As we come to the end of another season, the Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank the community for their generous donations of time and resources. We especially want to recognize Tigger Posey and James Alborough (Bear Star Web Designs) for their motivation, organization and technical expertise during our recent Swim-a-thon. Their incredible […]
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Borders made everyone feel special
Going to the Haines library was always a good experience. I knew Ellen Borders would be glad to see me. One day she came out from behind the desk when she saw me coming. “Oh, Marie. Wait ‘til you see this!” She took me to the VCR section and grabbed a tape off the bottom shelf. “This is the sort […]
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Duly Noted
The library is collecting cards of remembrance for Ellen Borders, who died unexpectedly Thursday, March 24. Friends and library patrons can stop by to add their stories and thoughts. The cards will be strung into a prayer flag for Ellen’s memorial April 9. Sure signs of spring are popping up all over town. Warm temperatures […]
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Junior high squad notches 3rd place
While teams from Haines and Klukwan battled in the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament last week, their younger counterparts also had several games in Juneau. Students in fifth through eighth grade participated in “B” and “C” divisions March 24-26, against teams from Fairbanks, Hoonah, Juneau, Kake, Petersburg and Sitka. Haines entered one boys’ team and one girls’ team […]
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Merchants speedy, but Angoon zips by them
You don’t often see a basketball player get down the court faster than Andrew Friske, Stuart DeWitt and the human deer, Kyle Rush, but Angoon of the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament “B” division pulled it off Saturday, time after time. Angoon topped the Merchants in Saturday’s championship, 115-106. Grayton Edwin, who played for University of […]
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Budget hearings scheduled
The Haines Borough Assembly has scheduled meetings and public hearings for passing the fiscal year 2012 budget. The assembly will meet as a committee 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Haines Borough Public Library. Discussion topics include budget introduction, general fund overview, revenues, fund balances, economic trends, allocations, the Haines Borough School District, library, Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center, […]
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Sign up for theater camp
Registration is open for the annual Summer Youth Theater Conservatory, a three-week program that introduces youths to acting and culminates with the performance of a children’s play. The program is about 20 years old and is sponsored by Lynn Canal Community Players. LCCP secretary-treasurer Annette Smith said the program will be held July 1-25 and will present […]
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Chamber to host ‘mixers’ at shops
The Haines Chamber of Commerce will introduce “Chamber After Hours” this Friday. The 5-7 p.m. event is a networking mixer that will rotate among local businesses. Kristine Harder of Buckshot & Bobby Pins, 221 Main St., is the first host. “After-hours mixers are a great opportunity for the business community to meet and network with […]
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Push on to resume driving class
Should the Haines School revive driver’s education class as an elective? The idea – supported by several staffers, students, and school board members – has been discussed for years and may be gaining momentum. The program was offered in the local school into the 1980s, but was dropped later, possibly due to the retirement of instructor Roger […]
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Warren remembered for family dedication
The Haines Alaska Native Brotherhood held a memorial service for past president Richard C. Warren Sr. Tuesday, followed by a service conducted by Pastor Jones Hotch at the ANB Hall. Warren apparently died in his sleep of heart failure early last week. He was 76 and had suffered several years with congestive heart disease and […]