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WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK OF NEWS AND EVENTS
News and Events will be updated quarterly with new news arriving in January, April, July & October. We will be showing you the events around Thorne Bay and a peek at things to come.
Quarterly News and Events Archive, January 2006
OCTOBER 2005
 Oktoberfest fund raiser at the EMS Building October.
The Ambulance was moved out of the garage and the keg moved in. The Reindeer Sausage donated by The Port was served with German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut and German Chocolate Cake. It was a big success and is on the October calendar for next year.
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The Ladies of Thorne Bay Beat the Winter Blues with BUNKO
This monthly event is most popular in the winter when the daylight hours are short and it is time to get together for a little fun. The October Bunko is very popular as the “moms” get to dress up in Halloween costumes and have a night out.
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NOVEMBER 2005
Adopt-A-Highway Program and City wide Clean up
14 Businesses and private individuals are involved in keeping our 17 ½ miles of State Highway clean. Jim Wilson of Prince of Wales Gas and president of The Thorne Bay Business Association organizes the bi-yearly cleanup required by members of the nationwide Adopt-a-Highway Programs.
In conjunction with the Highway Cleanup, The Business Association enlists the help of the Thorne Bay School students and teachers in picking up trash around town. A hot dog feed, served by business association members follows the cleanup.
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POW Fair & Logging Show a Premier Event
Enthusiastic Volunteers meet monthly to continue the planning for the 2006 Fair & Logging show which will be July 29th & 30th, in Thorne Bay. At the lively meetings, plans are being made to turn the Fair & Logging Show, once again, into one of the Island’s premier summer events.  We are bringing back and adding to the successful events of past years. Ideas include: Trap Shoot, Dog Show, Kayak Races, Mud Boggs, Battle of the Bands, Carnival Booths, Human Foos Ball Tournament, Log Burling Pond and many more. Meetings are the first Mondays of the month at Thorne Bay City Hall. A Pot Luck Dinner, provided by Thorne Bay volunteers, will precede the meeting at 6 pm for those coming from out of town. If you would like to help out in this event or have any ideas that could help us out, E’mail tbba@thornebayalaska.net or call the Prince Of Wales Chamber Office at 907-755-2626.
The Governor’s Christmas Tree
On Saturday November 12 for the third year in a row the governors, Christmas tree was cut and bought back to Thorne Bay for shipment to Juneau. The annual gathering, headed up by the Thorne Bay Business Association, was well attended. With the help of representatives of the City of Thorne Bay and the Thorne Bay Ranger District of the USFS, a beautiful tree was selected in a snowy stand of lodge pole pine. Northland Services transported the tree, free of charge, so it would be ready for the Open House at the Governor’s Mansion on December 6th .
The second tree in the photograph it is a surprise for the Governor himself from Mrs. Murkowski She decorated it with the traditional Silver & Blue of his family.
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Christmas Bazaar News
Thanks to all the organizers and participants the annual Thorne Bay Bazaar on November 19th, it was a big success. “This is the most tables, 42, we have ever had rented since I have been involved in the bazaar” said Laura Jennings, event organizer. There was art work, ceramics & Pottery, clothing, sporting goods, basketry, bath products, candles and everything in between. All the shoppers who stopped by found many treasures for gift giving.
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DECEMBER 2005
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners
This was the biggest lighting contest ever in Thorne Bay with 19 registered for judging and many other lighted homes throughout. Homes in town, on the south side and out on the bay competed for the prizes. As the Thorne Bay Business Association judges viewed the homes, they agreed that more prizes needed to be awarded. This year’s awards totaled $830.00.
A new category was created, Best Overall Display - $100 for Roger & Sue McCormick’s outstanding display. Their home is located on the south side and well worth the drive to see the fantastic fantasy land that grows every year. Winners in the 5 original categories were awarded $75 each: Best Theme was Dan Hayes Sir’s theme park, Most Attractive was a tie between Kim & Laura Straight and Earl and Chris Nash, Most Wattage ‘Pazzazz” went to Chris and Terri Gould, and Most Original and Effort to Create, Vern and Terri Redding. Russ Shafer was awarded the Best Decorated Boat in the harbor.
The number of Honorable Mentions just had to be expanded to include more homes this year. They each received $20 to help pay the light bill!!! The 9 Honorable Mentions this year were, Jim Beard, Fritz & Donna Lacour, Jim & Judy Moffit, Clinton O’Malley, Chris & Tiana Nelson, Charlie Straight, Rainbow Straight, Patrick Tierney and Terry & Carol Wilburn.
Thanks to over 50 people that took the time to vote for a People’s Choice. Dan Hayes, Sr. earned the $100.00 to help add to his Theme Park with the talking Santa, Frosty and the pals that decorate their corner.
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Community Christmas Dinner Success
Estimates are that over 200 people showed up for the annual Community Christmas Dinner Saturday December 10th in Thorne Bay. Generous donations of fresh baked ham and rolls from the Thorne Bay Market, turkey & ham from individuals and the dishes brought by all, made for a wonderful holiday meal. The EMS Squad, The Thorne Bay Business Association, the Thorne Bay School, and the City of Thorne Bay made this a great event. Entertainment by 3 local bands, the Thorne Bay School, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus rounded out the evening. Thanks to everyone that made the community Christmas Dinner a highlight of 2005.
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On a Sad Note
The community has lost Aaron Hope, Don Tryon, Tom Bolen, Frank McKinney and former residents, Paul Christensen and Dale Pitcher since we last reported.
Watch for New News and Events to be posted in April:
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