LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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November 15, 2019, Letters to the Editor
‘14 Miles’ Screening
Dear Editor: Last week we got to share some of films from the “14 Miles: Dispatches from an island in Alaska” series on the big screen at the Coliseum Theater. Now we want to thank some people!
For the last two and a half years, Artchange Inc. has been creating a series of short, collaboratively made documentaries set in Sitka. We so appreciate all the individuals and groups that have collaborated, supported, participated and shared with us. That includes: the Coliseum Theater, Sitka Film Society, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, the Three to Five Preschool, Sitka School District, the Salvation Army, Braveheart Volunteers, Sitka Studio of Dance, Greater Sitka Arts Council, the Pioneers Home, Fortress of the Bear, the University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Counseling, Sitka National Historical Park, U.S. Coast Guard, the Sitka Cirque, Youth Advocates, Sitka Conservation Society, the Sitka Homeless Coalition, the Daily Sitka Sentinel, KCAW Raven Radio, Old Harbor Books, the Mean Queen, and numerous small businesses. Thanks to funders who helped us do this project, including the Alaska Humanities Forum, National Endowment for the Humanities, the Rasmuson Foundation, Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust, and the Greater Sitka Legacy Fund. Thanks, too, to other individuals and businesses who have helped us!
It’s the end of the road for now. 14 Miles is taking a pause. We’ve learned a lot about what brings people together, how people find community and give back. We’ve collaborated on stories about what challenges us from affordable housing to climate change and shared conversations on dealing with trauma and substance abuse. The 14 Miles experiment has taken us behind the scenes at art events, to tide pools with preschoolers to the Sitka Sentinel as the press runs. We shared moments that show passion and connection to place, culture, family and community. We covered some ground, but there are always more stories to tell.
14 Miles is about asking questions and using short glimmers to provoke conversation. As we wrote, on Facebook and the 14 Miles website, in text accompanying the latest episode: “If you were going to make an episode about your community what would it focus on? How do you think projects like this can foster connection, understanding or help us see what we drive by or make assumptions about?”
You can still listen, watch and share 14 Miles episodes. You can find us at 14Miles.org, on Facebook, YouTube, streaming on 360 North, and on local TV, or get a 14 Miles T-shirt at Old Harbor Books.
Thanks, Sitka!
Ellen Frankenstein
Artchange Inc.
Great American Smokeout
Dear Editor: Today, more than 34 million people across the United States still smoke cigarettes. Smoking claims the lives of about 480,000 people every year and has inflicted over 16 million Americans with smoking related diseases. The harmful effects of smoking are found right in Sitka with over 15% of adults in Southeast Alaska reporting that they currently smoke.
If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking or are curious about what your life would be like without smoking, SEARHC and Sitka Counseling, as part of the HOPE Coalition, encourage you to take the first step toward a smoke-free life by partaking in the Great American Smokeout Nov. 21.
The Great American Smokeout is an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society that challenges people to stop smoking for the day in hopes that it will inspire them to make the lifelong change. As smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world, the Great American Smokeout promotes people’s journey toward a longer and healthier life and helps them achieve this goal by providing resources to help them quit. Every year, thousands of people across the country band together to break free from the controlling grasp of tobacco products and create a plan to achieve a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle.
If you want to make the national quit day your quit day, adopt a plan to make sure you are ready for the big day. First steps include creating a list of reasons to stop smoking, throwing out all items associated with smoking, and preparing a “QuitKit” with items to help resist urges to smoke. More tips on quitting smoking can be found on the American Cancer Society website.
Members from the SEARHC Tobacco Program and Sitka Counseling Prevention Team will also be at AC Lakeside on Nov. 21 from 3-6 p.m. to provide information about the national event, resources on quitting, and support for those seeking to make that first step. In honor of the Great American Smokeout, a community cigarette butt cleanup will also be taking place in front of the Blatchley Middle School Property 1:30-2:45 p.m. on Nov. 21. All are welcome to come help make Sitka an even more beautiful place.
Missy Mongiovi, Sitka
Recital for SAFV
Dear Editor: Several Sitka musicians honored Sitkans Against Family Violence recently by offering a recital at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Dave Nicholls coordinated the event, and Greta Healy, Tiffany Pearson, Kayla Boettcher, Kristin Nelsen Hames, Joshua Houston and Dave performed on piano or violin. Charlotte Candelaria introduced the performers.
The small church was packed standing-room-only, and Sitkans of all ages enjoyed uplifting music by enthusiastic and dedicated musicians. Thank you to all performers for their gift of joy, Rev. Julie Platson and St. Peter’s for hosting, Dave and Charlotte for organizing the event, and Tiffany for donating a large donation jar. It was filled to the top, and the fundraising results were fantastic.
We are looking forward to the next recital and recommend that locals take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Martina Kurzer,
Sitkans Against Family Violence
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March 2004
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50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
Photo caption: National Republican Chairman George Bush takes a drink of water offered by Jan Craddick, Sitka delegate, during the Republican convention held here. Mrs. Craddick explained to Bush that the water was from Indian River, which means, according to local legend, that he will return.