Articles from the July 12, 2012 edition
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Assembly supports ILP for Connelly project
The Haines Borough Assembly on a 4-2 vote Tuesday endorsed an integrated licensing process for the proposed Connelly Lake hydroelectric project. The...
Most fair exhibits due July 21
Veteran quilter Donna Walter of Haines fashioned lace from a bridal net and learned 35 new techniques to create a satin and silk quilt that will be...
Inflatable suspenders sought as memorial
Jim Szymanski said this week that he and other organizers are more than halfway to their goal of raising $20,000 for inflatable suspender collars for...
'Uglys' shed rough image, shift to service
The Uglys of Haines started out as a drinking club, but they’ve quietly grown to support charities and events throughout the community, and built...
Secures schools money comes through: $359K
The Haines Borough expects to receive about $359,000 in secure schools funding, following passage this week of the federal transportation bill. The...
Jury makes Allgood's death official
A jury of six Haines residents on June 13 unanimously found that, based on evidence presented, it can be presumed that Jason Allgood died on June 16,...
Woman convicting in roadside dumping
A Haines woman was fined $300 and ordered to pay $280 restitution last week after 20 bags of household waste – including 400 pounds of food scraps...
Veterans' building in planning
Construction of a two-story apartment complex for veterans at the corner of Second Avenue and Dalton Street will begin next spring, said Dan Austin, g...
Eagle preserve 30th birthday observance set
An Aug. 4 float trip and a ceremony in Klukwan will be held to observe the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle...
Shop fire causes borough to review policies
The Haines Borough has stepped up safety procedures and made changes to rules for after-hours use of the maintenance shop in the wake of an...
King return looks weak
Fish and Game sportfish biologist Rich Chapell this week said the Chilkat River king salmon run appears to be running short of escapement goals....
Hazardous waste event July 20
Haines residents can bring household hazardous waste products to the old city shop on Union Street starting 8 a.m. Friday, July 20. There is no...
Museum spotlights art from Klukwan
Creations by Klukwan’s Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center traditional arts program will be featured in a show at the Sheldon Museum beginning Friday,...
Bike trek: Alaska to Argentina
Cyclists Dave and Sarah Dalziel stopped in Haines last week as part of their year-long bike trip from Anchorage to Buenos Aires. The husband-wife pair...
Scratched events may return next year
Two Fourth of July classic events were scratched this year, but may return next year, organizers say. The Mad River Raft Race, a homemade boat race do...
Police tactics criticized
A resident who said he was upset by Haines Borough police tactics at a July 4 concert said he’s considering taking legal action. Dean “Bear...
Help set up fairgrounds
The Southeast Alaska State Fair seeks volunteers to help prepare the fairgrounds at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Volunteers also are needed to run...
Boyce: Friends remember fisherman and fix-it man
Friends, family and fishermen from around Southeast Alaska gathered at a potluck memorial at the...
Duly Noted
Kaitlin Podsiki and Bryan Combs were married Saturday, July 7 in Haines. Kaitlin was escorted down the aisle of the cruise ship dock by her father, Gr...
Thanks for help with mud volleyball
I would like to thank everyone who helped with mud volleyball on the Fourth of July, including Jim Schnabel, Tyler Scovill, Tammy, Allan and Natalie...
Pie sale was an incredible success
The 2012 Fourth of July Haines Woman’s Club Annual Pie Sale was an incredible success. Thanks to the baking skills of our members and their...
Don't leave dogs in cars for long
To most people Haines may seem breezy and cool, but to dogs left in cars it is not. It only takes intermittent sun to cause a car to get to an...
Parade so good it didn't need a band
Wasn’t that the best Fourth of July parade you’ve ever seen in Haines? With the sirens, the bagpipes and the Lynn Canal Community Players, we...
Thanks for making games possible
The Sheldon Museum sends out our warmest thanks to all those who helped make the Fourth of July Children’s Games possible. Special thanks to AP&T,...
HARK workers most compassionate
We would like to thank Tracy Mikowski and Steve Vick from the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel, two of the most compassionate people we know. While the...