Alaska Administrative Code 5AAC 92.410 and 92.420 permits the taking of wildlife in defense of life or property. In Haines we have Chief Scott, Chief of the Haines Police Department, who has twice shot and wounded bears. Once in defense of his garbage and again now in defense of an apple tree. His failure to deal with bears properly […]
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Assembly needs balanced dialogue
Soon we will have a chance to shape the Borough Assembly in such a way that meaningful conversations will occur, common ground will be sought, and an eye toward the future will not mean ignoring the past. Adding both Tyler Huling, a relative newcomer, and Debra Schnabel, a long-time resident, to the Borough Assembly will accommodate […]
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Huling and Schnabel for assembly
Dear Editor, There are so many smart, capable, and caring people living in the Chilkat Valley. I honestly believe that we here are blessed with an uncommon abundance of such individuals. And I am very happy that two of the most intelligent and kindhearted people that I know are running for Assembly. Debra Schnabel and Tyler Huling […]
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Schnabel will be good for town
I think a vote for Debra Schnabel for the Haines Borough Assembly will be good for our community because: She cares about Haines. She pays attention to everything that happens here. She doesn’t shrink under duress. She moves in many different political circles and receives input from all of them. She doesn’t hold grudges. Sharon Resnick
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Vote for Debra!
What a nice surprise it was to see that Debra Schnabel was running for assembly. Debra brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the job from many perspectives. She is a critical thinker and a hard worker that will serve us well. We are fortunate to have her offer her services to us as an assembly […]
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Planning commission reviews Portage Cove trail plans
Heinmiller addresses Parnell gripe At a meeting last Thursday, the planning commission requested that engineers revise the Portage Cove Trail 95% plan so that the trail doesn’t cross private property or drop into the tidal zone. Commissioners also asked that the project include building a sidewalk along Front Street. A revised 95% plan will be […]
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Schnabel to stop proofreading
To avoid the perception of a conflict of interest, Debra Schnabel will no longer be proofreading the final PDF pages of the Chilkat Valley News now that she’s chosen to run for the borough assembly. Schnabel has volunteered to proofread our pages for nearly a year. I’d like to publicly thank her for the hours she spent […]
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Half of renters receive covid relief
Alaska ahead of the curve on rent relief Using federal pandemic relief funds, the state has paid more than $179,000 toward past-due and future rent and utility bills in Haines, part of $85.2 million paid out on behalf of tenants across Alaska since early April. Of the 110 Haines households that applied for the aid […]
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Kreitzer, borough reach job agreement
Although a contract has yet to be signed, Mayor Douglas Olerud and assembly member Paul Rogers reached an agreement over employment terms with prospective borough manager Annette Kreitzer. She’ll be paid $130,000 and work one year under probationary status before a 3-year contract is offered. The assembly will also evaluate her job performance after three and nine […]
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Assembly Briefs
Assembly cuts Mayor’s salary The assembly voted unanimously to reduce the mayor’s annual salary to $7,000 from $15,000. The cut will not go into effect until after October’s mayoral election. Several members of the public have criticized the reduction. Carol Tuynman said that while she appreciated the effort to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, she […]