 By Lisa Grogan July 30, 2005
The beat has been heard by some but others may not have caught wind. The drumbeat carries a message of hope and preservation. Hear the drumbeat yourself; make a visit to Naha Bay and walk to the historic cannery site. See why this place begs to be preserved and remembered. You will think to yourself why isn t this place a public park? It has the history, stories, scenic beauty and recreation that so many visitors wish to see when they come to Alaska. Alaskans need to preserve their history and land because progress can t be stopped. Bridges, docks and roads will be built that will forever change the unique character of our little frontier town. Think ahead a hundred years from now to 2105, what will the area look like? Here we are in 2005, we have an opportunity to save something for 2105. Would you do it? Preserve something for now and for the sake of future generations. When all of us are long gone, the Ketchikan community of 2105 will thank us for thinking of them when we made a stand for cultural and historic preservation. This story does not have to have a bad ending, hearts and minds can be changed. With your support it will have a great ending. Please visit www.loringalaska.info to learn more about the efforts of the coalition. By joining the coalition you are simply saying you value this land and wish to see it preserved. You are welcomed to do more and but that is entirely up to you. Please send an email to ldgrogan@msn.com and let the Coalition know who you are and why you value preserving 64 acres in Naha Bay. Thank You for pausing to hear the drum beat! Lisa Grogan
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