Denise Sherman and Jim “Jimmer” Stickler were married at New Hope Fellowship Church on May 1. Pastor Sage Thomas officiated. The couple was joined by children Walker and Parker Blair, James Stickler, and Nicole Lorentz with her husband David Lorentz and their two children Isla and Porter. Denise said, “It’s wonderful how our families have blended together and after some happening in our lives, God has given us each other.” The ceremony […]

Nine-year-old Asher Jimenez was walking home at 10 a.m. on Sunday when he cut through the school playground and encountered a bear running at him. Gable Sage and Sadie Anderson had been watching the bear walk along the road in between Radio Shack and the state Department of Transportation shop when the bear appeared to get spooked by a vehicle. The […]

Brittney Bradford graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho on May 14 with a bachelor degree in radiographic science and an associate degree in liberal arts. She took online classes through the University of Idaho, maintaining at least 28 credits each semester to graduate in three years.   Bradford plans to continue schooling and training to […]

Laurel Mercy Larson was born May 11 at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau to Kent and Beth Larson. Siblings are: Canaan, Hattie, and Lazarus. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. “We feel very blessed that everything went so well,” Beth said. Kristin White’s third-grade class worked with artist Teri Podsiki to transform students’ drawings of flowers to create a lasting tribute […]

Haines Sportsman’s Association recently awarded influential members with the lifetime membership honor. Association’s President Russ Byerly said, “The lifetime Memberships are given to sportsmen and sportswomen who exhibit outstanding leadership and commitment to responsible hunting and fishing opportunities, as well as firearms education and the shooting sports in the greater Haines area.” Recognized were: George and Lyn Campbell, Charlie Dewitt, […]

Scott Stephen Hansen received his Master of Music degree in music composition from Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches, Texas on May 8. His thesis, titled “Grey Areas: Songs of Memory, Imagination, Intellect, and Death for Baritone Voice and Mixed Instrumental Octet,” may be read here: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/372/ and listened to here: https://tinyurl.com/scottshansengreyareas. Scott studied locally with Nancy Nash from […]

Marie Rose and Cosmo Fudge were married at Chilkat Inlet Retreat on June 12. The ceremony was officiated by Rob Goldberg. Bee Queener was the maid of honor and Blaine Heaton, the best man. The couple’s dog Stubbs was the flower girl. The bride’s parents Susan and Mark Rose and her brothers Phil Rose and Tommy Rose along with the groom’s parents Robert and Sally Fudge were in attendance to celebrate the nuptials.  Haines Dolphin swimmers Lucia […]

On June 13, Jordan Stigen graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor of science degree in criminology and criminal justice. She recently accepted a job with the Native American Youth and Family Center as a domestic violence advocate. Stigen said, “My plans right now are to start this new job and see how it goes as […]

Anna Jacobson and Chris Naughton were married at Viking Cove Saturday, June 26. A thick fog lifted and the sun shined on the outdoor beach ceremony. Chris’ sister Ida Naughton served as officiant. Anna’s bridesmaids included childhood Haines friends Elena Horner and Riley Erekson. Ketch Jacobson, the bride’s brother, was a groomsman, visiting from his home in Montana. Sister Libby Jacobson was maid of honor. Mother […]

Azeta Dené Cruise was born in Juneau on April 9 to parents Roz and Mary Cruise. She joins siblings Carver, age 3, and Enza, age 7. The family is in Haines this summer from their home in Juneau. “We just love to bring our children to Haines to spend time with our family,” Mary said. “The kids’ favorite thing to do is […]