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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October 16, 2019, Community Happenings

Rasmuson Foundation Gives

Ingman Individual Art Award

John Ingman, an instructional designer at UAS-Sitka Campus, has been chosen to receive a Rasmuson Foundation individual artist project award in the “Folk and Traditional Arts” category.

Ingman plays the bagpipes, specifically the Uilleann pipes, which connects with his Irish heritage. He plans to use the $7,500 award to advance his knowledge and performance by studying with a champion piper and traveling to piper gatherings.

Rasmuson Individual Artist Awards empower artists to focus and reflect on their work, through immersion in creative activities, experimentation, and exploration of their art form.

“It is our hope that these investments result in substantial contributions to Alaska’s culture, the vibrancy of our communities, and to art itself,” the foundation said.

“I was really shocked and surprised when I got the call saying I had won an award,’’ Ingman said. ‘‘This is a truly life changing event and I can’t thank the Rasmuson Foundation enough. It is fantastic how they support the arts in Alaska, and I am grateful to be part of that.” 

Ingman holds a bachelor of science in music degree from the University of Oregon, Eugene, and a master of science in instructional design degree from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. 

 

As an instructional designer for UAS, he supports faculty in design and development of e-Learning courses.

 

Floor Ready for

Swing Dances

Community Swing Dances will be held every second Friday of the month, Nov. 2 through April, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall. 

Sitka Swing Dance class organizers said dances are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 13 and April 10.

Belly Meat (Ted Howard, Gary and Ernie) will be there to perform live. The entire wooden floor will be cleared for dancing all evening. 

The cost is $5 per couple entrance fee to pay for the facility, and a suggested donation of $10 per couple, handed to the band. All proceeds go to the church and the band.

Alcohol is not permitted in the facility.

Dance coaching will be available to those who need a few reminders — but hosts Owen and Beth Kindig encourage anyone who wants to improve their dancing skills to try to attend regular 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday night classes at the New Archangel studio, 208 Smith Street, for lessons on Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Two Step and Waltz. 

Contact bethakindig@gmail.com with any questions.

 

Mountain Goat

Harvest Closing

The Sitka District Ranger, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, is closing the Indigo Lake and Vodopad River Zones in Unit 4 to the harvest of mountain goats.

The closure will begin 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, and will remain in effect through Dec. 31. Further mountain goat harvest in these zones could have long term, negative effects on the conservation of these mountain goat subpopulations.

The remainder of Baranof Island is open to goat hunting until the season closes, unless closed by past or future special action.

 

A map and description of the closed areas are available from the Sitka Ranger District Office and the Sitka area office of ADF&G. Information on federal subsistence management special actions for the Tongass National Forest can be found at http://www.fs.usda.gov/news/tongass/news-events. For additional information, call Zone Fish and Wildlife Biologist Justin Koller at 747-4297 or email justin.koller@usda.gov.

 

Seattle Pipe Band

Returns to Sitka

For Alaska Day

The stirring sound of drums and bagpipes is again being heard during the Alaska Day Festival as 16 members of the Seattle Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band make the rounds. 

They began arriving on Alaska Airlines Saturday night. Public service duty for the group began with sharing in the Sunday afternoon marine cruise sponsored by Sitka History Museum.

They will be at the ball on Thursday,  Oct. 17, at Harrigan Centennial Hall, and march in the Alaska Day Parade on Friday afternoon, followed by the Brew Fest at Centennial Hall plaza.

Prior to the parade, they will be honored at an 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. fire hall public reception hosted by local volunteers.

While in Sitka their many stops include schools and care facilities as they tell of their work as first responders in firefighting tasks and medical emergencies as well as numerous regional parades and ceremonials such as funerals. 

New faces join familiar ones returning from past years. Pipe major Hilton Almond adds Dirk Halliwill, Andrew Hewitt, Vance Anderson, Travis Stanley, and Mark Place as pipers. Drum major Tyson DePoe is joined by side drummer Kristen May and bass drummer William “Smokey” Simpson. Also with the troupe as pipers or drummers are Scott Kallstrom, Bob Kerns, Luke Bugg, Adam Smith, Raul Deming, Roger Bianchi and Gave Culkin.

They return to Seattle Saturday.

For support in bringing the pipe band to Sitka, appreciation was expressed to numerous individuals and organizations along with hotels and several local clubs and restaurants at which the group will make appearances.

