Articles from the August 26, 2010 edition
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Assembly will pay for Mosquito Lake heat project
The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday voted 5-1 to use $65,000 in borough funds to pay for the Mosquito Lake School heating system. Two-thirds of the...
'Bear jams' and crowd control at issue
Volunteers and some residents who live near Chilkoot River are calling on law enforcement officials to start ticketing bear-viewers and motorists who...
Should ambulance charge fee for calls?
Should the Haines Borough charge for ambulance service? The borough assembly recently directed staff to investigate what other like-sized Alaska...
Craftsmen swap out stylish creations
Two years ago, residents Rob Goldberg and Burl Sheldon hatched a plan for a trade – a boat for a guitar. Sheldon, who has built boats, was a...
DOT needs to fix Front Street curve
The state Department of Transportation just recently completed working on the highway coming from the ferry and the adjacent road leading...
Ships profit while Alaska goes wanting
Jason Gaffney applauded Gov. Parnell recently for instigating a reduction in statewide cruise taxes. State Rep. Bill Thomas and I opposed the bill,...
Farewell party left writer overwhelmed
I would like to sincerely thank the members of the recycle center board, the arts council board and the American Legion for organizing my farewell...
Thanks for help with Ted Stevens tribute
I want to thank Ed Lapeyri for the use of his lounge at the Captain’s Choice on Wednesday, Aug. 18 for Sen. Ted Stevens’ memorial...
Three won guns, all helped the ducks
Congratulations to Larry Katzeek, Jon Coulter, and Dean Risley. They were the winners of the Ducks Unlimited gun raffles this past Saturday at the...
Cancer survivor buoyed by letters
Thanks to everyone who helped me and wrote to me during my recent surgery and hospital stays in Anchorage and Juneau. Thanks especially to the people...
Volunteers made centennial succeed
A big thank you goes out to all the individuals, organizations, and businesses who helped celebrate the Centennial of Haines’...
Pair replaces Hedrick at KHNS helm
John Hedrick resigned as manager of public radio station KHNS effective Monday due to "management differences," according to Lynn Canal...
Five new teachers on board for 1st day at Haines School
Students returning to the Haines School this week were greeted by five new teachers. Kristina Mulready is the school’s new music teacher,...
Late-night eats? Bear visits downtown 'den'
The place has stuffed bears, carved bears, bear photos and paintings and a fearsome looking fiberglass bear on its awning out front. So it was...
'End of an era' for Helenbs Shop
The gifts are all gone from Helen’s Shop. The Main Street landmark closed its doors Monday, ending 56 years of local service. "I’m...
Cone, Geise, Winge take on incumbents Ballot set for borough election
It’s looking like a lopsided race for two open seats on the Haines Borough Assembly. Following Tuesday’s filing deadline for candidates,...
SEABA gives case against heli-ski regs
A Haines Borough committee meeting to discuss possible penalties for heli-ski firm Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures Tuesday became a closed...
Policy will outline employee participation
A policy on the rights and responsibilities of Haines Borough employees who participate in borough politics will be delineated in an employee handbook...
Valley opposes abortion notice
Chilkat Valley voters turned out in relatively high numbers for Tuesday’s statewide primary election, and bucked some statewide trends. In the...
Charlie Brouillette: Schoolteacher, fisherman dies at 86
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Hall for teacher, fisherman, and longtime resident Charles "Charlie"...
