Nearly 50 people braved the real winter weather to enjoy a biathlon on Saturday, although paint ball guns didn’t do well in the low temperatures. It was nice to see more than a dozen youths break away from their favorite screens to participate outdoors and warm up with hot chocolate and chili. A big thank you to park […]
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Entries span from Vietnam to aliens
On behalf of the Sheldon Museum, I would like to thank volunteer judges, Lisa Andriesen and her seventh- and eighth-grade students who participated in the annual Haines History Day competition held in February. This year’s theme, “Debate & Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, Consequences,” inspired 31 exhibits, websites and documentaries ranging from Vietnam to the existence of […]
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Businesses support hoops broadcasts
The KHNS Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank the following businesses for underwriting the broadcast of the basketball games. In Haines: Chip Lende, Lutak Lumber; Dave Parks, Haines Home Building Center; Roger Schnabel, Southeast Roadbuilders; Mike Ward, Howsers IGA; Bruce Messerschmidt, AP&T; and Doug Olerud, Oleruds Market Center. Russ Bowman, President KHNS Board of Directors
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Big rummage sale needs patrons’ help
For 14 years, the residents of the Chilkat Valley have been extremely generous making the Hospice Rummage Sale a huge success. The $9,300 raised in 2009 was over one-quarter of our annual budget and helps us maintain our services. Once again I am asking the community to help us. Do you remember how daunting those stacks of […]
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Team’s kudos for Cohen and Shields
We would just like to send out a gracious “thank you” to the Haines High drama, debate and forensics coaches, Tim Shields and Gershon Cohen. These two men have put many of their own hours and tons of time and energy into making this year’s DDF team wonderful! The team as a whole did very […]
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Duly Noted
Sophia Skye Hedden was born Thursday, March 3 in Juneau to Jessica Edwards and Andy Hedden. Sophia weighed 9 lbs., 7 ozs. and measured 20.5 inches long. The new family is expected home in Haines this week and friends are lining up to bring meals and meet Sophia. Both of Sophia’s grandmothers, Jessica’s mother, Marilyn […]
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Borough ups occupancy of chambers
The Haines Borough has increased occupancy of the assembly chambers, meaning 15 additional residents can squeeze in when elected leaders are addressing hot topics. Since late last year the borough has been limiting occupancy in the room to 45 people, a restriction that has left members of the public out standing in the hallway. They’ve questioned why […]
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Bradfords lead Dolphins’ effort
The sibling duo of Casey Bradford, 13, and Brittney Bradford, 11, represented the Haines Dolphins swim team at a Fairbanks meet last weekend, and each swam in the maximum seven events. “It’s hard to find their best stroke,” said head coach Steve Vick. “I know what their favorites are, but their best stroke changes quite frequently […]
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Tourney set for March 14
The 2011 March Madness Alaska State Basketball tournament will draw a total of 64 high school basketball teams in boys’ and girls’ divisions. The event will run March 14-19 at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage. The 3A/4A tournament games begin Thursday, March 17, at 8 a.m., culminating with championship games on Saturday, March 19, beginning […]
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TV show prospects Haines return
The Haines Borough might again strike reality TV gold this fall. Christo Doyle, a Discovery Channel executive producer for “Gold Rush: Alaska,” said a Discovery team is set to return to Haines this spring in anticipation of the show’s second season, with new episodes tentatively scheduled to air in the fall. “The crew plans to be up […]