The faux fireplace roared as residents waited patiently in line with an armful of gifts and goodies to send to family and friends for the holidays Friday.
Joanie Wagner sent several packages of smoked salmon from Dejon Delights to her brother and other family in the Lower 48. Jane Pascoe sent gifts out across the world to Australia and Germany.
More than 1,000 packages came through the Haines Post Office Monday, Dec. 5, but postmaster…

