed by special action.
    A map and description of the closed area is available from the Sitka Ranger District Office and the Sitka area office of ADF&G.

    Kickboxing on Tap
    Kickboxing is being offered 7:15 p.m. Mondays at the Hames Center.
    ‘‘Mix up your routine with the balance, coordination and strength building moves of kickboxing,’’ organizers said.
    For information call 747-5080 or log on to hamescenter.com.


    Open Mic Sunday
    Sitka Folk will host an open mic at the Larkspur Cafe 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31.
    Musicians, poets and humorists are encouraged to sign up for a 10-minute performance slot after 6 p.m.
    A $5 donation is encouraged as this is a benefit for Sitka Folk. Call Ted Howard at 747-5482 with questions.

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Matthew C. Hunter of Sitka recently returned from Cuba as part of a St. Olaf College International and Off-Campus Studies program. Hunter, a junior physics major at St. Olaf College, is the son of Robert and Kim Hunter of Sitka.


50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Eighth graders have returned from a visit to Juneau to see the Legislature. They had worked for it since Christmas vacation ... Clarice Johnson’s idea of a “White Elephant” sales was chosen as the best money-maker; Joe Roth won the political cartoon assignment; highest government test scorers were Ken Armstrong, Joanna Hearn, Linda Montgomery, Lisa Henry, Calvin Taylor and David Licari .....

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