Food Fight
Dear Editor: This letter is regarding the picture of the ‘‘food fight’’ on the front page of the Sentinel of July 2.
I have constantly bragged to people in other communities about the quality of our newspaper of Sitka, my hometown. Now I am not so sure. In fact, I’m embarrassed that such a picture should be printed at all in the local newspaper, let alone on the front page! Am I missing something here?
Since when do we encourage our children, and laud them for participating in, a ‘‘food fight?’’ Food is precious, whether you like that kind of food or not. Heaven forbid that those who don’t like Americans for many real or imagined faults, should see this picture. There are starving people all over the world, and some in our own community who don’t get enough to eat. And here we are lauding a ‘‘food fight!’’
Fr. Peter F. Gorges,
St. Gregory’s Catholic Church
Fools Midnight Run
Dear Editor: Southeast Alaska Independent Living staff and consumers would like to extend a BIG thanks to all who participated in SAIL’s 11th Annual Only Fools Run at Midnight! People came dressed in fantastic, creative costumes ready to run for a good cause. All proceeds will go directly back to improve independence for people with disabilities and seniors in Sitka.
A huge thank you goes out to our incredibly generous sponsors for their donations – Abby’s Reflection Apparel and QuiltWorks, AC Lakeside, Alaska Raptor Center, Allen Marine Tours, ALPS Federal Credit Union, Botanika Organic Spa, Brenner’s Fine Clothing and Gifts, Daily Sitka Sentinel, Davis Realty, Elks Lodge, Ernie’s Old Time Saloon, Fishermen’s Eye Gallery, Foreign Automotive, Hames Corporation -Sea Mart, Hames Fitness Center, Harris Aircraft Services, Horan and Company, Kingfisher Charters, Larkspur Café, Ludvig’s, Old Harbor Books, Precision Boatworks, Russell’s, Scott Insurance Services, Sitka Bottling Company, Mountainside Family Healthcare, Oceanside Therapy Center, Sitka Rose Gallery, Sitka Vision Clinic, Theobroma Chocolates, Van Winkle and Sons restaurant, Venneberg Insurance, Westmark Sitka, White’s and Harry Race pharmacies, Wintersong Soap Co., and Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop.
A special thanks to the Sitka Fire Department and crew for allowing us to take over their fire hall for the event. Thanks also to the Sitka Police, Community Schools and Public Works who helped keep everyone safe. Also, we’d like to give a big thanks to John Stein who did a fabulous job emceeing all night, and to Steve Warren for the awesome sound system. Thanks to the Daily Sitka Sentinel, KCAW, KIFW, KSBZ, KSCT-TV and Old Harbor Books for promoting our event. Thanks to all volunteers, donors, participants, and to the wonderful people of Sitka. You all are amazing!
Check out our Facebook page at SAILinc.org to see all the great photos of the race. For more on SAIL’s services check out SAILinc.org or give us a call at 747-6859.
Dave Nuetzel,
Sitka Program Director
The Awesome Alli Gabbert,
Independent Living Specialist/ ORCA Coordinator
