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Wildlife wins and loses during a wet, warm winter
What does a warm, wet winter mean for the valley’s plants and animals? “Animals are designed for average conditions,” said Carl Koch, assistant area wildlife biologist with the Department of Fish and Game in Juneau, “and this year is anything but average.” Lots of rain and low snow favor many herbivores, but threaten those that […]
Pillowcases added special touch to bags
Hospice of Haines graciously thanks the Ripinsky Rippers! Ladies, your beautiful, handmade pillowcases are a most appreciated addition to our Hope Bags, which are also handmade by Ripper Rocki Rostad. Hospice of Haines delivers Hope Bags to community members who have lost a loved one. The bags contain items that encourage and comfort those struggling and coping with grief, […]
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Former Haines public health nurse Vera Smith turned 100 on Nov. 24. She received cards from the White House and from former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, said resident Joan Snyder, who visited Vera a few days before her centennial birthday and said she wouldn’t be surprised if Smith makes it to 105. Joan said Vera […]
Musician, baker cooks up new home in Chilkat Valley
There was blue sky over the mountains and Fort Seward when Cambria Goodwin first arrived in Haines in September 2013. She was on her way from summer in a Sitka cannery to San Luis Obispo, Calif., where she planned to open a cake shop. “Then I stayed in Haines for one day and it just […]
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The Ducks Unlimited “Wall of Guns” fundraiser Aug. 23 netted about $13,000, said Haines chapter chairperson Jamie Knudsen. A name was picked from every 50 tickets sold. Winners throughout the evening then chose a gun from the wall, which included over 30 guns. Twelve guns were won from the wall. Patty Brown, Christy Tengs Fowler, […]
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Reed Scott-Schwalbach and Chris Celauro married July 19 at the Fort Seward tribal house. Reed’s mother and Haines mayor Stephanie Scott officiated. About 150 people attended, including more than 60 out-of-town guests. The groom’s parents are Rhoda and Jerry Celauro of Long Island, N.Y. Reed’s father is Bob Schwalbach. Bob’s wife is Jude Marfil. Nori Nash […]
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About 25 people enjoyed clear skies on the community hike up Mount Ripinsky Sunday. Organized by the Sheldon Museum, the hike was led by veteran mountaineer Paul Swift and Scott Pearce. Swift estimates that he’s done the route more than 300 times in the past 44 years. Nearly everyone in the group reached the summit, […]
Soggy Independence Day celebration
The annual Mount Ripinsky Run was cancelled due to safety concerns following a two-inch rainfall, but many other Independence Day festivities went on as planned in Haines. Paul Swift, a longtime mountaineer, cancelled the run early July 4 after heavy rain July 2-3. “I didn’t want people to go up there and race over all those slippery […]
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Haines High School’s class of 2014 celebrated with friends and family at Dalton City after graduation ceremonies. Christy Tengs Fowler performed a humorous “graduation rap” for graduate son Chevy Fowler. Immediately afterward, graduates were surprised by a “flash mom” dance to Michael Franti’s “Say Hey (I Love You).” At least 20 moms jumped in, including Fabiemme Paes, mom of Belgian […]