Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 5: 16 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Operating budget
What areas can be looked at to veto out of operating budget? Were there big adds by
leggies in it?
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 5:15 PM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne (GOV); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Operating budget
Thank you.
Rosanne and Sharon: it's going to be important for us to message the "huge growth of
admin's operating budget" spin that leggies are running with (being used to deflect their
huge growth in capital budget) , so pis be thinking along those lines before they gavel
out . Thanks
Original Message
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
TO: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 17:10:14 2008
Subject: Passed
HB 111, Business License Fee, passed 18-2 (Stedman, Stevens were no)
HB 325, Teachers/health care professionals housing loans, passed 19-1 (Green was a no)
HB 344, AAC code (LG'S bill), passed 20-0
HB 314, G,0. Bonds for Transportation Projects, passed, 15-5
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SB 231, Low Income Housing loans, homelessness - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
SB 265, Omnibus Crime bill - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
SB 255, Snettisham Refunding Bonds - FRIENDLY - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
HB 413, Extending the Real Estate Commission - FRIENDLY - PASSED
HB 226, Repeal Termination of the STEP Program -- FRIENDLY - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
HB 296 Extending Board of Parole - FRIENDLY - PASSED
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Thank you.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:55 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Re: Pt Thomson
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:50:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Pt Thomson
Yes, we have the date of Monday, 04.21* I am just confirming time and will get it right
on calendar. I was coming into the office this evening but this cold has
gone in my chest and so thought it best to stay away today - Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 16:45:47 2008
Subject: Pt Thomson
Did we get on the cal. a date for DNR's pt thorn update?
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
WOO HOO! ! Finally.
krisandclark@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:27 PM
IvyFrye
gov.palin@yahoo.com; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
RE: Biz license passed
Ivy Frye wrote:
> Passed the senate 18-2. Can't tell who the 2 are yet, it's not posted on basis
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Do You Yahoo ! ?
Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com
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Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [lvyfrye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Todd Palin; Kris Perry; Frank Bailey; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Biz license passed
Passed the senate 18-2. Can't tell who the 2 are yet, it's not posted on basis.
*
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Pis add to sched
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 3:03 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Fw: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:01:11
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Rosanne Hughes^ <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason" <janice.raason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
If we're still around then, yes
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Original Message-
Prom: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:48:57
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
< janice .mason@alaska . gov>
Subject: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
Governor-
Andrea Gusty would like to know if you are interested in joining her for a live shot at 5
o'clock tomorrow. There would only be time for two questions. Please let me know.
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To;
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:55 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV)
Return
I'll be back in about an hr if you need me I've got the bb on.
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I
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:44 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:27 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Pete Parker
address: 961S seabeck hwy nw Bremerton WA 98312
MESSAGE :
Hi
Please consider running for the vice president with Mr. Mcain. You would bring all the
requirements and qualification to the campaign that is need to beat the George Soros's ,
liberal media and other out of touch liberals
Regards
Pete Parker
petepl@q.com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:47 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Sean personal
Re: this includes Bruce's edits
Is this out? If not, pis change the line in quote to read:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:44:04
To: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) "
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mi ke.tibbles@alaska.gov>,
gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal l\>
Subject: this includes Bruce's edits
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:40 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
Doogan does this also. His are very clever.
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Original Message
From : "Hughes , Rosanne (GOV) " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:38:31
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : RE : Spam
Mike N. just told me that Sen. Elton used to (and possibly still does) sends out a weekly
mass e-mail criticizing us whenever there are things he doesn f t agree with. And Rep. Berta
Gardner sends out a monthly newsletter - just informing people of what's going on. They
all do it. And Wesley knows this.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:24 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon w (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
Let me know when you do, be he needs to be bombarded by you guys, Mike, me if necessary,
etc... to make sure he understands the politics and diversionary tactics the critics are
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using him for. I'll be there. And I haven't even seen the email, but I assume it didn't
say to call senators and tell them how to vote? Also, what's the difference between this
type of communication outreach and calling a press conf to outreach to constituents to let
them know what bills are balled up in the Senate?
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Original Message
From : "Hughes , Rosanne (GOV) " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:02:35
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, "Tibbies , Michael A (GOV) " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Sub j ect : Re : Spam
We're preparing our comments and ready to call him.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 11:00:35 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Spam
Amazing put of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" on admin's part. Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
the public knowing. . .hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans.
