together adequate markets for their fish. The Yukon River this year will have a market
for up to 100,000 pounds of summer chum salmon roe from Anvik and about 200,000 summer
chum salmon from the lower Yukon. Kotzebue is expected to have a market for about 1
million pounds. In 2006, the Aleutian Islands had their first significant pink salmon
harvest since 1999. And the Coastal Villages Region Fund is planning a new fish
processing plant at Platinum, which will allow better utilization of Kuskokwim area
stocks .
* And there are some problem areas. There were no herring fisheries in the AYK Region for
2007, with the exception of 3-50 tons of herring for bait in Norton Sound. Limited
markets for herring resulted in only about two thirds of the allowable harvest of herring
being taken at Togiak in 2007. In the Westward Region, there's a lack of infrastructure
such as dock space, public ice machines, dock cranes, etc. that would help small fishing
operations develop markets for their catch. And there still is little or no market for
Kuskokwim River chum salmon. Both the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers will likely have
harvestable surpluses of millions of chum salmon for which there is no market.
ADF&G is working with local organizations on research and monitoring programs.
* Community Development Quota (CDQ) groups are funding important projects in Bristol Bay
and the AYK Region to study catch size, gather escapement data and do genetic research.
We're working with the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, the Yukon Delta
Fisheries Development Association, the Coastal Village Regional Fund, the Kuskokwim Native
Association, the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, the Kodiak Regional
Aquaculture Association and numerous others . Many of these projects are funded by the
federal Office of Subsistence Management.
ADF&G is working to improve communication with rural residents regarding fishery
management .
* The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has worked to develop numerous
stakeholder groups with which to discuss fishery management and gain input from users.
* Examples of these groups and efforts include weekly Yukon River Drainage Fishery
Association meetings, the Kuskokwim River salmon Management Working Group, Prince William
Sound Salmon Harvest Task Force, Southeast Alaska Seine Harvest Task Force (and similar
groups for the gillnet and troll fisheries), and Kodiak herring fishery preseason
stakeholder meetings.
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Sport Fishing Issues:
* Kodiak :
* The rural town of Kodiak and six villages are concerned with the development of a
limited entry program for fresh and saltwater guides. Some residents support a limited
entry system, while others do not. Some community members are concerned that a limited
entry system will concentrate wealth and reduce the public's ability to receive charter
services, which will ultimately hurt the local economy.
* Sport anglers, commercial and subsistence fishermen are concerned about the Litnik
sockeye return, which has crashed. These fisheries have been closed for the majority of
the past 4 seasons .
* Developing an enhancement project for king salmon along the Kodiak road system is an
issue with Kodiak anglers, as well as anglers in Port Lions and Old Harbor, who would also
like to see enhancement efforts in their communities.
* Anchorage /North Gulf Coast/Prince William Sound:
§ In these areas, many people are concerned about the impact of urban users on
rural natural resources. For example, in Prince William Sound, sport anglers with boats
that can go farther from port to find prime halibut fishing areas are causing
consternation with some rural users (especially in areas like Chenega) . They see
recreational anglers in greater numbers or in new areas and the impact their presence has
on the rural fishing experience. Likewise, in Cordova, the new fast ferry makes it
convenient for anglers to get to a once semi -inaccessible area and the growth of those
fisheries is likely to increase.
§ In Prince William Sound, some residents are concerned that the federal
subsistence halibut regulations will negatively impact their ability to sport fish
halibut. This same issue regarding higher federal limits and means and methods for salmon
is an issue on the Copper River Delta.
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* Kenai Peninsula:
§ A number of rural users feel there are undue restrictions on their access to
fish. In other words if they were the primary users they would be able to consumptively
use the resource (for example, with fall spawning closures for Dolly Varden in Upper Kenai
tributaries or tight limits on upper Kenai Rainbow Trout) .
§ These same users object to the level of commercial harvest of northern bound
sockeye and coho salmon in the central district.
Bristol Bay:
§ Resource development (mining and offshore oil and gas development) and its
impacts on fish and wildlife populations and on subsistence, recreational, and commercial
fisheries are seen by many in the region as a threat. This is especially true in regards
to the possible development of the Pebble Mine and its potential impacts on the fish and
wildlife resources of the Nushagak and Iliamna drainages.
§ Some rural residents have also expressed concern about the possible future
implementation of limited entry on guided sport fisheries in the area and its impacts on
opportunity and the local economy.
§ The Kvichak drainage sockeye salmon is currently a Stock of Management Concern
and recent low returns have impacted all user groups. Additionally, reductions of daily
sport bag limits, based on escapements and in accordance with the Kvichak In- river Sockeye
Salmon Management Plan have raised issues as to whether or not it will be necessary to
reduce sport bag limits for conservation.
* Interior:
§ There is a perception among some rural residents that sport fisheries (or
personal use and urban subsistence users) compete with rural subsistence users (and rural
sport anglers) for fishing and harvest opportunities. This is usually the result of
increasing use of an area by non-local (whether urban residents, non-residents or guided
anglers) and/or a decrease in subsistence fishing opportunity due to declining abundance
of target species.
Another area of concern is maintaining access to sport fisheries in rural areas
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and addressing some confusion by non-rural anglers as to which lands are public and which
are private (Native corporation and private) when trying to participate in sport
fisheries.
Predator Management :
* Due to tradition, preference, availability, as well as the high cost of store-bought
foods, rural Alaskans depend heavily on harvesting wild game. As such they are pragmatic
about wildlife management and generally support predator management programs to increase
the size of moose and caribou herds and to decrease competition between people and
predators .
* Many rural residents would like to see expanded efforts by the State to reduce predator
densities in their area. However, it is less widely recognized that the high cost and
time necessary for collecting scientific data needed to defend such programs affects our
ability to plan and implement predator control in new areas.
* Also, since predator control is not allowed on Fish & Wildlife Service or Park Service
lands, the state cannot effectively reduce predation in regions of the state with large
proportions of federal conservation unit lands.
Subsistence:
* The state provides a preference for all Alaskans for subsistence. State subsistence
regulations allow rural and non-rural residents to hunt and fish on all lands (private,
state, and federal) unless the federal government closes its lands to uses other than
subsistence harvest by federally qualified individuals.
* The state's approach protects the ability of rural residents who move to urban areas to
continue subsistence activities in rural areas. It also protects the ability of rural
residents not covered by a customary and traditional (C&T) use determination to continue
subsistence activities on federal public lands, unless closed. Once the federal
government adopts a C&T determination for a species in an area, rural residents not
covered by that determination can only subsistence hunt or fish on federal public lands
under state regulations.
* Having dual wildlife regulatory systems (federal subsistence management overlaid on
traditional state fish and wildlife management) continues to be an important issue for
rural Alaskans . In many areas rural users are moving away from involvement in the state
system because the federal subsistence program seems to grant the desires of rural
residents, often at the expense of other Alaskans and sometimes to the detriment of the
resource.
* Paradoxically, since predator management is not allowed on federal refuges, parks, and
preserves, the federal system precludes attempts to increase wildlife abundance, which in
turn exacerbates the tensions between local subsistence users and non- locals.
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* Federal Subsistence Board
§ The Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture have proposed changes to the list of
"rural" and w non-rural" determinations for communities based on the 2000 census and other
factors in federal subsistence regulations. These revisions could affect Adak, Prudhoe
Bay and parts of the Kenai, Wasilla/Palmer and Homer areas. Saxman has protested being
listed as non-rural and part of Ketchikan; and a number of communities connected by road
near Kenai might be lumped together. There has been widespread opposition to the Board's
decision to authorize subsistence fisheries for residents of Ninilchik, Hope and Cooper
Landing on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. Kodiak was proposed to change to non-rural, but
under the final rule is still classified as rural. The State took no position on
individual communities but protested the lack of evenhandedness in the federal process.
§ The Federal Board continues to adopt regulations that duplicate State
regulations and, thus, create confusion on the ground due to regulatory drift of the two
sets of regulations because Federal lands are not marked on the ground. The duplicative
regulations also establish a priority for rural residents that are not based on criteria
to determine customary and traditional use and without determining the amount of use
reasonably necessary for subsistence before restricting other uses. The State frequently
protests the Board's inconsistent process and lack of factual evidence for determining
customary and traditional uses (e.g., sporadic use anywhere is used instead of evidence of
a community pattern of use) .
Endangered Species Act
* Polar Bear. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed listing the polar bear
as threatened throughout its entire range, solicited public comment, and expects to make a
final decision by the end of this year. If it is listed, the Service will consider
designating critical habitat along the north and west coastline of Alaska which could
affect ongoing and proposed activities, such as shipping, oil and gas leasing, land and
offshore developments. North Slope residents are very concerned about increasing erosion,
increasing late- summer ice free areas, and other effects of Arctic climate change, but the
State does not believe listing the polar bear or designating critical habitat will be
helpful and may actually be detrimental to conservation of polar bear,
* Cook Inlet Beluga. The National Marine Fisheries Service published a proposed rule to
list Cook Inlet Beluga as Endangered with Extinction. If it is listed and critical
habitat is designated in Cook Inlet, activities throughout the watershed of the entire
Cook Inlet as well as in the marine areas could be subject to ESA permit stipulations or
restrictions, such as recreational, personal use, and commercial fishing; waste water
treatment of the Kenai Borough, City of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and other communities;
oil and gas leasing; proposed coal and other mining; the proposed Knik Bridge; fast ferry;
small boat traffic, shipping, and other transportation activities both in the water and in
the air. Communities throughout Cook Inlet could suffer economic impacts. The State is
concerned that this listing is being proposed and the conservation plan has never been
funded to provide population and habitat information.
* Yellow-Billed Loon. USFWS announced it intends to do a 90-day status review of the
Yellow-Billed Loon population in northern and western Alaska based on possible impacts due
to disturbance and loss of habitat in the coastal and low tundra areas. This could affect
village activities, including fishing and hunting, development, motorized access, and
other activities throughout the area if critical habitat is designated. The state
recently participated in a multi-party effort to develop a conservation plan for this
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species, hoping that the plan would deal with loon conservation issues and obviate the
need to consider a listing process.
Avian Influenza;
* In many rural areas, waterfowl and other birds taken in the spring and summer
subsistence hunts form an important source of fresh meat. Although the threat to human
health should wild birds arrive carrying a highly pathogenic form of avian influenza is
very low, the fact that there is ANY risk of human infection has caused great concern.
* ADF&G has partnered with other state agencies through the Multi-Agency Coordination
Group established by governor's proclamation to bring solid information to communities
around the state. The agencies have emphasized information on how citizens can protect
themselves against exposure to HPAI virus, as well as the need to prepare for community
emergencies such as a flu pandemic.
* Also, ADF&G has cooperated with federal agencies in an early detection program designed
to find the HPAI virus if it occurs in wild birds migrating to Alaska. State community
outreach efforts and wild bird sampling are continuing this summer.
Fuel Prices:
* Rural hunters, fishers, and trappers are being affected by rising fuel prices, which
affects their ability to harvest wild resources for personal consumption, sharing within
the community, and (in the case of fur) income. To the extent that this reduces trapping
effort and participation, wildlife management efforts to change predation levels could be
affected, which could in turn result in reduced availability of wild meat.
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Meghan N. Stapleton
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Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
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907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
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Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:40 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: the rest of the members
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From: Lynne Smith [mailto:lynne_smith@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 2:31 PM
To: 'Michael A Tibbies 1 ; 'John Bitne/
Subject: the rest of the members
I don't think this is public yet, but the Senate members of the Education Task Force are:
Lyman Hoffman
Bert Stedman
Johnny Ellis
Gary Stevens
Gary Wilken
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0002107
Re: Houston Meetings
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From: Bruce Anders [bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:09 PM
To: S R Parnell; gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Cc: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: RE: Houston Meetings
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: S Parnell [mailto:sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:59 PM
To: Bruce F. Anders
Cc: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
:: Re: Houston Meetings
Phone calls are fine from our view, as well. (Calls to top CEOs after arrangements are made through appropriate
subordinates in AK. Meaning, this enables the Ak based people to brief the CEO before your call-they will be
prepared for you to say you hope they will take a fresh commercial look at participating under AGIA.)
— Original Message
From: Bruce Anders <bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us>
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
CC:S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 12:52:47 2007
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Governor
I am with Marty. Marty will talk to you about this today at the 4 o'clock meeting. Basic answer is that we are
recommending phone calls, not travel.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 20:39:37
To:Sean Parnell <sr_paraell@gov.state.ak,us>
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Still waiting to hear gasline team's plan on contacting ceos.
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002108
Re: Houston Meetings Page 2 of 3
Original Message
From: M S Parnell" <srj>arnelI@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:29:26
To:<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Houston Meetings
Thanks, we just came out of our meeting with Kinder Morgan. I can brief you more later, but it is clear that they will be
calling Conoco and BP to check their pulse. Kinder Morgan will ask whether the cos message has changed from their
comments during the legislative process (ie are you guys reconsidering participating now that AGIA has passed)
I was curious whether you had made contact with the producer cos since AGIA passage to say, "I heard your comments
during legislative process, and hope you'll consider participating in responding to the RFA once it is out."
Sean
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 3 1 07:2 1 :04 2007
Subject: Re: Lisa
I'll find it
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov.state,ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:20:37
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lisa
No, pis resend. Thx
Original Message— ~
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 07:04:43 2007
Subject: Re: Lisa
Sean: did you get my email re: changepfs dome?
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 1 6:34: 12
To:<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Lisa
Had a good talk with
Lisa. Of interest, she has been working Village Safe Water projects too (particular focus on Buckland). Very frustrated but
thinks she's making progress, I am going to hook up my staff with hers so we can get more info and better coordinate.
AGIA: I told her of my trip and she was happy to hear of more interest. She raised concerns about tone of a PPT special
session. She suggested tiiat your message continue to be one of fair share relative to other jurisdictions (and steer away from
the punitive talk of the Dems given that we want more companies investing here (and PPT hits more than just the producers).
It was a good meeting, much too short.
On airplane for SEA now. I will overnight there and finish to Houston tomorrow morning.
Sean
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002109
Re: Houston Meetings Page 3 of 3
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002110
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From: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:50 AM
To: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Patrick S Gatvin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Bruce F Anders; Balash;
Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: stedman
It was disappointing to read in Sen Stedman ! s local paper that he reported on AGIA: "... it was
intentionally written to exclude or make it difficult for major oil compoanies to submit a pipeline
proposal." If he was misquoted, I'd hope his newspaper would correct it - if not, he's still being a
stinker about this.
JB - would you check on this with him today? Let him know it was a great disappointment to
read his quote.
Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and
always stay connected to friends.
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002111
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From: Erika Fagerstrom [erika_fagerstrom@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:23 PM
To: fek9wnr@yahoo.com; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Winder Restoration Schedule
Hello Todd and Governor,
The contractor needed to revise the original schedule submitted, so I've attached the new one. Please let
me know if you'd like to make any changes, or I'll assume that it's fine as is. I've already sent a copy to
Kari.
I don't foresee any complications with this project, but my goal is to keep the contractor working through
and around as many events or family visits as possible- just to provide a buffer zone in case we do run
into any issues. The contractors are aware that your schedule does determine their work schedule, so it
isn't a problem if you need to make any requests.
Thank you,
Erika
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002112
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From: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:48 AM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Sportsdome
Would you approact Karl Clauson about this please? Again, I hate to see what may be coming
with the criticism of this great church if it's truly being perceived as receiving favors, as some are
speculating in the public.
SPameU <sr_pameU@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
This in response to your query re sportsdome-
I have stayed out of the discussion since I am a member of ChangePoint (except to clarify that the church
does not to my knowledge have a financial stake in the dome).
I think your idea of calling on the private sector is sound-you'll want to think in terms of your criteria for
the entire capital budget so you make consistent calls like that throughout, however.
Building a website is a piece of cake.
Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002113
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 31 , 2007 1 :39 PM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Good deal
I'm mtg w/ Shell when I get off this fit hack to Anch this afternoon.
Original Message
From: "S Parnell 1 ' <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 12:58:31
To : <bruce_ander s@dnr . state . ak . us >
Cc : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Phone calls are fine from our view, as well. (Calls to top CEOs after arrangements are
made through appropriate subordinates in AK. Meaning, this enables the Ak based people to
brief the CEO before your call- -they will be prepared for you to say you hope they will
take a fresh commercial look at participating under AGIA. )
Original Message
Prom; Bruce Anders <bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us>
To : Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
CC: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 12:52:47 2007
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Governor
I am with Marty. Marty will talk to you about this today at the 4 o'clock meeting.
Basic answer is that we are recommending phone calls, not travel.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002114
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 20:39:37
To: Sean Parnell <srj)arnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Still waiting to hear gasline team's plan on contacting ceos
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:29:26
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Houston Meetings
Thanks, we just came out of our meeting with Kinder Morgan. I can brief you more later,
but it is clear that they will be calling Conoco and BP to check their pulse. Kinder
Morgan will ask whether the cos message has changed from their comments during the
legislative process {ie are you guys reconsidering participating now that AGIA has passed)
I was curious whether you had made contact with the producer cos since AGIA passage to
say, "I heard your comments during legislative process, and hope you'll consider
participating in responding to the RFA once it is out."
Sean
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 07:21:04 2007
Sub j ect : Re : Lisa
I ? ll find it
Original Message
From : " S Parnell " <sr_parnell@gov . state . ak . us>
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PRA GSP01 0002115
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:20:37
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo , cora>
Subject: Re: Lisa
No, pis re send. Thx
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 07:04:43 2007
Subject: Re: Lisa
Sean: did you get my email re: changept ! s dome?
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 16:34:12
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Lisa
Had a good talk with
Lisa. Of interest, she has been working Village Safe Water projects too (particular
focus on Buckland) . Very frustrated but thinks she f s making progress. I am going to hook
up my staff with hers so we can get more info and better coordinate.
AGIA: I told her of my trip and she was happy to hear of more interest. She raised
concerns about tone of a PPT special session. She suggested that your message continue to
be one of fair share relative to other jurisdictions (and steer away from the punitive
talk of the Dems given that we want more companies investing here (and PPT hits more than
just the producers) . it was a good meeting, much too short.
On airplane for SEA now. I will overnight there and finish to Houston tomorrow
morning .
Sean
PRA GSP01 0002116
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:57 PM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Great. And let us hope and pray they all take that fresh look!
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <srjparnell@gov. state, ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 12:53:28
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Ok, thanks. Just finished with El Paso. They plan to do the same thing- -check producers'
pulse as to whether they will reconsider their options in light of AGIA. At some point
earlier in time, these companies were clearly stiff armed out of participation. Our hope
now is that all parties will take a fresh look at the opportunity the AGIA environment
presents .
Original Message-
Prom: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 12:39:37 2007
Subject: Re: Houston Meetings
Still waiting to hear gasline team's plan on contacting ceos
Original Message--
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:29:26
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Houston Meetings
Thanks, we just came out of our meeting with Kinder Morgan. I can brief you more later,
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PRA GSP01 0002117
but it is clear that they will be calling Conoco and BP to check their pulse. Kinder
Morgan will ask whether the cos message has changed from their comments during the
legislative process (ie are you guys reconsidering participating now that AGIA has passed)
I was curious whether you had made contact with the producer cos since AGIA passage to
say, "I heard your comments during legislative process, and hope you'll consider
participating in responding to the RFA once it is out."
Sean
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 07:21:04 2007
Subj ect : Re : Lisa
I'll find it
Original Message--- --
From: "S Parnell" <sr_jparnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:20:37
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subj ect : Re : Lisa
No, pis resend, Thx
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo « com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 07:04:43 2007
Subject: Re: Lisa
Sean: did you get my email re: changept's dome?
PRA GSP01 0002118
Original Message
From: M S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 16:34:12
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Lisa
Had a good talk with
Lisa. Of interest, she has been working Village Safe Water projects too (particular
focus on Buckland) . Very frustrated but thinks she's making progress. I am going to hook
up my staff with hers so we can get more info and better coordinate.
AGIA: I told her of my trip and she was happy to hear of more interest. She raised
concerns about tone of a PPT special session. She suggested that your message continue to
be one of fair share relative to other jurisdictions (and steer away from the punitive
talk of the Dems given that we want more companies investing here (and PPT hits more than
just the producers) . It was a good meeting, much too short.
On airplane for SEA now. I will overnight there and finish to Houston tomorrow
morning.
Sean
PRA GSP01 0002119
From:
gov,$arah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:37 PM
To:
Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Cc:
Todd PalirT
Subject:
Re: Trips with Fish and Game
Thanks! I'll run 'em by Todd.
Original Message
From: Denby Lloyd <denby_lloyd@f ishgame. state. ak. us >
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 10:23:46
To: 'Sarah Palin' <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, 'Sarah Palin' <govpalin@yahoo, com>
Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >, 'Mike Nizich'
<mike_ni zich@gov. stat e.ak.us>, 'John W Bitney' <john_bitney@gov. state. ak. us >, 'Cora Crome'
<cora_crome@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Meghan N Stapletpn' <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Todd
Palin' <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, kari_spencer@gov. state. ak. us
Subject: Trips with Fish and Game
Governor :
I want to extend an open invitation to you, Todd, and members of your staff to visit or
participate in any of the activities, field camps, special use areas, or surveys conducted
or managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. For example, as commissioner I am
allowed to issue special permits for visitors (outside of the regular public lottery) to
the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary for world-class viewing of coastal brown bears.
Also, we conduct a number of interesting field projects (e.g., moose and caribou aerial
surveys, radio-tagging of northern pike, stream- walk spawning surveys for salmon,
medicinal baiting of wolves, etc.) that you could visit and join in. Your participation
would not only be a boon to ADF&G staff, but also a way for you to become more acquainted
with our programs and to see some of the lesser-visited portions of Alaska.
Some particular ideas include;
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In a few weeks, the department in conjunction with the Hunter Heritage Foundation is
conducting a weekend workshop of training activities called "Becoming an Outdoors Woman."
BOW has become a very popular program, and I will be attending a portion of this June's
program (June 15-17) at Lost Lake south of Fairbanks, As Alaska's premier "outdoors
woman" you would certainly be a welcome addition to this, or any future, program. Soon,
we will likely be holding a BOW training session in Southeast Alaska. For information,
please see: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region3/Programs/B0W/B0Whome.cfm
While this year's permits have already been issued, if you would like to visit the McNeil
River bear-viewing program in lower Cook Inlet, I would be happy to reserve slots for you
next year. For more information, see: http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?
adf g=mcneil_river . main
Or, perhaps we could arrange a trip for you and Todd this year or next to visit the Round
Island (Walrus Islands) State Game Sanctuary, west of Togiak, in association with your
fishing season in Dillingham: http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm7adfg-refuge.rnd__is
Or, perhaps a trip into the upper portions of the Bristol Bay drainages, to witness some
of Alaska's premier trout sport fisheries:
http : //www . sf . adf g . state . ak . us/region2/areas/index . cf ra/FA/BB . overview
Another trip idea would be to visit Kodiak, perhaps meet with fishermen, and then fly by
charter to the south end of the Island to view the set gill net and purse seine sockeye
salmon fishery enroute to our Frazer Lake fishpass, where there are not only brown bears
but also thousands of sockeye salmon ascending a fish ladder around a natural barrier
falls. While passing through Kodiak city, it might be possible to arrange a short trip on
a small, local trawl or longline vessel, as well as visit some of the state and federal
research and management facilities. For a bit on the Frazer facility and program:
http://www.cf .adfg. state, ak.us/region4/f infish/salmon/kodiak/frazer_ res. php
This fall you might be interested in joining me on a potential trip to the Noatak and
Kobuk Rivers, out of Kotzebue, in order to see the massive Northwest Arctic caribou herd
and to see firsthand some of the contentious guide/outfitter/ subsistence hunter conflicts
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occurring in that part of the state. And, there are certainly opportunities for me to
help arrange for you to visit any of the national parks, national wildlife refuges, etc.
around the state.
More locally, there are opportunities for day trips, say to our fish wheel salmon counting
program at Canyon Island on the Taku River south of Juneau in the mountains near the
US/Canada border, or to our weir and fish wheel programs on the Chilkat and Chilkoot
Rivers near Haines, overflights of some of the local commercial fisheries, or visits to
local salmon hatcheries.
If any of this strikes your fancy, please let me know, and we will work to accommodate
your schedule and preferences.
Thanks , DL .
Denby S. Lloyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
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Juneau, AK 99811-5526
907-465-4719
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From: John Bitney Oohn_bitney@gov.state.ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, May 31 , 2007 12:09 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 2008051 5kkjackson_A; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Sharon W Leighow; Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Subject: RE: Sp session
Governor:
Yesterday the House Speaker sent a letter to the Senate President requesting
consideration for calling themselves into a special session before the end
of June to consider l) Senior Care sunset extension, and 2) passage of
authorization for Pension Obligation Bonds.
The hope is that this will be done before June 15th.
At the moment is not public information. There is a chance that the Senate
will take the approach of letting the issue remain unsettled for a while.
If that is the case, I expect the House will write a letter to the Governor
asking us to call a special session.
Please everyone. . .keep this under our hats until we see how the legislature
sorts this out amongst themselves .
John
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: Sp session
Ok. So John B, would you update Karleen on Harris r conversation and if she ! s
good to go with it - let's agree asap w/his "call" for sp session to deal
with this - if in fact that's his intention. Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 31 , 2007 7:44 AM
To: Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR); Kim; Anna C (GOV); John W Bitney
Cc: Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Clark;
Christopher G (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); Stapleton;
Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sp session
Ok. So John B, would you update Karleen on Harris 1 conversation and if she's good to go
with it - let's agree asap w/his "call" for sp session to deal with this - if in fact
that's his intention. Thanks
Original Message
From: "Jackson, Karleen" <karleen_jackson@health. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 13:38:17
To: " 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' " <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, " f kari_j3pencer@gov. state. ak. us ' "
<kari__spencer@gov. state. ak. us >, " 'mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us' "
<mike__tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, " ' totnjirwin@dnr . state. ak. us' "
<tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, " ' anna_kim@gov . state. ak. us' " <anna_kim@gov. state. ak. us >
Cc : " ! marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us ' "
<marty_jrutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, " ' john_bitney@gov. state. ak. us' H
<john_foitney@gov. state. ak.us>, " ' joe_balash@gov. state. ak. us' "
< j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us > , " ' kris j?erry@gov . state . ak . us ' H
<kris_jperry@gov. state. ak.us>, " 'meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us ' "
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >, " f sharonJLeighow@gov. state. ak. us' "
<sharon_JLeighow@gov. state. ak.us>, " 'patrick_galvin@revenue. state .ak. us' "
<patrick_galvin@revenue. state. ak.us>, " ' christopher_clark@gov. state. ak. us' "
<christopher_clark@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: Sp session
Thanks, Governor. One thing to keep in mind is that our emergency regs
will only allow is to make payments for 120 days.
Karleen
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Kari L Spencer <kari_spencer@gov. state. ak. us >; Michael A Tibbies
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>; Tom Irwin <tora_irwin@dnr . state. ak.us>;
Karleen K Jackson <karleenjackson@health. state. ak.us>; Anna Kim
<anna_kim@gov . state . ak . us >
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CC: Martha K Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; John W Bitney
< j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us > ; Joseph R Balash < j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us> ;
Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>; Meghan N Stapleton
<meghanj3tapleton@gov. state, ak.us>; Sharon W Leighow
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak. us >; Patrick S Galvin
<patrick_galvin@revenue. state. ak.us>; Christopher G Clark
<christopher_clark@gov . state . ak . us>
Sent: Wed May 30 11:21:32 2007
Subject: Sp session
Interviewed by Donaldson just now (pis add to schedule, Kari) and told him
again "yes" on ppt special session once we get logistics wkd out, but not
intending sp session on Sr Care unless/until Rep Harris talks to us about
what they want to do to fix the problem they created by not funding our
request in budget for this nor Longevity Bonus. In meantime we ! ll keep
finding the money for Sr Care continuation, plus be clear about asking for
supplemental next yr to cover costs be we WILL keep funding it somehow even
if we dont have sp session on it.
; Original Message--
To: Kari L Spencer
To: Michael A Tibbies
To: Tom Irwin
Cc: Martha K Rutherford
Cc: John W Bitney
Cc: Joseph R Balash
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Sharon W Leighow
Sent: May 30, 2007 11:02 AM
Subject: Shell
Kari: Any way Shell can stick around until I rtn from juno tomorrow? I can
take any earlier fit if need be. And the king air is supposed to be
available tomorrow flying from juno.
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Bit- pis ask Harris when his educ task force will get going on long term fix
so I can appt Admin's one member to the task force. Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:21 AM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Lisa
I'll find it
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr m parnell@gov. state, ak.us>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 07:20:37
To : <gov . sarah©yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Lisa
No, pis resend. Thx
--Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu May 31 07:04:43 2007
Subject: Re: Lisa
Sean: did you get my email re: changept's dome?
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" < s r_par ne 1 1 ©gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Tue, 29 May 2 007 16:34:12
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Lisa
Had a good talk with
Lisa. Of interest, she has been working Village Safe Water projects too (particular
focus on Buckland) . Very frustrated but thinks she's making progress. I am going to hook
up my staff with hers so we can get more info and better coordinate.
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AGIA: I told her of my trip and she was happy to hear of more interest. She raised
concerns about tone of a PPT special session, she suggested that your message continue to
be one of fair share relative to other jurisdictions (and steer away from the punitive
talk of the Dems given that we want more companies investing here (and PPT hits more than
just the producers). It was a good meeting, much too short.
On airplane for SEA now. I will overnight there and finish to Houston tomorrow morning.
Sean
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:05 AM
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: Lisa
Sean: did you get my email re: changept ' s dome?
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <srjparnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 16:34:12
To : <gov . sarah®yahoo . com>
Subject : Lisa
Had a good talk with
Lisa. Of interest, she has been working Village Safe Water projects too (particular focus
on Buckland) . Very frustrated but thinks she ' s making progress . I am going to hook up my
staff with hers so we can get more info and better coordinate.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
On airplane for SEA now. I will overnight there and finish to Houston tomorrow morning.
Sean
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From: Denby Lloyd [denbyJloyd@fishgame.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 31 , 2007 1 1 :42 AM
To: 'govpalin@gov.state.ak.us'
Cc: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Trips with Fish and Game
Governor:
In case this email was not delivered to the addresses I used below.
Thanks, DL
Denby S. Lloyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811 -5526
907-465-4719
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From: Denby Lloyd [mailto:denbyJloyd@flshgame.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:24 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies 1 ; 'Mike Nizich'; 'John W Bitney'; 'Cora Crome'; 'Meghan N Stapleton'; Todd Palin';
'karLspencer@gov.state.ak.us'
:: Trips with Fish and Game
Governor:
I want to extend an open invitation to you, Todd, and members of your staff to visit or participate in any of the
activities, field camps, special use areas, or surveys conducted or managed by the Alaska department of Fish
and Game. For example, as commissioner I am allowed to issue special permits for visitors (outside of the
regular public lottery) to the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary for world-class viewing of coastal brown bears.
Also, we conduct a number of interesting field projects (e.g., moose and caribou aerial surveys, radio-tagging of
northern pike, stream-walk spawning surveys for salmon, medicinal baiting of wolves, etc.) that you could visit and
join in. Your participation would not only be a boon to ADF&G staff, but also a way for you to become more
acquainted with our programs and to see some of the lesser-visited portions of Alaska.
Some particular ideas include:
In a few weeks, the department in conjunction with the Hunter Heritage Foundation is conducting a weekend
workshop of training activities called "Becoming an Outdoors Woman." BOW has become a very popular
program, and I will be attending a portion of this June's program (June 15-17) at Lost Lake south of Fairbanks.
As Alaska's premier "outdoors woman" you would certainly be a welcome addition to this, or any future, program.
Soon, we will likely be holding a BOW training session in Southeast Alaska. For information, please see:
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region3/Proorams/BOW/BOWhome.cfm
While this year's permits have already been issued, if you would like to visit the McNeil River bear-viewing
program in lower Cook Inlet, I would be happy to reserve slots for you next year. For more information, see:
http://www.wildlife.alaska.aov/index.cfm?adfg=mcneil river.main
Or, perhaps we could arrange a trip for you and Todd this year or next to visit the Round Island (Walrus Islands)
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State Game Sanctuary, west of Togiak, in association with your fishing season in Dillingham:
http://www.wildlife.aiaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=refuge.rndjs
Or, perhaps a trip into the upper portions of the Bristol Bay drainages, to witness some of Alaska's premier trout
sport fisheries: http://www.sf.adfg .state .ak.us/region2/areas/index.cfm/FA/BB.overview
Another trip idea would be to visit Kodiak, perhaps meet with fishermen, and then fly by charter to the south end
of the Island to view the set gill net and purse seine sockeye salmon fishery enroute to our Frazer Lake fishpass,
where there are not only brown bears but also thousands of sockeye salmon ascending a fish ladder around a
natural barrier falls. While passing through Kodiak city, it might be possible to arrange a short trip on a small,
local trawl or longline vessel, as well as visit some of the state and federal research and management facilities.
For a bit on the Frazer facility and program:
http://www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us/reg io n4/finfish/salmon/kodiak/frazer_res.ph^
This fall you might be interested in joining me on a potential trip to the Noatak and Kobuk Rivers, out of Kotzebue,
in order to see the massive Northwest Arctic caribou herd and to see firsthand some of the contentious
guide/outfitter/subsistence hunter conflicts occurring in that part of the state. And, there are certainly
opportunities for me to help arrange for you to visit any of the national parks, national wildlife refuges, etc. around
the state.
More locally, there are opportunities for day trips, say to our fish wheel salmon counting program at Canyon
Island on the Taku River south of Juneau in the mountains near the US/Canada border, or to our weir and fish
wheel programs on the Chilkat and Chilkoot Rivers near Haines, overflights of some of the local commercial
fisheries, or visits to local salmon hatcheries.
If any of this strikes your fancy, please let me know, and we will work to accommodate your schedule and
preferences.
Thanks, DL
Denby S. Uoyd
| Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK99S11-5526
907-465-4719
8/26/2009
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, June 01, 2007 4:48 PM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin
Michael A Tibbies; Kristina Y Perry; Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Re; phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Follow up
Red
Privileged or Personal Material Redactet
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy__frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:46:00
To:govpalin@gov,state.ak.us, 'Governor Sarah Palin' <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
Cc:'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_t ibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Kristina Y Perry'
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Kari L Spencer' <kari_j3pencer@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us ]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 4:39 PM
To: Ivy J Frye; Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael A Tibbies; Kristina Y Perry; Kari L Spencer
Subject: Re: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak,us>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:24:02
To:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us, 'Governor Sarah Palin 1 <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:' Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov, state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
(907) 269-6317 work
O07) [Privileged | *°™*
Sorry I didn't get this to you sooner 1 i
Original Message
From : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 4:11 PM
To: Ivy J Frye; Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Whats another numbr for sharon
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov, state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:01:18
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "'Gov. Sarah Palin' " <govpalin@gov. state. ak. us >
Cc: 'Mike Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Governor,
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Sharon Illsley (KNI district court) can be reached at Privileged. Richard
Posttna (Anchorage District Court) can be reached at 269-5156.
I will call the unsuccessful nominees, contact Chief Justice Fabe, and let
the press office know to send out the release when I know you've officially
appointed these folks. I passed this information on to Gary Wheeler as
well.
Thanks so much,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 4: 1 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Sharons stinkin box is still full. I did lv any earlier msg with her to call me
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_f rye@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:01:18
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "'Gov. Sarah Palin'" <govpalin<8gov. state. ak. us >
Cci'Mike Tibbies 1 <mike__tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Governor ,
Sharon Illsley (KNI district court) can be reached at privileged j . Richard Postma (Anchorage
District Court) can be reached at 269-5156. ~~
I will call the unsuccessful nominees, contact Chief Justice Fabe, and let the press
office know to send out the release when I know you've officially appointed these folks
I passed this information on to Gary Wheeler as well.
Thanks so much,
1
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Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 4:07 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Need their position titles real quick before i try calling again. I have no paperwk in
front of me walking into funeral .
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:01:18
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "'Gov. Sarah Palin' " <govpalin@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: 'Mike Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Sub j ect : phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Governor,
Sharon Illsley (KNI district court) can be reached at [Privileged^ Richard Postma {Anchorage
District Court) can be reached at 269-5156.
I will call the unsuccessful nominees, contact Chief Justice Fabe, and let the press
office know to send out the release when I know you've officially appointed these folks.
I passed this information on to Gary Wheeler as well.
Thanks so much,
PRA GSP01 0002138
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 7:51 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Confidential
Oops, i meant his COS Keller.
Original Message
From : ivy_f rye@gov . state . ak . us
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 02:29:11
To:"Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Sub j ect : Re : Confidential
He lives in fairclough's district- 17
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:04:33
To: Ivy J Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Confidential
Where does Dyson live whos distrct?
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Unknown
From: ivyJrye@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 6:29 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: Confidential
He lives in fairclough's district- 17
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:04:33
To:Ivy J Prye <ivy_f rye@gov, state, ak.us>
Subject: Confidential
Where does Dyson live whos distrct?
PRA GSP01 0002141
Unknown
From: ivyJrye@gov.state,ak.us
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 6:24 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: Confidential
I'm checking my computer now to find his addy
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:04:33
To: Ivy J Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject : Confidential
Where does Dyson live whos distrct?
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
Friday, June 01, 2007 6:19 PM
Sarah Palin
Re: Confidential
Fairclough and dahlstrom
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:04:33
To: Ivy J Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Confidential
Where does Dyson live whos distrct?
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 6:05 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Confidential
Where does Dyson live whos distrct?
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 4:25 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: RE: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Sharon Illsley Kenai District
Richard Postma Anchorage District
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarahQyahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 4:07 PM
To: Ivy J Frye; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Need their position titles real quick before i try calling again. I have no paperwk in
front of me walking into funeral.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak,us>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:01:18
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "'Gov. Sarah Palin'" <govpalin@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: 'Mike Tibbies 1 <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Governor,
Sharon Illsley (KNI district court) can be reached at Privileged | - Richard Postma (Anchorage
District Court) can be reached at 269-5156.
I will call the unsuccessful nominees, contact Chief Justice Fabe, and let the press
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office know to send out the release when I know you've officially appointed these folks.
I passed this information on to Gary Wheeler as well.
Thanks so much,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 5:08 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Kensington
Governor,
Sunny just mentioned your request to remove the Kensington trip from the schedule. I knew that you would be
concerned about the number of days in Juneau so I thought of a solution. The Weekly Standard folks, after the
lunch on the 1 8 th , are going on a trip to Kensington and then up to the icefield. I was thinking that we could move
our trip from the 19 th to the 18 th , have lunch, attend the Kensington mine tour with the Weekly Standard staff
(which could be a very good trip for you to talk about the significance and concern with the 9 th circuit decision)
and then split apart and we would continue with our Juneau access tour. We could accomplish what was two
days of events in one. You could head back to Anchorage that night or the next day, giving you an extra day to
get out in the public. Please let me know if you would still like to cancel or if the suggested itinerary sounds like a
possibility. Thank you.
Mike
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 2:01 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Gov. Sarah PalirY
Cc: Mike Tibbies
Subject: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Governor,
Sharon llisley (KNI district court) can be reached at [Privilege] . Richard Postma (Anchorage District Court) can be
reached at 269-51 56.
I will call the unsuccessful nominees, contact Chief Justice Fabe, and let the press office know to send out the
release when I know youVe officially appointed these folks. I passed this information on to Gary Wheeler as well.
Thanks so much,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/26/2009
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 9:20 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin; govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Wes
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
Here you go...
Love ya
4501 E FOXTROT AVE
WASILLA, AK 99654
(Crusey to Bogard to Grumman to Travelair to Charley Dr to Fox Trot).
I don't know exactly where it is, but it sound like it's somewhere between WHS and CHS.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Ivy Frye [lvyJ r rye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 2:01 PM
To: gov,sarah@yahoo.com; 'Gov. Sarah Palin'
Cc: Mike Tibbies
Subject: phone numbers for Sharon and Richard
Governor,
Sharon lllsley (KNI district court) can be reached at Privileged Richard Postma (Anchorage District Court) can be
reached at 269-5156.
I will call the unsuccessful nominees, contact Chief Justice Fabe, and let the press office know to send out the
release when I know you've officially appointed these folks, i passed this information on to Gary Wheeler as well.
Thanks so much,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/25/2009
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Geri Simon [gsimon@tyonek.com]
Sent: Friday, June 01 , 2007 9:24 AM
To: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Cc: Tom Hams'; Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Kookesh; Albert (LAA); Salmon; Woodie W (LAA);
f golson@growmoremoose.org f
Subject: Freedom of information act request - May 25, 2007 incident
Good morning Commissioner Lloyd,
Attached is an FOIA request from Tom Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Tyonek Native Corporation. Please let
me know if there are any questions or concerns regarding this request, including if there are any costs related to
fulfilling this request.
Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.
Geri Simon, Esq.
Director of Administration, Land and Legai
Tyonek Native Corporation
1689 C Street, Suite 219
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 272-0707, Main telephone
(907)646-3113, Direct line
(907) 274-7125, fax
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Ref Freedom of Information Act request
Orphaned Moose Calves - May 25, 2007, Anchorage Daily News
Dear Commissioner Lloyd: . j
In a recent Anchorage Daily News ftont page- article (May 26, 2007)(see attached), -
Tyonek Native Corporation learned that two moose calves were orphaned after an -
unfortunate incident involving a cow moose and an~8 year old child in Anchorage,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, we request a.£opy of the official report from th$
Alaska Department of Fish aijid Game (ADF&G) on the disposal of those calves after the,
incident 4 v ' *
>>
According to the ADN story, the incident happened on Friday, May 25, 2007 ih South
Anchorage near Kendall Loop and 84 th Avenue. The Fish and Gaijie representative was
Rick Sinnott.
In prior years it has b^en reported to us that the majority of the calves orphaned on the
road system were considered "nuisance" moose and there were no facilities to care for -
them. As a result the majority of those calves were euthanized by ADF&G or by Alaska
Department of Public Safety (ADPS) at the direction of ADF&G. . . *
Over the last 1 5 years Alaska has lost more than 50% of its moose population; or more
than any other place on the planet." As a result of this population loss, Alaska has lost its
status as a premier wildlife resource state. In fact^as of 2001, 48 other States now
harvest 100% to 1,000% more hoofed wildlife" per acre than ddes Alaska, as noted in
research completed by Alaska Village Initiatives in 2005.
As such Alaska can no longer afford to euthanize orphaned calves and, thanks to the
Alaska Moose Federation and its network of participating groups, we can provide
alternatives to euthanasia. The Alaska Modse Federation and its partners, including the
Anchorage Zoo, can offer professionally managed facilities and resources including care
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FOIA Request - Moose calves
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by licensed veterinarians. Those calves will be cared for in secure sites until the calves
can be released safely into prepared habitats in the wild each fall.
TNC requests your support in this effort in two ways.
1 . By publicly disclosing information on all orphaned moose calves (including the
two involved in the May 25, 2007 incident in Anchorage, and
2. By fully complying with the proposed moose calf rescue program recently
approved by Governor Palin.
TNC stands ready to support this program to achieve the restoration of Alaska's moose
population for the benefit of all Alaskans.
Thank you for your consideration for this important issue. If you have any questions,
please contact me at (907) 272-0707. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tom Harris
Chief Executive Officer
cc: Governor Sarah Palin
Senator Albert Kookesh
Representative Woodie Salmon
Gary Olson, Alaska Moose Federation
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Anchorage Daily News
Cow moose shot after kicking 8-year-old to protect calves
Trying to protect calves, moose targets 8-year-old, then gets shot
By MEGAN HOLLAND
Anchorage Daily News
(Published: May 26, 2007)
An Anchorage police officer shot and killed a cow moose that
was trying to trample an 8-year-old boy in South Anchorage
Friday morning. The shooting orphaned the moose's newly born
twins.
Alaska Department of Fish and
Game biologist Rick Sinnott holds
one of a pair of moose calves
orphaned after an police officer shot
their mother May 25, 20Q7, (BOB
HALUNEN /Anchorage Daity News)
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Police and wildlife officials say the moose likely was protecting
its calves when it kicked the boy, causing minor injuries, before
police put it down.
The child, the moose and the moose's two newborns were
cornered between homes with no easy way out, said Anchorage
area Fish and Game biologist Rick Sinnott, "It was a like a closet
back there," Sinnott said. "There was no way the police officer
couid do anything but shoot the moose."
The boy, his playmates and other children in the neighborhood of dense single-family homes, it
seems, did nothing to provoke the moose other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time,
police said.
Hie moose likely gave birth to the twins within the past week and probably at or near where the
incident occurred on Kendall Loop near 84th Avenue and Spruce Street, Sinnott said.
The boy was outside playing between houses in the mid-morning when the moose appeared and
charged, police spokesman Lt. Paul Honeman said. The boy's friends were able to get away, but
the boy stumbled and fell. He rolled on the ground, ending up against a fence, and protected his
head with his arms, while the moose began kicking with her front legs.
Anthony Oder, 15, was playing basketball nearby with friends on his first day of summer vacation
when he heard a faint cry from somewhere behind the houses* fl I thought it was a dog whining/ he
said.
The Service High teenager followed the sound and found the moose on the other side of a backyard
fence threatening the 8-year-old. He called 911.
The moose was trapped because she had to pass the boy to leave the yard, but she would not do
that with her calves, Sinnott said.
Oder and his friends shook the fence and threw rocks at the moose to distract her. She backed off
briefly and made a move toward them, then went back to the boy, Oder said.
The police officer was on the scene within minutes. He shot the mother moose with a long gun,
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likely a shotgun, Honeman said.
Oder said two shots put her down.
The male and female calves were put into large dog kennels and taken away by Fish and Game.
Sinnott said they will likely be going to conservation or research facilities. The cow will be donated
to a charity for its meat.
Sinnott said the end of May and beginning of June are the most dangerous time of year in
Anchorage for moose encounters. Mother moose protecting their new young and children just out
of school and playing outside can be a hazardous mix, he said.
Oder said after the shooting the two baby moose kept on frolicking in the bright green grass,
seemingly unaffected by the death of their mother.
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Police shoot attacking moose
by Bianca Slota
Friday, May 2S, 2007
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - State biologists said this is the worst time
of year for moose encounters because females are giving birth
and kids are out of school.
One young boy learned that the hard way today when he was
« ,_, . * ^ l»- * «_ attacked by a mother moose.
Residents of a South Anchorage '
neighborhood said they've seen a
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with her twin calves. (Eric sowi/ktuu- the female moose around for months, but this was the first time
"no they've seen her with her twin calves.
The calves, which are less than a week old, are now orphaned.
The mother wa$ shot by police after it charged Joseph
Kihlstadius, 8, while he walked through the neighborhood,
"We were just walking on that trail and then just hid and then we
were gonria go over here, but then I slipped and then the moose
trampled me and then trampled me again," Kihlstadius said.
State biologists said this is the worst
time of year for noose encounters
because females are # vlng birth and
kids are out of school, (Eric Sowl/KTUU-
TV)
Kihlstadius said he tried to protect himself by curling up near a
fence, but the moose kept coming. Anthony Oder and his friends
were playing basketball nearby when they heard a commotion
coming from the backyard.
"We thought it was like a puppy, we heard like some squealing,
so we went through my back window and we saw a little kid
huddled against our fence," Oder said.
Anthony and his friends tried to pull Kihlstadius out of harm's
way by reaching over top of the fence, but when they tried to
grab him the moose turned her attention on them.
"We wanted to get the kid out of there really bad, because he
*£3£2kSL mt^Z was real| y little ««* we didn,t real| v i™* what to d °*" oder
attacking him. (Eric Sow(/KTUU-TV) said .
There was nothing they could do but wait for police.
When officers arrived, the moose was still ready to charge, so
they made the decision to shoot her.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Biologist Rick Sinnott said
moose should be avoided this time of year.
'This is the worst time of year for moose because they're having
their calves, and they've very defensive - the cows are very
Anthony Oder and his friends were
playing basketball nearby when they
heard a commotion corning from the
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backyard. (Eric sow(/iouLi-Tv) defensive with their calves/' Sinnott said.
Paramedics treated Kihlstadius for scrapes and bruises before
sending him on his way with his very grateful father. Jeremy
Kihlstadius said he was just happy his boy was OK.
Sinnott said this is definitely the worst moose run-in he's seen
this year. But he said it isn't the first and it won't be the last.
"The calves don't move very much the first week or so and they
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Biologist Rick sinnott said moose should that. The kids are out of school, moose are having babies — it s
be avoided this time of year. (Eric the absolute worst time of year to have kids and moose mixing it
SOWl/KTUU-TV) up « $|nnott sajd
Sinnott said he'll determine the sex of the orphaned calves before sending them on to a
sanctuary or preserve. The mother moose has been butchered and her meat will be given to local
charities and homeless shelters.
Sinnott said the best thing to do if you run into an aggressive moose is run, but to remember
that applies to moose only and not bears or any other animal. If you fall down or can't get away,
Sinnott recommends covering your head and trying not to move. He said moose would rather get
away with their calves than attack.
Contact Bianca Slota at bsiota@ktuu.com
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From: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 8:20 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K
(DNR)
Subject: Re: FAIRBANKS EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
i finally found a land line that lets me read emails tonight - it was a very, very busy day in new
stu and dillingham. tomorrow is dillingham to naknek to evening events in anchorage.
Meghan Stapleton <meghanj5tapleton@gov.state.ak.us> wrote:
Rod Boyce with the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner called asking for a quick editorial
board meeting while you are in town next week,
He has asked the last few times you've been in the region and we've sent others. I
asked Kari to place this request in the folder for the next time you are in Fairbanks
(meaning this time), but unfortunately he called to remind me of our commitment to
try and get everyone together. With everyone in Fairbanks, I think we should try to
do this meeting Thursday morning (8:30am?) for an hour - prior to the wildland fire
press conference. We can have Mike and Commissioner Irwin attend and fulfill this
long-standing request, if that works for you.
I've already left a message for him saying that it's a quick in and out and your
schedule is packed, but that I would do my best to see if we can accommodate his
request.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907,269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975C
Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows.
Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
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From: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 5:20 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: Griz Smith
He hasn't specified. We could always find a place tho
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Original Message
From : gov > sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:54:10
To: Ivy J Frye <ivy_f rye@gov. state. ak. us >
Subject: Re: Griz Smith
What bd does he want?
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:00:41
To: 1 Governor Sarah Palin 1 <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Griz Smith
Governor,
Do you know Griz? He's from the Valley (Houston area) and wants to be plugged in. He's
been emailing me for a couple of months now. Sounds like he knows you, but obviously
wanted to double check. Important part highlighted. Hope you're resting up today.
"Thank you for taking time from your busy day to talk to me.
My Fireworks business takes me to almost every Chamber of Commerce in the State. Also
Fair organizations and Towns and Cities requiring a gala affair see my smiling happy face.
Have campaigned for Sarah in and around the Nome area where I had worked extensively
years ago. I worked with and believed in Her while She served as Mayor of Wasilla and
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before. Did then and still do. As a member of Lions International I learned the joys of
"serving" and with your help shall serve Sarah with diligence and pride,"
Forever Griz
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 5:24 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Mike Chenault, ADN 5-30-07 by Steve Cleary
He applied for the board of game. He's willing to serve on anything but has a particular
interest in fish and game issues.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:53:47
To:Ivy J Frye <ivy_f rye@gov. state. ak.us>, Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Fw: Mike Chenault, ADN 5-30-07 by Steve Cleary
Email from Mark - I'm wondering if he got plugged in to any board?
Original Message â–
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:52:28
To: "Ivy J Frye" <ivy_£rye@gov, state. ak. us >, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov,state.ak.us>, "John W
Bitney " < j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc:"Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Mike Chenault, ADN 5-30-07 by Steve Cleary
Original Message
From: Mark Fish <fishes2@gci.net>
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:03:42
To:Bill Arnold <teedah@gci .net>
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Subject: Re: Mike Chenault, ADN 5-30-07 by Steve Cleary
Bill,
I do agree with your sentiment. Sarah should continue as leader of the
rebellion.
On of the toughest things I have to overcome in my district ' s race is
being a Republican.
Part of my doing so is to point out the work I have done for Sarah's
campaign. If I do so, people will ask where her support is I would like
to have a good answer.
I recall with great fondness the primary campaign being part of that
"rag tag team. Nothing could have ever replaced the efforts or the
creativity of her volunteers, it was an amazing.
Maybe it's time those early volunteers mobilize again to continue to
take on the status quo. I there a reformed minded candidate running
against Chenault?
As for keeping in touch with the Governor I have found that in emails
get forwarded a lot. You never know who reads them.
Mark <><
Bill Arnold wrote:
> Dear Mark,
> We know that statewide "rebels" (anti- establishment) like us put Sarah
> in. She wore "rebel red" which was the rallying point for us during
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> the campaign. We telephoned over 4,300 people (10 per day, excluding
> Sundays and holidays) around us starting 2 months before Sarah
> declared with the "what if" approach. What surprised us early on, 80%
> knew Sarah from her time on the Oil and Gas Commission. It was clear
> early to us that Sarah had about like "rock star" status.
> Sarah, as we viewed it is a rebel Republican, definitely not aligned
> in any way with the Republican Party of Alaska.
> We think her take of the Wasilla Mayoral race did not hurt her at all,
> The "potential" negatives were something the Anchorage pundits came up
> with.
> We want Sarah to keep the "fire in her belly" going and the very top
> of her list for her is supporting reform minded candidates like you
> and couch them as precisely that! How else can we defeat the "closet"
> legislature supporters of the Alaska Oil Cartel, VECO, etc. if our
> leader does not expose them for what they really are?
> We go back to the primary and Sarah had a small army of mostly
> novices, (a rag tag team as she put it) that helped her get to the
> "big dance," the general election. We all had fun and know our
> "leader" has to forget about "political capital" because that's the
> way the status quo was and thinks. If Sarah takes a stance the
> "target" is history!
> If Sarah gives press to people like Mike Chenault for their works, the
> average folk will "bang the drum" for more.
> A lot of us out here have a nil way to privately contact our leader by
> email because that box was closed off to us. When Sarah was at the
> Governor's Ball in Kenai, she personally asked me to keep the email
> coming to her. Within a couple of days the email box was "closed." We
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> will not go through the state web site because most of what we have is
> too "privileged. "
> Remember, the "real political power" is in the hands of the 62% that
> are registered Non-Partisan and Undeclared. These are the folk that
> voted heavily for Sarah, and the volunteers worked a lot harder than
> their "paid " counterparts who supported her opposition i God Bless the
> volunteers I
> Bill and Samon
> Original Message From: "Mark Fish" <f ishes2@gci.net>
> To: "Bill Arnold" <teedah@gci.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Mike Chenault, ADN 5-30-07 by Steve Cleary
» Bill,
>> Your letter raises an interesting question. As a candidate in House
>> District 22, I have been wondering if the Governor will spend any
>> political capital by supporting reform minded candidates and to what
» degree.
» Certainly there are risk involved, by doing so she runs the risk of
>> making political enemies who may retain their seats. I do recall
>> during the campaign here support of a Wasilla mayoral candidate
>> raised questions.
>>
>> In any case I trust she will do what she feels is right for Alaska.
>> We need to elect legislators that will do the same.
>>
>> Mark Fish
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>> 1911 Alder Drive
>> Anchorage Alaska, 99508
» (907) 561-5327
>>
» Bill Arnold wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Steve,
>>>
>>>
>>> We are with two non-partisan political groups on the Kenai
>» Peninsula. We have tried twice to defeat Mike Chenault and he was
>>> re-elected. What we really require is for Sarah Palin to give Mike
>>> Chenault some Peninsula press for attempting to kill a good bill
>>> that would make BP solely responsible for all the corrosion problems
>>> they created by ignoring normal maintenance of their gathering lines
>>> at Prudhoe Bay. Sarah Palin should also give press to the remaining
>>> legislators that deep down agree with Mike Chenault. She has the
>>> popularity and she could help us dispatch Mr. Chenault in 2008. We
>>> just need a "push" from Sarah to "heat it up" for our next rumble
>>> with Mike Chenault!
>>>
>>>
>>> If we send a copy of this letter to our Governor, she'll never see
>>> it. Steve, you and your organization probably have direct contact
>>> with Sarah? Maybe you can talk to Sarah about the Mike Chenault
>>> dilemma?
>>>
>>>
>>> We agree with you 100%.
>>>
>>>
>>> Bill and Samon Arnold
>>>
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>>> Non- Partisan Registered Voters
>>>
>>> P.O. BOX 1392
>>>
>>> Sterling, Alaska 99672-1392
>>>
>» (907) 260-5463
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> No virus found in this outgoing message.
>>> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
>>> Version: 7,5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.1/822 - Release Date:
»> 5/28/2007 11:40 AM
>>>
>>
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From: Gary Folger [gary_folger@dps. state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 12:34 PM
To: Walt Monegan'
Cc: 'Sarah Pafin'; 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Russell T Kelly fol'; Glass; John D (DPS); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG)
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Tyonek CEO saves orphaned moose calf]
Update:
According to Matt Robus, ADF&G, the baby moose died.
Colonel Gary Folger
AWT
Walt Monegan wrote:
Governor - As I mentioned on our flight to Dillingham, it appears as Denby
predicted.
-Walt
„ Original Message
SubjecteTyonek CEO saves orphaned moose calf
DateiMon, 04 Jun 2007 07:47: 13 -0800
From: Gary Olson <gol sorx^grovvmoremoose. org>
To: walt monetian@.dps.s{ate.ak.us
CC; tharris<3Hvonek.com
Hello to all fans of moose,
These are amazing times we are in and the winds of change are blowing in the favor
of moose under our new state administration. We strongly encourage all involved to
makv sun your support Is heard on this issue. Please read the following details
regarding an orphaned calf rescue late Thursday evening and, If you are in agreement
that this calf is worth more to the state alive than dead, don't let your support be just
with you. Forward this on and encourage fellow supporters to tio their part. Moose,
along with salmon, are Alaska's original PFDs. It is now time to manage all of our
renewable resources with consistent and equitable consideration for today and for
future generations. The acceptance of diminishing moose populations around that
state is no longer acceptable) Please contact your legislators, your Governor, your
Mayor and anybody else that believes that moose are worth helping and that it is time
to join this unprecedented rural and urban effort to increase the stewardship of this
critical renewable resource,
"Let's Grow Some Moose!**
Sincerely, Gary Olson, Chairman
The Alaska Moose Federation
www.arowmoremoose.oro
P.S. Pictures a re being developed and will be on our website bv Mondav/Tuesdav.
<!«[if !vml)--x!--[endii>>
PRESSRELEASE:
On Thursday, May 31* 1 , an orphaned female moose calf was rescued from a residence on
Upper O'Malley Road by Tom Harris, CEO of Tyonek Native Corporation, The calf s mother
was last seen 3 days earlier when a hungry bear attacked her, as she appeared to lead the
bear away to protect the calf. After 3 days, the calf had slowly weakened without its
mother's milk and soon did not stand when approached. Alaska Moose Federation
Chairman Gary Olson was asked to assist with the calf transport to the Alaska Zoo and
veterinary care.
Following intravenous feeding, antibiotics, a health screen, and suturing a puncture wound
from the bear; the calf was picked up by the Alaska Zoo and now resides under their care,
under their ADF&G permit She gained 4 pounds her first night and today is back to being a
bright, alert and responsive little calf. Sadly, this time of year Anchorage sees many calves
orphaned from situations such as this and from vehicle collisions with their mothers that are
not being helped. This calf was named Sarah first in honor of Alaska's First Female
Governor and second in recognition of Governor Palin's campaign mandate to have Urban
and Rural Alaskans to work together with the State to restore Alaska's diminishing moose
populations through wildtife management for abundance.
Tom Harris participated in the rescue to prevent the loss of the calf and to help verify
whether the calf could be the first calf of a new pilot project to rescue, care for and release
healthy moose calves back to the wild. The Moose Recovery pilot project was modeled
after similar 1950's and 1960's projects also designed to initiate or expedite Alaska's rural
moose recovery; and is proposed by the Alaska Moose Federation and Alaska Village
Initiatives with the full support of Cliff Judkins, Chairman of the Board of Game, and Tyonek
Native Corporation, among many others.
Former ADF&G Deputy Commissioner Wayne Regiin stated that saving orphaned moose
calves "is not in keeping with our mission 1o successfully manage wildlife populations''
however ADF&G does "work with several animal rehabilitation organizations that restore
injured raptors or marine mammals to good health." Thanks to this new Moose Recovery
pilot project, the State of Alaska now has several new Rural and . Urban partnering
organizations working together to recover and restore injured and orphaned moose calves.
This critical renewable resource is worth more to the state alive than dead, Furthermore,
Urban and Rural Alaskans now have a new reason to be hopeful and, through this new caff,
a new symbol through which we will restore Alaska's moose populations together, and her
name is Sarah!
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For questions or to schedule an interview, please call Tom Harris at 227-2744 or Gary Olson at 317-2300.
Additional information can be attained regarding all elements of orphaned calves in the attached pilot program and also attained from Cliff Judkins, retired ADF&G biologist and
Chairman of the Alaska Board of Game @ 373-3591 .
P.S. The following disturbing quote from ADF&G was printed in the June 9, 2005 version of the Anchorage Daily News. The article was titled Citv wildlife, a bfend of beauty,
danger which detailed the loss of a new born calf that was stuck in a fence. The quote is as follows: 'One day after shooting the caff, he returned to the neighborhood
between the Old and New Seward highways and between Huffman and DeArmoun roads to retrieve the carcass and take it to "my secret calf disposal site",: Sinnot
said. * We do not have a problem with the fact that Sinnot put a severely injured calf moose out of its misery This was the humane act to do. What we have a problem with
is with all of the annual summer vehicle collisions that cow moose have with cars and the multitude of other occurrences, Including shooting cows in defense of life and property
which is becoming all to common in the last couple of weeks both in Anchorage and in Fairbanks, where are alt the other calves? What is happening to them?
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 8:41 AM
To: Fry e; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Privileged or I for Community Service Commission?
We have so many on our list of people who want to help - let me ask kris or mike and/or
others to help. Go through that list to plug in people who have been very supportive, want
to stay supportive, but many may be losing patience as we dont tap into that support base.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_f rye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:43:19
To: 1 Governor Sarah Palin' <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Privileged or Pel for Community Service Commission?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
. Talis."
Governor Palin wanted me to ask you if you can recommend anyone working
in
higher education that would be a good fit for the Community Service
Commission. The function of the board is to develop the statewide
community
service plan, and award federal grants to state non-profits.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Hartig, Larry [larryjiartig@dec.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 5:05 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Sharon W Leighow; John W Bitney; Michael A Nizich
Subject: RE: Presser
Governor ,
DEC has, as part of what we have been calling our "Early Season
Program, " contracted to put environmental professionals on at least one
leg of the first voyage of each large cruise vessel entering Alaska
waters. There have been 25 such vessels so far this season, all of
which have had an environmental professional on board at some point .
There were 6 environmental professionals serving as observers . We have
called them "environmental professionals" because they are not U.S.
Coast Guard certified marine engineers. Their primary task has been to
use and refine the checklists we will use when we convert to the full
Ocean Ranger program.
We will be putting an RFP out within the week for a three -year contract
for the Ocean Ranger program. The RFP will ask the contractor to
provide Ocean Rangers on each large cruise ship for the remainder of
this cruise season and the next two seasons. We expect to be ramped up
to the full Ocean Ranger Program at the start of next cruise season.
We are holding a public forum from 5 to 8 pm this Thursday night (June
7) at Centennial Hall in Juneau to present an overview of the Ocean
Ranger Program and other components of DEC'S oversight of cruise ship
vessels. It will also be broadcast over the GCI internet service. We
will have links on DEC website to an electronic recording of the forum
if someone wants to view it later. We will have another forum at the
end of the cruise season to go over what we learned this season and our
plans for next year.
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If the press want more information on Thursday's forum, they should
contact Sharmon Stambaugh at DEC at 269-7565.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks.
Larry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:20 PM
To: Michael A Tibbies; Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Hartig,
Larry
Cc: Sharon W Leighow; John W Bitney; Michael A Nizich
Subject: Re: Presser
Larry: how many Rangers do we have on bd today? (Pis see below)
And if anyone has answers to the other press inquiries from today, pis
pass them along to me. Thanks!
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:35:19
To:"Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_s tapleton@gov.st at e.ak. us >, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc: "Sharon W Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak. us >, "John W Bitney"
< j ohn__bitney@gov . state . ak . us>
Subj ect : Presser
The follow up questions just now on HB217 were: when do we collect the
head tax, how do we collect gambling tax, how many ocean rangers are on
bd ships today, is there state training program to get ocean rangers
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trained and hired.
I didnt have the answers, but Gatto whispered in my ear a few of them,
hopefully the answers were accurate.
Also asked what Wash/AK issues needed to be addressed in my mtg with
Gregoire tonight. Basically said transportation and fisheries issues
Also was asked about Agia and why Exxon says its too expensive to
participate.
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From: Mike Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:51 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Cabinet Meeting Agenda 6-5-07
Governor,
Here is what I have for the cabinet agenda tomorrow. Please let me know if you have any additions or deletions.
Thank you.
Mike
AGENDA
Governor's Cabinet Meeting
June 5, 2007
• Alaska's Work Ready/College Ready Program
• Senior Care/Assistance
Ethics changes
AGIA next steps
PPT/oil taxes
Budget update
Other departmental issues
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From: Michael Tibbies [mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 7:41 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Events
What we have just started is for me to go through all the requests with Kris and Kari. We are placing items on the
schedule as tentative based on the location and type of event. Those will show on your calendar and will be easy to
see and for you to give final approval. We will then be able to assign a lead person and begin doing our staff work
to prepare. The other items are being typed up into a proposed regret list. You will be able to scan through and
decide if we are making the correct reccomendation. You will also have a list of items that you can refer to in case
you are questioned during your travels.
I have a folder for you today and you can let me know if you think the process will work for you. Thanks.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Michael Tibbies; Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
CC: Kris Perry; Meghan Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow <sharonjeighow@gov.state.ak.us>
Sent: Tue Jun 05 07:30:55 2007
Subject: Events
Mike - has the gov's office been invited to many June/July events lately? I have seen no requests - wondering is
there a better way for me to keep up with requests -vs- waiting to get to Juno to read the hard copies of requests that
land on Kari's desk? I'd think it would be easy to start faxing and emailing all requests to the Anch office also,
and/or to my home office so I won't be missing the many events that Alaskans are expecting. NOT a long and
difficult exercise - short and sweet just telling me when and where and I can judge from there whether I should go or
send someone.
Pis have Kari begin this today. Thank you
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From: Karen Rehfeld [karen_rehfeld@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 8:27 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Talis Colberg; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Fwd: Capital Budget bill review issues;
Governor - the Department of Law does review all of the appropriation bills and makes
recommendations for your consideration. We will receive a fairly comprehensive document
from them. All agencies are reviewing the budget bills and we will use all of that information to
make recommendations to you for vetoing, reducing, or retaining appropriations. Hope this
helps! KJR
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
Is Law asked to look over all 183 pages of budget items, though, to make
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis . Colbercr@law. state , ak.us>
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:11:56
To : <qov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Capital Budget bill review issues;
Dear Governor Palin, I guess I have to clarify one thing, we do have the
"supplemental 21.5 million" for oil and gas which is for AGIA and other
related outside counsel for oil matters, which would be "capital" budget
- which we clearly do not recommend a veto for. Talis
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> 06/04 11:59 AM >>>
And all the rest? Like the dome? I totally agree with the private
school veto, how 'bout many of the others? Are you being asked for your
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dept's input on the line items yet?
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Tali s » Colbercr@law s state . ak . us >
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:33:39
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : <Mike Tibbles@crov. state ,ak.us>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Capital Budget bill review issues;
Dear Governor Pal in,
I will try to summarize what apparently is not forwarding.
When you receive the official Dept of Law bill review letter on
the budget it will include a recommendation to veto the $50,000.00
appropriation for the Gateway School and Learning Center.
The Alaska Constitution prohibits the use of public funds "for
the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational
institution. "
There is no dispute that this would be public
funds.
We also believe this particular appropriation would
benefit a religious educational institution inappropriately because
under the existing four part test:
1 The benefit flows to only one private
institution
2 The benefit is to aid education
outside
a public school
3 $50,000 is not trivial
4 The funds would be given directly to a
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private institution
Accordingly, in this particular instance we believe a veto is
appropriate .
If you have any questions please let me know. Talis
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> 06/04 11:20 AM >»
Nothing was received again
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis . Colberq@law . state . ak . us >
Date; Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:48:06
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : <Mike Tibbles@crov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Fwd: Capital Budget bill review issues;
Dear Governor Pal in, I just received your message "nothing was
received", if you mean the attachment I am sending it again now. If
you
mean the formal budget review letter, it will be coming from Ms. Behr
and it has not yet been sent out. This attached mem is just an
explanation of why a veto will be recommended on the funding for the
one
Gateway School for Constitutional reasons. As per your request I am
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ccing Mr. Tibbies. Talis
*****************************
Karen J. Rehfeld
Office of Management & Budget
465-4660
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 3:55 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; Todd
Palin'
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Directions to Bill Signing
From Airport to Pipeline:
Driving Directions
Start out going NORTH toward OLD AIRPORT RD.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto AIRPORT WAY.
Turn LEFT onto OLD STEESE HWY N.
Drive for approx 8ish miles
Pipeline on right
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Paiin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 7:12 AM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Lelghow
Kristina Y Perry
Re: Fbx appts
Sounds great
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks - look forward to those frbx names
Original Message
From : ivy_f ryeOgov . state . ak . us
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 14:44:37
To : " Sarah Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo . qom> , mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Fbx appts
Governor ,
You had mentioned an interest in releasing some fbx appts before heading up to the agia
signing. I have the draft written for some fbx b&c appts and also for mike macdonald that
I'll send to meg and sharon today incase you guys decide to anounce them before you head.
north.
Thanks ,
Ivy
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: govpalin@gov.state,ak.us
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 3:19 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Patrick S
Gaivin
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fairbanks
Let's give Newsminer a half hr, afterall f on Thursday. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Materid - pls tel1 them we'll be there at nine, gotta leave at nine thirty
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From: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 8:42 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Todd Palin; Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Talis J Colberg; Meghan N Stapleton; Joseph R Balash;
Sharon W Leighow
Subject: Re: Fwd: Emailing: DSCJ)011JPG
Thanks! I didix ! t know if this email had been recvd since sending it from blackbrry on
Sunday - sorry if it was a duplicate
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:37:07
To:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us, 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov. state, ak.us>, ! John W
Bitney' <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc:'Todd Palin 1 <fek9wnr@yahoo. com>, ' Karen J Rehfeld'
<karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Talis J Colberg' <talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, 'Meghan
N Stapleton 1 <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>, 'Joseph R Balash'
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Sharon W Leighow' <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: Fwd: Emailing: DSC_0011.JPG
Governor, Mark applied for the Board of Game. He hasn ! t heen appointed to a
board yet. I'll touch base with him and others today and the rest of the
week. And, thanks for the reminder re: plugging your good people in and
refocusing.
Original Message
From: govpalin@gov.state.ak. us [mailto:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 8:26 AM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Todd Palin; Karen J Rehfeld; Talis J Colberg; Meghan N Stapleton; Joseph
R Balash; Sharon W Leighow
Subj ect : Fw : Fwd : Emailing : DSC_0011 . JPG
Ivy: has Mark Fish been appt to anything yet? It's tough trying to remember
everyone on that very long list of good supporters - those who want to still
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help - i think this email from Bill to Mark is evidence of some of the
frustration I hear from others, too, who say we've forgotten the good folks
who got us here and really beleive in the change we want to see in govt, and
that we 1 re plugging in Murky, Binkley and Knowles' people more often than
our own. That's the constant from Reeves, et al, also.
Just got off the fit from Naknek after visiting New Stu and Dig. Pretty
draining visits be there were hundreds to talk to at the different community
events. Nice people tho. Very nice, and "real"!
Just did the Salmon on Parade and will now do my third funeral in three
days.
Very anxious for the team to begin on the budget cuts. Even out there I
heard cries for SOMEONE to show fiscal restraint in state budgeting. I
promised I would.
So, Mike and folks, I'm really counting on a team effort to allow me to
fulfill the promise to reign in state govt growth and better prioritize
where the state spends money. The Legislators were totally out of control
with the capital budget and did exactly what they said they wouldn't do
(remember their campaign references to the old bumper sticker: we promise we
won't p*ss it away next time we have a surplus) .
Hopefully OMB and Law are also finding good ways and reasons to cut many of
the requests.
As part of the budget cutting exercise, Mike, can I expect direction given
to cabinet members to find cuts too? I still need to know what targets
we're trying to hit: are we spending less than last yr? And are we spending
less than we're taking in? What level of cutting will get me to those goals?
Thanks !
Original Message
From: molly mccann <paymckhea@yahoo . com>
PRA GSP01 0002183
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:39:34
To : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us
Subject : Fwd: Emailing : DSC_0011 . JPG
I love the picture of you and Payton. Look at his
face.
Note: forwarded message attached.
Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car
Finder tool,
http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/
PRA GSP01 0002184
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 8:30 AM
SEAN & SANDRA PARNELL
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: Fw: Request for meeting with Gov. Palin
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: sean & sandra parnell ^Privileged or Personal M >
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:54:04
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Fw: Request for meeting with Gov. Palin
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
PRA GSP01 0002185
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 12:05 pm
Subject: Fw: Request for meeting with Gov, Palin
To: Sean Parnell <l
Privileged or Personal M>
> Just fyi's. Hopefully Tom's mtg w/ shell went well today -
> hopefully your's in Houston will be successful also. Thnks for mtg
> w/Lisa! Glad to read your report on the mtg, thanks for that email
> yesterday.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
> To: Kari h Spencer
> To: Michael A Tibbies
> To: Kristina Y Perry
> To: Todd Palin
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> To: John W Bitney
> To: Talis J Colberg
> To: Patrick S Galvin
> To: Martha K Rutherford
> To: Torn Irwin
> Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
> Cc: Sharon W Leighow
> Cc: Christopher G Clark
> Cc: Joseph R Balash
> Sent: May 30, 2007 10:19 AM
> Subject: Re: Request for meeting with Gov. Palin
> Barrow also has June whaling events and I could possibly get back
> up there for one of them if I have enough lead time. Kris can
> check perhaps be I f d probably be leaving from Anch. Kris - could
> you check on Barrow, also any solstice events elsewhere? Maybe
> Melissa or Susan could help you find these Alaskan events that I
> should be traveling to?
> Bit- i'm happy to sign bills in any of the communities. And the AO
> that will form the Native Elder Council of Dyson's.
> Also Bit- pis touch base w/Harris on special session logisitics -
> and Sr Care issue be I heard him on the news last nite sort of
> punting it back to us in terms of spec session for Sr Care (he
> said he was going to talk to me about it?), and we know we'll have
> the ppt sp session also. Pis let him know my intention of calling
> it in Anch, Kris is going to run this by Hickle and Malcolm re:
> Cpt Cook facilities as the IWC was held there wonderfully. (Or a
> public school tha's sitting empty all summer?!)
> We need to wk with DOR and DNR on timing of ppt session.
> And Dept of Law.
> Kari- pis add to schedule my drop-by at ML&P this morn before
3
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> airport. Thanks!
> Meg- if track cant get off work to travel to the Blessing of the
> Fleet on Saturday, do you want to send AP guy in his King Air seat
> instead? Quinn's asked me to let him travel with us somewhere
> rural. Can anyone think of a few talking pts for the First Dude f s
> "Blessing of..." remarks? I can add to them if we've got a few
> started. Thanks!
> Original Message
> From: Kari L Spencer
> To: Governor Sarah Palin
> To: Michael A Tibbies
> To: Kristina Y Perry
> To: Todd Palin
> Sent: May 30, 2007 9:12 AM
> Subject: RE; Request for meeting with Gov, Palin
> No one is asking about Shell, just following up on your email from
> lastnight. Golden Days in FBX are during your NGA Michigan trip
> July 20-22.
> Barrow whaling request from Mayor Itta was April 23 -May 6, he
> wanted you and
> Todd to go whaling between those dates.
> Kari Spencer
> Governor â– s Scheduler
> 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
> Original Message
> From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:53 AM
> To: Kari L Spencer; Michael A Tibbies; Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin
PRA GSP01 0002188
> Subject: Re: Request for meeting with Gov. Palin
> Didnt arrange it be of my trip back to juno today. Is someone
> asking if I'll
> be there?
> Also, pis chk w/Melissa on when Golden Days activities are so i
> can start
> plugging in more June/july/aug events. Also the Barrow whaling days
> activities in mid_June? Thanks and I'll cc kris be she may know
> of other
> events i should get to around the state.
> Original Message
> From: Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>
> Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 08:08:25
> To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> Subject: FW: Request for meeting with Gov. Palin
> Hi Governor. Tom and Marty are meeting with Shell Thursday, Are
> you still
> trying to meet with them, too? Kari.
> Kari Spencer
> Governor ! s Scheduler
> 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
> Original Message
> From: Tom Irwin [mailto: tom_irwin@dnr. state ,ak. us]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:30 PM
> To: Kari Spencer; 'Kris Perry 1 ; 'Joe Balash'
> Subject: RE: Request for meeting with Gov. Palin
> Marty Rutherford and I just agreed to meet with Cam on Thursday in
5
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> Anchorage.
> Joe, you are welcome if you want to attend. Tom
PRA GSP01 0002190
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 8:26 AM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Todd Palin; Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Talis J Colberg; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Balash;
Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fw: Fwd: Emailing: DSCJ)011JPG
DSC_P011.JPG (2.65 MB)
DSCJJ011JPG
(2.65 MB)
Ivy: has Mark Fish been appt to anything yet? It's tough trying to remember
everyone on that very long list of good supporters - those who want to still help - i
think this email from Bill to Mark is evidence of some of the frustration I hear from
others, too, who say we f ve forgotten the good folks who got us here and really beleive in
the change we want to see in govt, and that we're plugging in Murky, Binkley and Knowles 1
people more often than our own. That's the constant from Reeves, et al, also.
Just got off the fit from Naknek after visiting New Stu and Dig. Pretty draining visits be
there were hundreds to talk to at the different community events. Nice people tho. Very
nice, and "real"!
