To the people who organized and staffed the Halloween Party this year, thank you! My boys and the many other little goblins, fairies, Draculas, and cowboys and girls had a great time and it was fun to see so many dressed up people in one spot. Your efforts did not go unnoticed and I’d like […]
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Vermont mom asks for care of couple
I have just read “If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name” by Heather Lende. We got the book after the rather shocking news that our son and his new bride will be moving to Haines in less than two weeks. Kathleen will be working at Lynn Canal Counseling and Gabriel will be looking for some kind […]
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DDF students appreciative of coaches
As members of DDF (drama, debate, and forensics), we know that we’re not alone in our tremendous appreciation of all the time and energy put forth by our mentors: Gershon Cohen, Tim Shields, Iris Kemp and Michael Stark. Thanks to them for putting up with us. We look forward to spending many more productive hours with […]
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DU event was the best in years
Ducks Unlimited thanks you for best event in six years! Thank you volunteers and attendees who made this year’s event the best in six years! Everyone who attended this event was extremely generous, which made this the best it could be! Thanks to Judy Erekson and the Haines High School volleyball team. You did an excellent […]
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Vigilance of the wealthy will restore us
“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 […]