The T.R.E.D.Mill
JULY 1997
Editor: Mark Ritchie Village of Haines Junction - 634-2293
Fax: 634-2008
Email: vhj@yknet.yk.ca
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Mayor Stinson & Council say THANK YOU to the organizers and
supporters of these recent events:
- Aishihik Awareness Weekend
- Alsek Music Festival
- Inter-School Cross Country Meet
- Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay
- Lions Club Flea Market & Auction
- St. Elias Community School Awards Ceremony
(Congratulations to all the award winners!)
- Skipping Club "Skip for Heart"
- Trail of '42 Road Race
- AND ESPECIALLY TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL OF THESE EVENTS!
Leisure provides the opportunity to lead
BALANCED LIVES,
ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL
and
GAIN SATISFACTION WITH LIFE.
- From Your Friends in Active Living
Mayor Stinson & Council congratulate Louise Hardy on her recent
election as MP for the Yukon and look forward to a good working relationship
in the future.
101 THINGS TO DO IN THE JUNCTION
#9 Walk along the shore of Kathleen Lake and see how many skipping stones
you can find.
MT. RILEY RUN HAINES, ALASKA
10 A.M. SATURDAY,
JULY 12
Run up and down Mount Riley!
Info: Steve Williams 907-766-2554
CHILKOOT CHUM RUN
HAINES, ALASKA
SATURDAY, JULY 19
- 10K or 5K Run
- Race begins at Lookout Park
Info: Chip Lende 907-766-2700
BEAVER CREEK SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 1-3
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES
WITH
"DANCE MANIA"
Entry Fee: $200/team Canadian or $150/team US
First 12 teams accepted
Info: Gary Knickle 403-862-7105
BALD EAGLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
HAINES, ALASKA
Wednesday-Sunday, August 6-10
Headline artists come to share their original music with evening performances.
Info: Joanne 907-766-2476
SOUTHEAST ALASKA
STATE FAIR
HAINES, ALASKA
Wednesday-Sunday, August 6-10
- Exhibits & Vendors
- Music & Food
- Logging Show
- Pig Races
- Children's Stage
- Dalton City
- Parade
Info: Joanne 907-766-2476
BALD EAGLE MUSIC FESTIVAL
HAINES, ALASKA
Wednesday-Sunday, August 6-10
Headline artists come to share their original music with evening performances.
Info: Joanne 907-766-2476
POOL NEWS
Next Set of Red Cross Lessons Start
Monday, July 14
9:30 Am - 12 Noon
Info: 634-7029 or leave a message at 634-2650.
1998 ARCTIC WINTER GAMES NEWS
The Games will be held March 15-21, 1998 in Yellowknife. Here are some upcoming
key dates:
- July 31: Deadline to apply to be Mission Staff
- August 29: Deadline for requests to host trials
Mark has more information at the Village Office.
KLUANE NATIONAL PARK
INTERPRETIVE SCHEDULE BEGINS LAST WEEK IN JUNE
- Guided Hikes
- Campfire Talks
- Special Events
Info: 634-7207
TOURISM & CONVENTION CENTRE UPDATE
The Village of Haines Junction announces the
NAME THE CENTRE
CONTEST
We are looking for a name that will give the building an identity. This
contest is open to residents of Haines Junction and the surrounding area.
Just write your suggestion on a piece of paper with your name & phone
number, and submit it to the Village Office by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Village
Council will be choosing the winning name at their meeting on Wednesday,
September 24.
The prizes for the name chosen will be:
- The Village will pay for one free admission to all the public events at
the Centre in 1998.
- The Village will dedicate one seat in the Centre with the winner's name
on it.
MORE ON THE CENTRE . . .
* Ketza Construction continues doing the wall framing and steel work for
the first and second floor. The roof trusses, sheathing and shingles; the
fascia, soffit and atrium framing are planned for June and July.
OWN YOUR OWN SEAT AT THE CENTRE!
Here's an opportunity for you to participate in Haines Junction's Centennial
Anniversaries Project and have a permanent reminder of your contribution
to our community. We invite all residents, businesses and organizations
in Haines Junction and the rest of the Yukon to purchase seats in the new
Tourism & Convention Centre. In return for these donations, your name
will be mounted on each seat for all to see. You will also receive a certificate
recognizing your donation, as well as a tax receipt showing your charitable
donation.
Here are the options:
Two Seats: $1,016
One Seat: $ 508
We will also accept individual donations of $101.60. There is room for up
to 5 names on each seat plaque, so you can either submit 5 names with the
5 individual donations of $101.60 each, or we will group them together.
Cheques can be made out to the Village of Haines Junction and dropped off
at the Village Office. Questions? Call Mark Ritchie at 634-2293.
Don't Delay!
Buy Your Seat Today!
BUSINESS NEWS
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
The Business Development Bank of Canada is calling for nominations for their
Young Entrepreneur Award for business people under the age of 29. Deadline
for nominations is Friday, June 25 and applications are at the Village Office.
PLEASE WELCOME THESE NEW BUSINESS LICENSE HOLDERS:
- THE FISH HOOK - Retail Sales of Fly Fishing Supplies & Guided Trips
- Frank Alge 634-2928
- BOYLE ENTERPRISES - General Contracting - Dave Boyle 634-2103
- ENTROPY ACRES CONTRACTING - Carpentry - Mark Kohlhaas
- THE INNSIDE STORE - Tropical House Plants - Barb Hobman 634-2261
- KEITH WILLIAMS CONTRACTING - Carpentry 634-3831
- PADDLE/WHEEL - Canoe & Mountain Bike Rentals & Guiding - Lee Drummond 634-2683
VILLAGE NEWS
Here is the schedule for Village Council meetings on Wednesdays this summer:
- 7 pm, June 25
- 12 noon, July 9
- 7 pm, July 23
- 12 noon, August 13
- 7 pm, August 27
- 7 pm, September 10
If you would like to attend the Council Meeting as a delegation, please
contact Sheila O'Hanlon, Municipal Clerk, by noon the Thursday before at
634-2291.
COMMUNITY NEWS
RCMP NEWS
The RCMP would like to remind all adults who drive of their responsibilities:
- Driver and all passengers 5 years & up MUST wear seat belts.
(Fine for non-compliance: $46)
- All Children under 5 years must be secured in a child seat restraint.
(Fine for non-compliance: $46)
LET'S ALL DO OUR PART TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN!
CPR COMMITTEE NEWS
The next meeting of the CPR Committee is set for 7 pm Thursday, July 10.
If you would like to be put on the agenda, please contact Mark Ritchie by
12 noon, Monday, July 7.
Kluane MLA Gary McRobb now has a residence in Haines Junction at
#119 Otter Crescent. If you would like to visit or personally bring a matter
to his attention, he invites you to phone 634-2598 to make arrangements.
Gary's toll free Whitehorse office number is 1-800-661-0408 Local 8688.
TRAIL OF '98, HERE WE COME!
The earlybirds get the best legs! The registration forms are out for the
1997 Skagway to Whitehorse Klondike Road Relay on September 12 & 13.
Mark at the Village Office is forming a Haines Junction team again this
year, so bring your $50 and estimated running pace to sign up. For info,
call 634-2293.
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