Comm Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through on his threat to
write a front-pager.
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
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To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) "
<rosanne , hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : RE : Spam
The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Spam
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment ■" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? (He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.) . The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He 1 11 need clarification asap before that
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issue gets even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:24 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
Let me know when you do, be he needs to be bombarded by you guys, Mike, me if necessary,
etc. . . to make sure he understands the politics and diversionary tactics the critics are
using him for. I'll be there. And I haven't even seen the email, but I assume it didn't
say to call senators and tell them how to vote? Also, what's the difference between this
type of communication outreach and calling a press conf to outreach to constituents to let
them know what bills are balled up in the Senate?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:02:35
To :gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) 11 <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Subj ect : Re : Spam
We're preparing our comments and ready to call him.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 11:00:35 2008
Subj ect : Re : Spam
Amazing out of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" oh admin's part. Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
the public knowing. . .hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans,
Comm Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through on his threat to
1
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write a front-pager.
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) w <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) "
<rosanrie . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : RE : Spam
The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
Mike
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com (mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject : Spam
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Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? (He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.). The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that
issue gets even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:19 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: please do not forward
Oh_jflippin geez. That was probably when he went to his doctor ! s appt to get his Privileged o|
Privile
checked out?
What is wrong with these people.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon, leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat,, 12 Apr 2008 11:32:23
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: please do not forward
Lyda's office was also spreading a rumor a couple of days ago that Tibbies had a panic
attack this week and Nizich had to take him home.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
vC!
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:12 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Wesley - Re: Spam
Have any emails ever been sent out from Stedman's, Hoffman's, etc offices - to inform
constituents of any on-going state business activity? I am sure so...
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:00:35
To : "Mike Tibbies " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , "Rosanne Hughes " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Spam
Amazing out of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" on admin's part. Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
the public knowing ... hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans.
Comm Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through on his threat to
write a front-pager.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular one
Original Message-
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) ■
<rosanne . hughes@alaska , gov>
Cc : "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon. leighow@alaska . gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Spam
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The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Spam
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? (He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.). The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that
issue getg even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0==SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:03 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Comm dept:
I gave my feedback to Roseanne on presser. Thanks for asking.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com < gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Kelly, Russell
T (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:59:18 2008
Subject: Comm dept:
Rosanne: Pis do a quick presser clarifying that not only did state regulators not request
these funds, but despite the recepient of the funds being the Gov's Office we did NOT
request them.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:55:58
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr ,parnell@alaska . gov> .
Cc : "Tom Irwin" <tom . irwin@alaska . gov> , "Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: Pebble
Pis make sure it's publicized that the Gov's Office did NOT request the $ for pebble
"influence" initiative (see today's ADN) . In fact, Tom and I have repeatedly said publicly
we will NOT in any way attempt to. sway any ballot initiative and certainly have no
intention on spending public dollars to influence this issue that at some point will be in
front of voters.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 1 1:24 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
Another thing- dumb, but in case the Ear calls; one of Lyda's aides stopped me in the
hall to say the building was getting a kick out of my "burnt toast" episode this morning
that caused the fire alarms to go off for 20 minutes and caused an evacuation. She thought
it was funny I was cooking breakfast in the capitol and burnt it.
I assured her I was not in the building this morning, I was not cooking breakfast here at
any time, and I did not burn any toast.
She looked at me warily, I doubt she believed me. Just a head's up.
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Original Message
From : "Hughes , Rosanne (GOV)' " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:02:35
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, "Tibbies , Michael A (GOV) " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Spam
We're preparing our comments and ready to call him.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 11:00:35 2008
Subject: Re: Spam
Amazing out of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" on admin's part. Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
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the public knowing. . .hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans.
Comra Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through on his threat to
write a front-pager.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message .--
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"*
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Spam
The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
Mike
Original Message
Prom: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> J
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
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Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Spam
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? {He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.) . The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that
issue gets even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/O=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:03 AM
To: 'gov.sarahigyahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
We're preparing our comments and ready to call him.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 11:00:35 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Spam
Amazing out of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" on admin's part, Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
the public knowing ... hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans.
Comm Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through
write a front-pager.
