BLUE RIBBON COOL – Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School students wear blue sunglasses and bead necklaces given to them as part of the Blue Ribbon celebration at the school today. In September the school was named one of three schools in Alaska and 353 across the nation to win the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools. The recognition as Exemplary High-Performing Schools was based on their overall academic performance as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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YERETH ROSEN
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U.S. Coast Guard
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February 1, 2016, Community Happenings
Health Summit
Event on Feb. 19
The Sitka Health Summit will hold a networking event noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at UAS-Sitka Campus.
The event will include lunch prepared by Beth Short-Rhodes, an update on Sitka Health Summit projects, and networking with health-minded individuals. For more information, call Clara at 966-8936.
Poetry Reading
Workshop on Tap
Poet, photographer and doula Anna Carson DeWitt is the writer-in-residence at the Island Institute.
DeWitt will lead a poetry writing workshop for all ages 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Participants should take a photo that they would like to base a poem on.
On Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m., DeWitt and local poet Brooke Schafer will read from their works. Both events are at 304 Baranof Street, open to all ages, and by donation. More information is available at www.iialaska.org.
4-H After-School
Program to Register
The 4-H after-school program is open for enrollment.
The affordable spring activities including gardening, hikes and shooting sports! Contact Mary at 747-7509 or mary@sitkawild.org for more information on how to register.
Park Board Meets
The State Parks Board will meet 7:30 a.m. Feb. 9 in room 108 at 601 Alice Loop. The meeting is open to the public.
Raven Board Meets
Raven Radio’s board of directors will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the station.
Kickboxing Class
At Hames Center
The balance, coordination and strength building moves of kickboxing will be taught in a 45-minute class 6 a.m. Wednesday at the Hames Center.
The full-body workout incorporates jabs, hooks, uppercuts, kicks and athletic drills.
Reserve a spot at hamescenter.org or 747-5080.
Russian Kettleball
Training on Tap
Those wanting to learn more about working out with kettlebells can join Russian kettlebell instructor Jeremiah Jeske 6-6:45 a.m. Fridays for technical instruction blended with a heart-pumping workout.
Sign up online at hamescenter.org or call 747-5080.
Parent Workouts
Include Childcare
Parents wanting to work out who need child care can sign up for Parent Power Hour 8:15-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hames Center.
Hames Center staff will watch kids while parents work out on their own, or join a class.
Classes include ‘‘Tone with Jo’’ 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays or ‘‘Cardio Blast with a Spin Workout’’ 8:30 a.m. Thursdays with Michalene.
Sign up in advance hamescenter.org or call 747-5080. Space is limited.
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20 YEARS AGO
May 2004
Photo caption: Sara Roa wipes a tear as retiring Sheldon Jackson College Professor Mel Seifert accepts a citation honoring his 29 years of teaching at the college, during graduation ceremonies this morning at the Hames P.E. Center.
50 YEARS AGO
May 1974
From On the Go: Vyola Belle and Kybor are leaving the Canoe Club, where they’ve been cooking for the past two years. Vyola Belle will devote her time to her Maksoutoff Caterers and Kyber will become a chef for the Marine Highway System aboard the Wickersham.