The Haines Chamber of Commerce greatly appreciates all the folks who helped make the Fourth of July events a spectacular success. We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations who contributed time and/or event prizes: the American Legion for the flag raising and lowering; the American Legion Auxiliary for the delicious breakfast; Paul Swift for organizing the Mount Ripinsky Run; Lee Heinmiller for organizing the parade; the Friends of the Library for their book, bake and hamburger sale; Tomi Scovill for organizing the mud volley ball games; Dick Flegel and Michael Flegel for coordinating the foot races and money toss; the Haines Woman’s Club for the scrumptious pies; the American Legion for the watermelon feed; the Sheldon Museum for the children’s fun and games; the Hammer Museum for the nail-pounding contest; Mark Cozzi for organizing the second annual Independence Sale; the HVFD for the annual fire hose battle; Renee Martin and the student council for overseeing the pie- eating contest; Howsers IGA Supermarket for donating the pies; Kevin Shove for organizing the Mad Raft Race; Jim Shook for the firing of his infamous cannon; Phil Wilde and his crew for a magnificent fireworks display and for all of you who participated in the parade! It was a fun day for everyone! Way to go, Haines!
Joan M. Carlson, office manager
Haines Chamber of Commerce