Local organizations will host more than 10 camps this summer for Haines youths. New this year are Tlingit Culture Classes and Programs through the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation and Klukwan School. Justina Hotch will teach students about Tlingit language, food and medicine harvesting and preparation, and Tlingit arts. Call Hotch at 907-957-0106. Culture Camp with the Chilkoot Indian […]
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Nicole Stickler and David Lorentz were married Saturday afternoon, May 27, at the Letnikof beach pavilion. Jim Szymanski served as minister. The couple wrote their own vows. Bridesmaids included Teslin Podsiki, Alisha Young, Shelly Turner, Amanda Shepard of California and Daisy James of Hawaii. Will Hickman was groomsman. Ryan Sirota of New York served as […]
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Musicians, speakers key to observance
I want to thank everyone who attended the memorial services at Jones Point and Klukwan on Memorial Day. A special thanks to our speaker Jan Hill; Jay Pace and Mark Davis for playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Taps;” Ralph Strong for the invocation, and Terry Pardee for the salute to our flag. And thank you to legion members […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, May 16 A caller sought extra patrols on Dalton Street due to suspicion that someone was rifling vehicles. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person near 1 Mile Haines Highway. A caller reported loud equipment near 1 Mile Haines Highway. Wednesday, May 17 A caller reported a tour bus passed a school […]
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Jessie Hopper of Fayetteville, Ga., is processing archival collections at Haines Sheldon Museum thanks to a grant from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission through the Alaska State Archives and Alaska State Historical Records Advisory Board. Jessie grew up in Chugiak. Parents Mike and Deven Hight are planning a visit in June. The board promotes […]
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Andriesen will address graduates
Longtime Haines middle school teacher Lisa Andriesen will speak at Haines High School graduation Tuesday. The senior class voted to hear from Andriesen, who has taught language arts and social studies since 1991. She has served as homeschool coordinator since 2012. “I’ve seen these kids through their school career, some kids I’ve known since they […]
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Two poles. screen honor veterans
Totem poles and a screen carved by Tlingit master carver Wayne Price were ceremoniously unveiled in front of the Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village and Wellness Center Thursday to honor veterans and current military. This is the first work of art by the Haines resident – well-known throughout Southeast Alaska for his authentic Tlingit carvings – in […]
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Former resident Suzie Scollon was here for four days visiting friends and staying with Kathleen Menke. Besides hiking local trails and lunching at the Senior Center, she visited Mary Manuell and Dick and Julie Folta, attended River Talk and the March for Science, and meditated at Beth MacCready’s. She sent photos of the visit to children […]
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Statewide gathering of Legion next week
The Haines American Legion chapter will host Alaska’s 98th American Legion Department Convention April 27-29, bringing more than 95 people to town. Haines American Legion (Lynn Canal Post 12) member Joe Poor said state and national American Legion and Auxiliary members will attend the Legion’s only annual statewide gathering. In preparation, Poor said volunteers have repaired […]
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Mining steering committee plans forum on issues
A new mining steering committee recently organized by Takshanuk Watershed Council plans to educate the public through a “comprehensive and nonbiased” mining education forum this fall. Takshanuk executive director Meredith Pochardt said the group, made up of representatives from the Haines Borough and various mining, fishing and conservation organizations, had its second meeting Friday to begin planning […]