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Mike Campbell | ALASKA DISPATCH Neff crossed the finish line in Whitehorse in the pre-dawn darkness at 5:14 a.m. with his nine strongest dogs still in harness. Moore was just a tick of the clock behind with 10 dogs. By Tom Patrick | YUKON NEWS Averaging a speed of 191 kilometres an hour, Davy was about two kilometres an hour from the record. (Average times include fuel stops.) Though just off the record, his speed was enough to win his second straight title in the 651cc-open class, one of four divisions won by Yukoners this year. Read the full article in the Yukon News. Hazardous Waste Collection Day: HAINES–One of the big days of the year for folks who live here is the hazardous waste collection that occurs yearly. It’s our chance to get rid of old paints, solvents, oil and other stuff for which disposal is either difficult or expensive. This service is available to all households and government agencies. This year’s hazardous waste collection, sponsored by the Haines Borough and Southeast Conference, will be on Friday, July 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until containers are full. Bring the material to the old Haines Public Works shop yard on Union Street between 5th and 6th avenues. Material should be in the original containers if possible. Read more->  Mary Londero and Megan Prawdzik on the home stretch, encouraged by race officials (foreground) Chandler Kemp, Heather Lende, Annie Boyce and Paul Swift. Mt. Ripinsky lower slope visible in background. HAINES–Fourteen year old Marcus Deuling was the overall winner of the Ripinsky Run, completing the course in 30 minutes and 26 seconds. Ryan Rice came in a close second overall at 30 minutes 36 seconds, and Scott Didpridge held third place at 30 minutes, 57 seconds.  Piper raft and Shove raft on the home stretch HAINES–Dozens of people lined the Chilkoot River bridge Saturday afternoon as a home-made raft paddled by Doug Leonhart, Corey Piper and Bob Piper hove into view, pursued by a second raft paddled by Ed Davis, Brad Winge and Kevin Shove. Although paddlers on the second raft worked hard to overtake the Piper raft in the home stretch, it soon became apparent they would not be able to close the 30-yard distance, and the Piper raft easily won.  Guest participants in the Haines VFD Fire Hose Battle focus on the target. If anyone can supply the names of all these athletes, please email editor@hainesnews.net and we’ll get ‘em posted. Thanks.  Cyclists are a common sight on the Haines Highway -- this group pedals for a cause... Greater than Graves, a 3000 mile bicycle ride from Anchorage to San Francisco, California to raise awareness of Graves disease will come through Haines later this week. Michaela Cui, a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at boulder is one of the organizers of the ride. Recently diagnosed with Graves disease, a disease that attacks the thyroid, she wanted to do something to raise awareness about Graves disease. “Many of my activities are now on hold while I undergo treatment for this condition,” writes Cue. ”With all my activities suddenly taken from me, I began to feel alone and uncertain of my future, Read more->
On Saturday, June 11, the USCG is inviting the public to meet the officers and crews, and get a close look at the Defender class response boats in the Haines small boat harbor, space E-13, between noon and 4 p.m. “We are from Los Angeles,” reports Lt. j.g. Colin Boyle, “We were airlifted to Juneau aboard a C-5 airlift, then traveled to Haines on the Alaska ferry. We’ll be here for a couple of weeks.” Boyle reports that the unit specializes in event security, and is specially trained to respond to emergencies aboard cruise ships. They are available to do commercial and other vessel inspections on request. The Town Meeting at Harriet Hall (Southeast Alaska Fair Grounds) from 5:00 to 7:00 is one of the first steps in updating the Haines Borough comprehensive plan — the “roadmap” that will direct future development in Haines. Read more-> by John Thompson | Yukon News Weekend passes for the festival, which runs from June 10 to 12, have nearly sold out. But worry not, bluegrass fans. Organizers intend to also sell tickets to individual events.  Dr. Soboleff, facebook photo Dr. Walter Alexander Soboleff, Sr. passed away at age 102 in his own home in Juneau on Sunday May 22, 2011. He was born on Nov. 14, 1908 in Killisnoo to Anna Hunter and Alexander Sasha Soboleff. His paternal grandparents were Fr. Ivan Alexander Soboleff and Olga Leudke Soboleff, and maternal grandparents were Eaton Hunter and Seigeigé. A memorial account has been set up at Wells Fargo bank for persons wishing to make memorial contributions: account No. 1508372552. A memorial page on Facebook “Dr Walter Soboleff Memorial Page‘ is available for anyone wishing to post remembrances. HAINES–On May 26, the Red Sox were rousted by the Yankees 15 to 5 in 5 innings of play.
Little League schedule for remainder of the year: Every Thur & Fri. 4:30pm-6:00pm at the. Little League Field at Fair Grounds–June:9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, and July 1st.  Alaska Peace Officer Memorial, Anchorage ANCHORAGE–New plaques honoring fallen law enforcement officers are unveiled at the Alaska Police Memorial Day 2011 ceremony Friday afternoon May 6, 2011 in front of the State Crime Detection Laboratory. The names of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer Charles Collins and Hoonah Police Department officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka were added to the memorial this year, joining 59 other names. Click here to view the photo essay in the Anchorage Daily News.
Pick up bags starting April 25 at Haines Sanitation. New for 2011 is a recyclables only bag (blue) in addition to the trash bags (yellow). Non-profits earn $3/bag and individuals can credit their bags to a non-profit or earn it towards a dump pass. Read more at the Haines Chamber of Commerce website. It‘s National Library Week April 11 – 17th and you know what that means! The Haines Borough Public Library will be doing their annual “Fine Forgiveness” week as well. If you want your fines forgiven you must come into the library in person and ask at the materials check out desk to have your fines forgiven. And the answer will always be… “Yes!” Keep in mind this does not include lost books though… you‘re on your own for those! The Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center opened its first annual open invitational photography exhibition on Friday, April 1. This year’s theme is “Picturing Haines.” Fourteen photographers entered a total of twenty-four photographs of Haines scenes, people and items. Read more-> On March 31st, Governor Sean Parnell and others are launching Alaskans Choose Respect, a statewide effort to end the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault. Partnering with non-profits, legislators, stakeholders, and community members, the governor will lead a march from the steps of the capitol to raise awareness and call for a cultural shift, a shift towards honor and respect for all Alaskans. Events will take place simultaneously across Alaska. Here is a summary of activities that are taking place in communities in the Lynn Canal/Icy Straits area: Read more-> Ben Anderson | ALASKA DISPATCH  The Wild Boar's Head - traveling prize for the winner of the Tall Tale Contest HAINES–Someone put a hat on the head and stuck a pipe in the mouth of the wild boar’s head hanging on the wall of Port Chilkoot Bible Church. This comical piece of taxidermy was the traveling prize for the winner of the Tall Tale Contest at the 3rd annual Sportsman’s Banquet held by the men of the Bible Church on February 11th. This year Tony Malone was the clear winner with his tale of the legless squirrel dog, a story he brought with him from lower 48 days. Malon takes the trophy from Gary Lidholm who won last year with a wild tale about king salmon fishing in Lynn Canal. Read more-> |
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