Sophia Martinsen helped repaint the downtown pavilion on Wednesday, May 21, in preparation for the Saturday, May 31, kickoff of the Fourth of July royalty competition. Martinsen is this year's sole contestant in the annual campaign to raise money for the town's holiday celebration.
This year's Fourth of July fundraising efforts by royalty contestant Sophia Martinsen will start with the annual kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the downtown pavilion, rain or shine - which is the only way to stick to a schedule in Wrangell.
The free event is a community potluck; utensils and plates will be provided.
Martinsen will be a junior when the new school year starts in August and is the sole contestant in the royalty contest that will end with the coronation on July 3, though she will not be alone in selling the raffle tickets that raise money for the town's biggest celebrat...
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