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on his threat to
Original Message
From; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
To.-ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@a la ska. gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Spam
The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
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of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Spam
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? (He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.). The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that
issue gets even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:03 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
We're preparing our comments and ready to call him.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Cc; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 11:00:35 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Spam
Amazing out of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" on admin's part. Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
the public knowing. . .hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans.
Comm Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through on his threat to
write a front-pager.
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) "
< rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : RE : Spam
The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
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of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [tnailto : gov . sarahOyahoo . com]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject.: Spam
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? (He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.) . The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that
issue gets even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Spam
Amazing out of all the shenanigans being pulled by lawmakers that he spun this up as a
"wrong" on admin's part. Unapologetic is our stance, as there is nothing to hide from the
public on our part, and critics should be asking what is it that any lawmaker is afraid of
the public knowing. . .hence their outrage that information was revealed to Alaskans.
Comm Dept can catch this one if it looks like Wesley will follow through on his threat to
write a front-pager.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:54:49
TorExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) "
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc : "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) '»
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Subj ect : RE : Spam
The guy was a real jerk and Heather Brakes as a witness was outraged.
It was 9:00 PM and I was working on trying to get a couple of things out
of the Senate and he interrupted and asked a question about sending
emails. I told him it was appropriate and the administration contacts
Alaskans all the time about issues that impact them. He asked a
question about databases and I told him I would talk to him in the
morning. He acted like he had a gotcha, was very aggressive and he was
threatening a front page story.
We will get more information to him right away. I just talked to Nizich
and he is working with the press office.
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Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Spam
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment" comment re: his question
last night re: 30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee
legislation. Did you talk to him yet this morning to follow up? (He
reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to him in the morning
about it.) . The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that
issue gets even more spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response
was/is after you talk to him.
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
lrwin t Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:03 AM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Re: Confidential Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4miilion to ANGDA
for In-State Gasline Project
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:09:34 2008
Subject: Re: Confidential Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4million
to ANGDA for In- State Gasline Project
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message-
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:23:10
To : gov .palin@yahoo . com
Cc: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) " <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov> .
Subject: Confidential Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4
million to ANGDA for In-State Gasline Project
Governor ,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redactec
Tom
Original Message
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From : gov . palin@yahoo , com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Gibson, Kurtis
K (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 11 10:00:21 2008
Subject: Fw: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4 million to ANGDA for
In-State Gasline Project
Harold got this in the budget? How? If he spoke for me, saying I supported giving him
$$$, he's way off base.
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:59:15
To: "Ivy personal" <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Todd"
<fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4 million to ANGDA for
In-State Gasline Project
If Harold spoke for admin and said we supported this, he ! s way off base and was
deceptive.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:39:16
To: Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, Todd Palin
< fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4 million to ANGDA for In-
State Gasline Project
There's $4 million in the capital budget for ANGDA. I believe this is seperate than the
$8 million the administration requested that was not included.
Note: forwarded message attached.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Spam
Importance: High
Mike- Wesley reported you had a "no comment B comment re: his question last night re:
30,000 biz lie addresses used to notify on biz lie fee legislation. Did you talk to him
yet this morning to follow up? (He reported that you told him you'd be happy to talk to
him in the morning about it.). The accusation is there was a violation of state email
policy with the activity. He'll need clarification asap before that issue gets even more
spun up. Pis let me know what Wesley's response was/is after you talk to him.
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [^0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:20 AM
To: 'gov.sarah^yahoo.conY; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Cc: r ivyfrye@yahoo.com'; Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Re: Pebble
I believe the request probably came from the ANSCA CEO's but I am not certain. They were
very interested in it and felt they had several legis who would help them.
When we met with them in Juneau the Governor and all of us explained that it was not legal
for us to take sides on an initiative. We have been consistent with this message.
We also explained that if the legislature appropriated a small amount of money with
language specific to an initiative then the Governor , I, or our people could educate and
explain initiatives and their problems without risk of being accused of taking sides .
Further it would be legal for us to take sides if we chose. The CEO's are very worried
that if the initiatives pass then all large mining would stop and then even oil and gas
would be impacted.
We told the CEO's that we would not ask for the money* But if it was made available we
could educate and explain the initiatives without any legal issue for us.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
. Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com < gov . sarah@yahoo . com >
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>
Cc: Ivy personal < ivy fry e@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sat Apr 12 08:07:56 2008
Subject: Fw: Pebble
Tom- who would have testified that the admin wanted this $$$ frank-do you have any more
info on this? Or does Ivy remember the testimony?
