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November 6-20, 2008

Autos and Vehicles

for sale: 1986 ford f-150 2wd with canopy. $500 OBO. 360 201 5595

Wanted Toyota RAV 4 call 738 9988

Bicycles

Great Cross Trail Bike!!! I have a lightweight, yet sturdy STUMPJUMPER bike for sale. Originally $2000. Only asking $750.!!!! Rider needs to be 5’7” or taller for best fit. This bike is in mint condition and the tires are also in good shape. Buy it today and ride it home today! Make that commitment to reduce your carbon footprint! Info:738-1149

Computers and Office


For Sale:  EEEPC, 4G Surf, Galaxy white, 1 year old, PC Intel processor, Wide VGA 512 MB, 4 GB Integrated, Linux system, $200, 747-4712, or 738-0176.

For Sale: Clearing out collection of cell phones; I have upgraded to the wonderful Iphone! I have 3 Motorola phones that I'm selling. They are about a year old, but used very little.  They are "Buds" very cute, Hello Moto phones. They are $35 each. I have an orange, black and green one, all with chargers. I also have a Motorola ear bud, used very little, which I will sell for $20, with charger. They can be seen at www.mysitka.com/cell/  Call Sharon @ 738-0176.

Events

A Wine & Beer tasting will be hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 7, at the Westmark Hotel, from 6 to 8pm. The event will feature a generous spread of Chef Jo’s wonderful hors d’oeuvres to accompany a wide selection of the best wines and beers. In addition to the food and drink, those in attendance will be able to purchase wines for the holidays at deep discounts. Live music and lots of door prizes will add to the fun of the evening. Tickets for the wine and beer tasting, at $35, can be purchased from the Chamber office, Suite 212 in the Troutte Center, from any Chamber board member, from the Westmark Hotel or at House of Liquor. They will also be available at Chamber luncheons on Wednesdays. This event will support Chamber of Commerce programs and activities. The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and community leaders, who promote, support and facilitate commerce and economic growth in the community. Membership is open to anyone sharing those goals. For more information, please visit the Chamber at www.sitkacoc or contact Sheila at 747-8604 or chamber@ptialaska.net.

The seventeenth annual Grandparents Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The dinner is FREE, but a $5 per ticket reservation deposit is required. The deposit will be refunded at the door. Tickets are limited and required for admission. Sitka Seniors are invited to attend the dinner and are encouraged to bring a grandchild, a young guest, or family member. Individuals may register and pick up their tickets at the Swan Lake Senior Center, the STA Education and Employment Office, or the Community Schools office in Blatchley Middle School beginning Monday, November 3rd. Community School’s Learn & Serve Program sponsors the dinner. For more information call 966-1422.

As part of Diabetes Awareness Month, the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) will be hosting several events about diabetes. Diabetes is a serious health condition reaching epidemic proportions. If untreated, diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, dental problems, blindness, amputations and other issues, including death. But diabetes and prediabetes (the condition that leads to diabetes) also can be prevented or delayed with simple lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating, fun physical activity and quitting tobacco. The following events take place in November to help people learn more about this chronic disease and ways it can be prevented. by getting some fun, healthy physical activity. Door prizes will be available. Saturday, Nov. 8 — Food demonstration — Meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeside Grocery. Monday, Nov. 10 — Food demonstration — Meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Litehouse Cafeteria. Saturday, Nov. 22 — Food demonstration Meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SeaMart Grocery. In addition, there will be a variety of displays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Wednesday during November on the ground floor at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. The Nov. 5 display will be about diabetes and physical activity. The Nov. 12 display is about diabetes and nutrition, the Nov. 19 display is on diabetes and stress, and the Nov. 26 display is about diabetes and your body (feet, eyes, teeth). For more information, contact Maybelle Filler, the SEARHC Diabetes Grant Coordinator, at 966-8739 or maybelle.filler@searhc.org.

The Sitka Historical Museum, in cooperation with Whale-Fest, announces the opening of a new museum exhibit: Sealing in the Pribilof Islands: 1787-to-Present This exhibit covers the era of sealing from the first harvests performed by Russians in 1787 through the last commercial harvest in 1984. Included are research tools and information from NOAA, harvesting artifacts, and a beautiful fur seal coat.  This exhibit covers commercial production, research studies, the experiences of the Aleut people of St. Paul Island, and a film on Henry Wood Elliot. We invite visitors to view this interesting exhibit and learn about the Pribilof Islands sealing history and it’s impact on Alaska. The Museum is located in Centennial Hall, has free winter admission, and is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM. For information, contact Bob Medinger at 747-6455.

Household Items

For Sale: Matching set, light-beige color Kitchen Aid washer and dryer. Both function perfectly and are in very good condition. $150. for the set. 747-7496

Royal blue metal frame bunk bed. Excellent, like-new condition. Smoke-free home. $125. 747-7496

curio display cabinet wanted. Call 747-6033

To give away: couch, recliner and computer table. 747-9390.

Little used loom for sale. Also, new blender. Call 747-9390.

Wanted: Dehumidifier in good working condition. 747-6212

FOR SALE: Sturdy rolling storage cabinet w/doors, 34"w x 64"h x 21"d w/shelves. Excellent condition. $75/obo. 747-6212

Housing and Property

2006 3 bedroom, 2 bath Manufactured home for sale. This 1600 sq ft home boasts an open floor plan with a single layout great for entertaining. For more information go to ForSaleByOwner.com/21923437 or call 907-966-2954.

