When is a DUI not a DUI? That’s a question some residents are asking in the wake of recent court cases in Haines, where the scales of justice appear to tip in different directions for different defendants in similar circumstances. Take the case of Jay Linhart, a 53-year-oldequipment operator who was arrested Feb. 27. According […]
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Court rejects Juneau access study
A court decision last week against the Juneau Access Project is a victory for the towns of Haines and Skagway, a Lynn Canal Conservation spokesman said this week. “We have three hardware stores in Haines. Do you think we’d have three hardware stores here if there was easy access to Juneau? I don’t think so,” said Scott […]
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Court: Goodman out, hold new vote
Greg Goodman has lost his seat on the Haines Borough Assembly following an appeal from write-in candidate Karen Hess, according to a posting Wednesday at the Juneau Superior Court website. A Wednesday docket entry at http://www.courtrecords.alaska.gov said “the position of Haines Borough Assembly member for Seat ‘E’ is declared vacant” and “the Assembly is ordered to call another election.” When contacted […]
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Quilt raffle will benefit cancer research
On behalf of the Haines Emblem Club #463, and the Alaska State Association of Emblem Clubs, I want to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the “Pink Ribbon Quilt” Raffle. As state president at the time this raffle began, my special project was Pink Ribbon Days, a breast cancer organization in Anchorage. This organization provides […]
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Thanks for help with river cleanup
The Takshanuk Watershed Council would like to thank the 22 volunteers that came out to make the first annual Chilkat River Clean-up a success! The team pulled 10 derelict gillnets from the river, 487 aluminum cans, 10 pounds of plastic, 60 pounds of glass, 400 pounds of miscellaneous metals and television sets, and a total of 23 […]
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Pair impressed by four-wheeler tour
I would like to thank Ronny Hauser and the Takshanuk Trail tour team for the awesome tour on Saturday. You couldn’t find a more accommodating crew, or more delicious food. It was breathtaking! I never knew that Alaska could be any more beautiful! Paige and Raine Winge
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Culture Days event boosted by donation
n behalf of Chilkat Indian Village, we would like to thank Howser’s IGA for its generous donation of a gift certificate for Klukwan Culture Days on May 5-6, 2011. Over 100 people attended the very successful, two-day event. The fresh fruit and supplies were very much appreciated, especially as a healthy snack for the 60-plus children who […]
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Poppy Poster Contest names winners
I would like to thank Kathryn and Nancy Coleman for the prize donations, for this year’s Poppy Poster Contest. Also thank you to all the students and teachers who participated. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Top prizes went to Zach Cone, first place, Dylan Chapell, second place, and Lindy Hill, third place. Class 2 winners […]
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Greenbelt linking Carr’s Cove and FAA?
Please consider bike trails that could be used for hiking, and biking to town from Mud Bay Road and the end of Small Tracts Road area so as to mitigate steep hills and traffic hazards and other light traffic and animal/pet conflicts. A long greenbelt from Carr’s Cove to FAA Road with a canoe trail […]
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Duly Noted
High school sweethearts Mellie Lindsey and Clint Flora shared their vows in front of friends at a commitment ceremony on Saturday, April 23. Growing up together in Ohio, Clint was Mellie’s “very first date” and the two were put back in touch through a mutual friend. Mellie was walked down the aisle by her girlfriends […]