GCHS and two things of importance

Two important things recently occurred for the GCHS.

The Sentinel Island Lighthouse was recently featured in VIA Magazine, the magazine of the AAA. In an article by Josh Sens entitled “Beautiful Beacons: Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast,” a short history of the light house was discussed. The adjacent scan shows an image of the lighthouse as it appeared in the print version of VIA Magazine.

Next, the Simone Machamer Charitable Fund donated $500 to the GCHS through the Juneau Community Foundation. This funding will be put toward preservation work at Sentinel Island Lighthouse. The GCHS is very grateful to both the Simone Machamer Charitable Fund and the Juneau Community Foundation for their generosity. If you would also like to contribute to helping preserve the lighthouse, please contact the GCHS.

Annual Meeting & Buffet Luncheon Oct. 18, 2009

Come to the Gastineau Channel Historical Society Annual Meeting & Buffet Luncheon.

Location: Ladd Macaulay Salmon Hatchery (DIPAC)

Time: Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members

In addition to great food, Rich Mattson will give “A Short History of DIPAC”, and there will be a silent auction of Alaskana books, door prizes, and good company. Bring a souvenir of something old and Alaskan to share with the group.

Reservations are required by Oct. 15: Call Marlin Babcock at 789-9423 or email malbabcock ‘at’ aol.com to reserve your place.

Two Upcoming Events this Fall

On September 19, 2009 from 1 pm to 3 pm, the Gastineau Channel Historical Society will host a program entitled “History of the Minnie Field Home and School,” with presentations by Dee Williams and Marie Darlin. Dr. Walter A. Soboloff will also present a plaque honoring Minnie Field at this event. It will be held at Firewood Place on Willoughby Ave., Juneau.

On October 18, 2009 from 1 pm to 4 pm, the GCHS Annual Meeting will be held at DIPAC. At this meeting Rick Mattson will present a history of the DIPAC hatchery, there will be a silent Alaskana book auction, a ‘show and tell’ segment wherein attendees are asked to bring something of historical interest to share, door prizes will be awarded, and the annual report of activities of the Society will be given. There will be a catered brunch at the meeting, and cost for brunch will soon be announced.

The Gastineau Channel Historical Society looks forward to seeing you there!