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The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Health Promotion department is hosting free health screenings for adults age 18 and older on Thursday through Saturday July 29-31, in Sitka. The free health screenings will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 29-30, at the Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Litehouse Cafeteria conference rooms, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, at the Sitka Volunteer Fire Department’s Super Saturday at the Sitka Firehall. Participants are encouraged to schedule 20-minute appointments for their health screenings, but they can be seen as walk-in patients (be aware there may be a wait). The biometric health screenings involve a simple blood test that gives people their non-fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and blood pressure results. Health professionals will be available to discuss screening results with patients. While the biometric health screenings don't replace a person's annual visit to their medical provider, the screening results can let people know if they are at risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or stroke. For more information or to make an appointment for your health screening, contact SEARHC Health Educator Renae Mathson in Sitka at 966-8797.

Sitka Youth Football league will begin practices August 9th at Moller Field, 4:30-6pm weekdays. The league is for children in grades 5-8. Players must be age 10 by August 1 and must provide the league with a current physical and birth certificate. Those interested in playing may register through the first week of practice at the field. Forms can also be picked up at the Community Schools office. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please call Sandi at 966-2727. REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL JULY 30

There's still time to register your high school student for the first Alaska Business Week, sponsored by the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce. Applications and more information are available at the Alaska State Chamber. The camp will be held August 8-14, on the UAF campus, and is open to 100 9-12 grade students from all over Alaska.The $325 tuition covers housing, food and program materials. The student will need to cover the cost of the trip Fairbanks. The Sitka Chamber of Commerce is coordinating resources from local businesses and individuals to help cover travel costs. Wells Fargo is already helping one of Sitka's campers. Give our office a call at 747-8604 after acceptance into the camp.

FOR SALE BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S/A3 TARGET RIFLE NEVER BEEN USED, STILL UNDER WARRANTY, WITH CASE $950.00. FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL 747 1454 (8/12)

Do you ever wonder what lives beneath the waves, but not want to get wet to find out? Discover Sitka’s seas with SeaLife Discovery Tours on a 2-hour glass-bottom boat adventure in our coastal waters. Peer through windows of the semi-submersible into lush marine habitats and learn about the creatures you see. Check out smaller critters up close on live-feed screens with microscopic views, discover expertly-camouflaged animals in their natural habitats, and explore the on-board touch tank. Sunday, July 25th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Get your tickets at Old Harbor Books before they sell out!

Want to jump in and see local marine life up close? Discover Sitka’s seas with Island Fever Diving and Adventures on an exciting snorkel trip in No Thoroughfare Channel. Don dry suits and let the tide carry you through a nutrient-swept channel holding some of the most colorful and abundant life around. All equipment is provided, and previous snorkel experience is preferred. Friday, August 6th, 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Call Island Fever at 747-7871 to sign up or stop by their shop (behind Russells’s). Space is limited, so act fast!

Sitkans, help clear one of Kruzof Island’s most spectacular beaches of harmful marine debris. Join a work expedition to Sea Lion Cove sponsored by Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and NOAA Marine Debris Program to remove and assess beach debris. Hop on an Allan Marine boat to Kalinin Bay and hike 2.5 miles to the beach, spend the afternoon cleaning, then hike and boat back to town. Monday, August 9th, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Pitch in and purchase your tickets at Old Harbor Books, but hurry, space is very limited! Got your own boat to bring? Call SCS at 747-7509 and let us know!

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Kill-A-Watt Electric Usage Monitors Available at Kettleson Memorial Library -- In its efforts to conserve electricity, the Electric Department has coordinated with the Library to provide “Kill-A-Watt” Electric Usage Monitors available for check-out at Kettleson Memorial Library. These gadgets can read the electricity consumption of all your household electric devices and appliances. Now you can identify the real energy consumers in your house, see if your electric devices are efficient, and get information necessary to reduce electricity costs. Link to program report. For more information on energy conservation, please visit sitkaenergy.org.

