July 15-28, 2010

Animals

Free Ducks!  4 adults (3 laying hens and 1 drake) and 3 ducklings (@ 1 month old).  Call 623-0716

Madison's Dog Walking-- Do you have a dog? Wish you had time to walk it? Call me! 1 Dog = $5/hour (Each additional dog is only $3!) Call Madison (360) 720-9342Looking for a white ring-neck dove.  Have one dove and he is lonely!  call 747-8010

Arts, Crafts and Antiques

FLOOR LOOM FOR SALE A beautiful loom, ready for weaving! Harrisville Design 36" wide 8 harnesses Bench, shuttles, books, & yarn included Excellent condition Celene 747-2829 view one like it at www.harrisville.com

Community Theater meeting July 21st, 7pm to 9pm at the Cent Bldg to discuss interest in re-starting Community Theater in Sitka. Everyone is invited - all ages, and interest in on stage, backstage, costumes, directing, set building, publicity etc. For more information call Jeff at 747-4821 or email sitkaarts@yahoo.com Sponsored by the Greater Sitka Arts Council.

Sitka Seafood Festival Art Show & Logo Contest. The Sitka Seafood Festival and Greater Sitka Arts Council are sponsoring a Sitka Seafood Festival logo designing contest and art show. There will be prizes for this judged event. Deadline for the logo designing contest is  August 1st and camera ready entries must be mailed to 411 Hemlock St.  The Sitka Seafood Festival Art Show it is an open call for all artists to display their seafood, ocean, or maritime themed works.  Art show entries may be dropped off Aug 7th between 8am and 10am at the Cent bldg and then must be picked up by 7pm, same day Aug 7th. For more information on the Sitka Seafood Festival go to sitkaseafoodfestival.org for more information on the logo contest and art show call Jeff at 747-4821 or email sitkaaarts@yahoo.com.

A Tlingit silver souvenir spoon is the Sheldon Jackson Museum’s Artifact of the Month for July. In December 2008, an auction house auctioned portions of the estate of Linda Trusdell, owner and operator of Crown and Eagle Antiques of New Hope, Pennsylvania. Among the hundreds of items in the sale was a lot containing 21 pieces of Northwest Coast silver and copper souvenir spoons and one brooch. The Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum donated the funds for the museum’s successful bid on the lot. One spoon was commercially stamped and the brooch was made by a contemporary artist rendering it outside the museum’s scope of collections. The Friends kept those pieces to be used in their annual silent auction fund-raiser held in late fall.   This spoon was one of the nineteen Northwest Coast pieces from this estate lot purchase, and was added to the permanent collection. The spoon has a 180º curved handle, while at the end of the handle are northwest coast formline-like designs with geometric shapes. The curved section is cut in the shape of a bird’s head and wing. Formline eyes appear on the head, wing and tail. There are claws which appear to hold an eye form on the tail. Hatch marks or cross hatching are used in several spaces.  The straight part of the handle is peened and has four (4) sets of diagonal parallel lines cutting across the surface dividing the peened areas. The specific use of the spoon was a mystery but after researching nineteenth century spoons, some possibilities have come to light.  Nineteenth century curved handled spoons (non-Native made) were found and described as sauce spoons or baby spoons. The baby spoon handles resemble this spoon more than the sauce spoons whose handles only had a gentle curve.  The size of the museum spoon is also consistent with other antique baby spoons. The pointed end of the handle raises questions as to whether it would have been practical for a toddler to use; however, on the underside of the spoon handle is an adult finger or thumb print etched into the metal which suggests the adult held the spoon either for feeding or that the spoon was for other purposes. The fingerprint is clear evidence of damage that can be done simply by handling an artifact. Native artists were known to make a wide variety of made-to-order silver utensils: tongs, bon bon spoons, pickle forks, butter knives, so it is not out of the question that it could have been made as a baby gift, possibly never intended for actual use. Further research might reveal other similar spoons and how they were used. The spoon can be seen in the museum gallery from July 1 through July 31. Summer hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $4 admission. Visitors 18 and younger, Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum, and those with passes are admitted free of charge.

Autos and Vehicles

VAN SECURITY PARTITION:  Adrian steel, wing kit included, door with lock, no rust, Make offer 747-6597

Black 2002 Dodge Durango SLT, V8 4.7L, 4WD, third row seating, 75,508 miles, good family car. $7500 obo call Dave 738-1184.

Household Items and Service

McGlone and Son Enterprise - licensed, bonded and insured specialty contractor. Give us a call today for your free quote. 623-3993 or 738-3846 

Got Candles? I Do! Visit my Web site and shop online! http:// www.partylite.biz/daniellecoe Or host a show of your own! Weddings   Special Occasions - Fundraisers PartyLite® Independent Consultant Danielle Coe 907-738-3505/907-747-5430

GAS GRILL WANTED:  Should have at least 3 burners and put out at least 40,000 BTU. 747-6597

For Sale:  Oak veneer, 4 drawer desk - $100; sewing cabinet - $50; wrought iron, oval pot rack $150; corner table - $20; hide a bed couch - $100.  747-7819We are looking for a used Maytag washing machine. 907-568-2266

Housing and Property for Sale and Rent

One bedroom view apartment for rent.  Suitable for quiet single or couple. One year lease. $750 per month plus utilities. Has W/D. NS/NP.  747-7819

