Articles from the October 20, 2011 edition
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National award for Ripinsky rescuers
The crew of the Coast Guard helicopter that plucked a Haines hiker from a Mount Ripinsky cliffside in January received a national award from the head...
Consultants to lead borough's big jobs
The Haines Borough is looking to contractors for planning and execution of its major projects, including an expanded port and a "community"...
Small Tracts lot pushes issue of junked cars
A pending enforcement action against a Small Tracts Road property owner has cast a spotlight on the perennial issue of junked cars in the valley. The...
Solidarity protest targets influence of money on government
Occupy Wall Street came to Haines Saturday afternoon, when about 30 people demonstrated for an hour at George Mark Park. "There are a couple of...
Coverage of protest vs. civics disturbing
It’s disturbing to me that an act of protest in New York City rated a huge, front-page picture while the accomplishment of two Haines young...
Set assembly seats by area districts
I take issue with three points in last week’s editorial. I believe it’s time to go a very different direction than what you advocate....
Morphet right about assembly seats
Hear, hear to Tom Morphet’s commentary to do away with designated seats on the Haines Borough Assembly. I don’t mean to bad-mouth...
Looking for takers on buffalo meat
I am going to be coming home through Alberta, Canada the first of December and am picking up two buffalo. If anyone is interested in sharing the...
Community forever in family's heart
First I would like to thank you and the Haines community for coming together at a time when my wife Linda Anderson and myself needed the...
Thanks and stay tuned for Ducks events
Thank you to all the people who turned out Saturday night for the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet and membership event. There were lots of fun new...
Duly Noted
Asher Mack Jimenez was born Wednesday, Oct. 12 to Sierra and Carlos Jimenez. Asher weighed 7 lbs., 3 ozs. He was greeted soon after his arrival by big...
No bidders for plowing jobs; Conditions on snow-moving a hitch for some
Residents of two upper valley subdivisions are facing the prospect of plowing their roads themselves this winter. Some contractors say conditions...
Improv workshops offered
Lynn Canal Community Players and the Denali Drama Troupe will sponsor improvisation workshops, to be followed by a performance, Nov. 1-5. Adult sessio...
Wrestlers' home tourney Friday
The revived Glacier Bear wrestling program notched its first victory in a championship match Saturday when junior Jimmy Thomsen defeated Kake junior...
Messerschmidts all-tourney; volleyball finale this weekend
The Haines varsity volleyball team traveled to Whitehorse last week for a three-day tournament. The Glacier Bears twice faced Thunder Mountain, F.H....
Anderson helped on animal causes, worked at local shops
Neighbors, family, and friends will hold a potluck 3 p.m. Sunday at 35 Mile Old Haines Highway to celebrate the life of Mosquito Lake resident Linda J...
Alcohol Task Force seeking funding support
The Haines Alcohol Task Force is sending letters of support to help fund the group’s efforts. The Haines Sportsman’s Association donated...
String quartet performs Tuesday
The Haines Arts Council will present the Sweet Plantain string quartet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Chilkat Center. Tickets are $15, adults; $12, seniors;...
Retrain your brain
Interested in improving your attention span, memory and reading comprehension? The Haines Borough School District is offering its Fast ForWord...
School board seeks member
Letters of interest for an open seat on the Haines Borough School Board are due noon Friday, Oct. 28. Letters should be sent to Ashley Sage, P.O. Box...
Euthanasia clinic
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel will host a euthanasia training clinic Monday at the Chilkat Center. "It is one of the toughest jobs anyone can...
Group of 30 brainstorms future of Chilkat Center
The Haines Borough’s government affairs and services committee and about 30 residents on Tuesday brainstormed how to best manage and promote...
Rescued hiker returns to mountain, labor jobs
Ten months after breaking his back during a fall off Mount Ripinsky, Keith Hutchins has returned to the peak on regular hikes. A 41-year-old deckhand...
Former postal clerk Jacquot enjoyed arts
Friends and family said goodbye to lifelong resident, former postal clerk and Tlingit weaver Edith Jacquot, 78, Saturday with a funeral at the Sacred...
Police Blotter
Monday, Oct. 17 A caller reported two bears in a dumpster near Tlingit Park. An officer responded and the bears left the area. A caller reported a...