Could Haines support a wood-pellet manufacturing plant? The Chilkoot Indian Association, the Haines Energy Sustainability Commission and the Haines Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a presentation by two entrepreneurs with expertise in wood-pellet heating to address the question. Chris Brooks, founder of Vermont Wood Pellet Company, and Andy Boutin, a pellet company engineer, will discuss […]
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Fair exhibits due Saturday
Photographers, artists, crafters, writers, painters, cooks, woodworkers, recyclers and gardeners have only a few days to get their exhibits in to the Southeast Alaska State Fair. The fair awards cash prizes to youths who win ribbons, and this year, prizes also will be awarded to department winners. “We have some really neat prizes donated by […]
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Borough workers get 3 percent-plus raise
The Haines Borough Assembly last week unanimously approved a three-year contract with its employees’ union, including an immediate 3 percent raise for all positions and smaller raises the next two years. The contract also includes raises larger than 3 percent for 26 of about 75 borough jobs. They include 15.5 percent for pool custodian, 7 percent for […]
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‘Reality miners’ seek fortune — or fame
A group of would-be miners being filmed for a Discovery Channel reality TV show have been the talk of the town since arriving in May, but they’re not saying much. The group of about two dozen – which includes seven or eight out-of-town miners and their families – is working the Jim Nail claim in […]
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Bear control: Group wants garbage law Issue will go to assembly Tuesday
In the wake of continuing police call-outs for bears in garbage, some residents are pushing the Haines Borough to adopt tougher regulations on securing residential trash. Pam Randles, president of the the Chilkoot Bear Foundation, said her group is seeking a borough ordinance similar to one adopted in Juneau in 2002 because other efforts, including public education, […]
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Thanks for the phone calls and love
Although Pete has assured me that he does not want to make med-evacs a routine for us, I know that it may happen again. If it does, my apprehension of the unknown has been greatly changed by our ambulance and clinic personnel: Al Badgley, Jerry Blood, Thom Andriesen and Lyle Huff. Without a doubt, when […]
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Grants help keep residents independent
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) would like to extend a huge thank you to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation and the Douglas Dornan Foundation for their FY 2010 grant awards that provided assistive technology, home modifications, and other assistance for seniors and individuals with disabilities that live in Haines, Klukwan and the surrounding valley. Thanks to the […]
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Fortunate to have friends in Haines
I have always considered myself fortunate to have been raised in Haines. Being “home” the past six years has been a real pleasure. Though the faces change, that great feeling of being part of this community remains the same. I am so grateful for the outpouring of love and support during my recent heart surgery. Thank you, friends and family, for […]
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Contributions boosted Bigs’ visitor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Upper Lynn Canal was honored to host Flossie Spencer, our Alaska Native/Native American Mentoring Initiative Director, last week. Thank you to the following for helping make her stay more productive and enjoyable: Fort Seward Lodge Restaurant & Saloon, Rodney Hinson, Georgiana Hotch, Chilkoot Indian Association, Michael Ahmuty, Chilkat Guides, Ltd., Anna Stevens, Chilkat […]
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Have the courage to hear both sides
As most of you know, I have lived in the Porcupine for 17 years. This winter, as I face seven and a half months of snow, I find myself looking forward to the peace because of an injustice I see around me. I see some people who base their attitudes, beliefs and actions not on […]