Just did the Salmon on Parade and will now do my third funeral in three days.
Very anxious for the team to begin on the budget cuts. Even out there I heard cries for
SOMEONE to show fiscal restraint in state budgeting. I promised I would.
So, Mike and folks, I'm really counting on a team effort to allow me to fulfill the
promise to reign in state govt growth and better prioritize where the state spends money.
The Legislators were totally out of control with the capital budget and did exactly what
they said they wouldn't do (remember their campaign references to the old bumper sticker:
we promise we won't p*ss it away next time we have a surplus) .
Hopefully OMB and Law are also finding good ways and reasons to cut many of the requests.
As part of the budget cutting exercise, Mike, can I expect direction given to cabinet
members to find cuts too? I still need to know what targets we're trying to hit: are we
spending less than last yr? And are we spending less than we're taking in? What level of
cutting will get me to those goals?
Thanks !
Original Message
From; molly mccann <paymckhea@yahoo.com>
PRA GSP01 0002191
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:39:34
To : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Fwd: Emailing: DSC 0011. JPG
I love the picture of you and Payton. Look at his
face.
Note: forwarded message attached.
Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo i Autos new Car Finder tool,
http : //autos . yahoo . com/carf inder/
PRA GSP01 0002192
Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapieton@gov.state,ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 5:56 PM
To: govpalin@gov.state.ak,us; Tom Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford'; 'Patrick S Galvin'
Cc: 'Kristina Y Perry 1 ; 'Sharon W Leighow'; 'Michael A Tibbies'
Subject: RE: Fairbanks
Got it. Rod Boyce knows that you can do the meeting at 9am. Commissioner Tom
Irwin will be there, too.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From : govpalin@gov .state . ak . us [mailto : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 3:19 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Tom Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Patrick S Galvin
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Sharon W Leighow; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Fairbanks
Let's give Newsminer a half hr, afterall, on Thursday . [Privileged or Personal Mat
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Mate rial Redacted
. Pis tell them
we'll be there at nine, gotta leave at nine thirty.
PRA GSP01 0002193
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:40 PM
To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: i'm getting a disk of dist 14 from elections
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0002194
Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:25 PM
To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: RE: Is Wes a resident of Korhing District? Confidential
Yes, He lives on Bogard, somewhere between WHS and CHS.
Can I call you. . .briefly?
Original Message
From: govpalin@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 2:22 PM
To: Ivy J Frye
Subject: Is Wes a resident of Korhing District? Confidential
PRA GSP01 0002195
Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05 f 2007 8:37 AM
To: govpalin@gov.state.ak.us; Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Todd Palin; Karen J Rehfeld; Talis J Colberg; Meghan N Stapleton; Joseph R Balash; Sharon
W Leighow
Subject: RE: Fwd: Emailing: DSC_0011.JPG
Governor, Mark applied for the Board of Game. He hasn't been appointed to a board yet.
I 1 11 touch base with him and others today and the rest of the week. And, thanks for the
reminder re: plugging your good people in and refocusing.
Original Message
From: govpalin@gov . state . ak. us [mailto : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us ]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 8:26 AM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Todd Palin; Karen J Rehfeld; Talis J Colberg; Meghan N Stapleton; Joseph R Balash;
Sharon W Leighow
Subject: Fw: Fwd: Emailing: DSC 0011. JPG
Ivy: has Mark Fish been appt to anything yet? It's tough trying to remember everyone on
that very long list of good supporters - those who want to still help - i think this email
from Bill to Mark is evidence of some of the frustration I hear from others, too, who say
we've forgotten the good folks who got us here and really beleive in the change we want to
see in govt, and that we're plugging in Murky, Binkley and Knowles' people more often than
our own. That's the constant from Reeves, et al, also.
Just got off the fit from Naknek after visiting New Stu and Dig. Pretty draining visits be
there were hundreds to talk to at the different community events. Nice people tho. Very
nice, and "real"!
Just did the Salmon on Parade and will now do my third funeral in three days.
Very anxious for the team to begin on the budget cuts. Even out there I heard cries for
SOMEONE to show fiscal restraint in state budgeting. I promised I would.
So, Mike and folks, I'm really counting on a team effort to allow me to fulfill the
promise to reign in state govt growth and better prioritize where the state spends money.
The Legislators were totally out of control with the capital budget and did exactly what
they said they wouldn't do (remember their campaign references to the old bumper sticker:
we promise we won't p*ss it away next time we have a surplus) .
Hopefully OMB and Law are also finding good ways and reasons to cut many of the requests.
PRA GSP01 0002196
As part of the budget cutting exercise, Mike, can I expect direction given to cabinet
members to find cuts too? I still need to know what targets we're trying to hit: are we
spending less than last yr? And are we spending less than we're taking in? What level of
cutting will get me to those goals?
Thanks !
Original Message
From: molly mccann <paymckhea@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:39:34
To : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Fwd: Emailing: DSC 0011. JPG
I love the picture of you and Payton. Look at his
face.
Note: forwarded message attached.
Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool
http : //autos . yahoo . com/carf inder /
PRA GSP01 0002197
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Unknown
From: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 5:03 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Tim Navarre/Mayor Williams Kenai Peninsula Borough
Tim Navarre/Mayor Williams Kenai Peninsula Borough-want to meet with the Governor June 13 in
Soldotna during AK Global Award event. I told Navarre that if she flies in to the event, and flies out, we
probably won't be able to schedule "meetings." He is somewhat distressed about LNG reauthorization
and North Kenai Spur road extension and said they need to have a meeting within the next two weeks. I
told him I was not at liberty to just schedule something like this, but could he please supply a briefing
paper about their concerns? In the meantime, how should I deal with this request and who should talk to
them? Thanks! Kari.
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002198
Re: Vic
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Unknown
From: Michael Tibbies [mikeJibbles@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Vic
He may have wore a back brace but I have never seen him with a flak jacket.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: John Bitney; Michael Tibbies
CC: Kris Perry
Sent: Wed Jun 06 06:32:43 2007
Subject: Vic
Korhring wore a flak jacket on the House floor??? Hmmmm. Never can recall seeing pictures of him in such a
contraption - not that I doubt what he says in his ADN interview... But in all the yrs you guys were there, did you
ever notice it?
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002199
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Unknown
From: Kari Spencer [kari_spencer@gov,state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 4:06 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: Canadian Ambassador - Meeting with Governor Palin at WGA in South Dakota
Importance: High
Governor: Attached is another request for a meeting in South Dakota from Canadian Ambassador
Michael Wilson. Are you interested in setting something up?
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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From: Jennifer.MacIntyre@international.gc.ca [mailto:Jennifer.MacIntyre@international.gc.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 12:02 PM
To: karLspencer@gov.state.ak.us
Cc: patricia_eckert@gov.state.ak.us; Karen.Matthias@international.gc.ca;
Paul.Connors@international.gc.ca
Subject: Canadian Ambassador - Meeting with Governor Palin at WGA in South Dakota
Importance: High
Dear Ms. Spencer,
The Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Michael Wilson, will attend the annual meeting
of the Western Governors Association (WGA), scheduled for June 9-12 in Deadwood, South
Dakota. We understand that Governor Palin will also attend, and given the importance of Alaska
to Canada, Ambassador Wilson is very interested in meeting with Governor Palin to discuss
priority issues for Alaska and Canada, specifically the natural gas pipeline project and the
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiate (WHTI).
Oil and gas are essential elements of both the Canadian and Alaskan economies, and as you
know, a number of Canadian companies are active in oil and gas exploration in Alaska, in
addition to mining and other industries. We understand that the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act
was signed by the Governor in Fairbanks today (June 6). Canada supports bringing northern gas
to market and has watched with interest the AGIA process. Today f s signature makes a meeting
between the Governor and the Canadian Ambassador early next week particularly timely.
As well, Alaska and Canada share 1,500 miles of border, and Canada is committed to working
with Alaska to ensure your State's geographic reality and the unique Canada-Alaska relationship
are taken into account in the implementation of WHTI.
The Ambassadors schedule is quite flexible at the WGA. He will arrive in Deadwood at noon
on Sunday and depart on Tuesday morning.
Given the strong relationship between Canada and Alaska and our many shared priorities and
unique northern perspective, we are hopeful that a meeting between Governor Palin and
Ambassador Wilson will be possible on the margins of the WGA, particularly given the two have
not yet had an opportunity to meet.
In order to coordinate the meeting, please contact me at at (202) 682-7735 or on my cell phone at
11/10/2009
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(202) 528-2290.
Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Maclntyre
Counsellor/Conseiller
Provincial, Territorial and Parliamentary Affairs/
Affaires provinciates, tenitoriales et partementaires
Washington Advocacy Secretariat/
Secretariat de la Representation a Washington
Canadian Embassy/Ambassade du Canada
+1(202) 682-7735
iennifer.macintvrefftinternational.qc.ca
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 12:51 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR);
Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin'
Subject: RE: URGENT - CEREMONIAL SIGNING TODAY ONLY FOR AGIA - URGENT
I also discussed the fact that Bitney realized later yesterday that our best laid plans might
not work...
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06/2007 12:49 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: 'Michael Tibbies 1 ; 'John Bitney 1 ; "Sharon Leighow 1 ; Tom Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford 1 ; 'Kristina Y
Perry'; meghan_stapIeton@gov.state.ak.us; Todd Palin'
Subject: URGENT - CEREMONIAL SIGNING TODAY ONLY FOR AGIA - URGENT
Importance: High
URGENT!!! READ BEFORE AGIA SIGNING!!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002202
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002203
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahooxom
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 3:38 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: b&c update
Thanks 1 Frbnks has bEen awesome. Awesome.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed r 06 Jun 2007 15:10:34
To: 'Governor Sarah Palin' <gov, sarah@yahoo.com> , 'Michael A Tibbies'
<mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: b&c update
I met with your special assistants today to talk to them about the boards that fall under
their departments and any suggestions they have for good people they met throughout the
session that would be good board members. I asked questions based on character,
background, the way they felt the direction of the administration was going, where they
work, the issue{s) they were talking to the special assistants about, etc. They provided
a lot of helpful information and gave me some good names of people to consider for some of
the technical seats we've been trying to fill (ie: doctors, attorneys, archeologists,
consumer/provider). I will vet the names and bring you guys a final list for your
consideration.
I also sent an email to Kris (Perry) for her thoughts on people that we need to get
plugged in. I hope to touch base with her soon to share some thoughts.
Thanks. I hope Fairbanks was successful.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
1
PRA GSP01 0002204
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, J une 06, 2007 1:10PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DIMR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Re: URGENT - CEREMONIAL SIGNING TODAY ONLY FOR AGIA - URGENT
Its all cool. This is still the perfeOt location to ceremonialy sign and promise our
intent for signature on official legislation tomorrow.
Original Message
From : Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state . ak . us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:49:17
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cci'Michael Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>, ' John Bitney'
< j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us> , â– Sharon Leighow ' <sharonJLeighow@gov . state . ak . us> , ' Tom
Irwin' <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, 'Martha K Rutherford'
<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>, 'Kristina Y Perry'
<kris_perry@gov .state . ak . us> , meghan__stapleton@gov . state . ak . us , * Todd Palin '
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: URGENT - CEREMONIAL SIGNING TODAY ONLY FOR AGIA - URGENT
URGENT! I I READ BEFORE AGIA SIGNING! !
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002205
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks ,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269,7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
PRA GSP01 0002206
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1:06 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Patrick S Galvin; S R Parneli; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: ONE MORE THING... AGIA
ok
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak,us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:56:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Ccr'Michael Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>, ' John Bitney"
<johnjDitney@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Sharon Leighow* <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Tom
Irwin' <tom_irwin@dnr. st ate. ak.ua>, 'Martha K Rutherford'
<marty_rutherford@dnr. state ,ak.us>, 'Patrick S Galvin'
<patrick_galvin@revenue. state. ak.us>, 'S Parneli' <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak. us >, 'Kristina Y
Perry ' <kris__perry@gov, state . ak . us > , ' Meghan Stapleton ' <meghan_stapleton@gov. state . ak. us>
Sub j ect : ONE MORE THING . . . AGIA
I was also asked by Stefan if the delay was a statement of opposition or spite, I
immediately said absolutely not. This is about summer travel. That's why the Governor has
more time to sign bills in the summer so that the work schedules and travel schedules can
be met. We had just hoped that the timing would work out and it cannot.
Thanks ,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
govpalin@gov.state.ak.us
Wednesday, June 06, 2007 10:51 AM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Re: Minnick
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_f rye@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:33:19
To:govpalin@gov.state.ak.us, f Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: Minnick
Okay.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:42 AM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Minnick
Pis put Tucker Minnick on educ bd. His brother's cell is [Privileged] ' His
parents are Diane and Paul.
Just saw Paul at SuValley hs fire site.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Wednesday, June 06, 2007*9:32 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Sharon W Leighow; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Walt C
Monegan III
RE: Fire
Will do. Thank you.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:21 AM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Michael A Tibbies; Michael A
Nizich; Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney; Kari L Spencer; Walt C Monegan
Subject: Eire
Toured su valley hs fire - total loss so devastating. Tens of millions to
replace. 200 kids displaced in fall. Rep Neuman was right on it and was also
there this morning. 8 different fire depts responded from as far away as
Chugiak.
Our DPS comm people should have notified me - instead saw it on the news.
Pis do presser saying "whatever it takes... Our kids' education needs will
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foe met in the valley this fall"
Also met with Sr Cnter volunteers feeding fire crews. Awesome people,
thankful for the visit- red cross gave food. Valley community sure comes
together during these tiimes.
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From : i vy_frye@gov. state, ak. us
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 8:31 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Re: District 14 -confidential
something is telling me yes, I don't see how he has any other choice
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:21:04
To : Ivy J Frye < ivy_f rye@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: District 14 --confidential
Do u thnk vic's resigning? Wonder what others are saying?
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:06:41
To: 'Governor Sarah Palin' <gov, sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: District 14 --confidential
I have the complete list and I'm trying to figure out how to format it to send to you.
You'll have it tonight. Thanks, governor.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:48 PM
To: John Katz; Kari L Spencer
Subject: Re: Mid-East Visit/Week of July 16th *** CONFIDENTIAL
***
Mr. Blum, who's here visiting/ speaking with Natl Guard Ad General mtgs, says also he
thinks mid- july is a go? I I hope so. Thanks
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:05:55
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Craig Campbell" <craig.campbell@ak.ngb.army.mil>, "Michael Tibbies"
<michael_tibbles@gov, state. ak.us>, "Mike Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Mid-East Visit/Week of July 16th *** CONFIDENTIAL ***
I was advised today by the Department of Defense that there is an excellent likelihood
that you could visit the mid-East during the week of July 16th.
If this works, you would fly into DC on Sunday and would travel to the Pentagon on Monday
morning for briefings. You would then fly, probably on a DoD aircraft, to Kuwait to visit
Alaska troops. It is also likely that you would be taken into Iraq for a short visit
followed by a flight to Germany to visit with wounded troops.
DoD asks that you block out the full week of July 16th. If you are able to go, they will
provide additional details soon. In the past, DoD has taken care of everything beginning
with the briefings on Monday morning and bringing you back to the Pentagon at the end of
the trip. All other arrangements are our responsibility.
General Campbell asked me to determine whether he could accompany you. Unfortunately, the
answer is in the negative. No Adjutant Generals or gubernatorial staff have been
permitted on these trips. However, Dan Wilmont, who has been on many similar trips
previously, would be your escort. In addition, at least one other Governor is expected to
go.
Dod needs to know the disposition of Alaska National Guard troops in Kuwait so that
arrangements can be made for you to see them. Iraq will be more problematic for security
reasons. DoD says that we should look to General Campbell for information on the location
of Alaska units you would like to visit.
In addition, Governors come equipped with lapel pins, flags, and most importantly, coins
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to distribute to the troops they visit. I wasn't involved in this phase of Governor
Murkowski f s trip, but General Campbell or Kari Spencer probably know what was done to
fulfill this need.
For security reasons, we have been advised to keep our plans to a very small group.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:42 PM
To: John Katz
Subject: Re; Drue Pearce/lnterim Replacement/Interior
Thanks so much John. Good info.
Today was a great day with Drue as we signed AGIA. Very good day.
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:39:20
To: "Michael Tibbies" <michael_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Mike Nizich"
<mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Sam Bishop" < sbishop@ALASKADC. org >, "Richard
Mylius" <dick_mylius@dnr.state.ak.us>, "Marty Rutherford" <martyr@dnr. state. ak. us >, "Dick
Lef ebvre " <richard_lef ebvre@dnr . state . ak . us> , "Tom Irwin"
<tom__irwin@dnr. state. ak. us >, "Denby Lloyd" <denby_lloyd®f ishgame. state. ak. us >, "Kenton
Taylor" <kenton_taylor@f ishgame. state. ak. us >, "Joseph Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak. us >
Subject: Drue Pearce/lnterim Replacement/Interior
Secretary Kempthorne's office asked me to advise you that Henri Bisson, formerly Alaska
State Director of the BLM and currently the Deputy National Director, will temporarily
replace Drue Pearce as Senior Advisor to the Secretary on Alaska affairs. Henri will
continue as Deputy Director while he performs his new role.
The Secretary is apparently still looking for a permanent replacement. I have asked for
further information about applicants and timing but have heard nothing yet in response.
One consequence of the interim arrangement is that Hans Neidig, the Secretary's Anchorage
representative, will play a more important role. There will also be a replacement for
Jennifer Thompson, Drue's current assistant, who will be joining her in the Office of
Pipeline Coordinator.
I have known Henri Bisson for many years. In my opinion, he is a strong and knowledgeable
advocate on Alaska issues and is very easy to work with. I believe that many of the
people on this email would share these conclusions.
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Please note that my* email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 06 r 2007 7:36 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Re: URGENT - CEREMONIAL SIGNING TODAY ONLY FOR AGIA - URGENT
Thanks so much, all, for everything!!! What a perfect day.
It was awesome, Meg. Sharon and Kris did an amazing pr job. Thanks so much and put your
feet up! I told Piper I thought you'd have Isabella today...
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov, state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:49:17
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: 'Michael Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, 'John Bitney 1
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Sharon Leighow' <sharon_leighow@gov, state. ak.us>, 'Tom
Irwin' <tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us>, 'Martha K Rutherford'
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr. state. ak. us>, ! Kristina Y Perry'
<kr is_perry@gov . state . ak . us> , meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us , ' Todd Palin '
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: URGENT - CEREMONIAL SIGNING TODAY ONLY FOR AGIA - URGENT
URGENT! ! ! READ BEFORE AGIA SIGNING! J
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks ,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907,321.4975 c
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
Governor,
AIDEA has a vacancy.
ANGDA has two expired terms (John Kelsey and Bob Stinson) that can be changed out.
PFD has a term expiring in 2 weeks (Bill Hudson).
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/26/2009
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From: Mike Nizich [mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 4:23 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; michaeLtibbIes@gov.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Prince Rupert
All,
Our Emergency Management folks checked with Prince Rupert B.C. regarding the flooding going on in B.C. right
now. The road and the railroad are under water from Rupert to Terrace, no traffic in or out. It will affect the Marine
Highway system vehicle and passenger traffic. Marine Highways will be checking in with their folks in Rupert on
the current status there. It's a forty year flood event; B.C. officials indicated that there is no need for outside
assistance at this time. The Canadians have sufficient resources to handle the situation. There will be a follow
meeting with the Canadians tomorrow to see how things are going. I will report when 1 get the update.
Mike Nizich
8/25/2009
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From: Mike Nizich [mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 4:23 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; michael_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Prince Rupert
All,
Our Emergency Management folks checked with Prince Rupert B.C. regarding the flooding going on in B.C. right
now. The road and the railroad are under water from Rupert to Terrace, no traffic in or out. It will affect the Marine
Highway system vehicle and passenger traffic. Marine Highways will be checking in with their folks in Rupert on
the current status there. If s a forty year flood event; B.C. officials indicated that there is no need for outside
assistance at this time. The Canadians have sufficient resources to handle the situation. There will be a follow
meeting with the Canadians tomorrow to see how things are going. I will report when I get the update.
Mike Nizich
8/26/2009
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday7June 06, 2007 7:59 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
Whatever you think is best.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:28 PM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
I be thinking.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
We need to find your Deputy in Anchorage. There's room in the Anch office to squeeze
someone in and it will help us spread the news we need to re: bd vacancies. Kris agrees
w/this and can help seek that good individual for you! They can also help you make sure
our bds are staying on track with positive agendas.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:36:33
To: 'Governor Sarah Palin 1 <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris__perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
Governor,
AIDEA has a vacancy.
ANGDA has two expired terms (John Kelsey and Bob Stinson) that can be changed out
PFD has a term expiring in 2 weeks (Bill Hudson) .
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
PRA GSP01 0002222
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From: Mike Nizich [mike_nizich@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1 1:21 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV);
Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Walt C Monegan
Subject: RE: Fire
The State Emergency Management team is monitoring the situation on the Mat-Su HS. There
has been no request from the community for state assistance at this time. I will update
you if the state is requested to assist.
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov. sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:21 AM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Michael A Tibbies; Michael A Nizich; Kristina Y
Perry; John W Bitney; Kari L Spencer; Walt C Monegan
Subject: Fire
Toured su valley hs fire - total loss so devastating* Tens of millions to replace, 200
kids displaced in fall. Rep Neuman was right on it and was also there this morning. 8
different fire depts responded from as far away as Chugiak.
Our DPS comm people should have notified me - instead saw it on the news.
Pis do presser saying "whatever it takes... Our kids' education needs will be met in the
valley this fall"
Also met with Sr Cnter volunteers feeding fire crews. Awesome people, thankful for the
visit- red cross gave food. Valley community sure comes together during these tiimes.
PRA GSP01 0002223
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From: Michael Tibbies [mikeJibbles@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:30 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
Governor,
Just so you know Meg and I participated in a teleconference this afternoon with Tom Irwin and two of his staff that
have spent a lot of time on Ag issues. At some point Tom disconnected and his staff continued to give their opinion
of a sense of helplessness on the state's part and they drifted back to the language of "prudent" management that we
discarded from an earlier release. I was nervous that we would be blamed for not doing enough to help the dairy
producers and the employees so I called Irwin back at his house. We discussed the issue that we were requested to
find 600,000 to help Mat-Maid put together a plan but now find out that they are closing. Tom, Meg and talked
through the points in the release and all concurred. My first choice was to just let Mat-Maid respond but Meg said
we had 6 press calls and we did not want the story to include that we did not Teturn calls.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Meghan Stapleton; Joe Balash; Tom Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr.state.ak.us>; Marty Rutherford
CC: Michael Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>
Sent: Thu Jun 07 1 8:3 1:00 2007
Subject: Re: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
This falls within DNR and Div of Ag. We really need their input on this before responding.
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan__stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:5 1 :08
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Cc:'Michael A Tibbies* <mike_Jibbles@gov,state.ak.us>,'Sharon W Leighow 1
<sharonJeighow@gov,state.ak.us> > 'Meghan Stapleton' <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: FW: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
Just making sure that you see what I've just sent out with Mike's help.
Thanks!
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
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From: Meghan Stapleton fmailto:meghan stapleton@gov.state.ak.us1
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:49 PM
To: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION
Subject: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07-144
Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
June 7, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin responds to the
Mat-Maid closure with the following statement today:
"This is so very frustrating and shocking," said Governor Sarah Palin.
"Earlier this year, when we were informed of the financial challenges facing
Mat-Maid, the Creamery Board asked the state for $600,000. We responded and
fought hard to get the money with the help of the legislators. To now see a
vote to shut down Mat-Maid without even knowing why we need to right now is
perplexing. For quite awhile, the state has been asking for the business
plans and economic models used to evaluate the future of Mat-Maid; we have
yet to receive the information. The state still expects to see alternatives
presented and reasons for the immediate shutdown."
The Governor continued, "In the meantime, we are reviewing the situation and
looking at what options might be available on behalf of the state to help
the dairy producers and other Alaskans involved."
###
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
11/10/2009
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907,269.7463 f
907,321.4975 c
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From: Kara Moriarty [moriarty@aoga.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:37 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: AOGA Annual Luncheon & Board Meeting
Dear Governor Palin:
On behalf of the AOGA Board of Directors, we would like to extend to you a special invitation
to attend our Annual Luncheon, held in conjunction with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce,
on Monday, June 25 at Noon at the Egan Center, Our theme for this year's luncheon is "Looking
Ahead". We have a full program planned, with several of our Board members speaking to our
theme, as well as celebrating the 50 th Anniversary of the Swanson River field in Cook Inlet, and
the 30 th Anniversary of Prudhoe Bay and the Trans Alaska Pipeline System.
You should have already received a letter in the mail with this invitation. If you are able to join
us, we would ask that you join our head table. You would also have the opportunity to speak to
the audience (approx. 500 attendees expected) for three minutes. We apologize for such a short
amount of time, but we have a full panel of speakers including: John Zager, Chevron; Doug
Suttles, BP; Kevin Hostler, Alyeska; Craig Haymes, Exxon Mobil; Ken Sheffield, Pioneer; and
Rick Fox, Shell. In addition, we will be doing a special tribute to Judy Brady, our Executive
Director, who is retiring on June 30.
In addition to the Annual Luncheon, we would also like to extend an invitation to speak with our
Board, who are meeting the morning of June 25. We could meet for 30 minutes following the
lunch or adjust our agenda and meet with you prior to the luncheon. We will work with your
office to accommodate what works best in your calendar. The focus of the discussion with the
Board would be issues related to oil production.
I spoke with Joe Balash about this invitation yesterday via phone. We look forward to hearing
back from your office about this invitation.
If you or any members of your team have questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Kara
PS On a personal note, I see you are attending the Western Governors Conference in my home
state of South Dakota next week. This is a beautiful time of year to visit the Black Hills. I hope
you enjoy it.
Kara Moriarty
External Affairs Manager
Alaska Oil & Gas Association
121 W. Fireweed Lane, #207
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907)272-1481
Cell:(907)351-1116
Fax: (907)279-8114
moriarty@aoga.org
11/10/2009
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From: Karl Spencer [kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 1 1 :33 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Diana Straub
Diana Straub (who presented herself as a personal friend) wants an appointment with you about a)
District 14; and, b) giving you the guest book from the Inaugural Ball. I told her that in light of your very
seriously overbooked schedule, she might expect a phone call from you instead of a formal m eeting (and
we could a rrange to have someone like Kris Perry pick the book up). Her home # jPrivilege| ; her cell
#Privilege. Was that the appropriate response to her? Kari.
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From: Ivy Frye [ivy_frye@gov.state.ak,us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:48 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Kristina Y Perry'
Subject: Phil Schneider
Phil is back from his trip and ready to fill a seat. Chuck says he's
interested in the educator seat on Community Service Commission, there's also
that vacancy on Post Secondary Education since Ramona resigned,
w Phil Schnieder. You remember Phil from the
campaign. He has a masters in educ. admin., was a teacher and a principal,
and he'll probably work again this coming year as the liason between the
Anchorage School District and the legislature. I already talked to him about
it and he wants the spot if I don't get it. You can pass this email on to
Sarah if you'd like. Phil is in Seattle until Saturday but can be reached at
230-3612."
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
11/10/2009
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From: Michaei Tibbies [mikeJibbles@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:04 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
I will. Sean's office asked me the same question but when I asked a number of questions, Jay did not have a single
answer. I need to talk to DOR and DNR to see what meetings are scheduled. I will let you know as soon as I learn
more.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahooxom>
To: Michael Tibbies
Sent: Thu Jun 07 21:56:12 2007
Subject: Fw: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
Would you touch base w/sean on this after it's concluded that the trip is a good idea? I dont even know who they'd
be meeting with?
Original Message
From: SeanParnell<
Privileged or Pers>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:39:47
To:gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
No problem, I wont confirm or go until I hear from you that it's ok.
And, I'll prod the team to do a better job of helping you make contact.
Original Message —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com Fmailto:gov,sarah@vahoo T com1
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:59 PM
To: Sean Parnell; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
Let me ask Mike about it as I've heard nothing. In fact, I'm still waiting
to hear gasline team's plan for my "outreach" to companies via travels or at
least phone calls. Still havent heard from them on it! I may just go with
my gut and start the contacts on my own.
Original Message-—
From: Sean Parnell <sparnell@alaska.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19: 10:42
To:gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
I had a message from Marcia Davis to our office regarding the possibility of
me accompanying team members on another trip to Houston/Dallas this next
week. She hasn't given us company names or timeframe but I can likely make
the trip. Is this something you want me doing if they are asking??
11/10/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:17 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Phil Schneider
First tell chuck we can tap into him in other ways, but appting my brother cant work right
now. We need chuck's continued volunteerism tho. . , And his enthusiasm and wisdom!
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:09:36
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, ' Kristina Y Perry ' <kris__perry@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_J:ibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: Phil Schneider
I'll call him. The email was from Chuck.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:56 AM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Phil Schneider
Yes i remember him - he was our scheduler.
Dont you think he'd be better than Wagner's "unknown" nominee?
We always MUST go with people we know, first.
His number is included in your email - am I supposed to call him? Be i dont
have time to. Or is that email from Chuck?
Original Message
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From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:48:12
To: gov* sarah@yahoo.com, 'Kristina Y Perry' <krisjperry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Phil Schneider
Phil is back from his trip and ready to fill a seat. Chuck says he's
interested in the educator seat on Community Service Commission, there's
also that vacancy on Post Secondary Education since Ramona resigned.
"Phil Schnieder. You remember Phil from the
campaign. He has a masters in educ. admin., was a teacher and a principal,
and he'll probably work again this coming year as the liason between the
Anchorage School District and the legislature. I already talked to him
about it and he wants the spot if I don f t get it. You can pass this email
on to Sarah if you'd like. Phil is in Seattle until Saturday but can be
reached at 230-3612."
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
PRA GSP01 0002232
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:08 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
Nothing was attached
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_£rye@gov,state.ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:58:33
To : gov , sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: RE: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
Whatever you think is best.
-Original Message
From : gov ♦ sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:28 PM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Key Boards w/ Terms Expiring
I be thinking.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
We need to find your Deputy in Anchorage. There ! s room in the Anch office to
squeeze someone in and it will help us spread the news we need to re: bd
vacancies. Kris agrees w/this and can help seek that good individual for
you! They can also help you make sure our bds are staying on track with
positive agendas.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us>
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:36:33
To: 1 Governor Sarah Palin 1 <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov, state. ak.us>
Subject: Key Boards w/ Terras Expiring
Governor ,
AIDEA has a vacancy.
ANGDA has two expired terms (John Kelsey and Bob Stinson) that can be
changed out .
PFD has a term expiring in 2 weeks (Bill Hudson) .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:53 AM
To:
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Michael A Tibbies
Cc:
Kristina Y Perry
Subject:
Re: loose ends
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I will again cc Kris so she can find people for you.
Yes _ put Griz on the safety bd. Then go thru list of people we know, and they 1 re people
patiently waiting, for appts.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov, state. ak,us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:11:10
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: loose ends
Governor ,
1 I followed up with Griz yesterday. He says he has known you for 15 years, that you
guys worked together on the city fireworks display, and that he was endorsing you in Nome
during the campaign. All of this may, or may not be the case. He does however want to be
plugged in. He said he believes in you and what you stand for. I went through some of
the more low key vacancies with him.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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2 Tom Wagoner has recommended Dr. Marg Hayes for the higher education seat on the
Community Service Commission. [P rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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â– MM
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:51 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: District 14 -confidential
You are awesome! And I hope I get to appt a replacement soon
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:20:34
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: District 14 --confidential
Wes is on the list I sent you. You might not be able to open it until you
get to a computer- -I haven't figured out yet how to open attachments from my
blackberry. Then again, I don't know if you want to look through 14,000
names from a blackberry anway.
You're awesome
iv
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo .com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:21 PM
To: Ivy J Frye
Subject: Re: District 14 --confidential
Do u thnk vic's resigning? Wonder what others are saying*
Original Message --
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:06:41
To : ! Governor Sarah Palin ' <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: District 14 --confidential
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I have the complete list and I'm trying to figure out how to format it to
send to you. You'll have it tonight. Thanks, governor.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Pal in
(907} 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: gov.sarah@yahoacom
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:49 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: caribou pen
Waynes ! It was cool .
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_jErye@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Thu f 07 Jun 2007 08:30:02
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: caribou pen
Was it Mat's pen or Wayne's pen? How exciting for them. I just listened to the ceremonial
AGIA signing.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Pal in
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:32 AM
To: Bitney; John W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Stapieton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Agia
John_ when will agia bill be ready? I lv for WGA conf early tomorrow am so dont know when
i can sign it.
Newsminer quoted you saying "no bill" yest was your fault, due to "vacation schedules"
(like admin was on vacation?) ... I was very surprised be I thot not having the bill was
Lyda's and other legislator's fault, not the administration's. In fact I was repeating
what i was told yest when speaking about the issue and even with reporters I suppose I
sounded very inconsistent or ill-informed when claiming legislators didnt get it to us in
time. Or i sounded like i was lying.
I'm going into the Newsminer ed bd mtg this morning - i may be asked about it be it was a
big deal to Stfen yest and he may try to trip me up on inconsistencies there.
I was told Lyda was on vacation that's why it was late with signatures... And that's what
I've repeated. Should I correct your statement?
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_$tapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 6:33 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Sharon W Leighow; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: RE: Vic
And I am just acknowledging now that I did receive this... thanks. I think
it f s such a great message for the near future.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:37 AM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Vic
If we get to replace Vic with someone from my home district, something to
start thinking about in terms of messaging:
I will appt someone with the acknowledgement that I believe it needs to be
an even playing field when the seat is open for election next yr. My
appointment won't be the usual: "The governor wants to appoint a loyalist
who will receive her endorsement in the next election" .
Respecting balances of power, it's the voters' choice whom they want to
represent them, and I will responsibly select Vic's replacement with some
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humbleness - letting the chosen individual know that it's a free-for-all (if
you will!) when and if they choose to actually run for the seat after their
appointment. Things get out of balance if the appointing authority abuses
her office's power and appts based on that person's future electability
and/or loyalty.
PRA GSP01 0002242
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:19 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Bob Mendenhall, President, WGU
Ask around if this is a good use of my time. And isnt the WGA pretty slammed by now with
those last minute meetings that were just plugged in?
Original Message
From: Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:59:22
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, 'Lynne Smith' <lynne_smith@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Michael A Nizich'
<mike_nizich@gov. state . ak.us>
Cc: Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: Bob Mendenhall, President, WGU
Alaska's Governor is automatically an honorary member of Western Governors
University, This is a quote from their website:
"Western Governors University is a non-profit online university offering you
a convenient, flexible online education. WGU is the only accredited
university in the U.S. offering competency-based, online degrees. Founded by
the governors of 19 western states, WGU delivers to its students an
outstanding quality education under the guidance of dedicated faculty
mentors and progress managers."
I'll have Lynne Smith get some more info emailed to you. Bob Mendenhall is
the President and has been trying to get in to brief you about WGU since
January. The meeting request is just for you and him.
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:49 PM
To: Kari L Spencer
Cc: Michael A Tibbies
Sub j ect : Re : Bob Mendenhall , President , WGU
Who? What school is that and is this any exclusive, or whats the reason for
AK's gov attending, hosting (?) , speaking, etc? Any more details?
Original Message
From; Kari Spencer <kari_spencer@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:43:38
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Bob Mendenhall, President, WGU
Hi Governor, would you be agreeable to a short meet and greet in South
Dakota with Bob Mendenhall, President of Western Governor's University?
He's been trying to fly to Juneau to meet you since you were elected, this
might be a good way to meet him and that will be that! I'll wait for your
approval .
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:58 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Kristina Y Perry 1
Cc: 'Miehael A Tibbies'; 'Sharon W Leighow'; 'John W Bitney'; Tom Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford'
Subject: RE: Agia bill tonight
Not a good time for KTUU, but McAllister is aware of the time (just
literally got off the phone with him). He doesn't know if they can make it,
but Bitney will call as he's heading out to see if they can.
Are you okay if KTUU follows you?
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
.Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:51 PM
To: Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Michael A Tibbies; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; John W Bitney;
Tom Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Agia bill tonight
Six pm is when the bill will arrive at my house, per bitney. So thats too
late for ktuu?
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan stapieton@gov.state.ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:57 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Talis Colberg'; 'Tom Irwin'; 'Michael A Tibbies'
Cc: 'Martha K Rutherford'; 'Joseph R Balash'; 'Sharon W Leighow"; 'Kristina Y Perry'; 'John W
Bitney'
Subject: RE: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
I've got lots of call in line.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907,269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:43 PM
To: Talis Colberg; Tom Irwin/ Michael A Tibbies
Cc; Martha K Rutherford; Joseph R Balash; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W
Leighow; Kristina Y Perry; John W Bitney
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
I just read it online, AP, so rporters knew about it before we did.
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:37:10
To : <tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us>
Cc: "Marty Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us> , < Joe_Balash@gov . state . ak . us> , "Meghan
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Stapleton" <meghanj3tapleton@gov , state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
Dear folks, Many of you are already aware of some of what is happening
with Mat Maid. The Governor has requested I forward the events of today
which indicate the Mat Maid Board is planning to close operations on
July 7. Talis
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:18 PM
To: Talis Colberg
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
Would you cc the list of folks who need to know all this? Tib knows who they are
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:01:10
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
Dear Governor Palin, Apparently the Mat Maid Bd abruptly altered their
planned time table to close in November and changed it to Jlu 7 last
night. The reason appears to be simple math. The losses between
January and April alone were $700,000,00, far more than expected and
they had not even sought that much of an appropriation.
In addition to the producers there will be about 44 jobs at the
creamery that will end.
The alternate federal grant for another creamery which would
have been a competitor of sorts is being appealed and is therefore on
hold for now. It may be that that was being indirectly being appealed
by Mat Maid itself through another entity. So, that appeal may lose
momentum, but in any event, there will be a gap for quite some time were
there is no local market for the dairy farmers short of transporting the
milk to the Northern Lights dairy in Fairbanks which does not seem to
have the capicity to process all of the milk should it actually get
there.
That is what I was able to find out so far this afternoon.
Talis
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>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 06/07 2:32 PM >>>
We ' re not going to leave the farmers hanging
I can't believe those boards and MatMaid management let it get so bad
before taking action.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 22:30:16
To: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >, "Martha K
Rutherford" <marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us> , "Tom Irwin"
<tom__irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney"
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash"
< j oe__balash@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
Thia has to go to Irwin and Rutherford also. I don't think they're
aware of the board's intention either.
Sounds like a mess.
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law.state.ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:33:38
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : <Mike_JTibbles@gov . state , ak . us>
Subject: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
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Unknown
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 2:32 PM
To: Talis Colberg
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Bitney; John W
(GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
We're not going to leave the farmers hanging.
I can't believe those boards and MatMaid management let it get so bad before taking
action.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 22:30:16
To : "Talis Colberg" <Talis . Colberg@law. state . ak .us>
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty__rutherf ord@dnr . state. ak. us >, "Tom Irwin" <tom_jlrwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "John W
Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash" <joe__balash@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
Thia has to go to Irwin and Rutherford also. I don't think they're aware of the board's
intention either.
Sounds like a mess.
Original Message
From : "Talis Colberg" <Talis . Colberg@law. state . ak . us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:33:38
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : <Mike_Tibbles@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Fwd: Matanuska Maid Closure
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 2:17 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Travel
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:53:34
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Travel
Marathon Oil? They've left messages for me (John Barnes) in the last two days re their
export license. I don't know what's up, but thought you should know they 1 re reaching out
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: S Parnell
Sent: Thu Jun 07 11:22:24 2007
Subject; Re: Travel
:)
I go to South Dakota tomorrow to mt w/Western Govs Assn and will also meet with Marathon
and one of the Canadian Premiers who'll be attending WGA.
Original Message
From: "S Parnell" <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak, us >
Date; Thu, 7 Jun 2007 11:16:43
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo ♦ com>
Subject: Travel
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Let Todd know he lost me just north of Nenana :)
Safe travels'
Sean
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 12:12 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Sharon W Leighow'; Wistma Y Perry'; 'Michael A Tibbies'
Subject: RE: Dani the reporter
Also, just had a nice hour-long meeting with Drue Pearce. I picked her
brain and learned more of what you all probably already know. However,
she's got lots of great suggestions and things to talk about with you.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 12:10 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahooxom; 'Sharon W Leighow'; 'Kristina Y Perry'; 'Michael A Tibbies'
Subject: RE: Dani the reporter
Thank you. She let me know as she was asking questions about your trip. . . be
interested in your thoughts, in person.
Thanks !
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo .com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo .com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:19 AM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Kristina Y Perry; Michael A
Tibbies
Subject: Dani the reporter
From local tv up here, really wants to wk for us - told me yest she put in
for Comm Dept job. I passed her on to Sharon. Just fyi
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:35 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael
A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
Thnks for that addl information
Original Message
From: Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:16:39
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: Joseph R Balash <joe_balash@gov. state, ak.us>, Tom Irwin
<tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, Martha K Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, Michael
A Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov. state, ak.us>, Sharon W Leighow <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
Governor ,
Thank you. We had a conference call with DNR, Div. of Ag., and then
spent a good deal of time with Commissioner Irwin regarding the
response.
Thanks ,
Meg
Original Message
From: gov, sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, June 7,20076:31pm
Subject: Re; Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
To: Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov»state,ak.us>, Joseph R
Balash <joe_balash@gov. state, ak.us>, Tom Irwin
<tom_irwin@dnr* state. ak.us>, Martha K Rutherford
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<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us>
Cc: Michael A Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov, state. ak.us>, Sharon W Leighow
<sharon_leighow@gov . state . ak . us>
> This falls within DNR and Div of Ag. We really need their input on
> this before responding,
> Original Message
> From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
> Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:51:08
> To : gov . sarah@yahoo .com
> Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, ! Sharon W
> Leighow' <sharon_leighow@gov. state, ak, us >, 'Meghan Stapleton'
> <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>Subject : FW: Press Release:
> Governor Responds to Mat -Maid Closure
> Just making sure that you see what I've just sent out with Mike's
> help.
> Thanks!
> Meg
> Meghan N. Stapleton
> Communications Director
> Office of Governor Sarah Palin
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> 907.269.7450 O
> 907.269.7463 f
> 907.321.4975 c
> From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:49 PM
> TO: GOV - PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION
> Subject: Press Release: Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> 07-144
> Governor Responds to Mat -Maid Closure
> June 7, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin responds to
the
> Mat-Maid closure with the following statement today;
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> "This is so very frustrating and shocking, " said Governor Sarah
Palin.
> "Earlier this year, when we were informed of the financial
> challenges facing
> Mat-Maid, the Creamery Board asked the state for $600,000. We
> responded and
> fought hard to get the money with the help of the legislators. To
> now see a
> vote to shut down Mat -Maid without even knowing why we need to
> right now is
> perplexing. For quite awhile, the state has been asking for the
> businessplans and economic models used to evaluate the future of
> Mat-Maid; we have
> yet to receive the information. The state still expects to see
> alternativespresented and reasons for the immediate shutdown."
> The Governor continued, "In the meantime, we are reviewing the
> situation and
> looking at what options might be available on behalf of the state
> to help
> the dairy producers and other Alaskans involved."
> ###
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> Meghan N. Stapleton
> Communications Director
> Office of Governor Sarah Palin
> 907.269.7450 o
> 907.269.7463 f
> 907,321.4975 c
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Thursday, June 07, 2007 1 1:10 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry
Michael A Tibbies
RE: Phil Schneider
I'll call him. The email was from Chuck.
•Original Message-
From: gov. sarah@yahoo. com [mail to: gov. sarah@yahoo. com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:56 AM
To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Phil Schneider
Yes i remember him - he was our scheduler.
Dont you think he'd be better than Wagner's "unknown" nominee?
We always MUST go with people we know, first.
His number is included in your email - am I supposed to call him? Be i dont have time to.
Or is that email from Chuck?
•Original Message-
From: Ivy Frye <ivy__frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:48:12
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Phil Schneider
Phil is back from his trip and ready to fill a seat. Chuck says he's interested in the
educator seat on Community Service Commission, there's also that vacancy on Post Secondary
Education since Ramona resigned.
«
Phil Schnieder. You remember Phil from the
PRA GSP01 0002260
campaign. He has a masters in educ* admin., was a teacher and a principal, and he'll
probably work again this coming year as the liason between the Anchorage School District
and the legislature. I already talked to him about it and he wants the spot if I don't
get it. You can pass this email on to Sarah if you'd like. Phil is in Seattle until
Saturday but can be reached at 230-3612. "
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From: Ivy Frye [lvyJ r rye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:11 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: loose ends
Governor,
1 I followed up with Griz yesterday. He says he has known you for 15 years, that you guys worked together on
the city fireworks display, and that he was endorsing you in Nome during the campaign. All of this may, or may
not be the case. He does however want to be plugged in. He said he believes in you and what you stand for. I
went through some of the more low key vacancies with him.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
2 Tom Wagoner has recommended Dr. Marg Hayes for the higher education seat on the Community Service
Commission. [Privileged o r Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/26/2009
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:11 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: loose ends
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Governor,
1 I followed up with Griz yesterday. He says he has known you for 1 5 years, that you guys worked together on
the city fireworks display, and that he was endorsing you in Nome during the campaign. All of this may, or may
not be the case. He does however want to be plugged in. He said he believes in you and what you stand for. I
went through some of the more low key vacancies with him.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
2 Tom Wago ner has recommended Dr. Marg Hayes for the higher education seat on the Community Service
Commission. [Privi l eged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/25/2009
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From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:21 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: District 14 -confidential
Wes is on the list I sent you. You might not be able to open it until you get to a
computer — I haven't figured out yet how to open attachments from my blackberry. Then
again, I don't know if you want to look through 14,000 names from a blackberry anway.
You're awesome
iv
Original Message
From: gov, sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:21 PM
To: Ivy J Frye
Subject: Re: District 14 — confidential
Do u thnk vic's resigning? Wonder what others are saying?
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:06:41
To: 'Governor Sarah Palin' <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: District 14 — confidential
I have the complete list and I'm trying to figure out how to format it to send to you
You'll have it tonight. Thanks, governor.
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:44 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: RE: loose ends
I checked in with Chuck Jr and Chuck and Sally today to get names of good people that
still need to be plugged in. And pulled out the list of the people that were in the
trenches with us. I'll get a list of recommendations together for you guys.
Thanks
PS — Willow made it to town.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailt o : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:53 AM
To: Ivy J Frye; Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: loose ends
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I will again cc Kris so she can find people for you.
Yes _ put Griz on the safety bd. Then go thru list of people we know, and they're people
patiently waiting, for appts.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:11:10
To : gov. sarah@ yahoo. com
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Subject: loose ends
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privi
eged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
2 Tom Wagoner has recommended Dr. Marg Hayes for the higher education seat on the
Community Service Commission. iPrivitenftH or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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Re: Budget
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Unknown
From: John Bitney [john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 1 1 :52 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Sharon W Leighow; Smith; Lynne
M (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Joseph R Balash; Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Budget
Governor
I will draft some ideas and language for a letter. My quick thought is that we establish some long term fiscal goals,
and then try to set numbers to achieve these goals. For example, we hope to increase education formula (along
w/legis task force) next session.. .and other such constitutional mandates.. .and we tie our effort toward insuring the
state has funds available without taxing alaskans.
I will talk with finance chairs to see if they would like to be part of our process.
Thanks
Jb
Original Message- —
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: John Bitney; Michael Tibbies; Karen Rehfeld
CC: Chris Clark; Meghan Stapleton; Kris Perry; Sharon W Leighow <sharonjeighow@gov.state.ak.us>; Lynne
Smith; Kari Spencer; Joe Balash; Russ Kelly; Anna Kim
Sent: Fri Jun 08 07:35:02 2007
Subject: Budget
John: i was asked yest by reporters what percentage (budget cuts) we're aiming for - didn't have a specific number
but declared we would be vetoing. It occurred to me we need to enlist the help of legislators, esp those who came
out of the session screaming that their colleagues spent too much money.
We'll give them the opportunity to help the state.
Would you figure out how to reach out to them in requesting their ideas on cuts - some line items are in districts
where the local legislator did not even request the item, it appears. They need to give input on where we can afford
to cut, delay funding, or phase in funding. We need to do this asap.
Perhaps a letter from the third floor giving them a head's up reminder that we must live within our means and a
strong request to tell us how they can help.
I know if s probably never been done before, but so be it. But it's got to be done soon.
Also, I'm very anxious to hear from Cabinet members their suggestions for cuts, too. Mike - would you forward this
to Commissioners as the reminder that we need their input asap.
Thanks!
11/10/2009
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [karispencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 10:35 AM
To: Wheeler; Gary R (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Marathon meeting location update
Marathon meeting, June 9, 3:00pm, Location: Hampton Inn, Terra-Bella Room
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 4:32 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Jirn Palin
Cc: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Breast Cancer Tournament - Anchorage
Shoot! I wish I could do this!!!
Next year?
I'm delayed here in Minneapolis, Wish I were not
Hello Jim and PIP!
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Jim Palin
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Sent: Jun 8, 2007 1:57 PM
Subject: RE: Breast Cancer Tournament - Anchorage
Message
Dear Ms. Palin: Governor Sarah Palin will be traveling to the National Governors'
Association meeting in Michigan on July 20, and will not return to Alaska until early the
following week. She will therefore not be available to attend or speak at the tournament
at Eagleglen. Please let us know if you will hold this event again next year, perhaps we
can accommodate your request at that time.
Sincerely,
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
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From: Jim Palin [mailto:palin@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 5:08 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject; Breast Cancer Tournament - Anchorage
On behalf of the Anchorage Women's Golf Association, I would like to ask if Governor Palin
would be available and/or willing to give a brief (10 to 15 minute) speech at the
beginning of the Breast Cancer Tournament sponsored by the Anchorage Women 1 s Golf
Association. Tournament to be held July 20, 2007 at Eagleglen Golf Course (Elmendorf
AFB) . Speech to be between 2:00 and 2:30 pm on that date. Approximately 160 women
participate in this annual event with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
We appreciate any assistance you can give with this request.
Sincerely,
Faye Palin
33 62 Naomi Ave
Wasilla, Ak, 99654\
907-376-6900
palin@mtaonline . net
PRA GSP01 0002270
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@aiaska.gov]
Friday, June 08, 2007 1:03 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
RE: Bob Mendenhall, President, WGU
Hi Governor. Heads up that Bob Mendenhall, WGU, will be a speaker at WGA, and will try
and introduce himself at some point, rather than scheduling a formal meeting as he was
previously trying to attempt.
PRA GSP01 0002271
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Talis Colberg [Talis. Colberg@law.state,ak,us]
Friday, June 08, 2007 9:31 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV);
Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Fwd: Resignation
Dear Governor palin, If I read your email correctly the resignation did
not go through. It is addressed to Mr. McLaren C. Carter, Chair of
Creamery Corp. and it reads:
" Dear Chairman Carter,
In light of recent discussion and correspondence, it has become
apparent to me that the duties and responsibilities that I have
historically performed on behalf of the Creamery Corptation as its
President and CEO have been and are being materially reduced.
Accordingly it is with regret that I must tender my resignation,
effective June 30, 2007. Joseph W. Van Treeck"
It is dated May 31, 2007
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 06/08 9:09 AM >>>
Thank you Lord. I am accepting this resignation immediately
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
(And the attachment didn ! t come through)
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law, state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:06:36
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Sub j ect : Fwd : Resignation
Dear Governor Palin, I just received this. Apparently Van Treek
offered this. Talis
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapieton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:28 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Meghan N Stapieton
Cc: Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: RE: MatMaid
With the help of irwin too, we just followed your lead from the last surprise annoucement
fm the group. Thank you.
Original Message
From : " gov , sarah@yahoo . com " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Meghan N Stapieton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>; "Sharon W Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Sent: 6/8/07 9:18 AM
Subj ect : Re : MatMaid
Now i totally understand and agree with the tone of your press release from yest. It took
me awhile! Sorry! But the more I heard, and thot about thru the night, the more insane
this whole thing is. Thanks so much for your help and leadership on this meg and mike. The
message is right. You're doing the right thing. Thanks
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapieton <meghan — staple ton@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:06:35
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, 'Tom Irwin' <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak. us >, 'Martha K Rutherford 1
<marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak. us >, 'Michael A Tibbies'
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak,us>, 'John W Bitney 1 <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Joseph R
Balash' <joe_balash@gov. state. ak. us >, 'Sharon W Leighow'
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Talis J Colberg' <talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, 'Joseph
D Schmidt' <joseph_schmidt@correct. state. ak.us>
Cc: 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_j>erry@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Christopher G Clark'
<christopher_clark@gov . state .ak. us > , ' John Katz ' <jwkatz@alaskadc .org>
Subject: RE: MatMaid
We will have that message out this morning, Governor. Working with others on
this. We did say that the state will review options to help the dairy
producers and others affected, . . as well as that this is frustrating and
shocking .
PRA GSP01 0002274
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269,7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:25 AM
To: Tom Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney; Joseph
R Balash; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Talis J Colberg; Joseph D
Schmidt
Cc; Kristina Y Perry; Christopher G Clark; John Katz
Subject: MatMaid
Hell no will MatMaid close in a couple of weeks. Not on our watch will this
happen. Dairy farmers were told their last day to deliver milk is June 27th.
No back up plan for them, no notice except the assurance I ! ve given them
that we were working on a plan and supported the 600,000 dollars to figure
out what to do next. The state just broke its word again if we were to roll
over for the board's ridiculous vote to shut it down without proper notice.
Vantryck has got to be removed today. Managers must be held accountable for
disasters like this. Any investigation needs to take place re: what has
happened with this terribly poor management.
Farmers will be dumping their milk in the parking lot of DNR if we don't
step in and show the leadership they're craving and deserving. Trust me, I
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know their frustration.
MatMaid will not shut down and we need to get that word out TODAY be folks
are panicking and quiting and there won't be time to rehire.
Can BAC and Creamery Bd be replaced at the request of Governor? These folks
need to go. We need to regroup and get good business minds in there to
figure out close-out plan in next yr or so, or re-vitalization plan for Ag.
Pis respond asap so I know my email was received.
Ivy- pis check on both bd's replacement policies.
Meg- pis figure out new messaging that conveys my committment to sensible
plan -vs- going with the flow of the bd's ridiculous decision to devastate
farmers in two weeks. That's bull and we're going to step in a help.
Talis and Mike-
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:13 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'Meghan N Stapleton'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'Christopher G Clark 1 ;
\John W Bitney'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR);
Rutherford; Marty K(DNR)
Subject: Re: MatMaid
Thanks joe. And i'm disappointed rhonda helped "let" this division lag far behind in
innovation and solutions. Time for new blood.
Original Message
From: "Joe Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state ,ak.us>
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:10:39
To .-<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, <tom_irwin@DNR, state. AK.us>, "Marty Rutherford"
<MartyJ3utherf ord@dnr . state. ak.us>, "Michael Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>, "John
Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state ,ak.us>, "Meghan Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us> , <sharon_leighow@gov . state . ak . us> , <talis_colberg@law. sta
te . ak . us> , < j oseph_schmidt@correct . state . ak , us>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <krisjperry@gov,state.ak.us>, "Chris Clark"
<christopher_clark@gov . state . ak . us> , < j wkatz@alaskadc . org>
Subject: Re: MatMaid
Gov,
I spent more than an hour on the phone with Rhonda Boyles yesterday on this topic. As
the BAC chair, she is prepared to carry whatever water you want with the board, but is not
sure that the votes will necessarily be there.
She also expressed some concerns about the employment contract that Vantreek has. It was
negotiated 9 years ago and is pretty generous.
Finally, there were some things said by Vicki trytten that make me rather uncomfortable
and concerned. I would like to discuss those items with AG.
Joe
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
PRA GSP01 0002277
To: Tom Irwin <tom_irwin@dur.state.ak.us>; Marty Rutherford; Michael Tibbies; John
Bitney; Joe Balash; Meghan Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak. us >;
Talis J Colberg <talis__colberg@law.state.ak.us>; Joseph D Schmidt
< j oseph_schmidt ©correct . state . ak . us>
CC: Kris Perry; Chris Clark; John Katz < jwkat2@alaskadc.0rg>
Sent: Fri Jun 08 08:24:54 2007
Subj ect : MatMaid
Hell no will MatMaid close in a couple of weeks. Not on our watch will this happen. Dairy
farmers were told their last day to deliver milk is June 27th. No back up plan for them,
no notice except the assurance I've given them that we were working on a plan and
supported the 600,000 dollars to figure out what to do next. The state just broke its word
again if we were to roll over for the board's ridiculous vote to shut it down without
proper notice.
Vantryck has got to be removed today. Managers must be held accountable for disasters
like this. Any investigation needs to take place re: what has happened with this terribly
poor management .
Farmers will be dumping their milk in the parking lot of DNR if we don't step in and show
the leadership they're craving and deserving. Trust me, I know their frustration.
MatMaid will not shut down and we need to get that word out TODAY be folks are panicking
and qui ting and there won't be time to rehire.
Can BAC and Creamery Bd be replaced at the request of Governor? These folks need to go
We need to regroup and get good business minds in there to figure out close-out plan in
next yr or so, or re-vitalization plan for Ag.
Pis respond asap so I know my email was received.
Ivy- pis check on both bd's replacement policies.
Meg- pis figure out new messaging that conveys my committment to sensible plan -vs- going
with the flow of the bd's ridiculous decision to devastate farmers in two weeks. That's
bull and we're going to step in a help.
Talis and Mike- jPrivileged or Personal Material Reda cted,^
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, June 08, 2007 9:07 AM
Talis Colberg; Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Re: BAC and Creamery Boards
Got it.
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:05:17
To: "Ivy Frye 1 ' <Ivy_Frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc : <gov , sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject; Re: BAC and Creamery Boards
Dear Ivy and Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
My more complete answer is
coming shortly. Talis
>>> Ivy Frye <Ivy_Frye@goy. state, ak. us > 06/08 8:57 AM >>>
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002279
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
PRA GSP01 0002280
Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.$tate,ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:07 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tom Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford 1 ; 'Michael A Tibbies'; 'John W
Bitney'; 'Joseph R Balash'; 'Sharon W Lelghow'; Talis J Colberg'; 'Joseph D Schmidt'
Cc: 'Kristina Y Perry 1 ; 'Christopher G Clark'; Kate; John W (GOV)
Subject: RE: MatMaid
We will have that message out this morning, Governor. Working with others on
this. We did say that the state will review options to help the dairy
producers and others affected... as well as that this is frustrating and
shocking .
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent; Friday, June 08, 2007 8:25 AM
To: Tom Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney; Joseph
R Balash; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Talis J Colberg; Joseph D
Schmidt
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Christopher G Clark; John Katz
Subject: MatMaid
Hell no will MatMaid close in a couple of weeks. Not on our watch will this
happen. Dairy farmers were told their last day to deliver milk is June 27th.
No back up plan for them, no notice except the assurance I ! ve given them
that we were working on a plan and supported the 600,000 dollars to figure
1
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out what to do next. The state just broke its word again if we were to roll
over for the board's ridiculous vote to shut it down without proper notice.
Vantryck has got to be removed today. Managers must be held accountable for
disasters like this. Any investigation needs to take place re: what has
happened with this terribly poor management.
Farmers will be dumping their milk in the parking lot of DNR if we don't
step in and show the leadership they're craving and deserving. Trust me, I
know their frustration.
Mat Ma id will not shut down and we need to get that word out TODAY be folks
are panicking and quiting and there won't be time to rehire.
Can BAC and Creamery Bd be replaced at the request of Governor? These folks
need to go. We need to regroup and get good business minds in there to
figure out close-out plan in next yr or so, or re-vitalization plan for Ag.
Pis respond asap so I know my email was received.
Ivy- pis check on both bd's replacement policies.
Meg- pis figure out new messaging that conveys my committment to sensible
plan -vs- going with the flow of the bd's ridiculous decision to devastate
farmers in two weeks. That's bull and we're going to step in a help.
Talis and Mike-
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002282
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 6:17 PM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Vic Fischer meeting
If the Governor agrees, can we work Vic Fischer in the next two weeks? She told him earlier in the year
she would meet with him. Kari.
From; Vic Fischer [mailto:afvf@uaa.alaska.edu]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:31 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Appointment with Gov. Palin
Hi Kari -
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with Governor Palin in Anchorage to talk about
appointments to the Local Boundary Commission and implementing Alaska's constitution with
respect to boroughs.
My cell phone number is 907-351-6359.
Thank you,
Vic Fischer
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002283
Unknown
From: Tom Irwin [tomjrwin@dnr.state,ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:50 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Martha K Rutherford; Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney; Joseph R
Balash; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Talis J Colberg; Joseph D Schmidt
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Christopher G Clark; Katz; John W (GOV); Dick
Subject: RE: MatMaid
Governor, have received your email, I am on the road to Anchorage. Talked with Dick
Lefevbre earlier. He has a meeting with several individuals today State and Fed looking
at ways to help this.
Will keep all involved / up to date. Any thoughts welcome. Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak.us>; "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us> ; "Michael A Tibbies " <mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak . us> ;
"John W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>; "Joseph R Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>; "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>;
"Sharon W Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>; "Talis J Colberg"
<talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>; "Joseph D Schmidt" <joseph_schmidt@correct .state. ak.us>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>; "Christopher G Clark"
<christopher_clark@gov. state. ak,us>; "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc,org>
Sent: 6/8/07 8:24 AM
Sub j ect : MatMaid
Hell no will MatMaid close in a couple of weeks. Not on our watch will this happen. Dairy
farmers were told their last day to deliver milk is June 27th, No back up plan for them,
no notice except the assurance I've given them that we were working on a plan and
supported the 600,000 dollars to figure out what to do next. The state just broke its word
again if we were to roll over for the board's ridiculous vote to shut it down without
proper notice.
Vantryck has got to be removed today. Managers must be held accountable for disasters like
this. Any investigation needs to take place re: what has happened with this terribly poor
management .
Farmers will be dumping their milk in the parking lot of DNR if we don't step in and show
the leadership they're craving and deserving. Trust me, I know their frustration.
MatMaid will not shut down and we need to get that word out TODAY be folks are panicking
and guiting and there won't be time to rehire.
PRA GSP01 0002284
Can BAC and Creamery Bd be replaced at the request of Governor? These folks need to go.
We need to regroup and get good business minds in there to figure out close-out plan in
next yr or so, or re-vitalization plan for Ag.
Pis respond asap so I know my email was received.
Ivy- pis check on both bd's replacement policies.
Meg- pis figure out new messaging that conveys my committment to sensible plan -vs- going
with the flow of the bd's ridiculous decision to devastate farmers in two weeks. That's
bull and we're going to step in a help.
Talis and Mike- [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002285
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:49 AM
To: Joseph D Schmidt; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John
W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Talis J Colberg
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV)
Subject: Re: MatMaid
Thanks Commissioner Schmidt.
And sorry, all, for cursing in that email - but doggone it that board ripped the rug out
from under us - and more importantly the farmers - and it gives Alaskans one more reason
to distrust state government, unfortunately.
Original Message
From: Joseph Schmidt <joseph_schmidt@correct. state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:37:50
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, 'Tom Irwin 1 <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, 'Martha K Rutherford*
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us> , ' Michael A Tibbies â–
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, 'John W Bitney' <john__bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Joseph R
Balash' <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Meghan N Stapleton'
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Sharon W Leighow'
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Talis J Colberg 1 <talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Cc:'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, 'Christopher G Clark 1
<christopher_clark@gov.state.ak.us>, 'John Katz' <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Subject : RE : MatMaid
Good Morning All,
Corrections has some ties to the dairy farmers through our Point Mackenzie
Farm, and our Farm contractor. Marty and I talked recently about some Meat
Plant issues and tying them to the Point Mack Farm. We also may have cheap
labor to offer.
Anything we can do to help. . . .
Thanx
Joe
PRA GSP01 0002286
-Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:25 AM
To: Tom Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Michael A Tibbies; John W Bitney; Joseph
R Balash; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Talis J Colberg; Joseph D
Schmidt
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Christopher G Clark; John Katz
Sub j e c t : Ma t Ma i d
Hell no will MatMaid close in a couple of weeks. Not on our watch will this
happen. Dairy farmers were told their last day to deliver milk is June 27th
No back up plan for them, no notice except the assurance I've given them
that we were working on a plan and supported the 600,000 dollars to figure
out what to do next. The state just broke its word again if we were to roll
over for the board's ridiculous vote to shut it down without proper notice.
Vantryck has got to be removed today. Managers must be held accountable for
disasters like this. Any investigation needs to take place re: what has
happened with this terribly poor management .
Farmers will be dumping their milk in the parking lot of DNR if we don't
step in and show the leadership they're craving and deserving. Trust me, I
know their frustration.
MatMaid will not shut down and we need to get that word out TODAY be folks
are panicking and quiting and there won't be time to rehire.
Can BAC and Creamery Bd be replaced at the request of Governor? These folks
need to go. We need to regroup and get good business minds in there to
figure out close-out plan in next yr or so, or re-vitalization plan for Ag.
Pis respond asap so I know my email was received
PRA GSP01 0002287
Ivy- pis check on both bd's replacement policies.
Meg- pis figure out new messaging that conveys my committment to sensible
plan -vs- going with the flow of the bd's ridiculous decision to devastate
farmers in two weeks. That's bull and we're going to step in a help.
Talis and Mike-
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002288
Unknown
From: Rehfeid, Karen J (GOV) [karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:31 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Bitney; John W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Sharon W
Leighow; Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: RE: Budget
Good morning Governor - we are receiving responses from the departments
to their review of the capital budget - not a lot of specific
recommendations for vetoes but some general comments. My staff is
following up with the agencies and asking additional questions so that
we have sufficient information to base our recommendations to you on. I
expect to have the Department of Law's review sometime next week.
I expect Legislators will be reluctant to put anything specific in
writing - those with specific ideas are more likely to pick up the phone
and call Mike, John, or me - As you can expect, I am getting more calls
from people concerned about their projects being removed from the budget
than from those asking for us to veto! I will talk with Mike and John
about how best to engage legislators in the process.
Karen
**************************************
Karen J. Rehfeid, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 7:35 AM
To: John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Rehfeid, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Christopher G Clark; Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Sharon W
Leighow; Lynne M Smith; Kari L Spencer; Joseph R Balash; Russell T
Kelly; Anna C Kim
PRA GSP01 0002289
Sub j ect : Budget
John: i was asked yest by reporters what percentage (budget cuts) we 1 re
aiming for - didn't have a specific number but declared we would be
vetoing. It occurred to me we need to enlist the help of legislators,
esp those who came out of the session screaming that their colleagues
spent too much money.
We 1 11 give them the opportunity to help the state.
Would you figure out how to reach out to them in requesting their ideas
on cuts - some line items are in districts where the local legislator
did not even request the item, it appears. They need to give input on
where we can afford to cut, delay funding, or phase in funding. We need
to do this asap.
Perhaps a letter from the third floor giving them a head's up reminder
that we must live within our means and a strong request to tell us how
they can help.
I know it's probably never been done before, but so be it. But it's got
to be done soon.
Also, I'm very anxious to hear from Cabinet members their suggestions
for cuts, too. Mike - would you forward this to Commissioners as the
reminder that we need their input asap.
Thanks I
PRA GSP01 0002290
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent;
Friday, June 08, 2007 8:29 AM
To:
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Cc:
Michael A Tibbies
Subject:
Re: Mark Fish
Put mark on whatever he's excited about
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:25:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: FW: Mark Fish
Pass on my gratitude to the Governor, let her know I will foe willing to serve in any
capacity she feels is in the best interest of the people of Alaska. Mark <><
From: Ivy Frye [mailto:Ivy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:22 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; 'Kristina Y Perry'
Subject: Mark Fish
Governor Pal in,
I followed up with Mark yesterday. He feels he's most suited for Juvenile Justice or
Human Rights Commissions.
There are expired terms on Juvenile Justice and a vacancy on Human Rights Commission
(Chris Hayes resigned). I talked to LaDonna about Human Rights Commission, and she didn't
seem too excited about it. She said she would do it, but was more interested in
land/hunting issues, specifically unit 13.
PRA GSP01 0002291
what do you think about Mark for Juvenile Justice or Human Rights?
Thank you,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
PRA GSP01 0002292
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 7:35 AM
To: John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Rehfeid; Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Christopher G Clark; Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Sharon W Leighow; Lynne M
Smith; Kari L Spencer; Joseph R Balash; Russell T Kelly; Anna C Kim
Subject: Budget
John: i was asked yest by reporters what percentage (budget cuts) we're aiming for -
didn't have a specific number but declared we would be vetoing. It occurred to me we need
to enlist the help of legislators, esp those who came out of the session screaming that
their colleagues spent too much money.
We'll give them the opportunity to help the state.
Would you figure out how to reach out to them in requesting their ideas on cuts - some
line items are in districts where the local legislator did not even request the item, it
appears. They need to give input on where we can afford to cut, delay funding, or phase in
funding. We need to do this asap.
Perhaps a letter from the third floor giving them a head's up reminder that we must live
within our means and a strong request to tell us how they can help.
I know it's probably never been done before, but so be it. But it's got to be done soon
Also, I'm very anxious to hear from Cabinet members their suggestions for cuts, too. Mike
- would you forward this to Commissioners as the reminder that we need their input asap.
Thanks i
PRA GSP01 0002293
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [Ivy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:22 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Mark Fish
Governor Palm,
I followed up with Mark yesterday. He feels he's most suited for Juvenile Justice or Human Rights Commissions.
There are expired terms on Juvenile Justice and a vacancy on Human Rights Commission (Chris Hayes
resigned). I talked to LaDonna about Human Rights Commission, and she didn't seem too excited about it. She
said she would do it, but was more interested in tand/hunting issues, specifically unit 13.
What do you think about Mark for Juvenile Justice or Human Rights?
Thank you,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0002294
Unknown
From: Lynne Smith [Lynne_Smith@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 10:17 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Bob Mendenhal!,\President, WGU
Kari wanted me to give you a bit more information in case Mr. Mendenhall gets a minute to
talk to you.
WGU is the only accredited university in the country granting online/ competency-based
degrees .
It offers bachelors and masters degrees in business, info tech, teacher ed & health
professions.
Average age of student is 38, 70% work full time.
There are about 7000 students from all 50 states.
PRA GSP01 0002295
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:22 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Mark Fish
Governor Palin,
I followed up with Mark yesterday. He feels he's most suited for Juvenile Justice or Human Rights Commissions.
There are expired terms on Juvenile Justice and a vacancy on Human Rights Commission (Chris Hayes
resigned). I talked to LaDonna about Human Rights Commission, and she didn't seem too excited about it. She
said she would do it, but was more interested in land/hunting issues, specifically unit 13.
What do you think about Mark for Juvenile Justice or Human Rights?
Thank you,
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0002296
Unknown
From: Lynne Smith [Lynne Smith@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 10:17 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Bob Mendenhail, President, WGU
Kari wanted me to give you a bit more information in case Mr. Mendenhail gets a minute to
talk to you.
WGU is the only accredited university in the country granting online, competency-based
degrees .
It offers bachelors and masters degrees in business, info tech, teacher ed & health
professions.
Average age of student is 38, 70% work full time.
There are about 7000 students from all 50 states.
PRA GSP01 0002297
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Bailey, Frank (Dept. of Admin)
[/0=DEC/0U=JUNEAU/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=FRANK_BAILEY]
Friday, June 08, 2007 10:09 AM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
RE: MatMaid
Thanks .
What a mess. Anything I can do to help let me know
Original Message-
From: Kris Perry [mailto:kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:51 AM
To: 'Joe Austerman'; Bailey, Frank (Dept. of Admin)
Subject: FW: MatMaid
â– Original Message-
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov. sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 9:39 AM
To: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fw: MatMaid
Pis frwd to Frank and Joey Austerman
â– Original Message-
From: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 16:24:54
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney"
PRA GSP01 0002298
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon W Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, "Talis J Colfoerg"
<talis__colberg@law. state. ak.us>, "Joseph D Schmidt"
< j oseph_schmidt@correct . state . ak . us>
Cc:"Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Christopher G Clark"
<christopher_clark@gov. state. ak.us>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Subject : MatMaid
Hell no will MatMaid close in a couple of weeks. Not on our watch will this
happen. Dairy farmers were told their last day to deliver milk is June 27th
No back up plan for them, no notice except the assurance I've given them
that we were working on a plan and supported the 600,000 dollars to figure
out what to do next. The state just broke its word again if we were to roll
over for the board's ridiculous vote to shut it down without proper notice.
Vantryck has got to be removed today. Managers must be held accountable for
disasters like this. Any investigation needs to take place re: what has
happened with this terribly poor management.
Farmers will be dumping their milk in the parking lot of DNR if we don't
step in and show the leadership they're craving and deserving. Trust me, I
know their frustration.
MatMaid will not shut down and we need to get that word out TODAY be folks
are panicking and quiting and there won't be time to rehire.
Can BAC and Creamery Bd be replaced at the request of Governor? These folks
need to go. We need to regroup and get good business minds in there to
figure out close-out plan in next yr or so, or re-vitalization plan for Ag.
Pis respond asap so I know my email was received.
2
PRA GSP01 0002299
Iv Y" P ls check on both bd's replacement policies.
Meg- pis figure out new messaging that conveys my committment to sensible
plan -vs- going with the flow of the bd T s ridiculous decision to devastate
farmers in two weeks. That's bull and we're going to step in a help.
Talis and Mike-
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002300
Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 10:24 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Happy Easter!
we interviewed her for the Anchorage position. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message -
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 09 08:50:28 2007
Subject: Re: Happy Easter!
Cant think of who she is?
My emails are sporatic here in SD, fyi.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 02:20:17
To: "Ivy J Frye" <ivy_frye@gov, state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >
Subject: Fw: Happy Easter l
Original Message
From: Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska . com>
PRA GSP01 0002301
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:47:56
To : " Palin, Sarah" <gov . sarah@yahoo . cora>
Subject: Happy Easter I
Hi Sarah: I understand that you have until the 15th to appoint one of the new judges
This is one last pitch for Cathy Easter. Thanks, WAR
PRA GSP01 0002302
Ahtna, Inc. Position Paper Chitina Dip Net Fishery
April 12, 2007
Chitina Dip Net Fishery Encourages:
Trespass onto Ahtna and CNC Property
Causing Safety Hazards to Life and
Environmental Damage to Lands
The Chitina Dip Net Fishery created by the State on the Copper River has become a
popular recreational activity and an important source of fishery resources to the people of the
State of Alaska. The O'Brien Creek area along the Copper River Highway is a primary
Recreational Use point for this fishery. Other Recreational Use points include Eskiiida Creek and
Haley Creek. CNC is the owner of the surface estate for the land in the O'Brien Creek area.
Ahtna is the upland owner in the Eskiiida Creek and Haley Creek areas.
DOT&PF asserts an easement over portions of CNC's and Ahtna's land for the Copper
River Highway right-of-way (the "State ROW). This fishery has resulted in the creation of a
Recreational Use Area at O'Brien Creek which draws approximately 30,000 people each year.
Participants in these recreational activities at O'Brien Creek often cross CNC's land. The
majority of parking and camping areas in the vicinity of O'Brien Creek are on lands owned by
CNC. Other participants use land owned by CNC or Ahtna while engaging in recreational
activities at other points on both the east and west banks of the Copper River.
In order to control access, DOT&PF has been asked to fund construction of fencing and
gates adequate to isolate the Ahtna and Chitina lands at O'Brien, Haley, and Eskiiida Creeks
from the State ROW, and to allow better control of the use of the lands. DOT&PF also has been
asked to fund the cost of print and electronic media along with signage to inform the public of the
private land, and that entry without an appropriate permit constitutes trespass.
Safety of the participants and protection of Al and CNC lands would be served if the
State would provide adequate bear-proof trash receptacles and garbage removal services; port-a-
potties reasonable toilet facilities including port-a-potties and permanent facilities.
CNC and Al are willing to allow for parking and camping on its land; installation and
maintain any signage necessary {including signage provide by the state); a potable water station
and dump station {if the State will fund).
When issuing permits, DF&G should provide a brochure to ail persons obtaining Chitina
Dip Net Fishery Permits explaining the need for a permit when using the State ROW, CNC lands,
or Ahtna lands. There should be a statement clearly setting forth the dangers involved in the
fishery and that all participants are proceeding at their own risk.
-1-
PRA GSP01 0002303
Ahtna, Inc. Position Paper Chitina Dip Net Fishery
April 12, 2007
Ahtna and Chitina are subjected to multiple trespass incidents and destruction of
property. The State has not protected Ahtna and Chitina lands from the trespass risk and does
not enforce criminal trespass laws, which the State has a duty to enforce. When State Troopers
or Officers are present in such areas and witness or are informed of violations of the criminal
trespass laws they should take reasonable steps to enforce such laws.
-2-
PRA GSP01 0002304
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 10:01 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Bitney; John W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Matmaid response
"I know the governor's office has a limited roll in the MatMaid issue as there are many
levels of burac. between the corporation and the governor, including the Crem Bd, the BAC,
the Division of Ag, and DNR... But when the governor's office is asked to step in and help
MatMaid then I need to be able to access all information. , .."
Something like that, explaining that we've asked for information so we could help - they
haven't provided it. And now I hear VanTreek's exit parachute is pretty golden? The public
just wants to know that we can make wise decisions - we can if we're given all info we
need on the phase out (or revitalization) of this enterprise.
PRA GSP01 0002305
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:37 PM
gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Re: [Privileged or Per] (future commissioner possibility)
More ChangePoint names. That church must be something else.
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Sent: Sat Jun 09 19:50:22 2007
(future commissioner possibility)
Just any fyi
Original Message
From: Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal M
Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:40:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject : Privileged or Persona
(future commissioner possibility)
Governor,
A person expressed an interest in being a commissi oner in the future and I wanted to pass
his name along because I think very highly of him. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002306
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
PRA GSP01 0002307
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Saturday, June 09, 2007 7:49 PM
To:
Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Cc:
Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject:
Re: Marathon
Thanks t Spotty cell coverage so I'm glad to get your msg
Will do on the CEOs calls thanks so much for that.
Marathon sure likes our DNR. Thank you guys for being you.
