Former Haines public health nurse Vera Smith turned 100 on Nov. 24. She received cards from the White House and from former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, said resident Joan Snyder, who visited Vera a few days before her centennial birthday and said she wouldn’t be surprised if Smith makes it to 105. Joan said Vera would appreciate hearing from friends in Haines. Vera’s address is: 751 Hillsdale Drive, Apt. 15; Charlottesville, VA  22901-3301. Vera…