What is it called when we bribe ourselves? Most agree bribery is, at least, unethical if not immoral. Bribes usually work on people desperate or greedy. I’ll never accept that Alaskans are greedy but, with our economy supported largely by extracting natural resources, including oil and natural gas, at what point will we become so […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Look to constitution for guidance
Let’s remove another topic that breeds conflict. Thomas Jefferson stated in debate when framing the U.S. Constitution, “Let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him from mischief by the chains of the constitution.” I believe the borough assembly would serve us well by adopting strong guidelines governing elections. John J. Schnabel
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: A beach wedding, a visit to Mexico and one to Iceland, and local author reads from her recent book
Austin Welch and Rachel Frazier were married March 27 at LaSelva Beach, Calif. Austin’s mom, Fuzzy Von Stauffenberg, stayed with her sister Patricia Ruth in Capitola and also spent time with her daughter Ashley Martin and family. Austin’s dad Tim and his stepmother Carolyn Welch live in LaSelva Beach. The intimate beach wedding was followed […]
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Alaska authors to gather in Skagway
Recognized authors from around Alaska will meet in Skagway June 3-6 for the first ever North Words Writers Symposium. Keynote speaker will be best-selling mystery writer Dana Stabenow, who will lead panels also with several writers, historians and editors from around the state. They include Nick Jans, Sherry Simpson, Kim Heacox, Kaylene Johnson, David Hunsaker, […]
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Museum birthday party Sunday
Staff at the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center invites residents to celebrate the museum’s 30th birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with birthday cake and the unveiling of updated exhibits in the lower gallery. Museum director Jerrie Clarke said the celebration is planned to coincide with International Museum Day, and is an opportunity […]
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Kookesh, Thomas to release eagle Friday
Staff and guests of the American Bald Eagle Foundation on Friday will release a rehabilitated eagle from captivity at the slide area at 19 Mile Haines Highway. The release is scheduled for 2 p.m. Eagle foundation director Cheryl McRoberts said state Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and state Sen. Albert Kookesh, D-Angoon, will attend to release the eagle, a […]
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Bears host largest track meet in years
The Glacier Bear girls placed third and the boys were fourth in the Haines Invitational track meet last week at Sharnbroich Field. About 150 athletes from five schools and more than 40 volunteers made the meet the biggest here in about a decade. Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway and Thunder Mountain participated. Seniors Jesse Piper and […]
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Tlingit class enters 13th year
Students in the Sheldon Museum’s Tlingit language come for different reasons, but the class has proved its staying power as it enters its 13th year, said Kathy Friedle, who organizes it for the museum. “Typically attendance runs between 10 and 15 students, but it’s gone as high as 18. I think people enjoy the language and […]
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Contract assessor to be hired; Borough abandons attempts for permanent position
The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday for contracting with an assessing firm to complete borough assessments and to train a local person for the assessor job. Borough manager Mark Earnest said the most qualified job applicant for the assessor and land manager position, Dave Lockrem of Wisconsin, declined the borough’s offer last week. “For whatever reason, it’s hard […]
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Chamber aims effort at assembly
The Haines Chamber of Commerce’s primary goal this year: Regular participation in local government. Regular chamber participation at borough meetings and five other priorities were ideas culled from a list generated by about 35 residents at a brainstorming meeting in March aimed at giving the chamber direction. “It was a good representation of the community […]