Original Message--
From: Martha K Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>
Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 17:37:59
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us
Sub j ect : Re : Marathon
Governor,
I'm glad you were able to meet with Marathon. Kevin Banks and I called Marathon last
night and set up the LNG Export License follow-up meeting for this coming week. It will
be at the staff level to determine if the state and the companies can find "common
ground" on the three conditions. Late this week DNR and the A.G.'s Office met together to
discuss what specific actions by the companies would meet our three conditions and how to
respond to the concerns we've heard from the companies. We also wanted to ensure DNR and
the A.G.'s office were in agreement on the flexibility the state has going into the
"negotiations" with Marathon and CP. Kevin Banks tells me he thinks we have identified
reasonable ways of meeting our needs that will convey flexibility to the companies, so
I'm hopeful we can find ways to meet the state's needs and yet respond to the commercial
concerns voiced by Marathon and CP. The goal s being to convey Alaska is open for
business, reasonable, and yet protects our citizens energy needs.
I hope you received the e-mail I sent yesterday regarding phone calls to the three
Producer CEO's. If you did not, I also copied Mike Tibbies and Meghan. Have an
enjoyable, and safe, trip.
Marty R
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007 2:28 pm
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Subject: Marathon
To: Martha K Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak, us >, Tom Irwin
<tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, Joseph R Balash <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, Michael A
Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov. state . ak . us>
Cc : Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
> Good mtg w/Marathon, but they're in a bit of a panic before June
> 26 filing for LNG export.
> They knew I would be mtg w/Williams and Navarre in Kenai on
> Wednesday re: same issue. (I assume Kenai officials will tell me
> the same thing Marathon told me?)
> Bottom line:
> Really looking for mid ground on our three conditions, they want
> the state to say we've met, we're cont conversation, and we've
> been given assurances that they'll do all they can to meet those
> conditions... but sounds like that's their INTENTION, do know if
> that's their legal committment »
> They said they've had great dialogue with our DNR, not so great
> with AG's office.
> Told them I couldn't promise anything right now, but from
> leadership our message is "AK is open for business", we want
> Marathon to cont to be good partner, I appreciate them (they joked
> that they know Exxon makes them look goodl), blah blah. They
> promise, of course, to not leave Ak consumers hanging w/out
> energy.
> Told them I'd be emailing you guys and encouraged them to talk
> further with you.
> They were complimentary re:AGIA and see it as a complimenting
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> measure to their developments.
> Good mtg. Gave them more than the slotted 45 min b/c I had time
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Unknown
From: Todd Palin [fek9wnr@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 11:19 AM
To: Sarah Palin; John W Bitney; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Chitna
From Ken John last month
Chitina Dip Net Fishery Encourages:
Trespass onto Ahtna and CNC Property
Causing Safety Hazards to Life and
Environmental Damage to Lands
The Chitina Dip Net Fishery created by the State on
the Copper River has become a popular recreational
activity and an important source of fishery resources
to the people of the State of Alaska. The O'Brien
CreeJc area along the Copper River Highway is a primary
Recreational Use point for this fishery. Other
Recreational Use points include Eskilida Creek and
Haley Creek. CNC is the owner of the surface estate
for the land in the O'Brien Creek area. Ahtna is the
upland owner in the Eskilida Creek and Haley Creek
areas.
DOT&PF asserts an easement over portions of CNC's and
Ahtna 1 s land for the Copper River Highway right-of-way
(the "State ROW") . This fishery has resulted in the
creation of a Recreational Use Area at O'Brien Creek
which draws approximately 30,000 people each year.
Participants in these recreational activities at
O'Brien Creek often cross CNC's land. The majority of
parking and camping areas in the vicinity of O'Brien
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Creek are on lands owned by CNC. Other participants
use land owned by CNC or Ahtna while engaging in
recreational activities at other points on both the
east and west banks of the Copper River.
In order to control access, DOT&PF has been asked to
fund construction of fencing and gates adequate to
isolate the Ahtna and Chitina lands at O'Brien, Haley,
and Eskilida Creeks from the State ROW, and to allow
better control of the use of the lands. DOT&PF also
has been asked to fund the cost of print and
electronic media along with signage to inform the
public of the private land, and that entry without an
appropriate permit constitutes trespass.
Safety of the participants and protection of AI and
CNC lands would be served if the State would provide
adequate bear -proof trash receptacles and garbage
removal services; port-a-potties reasonable toilet
facilities including port-a-potties and permanent
facilities.
CNC and AI are willing to allow for parking and
camping on its land; installation and maintain any
signage necessary (including signage provide by the
state) ; a potable water station and dump station, (if
the State will fund) .
When issuing permits, DF&G should provide a brochure
to all persons obtaining Chitina Dip Net Fishery
Permits explaining the need for a permit when using
the State ROW, CNC lands, or Ahtna lands. There
should be a statement clearly setting forth the
dangers involved in the fishery and that all
participants are proceeding at their own risk.
Ahtna and Chitina are subjected to multiple trespass
incidents and destruction of property. The State has
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not protected Ahtna and Chitina lands from the
trespass risk and does not enforce criminal trespass
laws, which the State has a duty to enforce. When
State Troopers or Officers are present in such areas
and witness or are informed of violations of the
criminal trespass laws they should take reasonable
steps to enforce such laws.
Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate
in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A.
http: //answers. yahoo. com/dir/?link==list&sid=396545367
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Todd Palin [fek9wnr@yahoo.com]
Saturday, June 09, 2007 10:55 AM
John W Bitney; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Sarah Palin
Fwd: Talking Points/Subsistance
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, June 10, 2007 7:58 AM
Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Wow!
Super story about you in the AJDN! It was great. Kizzia could have added so much more
about your interesting background, your passion for Alaska, your expertise in natural
resources, etc., but what he covered was very good.
Alaska is truly fortunate to have you. Thanks again for making sacrifices and joining this
team. Ya' gotta beleive it will be worth it for our kids 1 sake!
You're a great woman, Marty. Thanks for everything.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@aiaska.gov]
Sunday, June 10, 2007 7:22 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Re: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
I agree communication is a bit slow at times from the gas team. I had been waiting to
hear the teams recommendation and proposed schedule for you to contact the producers as
well as our outreach (that Marcia is scheduling) with entites that will not necessarily be
participating with our RFA. It sounds as we have the list of CEOs but Marty has indicated
that additional bullet points and strategy is needed. I will need to make sure we have
everything we need and get times scheduled asap. As far as Marcia f s meetings Wednesday, I
heard late Friday that she was meeting with Enbridge and Energy Transfer Partners. The
feedback I received from the last trip was positive. iPrivilenert nr Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Do you want me to respond to Sean? I can still send him a note tonight
Mike
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.cora>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 10 18:09:12 2007
Subject: Fw: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
p*??
Original Message
From: Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal M
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:47:22
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
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Any word from the gasline team or Mike on contacts they want you to make? I
prodded them last Thursday night after getting your message that the team
had not given you a list of calls or visits to make.
I'm down to less than twenty four hours before Marcia takes off on the
Dallas/Houston trip. At this point, I'm planning to forego the trip having
not heard from you that the team has addressed your concerns as expressed in
the emails below- -I clearly communicated your concerns to Marty last
Thursday .
Given what appears to have transpired, I am concerned about the seeming lack
of organization and communication by the gasline team with you if your
concerns haven't yet been addressed. Let me know if this is the case.
Thanks ,
Sean
Original Message
From: Sean Parnell [mailto:
Privileged or Personal Wh
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 8:40 PM
To: ' gov.sarah@yahoo.cQm 1
Subject: RE: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
No problem, I wont confirm or go until I hear from you that it's ok.
And, I ? ll prod the team to do a better job of helping you make contact
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 7:59 PM
To: Sean Parnell; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Re: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
Let me ask Mike about it as I've heard nothing. In fact, I'm still waiting
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to hear gasline team's plan for my "outreach" to companies via travels or at
least phone calls. Still havent heard from them on it! I may just go with
my gut and start the contacts on my own.
Original Message
From; Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal W|>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:10:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: RE: Possible next trip to Dallas and Houston
I had a message from Marcia Davis to our office regarding the possibility of
me accompanying team members on another trip to Houston/Dallas this next
week. She hasn ! t given us company names or timeframe but I can likely make
the trip. Is this something you want me doing if they are asking??
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 1:30 PM
To: Bishop; Clark C (DOL); 2008051 5kkjackson_A; Notti; Emil R (CED); Todd Palin; Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV); Roger L Sampson; Hartig; Larry; Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC); Rutherford;
Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Meghan N Stapleton; Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); John W Bitney; Walt C
Monegan; Kreitzer; Annette (Dept. of Admin); Bluhm; Jason R (GOV); Mills; Andy J (GOV)
Cc: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Cabinet mtg
Pis see below. Kris Perry and/or Mike will contact you with further details of next
cabinet mtg.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:25:49
To:"Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "John W Bitney"
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. nizich@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Meghan N stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state. ak.us>, "Sharon W Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov. s tat e.ak, us >, "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Spencer,
Kari L (GOV)" <kari . spencer@alaska « gov>
Cc:"Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject : Re : Daycare
The reason for the location in SouthCentral is to accomodate SouthCentral cabinet members
and staff for the first cabinet mtg held nearer them in our Admin's first six months.
Original Message-
From : gov . s a r ah@y ahoo . c om
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:23:45
To:"Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" < kar en. rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "John W Bitney"
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>,"Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>, "Sharon W Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak. us >, "Kristina Y Perry" <kris__perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Spencer,
Kari L (GOV)" <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo, com>
Subject : Re : Daycare
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In wasilla, on June 15, we need a cabinet mtg anyway - and we'll get going on the budget,
Kris Perry and Todd will take it from here with needed arrangements. Thanks!
Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date; Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:09:52
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, j ohn_bitney@gov . state. ak. us, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska,gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike , t ibbles@alaska . gov> , meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us ,
sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us,kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us, "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)"
<kari . spencer@alaska , gov>
Cc ; f ek9wnr@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Daycare
Governor. I think a cabinet retreat is a terrific idea! [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged o r Persona l Material R edacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Would this be at your home in Wasilla or in Juneau?
KJR
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov , sarah@yahoo . com>
To: John W Bitney; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton;
Sharon W Leighow; Kristina Y Perry; Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sun Jun 10 10:04:22 2007
Sub j ect : Re : Daycare
The First Gentleman is game for June 16, our house, Cabinet mtg/Budget retreat. 10:00 AM
start.
Original Message
From: "John Bitney" <john_Joitney@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:01:08
To:<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, <karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>, "M
eghan Stapleton" <meghanj3tapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Kris Perry" <kris_jperry@gov. state. ak.us>,<fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Daycare
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Governor
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Jb
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Michael A Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>; John Bitney; Karen J Rehfeld
<karen_rehf eld@gov. state . ak.us>
CC: Kris Perry; Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Meghan Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow
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<sharon_leighow@gov . state . ak . us>
Sent: Sun Jun 10 08:13:12 2007
Sub j e c t : Daycare
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 1:22 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Daycare
OK. I will have Janice help me get going on it first thing in the morning. I'll touch
base with Kris today so we can coordinate.
Mike
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message -- : —
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Todd Palin <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>; Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Sent: Sun Jun 10 13:15:27 2007
Subject: Fw: Daycare
Crap - as usual its going to get complicated and some folks wont be as enthused as others
My vote and direct is June 15 in wasilla so we can at least get going on it! And we need
another cabinet mtg anyway!
And Mike- no more hour-plus individual presentations by cabinet members the last few have
taken up WAY too much time.
Kris - can you help me take it from here?
Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:09:52
To; gov. sarah@yahoo.com, john_bitney@gov. state, ak. us, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV) "
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) "
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us ,
sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak. us ^ris^perryOgov. state. ak. us, "Spencer, Kari L (GOV) "
<kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Cc : f ek9wnr@yahoo . com
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Sub j ect : Re : Daycare
Governor, i think a cabinet retreat is a terrific idea! Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
KJR
Would this be at your home in Wasilla or in Juneau?
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To; John W Bitney; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton;
Sharon W Leighow; Kristina Y Perry; Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sun Jun 10 10:04:22 2007
Subject: Re: Daycare
The First Gentleman is game for June 16, our house, Cabinet mtg/Budget retreat. 10:00 AM
start.
Original Message-
From : "John Bitney" < j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 10:01:08
To: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, <karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>, "M
eghan Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <krisjperry@gov. state. ak.us>, <fek9vmr@yahoo.com>
Sub j ect : Re : Daycare
Governor
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Jb
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov,sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Michael A Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; John Bitney; Karen J Rehfeld
<karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>
CC: Kris Perry; Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Meghan St apleton; Sharon W Leighow
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>
Sent: Sun Jun 10 08:13:12 2007
Subject: Daycare
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sunday, June 10, 2007 11:19AM
gov.sarah@yahooxom
RE: Happy Easter!
anc District nominee. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Postma, John Darnall, Suzanne Cole.
Hope this helps.
Other nominees are Richard
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo .com]
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:50 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Happy Easter!
Cant think of who she is?
My emails are sporatic here in SD, fyi
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 02:20:17
To: "Ivy J Frye" <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Fw: Happy Easter!
Original Message
From: Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska. com>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:47:56
To:"Palin, Sarah" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Happy Easter!
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Hi Sarah: I understand that you have until the 15th to appoint one of the new judges.
This is one last pitch for Cathy Easter. Thanks, WAR
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:39 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Whitehorse
I have a suggestion regarding the requested trip to Whitehorse. The last we discussed we were looking
at June 22 but not real excited about the amount of travel needed to get you from Fairbanks to
Whitehorse and back to Anchorage. Instead of leaving from Juneau at 1 1 :00 am June 19 th , how about if I
fly with you to Whitehorse earlier in the morning. It is only a 30-35 minute flight and your family could
attend. We could meet with the Premier for an hour and do the 1 5 minute media wrap up as requested.
It would be a two hour flight to Anchorage (about the same as from Juneau) and you could be in by 12:30
pm with plenty of time to make it to the office for your afternoon appointments. Thoughts?
Mike
11/10/2009
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Talking Points
for
Protection of our Subsistence Rights and Way of Life
These Talking Points were prepared by Ahtna, Incorporated, in response to the State of Alaska
Board of Game's regulatory restrictions which have a negative impact to the rights of local
subsistence users within the Ahtna Region.
Background
• On December 1 8 th , 1 97 1 , Congress passed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)
with the expectation of preserving our rights to continue our traditional subsistence way of life.
• When neither the State nor the Secretary of the Interior fulfilled Congress' expectation, we
Alaskan Natives petitioned for systematic and comprehensive statutory protections for our way of
live.
• In Title VIII of ANILCA, Congress did not provide explicit protection of Alaska Native
subsistence uses, choosing instead to enact a priority for subsistence uses by Alaska's "rural"
residents - an action taken in response to objections by the State of Alaska to a Native preference.
• The State of Alaska then enacted its own conforming law giving a rural priority , thereby
gaining the right to manage subsistence hunting and fishing on all federal public lands and waters
in Alaska.
• In 1990, the State lost its right to manage subsistence fishing and hunting on federal lands and
waters when the Alaska Supreme Court found that the State's rural-priority subsistence law
violated its own Constitution.
• Since 1990, the Alaska Legislature, stymied by a minority of its members who oppose
subsistence, has refused to allow a vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow a state
law consistent with federal law, advocating instead for the repeal or weakening of Title VIII in
order to strip Native villages of the only protection they still have for their subsistence way of
life.
• In 1990, the federal government took over management of subsistence hunting on feral lands in
Alaska; and later in the decade, its jurisdiction was expanded (by the Katie John suit) to cover
subsistence fishing on reserved navigable waters, which are on or adjacent to those lands.
• The Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) adopted the state system as its starting point,
incorporating into federal regulations all state subsistence regulations in place at the time;
however, the state system has been manipulated to the point that state law provides little or no
protection for the subsistence way o life, while federal regulations more accurately reflect
customary and traditional practices of rural subsistence users.
• Since at least early 2005, the State has mounted a calculated campaign to enhance its own role
in the federal management system and to change a number of important policies in ways that can
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negatively impact the way subsistence is managed - all in order to bring the federal management
system more in line with the state management system.
• In October 2006, the State Board of Game held meetings to consider 8 proposals directly related
to units 1 1, 12, 13 and 20, six (6) of which would have negatively impacted the right of local
subsistence users while opening these same units to sport and non-resident use. Evidence of their
objectives are in the following actions taken:
> Reducing the number of hunts a proxy hunter can perform to one; which prevents
our skilled hunter from providing for our elders and disabled.
> Requiring that a proxy hunter also be a Tier II permit holder which further
prevents our skilled hunters from providing for our elders and disabled.
> Reducing the take from three to two - further reducing our ability to provide for
ourselves and others in need in the community,
> Forcing Tier II users to split horns - traditionally, we would leave the horns in
the field, now we'll have to take the time to saw through the horns before
bringing them out.
> It should be noted that at this meeting, the Board of Game sponsored a proposal
that would have created a "super exclusive" hunting area - which would have
severely reduced our hunting grounds to a small area while opening certain lands
within units 1 1, 12, 13 and 20 to sport and non-resident use without similar
restrictions.
• In March 2007, the State Board of Game continued with their objective in systematically
eliminating the rights of subsistence users while enhancing and protecting the rights of sport and
non-resident hunter. Evidence of their objective are in the following actions taken:
> Requiring the hunter to salvage the head, hide, heart liver, and kidneys of a
caribou. This places a hardship on our elders and will creates a problem where
there wasn't one before
> Restricting hunting for moose and caribou from anywhere else in the state during
a regulatory year if you obtain a Tier II Unit 13 permit for that species.
> Imposing an "Income" criterion for the Tier II application which will require
applicants to provide a gross or pre-tax income for each member of their
household. If the household has four members and together everyone makes
more than $5 1 ,640 for that year, then the Tier II applicant will not receive ay
points on their application.
Talking Points
• Under state law, if the harvestable portion of a fish or game stock is not sufficient to provide a
reasonable opportunity for subsistence uses, the Alaska board of Game is authorized to adopt
regulations that eliminate other consumptive uses and make choices among subsistence users
based on their customary and direct dependence on the wildlife population, and their ability to
obtain food elsewhere if subsistence sues is restricted or eliminated.
• When a reasonable opportunity for subsistence uses cannot be provided, even after eliminating
all non-subsistence uses, the Board of Game is required to adopt a "Tier II" permit system which
distinguished between Alaskan Residents based on two criteria: customary and direct
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dependence on the game population as a mainstay of livelihood (60 points) and the ability to
obtain food if subsistence use is restricted or eliminated (40 points).
• The Board of Game has adopted Tier II hunts for certain game units, including the Nelchina
caribou herd in GMU 13. As a result of the All-Alaska policy, the Amount Necessary for
Subsistence uses (ANS) for the Nelchina caribou herd is "all harvestable surplus" in order to
provide subsistence uses for all Alaskans.
« The harvestable surplus of the Nelchina caribou herd has not nor ever will be sufficient to
provide a reasonable opportunity for subsistence uses for all Alaskans, resulting in a possible
permanent Tier II status for all Alaskans to harvest caribou in GMU 13.
• Subsistence users in the Ahtna region and on the road system have been negatively impacted by
the Board of Game's actions over the last year. It is clear to us that the Boards only objective is
to find a way to get sport and non-resident hunters into units 1 1, 12, 13 and 20 and make Tier II
user's hunts so difficult and oppressive they will choose to become sport hunters.
• The Ahtna region recognizes that the Tier II application process is flawed, but continues to
support the existing Tier II regulation as the best protection for subsistence rights until such time
as the Tier II application and point system and process can be revised to ensure that true
subsistence users receive permits.
• The Board of Game is potentially establishing precedent with the adoption of additional
restrictive regulations for subsistence users which may then be applied to other regions in the
state as related to subsistence use.
Conclusion
The Ahtna people will continue to fight for our subsistence user rights. We will continue to
attend the Board of Fish and Game meetings to protect our rights. It has been made overly clear
to us that the objectives of the Alaska Board of Game have been to promote policies that
negatively impact our subsistence way of life. The board of Game is attempting to open certain
units to sport and non-resident use in violation of the Tier II regulation in times of shortage.
â– We urge the State Boards of Fish and Game to revise the existing Tier II application
process by simplifying the application and revising the point system to give extra points
for the cost of locally purchased food and gasoline.
â– We ask that the Department of Public Safety and ADF&G provide enforcement and
punishment of those abusing the existing Tier II application process.
â– We ask that the State Board of Game discontinue its efforts to further restrict subsistence
users unduly by imposing unwarranted restrictions for means and methods and if such
restrictions are adopted to impose the same restrictions on all users to include sport and
non-resident users.
Subsistence hunting, fishing and gathering constitute the nutritional, spiritual and cultural
foundation of Alaska's indigenous people and our village cultures. We must continue to protect
these rights for all Alaskans.
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 9:46 AM
To: dowllc@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak,us]
Sent: Thu 6/7/2007 7:25 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Barry Kavanagh
address: 1 02 1 W. 70th Ave Anchorage AK 995 1 8
907-344-9494
MESSAGE:
Dear Ms. Sarah Palin,
Hello, my name is Barry Kavanagh. Anchorage Daily News announced the closing of Matanuska Maid Dairy
operations, citing increased costs, and the relatively undeveloped status of some additionally profitable projects.
This is an intolerable development to the economic function of Alaska and comes at a cost, not only of dollars but
also history to this great state.
There must be some measure of corrective procedure taken including, but not limited to public fund drives,
correction of personnel base, operational alteration of existing function or the seeking of funds at higher levels.
Given the history and longevity of this dairy operation, some other resolution can be effected other than to
merely board it up and dissolve it's assets.
I pledge $ 100.00 to prevent this situation from occuring. If you could look into this and get back to me, you're
more than welcome to my money. In fact I would spend 100.00 for a gallon of milk to ensure this didn't end as the
board decided.
My son is four and as a single father we don't drink anything else. A hundred dollar gallon of milk is more than
justified to us, if it would ensure us a steady supply of Mat-Maid dairy products.
Thank you for your time, and please have a good evening.
Barry Q. Kavanagh
1021 W. 70th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
907-344-9494
dowllc@yahoo.com
11/10/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 1 1 , 2007 9:31 AM
To: francihav@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she Is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
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From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thu 6/7/2007 11:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Franci Havemeister
address: po box 467 palmer AK 99645
746-6583
MESSAGE:
Hi sarah,
I am trying to get a hold of you in regards to some Agriculture issues. I know your guys are working on the problem
but wanted to touch bases anyway. Mat-Maid corporation has voted to close the plant effective July 6th. My in-
laws were told the last milk pick up date will be June 27th, It is my understanding that the money allocated for the
"bail out" was never received due to Mat-Maid CEO failing to comply to the stipulations. My father-in-law has
contacted the slaughter house to see how long it would take to liquidate all the herds - I feel this is devastating news
and very "Anti-agricultural" as well as unfair to the dairy farmers who have depended on the state to promote then-
product.
It is urgent that the state step in immediately to save the milk plant, as rumor has it that the employees are already
resigning and all are looking for other work. Once they have left the plant it will be very difficult to get it up and
running in any sort of productive manner.
Please give me a call at your earliest convenience
Thanks
Franci Havemeister
746-6583 or 232-0628
francihav@yahoo.com
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:11 AM
To: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Fire Department Open House
From: Jeff Briggs [mailto:jbriggs@IAFF1264.COM]
Sent: Fri 6/8/2007 8:22 AM
To: Sarah H Palin
Subject: Fire Department Open House
Governor Palin and staff-
I have attached an invitation to the annual Fire Department open house,
which is sponsored by both the Anchorage Fire Fighters Union Local 1264
and the Anchorage Fire Department. Please feel free to stop by with
family and friends. This will be a fun event for everyone in the
community.
I hope to see you there, June 9th between 10am & 4pm. Behind Fire
Station 3 on Airport Heights.
Jeff Briggs
IAFF Local 1264
Legislative Liaison
907-441-2469
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:22 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Brad Cole
Sounds good. Thank you.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:18 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scott Ogan
I dont want to kick him off. It was our mistake, not his. So let's apologize and promise
we'll be careful henceforth.
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:03:38
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Scott Ogan
Governor,
I wanted you to know that the Mayor of the City and Borough of Yakutat
requested to speak to you about hiring Scott Ogan. If you recall, he is
at odds with the assembly and would like a statement from you regarding
whether you would be willing to appoint him to fill Vic Kohring's
seat (if he lived in the district). As you can see below, I asked Mike
Nizich to give the Mayor a call and let him know that hiring Scott is a
local decision and we have every confidence that the local community
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will decide what is best. I did not want the Mayor to be throwing your
name around. I hope you agree with that decision.
Mike
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 4:43 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: Scott Ogan
Done, I had a good conversation with him. He is appreciative that I
called him and wishes the Governor the best.
Original Message
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 8:35 AM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: Scott Ogan
Mike,
Will you send David a note and let him know that the Governor is not
going to answer his question. The decision should be made locally . We
are all tasked every day to make decision based on the best interest of
our constituents. We are confident that the Mayor and other local
officials will be able to come to a conclusion that is in the best
interest of the local people without the Governor's involvement.
Mike
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Original Message
From ; David Stone [tnailto : situkrockl@hotmail . com]
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 2:04 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Cc ; situkrock@yahoo . com
Subject: Scott Ogan
Kari,
It is no secret that I disapprove of Scott Ogan becoming the Borough
Manager
of Yakutat, it is all over the papers. I still feel there is a public
trust
issue.
My question for the governor is:
Would the governor feel comfortable appointing Scott Ogan to replace Vic
Kohring, if Scott lived in Vic district?
The governor's answer will go no further than the executive session of
the
Assembly, unless she is endorsing Scott.
I know this is a very difficult question, but I respect the governor
opinion. I must make sure we hire the proper person to represent our
borough .
If the Assembly decides to hire Scott, his contract will come up at our
June 21 Assembly meeting, where I either approve it or veto it
Thank you,
Dave Stone, Mayor
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City and Borough of Yakutat
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:17 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject; RE: Real Estate Commission
Not at the time of appointment but when I received a copy of the Legislative Audit letter,
I presented it to her and requested she draft a reply. The Legislature's letter did not
indicate which board but she knew at that point they were referring to the Real Estate
Commission. I did not press her for a timeline of when she figured it out.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:09 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Real Estate Commission
Pid Ivy know this?
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <raike, tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:47:35
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Real Estate Commission
Governor,
We recently received a letter from Legislative Audit making a recommendation that we more
closely monitor the statutory requirements prior to making an appointment. The comment
comes from our appointment of Brad Cole to the Real Estate Commission. The statute
requires three years experience as a broker to be eligible to serve and Brad' s experience
falls slightly short. We will send a very brief letter in response to the audit
acknowledging their recommendation and concurring.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
l
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Reda<[ Please let me know how you would like to proceed. Thank
you
Mike
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapIeton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 2:05PM
To: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Kristina Y Perry'; Todd Palin'
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Joseph R Balash'; Tom E Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford'; 'John W
Bitney'; 'Sharon W Leighow'; Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: RE: matmaid
Just an FYI -
The gas line team is heading to Washington, DC right now and so probably
won't be able to respond until this evening and those DNR folks won't be
able to participate on Wednesday; however, Deputy Commissioner Dick LePebvre
is in town. I will make him aware of the tour.
Thanks ,
meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV) [mailto:sunny.cayce@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:48 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Joseph R Balash; Tom E Irwin; Martha K
Rutherford; John W Bitney; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Spencer,
Kari L (GOV)
Subject: RE: matmaid
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Will do, it's down for Noon at this time. Kris or Todd, will you please
let me know the actual time of the tour when it takes place?
Thank you,
Sunny
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:22 PM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Joseph R Balash; Tom E Irwin; Martha K
Rutherford; John W Bitney; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Cayce,
Sunny C (GOV) ; Spencer, Kari h (GOV)
Subject: Re: matmaid
Todd/kris- lets tour MatMaid in anch before heading to Kenai on
Wednesday.
Sunny- pis put on schedule
Original Message- ----
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:19:25
To: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>, "Todd Palin"
<fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 1 1 , 2007 1:51 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Disaster Declaration
The letter is prepared and I can send you a copy electronically if you like. It is four
pages long. I can send the letter to the signature machine as long as I certify that I
have discussed the matter with you personally and have your permission. Thanks.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:48 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Disaster Declaration
Good. Should I write something up here in SD?
Original Message â– --
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:44:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Disaster Declaration
Governor,
We have a draft letter prepared to the President requesting federal assistance to a state
disaster declaration. Earlier this year, due to the Kenai River flood damage, declared a
disaster and made financial assistance available. The State was unable at the time to
determine the full impact due to ice coverage and as a result requested two extensions to
the deadline for federal assistance. The State now has a better understanding of the
damage and has compiled estimates of nearly $1.3 million for local government and state
facilities and an additional $1.35 million to U.S. F&W facilities. Within the last 14
months, the state has seen four disasters that have been federally declared.
The letter needs to get out quickly and I am able to authorize signature; however, I need
to sign a notarized affidavit that states that I have personally discussed this matter
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with you and have your direction to proceed.
Mike
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 1 1 , 2007 1 :22 PM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Joseph R Balash; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; John W
Bitney; Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow; Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Spencer; Karl L
(GOV)
Subject: Re: matmaid
Todd/kris- lets tour MatMaid in anch before heading to Kenai on Wednesday.
Sunny- pis put on schedule
Original Message
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:19:25
To: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov, state. ak.us>, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:12 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Todd Palin
Subject: RE: Ketchikan
Governor ,
The event is definitely a family event. The Safe Schools/Healthy Students project and the
Boys and Girls Club are partnering with community agencies to put together this year's
Family Day Celebration. Last year's event had over 300 attendees. There are many family
activities and the invitation letter specifically invited you and your family. They are
also requesting you prepare a proclamation designating the 3rd Saturday of June as Alaska
Family Day Celebration. Any chance Willow would read the proclamation?
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Monday, June 11, 20Q7 1:02 PM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin
Subject: Re: Ketchikan
Hi kris- do you remember if its a kid- friendly event? Was the family invited? If so, could
still go if Pip and Willow travel, if not then no b/c I'm not leaving them with sitters
for that long (on top of not having see Willow since May 22)
--Original Message
From: Kris Perry <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:50:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: 'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov, state. ak. us >, 'Todd Palin' <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subj ect : Ketchikan
Governor,
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Now that the cabinet meeting is Friday, is Ketchikan still a go for Saturday?
Kris
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 12:39 PM
To: Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Wow!
:)
Original Message
From: Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherford@dnr .state. ak.us>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:19:03
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Wow!
Governor,
Thanks for the kind words, but I consider working for you the greatest honor of my career,
and I thank God for you. You are what will save Alaska's future for our kids, as you
always have that as your focus. Thank you for resurrecting my faith in leadership! It is
now a pleasure to serve.
Marty
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
To: "Martha K Rutherford" <marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>
Sent: 6/10/07 7:58 AM
Subject: Wow!
Super story about you in the APNi It was great. Kizzia could have added so much more
about your interesting background, your passion for Alaska, your expertise in natural
resources, etc... but what he covered was very good.
Alaska is truly fortunate to have you. Thanks again for making sacrifices and joining this
team. Ya' gotta beleive it will be worth it for our kids 1 sake!
You're a great woman, Marty. Thanks for everything.
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Unknown
From: sarah tspalin@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Emailing: Global Food Collaborative
GLOBAL FOOD
COLLABORATIVE
Providing Transparency To Alaska's Food Supply Chain
Partners
Global Food Alaska -2007
Conference and Tradeshow
June 13-14, 2007
Soldotna, Alaska
Exhibitors and Participant Details Lodging, Travel and Show
Details
Venue Layout (Larger View)
Welcome Letter - Kenai Peninsula Borough Mavor, John
Williams - Welcome
Conference Program
Wednesday, June 13th
The Business of Food, Beverage and Bio Products:
Setting The Stage For Alaska
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10:00 Welcome Bill Allen, Director, Office of Economic
Development, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development, State of Alaska
10:10 - 10:30 Setting the Stage (Part I): Bio Prospecting Our
Alaska Dr. Maureen McKenzie, President of Yukon
BioSciences Dr. McKenzie has almost 20 years of experience in
biotechnology as an entrepreneur, researcher and executive, and
founded the first and only company in Alaska dedicated to
pharmaceutical and nutraceutical discovery and development from
boreal territories. Dr. McKenzie has bio prospected Alaska's marine
and plant life to explore commercial applications, with special
emphasis on health enhancements. Dr. McKenzie will open this
section of the program by touching on Alaska's bounty, as it may
apply to food, beverage and bio products.
10:30 - 10:50 Setting the Stage (Part II): Accessing The World
With A New Product, Michelle (Macuar) Sparck, Principal ~
ArXotica, Inc. Launched by the success of the Alaska Marketplace
seed-money competition, Michelle and her triplet sisters are well
on their way to developing bio products from Alaska's bounty.
Inspired by the traditional gathering of plants and berries from their
region, Michelle will introduce you to the beauty of the Yukon-
Kuskowkim Delta wilderness and Arxotica's process of developing a
product line of bio-based bath and beauty products. Arxotica is
founded on the basis of creating sustainable products and
employment for her economically challenged region. Learn how they
plan to maximize Alaska's bounty for sustainable products and
business.
10:50-11:10 Setting the Stage (Part III): Northern Appetites;
Proposing a Sustainable Food Policy for Alaska By Marion
Owen, owner, Galley Gourmet Kodiak Island resident Marion Owen
teaches agriculture classes at Kodiak College. She produces the
award-winning radio show and podcast called the UpBeet Gardener,
as well as a newsletter by the same name that connects readers in 70
countries. She is a columnist, organic gardener, business owner and
co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the
Gardener's Soul.Once upon a time, a larger quantity of Alaska's food
was locally produced. On a national level, there was a time when
almost all food consumed in the U.S. originated from local sources.
These days, the food system is a global one, with food coming in from
all corners of the Earth. This has lead to a growing worldwide concern
followed by keen interest in how local food systems can be improved
in ways that support our health, communities, economy, and
environment. The State of Alaska has a perfect opportunity to step up
to the plate and demonstrate how local and regional food systems can
feed Alaskans, while at the same time improve nutrition and health,
help stabilize communities, nourish the economy, and maintain a
healthy environment.
11:15 - 12:00 Setting the Stage (Part IV): Maximizing Our
Alaska Bounty Bernie Karl, Proprietor of Chena Fresh and
Chena Power Projects Bernie Karl will share in his own words "the
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bigger picture". This is an absolute must for all! Mr. Karl will
introduce his nationally recognized and integrated renewable energy
and food production project located at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Chena Hot Springs is located 60 miles east of Fairbanks of Alaska and
where a greenhouse and geothermal power project has been co-
located and successfully operates. Bernie will share his vision of
Alaska's path for the healthy development of what is uniquely
Alaskan. There is no simple solution, but through intelligent choices
and the sharing of knowledge, Bernie will look into his crystal ball and
forecast a successful transition to sustainable businesses and
communities throughout Alaska.
12-1:00 pm Lunch * Networking * Marketplace
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm The Science Behind Denali BioTechnologies
Dr. Maureen McKenzie, President of Denali BioTechnologies, is an
internationally recognized expert will present more detailed
information on the science behind the products currently being
produced and forecast to be produced by Denali BioTechnologies.
She will address specifically the science of functional food and
beverages from Alaska. A totally new industry for Alaska, Denali was
launched in July 2006 and is the first nutraceutical manufacturer in
Alaska, designed to maximize Alaska's bounty by realizing the health
and nutritional benefits of Alaska's plant and marine environments.
The Buyers Perspective - In Their Own Words
1:45 pm - 2:45pm The Buyers Perspective - An Alaskan
Regional Perspective
An Alaska regional panel representing hospitals, hotels, gift shops,
retail, grocery, schools and restaurant discuss how they currently buy
food, beverage and bio products. The panelists will provide a brief
overview of their business segment and the environment in which
they work. There are multiple channels options for marketing food
and beverage products. So how do you know what works best for
your product and business? These professionals will provide an
insight into the uniqueness of their channel. They will discuss how
they currently buy product, what is important to their channel and
how they anticipate buying in the future. They will address driving
trends to their market segment including price points, packaging,
supply chain, distribution, nutrition, sustainability and other influences
on their buying or decisions. Speakers will provide sellers a glimpse
into the understanding of expectations of buyers an optimum vendor-
supplier relationship.
Representative Jay Ramras - Owner, Pike's Riverfront
Lodge/Landings Restaurant and Alaska Legislator
Rob Kinneen - Chef De Cuisine, MIXX Grill (Steak and Seafood) At
Inlet Tower (Former Owner/Operator Noble's Diner)
2:45pm - 3:30pm What Buyers Want From Their Supply Chain
Partner - Alaska Airlines and Kaiadi's Silver Hook Coffee.
Alaska Airlines serves 10's of thousands of people each day. How did
this supply chain partner relationship develop and what makes it
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work? Alaska Airlines, a major buyer of food and beverage will discuss
their unique buying needs as it applies to product size, nutritional
value, shelf-stability and placement for their Buy On Board program,
General Service and Board Room customers. Dan Jordan, Director,
Onboard Food & Beverage and Joel Gillespie, Manager, Supply
Management Systems will also highlight one of their successful
suppliers, Silver Hook, and discuss their approach to supplier/partners
and discuss the supplier/vendor relationship. Jonathan White,
President of Stlverhook Coffee Company will address, in his own
words, how Silverhook works as a supplier to Alaska Airlines to keep
and grow their supply chain relationship.
"It's All About The Crab 11 - The Ultimate Alaskan
Harvesters of the Deadliest Catch Tell Their Story
4:00pm - 5:00pm KEYNOTE The Crab Boat Captains of Discovery
Channel's "Deadliest Catch" discuss their role in producing premium
and sustainable food products from Alaska's Bering Seafeaturing
Skipper Larry Hendricks. You may have heard their mantra "Its All
About The Crab" Learn from them and other panelists will walk the
audience through the supply chain of Alaska King Crab and other
Bering Sea seafood from harvest to market.
6:00pm - 9:00pm Celebrating Alaska's Food - Awards
Recognition and Dinner With The Crab Captains - Located at
Kenai Landings
Join GFA-2007 participants for dinner at Kenai Landings to celebrate
and recognize outstanding achievement for those who have who have
persevered to build a sustainable and competitive business utilizing
Alaska's food, beverage and bio products. Governor Sarah Palin will
announce and present the leadership awards. During an evening
honoring these leaders, we will be joined by the Crab Captains of the
Discovery Channel's Series, "Deadliest Catch". Guests will feast
on food and beverage from Alaska producers highlighting Alaska's
capacity to create premium products for local, national and
international markets. (Dinner is open to exhibitors and registered
buyers.)
Thursday, June 14th
The Buyers Perspective Continued - In Their Own Words
10:00a. m, - 11:00
National buyers and their supply chain partners discuss how they
currently buy product, what is important to them and how they will
buy in the future. Speakers will address driving trends to their
market segment including price, packaging, distribution, nutrition,
sustainability and other influences on their buying decisions.
Speakers will provide information that will assist the audience in
formulating products that are market-driven and responsive to their
business segment.
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Keith Harris, Buyer, Select Fish/Whole Foods
Joseph Ertman, President, SOJO Foods
KS Kim, State of Alaska Trade Repesentative, South Korea*
Barriers to Doing Business In/From/Through Alaska in
Food, Beverage and Bio Products
11:30 pm - 1:00 pm A panel representing Alaska's newest food and
related businesses present a short overview of their businesses and
discuss business barriers and actions to support sustainable business
in this sector.
Brett Gibson, Owner, Arctic Paws (Yummy Chummies)
Sandro Lane, Alaska Protein Recovery
Gil Serrano, Alaska Glacier Cap
Adam Galindo, Taco Loco
Phyllis Buzzini, Alaska Silk Pies
Building a Sustainable Business
2:00pm - 3:15 pm Financing For A Healthy/Sustainable Food,
Beverage or Bio Products Business
David Josephsen, Western Regional Division, US Export-Import
Bank; Lea Klingert, President, Alaska Commercial and Fishing
and Agricultural Bank; Chad Padgett, Alaska Director, USDA
Farm Service Agency and USDA Rural Development. Panelists
will provide a brief overview of their respective role in financing a food
- related business. They will respond to what they have learned from
other attendees that may be helpful in growing sustainable businesses
and touch on success stories and ways they see their organizations
collaborating more closely with this sector. The panel will invite
questions and dialog from audience members seeking financing
solutions.
3:30pm - 5:00pm Sustainable Seafood Roundtable
Panelists will provide their own definition and perspective of
sustainable seafood. Audience participants (buyers and sellers and
industry stakeholders) will engage with panelists on this topic
including a buyers/sellers understanding of current sustainable
certifiable programs (Monterey, MSC, Natureland, WWF, etc.)
Audience members will learn about the data or proof that buyers are
seeking and why? Where did the UN sustainable formula come from
and why and what the cost/benefit of sustainable seafood to
harvesters, processors, buyers, consumers?
Each panelist will provide a glimpse into the future of how sustainable
wild seafood can move forward in a positive and workable solution to
reduce rather then increase marketplace confusion to the consumer
and buyer.
Robin Richardson, President, Global Food Collaborative - Moderator
Eric Donaldson - The Crab Broker
Larry Hendricks, Jonathan Hildstrand, Keith Colburn, Phil
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Harris, Rick Quashnick, Sig Hansen - King of Crab Captains
Tom Sunderland - Ocean Beauty Seafoods
Deb Trefts - Marine Stewardship Council
Copyright © 2006 Global Food Collaborative, LLC
11/10/2009
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To: fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: Talking Points/Subsistance
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3:47 PM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Joseph R Balash; Tom E Irwin
Subject: Fw: Fw: Budget
Kris- i like Larry. He's going to call it the way he sees it and not bs with us. I like
that.
Thanks for hooking up the phone call w/him last night. I'm on the airplane very glad to
get out of that conference. Too many male govs who sure like to hear themselves talk.
I hate to admit that the conf agenda was a waste of time. Nothing much about oil and gas
nor other relevant topics pertaining to AK.
Anxious to tour MatMaid and see what we can do. We need to change out the BAC and creamery
bd. Franci Havemeister, Janet Kincaid, her son-in-law, (though I haven 1 t asked any of them
yet) and one other business mind will be needed to replace bd members so we can implement
a close-out plan or figure out what's next. Maybe Kristan Cole? She sat on Ag Rev Loan
Fund under Gov Hickel.
Original Message
From : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:35:51
To: "Larry A Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: Re: Fw: Budget
Thanks very much.
Process used w/cbm in MatSu is good example re: why reasonable notice and more opportunity
for local input is prudent. Thank you
-Original Message
From: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:31:40
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fw: Budget
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Governor ,
I'll try to get you some budget comments later in the week, but I first
want to follow up on our conversation of earlier this evening regarding
notice of oil shale leasing. I did some checking, and the issue
apparently involves lease notices. Congress wanted to speed up the
leasing process, so it limited states to 14 days for comment --in
addition to time allocated for the usual public comments. It appears the
Western states feel rushed at 14 days additional to public comment and
want more time.
I suppose the feds could argue they don't want to allow for longer
comment periods by the states, as the Interior Department is pushing to
open more areas to oil shale leases. But remembering how messed up it
got with coalbed methane leases in the MatSu because of a rush job with
inadequate public notice, I'd say it's good policy to allow states an
additional time --a reasonable time --to ensure there are no
unresolved problems before opening an area to oil shale leases . Allowing
120 days additional comment on a multi-year lease and potential drilling
and production site does not seem unreasonable to me.
Larry
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 06/08/07 8:15 PM >>>
Both. Give me your opinion (s) freely.
I so dislike this budget process. We need legislators who will help with
sustainable budgets - not fight them. I do believe they believe in
fiscal responsibility - the system just doesn't let them exercise their
sensibilities.
I receive way too many emails each day, but the more information the
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better. I just don't answer them all b/c I assume our folks know that
I'm reading them and considering the content.
I'm delayed here in MN on way to SD so am catching up w/mail .
Thanks
Original Message
Prom: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:08:33
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subj ect : Re : Fw: Budget
Governor,
I see that you included me as a cc on this budget-veto e-mail. While
flattered, I don't want to overstep any lines of authority or work
assignments. While I'm always happy to express my opinions (no shortage
there), I wanted to ask if you cc'd me on the email to solicit my
opinions or just as a heads -up. I also don't want to add to what I'm
certain is a long list of lengthy e-mails you already receive each day.
Larry
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 06/08/07 11:38 AM >>>
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:35:02
To: "John W Bitney" <johnjoitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Karen J Rehfeld"
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<karen_rehf eld@gov. state ,ak.us>
Cc: "Christopher G Clark" <christopher_clark@gov. s tat e.ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon W Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>, "Lynne M Smith"
<lynne_smith@gov. state. ak. us>, "Kari L Spencer"
<kari_spencer@gov. st at e.ak. us >, "Joseph R Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak,us>, "Russell T Kelly"
<russ_kelly@gov . state . ak . us> , "Anna Kim" <anna_kim@gov . state . ak . us>
Subj ect : Budget
John: i was asked yest by reporters what percentage (budget cuts) we're
aiming for - didn't have a specific number but declared we would be
vetoing. It occurred to me we need to enlist the help of legislators,
esp those who came out of the session screaming that their colleagues
spent too much money.
We'll give them the opportunity to help the state.
Would you figure out how to reach out to them in requesting their ideas
on cuts - some line items are in districts where the local legislator
did not even request the item, it appears. They need to give input on
where we can afford to cut, delay funding, or phase in funding. We need
to do this asap.
Perhaps a letter from the third floor giving them a head's up reminder
that we must live within our means and a strong request to tell us how
they can help.
I know it's probably never been done before, but so be it. But it's got
to be done soon.
Also, I'm very anxious to hear from Cabinet members their suggestions
for cuts, too. Mike - would you forward this to Commissioners as the
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reminder that we need their input asap
Thanks !
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 1 2, 2007 1 1 ; 1 3 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Joseph R Balash
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow
Subject: Fw: Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: MEA questions
Again, another long interview that I don't have time to answer as I'm getting on another
hop out of Minneapolis. Hopfully they'll be patient - hopefully others can chime in due to
lack of time on my part. Unless they've revealed their plans to others, I'm still going on
the assumption that MEA is keeping info from consumers and the state on this project so
it's tough to comment on. It is my intention to veto their railbelt energy money be of
lack of disclosure /plans, but that's not public yet.
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:28:52
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : * Sharon Leighow ' < sharon_leighow@gov . state . ak . us > , ! Meghan Stapleton *â–
<meghan_s tap letonogov . state . ak . us >
Subject: FW: Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: MEA questions
Governor,
We received these questions last week. Can you provide thoughts as to how you feel
regarding MEA and how you would like for us to respond (or if you would like to respond
whether by email or phone call)?
Thanks .
Meg
From: Russell Stigall [mailto:russellstigall@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:33 AM
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To : kr is_perry@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: MEA questions
Kris Perry,
I have reported from the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman on plans by the Valley's electric co-
op Matanuska Electric Association to cut ties with Chugach Electric Association and build
its own power generation in the Valley. MEA's plan, consulted by engineering and
construction firm CH2M Hill, calls for a 100 megawatt natural gas- fired plant and a 100
megawatt coal- fired plant. This proposition was met in the Valley with skepticism at first
and now opposition.
Three main issue under ly this opposition; the cost building and operating a coal plant in
Alaska at a time when carbon emissions are a growing concern; the risk that coal
combustion could cause damage to the Valley's sensitive environment and agricultural
lands; and the apparent lack of transparency by MEA administration and staff during the
planning process. It is interesting to note that I have encountered very little opposition
to the proposed natural gas plant, either for its cleanliness or cost.
Below are some questions for the governor about MEA around which I would like to base an
article. Either a phone interview discussing these questions or an email response would
work fine.
At MEA's annual meeting in March Gov. Palin challenged the co-op to operate with openness
and transparency. Does she feel MEA's administration has taken her challenge to heart?
Does Gov. Palin believe MEA has carried out an effective, open and inclusive public
process during its campaign to build new electric generation?
With Gov. Palin' s work on AGIA and her attempts to bring natural gas to Alaskans, how
does she see MEA's plan to generate its base- load power from coal and not natural gas?
MEA's proposed natural gas plant is slated for use only during peak loads.
A recent report by the Alaskan utility consulting firm Mark A. Foster and Associates
found that MEA's plan for building the coal plant underestimates the cost of construction
and maintenance of a coal-fired generator in Alaska. And the plan underestimates the per
ton cost of carbon dioxide emissions. These two miscalculations alone could cost MEA
member-owners hundreds of millions of dollars more than MEA's estimate over the 30- to 50-
year life-cycle of the plant. Does Gov. Palin think MEA should conduct an independent
review - give a second opinion - of CH2M Hill's plan. This plan, called the Integrated
Resource Plan, has only been seen by the co-op's member-owners in summarized form.
How does it look to someone in Gov. Palin' s position to see the main Railbelt co-ops
break away from Chugach Electric to develop individualized, local generation?
Gov, Palin 's family lives near the two sites proposed in the Meadow Lakes area. How does
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she feel about the prospect of a coal plant near her home? Near any Valley resident's
home?
As member-owners who will eventually foot the bill for this project, both in money and in
health, what does Gov. Palin think Valley residents can do to change the course of their
co-op?
Thank your in advance for taking the time to consider my request
Sincerely,
Russell Stigall
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:39 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Swan Lake Intertie
Just got off the phone with Commissioner Irwin. He's going to bring it up at the Cabinet
meeting, but thought I would pass along as well right now. The two Senators in our
Congressional delegation asked to pass a message along to the Governor asking to preserve
the $46m funding for Swan Lake Intertie and not veto it or any portion of it. Supposedly,
they've been inundated in D.C, with Alaska visitors asking for the full $46m as well. I
mentioned to Irwin that with Swan Lake - one thought process is that if the project will take
many years, perhaps funding could be spread out over time. He said that he heard that
perhaps the concern is that the price tag will be more than originally estimated.
Thanks,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1 1 :50 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: 'Kristina Y Perry'; 'Sharon W Leighow'; 'Meghan Stapleton'
Subject: Global Food Alaska 2007 SPEECH - KRIS WILL PRINT FOR YOU.
Governor Sarah Palin
Global Food Alaska 2007
June 13, 2007
Thank you for your most gracious invitation to join you tonight. It is an honor to be here.
I am especially pleased to have the opportunity to welcome you to an event that affords
new ideas, investment, collaboration and new business opportunities for Alaska. This event
supports sustainable businesses throughout the State of Alaska.
Tonight it is also my pleasure to welcome a seafood delegation from Korea:
Ms. Choi (CHOY), President, Sangjin (SAHNG - GIN) Trading Company, a $25 million
seafood buying company;
Mr. Moon, Deputy Manager of Sangjin;
Mr. Lee, Vice President, Korea Agricultural Marketing; and
Mr. K.S. Kim, the State of Alaska's Representative in Seoul, Korea.
Thank you for traveling here to learn more about Alaska seafood product. We welcome
your business. Your visit represents two opportunities for Alaska. We're not just touching
countries around the world with our products through visits like yours. We Alaskans are
here to also make friends with you and send you home with the very best export from
Alaska — terrific memories of abundant resources and of our beautiful land and waters. I
hope you enjoy your visit,
Global Food Alaska - 2007, in its debut year, offers a solid opportunity for international and
national buyers to visit Alaska and attend an event specifically designed for buyers - where
they can source new product or work to develop new products. It also offers local and
regional buyers an opportunity to work closely with Alaska's producers on the development
of new products.
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"Great Job!" to all Alaskans who are making global connections in trade. The value of Alaska's
2006 exports was the highest ever. In fact, it was a year of firsts:
First time for the value of total annual exports to top $4 billion;
First time for seafood exports to top $2 billion; and,
First time for mineral exports to top $1 billion.
International trade is hard work and requires creativity and innovation. Alaska businesses,
whether they are large or small, know how to work hard and how to be creative.
God has provided our state with a tremendous bounty of wealth from the land and the seas. In
response, we need to gain maximum benefit from that gift for the benefit of Alaskans. Agriculture
and our fishing industry are important to Alaska and we should be the generation to see that God-
given gift flourish.
Tonight we're also dining with some of Alaska's international trade heroes.
We Alaskans have known the hard and dangerous work of crab fishermen. Thanks to the
production of Discovery Channel's "The Deadliest Catch/' millions of people in countries around the
world can see what it takes to bring this superior Alaska product to their dinner plates. Whether at
a high-end hotel in Hong Kong, or a restaurant in Tokyo, or Carrs Safeway in Wasilla.
I'd also like to mention and thank Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute for the great job they do in
promoting ail of our products overseas, including that delicious crab.
The Department of Natural Resources has been working diligently with the farming community;
University of Alaska - Fairbanks; Department of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development; and members of the legislature to develop a plan and implementation strategy for
agriculture in the state.
A vital agriculture industry is so very important to this state. And I know one thing for sure - we're
going to work together to support the successes of the agriculture industry and meet the
challenges with new energy and new ideas.
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And that's why I will also sign tonight an executive proclamation declaring these two days - today
and tomorrow - AGRICULTURE DAY. THE PROCLAMATION READS:
(READ PROCLAMATION)
And now it gives me great pleasure to introduce the Chair of the Awards Committee, Ruby
Hollenbaek, as we recognize the leadership in Alaska's food chain by honoring four award recipients
in their efforts for ...
1) Best Practices and Innovations in Seafood
2) Outstanding Harvester/Grower (Food, Beverage or Bio Products)
3) Outstanding Manufacturer (Food, Beverage or Bio Products); and,
4) Outstanding Distributor, Retailer, Wholesaler partner (Food, Beverage or Bio Products)
Thank you so much. And I'll turn this over to Ruby now.
###
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:22 AM
To:
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc:
Joseph R Batash
Subject:
Re: Federal messaging
Excellent Mike. Thank you sincerely. I can f t thank you enough for your effots. Great
approach and talk to you Itr.
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:23:59
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:Joe Balash <joe_balash@gov, state. ak. us >
Subject: RE: Federal messaging
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:40 AM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Pw: Federal messaging
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:28:20
To: "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state, ak.us>, "Tom Irwin"
<tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Patrick S Galvin"
<patrick_galvin@revenue. state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherford@dnr.state,ak.us>
Cc:"John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>,Lpersilly@alaskadc. org, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re; Federal messaging
PRA GSP01 0002370
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks
Original Message
From: "Joe Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:35:20
To: <tom_irwin@DNR. state. AK.us>, "Patrick Galvin"
<patrick_galvin@revenue . state . ak . us> , "Marty Rutherford" <Marty_Rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us>
Cc : <jwkat z@alaskadc .org>, <Lpersilly@alaskadc . org> , <mike_tibbles@gov . state ,ak.us> , <gov. sara
h@yahoo.cora>
Subject: Federal messaging
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Joe
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From:
Sent;
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:34 AM
Tom E Irwin
Re: [Fwd: Re: ARG PLANNING GROUP-Mat Maid]
Thank you. what should I tell the farmers and employees at MM? Esp the farmers who will be
ready to dump their milk in our parking lots if they don't get the word soon that they can
still deliver milk after that June 26 date they were given? I'll be speaking with them and
the public upon my return tonight. I'm headed to MatMaid tomorrow at noon. Remember
they're counting on the $600g we fought for to help through this period of transistion -
we're not going to break our word and pull the rug out from under them and spend the funds
where then? Thanks
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin <tom irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:24:28
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: ARG PLANNING GROUP-Mat Maid]
Governor, a lot of work is being done on evaluating Mat Maid. Dick has been able to
obtain reasonably reliable cost numbers and has given them in a report to Mike and Joe.
This should give us a good business sense of Mat Maid. Although a lot is going on
including the AG I A meetings in DC, please be assured that we have the same concern for
finding a good way forward for the Dairy farmers as you. We will keep working hard with
you on this. Tom
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak.us>; "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>; "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov, state. ak.us>;
"Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "John W Bitney"
<john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us>; "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>; "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: 6/11/07 12:12 PM
Subject: Fw: [Fwd: Re: ARG PLANNING GROUP-Mat Maid]
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
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From: Franci Havemeister
Privileged or Personal Mate
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:08:20
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: [Fwd: Re: ARG PLANNING GROUP-Mat Maid]
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:25 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: FW: DNR DOG's efforts to encourage oil and gas Exploration in the Cook Inlet and North Slope are
shared by us. We hope to see you at the GO-EXPO in Canada.
From: ddonkeI@cfl.rr.com [mailto:ddonkel@cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Mon 6/11/2007 9:21 PM
To: Kevin R Banks
Cc: SAMUEL H. CADE; Rick Wagner; Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: DNR DOG ! s efforts to encourage oil and gas Exploration in the Cook Inlet and North Slope are
shared by us. We hope to see you at the GO-EXPO in Canada.
Dear Kevin Banks
We appreciate all that you can do to encourage new oil and gas companies to invest thier risk Capital in
drilling wildcat wells in Alaska. Rick Wagner and I will be at the GO-EXPO in Calgary on the 12 thru the
14 and I was interested to find out from you if you or someone from your Staff plans to be at this oil and
gas Conference and if so please let us know so we can get oil and gas companies interested in Alaska to
meet you. I offer my help to your office in anyway that may help the DNR DOG's effort to bring new oil
and gas companies to Alaska.
Please let Commissioner Erwin know that I appreciate your efforts and encourage him to send someone
like you to Calgary for this very large oil and gas convention. I will be with Rick Wagner from Fairbanks
and we would love to meet you for Lunch or Dinner if you come and if you have the time we would like to
discuss ideas how we can help your office in this shared interest. I wish you and all your staff the best
luck in turning Alaska into the greatest oil producer in North American. Please respond kindly to my
invitation. I will be reachable on my cell phone number below or by e-maii. Here is the link just in case;
http://www.petroleumshow.com/cfoexpo/ . Thank you very much.
Best Wishes,
Daniel K. Donkel
Ph: 386-226-4344
Cell: 407-375-8500
Fax:386-252-3703
ddonkel@.cfl. rr.com
1420 N. Atlantic Avenue Suite# 1201
Daytona Beach, FL 32118-3567
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 5:56 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Mat-Maid Update
Governor and Mike,
I have letters of removal drafted and in my in box when and if you decide to send them out. Also, I
completed some checks on current members and potential members. I'll hold off on anything until I hear
from either of you. Thanks
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy_frye@gov.state.ak,us
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002376
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:00 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: LATEST VERSION -TOO MUCH?
Very good
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:58:46
To: 'Meghan Stapleton 1 <tneghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>, * Sarah Palin'
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, 'Michael A Tibbies* <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >,
j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: LATEST VERSION - TOO MUCH?
Governor Palin Disappointed Over Mat Maid Decision
June 13, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her disappointment
with the Creamery Corporation's latest vote to ignore the Governor's proposed solutions
and close Mat Maid's doors on July 7, 2007.
*I am very disappointed," said Governor Sarah Palin. "Our proposed solution last night to
provide only milk from our local dairy producers keeps the doors open beyond July 7th and
helps our dairy producers and farmers as well as our consumers. The fact that the
Corporation refused to even have an open serious discussion on the State's proposed option
this morning is unfortunate."
The State's local only, milk only proposal was based on the financial information that the
Creamery Corporation began providing the State. late last week. It was also based upon the
Corporation's request last April for $600,000, which the Corporation said would give many
months of funding for dairy operations.
Right now, 72% of Mat Maid's milk is imported from the Lower 48. The Governor sent a
letter to the Chairman of the Creamery Corporation, Mac Carter, last night suggesting a
local only, milk only solution for our dairy producers to keep the other 28% flowing.
Additionally, the Governor tried to tour the Mat Maid facilities in Anchorage today on her
way to Global Food Alaska - 2007 on the Kenai Peninsula, Access to the facility was
denied.
1
PRA GSP01 0002377
The Governor will further pursue the State's options in the matter
###
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:56 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin 1 ; 'Michael A Tibbies'; joe_balash@gov. state. ak. us
Cc : meghan__stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002378
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907,269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907.321,4975 C
PRA GSP01 0002379
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapIeton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:11 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: NEED TO GET COMMENT OUT NOW...
Mat Maid board to Palin; No
By S J. KOMARNITSKY
Anchorage Daily News
Published: June 13, 2007
Last Modified: June 13, 2007 at 04:07 PM
The Matanuska Maid dairy is still on track to shut down early next month despite pleas and
$600,000 in already-promised state money from Gov. Sarah Palin.
A creamery board, which oversees the state-owned dairy, met Wednesday in Anchorage
and rejected the governor's public request that it keep the dairy open, saying it stands by
an earlier decision to close the plant July 7.
In doing so, board members rejected a request from Palin to use a pending $600,000
appropriation to keep it open.
Board members cited rising expenses, competition from Lower 48 brands and an
economic model that simply didn't support staying in business.
"We are being fiduciarily responsible to the state of Alaska and the people of Alaska by
doing what we are doing. . . Nobody wants to be here and make this decision, least of all
me," chairman Mac Carter said in an emotional speech after the decision.
Staying in business longer could leave the company more than $2 million in the red by
the end of the year, he said. Closing now means the company will be able to pay its
debts, he said.
The board did agree, however, to send cost estimates to the governor of how much it
would cost to keep the dairy open and a list of factors that could affect those estimates.
Alaska farmers said the closure will leave them with no place to sell most of their milk
and may force them to kill their herds. Matanuska Maid is the largest buyer of milk in the
state.
"What am I going to do? said a clearly distraught Craig Trytten, who with his wife,
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PRA GSP01 0002380
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Vicki, and children run a dairy farm at Point MacKenzie. "Am I going to quit milking cows?
Just shut the switch off and hear them scream and scream? Where's the electricity going to come
from to milk them?"
Gov. Palin could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a letter to the board Tuesday,
she criticized its short notice to farmers about the closure and asked that they use a $600,000
state grant to keep the dairy open by running a scaled-down operation that would use only local
milk.
Board members, however, said Palin' s plan was not feasible. Mat Maid currently imports most
of its milk, and local farmers do not produce enough to make it worth operating the plant, Carter
said.
Matanuska Maid was started as a farmer's cooperative in the 1930s. It was taken over by the
state after going bankrupt in 1 986 and operated profitably for most of the ensuing years until
2005.
Matanuska Maid CEO Joe Van Treeck said after the meeting the dairy has set July 3 as its last
day to pick up milk from fanners.
Reporter S.J. Komoranitsky can be reached at sjkomarnitsky@adn.com
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002381
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) Ooe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:03 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Meghan N Stapleton; Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE : LATEST V E RSION â– T O O MUCH?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan„stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:59 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; 'Sarah Palin 1 ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: LATEST VERSION - TOO MUCH?
Governor Palin Disappointed Over Mat Maid Decision
June 13, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her
disappointment with the Creamery Corporation's latest vote to ignore the Governor's
proposed solutions and close Mat Maid's doors on July 7, 2007.
*I am very disappointed," said Governor Sarah Palin. "Our proposed solution last night to
provide only milk from our local dairy producers keeps the doors open beyond July 7 th and
helps our dairy producers and farmers as well as our consumers. The fact that the
Corporation refused to even have an open serious discussion on the State's proposed option
this morning is unfortunate."
The State's local only, milk only proposal was based on the financial information that the
Creamery Corporation began providing the State late last week. It was also based upon the
Corporation's request last April for $600,000, which the Corporation said would give many
months of funding for dairy operations.
Right now, 72% of Mat Maid's milk is imported from the Lower 48. The Governor sent a
letter to the Chairman of the Creamery Corporation, Mac Carter, last night suggesting a
local only, milk only solution for our dairy producers to keep the other 28% flowing.
! Additionally, the Governor tried to tour the Mat Maid facilities in Anchorage today on her
way to Global Food Alaska » 2007 on the Kenai Peninsula. Access to the facility was denied.
The Governor will further pursue the State's options in the matter.
###
Meghan N. Stapleton
J Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Pai'm
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907,321.4975 c
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002382
Page 2 of 2
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:56 PM
To: 'Sarah Palm 1 ; 'Michael A Tibbies 1 ; joe„balash@gov.state.ak.us
Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Here's a new version - will look at incorporating tour, tibbles thought it best to back down on that one
since little notice was given.
Governor Palin Disappointed Over Mat Maid Decision
June 13, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her disappointment
with the Creamery Corporation's latest vote to ignore the Governor's proposed solutions and close
Mat Maid's doors on July 7, 2007.
W I am very disappointed," said Governor Sarah Palin. "Our proposed solution last night to provide
only milk from our local dairy producers keeps the doors open beyond July 7 th and helps our dairy
producers and farmers as well as our consumers. The fact that the Corporation refused to even
have an open serious discussion on the State's proposed option this morning is unfortunate."
The State's local only, milk only proposal was based on the financial information that the Creamery
Corporation began providing the State late last week. It was also based upon the Corporation's
request last April for $600,000, which the Corporation said would give many months of funding for
dairy operations.
Right now, 72% of Mat Maid's milk is imported from the Lower 48. The Governor sent a letter to
the Chairman of the Creamery Corporation, Mac Carter, last night suggesting a local only, milk only
solution for our dairy producers to keep the other 28% flowing.
The Governor will further pursue the State's options in the matter.
Tr 7r TT
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002383
Unknown
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy,frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:25 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Talis J Colberg; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: RE: Mat Maid
7 members- -
1 with general business or financial experience
1 member of a statewide agricultural promotion organization
1 member of a soil and water conservation district who is also engaged in commercial ag
production
4 members engaged in commercial ag production, each representing a different enterprise
(ie: livestock, dairy, vegetable, grain, horticulture, etc)
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:12 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Talis J Colberg; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Bitney, John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re; Mat Maid
But replacements have to be representative of what interests?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:27:04
To; gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Talis J Colberg <talis_colberg@law, state. ak,us>, "Tibbies, Michael
A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John W (GOV) " <john.bitney@alaska.gov>
Cc; Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov, state. ak.us>, Kristina Y Perry
<kris_perry@gov , state , ak ,us>
Subject: RE: Mat Maid
PRA GSP01 0002384
Governor, BAC serves at your pleasure. Below is part of an email from
AG Colberg . We can move forward when you are ready . Thanks .
From AG Colberg:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:29 PM
To: Talis J Colberg; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Bitney, John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Fyi - mat maid situation is a mess. And being denied the tour is an odd
thing to have just faced. Hmmmmm. Mr. Tibbies, et al, will help us get
to the bottom of this. And I will be replacing the board asap. As soon
as I know the proper steps to do so via Tibbies and Ivy.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:04:18
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr. state. ak.us>, "John Katz"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Larry A Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "Michael
A Tibbies" <mike__tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney"
< j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc:"Meghan N Stapleton" <raeghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >, "Kristina Y
Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Mat Maid
PRA GSP01 0002385
Mr. Tibbies:
Waited as long as we could for my noon tour of Mat Maid - VanTryck never
showed up though he knew we were there. He was the only one "authorized"
to let us tour. Kris was communicating with him for over two hrs trying
to track him down - this was amazing.
Rumors running are that VanTryck has been working on a set up deal to
bring the water bottling back on line with him as owner/operator. Other
rumors have to do with his very golden parachute, thus his and the
board's hesitency to release contract and other info I need to get to
the bottom of the issue here.
Bottom line - he submitted a letter of resignation that the bd still
hasn't accepted. Mat Maid's management appears to have run the business
in the ground without fair notification given the entity's owner (the
state) .
We stuck our neck out asking legislators for the funds to keep this
running while a plan was put in place - as requested by MatMaid - then
they ripped that opportunity out from under us, the farmers, all
Alaskans, and he decides to resign before the closure "emergency".
I need an investigation of this entity's management asap because this is
a cluster and certainly there's got to be a consideration of malfeasance
on someone's part here. Businesses don't just go belly-up overnight.
Farmers are holding their breath, counting on us to help. MatMaid dumped
a nuclear situation on our lap.
Does the board have attorneys working for members and VanTryck -
protecting them and their information - from the AG's office or the
private sector? I hear they do have attorneys from somewhere on board
PRA GSP01 0002386
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 13 r 2007 3:12 PM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Talis J Colberg; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry
Re: Mat Maid
But replacements have to be representative of what interests?
•Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska,gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:27:04
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Talis J Colberg <talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, "Tibbies, Michael
A (GOV) B <mike,tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John W (GOV) " <john.bitney@alaska.gov>
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, Kristina Y Perry
<kris_perry@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: RE: Mat Maid
Governor, BAC serves at your pleasure. Below is part of an email from
AG Colberg, We can move forward when you are ready. Thanks.
From AG Colberg:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:29 PM
To: Talis J Colberg; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)? Bitney, John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
PRA GSP01 0002387
Fyi - mat maid situation is a mess. And being denied the tour is an odd
thing to have just faced. Hmmmmm. Mr. Tibbies, et al, will help us get
to the bottom of this. And I will be replacing the board asap. As soon
as I know the proper steps to do so via Tibbies and Ivy.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:04:18
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr .state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty__rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, "John Katz"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Larry A Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "Michael
A Tibbies" <mike__tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "John w Bitney"
<j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov, state. ak.us>, "Kristina Y
Perry" <kris_perry@gov , state . ak . us>
Subject: Mat Maid
Mr. Tibbies:
Waited as long as we could for my noon tour of Mat Maid - VanTryck never
showed up though he knew we were there. He was the only one "authorized"
to let us tour. Kris was communicating with him for over two hrs trying
to track him down - this was amazing.
Rumors running are that VanTryck has been working on a set up deal to
bring the water bottling back on line with him as owner /operator. Other
rumors have to do with his very golden parachute, thus his and the
board's hesitency to release contract and other info I need to get to
the bottom of the issue here.
Bottom line - he submitted a letter of resignation that the bd still
hasn't accepted. Mat Maid's management appears to have run the business
in the ground without fair notification given the entity's owner (the
state) .
PRA GSP01 0002388
We stuck our neck out asking legislators for the funds to keep this
running while a plan was put in place - as requested by MatMaid - then
they ripped that opportunity out from under us, the farmers, all
Alaskans, and he decides to resign before the closure "emergency".
I need an investigation of this entity's management asap because this is
a cluster and certainly there's got to be a consideration of malfeasance
on someone's part here. Businesses don't just go belly-up overnight.
Farmers are holding their breath, counting on us to help. MatMaid dumped
a nuclear situation on our lap.
Does the board have attorneys working for members and VanTryck -
protecting them and their information - from the AG's office or the
private sector? I hear they do have attorneys from somewhere on board.
PRA GSP01 0002389
Unknown
From:
Sent;
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 13 t 2007 3:08 PM
Frye;lvyJ(GOV)
Re: Confidential
Didnt come in
Original Message
Prom: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV) 11 <ivy. f rye@alaska . gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:19:34
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Confidential
i found two addresses for privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
This info is from Div of Elections website, and cross checked with map
quest, I'll discretely investigate to double check my answers.
Registered "U"
I've attached the entire District 14 list again so you can view from
your home computer.
Kept in the utmost confidence.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
1
PRA GSP01 0002390
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:38 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subj ect : Confidential
Hi iv- the names I ! ll be asking you about need to be kept in confidence
but I'm wondering if Privileged or P is in Vic's district and what
registration.
PRA GSP01 0002391
Unknown
From: gov.sarali@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:48 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: [Brtviti
Anything yet on PrivileF
PRA GSP01 0002392
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:48 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
RE: Contact Information for Sharon lllsley and Richard Postma
Richard 1 s work number is 269-5156.
Geez, I'm sorry you haven't been able to make contact. I thought everybody was like me
and slept with their cell phones under their pillow.
Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:04 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Contact Information for Sharon lllsley and Richard Postma
Tried both their cells, did not Iv msgs again but neither were answered. Didn't try either
one at home as it's a workday and I assume they wouldn"t be home. Guess I'll try the
numbers here in this email again later.
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV) " <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:00:47
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Contact Information for Sharon lllsley and Richard Postma
Governor Palin,
Sharon lllsley, Kenai District Court can be reached at Privileged C cell,
Privileged
home.
Richard Postma, Anchorage District Court can be reached at [Privileged! cell, 688-7370 home.
The appointment letter for Richard was drafted and inadvertently sent to him yesterday. I
sincerely apologize for this mistake.
I hope you had a good trip,
PRA GSP01 0002393
Ivy Prye
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
i v V_f rye@gov . state . ak . us
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
PRA GSP01 0002394
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:19 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Contact Information for Sharon lllsley and Richard Postma
Ok - got ahold of Illsely finally - she ! s thrilled. Told her Ivy would contact her to work
out logistics of taking Kenai job.
I ' 11 try Postma again and the press can be notified whenever you choose
Original Message
From : " Frye , Ivy J (GOV) " <ivy . f rye@alaska , gov>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:00:47
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike__t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Contact Information for Sharon lllsley and Richard Postma
Governor Palin,
Sharon lllsley, Kenai District Court can be reached at [Privileged] cell, |Privilegedq home .
Richard Postma, Anchorage District Court can be reached at Privileged j cell, 688-7370 home.
The appointment letter for Richard was drafted and inadvertently sent to him yesterday. I
sincerely apologize for this mistake.
I hope you had a good trip,
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
ivy_f rye@gov , state . ak . us
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
PRA GSP01 0002395
Unknown
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:27 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Talis J Colberg; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: RE: Mat Maid
Governor, BAC serves at your pleasure. Below is part of an email from AG Colberg. We can
move forward when you are ready. Thanks.
From AG Colberg:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:29 PM
To: Talis J Colberg; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Bitney, John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Fyi - mat maid situation is a mess. And being denied the tour is an odd thing to have just
faced. Hmmmmm. Mr. Tibbies, et al, will help us get to the bottom of this. And I will be
replacing the board asap. As soon as I know the proper steps to do so via Tibbies and Ivy.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:04:18
To:"Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty__rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Larry A Persily"
<lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W
Bitney" < j ohn_bi tney@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov . state. ak. us >, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Mat Maid
PRA GSP01 0002396
Mr. Tibbies:
Waited as long as we could for my noon tour of Mat Maid - VanTryck never showed up though
he knew we were there. He was the only one "authorized" to let us tour. Kris was
communicating with him for over two hrs trying to track him down - this was amazing.
Rumors running are that VanTryck has been working on a set up deal to bring the water
bottling back on line with him as owner/operator. Other rumors have to do with his very
golden parachute, thus his and the board's hesitency to release contract and other info I
need to get to the bottom of the issue here.
Bottom line - he submitted a letter of resignation that the bd still hasn't accepted. Mat
Maid's management appears to have run the business in the ground without fair notification
given the entity 1 s owner (the state).
We stuck our neck out asking legislators for the funds to keep this running while a plan
was put in place - as requested by MatMaid - then they ripped that opportunity out from
under us, the farmers, all Alaskans, and he decides to resign before the closure
"emergency" .
I need an investigation of this entity's management asap because this is a cluster and
certainly there's got to be a consideration of malfeasance on someone's part here.
Businesses don't just go belly-up overnight.
Farmers are holding their breath, counting on us to help. MatMaid dumped a nuclear
situation on our lap.
Does the board have attorneys working for members and VanTryck - protecting them and
their information - from the AG's office or the private sector? I hear they do have
attorneys from somewhere on board.
PRA GSP01 0002397
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:26 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Educ
Thank you!
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " < lynne. smi th@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:50:48
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Educ
Good morning,
The Board of Ed chose to have a nationwide search. They had one the last
time the commissioner's position needed to be filled as well.
The commissioner's office sent me the timeline which I will forward to
you in a separate email. Right now, they are looking at having face to
face interviews with the finalists on July 30, at which point they will
have a meeting with you to meet and approve their candidate. This
appointment does not need legislative confirmation.
If there are people that you want to have considered, please have them
submit their applications to the Board.
Lynne
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov. sarah@yahoo . com]
PRA GSP01 0002398
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:28 AM
To; Smith, Lynne M (GOV)
Sub j e c t : Fw : Educ
Hi L!
Any info on their choosing of Roger's replacement? Pis see below.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc:"Kristina Y Perry" <kris__perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Todd Palin"
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: Educ
Hi guys !
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner.
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then
on to the legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are
great. Not sure why Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I
heard recently. I 1 11 ask Lynne Smith to check the status on that and ask
what my input is worth in terms of their method of soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six
months later) our ol' rag- tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the
crew can get together for a shin dig soon? I know Kris and Todd miss
the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love for us all
together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us i
2
PRA GSP01 0002399
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:29 PM
To: Talis J Colberg; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Pyi - mat maid situation is a mess. And being denied the tour is an odd thing to have just
faced. Hmmmmm. Mr. Tibbies, et al, will help us get to the bottom of this. And I will be
replacing the board asap. As soon as I know the proper steps to do so via Tibbies and Ivy.
Original Message â–
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:04:18
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr .state. ak,us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc ,org>, "Larry A Persily"
<lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W
Bitney" < j ohn_bitney@gov , state . ak . us>
Cc: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Mat Maid
Mr. Tibbies:
Waited as long as we could for my noon tour of Mat Maid - VanTryck never showed up though
he knew we were there. He was the only one "authorized" to let us tour. Kris was
communicating with him for over two hrs trying to track him down -. this was amazing.
Rumors running are that VanTryck has been working on a set up deal to bring the water
bottling back on line with him as owner/operator. Other rumors have to do with his very
golden parachute, thus his and the board's hesitency to release contract and other info I
need to get to the bottom of the issue here.
Bottom line - he submitted a letter of resignation that the bd still hasn't accepted. Mat
Maid's management appears to have run the business in the ground without fair notification
given the entity's owner (the state).
We stuck our neck out asking legislators for the funds to keep this running while a plan
was put in place - as requested by MatMaid - then they ripped that opportunity out from
under us, the farmers, all Alaskans, and he decides to resign before the closure
"emergency" .
I need an investigation of this entity's management asap because this is a cluster and
certainly there's got to be a consideration of malfeasance on someone's part here.
PRA GSP01 0002400
Businesses don't just go belly-up overnight.
Farmers are holding their breath, counting on us to help. MatMaid dumped a nuclear
situation on our lap.
Does the board have attorneys working for members and VanTryck - protecting them and
their information - from the AG's office or the private sector? I hear they do have
attorneys from somewhere on board.
PRA GSP01 0002401
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:04 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Katz; John W (GOV); Larry A Persily;
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Mat Maid
Mr. Tibbies:
Waited as long as we could for my noon tour of Mat Maid - VanTryck never showed up though
he knew we were there. He was the only one "authorized" to let us tour. Kris was
communicating with him for over two hrs trying to track him down - this was amazing.
