The Alaska Public Offices Commission last week rejected a staff recommendation to dismiss the bulk of allegations against the Bill Thomas campaign for a series of “thank-you” ads published last summer in the Chilkat Valley News. The commission also ordered a new investigation report of the matter. The ads were organized by Jim Studley, a Thomas campaign […]
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Town tunes in for Egolf vs. Duke
Haines’ own Will Egolf slammed two dunks on Duke for a national television audience Wednesday that included an enthusiastic crowd at the Pioneer Bar. Egolf, 21, is a junior for the Bradley University Braves of Peoria, Ill. The son of Dan and JoAnna Egolf started his basketball career in Haines and went on to play […]
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Salvation Army calls for holiday donations
Pastor Mark Davey has seen a recent surge in requests for assistance at the Salvation Army. “Everything with our social services has been increased by at least 35 percent this year,” Davey said. That heightened community need has been evident for the holidays, he said. “Normally, our food bank has about 30 families that come […]
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HAL seeks 2nd variance for wing
Haines Assisted Living, Inc. will go to the Haines Borough Planning Commission Thursday seeking its second, after-the-fact variance since June for a $1.25 million addition to its residence at Third Avenue and Union Street. Work on the project stopped about three weeks ago when HAL could not ensure the federal department of Housing and Urban Development that […]
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School schedule to shift for curriculum work
Haines Borough school board members on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan that will end classroom instruction early on Wednesdays to provide time for school staff to write and align a new district curriculum. The curriculum-planning project begins in January on a one-semester, trial basis. The board has been discussing the idea since June and approved it and […]
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Klukwan, Inc. sued over trust spending; Challenged on loan to village, cost of ‘service agreements’
Klukwan, Inc. board member Rosemarie Hotch has sued the village Native corporation, seven of its directors and the Chilkat Indian Village for “looting” corporation trusts through a $2 million loan to the village to buy the corporation’s tour boat and dock, and through “exorbitant” fees for managing the trusts. Hotch is seeking the return of […]
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Source not issue for bought politicians
I agree with Mr. Cohen (Nov. 25 CVN) that corporations are not human beings. Corporations are, however, subject to taxation and regulation by the legislative, and by decisions rendered by the judiciary branches. To deny them participation in the political process seems to me a clear case of taxation, regulation and judgment without representation. I […]
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Grocer helps Legion with donations
I would like to thank Mike Ward for his support and donations towards our fund raisers, and children and youth activities. Also, thanks to Kevin Shove, at Howsers IGA, for his continuing assistance with our ever changing needs at the American Legion. Kevin is always there to assist us with great deals, food-purchasing orders, and […]
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Some salmon runs become extinct
Thanks to CVN for calling attention to the dire straits of Kelsall River king salmon. Lynn Canal Conservation has attempted to bring this issue to the attention of the Division of Forestry, commercial fishing interests, Haines Sportsman’s Association, and the public for nearly two decades. In 1998, Fish and Game’s Habitat Division requested a moratorium on timber […]
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Visit, sled, enjoy lights at Fort Seward
So, the Lighting of the Fort took place Saturday despite the elements. It was the worst weather we have ever had for the lighting, but many hardy Alaskans turned out anyway. Many thanks to those who helped create the holiday cheer despite the soggy conditions. Jim Shook brought forth the great cannon blast which signaled […]