TRUCK FIRE – Firefighters knock down a fire in a Ford Explorer truck in Arrowhead Trailer Park in the 1200 block of Sawmill Creek Road Saturday evening. One person received fire-related injuries and was taken to the hospital, Sitka Fire Department Chief Craig Warren said, and the truck was considered a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation, Warren said. The fire hall received the call about the fire at 5:33 p.m., and one fire engine with eight firefighters and an ambulance were dispatched, he said. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

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April 18, 2019, Community Happenings

Weekend Hikes

Begin in May

Sitka Trail Works’ volunteer board members will lead weekend public hikes throughout the summer, beginning May 4 with the Cross Trail Bike Ride.

Hikes help familiarize users with trails in the area and are an opportunity for hikers and bikers to meet others who enjoy the outdoors, Sitka Trail Works said. 

Participants in the Cross Trail Bike Ride 10:30 a.m. May 4 should take their bikes to the Sitka High School/Cross Trail trailhead for a free group ride hosted by Sitka Trail Works and the Bike Friendly Coalition. The 3.5-mile round trip will follow Cross Trail over moderate terrain to Indian River and back. Participants should take their own water and appropriate clothing for the weather. Riders 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult and have a liability waiver signed by their legal guardian. The leaders will carry first aid supplies.

For further information call Sitka Trail Works at 747-7244 or visit www.sitkatrailworks.org

 

 

‘Midsummer Night’s

Dream’ to be Staged

Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present its final Young Performers Theater productions of the season May 3-5.

‘‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’’ will be presented 7 p.m. May 3-4 at the Odess Theater.

‘‘Rollick with us in this fast-paced, romantically-farcical, gender-swapping adaptation that has been cut down to less than an hour while still preserving Shakespeare’s original poetry,’’ Sitka Fine Arts Camp said.

For younger performers, the modern language adaptation, ‘‘A Midsummer-School’s Daydream,’’ will be staged at 2 p.m. on May 4 and 5 at the Odess Theater. It tells of a group of summer school students must put on a play, despite the fairies and their teachers falling in love. 

 

Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children, and are available at Old Harbor Books, www.fineartscamp.org, and at the door. 

 

Knot Technique

Workshop on Tap

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society will present “The Knots You Need,” a hands-on knot-tying workshop, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Japonski Island Boathouse.

Additional practice time will be given. Instructor Stan Barge will guide participants through technique, terminology, and appropriate applications of the most essential knots for every mariner, and everyday life.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 at Old Harbor Books. Spaces are limited. No prior knowledge is necessary and all materials will be provided. For information, contact sitkamaritime@gmail.com or 738-0319.

 

 

Fish Filleting

Regs Announced

Marine boat anglers returning to ports where and when on-site Alaska Department of Fish and Game creel surveys are conducted will be prohibited from filleting, mutilating, and de-heading sport caught lingcod, nonpelagic rockfish, and king and coho salmon at-sea, the department said. 

Marine boat anglers returning to any port on the Sitka road system 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 29, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, may not fillet, mutilate, or de-head these fish until their vessel is tied up at a docking facility where the fish will be offloaded, unless the fish have been consumed or preserved on board.

The restriction aims to maximize information obtained through ADF&G angler interview and dockside sampling programs. Southeast Alaska management plans adopted by the Alaska Board of Fisheries require length and sex information for lingcod, length information for nonpelagic rockfish, and identification of tagged king and coho salmon, which can only be obtained when fish are intact.

The action does not prohibit gutting and gilling fish before returning to port. Anglers may fillet and head king and coho salmon, lingcod, and nonpelagic rockfish on board a vessel once it’s tied up at a docking facility where the fish will be offloaded. For information, contact the nearest ADF&G office or visit: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/sf/EONR/index.cfm?ADFG=Region.R1

 

SEDA to Meet,

Discuss Survey

Sitka Economic Development Association will host the State of Sitka’s Economy 3-5 p.m. April 24 at Centennial Hall.

McDowell group will present the results from a recent business survey. The public is being encouraged to attend to learn about the trends of Sitka’s economy. A reception will follow. For information call SEDA at 747-2660.

 

Columbia Expedition

Revisited at Talk

All are invited to join the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society for an evening with Brinnen Carter to discuss the late 18th century Columbia expeditions to the Pacific Northwest 6:30 p.m. April 29 at Baranof Island Brewing Co.

Brinnen will talk about the role of his ancestor, Benjamin Popkins, aboard the ship, and the ways in which family history can serve to connect past and present.

Prior to the presentation, at 5 p.m., will be a meet-and-greet to welcome new Sitka Maritime Heritage Society Executive Director Laura Bennett. 

‘‘This is a great time to learn more about what the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society does and to share your ideas with us,’’ Bennett said.

Those with questions can call 738-7448.

 

Group Bike Ride

Slated Saturday 

The Sitka Cycling Club is hosting a group ride 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20. It will start and end at the Fisheye Organic Café, a restaurant that offers a 20 percent discount to helmeted cyclist who are part of the bicycle benefits program. 

The group will ride to Silver Bay and back, 10 miles round trip, and takes about one hour to complete.

For more information or to sign up for the Sitka Cycling Club go to: https://sitkacycling.wordpress.com/

 

Lutherans Offer

Holy Week Services

Sitka Lutheran has scheduled Holy Week and Easter worship services.

Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion is planned 5:30 p.m. tonight.

Good Friday, the Passion of Christ service, will be 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Sunday’s Easter breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Easter worship at 10:30 a.m.

 

Unitarians Plan

Easter Service

All are welcome to join the Sitka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Easter Sunday as it observes the traditional Flower Ceremony.

The group will gather at the large covered shelter at Halibut Point Recreation Area at noon. Everyone is invited to bring a flower to share in the service. The ceremony will be followed by a potluck. Food and firewood are welcome. Ham, fish and herring eggs will be provided.

 

 

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Businesses using the Centennial Hall parking lot testified Tuesday against a proposal to charge them rent in addition to the $200 annual permit fee. City Administrator Hugh Bevan made the proposal in response to the Assembly’s direction to Centennial Hall manager Don Kluting to try to close the $340,000 gap between building revenues and operational costs.


50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President William S. Paul Sr. will be special guest and speaker at the local ANB, Alaska Native Sisterhood Founders Day program Monday at the ANB Hall.

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