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 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.
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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.
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PRIZES 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.
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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.
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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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