Two photo stations have been installed at Jones Point to document change in the environment over time, a citizen science project spearheaded by the American Bald Eagle Foundation and Takshanuk Watershed Council. As the name suggests, a citizen science project involves enlisting the public in the process of gathering and sharing scientific data. “All the directions are […]
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Duly Noted
Over 25 relatives attended the three-day Chaffin family reunion, said Phyllis Sage, who hosted this year’s reunion. Family traveled from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Oregon. The family also had a float in the Haines Fourth of July parade. Cousins from Louisiana brought 50 pounds of Mardi Gras beads, which the family threw into the crowd […]
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Businesses, arts groups receive more federal funds
On Tuesday, the Haines Borough Assembly approved the use of federal coronavirus relief dollars to assist previously overlooked businesses and leverage additional funds from the Rasmuson Foundation for local arts and culture organizations. Under the Municipal Arts and Culture Matching Grant Program, the Rasmuson Foundation offers a one-to-one match for the first $20,000 in CARES Act funds […]
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Duly Noted
Evan Frank White was born Friday, Nov. 23 to Kristin and Frank White. A snowstorm swirled around Juneau and birth attendants feasted on turkey and mashed potatoes while Kristin labored through Thanksgiving. Evan weighed eight pounds and measured 21 inches. He joins big brother Nate, who turned 5 three days before his brother’s arrival. Kristin’s parents, Gregg Bigsby and Beth MacCready, were in […]
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Duly Noted
Brandy Brown and Aaron Peters were married Sunday at Moose Meadows on Seduction Point Trail. The groom’s aunt, Patricia Peters, officiated. Maids of honor were Samantha Clay and Teresa Katzeek. Best men were Nathan Jones and Sean Sherman. Brandy’s son Jerry Howard was ring bearer. Flower girls were Brandy’s daughter Melody and niece McKinley Jones. Wedding party members wore camouflage-patterned clothing or accessories, including the groom and the bride, whose […]
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Assembly to consider annual ‘I Love Lucy (Harrell) Day’ proclamation
Inspired by Lucy Harrell’s final act of giving to Haines institutions before she died last summer, which included more than $1 million to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation, resident Sue Waterhouse is advocating for an annual “I Love Lucy (Harrell) Day.” The borough assembly will consider the proclamation at its July 28 regular meeting. The […]
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Duly Noted
Jae McDermaid and Jim Lampkins were married Friday aboard the catamaran Fjordland, nearby Chilkoot Inlet’s Sawmill Creek. Vessel captain Glen Jacobson officiated. Jim had proposed while on the ferry last October, as it passed the creek’s falls. Glen’s wife Alison Jacobson decorated the boat for the ceremony. Best man was Kevin Thompson. Groomsmen were Dennis Durr, Adrian Nash, Liam Cassidy, and Ben Egolf. Maid of honor was Casandra […]
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Lucy Harrell’s legacy continues
Four nonprofits received a boon Tuesday in the form of sizable donations from the trust of the late Lucy Harrell, including $1 million to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation. Harrell’s trust also donated $100,000 to the Haines Sheldon Museum, $200,000 to Haines Assisted Living and $25,000 to the American Bald Eagle Foundation. Harrell died in September […]
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Correction
The CVN last week incorrectly listed the address for memorial donations in Jeremny Hanes’ name. The correct address is American Bald Eagle Foundation, P.O. Box 49, Haines, AK 99827.
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Orchard project takes root in Chilkat Valley
The Chilkat Valley Historical Society received a $27,000 U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture grant to fund development of a fruit tree industry in Haines over the next two years. “With a warming climate, improved tree fruit varieties and rootstocks and Alaska-region growing methods, there exists significant unmet potential for orchards and tree fruits to […]