***LOCATION *** location ***LOCATION Ocean & Mt. Edgecomb in the front, waterfall in the back, no neighbors on either side. Cozy cute 1 1/2 story 2 bedroom 2 bath cabin AND room to park your boat. Many recent upgrades. $264,000. Best deal (& view) in Sitka. 2406 Halibut Point Road. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday November 8, 12pm-4pm. 907-747-3467

Lot for sale: 9600 sf level lot, 3410 HPR. LID's to building site. $150,000 firm. 747-0690.

#2 Surf Trailer Park. $55,000. 2BR/1BA/1 Utility. Washer/Dryer/Fridge/Stove. Vinyl windows. Vinyl siding. New Foundation. Hardwood Flooring. 738-5000.

For Rent:  2-3 bdrm, 2 bath furnished apt with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, new appliances, loft, view, large deck, separate driveway. Toyo and electric heat, no pets, no smoking.  $1500/mo + utilities.  Avail. Dec. 1. (907)738-4273

Housing Wanted

Leaving for Thanksgiving? I'm  Looking for a place for a couple to stay while coming to town for two weeks in November (between the 7th and 14th).  Time not definite, any leads would be greatly appreciated.  Housesitting, furnished apartment to rent for cheap, etc.  Thanks!  Call Crystal 747-3341 or email crystal.oostema@gmail.com

Kayaks

A13' Boreal Designs Ookpik poly kayak. Combination touring/recreational kayak with forward and aft hatches, skeg. Good condition. Comes with spray skirt, cockpit cover and possibly a few other accessories. $700.00. 747-2728

Marine

Boat for sale: 20' Hewescraft, 140hp Suzuki (250 hours), 9.9hp Suz. kicker, trim tabs, canvas top, Furuno plotter/sounder, marine radio, life jackets, manual downriggers, other accessories.  $28,000 OBO.  Erik - 907-738-3930 - moving to lower 48 and motivated.

Sturdy fiberglass skiff (row ashore after anchoring). 7'-6" long by 46" wide, 2 seats, bow flotation and quality oars. Can hold two guys and a deer. $350. 2 Scotty manual downriggers with wire and snaps.  Excellent condition $75 each. Remington .338 mag. rifle, left-hand bolt action, custom lightweight fiberglass stock, parkerized. $350. Remington pump action .22. $75.  Call 747-6525

Miscellaneous

Wanted:1 gallon glass jugs or glass carboys. 747-8966

Wanted -- gym quality bench press weight bench. Call 747-4821.

For Sale: Standard size almond color refrigerator. Used – in very good condition. (16 cubic feet) asking $100 or best offer. Also, Playstation 2 games – including The Eye Toy with 2 game CDs and accessories. Time Crisis Game with all the accessories and other games ranging from E to M, call for more information. Kathy at 738-8510.

Local filmmaker, Ellen Frankenstein, will be on hand for the Sitka Debut of “Eating Alaska” on Saturday November 15th at the new Sitka High School auditorium.   The film is a serious and humorous quest for the "right" thing to eat. It focuses on local food, subsistence, health and the environment and will start at 7pm, with community booths starting at 6pm. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 dollars for student and seniors.  Half of the proceeds go towards film editing and outreach expenses and the other half will be dedicated to the new Sitka Community Greenhouse seed money fund.  Creating a Community Greenhouse was identified as a top priority at the 2008 Sitka Health Summit. Event sponsors include: ALPS credit union, the Sitka Film Society, Sitka Conservation Society, The Steps to a Healthier Southeast Alaska program and SEARHC. For more information contact Natalie at 747-7509.

Fire Lodge Coastal Gathering -- November 29th, 3 pm, 2008 WHO: All indigenous performers welcome!- (traditional especially) Our guests insofar are Tsimshian Haayuuk (Alaskan Dance), Sunshine from Polynesia (Hula Dance), Kuteeya (Alaskan Dance), Chaske (Hoop Dancer), Solana Booth (Tsimshian), film screenings including the acclaimed documentary The Canary Effect and informative multimedia displays, dance, singing, drumming, spoken word, bands, flute, more tba.! WHERE: Indian Heritage High School 1330 N. 90th st. Seattle, Wa 98103 WHY: To strengthen our indigenous community and celebrate our native cultures instead of cutting turkey to honor colonization and assimilation. We are very excited and putting all are spirit into this. We are in need of performers (flute-players, dancers, drummers, poets, singers) and volunteers. Your help in any way is greatly appreciated as this is a non-profit event, (as is all the events we do) to build the community which starts with you.  There is no passing of money before, during, or after this event. All participants (performers and observers) are gifting their time talent and spirit. In return we will provide homemade dinner for those who attend.  Any inquiries/donations please contact: Naa Haan Tlingit- Paiute 206.331.9590  Alive With Skies Tohono O'odham Nation 206.595.7185 columbuswasnohero@yahoo.com

Scholarships

Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Waldo Mills Scholarship from the Sitka Woman’s Club. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded Sitka women who are engaged in academic or vocational pursuit to become self sufficient. Applications must be postmarked by November 15, 2008. For details about how to apply, call Jan Nelson, at 747-3618