Ohio native Rhonda Newman, the new vice principal of Haines School, and her basset hound Slinky are settling into Haines, and still getting acquainted with the rain.
“I do like outdoor activities although I’m trying to get used to participating in activities in rainy weather. Back in Ohio, if it’s raining and something’s scheduled outdoors, it’s rained out,” Newman said. “This town seems to be like, ‘Get geared up. Let’s go.’ I love that attitude.…