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Every day, the Jones Street Shelter gives help and hope to people however it
can, be it through a warm meal or a bed for the night. On Christmas Day, it
also brought something else to many who were there: joy.
A special party sponsored by the United Way and the Port Alexander Dutchmen
was held Christmas morning at the shelter, with hundreds attending at
various points throughout the day. No expense was spared for the party,
which featured a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings for any and all
who would come, as well as music and merriment to be had by all.
Many notable people in Port Alexander attended the event, not the least of
which were Sting and the Wanderer, representing the superhero team the
Protectors. Mayor-Elect Rick Adams attended with Police Commissioner
Roger Williams.
Although
Dutchmen owner Alexander Crosby was unable to attend due to sudden illness,
his daughter Lorelei Crosby attended on his behalf.
"We don't see this as a cure for the problems that this shelter tries to
salve every day. What this is is, very simply, a day for all people to
enjoy the fun, the magic, and the hope that Christmas Day is supposed to
represent. The Dutchmen remain committed to our original goals behind
funding this shelter and its programs, but today is about giving our
family...all of you...a day to enjoy, to remember, and to reflect on what
Christmas means to each and every one of you," Lorelei said in a brief
speech to kickoff the event.
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