Rumors running are that VanTryck has been working on a set up deal to bring the water
bottling back on line with him as owner/operator. Other rumors have to do with his very
golden parachute, thus his and the board's hesitency to release contract and other info I
need to get to the bottom of the issue here.
Bottom line - he submitted a letter of resignation that the bd still hasn ! t accepted. Mat
Maid's management appears to have run the business in the ground without fair notification
given the entity's owner (the state) .
We stuck our neck out asking legislators for the funds to keep this running while a plan
was put in place - as requested by MatMaid - then they ripped that opportunity out from
under us, the farmers, all Alaskans, and he decides to resign before the closure
"emergency" .
I need an investigation of this entity's management asap because this is a cluster and
certainly there ! s got to be a consideration of malfeasance on someone's part here.
Businesses don't just go belly-up overnight.
Farmers are holding their breath, counting on us to help. MatMaid dumped a nuclear
situation on our lap.
Does the board have attorneys working for members and VanTryck - protecting them and
their information - from the AG's office or the private sector? I hear they do have
attorneys from somewhere on board.
PRA GSP01 0002402
Unknown
From: Perez, Linda J (GOV) [linda.perez@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:43 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Credit card
Thank you Governor - we "suspense" state card charges made while someone is in travel
status and reconcile the charges when we process travel authorization close outs. I'll
need Kris to email me with credit card charges that do not coincide with her travel.
Hope you're having a good day!
Linda
Original Message
From ; gov. sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:24 AM
To: Perez, Linda J (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Credit card
Hi Linda:
I used my credit card for coffee while in either the South Dakota or Minneapolis airport
yest. It was my only use of the card - if you need this kind of info for records?
Thanks ,
Sarah Palin
Original Message
From: "Perez, Linda J (GOV)" <linda.perez@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:05:08
To:"Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)" <sunny.cayce@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael
A (GOV) " <mike . t ibbles@alaska , gov> , "Henderson, Shawn (GOV) "
< shawn . henderson@alaska . gov> , "Davis , Steven S (GOV) " <steve , davis@alaska , gov>, " Peacock,
Sara J (GOV)" <sara.peacock@alaska.gov>, "Fenumiai, Gail M (GOV)"
<gail . f enumiai@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Credit card
PRA GSP01 0002403
Hi Kris,
Your travel credit card has been "unrestricted" . Please use that card
for your purchasing needs. As I mentioned on the phone this morning,
please send an email when you use the card for purchases other than
transportation or lodging. We need to clear charges each day in the
accounting system and need a purpose for the charge.
Also, please remember to email me as soon as possible regarding any
purchase (other than transportation/lodging that been prior approved via
a TA)that exceeds $500.00. I will need to approve your purchases in
some instances, and Shawn or Steve will need to get the appropriate
state purchasing documents prepared and distributed.
Thanks
Linda
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:55 AM
To: Perez, Linda J (GOV)
Subject: FW: Credit card
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:34 AM
To : ' gov . sarah@yahoo . com !
Sub j ect : RE : Credit card
Hi Linda,
PRA GSP01 0002404
I left you a voice message too. I would like to understand the process
of how this is done, can you tell me what the correct procedures are and
what the timeline for getting it done is? Thank you I
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo. com [mailto:gov. sarah@yahoo. com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:53 AM
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Credit card
Sunny- would you work with Linda Perez to get Kris Perry a state credit
card - Kris continues to have to purchase things without one and the
sooner the better on this. Thanks so much!
PRA GSP01 0002405
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:20 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
RE: Confidential
I found two addresses for [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
This info is from Div of Elections website, and cross checked with map quest, I'll
discretely investigate to double check my answers.
Registered "U"
I ! ve attached the entire District 14 list again so you can view from your home computer
Kept in the utmost confidence.
â– Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:38 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject : Confidential
Hi iv- the nam es I'll be asking you about need to be kept in confidence but I'm wondering
i £ iPrivileaed or Pi i® ^ n Vic's district and what registration.
PRA GSP01 0002406
Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:19 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Sean at cabinet/budget mtg?
The strangest thing happened to my email yesterday. I replied three different times and
they all came back to me. In case they still have not made it through, Sean will be
attending the cabinet meeting Friday.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:36 PM
To; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Sean at cabinet/budget mtg?
PRA GSP01 0002407
Unknown
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1 1 :38 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Confidential
Hi iv- the name s I'll be asking you about need to be kept in confidence but I'm wondering
if
Privileged or P is in Vic's district and what registration.
PRA GSP01 0002408
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:21 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Educ
Right on I I'll see you guys there. Hopefully Frank, et al, will remember who all to
invite.
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.f rye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:49:58
To: Kris Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subj ect : RE : Educ
Response from Don. He's awesome.
"I think its a Great Idea
You guys can run with it from your end
After all --relax and fun is always good I am working on the Menu, If
any requests let me know Got beef ribs -Chicken-all ready to marinate I
scanned a map to the house if you want it to send out"
Original Message
From: Kris Perry [mailto:kris_j?erry@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: Educ
This would be great and so appreciated by everyone. Ivy, I 1 11 work with
you
and Frank on who to invite and details.
PRA GSP01 0002409
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [raailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:42 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) ; Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Educ
Right on I Don't you miss Kerm and the crew? I do. Frank can think of
some
names, and IN HER SPARE time Kris can think about this and maybe
delegate to
Frank the task of inviting the crew - maybe he still has contact info
for
the war room group of workerbees that got us here. Thanks!
If after the Miner's game is too late, how about before it? (Now I'm
really
inviting myself.)
Original Message •
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy .f rye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:26:23
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Sub j ect : RE : Educ
I think he would say, "the more the merrier." I 1 11 send him the info.
Fun.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:31 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fw: Educ
PRA GSP01 0002410
Ivy: hate to invite my own ideas on to someone else - but here's any
idea: what if Don invited some of our crew to his bbg after the Miner's
game - wouldn't it be great to get back together with Kerm and Glen and
Bruce and other awesome workerbees that helped get us here? I can't
find many available slots in this summer's sched to have a shin dig with
our peeps - could we do it at Don f s that evening?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Todd Palin"
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: Educ
Hi guys!
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner.
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then
on to the legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are
great. Not sure why Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I
heard recently. I f ll ask Lynne Smith to check the status on that and ask
what my input is worth in terms of their method of soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six
months later) our ol' rag- tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the
crew can get together for a shin dig soon? I know Kris and Todd miss
the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love for us all
PRA GSP01 0002411
together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us!
PRA GSP01 0002412
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Smith, Lynne M (GOV) [lynne.smith@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:51 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
FW: Commissioner search timeline
Original Message
From: Knuth, Dorothy K (BED)
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:42 AM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV)
Cc: Roger L Sampson; Thompson, Barbara A (EED) ; Fry, Eric V (EED)
Subject: Commissioner search timeline
Lynn-
Here is the timeline for the board's search. The first ads will be sent today. Once it
has been finalized, I will see that a copy is forwarded to you as well. It will appear on
our web site also. After the department has determined the applicants qualify, the
governor will absolutely be given an opportunity to review the names to make sure that
there isn't an applicant who would not fit well with her administration. We will keep the
governor informed throughout the process.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.
Dottie
PRA GSP01 0002413
Unknown
From: Smith, Lynne M (GOV) [lynne.smith@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:51 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Educ
Good morning,
The Board of Ed chose to have a nationwide search. They had one the last time the
commissioner's position needed to be filled as well.
The commissioner's office sent me the timeline which I will forward to you in a separate
email. Right now, they are looking at having face to face interviews with the finalists on
July 30, at which point they will have a meeting with you to meet and approve their
candidate. This appointment does not need legislative confirmation.
If there are people that you want to have considered, please have them submit their
applications to the Board.
Lynne
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:28 AM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV)
Sub j ect : Fw : Educ
Hi L!
Any info on their choosing of Roger's replacement? Pis see below.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc:"Kristina Y Perry" <krisjperry@gov.state.ak.us>, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Educ
PRA GSP01 0002414
Hi guys!
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner.
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then on to the
legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are great. Not sure why
Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I heard recently. I'll ask Lynne Smith to
check the status on that and ask what my input is worth in terms of their method of
soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six months later) our
ol 1 rag-tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the crew can get together for a shin dig
soon? I know Kris and Todd miss the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love
for us all together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of usl
PRA GSP01 0002415
Unknown
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:50 AM
To: Kristina Y Perry; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Educ
Response from Don. He's awesome.
"I think its a Great Idea
You guys can run with it from your end
After all --relax and fun is always good I am working on the Menu, If any requests let me
know Got beef ribs -Chicken-all ready to marinate I scanned a map to the house if you want
it to send out"
Original Message
From: Kris Perry [mailto:krisjperry@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:43 AM
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com ; Frye , Ivy J ( GOV)
Subj ect : RE : Educ
This would be great and so appreciated by everyone. Ivy, I'll work with you
and Frank on who to invite and details.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:42 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subj ect : Re : Educ
Right on! Don't you miss Kerm and the crew? I do. Frank can think of some
names, and IN HER SPARE time Kris can think about this and maybe delegate to
Frank the task of inviting the crew - maybe he still has contact info for
the war room group of workerbees that got us here. Thanks i
PRA GSP01 0002416
If after the Miner's game is too late, how about before it? (Now I'm really
inviting myself . )
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV) " <ivy .f rye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:26:23
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: RE: Educ
I think he would say, "the more the merrier." I 1 11 send him the info
Fun.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:31 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fw: Educ
Ivy: hate to invite my own ideas on to someone else - but here's any
idea: what if Don invited some of our crew to his bbq after the Miner 1 s
game - wouldn't it be great to get back together with Kerm and Glen and
Bruce and other awesome workerbees that helped get us here? I can't
find many available slots in this summer's sched to have a shin dig with
our peeps - could we do it at Don's that evening?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Todd Palin"
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: Educ
PRA GSP01 0002417
Hi guys!
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ coramisioner .
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then
on to the legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are
great. Not sure why Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I
heard recently. I'll ask Lynne Smith to check the status on that and ask
what my input is worth in terms of their method of soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six
months later) our ol' rag-tag team of hardcore workerbees . Maybe the
crew can get together for a shin dig soon? I know Kris and Todd miss
the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love for us all
together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us!
PRA GSP01 0002418
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:44 AM
gbiegel@ak.net; Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin
Re: Educ
Right on!
And good, now you have my new yahoo addy. The spalin one isn't checked often - only when
Todd's in Wasilla it seems.
We'll let you know when the war room crew shin-dig will take place
Thanks! And God bless you too
Original Message
From : <gbiegel@ak . net >
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 7:33:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov,state.ak,us> /
Sub j e c t : Re : Educ
Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Nothing would please me more. Name the time and I'll be there.
Great to hear from you
God Bless you,
Glen
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j : Educ
Date: Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:27 am
PRA GSP01 0002419
Size: 812 bytes
To: Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo,com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
cc: Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov. state. ak. us >, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Hi guys 1
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner .
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then on to the
legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are great. Not sure why
Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I heard recently. I'll ask Lynne Smith to
check the status on that and ask what my input is worth in terms of their method of
soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six months later) our
ol 1 rag- tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the crew can get together for a shin dig
soon? I know Kris and Todd miss the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love
for us all together. Don Benson, Mark Pish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us!
PRA GSP01 0002420
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:42 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Educ
Right on! Don't you miss Kerm and the crew? I do. Frank can think of some names, and IN
HER SPARE time Kris can think about this and maybe delegate to Frank the task of inviting
the crew - maybe he still has contact info for the war room group of workerbees that got
us here . Thanks t
If after the Miner's game is too late, how about before it? (Now I'm really inviting
myself.)
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy . frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:26:23
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: RE: Educ
I think he would say, "the more the merrier." I'll send him the info
Fun.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo ♦ com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:31 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Sub j ect : Fw : Educ
Ivy: hate to invite my own ideas on to someone else - but here's any
idea: what if Don invited some of our crew to his bbq after the Miner's
game - wouldn't it be great to get back together with Kerm and Glen and
Bruce and other awesome workerbees that helped get us here? I can't
find many available slots in this summer's sched to have a shin dig with
our peeps - could we do it at Don's that evening?
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002421
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc:"Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Todd Palin"
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: Educ
Hi guys!
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner .
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then
on to the legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are
great. Not sure why Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I
heard recently. I'll ask Lynne Smith to check the status on that and ask
what my input is worth in terms of their method of soliciting names .
Thank you guys. You 1 re awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss {six
months later) our ol' rag- tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the
crew can get together for a shin dig soon? I know Kris and Todd miss
the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love for us all
together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us I
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:47 AM
Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Talis J Colberg; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford;
Martha K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Clark; Christopher G (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Matmaid
Pis read Prof Oliver Hedgepath's ADN opinion piece today re; MM
It's in the Valley section.
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | - these are some of
the good minds and great Alaskans who could provide the new energy and ideas we need in
Ag. They could help with the $600 MatMaid plan. They should be the replacement board
members for BAC and Creamery, and can help us out tremendously.
I'm ready to go on the replacement idea - haven't contacted these folks yet re their
willingness to serve (and there's at least one of them in that group that should be the
new Director of Division of Ag) , but I know them all, trust them, and would love to work
with them. Mike - are we ready to go on replacements?
I'll ask Ivy to be ready for the green light soon - but know that I haven't requested
their service yet Ivy. Thanks!
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:31 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fw: Educ
Ivy: hate to invite my own ideas on to someone else - but here ! s any idea: what if Don
invited some of our crew to his bbq after the Miner's game - wouldn't it be great to get
back together with Kerm and Glen and Bruce and other awesome workerbees that helped get us
here? I can't find many available slots in this summer's sched to have a shin dig with
our peeps - could we do it at Don's that evening?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <f tb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>, "Todd Palin" <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Educ
Hi guys!
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner.
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then on to the
legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are great. Not sure why
Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I heard recently. I'll ask Lynne Smith to
check the status on that and ask what my input is worth in terms of their method of
soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six months later) our
ol 1 rag-tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the crew can get together for a shin dig
soon? I know Kris and Todd miss the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love
for us all together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us I
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:28 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Educ
Hi L!
Any info on their choosing of Roger's replacement? Pis see below.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:26:52
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "gbiegel@ak.net" <gbiegel@ak.net>
Cc:"Kristina Y Perry" <krisjperry@gov. state. ak. us >, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Educ
Hi guys!
Thank you both for great bites of input on educ commisioner.
Remember the Ed Bd picks and forwards name(s) to me for selection, then on to the
legislature for confirmation.
We need innovation in that seat. Both your names brought forward are great. Not sure why
Ed Bd thinks it needs a nationwide search, which I heard recently. I'll ask Lynne Smith to
check the status on that and ask what my input is worth in terms of their method of
soliciting names.
Thank you guys. You're awesome. Keep up the great work - I miss (six months later) our
ol' rag- tag team of hardcore workerbees. Maybe the crew can get together for a shin dig
soon? I know Kris and Todd miss the campaign folks too. Six months zipped by - I'd love
for us all together. Don Benson, Mark Fish, Perdews, Mary, etc, all of us!
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 5:41 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Judges
I'll call both judges this morning - thanks!
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:01 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'Michael A Tibbies'; joe_balash@gov.state.ak,us
Cc: 'Kris Perry 1 ; 'Sharon Leighow'; 'Meghan Stapleton'
Subject: FW: summary of Creamery Corp board meeting 06132007
Meeting Summary, Creamery Corporation Board of Directors 6/13/07, Westmark Hotel
After waiting about an hour for a quorum to arrive. Chairman Mac Carter opened the meting up
for public comment.
Barbara Huff of the Teamsters Local 959 spoke on behalf of the dairy's Teamster drivers,
expressing concern they'd not been a party to discussion about the closure, and a desire to work
with the dairy and/or governor about the collective bargaining issues involved, but that in the
absence of consultation, some legal action might become necessary to protect the drivers'
interests.
Craig Trytten, a dairy farmer, spoke on behalf of himself and other dairy farmers, saying he
hoped the Creamery Corporation directors would resign and throw the issue to the Palin
Administration. He also said it would be difficult for his farm to transition to selling milk to the
possible Rob Wells Palmer dairy when it might start operating at the end of the year; but he
added that Wells only needs 71 cows' production, and he has 200 cows in his farm along.
The board entered executive session for the purpose of discussing employee contracts including
Joe Van Treek's, to review the dairy's cash on hand and outstanding obligations to vendors and
other contractual obligations, and any potential litigation. After returning to open session about
90 minutes later, the board passed two resolutions without objection.
The first motion called for the Creamery Corporation to authorize the Executive Committee to
negotiate, and either accept or reject VanTreek's resignation; and to review the terms of
continuing employment should the closure date be extended.
The second motion was to respond to the governor's June 6, 2007 letter by providing monthly
cost estimates based on the lowest cost to continue operation, and a list of factors that may affect
the costs of such operations, including possible erosion of product quality, loss of sales, the
refusal of suppliers and buyers to accept the changes, a loss of employees, and other issues, as
laid out by Creamery Corporation staff.
Rhonda Boyles spoke briefly, somewhat in response to the governor's 6/21 letter, saying that the
21 days notice of Mat-Maid's closure was based on the Creamery Corporation's fiduciary
responsibility - that the most judicious decision they could make was to close down the dairy,
with respect. There are a lot of ways to spend the $600,000, and if the governor wants to
consider other possible markets for Alaska-produced milk, the money would provide some time.
Mac Carter gave a brief statement, saying that the Board has considered its effect on all parties,
including the dairy, and its workers, and the dairy farmers, and was making an unpopular, but
necessary and responsible decision on behalf of the people of Alaska, Unless someone has a
golden goose and can produce enough money to solve the problems, he said, he did not see how
the dairy could continue operating. He said if the board waited to close the dairy down in
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December 2007, and loses up to $2 million in the process, the board will be lambasted for not closing it
in June when losses would be less,
Tom Tanta (sp?) who had been chairman of the Creamery Corporation board 17 years ago spoke on
behalf of the dairy's workforce, saying that the $600,000 should be spent not on more studies, or on
political cover, but on direct benefit to the employees who faced imminent unemployment. He praised
Van Treek's management of the dairy.
Joe VanTreek then spoke for about 15 minutes, presenting a history of the dairy's challenges and
problems. Among his most salient points:
• The state's support of the dairy industry (Point Mackenzie) was a social experiment
• There has been a test of will between what's best for business and what society thinks it wants in
terms of an agriculture industry
• Mat Maid's cost for local milk includes $19.75 per hundredweight (1 1.5 gallons), plus $l/hwt
quality bonus, plus cost of transportation from farm to plant. That compares with the outside price
ofmilkat$12.50/hwt.
• Mat Maid paid farmers all it could; dairy farmers also receive benefits in the form of land credits,
some wildlife set-asides, and a $ 1 million USDA lump sum to help Alaska dairy farmers write
down debt, plus $500,000 state appropriation that meant a $2/hwt subsidy for Alaska-produced
milk
• "Without significant changes in the underpinnings of this industry, there is no future" for the dairy
• He said there has been no state of Alaska support for agriculture, never has been, and without it
we had been hurting people by causing them to believe, and to invest their lives and fortunes, in to
a dream that was in reality a fallacy.
• The $600,000 offered by the state is not a solution; it doesn't even get the dairy started. The dairy
told the Ad Hoc Agriculture Committee that it would take $30-40 million, plus a plan, to make the
dairy industry work.
• "We don't have the right economic structure. We've got an Edsel, and we're trying to make it
into a Supersonic Transport."
• Mat-Maid's business model demands that they sell milk for about $20/hwt, but it costs $26/hwt.
• He understands the decision will have dire impact on dairy farmers.
• "It's a sad day. It's a sad day. But without a plan for the future, it's (the shutdown) the only
choice left."
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
From: Saddler, Daniel R (DNR) [mailto:dan.saddler@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13 f 2007 5:18 PM
To: Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR); richardjefebvre@dnr.state.ak.us
Cc: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: summary of Creamery Corp board meeting 06132007
Dick, Meg -
Here's a summary of what went on at today's board of directors meeting.
Becca Palsha of Channel 2 . and the Anchorage Daily News' Stephanie Komamitsky were there, and both have
filed stories on the meeting.
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-Dan
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:27 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: CHANNEL 2 PHONE INTERVIEW?
Importance: High
Governor,
As you may have seen in an earlier email, at 6pm, Channel 2 reported its lights out, Mat
Maid will close, final decision solidified today by the Creamery Corporation. I told them
that's not true - that the Governor has more options. Megan Baldino with Channel 2 would
like to report that at 10pm and would like to know if you could place a quick call to her to
confirm that it's not necessarily over and that you have options, I have not spoken to them
about the options - though many know that you control the BAC and can legally remove the
members. Don't know if you want to tie the two together for anyone at this point in time.
Megan Saldino's number at her desk is 762-9224. It would be a phone interview. I told her
that you may not be available or in cell phone range as you make your way back on the
Kenai Peninsula. There is no expectation.
Thanks,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:44 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Sharon W Leighow; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: FW: Some Corrections to the 6pm
FYI only.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:39 PM
To: rpalsha@ktuu.com; ! Megan Baldino'
Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton'
Subject: Some Corrections to the 6pm
Hey Rebecca,
I'm sorry to bother you. I know you're having email problems, so I also gave a heads-up to
Baldino:
The Creamery Corporation's decision is not final. The Governor still has other options;
therefore, the closing was not solidified today.
You did a good job at 5pm stating that the $600,000 doesn't cover 2 weeks, but then
stating that the Governor asked the Legislature for $600,000 because that's what Mat Maid
asked for to continue full operations through the fall. So you really had a good balance of
one side versus the other. But the 6pm really only had the Creamery Corporation's side and
that's probably because I called with a distracting comment refuting your tag at 5pm. Sorry
to confuse matters.
Remember, the Governor's proposal is just to produce the local milk (not import 72% from
the Outside) and only produce milk (not cheese and cottage cheese, etc.). So, with the
Creamery Corporation's initial request for $600,000 for full operations through the fall, you
would think based on the Creamery Corporation's numbers, a scaled back version could be
sustained for the same time period. It was their number, not ours. So for Van Treeck to
say that won't even take us two weeks - why did he ask for that amount? The Governor's
solution was also backed by financial numbers passed on to the state late last week that
showed local only, milk only could be sustained in Alaska with that $600,000. So did the
Creamery Corporation not provide the state with all the right numbers?
Bottom line: to say that Mat Maid will shut down July 7 th is the opinion of the Creamery
Corporation and based upon the Creamery Corporation. The Governor will continue to work
to find solutions so that the rug is not pulled out from underneath the dairy producers.
Regarding Homeland Security, it appears as though that is another fabrication. The contact
is McHugh Pierre at 321-2179. He called us to say that Homeland Security is researching to
see if that comment applies to anyone. In the meantime, Homeland Security told us that
since the Governor is CEO of the state-owned facility, she should have immediate access.
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And since she has federal top secret security clearance, access for the Governor is not an issue,
especially at the dairy. To confirm at 11:45am that he was on his way to meet the Governor at
noon, and to say that no one else in the state was allowed to let her into the back area, and then
to come out tonight and say it was a Homeland Security issue seems like a few too many excuses
some of which were never even mentioned to the Governor.
Thanks for your time.
These stories are very difficult. Just trying to present the forest and not the trees.
Thanks!
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Pa!in
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
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Cc:
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007 5:42 PM
Talis Colberg
Bai ash; Josep h R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Re: iPrivilea^
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
â– Original Message
From : " Talis Colberg" <Talis . Colberg@law. state . ak . us>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:17:46
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : < Joe_Balash@gov . state. ak. us >, <Mike_Tibbles@gov. state, ak. us >
Subject: Re: Privileged or
^
Dear Governor Palin, Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 06/13 4;44 PM >»
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:41:49
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE:
Privileged or
I have copied the statute below but basically the new member must be
from the same political party, Vic's replacement must be a registered
Republican.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
The appointee shall meet the qualifications of a member of the
legislature as prescribed in Sec. 2, art. II of the state constitution,
shall be a member of the same political party as that which nominated
the predecessor in office, and shall be subject to confirmation by a
majority of the members of the legislature who are members of the same
political party which nominated the predecessor in office and of the
same house as was the predecessor in office. If the predecessor in
office was not nominated by a political party or if no other member of
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the predecessors political party is a member of the predecessor's house
of the legislature, the governor may appoint any qualified person* If
the appointee is not a member of a political party, the appointment is
not subject to confirmation. If the appointee is a member of a political
party, the appointment is subject to confirmation as provided by this
section for the confirmation of political party appointees.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:22 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Privileged
Privilegeds? what about his wife?
Mike - can a U be appointed?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:59:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject; Privileged o
Sorry.
He's a "U" and lives in District 14-Vic's district.
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
ivy_f rye@gov . state . ak . us
(907) 465-3500 office
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(907) 465-8110 fax
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 5:01 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kristina Y Perry;
Bitney; John W (LAA)
Subject: Re: NEED TO GET COMMENT OUT NOW...
Correction: email should read "...NOT to be yanked out from under anyone..."
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:57:01
To:"Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_jstapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject; Re: NEED TO GET COMMENT OUT NOW...
Our comment is the same - that they're the one who asked for the money and we fought for
it - there's an inherent promise in that for the affected parties (farmers) we fought for
it so it could be planned sensibly - to to be yanked away. It HAS to be a strong
statement .
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_jstapleton@gov, state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:11:09
To:'Sarah Palin 1 <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, 'Michael A Tibbies' <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>,
j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us
Cc : ' Meghan Stapleton ' <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: NEED TO GET COMMENT OUT NOW...
Mat Maid board to Palin: No
By S.J. KOMARNITSKY
Anchorage Daily News
Published: June 13, 2007
Last Modified: June 13, 2007 at 04:07 PM
The Matanuska Maid dairy is still on track to shut down early next month despite pleas and
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$600,000 in already-promised state money from Gov. Sarah Palin.
A creamery board, which oversees the state-owned dairy, met Wednesday in Anchorage and
rejected the governor's public request that it keep the dairy open, saying it stands by an
earlier decision to close the plant July 7.
In doing so, board members rejected a request from Palin to use a pending $600,000
appropriation to keep it open.
Board members cited rising expenses, competition from Lower 48 brands and an economic
model that simply didn't support staying in business.
"We are being fiduciarily responsible to the state of Alaska and the people of Alaska by
doing what we are doing... Nobody wants to be here and make this decision, least of all me,"
chairman Mac Carter said in an emotional speech after the decision.
Staying in lousiness longer could leave the company more than $2 million in the red by the
end of the year, he said. Closing now means the company will be able to pay its debts, he
said.
The board did agree, however, to send cost estimates to the governor of how much it would
cost to keep the dairy open and a list of factors that could affect those estimates.
Alaska farmers said the closure will leave them with no place to sell most of their milk
and may force them to kill their herds. Matanuska Maid is the largest buyer of milk in the
state.
"What am I going to do? said a clearly distraught Craig Trytten, who with his wife, Vicki,
and children run a dairy farm at Point MacKenzie. "Am I going to quit milking cows? Just
shut the switch off and hear them scream and scream? Where's the electricity going to come
from to milk them?"
Gov. Palin could not immediately be reached for comment. But in a letter to the board
Tuesday, she criticized its short notice to farmers about the closure and asked that they
use a $600,000 state grant to keep the dairy open by running a scaled-down operation that
would use only local milk.
Board members, however, said Palin' s plan was not feasible. Mat Maid currently imports
most of its milk, and local farmers do not produce enough to make it worth operating the
plant, Carter said.
Matanuska Maid was started as a farmer's cooperative in the 1930s. It was taken over by
the state after going bankrupt in 1986 and operated profitably for most of the ensuing
years until 2005.
Matanuska Maid CEO Joe Van Treeck said after the meeting the dairy has set July 3 as its
last day to pick up milk from farmers.
Reporter S.J. Komoranitsky can be reached at sjkomarnitsky@adn.com
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:42 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: [Privilege
I have copied the statute below but basically the new member must be from the same
political party. Vic's replacement must be a registered Republican. jpriwiignpH nr Pgrcnnal Mate
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
The appointee shall meet the qualifications of a member of the legislature as prescribed
in Sec. 2, art. II of the state constitution, shall be a member of the same political
party as that which nominated the predecessor in office, and shall be subject to
confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature who are members of the same
political party which nominated the predecessor in office and of the same house as was the
predecessor in office. If the predecessor in office was not nominated by a political party
or if no other member of the predecessor's political party is a member of the
predecessors house of the legislature, the governor may appoint any qualified person. If
the appointee is not a member of a political party, the appointment is not subject to
confirmation. If the appointee is a member of a political party, the appointment is
subject to confirmation as provided by this section for the confirmation of political
party appointees.
-Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:22 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subj ect : Re : Privileged c
Privilege s? what about his wife?
Mike - can a U be appointed?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy . f rye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:59:07
To ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: privileged c
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Sorry.
He's a W U" and lives in District 14— Vic's district
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
ivy_f rye@gov . state . ak . us
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:38 PM
Frye; ivy J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Talis J Colberg
Kristina Y Perry
Undeclareds
Mike - Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message-
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:34:59
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE:
Privileged c
Privilege and
Privilec a re both u.
â– Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:22 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Privileged (
Privileg
is? What about his wife?
Mike - can a U be appointed?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:59:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo * com, mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject : Privileged or
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Sorry.
He'sa "U" and lives in District 14-Vic's district
Ivy Frye
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
ivy_f rye@gov . state . ak . us
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:28 PM
To: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: EconomicJDevelopment
I will answer this.
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:47 PM
To: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Economic„Development
Mike, not sure who this should go to?
-Michelle
From: WebMail@gov,state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thu 6/14/2007 12:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Economic_Development
Web mail from: Ms. Colleen Riley
address: 59584 East End Road Homer AK 99603
(907) 226-2400
MESSAGE:
I am the president/CEO of KRD, Inc. (a small high-tech firm in Homer). On July 17th we will have some of our
Department of Defense (DOD) customers here to evaluate the under vehicle inspection systems we are developing.
As busy as we are (which is good), I seldom take the time to let anyone outside of our customer base know what we
are up to.
I thought the governor's office might like to attend the meeting to find out about KRD and our systems. ITie meeting
will begin at 9:00 AM and end no later than noon.
As a brief background, we have 15 employees, all degreed and all high-paying jobs. And we are entering another
growth curve, preparing to manufacture our systems (preferably in AK) and sell them to DOD, corrections,
Homeland Security, etc.
Please let me know if anyone from the governor's office (we'd love to have the governor herself) can attend.
krdcar@acsalaska.net
PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
11/10/2009
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:15 PM
To: gov,sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: RE: Mat Maid Dairy
Hadn't heard either.
Returned calls from Rosemary Shinohara and Elizabeth Bluemink tonight - both
of the Anchorage Daily News. Both on Mat Maid. Essentially said the same
things we've talked about, but did confirm that the Governor is considering
replacing the BAC - the one she can legally touch. Both discussed Kaladi's
offer with me. I confirmed that the first we had heard of Kaladi's offer was
on the Dan Fagan Radio show and that when I passed the information on to the
Governor, her response was that that's exactly the kind of innovative
solutions that exist and the root of the frustration and disappointment that
the no one is sitting down to discuss the possibilities (on the Board side) .
Thanks ,
Meg
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
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From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:10 PM
To: Michael A Tibbies; Kristina Y Perry
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
This is the first I've heard of any request the Teamsters had to meet with
me re MatMaid.
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:37:08
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Mat Maid Dairy
Here's the back-and- forth I had with Barbara Huff.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
From: Barbara Huff [mailto:Bhuff@akteamsters.cora]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:45 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Martha K Rutherford; Ken Coleman
Subject: RE: Mat Maid Dairy
Joe:
Thanks for your response. Based on what you have shared, scheduling the
meeting after that date is probably an excellent idea.
We are dealing with some pretty concerned employees who are right now
looking for answers and direction. Although we don f t believe they are
the only ones concerned, just the ones we hear from regularly.
Thanks again.
Original Message
From: Joseph R Balash [mailto:joe__balash@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:11 AM
To: Barbara Huff
Cc: marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak. us; Ken Coleman
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Barbara :
I can assure you that MatMaid is getting the attention of the
Governor. My understanding is that the 600.0 goes through DNR--and
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the leadership of the department is expecting a plan for the funds
before they are transferred. The Creamery Corp. and BAC asked for the
funds and now they are being asked what they intend to do with it .
I've not been briefed about the upcoming meeting so I'm not aware of
the options that Van Treek plans to put on the table. I had
understood there would be multiple options for the board to consider
I will forward your request to the scheduling office and see what can
be done- -would it be better to wait until after the meeting on the 6th
so we see what has been put on the table?
Joe
Original Message
From: Barbara Huff <Bhuf f ©akteamsters . com>
Date: Friday, June 1, 2007 10:40 am
Subject: Mat Maid Dairy
To : j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us
Cc: raarty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak, us. Ken Coleman
<Kcoleman@akteamsters . com>
> Joe:
> I left a message on your office phone yesterday regarding a
> meeting that
> my boss Ken Coleman would like to have with the Governor to
> discuss Mat
> Maid Dairy and its impact on Agriculture in this state in general.
> We
> have been advised that there will be a meeting of the Board on
> Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at which time the General Manager is
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> expected to
> roll out a plan for Mat Maid
> We believe the plan will include a proposal that will shut the Dairy
> down within a couple of months. For us that means about 40 jobs that
> will be immediately impacted in addition to the contract work
> through K
> & W which hauls the milk from the valley to the dairy in town and the
> impact on the farmers. Yes we realize at least a couple of the
> farmerswho are running in the red now will probably benefit, if
> their debt is
> ultimately forgiven as a result of Mat Maid Dairy shutting their
door .
> This also means that one more competitor is taken off the market
> in our
> state. Is this good or the consumers? When Safeway bought out
Carrs,
> part of that deal was maintaining the local products on their
shelves .
> Since that time Mat Maid has not been without challenges in that
area.
> Additionally, we understood included in the $600,000.00 allocated
> in the
> Capitol budget this year for Mat Maid Dairy was money to hire a
> consultant to review the Dairy business plan and make some
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> recommendations regarding its long term viability. Has there been a
> decision not to hire someone? The current CEO stated in the press at
> least a year or two ago, that he felt the Dairy should privatize,
> whichallow it more flexibility in expanding and upgrading facility
and
> products. We don't believe this was ever seriously looked at and
> shouldbe a consideration, if viable.
> While we understand this may not carry quit the high profile that
> a Gas
> Pipeline or the contemplation of one brings to the table, we do
> believeit is an issue that should be given some consideration at
> the highest
> level of the state before it simple goes away. This company has
> been in
> business in this state for over 70 years and does bring with it some
> loyal consumers as well as employees who have been with the
> company in
> some cases for a 2nd generation. We also realize that it is not
> withoutproblems, which is why we are requesting a meeting with the
> Governor to
> discuss this very important matter.
> Your assistance would be greatly appreciated
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:12 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject; Re: Postma
Ok
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:11:42
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska,gov>
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton <meghan_jstapleton@gov. state. ak. us >, Sharon W Leighow
<sharonJLeighow@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: RE: Postma
I called him this morning, Sharon and Richard have been contacted
Original Message --
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3 : 10 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton; Sharon W Leighow
Subject: Postma
Iv - go ahead and get ahold of him offer job to him from me. I still
cant track him down and dont have his work number. So pis call him and
announce both two new judges asap
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From:
Sent;
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:11 PM
Talis J Colberg; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Todd Palin
Fw: Maqt Maid
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:15:26
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, ! Kris Perry' <kris_perry@gov.state,ak.us>, 'Michael A Tibbies'
<mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us> , j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak . us , karenjrehf eld@gov . state » ak . us
Cc : sharon__leighow@gov . state . ak . us , ' Meghan Stapleton ' <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject; FW: Maqt Maid
Per the Governor's note yesterday about refusing audits, it looks as though someone knows
something about an external one.
Meghan W. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
From: James Brewster [mailto:ardio@gci.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:07 AM
To : meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Maqt Maid
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An accounting of the past year by an independent external auditor of Mat Maid's activities
would certainly be revealing to say the least.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:09 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Richard Postma
No so ell him pis, then annonce
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:19:51
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Richard Postma
Governor,
Have you been able to get a hold of Richard Postma, ANC District Court? (269-5156)
I'm just curious if I can let the court system know and also start calling the
unsuccessful nominations.
Thank you,
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy_f rye@gov . state . ak . us
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:09 PM
To: chckheath; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Notti; Emil R (CED); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Re: mat maid
AmenM 1 Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue. I've not been so riled up in a long time
over an issue - we HAVE to find solutions here.
Tom: pis forward to Dick.
Original Message
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo,com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: mat maid
Sarah, <brxbr>l know you're probably hearing all kinds of things about Mat Maid and
yesterday's fiasco but here's my two cents . <brxbr>Mat Maid started out as a creamery in
1936 making only butter and selling eggs. They eventually started selling excess
milk from the creamery. This was a profitable business for years. As recently
as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan dairy produced. fcnbsp; Now they say their milk is
35% Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside. I've been told it's more like 10%
Alaskan, <brxbr>A 1998 legislative audit {audit digest #10-4545-98) showed that the
company was in dire straits then. The public is under the impression that Mat Maid's
woes are recent . fcnbsp; Of course production/supply costs have skyrocketed but I think the
companies major problem stems from WAY too much diversification. They are producing
too many different products (which are more expensive than the competition) ,
Alaskans' loyalty
to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time but the whole thing is a losing
proposition. <br><br>There is a growing market for organic and premium dairy products.
Maybe by scaling down their operations and specializing in high end, 100% Alaskan
diary products (no imported milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy farmers
and the jobs of most plant workers, I suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium
ice cream (people will buy it!), and maybe cheese. <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept.
Comra. Richard LeFebvre if you'd like as he seems to be up on the current situation. <brxbr>
Good luck r <br>Chuck<brxp>
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivyirye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:19 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Cleaning House.. .Not Closing House
Amen! I love how you keep stepping up here and doing so many great things for Akns.
I think the names you mentioned today are great. Smart, hard working, every day Alaskans-people from
the Valley that understand this issue.
What I see, as a kid born and raised in the Valley that is also the product of two colonist families, is this is
the end of an era. Like Oliver said, this is one of a few things we have left from the 202 hardworking
families that helped build the Mat-Su more than 70 years ago. I hate to see it close, but if its necessary
let's do it in a way where we honor and appreciate all of those hardworking farmers-past and present,
and do so in a way thafs in the very best interest of the state.
On another note, I leave for my conference on Sat and have been asked to give a presentation on your
priorities and styles for b&c. It will be a piece of cake. They saw our website today and called me to ask,
"Is ethics important to your administration. 1 ' I said, 'weW since you mention it was the foundation of
Governor Palin's campaign and of her administration." They asked if I'd speak to ethics now too. I'm
starting all the way back at AOGCC, man. I think I'm going to have fun!
Thanks for everything,
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy_frye@gov.state.ak.us
Office (907)4650934
Fax (907) 465-81 10
11/10/2009
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From: Sharon Leighow [sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:10 AM
To: 'Sarah Pa!in !
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: URGENT - HEADS UP - URGENT
Governor Palin -
Meg's email is down for the moment. We wanted to give you a heads up about Channel 2.
Not sure how they found out about your schedule, but Rebecca Palsha will be waiting
outside of Nine Star this afternoon. She is interested in what's next for Mat Maid from the
state's perspective.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 celt
11/10/2009
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:41 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Kristina Y Perry'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford*; Brtney; John W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Talis J
Colberg'
Subject: RE: Matmaid
Oh, I know. Just passing along what another's interpretation was....
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269,7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From; Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [mailto:joe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:41 AM
To: Meghan Stapleton; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney, John W (GOV); Nizich, Michael
A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subj ect : RE : Matmaid
Well, Rhonda was at the meeting too and we have a classic he said- she
said. I don f t know if there was a nuance to the motion, but whatever
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton [mailto:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:25 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); gov. sarah@yahoo,com; Kristina Y Perry;
Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney, John W (GOV); Nizich,
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Michael A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subject: RE: Matmaid
Per Mark Kelsey, who was at the meeting, he said that Van Treeck's
resignation was accepted by that the date was not accepted. The
resignation
was accepted "effective last day of business."
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269,7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [mailto:joe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:54 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney, John W (GOV); Nizich,
Michael
A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subj ect : RE : Matmaid
Governor :
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Joe
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:20 AM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton,- Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Bitney,
John W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Talis J Colberg
Sub j ect : Re : Matmaid
Joe, Karen, Tom, et al:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:48
To:"Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_s tapleton@gov ♦ state . ak . us>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr .state. ak. us >, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state. ak. us >, "Joseph R Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney"
< j ohn__bitney@gov . state , ak . us>
Subj ect : Matmaid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) Ooe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:41 AM
To: Meghan N Stapleton; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Brtney; John W (LAA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Talis J
Colberg
Subject: RE: Matmaid
Well, Rhonda was at the meeting too and we have a classic he said-she said. I don't know
if there was a nuance to the motion, but whatever.
Original Message
From : Meghan Stapleton [mail to : meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10; 25 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com,* Kristina Y Perry; Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney, John W (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Talis
J Colberg
Subject : RE : Matmaid
Per Mark Kelsey, who was at the meeting, he said that Van Treeck's
resignation was accepted by that the date was not accepted. The resignation
was accepted "effective last day of business."
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Pal in
907.269.7450 o
907 .269.7463 f
907.321,4975 c
Original Message-
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [mailto:joe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:54 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney, John W (GOV); Nizich, Michael
A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subject: RE: Matmaid
Governor :
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Joe
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo - com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:20 AM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Bitney,
John W (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subject: Re: Matmaid
Joe, Karen, Tom, et al:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:48
To: "Kristina Y Perry" <krisjperry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov , state . ak , us>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr, state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney"
<john_bitney@gov. state . ak. us>
Subject; Matmaid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Meghan Stapieton [meghan_stapleton@gov,state,ak.us]
Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:25 AM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; 'Kristina Y Perry'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Tom E Irwin'; 'Martha K Rutherford'; Bitney; John W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'Talis J
Colberg'
RE: Matmaid
Per Mark Kelsey, who was at the meeting, he said that Van Treeck ! s
resignation was accepted by that the date was not accepted. The resignation
was accepted "effective last day of business."
Meghan N. Stapieton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269,7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From : Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [mail to ; j oe . balash@alaska . gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:54 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapieton; Tibbies ,
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney, John W (GOV); Nizich, Michael
A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subject: RE: Matmaid
Governor :
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Joe
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:20 AM
To: Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Bitney,
John W (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Talis J Colberg
Subject: Re: Matmaid
Joe, Karen, Tom, et al :
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
Prom ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:48
To:"Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state , ak , us>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney"
< j ohn_bi tney@gov . state . ak . us >
Subject: Matmaid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:03 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich;
Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Matmaid
Joe: pis get a copy of VanTreek's contact and golden parachute. If there is one
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:48
To: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry®gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan NT Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state .ak.us>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom_JLrwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . s tat e.ak. us >, "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>, "John w
Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak. us >
Subject: Matmaid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:42 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission
Governor,
I met with two strong supporters last night from the fisheries sector that expressed concern about
Ben Stevens and Stephanie Madsen showing currently on the Pacific Marine Fisheries
Commission. They said it appears they could be removed for cause, and recommended that Ben
be removed immediately and Madsen be removed when her NPFMC term expires. Their
concern with Madsen was that on a Commission that involves all western pacific states, she
would be serving the interests of her employer, At Sea Processors, not the State of Alaska.
Here are the links:
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/boards/factsheet.php?i=073
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/boards/rostersA)oard073.html
Thanks much.
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From: Kris Perry [kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 1 1:12 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'Sarah Palin*
Cc: 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Mike Tibbies'
Subject: RE: URGENT - HEADS UP - URGENT
The Governor is also having problems sending and receiving on her blackberry. I've notified Kami in Juneau for
corrective action.
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From: Sharon Leighow [mailto:sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:10 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin 1
Cc: 'Kris Perry'; 'Meghan Stapleton'; 'Mike Tibbies'
Subject: URGENT - HEADS UP - URGENT
Governor Palin -
Meg's email is down for the moment, We wanted to give you a heads up about Channel 2. Not sure
how they found out about your schedule, but Rebecca Palsha will be waiting outside of Nine Star
this afternoon. She is interested in what's next for Mat Maid from the state's perspective.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
8/25/2009
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) poe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:24 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: kris_perry@gov.state.ak. us
Subject: RE: Mat Maid Dairy
Governor :
I just got off the phone with Mike, He's having some technical difficulties with his
Blackberry and can't seem to send messages right now- -but he is still receiving them.
He's delayed in traffic but will be there soon to discuss this further.
Joe
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari h (GOV)
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 8 : 54 AM
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); "gov. sarah@yahoo.com' ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies, Michael
A (GOV)
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Yes, Joe Balash did forward a request about a mat -maid meeting for sometime after the
board met on June 6 X ran it by Mike Tibbies and Mike requested we stand by until we
learned what the board decided on June 6. I did not receive any further information on
mat-maid before I left on June 8.
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 15 08:25:03 2007
Subject: RE; Mat Maid Dairy
Governor,
This is the first I've seen of this request, I will check with Kari and Joe first thing
this morning.
1
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Sunny
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:27 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
Does anyone have any notice of the Teamsters trying to meet with me two wks ago? This is
a very significant issue and hopefully the request didn't get lost between the cracks, but
right now just need to know if they did request a mtg two wks ago. Thanks
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:10:06
To: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kri s_perry@gov . state . ak ♦ us >
Cc: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
This is the first I've heard of any request the Teamsters had to meet with me re MatMaid
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:37:08
To : gov > sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Mat Maid Dairy
Here's the back- and- forth I had with Barbara Huff
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Barbara Huff [mailto:Bhuff@aktearasters.com]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:45 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Martha K Rutherford; Ken Coleman
Subject: RE: Mat Maid Dairy
Joe:
Thanks for your response. Based on what you have shared, scheduling the
meeting after that date is probably an excellent idea.
We are dealing with some pretty concerned employees who are right now
looking for answers and direction. Although we don't believe they are
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the only ones concerned, just the ones we hear from regularly.
Thanks again.
Original Message
From: Joseph R Balash [mailto:joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:11 AM
To: Barbara Huff
Cc: marty__rutherford@dnr. state, ak. us; Ken Coleman
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Barbara :
I can assure you that MatMaid is getting the attention of the
Governor. My understanding is that the 600.0 goes through DNR--and
the leadership of the department is expecting a plan for the funds
before they are transferred. The Creamery Corp. and BAC asked for the
funds and now they are being asked what they intend to do with it .
I've not been briefed about the upcoming meeting so I'm not aware of
the options that Van Treek plans to put on the table. I had
understood there would be multiple options for the board to consider.
I will forward your request to the scheduling office and see what can
be done- -would it be better to wait until after the meeting on the 6th
so we see what has been put on the table?
Joe
Original Message
From: Barbara Huff <Bhuff@akteamsters.com>
Date: Friday, June 1, 2007 10:40 am
Subject: Mat Maid Dairy
To : j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us
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Cc: marty_rutherford@dnr .state. ak. us, Ken Coleman
<Kcoleman@akteamsters . cora>
> Joe:
> I left a message on your office phone yesterday regarding a
> meeting that
-> my boss Ken Coleman would like to have with the Governor to
> discuss Mat
> Maid Dairy and its impact on Agriculture in this state in general
> We
> have been advised that there will be a meeting of the Board on
> Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at which time the General Manager is
> expected to
> roll out a plan for Mat Maid.
> We believe the plan will include a proposal that will shut the Dairy
> down within a couple of months. For us that means about 40 jobs that
> will be immediately impacted in addition to the contract work
> through K
> & W which hauls the milk from the valley to the dairy in town and the
> impact on the farmers. Yes we realize at least a couple of the
> farmerswho are running in the red now will probably benefit, if
> their debt is
> ultimately forgiven as a result of Mat Maid Dairy shutting their
door .
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> This also means that one more competitor is taken off the market
> in our
> state. Is this good or the consumers? When Safeway bought out
Carrs,
> part of that deal was maintaining the local products on their
shelves .
> Since that time Mat Maid has not been without challenges in that
area.
> Additionally, we understood included in the $600,000.00 allocated
> in the
> Capitol budget this year for Mat Maid Dairy was money to hire a
> consultant to review the Dairy business plan and make some
> recommendations regarding its long term viability. Has there been a
> decision not to hire someone? The current CEO stated in the press at
> least a year or two ago, that he felt the Dairy should privatize,
> whichallow it more flexibility in expanding and upgrading facility
and
> products. We don't believe this was ever seriously looked at and
> shouldbe a consideration, if viable.
> While we understand this may not carry quit the high profile that
> a Gas
> Pipeline or the contemplation of one brings to the table, we do
> believeit is an issue that should be given some consideration at
> the highest
> level of the state before it simple goes away. This company has
> been in
> business in this state for over 70 years and does bring with it some
> loyal consumers as well as employees who have been with the
6
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> company in
> some cases for a 2nd generation. We also realize that it is not
> withoutproblems f which is why we are requesting a meeting with the
> Governor to
> discuss this very important matter.
> Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [joe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 1:59 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W(LAA); Meghan N Stapieton; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FY!
Palin addresses farmers protesting dairy closing
By ANDREW WELLNER
Anchorage Daily News
Published: June 15, 2007
Last Modified: June 15, 2007 at 01:14 PM
WASILLA - Gov. Sarah Palin told a crowd of farmers and concerned Valley residents today that
she plans to fix the broken state-run Matanuska Maid dairy.
"Things are kind of a mess right now with what's happening with Mat Maid, and we're
going to clean it up," Palin said. "We can revitalize it, and that's what our commitment
is."
Palin addressed approximately 1 00 people gathered at 10 am. at a farm near the Trunk
and Bogard roads intersection.
Bob Havemeister, a lifelong Valley fanner in whose driveway the group assembled, said
the dairy buys the bulk of his milk. If it closes as planned July 7, he'll have to send his
cows to slaughter. Asked what will happen to his dairy farm, he said, "It might turn into a
subdivision. What else would I do?"
Dairy officials said previously that should the dairy remain open, it would lose $2 million
by the end of the year. Since 2005, it has lost $1.3 million, including $700,000 this year,
according to statistics cited previously by state creamery board chairman Mac Carter.
The board, citing mounting debts, on Wednesday rejected Palin' s call to reconsider its
close date.
Find Andrew Wellner online at adn.com/contact/awellner or call 352-6710.
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy,frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 1 5, 2007 6: 1 3 PM
To*. Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); gov,sarah@yahoo.com;
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; Talis Colberg
Subject: BAC
Hi everyone,
Members have been notified. The roster is still on the website. The letters are signed, sealed, and with
Joe for the weekend.
Thanks,
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy.fiye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 12:31 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Todd Palin; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Clearly Arctic - Initial Info
Signs point to Mat Maid as owner of the Clearly Arctic name so far, showing that it started the
website domain www.clearlyarctic.com. The Creamery Corporation registered the "Clearly
Arctic" Federal Trademark. (Backup on both are below).
Todd, you requested info on Terry Clark and so far there is very little. I've checked the
Corporations, Business License databases, and I'll check worker's comp with DOL and Corporate
Net Income payments to DOR. Terry Clark (unless he holds an Indiana address and part-owns
Capitol Construction out of Juneau) doesn't show as a partner or business owner of a current
business.
Under Eagle River Roofing, business license # 900313, 1 don't show Clark's name on the record, but
rather Steven Benson (Chugiak, AK), and Tanner Benson (Cooper Landing, AK) on the record,
contacts for website: terry@clearlyarctic.com
Whois Record for www.clearlyarctic.com
Registrant:
Matanuska Maid Dairy
814 West Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
US
Domain Name: CLEARLYARCTIC.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Bowers, Linda .
[x| Whois Privacy and Spam Prevention by DomainTools.com
C L Leasing, Inc.
5101 E 22nd
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
907-337-4884 fax: 907-333-7445
Federal Trademark Record on Clearly Arctic:
Word Mark CLEARLY ARCTIC
Goods and IC 032. US 045 046 048. G & S: Bottled drinking water, bottled carbonated
Services water, bottled flavored water, carbonated water, and non-alcoholic flavored
and carbonated fruit drinks. FIRST USE: 19991015, FIRST USE IN
COMMERCE: 19991123
Mark Drawing (1)TY PED DRAWING
Code
Design Search
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Code
Serial Number 75666212
Filing Date March 23, 1999
Current Filing , .
Basis
Original Filing 1R
Basis ia
Published for
Opposition
Registration
Number
Registration
Date
Owner
Attorney of
Record
October 12, 1999
2400919
October 31, 2000
(REGISTRANT) CREAMERY CORPORATION, THE CORPORATION
ALASKA 8 1 4 West Northern Lights Boulevard Anchorage ALASKA 99503
Lynn M. Allingham
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register
Live/Dead
Indicator
PRINCIPAL
LIVE
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 7:33 PM
To: Annette Kreitzer; John Katz; Larry Persily; Emil R Notti; Joseph D Schmidt; Lawrence L Hartig;
Tom Irwin; Leo Von Scheben; Walt C Monegan; Roger L Sampson; Denby S Lloyd; Joseph R
Balash; John W Bitney; Karen J Rehfeld; Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Michael A
Nizich; Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow; Sean Parnell; Karleen K Jackson; Clark C
Bishop; Talis J Colberg; Patrick S Galvin; Craig Campbell; chckheath; Todd Palin; Franci
Havemeister
Subject: Re: mat maid
Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We 1 re in a cabinet mtg right now discussing the
topic. Have Joe Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared his participation with
Commissioner Notti.
Mike Tibbies will be in charge. Let him talk to you about it and some of the other plans
we have for revitalization/changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.). This will be awesome!
Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you with directives.
You have my blessing and THANKS for being concerned and energized and excited about
finding solutions.
I'm ccing Cabinet members be their areas are also affected by the MatMaid issue and just
wanted to let them know we're off and running with the task force idea. Ccing Franci, too,
so she'll be a part of it.
You don't have to respond to this entire list.
Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re: local product they tried to get MatMaid
to hear them on months ago.
Original Message-- —
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:04:39
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state, ak,us>, "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghanjstapleton@gov. state. ak,us>, "John
W Bitney" < john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Fw: mat maid
Original Message
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: mat maid
Sarah,
Joey and I stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
after the rally about potential solutions. We'd like
to form a steering committee which would include dairy
farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to come up
with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing and
getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing to
proceed or do you have something else in mind?
Chuck
ps . Lots of happy people because you showed up
gov . sarah@yahoo . com wrote :
> Amen! I ! Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue. I've
> not been so riled up in a long time over an issue -
> we HAVE to find solutions here.
> Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> To; gov. sarah@yahoo.com
> Subject: mat maid
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> Sarah, <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing all
> kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
> fiasco but here's my two cents.<brxbr>Mat Maid
> started out as a creamery in 1936 making only butter
> and selling eggs. They eventually started
> selling excess milk from the creamery. This
> was a profitable business for years. fcnbsp; As
> recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced. fcnbsp; Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside. fcnbsp;
> I've been told it's more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid ! s woes are recent .  ? Of course
> product ion/ supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> diversification. fcnbsp; They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) . Alaskans' loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition. <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium dairy products. fcnbsp; Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it i ) , and maybe
> cheese. <brxbr>Fass this message along to Dept.
> Comm. Richard LePebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation. <brxbr>Good
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 5:16 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Meghan N
Stapieton; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Holy flippin crap. This is idiotic. So we're not doing enough?
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:00
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John
W (GOV) " <john.bitney@alaska.gov>, meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us, "Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
FYI.
Original Message
From: Barbara Huff <Bhuff@akteamsters.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Jun 15 16:45:37 2007
Subject: Mat Maid Dairy
Joe:
After the comments by the Governor in the Daily News Today, I thought it appropriate that
I reiterate our continued request to meet with the Governor for several weeks now. Her
statement that "she is frustrated that people aren't talking (to her) about options and
solutions", may be because some of us and I am not sure why, have not been able to even
get an appointment. As I stated to you early in the week, we are more than willing to
take this issue, step out of the box, if that is what it takes and look at some
alternatives. We were glad to hear the Governor had sent a letter to the Board, until we
read the letter, which had no mention of the employees of Mat Maid. They are not bad men
and women, they have worked hard in their jobs to produce the excellent quality of milk
that Mat Maid is know for around this state. We understand that the farmers need the
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Dairy and the Dairy needs the farmers, if they are to continue to produce milk in this
state, why is the Governor not seeing that we are all in this together?
We were told through an employee, who talked to the Governor's husband, the Governor did
not know about our letter. That letter was faxed to the Governor's office on Friday of
last week. We received confirmation of receipt. We also mailed a hard copy. Why is this
information not getting to her?
I would also add that Ken Coleman has been very consistent in his position, that being we
are more than willing to look at options and or suggest options, if the state makes a long
term commitment to agriculture in this state, which includes not only the farmers (we
liked the save the COW sign in the valley today) but the Dairy as well. IF there is not,
then the state, the public, the dairy employees and the farmers truly are better off with
the Boards suggested closure plan. This was backed up at the Board meeting this past
week, when Craig Trytten was ask if they did stay open until November/December will you
have other means for placement of your milk? His response was, no he probably will not.
We are very saddened by all of this, we like cows just like the next person, but the
reality is you have a lot of people not only in Anchorage, but Mat Su that are going to be
impacted.
We can not stress more our willingness to work on this issue. HELP
I believe you have my cell number, 227-4572 or office 565-8236.
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Unknown
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [joe.baIash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 5:10 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bitney; John W
(LAA); fek9wnr@yahoo.com; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Done
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bitney,
John W (GOV); Todd Palin < fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Fri Jun 15 17:04:59 2007
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
It had better be explained to her that yesterday is the FIRST I heard of the mtg request
I will call her if I don't hear that she's been notified asap.
â– Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:00
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mi3ce.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John
W (GOV) " <john.bitney@alaska.gov>,meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us, "Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
FYI.
Original Message
From: Barbara Huff <Bhuff@akteamsters.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Jun 15 16:45:37 2007
Subject: Mat Maid Dairy
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Joe:
After the comments by the Governor in the Daily News Today, I thought it appropriate that
I reiterate our continued request to meet with the Governor for several weeks now. Her
statement that M she is frustrated that people aren't talking (to her) about options and
solutions" , may be because some of us and X am not sure why, have not been able to even
get an appointment. As I stated to you early in the week, we are more than willing to
take this issue, step out of the box, if that is what it takes and look at some
alternatives. We were glad to hear the Governor had sent a letter to the Board, until we
read the letter, which had no mention of the employees of Mat Maid. They are not bad men
and women, they have worked hard in their jobs to produce the excellent quality of milk
that Mat Maid is know for around this state. We understand that the farmers need the
Dairy and the Dairy needs the farmers, if they are to continue to produce milk in this
state. Why is the Governor not seeing that we are all in this together?
We were told through an employee, who talked to the Governor's husband, the Governor did
not know about our letter. That letter was faxed to the Governor's office on Friday of
last week. We received confirmation of receipt. We also mailed a hard copy. Why is this
information not getting to her?
I would also add that Ken Coleman has been very consistent in his position, that being we
are more than willing to look at options and or suggest options, if the state makes a long
term commitment to agriculture in this state, which includes not only the farmers (we
liked the save the COW sign in the valley today) but the Dairy as well. IF there is not,
then the state, the public, the dairy employees and the farmers truly are better off with
the Boards suggested closure plan. This was backed up at the Board meeting this past
week, when Craig Trytten was ask if they did stay open until November/December will you
have other means for placement of your milk? His response was, no he probably will not.
We are very saddened by all of this, we like cows just like the next person, but the
reality is you have a lot of people not only in Anchorage, but Mat Su that are going to be
impacted.
We can not stress more our willingness to work on this issue. HELP.
I believe you have my cell number, 227-4572 or office 565-8236
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MM
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:33 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Meghan N
Stapleton
Subject: Re: FYI
Meg - why do,kt they write about options? Like scaling MM back, transitioning into private
sector, etc?
Original Message .--
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) " <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:59:11
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John W (GOV)"
< j ohn . bitney@alaska . gov> , Meghan Stapleton <:meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us> ,
gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FYI
Palin addresses farmers protesting dairy closing
By ANDREW WELLNER
Anchorage Daily News
Published: June 15, 2007
Last Modified: June 15, 2007 at 01:14 PM
WASILLA - Gov. Sarah Palin told a crowd of farmers and concerned Valley residents today
that she plans to fix the broken state-run Matanuska Maid dairy.
"Things are kind of a mess right now with what's happening with Mat Maid, and we're going
to clean it up," Palin said. M We can revitalize it, and that's what our commitment is."
Palin addressed approximately 100 people gathered at 10 a.m. at a farm near the Trunk and
Bogard roads intersection.
Bob Havemeister, a lifelong Valley farmer in whose driveway the group assembled, said the
dairy buys the bulk of his milk. If it closes as planned July 7, he'll have to send his
cows to slaughter. Asked what will happen to his dairy farm, he said, "It might turn into
a subdivision. What else would I do?"
Dairy officials said previously that should the dairy remain open, it would lose $2
million by the end of the year. Since 2005, it has lost $1.3 million, including $700,000
this year, according to statistics cited previously by state creamery board chairman Mac
Carter.
The board, citing mounting debts, on Wednesday rejected Palin' s call to reconsider its
close date.
Find Andrew Wellner online at adn.com/contact/awellner or call 352-6710.
1
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [joe.bafash@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:09 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE:
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:00 PM
To: Todd Palin; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Bitney, John W (GOV);
Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Joseph D Schmidt; Talis J Colberg; S R Parnell; Leo Von Scheben;
Franci Havemeister; chckheath; Emil R Notti; Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Jackson, Karleen K
(HSS) ; Denby S Lloyd; Larry A Persily; Katz, John W (GOV); Campbell, Craig (MVA) ; Walt C
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> and selling eggs. They eventually started
> selling excess milk from the creamery. fcnbsp; This
> was a profitable business for years. fcnbsp; As
> recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced. Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside. fcnbsp;
> I've been told it's more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid's woes are recent . Of course
> production/supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> diversification. fcnbsp; They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) , Alaskans' loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition. <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium dairy products. Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
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> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. &nb sp; I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it!)/ and maybe
> cheese. <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept.
> Comm. Richard LePebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation. <brxbr>Good
> luck, <br>Chuck<brxp>
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 1:31 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Ok
Hope you're enjoying the trip]
Original Message --
Prom: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:54:2$
To:"Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)" <sunny.cayce@alaska, gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Balash, Joseph R
(GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc : kris_perry@gov. state . ak . us
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Yes, Joe Balash did forward a request about a mat -maid meeting for sometime after the
board met on June 6 1 ran it by Mike Tibbies and Mike requested we stand by until we
learned what the board decided on June 6. I did not receive any further information on
mat-maid before I left on June 8,
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 15 08:25:03 2007
Subject: RE: Mat Maid Dairy
Governor ,
This is the first I've seen of this request, I will check with Kari and Joe first thing
this morning.
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Sunny
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent; Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:27 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
Does anyone have any notice of the Teamsters trying to meet with me two wks ago? This is
a very significant issue and hopefully the request didn't get lost between the cracks, but
right now just need to know if they did request a mtg two wks ago. Thanks
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:10:06
To: "Michael A Tibbies" <raike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state . ak. us >
Cc: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid Dairy
This is the first l f ve heard of any request the Teamsters had to meet with me re MatMaid.
-- — Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:37:08
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW : Mat Maid Dairy
Here's the back- and- forth I had with Barbara Huff.
Mike said you also asked why I hadn't replied to a question you had
about Mac Carter. I haven't seen an email like that from you. . .but the
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gist is I think Mac is trying hard to what's right without knowing
what's right—and the biggest problem we face with him is that he trusts
Joe Van Treek.
On Tuesday night when I called him to tell him about the letter and
request, he was all gung-ho and on board. In fact, he was relieved that
you were stepping up to keep whatever differences there are between MM
and DNR out of the way. He told me he thought it would take a slug of
about $300,000 to re-stock the necessary supplies and keep things open
at least through the summer and that he would go round up the support on
the board to honor your request. Later that night I got a call from
Rhonda Boyles asking me to confirm that what Mac told her was the plan
was in fact what you wanted to do. However, by morning Mac had been
turned around. Rhonda thinks he just gets led around by Van Treek- -and
I think she's right. Not because Mac is out to do the wrong-headed
thing, but because his vision gets blurry when information is presented
to him that flies in the face of what he originally thinks is right
(kind of like some legislators I know) .
Original Message --
From: Barbara Huff [mailto:Bhuff@akteamsters.com <mailto:Bhuff@akteamsters.com> ]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 11:45 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Martha K Rutherford; Ken Coleman
Subject: RE: Mat Maid Dairy
Joe:
Thanks for your response. Based on what you have shared, scheduling the
meeting after that date is probably an excellent idea.
We are dealing with some pretty concerned employees who are right now
looking for answers and direction. Although we don't believe they are
the only ones concerned, just the ones we hear from regularly.
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Thanks again.
Original Message-
From: Joseph R Balash [mailto:joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us
<mailto: joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us> ]
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2 007 11:11 AM
To: Barbara Huff
Cc: marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak. us; Ken Coleman
Subject: Re: Mat Maid Dairy
Barbara :
I can assure you that MatMaid is getting the attention of the
Governor. My understanding is that the 600.0 goes through DNR--and
the leadership of the department is expecting a plan for the funds
before they are transferred. The Creamery Corp. and BAC asked for the
funds and now they are being asked what they intend to do with it.
I've not been briefed about the upcoming meeting so I'm not aware of
the options that Van Treek plans to put on the table. I had
understood there would be multiple options for the board to consider
I will forward your request to the scheduling office and see what can
be done- -would it be better to wait until after the meeting on the 6th
so we see what has been put on the table?
Joe
Original Message
From: Barbara Huff <Bhuf f ©akteamsters . com>
Date: Friday, June 1, 2007 10:40 am
Subject: Mat Maid Dairy
To : j oe_balash@gov . state . ak . us
Cc: marty_rutherford@dnr. state. ak. us, Ken Coleman
4
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<Kcoleman@akt earns ters . com>
> Joe:
> I left a message on your office phone yesterday regarding a
> meeting that
> my boss Ken Coleman would like to have with the Governor to
> discuss Mat
> Maid Dairy and its impact on Agriculture in this state in general .
> We
> have been advised that there will be a meeting of the Board on
> Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at which time the General Manager is
> expected to
> roll out a plan for Mat Maid.
> We believe the plan will include a proposal that will shut the Dairy
> down within a couple of months. For us that means about 40 jobs that
> will be immediately impacted in addition to the contract work
> through K
> & W which hauls the milk from the valley to the dairy in town and the
> impact on the farmers. Yes we realize at least a couple of the
> farmerswho are running in the red now will probably benefit, if
> their debt is
> ultimately forgiven as a result of Mat Maid Dairy shutting their
door.
> This also means that one more competitor is taken off the market
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> in our
> state. Is this good or the consumers? When Safeway bought out
Carrs ,
> part of that deal was maintaining the local products on their
shelves .
> Since that time Mat Maid has not heen without challenges in that
area.
> Additionally, we understood included in the $600,000.00 allocated
> in the
> Capitol budget this year for Mat Maid Dairy was money to hire a
> consultant to review the Dairy business plan and make some
> recommendations regarding its long term viability. Has there been a
> decision not to hire someone? The current CEO stated in the press at
> least a year or two ago, that he felt the Dairy should privatize,
> whichallow it more flexibility in expanding and upgrading facility
and
> products. We don't believe this was ever seriously looked at and
> shouldbe a consideration, if viable.
> While we understand this may not carry quit the high profile that
> a Gas
> Pipeline or the contemplation of one brings to the table, we do
> believeit is an issue that should be given some consideration at
> the highest
> level of the state before it simple goes away. This company has
> been in
> business in this state for over 70 years and does bring with it some
> loyal consumers as well as employees who have been with the
> company in
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> some cases for a 2nd generation. We also realize that it is not
> withoutproblems, which is why we are requesting a meeting with the
> Governor to
> discuss this very important matter.
> Your assistance would be greatly appreciated
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:01 PM
To: Annette Kreitzer; John Katz; Larry Persily; Emil R Notti; Joseph D Schmidt; Lawrence L Hartig;
Tom Irwin; Leo Von Scheben; Walt C Monegan; Roger L Sampson; Denby S Lloyd; Joseph R
Balash; John W Bitney; Karen J Rehfeld; Kristina Y Perry; Meghan N Stapleton; Michael A
Nizich; Michael A Tibbies; Sharon W Leighow; Sean Parnell; Karleen K Jackson; Clark C
Bishop; Talis J Colberg; Patrick S Galvin; Craig Campbell; chckheath; Todd Palin; Franci
Havemeister
Subject: Re: mat maid
Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We're in a cabinet tntg right now discussing the
topic. Have Joe Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared his participation with
Commissioner Notti.
Mike Tibbies will be in charge. Let him talk to you about it and some of the other plans
we have for revitalization/changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.) , This will be awesome!
Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you with directives.
You have my blessing and THANKS for being concerned and energized and excited about
finding solutions.
I'm ccing Cabinet members be their areas are also affected by the MatMaid issue and just
wanted to let them know we 1 re off and running with the task force idea. Ccing Franci, too,
so she'll be a part of it.
You don't have to respond to this entire list.
Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re: local product they tried to get MatMaid
to hear them on months ago.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:04:39
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
W Bitney" < john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Fw: mat maid
Original Message
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
PRA GSP01 0002504
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: mat maid
Sarah,
Joey and I stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
after the rally about potential solutions. We'd like
to form a steering committee which would include dairy
farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to come up
with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing and
getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing to
proceed or do you have something else in mind?
Chuck
ps. Lots of happy people because you showed up
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> Amenltl Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue. I've
> not been so riled up in a long time over an issue -
> we HAVE to find solutions here.
> Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> Subject: mat maid
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> Sarah; <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing all
> kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
> fiasco but here's my two cents . <brxbr>Mat Maid
> started out as a creamery in 1936 making only butter
> and selling eggs. They eventually started
> selling excess milk from the creamery. This
> was a profitable business for years .   ; As
> recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced .   ; Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside.
> I've been told it's more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid's woes are recent . Of course
> production/supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> diversification. They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) . fcnbsp; Alaskans 1 loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition. <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium -dairy products. Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. fcnbsp; I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it J), and maybe
> cheese. <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept.
> Comm. Richard LeFebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation. <brxbr>Good
3
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> luck,<br>Chuck<brxp>
> <hr size=l>shape Yahoo I in your own image.
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>
href ="http : //us. rd. yahoo. com/evt=48517/
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PRA GSP01 0002507
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 1:30 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); chckheath; Emi! R Notti; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Fw: mat maid
Chuck- Tibbies is going to call you after this mtg- what's a good number? Are u back in
anch?
We also want to work with UAA prof Oliver Hedgepath on this - Kris would u forward to
Oliver?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:24:10
To:"Todd Palin" <£ek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
W Bitney" <john__bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph D Schmidt"
<joseph_schmidt@correct. state. ak.us>, "Talis J Colberg"
<talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, "Sean Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak.us>, "Leo Von
Scheben" <leo_vonscheben@dot . state .ak.us>, "Franci Havemeister"
< francihav@yahoo.com>, "chckheath" <chckheath@yahoo.com>, "Emil R Notti"
<emil_notti@commerce. state. ak.us>, "Karen J Rehfeld"
<karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak. us>, "Karleen K Jackson"
<karleen_j ackson@health. state. ak. us>, "Denby S Lloyd"
<denby__lloyd@fishgame. state. ak.us>, "Larry A Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "John Katz"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Craig Campbell" < craig.campbell2@us. army. mi 1>, "Walt C Monegan"
<walt_monegan@dps. state. ak. us >, "Annette Kreitzer"
<annette_kreitzer@admin. state. ak,us>, "Patrick S Galvin"
<patrick_galvin@revenue. state. ak.us>, "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Michael A
Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov, state. ak.us>, "Sharon W Leighow"
<sharon_JLeighow@gov. state. ak.us>, "Clark C Bishop"
<clark_bishop@labor. state. ak. us >, "Lawrence L Hartig"
<larry_Jiartig@dec. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash" <joe__balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "Roger L
Sampson" <roger_sampson@eed. state. ak.us>, "John W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov, state, ak.us>
Subject: Re: mat maid
Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We're in a cabinet mtg right now discussing the
topic. Have Joe Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared his participation with
Commissioner Notti.
Mike Tibbies will be in charge. Let him talk to you about it and some of the other plans
we have for revitalization/changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.). This will be awesome!
Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you with directives.
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You have my blessing and THANKS for being concerned and energized and excited about
finding solutions.
I'm ccing Cabinet members be their areas are also affected by the MatMaid issue and just
wanted to let them know we're off and running with the task force idea. Ccing Franci, too,
so she'll be a part of it.
You don't have to respond to this entire list.
Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re: local product they tried to get MatMaid
to hear them on months ago.
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:04:39
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state ,ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Fw: mat maid
Original Message
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo. com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: mat maid
Sarah,
Joey and I stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
after the rally about potential solutions. We'd like
to form a steering committee which would include dairy
farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to come up
with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing and
getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing to
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proceed or do you have something else in mind?
Chuck
ps. Lots of happy people because you showed up*
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> Amen !I I Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue. I've
> not been so riled up in a long time over an issue -
> we HAVE to find solutions here.
> Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> -Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thu r 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
> Subject: mat maid
> Sarah, <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing all
> kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
> fiasco but here's my two cents. <brxbr>Mat Maid
> started out as a creamery in 1936 making only butter
> and selling eggs. They eventually started
> selling excess milk from the creamery. fcnbsp; This
> was a profitable business for years. fcnbsp; As
> recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced. fcnbsp; Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside. fcnbsp;
> I've been told it's more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
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> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid's woes are recent . Of course
> production/supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> diversification. fcnbsp; They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) . Alaskans' loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition. <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium dairy products. fcnbsp; Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. fcnbsp; I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it \ ) , and maybe
> cheese. <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept.
> Comm, Richard LeFebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation, <brxbr>Good
> luck, <br>Chuck<brxp>
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:00 PM
To: Todd Palin; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Bitney; John W (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Joseph D Schmidt; Talis J Colberg; S R Parnell; Leo Von Scheben; Franci
Havemeister; chckheath; Emil R Notti; Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Jackson; Karleen K (HSS);
Denby S Lloyd; Larry A Persily; Katz; John W (GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA); Walt C
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> recently as 1980 , Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced. fcnbsp; Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from out side.
> I've been told it*s more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid's woes are recent . Of course
> product ion/ supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> di ve rs if icat ion. They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) . Alaskans' loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition. <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium dairy products. Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it!), and maybe
> cheese . <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept.
> Comm. Richard LeFebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation. <brxbr>Good
> luck, <br>Chuck<brxp>
> <hr size=l>Shape Yahoo I in your own image.
> <a
href = "http://us.rd. yahoo. com/evt==48517/
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> our Network Research Panel today! </a>
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Printing, GOV (GOV sponsored)
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 20071:30 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); chckheath; Emil R Notti; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Fw: mat maid
Chuck- Tibbies is going to call you after this ratg- what ' s a good number? Are u back in
anch?
We also want to work with UAA prof Oliver Hedgepath on this - Kris would u forward to
Oliver?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:24:10
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_jstapleton@gov.state.ak.us>, "John
W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph D Schmidt"
<joseph__ schmidt@correct.state.ak.us>, "Talis J Colberg"
< tali s_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, "Sean Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak.us>, "Leo Von
Scheben" <leo_vonscheben@dot . state . ak. us> , " Franc i Havemeister"
<f rancihav@yahoo . com> , " chckheath" <chckheath@yahoo . com> , "Emil R Notti "
< em il_notti@commerce. state. ak. us >, "Karen J Rehfeld"
<karen_rehf eld@gov . state . ak . us > , " Kar leen K Jackson "
<karleen__jackson@health. state. ak. us >, "Denby S Lloyd"
<denby_lloyd@fishgame. state. ak.us>, "Larry A Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "John Katz"
< jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Craig Campbell" <craig. campbell2@us. army. mil>, "Walt C Monegan"
<walt__monegan@dps . state. ak. us >, "Annette Kreitzer"
<annette_kreitzer@admin. st at e.ak. us >, "Patrick S Galvin"
<patrick__galvin@revenue . state . ak . us> , " Tom Irwin" < tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us > , "Michael A
Nizich" <mike_jiizich@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon w Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, "Clark C Bishop"
<clark__bishop@labor. state. ak.us>, "Lawrence L Hartig"
<larry_hartig@dec. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak. us >, "Roger L
Sampson" <roger_sampson@eed.state.ak.us>, "John W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov,state.ak.us>
Subject: Re: mat maid
Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We're in a cabinet mtg right now discussing the
topic. Have Joe Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared his participation with
Commissioner Notti.
Mike Tibbies will be in charge. Let him talk to you about it and some of the other plans
we have for revitalization/ changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.) . This will be awesome!
Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you with directives.
You have my blessing and THANKS for being concerned and energized and excited about
finding solutions.
I'm ccing Cabinet members be their areas are also affected by the MatMaid issue and just
wanted to let theiii know we're off and running with the task force idea. Ccing Franci, too,
so she'll be a part of it.
You don't have to respond to this entire list.
Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re: local product they tried to get MatMaid
to hear them on months ago.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:04:39
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_j?erry@gov . state . ak . us> , "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us> , "John
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W Bitney" < j ohn_bitney@gov . st at e.ak. us >, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Fw: mat maid
Original Message
Prom: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: mat maid
Sarah,
Joey and I stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
after the rally about potential solutions. We'd like
to form a steering committee which would include dairy
farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to come up
with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing and
getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing to
proceed or do you have something else in mind?
Chuck
ps. Lots of happy people because you showed up.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> Amen! !! Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue. I've
> not been so riled up in a long time over an issue -
> we HAVE to find solutions here.
>
> Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
>
> Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> Subject: mat maid
> Sarah, <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing all
> kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
> fiasco but here's my two cents. <brxbr>Mat Maid
> started out as a creamery in 1936 making only butter
> and selling eggs. They eventually started
> selling excess milk from the creamery. This
:> was a profitable business for years .   ; As
s. recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced .   ; Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside.
