Haines pioneer John Schnabel dies at 96; Haines Freeride contest successful, despite technical glitch that left locals in the dark
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Haines pioneer John Schnabel dies at 96; Haines Freeride contest successful, despite technical glitch that left locals in the dark
Ruby and I first met John in 1998 our first visit to Haines. We came to Haines by an invitation from Nowyta Badglet. Nowyta was very good friends with John and Erma. We all went to the Big Nugget mine and took dinner. John was mining at the time but he took time to visit with us and explained the mining process.
Ruby and I visited with John this pass summer at the Assisted Living Facility. I took him a pecan pie which he was so glad to get. We are thankful that we were friends with this fine gentleman. We will miss him.
Finley Edwards
Greenville, MS