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Tlingit dance group revived
Former members of a Native dance group that disbanded in the 1990s have resurrected the group and are teaching traditional songs and dances weekly at the Chilkoot Indian Association office and ANB Hall. The Gei San Dancers, led primarily by Paulina Phillips and her son Ryan “Stitch” Phillips, have been meeting weekly at 1 p.m. […]
Legislator: Repeal program that funds artworks
The Alaska Legislature is considering eliminating a program that paid for much of the public art around Haines and provided work for local artists around the state. A new bill would eliminate the state’s Percent for Arts Program, which mandates 1 percent of the construction budget for state projects be set aside for site-specific artwork […]
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, […]
Duly Noted
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 […]
Duly Noted
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, […]
Duly Noted
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 […]