The Sitka Seafood Festival is kicking off with a maritime-themed parade Aug. 7! You may join as a business organization or individual. You could ride a float using a truck, a boat, a 4-wheeler. You could wear any maritime-theme costume – sea creatures, mermaids, pirates, fisher-person, etc. You could sress individuallyor as a group. Think of snaking down Lincol St. as a really big fish or the Loch Ness monster. You or a representative could carry an organization banner. The parade should take about 1 hour. Line up is at 10am at Totem Square, The parade starts at 10:30am and goes down Lincoln St. to Crescent Harbor. This will be a fun community event. Please join us! Call Linda at 747-6985 to register or with any questions.

Port Alexander house for sale. Includes all valuable furnishings, generators, 18’ Crestliner with two low hour outboards and much more. All for $80,000. Turnkey. Ken Pierce (585) 732-2546.

The Sitka Seafood Festival will host a beer-tasting and smoked salmon contest from 6-8pm July 30 at the Westmark Sitka banquet room. For the ticket price of $30, Sitkans can taste a variety of brews from Specialty Imports, Odom Distributors and K&L Distributors, bites prepared by the Westmark’s chef Jo, live local music, a smoked salmon contest, and sampling and showcasing community-members’ smoked salmon dishes. Tickets may be purchased at Old Harbor Books, House of Liquor and at the door.

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4-6 Dining Chairs ~ They don't have to be pretty, just sturdy. It's alright if they're a little banged and scratched, or need reupholstering. If you have a few chairs sitting in your attic, basement or garage please let me know! 623-9966

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Health Promotion department is hosting free health screenings for adults age 18 and older on Thursday and Friday, July 29-30, at the Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Litehouse Cafeteria conference rooms in Sitka. SEARHC’s Health Promotion will be at the Sitka Tribe of Alaska picnic from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 16, to schedule 20-minute appointments for their health screenings at the end of the month. Any person unable to schedule an appointment on Friday should contact SEARHC Health Educator Renae Mathson at 966-8797. The biometric health screenings involve a simple blood test that gives people their non-fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and blood pressure results. Health professionals will be available to discuss screening results with patients. While the biometric health screenings don't replace a person's annual visit to their medical provider, the screening results can let people know if they are at risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or stroke.

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On Friday, July 23rd, the Sitka Conservation Society is offering a Tongass Summer Boat Cruise from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm entitled “Pinnacles to Peak: Kruzof, A Unique Island Environment.” Boarding begins at 5:15 pm at Crescent Harbor. This informative trip will travel to Kruzof Island and a visit by St. Lazaria Island, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, will be weather dependent. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased with cash or check at Old Harbor Books or at the Crescent Harbor loading dock at time of the cruise. It is suggested that tickets be purchased in advance to assure participation. Food is not provided but hot beverages are complimentary and individuals may bring their own food on board. Binoculars are available on board for all.The land and sea comprising the south Kruzof volcanic range boasts a surprisingly diverse array of habitats, resources and local uses. How are coastal forests, a dormant volcano, an island bird sanctuary and submerged pinnacles interrelated? How has this area been used and depended upon by Sitkans? What makes this island so unique? We will visit amazing Kruzof Island and learn the answer to these questions and more on the boat trip to majestic Mt. Edgecumbe and the pinnacles that lie beneath the ocean surface. Guest speakers on board the boat trip will include Cleo Brylinsky, Groundfish Project Manager with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Annemarie LaPalme, Cabin Trail Planner with the US Forest Service, and Kelsey Jacobsen, Coastal Protection AmeriCorp with Sitka Conservation Society. This cruise is great for locals who want to get out on the water, for visitors to Sitka who want to learn more about our surrounding natural environment, or for family members visiting Sitka. Allen Marine offers these boat trips at a reduced rate for non-profits. Please call 747-7509 for more information or email info@sitkawild.org.

Kenny-Cut Lawn Care. In need of lawn care? We are the best there is! Friendly and reliable. Our excellent rates are vary based on property size and condition. Call us at 738-6020 for a free estimate.

PSA: Registration is now open at Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool for the 2010-11 school year. School starts August 30 and children who will be 3-5 years of age are eligible to register. Tuition assistance is available. Please call 966-2675. "Celebrating the wonder of early childhood and the joy of learning".

