I’ve read and re-read the actions of the IRA’s council members toward the former CIA administrator, who I believe was doing a good job. Then he discovers misbehavior amongst the council. This is how I see it. This man should still be here working yet and setting the IRA back on its feet, where it […]
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Thanks to Auxiliary for sponsoring bee
A big thank you goes to the American Legion Auxiliary and Howsers IGA for sponsoring the Haines School spelling bee. Their generosity pays transportation and lodging for our school winner and a parent to attend the state bee in Anchorage on March 3. This year’s winner was Ketch Jacobson, grade 6, after 22 rounds! Second […]
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Dessert auction nets more than $4,000
The Haines DDF team’s success in recent tournaments continues to be matched by community support at fundraisers to support the team’s traveling expenses. Last Thursday our annual dessert auction/performance netted over $4,000! The incredible spread of desserts contributed by “DDF families” were accompanied by decadent cheesecakes, rum cake, cream puffs, and pumpkin cake brought in […]
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HARK grateful for Chamber grant
On behalf of the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel Board, staff and furry friends, I would like to extend a huge thank you to the Haines Chamber of Commerce board of directors. We received a grant to financially offset the cost associated with training a euthanasia technician. This training was completed in December 2010 by our current […]
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Concerned about cost of vet work
Concerning a recent letter thanking Delta Western for donating space for the local vet clinic, I agree the building is hardly being used and so I guess just God bless the ill animals. Thus the use of the building, a gas station, is turned into an animal clinic once or twice every six months. No rent […]
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Waterfront owner will keep his land
In response to the letters regarding Picture Point, please bear in mind that the waterfront parcels between the boat harbor and Picture Point are privately owned. We, for one, do not want to part with our waterfront property for borough improvements such as a walkway. An Alaskan’s private property rights are paramount. Tim and Maribeth Walter
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Visitor treasures photo at Picture Point
We spent six months in Haines in 2007. While driving from the ferry terminal to town, my first stop was at Picture Point. The view was new and almost breathtaking. Whenever we talk about our experience there, we always show this picture. Perhaps it means nothing, but on the other hand, it may entice someone […]
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Miles was great ambassador for town
The first time I came to Haines almost 19 years ago, Dennis Miles was one of the nicest and funniest people I met. He was a great ambassador for small town friendliness and made me realize what most of us are missing in suburban living: that ability to connect and interact with your fellow neighbors, even […]
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Law needed to keep pets from freezing?
During the most recent cold snap here in Haines, when temperatures sank below zero and winds rose above 60 miles per hour, I was very concerned about local dogs which are kept chained up outside all winter. I call the police and HARK to inquire if there is any legislation prohibiting this and was told […]
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Duly Noted
Bill Annis was looking for ways to mark the memorable date of 1-11-11 in Haines, but crashing his bike was not what he had in mind. Bill was headed for his night shift at KHNS when he hit black ice. He was pinned under his bike untilneighbor Robyn Schmitz called the ambulance. An X-ray showed […]