Articles from the December 9, 2010 edition
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Klukwan, Inc. sued over trust spending; Challenged on loan to village, cost of 'service agreements'
Klukwan, Inc. board member Rosemarie Hotch has sued the village Native corporation, seven of its directors and the Chilkat Indian Village for...
School schedule to shift for curriculum work
Haines Borough School Board members on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan that will end classroom instruction early on Wednesdays to provide time...
HAL seeks 2nd variance for wing
Haines Assisted Living, Inc. will go to the Haines Borough Planning Commission Thursday seeking its second, after-the-fact variance since June for a...
Salvation Army calls for holiday donations
Pastor Mark Davey has seen a recent surge in requests for assistance at the Salvation Army. "Everything with our social services has been increas...
Why must we have generic holidays?
In our beautiful and well-organized Haines Library, where all the staff and volunteers are so helpful and knowledgeable, why has no one thought to...
Many industries help Haines 'survive'
How does Haines survive when "it doesn’t have an industry, period"? We survive because we have many industries. There are 687...
Look to trawlers for missing king salmon
I was perplexed that your article on the disappearance of king salmon from the Kelsall was so focused on past logging. A recent government report...
Logging, habitat not to blame for kings
The article concerning the alleged decline of king salmon stocks in the upper Chilkat systems was ironic. Their numbers have shown dramatic swings,...
Visit, sled, enjoy lights at Fort Seward
So, the Lighting of the Fort took place Saturday despite the elements. It was the worst weather we have ever had for the lighting, but many hardy...
Some salmon runs become extinct
Thanks to CVN for calling attention to the dire straits of Kelsall River king salmon. Lynn Canal Conservation has attempted to bring this issue to...
Grocer helps Legion with donations
I would like to thank Mike Ward for his support and donations towards our fund raisers, and children and youth activities. Also, thanks to Kevin...
Source not issue for bought politicians
I agree with Mr. Cohen (Nov. 25 CVN) that corporations are not human beings. Corporations are, however, subject to taxation and regulation by the...
Town tunes in for Egolf vs. Duke
Haines’ own Will Egolf slammed two dunks on Duke for a national television audience Wednesday that included an enthusiastic crowd at the...
APOC rejects staff advice on ads
The Alaska Public Offices Commission last week rejected a staff recommendation to dismiss the bulk of allegations against the Bill Thomas campaign...
Tour ordinance still dogs leaders
The Haines Borough Assembly on Nov. 30 again declined to adopt an ordinance that would deter "frivolous" applications for commercial tour...
Thomsen, Piper head to state for wrestling
Jimmy Thomsen, 15, won four matches at the Southeast regional wrestling meet in Craig last weekend, securing a berth at this weekend’s state...
Assembly to cover Goodman legal fees; Will reimburse up to $1,500
The Haines Borough Assembly met in executive session Monday and authorized reimbursing Greg Goodman "up to $1,500 of legal fees incurred in...
Permit sought Tuesday for 3rd heli-ski operation
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday is scheduled to consider an Alaska Mountain Guides application for a helicopter skiing permit, but a...
Assembly tightens standards for candidates' residency
The Haines Borough Assembly has advanced to a third public hearing an ordinance to clarify borough election procedures and candidate residency...
Snow Dragon to snake Saturday
Residents again will brave the Snow Dragon during the annual community holiday celebration and parade Saturday, Dec. 11, in Haines. "The...
Reward up in bear killings
The reward for information leading to arrests in the case of two brown bears shot and later found near 19 Mile is up to $1,250, according to Ned...
St. Clair, Fowler set marks at Southeast Champs meet
The Haines Dolphins swim team had two competitors at the Southeast Champs meet Dec. 3-5 in Sitka, and both swimmers entered the maximum seven events....
Police Blotter
Monday, Dec. 6 A caller reported property taken from a storage unit. The property is part of a civil matter that is pending in court. Sunday, Dec. 5...
Parks to pursue authority for Chilkoot River Road
The state’s Division of Parks will seek authority on the Chilkoot River Road, investigate bear-viewing platforms or elevated walkways, and...