Articles from the September 2, 2010 edition
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Questions come with food to go
Food businesses in trailers are serving up a host of issues for the Haines Borough as they morph into permanent structures after losing their wheels....
Buyer meets price for Picture Point Borough may still have options
A five-acre parcel of prime Portage Cove beachfront, including the pull-outs known as "Picture Point," is slated to be sold by October, but...
Candidate's residency questioned
Haines Borough assembly candidate Greg Goodman this week said he believed he meets residency requirements to run for office. Goodman, a former Haines...
Leaving for a field of dreams
In 2005, Marilyn Gunn recruited local veterans to sit atop bales of recycled aluminum and plastic for the local recycling group’s Fourth of...
SEABA couldn't turn customers away
Concerning the "infractions" committed by Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures, and certain Haines citizens’ efforts to penalize...
Reckless shooters endanger Porcupine
In the many years I’ve lived in the Porcupine, I’ve seen men who were hunters and men who were killers. I remember the many grouse on the...
Parks needs to take over Chilkoot River
When the state’s Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) owns the Chilkoot Road right of way, lock-stock-and-barrel, this awesome local...
Grateful for help, prayers in emergency
My son Zeke Frank and I want to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone for their prayers and good wishes during Zeke’s hospitalization...
Klukwan tour a special experience
I was on a recent bus tour to Klukwan to see the extraordinary developments at their hospitality center. Our guide, David Strong, Jr., took us along...
Golf raised $1,200
We would like to thank everyone who helped out with the Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament. In total there was $1,200 raised for the event and donated...
Let's show respect to all
I have never written a letter to the editor before, but I heard a story tonight that has inspired me to speak out my feelings. First, I would...
Here's to Mr. Brouillette
I just heard about the passing of Charlie Brouillette. I send my condolences and prayers to his family during this time. As a young adult Charlie...
Opinion
If the Haines Borough is able to set aside Picture Point, it’s more likely to be through luck than leadership. The owner of the property that&rs...
Special assembly meeting Thursday
A special meeting of the Haines Borough Assembly will be held starting 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 in the assembly chambers. The purpose of the...
Wounded bear may have survived Large boar shot after stealing Small Tracts chickens
A brown bear shot last week near the start of Small Tracts Road may still be alive, according to state wildlife trooper Ricky Merritt. "People...
New parks worker, new look for town's public spaces
LaVerne Bryant has an idea for the rusty flagpole at Tlingit Park: Paint it and rig it with a flag. "We do all our Fourth of July stuff down...
Students make big harvest
Haines seventh-graders completed a year-long lesson in the life-cycle of food Monday, when they harvested vegetables from garden plots they...
Running season starts in Petersburg Saturday
The Haines Glacier Bear cross-country teams will run their first meet of the season Saturday in Petersburg. With 10 runners led by state qualifier...
Bears take bite of pipeline project
Brown bears are having a nightly free-for-all along Lily Lake Road, where Southeast Roadbuilders is replacing the water line that connects the lake...
Fair revenues up 12 percent
Revenues were up 12 percent at the Southeast Alaska State Fair this year, including a 10 percent increase in gate revenues, manager Kelly Hostetler...
Volleyball team plays 1st home game Friday
The Haines girls’ volleyball team plays its home opener match this weekend, with games against Wrangell beginning 6 p.m. Friday and 7:30 p.m....
Police Blotter
Monday, Aug. 30 Public works was advised that a bear ripped open the trash bin at Oslund Park softball field and trash was everywhere. A Second Avenue...