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Original Message--
From : f tb907@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:06:06
To : " SP " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subj ect : Re : Pebble
Pretty sure this was testified as requested by the Administration in (H) Fin. The $25K
approp was brought forward by Meyer's aide on behalf of the Admin. Both Gar a and Crawford
opposed it but it passed anyway.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:55:58
To:"Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr . parnell@alaska . gov>
Cc: H Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: Pebble
Pis make sure it's publicized that the Gov's Office did NOT request the $ for pebble
"influence" initiative (see today's ADN) . In fact, Tom and I have repeatedly said publicly
we will NOT in any way attempt to sway any ballot initiative and certainly have no
intention on spending public dollars to influence this issue that at some point will be in
front of voters.
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:30 AM
To: , ftb907@yahoo.com , ; 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Frye; Ivy J (DOA); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Cc: 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Parental Consent abortion bill
Good .
Original Message
From : £tb907@yahoo . com <f tb907@yahoo . com>
To : Hughe s , Rosanne ( GOV ) ; gov . pa 1 in@y ahoo .com < gov . pa 1 in@yahoo . com > ; Frye , Ivy J ( DOA ) ;
krisandclark@yahoo . com <kr isandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc: Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 08:25:05.2008
Subject: Re: Parental Consent abortion bill
Jim Minnery's wife (Alaska Family Council) had the best quotes. They have a decent sized
mailing list so hopefully these quotes make it in there: referencing Lyda she used words
like "power grab" "completely self-serving" and "extremely disappointing".
Minnery told me he intends to hold these lawmakers accountable for this decision.
Lesil especially poo-poo 'd Fred on the floor for even trying to force the vote
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska,gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:06:02
To:gov. palin@yahoo.com, "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, ftb907@yahoo.com,
krisandclark@yahoo . com
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Parental Consent abortion bill
Unbelievable that this happened. A lot of Alaskans will be outraged.
Original Message
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From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov • palin@yahoo . com>
To: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) ; Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo
<krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc: Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:28:39 2008
Subject: Parental Consent abortion bill
Sharon and Rosanne may need to think of some messaging re: the parental consent bill
also, after it progressed so well in other body and committees then Lyda's coalition
killed it. Unbelievable. Truly, if voters understood how measures like this get killed
amidst selfish political power struggles, they'd be up in arms. Is Dahlstrom, et al,
ticked about this?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska,gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:23:37
To : gov . palin@yahoo . com, f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
j
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) n <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
That's ridiculous! 2 formal hearing requests were submitted in the last week alone and
numerous others during this entire year the bill has been stuck in S FIN. . when that
wasn't working Kris worked w Emil and Ted to get the ball rolling.
Original Message
From : gov ♦ pal in@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:16:44 2008
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does anyone remember?
Frank- did you see wesley's blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but
it was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important
bills(s). Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman
should have been requested to move it! What a joke. How many times was he asked to move
it? Well maybe the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a
door to also speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill
because they're either greedy spenders and/ or they hate to see our name on anything that
could pass. I wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment" comment in reply to wesley's
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questions on this.
Original Message-*
From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc: "ivy.frye@alaska.gov" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "gov.palin@yahoo.com"
<gov.palin@yahoo.com>, "Todd Palin" <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SPC agenda Sat
Hilarious !
Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman's lunch barely fetched $200,
and Candidate Palin' s lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation.
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc: "ivy.frye@alaska.gov" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "gov.palin@yahoo.com"
<gov . palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction
items was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and
lunch w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
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> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov . palinOyahoo . com, f ek9wnr@yahoo . com, f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen f inii !
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak,us>
> To: lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak. us
<lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak . us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> HB 111 -BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:14 AM
To: , gov,$arah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV);
'sr.parneH@alaska.gov'
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Comm dept:
Will do.
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Kelly, Russell
T (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:59:18 2008
Subject: Comm dept:
Rosanne: Pis do a quick presser clarifying that not only did state regulators not request
these funds, but despite the recepient of the funds being the Gov f s Office we did NOT
request them.
