Organizers were hoping to hold a weekly “dance break” on Friday afternoon, with about a dozen participants gathering to shake their bodies.organizer Stephanie Smith We originally expected 80 people to gather at the corner of Main Street and 2nd Avenue, but in the end we were pleased with the increase in attendance, thanks to the following people: matt reingan Visiting heli-skiers also joined in on the fun by jumping out from the adjacent Fog Cutter Bar. “It was a lot of fun. It was a little chilly,” Smith said. The group had some trouble connecting her Bluetooth speaker to their cell phone to broadcast her KHNS, which announced the dance break. Smith said she was “very scared and very nervous” as she and her husband, Steve Smith, waited on Main Street and no one came. She said others are also dancing indoors at work, and she hopes the event continues to grow in popularity.
The Haines Hotshots recently returned from a trip to the Western Regional Junior Clay Target Championship in Las Vegas, where eight youngsters from Haines competed.coach nicole holm He said there were 497 participants and the competition was tough, with strong winds making the clay pigeons' trajectories unpredictable. “Before the kids could shoot, the wind knocked them to the ground,” Holm said. The expansive facility featured eight different shooting ranges where youth competed in International Skeet, American Skeet, American Trap and Sporting Clays. Holm said the international skeet competition was a completely new format for Haynes, and overall the team underperformed. “The kids learned a lot and it was a good trip. Their grades weren't bad, it was just new terrain, new weather,” Holm said. “We're so used to mountains, trees, backgrounds. There's nothing underneath there. Our kids photograph really well when they're standing in the rain,” she said. Told. Trygve Herman, a Juneau resident who was traveling with the Hotshots, managed to win a silver medal. Dawson Holm had a solid 86/100 in the trap competition. The team is preparing for the state championship to be held at Birchwood in June.
Former Haines resident patricia ann deveaux gilchrist He died on March 22 at his home in Corvallis, Montena. Gilchrist was born in Maine, but from the 1960s until the 1970s he lived in several communities in Alaska, including Anchorage and Kodiak. Gilchrist lived in Haines from 1969 until 1975. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Port Chilkoot Distillery opens Friday after winter closure, owners also say heather shade He said visitors can expect some new products. The first is a Mai Tai cocktail that can be served straight from the can. She said the Mai Tai is the company's unique interpretation of a cocktail that falls somewhere between the original recipe and a more modern, fruity version. Starting this year, in addition to the cocktails mixed at the bar, canned cocktails will also be sold at the tasting room. The distillery also plans to introduce its own agave spirit, similar to tequila, in May. This product is made by fermenting blue agave syrup and then distilling it in Haines. It took Shade years to perfect the recipe, she said. “We wanted a smooth-tasting tequila that didn't require mixing and could be enjoyed on its own,” she said.Distillery opens guided tours jen reed Tasting room management Lucy Nieboer. New state regulations allow businesses to close by 9 p.m. and limit on-site entertainment. The distillery will be open Thursday to Saturday from 2pm to 9pm until April, and Monday to Saturday from May. “I’m excited about the new energy this year,” Shade said.
Mayor Tom Morphett He said residents who cannot afford trash bags can pick up prepaid bags at his office in the district administration building. Recently, garbage was found dumped along Lutak Road, raising concerns for authorities about illegal dumping. Community Waste Solutions prepaid trash bags cost $3 for a 6-gallon bag, $6.50 for a 13-gallon bag and $12.50 for a 30-gallon bag. “Prices are high and paying your bills can seem like robbery. I know how you feel,” Morphett wrote on her blog. He said he paid for the bags with a portion of $1,000 from the mayor's discretionary fund. He also used a portion of the funds to pay for his April 5 First Friday refreshment at the District Administration Building. “We want to discuss ideas outside of the chamber,” Morphett said. “Let's see if anyone shows up.”
Ramy Carlson I am the new owner of the Main Street art shop “Ampersand” who purchased it from the previous owner. Amelia Nash and andrea nelson. The shop sells a variety of art, from jewelry to pottery to woodwork, mostly made by local artists. “Running a boutique business is something I've been interested in for a long time,” said Carlson. “I truly believe in the business model that Amelia and Andrea have built.” Carlson previously worked as a teacher at the Haynes School. She has been dabbling in art for years since high school, she said, under the tutelage of an art teacher in Juneau. tom and Marianne Manning, but for now we will focus on selling other artists' works. For now, Carlson said he isn't planning any major changes to the look of his business, but he is considering increasing its online visibility. The store will be open every first Friday from 5pm until 7pm, and you can meet Carlson there. During April, we will be open until 11:05 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Alaska Mountain Guides is asking the state to expand its permits to conduct ATV tours in the area around Flower Mountain, about 30 miles north of Haines. The guide service is currently licensed to operate five ATV trips a day, and has asked the state Department of Natural Resources to extend that to his nine daily trips. It also calls for extending the season's end date by one month and adding more tour roads. AMG owner Sean Gaffney He did not respond to calls or emails left Wednesday when the amendment was posted on the state's online public notice system. The public has until April 17 to submit comments on the proposed amendments. [email protected].
