WELCOME TO NEWS AND EVENTS

 COLORFUL PLANTS WELCOME YOU TO THORNE BAY

Jim Wilson of Prince of Wales Gas has donated flowers & trees to beautify our city. Baskets of flowers are hanging in the grapple of the Welcome Sign. Ten Sweet Gum and five Maple trees have been planted by the city gardener between the welcome sign and the turn off by the Port. As the trees mature they will produce colorful foliage along the roadway. Photo Credits, Carla Tchalemian and Jeannie McFarland.

 A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ENTERTAINED VISITORS TO THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND FAIR AND LOGGING SHOW

The Prince of Wales Island Fair and Logging Show was packed with things to do, see and eat. Everything from a Loggers Breakfast to a “petting zoo” to a fantastic display of Island handwork and cooking to an action packed logging show, to carnival booths and creative activities for all to do. A big thank you to all the volunteers that made it happen and the people that came to enjoy the weekend in Thorne Bay. The photos tell the story, see you July 28th & 29th for more events and lots of fun. Contact Chairman, Julie Isom 828-3363 for information on this premier event on Prince of Wales Island. Photo Credits, Carla Tchalemian.

 TONGASS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HAS A BRANCH IN THORNE BAY

The grand opening for The Tongass Federal Credit Union was March 11, 2006 and it has been a very popular. Accessible from communities north and south the Thorne Bay Branch is located right in the middle of the Island. Services started with savings & checking accounts, credit cards, and loans. The branch has an ATM machine and even a Drop Box for days they are not open. The branch office is located in R&M Sporting Goods, just behind the Catholic Church off Shoreline Drive at 500 Svend’s Drive. Office Hours are, Wednesday and Saturday 11am to 2pm. 

The ATM machine was installed on the front porch of the Thorne Bay City Hall for the convenience of Prince of Wales Island residents and visitors. It is accessible 24 hours a day and will take most major credit cards. No transaction fees are charged to members of the Credit Union.

Stop in and find out what the Credit Union can do for you. Photo Credits, Carla Tchalemian.

 THORNE BAY KING SALMON DERBY

The annual Thorne Bay King Salmon Derby will be from May 19th to July 15th every day of the week. The kick off will be Potato Dinner and Pie Auction in March to raise startup funds for the event. Generous donations from businesses in and out of town and many participants made 2006 a great one. Cash and many Prizes were handed out to the winners on July 21st, 2006 at the Derby Dinner and Awards ceremony. 

The Ticket sales and cash donations in 2006, made it possible for the committee to give out cash & prizes to the participants in the Derby and a donation of $1,200.00 was split equally between three service organizations in Thorne Bay, EMS, Fire and the Advisory School Council. Lynn Reed took the honor of catching the 1st King of Derby on opening day, May 20, and held the lead for a month. The first place winner, Mark Minnillo, was awarded $1,500 cash and the second place winner, Ed Berney $1,000. Many other prizes were awarded in the Adult and Childrens divisions.

 THORNE BAY SCHOOL’S NEW PLAYGROUND

The new playground at Thorne Bay Elementary was initiated by a group of students 3 years ago. With support of the Superintendent, School Board , Legislature and City of Thorne Bay, all solicited by students, the playground construction began June in 2006. Most of the equipment is in place and in use now. Photo Credits, Carla Tchalemian.

 LOCAL BUILDING PROJECTS

Construction continues in Thorne Bay. Many residents have been working to change the “look” of Thorne Bay. Work will continue this year as buildings are finished and new ones started.Photo Credits, Carla Tchalemian.