“We are oft to blame in this, ‘tis too much proved…that with devotion’s visage and pious action, we do sugar o’er the devil himself.” Said by Polonius to Ophelia, for holding her prayer book improperly…a phrase emblematic of what’s gone wrong in America. Our country was founded in freedom, intended by our forefathers to be […]
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Duly Noted
Tod, Margaret, and Bozhi Sebens visited former resident Marie McDonald in Eugene, Ore. last week. Marie, who many remember for her talent on stage and as a writer for Capital City Weekly, reports that she is writing a memoir, “Reluctant Frontierswoman.” “It’s the story of the hardships of life in Alaska,” she said. Bruce […]
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Thomas responds to APOC complaint
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, this week gave his account of the history of an advertising campaign the state’s public offices commission is investigating for irregularities, including an alleged failure to report the ads as part of his re-election campaign. Thomas testified to the Alaska Public Offices Commission about the matter last week. “APOC asked me […]
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U.S. House candidate makes visit
Harry Crawford, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, visited Haines Oct. 12. Crawford has served 10 years in the state House of Representatives, representing an Anchorage district. He’s been a member of the House finance committee six years. Crawford, 58, is an ironworker by trade. He’s running to unseat incumbent Republican Don Young, […]
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Klukwan benefit dinner Nov. 9
The Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center annual benefit dinner and auction will begin 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the ANS Hall in Klukwan. Organizer Lani Hotch said proceeds from this year’s gourmet dinner and handicrafts auction will go toward the planned heritage center and also to village cultural activities. Activities include the recent canoe project, […]
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‘Secret shopper’ gives cruise passengers’ view of town
Travelers “used to a very high level of service” on a Holland America cruise can feel a bit lost when they step off the dock in Haines, Lenise Henderson-Fontenot said at Friday’s Haines Chamber of Commerce lunch. Henderson-Fontenot shared her experiences as a “secret shopper” during a weeklong May cruise. Karl Heinz, chamber president, introduced […]
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Early-season DDF meet brings sparkle
Haines High School welcomed about 100 students, and nearly that same number of judges, to a Drama, Debate and Forensics tournament Friday and Saturday. “These are the most sophisticated, polished pieces I’ve seen in an October,” Haines coach Gershon Cohen said after he presented awards. The tournament drew teams from Juneau, Ketchikan, Mount Edgecumbe, Sitka […]
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Bear ordinance targets garbage
The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday adopted a bear attraction nuisance ordinance that targets garbage but does not address fruit trees or livestock. Haines police, the Alaska Chilkoot Bear Foundation and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game had “strongly” recommended a more restrictive version of the ordinance, according to a memo to the assembly from police chief Gary […]
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Heli-ski group
The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday did not move forward a proposed commercial skiing tour ordinance that drew heavy discussion at its first public hearing Tuesday. Discussion centered on helicopter skiing, skier days and flight paths. The assembly instead directed manager Mark Earnest and Mayor Jan Hill to form a work group to update the details of the ordinance before it is brought […]
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Klukwan tries burger menu
Klukwan’s Hospitality House will serve food during the eagle festival on Nov. 9, 10 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot foods, including chowder and chili dogs, will be served, said Johnnie Gamble, who serves as the facility’s cook and manager. “It will be kind of comfort food since the weather will be […]