Others who wish to help share the costs are invited to contact local organizer Lisa Langenfeld at 738-2163.

 

Russian Re-Enactors

Needed for Festival

The re-enactment Russian naval unit seeks new recruits this year to join seasoned veterans for Alaska Day Festival. To arrange delivery of costumes, all are asked to contact Elaine Strelow at 747-3469 or Steve Dalquist at 752-0750.

In the Alaska Day parade on Friday, Oct. 18, these volunteers will march under the “imperial double- eagle” to Castle Hill for the Transfer Re-enactment in which they lower the Russian flag. They may also appear as greeters at various events.

Costumes are provided including the white sailcloth shirts, dark wool pants, and black wool “bezkozirka,” the official visorless cap piped in white, that was first introduced in the Russian navy in 1811. 

 

Beards, Bonnets

Judged Saturday

Men who sport facial hair are offered rewards at the Variety Show, 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Harrigan Centennial Hall, when beards are examined by judges from Sitka Emblem Club 142. 

Women’s bonnets for Alaska Day will be judged by a team from Sitka Elks Lodge 1662. 

A full evening of entertainment is promised in the Variety Show this year. Tickets for $5 are sold at the door or in advance at Old Harbor Books.

 

Fish and Game

Advisory to Meet

The Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting and election will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

The agenda will include elections, hand troll seat change, alternate seat term and other business.

For further information, contact Chair Jon Martin at 747-7752 or Annie Bartholomew at the Department of Fish and Game. 

 

Sitkans Invited to

Walk for Jesus

All are invited to walk in the Alaska Day Festival parade ‘‘for the love of Jesus’’ to hand out treasures.

Look for the ‘‘Jesus’’ car in the parade lineup or call Pastor Dug at 747-5454 with questions.

 

Costumed Greeters

Add to Alaska Day

Meeting visitors at the Sitka airport this week wearing 1860s costumes, Alaska Day Festival’s greeters are Judy Arnold, Sharla Boddy, Teri Middlebrooks, Kim Lapchynski, Geri Ness and Erin Arnold, who coordinates the group.

Festival organizers thanked these volunteers for dispensing event schedules and commemorative buttons while they appear at various community activities leading up to Oct. 18.

 

National Cemetery

Service Planned

At 11 a.m. Friday at Sitka National Cemetery, U.S. Army Alaska Command Chaplain Lt. Col. Sun C. Lee will conduct a memorial service with representation by all military services.  

Bugles and drums are provided by 9th Army Band. Soldiers from USARAK’s 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) at  Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will provide color guard and give a rifle-firing salute.  

All veterans and survivors of those buried at the cemetery are especially encouraged to attend.

Military liaison for Alaska Day Festival is Joan Berge, 738-2640, assisting MaryLou Vilandre, 747-8086.

 

 

SEARHC RECEIVES ASHNHA STAFF CHOICE AWARD AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium was named the recipient of the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association’s Staff Choice Award at the 2019 ASNHA Annual Conference in Girdwood Sept. 26.

 SEARHC was recognized for dedication of multiple teams focusing on suicide prevention, increasing workplace safety and sterilization procedures, a press release said.

 SEARHC, under the guidance of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of leadership and front-line staff, has applied numerous changes over the past year to increase effectiveness in suicide prevention and workplace safety, SEARHC said.

Changes include updating terminology and processes to create a safer environment for at-risk patients in SEARHC care; re-working protocols for release of alcohol and substance abuse patients; creation of a health crisis team to improve coordination between SEARHC, public safety officers and EMS; and updating training and policies to combat weapons and workplace violence, the press release said.

 “The multi-disciplinary team has quickly become high-performing with significant positive outcomes resulting from their work,” said Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Kari Wilson. “The team’s next steps are to help expand the work beyond the hospital setting, ultimately reaching the rest of the Consortium.”

ASHNHA also recognized SEARHC for sterilization procedures throughout the dental division. On average, SEARHC performs more than 50,000 procedures annually across 24 locations.

Under guidance from Lisa Cone, SEARHC dental trainer, process changes developed and implemented across the SEARHC Care Network have been lauded by the joint commission as best practice. Standardizing of sterilization times, creation of an iPad-based sterilization program, and implementation of interactive staff training proved so beneficial for the SEARHC dental division that the same processes were applied to primary care locations across the consortium.

