A recent conversation at Milky Way Farm started with a tally of loss. Three years ago, Smoky was ill for the first time in her life; three days later she was gone. Velvet was killed by a bear last summer. Gandur died this winter for reasons unknown. Smoky and Velvet were miniature ponies, Gandur an […]
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Hostetler to move on; fair names new chief
Ross Silkman is the new executive director of the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Silkman is a nine-year veteran of the tourism industry who moved to Haines from Girdwood with his wife, teacher Akela Silkman, last fall. He was one of five applicants interviewed for the job. “Ross has a professional quality about him that’s very […]
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Big Air entrants are courageous warriors
Thanks to the contributors of the great community of Haines, the16th annual Olen Nash Memorial Big Air was a success again! Thirteen local competitors ranging from beginner to advanced found themselves clicking in their skis and strapping in their snowboards above a pile of snow carved into a beautiful, big air jump. With bluebird conditions […]
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Derby grows with community support
I would like to thank Tony Malone, Ed Barrett, The American Legion, and the Haines Borough School for their support in the Pinewood Derby this year. This is the Scouts’ second year and we continue to grow with the support of the community. We couldn’t have done it without you. […]
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HARK appreciates business donations
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel (HARK) would like to thank the local businesses and individuals who helped support us during our recent membership meeting. Thank you to King’s Store, The Babbling Book, Alaska Side and Buckshot & Bobbypins for donating door prizes. We’d also like to express our gratitude to Howsers IGA for the gift […]
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Hostetler an extraordinary leader
I was at the fairgrounds to pay my membership and Kelly Hostetler invited me to see the number one exhibit for this year’s Fair: Harriett Hall. Dedicated workers are transforming it into a beautiful area, and the new kitchen offers opportunities for big gatherings. Thanks to Kelly for extraordinary leadership, board members, funding sources, and […]
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Borders touched many, in so many ways
I didn’t think I could explain why my eyes welled with tears upon hearing the news about Ellen Borders, but I can. I grew up in Haines back when library cards were carefully typewritten with names and numbers on actual card stock. I didn’t have to rattle off my number to Ellen when I checked out […]
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Voicing a vision for a community center
In the coming weeks, they’ll be doing a community survey. Its title is a “comprehensive survey” and I disagree with the title because they left out a “community center” on their posters. I spoke at the Haines assembly meetings and at the meetings of the non-profits and brought up the idea of a community center […]
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CIA should serve members, not favorites
As a CIA member, I’m upset to have the council single out contracts to an individual for their own profit. Shame on you. In this day in age, prices are ridiculous for everything and you steal funds that help your own people. I was approved for CIA weatherization in April last year. In June I […]
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Don’t exploit our homes for your gain
Regarding the heliport proposal off Chilkat Lake Road: Not in my backyard! Keep the helicopters at the airport, where they belong. We were not particularly disturbed over the past few years when helicopters flew overhead during heli-ski season. We will be most disturbed to be bombarded by repeated helicopter traffic, like one hears in Juneau all summer […]