Articles from the May 5, 2011 edition
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Poppies help rehabilitate injured vets
As many of you know, Poppy Day was May 1. Poppy cans are placed around town, at local businesses, from May 1 until July 1. The poppies, which grew wil...
Apple trees will be available for residents
It appears we may now have apple trees donated by Costco available to Haines residents. The original plan was for strategically planting these trees...
Donations boost traveling Vietnam wall
The Haines Elks Lodge would like to thank everyone who donated to the Vietnam Traveling Wall Fund, and everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for the...
Source clarifies residence ownership
I have a minor correction to the obituary of Robert E. Lee which appeared in the April 28 issue of the Chilkat Valley News. I did not inherit the...
Wild Things
Seals, sea lions, and whales are chasing fish at the mouths of our rivers. Dozens of birds surround us – some residents, some summer migrants,...
Assembly votes 4-2 for new signs
Haines Borough Assembly member Scott Rossman on April 26 again voiced his disapproval of awarding a contract to an out-of-town business for Haines sig...
Renovated hall to debut at 'Fling'
Seattle’s "Bucket of Honey" will play at the annual Spring Fling community barbecue and dance, starting 6 p.m. Saturday at the...
'Spotlight' to shine on Parnell, Cassidy
The Sheldon Museum opens its fourth season of Six-Week Spotlight exhibits on May 6 with a reception starting 5 p.m. celebrating a fiber arts...
Survivor gives account of truck wreck over cliff
State trooper Josh Bentz said Saturday he was still investigating a spectacular wreck that sent a pickup truck over a 30-foot cliff on a switchback...
'Tourism night' May 11
The Haines Visitor’s Center will present a "Night for Tourism" on Wednesday, May 11, at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. "The...
Track teams near top in opener
Stellar field events and a few good runs lifted the Haines track team at last weekend’s Juneau Invitational track meet. The Glacier Bear boys...
A royal nuptial roast
Restaurateur Chisty Tengs Fowler was "Lady Christine, Duchess of Hollandaise," and public radio reporter Tara Bicknell was "Baroness...
Juneau the focus of redistricting meeting in Haines
A Wednesday visit from representatives of the Alaska Redistricting Board centered on what to do with Juneau as new district lines are drawn across the...
Police Blotter
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...
Main Street loses gift, flower store
The move of a gift store and flower shop off Main Street may leave two large buildings vacant on the town’s main commercial block during the sum...
Taiyasanka blaze doused
Wildland firefighters boarded two skiffs April 28 to battle a blaze at Taiyasanka Harbor. "It was a couple acres in size, and we kept it out of...
Duly Noted
High school sweethearts Mellie Lindsey and Clint Flora shared their vows in front of friends at a commitment ceremony on Saturday, April 23. Growing...
