Thank you to Takshanuk Mountain Trail Tours and the Haines Senior Center for organizing the 4-by-4 trail tour for the senior citizens. Many of the participants are not able to get out in the woods any more. How wonderful that they were able to “climb” the mountain and enjoy the fantastic view! Thank you, Dale, […]
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Thanks for help with Legion float
I would like to thank all the Legion and Auxiliary members who helped with our 4th of July float; especially Bill, Nancy, and Kathryn Coleman. Thanks to the kids handing out flags and candy, to our members, veterans and active military who rode in the float, and to those who donated candy, decorations and vehicle seats. Thanks Fred Folletti for […]
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Kids’ activities could become annual
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center would like to give a great big gold star to all those who helped with its Kids’ Games. We hope to make this a regular part of the Fourth of July celebration. Special thanks to Alaska Mountain Guides, First National Bank Alaska, Haines Hitch-Up RV Park, Mountain Market, The Parts Place, […]
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Many helped mud volleyball effort
I would like to thank the people that helped with mud volleyball. Jim Schnabel, Tyler Scovill, Judy Ewald, Nathan Narum, Tera Bay, Kelly and Lyle Huff for discing the mud and The City Crew (Laverne Bryant) for weeding the court. Thanks to all who played. Tomi Scovill
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Redonation of scooter helps club
Thanks to all who participated in the cooler scooter raffle for the Emblem Club. The winner was Judith McDermaid. Last year it was won by Tom Jackson and upon his death, his widow Arlene donated it back to us. We want to thank her. The proceeds will go to a cause in his name. George […]
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Way to go, Haines, on Fourth celebration
The Haines Chamber of Commerce greatly appreciates all the folks who helped make the Fourth of July events a spectacular success. We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations who contributed time and/or event prizes: the American Legion for the flag raising and lowering; the American Legion Auxiliary for the delicious breakfast; Paul […]
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Saunders’ family grateful for support
Thank you, Haines, for all the love and support you have given to my daughter Elena and me during the past few weeks. Your hugs, phone calls, cards, gifts of food and flowers, and your participation in the beach potluck celebrating Mike’s life all confirm Mike’s belief that he had chosen the best place to […]
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Devil’s Club put here for use by all
Stating that a non-Native person cannot sell Devil’s Club products would be like saying the Egyptians, who discovered beer making with hops, could be the only culture to ever make beer! Devil’s Club was put on earth by the great spirits to be used by all peoples and tribes. Mr. Jackson’s objection (CVN Letters, July […]
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Duly Noted
Susie McCartney and Geoffrey Nelson exchanged rings and marriage vows on Kenting beach in southern Taiwan on the winter solstice, Dec. 21. Geoff’s brother Eric Nelson, who was teaching on the island, officiated the private beach ceremony. Susie and Geoff decided to complete their union, along with the requisite paperwork, on the summer solstice in […]
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Trooper seizes 8 fish pots
Wildlife trooper Ricky Merritt recently seized eight illegal crab and shrimp pots between Haines and Skagway. The pots were missing biodegradable, cotton twine on escape hatches, Merritt said. Owners of identifiable pots will be fined $100 and be instructed on proper rigging of pots, he said. Unidentified pots are held for five years before becoming […]