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News & Events THORNE BAY SPORTS EVENTS

Thorne Bay School has added some fun to their sports events this year. You may hear the school's own band, under the direction of Will Humphrey, entertaining spectators pre-game, during the game, at half time and after the game. The new band, formed this school year, made its first public appearance at the Community Dinner in December. A New Wolverine Mascot may also be there to pep up everyone’s spirits for sporting events.

 

 

News & Events FIRE & EMS CALLED INTO ACTION

An early morning fire destroyed two homes in Thorne Bay on Saturday, January 12th. The long time residents, Don & Barbie Krause and Eddie & Pam Nelson and three grandchildren escaped with only the clothes they had on. Pam and one of the children sustained minor burns as they exited the home with flames literally following them to the door.

The 6:20 a.m. fire is suspected of starting in a shop between the two properties and strong winds blew the flames in both directions igniting the buildings on either side. Firefighters and EMS personnel and residents of Thorne Bay responded with hoses, fire trucks and an ambulance. The heat was so intense that by the time it was discovered the fire had engulfed the mobile home and burned through half the house.

Quick action by the local Fire & EMS squads and many volunteers saved the next home in line. Many individuals and businesses on and off the Island have come to the aid of the Krauses and Nelsons with donations of clothing, cash, and food for which they are very grateful. It will be sometime before they will be able to rebuild what they have lost.

     
  News & EventsPRIZES AWARDED IN THORNE BAY LIGHTING CONTEST

The prizes for the annual Holiday Lighting Contest in Thorne Bay were awarded on December 24th to the winners. Lights and decorations started going up before the beginning of the contest, December 1st, 2007. A total of $1000.00 in cash prizes was given out this year to the many homes that brightened the streets of Thorne Bay. Judging was done by representatives of the Thorne Bay Business Association. With so many great displays this year, the judges had to designate ties in many of the categories. The majority of the prize money awarded comes from the annual auction that the Business Association conducts during the Christmas Bazaar held in the Thorne Bay School in November. All the auction items are donated by Business Association members.
 
     
  News & Events CHRISTMAS GATHERING A HUGE SUCCESS

The Annual Christmas Dinner and School Program in the Thorne Bay School was a huge success. Around 225 people walked through the Gym doors into a winter wonderland of snow flakes and Christmas scenes to enjoy the annual event Saturday, December 8th. Music and Songs from the Bear Mountain Blue Grass Band greeted the evening gathering. A potluck dinner complete with Turkey, Ham and all the trimmings was enjoyed by all as they visited with neighbors in anticipation of the program by the Thorne Bay School. Songs, skits and the schools new band entertained everyone. Santa and Mrs. Claus, escorted by some of their elves, made a welcomed stop to the delight of many children.
 


 

 
  News & Events LOCAL RESIDENTS PASS AWAY

The old year passed and new year started in Thorne Bay with the loss of two residents. Roxanne Gray, a resident since 1997, passed away in her home on December 21st, after an illness of pneumonia. Lloyd Gathman, former executive director of COHO for Prince of Wales Island, passed away on January 5th. Lloyd had been a resident in Thorne Bay since 1995.

 

 

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