> I've been told it's more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
:> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid's woes are recent. fcnbsp; Of course
> product ion/ supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> diver si f i cat ion. They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) . fcnbsp; Alaskans' loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition, <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium dairy products. fcnbsp; Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
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> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it I ) , and maybe
> cheese. <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept.
> Comm. Richard LeFebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation. <brxbr>Good
> luck,<br>Chuck<br><p>
> <hr size=l>Shape Yahoo! in your own image.
> <a
>
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 7:33 PM
To: Todd Palin; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Bitney; John W (LAA); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Joseph D Schmidt; Talis J Colberg; S R Parneil; Leo Von Scheben; Franci
Havemeister; chckheath; Emil R Notti; Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); 2008051 Skkjackson A;
Denby S Lloyd; Larry A Persily; Katz; John W (GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA); Walt C
Monegan III; Annette E Kreitzer
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> and selling eggs. They eventually started
> selling excess milk from the creamery. fcnbsp; This
> was a profitable business for years. fcnbsp; As
> recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100% Alaskan
> dairy produced . fcnbsp ; Now they say their milk is 35%
> Alaskan mixed with imported milk from outside.
> I've been told it T s more like 10% Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> 1998 legislative audit (audit digest #10-4545-98)
> showed that the company was in dire straits
> then. The public is under the impression that
> Mat Maid's woes are recent > fcnbsp ; Of course
> product ion/ supply costs have skyrocketed but I think
> the companies major problem stems from WAY too much
> diversification. They are producing too many
> different products (which are more expensive than
> the competition) , Alaskans' loyalty
> to the brand has kept them afloat for a long time
> but the whole thing is a losing
> proposition. <brxbr>There is a growing market for
> organic and premium dairy products. fcnbsp; Maybe by
> scaling down their operations and specializing in
> high end, 100% Alaskan diary products (no imported
> milk powder, etc.), we could save the existing dairy
> farmers and the jobs of most plant workers. fcnbsp; I
> suggest sticking with milk, butter, premium ice
> cream (people will buy it!), and maybe
> cheese. <brxbr>Pass this message along to Dept .
> Comm. Richard LeFebvre if you'd like as he seems to
> be up on the current situation. <brxbr>Good
> luck, <br>Chuck<brxp>
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Printing, GOV (GOV sponsored)
From: Meghan Stapieton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 3:33 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; chckheath; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Bitney, John W (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Meghan N Stapieton
Cc: Austerman, Joseph M (CED); BaJash, Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow
Subject: RE: Fw: mat maid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a couple ideas off the top of ray head. Still thinking.
Original Message
From ; " gov . sar ah@y ahoo . com " <gov . sar ah@yahoo . com>
To: "chckheath" <chckheath@yahoo.com>; "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>;
"Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak,us>; "John W Bitney"
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>; "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak.us>; "Martha K
Rutherford" <marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>; "Meghan N Stapieton"
<meghan_s tapleton@gov . state . ak .us >
Cc : " j oe_austerman@commerce . state , ak . us " < j oe_austerman@commerce . state . ak . us> ; "Joseph R
Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>; "Sharqn W Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>
Sent; 6/16/07 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
Mike, et al:
Our concerned citizens group is on it. Mike- did you call Chuck so everyone knows what
everyone else is doing?
I'm in Ketchikan.
Meg - idea on add'l press message?
-----Original Message
From: chuck heath < chckheath@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:19:43
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : joe__austerman@commerce . state . ak.us
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
Yes.
Things are moving quickly. Kurt Bruce made a good
point this morning. He said most of the retailers
that handle MM products have known for weeks about the
coming shutdown and they are already in the midst of
securing new contracts with others to fill their dairy
spaces. He said a press release from you letting
everyone know that we are on the horizon of a solution
could stop some of the retailers from signing these
new contracts.
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I don't think space will be a problem though because
there will be a lot less product when it becomes 100%
Alaskan. Joey will be contacting Kaladi, Cafe del
Mundo, New Sagaya, various food marts, etc. to keep
them abreast of the situation. This is going to be
exciting.
chuck
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> Chuck did you get this msg?
> Original Message
> From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
>
> Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:54:18
> To: "chckheath" <chckheath@yahoo.com>, "Governor Sarah
> Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
> Subject: Fw: Fw: mat maid
>
>
> Test
> Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo . com>
>
> Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:34:27
> To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
>
>
> Mike can call me at Privileged C Of 522-2824. Yes, I'm
> back in town. I had to pick up Dad's load of St.
> George stuff.
> gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> > Chuck- Tibbies is going to call you after this
> mtg-
> > what's a good number? Are u back in anch?
> >
> > We also want to work with UAA prof Oliver
> Hedgepath
> > on this - Kris would u forward to Oliver?
> > Original Message
> > From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:24:10
> > To:"Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y
> > Perry" <kris^perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
> > Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov . state ♦ ak . us> , " John
> > W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak. us >, "Michael A
> > Tibbies " <mike__tibbles@gov . state . ak .us> , "Joseph D
> > Schmidt"
> <joseph_schmidt@correct. state. ak.us>, "Talis
> > J Colberg" <talis_colberg@law. state. ak. us >, "Sean
> > Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov.state.ak.us>, "Leo Von
> > Scheben" <leo_vonscheben@dot . state . ak . us> , " Franc i
> > Havemeister " < franc ihav@yahoo . com> , " chckheath"
> > <chckheath@yahoo.com>, "Emil R Notti"
> > < emil__notti@commerce.state.ak. us >, "Karen J
> Rehfeld"
> > <karen — rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>, "Karleen K
> Jackson"
> > <karleen_jackson@health. state. ak.us>, "Denby S
> Lloyd"
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> > <denby_l loyd@f ishgame . state . ak. us > , " Larry A
> Persily"
> > <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "John Katz"
> > <jwkatz@alaskadc.org> # "Craig Campbell"
> > <craig. campbell2@us. army. mil >, "Walt C Monegan"
> > <walt_monegan@dps. state. ak.us>, "Annette Kreitzer"
> > <annette_kreitzer@admin. st at e.ak. us >, "Patrick S
> > Galvin" <patrick_galvin@revenue . state . ak . us> , "Tom
> > Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr .state. ak. us >, "Michael A
> > Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon W
> > Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov . state . ak . us> , " Clark C
> > Bishop" <clark_bi shop® labor . state . ak . us> , "Lawrence
> L
> > Hartig" <larry_hartig@dec . state . ak . us> , "Joseph R
> > Balash" <joe_balash@gov. st at e,ak.us>, "Roger L
> > Sampson" < roger_sampson@eed.st ate. ak.us>, "John W
> > Bitney" <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us>
> > Subject: Re: mat maid
> >
> >
> > Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We're in a
> > cabinet mtg right now discussing the topic. Have
> Joe
> > Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared
> his
> > participation with Commissioner Notti.
> >
> > Mike Tibbies will be in charge .Let him talk to
> you
> > about it and some of the other plans we have for
> > revitalization/changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.).
> > This will be awesome!
> > Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you
> > with directives.
> >
> > You have my blessing and THANKS for being
> concerned
> > and energized and excited about finding solutions.
>
> >
> > I f m ccing Cabinet members be their areas aire also
> > affected by the MatMaid issue and just wanted to
> let
> > them know we 1 re off and running with the task
> force
> > idea. Ccing Franci, too, so she'll be a part of
> it.
> > You don't have to respond to this entire list.
> >
> > Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re:
> > local product they tried to get MatMaid to* hear
> them
> > on months ago.
> > Original Message
> > From: gov , sarah@yahoo • com
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:04:39
> > To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y
> > Perry" <kris_j?erry@gov . state . ak . us> , "Meghan N
> > Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us > , "John
> > W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A
> > Tibbies " <mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak , us >
> > Subject: Fw: mat maid
> >
> >
> >
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> > Original Message
> > From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Date: Fri f 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
> > To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> > Subject: Re: mat maid
> >
> >
> > Sarah,
> >
> > Joey and I stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
> > after the rally about potential solutions. We'd
> > like
> > to form a steering committee which would include
> > dairy
> > farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to
> come
> > up
> > with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing
> > and
> > getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing
> to
> > proceed or do you have something else in mind?
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> > ps. Lots of happy people because you showed up.
> > gov . sarah@yahoo . com wrote:
> >
> > > Amen I M Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue.
> > I ' ve
> > > not been so riled up in a long time over an
> issue
> > -
> > > we HAVE to find solutions here.
> > >
> > > Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> > > Original Message
> > > From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> > >
> > > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> > > To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> > > Subject: mat maid
> > >
> > >
> > > Sarah, <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing
> all
> > > kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
> > > fiasco but here's my two cents. <brxbr>Mat Maid
> > > started out as a creamery in 1936 making only
> > butter
> > > and selling eggs. They eventually started
> > > selling excess milk from the creamery .   ;
> This
> > > was a profitable business for years. As
> > > recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100%
> Alaskan
> > > dairy produced. Now they say their milk is
> > 35 %
> > > Alaskan mixed with imported milk from
> > out s ide . &nb sp ;
> > > l ! ve been told it's more like 10%
> > Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> > > 1998 legislative audit (audit digest
> #10-4545-98)
> > > showed that the company was in dire straits
> > > then. The public is under the impression
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> > that
> > > Mat Maid's woes are recent. fcnbsp; Of course
> > > production/ supply costs have skyrocketed but I
> > think
> > > the companies major problem stems from WAY too
> > much
> > > diversification. They are producing too
> many
> > > different products (which are more expensive
> than
> > > the competition) . Alaskans* loyalty
>
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From: Scott Heyworth [heyworth@gci.net]
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 5:24 PM
To: Paul Fuhs
Subject: Halcro's new Blog mischief... now who gave this info to him??
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A break from AGIA....Mat Maid, the visit, the truth
Posted: June 16, 2007 - 3:01 pm
Much has been written about Governor Palin's visit to the Matanuska Maid Dairy and how she was
spurned from taking a tour.
What you didn't hear about was the actual behind the scenes events which took place.
June 13,2007
10;00am - The Governor's Office calls Mat-Maid and requests a tour of the plant. They are told by
employees that the plant manager is gone and the only person authorized to give tours, the CEO, is
at a well publicized board meeting, it is suggested they reschedule for later.
1 1:00am - Kris Perry from the Governors Office calls and announces that Governor Palin will be
there at noon. Perry is told once again that there will be noone there authorized to give a tour. Mat-
Maid is told it is will just be a few people.
11 :30am - Unable to reach the CEO on his cell phone because he is in the middle of a presentation
to the creamery board, the CEO's wife fields a frantic phone call from the office.
1 1:45am - The CEO's wife in her car arrives at the Westmark Hotel where she slips a note to the
CEO. The public session has just begun and the CEO is unable to leave until he is finished with Q
&A. He instructs his office to make the governor as comfortable as possible in the conference room
until he can break away.
Noon - The Governor arrives with a large entourage of people, including her husband Todd, daughter
Piper, DNR officials, staff and security. Also in tow is several media outlets.
Todd Palin becomes agitated and asks the Mat-Maid employees "are you telling me you won't let the
Governor of Alaska tour this facility?"
12:30pm - The CEO finally breaks away from the meeting and calls his office to inform them he is 7
or 8 minutes away from the plant.
Back at Mat-Maid, the Governor decides to wait no longer and leaves before the CEO arives.
Prediction - Next week a new creamery board will be appointed and the head will be Robert Gottstein
who has also been recently awarded a grant for $475,000 from the federal government to open a milk
bottling plant in Palmer.
Fact - Did you know that over the last 20 years, Matanuska Maid in an effort to support Alaskan
Grown have paid Alaskan Dairy Farmers roughly $4 million dollars more for locally produced milk
than they paid for milk imported from outside Alaska?
Much more on this story to come.
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 3:32 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: Fw: mat maid
I did speak to Chuck yesterday on our drive back into town. I discussed the three parts
that we are working on. These efforts will be coordinated to get the best results and be
the most efficient. The first is to get a new BAG named Monday, continue with their
scheduled meeting and at that meeting they will vote themselves in as the Creamery Board
and hopefully send names to Irwin for the Ag director position (Franci) . The second part
is to work with cabinet members to come up with new ideas about how our agencies can help
revitalize the Dairy industry. The third is Chuck's idea to work with the dairy farmers
in a working group or task force to get their ideas. The teamsters can be part of this
working group.
Between me, Balash and Joe Austerman we will be able to reach out to all these individuals
quickly and keep things mooving.
Chuck seemed happy we have a plan but I'm afraid that I did not spend enough time
soliciting and listening to his ideas. After touching base with Joey, I will have hime
circle back and make sure Chuck feels as included and involved as he would like to be.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: chckheath <chc]cheath@yahoo.com>; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Bitney, John W (GOV) ; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Austerman, Joseph M (CED) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow
Sent: Sat Jun 16 13:27:26 2007
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
Mike, et al:
Our concerned citizens group is on it. Mike- did you call Chuck so everyone knows what
everyone else is doing?
I'm in Ketchikan.
Meg - idea on add'l press message?
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002528
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:19:43
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : j oe_austerman@commerce . state . ak . us
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
Yes.
Things are moving quickly. Kurt Bruce made a good
point this morning. He said most of the retailers
that handle MM products have known for weeks about the
coming shutdown and they are already in the midst of
securing new contracts with others to fill their dairy
spaces. He said a press release from you letting
everyone know that we are on the horizon of a solution
could stop some of the retailers from signing these
new contracts.
I don't think space will be a problem though because
there will be a lot less product when it becomes 100%
Alaskan. Joey will be contacting Kaladi, Cafe del
Mundo, New Sagaya, various food marts, etc. to keep
them abreast of the situation. This is going to be
exciting.
chuck
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote
> Chuck did you get this msg?
> Original Message
> From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002529
> Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:54:18
> To: "chckheath" <chckheath@yahoo.com>, "Governor Sarah
> Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
> Subject: Fw: Fw: mat maid
> Test
> Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> Date: Fri # 15 Jun 2007 16:34:27
> To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
> Mike can call me at Privileged o or 522-2824. Yes, I'm
> back in town. I had to pick up Dad's load of St.
> George stuff.
> gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> > Chuck- Tibbies is going to call you after this
> mtg-
> > what ' s a good number? Are u back in anch?
> >
> > We also want to work with UAA prof Oliver
> Hedgepath
> > on this - Kris would u forward to Oliver?
> > Original Message
> > From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:24:10
PRA GSP01 0002530
> > To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y
> > Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
> > Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
> > W Bitney" <j ohn_bitney@gov. state. ak,us>, "Michael A
> > Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov, state. ak.us>, "Joseph D
> > Schmidt"
> <joseph__schmidt@correct, state. ak.us>, "Talis
> > J Colberg" <talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, "Sean
> > Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak,us>, "Leo Von
> > Scheben" <leo_yonscheben@dot . state. ak.us>, "Franci
> > Havemeister" <francihav@yahoo.com>, "chckheath"
> > <chckheath@yahoo.com>, "Emil R Notti"
> > <emil_notti@commerce. state. ak.us>, "Karen J
> Rehfeld"
> > <karenjrehfeld@gov. state. ak. us>, "Karleen K
> Jackson"
> > <karleen_jackson@health, state. ak. us>, "Denby S
> Lloyd"
> > <denby_JLloyd@fishgame. state. ak.us>, "Larry A
> Persily"
> > <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "John Katz"
> > <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Craig Campbell"
> > <craig. campbell2@us. army. mil>, "Walt C Monegan"
> > <waltjnonegan@dps . state. ak.us>, "Annette Kreitzer"
> > <annette__kreitzer@admin. state. ak.us>, "Patrick S
> > Galvin" <patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>, "Tom
> > Irwin" < tom_irwin@dnr. st ate. ak.us>, "Michael A
> > Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon W
> > Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, "Clark C
> > Bishop" <clark_bishop@labor . state . ak . us> , "Lawrence
> L
> > Hartig" < 1 ar ry_ha r t ig@de est at e.ak. us >, "Joseph R
> > Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak, us >, "Roger L
4
PRA GSP01 0002531
> > Sampson" <roger_sampson@eed. state. ak.us>, "John W
> > Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>
> > Subject: Re: mat maid
> >
> >
> > Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We're in a
> > cabinet mtg right now discussing the topic. Have
> Joe
> > Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared
> his
> > participation with Commissioner Notti.
> >
> > Mike Tibbies will be in charge. Let him talk to
> you
> > about it and some of the other plans we have for
> > revitalizat ion/ changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.) .
> > This will be awesome!
> > Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you
> > with directives.
> >
> > You have my blessing and THANKS for being
> concerned
> > and energized and excited about finding solutions
> >
> > I'm ccing Cabinet members be their areas are also
> > affected by the MatMaid issue and just wanted to
> let
> > them know we're off and running with the task
> force
> > idea. Ccing Pranci, too, so she'll be a part of
> it.
> > You don't have to respond to this entire list.
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> >
> > Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re:
> > local product they tried to get MatMaid to hear
> them
> > on months ago.
> > Original Message
> > From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21 : 04 t 39
> > To: M Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kris tina Y
> > Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
> > Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
> > W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>/ "Michael A
> > Tibbies" <mike__tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
> > Subject: Fw: mat maid
> >
> >
> >
> > Original Message --
> > From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
> > To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> > Subject: Re: mat maid
> >
> >
> > Sarah,
> >
> > Joey and I stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
> > after the rally about potential solutions. We'd
> > like
> > to form a steering committee which would include
> > dairy
PRA GSP01 0002533
> > farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to
> come
> > up
> > with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing
> > and
> > getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing
> to
> > proceed or do you have something else in mind?
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> > ps. Lots of happy people because you showed up.
> > gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> >
> > > Amen! N Tell joey r too, to HELP on this issue.
> > I ' ve
> > > not been so riled up in a long time over an
> issue
> > -
> > > we HAVE to find solutions here.
> > >
> > > Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> > > Original Message
> > > From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo. com>
> > > .
> > > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> > > To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
> > > Subject: mat maid
> > >
> > >
> > > Sarah, <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing
> all
> > > kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
PRA GSP01 0002534
> > > fiasco but here's my two cents . <br><br>Mat Maid
> > > started out as a creamery in 1936 making only
> > butter
> > > and selling eggs. They eventually started
> > > selling excess milk from the creamery .
> This
> > > was a profitable business for years. As
> > > recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100%
> Alaskan
> > > dairy produced. fcnbsp; Now they say their milk is
> > 35%
> > > Alaskan mixed with imported milk from
> > outside, fcnbsp;
> > > I ! ve been told it's more like 10%
> > Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> > > 1998 legislative audit (audit digest
> #10-4545-98)
> > > showed that the company was in dire straits
> > > then. The public is under the impression
> > that
> > > Mat Maid's woes are recent. Of course
> > > product ion/ supply costs have skyrocketed but I
> > think
> > > the companies major problem stems from WAY too
> > much
> > > diversification. They are producing too
> many
> > > different products (which are more expensive
> than
> > > the competition) . Alaskans' loyalty
=== message truncated —=
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Meghan Stapleton [meghan stapleton@gov. state. ak. us]
Saturday, June 16, 2007 3:33 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; chckheath; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
Bitney; John W (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Meghan N Stapleton
Austerman; Joseph M (CED); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow
RE: Fw: mat maid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a couple ideas off the top of my head. Still thinking.
Original Message
From ; " gov . sarah@yahoo .com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "chckheath" < chckheath@yahoo.com>; "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>;
"Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak. us >; "John W Bitney"
<john_Jbitney@gov. state. ak.us>; "Tom Irwin" <tom__irwin@dnr.state.ak.us>; "Martha K
Rutherford" <marty_rutherford@dnr.state,ak.us>; "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc : " j oe_austerman@commerce . state . ak . us " < j oe_austerman@commerce . state . ak . us> ; " Joseph R
Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>; "Sharon W Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>
Sent: 6/16/07 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
Mike, et al:
Our concerned citizens group is on it. Mike- did you call Chuck so everyone knows what
everyone else is doing?
I'm in Ketchikan,
Meg - idea on add'l press message?
PRA GSP01 0002537
Original Message
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jim 2007 13:19:43
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Cc : j oe_ austerman@commerce . state . ak « us
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid
Yes.
Things are moving quickly. Kurt Bruce made a good
point this morning. He said most of the retailers
that handle MM products have known for weeks about the
coming shutdown and they are already in the midst of
securing new contracts with others to fill their dairy
spaces. He said a press release from you letting
everyone know that we are on the horizon of a solution
could stop some of the retailers from signing these
new contracts.
I don't think space will be a problem though because
there will be a lot less product when it becomes 100%
Alaskan. Joey will be contacting Kaladi, Cafe del
Mundo, New Sagaya, various food marts, etc. to keep
them abreast of the situation. This is going to be
exciting.
chuck
gov . sarah@yahoo . com wrote :
> Chuck did you get this msg?
> Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002538
> From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
> Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:54:18
> To:" chckheath" <chckheath@yahoo . com> , " Governor Sarah
> Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Fw: Fw: mat maid
> Test
> Original Message
> From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:34:27
> To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> Subject; Re: Fw; mat maid
> Mike can call me at Privileged or 522-2824. Yes, I'm
> back in town . I had to pick up Dad ' s load of St .
> George stuff.
> gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> > Chuck- Tibbies is going to call you after this
> mtg-
> > what • s a good number? Are u back in anch?
> >
> > We also want to work with UAA prof Oliver
> Hedgepath
> > on this - Kris would u forward to Oliver?
> > Original Message
> > From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
> >
PRA GSP01 0002539
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:24:10
> > To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo, com >, "Kris tina Y
> > Perry" <kr is_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
> > Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
> > w Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. st ate. ak. us >, "Michael A
> > Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >, "Joseph D
> > Schmidt"
> <joseph_schmidt@correct. state. ak.us>, "Talis
> > J Colberg" < talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, "Sean
> > Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak. us >, "Leo Von
> > Scheben" <leo_vonscheben@dot . state . ak.us>, "Franci
> > Havemeister" <francihav@yahoo.com>, "chckheath"
> > <chckheath@yahoo.com>, "Emil R Notti"
> > < emi l_no t t i@comme rce. s tat e.ak.us> r " Karen J
> Rehfeld"
> > <karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak. us>, "Karleen K
> Jackson"
> > <karleen_jackson@health. state. ak. us>, "Denby S
> Lloyd"
> > <denby_lloyd@fishgame. state. ak.us> 7 "Larry A
> Persily"
> > <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "John Katz"
> > <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Craig Campbell"
> > <craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>, "Walt C Monegan"
> > <walt_monegan@dps. state, ak.us>, "Annette Kreitzer"
> > <annette_kreitzer@admin. state. ak.us>, "Patrick S
> > Galvin" <patrick_galvin@revenue.state.ak.us>, "Tom
> > Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Michael A
> > Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon W
> > Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, "Clark C
> > Bishop" <clark_bishop@labor. state. ak.us>, "Lawrence
> L
4
PRA GSP01 0002540
> > Hartig" < larry_hartig@dec.st at e.ak. us >, "Joseph R
> > Balash" <joe_balash@gov.state.ak.us>, "Roger L
> > Sampson" <roger_sampson@eed.state.ak.us>, "John W
> > Bitney" <john__bitney@gov.state.ak.us>
> > Subject: Re; mat maid
> >
> >
> > Chuck: Yes - we need this task force. We're in a
> > cabinet mtg right now discussing the topic. Have
> Joe
> > Austerman get thinking on this - I just cleared
> his
> > participation with Commissioner Notti.
> >
> > Mike Tibbies will be in charge. Let him talk to
> you
> > about it and some of the other plans we have for
> > revitalization/changes within Ag. (And MatMaid.).
> > This will be awesome 1
> > Stand by for Tibbies and Kris Perry to contact you
> > with directives.
> >
> > You have my blessing and THANKS for being
> concerned
> > and energized and excited about finding solutions.
> >
> > I'm ccing Cabinet members be their areas are also
> > affected by the MatMaid issue and just wanted to
> let
> > them know we're off and running with the task
> force
> > idea. Ccing Franci, too, so she'll be a part of
> it .
PRA GSP01 0002541
> > You don't have to respond to this entire list.
> >
> > Also, intriguing idea(s) from Kaladi Bros guys re:
> > local product they tried to get MatMaid to hear
> them
> > on months ago.
> > Original Message
> > From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:04:39
> > To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y
> > Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
> > Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
> > w Bitney" <john_bitney@gov, state. ak. us >, "Michael A
> > Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov.state.ak.us>
> > Subject: Fw: mat maid
> >
> >
> >
> > Original Message-
> > From: chuck heath < chckheath@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:01:24
> > To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
> > Subject: Re: mat maid
> >
> >
> > Sarah,
> >
> > Joey and 1 stayed and talked with Bob Havemeister
> > after the rally about potential solutions. We'd
> > like
PRA GSP01 0002542
> > to form a steering committee which would include
> > dairy
> > farmers, businessmen, and key state people, to
> come
> > up
> > with a viable strategy. Bob is all for downsizing
> > and
> > getting back to basics. Do we have your blessing
> to
> > proceed or do you have something else in mind?
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> > ps. Lots of happy people because you showed up.
> > gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
> >
> > > Amen!!! Tell joey, too, to HELP on this issue.
> > I've
> > > not been so riled up in a long time over an
> issue
> > -
> > > we HAVE to find solutions here.
> > >
> > > Tom: pis forward to Dick.
> > > Original Message
> > > From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
> > >
> > > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:48:45
> > > To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> > > Subject: mat maid
> > >
> > >
> > > Sarah, <brxbr>I know you're probably hearing
> all
PRA GSP01 0002543
> > > kinds of things about Mat Maid and yesterday's
> > > fiasco but here ! s my two cents . <brxbr>Mat Maid
> > > started out as a creamery in 1935 making only
> > butter
> > > and selling eggs. They eventually started
> > > selling excess milk from the creamery.
> This
> > > was a profitable business for years. fcnbsp; As
> > > recently as 1980, Mat Maid's milk was 100%
> Alaskan
> > > dairy produced. Now they say their milk is
> > 35%
> > > Alaskan mixed with imported milk from
> > out side.
> > "> I've been told it's more like 10%
> > Alaskan. <brxbr>A
> > > 1998 legislative audit (audit digest
> #10-4545-98)
> > > showed that the company was in dire straits
> > > then. The public is under the impression
> > that
> > > Mat Maid's woes are recent . Of course
> > > production/supply costs have skyrocketed but I
> > think
> > > the companies major problem stems from WAY too
> > much
> > > diversification. fcnbsp; They are producing too
> many
> > > different products {which are more expensive
> than
> > > the competition) . Alaskans' loyalty
=== message truncated ===
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PRA GSP01 0002545
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Meghan Stapleton [meghan stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Saturday, June 16, 2007 3:20 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
fek9wnr@yahoo.com
RE: BAC
Great information. thank you!
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
To: "gov.sarah@yahoo.com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> ; "meghan_stapleton@gov. state . ak . us "
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc: "fek9wnr@yahoo.com" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: 6/16/07 2:25 PM
Subject: BAC
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002546
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002547
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state,ak.us]
Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:42 PM
Sarah Palin; Meghan N Stapleton
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Todd Palin; Talis J Colberg; Balash;
Joseph R (GOV)
RE: mat maid stats
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Sarah Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_j?erry@gov.state.ak.us>; "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>; "Todd Palin" < fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; "Talis J Colberg"
<talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>; "joe_balash@gov. state. ak. us" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>
Sent: 6/17/07 8:46 PM
Subject; RE: mat maid stats
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us > wrote: Ch 2 no is 762-9260
Ch 11 no is 274-1111
Let me know if you want me to say no. They know that your schedule is packed and this may
not happen.
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com"
To: "Meghan N Stapleton"
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" / "Michael A Tibbies" ; "Todd Palin" ; "Talis J Colberg"
PRA GSP01 0002548
Sent: 6/17/07 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: mat maid stats
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Meghan Stapleton"
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:06:07
To:, "Meghan N Stapleton"
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" , "Kristina Y Perry" , "Todd Palin"
Subject: RE: mat maid stats
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : "gov . sarah@yahoo . com"
To: "Meghan N Stapleton"
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" ; "Kristina Y Perry" ; "Todd Palin"
Sent: 6/17/07 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: mat maid stats
I was in the middle of the Hagee event went this must have come in - I had to be there at
1:30 to meet him and Randy Travis, Hopefully someone spolce to her?
2
PRA GSP01 0002549
Original Message
From: "Meghan Stapleton"
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:31:31
To:
Subject: RE: mat maid stats
Governor,
Grace is heading back to channel 11 rightnow. She is 2 minutes away from the studio. Do
you have time to interview with her re: matmaid? 274-1111.
Thank you J
meg
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com"
To: "Kristina Y Perry" ; "Michael A Tibbies" ; "Meghan N Stapleton"
Cc: "Sharon W Leighow" ; "Tom Irwin" ; "Martha K Rutherford" ; "Todd Pal in" ; "Joseph D
Schmidt" ; "John W Bitney"
Sent: 6/17/07 12:29 PM
Subject: Fw: mat maid stats
Original Message
From: chuck heath
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:18:18
To : j oe_austerman@commerce . state . ak , us
Cc : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: mat maid stats
PRA GSP01 0002550
Joey,
Here are the rough stats I put together after talking
to Bob Havemeister.
-The avg, dairy farmer produces 60001b milk per day
-60001bs=706 gallons
-Mat Maid pays farmers 21.08 per hundred weight
-1,264.80 per day to farmers
-that equates to 1.79 per gallon produced
-461,652.00 per year to each farmer
-2,308,260.00 paid to all farmers
-Approx. 1,288,450 gallons produced yearly by the five
dairies.
-At a retail price of 4,79 gallon, equals 6,171,675.00
per year gross
-Since Alaskan milk only comprises about 28% of the
Mat Maid product, multiply gallons of Alaskan milk by
3.5 (imported milk) and you get 21,600,864.00 total
gross (of course this is using the 4.79 per gallon
price and prices vary at different locations)
-Mat Maids wholesale price to retailers in March was
around 4.00 per gal. (I know it was 4.14 for convience
4
PRA GSP01 0002551
stores, less at big stores) . That price has probably-
gone up in the last few months.
Conclusion: If Mat Maid were to go to a 100% Alaskan
made product, wholesale it at 4.00 per gallon, the
gross after paying the farmers would be 2,845,54 0.00
The question is, is that enough to sustain a small
00
scale plant? If the wholesale price went up to 5.
per gallon, gross would go up to 4,133,990.00. We are
only talking liquid milk here.
Keep in mind that the dairies have their own problems
Some are debt free and others owe hundreds of
thousands of dollars.
***Notei These are not all official stats so don't
publicly quote them. They're based on some rough
figures given to me.
It will be interesting when you see their books.
Chuck
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sunday, June 17, 20076:09 PM
Meghan N Stapleton; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Meghan N Stapleton
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
RE: mat maid stats
Excuse my ppc grammar - typing too fast and hopefully you can read my messages
Original Message-
From: "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
To : "gov . sarah@yahoo . com " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ; "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state , ak.us>
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >; "Kristina Y Perry"
<krisjperry@gov, state. ak.us>; "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: 6/17/07 6:01 PM
Subject: RE: mat maid stats
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike__tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >; "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>; "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: 6/17/07 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: mat maid stats
I was in the middle of the Hagee event went this must have come in - I had to be there at
1:30 to meet him and Randy Travis. Hopefully someone spoke to her?
Original Message
From: "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
PRA GSP01 0002554
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:31:31
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE; mat maid stats
Governor ,
Grace is heading back to channel 11 rightnow. She is 2 minutes away from the studio. Do
you have time to interview with her re: matmaid? 274-1111.
Thank you!
meg
Original Message
From: "gov. sarah@yahoo . com" <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state, ak,us>; "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov . state . ak . us> ; "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghanj3tapleton@gov . state . ak .us>
Cc: "Sharon W Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov, state. ak,us>; "Tom Irwin"
<tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>; "Martha K Rutherford" <marty_rutherford@dnr .state. ak.us>;
"Todd Palin" <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>; "Joseph D Schmidt" <joseph__schmidt@correct .state, ak. us >;
"John W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak,us>
Sent: 6/17/07 12:29 PM
Subject: Fw: mat maid stats
--. Original Message--
From: chuck heath <chckheath@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:18:18
To : j oe_austerman@commerce . state . ak . us
Cc : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: mat maid stats
Joey,
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Here are the rough stats I put together after talking
to Bob Havemeister .
-The avg. dairy farmer produces 60001b milk per day
-60001bs=706 gallons
-Mat Maid pays farmers 21.08 per hundred weight
-1,264.80 per day to farmers
-that equates to 1.79 per gallon produced
-461,652 .00 per year to each farmer
-2,308,260.00 paid to all farmers
-Approx. 1,288,450 gallons produced yearly by the five
dairies.
-At a retail price of 4.79 gallon, equals 6,171,675.00
per year gross
-Since Alaskan milk only comprises about 28% of the
Mat Maid product, multiply gallons of Alaskan milk by
3.5 (imported milk) and you get 21,600,864.00 total
gross (of course this is using the 4.79 per gallon
price and prices vary at different locations)
-Mat Maids wholesale price to retailers in March was
around 4.00 per gal, (I know it was 4.14 for convience
stores, less at big stores) . That price has probably
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gone up in the last few months.
Conclusion: If Mat Maid were to go to a 100% Alaskan
made product, wholesale it at 4.00 per gallon, the
gross after paying the farmers would be 2,845,540.00.
The question is, is that enough to sustain a small
scale plant? If the wholesale price went up to 5.00
per gallon, gross would go up to 4,133,990.00. We are
only talking liquid milk here.
Keep in mind that the dairies have their own problems
Some are debt free and others owe hundreds of
thousands of dollars.
***Notel These are not all official stats so don't
publicly quote them. They 1 re based on some rough
figures given to me.
It will be interesting when you see their books.
Chuck
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 5:50 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: (no subject)
Joe and I are still in the office. Would it still be possible to visit in person for a
short period? I can show you Franci' s list as well as my draft of how we can get our
people plugged in while meeting the statutory requirements for members.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 5:47 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Fw: (no subject)
Who was the other farmer Franci suggested? Has he been contacted? We don f t want more of
the same . . .
Original Message
From: Franci Havemeister <francihav@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:22:00
To: Sarah <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: (no subject)
FYI: Don Dinkel and Kristan Cole were both Van Treeck fans in years
gone by. Both sat on the board with my father - in -law in years past
at that was his take on their stance. Hopefully their opinion has
changed over the years but if not we are back at square one.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Joseph D Schmidt [Joseph schmidt@correctstate,ak.us]
Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:44 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); chckheath; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV);
Todd Palin
Re: Mat Maid
Hello,
FYI
Joe
Original Message
From; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:15 am
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: Kristina Y Perry <kris - j?erry@gov. state. ak, us >, chckheath
<chckheath@yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>, Meghan N
Stapleton <meghanjstapleton@gov. state. ak.ys>, Talis J Colberg
<talis_colberg@law. state. ak.us>, Franci Havemeister
<francihav@yahoo.com>, John W Bitney <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>,
Sharon W Leighow <sharonJLeighow@gov. state. ak.us>, Todd Palin
<fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Joseph D Schmidt
<j oseph_schmidt@correct . state . ak . us>
[Privileged or Person^TMaterial Redacted
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>
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Original Message
> From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) » <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
> Date; Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:40:54
> To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
> Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
> Balash is in Juneau. I need to call him here shortly. We planned
> to meet up at the office today.
> The Premere's office asked if you would feel comfortable having
> the girls go a short tour during our hour meeting in Whitehorse
> Mike
Original Message
> From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
> To: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ;
> Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
> Sent: Sun Jun 17 08:20:04 2007
> Subject: Re: Mat Maid
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> Are these ready to go? All notified? Letters ready?
> Mike- where's balash?
Original Message
> From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
> Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:18:47
> To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.cotn>, "Kris tina Y Perry"
> <kris_perry@gov. state. ak. us >, "Michael A Tibbies"
> <mike_t ibbles@gov.state.ak. us >, "Meghan N Stapleton"
> <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us> Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message-
> From: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.coin>
> Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:40
> To: Sarah Palin <gov, sarah@yahoo.cotn>
> Subject: Mat Maid
> A BOARD NAMES
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 11:08 AM
To: gov. sarah@yahoo, com
Subject: RE: Mat Maid
He has a great sense of humor. I just emailed him and let him know I need to discuss some
items today. Now if I could just come up with some news that was so good he would shout
out during the sermon "Thank God!"
Mike
Original Message
From: gov, sarah@yahoo . com [mailto.-gov. sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 11:02 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
You have a very funny AG, Tibbies, See below
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:52:39
To: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak,us>
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
You're goin' the hell unless you turn your crackberry off
Original Message
From; "Talis Colberg" <Talis ,Colberg@law, state. ak.us>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:42:32
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
PRA GSP01 0002564
Well I am not so awesome because I am in church and I probably should be
listening to the sermon. Talis.
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 6/17 10:39 am >>>
You're awesome. Thank you.
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:24:44
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Dear Governor. I just sent Tibbies an email about having my staff ready
to help coordinate tommorrow. Talis.
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 6/17 10:15 am >>>
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From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Balash is in Juneau, I need to call him here shortly. We planned to
meet up at the office today.
The Premere's office asked if you would feel comfortable having the
girls go a short tour during our hour meeting in Whitehorse.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) ; Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Sun Jun 17 08:20:04 2007
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Are these ready to go? All notified? Letters ready?
Mike- where ! s balash?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:18:47
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_t ibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
PRA GSP01 0002567
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:40
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Mat Maid
A BOARD NAMES
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:46 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw; Mat Maid
The two hours is total on the ground time that includes transportation to the airport and
back. The only scheduled events are an one hour meeting with the Premere and a 10-15
minute press event. I have tried to keep it as bare bones as possible.
I just pulled up to the office and I will start making the rounds to keep things
coordinated.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 17 10:22:42 2007
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
I don f t need two hrs there, tho right? I- was told it's a 10-15 rain presser - what's the
rest of the visit that's been added? I want to get back to work on my priorities for
alaska - not Canada's railroad idea. I need to be back in Anch no later than 12:30.
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:03:19
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
We will be on the ground about 2 hours. We should arrive in Anchorage at 1:00 pm. I
told it is a 2 hour flight from Whitehorse to Anchorage (pretty much the same as from
Juneau) .
am
Mike
PRA GSP01 0002570
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 17 09:46:13 2001
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
How long will we be in WH? I need to know when I'll arv back in Anch on tuesday
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject; Fw; Mat Maid
Balash is in Juneau. I need to call him here shortly. We planned to meet up at the
office today.
The Premere's office asked if you would feel comfortable having the girls go a short
tour during our hour meeting in Whitehorse.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Todd Palin <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV);
Meghan N stapleton
Sent; Sun Jun 17 08:20:04 2007
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Are these ready to go? All notified? Letters ready?
Mike- where's balash?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002571
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:18:47
To:"Todd Palin ,! <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <raike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov, state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
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Original Message
From: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Date; Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:40
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Mat Maid
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibble$@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:03 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
We will be on the ground about 2 hours. We should arrive in Anchorage at 1:00 pm. I am
told it is a 2 hour flight from Whitehorse to Anchorage {pretty much the same as from
Juneau) .
Mike
7 Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jun 17 09:46:13 2007
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
How long will we be in WH? I need to know when I'll arv back in Anch on tuesday.
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike, tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Balash is in Juneau. I need to call him here shortly. We planned to meet up at the
office today.
The Premere's office asked if you would feel comfortable having the girls go a short tour
during our hour meeting in Whitehorse.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
1
PRA GSP01 0002574
To: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV);
Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Sun Jun 17 08:20:04 2007
Subject: Re; Mat Maid
Are these ready to go? All notified? Letters ready?
Mike- where's balash?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:18:47
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
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•Original Message
From: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:40
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Mat Maid
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PRA GSP01 0002575
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:44 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Todd Palin; Meghan N Stapieton; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Frank Bailey; Bitney; John W (LAA); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
RE: ah
Original Message
From : "gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; "Meghan N Stapieton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov, state. ak.us>; "Kristina Y Perry" <krisjperry@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>; "John W Bitney 11 <john_bitney@gov. state, ak.us>;
"Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov, state. ak,us>
Sent: 6/17/07 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: ah
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Original Message
Prom: Todd Palin <fek9wnr©yahoo. com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:57:50
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo • com>
Subject: ah
A break from AGIA. . . .Mat Maid, the visit, the truth
Posted: June 16, 2007 - 3:01 pm
Much has been written about Governor Palin' s visit to
the Matanuska Maid Dairy and how she was spurned from
taking a tour.
What you didn't hear about was the actual behind the
scenes events which took place .
June 13,2007
10:00am - The Governor's Office calls Mat-Maid and
requests a tour of the plant. They are told by
employees that the plant manager is gone and the only
person authorized to give tours, the CEO, is at a well
publicized board meeting. It is suggested they
reschedule for later.
11:00am - Kris Perry from the Governor's Office calls
and announces that Governor Palin will be there at
noon. Perry is told once again that there will be
noone there authorized to give a tour. Mat -Maid is
told it is will just be a few people.
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11; 30am - Unable to reach the CEO on his cell phone
because he is in the middle of a presentation to the
creamery board, the CEO's wife fields a frantic phone
call from the office.
11:45am - The CEO's wife in her car arrives at the
Westmark Hotel where she slips a note to the CEO. The
public session has just begun and the CEO is unable to
leave until he is finished with Q &A. He instructs his
office to make the governor as comfortable as possible
in the conference room until he can break away.
Noon - The Governor arrives with a large entourage of
people, including her husband Todd, daughter Piper,
DNR officials, staff and security. Also in tow is
several media outlets.
Todd Palin becomes agitated and asks the Mat -Maid
employees "are you telling me you won't let the
Governor of Alaska tour this facility?"
12:30pm - The CEO finally breaks away from the meeting
and calls his office to inform them he is 7 or 8
minutes away from the plant .
Back at Mat-Maid, the Governor decides to wait no
longer and leaves before the CEO arives.
Prediction - Next week a new creamery board will be
appointed and the head will be Robert Gottstein who
has also been recently awarded a grant for $475,000
from the federal government to open a milk bottling
plant in Palmer.
PRA GSP01 0002579
Pact - Did you know that over the last 20 years,
Matanuska Maid in an effort to support Alaskan Grown
have paid Alaskan Dairy Farmers roughly $4 million
dollars more for locally produced milk than they paid
for milk imported from outside Alaska?
Much more on this story to come.
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:41 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Balash is in Juneau. I need to call him here shortly. We planned to meet up at the
office today.
The Premiere' s office asked if you would feel comfortable having the girls go a short tour
during our hour meeting in Whitehorse.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV);
Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Sun Jun 17 08:20:04 2007
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Are these ready to go? All notified? Letters ready?
Mike- where's balash?
Original Message- ---
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:18:47
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
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Original Message-- —
From: Todd Palin <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>
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Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:40
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com;>
Subject: Mat Maid
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:28 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re; Off to st louis
Enjoy! Get a tan! ! !
Love ya too and be careful. I'm keeping you in the loop on matmaid be it's our latest
bizarre chapter.
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy j (GOV)" <ivy, fry e@alaska.gov >
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:02:31
To : " Frye , Ivy J (GOV) " < ivy . f rye@alaska . gov>
Subject: Off to st louis
Hope you all have a great couple of days. I'm gone til tuesday, but have my phone and
blackberrv if vou need anvthino .
blackberry if you need anything
Love ya
PRA GSP01 0002583
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From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:26 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Mat Maid
Original Message
From i gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2 007 16:23:26
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_j?erry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. s tat e.ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Cc:"John W Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>, "Tom Irwin"
<tom_irwin@dnr. s tat e.ak. us >, "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state. ak.us>, "Talis J Colberg" <talis_colberg@law. state. ak. us >
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Msg also has to include: "the creamery bd voted to close MM, hence their work is done and
they'll not have any task in front of them anymore..." (Is this accurate? Wasn't their
entire mission to operate the now defunct MM?) "...hence the need for a new bd with new
focus . . . "
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:20:04
To: "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kris tina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. st at e.ak, us >, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us >, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >
Subject: Re: Mat Maid
Are these ready to go? All notified? Letters ready?
Mike- where ! s balash?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002584
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:18:47
To:"Todd Palirx" <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris__perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state . ak.us>
Subject; Re: Mat Maid
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:40
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Mat Maid
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 12:26 PM
To: govsp@alaska.gov
Subject: email test
test
11/10/2009
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 11:07 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin'
Subject: RE: BAC Stuff
I was trying to gauge when Steve O'Brien (Channel 11) left. Seemed to be
between 12:30 / 35 and 12:50pm (when we left). He was there a bit, but was
definitely gone by the time we got out of there.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:54 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Michael A Tibbies; Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Todd Palin
Subj ect : Re : BAC Stuff
Then that employee was not truthful in stating VT was in the parking lot
Saw the reporter, chose to not enter facility? Unless the reporter was
hanging around a long time. . .
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:07:06
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
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<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>,Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Meghan N Stapleton
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: RE: BAC Stuff
Mark isn't sure of the exact time but he thinks it was close to 1pm
Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:00 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Todd Palin;
Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Re: BAC Stuff
So what time did he leave? Did it get over?
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:39:28
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris,perry@alaska.gov>,
gov . sarah@yahoo .com, "Tibbies , Michael A (GOV) "
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Meghan N
Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov, state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: BAC Stuff
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Perry, Krastma Y (GOV)
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:45 AM
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To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) ; Todd Paliri; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: RE: BAC Stuff
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo , com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>; "Michael A
Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>; "Todd Palin"
<fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Sent: 6/18/07 6:34 AM
Subject: Re: BAC Stuff
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Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:13:56
To:"Balash, Joseph R (GOV) H <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: BAC Stuff
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Sun 6/17/2007 10:45 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ;
' gov . sarah@yahoo . com f
Subject: Fw: BAC Stuff
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Original Message
From: Douglas Warner <douglas_warner@dnr. state. ak,us>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR) ; Warner, Douglas R (DNR)
Sent: Sun Jun 17 22:43:26 2007
Subject: Re: BAC Stuff
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Balash, Joseph R (GOV) wrote:
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Thanks
Joe
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From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 12:27 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: this is a test
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 12:27 PM
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: this is a test
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 1 8, 2007 1 0:29 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Bac
Is everything going okay up there? Anything I can do from here? I heard there's some
resistance. Bac members ALL serve at your pleasure. Sorry I'm not there'!!
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:56 AM
To: chckheath; Frank Bailey; Franci Havemeister; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin; Irwin; Tom
E (DNR); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: mat maid.
Just head f s up - here's an example of the misperceptions that may be out there - this
fellow believes our efforts are all for only four or five dairy farmers? Important we get
a more accurate msg out there.
Original Message -
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:39:30
To: Red Secoy <redsecoy@gmail , com>
Cc: Meghan Stapleton <meghanjstapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: RE: mat maid.
Red,
Sorry I haven't gotten much communication back to you, but things have been hopping around
here and I didn't want to go through a bunch of what-ifs; I thought it best to utilize
your input as a "clean" indication of what folks out there are seeing/hearing.
Nevertheless, we are ready to start talking about the plans the Governor has for the BAC
and Mat Maid.
First, I can tell you first hand the Governor does not look for (or appreciate) yes men.
With new appointments today, she will be looking for people she trusts to go in and take a
hard look and make a sound decision about the short-term horizon. Unfortunately, the
message (s) we were getting from Mat Maid management and some members of the board were
inconsistent — which leads to suspicion in the ag community and puts cracks in the
confidence the Governor can have in the message itself. Also, the sudden change in
direction by Mat Maid (shutting down in July versus the end of the year) has unfairly put
the dairy farmers in the position of having the rug pulled out from under them without
time to plan for a total shutdown if that is the necessary result. Bottom line, she needs
a frank assessment pretty quick from folks she has confidence in.
Second, this is not just about 5 dairy farms. There are more than 100 jobs at Mat Maid— •
everything from the truckers who pickup and deliver products to support staff in the
corporate offices. Also, the dairy farms are the market for farms that grow feed and hay
And if the dairies stop providing a regular supply of cattle to the slaughterhouse, it
could shut down, too. Then the pig farmers wouldn't have anywhere to take their animals.
The ripple affect will be felt all over the agricultural industry.
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Finally, there is going to be a look at whatever long-term solutions there might be. The
Governor needs to know what the range of long-term solutions might look like. If the only
way to continue a dairy production industry in Alaska is with long-term subsidies from the
State, we need to know that. I can tell you the Governor wants a private sector solution
here. But if Mat Maid closes without time for the private sector to respond and fill the
market gap, we could lose the dairy industry and it is unlikely those dairies (or new
ones) will come back.
Joe
From: Red Secoy [mailto; redsecoy@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 12:01 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: mat maid.
Joe,
I f m a little worried about the way the Governor is handling this Mat Maid thing. I still
have a lot of faith in her and her ideas. But I believe that maybe she isn't getting the
whole picture on this dairy business.
Dairy nation wide has been supported by government for many decades. Now with the ethanol
growth the price of feed is going to put a squeeze on even the best run dairy's in lower
48, Joe Van Treeck is a very capable and honorable man. He has already done miracles
keeping Mat Maid operating for last 25 years.. He took a lot of heat early on by importing
milk to keep production up. Through out the years he has introduce many innovative
products to keep the dairy diversified. I do believe that if Joe Van Treeck can't keep Mat
Maid going then no one can. My point is I don't want to see Sarah get into something which
will backfire and haunt her for the rest of her administration. Although she is quite
committed publicly almost Frank like. I do not believe that the dairy can once again
operate without lots of government dollars. If she goes and puts 2-3 million dollars into
to save livelihood of 4 or 5 farmers it will not set very well with a lot of people in
the state. Also by axing board members that aren't yes men she puts other state directors
into the position of maybe not being quite candid enough so as not to lose their jobs. I
don't really believe in the my way or highway approach when you are dealing with
knowledgeable people. You end up with too many yes men and too many failed projects.
Red Secoy
Have a GREAT DAY,
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Red Secoy
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From: Meghan Stapfeton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin'; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Bitney; John W
(GOV); Sharon W Leighow; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Talis J Colberg; Joseph D Schmidt
Subject: RE: Oh baby!
Phew. Glad you liked - and appreciate the feedback.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov ♦ sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:15 PM
To: Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Todd Palin; Tom Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; John W
Bitney; Sharon W Leighow; Joseph R Balash; Talis J Colberg; Joseph D Schmidt
Subject: Oh baby!
C'mon Meg - you have to promise me you 1 11 do the talkin' for me much more
often! I i Awesome job on KTUU tonight! You made a tremendous amount of
sense, explaining the structure of ag, hence the changing of the guard.
Thank you very much!
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahooxom
Monday, June 18, 2007 9:29 AM
Joseph D Schmidt
Re: mat maid.
Whoooops! I'll have Joe Balash respond to Red
Three Joeys around here - makes me feel like we're in an Australian zoo
Original Message
From: Joseph Schmidt < Joseph schmidt@correct. state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:11:37
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: mat maid.
Hello Boss,
Is this message intended for Joe Balash, Austerman, or Schmidt? Two Joey's
and a Joe. . . .If it's me, great and I'd be happy to meet with Red. Our
message at the farmers rally Friday is what he needs to hear.
Thanx
Joe (Schmidt)
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:52 AM
To; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) ; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Joe - you'll explain all this to Red - or should I?
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mori, 18 Jun 2007 15:20:31
To: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jim 2007 06:52:04
To :gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) 1 '
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , meghan_jstapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Fw: mat maid.
FYI. This guy has sent me a couple of notes in the last two weeks. . .he
obviously likes JVT, but I am concerned about the line about helping 5
farmers. We need to make sure our message today includes the destanilizing
effect the elimination of the dairy segment will have on the overall
agricultural industry. . .not to mention the 100+ jobs at the creamery.
Original Message
From: Red Secoy <redsecoy@gmail . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Mon Jun 18 00:00:45 2007
Subject: mat maid.
Joe,
I'm a little worried about the way the Governor is handling this Mat Maid
thing. I still have a lot of faith in her and her ideas. But I believe that
maybe she isn't getting the whole picture on this dairy business.
Dairy nation wide has been supported by government for many decades. Now
with the ethanol growth the price of feed is going to put a squeeze on even
the best run dairy's in lower 48. Joe Van Treeck is a very capable and
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honorable man. He has already done miracles keeping Mat Maid operating for
last 25 years. . He took a lot of heat early on by importing milk to keep
production up. Through out the years he has introduce many innovative
products to keep the dairy diversified. I do believe that if Joe Van Treeck
can't keep Mat Maid going then no one can. My point is I don't want to see
Sarah get into something which will backfire and haunt her for the rest of
her administration. Although she is quite committed publicly almost Frank
like. I do not believe that the dairy can once again operate without lots of
government dollars. If she goes and puts 2-3 million dollars into to save
livelihood of 4 or 5 farmers it will not set very well with a lot of people
in the state. Also by axing board members that aren't yes men she puts other
state directors into the position of maybe not being quite candid enough so
as not to lose their jobs. I don't really believe in the my way or highway
approach when you are dealing with knowledgeable people. You end up with too
many yes men and too many failed projects.
Red Secoy
Have a GREAT DAY,
Red Secoy
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Monday, June 18, 2007 9:09 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Talis Colberg'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Todd Palin 1
RE; Fw; mat maid.
It is fascinating to watch the messaging. We have used the messages below -
and they have been reported. I think the mixing of the messages perhaps
comes from talk radio and others who think they know what the Governor wants
(Mat Maid / Creamery Corp / BAC) . We will continue to emphasize and just
stick with the same message to reiterate our intent.
Thank you!
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907.321,4975 c
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:26 AM
To: Talis Colberg; Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Kristina Y Perry; Michael A Tibbies; Joseph R Balash; Todd Palin
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
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From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:55:05
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid.
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 06/18 7:20 AM >>>
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Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:20:31
To: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) M <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:52:04
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kr is. perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<raike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject; Fw: mat maid.
FYI. This guy has sent me a couple of notes in the last two weeks... he
obviously likes JVT, but I am concerned about the line about helping 5
farmers. We need to make sure our message today includes the
destanilizing effect the elimination of the dairy segment will have on
the overall agricultural industry. . .not to mention the 100+ jobs at the
creamery.
Original Message
From: Red Secoy <redsecoy@gmail.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Mon Jun 18 00:00:45 2007
Subject; mat maid.
Joe,
I'm a little worried about the way the Governor is handling this Mat
Maid thing. I still have a lot of faith in her and her ideas. But I
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believe that maybe she isn't getting the whole picture on this dairy
business .
Dairy nation wide has been supported by government for many decades.
Now with the ethanol growth the price of feed is going to put a squeeze
on even the best run dairy's in lower 48. Joe Van Treeck is a very
capable and honorable man. He has already done miracles keeping Mat Maid
operating for last 25 years.. He took a lot of heat early on by
importing milk to keep production up. Through out the years he has
introduce many innovative products to keep the dairy diversified. I do
believe that if Joe Van Treeck can't keep Mat Maid going then no one
can. My point is I don't want to see Sarah get into something which will
backfire and haunt her for the rest of her administration. Although she
is quite committed publicly almost Frank like. I do not believe that the
dairy can once again operate without lots of government dollars. If she
goes and puts 2-3 million dollars into to save livelihood of 4 or 5
farmers it will not set very well with a lot of people in the state.
Also by axing board members that aren't yes men she puts other state
directors into the position of maybe not being quite candid enough so as
not to lose their jobs. I don't really believe in the my way or highway
approach when you are dealing with knowledgeable people. You end up with
too many yes men and too many failed projects.
Red Secoy
Have a GREAT DAY,
Red Secoy
PRA GSP01 0002608
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, June 1 8, 2007 8:26 AM
Talis Colberg; Meghan N Stapleton
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Todd Palin
Re: Fw: mat maid.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Talis Colberg" <Talis,Colberg@law, state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:55:05
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fw: mat maid.
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Talis
>>> <gov.sarah@yahoo,com> 06/18 7:20 AM >>>
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:20:31
To:"Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<raike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state . ak. us>
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) " <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Mori, 18 Jun 2007 06:52:04
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) "
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Pw: mat maid.
FYI. This guy has sent me a couple of notes in the last two weeks, . .he
obviously likes JVT, but I am concerned about the line about helping 5
farmers. We need to make sure our message today includes the
destanilizing effect the elimination of the dairy segment will have on
the overall agricultural industry. . .not to mention the 100+ jobs at the
creamery.
Original Message
From: Red Secoy <redsecoy@gmail ,com>
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To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Mon Jun 18 00:00:45 2007
Subject: mat maid.
Joe,
I'm a little worried about the way the Governor is handling this Mat
Maid thing. I still have a lot of faith in her and her ideas. But I
believe that maybe she isn't getting the whole picture on this dairy
business.
Dairy nation wide has been supported by government for many decades.
Now with the ethanol growth the price of feed is going to put a squeeze
on even the best run dairy 1 s in lower 48. Joe Van Treeck is a very
capable and honorable man. He has already done miracles keeping Mat Maid
operating for last 25 years.. He took a lot of heat early on by
importing milk to keep production up. Through out the years he has
introduce many innovative products to keep the dairy diversified. I do
believe that if Joe Van Treeck can't keep Mat Maid going then no one
can. My point is I don't want to see Sarah get into something which will
backfire and haunt her for the rest of her administration. Although she
is quite committed publicly almost Frank like. I do not believe that the
dairy can once again operate without lots of government dollars. If she
goes and puts 2-3 million dollars into to save livelihood of 4 or 5
farmers it will not set very well with a lot of people in the state.
Also by axing board members that aren f t yes men she puts other state
directors into the position of maybe not being quite candid enough so as
not to lose their jobs. I don't really believe in the my way or highway
approach when you are dealing with knowledgeable people. You end up with
too many yes men and too many failed projects.
Red Secoy
Have a GREAT DAY,
PRA GSP01 0002612
Red Secoy
PRA GSP01 0002613
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:23 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re:
Appreciate his suggested names - think we got it covered.
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska,gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:47:16
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)' 1 <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov> , gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw:
Here's what speaker Harris is hearing in the office.
Original Message
From: Peter Fellman <Peter__Fellman@legis. state. ak.us>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Bitney, John W (GOV); Tom E Irwin;
Martha K Rutherford; Saddler, Daniel R (DNR)
Sent: Mon Jun 18 07:39:34 2007
Subject:
Just sending a copy of the opinion piece I did for the Newsminer, It was printed in the
Sunday paper June 17th
Some suggested names for the BAC.
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Don Brainerd, Ex Chair of BAC, Palmer, started Mat Maid investigation by BAC
Bob Franklin, Ex Chair of BAC, North Pole, Farm Bureau
Rex Wrigley, Soil and Water Conservation, barley farmer
Rob Wells, Ex director of Agriculture
Wayne Brost, Dairy farmer
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tlbbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:55 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Whitehorse
I have conveyed the same thoughts to not only the Premier's old Chief of Staff but his new
one as well. We are definitely attending to accept and release the work that has been
done to date. We have made no commitments going forward but I am sure we will be asked
during the press availability.
I sent a number of questions to the Premier 1 s office regarding the format for the press
event. I will follow up to get additional information.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:37 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Whitehorse
Mike- want to make sure tomorrow's press conf in Canada is in NO WAY a set up to make it
look like I support the Premier's plan for his railroad, I support public disclosure of
the plan's findings but can not comment in any way whether this is good for AK.
My understanding is he's hurting in some polls(?), he needs a few wins here, and he's been
waiting for this "big" announcement on his railroad plan. We don't want to embarass him,
so his folks have got to know they can't look to me to endorse a plan that we have not
even studied.
I'd really like to see his talking points before cameras roll with me standing by his side
to announce his plans. I know Murkowski was a fan of his rail expansion, hopefully they
don't assume this admin looks favorably on a transportation plan that isn't bright on our
radar screen.
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Balash, Joseph R (GOV) Ooe.balash@alaska.gov]
Monday, June 18, 2007 7:53 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Re: mat maid.
I think it best if I do. The answer will be off to him just as soon as I'm done with my
800 appt.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To; Balash, Joseph R {GOV}; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Sent: Mon Jun 18 07:51:48 2007
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Joe - you'll explain all this to Red - or should I?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:20:31
To: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:52:04
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) " <mike . t ibbles@alaska . gov> , meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Fw: mat maid.
FYI. This guy has sent me a couple of notes in the last two weeks... he obviously likes
JVT, but I am concerned about the line about helping 5 farmers. We need to make sure our
message today includes the destanilizing effect the elimination of the dairy segment will
have on the overall agricultural industry. . .not to mention the 100+ jobs at the creamery.
Original Message
From: Red Secoy <redsecoy@gmail,com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Sent: Mon Jun 18 00:00:45 2007
Subject: mat maid.
Joe,
I'm a little worried about the way the Governor is handling this Mat Maid thing. I still
have a lot of faith in her and her ideas. But I believe that maybe she isn't getting the
whole picture on this dairy business.
Dairy nation wide has been supported by government for many decades. Now with the ethanol
growth the price of feed is going to put a squeeze on even the best run dairy's in lower
48. Joe Van Treeck is a very capable and honorable man. He has already done miracles
keeping Mat Maid operating for last 25 years.. He took a lot of heat early on by importing
milk to keep production up. Through out the years he has introduce many innovative
products to keep the dairy diversified. I do believe that if Joe Van Treeck can't keep Mat
Maid going then no one can. My point is I don't want to see Sarah get into something which
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will backfire and haunt her for the rest of her administration. Although she is quite
committed publicly almost Frank like. I do not believe that the dairy can once again
operate without lots of government dollars. If she goes and puts 2-3 million dollars into
to save livelihood of 4 or 5 farmers it will not set very well with a lot of people in
the state. Also by axing board members that aren't yes men she puts other state directors
into the position of maybe not being quite candid enough so as not to lose their jobs. I
don't really believe in the my way or highway approach when you are dealing with
knowledgeable people. You end up with too many yes men and too many failed projects.
Red Secoy
Have a GREAT DAY,
Red Secoy
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:52 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Todd Palin
Subject: RE: Fairbanks
I just spoke with Tom here at the office. Since the kids are going to the family events,
we are making arrangements for the KingAir. Tom is also making calls this morning for
lodging .
Kris, let's go over Melissa 1 s draft schedule today and give her a call a little later.
Also, the Governor indicated that Bernie would like her to visit Chena Hot Springs on her
next trip so let's talk about that as well. Thanks.
Mike
Original Message --
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:48 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: RE: Fairbanks
I can ck w/gary this morning.
Original Message
From : "gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Sunny Cayce" <surmy_cayce@gov. state. ak.us>; "Kari L Spencer"
<kari_spencer@gov . state . ak . us>
Cc; "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tabbles@gov.state.ak.us>; "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state . ak. us> ; "Todd Palin" <f ek9wnr@yahoo. com>
Sent: 6/18/07 7:42 AM
Subj ect : Fairbanks
Haven't heard on accomodations for fairbanks this wk - I can make arrangements if we
haven 1 t done this yet - I had sent an earlier email stating I'll talk to whomever is
making the arrangements . Anyone know what's up with this week's trip?
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Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Monday, June 18, 2007 11:40 AM
Katz; John W (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
RE: Mid-East Trip/Next Chapter
Importance: High
Any chance the Governor can be back in Alaska on the morning of July 28?
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@AI_ASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 11:20 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Mid-East Trip/Next Chapter
Thanks. I'll advise DoD.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
iwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you.
>» On 6/18/2007 at 3:13 PM, in message <52658825-l 182 194039-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net- 175 16 13428-
@bxel06,bisx,prod.on.blackbeny>, <gov.sarah^ahoo.com> wrote:
I'd rather lv NGA early and still go to see our troops July 23
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASICADC.org>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:08:21
To:"Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Kari Spencer" <kari_spencer@gov.state.ak.us>/Michael Tibbies"
<michaeLtibbles@gov.state.ak r us>
Subject: Mid-East Trip/Next Chapter
Because of the number of scheduled visits to Kuwait, the Department of
Defense would like to postpone your Mid-East trip from July 16 to July
23rd.
NGA's summer meeting begins on July 20th and ends on July 23rd. I
mentioned that these dates might conflict with the rescheduled trip. DoD
responded that you could begin the trip on July 24th rather than the 23rd.
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However, since Friday is the Sabath in Kuwait and Iraq, nothing much happens
that day, according to DoD. Therefore, a sequence which usually takes five days
would be compressed into four.
With all of this in mind, I ask for your guidance on what you would prefer. Would
you want to leave NGA early, assuming you are going? In the alternative, would
you prefer to start on July 24th or to postpone the trip all together for a while? I
believe that DoD will not schedule additional gubernatorial trips after mid July
until the fall because of summer heat in Kuwait and Iraq,
P.S.
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to participate in more of the Cabinet meeting on
Friday. I hope my comments made some sense notwithstanding static and
echoes. If you get the chance some time, perhaps we could do a teleconference
with the Chief of Staff to catch up on federal issues that might be of interest.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new emai 1 address is
< mailto : j wkatz@alaskadc . org> j wkatz@alaskadc . org. Thank you .
11/10/2009
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) Ooe.baiash@alaska.govJ
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: FW: mat maid.
And he's back...
From: Red Secoy [mailto:redsecoy@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:38 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: mat maid.
Joe,
Thank you for getting back to me. I too think that a sudden closure is unrealistic to dairy
community. I would think that a least by end of this year would give farmers time to disperse
herds., I am fully aware of ripple effect. I was involved with Mat Maid when the State had to
foreclose on the first round of failed dairy's at Point Mac.
The slaughter house is just another state operated money losing operation. It doesn't make sense
to prop up one failing enterprise by propping up another failing enterprise. The State of Alaska
has been involved in these money losing operations now for over a quarter of a century. I we
going to go for a half century?
Red Secoy
On 6/18/07, Balash, Joseph R (GOV) <ioe.balash(o).alaska.gov> wrote:
Red,
Sorry I haven't gotten much communication back to you, but things have been hopping around here and I
didn't want to go through a bunch of what-ifs; I thought it best to utilize your input as a "clean" indication of
what folks out there are seeing/hearing. Nevertheless, we are ready to start talking about the plans the
Governor has for the BAC and Mat Maid.
First, I can tell you first hand the Governor does not look for (or appreciate) yes men. With new
appointments today, she will be looking for people she trusts to go in and take a hard look and make a
sound decision about the short-term horizon. Unfortunately, the message(s) we were getting from Mat
Maid management and some members of the board were inconsistent— which leads to suspicion in the
ag community and puts cracks in the confidence the Governor can have in the message itself. Also, the
sudden change in direction by Mat Maid (shutting down in July versus the end of the year) has unfairly put
the dairy farmers in the position of having the rug pulled out from under them without time to plan for a
total shutdown if that is the necessary result. Bottom line, she needs a frank assessment pretty quick
from folks she has confidence in.
Second, this is not just about 5 dairy farms. There are more than 100 jobs at Mat Maid— everything from
the truckers who pickup and deliver products to support staff in the corporate offices. Also, the dairy
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farms are the market for farms that grow feed and hay. And if the dairies stop providing a regular supply of cattle
to the slaughterhouse, it could shut down, too. Then the pig farmers wouldn't have anywhere to take their
animals. The ripple affect will be felt all over the agricultural industry.
Finally, there is going to be a look at whatever long-term solutions there might be. The Governor needs to know
what the range of long-term solutions might look like. If the only way to continue a dairy production industry in
Alaska is with long-term subsidies from the State, we need to know that. I can tell you the Governor wants a
private sector solution here. But if Mat Maid closes without time for the private sector to respond and fill the
market gap, we could lose the dairy industry and it is unlikely those dairies (or new ones) will come back.
Joe
From: Red Secoy rmailto: redsecov@amail.com1
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 12 :01 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: mat maid.
Joe,
I'm a little worried about the way the Governor is handling this Mat Maid thing. I still have a lot of faith
in her and her ideas. But I believe that maybe she isn't getting the whole picture on this dairy business.
Dairy nation wide has been supported by government for many decades. Now with the ethanol growth
the price of feed is going to put a squeeze on even the best run dairy's in lower 48. Joe Van Treeck is a
very capable and honorable man. He has already done miracles keeping Mat Maid operating for last 25
years.. He took a lot of heat early on by importing milk to keep production up. Through out the years he
has introduce many innovative products to keep the dairy diversified. I do believe that if Joe Van Treeck
can't keep Mat Maid going then no one can. My point is I don't want to see Sarah get into something
which will backfire and haunt her for the rest of her administration. Although she is quite committed
publicly almost Frank like. I do not believe that the dairy can once again operate without lots of
government dollars. If she goes and puts 2-3 million dollars into to save livelihood of 4 or 5 farmers it
will not set very well with a lot of people in the state. Also by axing board members that aren't yes men
she puts other state directors into the position of maybe not being quite candid enough so as not to lose
their jobs. I don't really believe in the my way or highway approach when you are dealing with
knowledgeable people. You end up with too many yes men and too many failed projects.
Red Secoy
Have a GREAT DAY,
Red Secoy
11/10/2009
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Have a GREAT DAY,
Red Secoy
11/10/2009
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From: Spencer, Karl L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent; Monday, June 18, 2007 2:04 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Blackberry
Importance: High
Karen found your Yahoo inbox but needs your Blackberry here to restore. Can Karen meet you at the
Mansion tonight to grab your Blackberry and fix it before you leave in the morning? Say, 5:30pm or so?
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
11/10/2009
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Subject:
Tom Irwin [tomjrwin@dnr.state.ak.us]
Monday, June 18, 2007 11:33 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
RE: Franci
I thought Franci did a good job in the dairy fanners meeting today and the rally was
great .
Mike in your work with the new board I need at least two or more good names to interview
for Ag director, I hope Franci is on the list. It would sure help me if this could be an
item for tomorrow * s new board meeting. Thanks Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
To: "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak. us >
Sent: 6/15/07 11:14 AM
Subject: Franci
See the energy Franci provides? I She'd be so good on the team - get her a great deputy
and staff around her and her leadership as Ag Director will be awesome.
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) Ooe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:59 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: MM replacements
Yes. She made the calls on Friday evening.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 18 21:36:14 2007
Subject: Re: MM replacements
Maybe Ivy had made the call of dismissal?
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 18 21:15:30 2007
Subject: RE: MM replacements
Governor ,
He called the office today right before I headed over to the Mansion for the lunch. I
just came across the note with his number on it and the message as I was gathering up
things in my office for tomorrow's meeting. He wanted to know why he was let go.
I will call him tomorrow.
Joe
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002628
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:13 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subj ect : MM replacements
I assume Mr Willard is a former BAC member? He was on the news tonight, saying I shocked
him when I made an abrupt call to him to dismiss him this weekend. Hmmmmm. I've never
spoken to him - whomever called him - what was his reaction to the explanation I ! m sure he
was given when explaining the bd was to be replaced?
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From: S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent; Monday, June 18, 2007 9:17 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Fwd: Representative Don Young's 2007 Financial Disclosure Statement
fyi--we released Rep. Don Young's financial disclosures today after
Law determined them to be public records.
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [joe,ba!ash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:16 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: MM replacements
Governor,
He called the office today right before I headed over to the Mansion for the lunch. I
just came across the note with his number on it and the message as I was gathering up
things in my office for tomorrow's meeting. He wanted to know why he was let go.
I will call him tomorrow.
Joe
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:13 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject; MM replacements
I assume Mr Willard is a former BAC member? He was on the news tonight, saying I shocked
him when I made an abrupt call to him to dismiss him this weekend. Hmmmmm. I've never
spoken to him - whomever called him - what was his reaction to the explanation I'm sure he
was given when explaining the bd was to be replaced?
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govpalin@alaska.gov
Monday, June 18, 2007 6:00 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Governor Sarah Palin
Re: Bbtest
Test
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Jun 18, 2007 5:43 PM
Subject: Bb test
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 1 :53 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE; Change Point Church
Importance: High
2:15pm at the Sportsdome with Mayor Begich, tomorrow, Tuesday, June 19, he said you know
what. He 1 11 send the language for a press release in the morning for your review to me,
I'll forward it to you.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Monday, June 18, 2007 1:43 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Change Point Church
What when where
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:38:39
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Change Point Church
Karl Clausen called and wanted to know if you were still w on" for the press event tomorrow
in Anchorage (he said you agreed to do this) .
Kari Spencer
Governor ' s Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
PRA GSP01 0002633
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From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 1:51 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Can't find my last two wks of messages,..
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent; Monday, June 18, 2007 1:41 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Minnick
I did this. His term begins 7-1-07
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jim -18 13:39:44 2007
Subject : Fw; Minnick
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jun 06 09:41:34 2007
Subject: Minnick
Pis put Tucker Minnick on educ bd. His brother's cell is Privileged . His parents are Diane
and Paul.
Just saw Paul at SuValley hs fire site.
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Monday, June 18, 2007 1:40 PM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Fw: Minnick
Follow up
Red
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
TO; Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jun 06 09:41:34 2007
Subject: Minnick
Pis put Tucker Minnick on educ bd. His brother's cell is [Privileged] * His parents are Diane
and Paul .
Just saw Paul at SuValley hs fire site.
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Monday, June 18, 2007 1:39 PM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Fw: Minnick
Sent this June 6, did it arrive?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jun 06 10:51:11 2007
Subject: Re: Minnick
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivy_frye@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:33:19
To :govpalin@gov. state. ak. us, 'Kristina Y Perry' <kris_perry@gov.state.ak,us>
Subject: RE: Minnick
Okay.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : govpalin@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:42 AM
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To: Ivy J Frye; Kristina Y Perry-
Sub ject: Minnick
Pis put Tucker Minnick on educ bd. His brother's cell is Privileged. His
parents are Diane and Paul.
Just saw Paul at SuValley hs fire site.
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Monday, June 18, 2007 1:34 PM
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From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1 1:30 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Sharon W Leighow; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: ANCSA MEETING TALKING POINTS
Importance: High
Governor,
My apologies. Went to fax this at 11am, but learned that it was supposed to be 11am,
Canada time / 10am Alaska time. You were already in the air.
I know you can't receive this right now. Bob will have copies at the airport.
Thanks,
Meg
ANCSA Agenda - June 19, 2007
* Education - New Commissioner (Press Release)
Almost two weeks ago now, you accepted the resignation of Commissioner Roger Sampson
and offered congratulations on the acceptance of his new position as President of Education
Commission of the States.
The Education Commission of the States is an interstate compact that exchanges
information and ideas among state policymakers and education leaders to develop policy
and strategies that will improve the quality of education across the nation.
Impact on national level should have strong benefits for the state of Alaska.
The State Board of Education & Early Development appointed Sampson as the Alaska
Commissioner of Education & Early Development on May 9, 2003. The board will conduct a
national search for a replacement. Interested candidates may contact the Alaska
Department of Education & Early Development Under state law, the board appoints the
commissioner which is subject to the approval of the governor. The commissioner serves at
the pleasure of the board.
Commissioner Sampson will serve through August 17, 2007.
* 8a Issue - Statewide impacts and National opportunities (John Katz)
Regarding Section 8(a), we are working very closely with representatives of the Native
community to preserve the essential elements of this program for Native entities.
There is a serious threat to the program in Congress. Some members don't understand how
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it works, and others have received complaints from constituents who have lost contracts to Alaska
Native corporations.
The House has passed legislation which would seriously restrict the program. The Senate is
expected to act sometime soon. Discussions involving the Congressional delegation, Native
entities, and us have focused on what strategy to pursue in the Senate - whether to propose a
compromise or to advocate for the status quo. It is expected that legislation in some form will
pass in the current Congress.
State support for the 8(a) program is premised on the significant benefits that accrue to Native
corporations and their shareholders and on the beneficial impacts on the Alaska economy in
general. There have been some abuses, but these have been rectified. So, our goal has been to
maintain the basic elements of the 8(a) program.
I presume that the Native leaders are principally concerned about energy policy in Alaska. Suffice
it to say that, at the Federal level, Congress is preoccupied with renewable energy. There is little
interest in provisions that would benefit the domestic oil and gas industry. In fact, tax incentives
for the industry that were enacted just a couple of years ago may well be repealed in favor of
incentives for renewables.
There is no reasonable likelihood that the coastal plain of ANWR will be opened to oil and gas
development in the foreseeable future (although Senators Stevens and Murkowski may propose an
amendment to include ANWR in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve System).
However, there is strong bipartisan support for commercializing North Slope natural gas. At the
moment, we are not asking for anything new here to promote pipeline construction. The focus is
on implementing AGIA.
* Gasline (Meghan Stapleton)
My gasline team recently returned from Washington, DC, where they held meetings with White
House officials, including Drue Pearce; FERC, including Chairman Kelliher, all three members of the
Congressional delegation; and federal agencies, including Department of Energy.
The team is busy working on the Request for Applications (RFA) right now. They are still driving
toward an early July timeline for release of the RFA. The RFAs will be due back three months
later. At that point, the team will go through the applications and the public will look through the
applications which meet the criteria laid out in AGIA. Irwin and Galvin will choose the best
candidate (could be a group) and then forward to legislature for approval, as per AGIA.
We are all reaching out to all potential parties / companies to let them know how much we valued
their input during the process and the importance of participation in our gasline project.
* Energy policy (From Bethel Energy Speech)
What I hear most often is the worry and concern about the high cost of energy in our villages. And
it's not fair. The high cost of living is tough enough - and then you have the burden of high fuel
costs - felt every day. Fuel costs touch homes, transportation, and food because villages are not
on the road system. I know that energy controls the costs of everything - and that for seven
months, everything must come in from the air and that only hurts more.
I know and I understand that people are migrating away from our villages because it costs too
much to live there and I know that others still are leaving smaller villages to move to larger
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villages, like Bethel, because it's just too costly outside of here.
Homes are for sale... jobs are unfilled... and it's not healthy. And I understand people want to work
in the Bush, but just can't afford it because of the high cost of living.
There are a couple of ways I will try to help - first of all, I will continue to manage the state's fish
and game for abundance. The one piece of help that you have is subsistence - with the high cost
of food. And I will continue to aggressively defend our predator control programs.
Additionally, as promised, I have tasked numerous individuals and departments to focus on and
think about renewable energy sources and how we can harness those sources to help you and to
reduce your costs. Sources like geothermal and wind, to just name two.
That's why I have requested funds for an Alaska Energy Inventory in my capital budget. We need
to identify all sources of energy all over this state and put that information into an electronic map.
