Applause

Many contribute to goal of Habitat for Humanity

On behalf of Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, I would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who made our inaugural wine-tasting and auction a huge success:

Our sincere gratitude to Mike Morse and Odom corporation.

Grateful thanks to Chef Kevin and Alice at Mykel's Restaurant.

A large debt of gratitude to our organizer, Holly Montague.

And many thanks to the wonderful businesses and folks who generously helped: Birch Ridge Golf Course, McMurren and Goodman, Spenard Builders Supply, Laura and Bob Favretto, Lasting Stitches -- Pauline Goecke, Kenai Golf Course, Wells Fargo -- NBA, Haircutters, Louie's Restaurant, Agrium, Kathy Heus, Kenai Peninsula College, Ice Anvil Forge -- Wil and Monti Hightower, Felicia's Hair Tech, Dan Verkuilen, Northwind Charters, Dr. Peter Cannava, Kenai Chrysler, Batir Construction, Halcyon, Tesoro, Donna and Ric Bucy, Keri Friendshuh, Hutchings Chevrolet, Alaska Roadbuilders, Body Master -- Chuck and Lee Smalley, Colette Thompson, Kenai Art Guild, Signatures, River City Books, Susan and Hal Smalley, Kaladi Brothers, Ultimate Tan, Tyna Ledda, Max Best, Ross Kendall -- Healthy Changes, Holly and Joe Montague, Doug Baxter, Ginger Drais

Mike Sweeney -- Sweeney's Clothing, Charlie LaForge, Judy Brandt, Carol Walkiewicz, Peggy Gill Thompson and Ida Cockroft.

I apologize if we have left anyone out. The error is mine alone.

Mike Dimmick for Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity

Fund-raiser puts students one step closer to Georgia

We would like to thank our community for their wonderful support at the students' car wash at Godfather's Pizza on Saturday. You have helped us on our way to Georgia. Thank you.

Gretchen Hundertmark for the Redoubt Elementary Future Problem Solvers

Store's community spirit helps school project happen

Sterling Elementary has had such a wonderful year. Many thanks go out to everyone who has had a part in making things happen. I'd like especially to thank Big Kmart for their generous donation to our Teddy Bear Penny Drive. Not only was their staff very helpful in assisting us with a huge selection of toy stuffed animals to choose from, but they also provided us with a wonderful discount opportunity to make the funds stretch even further. We were able to supply our local fire department with a wide assortment of cuddly stuffed animals for children in need of comfort during times of personal crisis and tragedy due to fires, accidents, etc. We are proud of the community spirit exhibited by such local merchants.

Lynn Lund, PTA President Sterling Elementary School

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