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:55:58
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr ,parnell@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>,"Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject : Pebble
Pis make sure it's publicized that the Gov's Office did NOT request the $ for pebble
"influence" initiative (see today's ADN) . In fact, Tom and I have repeatedly said publicly
we will NOT in any way attempt to sway any ballot initiative and certainly have no
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intention on spending public dollars to influence this issue that at some point will be in
front of voters.
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Subject:
Got it -- will do.
Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:12 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV);
'sr.parnell@alaska.gov'
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV)
Re: Pebble
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leighow, Sharon w (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV) ) PARNELL, S (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Kelly, Russell
T (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:55:58 2008
Subject : Pebble
Pis make sure it's publicized that the Gov's Office did NOT request the $ for pebble
"influence" initiative (see today's ADN) . In fact, Tom and I have repeatedly said publicly
we will NOT in any way attempt to sway any ballot initiative and certainly have no
intention on spending public dollars to influence this issue that at some point will be in
front of voters .
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PRA GSP01 0015046
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From: krisandclark@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:12 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (DOA); fek9wnr@yahoo.com; gov.palin@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Yes. Sharon, tried calling you. Give me a call and I'll fill you in.
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) wrote :
> Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> As in speaker harris and wife?!?
> Original Message
> From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
> To: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey
> <ftb907@yahoo.com>
> Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W
> (GOV)
> Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:10:31 2008
> Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Hilarious! That's an Ear item!
> Original Message
> From: "krisandclark@yahoo. com" <krisandclark@yahoo. com>
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
> To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <f tb907@yahoo.com>
> Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" <ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , "gov.palin@yahoo . com"
> <gov . palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
> Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one
> of the auction items was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old
> Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and lunch w/Binkley and his wife.
> It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one bidder
> and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for
> $1,500. :)
> ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference.
>> Original Message
>> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
>>
PRA GSP01 0015047
» Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> > To : gov . pal in@yahoo . com , f ek9vmr@yahoo . com ,
>> ftb907@yahoo.com, krisandclark@yahoo.com
>> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
>>
>>
» Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen f in! i 1
>>
>> Original Message
>> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak.us>
>> To: lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak. us
>><lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak . us>
» Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
>> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
>>
» HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
>>
>>
>>
>>
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:11 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; , ftb907@yahoo.com'; , krisandclark@yahoo.com ,
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (DOA); , fek9wnr@yahoo.com I ; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Will check out Wesley's blog. . .
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne
(GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:34:54 2008
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Exactly. That's what I mean when I say we've had such few "asks" of the legislature -
they've all been good for Alaska, yet we end up with so little after essentially
conceeding so, so much. They constantly "one-up" Alaskans/us. A change in tactic must
occur or special session and next year will just be another repeat of us working our butts
off and only being able to take the tiniest of baby steps towards reform... and we'll need
very impacting messages to be publicized about all these shenanigans. I've cc'd Comm.
Dept.
: Original Message-
From : f tb907@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:29:41
To; gov. palin@yahoo.com, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:"lvy Frye" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I missed Wesley's but will check it out.
Don't know why we pussyfoot around these guys who are 1) asking for millions in capital
projects and 2) refusing to lift burdensome fees on the backs off Alaskans, small
businesses. Let alone refusing to address the slanted playing field killing the state's
smaller medical facilities.
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0015049
From: gov.palin@yahoo. com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:16:44
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Ivy Frye" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Sharon Leighow"
< sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Re; Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does anyone remember?
Frank- did you see Wesley's blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but it
was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important bills (s) .
Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman should have
been requested to move it! What a joke. How many times was he asked to move it? Well maybe
the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a door to also
speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill because they're
either greedy spenders and/or they hate to see our name on anything that could pass. I
wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment" comment in reply to wesley's questions on
this .
Original Message--
From : f t b 9 7 ©yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : " krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" <ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , "gov ,palin@yahoo . com"
<gov.palin@yahoo.com>, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious 1
Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman's lunch barely fetched $200,
and Candidate Palin' s lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation.
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From: "krisandclark@yahoo. com" <krisandclark@yahoo. com>
Pate: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
PRA_GSP01_0015050
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" < ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , " gov . palin@yahoo . com"
<gov ,palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction items
was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and lunch
w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (D0A) " <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov . palin@yahoo . com, f ek9wnr@yahoo . com,
> f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen fin! ! !
