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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Daily Sitka Sentinel
May 19, 2022, Community Happenings
Cultural Family
Events by STA
Cultural family activities, including beach excursions and wildlife cruises, are being offered to Sitka Tribe of Alaska tribal citizens and their families through September.
Beach excursion dates are 8 a.m.-noon May 27, noon-4 p.m. June 17 and 10a.m.-2 p.m. July 15. Wildlife cruises are set noon-4 p.m. Aug. 19 and 2-6 p.m. Sept. 16. Activities will include picnicking, harvesting traditional foods, cultural discussions, sightseeing and learning Tlingit place names.
STA Social Services and Cultural Resources Education and Employment Departments are organizing the events.
Registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.sitkatribe.org to register or contact Jean Swanson at 907-747-3968.
Street Closure
Delay Announced
The closure of the section of Maksoutoff Street from Lincoln Street to the Wells Fargo bank driveway has been delayed while the City and Borough of Sitka continues to work on preparations for the placement of the restroom facilities at this location.
‘‘We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we execute the programs and projects for the Short-Term Tourism Plan,’’ the city said today.
Vendors Needed
For Sitka Market
Sitka residents who are artisan vendors – those who make and create their own items – are being sought for Made in Sitka Markets.
Markets are held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall on eight of the busier cruise ship days throughout the summer. More information can be found in the digital application: https://form.jotform.com/221096868413057
For information contact Kirsten Haas at madeinsitka@gmail.com or (952) 412-1735.
Blue Lake Testing
Event on June 1
The City and Borough of Sitka’s electric department will conduct a pre-test of the Blue Lake Hydroelectric Emergency Action Plan alert system 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1.
The test will consist of the systems and sirens that are activated within the Blue Lake campground, Blue Lake powerhouse, and Gary Paxton Industrial Park area.
Those with questions can contact general systems manager Kord Christianson at 747-1886.
Ocean Wave
Quilters Meet
Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at United Methodist Church and via Zoom.
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 907-738-7272.
Open Sewing
Set for June 11
Ocean Wave Quilters will sponsor an open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 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 907-623-0301 or Linda Swanson at 907-747-3471.
T’ai Chi Chih
Practice on Tap
T’ai Chi Chih Practice will be offered 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, behind the Sitka Public Library.
Park Celebrates
World Oceans
Day on June 4
World Oceans Day will be observed on June 4 at Sitka National Historical Park. The public is invited to celebrate.
The park has teamed up with Sitka Public Library and U.S. Coast Guard to provide educational activities and programs to celebration oceans.
The library has prepared a pirate-themed scavenger hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
From 1 to 3 p.m., outdoor stations will be set up along the ocean side of the park visitor center. They will include:
– Oil spill cleanup demonstration and activity with the Coast Guard;
– Important species in the ocean and why ocean health is important;
– Gyotaku fish printing activity - which may be messy; and
– Sea Creature Origami.
On Presidents List
Jacob Lee of Sitka has been named to the winter presidents list at Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the list.
In Honor Society
Sydnee Kimber of Sitka recently was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Kimber was initiated at McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 and its mission is “to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
On Dean’s List
Alexandra McGraw of Sitka has been named to the winter dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the dean’s list.
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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.