Articles from the July 14, 2011 edition

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Study finds PSP in local Dungeness; Scientists, state affirm cleaned, cooked crab still safe to consume

By Margaret Friedenauer Scientists investigating the link between paralytic shellfish poisoning levels in mussels and one of their predators,...

 

Wise beyond their years; Youths graduate new bird handler program with knowledge to share

Dylan occasionally overshadows other birds at the American Bald Eagle Foundation, even though the Eastern screech owl stands only six inches tall...

 

Is proposed ballot language too taxing for voters? Assembly considers wording for tour tax public vote

Shall a proposed Haines Borough ordinance that "eliminates the designation of one percent of borough-wide sales tax proceeds for use in tourism...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Injured motorcyclists on the mend

My wife and I were recently on vacation through Alaska, and were staying for one night in Haines, where we were catching the ferry on our return trip...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Fire station barbeque effort of many

We want to thank everyone for your generous support for our BBQ (served 710) and throughout the years. A special thanks to Doug Olerud and the staff...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Legion breakfast thank-you

I would like to thank everyone who helped with the American Legion Auxiliary July Fourth breakfast; Sandy Martin, Rick and Rene Martin, Loyd and Gina...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Deck invaluable camp host

Alaska State Parks would like to recognize Bob Deck for his dedicated work these past three seasons as volunteer camp host at the Chilkoot Lake...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Gratitude, plea from Graham family

Thank you to all the community and family for the love of Jonathan Michael Graham. I felt all the love and prayers as I am sure family members and clo...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Volunteers make festivities success

The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center would like to extend a huge thanks to all those who helped make the Museum’s Fourth of July...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

ABEF cannot help young songbirds

We would like to thank the residents of Haines for reporting and bringing in injured birds to the American Bald Eagle Foundation. With your help, we...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Bakers for library knock themselves out

Once again the Friends of the Haines Borough Public Library’s annual Fourth of July fundraiser was a huge success. This year we sold more...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Improvement at old school site

A special thanks to the workmanship of our borough maintenance employees! Last week they arrived at the old school, removed the old black fabric and...

 
 By CVN Staff    Letters    July 14, 2011

Previous letter sparks apology

I would like to thank the individual who accidentally hit my dog on the three mile stretch of Haines Highway a few weeks ago. They were responsible...

 
 By CVN Staff    Duly Noted    July 14, 2011

Duly Noted

  Personal to Snookums: I deeply regret accusing you of cheating on your diet. I had no idea a perfume from Buckshot & Bobby Pins could...

 

No extra ships, but an upswing in cruise passengers for Haines

There may not be any additional cruise ships coming to Haines in 2012; but the good news is the ships that do come will be bringing more people, says...

 
 By CVN Staff    News    July 14, 2011

Hey bear, take a hike; Police encourage nuisance bruin to 'find greener pastures elsewhere'

Several calls to the Haines Borough Police Department in the past week have reported a bear that police chief Gary Lowe said is following a similar pa...

 

Borough gets new ambulance; Firefighter-EMT position opens

The Haines Borough last month received a new ambulance, with federal and state money picking up 90 percent of the bill. "There is grant funding...

 

Lemcke steps in as interim public facilities director

Brian Lemcke, the Haines Borough’s new interim director of public facilities, said his first few days on the job have shown "there’s...

 
 By CVN Staff    News    July 14, 2011

Chum on the run; season looks bountiful for gillnetters

The chum salmon are creating a plentiful harvest for gillnetters, who have turned out en masse to bring in the bounty. "The early part of the...

 
 By CVN Staff    News    July 14, 2011

Home confinement sentencing for Ecstasy bust at border

A Haines man was sentenced to 16 months of home confinement for trying to bring 802 pills of Ecstasy into the country at the U.S. border station here...

 
 By CVN Staff    News    July 14, 2011

Constantine: Less activity at Palmer deposit this season

Constantine Metal Resources is not as active at the Palmer deposit this summer as it was in past years, but the company says the project is still its...

 
 By CVN Staff    News    July 14, 2011

CVCF offers grant writing program

The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation and Haines Borough Public Library are offering a workshop on how to best seek grant funding and develop a...

 
 By CVN Staff    News    July 14, 2011

Hot lunch available to local elders

The Haines Senior Center reminds local elders age 60 and older they are invited to the center at 33 Mission Street for hot lunch, Monday through...

 

Klukwan team sweeps up at Dustball Tourney

A men’s Klukwan team at last weekend’s Dustball International Slo-Pitch Tournament in Whitehorse lost its first two softball games and...

 

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