Podunk Below the Masthead, Monday, June 22, 2009

A totem is raised, a school will be closed and a new face takes to her beat, some of the stories of the Monday Daily News.

FIRST POLE RAISING IN 150 YEARS MAKES MARK IN METLAKATLA-- National Aboriginal Day had a special meaning at Metlakatla as residents and visitors celebrated the raising of the first totem pole in 150 years. Carved by master carver, Mike Epp the focal point of the community will provide a striking image both in the village and on approach by water…

(from  the blog a town called podunk, click on the link below to see the entire article atowncalledpodunk.blogspot.com/2 … 3427778777 )-