Business For Sale: Established Restaurant with Endless Potential -- The Nugget Inn & Rooms located in Kake, Alaska is nestled amidst the Tongass National Forest, Kake offers fishing, hunting of several large game and the true Alaskan Spirit. The Nugget Inn comes loaded with three rooms for boarding or owner housing, a fully equipped kitchen and a 40 seat dining room. Truly too much to list! Building lease very reasonable. Great location for a fishing/hunting/nature viewing charter business looking to expand and local business income is year round. For more information please call: (907)723-2791 Asking $30,000 obo

COMMERCIAL FISHING GEAR: 100 - 39 STAINLESS, SHRIMP POTS WITH LINE AND BUOYS GREAT CONDITION $ 7500.00 obo FOR ENTIRE SET CALL: 907-723-7363 OR 907-723-2791 FOR MORE information

FOR SALE: CUSTOM MADE BEARDED DRAGON CAGE 24"X24"X48" ON WHEELED STAND. GRANITE FRAME, GLASS DOORS, SCREEN TOP,

TWO 11/2 YEAR OLD MALE DRAGONS. ALL LIGHTS, HEATERS AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED. AIR INCUBATOR AND EGG TANK WITH VERMICULITE BEDDING MATERIAL. 10 GALLON AQUARIUM WITHSCREEN TOP (FOR CRICKETS)OVER $2500.00 INVESTED, SELL FOR $1100.00.OBO CALL 747 1454

CRITTER CAGE (30"X12"X12") WITH SCREEN TOP, HOODED LIGHT WITH EXTRA ZOOMED FLUORESCENT BULB ($70.00) 2 - 50 WATT BASKINGBULBS WITH LAMP. $150.00 WORTH OF FOOD DISHES, CLIMBING TOYS AND LIZARD LITTER. $350.00. CALL 747 1454 FOR MORE DETAILS

For Sale in Sitka: Metal frame and tarp car cover (from Costco), slight wind damage but in good shape. $80. 406-360-9891, leave message.AD: For Sale 16' Olympic with 70hp engine with new lower unit. Runs good. Comes with trailer and marine radio. $3500 OBO call for more details. 907-738-1543.

Improv Workshops July 15, 22, and 29 -- Ben Leddick, LA improv genius with local ties to Sitka, will lead three improvisational comedy workshops in Sitka on Thursdays - July 15, 22, and 29 from 7 to 9 pm. Anyone interested in learning about and trying/practicing improvisational comedy techniques are invited to participate. Workshops will be held at Balanced Practice, and a donation of $10 per session is requested to pay for the instructor and room. Class size is limited and pre-registration is requested! Please call Michelle Putz at 747-2708 right away to sign up for any or all workshops

Need Extended Stay: My girlfriend and i are spending a few months in sitka and need a place to stay (extended) from july 15 - august 16th. 3 weeks. She is a traveling physical therapist and will be working at SEARHC.

The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Dental Clinic in Sitka will host a special pediatric dental clinic the week of Aug. 2-6.

This special pediatric clinic will feature dental examination appointments on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 2-3, with follow-up treatment taking place later in the week (Aug. 4-6). The clinic is open to children younger than 18 years old who are currently enrolled in the State of Alaska’s Denali KidCare program or Medicaid. Dr. Kristi Linsenmayer will lead the pediatric dental team for this special clinic. Parents and guardians who wish to have their children participate in this special pediatric dental clinic should call the SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Dental Clinic at 966-8343 to schedule an appointment for an exam. For more information about SEARHC’s Denali KidCare special clinics, contact Pediatric Dental Coordinator Cara Gilbert in Juneau at 364-4494, or Colleen Jackson at the SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Dental Clinic number. Denali KidCare is a state program that provides health insurance and access to health care for Alaska resident children younger than 18 of working and non-working parents, and for expecting mothers who meet income guidelines. SEARHC partners with the Denali KidCare program to provide special clinics around the region when pediatric dentists are available. For more information on the Denali KidCare program and eligibility requirements, go to http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/.

Posted 7 11 10

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

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.

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 bringing a business care will be given a DVD and discussion guide free of charge. Katzke, a Rasmusson film fellow, is a documentary filmmaker with more than 30 years of experience

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.

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

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

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

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) 720-9342

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

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/.