Does the Haines Fourth of July need a shot in the arm?
Residents at Tlingit Park festivities Tuesday commented on the recent loss of several long-time holiday events, including the mud volleyball tournament, pie-eating contest, fire-hose battle and commercial fireworks display.
Haines Chamber of Commerce President John Hagen said a variety of factors has caused events to slip away, including liability concerns and baby-boomer retirements that have stripped events of volunteers.
“One of the challenges…