A panel of 12 community leaders who gathered at the public library Sept. 29 said Haines could be strengthened through a loan program to encourage small businesses; by developing a central community garden; by growing the pool of active volunteers; and by adopting a code of ethics to guide contentious community discussions. An “us versus […]
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Bigs appreciate free golfing, equipment
What could be better than free golfing with excellent equipment? For years now, when a Big Brothers Big Sisters match arrives at the Valley of the Eagles Golf Links, that is exactly what they get. Our agency, volunteers and kids are grateful to course owners Stan and Kathy Jones and their professional crew, Andrew Rex […]
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Emblem Club leader balances demands of family, service
Asked how she managed giving birth to twins twice, state Emblem Club president Michelle Stigen laughed and said, “It was easier the second time.” As she prepared for the state Emblem Club convention here this weekend, Stigen explained why the community service organization is important enough for her to fit it into a life that […]
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Landfill permit renewal issues: Water, bears
The Haines Sanitation landfill is four years out of compliance with a permit requirement that water running off the site be tested twice annually. Sandra Woods, a specialist with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, said landfill managers are required to send analysis of four water samples per year, but none have been submitted since […]
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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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Moose hunt begins
The upper Lynn Canal subsistence moose hunt started Wednesday with a guideline harvest limit of up to 25 bulls. The hunt in unit 1D is scheduled through Oct. 7; 250 permits have been issued. The harvest has fluctuated from 30 in 2008 to 19 last year, including four taken in violation of hunt regulations. “Hopefully, people have […]
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Leaving for a field of dreams
In 2005, Marilyn Gunn recruited local veterans to sit atop bales of recycled aluminum and plastic for the local recycling group’s Fourth of July parade float. “It was a great tie-in. It was very appealing. It was one of those things that factored into our decision to move here,” said Melissa Aronson, who had worked […]
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Should ambulance charge fee for calls?
Should the Haines Borough charge for ambulance service? The borough assembly recently directed staff to investigate what other like-sized Alaska communities charge for an ambulance call in the wake of a $41,000 deficit for the service in the current fiscal year. Member Jerry Lapp, who chairs the borough’s finance committee, said a $50 fee for an ambulance call […]
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Craftsmen swap out stylish creations
Two years ago, residents Rob Goldberg and Burl Sheldon hatched a plan for a trade – a boat for a guitar. Sheldon, who has built boats, was a “great musician without a great guitar,” according to Goldberg. Goldberg, who has a guitar shop, was tired of borrowing boats for family subsistence outings. They each purchased […]
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Pair replaces Hedrick at KHNS helm
John Hedrick resigned as manager of public radio station KHNS effective Monday due to “management differences,” according to Lynn Canal Broadcasting board chair Russ Bowman. He declined to elaborate. “That’s all personnel stuff I can’t get into.” Hedrick couldn’t be reached before press time Wednesday. Friction between Hedrick and board members was evident at the board’s Aug. […]