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Sidney Huntington's 100th Birthday

A huge turnout for Sidney Huntington's 100th birthday party in Galena on May 9, 2015 at the Sidney Huntington School.
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  • Galena landing.

    Galena landing.

  • Sarah says hi to the Yukon.

    Sarah says hi to the Yukon.

  • Breakup on the Yukon. Galena residents are happy that the ice melt has been uneventful thus far, after 2013's flood.

    Breakup on the Yukon. Galena residents are happy that the ice melt has been uneventful thus far, after 2013's flood.

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  • Epic Birthday Balloon.

    Epic Birthday Balloon.

  • Sidney's grandchildren were a well-oiled machine getting everything set up.

    Sidney's grandchildren were a well-oiled machine getting everything set up.

  • Stephanie, one of Sidney's granddaughters, taking care of place setting.  We probably put out upwards of 900 forks!

    Stephanie, one of Sidney's granddaughters, taking care of place setting. We probably put out upwards of 900 forks!

  • Improvised tablecloth.

    Improvised tablecloth.

  • Looking good!

    Looking good!

  • Galena Elementary School students created a timeline from Sidney's book.

    Galena Elementary School students created a timeline from Sidney's book.

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  • GILA students rehearsing their dance performance.

    GILA students rehearsing their dance performance.

  • Meal prep -- many items were placed into small cups for ease of serving.

    Meal prep -- many items were placed into small cups for ease of serving.

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  • Guests beginning to arrive.

    Guests beginning to arrive.

  • As Sidney's daughter Agnes put it, it takes a whole village for someone to turn 100.

    As Sidney's daughter Agnes put it, it takes a whole village for someone to turn 100.

  • Guestbook signing.

    Guestbook signing.

  • Sidney and Angela's Table

    Sidney and Angela's Table

  • Guests stand at Sidney's arrival.

    Guests stand at Sidney's arrival.

  • Grandpa Sidney

    Grandpa Sidney

  • Ready to Eat

    Ready to Eat

    What a community effort to fill the bellies of so many people!

  • Sidney with grandkids and great-grandkids.

    Sidney with grandkids and great-grandkids.

  • Just a few of the amazing food helpers.

    Just a few of the amazing food helpers.

  • Guests pass down their plates during dinner.

    Guests pass down their plates during dinner.

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  • This young man was very popular with his giant dish of ham!

    This young man was very popular with his giant dish of ham!

  • Hard Work

    Hard Work

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  • Alaska Flag Song

    Alaska Flag Song

  • Dinnertime

    Dinnertime

  • Program Begins

    Program Begins

    The relatives work together to make sure Sidney can hear speeches properly with the aid of his listening device.

  • Sidney and Angela listen to letters from the Obamas, Lisa Murkowski, and Jim Rearden.

    Sidney and Angela listen to letters from the Obamas, Lisa Murkowski, and Jim Rearden.

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  • Rose Ambrose of Huslia speaks about her old friend.

    Rose Ambrose of Huslia speaks about her old friend.

  • Benedict Jones of Koyukuk shares old stories of his friend.

    Benedict Jones of Koyukuk shares old stories of his friend.

  • Reverend Anna Frank of Minto gives an impassioned speech and challenges Native youth to speak with powerful voices.

    Reverend Anna Frank of Minto gives an impassioned speech and challenges Native youth to speak with powerful voices.

  • Zach's violin debut with "Happy Birthday" for Grandpa Sid.

    Zach's violin debut with "Happy Birthday" for Grandpa Sid.

  • Sidney and Family

    Sidney and Family

    The brothers, sisters, and their children all gathered for a photo.

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  • More food was put out towards the end of the evening. No one left hungry!

    More food was put out towards the end of the evening. No one left hungry!

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  • Sidney shared many laughs with friends.

    Sidney shared many laughs with friends.

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