We would like to extend a great big “thanks and blessings” to Charlie and the fine folks of Valley Paint Center. These generous, community minded professionals donated primer, paint, equipment, materials and know-how to help our church’s GOD JOBS team repair and repaint the interior of the home of a local family in need of assistance. We literally could not have completed this god job without their support!

We wish to personally thank each and everyone of our wonderful and caring friends and family. We know there are too many to list.

I would like to thank the individuals who ran for office in our recent elections. I would also like to offer congratulations to the winners. It takes a great deal of courage to run for office. It’s even harder to run for office again after losing once. That shows real commitment.

I am the head coach of the Juneau-Douglas High School Junior varsity football team and assistant coach of the Crimson Bears Varsity. I would like to thank the city of Juneau for being the best darn fans in the entire state. I have had the privilege to coach, and play at every 4A Large-School stadium in Alaska. I wish I could put into words how much of a factor you have all played in the success of Juneau over the last 20 years.

Latte, our beloved kitty, had been way up an alder tree for two days and nights when our friends and neighbors Bill and Etsuko Beebe saw an Alaska Electric Light & Power crew working just around the corner and asked if they could help rescue Latte with their cheery picker.

JUNEAU – Alaska Center for the Book is seeking nominations for its annual Contributions to Literacy in Alaska Awards.

JUNEAU – The Alaska Air Carriers Association is actively seeking nominations for the AACA Service Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional merit of individuals or organizations who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and professionalism in the Alaskan aviation industry.

SITKA – Do you have a lot of prescriptions and need help managing them? Do you want to know how your different medications react to each other?

JUNEAU – The Juneau World Affairs Council is sponsoring Dr. William Beeman to to present “The Future of U.S.-Iranian Relations in the Obama Era” at 7 p.m. Saturday at the University of Alaska Southeast Egan Room.

JUNEAU – A seminar on “Social Work Ethics in the Workplace” will be offered by the National Association of Social Workers, Alaska Chapter, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wildflower Court, 2000 Salmon Creek Lane, in the board room.