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June 13, 2013 Statement alleging vandalism untrue
In the article in the CVN of June 6, regarding trespassing at Viking Cove, Karen Garcia reports that Sally Andersen said: “Einspruch is the only...
Letters June 13, 2013 Links owners make benefit a success
For yet another year, thank you, Kathy and Stan Jones, for offering your beautiful Valley of the Eagles Golf Links for the Hospice of Haines benefit...
Letters June 13, 2013 Friends help locate stolen kayak
Thank you to everyone who helped me look for, and find, my kayak. I’m impressed by the number of you who helped me as I tried to track it down....
Letters June 6, 2013 Connelly a concern for fisherman
I’m a fan of hydro power and the clean energy it provides. But, as a commercial fisherman, I’m against Alaska Power & Telephone’s Connelly Lake...
Letters June 6, 2013 Skateboarder proud to be a criminal
My name is Russell Evans and I am proud to call myself a criminal. In a society that outlaws such basic freedoms as sitting on the sidewalk to rest...
Letters June 6, 2013 Let Patty Brown teach science
The No Child Left Behind Act calls for our children to be taught by teachers that are “highly qualified” in the field they teach. Our president...
Letters June 6, 2013 Thanks for joining dockside flash mob
The Haines Visitor Center would like to thank all the flash mob enthusiasts who helped make the summer 2013 kickoff at the cruise ship dock a great...
Letters June 6, 2013 Youth track coach shows dedication
Thank you to Brian O’Riley for your dedication in coaching the Community Youth Development track team. Thank you also to Lori Giddings, Tiana...
Letters June 6, 2013 Laws hold key to balanced budget
In October of 2003 voters here overwhelmingly supported a petition initiative that permanently codified the ideals of a balanced budget for our local...
Letters June 6, 2013 Attorney advice needed on conflict
Today I spoke with mayor Stephanie Scott concerning the issue of Darsie Culbeck’s appearance of a conflict of interest. I was stunned to learn the b...
Letters June 6, 2013 Haines impressed visitor with attitude
Late last month I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on port development in Haines hosted by the Haines Port Development Council. I...
Letters May 30, 2013 Total of heli-ski violations is unknown
The CVN headline May 2 implied there were only six heli-skiing violations in 2013. The actual number of violations is unknown because the borough...
Letters May 30, 2013 Police are trying to keep people safe
As a citizen of Haines and a student driver, I am thankful for all our police department does for our safety on and off the road. Between people...
Letters May 30, 2013 Assessments amount to manipulation
In Haines there is no elected tax assessor for the voters to hold accountable for unconstitutional or just plain stupid behavior. The tax assessor...
Letters May 30, 2013 Thanks for firefighters' quick response
We want to express our undying gratitude to the Haines Fire Department for its quick response to the fire we had early Thursday morning. I am...
Letters May 30, 2013 Consider another option for Juneau trip
A while back I had a doctor’s appointment in Juneau. I had two transportation options, take the ferry or fly (weather permitting). But what if...
Letters May 23, 2013 Consider options to closing pool
In response to the possibility that the pool may be closed for several months at a time, may I suggest that some of the money-saving tips sound like...
Letters May 23, 2013 Treat cemetery with respect
The cemetery is looking nicer than ever, thanks to the efforts of the Haines Borough public works department and the caring citizens of Haines. There...
Letters May 23, 2013 Idea would up choices for voters
We need to move beyond the inertia of “we’ve always done it that way” and do what makes sense: elect all assembly members at large with a...
Letters May 23, 2013 Voting change in assembly plan
Your story about proposed changes to election procedures did not report that the issue was advanced by the entire assembly as a strategic action plan...
Letters May 23, 2013 Fight on, local skateboarders
So Haines Borough cops say they’re only enforcing the laws on the books. Could the police actually be selectively enforcing town laws? Read further...
Letters May 23, 2013 Thanks for Earth Day help
Thank you to everyone who helped make our May 11 Earth Day celebration such a success. We had a wonderful ad hoc committee, Farmers’ Market...
Letters May 23, 2013 Connelly hydro a boondoggle
Hydropower is a great resource and one that currently provides most of our energy needs in the upper Lynn Canal. Alaska Power and Telephone’s push...
Letters May 23, 2013 Retirement party memorable
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Head Start staff, parents, personal friends and children for the great retirement party. The...
Letters May 23, 2013 Volunteers critical for try-athlon
Thank you to volunteers and participants of the Haines Try-athlon. I am especially appreciative to the Well & Fit Community Council and the Haines...
