Gayle Young is with the Sitka Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Clinic. She says more parents are coming forward to have children evaluated for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, as the shame drops from this syndrome. This Sunday (9-7-12) is International FASD Awareness Day. Young says local professionals will use the coincidence to try and distribute information in churches.
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Chamber director Jennifer Robinson files as a write-in candidate for school board. Group explores the possibility of a Sitka Community Foundation. Seine season closes after meeting expectations for a down year. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium recruiting Local Environmental Observers (LEO's) to report climate change.
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An old idea in philanthropy is getting a new start in Sitka. Lily Herwald is a grant writer and non-profit consultant. She’s been one of a half-dozen or so people meeting informally to discuss creating a Sitka Community Foundation. A reception is planned for Friday evening (9-7-12, 5:30-7PM) at the Pioneers Home Manager's House.
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Nic Blouin is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Rhode Island. He's the first of this autumn's resident fellows at the Sitka Sound Science Center. He'll work with UAS classes on genetic studies of our local seaweeds, plus maintain an open door for any Sitkan who would like to discuss phycology. With UAS-Sitka professor Jan Straley and KCAW's Robert Woolsey.
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18-year-old Vancouver resident suffers minor injuries after bear attack on Mosquito Cove trail. Candidate profile: Christianson sees himself as the centrist mayoral candidate. Sealaska Inc. files formal response to Sheldon Jackson trustees' claim to Redoubt Falls. "Stand Down" event for vets to be held this weekend at Juneau's Centennial Hall.
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Between now and Oct. 2, Raven News will profile the candidates for municipal office. Today’s profile focuses on Thor Christianson, who has been on the Assembly since 2010. He also served from 1998 until 2004.
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An 18-year-old Vancouver, BC, resident suffered minor injuries after being attacked by a brown bear sow on a popular trail near Sitka. The young woman was traveling on the state ferry with her family. The attack occurred on the Mosquito Cove Trail on Tuesday (9-4-12), about a mile from the Sitka ferry terminal. The Forest Service has closed both the trail and the Starrigavan campground.
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Sealaska Corporation has formally responded to Sheldon Jackson College Trustees’ claim to a popular fishing area near Sitka.
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Sitka Historical Museum curator Jackie Fernandez discusses the next community curating exhibit, "Sitka: Paris of the Pacific, Then and Now." Deadline for entries is Wed Sep 26, 2012. The exhibit will open Tue Oct 9, just prior to a three-day joint meeting of the Alaska Historical Society and Museums Alaska.
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Sitka grand jury adds third charge to indictment against alleged "Brewery Bandit." Candidate profile: Mim McConnell says it's time for change in the mayor's chair. Cutter Maple retrieves wayward weather buoy. Drivers will see flashing yellow arrow at intersections around state, including Sitka.
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