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 13, 2018, Community Happenings

News Director Joins

Brave Heart Volunteers

Maury Hackett, BA, has been promoted to the position of director at Brave Heart Volunteers, the BHV board has announced.

Hackett returned to “her roots,” Sitka, in September 2017 when she was hired to fill the role of office and volunteer manager.

Hackett is a graduate of Sitka High School and Western Washington University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation. Her work experience has focused on using activity-based intervention to help improve the client’s physical, social and emotional well-being. 

“After 10 years of working out-of- state and pursuing professional experiences, it is an honor to return to Sitka and have the opportunity to be in a position that allows me to wholeheartedly give back to my hometown community,’’ Hackett said.

When not working, she enjoys the outdoors and capitalizes on all opportunities to explore the area.

‘‘She is an engaged community member and committed to maintaining and improving the quality of life for all Sitkans,’’ BHV said. 

 

Scripture Walk

Slated Wednesday

St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will lead the last Scripture Walk in the Park for the summer 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15.

All are invited to meet at Sitka National Historical Park visitor center for a short, early evening walk. For information, call 747-3977.

 

Chamber to Meet

Leading the Way in Alaska-Tobacco 21 and the Sitka Mermaid Festival update will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.

Speakers include city community relations coordinator Maegan Bosak, Joe Darnell from the State of Alaska, Doug Osborne from the Sitka Community Hospital and Amanda Roberts from SEARHC’s Tobacco Prevention and Control department.  

 

Amelia Mosher will give an update on Sitka Mermaid Festival, Aug. 13-19.

 

Luah Aug. 18 for

Emblem Club

Sitka Emblem Club will host a luau 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Elks Lodge. 

Dinner will include roast pig, hula hula chicken, rice, assorted vegetables, Hawaiian fruit and salad bar, Hawaiian rolls and assorted desserts.

Dinner, entertainment and games will be included in the $24-a-plate event. 

 

All events at the Elks Lodge are for friends and invited guests. 

 

Shoe Certificates

For STA Kids

Sitka Tribe of Alaska is holding its footwear certificate giveaway for back-to-school.

Tribal-enrolled school-age children are eligible to receive a $40 gift certificate to apply to a pair of shoes at Russell’s.

Applications are available at STA Social Services, 110 American Street. For more information call 747-7293.

Weather-Spotter

Training Weds.

The Southeast Alaska Skywarn Weather Spotter Training will be taught 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Sitka Fire Department, 209 Lake Street.

The free training is offered to anyone with an interest in the weather. A Skywarn weather spotter is a trained citizen who reports hazardous weather and any impacts it is having on the community.

It is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service.

 

 

 

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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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