(Apr. 10, 2011) Last weekend Mrs. Hiroko Fujita, the storyteller from Japan that delighted hundreds of elementary school children in Stillwater during her annual visits to our community for more than a decade, passed our way again. She was here for a short stay to visit old friends, primarily elementary school teachers with whom she had gotten acquainted during her visits in the past and she had an opportunity to see old friends during two receptions in her honor. Last Monday evening there was a reception where elementary school teachers had a chance to visit with her. Tuesday for lunch, several friends took Mrs. Fujita to lunch at the Hideaway. After lunch Richard and Marti Dermer taught Mrs. Fujita how to make a very small American kite. Perhaps she’ll build a story around that. Tuesday evening there was a reception at the Presbyterian Church for members of the church, people involved in the sister cities program, friends from former visits and people interested in Japanese storytelling, allowing people to renew acquaintances. Thanks to Mary McKinley, a member of the church, a longtime supporter of our sister cities program, and a longtime friend, and to Nancy Simpson, also a member of the church and a very active member of our Sister Cities Council, for making the arrangements and doing much of the work related to the reception and the meal. Mrs. Fujita had three stops on her itinerary, New York, Los Angeles, and Stillwater so it’s fair to say that the teachers who have worked with Mrs. Fujita and the students who were captivated by her storytelling skills during her previous visits made a very positive impact. Mrs. Fujita was asked to share a couple of her stories at the reception Tuesday evening and we adults also enjoyed them.
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