So my New Year’s wish for all is that you have better luck with your resolutions than I have. May you have a joyous and prosperous new year. May you tell your friends and family how important they are to you.
Tsunami warnings made for an interesting start to the weekend last week. This was a first for my family. We got telephone calls telling us we had 45 minutes to get to the North Fork.
Then, watching the weatherman on TV, it seemed to be a slight joke when he was explaining that Japan had only gotten a 4-inch tsunami. With his chuckle and grin he tells us that the chances were very slim that we would get a large wave but to still keep an open eye out. Our concern went out the door, but one must never take chances. It is good to make sure your entire family is aware of what needs to be done in these types of situations.
Have a great weekend.
Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce
Speakers for the noon luncheon on Wednesday at the Anchor River Inn will be Scott Brennan, chief operating officer of the Renewable Resources Coalition, Anchorage, and Brian Kraft with Trout Unlimited who are opposed to the development of Pebble Mine. On Feb. 21, the guest speaker will be someone from Northern Dynasty which is trying to develop the mine. These both should be very informative luncheons and are open to the public.
Snow Rondi is right around the corner. Don’t forget to get your snowshoe baseball team together. The awards banquet has been postponed until Snow Rondi.
Anchor Point Senior Center
Tonight’s dinner will be ham and sweet potatoes. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.
The center thanks everyone who participated in the Holiday Extravaganza raffle. The winners are: first place for $2,000, Craig Teigen; second place for $500, Mike Traver; third place for $300, Daniel Norton; fourth place for $100, Karl Smith; and fifth place for $100, Tom Stockmal. Daniel Norton, please call the Anchor Point Senior Center at 235-7786 to claim your prize.
Don’t forget, bingo is at 7 p.m. every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m.
All you creative, crafty women in Anchor Point, let’s get together. Craft days are every first and third Monday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Bring your craft projects to share, or if you don’t have one, maybe someone else has one you would like to learn. There will be refreshments. See Sue Faris for more information or call Val at the center at 235-7786.
Anchor Point Disaster Response Group
Prepare your neighborhood for the next disaster. Discover practical ways to protect your home without spending tons of money. For more information, contact Rachel at 235-7786.
Chapman School
The Cabin Fever Show will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Come and see all our Anchor Point talent.
Emergency Training
Community Emergency Response Team training begins March 6. Contact Carolyn Roderick at 235-8405 or register on the Web at www.kpvolunteers.org. Click on the big screen CERT button.
VFW Post 10221
Monday is when $1 tacos are served. Friday night is pool night starting at 8 p.m. Karaoke with Tom on Saturday starts at 9 p.m. The monthly fish fry will be from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 28. Members and guests are welcome.
Now it’s time to turn over a new leaf, a chance to start over. My New Year’s resolution is like the movie “Groundhog Dog.” I am going to start that diet and lose 20 pounds this year. Huh. It just keeps repeating over and over.
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