The 26th Annual Haines Volunteer Fire Department barbecue was a great success. Thanks goes out to those volunteers who prepped, cooked, sliced and wrapped 580 pounds of brisket, made 250 pounds of potato salad, cooked the 100 pounds of baked and spicy beans, buttered 45 loaves of garlic bread, mixed cole slaw, baked brownies, and made gallons of lemonade and iced tea. Then there were those who served the 643 people who enjoyed the meals. Two special volunteers went above and beyond: Chuck Mitman and Lyle Huff. Many businesses and organizations helped out by providing storage, ice, chairs, tables and much more: Olerud’s, Mountain Market, Southeast Alaska State Fair, Haines Presbyterian Church, Fogcutter Bar, American Legion, Ocean Beauty Seafoods and Haines Packing Co.
We are looking forward to our 27th. Thanks again to all.
Al Badgley
Haines Volunteer Fire Department