Christy Tengs Fowler has been a songwriter most of her life, but it took “Dr. Phil” to spur her to follow her dream of recording a country album in Nashville, Tenn. She recently returned to Haines with her demo album, “The Dr. Phil Project,” which includes nine songs based on the lessons and philosophy of […]
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Reader appreciates paper’s dedication
The departure of Jessica Edwards from your staff reminds me to tell you that I appreciate the endurance of this publication. It seems to me that your commitment to the community goes beyond being a professional journalist. Your reports, photos, features, art and editorials evidence your stretch to embrace and understand this community. The story […]
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Books help those with mental illnesses
In an effort to provide informative, helpful resources to the entire community, Lynn Canal Counseling Services applied for and was awarded a $500 grant from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of Alaska Community Foundation, to purchase mental health and substance-abuse related materials for the public library. The grant required matching funds to be raised. LCCS […]
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Thanks to volunteers, walkers
We would like to say thank you to all the walkers and sponsors of the Chilkat River Walk on Saturday, May 15. Thank you especially to: Mark McCready at Alaska Power & Telephone for the great poster, Alaska Meat and Grocery for the oranges, Chilkat Guides for the bus and driver, Southeast Alaska State Fair and Haines […]
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Reading program grateful for donors
A big thank-you from the library’s summer reading program to three groups: the Emblem Club for their generous donation so we could add children’s books to the library collection; the Haines Woman’s Club for their generous donation so we could buy new prize books kids will win this summer by reading; and the Hospice Rummage […]
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Alaska needs rational resource policy
What is it called when we bribe ourselves? Most agree bribery is, at least, unethical if not immoral. Bribes usually work on people desperate or greedy. I’ll never accept that Alaskans are greedy but, with our economy supported largely by extracting natural resources, including oil and natural gas, at what point will we become so […]
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Look to constitution for guidance
Let’s remove another topic that breeds conflict. Thomas Jefferson stated in debate when framing the U.S. Constitution, “Let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him from mischief by the chains of the constitution.” I believe the borough assembly would serve us well by adopting strong guidelines governing elections. John J. Schnabel
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Duly Noted
Austin Welch and Rachel Frazier were married March 27 at LaSelva Beach, Calif. Austin’s mom, Fuzzy Von Stauffenberg, stayed with her sister Patricia Ruth in Capitola and also spent time with her daughter Ashley Martin and family. Austin’s dad Tim and his stepmother Carolyn Welch live in LaSelva Beach. The intimate beach wedding was followed […]
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Alaska authors to gather in Skagway
Recognized authors from around Alaska will meet in Skagway June 3-6 for the first ever North Words Writers Symposium. Keynote speaker will be best-selling mystery writer Dana Stabenow, who will lead panels also with several writers, historians and editors from around the state. They include Nick Jans, Sherry Simpson, Kim Heacox, Kaylene Johnson, David Hunsaker, […]
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Museum birthday party Sunday
Staff at the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center invites residents to celebrate the museum’s 30th birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with birthday cake and the unveiling of updated exhibits in the lower gallery. Museum director Jerrie Clarke said the celebration is planned to coincide with International Museum Day, and is an opportunity […]