Local Foods

The Sitka Local Foods Network will host its third summer of Sitka Farmers Markets with five markets that start on July 17 and take place on alternate Saturdays through Sept. 11. The Sitka Farmers Markets give Sitka residents a chance to buy and sell locally produced food and crafts. The Sitka Farmers Markets take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 17, 31, Aug. 14, 28 and Sept. 11, at the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall (235 Katlian St.). The markets feature local seafood (fresh, frozen, and cooked, ready to eat), locally grown and harvested fruits and vegetables, baked bread, locally picked berries, jams and jellies, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, locally brewed and roasted coffee, music, local arts and crafts, and a variety of other items gathered or made in Sitka. We emphasize local products and lots of fun. You also can vote for the Sitka Farmers Market in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest by following the links at http://www.sitkalocalfoodsnetwork.org/. “The Sitka Farmers Market is like a carnival every other Saturday,” said Kerry MacLane, Sitka Local Foods Network Board President and Co-Coordinator of the Sitka Farmers Market. “It’s a fun community space to enjoy with your family or to meet your friends for fresh coffee and baked goods. There is live music, cooking demonstrations, art, and, of course, fresh veggies, fruit and seafood.” “In 1970 there were only 340 farmers markets in America, and by 2006 there were more than 4,385. I think this dramatic growth is attributed to the many layers of social and economic benefits these markets offer,” said Doug Osborne, a health educator at the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). “Last year, several participants said Sitka's markets were among the highlights of their summer.” The Sitka Farmers Market started as a community project that came out of a health priority planning meeting at the 2008 Sitka Health Summit. This event is sponsored by the Sitka Local Foods Network, Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp No. 1, Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp No. 4, Baranof Island Housing Authority, Sitka Conservation Society, the Alaska Farmers Market Association and the SEARHC Health Promotion and Diabetes Prevention programs.  Vendor fees are just $15 per market. Due to construction in the parking lot, only indoor booth space is available this year. We are the first farmers market in Southeast Alaska to accept WIC coupons. To learn more or to sign up for a table, contact Sitka Farmers Market Co-Coordinator Linda Wilson at 747-3096 (evenings and weekends) or e-mail lawilson87@hotmail.com. Vendor rules, registration forms and other information for potential vendors can be found at http://www.sitkalocalfoodsnetwork.org/.

Miscellaneous

Annual Grants for Non-Profits -- The City is now accepting applications for non-profit grants from the general fund. Completed applications must be returned to the Municipal Clerk's office no later than    5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2010. For application materials, go to www.cityofsitka.com.

Hardcover Edition of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. Excellent condition. $9. 747-5341.

DRINKING LIBERALLY CONVERSATION GROUP -- DRINKING LIBERALLY is a weekly group where you can share your politics while you enjoy a pint of beer. An informal gathering of folks who may want to trade ideas, get more involved, or just enjoy each other’s company. This group will meet every Thursday, 6:30-8pm at the Larkspur Cafe. For more info, call 738-2707.

Win a Holland America Cruise! -- Brave Heart Volunteers is excited to announce their Raffle to win a 7 day Holland America Cruise for two.  Other prizes include gift certificates for Ludvig’s Bistro, an Allen Marine Cruise for 2, Roundtrip Water Taxi services, Agave Restaurant  and lots more!  All proceeds will go to helping Brave Heart Volunteers to assist families dealing with long term illnesses and end of life transitions.  Drawing will be held on September 12, 2010 at 6 PM, winners won’t need to be present to win. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased at the Brave Heart Volunteers office in the Pioneer Home Manager’s House or by calling 747-4600

Affinityfilms, Inc and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority are bringing an award film to show in Sitka on July 23. “About Face: The Story of Gwendellin Bradshaw” will screen at the Sitka High School Auditorium 7pm July 23. The concerns a woman’s struggle to cope and overcome physical and emotional scarring after being burned by her mother. The producer/director Mary Katzke and discussion leader Deb Ward will be in attendance to introduce the film and take questions after the screening. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and there will be DVDs for sale. Mental Health Professionals brining a business care will be given a DVD and discussion guide free of charge. Katzke, a Rasmuson film fellow, is a documentary filmmaker with more than 30 years of experience.

Sitka Folk Presents: Trampled Turtles, Sat. Aug. 7 at 8pm. Harrigan Centennial Hall in conjunction with the Sitka Seafood Festival. Tickets $15 at Old Harbor Books and online at www.sitkafolk.org.

Photography

Photography services available. Great prices! Weddings, portraits, events - whatever your needs. Please contact me at info@truewonderimages.com or 386-212-3730. Thank you!

Training

Sitkans Against Family Violence offers a free informative and interactive training to equip all with the knowledge and skills to recognize and intervene in situation of interpersonal violence. Starting Aug. 21, sessions are scheduled Saturdays and Monday evenings through Sept. 13, skipping the Labor Day weekend. The schedule is available at www.safv.org. This training is an opportunity for everyone to learn about the issues and to feel better prepared to get involved, speak up, and initiate change toward a safer Sitka. For more information or to sign up, call SAFV at 747-3370.

Caregiver Education and Support -- Brave Heart Volunteers invites family caregivers, friends and volunteers to a Caregiver Education And Support Services meeting on Wednesday, July, 21st at Noon in the Pioneer Home Manager’s House.” Helping from a distance” will be this month’s topic and will focus on dealing with illnesses and End of Life care for loved ones living apart from us.  Present and former caregivers of someone experiencing chronic or terminal illness, frailty, stroke, memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s or related health issues are invited to attend and participate in this discussion.  Lunch will be provided.  Call Brave Heart Volunteers at 747-4600 for more information.

Vacation Rental

Kauai Hawaii Time-share Condo for rent: 21 days in 2010 available. $60 per night. Dave 907-738-9999 (Condo information www.hawaii-kailani.com/moki.html)