Thanks to nearly $12,000 in grants awarded by the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation last week, nine local organizations have funding for projects and services.
The foundation disburses grants annually.
The Haines High School systems engineering class was awarded the $600 Mini-Tech Grant, for construction of an electronic LED signboard at school. The award was sponsored by Kingfisher Consulting, LLC.
The sign, to be powered by alternative energy sources, will be mounted on the front of…