Merit Buck Auction
Dear Editor: On behalf of our students here at Mt. Edgecumbe High School, I would like to thank the following businesses for their support and generous donations to our Merit Buck Auction: The Cellar, Russell’s, Agave’s Mexican Restaurant, Murray Pacific, Brenner’s Fine Clothing and Gifts, Seaside Barber Shop, Alaska Computer Center, Bear Country Gifts, Fisheye Coffee and Stereo North. I also want to thank Harry Race Pharmacy for donating the amazing candy, the students loved it.
This year I want to thank the amazing members of the MEHS Student Council and their adviser, Michael Mahoney! Thank you for all the hard work you put into making MEHS a great school. It is because of all of you, and believing in this event, that it was even possible this year.
I want to applaud the fine workers of Mt. Edgecumbe High School. Thank you to the following individuals who gave: Shirley Perkins, Mercedes Piedra, Kristen Schmidt, Paula Clayton, Katie Mulligan, Carl Blackhurst, Kathy Eggen, Rose Demmert, Emilyann Atkinson, Tracy Dupee, LieuDell Goldsberry, Jim Kranz, Allison Sayer and Ivy Lanthier. Kari Lundgren, thank you for going the extra mile and spreading the word about our fun event. To the people of SEARHC who donated items, it was appreciated. Thank you for your support.
I am looking forward to the next Merit Buck Auction.
Blossom Twitchell,
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Home/School Coordinator
Happy Holidays, Sitka
Dear Editor: Another year and the Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society would like to express our gratitude to Sitka businesses, organizations and individuals who have given of their time, talent and treasures this last year.
Our mission statement is “To honor, educate, comfort and inspire individuals and families affected by cancer.” With your generosity we have completed our Path of Hope and continue to be able to give $500 mini-grants to individuals in Sitka in need of assistance who are dealing with cancer. The gift of the mini-grant makes a difference in their lives. In 2012 to date, we have given out 33 mini-grants.
The Path of Hope Park is an inspirational park meant to give hope to any person facing life’s tough challenges. It is located above the Moller Park running track and if you have not visited it, we would encourage you to do so. The park is a gift to the community of Sitka from Cancer Survivors and a place to reflect, enjoy and think about our futures.
This year we said goodbye to our dear friend and secretary extraordinaire, Mary Hughes. Thank you, Mary. She will be missed but we know she would want us to continue on with our work in Sitka.
In addition we sponsor the Cancer Support Group which meets at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House once a month on a Sunday, so thank you, MaryBeth Palof, for continuing to lead the group and provide refreshments.
The Ocean Wave Quilt Guild has again donated their beautiful quilt for the drawing on Dec. 13 and the lucky winner was Jane Seez.
To the Sitka Women’s Golf Association, Brenner’s Fine Clothing and Gifts, the Pioneer Bar, SEARHC WISEWOMEN’S health program, Abby’s Reflection, Sitka Community Hospital, the Ocean Wave Quilters Guild, Goldsmith Gallery and Schmolck Mechanical Contractors plus so many individual donors, THANK YOU!!!
Wishing everyone a beautiful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013.
Blessings,
The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society Board of Directors Susan Suarez, Deborah Lyons, Bonnie Richards, Sarah Blue and Candi Barger
Sky Lanterns
Dear Editor: On behalf of all of us at Sitka Community Hospital Foundation, Sitka Community Hospital, and especially the staff and clients of our Radiology Department, thank you to the following people and organizations for their donations to our October Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraisers including the First Annual Sky Lantern Remembrance Event, the Fifth Annual Hope Floats Cruise and Chocolate Extravaganza Auction, and our annual Pink Silent Auction: Natalie Allen, Bob and Betty Allen, Allen Marine Tours, auctioneer Dave Miller, Sitka Community Hospital Bistro, the Backdoor, Harry Race Photo, White’s Pharmacy, Seasons, Russell’s, Sitka Spruce Catering, and Sitka True Value.
Thank you so much to everyone who donated a chocolate dessert or a pink item! This year we were able to raise $12,416 for breast cancer awareness. These funds will directly benefit the community of Sitka. Photos of these events can be viewed on the Sitka Community Hospital Facebook page. Thank you once again, Sitkans!
Angela McGraw
Sitka Community Hospital
Community Relations Coordinator
Discovery Week
Dear Editor: The students and staff of Blatchley would like to thank the Sitka Monthly Grind for its generous donation to Discovery Week at our school. We will be using their donation to fund two offerings during the week of hands-on courses: Sharpie art and skateboard deck design. We will buy sharpies and acrylic paints to create individual works and permanent pieces for the school.
Blatchley appreciates the encouragement the Sitka Monthly Grind gives to art and artists in the community. We also value the opportunity it gives our students to perform in front of their community.
In February, the community will receive an invitation to come to Blatchley to view performances and displays of our work.
David Lass,
Art Teacher and Member
of the Discovery Team
