Should records be kept of meetings of Haines Borough Assembly subcommittees, borough boards and other advisory groups to the local government? Bill Kurz, who makes videos of local government meetings for broadcast on local cable TV, thinks so. Kurz said too much can get lost in translation if accurate records aren’t kept. He points to a meeting […]
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Picture Point price $450K
Owner Roger Beasley is asking $450,000 for three of his five acres at Picture Point, land that would include two scenic pullouts and a strip of land connecting them to Front Street. The asking price became public during a presentation by borough staffer Debra Schnabel on development of the parcel as a “gateway” in conjunction with the […]
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Arts Council to host ‘showcase’ Sunday
The Haines Arts Council will host its annual, winter Northern Light Showcase 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Chilkat Center. Council president Tom Heywood said the performance of local talent is a favorite. “It’s always really fun. It’s one of the highlights of our season. It’s great for seeing what our local artists are […]
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Book aims at solving conflict
Sixty copies of the book “Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most” have circulated throughout Haines in recent weeks. “Difficult Conversations,” first printed more than a decade ago, was written by the Harvard Negotiation Project. Resident Debra Schnabel said the book was given away at a November Christmas bazaar. She is part of a group of […]
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One-year borough job replaces contract position
A “temporary executive assistant” position advertised by the Haines Borough replaces a contract position held by resident Debra Schnabel, according to manager Mark Earnest. Schnabel was hired as a “project clerk” during construction of the Haines School, replacing Lisa Lashinsky. Schnabel, however, proposed to work the job as a contractor instead of a full-time employee. Schnabel’s contract with […]
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KHNS brings on station manager; Point Reyes station founder gets nod
The new KHNS general manager said this week she is “really looking for something different.” Kay Clements of Point Reyes Station, Calif., started into radio by helping launch a station there in 1995. She starts here in January. Clements accepted the job Tuesday, topping 12 other applicants including the station’s founding manager, Debra Schnabel of Haines. “I […]
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Forum elicits wide range of ideas
Thirty-seven residents turned out Oct. 28 for the second, library-sponsored forum on strengthening community. Their ideas for improving the town included: Working toward food independence, building a community or youth center, holding more open-ended community discussions, reaching out to retirees arriving in the community involvement and acquiring research on the town’s demographics. At the third […]
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Hospice grateful for neighbors
Hospice of Haines would like to thank our office neighbors in the Gateway Building; the Chamber of Commerce, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, for allowing us to hold our annual six week Grief Group in their spaces. Also, thanks to Debra Schnabel for facilitating this connection. This enabled Hospice to have our first youth grief group simultaneously […]
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‘South Pacific’ for weekend
A cast of 31 residents, some new to theater, some veteran, sing the World War II-era stories of Rogers and Hammerstein’s 1949 musical “South Pacific” Oct. 1, 2 and 3 at the Chilkat Center for the Arts. Lynn Canal Community Players presents the performance. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on […]
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‘End of an era’ for Helenbs Shop
The gifts are all gone from Helen’s Shop. The Main Street landmark closed its doors Monday, ending 56 years of local service. “I’m ready to take a lot of days off,” said Sandra Martin, sole proprietor for the past 32 years. Before Martin took over, her mom, Helen Fenn, operated the store for 30 years, […]