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Ketchikan: First Ever Gathering of Master Carvers in Alaska; Carvers to be honored in a way that comes from the heart by M.C. Kauffman - An event of a historical magnitude will be taking place in Ketchikan this week - a first time ever gathering of master carvers. Throughout the ages, cultural histories have been celebrated and preserved through the masterful hands of the carvers. Now for the first time ever, poles will be carved to honor the totem pole carvers - the preservers of the history.

The background of how this historical event came to take place in Ketchikan is important to the story. According to Ketchikan resident Nyna Fleury, unknown to her at the time the seed that would lead to this week's gathering of what could be more than 100 carvers was first sowed four years ago. At that time, Fleury said she was fortunate to accompany Esther Shay and Willard Jackson to Japan to meet with the Ainu people. Fleury said she learned many things from the Ainu people - people who have a culture similar to the Haida, Tlinglit and Tshimshian people of Southeast Alaska. - More...
Monday - August 16, 2004

Dear Crabby: WHEN IN ROME... I want to address those folks in our community that speak a language other than English. I know you're probably not talking about us, and I realize that most of the time it's easier to communicate with your friends and family in your native tongue, but at work, most of your customers find this very rude. - More...
Monday - August 16, 2004

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