Once we have done this, we can take the next step and identify the right technology and hardware
to convert those alternative sources into energy you can use. If we identify the sources of our
energy that are closest to our communities and match it up with the right technology, we can bring
down these extraordinary costs to a level that allows people to live where they want.
So please know that we are thinking of you, we are working to help you, and while the solution
won't be overnight, please know that you are on our minds and our not forgotten.
• The state provides a preference for all Alaskans for subsistence. State subsistence
regulations allow rural and non-rural residents to hunt and fish on all lands (private, state,
and federal) unless the federal government closes its lands to uses other than subsistence
harvest by federally qualified individuals.
• The state's approach protects the ability of rural residents who move to urban areas to
continue subsistence activities in rural areas. It also protects the ability of rural residents not
covered by a customary and traditional (C&T) use determination to continue subsistence
activities on federal public lands, unless closed. Once the federal government adopts a C&T
determination for a species in an area, rural residents not covered by that determination can
only subsistence hunt or fish on federal public lands under state regulations.
• Having dual wildlife regulatory systems (federal subsistence management overlaid on
traditional state fish and wildlife management) continues to be an important issue for rural
Alaskans. In many areas rural users are moving away from involvement in the state system
because the federal subsistence program seems to grant the desires of rural residents, often
at the expense of other Alaskans and sometimes to the detriment of the resource.
• Paradoxically, since predator management is not allowed on federal refuges, parks, and
preserves, the federal system precludes attempts to increase wildlife abundance, which in
turn exacerbates the tensions between local subsistence users and non-locals.
• Federal Subsistence Board
â– The Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture have proposed changes to the list of "rural"
and "non-rural" determinations for communities based on the 2000 census and other
factors in federal subsistence regulations, These revisions could affect Adak, Prudhoe
Bay and parts of the Kenai, Wasilla/Palmer and Homer areas. Saxman has protested
being listed as non-rural and part of Ketchikan; and a number of communities connected
by road near Kenai might be lumped together. There has been widespread opposition to
the Board's decision to authorize subsistence Fisheries for residents of Ninilchik, Hope
and Cooper Landing on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. Kodiak was proposed to change to
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non-rural, but under the final rule is still classified as rural. The State took no position on
Individual communities but protested the lack of evenhandedness In the federal process.
• The Federal Board continues to adopt regulations that duplicate State regulations and,
thus, create confusion on the ground due to regulatory drift of the two sets of
regulations because Federal lands are not marked on the ground. The duplicative
regulations also establish a priority for rural residents that are not based on criteria to
determine customary and traditional use and without determining the amount of use
reasonably necessary for subsistence before restricting other uses. The State frequently
protests the Board's inconsistent process and lack of factual evidence for determining
customary and traditional uses (e.g., sporadic use anywhere is used instead of evidence
of a community pattern of use).
* 50th Anniversary of Statehood
My office is coordinating the anniversary celebration. In particular, Kris Perry is serving as
Chairman and they are meeting regularly, preparing for the celebration.
ANCSA Background
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) was enacted in 1971. Under the Act, Native
corporations received approximately 44 million acres and almost $1 billion in settlement of their
aboriginal land claims in Alaska.
The settlement was distributed to Alaska Native corporations chartered under State law.
Significant economic benefits have accrued to many of these corporations, thereby benefitting their
shareholders and the Alaska economy in general.
Over the years, ANCSA has been amended on numerous occasions. At the moment, various
proposals to amend ANCSA are under discussion:
• A bill that would provide approximately 1.4 million acres of land in Alaska to
the 13th Regional Corporation comprised of Alaska Native shareholders who
enrolled in this out of state corporation. The Department of Natural Resources and
the Governors DC office are currently analyzing this legislation. Various concerns
have been identified, including the impact on State selections called topfilings and
on the pace of State selections under the Alaska Statehood Act. Although it had
some initial reservations, the Alaska Federation of Natives now supports the bill,
according to its proponents. Congressional hearings have not yet been scheduled.
• A bill that would complete Sealaska's land entitlement in the Tongass National Forest
by allowing certain selections beyond the areas around villages originally withdrawn
for selection. DNR, together with the Governors DC office, is now examining maps
depicting these selections. Legislation has not yet been introduced but undoubtedly
will be. Opposition is expected from national environmental organizations and
possibly from certain local communities.
• In the past, legislation has been proposed to provide a land entitlement to certain
Southeast communities, such as Haines, which did not receive an entitlement under
ANCSA. The rationale is that these communities were overlooked by Congress in
1971. No legislation has been introduced in the current Congress.
• The residents of Alexander Creek want to be treated as a village, rather than as a
Native group, under ANCSA. This would increase their land entitlement by several-
fold. The State is analyzing this proposal. Several issues have been identified,
including possible land use conflicts and the precedent for other Native groups.
Rural Issues Talking Points (Nizich)
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Commercial Fishing Issues:
ADF&G is working with local organizations on research and monitoring programs.
• Community Development Quota (CDQ) groups are funding important projects in Bristol Bay
and the AYK Region to study catch size, gather escapement data and do genetic research.
We're working with the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, the Yukon Delta
Fisheries Development Association, the Coastal Village Regional Fund, the Kuskokwim Native
Association, the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, the Kodiak Regional
Aquaculture Association and numerous others. Many of these projects are funded by the
federal Office of Subsistence Management.
ADF&G is working to improve communication with rural residents regarding fishery
management.
• The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has worked to develop numerous
stakeholder groups with which to discuss fishery management and gain input from users.
• Examples of these groups and efforts include weekly Yukon River Drainage Fishery
Association meetings, the Kuskokwim River salmon Management Working Group, Prince
William Sound Salmon Harvest Task Force, Southeast Alaska Seine Harvest Task Force (and
similar groups for the gillnet and troll fisheries), and Kodiak herring fishery preseason
stakeholder meetings.
Sport Fishing Issues:
• Kodiak:
â– The rural town of Kodiak and six villages are concerned with the development of a
limited entry program for fresh and saltwater guides. Some residents support a limited
entry system, while others do not. Some community members are concerned that a
limited entry system will concentrate wealth and reduce the public's ability to receive
charter services, which will ultimately hurt the local economy.
â– Sport anglers, commercial and subsistence fishermen are concerned about the Litnik
sockeye return, which has crashed. These fisheries have been closed for the majority of
the past 4 seasons.
â– Developing an enhancement project for king salmon along the Kodiak road system is
an issue with Kodiak anglers, as well as anglers in Port Lions and Old Harbor, who
would also like to see enhancement efforts in their communities.
• Anchoraae/North Gulf Coast/Prince William Sound:
â– In these areas, many people are concerned about the impact of urban users on rural
naturai resources. For example, in Prince William Sound, sport anglers with boats that
can go farther from port to find prime halibut fishing areas are causing consternation
with some rural users (especially in areas like Chenega). They see recreational anglers
in greater numbers or in new areas and the impact their presence has on the rural
fishing experience. Likewise, in Cordova, the new fast ferry makes it convenient for
anglers to get to a once semi-inaccessible area and the growth of those fisheries is likely
to increase.
â– In Prince William Sound, some residents are concerned that the federal subsistence
halibut regulations will negatively impact their ability to sport fish halibut. This same
issue regarding higher federal limits and means and methods for salmon is an issue on
the Copper River Delta.
• Kenai Peninsula:
â– A number of rural users feel there are undue restrictions on their access to fish. In
other words if they were the primary users they would be able to consumptively use the
resource (for example, with fall spawning closures for Dolly Varden 'm Upper Kenai
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tributaries or tight limits on upper Kenai Rainbow Trout).
• These same users object to the level of commercial harvest of northern bound sockeye
and coho salmon in the central district.
• Bristol Bav;
Resource development (mining and offshore oil and gas development) and its impacts
on fish and wildlife populations and on subsistence, recreational, and commercial
fisheries are seen by many in the region as a threat. This is especially true in regards to
the possible development of the Pebble Mine and its potential impacts on the fish and
wildlife resources of the Nushagak and Iliamna drainages.
Some rural residents have also expressed concern about the possible future
implementation of limited entry on guided sport fisheries in the area and its impacts on
opportunity and the local economy.
The Kvichak drainage sockeye salmon is currently a Stock of Management Concern and
recent low returns have impacted all user groups. Additionally, reductions of daily sport
bag limits, based on escapements and in accordance with the Kvichak In-river Sockeye
Salmon Management Plan have raised issues as to whether or not it will be necessary to
reduce sport bag limits for conservation.
• Interior:
â– There is a perception among some rural residents that sport fisheries (or personal use
and urban subsistence users) compete with rural subsistence users (and rural sport
anglers) for fishing and harvest opportunities. This is usually the result of increasing use
of an area by non-local (whether urban residents, non-residents or guided anglers)
and/or a decrease in subsistence fishing opportunity due to declining abundance of
target species.
â– Another area of concern is maintaining access to sport fisheries in rural areas and
addressing some confusion by non-rural anglers as to which lands are public and which
are private (Native corporation and private) when trying to participate in sport fisheries.
Predator Management:
• Due to tradition, preference, availability, as well as the high cost of store-bought foods, rural
Alaskans depend heavily on harvesting wild game. As such they are pragmatic about wildlife
management and generally support predator management programs to increase the size of
moose and caribou herds and to decrease competition between people and predators.
• Many rural residents would like to see expanded efforts by the State to reduce predator
densities in their area. However, it is less widely recognized that the high cost and time
necessary for collecting scientific data needed to defend such programs affects our ability to
plan and implement predator control in new areas.
• Also, since predator control is not allowed on Fish & Wildlife Service or Park Service lands,
the state cannot effectively reduce predation in regions of the state with large proportions of
federal conservation unit lands.
Endangered Species Act:
• Polar Bear. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed listing the polar bear as
threatened throughout its entire range, solicited public comment, and expects to make a final
decision by the end of this year. If it is listed, the Service will consider designating critical
habitat along the north and west coastline of Alaska which could affect ongoing and proposed
activities, such as shipping, oil and gas leasing, land and offshore developments. North
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Slope residents are very concerned about increasing erosion, increasing late-summer ice free
areas, and other effects of Arctic climate change, but the State does not believe listing the
polar bear or designating critical habitat will be helpful and may actually be detrimental to
conservation of polar bear.
• Cook Inlet Beluga. The National Marine Fisheries Service published a proposed rule to list
Cook Inlet Beluga as Endangered with Extinction. If it is listed and critical habitat is
designated in Cook Inlet, activities throughout the watershed of the entire Cook Inlet as well
as in the marine areas could be subject to ESA permit stipulations or restrictions, such as
recreational, personal use, and commercial fishing; waste water treatment of the Kenai
Borough, City of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and other communities; oil and gas leasing;
proposed coal and other mining; the proposed Knik Bridge; fast ferry; small boat traffic,
shipping, and other transportation activities both in the water and in the air. Communities
throughout Cook Inlet could suffer economic impacts. The State is concerned that this listing
is being proposed and the conservation plan has never been funded to provide population
and habitat information.
o The National Marine Fisheries Service has scheduled Beluga Whale hearings for Homer
on July 19th and for Anchorage on July 20th. The State will provide a witness.
• Yellow-Billed Loon. USFWS announced it intends to do a 90-day status review of the
Yellow-Billed Loon population in northern and western Alaska based on possible impacts due
to disturbance and loss of habitat in the coastal and low tundra areas. This could affect
village activities, including fishing and hunting, development, motorized access, and other
activities throughout the area if critical habitat is designated. The state recently participated
in a multi-party effort to develop a conservation plan for this species, hoping that the plan
would deal with loon conservation issues and obviate the need to consider a listing process.
Avian Influenza:
• In many rural areas, waterfowl and other birds taken in the spring and summer subsistence
hunts form an important source of fresh meat. Although the threat to human health should
wild birds arrive carrying a highly pathogenic form of avian influenza is very low, the fact that
there is ANY risk of human infection has caused great concern.
• ADF&G has partnered with other state agencies through the Multi-Agency Coordination Group
established by governor's proclamation to bring solid information to communities around the
state. The agencies have emphasized information on how citizens can protect themselves
against exposure to HPAI virus, as well as the need to prepare for community emergencies
such as a flu pandemic.
• Also, ADF&G has cooperated with federal agencies in an early detection program designed to
find the HPAI virus if it occurs in wild birds migrating to Alaska. State community outreach
efforts and wild bird sampling are continuing this summer.
Fuel Prices;
• Rural hunters, fishers, and trappers are being affected by rising fuel prices, which affects
their ability to harvest wild resources for personal consumption, sharing within the
community, and (in the case of fur) income. To the extent that this reduces trapping effort
and participation, wildlife management efforts to change predation levels could be affected,
which could in turn result in reduced availability of wild meat.
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Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:04 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Tony Hayward call (BP)
Governor, as you requested, I have scheduled the BP«Tony Hayward call for tomorrow, Wednesday,
June 20, at 8:00am AK time (5pm UK time). Because it's London it was difficult to find an agreeable time,
will it be possible to make this call from your home? 011-44-207- jPrivilegel - â„¢ s information is also on
the schedule for tomorrow. Kari.
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 1 9, 2007 1 0:06 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Sportsdome press release
Governor and Mike: here is the language from Karl Ciaussen about the
press event this afternoon. Kari.
SportsDome Withdraws $1 .5m State Grant Request
Anchorage t Alaska: June 19, 2007- Leaders of the Anchorage
SportsDome, a large non-profit sports facility that is slated to receive a
$1.5m State grant, have notified Governor Sarah Palin that they are
withdrawing their grant request due to concerns that it promotes
misunderstandings about the SportsDome's mission. Thanks to the
financial support of ChangePoint church, private individuals, businesses
and community sports organizations, the SportsDome has raised over 95%
of its $1 7 million funding from private sources. The $1.5 million State grant
was intended to help cover weather-related construction cost overruns.
The SportsDome intends to replace the grant monies through additional
private fundraising.
Leaders of many community organizations supported the SportsDome's State grant
application, including the University of Alaska Anchorage, the Anchorage School District,
the Municipality of Anchorage, and numerous soccer, baseball, softball and track-and-field
organizations such as American Legion Baseball, Cook Inlet Soccer Club and Alaska
RUSH Soccer. These supporters believe that a $1 .5 million investment of State money
makes good sense for a number of reasons:
• Many Alaskans will benefit from the SportsDome. Literally tens of
thousands of soccer players, runners, baseball and softball players,
football players, walkers, etc. will use the facility for personal health
maintenance and training for competition.
• Anchorage's athletes will no longer be disadvantaged by weather-
shortened seasons. Field-based athletics across Alaska will benefit
from a facility capable of hosting state-wide competitions.
• According to ASD Superintendent Carol Comeau the year-round
sports opportunities made possible by the SportsDome are, "a
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deterrent to the increasing gang and youth violence issues in our community."
• Private investors and contributors desiring to benefit our community have
paid over 95% of the SportsDome's development costs. It is remarkable
that our community can enjoy such a facility with so little public funding.
• For the Anchorage School District, the SportsDome provides space and
opportunity equivalent to eight new high-school gymnasiums — a value to
the State of over $60 million.
• The state of Alaska takes no financial risk with the SportsDome;
ChangePoint church is responsible for any operational losses.
Leaders of the SportsDome project had intended this grant to strengthen this unique partnership
between public and private non-profit sectors, allowing this facility to operate with minimal user
fees and to benefit as many Alaskans as possible. Regrettably, misinformation generated by that
effort has created such public confusion that to receive the grant at this point would compromise
the SportsDome's primary mission. In particular, the SportsDome and ChangePoint boards
want Alaskans to know that this facility is a gift to the community, not one built at its
expense.
ABOUT ANCHORAGE SPORTSPLEX AND CHANGEPOINT:
ChangePoint is a non-denominational church in Anchorage with an average weekend attendance
of 4,000 people. A central element of ChangePoint's mission is to demonstrate God's love for
people by caring for practical needs in the community. ChangePoint's leadership is excited about
the contribution the SportsDome will make to the health and well-being of Alaskans.
Anchorage Sportsplex, Inc. is an Alaskan 501 (c)3 non-profit whose mission is to provide year-
round track-and-field sports facilities for Alaskan athletes. It is currently constructing the
Anchorage SportsDome, a four-acre indoor sports facility on the campus of ChangePoint church.
The Anchorage Sportsplex's Board of Directors, appointed by ChangePoint's corporate board,
includes members of the public who have no affiliation with the church.
CONTACT:
Gene Desjarlais
President
Anchorage Sportsplex
907-440-0018
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:30 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Bud Knox
Do you know him? He says you agreed to a lunch date sometime in June.
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:09 AM .
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: Mayor Begich call
Mayor Begich called me t his morning (Tues, June 19) wanting very much to discuss capital budget with
the Governor. His cell is: |PrivilegeT
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From: Talis Colberg Fa'is.Colberg@law.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:33 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Reminder of the of the anticipated absence of me
Dear Governor Palin,
This is to reaffirm my vacation next week. June 23 through July
1. I will be joining ray family in Europe.
I talked to Kari about the cabinet meeting next week. She was
not sure it would still occur given that we just had one last Friday.
However, she indicated that it might be okay for me to miss a meeting.
I do have the 1-800 number however, I am not certain that I will be in a
time or place where I could make use of it.
In regard to other civil matters (not the cabinet meeting) Mr.
*
Tillery is the Civil Deputy who can field questions or refer people to
the right place for answers on matters that might arise in my absence.
His number is [Privileged - In regard to criminal matters, Mr. Svobodny is
the Criminal Deputy and his number is [Privileged^
In regard to Mat Maid, should there be questions next week,
Mr. Barnhill ( Privileged ) or Ms. otto ( iPrivileaedl ) are available for
assistance.
If something comes up on the Kensington Mine, Mr. Cam Leonard
is the lead atty. ( |p r iwii Q n Q H l) •
Thank-you for the opportunity to attend the wonderful lunch and
journey to the mine and proposed road route. If that road is built it
will become a tourist attraction in itself: waterfalls, mountains,
forests, ocean views, wow.
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If you have questions before I leave please let me know. I
will be in Anchorage through this Friday.
Thank -you Talis
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:22 AM
To: Paiin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristina Y(GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: MM replacements
I called the members friday evening. I thanked them for their service, but let them know
the administration was taking the board in a new direction inlightof the current
situation. The only question I was asked was if he needed to attend the tues mtg. I said
no.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 18 21:12:45 2007
Subject: MM replacements
I assume Mr Willard is a former BAC member? He was on the news tonight, saying I shocked
him when I made an abrupt call to him to dismiss him this weekend. Hmmmmm. I've never
spoken to him - whomever called him - what was his reaction to the explanation I'm sure he
was given when explaining the bd was to be replaced?
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 2:56 PM
To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: DMVA Denali Awards event 6/20
This event has been moved from 10:00am to 1:00pm in the Governor's Conference Room in Anchorage.
Kari
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:34 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: , fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Meals
Kari - pis forward to Linda Perez:
Am I supposed to be charging meals while I am away from Juneau? Or does per diem cover my
meals - I haven't charged any meals to the state, just a couple of coffees while Outside
during these six months in office. Am I doing this right?
What about Todd's meals if he ! s traveling for First Gentlemen duties? Is the intent for
his per diem to cover meals entirely, or was he to have been keeping receipts for
reimbursements? What about family?
I'd like to be real clear especially going into July where we've been asked if we can be
away from Gov's House during renovations.
Thanks Linda- sorry to bug you about policy I'm still not clear on.
Thanks! SP
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Unknown
From:
Sent;
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:32 PM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Sched
What's tomorrow's schedule?
And remember sometimes things can't be downloaded on the blkbrry
Thurs and Fri schedules are needed also.
PRA GSP01 0002661
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:29 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: BAC
Still @ mtg. Going well. Kristan is running it extremely well. The members elected her
chair and vanderweele vice. They removed the creamery hoard and appointed themselves.
Following BAC, they called a creamery bd mtg, Kristan is chair of the corp too and don i
vice. They've motioned to reverse the closure and it is currently under discussion. Van
Treeck is here. Ill elaborate further, in person, on dynamics. Great board!
PRA GSP01 0002662
Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:05 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: FW: Tomorrow's Agenda
The agenda is literally just the six items and I mentioned to them that it
appears as though they would like for you to listen to their concerns and
interests rather than address them in any way.'
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269,7450 O
9Q7. 269. 7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
From: Sheri Buretta [mailto:SBuretta@chugach-ak.com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:50 PM
To: Meghan Stapleton; Otte, Vicki
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Subject: RE: Tomorrow's Agenda
Hi Meghan,
Please see the following list of issues our group developed today to
discuss with the Governor tomorrow:
* Education - New Commissioner
* 8a Issue - Statewide impacts and National opportunities
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* Gasline
* Energy policy
* Subsistence
* 50th Anniversary of Statehood
We realize that she has a very busy schedule and may not be able to get
to all of these issues so we will try to talk about continued
discussions.
Thank you for assisting with the coordination of our meeting,
Sheri
PRA GSP01 0002664
Re: Vic
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:35 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Vic
She's not back yet.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:30 PM
To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
:: Re: Vic
Call colleen
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapIeton@gov.state.ak.us>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 13:28:08 2007
Subject: RE: Vic
Waiting for confirmation.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269,7463 f
907.321.4975 c
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) rmailto:govpalin6Maska.govl
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:15 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: meghan_stapIeton@gov.state,ak.us
Subject: Vic
Did vie reisgn
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002665
Vic
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:28 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Vic
Waiting for confirmation.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:15 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc:meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Vic
Did vie reisgn
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002666
Re: Tour today
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:49 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow; Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject; RE: Tour today
Yes. SrCare emergency regs.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:35 PM
To: meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us; Kelly, Russell T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Tour today
On Sr Care emergency regs?
Original Message — —
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapIeton@gov.state.ak,us>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Meghan N Stapleton; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Sharon W Leighow; Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 18 23:12:31 2007
Subject: RE: Tour today
Tour sounds great. Most press knew you were there as I felt that 1 had to say why you were away. Press release is a
great idea. We have one for emergency regs tomorrow and kohring, too,
- — Original Message
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) 1 ' <govpalin@alaska.gov>
To: "meghan_stapleton@gov,state.ak,us" <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>;
"sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us" <sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us>; "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)"
<russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Sent: 6/18/07 8:13 PM
Subject: Tour today
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002667
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Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:27 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: CHANGEPOINT SPEECH - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS? I WILL BRING
JUST IN CASE YOU LIKE.
Governor Sarah Palin
ChangePoint $1.5 million withdrawal
June 19, 2007
Thank you for the invitation to be here today, Karl. I
appreciate it. And I appreciate your message.
There is no doubt that this project will benefit Alaskans.
I am excited to see an investment of this magnitude - a
$17 million investment - that will help not only the adults
in this community, but our children.
But I also appreciate the fact that you are withdrawing
your $1.5 million request in the state's capital budget.
While you are providing a valuable asset to the state, any
time that people can reach into the private sector to raise
funds - I applaud it.
Thank you for your consideration on behalf of all
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002668
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Alaskans - and thank you for the vision this project possesses
Meghan N. StapJeton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002669
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:49 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Sharon W Leighow; Meghan N Stapleton
Subject: MEDIA WILL SURROUND AT CHANGEPOINT
Change Point notified the media that you will be there. Begich will be there, too, today.
Briefing books will be in your car which include the ANCSA briefing points, Change Point
press release, and Kohring f s resignation information,
Since you will be at Change Point, the media will jump on the opportunity to ask you about
Vic Kohring's resignation and the BAG dismissal of the Creamery Board (did it this morning).
I will be at Change Point to assist and to make it orderly. I've told them that you have
limited time there because you have to be at a 3pm meeting.
Anticipated questions:
BAC - dismissed Creamery Board. The BAC 7 appointed themselves temporarily as the
Creamery Board. Did you order this? What have you asked them to do?
I did tell Dave Donaldson this morning (off air) that there will come a point where
the Governor will step back and give the chance for the BAC to work. That you are
not ordering their moves, but rather have tasked them with finding answers, and
providing solutions and alternatives. It's up to the BAC now.
ChangePoint - were you going to veto anyway? Did you feel that appropriation was
appropriate?
The dome will be a tremendous asset for the community. As such an asset, it should
not be difficult for the private sector to step in and fund the dome for the benefit of
Alaskans. There were of course questions regarding this one as to church and state
and whether the money was used best I have not made any final determinations as
to a veto, but certainly there were red flags surrounding this one.
Kohring - surprised? How will his replacement happen? What are you looking for?
(From a previous email from you): I will appoint someone with the acknowledgment
that I believe it needs to be an even playing field when the seat is open for election
nnex year. My appointment won't be the usual - loyalist who will receive my
endorsement in the next election. It is the voters' choice whom they want to
represent them and I will responsibly select Vic's replacement with some
humbleness. I will respect the power that I hold.
Replacement must happen within 30 days of the resignation. Vic is resigning on July
19 th . You will have 30 days from that date - looks like August 18 th .
Your quote in the press release: "I do think that Representative Vic Kohring's
resignation is not only in his best interest, but it's also in the state's best interest," said
Governor Sarah Palin. "He has a lot on his plate in terms of a defense that he has to
mount, and Kohring's constituents expect full-time representation without FBI probes
and indictments and anything else that certainly casts a cloud over the individual
legislator and the legislature as a whole/ 1
11/10/2009
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Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002671
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:30 PM
Meghan N Stapleton; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Vic
Call colleen
Original Message
Prom: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 13:28:08 2007
Subject: RE: Vic
Waiting for confirmation.
Meghan N, Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907,321.4975 C
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:15 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
PRA GSP01 0002672
Cc : meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Vic
Did vie reisgn
PRA GSP01 0002673
Unknown
From: Meghan Stapleton [meghan_stapleton@gov,state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:29 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: ANSCA
Correct. It would be best to leave it.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
Original Message
Prom : govpalin@alaska , gov [mailto : govpalin@alaska . gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:19 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) ; Meghan N Stapleton; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subj ect : Re : ANSCA
Isn't this a large mtg? New info makes it sound like moving it isn't
possible
Sent from my BlackBerryR device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:09:02
To: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan__stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >, "Palin, Sarah
(GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska .gov>, "Cayce, Sunny C
PRA GSP01 0002674
(GOV) " < sunny . cayce@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: ANSCA
Governor: did you still want me to try and move this meeting to the
Anchorage Governor's Office? Kari.
Original Message
From : Meghan Stapleton [mailto : meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:52 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: ANSCA
Briefing papers are in the car re: topics they want to discuss. Sheri
forwarded agenda last night.
* Education - New Commissioner
* 8a Issue - Statewide impacts and National opportunities
* Gasline
* Energy policy
* Subsistence
* 50th Anniversary of Statehood
Each item has background in the briefing book.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
PRA GSP01 0002675
907.269.7450 O
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [mailto:kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:49 PM
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Meghan N
Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: ANSCA
The meeting is with the heads of the 13 Regional Corps, it is their
board meeting, and no speech, they just wanted to update you on their
issues and just to meet you, they've been asking for this meeting since
you were elected.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:34 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: ANSCA
What is the mtg this afternoon? Who
invited me? What's the agenda?
I have the address and time, but that's it.
I will not be speaking - I have not been told anything about speaking
there so sure don't want to be caught off guard - they 1 11 be just
presenting some info to me on what ' s going on with their Native Corps?
I'm guessing.
PRA GSP01 0002676
In fact, is there any way the two ladies (Buretta and who else?) Can
meet me in my Anchorage office instead of me driving over there after
Karl Clausen's event? I don't know what time his gig is over with.
PRA GSP01 0002677
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1 :22 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: ANSCA
That was my take, too, to leave it as is. Kari.
PRA GSP01 0002678
Unknown
From: govpalin@ataska.gov
Sent: Tuesday, June 1 9, 2007 1 :22 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Re: Sched
I ! ll be amking these calls from wasilla, so not sure on hustling into dmva awards - unless
I call from cell on road
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin
Sent: Jun 19, 2007 12:52 PM
Subj ect : RE : Sched
WEDNESDAY
8:00am call to Tony Hayward, BP in London
9:15 am call to Jim Mulva, Conoco Phillips
10:00 DMVA Denali Awards in Anch Gov Office
2:00pm Call from Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil (to Anch Gov Office)
2:30 Meet with Vic Fischer
3:00 Meet with Clem Tillion
THURSDAY
Nothing scheduled
FRIDAY
Nothing scheduled
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
PRA GSP01 0002679
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:32 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
' f ek9wnr@yahoo . com '
Subject: Sched
What ' s tomorrow * s schedule?
And remember sometimes things can't be downloaded on the blkbrry
Thurs and Fri schedules are needed also.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002680
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:15 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Meghan N Stapleton
Vic
Did vie reisgn
PRA GSP01 0002681
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:52 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Sched
Importance: High
WEDNESDAY
8:00am call to Tony Hayward, BP in London
9:15 am call to Jim Mulva, Conoco Phillips
10:00 DMVA Denali Awards in Anch Gov Office
2:00pm Call from Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil (to Anch Gov Office)
2:30 Meet with Vic Fischer
3:00 Meet with Clem Tillion
THURSDAY
Nothing scheduled
FRIDAY
Nothing scheduled
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:32 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); ' f ek9wnr@yahoo.com '
Subject: Sched
What ' s tomorrow ' s schedule?
And remember sometimes things can't be downloaded on the blkbrry.
PRA GSP01 0002682
Thurs and Fri schedules are needed also.
PRA GSP01 0002683
Unknown
From: govpalin@alaska.gov
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:55 PM
To: Talis Colberg
Subject: Re: ANSCA
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From ; "Talis Colberg" <Talis . Colberg@law . state . ak . us>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:47:08
To:"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: ANSCA
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted - Talis
>>> <govpalin@alaska.gov> 6/19 7:39 pm >>>
Good ANSCA meeting - dynamic women running those corps! {And some men...) . The group
asked to wk w/Kris on statehood celebration - I said yes - Kris will call Sherri Buretta
on it .
Concern about HR216 that I hadn't heard about - they requested John Katz provide Orrie
Williams with more info on the federal legislation dealing with AK lands. If you've got
info, could you pass on to Orrie, Mr. Katz? They say the issue may be slipping by our
delegation.
I committed to attempt to " resolving to resolve" the subsistance issue - bless his heart
Matthew Nicoli takes me at my word when I repeat that of course I want it resolved, but I
don't have the silver bullet and won't pretend I have the answers today - but "I'll seek
divine wisdom 'cuz that's what it will take" to deal with subsistance. I do want to work
on it with him and the other native corp CEOs and look forward to serious discussion that
should lead to some unity on the issue. We had great dialogue on our transition team re:
pro and con preference be we engaged Dick Bishop and Kenny Johns as our team leaders - we
need that continued until we find solutions.
Kroloff loves our committment to workforce development - we need to work closer with
native corps on training programs. They like Click. Thank God. ;)
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Always concerned about 8 (a) , thank you Mr Katz for the update on status that I could
share w/them re: our committment to keeping elements of program. They were thankful for at
least that acknowledgement that it's on our radar screen.
They want say in new Educ Commish - I said I'd love their input, so make sure Bd of Educ
hears it, as the board forwards candidates' names to me for selection.
And they promised not to ask me about cows today. So I loved them.
On another note,
Kohring resigned today and I was all giddy with the prospect of selecting a wise and
independent Valley character to replace him - got the giddiness knocked right out of me
when I heard the state GOP leaders have their search for replacement "underway". I f m
asking Talis for advice on this HPrivilftfiftrl nr Persnnal Mate rial FteHar.teri
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Also today in whitehorse Premier Fentie and I presented feasibilty study on that $10
billion railroad plan - felt I could take him up on his repeated offer to help present the
findings be Alaska paid half the $5 million study that was commissioned under Murkowski.
It was a big deal in Whitehorse, we need now to get the study in front of Alaskans for
vetting.
Think I covered today's ANSCA agenda and am seeking info from appropriate personnel to
follow up on their issues. So, now go drink some MatMaid milk and have a good evening.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message — --
From: "Meghan Stapleton" <meghan__stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:52:22
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>, "Pal in, Sarah (GOV sponsored) "
<govpalin@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) tt <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)"
<sunny . cayce@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: ANSCA
Briefing papers are in the car re: topics they want to discuss. Sheri
forwarded agenda last night.
PRA GSP01 0002685
* Education - New Commissioner
* 8a Issue - Statewide impacts and National opportunities
* Gasline
* Energy policy
* Subsistence
* 50th Anniversary of Statehood
Each item has background in the briefing book.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907,321.4975 c
â– Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [mailto:kari.spencer@alaska.gov
<mailto : kari . spencer@alaska . gov> <mailto ; kari . spencer@alaska . gov
<mailto : kari . spencer@alaska . gov> > ]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:49 PM
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N
Stapleton
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: RE: ANSCA
The meeting is with the heads of the 13 Regional Corps, it is their
board meeting, and no speech, they just wanted to update you on their
issues and just to meet you, they've been asking for this meeting since
PRA GSP01 0002686
you were elected.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:34 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Meghan N Stapleton; Spencer, Kari h (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: ANSCA
What is the mtg this afternoon? Who
invited me? What ' s the agenda?
I have the address and time, but that's it
I will hot be speaking - I have not been told anything about speaking
there so sure don't want to be caught off guard - they'll be just
presenting some info to me on what's going on with their Native Corps?
I'm guessing.
In fact, is there any way the two ladies (Buretta and who else?) Can
meet me in my Anchorage office instead of me driving over there after
Karl Clausen's event? I don't know what time his gig is over with.
PRA GSP01 0002687
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 1 9, 2007 1 0:53 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV);
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: BAG Meeting
Wow - we need to really make sure we're communicating clearly with task force members/
potential director/ public members concerned about ag. . . Does anyone know if we sent a
wrong msg that the folks we need plugged in (like Franci) weren't to be part of today's
mtg?
Tom- how did the director's position conversation go with new bd members? If I had my way
we'd have hired someone yesterday for that empty slot - I ! m very anxious to hire as the
two -month vacancy is part of the problem - we have an awesome candidate ready to go - when
will hiring take place?
Original Message
From: Franci Havemeister
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 19, 2007 8:33 PM
Subject: BAC Meeting
I can not believe that I missed the meeting today! I assumed it was a
closed meeting and nothing was mentioned yesterday about anyone else
attending- you have no idea how disgusted I am!!!! This was the the
climax to everyone's hard work and I was out mowing my lawn!
I am assuming the Director's position will be filled shortly? All
this information in the upcoming BAC meetings would be excellent
information for the new director to have.
Great job on the board appointments - I think my father-in-law was
actually GIDDY! ! I have never seen that before! ! ! ! !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002688
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From: Baiash, Joseph R (GOV) [joe.balash@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 10:31 PM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Bruce F Anders; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Re: Gasline Briefing #13
This is old
Original Message
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
To: Bruce F Anders; Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo, com>; Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) ; Baiash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Sent: Tue Jun 19 22:13:51 2007
Subject: RE: Gasline Briefing #13
JUST LOOKING FOR BACKGROUND ON THIS - ARE WE SENDING ONE OUT OR IS THIS OLD?
Original Message
From: "Bruce F Anders" <bruce_anders@dnr. state. ak.us>
To: "Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo . com> ; "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)"
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) » <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>;
"Baiash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Tom E Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>; "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty_rutherford@dnr.state.ak.us>
Sent: 6/19/07 5:44 PM
Subject: Gasline Briefing #13
Joe's Blackberry is not working, so he has not yet weighed in on this. Kurt and Antony
have both approved it.
I hope I struck the proper tone: resolve in the face of desperate threats by the producers
to kill AGIA' s must-haves (and not only not apply, but not nominate gas to an AGIA
licensee in the O/S) , tempered by the assurance that we just doing what is reasonable and
fair. Both full and condensed versions are attached.
PRA GSP01 0002689
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:57 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Re: Teamsters
Whens kristans next mtg.
And who has her email?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:06:41
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subj ect : Teamsters
Ken Coleman is at the BAC and creamery Corp meeting out here. He has time tomorrow
afternoon and some on Thursday if we still want to get a face-to-face meeting on long term
efforts. They may have resources to be brought to bear, particularly for the task force
effort. By the way, Kristan has announced the task force as something the governor is
putting together.
PRA GSP01 0002690
Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 4:22 PM
To: Palin; Sarah {GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Sherri
Sorry about that, just got email. I called your cell. But, I will call Sherri and work
with her on their help and support.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 4:02 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Sherri
Pis call
Buretta re: native corps want to help with statehood celebration
Thanks !
PRA GSP01 0002691
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 2:46 PM
To: lakerlax@nycap.rr.com
Subject: RE: Oil&Gas
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message--
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak. us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil&Gas
Web mail from: Steve Zahurak
address: 1070 Day Road Schenectady NY 12303
518 859 9561
MESSAGE:
Recently, I drove my mother to her home in Windber, Pa. I flew out of Johnstown, Pa on
Saturday, June 16, 2007. A gentleman flying out of Johnstown lives in Windber, Pa. He
was going to Fairbanks to visit his sons.
One of the sons is part of your administration and is knowledgeable about the petroleum
industry in Alaska.
I am interested in contacting him, but I did not get the father's name.
If you can be of assistance to me, X would be very thankful.
Sincerely,
Steve Zahurak
lakerlax@nycap . rr . com
1
PRA GSP01 0002692
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1 :36 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Meghan N Stapleton; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Vic
Yes. 7/19 last day
Original Message
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov>
To: "Meghan N Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Sent: 6/19/07 1:31 PM
Subject: Re: Vic
Call colleen
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <meghan_stapleton@gov.state.ak.us>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 13:28:08 2007
Subject: RE: Vic
Waiting for confirmation.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269.7450 o
PRA GSP01 0002693
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 C
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:15 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc : meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Vic
Did vie reisgn
PRA GSP01 0002694
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:33 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: RE: Sched
Maybe we should move denali awards to 1:00pm? Is that okay if I can do it?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:22 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subj ect : Re : Sched
I Ml be amking these calls from wasilla, so not sure on hustling into dmva awards - unless
I call from cell on road Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin
Sent: Jun 19, 2007 12:52 PM
Subject: RE: Sched
WEDNESDAY
8:00am call to Tony Hayward, BP in London
9:15 am call to Jim Mulva, Conoco Phillips 10:00 DMVA Denali Awards in Anch Gov Office
2:00pm Call from Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil (to Anch Gov Office) 2:30 Meet with Vic Fischer
3:00 Meet with Clem Tillion
THURSDAY
Nothing scheduled
FRIDAY
Nothing scheduled
PRA GSP01 0002695
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:32 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Subject: Sched
What ' s tomorrow â– s schedule?
And remember sometimes things can ! t be downloaded on the blkbrry.
Thurs and Fri schedules are needed also.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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From: Tom Irwin [tomJrwin@dnr.state.ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1 0:40 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Fw: THANK YOU!
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) wrote:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: ' kristan@.kristancole.com ' <kristan(S).kristancole.com> : l kccole@mtaonline.net t
<kccole(S),mtaonline.net>
Sent: Wed Jun 20 07:30:12 2007
Subject: THANK YOU!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Governor, I had a good conversation with Kristan this morning. She is an excellent choice. I let
her know DNR will support her and ultimately you to give the Dairy Farmers the best chance
possible to be successftil. She will provide recommendations for Ag director from the BAG as
soon as possible, right after 7/6. I let her know that Doug Warner is acting Ag director right now
and he is available to help on any issues. Also to call me if answers don't come quick enough,
we don't have any time to waste, god bless Tom
11/10/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:40 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: BAC and b&c conference
Governor Palin, Mr. Tibbies:
Wanted to let you guys know a lot of supportive phone calls and emails have been coming in in support of
the BAC changes. Jacob has drafted approximately 20 letters this week thanking people for their emails
and/or phone calls. The appointment letters will go out today for the new members.
Also, wanted you guys to know I think I had a very successful trip to St. Louis. I came back energized
and ready to implement some of the great tools I learned. I'll prepare a summary for you guys today. In
sum, we're doing a lot of good things up here. We have a great website, a lot of useful and user friend
information available on our website, we correspond well with applicants, and we focus on ethics. My
peers had a lot of questions regarding these things.
I picked up ways to improve our application, turn around time on paperwork, and utilizing your executive
staff. The things I found most important were how to utilize the advance person that travels with the
governor (those names of people you meet that can be relayed back to me for plugging in) and staffing
the b&c office. I look forward to sharing my ideas with both of you on these items.
Thanks,
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy.frye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002698
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:27 PM
To: kristan@kristancole.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Task Force
Kristan,
Following are the names we've discussed for the task force:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I know you're slammed right now so I'll give them a call and ensure their commitment to serve. I'll also let
them know that you'll be following up w/them on organization of the task force. I'll provide you contact
information as well.
Also, Mike is checking with law on when Joe Austerman can get in to Mat Maid and do a review (email,
hard drives, etc.).
I'll let you know once I've contacted everyone listed above.
Kris
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002699
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From: Kristan Cole [kccole@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:00 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); kristan@kristancole.com
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Conference call Friday
Either email works, one just forwards to the other
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
The conference call on Friday this to review Joe's contract, his resignation
letter, the letter the creamery corporation wrote to him, and the proposed
(by Joe) employee retention and severance package. I read through the
employee retention and severance plan last night and it has some things in
it that I have never seen offered before. Those discussions have to be in
executive session, but we will be coming out of executive session if we have
any motions to make after that (we will probably just have more questions) .
I will need the two AG attorneys who have been working on those contracts,
Parry Grover and Joan Travostino, to be on those conference calls with me.
I am not sure how to reach them, but have asked Tina, the AG that was there
yesterday to get me their numbers or emails, I also asked her to let me
know what the notice requirements are for the Creamery Board to meet with
the task force.
Thanks for the kind remarks, Kristan
Original Message- ----
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [mailto:kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:38 AM
To: kristan@kristancole.com; kccole@mtaonline.net
Cc : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Sent this to Sarah and meant to CC the rest of you
Kristan,
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PRA GSP01 0002700
I hate to bog you down w/emails but want to make sure you're in the loop
on some of the discussion. Do you have a preference on which email to
use?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
If you
have any problems, let me know. Will the conference call on Friday be
open or executive session? The Governor and I may like to call in.
I'm also glad you were able to talk with Tom Irwin this morning. I'll
be talking to Mike Tibbies soon on getting the task force finalized
today so that you have help w/all this.
And, once again, I hate to sound like a broken record but we are so
blessed to have you on the board and taking the lead on this, , .just
can ! t thank you enough.
Talk to you a bit later. . .
Kris
Original Message
From: Austerman, Joseph M <CED)
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:00 AM
To: Franci Havemeister; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Joseph D Schmidt;
chckheath
Cc : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002701
Subject: RE: Sent this to Sarah and meant to CC the rest of you
Franci,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I have a meeting in 2 min.
I will elaborate on this more when I am out
Joe
Original Message
From: Franci Havemeister [mailto:francihav@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:57 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Austerman, Joseph M (CED) ; Joseph D
Schmidt; chckheath; Ben VanderWeele; Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Subject: Sent this to Sarah and meant to CC the rest of you
Don Mclean was at my in-laws late into the evening last night so I
had a
chance to get his perspective of the meeting. He said that the board
voted to keep the plant open for 90 more days - which was good news. He
also said they had agreed to disburse the 600,000 on the 1st of July,
and at this point no stipulations are attached. Don Mclean said Van
Treek was willing to take all of his questioning, etc without much
opposition -
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002702
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Have a good day -
Thanks again for being an AWESOME GOVERNOR!
Franc i
PRA GSP01 0002703
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:38 AM
kristan@kristancofe.com; kccoie@mtaonline.net
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
FW: Sent this to Sarah and meant to CC the rest of you
Kristan,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
If you have any problems,
let me know. Will the conference call on Friday be open or executive session? The
Governor and I may like to call in.
I'm also glad you were able to talk with Tom Irwin this morning. I'll be talking to Mike
Tibbies soon on getting the task force finalized today so that you have help w/all this.
And, once again, I hate to sound like a broken record but we are so blessed to have you on
the board and taking the lead on this. . .just can 1 t thank you enough.
Talk to you a bit later. .
Kris
Original Message-
From: Austerman, Joseph M <CED)
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:00 AM
To: Franci Havemeister; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Joseph D Schmidt; chckheath
Cc : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Sent this to Sarah and meant to CC the rest of you
PRA GSP01 0002704
Franc i ,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I have a meeting in 2 min.
I will elaborate on this more when I am out
Joe
Original Message
From : Franci Havemeis ter [mailto : f rancihav@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:57 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Austerman, Joseph M (CED) ; Joseph D Schmidt; chckheath; Ben
VanderWeele; Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR)
Subject: Sent this to Sarah and meant to CC the rest of you
Don Mclean was at my in-laws late into the evening last night so I had a
chance to get his perspective of the meeting. He said that the board
voted to keep the plant open for 90 more days - which was good news. He
also said they had agreed to disburse the 600,000 on the 1st of July,
and at this point no stipulations are attached. Don Mclean said Van
Treek was willing to take all of his questioning, etc without much
opposition - Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002705
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Have a good day -
Thanks again for being an AWESOME GOVERNOR!
Franc i
PRA GSP01 0002706
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:55 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin
Subject: RE: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
I have Nikiski on hold until I am told whether or not you need that day for budget work or
special session work. It's on my list to go over with COS today. I'm assuming we would
need to fly there via King Air?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:45 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich,
Michael A (GOV)
CC: Todd Palin
Subject: Re: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
I still don't see the confirmed fundraiser on any of the schedules in front of me. And is
the Nikiski event on the 27th a go - or still tentative?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV) " <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:29:43
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Midhael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Cc:Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
Scotty fundraiser is June 27, and you/Kris are confirmed for this. The
Cathi Geerin fundraiser is June 26.
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002707
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:28 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Todd Pal in
Subject: Re: June 2 6 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
If this is the same scotty gomez fundraiser, you confirmed already with
DJ Bob Lester from KWHL that Kris Perry and I would be attending.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:26:25
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
Is this the same scotty gomez fundraiser I had you confirm for me and
Kris Perry?
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:15:01
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
PRA GSP01 0002708
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV) "
<mike . ni zich@alaska . gov>
Cc:Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject; RE: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
Governor, Todd will not be available on June 26 for the Cathi Geerin
hockey fundraiser dinner at the Anch Sheraton. Should I regret your
attendance, or confirm it? Thanks, Kari.
Original Message
From: Todd Palin [mailto:fek9wnr@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:10 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
I'm in Dillingham for fishing for the summer. I 1 11 be
home around July 22 than head to the slope July 26.
Thanks Todd
"Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>
wrote :
> Hi Todd. Here is the information about the
> fundraiser on June 26 that
> Cathi Geerin is calling about. The Governor noted
> on the request,
> "check with Todd about this." The event is at 6- 9pm
> at the Anchorage
> Sheraton on June 26, dinner and silent auction.
> They want to auction
> of f a lunch with the Governor (which we are trying
> NOT to do, since it's
> so hard to fulfill) . They want Governor and First
3
PRA GSP01 0002709
> Gentleman to sit at
> head table, but nothing in the request asks for the
> Governor to speak.
> (As we all know, it seems like if she ! s there, they
> want a speech tho â– ) .
> The Governor's schedule for June 26 in Anchorage is
> as follows:
> 10:00am Cabinet Meeting
> 12:30pm Meet with BG Group in Anch Gov ! s Office
> 1:00-5 :00pm Budget work in Anch Gov's Office
> The Governor's schedule for June 27 in Anchorage is
> as follows:
> Do Not Schedule all day-work on budget bills
> 7:00pm-9:00pm Attend Scotty Gomez fundraiser at Anch
> Sheraton with Track
PRA GSP01 0002710
> Kari Spencer
> Governor's Scheduler
> 907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
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PRA GSP01 0002711
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:12 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Nizich; Michael
A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Jim Mulva, Conoco call today at 9: 15
Governor: We can reschedule for 9:00am on Thursday, if that's okay with you.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:52 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Nizich,
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Jim Mulva, Conoco call today at 9:15
When excatly on thursday or friday could he take the call? In the meantime, the number
for BP in London is a no-go. . .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message-----
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:47:05
To :gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Jim Mulva, Conoco call today at 9:15
Jim Mulva' s office has reported that he had to take an emergency flight to Washington DC
and is on a plane, therefore, we need to reschedule this call for Thursday or Friday. How
would you like me to proceed? Kari .
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:58 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: call to Tony Hayward
I am at home - with all three numbers available - give them any of them:
3733113
Privileged oi
And my state cell phone number too.
I'll have to head into Anchorage soon - hopefully they will call soon.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska,gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:48:20
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: call to Tony Hayward
They'll call you! What number should they dial?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:46 AM
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Gc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Martha K Rutherford; Tom E Irwin
Subject: Re: call to Tony Hayward
Importance : High
Kari/Cayce: The number is not reaching Tony! I'm trying on my land line and both cell
phones - try something else, either another number or have him call me asap!
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:00:09
To: "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)" < sunny. cayce@alaska. gov>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_j>erry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Kari L Spencer" <kari_spencer@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: call to Tony Hayward
I can not believe they do things like this - I will try, but it's quite frustrating to
have to readjust tight schedules - even a half hour throws things out of whack.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV) " < sunny. cayce@alaska.gov>
Date; Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:51:03
To: Kris Perry <krisjperry@gov. state. ak.us>, gov, sarah@yahoo.com, Kari Spencer
<kari_spencer@gov. state, ak.us>
Subject: call to Tony Hayward
Regina with BP just called at 7:5Q a.m., and asked that the 8 a.m. call to Tony Wayward be
delayed # hr. Please call at 8:30 Alaska time.
Sunny Cayce
Scheduling Assistant
Office of the Governor
465-3975
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:55 AM
To: Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); mike Tibbies; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Brief Update on LNG Export License extension and AGIA RFA
These phone calls are a cluster.,. I'm still trying this morning!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherf ord@dnr. state. ak. us >
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:28:17
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:Tom E Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr . state. ak. us >, mike Tibbies < tibbles@alaska. net >, Joseph R
Balash <joe__balash@gov. state. ak. us >
Subject: Brief Update on LNG Bxport License extension and AGIA RFA
Governor ,
I had a brief opportunity to update Joe Balash last night on the LNG
Export License discussions with ConocoPhillips and Marathon, but I'm not
sure he will be able to provide you an update before your calls to the
Producer CEO's today. It is possible Jim Mulva may raise the LNG Export
License issue and I want you to know the latest information. As I
advised last week, the attorney for the Consumer Advocacy Office, DNR's
Oil & Gas staff and Craig Tillery, also with the Dept of Law, have been
meeting with counterparts from Conoco & Marathon to determine if there
was any common ground to be found on our three issues associated with
the LNG Export License Extension. As of late yesterday it appears that
we have found agreement on how to address two of the three issues: 1)
access to the LNG plant for non-owner gas producers (through purchases
of gas) and; & 2) replacing depleting reserves in the Cook Inlet in two
ways (through future development of Marathon and Conoco' s producing
properties in the Cook Inlet & access to their geological and
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geophysical data) . We are now starting to draft the agreement that
ensures the companies follow- through on these two issues.
That leaves one issue outstanding and that is our requirement there be
no export of LNG unless all the utilities have full supply contracts
in-place (negotiated and approve by the RCA) before they may "lift" LNG
for export (load cargos - referred to as "boats on the water") . The
companies have indicated this demand is not commercially reasonable and
they can find no way to accomodate this requirement. However, the
companies seem satisfied that we have eliminated two of our demands and
they are content to proceed to the Dept of Energy (DOE) with one issue
outstanding. It is obvious they are comfortable they can make a
convincing argument to DOE when the issue is heard. Therefore, the
state's filing will be amended to reflect only one outstanding issue,
and that amended filing must be presented to DOE by June 26th (unless
some extension is granted) . In the meantime Kevin Banks (DOG) will be
developing detail on how our resolved issues have been addressed so that
you (or DNR, whichever you prefer) have the material for a press release
and information to respond to enquiries from the press, Kevin will
provide this detail to Meghan Stapleton, Joe Balash and Mike Tibbies.
This material will be completed by end of the day tomorrow (Thursday).
One cautionary note: amending the filing and developing press materials
all assumes that the agreement we are just beginning to develop on the
two "resolved" issues is finalized and the companies don't back away
from the verbal agreements .
Finally, just an FYI. The AGIA Team has been working very diligently on
developing the RFA and we seem to be on schedule. We are still
intending to get the RFA on the street on July 2nd, although we are
simply telling people our "goal" is the first week of July. This all
presumes nothing insurmountable presents over the next week.
Let me know if you need any additional information.
Marty R
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Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1 1 :41 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Funeral service for Barry Perkins
Governor?
From: Colleen Sullivan-Leonard tmailto:colleen_sullivanJeonard@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:33 AM
To: Spencer, Karl L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV); Kelsey, Mark (GOV
sponsored)
Subject: Funeral service for Barry Perkins
Hi Kari,
Can you please check the schedule to see if the Governor is going to be in Anchorage
or Mat-Su this Friday June 22 nd . There is a funeral set for long time resident Barry
Perkins who passed away on June 17th.
There will be a military grave service at Ft. Rich at 1:00pm then a gathering at 4:00pm
at the American Legion Susitna Valley Post 35 located at Mile 46 on the Parks Highway,
Wasilla. We should have someone attend if the Governor's schedule will not permit her
attendance. Let me know if you need me or Mark to attend.
Thanks,
Colleen
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:44 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Talis Colberg
Subject: Kenai Superior Court
We received Kenai Superior Court nominations today. The deadline for appointment is 45 days from
today (Saturday, August 4 th ). I will begin reviewing information today. I received great insight from Chuck
Kopp while I was gone regarding the nominations. I'll provide a copy of the nomination packets to Mike
here in Juneau. AG Colberg, should I send your copy to Anchorage?
The names we received are:
Carl Bauman, private attorney, ANC
Peter Mysing, private practice, Kenai
Robert Owens, Muni of Anchorage civil attorney, ANC
Chris Provost, Office of Public Advocacy Civil Section, ANC
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy. fiye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-81 10
11/10/2009
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Unknown
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:59 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: RE: BP 30-year partnership reception
My understanding is that this request came in the first part of June.
--Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to: gov, sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:34 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Stapleton,
Meghan N (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: BP 30-year partnership reception
Is this the first anyone's heard of the event?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:47:08
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska,gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)"
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV) " <mike,nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: BP 30-year partnership reception
We have a proclamation ready. . .
Original Message â–
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R
(GOV) ; Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 16:37:24 2007
Subject: BP 30-year partnership reception
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FYI: Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 20, BP Exploration is hosting a reception at the
Anchorage Museum of History and Art celebrating 30 years of the oil industry's partnership
with Alaska. The invitation looks like it is from BP/Alyeska/ConocoPhillips/AOGA. This
event will be attended by community leaders across the state, and they are hoping the
Governor might be able to stop by. If so, they were hoping she might be able to say a few
words. Time: 6:30-8 :30pm. We've neither regretted or committed the Governor to this
event .
Governor: This might come up during your phone calls tomorrow
Kari
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:17 AM
To: Franci Havemeister
Subject: VanTreeck resignation and BAC Meeting
I'll have Kris give you a re-cap, I wish you'd have been told it was open and they'd have
loved to have you there.
The board needs to accept VanTreeck 's resignation that he submitted a couple of weeks ago.
Wonder if they know he's wants to get out of there...
Original Message
From: Franci Havemeister
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 19, 2007 8:33 PM
Subject: BAC Meeting
I can not believe that I missed the meeting today! I assumed it was a
closed meeting and nothing was mentioned yesterday about anyone else
attending- you have no idea how disgusted I am!!!! This was the the
climax to everyone's hard work and I was out mowing my lawn!
I am assuming the Director's position will be filled shortly? All
this information in the upcoming BAC meetings would be excellent
information for the new director to have.
Great job on the board appointments - I think my father-in-law was
actually GIDDY! ! I have never seen that before! ! ! ! !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:36 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C
(GOV)
Cc: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: BP 30-year partnership reception
I can confirm receipt when I get to work. I am relatively sure it was on the list of
scheduling items that you and Mike went over at cabinet but it might have come in
after that.
Original Message
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo * com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce, Sunny
C (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 22:56:55 2007
Subject: Re: BP 30 -year partnership reception
Did they just send it today???
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)' 1 <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:48:08
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)" <sunny.cayce@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: BP 30-year partnership reception
Yes we have an invitation.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Cayce,
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Sunny C (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 19:40:11 2007
Subject: Fw: BP 30-year partnership reception
Did we ever receive an invite on this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" < j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:30:22
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: BP 30-year partnership reception
The CEO Kevin hostler invited you when he visited in Juneau back in April... not sure when
\if they sent a formal invitation.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Spencer, Kari L (GOV) ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Stapleton,
Meghan N (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 18:33:44 2007
Subject: Re: BP 30-year partnership reception
Is this the first anyone's heard of the event?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:47:08
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)"
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska,gov>
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Subject: Re: BP 30 -year partnership reception
We have a proclamation ready. . .
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: gov, sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph
R (GOV) ; Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 16:37:24 2007
Subject: BP 30-year partnership reception
FYI: Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 20, BP Exploration is hosting a reception at the
Anchorage Museum of History and Art celebrating 30 years of the oil industry's partnership
with Alaska. The invitation looks like it is from BP/Alyeska/ConocoPhillips/AOGA. This
event will be attended by community leaders across the state, and they are hoping the
Governor might be able to stop hy. If so, they were hoping she might be able to say a few
words. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. We've neither regretted or committed the Governor to this
event .
Governor: This might come up during your phone calls tomorrow,
Kari
PRA GSP01 0002724
Unknown
From: Bruce Anders [bruce_anders@dnr.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 2(£ 2007 5:48 AM
To: Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Re: Gasiine Briefing #13
This is old, it went to the site in May.
Bruce
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld
Original Message
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) " <meghan. stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:13:51
To: Bruce P Anders <bruce__anders@dnr, state. ak.us>, Sarah Palin
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) " <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Cc:Tom E Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, Martha K Rutherford
<marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state , ak . us>
Subject: RE: Gasiine Briefing #13
JUST LOOKING FOR BACKGROUND ON THIS - ARE WE SENDING ONE OUT OR IS THIS OLD?
Original Message
From: "Bruce F Anders" <bruce_anders@dnr. state. ak.us>
To: "Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>; "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)"
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>;
"Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Tom E Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>; "Martha K Rutherford"
<marty — rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us>
Sent: 6/19/07 5:44 PM
Subject: Gasiine Briefing #13
Joe's Blackberry is not working, so he has not yet weighed in on this. Kurt and Antony
have both approved it.
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I hope I struck the proper tone: resolve in the face of desperate threats by the producers
to kill AGIA's must-haves {and not only not apply, but not nominate gas to an AGIA
licensee in the 0/S) , tempered by the assurance that we just doing what is reasonable and
fair. Both full and condensed versions are attached.
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:51 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Lbc
Met with Vic Fisher today- he's disappointed we didn't select some outstanding applicants
for LBC, including former Frbnks city manager and attorney PaticJc Cole, plus another
experinced municipal official (mr. Ringstad) and instead chose an ant i- government
individual with no local issues background that LBC deals in. (His summary, not mine) . I
am not sure if Ivy shared that we had good candidates apply for LBC, but I do remember her
suggesting Lavelle Wilson, from Tok, whom was chosen.
We need Dan Sadler soon, ok?
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:38 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Mea
Since I never received MEA 1 s report on coal fired plant - I have to veto their money.
Remember I asked you to ask them for a copy of the report quite awhile ago.
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Unknown
From: govpaiin@alaska.gov
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:20 PM
To: Todd Palin
Subject: Fw: NOT MatMaid!
We're busy. . .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : govpalin@alaska . gov
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:27:05
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: NOT MatMaid 1
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:07:23
To:"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: NOT Ma t Maid !
Governor,
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0002731
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:13 PM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Denby S Lloyd; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Talis
Colberg
Subject: Re: Native Meeting/Follow-Up
You're awesome John - thanks for all this good info.
Dare I say I'm excited about trying to tackle subsistence? I don ! t want to get shot by my
good colleagues for saying so - but I'm anxious to add this challenege to our docket. I
look forward to hearing more about the previous steps taken that coulda â– shoulda ' led to
some success.
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:51:39
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Denby Lloyd" <denby_lloyd@fishgame. state. ak.us>, "Joseph Balash"
<joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "John Bitney" <john_bitney@gov.state.ak.us>, "Kris Perry 1
<krisjperry@gov. state. ak. us >, "Meghan Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak. us >, "Michael Tibbies"
<michael_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Mike Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>, "Talis
Colberg" <Talis.Colberg@law. state. ak.us>
Subject: Native Meeting/ Follow- Up
Brief comments on three items -
* BLM Landscape legislation (Orrie Williams)
* This legislation would give the BLM specific authority to » identify and manage
important landscapes. We and others have been = concerned that the legislation could be
interpreted to restrict the BLM r s = multiple use mandate and might be used by the
environmental community to = litigate management decisions.
* Orrie Williams should know that we are coordinating the State's ad- vocacy with Doyon's
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legal counsel. Right now, we are looking at a - tripartite solution that involves a
general disclaimer, Alaska specific = language, and legislative history.
* The House Subcommittee Chairman and the BLM swear that they are not = trying to change
existing policy. The Subcommittee Chair has told = Congressman Young that he will do
whatever is necessary to address our = concerns. So, I am optimistic at the moment.
* We will continue our efforts in coordination with the Congressional * delegation, BLM,
Alaska Miners Association, and Doyon.
* Section 8(a) Contracting
* It sounds like this discussion went well. We will stay in = contact with the Native
community and members of Congress in order to - develop and implement a strategy that
preserves the essential elements of = the program.
* This could be a tough fight in the Senate, but the program is = important enough to
Native corporations and the Alaska economy to warrant = our full participation.
* Subsistence
* I don't claim to have the "Silver Bullet" either, but I'd like to help = you think
through the issues at the appropriate time. Perhaps, it « should disqualify me, but I've
worked on various permeations of this issue = since 1969.
* The closest the State ever came was a tripartite solution = involving an amendment to
the State Constitution and revisions « to State and Federal statutory law. Even this
approach incurred the = wrath of people at each end of the subsistence spectrum.
Unfortunatel= y, many rural people now seem to favor federal management. -
* The Alaska Congressional delegation usually says that they won't act « at the federal
level without a consensus among Alaskans about how to = proceed. Successive Secretaries
of the Interior have seen subsistence^ as the third rail of Alaska politics and have been
reluctant to participate e in the dialogue, citing their trust relationship to Alaska
Natives. =
* None of this is said to discourage you but to restate the obvious.  =; That is, it
will take a truly concerted effort (and, as you said, ~ perhaps Devine intervention) to
move the parties toward a solution. . *
* I wish the Alaska Supreme Court would decide the Manning case. = This could help in
reframing the issue.
It sounds like you had a really good meeting with the Native = leaders.
Please note that my email address has = changed. My new email address = is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. = Thank you .
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Unknown
From:
Sent;
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:41 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Re; Cabinet
Okay.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
Sent: Wed Jun 20 20:29:14 2007
Subject: Cabinet
I see Cab mtg is on sched for next week, but unless someone has added it unbeknownst to
me, I still say we covered enough last wk and we'll skip this one t so it can be removed
from sched. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:11 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
One more item before I get in the car
Governor ,
One more item. I talked to Ivy about Dan Saddler. She just returned from a boards and
commissions training session held by NGA. Of course she feels that she now has the
information to do the job without a deputy. I basically told her no choice, we needed the
help. I was thinking that Dan can also work with Mark to start developing electronic
newsletters. I will give Dan a call tomorrow.
Mike
PRA GSP01 0002737
Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:30 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Mea
I do remember and I asked Lynne to help me on that one. She got right on it and replied
back by email that we can print the 70 report online now. It is posted at:
http: //mea, coop/index. php?option=com_content&task«category§ionid-12&id=60&Itemid=57
I meant to double check and see if you were on the distribution list for the email. Sorry
about that. I can have the Anchorage office print off a copy for you the next time you
are in.
Mike
Original Message-- —
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:38 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A {GOV)
Subject; Mea
Since I never received MEA's report on coal fired plant - I have to veto their money.
Remember I asked you to ask them for a copy of the report quite awhile ago.
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Unknown
From: Tom Irwin [tomjrwin@dnr.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 21 , 2007 8:47 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Martha K Rutherford; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Caribou Hills
Governor, Chris Maisch is asking his people at the Kenai fire to see if there is an appropriate
road accessible site so you can participate. Your support is appreciated, Also Chris M is also
preparing an updated set of talking points about fires and firewise that would be available for
your use under the current dry hot conditions. Tom
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) wrote:
Hi Tom: I could always road trip to the Kenai fire in the next couple of days if there's anything I need
to do or could do to help - let me know if I could do any good there or elsewhere with your Firewise
message. Thanks!
Also, very nice conversation with BFs Hayward yest. TRex was another story - told him I think we
should meet in person be he wasn't so friendly on the phone... to say the least. I look forward to
Mulva's conversation this morning.
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21 , 2007 8:36 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Todd Palin
Subject: FW: NGA Youth Program
Governor and Todd: Attached is information about NGA/Govemor's children.
From: Lim, Marcia [mailto:MLim@NGA.ORG]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:51 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: NGA Youth Program
Hi Kari,
I hope this note finds you well! Nikki Guilford and Susan Dotchin mentioned that you were inquiring
about the typical participation in the Govs' Youth Program during our Annual Meetings, I wanted to get
back to you to provide some background information.
As you may know, our Annual Meetings often have a smaller turnout of Governors (as opposed to our
Winter Meeting here in Washington, DC). This summer, we are expecting about 35 governors to attend.
In recent years, the Youth Program has had about 15-20 participants. The kids range in age generally
from ages 5-6 up to mid-teens. We have had older teens and even college-age govs' kids occasionally
participate in selected activities (usually water-themed activities— such as water parks, day at the beach,
Duck ride/tour of waterfront in Seattle, etc.).
I have attached a chart showing the potential pool of govs' youth who might participate in this year's
program. Since we have 12 new govs this year (including one who is not married and does not have any
children/grandchildren), it is a little more difficult to predict how many youth will attend the annual meeting
and participate in the Youth Program. Based on past history, however, govs' children
(grandchildren) from Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, South Carolina,
South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming have participated in the program. From anecdotal reports, I have
heard that kids from Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, and Oklahoma may also participate this year.
Additionally, if you are interested in learning more about states' policies and practices re: use of a state
plane by the Governor and First Family, I will be happy to post a question on the Spouses' Staff listserv.
The spouses' staff are very active listserv participants and may be able to provide useful information to
you. Also, during our Spouses' Seminar this year in Oklahoma, the spouses themselves were discussing
this issue!
Please let me know if you have other questions or if I may be of assistance. Take care, Marcia
Marcia Lim
Governors' Spouses 1 Program Director
National Governors Association
202/624-7810
email: mlim@nqa.ora
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21 , 2007 4: 1 9 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Privileged or Pe
In looking further at the statute, the student member of the Board of Education must be nominated by the
Board of Directors of the Alaska Association of Student Governments. The b&c database said "one
student member," I cross checked this with my statute book to discover that the person must be
nominated. I talked to the board contact and Lynne Smith who also confirmed this. The b&c database
(over 10 years old) has been updated and now reflects the requirement for this seat.
Boards where the governor has the authority to appoint the student member include:
Alaska Community Service Commission (develops the statewide community service plan and
considers/distributes federal grants to local non-profits)
Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (Advises DHSS on ways to improve Alaska's social services and
juvenile justice system).
We can plug [privileg into either of these boards immediately. I will also explain to him it's my oversight,
not yours. You were given the wrong advice by me due to the misinformation in my database that I didn't
check against statute.
An appointment letter has not been sent to him yet because his term wouldn't have started until July 1.
My apologies,
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy.frye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-82 10
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002741
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
govpalin@alaska.gov
Thursday, June 21 , 2007 4:24 PM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Fw: Fire
ATT206393.htm
ATT206393.htm (3
KB)
Pis put on sched that I'll tentatively plan a visit to firefighters briefing
tomorrow at 11:00
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tom Irwin" <tom irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:09:00
To: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska,gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Spencer,
Kari L (GOV)" <kari,spencer@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "John C Maisch" <chris_maisch@dnr. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Fire
Governor, we had a bad night in the Willow/Palmer area with at least 8-new lightening
caused fires. I wanted- to give you a heads up that you will be hearing from General
Campbell that we have requested 3 helicopters from the National Guard , 2-to fight the
fires with water buckets and 1-in reserve. You will have to approve the request. With
the projected weather conditions we have requested additional lease helicopters from the
lower 48 to supplement those in the state but that will take a little time. Also we have
ordered the second type 2 team to be ready so we can respond quickly. There will now be a
daily fire briefing at 11:00am at the Palmer airport. It would be a great place for you
to visit. Tomorrow would be the best for seeing dirty tired firefighters to thank them
but your schedule is the priority.
The Kenai fire grew significantly through the night but at this time the wind is blowing
in a good direction. Tom
It is sure good to have the high quality of firefighters in Alaska.
Tom
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) wrote:
Fire
You're a trooper Meg! I still can not believe you were on that CNN shoot. Go take a nap!
Eric, too. Really, you T re going to need massive energy for the big one coming up!
Anyway - Walt called, forest fire in Petersville is taxing our local guys - I may stop by
our local dept and thank the guys for all their efforts, Walt thought that's a good idea -
we may be bringing in Anchorage guys to help. KTUU was headed out there after their stop
here this morning.
I won't need assistance to do any stop-by, just wanted to let you know.
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaskagov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21 , 2007 3:02 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE; ASEA vote
Thanks. In a way I can not believe the membership disregarded the union leadership in
urging them to vote no. The union leadership ads were a bit ugly. Thankfully the members
recognized the generous nature of our 10% increase over 3 years as a commitment and step
forward to help our recruitment and retention problem.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:57 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) ; Bitney, John W (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Re: ASEA vote
Mike in This is awesome !!! What an answer to prayer!!! Great, great job. And I sincerely
appreciate this union's graciousness in this - this could have been a very big battle.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:49:19
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : Meghan Stapleton <meghan__s tapleton@gov . state . ak . us> , j ohn_bitney@gov . state . ak , us ,
anna_kim@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: ASEA vote
This just in. . ,
The ASEA Election Committee conducted a count of the CNC
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Advisory Vote on June 20th and 21st
The results are as follows:
Yes 1555
No 1451
Thus, ASEA members have indicated their support for our last contract
proposal of 4%, 3%, 3%. Their union leadership should sign a tentative
agreement soon and the Dept. of Administration is hoping to get a
release out by tomorrow.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:48 AM
To: Kim, Anna C (GOV) ; Jackson, Karleen K (HSS)
Cc: Bitney, John W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Special. Session
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message-
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From: "Kim, Anna C (GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:45:43
To: "Jackson, Karleen" <karleenjackson@health.state.ak.us>,
gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: john.bitney@alaska.gov, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : RE : Special . Session
Governor and Commissioner,
I have not heard anything new leading up to the special session. I
concur with Commissioner Jackson regarding SB 4 as the vehicle. However,
there may be other considerations that may come in to play with this
legislation that I am sure Bit has covered.
Anna
Anna Kim
Special Staff Assistant
Original Message
From : Jackson, Karleen [mailto : Karleen_Jackson@health , state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:59 PM
To : ' gov . sarah@yahoo . com '
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) 7 Stapleton, Meghan
N (GOV) ; Bitney, John W (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Clark,
Christopher G (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; Kim, Anna C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Special. Session
Governor,
I haven't heard anything new and at this point still expect SB4 by Sen.
Olsen will be the vehicle used to pass a Senior benefit bill. What I am
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hearing from seniors is that they are monitoring this special session
closely and will keep Legislators honest about doing the right thing for
the
right reason, and getting the work done that they didn't finish before
the
regular session ended. And, I'm still hearing one day to do this work,
though Tibbies and Bitney may have more info to share.
Should be an interesting session!
Karleen
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To; Karleen K Jackson <karleen_jackson@health. state. ak.us>
CC: Michael A Tibbies <mike_tifobles@gov. state. ak. us >; Kristina Y Perry
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>; Meghan N Stapleton
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>; John W Bitney
<john_bitney@gov. state. ak.us>; Sharon W Leighow
<sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>; Christopher G Clark
<christopher_clark@gov. state. ak.us>; Michael A Nizich
<mike_nizich@gov. state. ak.us>; Anna Kim <anna_kim@gov. state. ak. us >
Sent: Wed Jun 20 20:44:50 2 007
Subject: Special. Session
Hi Karleen- can you think of anything I ' d need to be ready for next wk ! s
special session? Has anyone heard concretely what legislators will
propose
for Sr Care?
Also, Bit or Tibs: do I kick off the session, or welcome them, or
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instuct
them? Hate to admit I've never pd attention to the Gov's role in special
sessions before.
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:29:14
To:"Kari L Spencer" <kari_spencer@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc; "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us>, "Kristina Y Perry"
<kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov . state . ak . us>
Sub j ect : Cabinet
I see Cab mtg is on sched for next week, but unless someone has added it
unbeknownst to me, I still say we covered enough last wk and we'll skip
this
one, so it can be removed from sched. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:53 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: blackberry calendar
Hi Governor: we are working on your blackberry calendar today. If you have a second, will you scroll to
you calendar and check to see if anything is showing up for Saturday, where I have listed the Glacier
Pilots event?
Also, PLEASE meet Bob Cockrell at the WEST gate of Mulcahy stadium on Saturday, the schedule
originally said east gate but theyVe changed it to the WEST gate.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:19 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tesoro: Nikiski ribbon cutting
Hi Governor. Tib thinks we should scrap Nikiski due to the 6-7 hours of your day which
will be eaten up by driving to Nikiski. Tib and Karen Rehfeld will both be in Anchorage
to work on the budget with you that day; and the special session could be ending that day
by noon (requiring possible media) .'
Please advise how I should proceed.
Original Message-
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:13 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: June 26 Cathi Geerin hockey fundraiser
I'll drive if the event is do-able based on budget sched
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Kristan Cole [kccole@mtaonline.net]
Thursday, June 21, 2007 9;48 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'; Stapieton; Meghan N
(GOV); kristan@kristancole.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Mat Maid lost bid School District
Kris, as you know I was asked yesterday by a radio station about Mat Maid
losing the bid in the Mat Su Schools in April of * 06. I have confirmed with
the nutritionist of the school district that Mat Maid did lose the bid
because Mat Maid did not show up with the product samples as required by the
bid even after being granted an extension of time. Peterkin got the bid. If
you want more details let me know. Kristan
Original Message-
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [mailto:kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:07 AM
To: 'Michael Tibbies 1 ; Sarah Palin; Meghan Stapieton;
kristan@kristancole . com
Cc: Kris Perry
Sub j ect : Task force
Governor ,
Spoke w/ [p r jyj|eged or Per l* He was honored but declined. He supports our efforts
and is very pleased w/the actions taken so far but is concerned about not
being able to contribute the time needed. However, he wil help out as needed
if the task force wants to run things by him, etc.
[Privileged or Pe| is a yes. so, we have [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or P has called me a couple times and really wants to help. He works
for [Privileged or P"] . But, it would be nice to have a financial person on there
I'll give some thought.
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Kris
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 1 1 :50 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Ft. Rich Memorial Svs today at 1 1:00am
We were notified late yesterday that there would be a memorial service for 1 1 Ft. Rich paratroopers lost in
Iraq in May. The service was today at 1 1:00am. I received the email from DMVA at 5:00pm last night, but
didn't open it until this morning when getting caught up on emails. It is my understanding that Gen.
Campbell is attending, and we were being notified. I wanted you to have this information in case you hear
about it today! Kari.
11/10/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Thursday, June 21, 2007 9:07 AM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Sarah Palin; Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV); kristan@kristancole.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Task force
Governor ,
Spoke w/ |p r jvj|eaed or Peri * He was honored but declined. He supports our efforts and is very
pleased w/the actions taken so far but is concerned about not being able to contribute the
time needed. However, he wil help out as needed if the task force wants to run things by
him, etc.
Privileged or F| is a yes. So, we have [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileg ed_orP| has called me a couple times and really wants to help. He works f or lPrivileged or
PrivileJâ„¢But, it would be nice to have a financial person on there. I'll give some thought.
Kris
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From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:57 AM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Subject: Re: Women
Thanks i
Original Message
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
To: Pal in, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu Jun 21 08:54:53 2007
Sub j ect : RE : Women
Governor, I will track down Clem and get his feedback on fast ferries. LEO
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:30 PM
To: Denby S Lloyd; Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sub j ect : Women
Denby: Stopped by my sister ! s dental office so I could hear thunderous applause from her
boss - Dr. Christine Roloff - who LOVED the outdoor women 1 s retreat thing that F and G
sponsors... She asked me to pass that along and tell Denby thanks for choosing her team as
winner in the Moose Calling Contest.
Also, met w/Clem Tillion - says you guys have good solutions to stopping IPQs and you just
need the "go ahead" to do what's right - so "go ahead" and if you need more details pis
call Clem.
Leo: pis call Clem re: input he wants to give you on fast ferries. Thanks!
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From: govpalin@afaska.gov
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:52 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Meats
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV) " <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:50:54
To: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Meals
Yes. I forwarded it to Linda Perez and she replied that she would
answer today from a computer as she was traveling and didn't want to try
a lengthy email on her blackberry yesterday (she and her husband went to
Seattle) .
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:48 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: ' fek9wnr@yahoo.com' ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sub j ect : Re : Meals
Kari - did you recv this email?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To; Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc : f f ek9wnr@yahoo . com ! <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com> ; Tibbies , Michael A (GOV)
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PRA GSP01 0002757
Sent: Tue Jun 19 12:34:24 2007
Subject: Meals
Kari - pis forward to Linda Perez:
Am I supposed to be charging meals while I am away from Juneau? Or does
per diem cover my meals - I haven 1 t charged any meals to the state, just
a couple of coffees while Outside during these six months in office. Am
I doing this right?
What about Todd's meals if he's traveling for First Gentlemen duties? Is
the intent for his per diem to cover meals entirely, or was he to have
been keeping receipts for reimbursements? What about family?
I'd like to be real clear especially going into July where we've been
asked if we can be away from Gov's House during renovations.
Thanks Linda- sorry to bug you about policy I'm still not clear on
Thanks ! SP
PRA GSP01 0002758
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaskagov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:51 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Meals
Yes. I forwarded it to Linda Perez and she replied that she would answer today from a
computer as she was traveling and didn't want to try a lengthy email on her blackberry
yesterday (she and her husband went to Seattle) .
