Douglas Fourth of July Committee to host historical program

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In honor of Alaska's 50th year of Statehood, the Douglas Fourth of July Committee will host a special program, "Stories and Pictures of the Douglas Bell and Cannon" by Mark Whitman, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Mt. Jumbo Gym.

Douglas Fourth of July Committee to host historical program 110508 NEIGHBORS 2 For the Juneau Empire In honor of Alaska's 50th year of Statehood, the Douglas Fourth of July Committee will host a special program, "Stories and Pictures of the Douglas Bell and Cannon" by Mark Whitman, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Mt. Jumbo Gym.

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Bell ringers: From left, Leif Lie, of Mount Bradley Enterprises Corp., and Pat Peterson, Douglas Fourth of July Committee president, stand with the Douglas bell and cannon at the Douglas Post Office.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Story last updated at 11/5/2008 - 10:42 am

Douglas Fourth of July Committee to host historical program

For the Juneau Empire

Whitman has spent months researching the origin of the cannon and bell. He has made contacts thoughout Alaska and England in coming to a conclusion. Douglas School alumni have helped with information, and he has collected stories of early Douglas and Treadwell in his quest for information.

At Saturday's program, refreshments will be the 1940s prom classic: Kool-aid and cookies. All Douglas School alumni, past and present Douglas Fire Fighters are especially invited.

This year, Mount Bradley Enterprises Corp., with Leif Lie and Travis Larsen, refurnished the cannon and bell. They also constructed new cement pads for their bases in front of the Douglas Post Office.

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