Articles from the November 18, 2010 edition
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KHNS brings on station manager; Point Reyes station founder gets nod
The new KHNS general manager said this week she is "really looking for something different." Kay Clements of Point Reyes Station, Calif.,...
'Baby' makes a splash
An immature eagle released Saturday during the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival was recaptured Monday due to concerns it wouldn’t survive in the wild....
Haines man arrested at border for 'Ecstasy'
An 18-year-old Haines man was charged in federal court last week on a felony drug complaint that he attempted to bring 800 pills of the drug...
Haines 'a piece of cake' for author of 'Lessons from Alaska'
Jack Hodnik of Haines has learned a lot over the past 36 years, and he gives credit to the state that served as his teacher through the title of his...
Bear shooter missed important lessons
To the person who shot the bear or bears: I hope I wasn’t your kindergarten teacher. Because if I was, I have failed. I didn’t teach you...
Reward offered in shootings of bears
At one time, 60 million bison roamed the American West. By 1893 there were 300 left. Grizzlies were completely exterminated throughout most of the...
Don't like bears? Move to the Lower 48
If you don’t want to live with bears, mosquitoes, hunters and trappers, winter darkness and snow, move back to your street gangs, high...
Chopper, clinic staff came through
I would like to thank most gratefully the Haines police, the EMT crew, SEARHC clinic staff on duty, the U.S. Coast Guard, family and neighbors who...
Most of us use alcohol in moderation
Glass house? Regarding Dean Lari’s letter in last week’s CVN: My oh my, just who lives in a glass house and throws stones? As if you had...
Haines not prepared for downturn
I just returned from Juneau! And are they busy! I observed the following under construction: new motel, boat condos, commercial buildings,...
Court handed corporations democracy
While I whole-heartedly agree with Mr. Lix’s CVN letter that American businessmen should be able to participate in the electoral process, I...
Fund-raiser boosts spirits of recipient
I wanted to thank the community for their incredible generosity. Sunday’s fundraiser to help with my medical costs was overwhelming. The love...
'School of Ghoul' a great success
The recent "School of Ghoul" Halloween party at Mosquito Lake School was a great success! A big thank you goes out to a group of...
Culture and dignity no longer exist
President after president, administrator after administrator, council after council and last, but not least, nepotism after nepotism. This is very...
Borough narrows tour job list
The Haines Borough will interview at least three of nine of the initial applicants for its tourism director job. Manager Mark Earnest completed the...
Holiday show seeking acts
Lynn Canal Community Players is seeking acts for the "Holly Jolly Christmas Follies," a holiday variety show set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19...
Rep. Thomas plans meeting on Chilkoot
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, has scheduled a Friday, Dec. 3 meeting to discuss possible management changes along the Chilkoot River, including ne...
Skiers to seek non-profit status; Ideas include Internet snow report, track-setting
The Haines Ski Club will incorporate as a non-profit and plans to post snow and trail conditions regularly on the Internet. Thirty-five residents...
Thomas to co-chair Finance
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, has been elevated to co-chair of the House Finance Committee for the 27th Alaska Legislature. Thomas will...
Landfill firm says it still accepts pets
Concerns that Haines Sanitation would no longer accept euthanized animals at the landfill were the result of a miscommunication, said Richard Crosby,...
Heli-skiing meeting set for Tuesday
The Haines Borough’s heli-skiing work group will have its second meeting Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers. The...
Tests don't link oil, tug
Tests comparing oil in a slick near the ferry terminal Sept. 12 to some in a tugboat docked there at the time are inconclusive, U.S. Coast Guard...
Grants help maintain recycling effort
Haines Friends of Recycling summed up another year of the nonprofit organization at an annual meeting Nov. 15 for America Recycles Day. "We have...
Ramey remembered as independent, caring
Holly Jackson Ramey last visited her hometown in July, for the Haines High class of 1981 reunion and a memorial service for her uncle, Tom...