Sunday, May 1 A caller requested help with an elderly man with dementia who had become very confused. Officers responded and took the man into protective custody. Saturday, April 30 A caller reported a large group of children walking on the wrong side of the street and swerving into traffic on their way to the […]
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Mosquito Lake School may struggle to stay open in fall
Mosquito Lake School faces the prospect of dropping below required enrollment this fall, forcing the school to close the doors on the students and teachers who rely on their close-knit school community. Haines Borough School District Superintendent Michael Byer held a meeting with Mosquito Lake School parents on Feb. 16. Discussion included whether the school will […]
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Whitehorse stands tall over competition in Hotch tournament
A massive Whitehorse team avenged two earlier losses to a Juneau squad to take the title at the Dick Hotch Memorial Basketball Tournament on Sunday. Whitehorse used its height advantage to edge Lonnie Anderson’s team, the defending champions, 73-70. The tournament drew eight adult teams from Haines, Juneau, Klukwan, Skagway and Whitehorse. The Chilkat Warriors of […]
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Archaeologist shares expertise and skills with Native communities
Archaeologist Nancy “Anastasia” Wiley tells her younger students not to agonize over their course of study choice. “It doesn’t really matter because you are going to change your mind anyway when you get there.” Wiley herself began her academic career studying Latin at the Albany State Teacher’s College of New York. “I decided I wanted […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, June 14 A person reported fuel from his vehicle was siphoned out while the car was parked at the airport. A person reported a male was walking on private property at 7 Mile Haines Highway and was asked to leave. Troopers were advised. A caller reported a large plume of smoke from the Skyline […]
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Smith was a trailblazer
I was moved by the fine obituary for Norm Smith Sr. in a recent issue of the Chilkat Valley News. I met him three or four times over the years, but it wasn’t until three years ago that we formed a friendship through our mutual interest in local history. Norm’s research on local military and Native history […]
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Chilkat Valley year in review
An assembly recall campaign and a new effort targeting underage drinking punctuated the year 2011 in the Chilkat Valley News. Extreme weather and some unusual wildlife encounters delivered doses of excitement. The local economy stayed afloat, buoyed by a strong commercial fishing season, increased visitation by foreigners, construction projects and a $13 million distribution by […]
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Willardb s journey: From local deckhand to globetrotting pilot
Ask Ray Willard how he feels about his job flying 747 cargo jets around the world and he has a quick answer: “Sure beats working.” That’s how much Willard enjoys his career as a jet pilot, something he says he “stumbled into.” Willard grew up in Klukwan and Haines. His father, Evans Willard, was a commercial fisherman […]
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Veterans honored by musical tribute
Veterans of Haines and Klukwan were honored by a program of instrumental and vocal music Monday night, Nov. 7, presented by the Haines High School band and choir. Ably led by Kristina Mulready and Teresa Land, the young musicians took us on a tour de force of Americana including a stirring instrumental medley of Sousa marches and […]
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Duly Noted
Doris Ward is home from a month of travel that included family visiting and old friends. She traveled to Tulsa, Okla. to see sister, Janie Owen, and Janie’s daughter and grandchildren. The fall temperatures were in the 80s, rising one day to 91, and Doris soaked up the sunshine on Janie’s patio. From Tulsa, Doris […]