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:48 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com 1 ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subj ect : Re : Meals
Kari - did you recv this email?
Original Message â– -
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com' <fek9wnr@yahoo,com>; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent; Tue Jun 19 12:34:24 2007
Subject: Meals
Kari - pis forward to Linda Perez:
Am I supposed to be charging meals while I am away from Juneau? Or does per diem cover my
meals - I haven't charged any meals to the state, just a couple of coffees while Outside
during these six months in office. Am I doing this right?
What about Todd's meals if he's traveling for First Gentlemen duties? Is the intent for
his per diem to cover meals entirely, or was he to have been keeping receipts for
reimbursements? What about family?
I'd like to be real clear especially going into July where we've been asked if we can be
away from Gov's House during renovations.
PRA GSP01 0002759
Thanks Linda- sorry to bug you about policy I ! m still not clear on
Thanks! SP
PRA GSP01 0002760
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:48 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Meals
Kari - did you recv this email?
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: â– fek9wnr@yahoo.com* <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 19 12:34:24 2007
Subject: Meals
Kari - pis forward to Linda Perez:
Am I supposed to be charging meals while I am away from Juneau? Or does per diem cover my
meals - I haven't charged any meals to the state, just a couple of coffees while Outside
during these six months in office. Am I doing this right?
What about Todd's meals if he's traveling for First Gentlemen duties? Is the intent for
his per diem to cover meals entirely, or was he to have been keeping receipts for
reimbursements? What about family?
I'd like to be real clear especially going into July where we've been asked if we can be
away from Gov's House during renovations.
Thanks Linda- sorry to bug you about policy I'm still not clear on.
Thanks! SP
PRA GSP01 0002761
Unknown
From: Todd Palin [fek9wnr@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:02 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Thanks!
Have Meg take the news miner off the press release
address list for a few days, see how long it takes them
to realize their not on the list.
"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)"
<govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
> Hi Merrick - I read your email re: editorial - thank
> you for your awesome encouragement and defense!
> It was the oddest editorial board mtg - short and
> sweet because we only had half an hour, and I
> thought I was doing them a favor by bringing three
> cabinet members with me since we were all up there
> together for the AGIA signing. I figured the editor
> would want to capitalize on the opportunity to ask
> them anything - but even that gesture was spun
> negatively.
> Wonder if the conservative Fairbanks delegation
> causes that editor as much heartburn as I do?
> Good thing I love Fairbanks as much as I do - it's
> almost tempting to shy away from fully engaging in
> communications with the NewsMiner, knowing the
> editor must not have any intention of being
> fair. . .but for the sake of the great folks who live
> there we'll keep at it and keep Fairbanks as a
> centerpoint for so much of our agenda.
PRA GSP01 0002762
> Thanks Merrick! And I think of you every time I see
> those amazing pictures.
> Enjoy your gorgeous sunshine up there
> Sincerely,
> Sarah
Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo I Small Business gives you all the tools to
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PRA GSP01 0002763
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:39 AM
Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tom E Irwin
Fire
You're a trooper Megi I still can not believe you were on that CNN shoot. Go take a nap!
Eric, too. Really, you're going to need massive energy for the big one coming up!
Anyway - Walt called, forest fire in Petersville is taxing our local guys - I may stop by
our local dept and thank the guys for all their efforts, Walt thought that's a good idea -
we may be bringing in Anchorage guys to help. KTUU was headed out there after their stop
here this morning.
I won't need assistance to do any stop-by, just wanted to let you know.
PRA GSP01 0002764
Unknown
From: Spencer, Karl L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaskagov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21 , 2007 7:05 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Nga
Ok l I was going to have them get you a flight out of michigan late on the 22nd of July in
order for you to attend the pentagon briefing monday July 23 a.m. before they whisk you to
iraq. Then it looked like they might be able to get you back before the picnic on
Saturday July 28, katz is still trying to confirm that you will return to DC friday July
27 in the afternoon. He has confirmed July 23 as the day you start. I have given Tom all
the NGA info and I will talk to Gary about michigan security. I know he will feel like he
needs to drive you around- -does nga always supply transportation to Governors, or just in
D.C? I don't know but I will ask.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thu Jun 21 05:55:04 2007
Subject: Nga
Kari- hopefully gary contacted you to get the NGA info? Kris shall staff that with me if
she wishes as there are mtgs she may want to attend re: support staff. Remember I'll be
leaving early for Iraq. And I want to travel early enough (at least the day before the
registration) to make sure I'm there for as much of the beginning of it as possible. I
don't want to risk travel delays biting into the limted time I'll have there. Thank you
Also- I'll be assigned an NGA security guy, so diplomatically manuevering through the
issue of not desiring to see duplication of security services may be a sensitive issue -
bottom line is we can save the state money if I soley rely on the Michigan trooper who'll
be assigned to me - and that's quite do-able. Thanks J
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002765
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin r Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:56 AM
Privileged or Pei
Thanks!
Hi Merrick - I read your email re: editorial - thank you for your awesome encouragement
and defense I
It was the oddest editorial board mtg - short and sweet because we only had half an hour,
and I thought I was doing them a favor by bringing three cabinet members with me since we
were all up there together for the AGIA signing. I figured the editor would want to
capitalize on the opportunity to ask them anything - but even that gesture was spun
negatively.
Wonder if the conservative Fairbanks delegation causes that editor as much heartburn as I
do?
Good thing I love Fairbanks as much as I do - it's almost tempting to shy away from fully
engaging in communications with the NewsMiner, knowing the editor must not have any
intention of being fair... but for the sake of the great folks who live there we'll keep at
it and keep Fairbanks as a centerpoint for so much of our agenda.
Thanks Merrick! And I think of you every time I see those amazing pictures
Enjoy your gorgeous sunshine up there.
Sincerely,
Sarah
PRA GSP01 0002766
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:42 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Baiash;
Joseph R (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : " Spencer, Kari h (GOV) " <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Jim 2007 06:39:12
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:tom_jLrwin@dnr. state. ak. us, marty_rutherford@dnr .state. ak. us, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Baiash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)"
<meghan . stapleton@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Yes, 281-293-3100.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV);
Baiash, Joseph R (GOV) ; Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jun 21 05:28:22 2007
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Confirming that I'll be placing a call to Mulva at 9am this morning at the number given
me two days ago.
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Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002767
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:16:26
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
He f s available 9:00am tomorrow, Thursday. Okay?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov ♦ sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20! 2007 9:15 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV) ; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
His staff called my land line, got Tony on the line - fine conversation.
Let's make sure the other calls are as logistically smooth as possible. I hate to keep
people waiting when I know their schedule is packed too.
So now my understanding is the next call has been cancelled and I 1 11 wait to hear back
when I'm supposed to try again. Sooner the better in knowing when Mulva is next available
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:54:14
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Sunny Cayce" <sunny_cayce@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak<us>, "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov, state. ak.us>, "Kristina Y
Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>, "Martha K
Rutherford" <marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state . ak . us>
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
PRA GSP01 0002768
Did anyone try it first??? I just get a fast busy even dialing that way. Can someone just
call him and give him my home number asap. 3733113
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV) " <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:51:14
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Drop the l. Start with OH - [Privileged or Persoii - Tn ^Y think that will work.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:50 AM
To: Spencer, Kari h (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Importance : High
Does anyone have another number for BP in London????? This isn't getting through.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari h (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:29:42
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris,perry@alaska,gov>
Subject: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
PRA GSP01 0002769
8:00am Call to Tony Hayward, BP London, 1 Oil [Privileged or Persorj (5pm UK time)
9:15am Call to Jim Mulva, ConocoPhillips, 281-293-3100
1:00pm Denali DMVA Awards at Anch Gov Office
2:00pm Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil will call Kris Perry's number at Anch Gov Office for
Governor
2:30pm Meet with Vic Fischer (Kris Perry will staff)
3:00pm Meet with Clem Tillion (Kris Perry will staff, Nizich on phone)
Please let me know if you need any of the back up information from Marty Rutherford about
the calls tomorrow and I'll email it! I think you have it tho.
Kari
PRA GSP01 0002770
Unknown
From: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:17 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Patrick S Galvin; Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Snarky Editorial- News-Miner
Remember me saying the editorial board mtg with Newsminer would do us more harm than good
- that no matter what we said in there it'd be used against us? Here's some confirmation
of that - and here I thot we were doing them a favor by bringing in cabinet members so
they could ask them questions in the mtg too - but even that was interpretted negatively
by editor. Wonder if the Fairbanks delegation gives that editor as much heartburn as I
cause her?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L {GOV)" <kari, spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:19:55
To : gov . sarah@yahoo .com
Subject: FW: Snarky Editorial- News -Miner
Hi Govenror: I'm forwarding an email from Merrick. Kari
From: m [mailto:merrick@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:49 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Snarky Editorial- News -Miner
Eyes only for Sarah. . ,
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Hi Kari,
I had a full and frank exchange of views with the editor of the News-Miner, Kelly Bostian,
recently over the insulting and inaccurate editorial Kelly wrote about Sarah. Kelly
offered some frank remarks in response to my email and I thought you would benefit by
reading what Kelly is really thinking. I f ve known Kelly for years and he might not be
as candid with others ...
My advice- after having dealt with the News-Miner editorial board many times, is: Don't
The board has a corporatist agenda, and their treatment of Sarah is pretty typical of
anyone who holds a populist viewpoint. Sarah will get fairer treatment with the News*
Miner's reporters.
Merrick
Original Message
From: Kelly Bostian <mailto:editor@newsminer.com>
To: m <mailto:merrick@gci.net>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: Snarky Editorial
Somebody has to say these things and everyone else seems a little too busy enjoying her
popularity. She could go from superstar to dud in a real big hurry, and we're already
hearing the rumblings.
You can't lead by constantly turning to your chiefs to answer the questions that go
beyond, w we're going to do the right thing for the people of Alaska."
She's a great politician ... But she's already in office.
She needs to do something to quiet the Cheerleader -In- Chief jokes. We didn't see it
in our meeting with her.
I think the depth will come, but it's not our job to cover up public attitudes and ride
with the popular crowd.
kjb
PRA GSP01 0002772
On 6/8/07 3:21 AM, "m" <merrick@gci.net> wrote:
Hi Kelly,
Sarah is the most popular gov in the country because she is doing what she said she was
going to do, and I see this:
"Gov. Palin is going to have to grow a lot more than she already has, however/ in the
coming year. The public honeymoon is sure to fade, and the favorable ratings she is now
enjoying are sure to drop off . . . "
She is going to have to " . . .grow a lot more. . . "
How insulting.
And inaccurate.
Thanks for letting me vent
Merrick
PRA GSP01 0002773
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:11 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Rutherford; Martha K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Argh! > J Thanks for your encouragement - that was a cluster yest and put me easily an hour
behind on the day's schedule. Hate to sound demanding to scheduling staffers, but I knew I
was keeping company CEOs waiting also. Pretty ridiculous. We'll see if today's call goes
any better.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin <tom irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:59:36
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , Marty Rutherford <marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Governor,
I am sending this from Marty and I". Right up front I apologize if we
are stepping into an area that is not our business. We care a lot so
here goes. The flurry of email on calls to the various companies makes
us frustrated for you. Respectfully, your time is way more important
than worrying about times and numbers. In DNR and other places we have
worked we are use to having staff arrange calls with company individuals
in State and them working out clear times and numbers agreeable to both
parties for these high level calls, even to who calls who. You have so
many issues to focus on and your time is priceless. We could use some
of that time reviewing numerous oil, gas, land and other issues with
you. I am sure other Departments must feel the same. We both need to
get out with employees. More people need to do more for you. We are
willing to help. Again we care a lot. Please take these comments in
that sense. We are proud to work for you as Governor! Respectfully
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Marty and Tom
gov . sarah@yahoo . com wrote :
>Did anyone try it first??? I just get a fast busy even dialing that
>way. Can someone just call him and give him my home number asap.
>3733113
>Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
> Original Message
>From : " Spencer , Kar i L (GOV) " <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
>Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:51:14
>To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
>Subject: RE: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
>Drop the l. Start with Oil- Privileged or PersoL They think that will work.
> Original Message
>From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
>Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:50 AM
>To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
>Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
>{GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
>Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
> Importance : High
>Does anyone have another number for BP in London????? This isn't getting through
>Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002775
> Original Message-
>From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
>Datet Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:29:42
>To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
>Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
>Subject: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
>8 :00am Call to Tony Hayward, BP London, l oil Privileged or Perso (5pm UK
>tirae) ' '
>9 :15am Call to Jim Mulva, ConocoPhillips, 281-293-3100
>1 :00pm Denali DMVA Awards at Anch Gov Office
>2 :00pm Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil will call Kris Perry's number at Anch
>Gov Office for Governor
>2 :30pm Meet with Vic Fischer (Kris Perry will staff)
>3 :00pm Meet with Clem Tillion (Kris Perry will staff, Nizich on phone)
>Please let me know if you need any of the back up information from Marty Rutherford about
the calls tomorrow and I ! ll email it! I think you have it tho.
>Kari
PRA GSP01 0002776
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:07 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Kenai Superior Court
Thanks Ivy. Get WAR'S input too - thanks!
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Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.f rye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:43:30
To : mike__t ibbles@gov . state . ak , us , gov . sarah@yahoo . com, Talis Colberg
<talis . colberg@law . state . ak . us>
Subject: Kenai Superior Court
We received Kenai Superior Court nominations today. The deadline for appointment is 45
days from today (Saturday, August 4th) . I will begin reviewing information today, I
received great insight from Chuck Kopp while I was gone regarding the nominations. I'll
provide a copy of the nomination packets to Mike here in Juneau. AG Colberg, should I
send your copy to Anchorage?
The names we received are:
Carl Bauman, private attorney, ANC
Peter Mysing, private practice, Kenai
Robert Owens, Muni of Anchorage civil attorney, ANC
Chris Provost, Office of Public Advocacy Civil Section, ANC
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy . f rye@alaska . gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
PRA GSP01 0002777
Unknown
From: govpalin@aiaskagov
Sent: * Thursday, June 21 , 2007 3:54 AM
To: Todd Paiin
Subject: Cnn
I f m on CNN live at 4:20 this morning
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From: Sean R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov. state, ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:19 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: water mining initiative
We just notified the sponsors of the water-mining initiative that I was denying
certification of that initiative (Tim McKeever is their lawyer that we notified). We got
good input from Sharon on the press release and have made changes there, but have
not sent that out yet. We will send press release and talking points soon, I believe. (We
haven't notified the press yet.)
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002779
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska,gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:03 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Gov. Mitt Romney
His assistant Joe Wall at Privileged or Pe
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:20 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Gov. Mitt Romney
What is his number? Since it may be partisan, I should do this without state assistance
Thanks l
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 21, 2007 3:16 PM
Subject: Gov. Mitt Romney
Governor Mitt Romney wants to schedule a 9:00am (AK time) call Monday with you to "catch
up on things" ... .Tibs says you probably wouldn't be interested. How should I proceed?
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PRA GSP01 0002780
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. . * _ _^__^ ^. ._
From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:51 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: State Employee Reception
Thanks so much for agreeing-- the Division Directors are ecstatic! I am relieved at the
APEA vote. We'll send a range of dates to Kari for your consideration.
ak
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:33 PM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: State Employee Reception
Oh yes! Of course! That ! s a great idea and I'd be honored to have their presence at the
Gov's House J
And YEAH to you on the union contract vote! ! ! You rock
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:31:27
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Subject; State Employee Reception
Governor:
I cc'd myself so that you can add my new email address to your contact list
I talked with Mike yesterday about how we can recognize State employees who work long
hours on big projects for the State - coming in on weekends and staying late just to get
the job done. In DOA, two of these projects are the ALDER and Microsoft Exchange
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changeover. The bureaucratic Administrative Manual allows for hats, vests, etc. - no gift
certificates because those are taxable - etc.
The Directors of these two divisions have asked what they can do { "we're way beyond pizza
here") to recognize the approximately 75 State employees and contractors who have been
working side by side for months to finish these projects. I've struggled with this
particular request to help keep up morale with recognition of jobs well done. We looked
at Tram tickets, jackets/vests, even a whale watching cruise ($2,100) - but, the
perception of such a reward to State employees would not be good. The Division directors
understand that. What they asked for in further discussion is whether the Governor would
consider a reception at the Governor's residence in recognition of their hard work? I
said I thought that was a reasonable request and would ask. The timing is tight - because
they will scatter back to other projects following July, the timeframe is the last two
weeks of July or first several days of August.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I think it's a bit unusual, but it does
say something about what they think of their Governor that they think a reception would be
very honoring for the employees. I think so, too, but you get what I'm saying.
ak
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From: Sean R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 21 , 2007 5:31 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Talking Points
Brief talking points. More back up (like the AG opinion and my letter denying certification) are
available on the LG website under Citizens Initiatives button (then scroll down)
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From: Pullins, Jay D (GOV) [mailto:jay.pullins@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:27 PM
To: S R Parnell
Subject: Talking Points
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0002783
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From: Sean R Parnell [srj>arnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:35 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: water mining initiative
I'm being told our server is down, if you get this can you forward what I sent last to you
(talking points) to Mike T. Thanks.
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@ yahoo- com [mailto: gov. sarah@ yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:31 PM
To: Sean Parnell
Subject: Re: water mining initiative
Thanks I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sean R Parnell <srjparnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:30:02
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: water mining initiative
Professionally received/McKeever is Ted Stevens' former chief of staff, long
time lawyer.
We just sent out press release. Servers go down here at 5:30, will try to
get your talking points in next email before that happens .
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:28 PM
PRA GSP01 0002784
To: Sean Parnell
Subject: Re: water mining initiative
what was their reaction?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sean R Parnell <sr_parnell@gov. state . ak.us>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:18:43
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, mike_tibbles@gov • state . ak . us
Subject: water mining initiative
We just notified the sponsors of the water-mining initiative that I was
denying certification of that initiative (Tim McKeever is their lawyer that
we notified) . We got good input from Sharon on the press release and have
made changes there, but have not sent that out yet. We will send press
release and talking points soon, I believe, (We haven't notified the press
yet.)
PRA GSP01 0002785
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From: Sean R Pamell [sr_pameli@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:30 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: water mining initiative
Professionally received/McKeever is Ted Stevens' former chief of staff, long time lawyer
We just sent out press release. Servers go down here at 5:30, will try to get your talking
points in next email before that happens.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:28 PM
To: Sean Parnell
Subject: Re: water mining initiative
what was their reaction?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sean R Parnell <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:18:43
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak. us
Subject: water mining initiative
We just notified the sponsors of the water-mining initiative that I was denying
certification of that initiative (Tim McKeever is their lawyer that we notified) . We got
good input from Sharon on the press release and have made changes there, but have not sent
that out yet. We will send press release and talking points soon, I believe. (We haven't
notified the press yet.)
PRA GSP01 0002786
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 8:27 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Stapleton; Meghan N
(GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: today's schedule
Importance: High
I sent the schedule via email a minute ago, but in case you cannot read it on your blackberry, here it is as
I know it;
8:00am Matmaid teleconference, Dial in number: 888-296-1938; Participant Code: 988821
1 1 :00am Meet with firefighters
1 1 :45am Sign HB126 at Palmer DMV office, Participants: Rep Johanson, Duane Bannock, and Frank
Baily
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002787
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 4:58 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: email addresses
I have added Linda Perez's information to your blackberry.
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002788
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Friday, June 22, 2007 11:09 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
RE: Coffee
That is ok Governor. Linda is out of state at the moment. I will see to it its taken care
of .
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:34 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Coffee
I'm purchasing coffee for fire chief guy on state credit card - pis forward to linda perez
for permission. I think it's a total of $20 - they're ringing up the coffee now.
It's $24 for the coffee card.
Kari I've lost addys in my blckberry - incl Lindas
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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PRA GSP01 0002789
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:50 AM
To: Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Tom E Irwin; Spencer; Kari L (GOV);
Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV); Stapleton;
Meghan N (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: today's schedule
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Jackson, Karleen" <karleen_jackson@health. state. ak.us>
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:14:07
To: " ' larry.hartig@alaska.gov' " <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>, " ' tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak. us' "
<tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us > , " ' gov . sarah@yahoo . com ' "
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , " f kari . spencer@alaska . gov f "
<kari.spencer@alaska.gov>, " ' craig. campbell2@us.army.mil ' " <craig.campbell2@us. army.mil>
Cc: " 'mike.tibbles@alaska.gov 1 " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, " 'mike.nizich@alaska.gov' "
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, " ' John. bi tney@alaska.gov ' "
<john.bitney@alaska.gov>, " 'meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov' "
<meghan , stapleton@alaska . gov> , M ' kris . perry@alaska . gov * " <kr is . perry@alaska . gov>
Subj ect : Re : today • s schedule
Here is the update from our Public Health Director;
"We should be able to work something up with DEC (they are the ones who
monitor air quality, while we address the health effects) . Also, we've got
the smoke health effects information up at the top of the Epi website,
http : //www. epi . hss . state . ak . us/eh/wildfire/default -htm
Julie- -can we also make that a link for the Current Health Topics on the
Public Health home page? Thanks. "
Original Message-
PRA GSP01 0002790
From: Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>
To : tom_irwin@dnr , state . ak . us <tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us> ;
gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo , com> ; Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
<kari . spencer@alaska.gov>; Campbell, Craig (MVA)
<craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>; Jackson, Karleen K (HSS)
<karleen_j ackson@health . state . ak . us>
CC: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>; Nizich, Michael A
(GOV) <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; Bitney, John W (GOV)
< j ohn . bitney@alaska . gov> ; Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
<meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Sent: Fri Jun 22 10:09:02 2007
Sub j ect : Re : today ' s schedule
Yes. We have a meteorologist on staff who tracks conditions and issues
health alerts. This done through our Air Division. There are alerts out
now. Please contact Tom Chappie, our Division director for more
information. His number is 269-7686.
.^ Original Message
From: Tom Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak. us >
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>; Spencer, Kari L (GOV);
Campbell, Craig (MVA); Jackson, Karleen K (HSS); Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Bitney, John W (GOV) ;
Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 22 09:56:03 2007
Subject: RE: today 1 s schedule
Larry, are your people involved in the air quality evaluation relative to
the fires?
Thanks Tom
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0002791
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari .spencer@alaska.gov>; "Craig Campbell"
<craig . campbell2@us . army . mil> ; "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us> ;
"Karleen K Jackson" <karleenjackson@health.state.ak.us>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>; "Nizich, Michael A
(GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; "Bitney, John W (GOV)"
<john.bitney@alaska.gov>; "Meghan N Stapleton"
<meghanjstapleton@gov. state. ak.us>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 6/22/07 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: today f s schedule
Thanks i And I just told Doug Warner I'd visit dnr/ag in palmer, so I'll do
that after signings and fire briefing. There's lots of ash in the air - Tom
and Karleen and Craig: I assume there will be a PSA alert about health
impacts in this area with the ash?
Kari: Also could u add on Sunday- start of Frontiersman Big Lake Triathalon,
11am in Big Lake.
Also, before Saturday's baseball game I'm visiting "Alaska Grown" (local
vendors) booths at the Anchorage Weekend Market.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
i ~ * **"
i
i
Original Message
From : " Spencer , Kari L (GOV) " <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:26:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike, tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A
(GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John W (GOV)"
<john.bitney@alaska.gov>, Meghan Stapleton
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
PRA GSP01 0002792
<kr i s . perry@alaska . gov>
Subject: today's schedule
I sent the schedule via email a minute ago, but in case you cannot read it
on your blackberry, here it is as I know it:
8:00am Matmaid teleconference, Dial in number: 888-296-1938; Participant
Code: 988821
11:00am Meet with firefighters
11:45am Sign HB126 at Palmer DMV office, Participants: Rep Johanson, Duane
Bannock, and Frank Baily
Kari Spencer
Governor's Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
PRA GSP01 0002793
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perez; Linda J
(GOV)
Subject: RE: Coffee
Okay, I'll figure out how to fix the address problem and I'll send this over to Linda 1
Kari,
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:34 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject; Coffee
I'm purchasing coffee for fire chief guy on state credit card - pis forward to linda perez
for permission. I think it's a total of $20 - they're ringing up the coffee now.
It's $24 for the coffee card.
Kari I've lost addys in my blckberry - incl Lindas
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002794
Unknown
From: Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) [larry.hartig@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:09 AM
To: Tom E Irwin; gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA);
Jackson; Karleen K (HSS)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Bitney; John W (LAA); Stapleton;
Meghan N (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: today's schedule
Yes. We have a meteorologist on staff who tracks conditions and issues health alerts
This done through our Air Division. There are alerts out now. Please contact Tom
Chappie, our Division director for more information. His number is 269-7686.
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin <tom_irwin@dnr. state. ak.us>
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Campbell, Craig
(MVA) ; Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) / Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Bitney, John W (GOV); Stapleton,
Meghan N (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 22 09:56:03 2007
Subj ect : RE : today r s schedule
Larry, are your people involved in the air quality evaluation relative to the fires?
Thanks Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari . spencer@alaska . gov> ; "Craig Campbell" <craig.campbell2
@us.army.mil>; "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr, state, ak.us>; "Karleen K Jackson"
<karleen_j ackson@heal th . state . ak . us>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>; "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>; "Bitney, John W (GOV) " <john.bitney@alaska.gov>; "Meghan N
Stapleton" <meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris.perry@alaslca.gov>
Sent: 6/22/07 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: today's schedule
Thanks! And I just told Doug Warner I'd visit dnr/ag in palmer, so I'll do that after
signings and fire briefing. There ! s lots of ash in the air - Tom and Karleen and Craig: I
assume there will be a PSA alert about health impacts in this area with the ash?
PRA GSP01 0002795
Kari: Also could u add on Sunday- start of Frontiersman Big Lake Triathalon, 11am in Big
Lake.
Also, before Saturday's baseball game I'm visiting "Alaska Grown" (local vendors) booths
at the Anchorage Weekend Market.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:26:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Bitney, John W (GOV)" < john.bitney@a la ska.gov>, Meghan Stapleton
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: today's schedule
I sent the schedule via email a minute ago, but in case you cannot read it on your
blackberry, here it is as I know it:
8:00am Matmaid teleconference, Dial in number: 888-296-1938; Participant Code: 988821
11:00am Meet with firefighters
11:45am Sign HB126 at Palmer DMV office, Participants: Rep Johanson, Duane Bannock, and
Frank Baily
Kari Spencer
Governor ' s Scheduler
907-465-3986 phone; 907-465-3889 fax
PRA GSP01 0002796
Unknown
From: govpalin@alaska.gov
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 9:29 AM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Press Release: Water-Mining Initiative Fails Legal Test
Thanks for sending this!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate,morgan@alaska,gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:14:17
To: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) " <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Subject: Press Release: Water-Mining Initiative Fails Legal Test
For Immediate
Release
07-11
Water-Mining Initiative Fails Legal Test
June 22, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska - Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell denied certification
yesterday of an application for an initiative related to water and mining. The initiative
would have set out water quality- related prohibitions for any new metallic mining
operations over 640 acres in size.
According to Lieutenant Governor Parnell, "The initiative would impermissibly allocate
public lands and waters away from mining uses. The people, via Alaska's constitution and
statutes, reserved these powers of appropriation to the legislature."
Lieutenant Governor Parnell' s decision was supported by an Alaska Department of Law legal
opinion, dated June 21, 2007, which concluded that "the initiative goes beyond regulation
and is an impermissible allocation of public assets." The Department of Law relied on
Alaska Supreme Court case precedent to conclude that the initiative improperly prevents
concurrent use of resources by allocating both public land and water away from mining
activity. The lieutenant governor's decision may be appealed within 30 days.
The Department of Law's memo is available online at
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PRA GSP01 0002797
http://www.ltgov.state.ak.us/PDFs/07WATRopinion.PDF.
The lieutenant governor's letter to the initiative's sponsors is available at
http : //www, ltgov. state . ak.us/PDFs/07WATRletter . PDF
<http : //www. ltgov . state . ak . us/PDFs/07WATRletter . PDF> .
The Division of Elections memorandum is available online at
http://www.ltgov.state.ak.us/PDFs/07WATRelectionsmemo.PDF.
###
Kate Morgan
Special Assistant/Communications
Office of Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell
907.26907460 o
907.269,0263 f
907.727,1030 c
PRA GSP01 0002798
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spenoer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 5:13 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Weekend/Monday Schedule
Hi Governor. Here's the schedule for the weekend, and next three days:
Saturday:
6:30-7:00pm Arrive at Mulcahy Stadium, West Gate (Bob Cockrell will be there)
7:00-8:00pm Glacier Pilots Baseball 1 st Pitch
Sunday:
Maybe Anch Museum Family Day 1-4pm, Frontiersman Triathalon
Monday:
Budget work all day in Anch Gov's Office
2:00-2:30pm Bill Signings at State Crime Lab
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002799
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:44 PM
To: Baiash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Well. As well as the BP call. Exxon, as per expected, wasn't encouraging - but TRex does
say he'll meet me in person.
Unless I sit down w/Mulva (he should be in AK in July) , I'm not sure we'll be getting an
app from them, despite his promise they would during session. I so encouraged him - told
him ideally they would be partnering with us on the gasline. He was most concerned about
CP's rep in AK. I said it's good. Quite good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Baiash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2 007 22:55:48
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow I
How did the Mulva call go?
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV);
Baiash, Joseph R (GOV) ; Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jun 21 05:28:22 2007
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Confirming that I'll be placing a call to Mulva at 9am this morning at the number given
me two days ago.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
PRA GSP01 0002800
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:16:26
To : gov . sar ah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
He's available 9:00am tomorrow, Thursday. Okay?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20,20079:15AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV) ; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
His staff called my land line, got Tony on the line - fine conversation.
Let's make sure the other calls are as logistically smooth as possible. I hate to keep
people waiting when I know their schedule is packed too.
So now my understanding is the next call has been cancelled and I'll wait to hear back
when I'm supposed to try again. Sooner the better in knowing when Mulva is next available.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:54:14
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari . spencer@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Sunny Cayce" <sunny_cayce@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mikej:ibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Joseph R Balash" <joe_balash@gov, state. ak.us>, "Kristina Y
Perry" <kris_jperry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Tom Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr .state. ak.us>, "Martha K
Rutherford" <marty_rutherf ord@dnr . state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
PRA GSP01 0002801
Did anyone try it first??? I just get a fast busy even dialing that way. Can someone just
call him and give him my home number asap. 3733113
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:51:14
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Drop the 1. Start with 0H-|Privileged or Perso|« They think that will work.
Original Me ssage
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo .com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:50 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Balash,
Joseph R (GOV) ; Tom E Irwin; Martha K Rutherford
Subject: Re: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
Importance : High
Does anyone have another number for BP in London????? This isn't getting through
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Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari. spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:29:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska .gov>
Subject: Telephone numbers for tomorrow!
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8:00am Call to Tony Hayward, BP London, 1 Oil (Privileged Or Persod (5pm UK time)
9:15am Call to Jim Mulva, ConocoPhillips, 281-293-3100
1:00pm Denali DMVA Awards at Anch Gov Office
2:00pm Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil will call Kris Perry's number at Anch Gov Office for
Governor
2:30pm Meet with Vic Fischer (Kris Perry will staff)
3:00pm Meet with Clem Tillion (Kris Perry will staff, Nizich on phone)
Please let me know if you need any of the back up information from Marty Rutherford about
the calls tomorrow and I 1 11 email it! I think you have it tho.
Kari
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVSP]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 1 1 :16 AM
Subject: Linda Perez
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Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: Linda Perez
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From: Perez, Linda J (GOV) [linda.perez@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 1 :20 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Fenumiai; Gail
M (GOV)
Subject: RE: Coffee
Hello Governor,
You do not need my permission to use the state credit card. We just need to know what
you've used the card for to post a charge correctly! and we'll get that information from
your secretary or whomever when we need it. Please feel free to check with me anytime you
want to, but you certainly aren't required to. You may also just may note what a charge
is for on the back of the receipt and have staff send it to us. If you use the card for a
personal rather than state or official charge, we will simply request reimbursement when
appropriate .
Thank you Governor,
Linda
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Perez, Linda J
(GOV)
Subject: RE: Coffee
Okay, I'll figure out how to fix the address problem and I'll send this over to Linda i
Kari,
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 22 f 2007 10:34 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Coffee
I'm purchasing coffee for fire chief guy on state credit card - pis forward to linda perez
for permission. I think it's a total of $20 - they're ringing up the coffee now.
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It's $24 for the coffee card.
Kari I've lost addys in my blckberry - incl Lindas
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From: Perez, Linda J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LJPEREZ]
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 1:20 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Fenumiai; Gail M
(GOV)
Subject: RE: Meals
Hello Governor,
You certainly may use the state credit card to purchase meals* In Alaska, the daily meal
allowance (per diem) is $60.00 per day and covers breakfast ($12.00), lunch ($16.00) and
dinner ($32.00). Outside the state the allowance follows federal per diem and varies by
location. You and Mr. Palin do not need to keep receipts for meals as we are only able to
reimburse/pay the allowance amount. These meal allowance limits apply only to your
personal meals. The specific meal "allowance" would not apply to the cost of your or the
First Gentleman/ family meals at official lunches or dinners, etc., that you, as Governor,
may host while on travel status.
In travel status, you are entitled to the meal allowances except for in those instances
where meals are provided. . . ie, if lunch is provided to you at an official event, your
daily meal allowance reimbursement would be reduced by the lunch portion. If you use the
state credit card for meals, when we process the TA close-out, we either pay you any
additional eligible meal allowance or we deduct over-charges from other reimbursement
checks. For example, if you charge $40.00 for meals on a given day you will be reimbursed
an additional $20 for that day. If your state credit card meal charges are $70.00 for a
day, we will deduct $10.00 from your overall reimbursements. We do need to know if the
card charges include meals for other travelers in addition to yourself. That way we can
include all eligible meal allowances when determining if additional meal allowance is to
be reimbursed or if a portion of the charges need to be reduced from other or future
reimbursements .
Governor, as you are the state employee and your duty station is Juneau, you are in travel
status the entire time you are out of Juneau unless you advise us otherwise. For Mr.
Palin and your family, if they travel on official business or in their official capacity
as the First Family, we view them as being in travel status for: the duration of travel to
and from an event and for the actual time spent at the event for meal allowance purposes
(unless the meal was provided. ) As requested, we have not paid any meal allowances for
your daughters to date. But as I mentioned to Mr. Palin, at any time you or Mr. Palin
request, we will calculate and pay applicable meal allowances for any of your daughters 1
trips.
For Mr. Palin' s official travel we are reimbursing for meal allowances when we receive
enough information to close out the TA. I believe we are 'batching' Mr. Palin* s
reimbursements so each trip does not generate a check but rather one check for several
trips . I would be happy to provide a breakdown of what f s been reimbursed and what â– s still
pending that we're aware of to date. On your travel and the family's travel, we're unable
to complete final processing until my shop receives the travel schedules and trip
specifics and in some instances we may still be waiting information to close out TAs.
Anytime you do not want a meal reimbursement we've included on a TA, please just scratch
it out when we send the TA to you for review and signature and we will adjust the payment
calculations.
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Sorry to be so long-winded. Please let me know if you want any further info or specific
travel reimbursement breakdowns, etc.
Thank you/
Linda
-Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:53 PM
To: Perez, Linda J (GOV); Fenumiai, Gail M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Meals
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:34 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Cci ' fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Meals
Kari - pis forward to Linda Perez:
Am I supposed to be charging meals while I am away from Juneau? Or does per diem cover my
meals - I haven ! t charged any meals to the state, just a couple of coffees while Outside
during these six months in office. Am I doing this right?
What about Todd's meals if he's traveling for First Gentlemen duties? Is the intent for
his per diem to cover meals entirely, or was he to have been keeping receipts for
reimbursements? What about family?
I'd like to be real clear especially going into July where we've been asked if we can be
away from Gov's House during renovations.
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Thanks Linda- sorry to bug you about policy I'm still not clear on.
Thanks! SP
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 10:55 AM
To: Perez; Linda J (GOV)
Subject; Re: Coffee
Thanks for your email Linda. I am praying for your hubby - and for strength and peace for
you. Even, if possible, joy for you during this trying time. Please don f t let me make your
life any more stressful than it must be anyway right now.
Truly, just holler if you see Admin do anything that ' s not by the book - but don't fret
about work. Concentrate on your good husband and helping him heal.
You are appreciated!
Sarah
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Original Message
From: "Perez, Linda J (GOV)" <linda,perez@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:19:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike, tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska,gov>, "Fenumiai, Gail
M (GOV)" <gail.fenumiai@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Coffee
Hello Governor,
You do not need my permission to use the state credit card. We just
need to know what you've used the card for to post a charge correctly,
and we'll get that information from your secretary or whomever when we
need it. Please feel free to check with me anytime you want to, but you
certainly aren't required to. You may also just may note what a charge
is for on the back of the receipt and have staff send it to us. If you
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use the card for a personal rather than state or official charge, we
will simply request reimbursement when appropriate.
Thank you Governor,
Linda
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A
(GOV); Perez, Linda J (GOV)
Subject: RE: Coffee
Okay, I'll figure out how to fix the address problem and I'll send this
over to Linda I Kari .
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:34 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Coffee
I'm purchasing coffee for fire chief guy on state credit card - pis
forward to linda perez for permission. I think it's a total of $20 -
they're ringing up the coffee now.
It's $24 for the coffee card.
Kari I've lost addys in my blckberry - incl Lindas
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Interior Appropriations/Riders
Mike Nizich asked me to respond to your request for further information
concerning my previous email on riders in the House Appropriations process.
The Interior Appropriations Bill will be debated on the House Floor tomorrow.
Several amendments are expected, including at least four that would affect
Alaska. We don't yet know exactly which amendments will be proposed.
• The Udall Amendment would prevent the use of recordable disclaimers of
interest to confirm RS 2477 Rights of Way and would prohibit the use of
a series of decisions issued by former Secretary Gale Norton. Recordable
disclaimers can be issued by the BLM to confirm Rights of Way or
navigable waters decisions. They are seen as a cost effective alternative
to protracted litigation. Secretary Norton's RS 2477 decisions were based
on a Tenth Circuit Court decision deemed favorable to the Western
public land states.
The state has opposed a previous version of the Udall Amendment, and
we have consulted with DNR on this one. The amendment would
probably have no significant impact now, but it could later on. Alaska
and Utah would be the principal victims.
• The King Cove Amendment, if introduced, would prohibit the proposed
land exchange between Interior, the State, and the village of King Cove.
Recently, the Congressional delegation proposed legislation to
consummate the exchange, and you have previously expressed your
support for the exchange.
The legislation is pending before the House Resources Committee. The
amendment would have the effect of preempting the normal legislative
process in favor of an appropriations rider.
• The Tongass Amendment would prohibit the use of Federal funds to
construct timber roads in roadless areas. The amendment has been
opposed previously by the state and the timber industry, because it
would preempt the Tongass planning process and cripple the industry by
denying access to certain timber sales. Our current concern with the
amendment is premised on the state's recent comments to the Forest
Service regarding TLMP revisions.
• The Polar Bear Amendment would prohibit the importation of bear parts
from Canada, The Department of Fish and Game, Interior, and the
International Association of Fish and Wildlife agencies oppose the
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amendment.
Trophy hunting of Polar Bears is extremely important to the indigenous people
of Canada. Guided hunts provide income and an incentive to conserve the
resource. Some of the funds are used to implement the polar bear
management program in Canada.
The amendment would have the effect of curtailing hunting, but the USFWS
doesn't believe that hunting is the problem. The amendment does nothing to
deal with the loss of critical habitat, which is the factor that the USFWS has
identified as the problem.
During committee consideration, the House Appropriations Committee adopted
legislative history requiring that certain studies occur in Bristol Bay before
lease sales could occur. These studies would focus on environmental,
economic, and oil spill considerations. Because these studies are similar to
what would be required in any event under the National Environmental Policy
Act, Interior and the oil industry had no objection. Also, there is legislation
pending before the House Resources Committee that would prohibit a lease
sale.
Accordingly, it is thought that an amendment will not be proposed or, if it is, it
will be opposed on the grounds that the committee report language already
addresses the subject.
With all of this in mind, I felt comfortable contacting Congressman Young's staff to
offer our assistance. Our opposition to the above amendments seems consistent
with positions you have taken on related issues and/ or with discussions with
members of the Cabinet. The situation here is moving so quickly that I felt the need
to express our concerns as soon as the news of the amendments became public.
If I can provide further information, or if you have any concerns about the forgoing,
please let me know.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
iwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 9:36 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Chef
Governor,
I called Nizich at home and cell but unfortunately I was unable to reach him. I can get
him in the morning for sure but I wanted to get back to you with an update (or lack there
of
)
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 25 13:53:19 2007
Subject: Fw: Quick notes on a few things we're hearing
Pis read - esp part about Kodiak facility
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Original Message
From: Sean R Parnell <sr_parnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:48:28
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Quick notes on a few things we 1 re hearing
* Orin Seybert called to ask that you spare the Aviation Heritage Museum capital grant of
250K, He says it all goes into keeping the museum functioning for the general public.
* Jesse Lee Home supporters called asking that you spare that appropriation. [Privileged or Pers
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
* Telecommunications— more concerns coming in that our ETS (Enterprise Technology Systems)
group is a problem and that DOA doesn't have the firepower or outside knowledge/help to
stave off entrenched Motorola interests. iPrivileaed or Personal Materi al Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | if Pat Ladner at the Kodiak space launch is truly
saying that he doesn't need the satellite towers proposed under the capital budget because
he has fiber cable.
Privileoed or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or 1 - Also, it was proposed again by a caller that you have a cabinet or subcabinet
level person responsible directly to you for IT/ETS problem solving.
* BP President Doug Suttle made a very strong statement in front of the Anchorage Chamber
lunch (AOGA) that BP could not submit a conforming application under AGIA. (He didn't say
why and didn't say they wouldn't submit.) This, after he made a point of coming over to me
to say that you had phoned their CEO and he looked forward to a productive working
relationship... .
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [mike.nizich@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:46 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Riders/Interior Appropriations
Governor ,
I have a call into Katz to further explain the riders issue. I talked to iPrivilegecTo] this
morning and will be working to see what other positions we can figure out for her to work
in. As for security, I am waiting to see what options Mike wants to go with as laid out in
the security proposal.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:03 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Riders/Interior Appropriations
Not sure what this msg is about - before I contact Katz do you guys have info on this
topic?
Also, as I sit with Karen R today on budget cuts I'll be reducing Mansion staff and
Security amounts so want to make sure you guys have folks prepared for that. Thanks I
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:30:41
To: "Chris Fluhr" <Chris.Fluhr@mail .house. gov>
Cc:"Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Dan Kish" <Dan. kish@mail. house. gov>, "Kevin
Kennedy" <kevin . v . kennedy@mail . house . gov>
Subject: Riders/Interior Appropriations
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I know that you have been working with Sam on some of the likely ~ riders to the Interior
Appropriations bill. I am depressed to = realize how many there are that may affect
ai a s jca —
With all of this in mind, I want to see whether there is anything = further we can do to
help. I know the situation in the House. = So, I'm not expecting miracles, but I'm
hoping that there's a way for us = to give a good accounting of ourselves.
Any information you can provide would be appreciated. If a - telephone call is easier,
let ! s do that .
Sorry to bring all of this to you on Monday morning.
Please note that my email address has = changed. My new email address = is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. = Thank you .
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 7:00 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rutherford; Martha K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR); Patrick S Galvin
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
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Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:56:32
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Note from Tony Hayward
Original Message :
From: Hayward, Tony B <HaywardT@bp . com>
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jun 25 00:00:16 2007
Subject: Note from Tony Hayward
Dear Governor Palin,
Thank you for your recent telephone call. The Alaska Gas Project is very important to
BP, as is our entire Alaska business, and for that reason I have assigned executive
accountability for the project to Andy Inglis who succeeded me as CEO of Exploration and
Production for BP. Andy is very familiar with Alaska, having worked and lived their in
the past, Andy looks forward to meeting with you in Alaska when a convenient time can be
arranged. I have also requested that Doug Suttles, President BP Exploration Alaska and
our senior representative in Alaska, meet with you in the near future to ensure that you
have appropriate access to BP to discuss Alaska Gas and any other matters relating to our
business in Alaska.
Thank you again for your call .
Yours Sincerely
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Tony Hayward
Tel: +44-20-7496 5043
Pax: +44-20-7496 4626
Mob: +44-7900 226851
email: francispj@bp.com <mailto:francispj@bp.com <mailto:francispj@bp.com> >
BP p. I.e. Registered office: 1 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4PD. Registered in England
and Wales, number 102498
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From: Sean R Parnell [srj>arnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 1 :48 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Quick notes on a few things we're hearing
1. Orin Seybert called to ask that you spare the Aviation Heritage Museum capital grant of
250K. He says it all goes into keeping the museum functioning for the gener al public.
2. Jesse Lee Home supporters called asking that you spare that appropriation. [Privileged or F|
-U »J
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Telecommunications— more concerns coming in that our ETS (Enterprise Technology
Systems) group is a problem and that DOA doesn't have t he firepower or outside
knowledge /he lp to stave off entrenched Motorola interest s JPrivileged or Personal Material Red
Privileged orPersonal Material Redacted ~ J if Pat Ladner at the Kodiak
space launch is truly saying that he doesn't need the satellite towers proposed under the
capital budget because he has fiber cable... Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged orPersonal Material Redj - Also, it waspifoposed again by a caller that you have a
cabinet or subcabinet level person responsible directly to you for IT/ETS problem solving.
BP President Doug Suttle made a very strong statement in front of the Anchorage
Chamber lunch (AOGA) that BP could not submit a conforming application under AGIA.
(He didn't say why and didn't say they wouldn't submit.) This, after he made a point of
coming over to me to say that you had phoned their CEO and he looked forward to a
productive working relationship....
8/25/2009
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From: Sean R Parnell [srjDarnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 1:48 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Quick notes on a few things we're hearing
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2.
Orin Seybert called to ask that you spare the Aviation Heritage Museum capital grant of
250K. He says it all goes into keeping the museum functioning for the general public.
Jesse Lee Home supporters called asking that you spare that appropriation.[Privileged or F
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3.
4.
Telecommunications — more concerns coming in that our ETS (Enterprise Technology
Systems) group is a problem and that DOA doesn't have the firepower or outside
knowledge/help to stave off entrenched Motorola interest s JPrivileged or Personal Material Red;
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted ~| if Pat Ladner at the Kodiak
spacelaunch is truly saying that he doesn't need the~sate lite towers proposed un der the
capital budget because he has fi ber cable... [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Red( Also, it was proposed again by a caller that you have a
cabinet or subcabinet level person responsible directly to you for IT/ETS problem solving.
BP President Doug Suttle made a very strong statement in front of the Anchorage
Chamber lunch (AOGA) that BP could not submit a conforming application under AGIA.
(He didn't say why and didn't say they wouldn't submit.) This, after he made a point of
coming over to me to say that you had phoned their CEO and he looked forward to a
productive working relationship....
8/26/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:16 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: privileged or Per
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material j I just wanted to pass on some great audio I found on the
ADN website from Bobbi Quintavell. In it she says she's excited about what Governor Palin
is doing for the state and that she looks forward to watching her leadership evolve. The link
is attached, as well as some bio info I found. Just a thought
http://72.14.253.104/search?
g=cache:cVGmYIybqis3: www.adn.com/monev/industries/native corporations/ -fbobbi-houintc
Bobbi Quintaveirs background
{Published: February 4, 2007)
Age: 45
Hometown: Barrow
Education: Bachelor's in business administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage;
completed executive development program at Harvard University.
Job title: Chief executive and president, Arctic Slope Regional Corp.
Career track: North Slope community health aide; village liaison for the North Slope
Borough planning department; video production assistant for borough; fuel manager for
Eskimo Inc.; executive director of the Arctic Slope Native Association; vice president of
corporate relations for Petro Star, Inc.; chief executive of Arctic Slope Construction Holding
Co.
Volunteer activities: Include visiting schools and talking to students across the North
Slope. She has done this on her own and with Inupiaq dog musher John Baker.
What's in her office: A framed 1920s black-and-white photo of a dog musher and his
team traversing through broken ice. The caption in Inupiaq translates to something like, "If
you think you have a tough road to follow, just take a look at this guy."
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy.firye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-81 10
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 7:58 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Palin's simply doing the right thing
DAN FAGAN
Comment
{Published: June 24, 2007)
Tony Soprano has nothing on Sarah Palin. A small town hockey mom with the clout of a
mob boss. She has the business community nervous, oil companies shaking in their oily
boots, politicians terrified.
Have you ever seen anything like it? I haven't
Let's do a body count. Randy Ruedrich, Gregg Renkes, Jim Clark, Frank Murkowski, John
Binkley, The Republican Machine, Andrew Halcro, Tony Knowles, Paul Jenkins, Bill Allen,
Voice of the Times, Exxon, BP, Conoco Phillips and, yes, now the Alaska Board of Agriculture
and The Alaska Creamery Board. She whacked them all and didn't suffer a scratch.
Barracuda Palin can have you swimming with the fishes, never to be heard from again.
Lisa Murkowski is U.S. senator today because Palin decided not to run against her. But she
may still. Lisa, Don and, yes, even Ted, you better hope she feels at home at the mansion.
Can you imagine running against her? What do you say, "I am the anti-truth-and-
transparency candidate"?
Every time someone challenges this woman something bad happens to them. She slays her
foes like the Israelites struck down enemies in the Old Testament. I'm not saying divine
intervention is in play, but if you believe in that kind of thing, this would be close.
What is it about Sarah Palin? While she's whacking people left and right she also charms the
public and the media. She has more juice than any Alaska politician in recent memory.
How does she do it? Does she have ice flowing through her veins? Is she really that tough,
that savvy? Is she calculating, cold blooded, vindictive?
No, the complete opposite. She has a heart of gold.
I met Palin several years ago as a reporter for Channel 2. Typically when you meet
politicians as a reporter they rarely acknowledge your photographer. Not so with Palin. I
was the one on TV who would interpret her views in front of tens of thousands of people
that night. But she focused on my photographer. She was extra friendly to him. I had never
seen a politician operate that way. But Palin is not like most politicians.
Her appeal does not come from being nice and personable. Bill Clinton is charming but you
wouldn't trust him with your teenage daughter. There is so much more to Palin than charm.
She's a good person. We all have faults and I am sure the governor does too. But some
folks just have a strong sense of what's right and wrong. Their conscience is stronger than
the temptation to take short cuts.
Palin is obsessed with integrity, Through the years my conversations with her almost always
centered on the same theme, doing the right thing. Palin is an ideologue and yet practical.
She picks her battles and the ones she picks she wins.
The governor believes strongly that Exxon is warehousing our gas. I believe she believes
the company has no intention of getting our gas to market anytime soon. I disagree with
her. But we may never know if Exxon wanted to build the pipeline now that AGIA has
excluded the company from the process. If the governor is right, then AGIA does no harm.
But if she is wrong, it could cause major delays in the construction of the pipeline. The
verdict is still out.
But we do know this. Whatever gas line plan the governor has adopted, she believes it is
best for the state. Her character won't let her do anything else.
We all want to be a person who does the right thing. Someone who takes the high road.
Striving to be a better parent, husband, wife, employee, neighbor or friend is what life is all
about. We all wish we had more character.
11/10/2009
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Character is why Sarah Palin has reached a level of power few politicians realize. It comes not from
her issues, policies or positions. She didn't get it by bullying, being tough or hard headed. And no
it's not her pretty smile. We know when this governor makes a decision, right or wrong, she makes
it from the heart. People love that. As well they should.
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy.fiye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-81 10
11/10/2009
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From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:23 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Clem Tiilion
Finally tracked him down. Had a nice visit on Ferries and I am going to put him together with Dennis
when Dennis is in Anchorage. Very interesting man- Talked about the old days when I lived in Homer in
the60's. LEO
11/10/2009
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:41 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From:
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:41 PM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:41 PM
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PRA GSP01 0002830
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Sent:
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Subject:
Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 9:23 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
RE: Note from Tony Hayward
You're welcome 1
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:59 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002831
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From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [karen.rehfeld@alaskagov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:08 AM
To: , gov.sa^ah@yahoo.com , ; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton;
Meghan N (GOV); Bitney; John W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Budget
Governor-the criteria for veto was based on the cabinet discussion around life health
safety infrastructure etc. We do not have lists of individual communities too priorities.
Some of the larger cities have resolutions or books of projects but not necessarily in
priority order. Legislators or the regional delegations get together and decide what goes
in.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Looking forward to our work today! KJR
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov , sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV); Rehfeld,
Karen J (GOV) ; Bitney, John W (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jun 26 06:51:29 2007
Subj ect : Budget
We need to figure out best we can what top priority/project each local community submitted
and try to fund it and no lower priority items - was that criteria used in veto
recommendations?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002832
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From: Perez, Linda J (GOV) [linda.perez@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 2:51 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Coffee
Thank you so much Governor for your kind and thoughtful email. My husband was very
touched that you would keep him in your prayers, especially with all that's on your plate i
. ,. and I'm very grateful for your support and prayers.
While this is not something we would have chosen to go through, there are blessings... it
is certainly allowing us to stop and smell the roses, and giving us a renewed awareness
and appreciation for each other and how blessed we are in our lives.
Again, thank you Governor! And I'm not fretting about work ... its good to keep in the
loop and to be in touch with the crew. Please let me know if there ' s anything you need
from me.
Linda
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 10:55 AM
To: Perez, Linda J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Coffee
Thanks for your email Linda. I am praying for your hubby - and for strength and peace for
you. Even, if possible, joy for you during this trying time. Please don't let me make your
life any more stressful than it must be anyway right now.
Truly, just holler if you see Admin do anything that's not by the book - but don't fret
about work. Concentrate on your good husband and helping him heal.
You are appreciated!
Sarah
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PRA GSP01 0002833
Original Message
From: "Perez, Linda J (GOV)" <linda.perez@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:19:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Tibbles, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Fenumiai, Gail
M (GOV) " <gail.fenumiai@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Coffee
Hello Governor,
You do not need my permission to use the state credit card. We just
need to know what you've used the card for to post a charge correctly,
and we'll get that information from your secretary or whomever when we
need it. Please feel free to check with me anytime you want to, but you
certainly aren't required to. You may also just may note what a charge
is for on the back of the receipt and have staff send it to us. If you
use the card for a personal rather than state or official charge, we
will simply request reimbursement when appropriate.
Thank you Governor,
Linda
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A
(GOV); Perez, Linda J (GOV)
Subject: RE: Coffee
Okay, I'll figure out how to fix the address problem and I'll send this
over to Linda! Kari.
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:34 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subj ect : Coffee
I'm purchasing coffee for fire chief guy on state credit card - pis
forward to linda perez for permission. I think it's a total of $20 -
they're ringing up the coffee now.
It's $24 for the coffee card.
Kari I've lost addys in my blckberry - incl Lindas
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002835
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:11 PM
To: museumeducator@aptalaska.net
Subject: RE: Rural/Native
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 11:58 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Rural/Native
Web mail from: Ms. Kathryn Friedle
address: P.O. Box 269 Haines AK 99827
766-2366
MESSAGE :
The Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center would like to invite you to visit our Museum during
your visit to Alaska's Southeast State Fair in Haines on July 26-28, 2007 (or whenever you
are in the neighborhood!}. The Sheldon Museum has received an award from the President's
Committee on the Arts and the Humanities entitled Coming Up Taller for the Museum's
Tlingit Language and Culture Program. We have on display the plaque we received from
Laura Bush at the White House on January 22, 2007, as well as related Tlingit program
pictures and artifacts. We would very much appreciate your taking time to visit. Thank
you .
Kathryn Friedle, Education Coordinator, Sheldon Museum
June 27, 2007
museumeducator@aptalaska . net
PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
PRA GSP01 0002836
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:44 AM
To: Kate; John W (GOV)
Cc: Pierre; Mchugh (ANG); grwheeler blackberry; Mason; Janice L (GOV); Spencer; Kari L (GOV);
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michaei A (GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Subject: Re: MidEast Trip/DoD Changes - CONFIDENTIAL
Sounds good - Kuwait is it.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:40:32
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.corn>
Cc:"McHugh Pierre" <McHugh_Pierre@ak-prepared.com>, "Gary Wheeler"
<grwheeler@CellularOne. blackberry. net>, "Janice Mason" <janice_mason@gov. state. ak. us >, "Kari
Spencer" <kari_spencer@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael Tibbies"
<michael_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Mike Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state, ak.us>, "Craig
Campbell" <craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>
Subject: MidEast Trip/DoD Changes - CONFIDENTIAL
The DoD advised me today that they must delete the Iraq segment of = your trip to the
MidEast due to the increased tempo of military operations.- If you decide to proceed
with the trip, Kuwait and Germany would = still be on the schedule. I was also told that
you would be the = only Governor on this particular trip.
My guess is that you will still want to go, because the vast majority - of Alaska National
Guard troops are in Kuwait. However, I did not = want to make this assumption without
asking you.
I understand that you would like to bring approximately 150 pounds of » Bristol Bay
Salmon. My DoD contact has no problem with this as long * as the fish are properly
packaged. I was also reminded by DoD that = you should bring lots of Alaska coins and
lapel pins. I believe that = General Campbell can help with this.
I should also mention that, with the elimination of the Iraq segment, * you will probably
return to DC on Thursday instead of Friday. » This might resolve the previous concern
about getting you back to * Alaska in time for whatever you have planned on Saturday.
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When convenient, please let me know what you would like to do, and I - will proceed
accordingly.
Please note that my email address has - changed. My new email address = is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org, = Thank you .
PRA GSP01 0002838
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:06 AM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Dan Saddler
Sounds good IVY" Glad he'll fit - he's got a lot to offer, It's sunny here - but we 1 re
knee-deep in budget so can't feel the sun on our shoulders today. Enjoy the day!
Sent from my BlacJcBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:15:33
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Dan Saddler
Dan is in town today and tomorrow. He's going to be great. Thank you both for brining
him into the office. We're on the same page in terms of making good appointments, getting
people plugged in, reaching out to supporters, diversifying regionally, etc. He'll bring
a lot of knowledge in terms of drafting press releases, making contacts at community
meetings and luncheons, reaching out to different constituencies, etc. It'll be good.
Thought I'd share.
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy . f rye@alaska . gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
PRA GSP01 0002839
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLSPENCERJ
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 8:54 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: News from Juneau
Hi Governor! It's been very nice weather in Juneau, and very very quiet here with you all
gone! They will box your office up tomorrow and begin asbestos removal Friday. That will
take a week, then they will put in a new ceiling and new lights, which is due to be
completed by the last week of July. I think it will look so much nicer when it's done. Dan
doesn't talk much about work at home, but he's been very busy and I assumed it was jet
related. I hope it's sold, that is one of the items I'll be so glad to see filed in the
history files! Good luck on the budget, I know the job before you is tedious and
enormous! After that's done, I hope you can take a deep breath and enjoy the 4th of July
with your family! Kari
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo. com [mailto: gov. sarah@yahoo. com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:09 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
Hi K:
It's sunny here - but we're knee-deep in budget cutting so can't enjoy the 70-plus-degrees
today - can't feel the sun on our shoulders inside the building :(
Hope all is well there - I'm glad we didn't schedule much in the evenings this week be
these are long days in the budget deliberations.
Thanks Kari! I hope you have an enjoyable, mellow day.
And there's rumors that we may have the jet sold?! If so- Dan deserves a toast
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 26, 2007 9:23 AM
Subject: RE: Note from Tony Hayward
You ' re welcome !
PRA GSP01 0002840
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo. com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:59 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0002841
Unknown
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLSPENCER]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 8:54 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: News from Juneau
Hi Governor! It's been very nice weather in Juneau, and very very quiet here with you all
gone! They will box your office up tomorrow and begin asbestos removal Friday. That will
take a week, then they will put in a new ceiling and new lights, which is due to be
completed by the last week of July. I think it will look so much nicer when it's done. Dan
doesn't talk much about work at home, but he's been very busy and I assumed it was jet
related. I hope it's sold, that is one of the items I'll be so glad to see filed in the
history files! Good luck on the budget, I know the job before you is tedious and
enormous! After that's done, I hope you can take a deep breath and enjoy the 4th of July
with your family! Kari
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov. sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:09 AM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
Hi K:
It's sunny here - but we're knee-deep in budget cutting so can't enjoy the 70-plus-degrees
today - can't feel the sun on our shoulders inside the building :(
Hope all is well there - I'm glad we didn't schedule much in the evenings this week be
these are long days in the budget deliberations.
Thanks Kari! I hope you have an enjoyable, mellow day.
And there's rumors that we may have the jet sold?! If so- Dan deserves a toast.
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Sent: Jun 26, 2007 9:23 AM
Subject: RE: Note from Tony Hayward
You're welcome!
PRA GSP01 0002842
Original Message-
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:59 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 12:15 PM
To: 'gov.sarahQyahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Hi!
Hello Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you,
Erika
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
8/25/2009
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:16 AM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Subject: Hi!
HiE!
Hope things are going well. Lots and lots of budget deliberations here - long days INDOORS (unfortunately- cuz its very
sunny) trying to find sensible cuts.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Got to drive to Anch- have a great day. [Privile ged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from uenuiar une
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:08:54
To: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
HiK:
If s sunny here - but we're knee-deep in budget cutting so cant enjoy the 70-plus-degrees today - can't feel the sun on our
shoulders inside the building :(
Hope all is well there - Tm glad we didn't schedule much in the evenings this week be these are long days in the budget
deliberations.
Thanks Kari! I hope you have an enjoyable, mellow day.
And there's rumors that we may have the jet sold?! If so- Dan deserves a toast.
Original Message
From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
To: Governor Sarah Palm
Sent: Jun 26, 2007 9:23 AM
Subject: RE: Note from Tony Hayward
You're welcome I
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [ mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:59 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Note from Tony Hayward
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
8/25/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 4:18 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: B&C Update
I know you are both swamped with the budget so I thought I'd pass on a non-numbers update for you
guys. I've been in contact with lots of original supporters. All are very excited to serve. Here are a few
that have started terms, or who are in the process of filling out applications.
Phil Schneider, Community Service Commission
Judy Bredberg, Community Service Commission
Britta Hansen, Community Service Commission
Kerm Ketchum, LBC (July 1)
Sandy Hoeft, Emergency Medical Services (I got a hold of Juanita and tracked her down)
Juanita Fuller ( I killed 2 birds with 1 stone that day)
Don Benson
Adrian Lane
Marilyn Lane
Griz Smith, Safety Advisory Council
Amy McCorkeli, Alcohol Drug Abuse
Floyd Dollerhide, Water and Waste Water Advis
You've made a total of 1 1 1 appointments since taking office December 4 th . We're doing good.
Todd gave me some names from Dillingham this week. Sally and Chuck Jr. gave me a lot of names in
the Valley and Rural. Juneau Chamber luncheons have brought about people too. I have June and July
recommendations ready to go when you guys have a minute to breathe. I really feel good about them. I
reached out to a wide supporter base with the help of the people mentioned above and several others.
Dan was great. He's swamped finishing up in DNR, but is a very welcome addition.
Thanks, and good luck with the budget.
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy.frye@alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-81 10
11/10/2009
PRA GSP01 0002846
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 3:50 PM
To: lkonecky@ci.wasilla.ak.us
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state , ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 3:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lisa Albert -Konecky
address: 290 E. Herning Ave, Wasilla AK 99654
907-373-9045
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin;
First I would like to thank you for all the hard, honest, work that you and your staff are
doing! Our state is the best, isn't it?
I want to ask if you have room in your schedule to speak at the upcoming Regional Youth
Court Conference that will be held on November 9-llth in Seattle, WA.
The state of Washington has been trying to collaborate with us to have a conference and
share ideas on how different places run their courts, and Alaska is in the front lines of
the youth court movement.
I understand that Tucker Minnick has already contacted your office but I wanted to also
ask you myself.
Youth Courts around the state continue to grow! The Mat-Su Youth Court just recently
assisted Dillingham in starting a school based program. I was also asked to serve on the
task force to organize the National Association of Youth Courts which will become official
this December. And, Anchorage Youth Court is involved with getting a proclamation through
Congress to make public National Youth Court Month in September by working with Senators
Stevens and Murkowski.
As you can see, the youth court movement has continued to grow and Alaska remains a big
part of this growth!
Thank you for your attention to this worthwhile cause,
PRA GSP01 0002847
Lisa Albert -Konecky, Program Coordinator, Mat-Su Youth Court
lkonecky@ci . wasilla . ak . us
PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
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From: Bob [bobfaro@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 6:00 AM
To: Shier; Patrick J (DOA)
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Subject: Lack of Division Responsiveness
Robert J. Faro
2483 Blue Jay Drive
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 614-1640
bobfaro@earthlink.net
State of Alaska
Division of Retirement and Benefits
Attn: Pat Shier, Director
6th Floor State Office Building
P.O. Box 110203
Juneau, AK 99811-0203
June 28, 2007
Dear Director Shier:
After too many months of calls and letters to your division and Premera because of
Premera 's ineptitude, lack of professionalism and courtesy, and common sense, I am forced
to write you and copy Commissioner Annette Kreitzer and Governor Sarah Palin.
According to division employee Missouri Smyth who I spoke to on 6/13/07 I would receive a
call within 2 days from the division's complaint office. Well, as you can see, it is now
another 2 weeks and nobody has called me. Since this initial problem began 9 months ago
and has escalated into multiple problems caused by Premera I believe I have been more then
patient and understanding and request your immediate intervention and resolve to matters
that have affected me financially and consumed enormous amounts of my time and energy
while Premera shows how little they care and obviously how inefficient they are. When one
has to mail and Fax the same item 4-5 times as I did my daughter's authorization for
release of her records (she is 20) something is obviously very wrong. Changing from Aetna
to Premera was a huge mistake.
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Also, in Ms Smyth's case or any employee allegedly forwarding something for someone else
to resolve it would seem prudent for that employee doing the forwarding to follow it up to
make sure a promised contact has in fact been made. When I was a Compliance Officer for
the Division of Environmental Conservation such a practice was mandatory! Thank you for
your immediate assistance.
Sincerely,
Robert J, Faro
CC: Governor Sarah Palin
Commissioner Annette Kreitzer
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Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.trbbles@alaska.gov]
Thursday, June 28, 2007 8:25 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Ag day
That sounds like a good plan. We can talk to Stoltze in the morning when he comes for the
press conference.
I got in touch with Ron Miller ♦ He is calling Homer Electric and Mat Elec.
MT
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Jun 28 20:17:59 2007
Subject: Ag day
How bout signing AG DAY bill on Sunday in valley with gatto and nueman and crew? I want
to utilize Sunday's open schedule.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 5:21 PM
To: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: B&C Update
Thanks so much Ivy - this sounds great and I'm glad you'll like working with Dan!
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Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:17:49
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , mike_t ibbles@gov . state . ak .us
Subject: B&C Update
I know you are both swamped with the budget so I thought I'd pass on a non-numbers update
for you guys. I've been in contact with lots of original supporters. All are very
excited to serve. Here are a few that have started terms, or who are in the process of
filling out applications.
Phil Schneider, Community Service Commission
Judy Bredberg, Community Service Commission
Britta Hansen, Community Service Commission
Kerm Ketchum, LBC (July 1)
Sandy Hoeft, Emergency Medical Services (I got a hold of Juanita and tracked her down)
Juanita Fuller ( I killed 2 birds with 1 stone that day)
Don Benson
Adrian Lane
Marilyn Lane
Griz Smith, Safety Advisory Council
Amy McCorkell, Alcohol Drug Abuse
Floyd Dollerhide, Water and Waste Water Advis
You've made a total of 111 appointments since taking office December 4th. We're doing
good .
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Todd gave me some names from Dillingham this week. Sally and Chuck Jr. gave me a lot of
names in the Valley and Rural. Juneau Chamber luncheons have brought about people too. I
have June and July recommendations ready to go when you guys have a minute to breathe. I
really feel good about them. I reached out to a wide supporter base with the help of the
people mentioned above and several others. Dan was great. He's swamped finishing up in
DNR, but is a very welcome addition.
Thanks, and good luck with the budget.
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
ivy . f rye@alaska . gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-8110
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.cx>m> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 4:35 PM
To: John Katz
Subject: Re: Alaska Related Riders/House Appropriations Bill
Excellent on many fronts JK. Thanks for this update.
We received Exxon's $21,000,000 check for PT "delay". Another nice victory
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:11:47
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. s arah@yahoo.com >
Cc: M Dick Lefebvre" <richard. lefebvre@alaska.gov>, "Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Tom
Irwin" <tom_irwin@dnr, state. ak. us> , "Denby Lloyd"
<denby_lloyd@fishgame. state. ak.us>, "Joseph Balash" <joe_balash@gov. state. ak.us>, "John
Bitney" <john_bitney@gov. state. a k.us>, "Meghan Stapleton"
<meghan_stapleton@gov. state. ak.us>, "Michael Tibbies"
<michael_tibbles@gov. state. ak,us>, "Mike Nizich" <mike_nizich@gov. state, ak,us>
Subject: Alaska Related Riders/House Appropriations Bill
In view of your previous inquiry, I want to update you on the final * outcome of House
action on the Alaska related amendments to the Interior = Appropriations bill.
In my opinion, these actions are significant for two reasons. = First, the amendments
address important issues of public land » management and use in Alaska. Second, the House
action may tell us * something about voting patterns regarding Alaska resource issues in
the = current Congress .
Given the circumstances, I think we did quite well:
* By a healthy margin, the House defeated an amendment that would have = jeopardized polar
bear management in Canada. This amendment was = opposed by the Canadian government, US
Fish and Wildlife Service, various = wildlife groups, and us,
* Congressman Udall withdrew his amendment to restrict claims of access = under RS 2477 in
the western public land states. Instead, legislative^ history requests the Bush
administration to report to Congress when = certain procedures and policies are
implemented. This should not be » a significant barrier to RS 2477 claims.
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* Amendments to prohibit the King Cove land exchange and oil and gas * leasing in Bristol
Bay were not considered on the House floor.
* Our only real defeat was the House's adoption by a 2 to 1 margin of = the Chabot
amendment, which would prohibit the construction of timber = roads through any roadless
areas of the Tongass. At the moment, â– = there is no similar rider in the Senate's version
of the Interior = Appropriations bill, and the Bush administration can be expected to
oppose = the Chabot amendment because it would derogate from the Tongass planning =
process.
Of course, this is just he first salvo in what may be a long campaign - in the current
Congress. However, we will take victories where we ~ can, and perhaps our opponents will
take heed that anti-Alaska resource = legislation may not be so easy to enact after all.
Please note that my email address has = changed. My new email address = is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. = Thank you .
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:57 PM
To: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: hey
Governor,
Good job today! We all enjoyed listening to the press conference.
Wanted to let you know that I have a couple of box seats at the Miners' field going unused if you, or the
girls, or any of the crew want to use them tomorrow. Have fun!
From: Pete Christopher [mailto:gmminers@gci.net]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:52 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: hey
Sounds good! You have your seats with your name on them. You might want to let your friends or family
use them when you aren't around. Looking forward to seeing you.
denise
— Original Message -----
From: Frve. Ivv J (GOV1
To: Qmminers@aci.net
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 1 1 : 1 8 AM
Subject: hey
Hey guys,
I won't be able to make it up for the game tomorrow but tell the governor I say hi. She's excited to be
there. This will be one of the fun events of the summer.
Ivy Frye
director of boards and commissions
office of governor sarah palin
iw.firvef^alaska.gov
Office (907) 465-3934
Fax (907) 465-81 10
11/10/2009
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Re: Ag day
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 12:54 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Subject: budget open
Karen is still working on some revised spending plan sheets that we can pull more off in the am
but here is a different approach for the open...
Today, I will sign the Fiscal Year 2008 operating, capital and mental health budgets.
It is a pleasure to be joined at this event by members of my cabinet and members of the
Legislature. I know all of you have worked very hard in this process.
It is very appropriate for all of us to be here today. To the legislators who helped craft the
budget and to my cabinet members and others who will implement the budget, I believe we all
share the same vision and desire to see a bright future for Alaska. I know we share the goals of
creating a strong economy with good jobs, an education system that is world class in preparing
our children for those jobs, safer communities and good solid infrastructure.
The budget before us will set us on a course to make that vision a reality by prioritizing our
spending, making substantial investments in core service areas and saving for our future.
Let me touch on some of our investments. . .
Our budget will provide over $ 1 billion in financial assistance to our local school districts,
putting more money where it counts - right into the classroom. We are also committing nearly
$60 million in capital dollars to help our districts with everything from books, to equipment, to
maintenance.
We are committing nearly $86 million to help meet our transportation needs.
We have met our commitment of providing $48 million in municipal assistance, to help local
communities fund their priorities and provide property tax relief.
We have directed the appropriate resources to the Departments of Natural Resources and
Revenue to keep the gas pipeline project moving and on schedule. And as we committed in
AGIA, we have begun our multi-year program of increasing job training in preparation for the
gas pipeline.
We will continue to fund our Senior Assistance program, helping our low income seniors.
We have made a significant contribution to our state, local governments and our school districts
by providing assistance to help pay for increasing retirement costs.
And we also are saving for our future, including a $1 billion deposit into the education fund and
$50 million into the Constitutional Budget Reserve. In addition, I will be vetoing over $233
million in projects that will help save additional funds for future critical needs.
Let me tell you about my approach to this budget.
11/10/2009
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From: Krefeer, Annette E (DOA) [annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 3:10 PM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Thanks for your Help!
Right back at you, Karen! You have been so accessible to us and your team has been
so helpful throughout the budget process. Despite very difficult choices at times, I
always felt like I was informed and I could call on you or your staff without hesitation,
ak
From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 3:06 PM
To: GOV Commissioners
Subject: Thanks for your Help!
Commissioners - thanks so much to you and your staff for the hard work on the budget review. This was
a huge day for the governor and I expect we will be hearing about these vetoes for some time. Your
support and leadership is so appreciated! I look forward to working with you in the very near future as we
begin FY2008 and prepare for FY2009! Enjoy summer! Thanks again! Karen Rehfeld
11/10/2009
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From: Erika Fagerstrom [erika Jagerstrom@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:15 AM
To; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: House
Hello Governor,
I apologize that a member of the House staff gave out any information in regards to your family
which has resulted in negative press towards your administration and has unnecessarily used up
valuable time,
Today a contractor told me that he'd heard that the Palin family might not be returning and that
the kids had been enrolled in the Wasilla school district & not Jnu. AND then proceeded to ask
me if this was true.
I called the House staff tonight and used the contractor question from tonight and iPriviled 's email
incident to spring board into a conversation on the urgency and importance of making sure that
all information that we are privy to is strictly confidential. Confidentiality has always been
stressed with the staff at the Governor's House but with everything happening I told them that I
felt that a phone call from me was necessary to enforce our long standing policies- especially in
light of the recent events with the email and the article.
When I talked to Diane, she mentioned that she was sent an email. She read it to me- and it
mentioned that the Palin family would not be returning until the fall I'm not sur e if I wou ld 1 ve
even been aware of the reporter/interview/email situation if I hadn't approached lPrivileg| after
her phone call with Mike and asked her what was happening- even then it took a phone call and
more questions to kind of put it together and a phone call to Diane (after you & I talked).
As for the House schedule- it is common knowledge with the contractor/workers that the your
family will not be in Juneau the month of July due to the window project and that I want the
window's done in time for the start of the school year in August Other then that, I tell them that
I don't know the family's decisions for enrolling their kids and I'm not really at liberty to discuss
things.
I wanted to let you know that 1 .) I talked to the staff tonight and a strong point was made coming
from me w. no reflection on anything/anyone else and 2.)I f m sorry for my part- in not doing a
better job- in protecting your privacy and that of your family. I never wouldVe expected the
House to be a source of negative press. Ugh!
Erika
11/10/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 10:37 PM
To: Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Subject: Re: House
You're awesome Erika. Thank you so much.
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Original Message
From: "Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)" <erika.fagerstrom@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:07:21
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: House
Hello Governor,
I'm sure you can relate- that when everyone's asleep at home- you can actually concentrate
on what you're doing, so that was part of the reason for the late night.
The contractor hasn't been by today, but I'll let you know what he has to say when I do
see him. That's horrible that Willow received a threat from someone in Juneau! I will
certainly be covering your family in prayer and that God would give you and Todd wisdom in
the decisions concerning your family.
" A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them
sure "
Proverbs 16:9
I pray for God's wisdom as you ask for His guidance and direction regarding what's best
for you and your family this coming year. I pray that God will fill you with a
confidence in those decisions as you obey Him and that He will strengthen you to walk
firmly and boldly into the plans He has for you, the State and your family. That the
darts that would try to steal precious time and energy would fall to the side as you plow
through the different areas and issues that need plowing and that he'd continue to give
you His peace & strength.
Just wanted to add that- I won't be the obnoxious lady sending you the Jesus emails and
quoting scripture left & right and meddling in your business. You're the Governor, I'm
the House Manager- not your Pastor/Spiritual Advisor, etc... This is and will be a very
rare exception that I'll go on like this. Promise I :)
At the staff meeting today I stressed once again the importance of us maintaining a high
level of confidentiality. The staff could clearly see the lack of judgment in sending out
the email with information regarding your family. |Privilerift d1 a 9 rees wholeheartedly that it
was a bad decision, and has stated once again that there was no malicious intent on her
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part. I did stress that this was very serious and unnecessarily robbed valuable time from
taking care of important
My take is that I'm getting the House ready for the start of the school year, regardless
of rumors or if you and Todd decide to enroll the kids in Wasilla--the House will be
ready! We're doing our best to keep this window restoration project on schedule, so as
far as the contractor knows I want it ready for the school year. No ones business who's
in the House- that's the time frame we've set for the project.
Please let me know if there is anything that you need!
Thank you,
Erika
"What happens in the House, stays in the House"
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman
Governor ' s House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo , com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:59 AM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Cc; Todd Palin
Sub j ect : Re : House
Thank you Erika and don't lose any more sleep over this - so strang e that rumors fly the
way they do. I'm torn between wanting to correct the reporter's and Privilf s comments or
just deciding it should not be anyone's business where my kids go to school so I won't
comment at all about the issue.
