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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August 19, 2014 Police Blotter
The following calls were received by Sitka police by 8 a.m. today:
Aug. 18
At 8 p.m. an intoxicated woman was reported sitting in the 100 block of Lincoln St. Before officers arrived, she called 911 about an injured back. After treatment she was placed in protective custody.
At 8:18 p.m. a caller said there was a brown rabbit grazing in the area of Beardslee Street. She said if the rabbit’s owner called, police could tell them the rabbit’s whereabouts.
A man said his wallet, with the name “Element” on it, was missing. It contained $880 in cash.
At 9:14 p.m. a store said a woman wearing a sweatshirt and XtraTufs left without paying $9.90 for cigarettes.
At 11:39 p.m. at the skate park a Sitka man was warned about having an open container, and an intoxicated man from Washington was taken into protective custody.
Aug. 19
At 1 a.m. a caller said a rock had hit his window on Lake Street and he didn’t want to look outside. An officer found it was an egg that was thrown, and a sandwich had been smeared on a vehicle. The registered owner was told the vehicle had been sandwiched.
At 5:44 a.m. a caller said he had a spasm in a sciatic nerve and couldn’t move. He was taken to the hospital.
In Court
Aaron M. Aldana, 26, on a charge of driving without a valid license pleaded guilty and was given a suspended imposition of sentence and fined $150. He will be on probation for a year or until he files proof of a license.
Matthew S. Hartshorn, 19, on a charge of driving without a valid license pleaded guilty. He was fined $150. He is to get a license and file with the court.
A charge of driving under the influence was dismissed against Ronald Krueger, 69, in the interest of justice.
Lester P. Widmark, 31, was found to have violated probation on an Aug. 31, 2012, charge of assault in the fourth degree. Ten days of suspended time was ordered to be served.
Emergency Calls
Sitka Fire Department received eight ambulance calls Monday, and two early this morning.
At 8:02 p.m. Monday, an engine was sent to the 1800 block of Edgecumbe Drive for a power pole fire.
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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.
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