Articles from the October 24, 2013 edition
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Borough's report upholds election
Mistakes were made during the Oct. 1 municipal election, but they were not egregious enough to warrant overturning the results and ordering a new...
Christy's dream attracts film crew
Documentary filmmakers will capture a local songwriter’s quest to gain the attention of television celebrity Dr Phil. For years, Bamboo Room and...
Police chief finalists down to 2
The number of finalists for Haines Borough Police Chief has dropped to two after applicant Scott Happ recently withdrew his name from consideration, l...
Roundup takes extra pills out of circulation
For the first time, the Haines Borough Police Department will be participating in a national prescription round-up program that aims to rid...
Hotch lays out funding strategy
Project leader Lani Hotch said Saturday she wants to open the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in May 2015, despite the fact that she’s at keast $2.8...
Students earn outdoor gear for school
The Haines School will buy new outdoor recreation equipment worth $750, thanks to student participation in a statewide program. The Healthy Futures...
Figdor award goes to Vuillet-Smith of REACH
Suzanne Vuillet-Smith has been awarded the 2013 Bobbi Figdor Early Education Award. Vuillet-Smith is care coordinator, handling intake and referrals...
Changes in store at haunted house
Halloween revelers can expect more tricks and fewer treats this year, because the Uglys of Haines are planning on ramping up the scares at their...
Three students guess giant pumpkin's weight
Armchair reckoning topped scientific calculation in the contest to guess the weight of the giant pumpkin at the Haines School library. Three students...
Seeking costumed athletes
Clever costumes won’t just get you extra candy while trick-or-treating this year. The best-dressed runners and walkers at Friday’s “Trick or...
Trio to play on Sunday
Canadian urban folk group the David Myles Trio will bring their “flawless musicianship” and “unforgettable stories” to the Chilkat Center...
Swap to benefit Scouts
Organizer Kim Sundberg said she’d like Saturday’s Gear Swap to become a bigger, annual event. Youths outgrow gear and people change activities,...
Duly Noted
Southeast Alaska State Fair Director Jessica Edwards sent 27 department champions, division winners, and exceptional best-of-class entries from...
Editorial
Some readers have questioned why the CVN publishes letters they find offensive. It has been this newspaper’s longtime policy to publish letters...
Why should taxpayers cover scumbags?
As far as I am concerned, the knot-heads have struck again. I can’t understand why our borough assembly seems to always come up with stupid...
Mud Bay woodcutters need permits
The land beside Mud Bay Road from the bottom of the hill at 4 Mile to the private property past Letnikof Cove marina is not open for wood cutting of a...
Haines Woman's Club bazaar set
The Haines Woman’s Club’s Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Haines gym and cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Besides the delicious...
Town needs to address theft problem
This October I had hundreds of dollars of mechanic tools stolen out of my truck. Some of those tools were gifts from loved ones who passed away. Those...
Highway should value salmon
The fact that the Haines Highway Realignment Plan has been in the works for 10 years is no reason to discount that more than 200 people have affirmed...
Truth is a line that shouldn't be crossed
In reference to Kathleen Menke’s letter of Oct. 17, let us talk about “crossing the line.” In my opinion, the line that should never be crossed...
Remember car tax next time you vote
Well, our tax-and-spend Haines Borough Assembly has done it. They have raised our taxes again! If you weren’t paying attention, you may not have...
Police Report
Monday, Oct.21 Several callers reported a fireworks display launched in the harbor area at 5:15 a.m. Police were unable to locate the source of the...
