RED AT THE ROUNDABOUT – More than 200 demonstrators rally at the roundabout Wednesday afternoon in support of raising the state’s contribution to public schools. The Sitka School District faces a shortfall of $1.5 million to $3.2 million in the 2025 budget, depending on the amount the Legislature finally approves. The School Board is obligated to submit a budget to the Sitka Assembly by next Wednesday. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
June 22, 2016 Police Blotter
The following calls were received by Sitka police by 8 a.m. today:
June 21
At 7:21 a.m. a criminal trespass form was signed against a woman caught shoplifting.
At 9:13 a.m. a Monastery Street resident turned in a cell phone and other belongings she found on her car.
Police were unable to locate an “impaired” woman reported driving away from a liquor store at 2:52 p.m.
At 4:14 p.m. a traffic accident was reported in a grocery store parking lot.
Officers checked on the report of a boat sinking at 4:15 p.m. on Swan Lake. It turned out to be a group of people trying to right a kayak that had flipped over.
An Andrews Street resident reported her bike was stolen, and she saw photos on Facebook of someone riding it. Police are looking into the report.
At 9:29 p.m. a resident turned in documents found in the 200 block of Katlian Street. Police called the owner, who said she didn’t need them. They were destroyed.
June 22
At 3:06 a.m. a Burkhart Street resident said someone knocked on her window and left. No one was in the area when police checked.
In Court
Donavynn M. Soule-Ortiz, 24, was sentenced to 30 days, with 27 suspended, and fined $2,000, with $500 suspended, on a charge of driving under the influence. His license will be suspended for 90 days, and he will be on probation for a year. He is to complete counseling.
David J. Miyasato, 27, was sentenced to 180 days, suspended, for criminal mischief. He is to pay restitution, and he will be on probation for three years. He is not to have any contact with two particular individuals. Charges of disorderly conduct and violating conditions of release were dismissed.
Emergency Calls
The Sitka Fire Department dispatched ambulances at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday, and 8:03 a.m. and 9:41 a.m. today.
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April 2004
Photo caption: Luke Johnson helps Kathy Fournier as she removes trash from Swan Lake Saturday.
The Citywide Spring Cleanup this year included the lake cleanup by volunteers and was organized by Parks and Recreation Coordinator Lynne McGowan.
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A 12-hour dance marathon sponsored by Sheldon Jackson College students will be held Saturday at Blatchley Junior High. .... Added attractions include twist and limbo contests. The city curfew will be extended until 1 a.m.