Haines voters, I would like to encourage you to vote for Greg Goodman. I have known Greg for a number of years. He is level-headed and community oriented. He also has the time to dedicate to the task. Greg will do a great job for all. Bud Barber
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Vote for change on assembly
I think it was about a year ago when I last wrote about our borough assembly. If I remember right, there were some mutterings over the assembly’s inability to listen to and represent the people of Haines. I remember chastening the good people of Haines that if they do not get involved and vote in […]
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Best candidates consider views of all
As a father of two young boys, I am very interested in the long-term success of Haines. I define success as an effective, well-rounded school system, a vibrant economy, a positive and safe community, and the continued high quality of life that we enjoy. To maintain and improve on this success we need good elected […]
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Discussion will aim at stronger community
“Community Matters,” a public forum and facilitated discussion on strengthening the community will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the public library. Panelists will include community volunteers, and members of tribes, non-profits and other organizations who will talk about their service to the community and what has motivated them, said event organizer Jolanta […]
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Son David and daughter-in-law Kelly Ewing of Camas Valley, Ore, spent a week in Haines visiting mom Betty and Charles DeWitt, and helping them with many chores. David’s friend Jack Smith Sr. also helped. They visited with sister Patricia Peters and Auntie Vi Buel and with Kelly’s cousins Lane, Brad and Daniel Martin and with […]
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Police: Beware phone scams
Haines Borough police chief Gary Lowe is warning residents of scams that have twice in recent months defrauded older residents. In both incidents, a caller convinced Haines residents to wire money by Western Union to an overseas location. More than $6,000 has been lost to the scammers, Lowe said. In the most recent case, a individual claiming to […]
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Rookies boost effort as DDF starts season
Rookie student speakers held their own when the Haines High School drama, debate, and forensics team traveled to Sitka last weekend for its first season meet. Due to conflicting school activities, sickness, and medical appointments, many of the squad’s most experienced members couldn’t make the trip, but the team posted excellent results, led by third-year […]
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Assembly: No to Button
On a 5-1 vote, the Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday denied a request by Dave Button to operate a kayak tour in Lutak Inlet. Button previously sued the borough when it didn’t renew his tour permit. The borough had compiled a long list of complaints about his operation. On Tuesday, only member Scott Rossman voted against the denial, and he […]
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Grocery store tour zeroes in on nutritious choices
For those who don’t grow or raise food, good nutrition begins at the grocery store. But how many of us actually stop to think about making the healthiest choices when we shop? “Nutrition isn’t really taught,” Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium community dietician Genevieve Armstrong said in an interview this week. Obesity and its attendant […]
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Changes at landfill target bears
Tightened procedures for dumping have dispersed bears that formerly congregated at the Haines Sanitation landfill, according to dump operators. Operations manager Richard Crosby, who started on the job in June, said he’d counted up to seven bruins there at one time – including a sow with three cubs – when he started in June. He […]