Super Saturday
Dear Editor: The 15th annual Fire Department Volunteers Aid-to-Member fundraiser was once again a GREAT success thanks to the support of the community and the donations from our generous businesses and individuals.
Thank you to CHARR for their generous cash donation. Thank you to the merchants and individuals who generously donated to our event: Sitka Rose Gallery, Alaska Computer Center, Alaska Raptor Center, Russell’s, Harry Race Pharmacy, Sitka Vision Clinic, Random House, Old Harbor Books, Ben Franklin, Agave Restaurant, Stereo North, Bill Greer, Howie Pitts, Car Quest, Highliner Coffee, Knitting with Class, Ludvig’s Bistro, Goldsmith Gallery Arrowhead Transfer, Jesse Jones, Ron and Harriet McClain.
Thank you to the Sentinel for running our PSAs, the CHARR donation picture and the great article by Tom Hesse in the Weekender. KIFW and Raven Radio for announcing our PSAs. Thank you to Roger Hames and Sea Mart, Scott and Bob Calhoun and Sitka Bottling, Devin Stanley and AC Lakeside, Tiffany Janssen and First National Bank Alaska and Dave Simpson and Market Center for the contributions of food, refreshment sand storage space.
Stragier Sanitation for the use of the special tank to hold the warm water for the dunk tank, although we were not able to have that event this year. Watch out for next year. Nick McGraw for manning the castle, John McCrehin, Buzz Brown, Tracy and Susan Royce for serving food and cashiering, Jenny and Michelle for assisting Grace with her fry bread, Kim Nekeferoff and those who helped her with the new fire house event.
Thanks to the community and department members who rented tables to sell a fantastic variety of items. Don Kluting and the Centennial Hall staff or use of the tables for the event.
Grace Larsen, thank you for sharing your wonderful fry bread with us once again. Your support of the fire department and our Super Saturday fund-raiser over the years is greatly appreciated. And we know that one year in the future you will truly retire.
A BIG thank you goes to the volunteers and staff who showed up on the event day to help where needed and to set up and take down. And the weather cooperated as well.
See you next year.
Cathy Watson and the Fire
Department Volunteer Association
Functional Movement
Dear Editor: The decision for me to come back to Sitka after college is because of the amazing sense of community and the inspirational people that choose to live here. We are extremely blessed to have so many leaders in our town who share their knowledge and expertise for the simple reason of fostering healthy and happy lives.
One of our local specialists, Gio Villanueva PT, DPT, ATC, LAT, came to the RockFit program at the Hames Center and shared his immense knowledge of functional movement and asymmetries with members who are challenging themselves in their overall fitness.
Participants learned about what imbalances exist in their own bodies and received anatomical information that will help them become more aware and assist them in getting the most out of their training.
In this busy world, we are deeply grateful for top notch professionals like Gio who continue to reach out and help friends and neighbors in our community. Thank you, Gio!
Bridger Williams
RockFit Program Lead
Diaz Brothers
Dear Editor: Hames Center has had the privilege of watching Elmer and Uli Diaz play basketball here for almost five years. Their smiles and great personalities will be deeply missed on this court. This week, we invite the friends and family of our basketball stars to come play Tuesday and Friday nights, 6-8 p.m. (“it’s on us” ... so, come be our guest). We’ll shoot hoops, play in their honor and remember their love of the game.
Hames Center