Please ask that contractor where he heard the girls were enrolled in Wasilla? Piper' and
Willow are not, but the reaction to the rumors that "we're not coming back" (as was
evidently written in |p r ivHff s email that the reporter wrote about) is so unsettling that -
especially for Todd- that it's tempting to protect these kids from the ugly aspect of the
spotlight and just let them try to live a more normal life that they're used to in their
hometown .
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Between the events surrounding reaction to a sensible move to cut back Stef s hours and a
recent very, very ugly threat Willow received from a Juneau girl - it's not been a good
couple of days on the family front.
Prjvilejwas wrong to send an email claiming we're not coming back - not only was it incorrect
but it obviously violated privacy issues relating to my family. Very disappointing, but
what's done is done and the episode will give Todd and me an opportunity to consider what
would be best for our kids next year - considering the reaction resulting from this
episode.
Thanks Erika. And I know you understand the time constraints I've been under with the
state budget items being vetoed and finalized in just a few hours from now - in addition
to many others issues on the administration's plate.
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Original Message
From: Erika Fagerstrom <erika_fagerstrom@gov, state. ak.us>
Date; Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:15:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: House
Hello Governor,
I apologize that a member of the House staff gave out any
Today a contractor told me that he'd heard that the Palin family might not be returning
and that the kids had been enrolled in the Wasilla school district & not Jnu. AND then
proceeded to ask me if this was true.
I called the House staff tonight and used the contractor question from tonight and
Privilege^ ' s email incident to spring board into a conversation on the urgency and importance
of making sure that all information that we are privy to is strictly confidential.
Confidentiality has always been stressed with the staff at the Governor's House but with
everything happening I told them that I felt that a phone call from me was necessary to
enforce our long standing policies- especially in light of the recent events with the
email and the article.
When I talked to Diane, she mentioned that she was sent an email. She read it to me- and
it mentioned that the Palin family would not be returning until the fall. I'm not sure
if I would 've even been aware of the reporter/ interview/email situation if I hadn't
approached |p r i\/iionpH | af ter her phone call with Mike and asked her what was happening- even
then it took a phone call and more questions to kind of put it together and a phone call
to Diane (after you & I talked) .
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As for the House schedule- it is common knowledge with the contractor /workers that the
your family will not be in Juneau the month of July due to the window project and that
I wanted to let you know that 1.) I talked to the staff tonight and a strong point
was made coming from me w. no reflection on anything/anyone else and 2.) I'm sorry for my
part- in not doing a better job- in protecting your privacy and that of your family. I
never would' ve expected the House to be a source of negative press. Ugh I
Erika .,,^. .
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 10:15 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Palin Reax
Just landed. Poor Karen changed her flight to the earlier one we both got in at the same
time.
I will work on getting some support out there
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo , com>
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 29 22:12:44 2007
Subject: Re: Palin Reax
Compass piece that illustrates all the huge contributions made to Anchorage already - Tib
obviously Bitney didn't have the leggies in the loop to the degree I assumed he did all
along - my bad - but it would be helpful if dyson or stoltze could also write pieces,
would some leggies help with the msg?
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Original Message
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) " <meghan. stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:35:45
To : gov. sarah@yahoo. com, "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <raeghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>, Michael A
Tibbies <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, Karen J Rehfeld <karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc:Kristina Y Perry <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: RE: Palin Reax
HOW ABOUT A COMPASS PIECE. ALSO. . . MEET WITH EDITORIAL BOARD - THEY WANT TO ANYWAY. . .
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Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>; "Karen J Rehfeld" <karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_jperry@gov. state. ak.us>
Sent: 6/29/2007 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: Palin Reax
These reporters have totally forgotten Muni Assistance and pers/trs relief and so much
educ $ that the state just gave them so we could FREE UP, for them, THEIR LOCAL DOLLARS
for these projects! I!
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:18:25
To: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan. stapleton@alaska.gov>, "Michael A Tibbies"
<mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>, "Karen J Rehfeld" <karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Palin Reax
True about SE. Its getting interesting, unfortunately, hearing the individual leggies
digging in their heels now. Hmmmmm - this may start spinning way away.
Original Message-
From: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Jun 29, 2007 9:16 PM
Subject: RE: Palin Reax
I AGREE. I ALSO JUST SENT A NOTE TO THE JUNEAU EMPIRE - HOPEFULLY I CAN FIND IT. SE
LEGISLATORS ARE UPSET - FEEL LEFT OUT. WOULD YOU RECONSIDER... I SAID NOT BASED UPON
EMOTION. AD THAT YOU DID NOT MAKE YOUR DECISIONS BASED UPON LEGISLATORS. I SAID THAT ONE
THING THEY MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER IS THE SWAN LAKE INTERTIE WHICH BENEFITS SE.
Original Message
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From: "gov.sarah@yahoo.com" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>; "Karen J Rehfeld"
<karen_rehfeld@gov. state. ak,us>; "Michael A Tibbies" <mike_tibbles@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc: "Kristina Y Perry" <kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Sent: 6/29/2007 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: Palin Reax
Huh? I can forward to Karen to check on this (whatever point Wielochoski is trying to
make?) But his accusation makes no sense.
Any input Tibs?
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Original Message
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:03:14
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, mike . tibbles@alaska . gov
Subject; FW: Palin Reax
Does this even make sense...
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Subject:
Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Friday, June 29, 2007 4:46 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Hello!
We miss you Sharon! Hope you're having the best time ever, though.
We rolled out the quarter-billion dollar budget cuts today. Yikes. We'll feel the reaction
as folks start digging in to see their pet projects on the slash list. So far, so good
though! I think we were able to explain sound priorities and this should be ok at the end
of the day.
Enjoy your trip!
SP
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Friday, June 29, 2007 3:38 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Lyda. Fw: Porcaro interview
Lydas comments to AP. Holy moly.
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Original Message
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV) " <meghan. stapleton@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:01:13
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Porcaro interview
Are you interested in calling into Mike Porcaro? He's quite excited as well about your
cuts - we spoke about it for a bit today.
The call would have to happen around 4:05pm,
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director & Press Secretary
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.269,7450 O
907.269.7463 f
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:49 PM
To: Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)
Subject: Re: Great job.
Yikes! Don't know what to think! We'll hear the fall out later?
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Original Message
From: "Stapleton, Meghan N (GOV)" <meghan.stapleton@alaska,gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:39:44
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Great job.
Don't want to call and prevent you from listening to Fagan, but great job on the air
Sounds like Alaskans like it, too.
Meghan N. Stapleton
Communications Director & Press Secretary
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907,269.7450 o
907.269.7463 f
907.321.4975 c
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From: Spencer, Kari L (GOV) [kari.spencer@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 1 ; 1 5 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Good-bye!
You are amazing! Thank you!
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Spencer, Kari h (GOV); Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri Jun 29 13:10:45 2007
Subject; Re; Good-bye!
We love you Kari ! ! !
We want this to be an invigorating and exciting time for you - not too exciting so you can
have peace and fun in the position - but new open doors bringing new, good things.
We just unrolled our $237,000,000 in budget cuts. Ughhhhh! Brutal!!! Karen Rehfeld is a
master, a brilliant mind, and wonderful person and I am amazed at what she and Joan
accomplished with this budget. I had them so wrapped around the axle on line items and I
know I drove them crazy with so many questions - they were amazing in putting this all
together for our press conference today. I'm wiped out - the rest of administration
probably is too.
I told Meg we released the budget - now she can go have her baby. (They* re inducing on
Sunday!). She's worried about missing Monday 1 s AGIA RFA roll-out.
Anyway, crazy two weeks - I hope and pray you will love your position. From the bottom of
my heart I thank you for your awesome attitude and the example you're setting through this
chapter in our administration's life and through changes in your own life. Thank you Kari.
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Original Message
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV) ,f <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
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Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:34:49
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Todd Pal in <fek9wnr@yahoo.com:
Subject : Good-bye !
Dear Governor and First Gentleman: Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you
in your new and bright administration. I am looking forward to the new challenges and
learning ahead of me. I hope you and your family have a wonderful and restful summer and
I wish you all the best for the next four years. I am only a phone call away if I can be
of any assistance whatsoever to you. Kari
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Friday, June 29, 2007 1:11 PM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Todd Palin
Re: Good-bye!
We love you Kari ! ! !
We want this to be an invigorating and exciting time for you - not too exciting so you can
have peace and fun in the position - but new open doors bringing new, good things.
We just unrolled our $237,000,000 in budget cuts. Ughhhhh! Brutal! li Karen Rehfeld is a
master, a brilliant mind, and wonderful person and I am amazed at what she and Joan
accomplished with this budget. I had them so wrapped around the axle on line items and I
know I drove them crazy with so many questions - they were amazing in putting this all
together for our press conference today. I'm wiped out - the rest of administration
probably is too.
I told Meg we released the budget - now she can go have her baby. (They're inducing on
Sunday!) . She's worried about missing Monday's AGIA RFA roll-out.
Anyway, crazy two weeks - I hope and pray you will love your position. From the bottom of
my heart I thank you for your awesome attitude and the example you're setting through this
chapter in our administration's life and through changes in your own life. Thank you Kari.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
•Original Message-
From: "Spencer, Kari L (GOV)" <kari.spencer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:34:49
To : gov . sar ah@yahoo , com , Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Good-bye!
Dear Governor and First Gentleman; Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you
in your new and bright administration. I am looking forward to the new challenges and
learning ahead of me, I hope you and your family have a wonderful and restful summer and
I wish you all the best for the next four years. I am only a phone call away if I can be
of any assistance whatsoever to you, Kari
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1P!ENTS/CN=EFAGERSTR0M]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:07 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: House
Hello Governor,
I'm sure you can relate- that when everyone's asleep at home- you can actually concentrate on what you're doing, so that was
part of the reason for the late night.
The contractor hasn't been by today, but I'll let you know what he has to say when I do see him. That's horrible that Willow
received a threat from someone in Juneau! I will certainly be covering your family in prayer and that God would give you
and Todd wisdom in the decisions concerning your family.
" A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them
sure" Proverbs 16:9
I pray for God's wisdom as you ask for His guidance and direction regarding what's best for you and your family this coming
year. I pray that God will fill you with a confidence in those decisions as you obey Him and that He will strengthen you to
walk firmly and boldly into the plans He has for you, the State and your family. That the darts that would try to steal precious
time and energy would fall to the side as you plow through the different areas and issues that need plowing and that he'd
continue to give you His peace & strength.
Just wanted to add that- I won't be the obnoxious lady sending you the Jesus emails and quoting scripture left & right
and meddling in your business. You're the Governor, I'm the House Manager- not your Pastor/Spiritual Advisor, etc... This
is and will be a very rare exception that Til go on like this. Promise! :)
At the staff meeting today I stressed once again the importance of us maintaining a high level of confidentiality. The staff
could clearly see the lack of judgment in sending out the email with information regarding your family. (ppj^jj^Jagrees
wholeheartedly that it was a bad decision, and has stated once again that there was no malicious intent on her part. I did
stress that this was very serious and unnecessarily robbed valuable time from taking care of important state business. Very
important lesson learned, and a wake up call to all of us. Absolutely do not expect this to be an issue in the future!
My take is that Pm getting the House ready for the start of the school year, regardless of rumors or if you and Todd decide to
enroll the kids in Wasilla-the House will be ready! We're doing our best to keep this window restoration project on
schedule, so as far as the contractor knows I want it ready for the school year. No ones business who's in the House- that's
the time frame we've set for the project.
Please let me know if there is anything that you need!
Thank you,
Erika
"What happens in the Jfonse, stays in the Jfonse"
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
8/25/2009
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716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
Original Message— --
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com ]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:59 AM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Cc: Todd Palin
Subject: Re: House
Thank you Erika and don't lose any more sleep over this - so strange that rumors fly the way they do. I'm torn between
wanting to correct the reporter's and tPriv s comments or just deciding it should not be anyone's business where my kids go to
school so I wont comment at all about the issue.
Please ask that contractor where he heard the girls were enrolled inWasilla? Piper and Willow are not, but the reaction to the
rumors that "we're not coming back" (as was evidently written in [Priy s email that the reporter wrote about) is so unsettling
that -especially for Todd- that it's tempting to protect these kids from the ugly aspect of the spotlight and just let them try to
live a more normal life that they're used to in their hometown.
Between the events surrounding reaction to a sensible move to cut back Stef s hours and a recent very, very ugly threat
Willow received from a Juneau girl - it's not been a good couple of days on the family front.
Priyjwas wrong to send an email claiming we're not coming back - not only was it incorrect but it obviously violated privacy
issues relating to my family. Very disappointing, but what's done is done and the episode will give Todd and me an
opportunity to consider what would be best for our kids next year - considering the reaction resulting from this episode.
Thanks Erika. And I know you understand the time constraints IVe been under with the state budget items being vetoed and
finalized in just a few hours from now - in addition to many others issues on the administration's plate.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Erika Fagerstrom <erika_fagerstrom@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02: 15:07
To:gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: House
Hello Governor,
I apologize mat a member of the House staff gave out any
Today a contractor told me that he'd heard that the Palin family might not be returning and that the kids had been enrolled in
the Wasilla school district & not Jnu. AND then proceeded to ask me if this was true.
I called the House staff tonight and used the contractor question from tonight and Privilef s email incident to spring board into
a conversation on the urgency and importance of making sure that all information that we are privy to is strictly
confidential. Confidentiality has always been stressed with the staff at the Governor's House but with everything happening
I told them that I felt that a phone call from me was necessary to enforce our long standing policies- especially in light of the
recent events with the email and the article.
When I talked to Diane, she mentioned that she was sent an email. She read it to me- and it mentioned that the Palin family
would not be returning until the fall. I'm not sure if I would've even been aware of the reporter/interview/email situation if I
hadnt approached |p r j v j| e [ after her phone call with Mike and asked her what was happening- even then it took a phone call
and more questions to kind of put it together and a phone call to Diane (after you & I talked).
As for the House schedule- it is common knowledge with the contractor/workers that ihe your family will not be in Juneau
the month of July due to the window project and that
I wanted to let you know that 1.) I talked to the staff tonight and a strong point was made coming from me w. no reflection on
anything/anyone else and 2.)Fm sorry for my part- hi not doing a better job- in protecting your privacy and that of your
family. I never would've expected the House to be a source of negative press. Ugh!
Erika
8/25/2009
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5:36 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: budget
Since Karen is out, I will need to use Joan and her staff to help pull backup information
I am somewhat frustrated because Meg knew she would be out and that Sharon would be
traveling; however they would not help me put a comprehensive plan in place to 1) make
sure we have the necessary staff to get the job done and 2) roll out the budget (not just
a press release but a plan for op eds, letters, and communication outreach including the
use of our commissioners and their press staff.
As expected, we are now scrambling.
Our press office refused serius consideration of anyone new. You and I worked out the
plan to recruit in the paper, hire Mark, and then hire Dan to help us. If we would not
have insisted on that, just think about the position we would be in. I have a resume I
would like to share with you as well as talk about how I think we could make some
improvements in communications.
I believe Dimond was a booster request and did not come in through the district. We tried
to model the school district reimbursement program where the duistrict goes to the voters
for major projects and then the state reimburses the district 70% of the cost. Juneau did
that and Chugiak did basically something similar but through a different mechanism.
— - Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 17:14:24 2007
Sub j ect : Re : budget
What's the deal with Dimond High's artificial turf that's cut from our budget (tho that
doesn't "kill" the project be there's other funding sources for ASD projects) - it was top
news story on KTUU but I missed much of it - sounded like they're almost complete with the
project but now won't have any field at all be of the cut? No turf or sod be of their
plans/promise for state funds to complete field by this fall"s season. Who's their
legislator?
We're going to need more help than just us mike .- who else can help with the responses
affected parties are expecting re: explanations for budget?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:47:57
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y {GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 14:59:25 2007
Subject: Fw: budget
Since Bitney obviously didn't communicate with Legislators as ray leg liason through this
- pis call Hollis as Sean suggests. I also got calls last night from folks (even a city
official) that some of the items we kept in the budget were NOT their city's priority -
yet we cut things they had worked on as "highest priority" with their legislators. We
didn't get the word thru the Leg Liason office what those were.
Also, Rep Nueman is trying to stir things up about us with budget cuts - he went right to
the movers and shakers to bad mouth the vetoes, I'm told.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: S R Parnell <sr_parnell@gov«state.ak.us>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:53:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002877
Subject: budget
Thought the budget release has gone well. Two items came to mind as I
read reports today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few tweaks in an otherwise good budget release.
Sean
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From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 5;25 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahooxom'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
Perhaps education could talk with the school district folks to see where the project is. I
don't know if it was Dimond or south but the booster club got way out in front and did not
know how much the project would cost. Yet another to work through the school district on
priorities and going through the state debt reimbursement program. I am not certain who
the legislator is. Mike let me know how I can help from here! KJR
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 17:14:24 2007
Subject: Re: budget
What's the deal with Dimond High's artificial turf that's cut from our budget (tho that
doesn't "kill" the project be there's other funding sources for ASD projects) - it was top
news story on KTUU but I missed much of it - sounded like they're almost complete with the
project but now won't have any field at all be of the cut? No turf or sod be of their
plans/promise for state funds to complete field by this fall"s season. Who's their
legislator?
We're going to need more help than just us mike - who else can help with the responses
affected parties are expecting re: explanations for budget?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:47:57
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 14:59:25 2007
Sub j ect : Fw : budget
Since Bitney obviously didn't communicate with Legislators as my leg liason through this
- pis call Hollis as Sean suggests. I also got calls last night from folks (even a city
official) that some of the items we kept in the budget were NOT their city's priority -
yet we cut things they had worked on as "highest priority" with their legislators. We
didn't get the word thru the Leg Liason office what those were.
Also, Rep Nueman is trying to stir things up about us with budget cuts - he went right to
the movers and shakers to bad mouth the vetoes, I'm told.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: S R Parnell <sr_j5arnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:53:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j ect : budget
Thought the budget release has gone well. Two items came to mind as I
read reports today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few tweaks in an otherwise good budget release.
Sean
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:48 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov , sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 14; 59: 25 2007
Sub j ect : Fw : budget
Since Bitney obviously didn't communicate with Legislators as my leg liason through this
pis call Hollis as Sean suggests. I also got calls last night from folks (even a city
official) that some of the items we kept in the budget were NOT their city's priority -
yet we cut things they had worked on as "highest priority" with their legislators. We
didn't get the word thru the Leg Liason office what those were.
Also, Rep Nueman is trying to stir things up about us with budget cuts - he went right to
the movers and shakers to bad mouth the vetoes, I'm told.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: S R Parnell <sr__parnell@gov. state, ak, us >
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:53:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : budget
Thought the budget release has gone well. Two items came to mind as I
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read reports today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few tweaks in an otherwise good budget release
Sean
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:31 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: budget
I talked to mark earlier and he is working on an op ed. I left a message with Craig
Campbell about an op ed countering Begich (troop deployment) and I talked to Kevin Meyer ! s
staff and will follow up with Kevin about sending in a piece about how well Anchorage did
this year.
I will call Hollis. I think the Democrats are being too political for it to do much good
but at least we will be able to tell folks that we already cleared that up.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 14:59:25 2007
Subject: Fw: budget
Since Bitney obviously didn't communicate with Legislators as my leg liason through this
pis call Hollis as Sean suggests. I also got calls last night from folks (even a city
official) that some of the items we kept in the budget were NOT their city's priority -
yet we cut things they had worked on as "highest priority" with their legislators. We
didn't get the word thru the Leg Liason office what those were.
Also, Rep Nueman is trying to stir things up about us with budget cuts - he went right to
the movers and shakers to bad mouth the vetoes, I'm told.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: S R Parnell <sr_jparnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:53:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : budget
PRA GSP01 0002884
Thought the budget release has gone well. Two items came to mind as I
read reports today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few tweaks in an otherwise good budget release
Sean
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:21 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Subject: Re: Ethics Bill ASAP
We do have the ethics bill. Bitney confirmed that he received it. Getting the budget
ready took so much effort that I personally was happy that we did not have another thing
on our plate that day. We can sign it anytime now. Kris is helping me work out a
schedule for the bill signings. We will get a bunch done tuesday. Also, the Senate just
sent us more but we have time to schedule those later. I will pull a team of me, Kris,
Dan, and Chris Clark together to work out a plan for the rest.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
TO: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Jun 30 15:43:20 2007
Subject: Ethics Bill ASAP
Tibs: what did bitney do with the ethics bill? Remember he said he was having it fed exd
up - did he do that and did he set up the ceremony for it to be signed as I asked him to
do?
The past weeks of distractions and spill-over in the Leg Liason office warrant the action
that must be taken for our administration to better serve the public.
I trust the other 18 bills to be signed are all ready to go, per bitney' s assurances that
legislators and paperwork are all ready to go. The ceremonies all set and all is in order
before the bills 1 due dates? That was his responsibility- not yours or Kris or anyone
elses.
Do folks agree now that it would have been ideal to sign Ethics with legislators when we
rolled out vetoes? Too bad the bill wasn't ready that day.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
S R Parnell [sr_parnell@gov.state.ak.us]
Saturday, June~30, 2007 2:54 PM
gov.sarah@yahooxom
budget
Thought the budget release has gone well. Two items came to mind as I
read reports today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few tweaks in an otherwise good budget release
Sean
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [erika.fagerstrom@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 10:57 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FYI House Dates
Hello Governor,
The House will be closed July 3-5 of next week (no events scheduled) plus the window
contractor is not sched. on those dates. IP he calls to say he wants to work- I'll be
there 1 I
I'm excited for you to have calendar access via your bberry- What a huge help that will be
during your day of appts & events!!
Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks ,
Erika
.- Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To : Fagerstrom , Erika (GOV)
Sent: Fri Jun 29 22:36:58 2007
Subject: Re: House
You're awesome Erika. Thank you so much.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)" <erika.fagerstrom@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:07:21
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: House
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Hello Governor,
I'm sure you can relate- that when everyone* s asleep at home- you can actually concentrate
on what you're doing, so that was part of the reason for the late night.
The contractor hasn't been by today, but I'll let you know what he has to say when I do
see him. That's horrible that Willow received a threat from someone in Juneau" I will
certainly be covering your family in prayer and that God would give you and Todd wisdom in
the decisions concerning your family.
" A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them
sure "
Proverbs 16:9
I pray for God's wisdom as you ask for His guidance and direction regarding what's best
for you and your family this coming year. I pray that God will fill you with a
confidence in those decisions as you obey Him and that He will strengthen you to walk
firmly and boldly into the plans He has for you, the State and your family. That the
darts that would try to steal precious time and energy would fall to the side as you plow
through the different areas and issues that need plowing and that he'd continue to give
you His peace & strength.
Just wanted to add that- I won't be the obnoxious lady sending you the Jesus emails and
quoting scripture left & right and meddling in your business. You're the Governor, I'm
the House Manager- not your Pastor/Spiritual Advisor, etc... This is and will be a very
rare exception that I'll go on like this. Promise! :)
At the staff meeting today I stressed once again the importance of us maintaining a high
level of confidentiality. The staff could clearly see the lack of judgment in sending out
the email with information regarding your family. |Privileaed l a 9 rees wholeheartedly that it
was a bad decision, and has stated once again that there was no malicious intent on her
part. I did stress that this was very serious and unnecessarily robbed valuable time from
taking care of important
My take is that I'm getting the House ready for the start of the school year, regardless
of rumors or if you and Todd decide to enroll the kids in Wasilla--the House will be
ready! We're doing our best to keep this window restoration project on schedule, so as
far as the contractor knows I want it ready for the school year. No ones business who's
in the House- that's the time frame we've set for the project.
Please let me know if there is anything that you need!
Thank you,
Erika
"What happens in the House, stays in the House"
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager & Assistant to the First Gentleman
Governor ' s House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
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Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:59 AM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Cc: Todd Pal in
Sub j ect : Re : House
Thank you Erika and don't lose any more sleep over this - so strang e that rumors fly the
way they do. I'm torn between wanting to correct the reporter's and [Prjyjje ' s comments or
just deciding it should not be anyone's business where my kids go to school so I won't
comment at all about the issue.
Please ask that contractor where he heard the girls were enrolled in Wasilla? Piper and
Willow are not, but the re action to the rumors that "we're not coming back" (as was
evidently written in |Privilq s email that the reporter wrote about) is so unsettling that -
especially for Todd- that it's tempting to protect these kids from the ugly aspect of the
spotlight and just let them try to live a more normal life that they're used to in their
hometown .
Between the events surrounding reaction to a sensible move to cut back Stef ' s hours and a
recent very, very ugly threat Willow received from a Juneau girl - it's not been a good
couple of days on the family front.
iPrivileil was wrong to send an email claiming we're not coming back - not only was it incorrect
but it obviously violated privacy issues relating to my family. Very disappointing, but
what ' s done is done and the episode will give Todd and me an opportunity to consider what
would be best for our kids next year - considering the reaction resulting from this
episode.
Thanks Erika. And I know you understand the time constraints I've been under with the
state budget items being vetoed and finalized in just a few hours from now - in addition
to many others issues on the administration's plate.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Erika Fagerstrom <erika_fagerstrom@gov, state. ak.us>
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Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:15:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: House
Hello Governor,
I apologize that a member of the House staff gave out any
Today a contractor told me that he'd heard that the Palin family might not be returning
and that the kids had been enrolled in the Wasilla school district & not Jnu. AND then
proceeded to ask me if this was true.
I calle d the House staff tonight and used the contractor question from tonight and
Privileged 1 s email incident to spring board into a conversation on the urgency and importance
of malting sure that all information that we are privy to is strictly confidential.
Confidentiality has always been stressed with the staff at the Governor's House but with
everything happening I told them that I felt that a phone call from me was necessary to
enforce our long standing policies- especially in light of the recent events with the
email and the article.
When I talked to Diane, she mentioned that she was sent an email. She read it to me- and
it mentioned that the Palin family would not be returning until the fall, I'm not sure
if I would f ve even been aware of the reporter/interview/email situation if I hadn't
"approached [Privile ged [after her phone call with Mike and asked her what was happening- even
then it took a phone call and more questions to kind of put it together and a phone call
to Diane {after you & I talked) .
As for the House schedule- it is common knowledge with the contractor/workers that the
your family will not be in Juneau the month of July due to the window project and that
I wanted to let you know that 1.) I talked to the staff tonight and a strong point
was made coming from me w. no reflection on anything/anyone else and 2.) I'm sorry for my
part- in not doing a better job- in protecting your privacy and that of your family, I
never would 've expected the House to be a source of negative press. Ugh!
Erika
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Joseph D Schmidt floseph_schmidt@correct.state.ak. us]
Sunday, July 01, 2007 10:29 AM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Re: Fbi
Hello Governor,
I talked with APRN on Friday as they asked about the trial and how it
affects our planning. I told Ellen that it doesn't. We are not talking
to any lobbyist about our planning. Our plan is about foresight and
ensuring our needs are met in five and ten years. She asked if our
plan would bring our prisoners home from Az. and I told her that it
did.
Thank you for the e mail, and I'll call over next week and see if you
have a few minutes. Of course, I'm rattling around the valley so any
time you'd like to talk. ,. I'm game.
Joe
Original Message
Prom: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sunday, July 1, 2007 9:10 am
Subject: Fbi
To : j oseph_schmidt@correct . state . ak , us
> Hi Joe: it will be interesting to hear your reaction to info
> being revealed by FBI in the Anderson case . . , when we both get a
> second I * d love to hear it .
> I'm intersted in these prison folks who are being named - if they
> may have influenced DOC decisions in prior administation(s) that
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> you're left to contend with and clean up today.
> Have a great Sunday. Hope the budget cut issues don't spill over
> to you - if you hear from angry constituents re: their pet
> projects please send them my way. None of our cuts "kill" any
> project - other sources of funds exist and a better process to
> prioritizing projects MUST be adopted. Thanks!
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska,gov]
Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:10 AM
Joseph D Schmidt
Fbi
Hi Joe; it will be interesting to hear your reaction to info being revealed by FBI in the
Anderson case... when we both get a second I'd love to hear it.
I'm intersted in these prison folks who are being named - if they may have influenced DOC
decisions in prior administation(s) that you're left to contend with and clean up today.
Have a great Sunday- Hope the budget cut issues don't spill over to you - if you hear from
angry constituents re: their pet projects please send them my way. None of our cuts
"kill" any project - other sources of funds exist and a better process to prioritizing
projects MUST be adopted. Thanks!
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) Oanice.mason@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:00 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Outlook Calendar
Importance: High
Good Afternoon Governor -
I have switched over all of your appointments from the OnTime Calendar to the Outlook Calendar this
afternoon. I will be using only the Outlook Calendar for alt appointments from here forward. You should
be able to view your calendar on your BlackBerry at this time. It will show under the "calendar" icon. The
BlackBerry will not show appointments in color.
I have kept the color coding that I was informed that you preferred: Red for all your meetings, Green for
holidays and any personal appointments; Black for FYL There are many color options and these can be
changed to your preference.
Those that have "read only rights" for your calendar as of Monday, 07.09.07; GOV, Mike Tibbies, Sunny
Cayce, Kris Perry.
I have the only "scheduling rights". I am always available by email and phone - 321-2423.
Thank you for this opportunity to work for this Administration. Janice
11/13/2009.
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [mike.tibbles@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, July 01 , 2007 5:39 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message
From: gov, sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sun Jul 01 16:42:15 2007
Sub j ect : Fw : Budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: John W Bitney
To: Michael A Tibbies
Cc: Christopher G Clark
Cc: Meghan N Stapleton
Cc: Kristina Y Perry
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Cci Sharon W Leighow
Cc: Lynne M Smith
Cc: Kari L.Spencer
Cc: Joseph R Balash
Cc: Russell T Kelly
Cc: Anna Kim
Sent: Jun 8, 2007 8:31 AM
Subj ect : RE : Budget
Good morning Governor - we are receiving responses from the departments
to their review of the capital budget - not a lot of specific
recommendations for vetoes but some general comments. My staff is
following up with the agencies and asking additional questions so that
we have sufficient information to base our recommendations to you on. I
expect to have the Department of Law's review sometime next week.
I expect Legislators will be reluctant to put anything specific in
writing - those with specific ideas are more likely to pick up the phone
and call Mike, John, or me - As you can expect, I am getting more calls
from people concerned about their projects being removed from the budget
than from those asking for us to veto I I will talk with Mike and John
about how best to engage legislators in the process.
Karen
**************************************
Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to :gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 7:35 AM
To: John W Bitney; Michael A Tibbies; Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
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Cc: Christopher G Clark; Meghan N Stapleton; Kristina Y Perry; Sharon W
Leighow; Lynne M Smith; Kari L Spencer; Joseph R Balash; Russell T
Kelly; Anna C Kim
Subject : Budget
John: i was asked yest by reporters what percentage (budget cuts) we're
aiming for - didn ! t have a specific number but declared we would be
vetoing, it occurred to me we need to enlist the help of legislators,
esp those who came out of the session screaming that their colleagues
spent too much money.
We'll give them the opportunity to help the state.
Would you figure out how to reach out to them in requesting their ideas
on cuts - some line items are in districts where the local legislator
did not even request the item, it appears. They need to give input on
where we can afford to cut, delay funding, or phase in funding. We need
to do this asap.
Perhaps a letter from the third floor giving them a head's up reminder
that we must live within our means and a strong request to tell us how
they can help.
I know it's probably never been done before, but so be it. But it's got
to be done soon.
Also, I'm very anxious to hear from Cabinet members their suggestions
for cuts, too. Mike - would you forward this to Commissioners as the
reminder that we need their input asap.
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Albert L. Swank Jr. [ie-m@ak.net]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 1 0:20 AM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Governors - Budget cuts & Board of Architects and Engineers - Continuing educaiton issues
BUDGET COMMENTS:
I was very pleased to see the governor's veto of the projects that she did, she could have
continued for an additional 300MJI in mv opinion (total around 500 to 600MJ1).
As a second generation Alaskan (57 years age) and also owning a private engineering firm involved in the
construction of projects around Alaska and the world, yes this is a economic negative to my business,
however the larger picture is much more important for Alaska if it is ever to develop like I would like.
The State does not and never has had a true financially balanced budget and politics have also negatively
affected this issue for the self gains of a few as well as enormous negative ethics issues.
I can only hope that this current administration continues down the same path of fiscal responsibility,
ethical practices and true economic development of the state. I would like nothing better than the
reduction of the state government while encouraging the expansion of the private sector business areas
to include manufacturing etc. which is possible within this state. In short a true development of many
none governmental businesses as well as general cities development and growth. I am involved is such
areas in many other cities, states and countries around the world and have found these issues extremely
troublesome with regards to Alaska and its lack of performance in all such areas.
I love the State but am extremely dissatisfied with its lack of direction involving true economic growth,
diversification and its continued expansion of State government and political corruption. Both mv private
and business interests have been affected bv such issues directly (corruption) and as a result I will be
filing several law suits against the State of Alaska and some of it's employees within the next 4 months.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMENTS:
I have previously sent and voiced my opinion with regards to the Continuing education issue involving the
Board of Architects and engineers licensing.
I have attached an email sent to the board by another professional state engineer which also addresses
many of my concerns.
Please be aware that the board has received hundreds of such complaints but no doubt has not
forwarded them to your office.
This state administrative organization and it's board have also made statements that they have no interest
in the views and opinions and desires of the licensed members and are going to proceed forward with
such regulations.
This is astounding to me and thus I now feel that I must add the following additional comments to be
forward to both the governors office as well as the OMB.
1 . THIS RESPONSE BY A STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT, LEGALLY DEMONSTRATES THE
BOARDS POSITION AND THE STATES POSITION (THE STATE EMPLOYEES) REGARDLESS OF:
• THE POSITION OF ALU PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED INDIVIDUALS (I BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE A DEMOCRATIC
REPRESENTATIVE PROCESS)
• DOES THE BOARD NOT REPRESENT THE LICENSED INDIVIDUALS?
• THE STATE OF ALASKA LEGAL STATUES
• THE STATE OF ALASKA CONSTITUTION
• THE "ENTIRE MANDATE OF THE BOARD" AND NOT "SELECTIVE TWISTING AND MISUSE OF THE MANDATE BY ? â–
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2. THE QUESTION IS ALSO NOW STARTING TO BE RAISED
• DO WE HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN THE BOARD ?
• DO WE HAVE DIRECT OF INDIRECT FINANCIAL GAINS TO EITHER BOARD MEMBERS OR STATE OF ALASKA STAFF, EMPLOYEES
OR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION?
• I WILL AGAIN NOTE THAT REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS HAVE NEVER BEEN FURNISH WITH "WHO OR WHICH PARTIES" ARE
PUSHING THIS. WHICH PUBLIC REPRESENTATION, STATE DEPARTMENT, ETC. WHO ARE THE LOBBYIST INVOLVED? WHO IS
PAYING THE LOBBYISTS?
3. WHAT HISTORICAL JUSTIFICATION EXISTS FOR THIS POLICY OR ACTION BY THE BOARD?
• HOW MANY YEARS OF RECORDS AND ACTUAL COMPLAINTS (BOARD MAINTAINS) EXISTS WITH REGARDS TO PUBLIC
COMPLAINTS AGAINST ENGINEERS INVOLVING SUCH ISSUES?
• THESE RECORDS WILL SHOW AND PROVE THAT THE COMPLAINTS OR ISSUE'S INVOLVED WOULD "NOT" HAVE BEEN
PREVENTED BY CONTINUING EDUCATION?
• AGAIN ACTUAL COMPLAINTS AND RECORDS WILL SHOW "OTHERWISE" THUS NO BASIS EXISTS.
• NOW "PRECONCEIVED THOUGHT PATTERNS BY INDIVIDUALS WILL SAY YES IT WILL (EDUCATION IS ALWAYS A POSITIVE).
• THIS IS WHAT THE PARTIES PUSHING THIS ARE HOPING FOR AND THAT THE STATE AND BOARD WILL NOT PERFORM A
RESPONSIBLE PROPER REVIEW OF ALL ISSUES INVOLVED.
• FACTS ARE THE OPPOSITE. NOTHING WILL CHANGE (SAME PUBLIC COMPLAINTS BASIS WILL BE CONTINUED TO BE FILLED!
AND THUS UNCHANGED.
• THUS THE PUBLIC "WILL NOT BE PROTECTED AS NOW BEING USED AS PART OF THE BASIS AND LOGIC"
• OH BUT HOW $$$$ WILL BE MADE BY SOME INDIVIDUALS AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES.
4. AGAIN I AND MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT AGAINST "VOLUNTARY" CE COMPLIANCE AND THUS
MAINTAINING OUR INDIVIDUAL DECISIONS AND RIGHTS. THAT IS HAVING THE PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES PERFORM SUCH AND NOT THE STATE OF ALASKA . THIS IS AGAIN WHAT IS DONE FOR
ACCOUNTANTS, ATTORNEYS AND DOCTORS. ENGINEERS ARE WITHIN THIS SAME GROUP OF
"PROFESSIONALS".
IT IS MY OPINION THAT THESE PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES HAVE STARTED A NATIONWIDE EFFORT OF
LOBBING FOR SUCH AT THE STATE LEVEL TO AGAIN GET THEM $$$$$ THIS BEING THE EASIEST WAY
TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF SELF ECONOMIC GAIN WITHOUT TRYING TO PERFORM THIS
THEMSELVES WITH THEIR MEMBERS. THIS ALSO MAKES THEM LOOK BETTER AND THUS TRYING TO
PORTRAY THAT THEY ARE NOT THE CULPRIT BUT RATHER THE STATE GOVERNMENT. THEIR MAY
ALSO BE SOME LOCAL LOBBING AND MANIPULATION BY OTHER GROUPS AS WELL FOR SELF GAINS
OR ADVANTAGES.
5. THIS APPEARS DEFINITELY HEADED TO A COURT CHALLENGE AND CIVIL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE
STATE OF ALASKA. PARTIES INVOLVED AND ALSO THE OPTION OF FILLING AN INJUNCTION AS
WELL.
• STATE PARTIES INVOLVED HAVE NOT ADEQUATELY GATHERED THE APPROPRIATE DATA AND
PREFORMED ALL ISSUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUIRED BY PRIOR OFFICIALS OF THE
STATE, STATE LEGAL STATUES AND THE STATE OF ALASKA CONSTITUTION.
Albert Langdon Swank Jr. P.E.
Langdon Engineering & Management
11/13/2009
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Unknown
From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:56 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: ACT
Got a positive phone call from a Fred Sturman, the Vice President of Alliance of Concerned
Taxpayers on the Peninsula this morning who wanted to pass on to someone "Could you just tell
the Governor that we think she is doing an absolutely wonderful job? It is so wonderful to see
someone finally stand up to growing government."
11/13/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02 t 2007 1:43 PM
To; Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Budget
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From: Charley Larson [mailto:charley_larson@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 12:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Budget
I am pretty much sure Sarah sees only the nice ones but thank you anyway.
Charley
"Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)" <governor@alaska.gov> wrote:
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns,
opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to
the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email
herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the
appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need,
suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Charley Larson
address: 8214 Aspen Ave Juneau AK 99801
907-789-7544
MESSAGE:
Elton questioned Palin's criteria in making cuts, eliminating projects
in Juneau while approving similar projects in her hometown of Wasilla,
"I'm upset," he said. "I don't understand it."
Raising Elton's ire: Cutting $100,000 for improvement to Juneau's Paul
Emerson Park, while funding a $630,00 kitchen for a Wasilla sports
complex. Cutting $100,000 for a new ball field in the Mendenhall Valley,
while spending $100,000 for bleachers in Palmer.
Governor Palin,
I copied the above text from the newspaper article about your budget
cuts. You cut 1 00 K for a new ballfield here in Juneau but leave intact
6 and a half times that amount for a kitchen at a Wasilla ballfield
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complex? You cut 100 K for a park project here in Juneau while leaving
in the same amount for bleachers in Palmer? With all due respect, Ms.
Palin, you are not Governor of Wasilla/Palmer. You are Governor of
Alaska. This absolutely reeks of Mat-Su favoritism. Shame on you.
Sincerely,
Charley Larson
charley_larson@yahoo.com
Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha!
Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.
11/13/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 1 0:41 AM
To: andypope99801 @yahoo.com
Subject: RE; Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 3:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. andy pope
address: 895 w 12th st #202 Juneau AK 99801
907 586 0111
MESSAGE:
I, like many others, am very disappointed you vetoed the appropriation ($100,000) to make
the Juneau City And Borough Paul Emerson Park disabled accessable.
Why is it those who are the most needful and have the fewest resources and opportunities
for a normal life are the first to punished by budget cuts?
When you next enjoy outdoor recreation at the beach look around you and count the
disabled, if any. I assure you there will be none at the Paul Emerson City Park at False
outer point, And consider how many would have loved to spend a weekend camping with their
friends and family at the Emerson campgrounds. But it wont happen because it is not
disabled accessable.
As a registered Republican for 53 years I have always supported fiscal restraint but X
have never considered that it should began with those among us who have been left
behind. And please dont cite the Senior Care program in excuse. That was done by the
Legislation, and in any case as a 74 year old low income Senior who will receive the full
amount ($250 . 00) I opposed the grant as being excessive.
There would have been little need for such vetoes if you had saved money by holding the
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Sesson in the state capital. It was such spending {a jet plane) that was the undoing of our
last Governor, and if you continu to waste money with your "Capital Move" it may well be
your undoing
Respectfully, but very disappointed,
Andy Pope
895 w 12 th st
#202
Juneau, Ak 99801
(907) 586 0111
andypope99801@yahoo. com
PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:19 AM
To: scokinc@ak.net
Subject: RE: Seniors
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message-^
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov,state,ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:31 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ec t : Seniors
Web mail from: Ms. Patricia Branson
address: 302 Erskine Kodiak AK 99615
907-486-6181
MESSAGE:
Gov, Palin:
First X would like ot thank you for extending Senior Care benefits for seniors until July
31, 2007. This act prompted the Legislature to take up the bill in a special session and
do the right thing in getting theese much needed benefits for low income Alaskan seniors
in place.
Second: With your capital budget vetoes, our agency, Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc. was
vetoed $15,000 for equipment and maintenance projects. I understand your need to hold
budgets in line. What is disappointing to me as an Executive Director is that our agency
has taken advantage to write grants for capital projects every time a grant proposal for
deferred maintenance is available from the state. There have been several deferred
maintenance grants available just for senior centers, and agencies who serve seniors and
other Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries in the last two years. Many of the
senior agencies who were not vetoed for capital projects in the 2008 capital budget have
not done taken the time or used the opportunity to write proposals for these grants, but
yet they have been awarded maintenance and equipment funds in the FY2008 capital budget.
Their funds stayed in tact.
So the message I am receiving from the state is those agencies who do not write grants
(our last one for deferred maintenance was 231 pages in length) , get funded and rewarded
for NOT writing grants and we who do, get penalized. The reason given for our agency's
veto was that the "funds were duplicate." I am guessing this referral was to the recent
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grant award we received from the 231 pages-the grant amount was $68,000. When I reviewed
the capital budget and noted projects in Sterling, Soldotna, Nikiski and all around the
state and I went back to review to see if any of these agencies had written deferred
maintenance grants, (I always ask for the list of agencies who have written the grants and
the scores for each at the end of the grant process), I was amazed to see that none had
done so. So, our agency writes the grant (and you can only do so on weekends and week
nights to complete the grant proposal) and we get $15,000 taken away- those funds which
could have been used!
for OTHER maintenance projects for our building (built in 1985).
It is discouraging to have taken such time and efforts on behalf of our staff and Board of
Directors to continue to seek grants funds, write the proposals, get awarded the funds,
only to know that there is an "easier" way of getting those funds, I only wish I had
known this ahead of time.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Patricia Branson
Executive Director
Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc
scokinc@ak . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:16 AM
To: charleyJarson@yahoo,com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From; WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us}
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 1:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Charley Larson
address: 8214 Aspen Ave Juneau AK 99801
907-789-7544
MESSAGE:
Elton questioned Palin 's criteria in making cuts, eliminating projects in Juneau while
approving similar projects in her hometown of Wasilla.
"I'm upset," he said. "I don't understand it."
Raising Elton's ire: Cutting $100 , 000 for improvement to Juneau's Paul Emerson Park, while
funding a $630,00 kitchen for a Wasilla sports complex. Cutting $100,000 for a new ball
field in the Mendenhall Valley, while spending $100,000 for bleachers in Palmer.
Governor Palin,
I copied the above text from the newspaper article about your budget cuts. You cut 100 K
for a new ballfield here in Juneau but leave intact 6 and a half times that amount for a
kitchen at a Wasilla ballfield complex? You cut 100 K for a park project here in Juneau
while leaving in the same amount for bleachers in Palmer? With all due respect, Ms. Palin,
you are not Governor of Wasilla/Palmer . You are Governor of Alaska. This absolutely reeks
of Mat-Su favoritism. Shame on you.
Sincerely,
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Charley Larson
charley_larson@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002909
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:13 AM
To: yrc@acsalaska.net
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Pal in. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 5; 10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Kelly Wolf
address: P.0 Box 2416 Kenai AK 99611
907-262-1032 .
MESSAGE :
To the Honorable Governor Palin
While Firday afternoon leaving Resurrection Valley I received the phone call that
you Veto the Firendship missions 70K in Kenai Alaska. Disappointed was the 1st reaction I
had, about the news, but as founder of Youth Restoration Corps I love hard work, I know
how to get things done. So I wanted to email you to test, if you really were in touch with
Alaskan's or were insulated in Juneau by Tibbies and Perry.
The Test: While I'm sure you wrestled with each veto I personally believe you stood on
moral ground (good Job) however I'm very disappointed in your lack of response to the
largest restoration project in Alaska history which asked for nothing from the state this
year. 15 youth worked the hearts out on resurrection creek this year. . . how difficult
could it have been to send them a note of "kodo's" or have you even seen the DVD's
Shame on you I 11
Rep Kelly Wolf Retired
PRA GSP01 0002910
yrc@acsalaska.net
PRA GSP01 0002911
Unknown
From: Palm, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:30 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Ethics
Most imp bill to sign today or tomrw is ethics so hollis and others need tto be notified
and participate in the event - today or tomrw.
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:52 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governors - Budget cuts & Board of Architects and Engineers - Continuing educaiton issues
From: Albert L Swank Jr. [mailto:le-m@ak.net]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:20 AM
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Governors - Budget cuts & Board of Architects and Engineers - Continuing educaiton issues
BUDGET COMMENTS:
I was very pleased to see the governor's veto of the projects that she did, she could have
continued for an additional 300MH in my opinion (total around 500 to 600MJI1.
As a second generation Alaskan (57 years age) and also owning a private engineering firm involved in the
construction of projects around Alaska and the world, yes this is a economic negative to my business,
however the larger picture is much more important for Alaska if it is ever to develop like I would like.
The State does not and never has had a true financially balanced budget and politics have also negatively
affected this issue for the self gains of a few as well as enormous negative ethics issues.
I can only hope that this current administration continues down the same path of fiscal responsibility,
ethical practices and true economic development of the state. I would like nothing better than the
reduction of the state government while encouraging the expansion of the private sector business areas
to include manufacturing etc. which is possible within this state. In short a true development of many
none governmental businesses as well as general cities development and growth. I am involved is such
areas in many other cities, states and countries around the world and have found these issues extremely
troublesome with regards to Alaska and its lack of performance in all such areas.
I love the State but am extremely dissatisfied with its lack of direction involving true economic growth,
diversification and its continued expansion of State government and political corruption. Both my private
and business interests have been affected bv such issues directly (corruption) and as a result I will be
filing several law suits against the State of Alaska and some of it's employees within the next 4 months.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMENTS:
I have previously sent and voiced my opinion with regards to the Continuing education issue involving the
Board of Architects and engineers licensing.
I have attached an email sent to the board by another professional state engineer which also addresses
many of my concerns.
Please be aware that the board has received hundreds of such complaints but no doubt has not
forwarded them to your office.
This state administrative organization and it's board have also made statements that they have no interest
in the views and opinions and desires of the licensed members and are going to proceed forward with
such regulations.
This is astounding to me and thus I now feel that I must add the following additional comments to be
forward to both the governors office as well as the OMB.
1 . THIS RESPONSE BY A STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT, LEGALLY DEMONSTRATES THE
BOARDS POSITION AND THE STATES POSITION (THE STATE EMPLOYEES) REGARDLESS OF:
11/13/2009
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• THE POSITION OF ALL PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED INDIVIDUALS (1 BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE A DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVE
PROCESS)
• DOES THE BOARD NOT REPRESENT THE LICENSED INDIVIDUALS?
• THE STATE OF ALASKA LEGAL STATUES
• THE STATE OF ALASKA CONSTITUTION
• THE "ENTIRE MANDATE OF THE BOARD" AND NOT "SELECTIVE TWISTING AND MISUSE OF THE MANDATE BY ? •
2. THE QUESTION IS ALSO NOW STARTING TO BE RAISED
• DO WE HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN THE BOARD ?
• DO WE HAVE DIRECT OF INDIRECT FINANCIAL GAINS TO EITHER BOARD MEMBERS OR STATE OF ALASKA STAFF, EMPLOYEES
OR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION?
• I WILL AGAIN NOTE THAT REQUESTING INDIVIDUALS HAVE NEVER BEEN FURNISH WITH "WHO OR WHICH PARTIES" ARE
PUSHING THIS. WHICH PUBLIC REPRESENTATION, STATE DEPARTMENT, ETC. WHO ARE THE LOBBYIST INVOLVED? WHO IS
PAYING THE LOBBYISTS?
3. WHAT HISTORICAL JUSTIFICATION EXISTS FOR THIS POLICY OR ACTION BY THE BOARD?
• HOW MANY YEARS OF RECORDS AND ACTUAL COMPLAINTS (BOARD MAINTAINS) EXISTS WITH REGARDS TO PUBLIC
COMPLAINTS AGAINST ENGINEERS INVOLVING SUCH ISSUES?
• THESE RECORDS WILL SHOW AND PROVE THAT THE COMPLAINTS OR ISSUE'S INVOLVED WOULD "NOT' HAVE BEEN
PREVENTED BY CONTINUING EDUCATION?
• AGAIN ACTUAL COMPLAINTS AND RECORDS WILL SHOW "OTHERWISE" THUS NO BASIS EXISTS.
• NOW "PRECONCEIVED THOUGHT PATTERNS BY INDIVIDUALS WILL SAY YES IT WILL (EDUCATION IS ALWAYS A POSITIVE).
• THIS IS WHAT THE PARTIES PUSHING THIS ARE HOPING FOR AND THAT THE STATE AND BOARD WILL NOT PERFORM A
RESPONSIBLE PROPER REVIEW OF ALL ISSUES INVOLVED.
• FACTS ARE THE OPPOSITE. NOTHING WILL CHANGE (SAME PUBLIC COMPLAINTS BASIS WILL BE CONTINUED TO BE FILLED)
AND THUS UNCHANGED.
• THUS THE PUBUC "WILL NOT BE PROTECTED AS NOW BEING USED AS PART OF THE BASIS AND LOGIC"
• OH BUT HOW $$$$ WILL BE MADE BY SOME INDIVIDUALS AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES.
4. AGAIN I AND MOST INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT AGAINST "VOLUNTARY" CE COMPLIANCE AND THUS
MAINTAINING OUR INDIVIDUAL DECISIONS AND RIGHTS. THAT IS HAVING THE PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES PERFORM SUCH AND NOT THE STATE OF ALASKA . THIS IS AGAIN WHAT IS DONE FOR
ACCOUNTANTS, ATTORNEYS AND DOCTORS. ENGINEERS ARE WITHIN THIS SAME GROUP OF
"PROFESSIONALS".
IT IS MY OPINION THAT THESE PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES HAVE STARTED A NATIONWIDE EFFORT OF
LOBBING FOR SUCH AT THE STATE LEVEL TO AGAIN GET THEM $$$$$ THIS BEING THE EASIEST WAY
TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL OF SELF ECONOMIC GAIN WITHOUT TRYING TO PERFORM THIS
THEMSELVES WITH THEIR MEMBERS. THIS ALSO MAKES THEM LOOK BETTER AND THUS TRYING TO
PORTRAY THAT THEY ARE NOT THE CULPRIT BUT RATHER THE STATE GOVERNMENT. THEIR MAY
ALSO BE SOME LOCAL LOBBING AND MANIPULATION BY OTHER GROUPS AS WELL FOR SELF GAINS
OR ADVANTAGES.
5. THIS APPEARS DEFINITELY HEADED TO A COURT CHALLENGE AND CIVIL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE
STATE OF ALASKA. PARTIES INVOLVED AND ALSO THE OPTION OF FILLING AN INJUNCTION AS
WELL.
• STATE PARTIES INVOLVED HAVE NOT ADEQUATELY GATHERED THE APPROPRIATE DATA AND
PREFORMED ALL ISSUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUIRED BY PRIOR OFFICIALS OF THE
STATE, STATE LEGAL STATUES AND THE STATE OF ALASKA CONSTITUTION.
Albert Langdon Swank Jr. P.E.
Langdon Engineering & Management
11/13/2009
PRA GSP01 0002914
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpaIin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:32 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Sunday
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Sent: Mon Jul 02 08:31:45 2007
Subject: Sunday
G 1 morning! Pis note on sched yesterday delivery of AGIA RFA for my review. Delivered to
Wasilla,
Thnks !
PRA GSP01 0002915
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Monday, July 02, 2007 8:32 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Sunday
G ' morning I
Wasilla.
Pis note on sched yesterday delivery of AGIA RFA for my review. Delivered to
Thnks!
PRA GSP01 0002916
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:31 AM
To: akman37@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:16 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: chuck pierce
address: 15417 mothershead lane palmer AK 99645
MESSAGE:
Way to go! !! i i I ! ! IFinily a gov that is standing behind what she said she was going to
do. Keep up the good work. Now if we can overhaul tier 2 we will be on the right path
back. But do have question for you. How can I get the matsu bourogh to let us have another
auto race track on the alaska raceway park property.lt has been all laid out but the
bourogh said no before they even looked at our propsel {sorry spelling is of bit off its
4:30 in the am. Any susgestions would be help full
chuck pierce
akman3 7@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002917
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska,gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:54 AM
To: donwinchester@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:57 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Ms. Don Winchester
address: 3230 Spinnaker Anchorage AK 99516
907-522-1937
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor:
Re: Dimond Alumni Field Project
It was very disapponting to have our project funding vetoed this last week. We have been
working on this project the last 8 years. We are a non profit organization that have zero
dollars spent for administration cost (100% volunteer). We use every dime that comes in to
the project (s) we are working on. We the Alumni have done the mainteneance on the field
the last 8 years because of the tight funds for the school district for maintenance.
Because of our long standing accomplishments in our community we were able to put in place
a number of ways to save cost for this project (frieght $70,000.00 saving to name one).
Because of your veto to complete this project it will cost apporx. $500,000 more plus add
time.
Politicians are also pleading for the communities to be involved. Well this community just
got its face slapped.
Don Winchester
907-522-1937 wk
PRA GSP01 0002918
907-345-7049 hm
907-529-8550 cell
donwinchester@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0002919
Unknown
From:
Sent;
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, July 02, 2007 8:17 PM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Thompson; G (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Martha K
(DNR); Davis; Marcia R (DOR); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Scott; Antony G (DNR); Johnson;
Anne L (LAW); Harris; Bonnie E (LAW); Ostrovsky; Larry (LAW); Anders; Bruce F (DNR);
Rutz; Christopher (AIDEA); Marsh; Kenneth E (DNR); Crosley; Marie M (DNR);
SheplerD@gtlaw.com; MinesingerK@gtlaw.com; Lsledge@westney.com;
e_briel@westney.com; Lcoppens@westney.com; lvesDM@bv.com;
Scott. Hobbs@comcast net; Smithsr@bv.com; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: RFA is up
Oh yeah! ! I
Amazing job. Amazing team.
Alaska thanks you!
Sarah
Palin
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska,gov>
Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:15:38
To: "Thompson, G (DNR)" <nan. thompson@a la ska. gov >, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)"
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) " <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford,
Martha K (DNR)" <marty. rut her ford@a la ska. gov>, "Davis, Marcia R (DOR)"
<marcia.davis@alaska.gov>, "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR) " <kurt is. gibson@alaska.gov>, "Scott,
Antony G (DNR)" <antony. scot t@alaska.gov>, "Johnson, Anne L (LAW)" <anne, johnsonl
©alaska.gov>, "Harris, Bonnie E (LAW)" <bonnie.harris@alaska.gov>, "Ostrovsky, Larry (LAW)"
<larry.ostrovsky@alaska.gov>, "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Rutz,
Christopher (AIDEA)" <crutz@aidea.org>, "Marsh, Kenneth E (DNR)"
<ken.marsh@alaska.gov>, "Crosley, Marie M (DNR)" <marie,crosley@alaska.gov>,
SheplerD@gtlaw.com, MinesingerK@gtlaw.com, j_sledge@westney.com,
e_briel@westney . com, j _coppens@westney .com, " lvesDM@bv . com"
< ! IvesDM@bv. com' >, "Scott . Hobbs@comcast .net " < ' Scott .Hobbs@comcast .net â– >, "Smithsr@bv. com"
< f Smithsr@bv.com' >, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc: Palin Sarah' <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: RFA is up
PRA GSP01 0002920
What a very special team! !!!>!!! CONGRATULATIONS and THANKS
Tom : )
Original Message --
From: "Thompson, G (DNR)" <nan. thomp son@alaska.gov >
To: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>; "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)"
<pa trick. gal vin@alaska.gov>; "Rutherford, Martha K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>;
"Davis, Marcia R (DOR)" <marcia.davis@alaska.gov>; "Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR) "
<kurtis.gibson@alaska.gov>; "Scott, Antony G (DNR)" <antony.scott@alaska.gov>; "Johnson,
Anne L (LAW)" <arme. johnsonl@alaska.gov>; "Harris, Bonnie E (LAW)"
<bonnie.harris@alaska.gov>; "Ostrovsky, Larry (LAW)" <larry .ostrovsky@alaska.gov>;
"Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce. anders@alaska.gov>,- "Rutz, Christopher (AIDEA) "
< crutz@aidea.org>,- "Marsh, Kenneth E (DNR)" <ken.marsh@alaska.gov>,- "Crosley, Marie M
(DNR) " <marie.crosley@alaska.gov>; "SheplerD@gtlaw.com" <SheplerD@gtlaw.com>;
"MinesingerK@gtlaw.com" <MinesingerK@gtlaw.com>; "j_sledge@westney.com"
<j_sledge@westney.com>; "e_briel@westney.com 11 <e_briel@westney.com>;
11 j_coppens@westney .com" < j_coppens@westney . com> ; " IvesDM@bv . com " < ' IvesDM@bv . com ' > ;
" Scott . Hobbs@comcast . net " < ' Scott . Hobbs@comcast . net ' > ; " Smithsr@bv . com"
< f Smithsr@bv.com 1 >; "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Sent: 7/2/07 7:24 PM
Subject: RFA is up
We are done !
It is up on the AGIA website:
http : //www . dog . dnr . state . ak . us/agia/ index . htm
All of the hard work had produced an excellent product-what a team!
Nan
PRA GSP01 0002921
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 2:12 PM
To: thedavisfamiiy@myway.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 2:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Ms. Anna Davis
address: 13761 Venus Way Anchorage AK 99515
907-351-9803
MESSAGE:
After traveling for the past 2 weeks and spending one week in Las Vegas at the Soccer
Regional s where my son and his team were representing the State of Alaska, I am very
discouraged concerning your decision to veto all high school sports requests except some
of the Chugiak funding.
First, I was told all the other teams representing Ca, Az, Nv, Id, Wa, and Or were just
finishing their soccer season and Ak was on just beginning the season. This is true
because my son's team had 2 weeks prior to leaving to practice and play games, as did most
of the other teams, due to lack of playable fields.
Second, because there is only one outdoor and one indoor turf field in Anchorage that can
be used for soccer/ sports practice, and AK was represented by 6-8 teams in various age
groups, and all the fields were being used by someone else.
Third, we cannot use city fields until they dry out or the park area will be ruined,
playing without cleats is dangerous.
Of the teams that competed only the 2 youngest teams made it to the quarter finals, I was
told this was a first for AK.
1
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The regionals are a joke for Alaskans and the other teams know it. Truthfully, we are the
true underdogs, the kids that play on ice, live in igloos, ride sled dogs to school. You
should know the usual Ak talk. Right, we are spending lots of state money on advertising
to change that opinion, WOULDN'T IT BE BETTER TO USE SOME OF THAT STATE MONEY TO HAVE OUR
CHILDREN BE OUR OFFICIAL ALASKAN AMBASSADORS AND REALLY CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE LOOK AT
ALASKANS.
I felt sorry for my son and his team, they managed to keep the spirit and did score
against one of the toughtest teams in the tournament. That was their glory for now and
forever without some kind of turf to practice on, outdoors and in the snow.
Did you know the high school soccer players each year shovel off the turf at AFS inorder
to play a full varsity soccer season, only the junior varsity have half of their games
canceled because there is no fields to play on.
I would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have concerning soccer in
Alaska. Unfortunately, I voted for you this term, but you will have to do something for
my son and those children that want to shine for Alaska in sports before I vote for you
again.
thedavisf amily@myway . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:39 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Sand Lake Community Council Meeting Monday July 9th
From: Robert W. Hayes, SLCC Pres. [mailto:president@sandlakecc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:24 AM
To: Robert W Hayes SLCC
Cc: MATT CLAMAN; DebbieBauer@communitycouncils.org; FRANK McQUEARY; SHERRI JACKSON; Paul
Jendryk; Jeanne McQueary; Ostnes 7 Jeanne (LAA); pj@clearwire.net; Rep. Craig Johnson; ROSEMARY;
Palin, Sarah H (GOV); SHARON; SLCC MAILBAG; STEVE G; STEVE GERVEL;
SullivanD@ci.anchorage.ak.us; Mayor Mark Begich; Bustamante, Linda (DOT); Shaun Debenham;
Egan_Michelle; Ellingson, Christina (DOA); Maser, Theresa A (DOT); McGuire, Lesil L (LAA); Susan Ritter;
Cora D. Weaver
Subject: Sand Lake Community Council Meeting Monday July 9th
Sand Lake Community Council Meeting Monday July 9th
7pm-9pm Calvary Church
Jewel Lake Rd. & 3 800 W. 80th Ave.
Anchorage Alaska
Board Members for 2007
President: Robert W. Hayes
presidentfo)sandlakecc,orff
Vice Presidents: Steve Gervel,
Jeanne & Frank McQueary
Secretary: Rosemary Dunn
Treasurer: Sharon Swendseid
FCC Delegate: Susan Ritter
Web Lackey/Publicist: Gail Heineman email:
mail@sandlakecc.org
Members at large:
Past President Sherri Jackson,
Steve Gervel, Paul Jendryk
Frank & Jeanne McQueary
1. Call to order 7:00pm
2. Agenda approval
3. Treasures report, Sharon Swendseid
4. Minutes approval for June 1 1 2007
5. Legislature Rep. speakers (State Budget Cuts) (Dimond HS Football Field Turf
project), Governors Office as well as Mayors office and ASD are welcome to
comment on this Subject. ( Has anyone seen , our old friend Bobby ? )
6. APD Report, Sgt Allen
7. Assembly Report, Dan Sullivan & Matt Claman
8. FCC Repor,t Susan Ritter
9. Ted Stevens Airport report
11/13/2009
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10. Cam Safeway Construction
1 1 . Capital Improvement Projects grading
12. SAC Report, Will
13. Northwood fence repair info, Cora Weaver
14. Northwood Rd. Big-House changes, Sean Debenham
15. Community Concerns ( Old Dimond Blvd. Hanna Car Wash Building replacement & Liquior
License to be used there)
1 1/13/2009
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From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:55 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject; Re: Blog
Governor. I think we can expand on the transmittal letter and that it is important to keep
to the policy /priorities in the opinion piece. Focus on what the states priorities are and
what is in the budget that supports those. Recognize that legislators have been used to
the discretionary budgets being left alone. But hope that they will work with you to
redefine how to do business in the future to define what the states responsibilities are
and how best to determine those local priorities. Maybe a couple of specifics about
individual projects but stay out of the weeds. I will work with Mike on this. Karen
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 03 09:48:29 2007
Subject: Re: Blog
Kevin had nasty comments in adn again this morning. So did lyda.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message --
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:47:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Blog
I will work with 0MB today on the Op Ed. I have a message in with Kevin Meyer. I was
still hoping he would submit a piece talking about all the good things in the budget for
Anchorgae but that some items were just not as high of priority given the need to save for
the future.
Mike
PRA GSP01 0002926
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:44 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Blog
Good info from mayor keller, too, on their top priority after public comments and votes
re: emergency shelter kitchen in multi-use complex - in conjunction with red cross. It WAS
their top priorty.
So - pis have omb craft op-ed asap. I hate to keep bugging about this, but I did ask for
op-ed crafting before, and immediately after, budget vetoes were released. This has to get
done asap to correct all the erroneous info that is out there. Please.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:35:02
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, krisjperry@gov . state . ak . us , karen_rehf eld@gov . state . ak . us
Subject: Blog
Governor,
Joan and I looked through the backup regarding the projects listed in Mayor Begich's
comments. After reading his comments, the inconsistency that comes to mind is Begich's
ability to accurately read a spreadsheet.
He claims that Chugiak Benefit Society was funded even though it was nothing they asked
for. In fact, we vetoed the benefits society money.
He claims that Chugiak Volunteer fire rescue was funded but Station 11 in Eagle River was
not (and Eagle River serves more people). Chugiak requested $75,000 to replace equipment
including changing their 3 inch hoses to 5 inch. This is a life safety issue. Eagle
River requested money to improve their fitness and dorm rooms (not life safety and not as
high of a priority) .
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He claims we funded the Chugiak historical society but not the Port of Anchorage. Again,
he has his facts wrong. The historical society was appropriated $5,000 for restoration of
material (not even close to the $10 million requested by the Port in which other avenues
of financing could have been obtained) . We vetoed all the money because it was not a
priority of the state.
He compares Chugiak High's turf to Dimond's. They are different. Dimond was not a
priority of the school district. We have a process by which communities can request funds
for major projects (maintenance and construction) . That is to put the project to the
voters and seek school debt reimbursement from the State (usually 70% State and 30%
local) . Juneau voters just approved a project through this process. Chugiak' s request
was very similar, it was forwarded through the Municipality (why would the Mayor
complain) , received local support not only through a local vote but through a local mill
levy to help support the project.
Mike
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:38 AM
To: janerjohns21@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state , ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us]
Sent; Tuesday, July 03, 2007 5:09 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jane Holien
address: P.O. Box 107 Hydaburg AK 99922
907-285-3474
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
The reason I am sending you this e-mail is because I am very curious as to why you did not
sign the grant for new school housing in Hydaburg, Alaska. My husband has been the
principal there for the past two years and was teaching there for 4 years prior to that.
We have two daughters, ages 3 and 18 months.
The housing we live in was built in the early 80s and was meant to be lived in for only 10
years. The house next door to us was torn down and the one next to that is unlivable. We
have had many problems with our house as well . I actually had a mushroom coming out of ray
bathroom wall this past spring. With two young children this really concerns me. Mold is
a very dangerous thing as I am sure you are well aware of. My girls were sick with colds
this past year way more than normal and I really think our house is the problem. We were
really counting on the new housing so I am sure you can understand my disappointment when
I found out you did not sign the grant.
I do hope I get a response from you and maybe even you will reconsider this. I really
worry about what living in this house is doing to my family.
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Sincerely,
Jane Holien
janerjohns21@hotmail.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1 0:37 AM
To: janda@alaska.net
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 5:30 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Noel Janda
address: 11611 Snowline Circle Anchorage AK 99507
907-345-4284
MESSAGE:
The recent budget decisions made by you demonstrate that, in spite of record revenues, we
do not have sufficient funds for all the programs we would like to fund. Simply put, we
need to put the money where it provides the maximum overall benefit for state and its
residents.
To that end, I would like to bring to your attention a budget item that you can affect
that can save millions of dollars, money that you could redirect to more worthy causes. I
am referring to the state's decision to implement a Cisco telephone system and replace the
installed Nortel system. Although the migration has already started, and Anchorage's
"core" system was recently displaced, the same is scheduled to occur in Juneau in this
fiscal year. Once this is done, there is a vague plan to extend out the migration to the
"other" locations. In truth, the state can migrate the existing Nortel systems at a
fraction of the cost that it is going to spend moving to a different platform. There is
nothing the Cisco systems can do that the Nortel systems cannot do, and the savings is in
the millions, perhaps tens of millions.
If you actually read this and decide to inquire on the validity of my statements, you
should choose your advisers carefully, since Cisco is an excellent marketing company and
has done an excellent job of making sure that it is present in any planning sessions. But
if you look at the facts, you will find the state is squandering huge sums buying Cisco
telephone system when it does not need to make these investments. For perhaps 1/3 the
cost, you can migrate the Nortel system, and you can do it gradually.
1
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You may be fed a line of bull stating that the Cisco systems are less expensive. This is
probably because the bulk of the Cisco costs are being put into the "network" budget, not
where it belongs if you are looking to compare apples to apples.
The state of Alaska spent 10 years creating a Nortel network, and it will spend 10 years
displacing it. Although I did not agree with what the state did the first time, I see
even less need for us to spend the amount of money it will take to move to a different
platform. The task at hand is staggering. That is why it took 10 years. But if you go
into any state office except your office and recently, the Anchorage offices, you will
find a Nortel system. In your travels, take a close look. You will find that your
"migration" to Cisco has just begun, and it will take years, perhaps a decade, to change
all the systems out. And the cost will be staggering.
Do not listen to those who say the state has not invested in the Nortel system and that
technology has passed them by. This is plain misinformation. In truth, the Nortel systems
are extremely robust, and their cpu's can be replaced at a fraction of the cost of
replacing the whole system, giving you VOIP where you want or need it, and leaving things
alone where they are fine.
I don't expect an answer except that this has been given "appropriate" attention. But when
I see the number of capital programs that you had to turn down, and when I see the amount
of money being squandered on needlessly changing platforms, I believe you need to know
what is going on and how you can get some of these programs funded that would otherwise
not get done .
If you want to get an understanding of the extent of the Nortel systems installed or the
effort that you are really going to have to make to totally go Cisco, you may want to
contact John Cammeron. He used to work for the state when the Nortel systems were
installed and was one of the main architects of the plan. He's retired now, but I suspect
you could hire him as a consultant. You also have a few employees left from the original
core telecom group that survived the "outsourcing" such as Ed Williams, and you can talk
with them. I think you will find the state is throwing away an extremely valuable asset
and spending a lot of money replacing something that does not need replacing and will be
difficult or impossible to duplicate in today's environment.
j anda@alaska . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1 0:30 AM
To: jrpotts@fidalgo.net
Subject: RE: Homeland_Security
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor, Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 3:51 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Homeland_Security
Web mail from: Mr. John Potts
address: 2855 Brenna\ ' s Way Wasilla AK 99654
MESSAGE :
Dear Guv,
Congratulations on your recent line item vetoes.
I am very angry with our two US Senators on their votes on the Amnesty program. I have
never been a one issue voter, but the importance of that particular bill called for a 100%
vote against it.
I want to know your stance on the bill. Would you have supported it as Ted and Lisa did?
I look at it this way, when more than 80% of Americans want something it had better be
provided to us. Ted and Lisa failed.
Your next step is the US Senate. I want to be damned sure I will be voting for the right
person.
Please, no letter that says nothing. A simple "yes" or "no" will suffice. I don't need
anything explained to me. That's what ticked me off about Lisa's letter. It was three
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pages that treated me as if I am an idiot
Sincerely,
John Potts
jrpotts@fidalgo.net
PLEASE ADD TO E-NEWS
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:19 AM
To: vieira.mike@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Monday, July 02, 2007 4:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Michael Vieira
address: 309 Eliason Loop Sitka AK 99835
9077382285
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I am a longtime resident of Sitka, Alaska and am writing to voice my concern for your
large number of recent cuts from the upcoming budget. These cuts along with the closure
of Sheldon Jackson, and the outlook of once a week ferry service have me concerned for the
future of this community. In a state that boasts one of the riches funds in the world,
with budget surpluses occurring every year with the increased fuel prices, why are we
pinching pennies? The infrastructure that was laid in this state during the oil boom is
falling apart. Our state should have the best of everything. The best schools, public
facilities for education and recreation, well maintained roads. We have none of this and
are constantly pinching pennies.
Living in Southeast Alaska is difficult enough with the weather, the darkness, and the
isolation. Why not invest some of the riches of this state to make our communities
desirable places to reside?
I am disappointed with the direction your administration appears to be headed. I know I'm
not the only person trying to decide if Alaska is a place I want to keep my family in long
term. Please rethink your ideas on the budget.
PRA GSP01 0002935
Mike Vieira
vieira . mike@gmail . com
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpa!in@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:17 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Menard
The shorter the better. An all-day excusion is a lot. Wonder if a sat or sun would work
for this so I'm not spending a whole work day on the tour?
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Jul 03 10:14:41 2007
Sub j e c t : RE : Menard
He just called me too, FYI, he has a pending scheduling request in for the Governor to
accompany him on a helicopter tour of the Denali Visitors Project. He is hoping to
schedule this for either Weds or Thurs of next week. She would depart of a Valley airport
(Wasilla or Palmer TBD) at 9am, take a tour of Port Mackenzie, fly to Talkeetna, then on
to the Curry Ridge project site in Denali State Park. Estimated time of return to the
Valley is 4pm.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:01 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subj ect : Menard
J- pis call curt menard 3765855 re: some scheduling thing he wants me. to do July 11 or 12
I believe. I told him I don't have my sched in front of me so you'd call him. Something
about Denali Park access presentation. Thnks
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:16 AM
To: vickiherman@excite.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Ms. VicXi Herman
address: P.O. Box 355 Willow AK 99688
495-1250
MESSAGE :
The Honorable Governor Palin:
I am writing to express my concern over your recent budget cuts. In particular the cut
for the funding for wall mats in the gym at Houston High School,
While I understand that cuts are extremely difficult to make, I feel that safety should be
considered. I feel that the cut for the football field lights is justified as that is a
nicety, the mats are a necessity.
Governor, you have probably never been in the gym at Houston High, but it is very small.
You were a basketball player so you should know how often players are forced into the end
wall, especially in a small gym. Houston High is the only school I am aware of that has
no padding on the walls at the end of the gym.
I have two children that play high school ball at Houston. If they were to be injured due
to the lack of wall mats I may not have the option but to hold the state partially
responsible due to neglect to fund a safety issue. Again, this is not a nicety, but a
necessity.
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Please reconsider the funding for these mats
Sincerely,
Vicki Herman
vickiherman@excite . com
PLEASE AJDD TO E-NEWS
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1 0; 1 6 AM
To: amberIe.akmfso@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Military_andJ/eterans_Affairs
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Military_and_Veterans - Af fairs
Web mail from: Ms. Amberle Wright
address: 1701 Elcadore Dr. #2 Anchorage AK 99507
MESSAGE:
I just have to send a message regarding the treatment of our wounded soldiers
due to my recent experience. For the sacrifices our troops make, when they need us, they
should be given the best care possible. Maybe one of the best ways to say thank you.
My husband was wounded in an RFP IED incident. The Command back here
in Anchorage doesn't even have the full or correct story. I have learned through emails
with some of my husbands "guys" on what happened. With that aside, I havn't
received any updates from ray Command in about 5 days .
I was lucky that when my husband was wounded ( June 24th) , I was in DC lobbying on behalf
of ACLU. During a meeting with Sen. Lisa Murkowski's office (June 25th) , I was put in
contact
with a member of her staff who works with Military Families. Any help or
information has come from his hard work. Nathan Bergerbest got me some needed information
and got me in touch
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with
my husbands Doctor there in Germany. (June 30th)
My husbands care and travel plans have changed almost on a daily basis. While
in Germany he was diagnosed with TBI (Tramatic Brain Injury) . I still do not
know the extent of that diagnosis. Instead of being transferred to the
hospital
here at home (which was the original plan) , he has stopped over at Andrews Air
Force Base in DC, awaiting transfer to Brooks Army Center in Texas. As of a
call from my husband last night (July 1st), he doesn't know when he will be leaving DC
Seems they can't find the proper plane on an Air Force Base.
During this time, nothing new has been done to treat him. He still has an open
wound on his thigh and several burns on the same leg and buttocks. His
wound has not even been cleaned since leaving Germany. Their reason is that
they are not capable of safely "putting him under", to clean it. The pain of
this cleaning is way too severe for him to be awake . He is not on any
antibiotics, which to me would be a first and necessary procedure. There have
not been anymore tests on his brain, because they want to wait until he
arrives
at Brooks .
So in short now, He was wounded a week ago, is in no better condition,
and possibly worse. He has a slight infection, fainting spells, and reoccuring
system shock.
I would like to see ALL of our troops given the needed care in a timely,
expedited manner. That is what they deserve. I can only imagine what other
soldiers are experiencing from their medical treatment.
If there is a "bandwagon" for this cause, I am ready to hop aboard or drive it
myself.
Amberle Wright
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Alaska Chapter MFSO
amber le . akmf so@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 10:04 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Standard
J- mike has request for me to attend lunch with the Standard while I'm in dc before my
Kuwait trip. I want to do this, so pis have mike give u that info so we can try to plug
into sched. Thanks'
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 8:22 AM
To: desndave@clearwire.net
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Travis Morgan
address: 18144 N. Parkview Terrace Eagle River AK 99577
907-696-2706
MESSAGE:
Travis W. Morgan
Life Scout, Troop 230
18144 N. Parkview Terrace, Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Home: 907-696-2706, Cell: 907-317-5671
Email: desndave@clearwire.net
July 2, 2007
Governor Sarah Palin
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001
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Dear Governor Palin,
My name is Travis Morgan; I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 230 located in Eagle River,
Alaska. I am currently working on my Eagle Scout Project. My Project involves installing
a flag pole at the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage. I am wondering if you
would like to help me by sending an Alaska Flag that has flown over the State Capital
Building. The flag would be the first to climb the pole - after I have completed my
project - and would then be given to the Museum as thanks.
Thank you,
Travis Morgan
desndave@clearwire . net
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