December 16, 2014 Community Happenings

Letters to Santa:

 

Dear Santa: For Christmas I would like rollerskates and a Gelarti set. Thank you. Love, Bailey

 

Dear Santa: For Christmas I wont some thangs. I wont a password to a rnd. And rollerskats, lalaloopsy baby doll, and a Gelarti sett. I will see you later Santa. I love you! PS: My name is Olivia Skan

 

Dear Santa: Is your name Saint Nick or Kris Kringle. Why do we hang stocking and you put a candy cane inside? Why do you put presents under a tree. How come people call you Santa Claus? For Cristmus I want a Zoomer Zuppie her name is Scarlet. Make your own chocolate kit. A scooter and knoty quilt. From Lei’a

 

Dear Santa: My cousin Angeline would like a Pet Paraket please. I would like please in my X-mas stocking chocolate candy coins, new boy color tooth brush I’m 2, and would like mutant ninja turtles dud the new one please, and bigger toddler socks I’m now wearing an size 9 in shoes. Thank you for my things last Christmas. P.S. Angeline would like an candy cane in her stocking and yummy candy. From James C. (age 2) and Angeline (age 10)

 

Dear Santa: I would like the Sky Landers Trap Team Game or the Kirby Triple Delux. I have been a very good boy this year and I hope you and all of your elfs have a very Merry Christmas. Happy holidays and best wishes, Charles H. Wright

 

Dear Santa: How are you doing? My names is Alexander Heim. I am in 1st grade. I live in Sitka AK. I have been a pretty good boy this year. For Christmas I would like: 1. Colts hat, 2. Bengals hat, 3. Saints hat, 4. and footballs, 5. trampoline, 6. C.O.D.A. W. Love, Alexander Heim

 

Dear Santa: I would like my famly to be at Chrismas I would like a Iphon please. Thank you Santa! Ariana

 

Dear Santa: I would like a pillo pet and I want it to grow and a doddy pet please. From Adriana

 

Hi Santa me agine. I would like a dog that would grow up big an strong. A big dog I wont a puppy if I get it and I wont toys to come whit it and a collar and a  chage so I could travel whith it and a bed. Love Adriana

 

Dear Santa: I have tryed to be very good this year. I would like to thank you for the present last year. This year I would like a kaleidoscope, a train and train tracks, a another music box. I hope you eat cookies and milk. Aubrey Spivey

 

Dear Santa: My name is Eli Lawrence. I’m three years old. I would like Spiderman and Lego Batman. Please bring me Lego Ironman Lego Silver Surfer and a Lego Ship. Thank you Santa. Love Eli Lawrence (my brother Andrew helped me write my letter)

 

Dear Santa: My name is Andrew Lawrence. I am 6 years old. I would like Marvels Falcon please and Hawkeye, too. And Hulk and Thor like the ones at the Harry Race Store. I liked Captain America and Green Goblin and Venom Too. And I want Spiderman too please. I have been a good boy for my parents and teacher. Thank you Santa. Andrew Lawrence

 

 

New Arrivals

Baby Boy Lopata

Sage Allen Lopata was born Nov. 26, 2014, at SEARHC-Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital.

At birth, the weighed 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Parents are Stan Lopata and Susan Chartier of Sitka. The mother is employed at Sitka Physical Therapy. This is the couple’s first child.

Paternal grandparents are Walter and Virginia Lopata of Wyoming. Maternal grandparents are Mary Soltis of Minnesota and the late Harry Allen Chartier.

Maternal great-grandparents are the late Sydney and MaeBell Chartier, Boise, Idaho, and the late Corrine and Arnold Soltis, Holdingford, Minn.

Paternal great-grandparents are: Evelyn Derby of Connecticut and the late Stanley Lopata; and Helen Rodriguez of Colorado and the late Felix Joe Rodriguez.

 

 

Changes Given to

Legion Kids Party

The site and day for the American Legion children’s Christmas party has changed.

The party will now be 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the ANB Founders Hall.

Those with questions may call Margaret Carlson at 738-2807.

 

Domestic Violence

Task Force Meets

The Sitka Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force will meet noon-1 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Public Health Center, 210 Moller Drive. 

The task force strives to create a community where interpersonal violence is not tolerated. The meeting is open to all. For more information, call Ellen at 747-3255.

 

Candlelight Vigil

For the Homeless

The annual Homeless Persons Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil will be 3:30-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Crescent Harbor shelter. It is being held on the longest night of the year, the first day of winter and a day to remember those who have lost their lives to homelessness.

Major Wright from Salvation Army will lead the vigil. Attendees are being asked to take canned goods to support the efforts of the Salvation Army to feed the hungry and homeless. Candles will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Easter Group.  Call Julia Smith, 738-6336 for information.

 

Youth Orchestra

Registration On

Registration is open at Community Schools for Sitka Youth Orchestra.

The group, now beginning its 14th season, is under the direction of Jan Lovett and Barbara Rocheleau, and will meet every Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, in the Sitka High School music room beginning Jan. 10.

The goal of the organization is to provide a fun and educational introduction to playing in an orchestra. The group is open to musicians who meet the following requirements: string players must be in at least the fifth grade and reading music; wind, brass and percussionists must have completed at least two years of music study.

The cost of the class is $50 and scholarships are available upon request.

 

Rehearsals will run through March 1, with a final performance scheduled in the Performing Arts Center on March 2. Call Jan Lovett, 747-3653, or Barbara Rocheleau, 747-6843, for more information.

 

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20 YEARS AGO

September 2004

Photo caption: Nikko Friedman and Gus Bruhl of the Rain Forest Rascals running team, dressed in skunk cabbage and boots, make their way down Lincoln Street during the  annual Running of the Boots. Scores turned out for the event, a fundraiser for the Dog Point Fish Camp.

50 YEARS AGO

September 1974

The freshmen students initiation will be Friday at the school. Dress will be respectable. ... Suspension of three days will be enforced for any of the following violations: throwing of eggs; spraying of shaving cream; cutting of hair; and any pranks which could be harmful to the welfare of the students.


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