March 2013 - Page 7 of 11

ADF&G begins herring surveys

During this first flyover, biologists will look at the distribution of herring predators, like sea lions and whales. That gives them an idea of where the fish are located in the sound, and can help them target areas for fishing.

School board opposes voucher amendments

The Sitka School Board opposes legislation that would allow public funding to pay for private and religious schools. The board also wants to retain local authority of charter schools, should any be established in Sitka. At its regular meeting Tuesday night (3-12-13) the board passed resolutions opposing HJR1 and SJR9.

Crescent Harbor loses longterm parking

Crescent Harbor no longer has 10-day parking. It will now be 72-hour parking, except for a short row of 2-hour parking along Lincoln Street.

STA expands leadership team

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska brought on two new deputy general managers: Tristan Guevin and Thomas Gubatayao. Work began at the beginning of February, but they will be formally introduced at a regular Tribal Council Meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 20.

Wed Mar 13, 2013

Assembly awards Sea Walk bid, but hesitates on maintenance expenses. Harbor Dept. to apply for state funding for fish waste barge, but not ice-making equipment. Trout Unlimited organizes DC fly-in for 77 watersheds, seeking protected status.

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SHS Mock Trial takes 3rd in state meet

Sitka Mock Trial teammates Will Pate (Fr), Jesse Bartelds (Sr), and Frilli Utami (Sr), discuss their third-place finish last week at the state Mock Trial competition in Anchorage.

Assembly hot and cold on Sea Walk, harbor grants

At its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Assembly approved a contractor to build the Sitka Sea Walk, but voted down a proposal to set aside $48,000 a year to maintain (and eventually replace) it. Separately, it gave the green light to the Sitka Harbor Department to apply for one grant, and unanimously rejected another.