In light of events in Wisconsin, Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain, Algeria, Libya and now Morocco, we celebrate the courage of those who stand peacefully and publicly for democracy, and for what they believe to be in the best interests of their people. We also applaud the soldiers who refused to fire on their own people. Too […]
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Heli-skiers need to do the right thing
If heli-skiers disturb the wildlife, where is the gain? If they disturb human residents, where is the gain? The essential part of doing the right thing is to do it. Ron Weishahn
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Injury victim grateful for friends, prayers
I’d like to express appreciation for community support during my recent injury. Friends helped in many ways, with cards, good wishes, tasty treats, e-mail contacts and calls. Thanks to my neighbors for helping in so many ways. Thanks to Don and Dottie Poling for mail pick-up and forwarding. Thanks also to Carol Mitchell for pet […]
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SEABA, the heliport answer is still ‘no’
Two years ago, many residents at 26 Mile signed a petition stating that we don’t want a heliport in our neighborhood. SEABA, you followed with a commentary stating you would let the idea go because the majority of residents didn’t want it. Now, here we go again! A new petition is in the works. Nick Trimble says that if […]
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Don’t throw such big rocks, Morphet
I recently read the comments from Mr. Morphet in reference to the new business in the Haines Borough. Okay, this is how I look at it. First off, thank you to Mike Ward for keeping the Lighthouse open this winter as at least that gives one place to eat out at. To start complaining already makes […]
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Duly Noted
Merv Armstrong, owner and operator of the Armstrong Hay Ranch on Dezadeash Lake, Y.T., died Feb. 7 of a stroke. Armstrong supplied many of the Chilkat Valley’s small farms with hay, and was fond of Haines and its residents, according to his son, Jesse Armstrong. Armstrong was born March 4, 1937 in Toronto, Ontario. He […]
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Goat showed disease signs
A mountain goat put down near 7 Mile Haines Highway last week had symptoms of contagious ecthyma, a disease caused by a parapox virus that came from domestic sheep, according to the Department of Fish and Game. The female goat, three to four years old, was near death from starvation because the scabby pox lesions […]
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Loans, business help focus of presentations
Margaret O’Neal, director of operations for the Juneau Economic Development Council, is coming to Haines to give several presentations oriented toward the community’s business owners. In addition to holding three workshops, she will have room in her schedule for individual, on-site consultations. On Tuesday, February 22, O’Neal will give a lunchtime presentation at the Haines […]
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Piano concert Tuesday
Classical pianist Tien Hsieh will perform in Haines at the Chilkat Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. Hsieh has swept away audiences across America, Asia, and Europe with her virtuosic performances, said Tom Heywood, president of the Haines Arts Council. One reviewer said: “Tien Hsieh lets her artistry on the piano express warmth and […]
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State parks pulls float at Chilkat
A little more than a year after a new float was installed at a Letnikof boat launch, a similar float on Chilkat Inlet has been removed. State parks ranger Preston Kroes said because of its deteriorated condition, the float at the Chilkat State Park boat ramp will no longer be put out. There are no […]