“Lisa has worked with senior leadership and front-line staff to thoroughly address system issues,” said SEARHC’s Dr. Matthew West, DDS. “She does all of this in addition to her duties as a registered dental hygienist, working primarily with the underserved homeless population in Juneau. She has been instrumental in ensuring that, even after improvements gained, SEARHC has continued to refine and re-evaluate ways to further enhance high reliability.”

All totaled, SEARHC was the recipient for five awards at the ASHNHA Annual Conference. In addition to the Staff Choice Award, SEARHC Wrangell Medical Center’s Performance Improvement Manager Cathy Gross was recognized with the Front-Line Staff Outstanding Performance Award, while long-term care facilities in Sitka and Wrangell took home a trio of awards for patient care quality.

 

Memorial Mass Set

For Fr. Peter Gorges

A memorial Mass for Fr. Peter Gorges will be offered Sunday, Oct. 20, during the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church on Lincoln Street.

After the memorial Mass, a potluck reception will be held downstairs in the church hall.

Gorges, who was a priest of the Diocese of Juneau for 51 years, died unexpectedly on Oct. 9, in Anchorage.

Gorges served St. Gregory’s Catholic Church from 1999 to 2001.

 

Ocean Wave

Quilters Meet

Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at United Methodist Church.

Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits.

For information call President Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.

 

Sewing Sessions

Offered to Public

Ocean Wave Quilters will sponsor an open sewing session 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at United Methodist Church.

All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is a potluck.

For information call Audrey Curran at 623-0301 or Linda Swanson at 747-3471.

 

Underground Tour

Of Cathedral Friday

Sitka underground tours are being offered hourly on Alaska Day, beginning at a 9 a.m., at the rear door of St. Michael’s Cathedral.

Tours cost a $10 donation to St. Michael’s Cathedral. 

 

This Week in Boys Run

Boys Run I toowú klatseen is an after-school running and life skills program currently in its sixth season in Sitka. The program incorporates cultural activities that honor traditional Southeast Alaska Native values. More than 30 boys participate twice-weekly at Keet Gooshi Heen elementary school.

This week, Boys Run participants have been learning about recognizing, processing and expressing emotions. Boys designed expressive masks, played emotion charades, and created a baking soda and vinegar volcano to represent how emotions can sometimes bubble over.

Here’s what some of the boys said about what they learned:

– “When I’m feeling emotional, I can show it instead of bottling it up.”

–“One reason to not explode is so you don’t hurt other people.”

–“I like to take three deep breaths when I need to calm down.”

–“My favorite part about Boys Run is that we get to learn what we can do with our feelings.”

–“I want my friends to know how I’m really feeling.” 

Throughout this season, Boys Run will be providing the Sitka community with updates on the program. We also aim to give mentors and parents opportunities to pass on skills from Boys Run to the children in their lives. Consider using these conversation starters:

–What is an example of a healthy way and an unhealthy way to express frustration?

–What are good ways to stop “emotion volcanos?’’

 

Holiday Dinners

Being Planned

The Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 and Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 are making preparations for the upcoming, free community holiday dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas at the ANB Founders Hall.

The organizational and fundraising efforts will benefit both dinners. Any individual, organization or business that would like to contribute to the dinners can mail a check made out to ANB Camp 1, with holiday dinners in the memo, to Rachel Henderson, ANS President, 235 Katlian, Sitka, AK 99835. Donations are tax-deductible.

Anyone who would like to help out with planning, or cooking, for either dinner can call Karen at 747-7803, or for further information. 

 

Alaska Day Event

At Bishop’s House

Sitka National Historical Park is opening the Russian Bishop’s House in observance of Alaska Day. It will be open on Oct. 17 and 18.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, it will open 2:30-5 p.m. Individuals can learn about the Russian colonization of Alaska by exploring the first floor museum and watching the award-winning film, ‘‘Russian Bishop’s House: An Icon Reborn.’’

For those wanting to learn more about the history and the house, ranger-led tours of the second floor bishop’s residence will be given every half hour beginning at 3 p.m. Space on tours is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

On Friday, Alaska Day, an open house will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Attendees can learn about the Russian colonization of Alaska by exploring the first floor museum and watching the award-winning film, Russian Bishop’s House: An Icon Reborn. The second floor chapel and residence of the bishop will be available for viewing 9:30-11 a.m. 

 

 

 

 

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