In Haines there is no elected tax assessor for the voters to hold accountable for unconstitutional or just plain stupid behavior. The tax assessor function is important. Taxation without representation means the government is taking ownership. The borough hired a contractor to perform this function. In Haines this year, reportedly, valuations for property tax purposes […]
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Assembly, AP&T to meet June 25
An Alaska Power and Telephone official is angling to pitch the proposed Connelly Lake project to the Haines Borough Assembly at an upcoming meeting. The presentation is tentatively scheduled for June 25, Mayor Stephanie Scott said. Project manager Glen Martin said he intends to ask the assembly to issue a resolution in support of the Connelly Lake hydro project, with the caveat that the […]
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THREA to drop bid for Walker Lake
A Tlingit and Haida Regional Electric Authority (THREA) board member said this week the non-profit plans to forfeit its competition with a Haines company for priority status on the Walker Lake hydroelectric project. THREA has been jockeying with Southern Energy, Inc., owned by John Floreske of Haines, for the project’s preliminary permit since THREA applied […]
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Celebration kicks off summer reading effort
The Haines Borough Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Dig into Reading,” launches at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, with a celebration including a puppet show, fairy tale play, a treasure hunt and sea shanties. Children’s librarian Holly Davis is hoping youths will dress as pirates. “They can just come as they are and enjoy the […]
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Cuts still in borough budget; next meeting on Tuesday
The Haines Borough Assembly held its first public hearing May 14 on manager Mark Earnest’s proposed budget, but assembly members have yet to make any significant changes to the document. Thus far, the only amendment made to Earnest’s $12 million budget was the striking of $2,300 worth of new chairs for assembly members. The borough is attempting […]
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Treat cemetery with respect
The cemetery is looking nicer than ever, thanks to the efforts of the Haines Borough public works department and the caring citizens of Haines. There is a huge problem developing out there by people walking their dogs in a place that should be treated with respect for veterans, families, friends and Alaska Natives. Not to mention children […]
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Voting change in assembly plan
Your story about proposed changes to election procedures did not report that the issue was advanced by the entire assembly as a strategic action plan in February 2012. The action plan posted on the borough’s website at http://www.hainesalaska.gov/boroughassembly/assemblystrategic-goals-2012-13 calls for an investigation into a new approach for election procedures before the October 2013 election. It is […]
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Fight on, local skateboarders
So Haines Borough cops say they’re only enforcing the laws on the books. Could the police actually be selectively enforcing town laws? Read further in the May 16 issue of the CVN and one gets to the police report. From May 12: “Two traffic stops resulted in verbal warnings for failure to maintain a safe speed and […]
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New brewers, shuttle at beerfest
The 21st Great Alaskan Craft Beer and Home Brew Festival is continuing to grow, with Saturday’s beer tasting selling out at a record 1,400 tickets. The event, organized by the Southeast Alaska State Fair, increased from 1,000 to 1,250 to 1,400 tickets in the past several years, said fair assistant director Jessica Edwards. The beer […]
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Volunteers critical for try-athlon
Thank you to volunteers and participants of the Haines Try-athlon. I am especially appreciative to the Well & Fit Community Council and the Haines Education Association, which sponsored the event. Also, the triathlon could not have happened without a lot of volunteers and the help of the Haines Borough Police Department. I would especially like to […]