Aaron Wamsley is a candidate for the Sitka Assembly: In the 10 years I have been here I have fallen in love with Sitka. But even though the community seems like it’s healthy, in reality, to me and many Sitkans that I have spoken to, Sitka is slowly hemorrhaging to death.
Five candidates are running for a seat on the Sitka Assembly this year. Their experience runs from lifelong resident and former assembly member to relative newbie. The candidates met this week (9-22-14) in a forum held at the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. A fairly large crowd attended to hear the candidates answer questions and share their views on a range of issues.
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Patrick Williams and Angela McGraw, with Sitka Community Hospital, discuss upcoming programs and events at the hospital. A meet-and-greet for new CEO Jeff Comer is being held Wednesday, October 1, 5:30 - 7 PM in the hospital classroom. For more information, visit SCH's Facebook page.
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How many former Raven Radio board members are in this 80's photo*? Friday afternoon from 2-4pm on October 3rd, during our Fall On Air Fund Drive we are inviting all former Raven Radio board members to come by the station for a appreciative pat on the back, some refreshments and a quick on-air "hello". Please contact me at 747-5977 to let me know you'll be stopping by! And don't forget make your pledge now!-General Manager Ken Fate* Check Facebook to see how many of these folks we can identify!
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Silver Bay Seafoods has tendered an offer to buy out the City of Sitka’s industrial park. The processor got its start in Sitka and has since grown into one of the state’s largest seafood operations. Park board members heard details of the sale in a special meeting this week (9-25-14), but took no action. Instead, they decided to hold off a month in order to weigh the offer against a competing proposal from a different company.
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What's your favorite show on Raven Radio?Ted's Trail Mix? Kitty's Hometown Brew? Stan's Straight No Chaser? Jasmine's Transglobal Music Express? Or maybe the Mt. Edgecumbe High School Radio Club?Leave your favorite show in the comments! And whatever your favorite, it wouldn't be on the air without YOUR support! Thank you!
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Sitka’s public library and centennial building will both be undergoing major renovations over the next couple of years, each growing in size by roughly one-half. But the energy costs to run both buildings will stay the same, thanks to a suite of new technologies that keep heat indoors. The consultant who’s designing the systems says engineers now consider conservation to be a major energy resource in new construction.
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The Sitka Invitational Cross Country Meet was held over the weekend (9-20-14). MEHS coach Josh Arnold and runners Brittany Woods-Orrison and James Simeonoff discussed the Braves' performance. Kelcie VonScheershcmidt, Erika Seehafer, and Colin Baciocco represented Sitka High. See complete results for the boys and girls events.
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