Letters
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Support for school board conclusion
I write in defense of the Haines Borough School Board’s handling of the termination of Tony Habra as superintendent. Allowing Mr. Habra to submit a...
'Alley' is public right-of-way
In response to the letter submitted by Jim and Janice Studley in the Aug. 3 edition of the CVN, the Haines Borough would like to clarify that “the...
Kids' science camp fun
This week we have a fun camp for kids. I know I’m a kid. We get to use nature to tie-dye T-shirts. Another fun thing is we paint rocks. We would...
Recall initiated on baseless grounds
There is family – parents, siblings, nieces, nephews – who enrich life beyond words. I am lucky enough to have another type of family as well ...
Recall effort harmful for public
A passion for politics isn’t a bad thing. But I am disappointed by the proponents of the recall who allow their strong political opinions to...
Voting 'no' in recall election
To Tom, Heather and Tresham, we share in your likely embarrassment for having to go through this absurd recall process. Three assembly persons as...
'Wrong' vote led to recall effort
If you read some of the articles and inserts about the recall, then you know that the primary reason for the recall had nothing to do with violation...
Recall hurts economic future
On a recent trip Outside we discovered that what happens in Haines doesn’t stay in Haines. The recall made national radio news, and it seemed that...
Recall, refresh community trust
I would say that without arguing points, the merit of the recall, or other subjective points, one thing is certain looking at presented facts, this...
Assembly members dedicated
The recall attempt of Haines Borough Assembly members Heather Lende, Tresham Gregg and Tom Morphet is a classic example of, “No good deed goes unpun...
Recall has long-lasting effects
A couple months ago I was asked to sign the recall petition. I declined. I kept remembering the last recall we had years ago and how that divided the...
Talk to assembly members about problems, no on recall
Through the recall endeavor, the organizers have shown that they are not afraid to go to extreme measures to prove their point about assembly members...
Democracy calls for a 'No Vote'
I call for a “No Vote.” Not everything has pleased me, but that’s a matter of opinion. Nothing is illegal and the three assembly members have...
We apologize, we'll pay
To the residents of the Haines Borough, particularly those within 500 feet of our house located at 527 Dalton Street, Haines, Alaska, we apologize if...
Thanks to soccer volunteers
Alaska Miners Association Haines Chapter would like to thank CYD Director Al Giddings and coach Greg Palmieri for their support with the Soccer Shoot...
Ferry schedule needs decoder ring
I just looked at the upcoming winter schedule posted on the AMHS web page, and I have to say I wish I had held onto that Buck Rogers secret decoder...
Civility starts in Kindergarten
An item in yes-vote newspaper commentary on July 27— I certainly hope Assembly Members haven’t sworn to always vote the so-called majority. We...
Vote facts, not personal feelings
Jean and I decided to live here for the same reasons as many of you. The area is incredibly beautiful and Haines is one of the few remaining...
Elections end on election day
Haines residents: First and foremost, please vote in the Aug. 15 recall election of our borough assembly members. Let your voice be heard, whatever...
Elders keep tradition alive, thanks
Many thanks to our Elders, organizations, sponsors, leaders, parents, and young people that made Cultural and Environmental Stewardship Camp the...
Shady deal hurts taxpayers
The payment of $66,000 to Tony Habra is completely unjustified, inappropriate, and not in conformance with the actual contract. If you read the contra...
Recall supporters won't defend views?
To the organizers of the recall, am I correct— none of you are participating in the KHNS forum? Certainly, the recall process was both effort and...
Local leaders can't make everyone happy
I would like to once again thank the mayor and all the Haines Borough assembly members for their commitment to a thankless job that involves hours of...
Recall snarls democracy, decency
Recently I published a poem in the CVN as a paid public commentary. It was straight from my heart. It spoke of my love of our town and of my sadness...
Get tough on invasive species
This is to remind everybody that it is the time to go after the hawkweed, an extremely invasive plant which has been targeting Haines the last few...




