20 YEARS AGO

January 2005

Sitka High senior Chandra Watson is collecting clothing and raising funds to mail to an orphanage in India as her senior project. She’s selling $2 raffle tickets on a chance to win prizes donated by Sitka businesses.

50 YEARS AGO

January 1975

“Christmas 1974 was a huge success for the effort that was put forth for the needy at this time,” Salvation Army Maj. Albert Dietz said today. “We were able to help 20 families plus gifts for the patients in both hospitals.