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis.state.ak.us>
> To: lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak. us
> <lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak.us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:06 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Frye; Ivy J (DOA); 'ftb907@yahoo.com'; , krisandclark@yahoo.com ,
Cc: 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Parental Consent abortion bill
Unbelievable that this happened. A lot of Alaskans will be outraged.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) ; Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo
<krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc: Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:28:39 2008
Subject: Parental Consent abortion bill
Sharon and Rosanne may need to think of some messaging re: the parental consent bill also,
after it progressed so well in other body and committees then Lyda's coalition killed it.
Unbelievable. Truly, if voters understood how measures like this get killed amidst
selfish political power struggles, they'd be up in arms. Is Dahlstrom, et al, ticked about
this?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov >
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:23:37
To : gov. palin@yahoo . com, f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
That's ridiculous! 2 formal hearing requests were submitted in the last week alone and
numerous others during this entire year the bill has been stuck in S FIN.. When that
wasn't working Kris worked w Emil and Ted to get the ball rolling.
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
1
PRA GSP01 0015053
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:16:44 2008
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does anyone remember?
Frank- did you see wesley's blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but it
was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important bills (s).
Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman should have
been requested to move itl What a joke. How many times was he asked to move it? Well maybe
the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a door to also
speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill because they're
either greedy spenders and/or they hate to see our name on anything that could pass. I
wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment" comment in reply to wesley's questions on
this.
Original Message—
From : f tb907@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc : '• ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" <ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , "gov.palin@yahoo . com"
<gov.palin@yahoo.com>, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious!
Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman's lunch barely fetched $200,
and Candidate Palin 's lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation.
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <f tb907@yahoo.com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" <ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , "gov.palin@yahoo . com"
<gov . palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
PRA GSP01 0015054
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction
items was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and
lunch w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
ftb907@yahoo,com wrote:
> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov.palinOyahoo .com, f ek9wnr@yahoo . com, f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen fin! t I
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak.us>
> To: lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak. us
<lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak.us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a. number SFC agenda Sat
> HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/OSOA/OINFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:04 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; 'krisandciark@yahoo.com 1 ; 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (DOA); 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com 1
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
As in speaker harris and wife? • ?
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov. pal in@yahoo.com>
To: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey <r£ tb907@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:10:31 2008
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious 1 That's an Ear item!
Original Message
From : H krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: " ftb907@yahoo.com" <£tb907@yahoo.com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov " < ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , " gov . palin@yahoo . com"
<gov . pal in@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com " <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction items
was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and lunch
w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0015056
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov . palin®yahoo . com , f ek9wnr@yahoo . com,
> f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen fin! ! !
Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak,.us>
> To : lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak . us
> <lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state » ak . us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:59 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Le/ghow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); PARNELL; S
(GOV sponsored)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV)
Comm dept:
Rosanne: Pis do a quick presser clarifying that not only did state regulators not request
these funds, but despite the recepient of the funds being the Gov's Office we did NOT
request them.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:55:58
To : H Rosanne Hughes " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> , " Sharon Leighow"
< sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr . parnell@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subj ect : Pebble
Pis make sure it's publicized that the Gov's Office did NOT request the $ for pebble
"influence" initiative (see today's ADN) . In fact, Tom and I have repeatedly said publicly
we will NOT in any way attempt to sway any ballot initiative and certainly have no
intention on spending public dollars to influence this issue that at some point will be in
front of voters.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA_GSP01_0015058
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:56 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); PARNELL; S
(GOV sponsored)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV)
Subject: Pebble
Pis make sure it's publicized that the Gov's Office did NOT request the $ for pebble
"influence" initiative (see today's ADN) . In fact, Tom and I have repeatedly said publicly
we will NOT in any way attempt to sway any ballot initiative and certainly have no
intention on spending public dollars to influence this issue that at some point will be in
front of voters.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015059
Unknown
From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Sent; Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:48 AM
To: gov.paiin@yahoo.com; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Todd Palin; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Parental Consent abortion
Minnery is here in Juneau and will be all over this.
--. Original Message
From : gov . pal in@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:28:39
To: "Ivy Frye" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo"
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Sharon Leighow"
< sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> , rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov
Subject: Parental Consent abortion bill
Sharon and Rosanne may need to think of some messaging re: the parental consent bill also,
after it progressed so well in other body and committees then Lyda's coalition killed it.
Unbelievable. Truly, if voters understood how measures like this get killed amidst
selfish political power struggles, they'd be up in arms. Is Dahlstrom, et al, ticked about
this?
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:23:37
To : gov.palin@yahoo . com, f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
That's ridiculous] 2 formal hearing requests were submitted in the last week alone and
numerous others during this entire year the bill has been stuck in S FIN. . When that
wasn't working Kris worked w Etnil and Ted to get the ball rolling.
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
I
PRA GSP01 0015060
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc; Frye, Ivy J (DOA) ; Todd < f ek9wnr@yahoo . com> ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:16:44 2008
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does anyone remember?
Frank- did you see wesley's blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but it
was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important bills (s) .
Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman should have
been requested to move it J What a joke. How many times was he asked to move it? Well maybe
the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a door to also
speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill because they ' re
either greedy spenders and/or they hate to see our name on anything that could pass. I
wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment'' comment in reply to wesley's questions on
this.
Original Message —
From : f tb907@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : "krisandclark@yahoo , com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" < ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , "gov .palin@yahoo , com"
<gov . palin@yahoo . com> , "Todd Palin" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious I
Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman's lunch barely fetched $200,
and Candidate Palin' s lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation.
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Fri f 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <ftb907@yahoo,com>
Cc: "ivy. frye@alaska.gov" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "gov.palin@yahoo.com 1
<gov . palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <£ ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
PRA GSP01 0015061
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction
items was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7 , a stay at Pikes and
lunch w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
> Date; Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov . palin@yahoo . com , f ek9wnr@yahoo . com, f tb90 7@yahoo . com , krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen fin! 1 !
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak.us>
> To: lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak. us
<lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak . us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:35 AM
To: Frank Bailey; K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Todd; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Exactly. That f s what I mean when I say we f ve had such few "asks" of the legislature -
they've all been good for Alaska, yet we end up with so little after essentially
conceeding so, so much. They constantly "one-up" Alaskans/us. A change in tactic must
occur or special session and next year will just be another repeat of us working our butts
off and only being able to take the tiniest of baby steps towards reform... and we'll need
very impacting messages to be publicized about all these shenanigans. I've cc'd Comm.
Dept.
Original Message--
From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:29:41
To: gov. pa lin@yahoo.com, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc : " Ivy Frye " <ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , "Todd Pal in" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com> , "Sharon Leighow"
< sharon. leighow@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I missed Wesley's but will check it out.
Don't know why we pussyfoot around these guys who are 1) asking for millions in capital
projects and 2) refusing to lift burdensome fees on the backs off Alaskans, small
businesses. Let alone refusing to address the slanted playing field killing the state's
smaller medical facilities.
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:16:44
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Ivy Frye" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does, anyone remember?
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Frank- did you see wesley's blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but it
was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important bills (s).
Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman should have
been requested to move it! What a joke. How many times was he asked to move it? Well maybe
the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a door to also
speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill because they're
either greedy spenders and/or they hate to see our name on anything that could pass. I
wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment" comment in reply to wesley's questions on
this.
Original Message--
From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc: "ivy. frye@alaska.gov" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "gov.palin@yahoo.com"
<gov.palin@yahoo . com> , "Todd Pal in" <fek9wnr ©yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious !
Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman's lunch barely fetched $200,
and Candidate Palin's lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation.
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc: "ivy.frye@alaska.gov" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "gov.palin@yahoo.com'
<gov . palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction items
was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and lunch
w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
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ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice, .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov . pal in@yahoo . com , f ek9wnr@yahoo . com ,
> f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen f in!! I
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak.us>
> To : Ihf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak . us
> <lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak.us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:33 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.oom; K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (DOA); Todd Palin; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Don't think we ever did the homer lunch thing. I sent to Kari Spencer way in early 07. I
could find the guy's name for the next time you make it to homer. He owns the grog shop
winery. Tall feller.
Original Message
Prom : gov , palin@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:16:44
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" . <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Ivy Frye" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does anyone remember?
Frank- did you see wesley's blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but it
was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important bills (s) .
Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman should have
been requested to move it! What a joke. How many times was he asked to move it? Well maybe
the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a door to also
speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill because they 1 re
either greedy spenders and/or they hate to see our name on anything that could pass. I
wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment" comment in reply to Wesley's questions on
this.
Original Message--
From : f tb907@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc : " ivy. f rye@alaska . gov" <ivy . f rye@alaska . gov>, "gov .palin@yahoo , com"
<gov.palin@yahoo.com>, "Todd Palin" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious!
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Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman f s lunch barely fetched $200,
and Candidate Palin's lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation.
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From : n krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com" <f tb907@yahoo,com>
Cc: "ivy.frye@alaska.gov" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "gov.palin@yahoo.com"
<gov ,palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo. com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo, com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction items
was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and lunch
w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500, :)
ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice. .. .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To: gov. pa lin@yahoo.com, fek9wnr@yahoo.com,
> f tb907@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen fin! 1 1
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis. state. ak.us>
> To : lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak. us
> <lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak.us>
PRA GSP01 0015068
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> HB lll-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, April 1 2, 2008 7:24 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; 'ftb907@yahoo.com'; 'krisandclari^yahoo-com'
Cc: 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
That's ridiculous! 2 formal hearing requests were submitted in the last week alone and
numerous others during this entire year the bill has been stuck in S FIN. . When that
wasn't working Kris worked w Emil and Ted to get the ball rolling.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Frank Bailey < ftb9 07 ©yahoo. com>; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 12 07:16:44 2008
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
I wonder if I ever had that lunch with the Homer bidder. Yikes- does anyone remember?
Frank- did you see wesley f s blog on biz lie? Shoot. Don't know who's idea it was, but it
was all about transparency! Letting alaskans know who was sitting on important bills (s) .
Stedman's comment was the email shouldn't have been sent, instead the chairman should have
been requested to move it! What a joke. How many times was he asked to move it? Well maybe
the blog/story will give the issue publicity and the follow up can open a door to also
speak about tire tax and other good bills they're still trying to kill because they're
either greedy spenders and/or they hate to see our name on anything that could pass. I
wish Mike wouldn't have given a "no comment" comment in reply to wesley's questions on
this.
Original Message—
From : f tb9 7®yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:46:22
To : "krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov" <ivy . f ryeoalaska . gov> , » gov . palin@yahoo . com"
<gov.palin@yahoo.com>, "Todd Palin* < fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Hilarious!
Reminds me of the Homer Library luncheon where Lt Gov Leman's lunch barely fetched $200,
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and Candidate Palin's lunch fetched $650 for the Library Foundation,
John and Nicole? Harris is married??
Original Message
From : " krisandclark@yahoo . com" <krisandclark@yahoo . corn*
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:07
To: "ftb907@yahoo.com M <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc : " ivy . f rye@alaska . gov " < ivy . f rye@alaska . gov> , " gov . palin@yahoo . com"
<gov . palin@yahoo . com> , " f ek9wnr@yahoo . com" <f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Re: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
Clark and I were at a fundraiser tonight for Special Olympics and one of the auction items
was a package trip to Fairbanks in the old Murkowski jet for 7, a stay at Pikes and lunch
w/Binkley and his wife. It was secured by John and Nicole Harris. There was only one
bidder and it was Nicole Harris. It was valued at $4,000 and she got it for $1,500. :)
ftb907@yahoo.com wrote:
> Nice. . . .maybe 30,000 emailed contacts made a difference.
> Original Message
> From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:21:00
> To : gov . pal in@yahoo . com , f ek9wnr@yahoo . com ,
> f tb907®yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo. com
> Subject: Fw: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
> Woo hoo biz license fee is scheduled in sen fin!!
> Original Message
> From: Louanne Christian <Louanne_Christian@legis.state.ak.us>
> To : lhf cltc+senateschedule@legis . state . ak . us
> <lhfcltc+senateschedule@legis. state. ak.us>
> Sent: Fri Apr 11 18:19:30 2008
> Subject: Sorry I missed a number SFC agenda Sat
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> HB 111-BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:10 AM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Re: Confidential Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4million to ANGDA
for fn-State Gasline Project
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:23:10
To : gov . pal inOyahoo . com
Cc: "Rutherford,* Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Confidential Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4
million to ANGDA for In-State Gasline Project
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacte
Tom
Original Message
' From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Gibson, Kurtis
K (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 11 10:00:21 2008
Subject: Fw: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4 million to ANGDA for
In- State Gasline Project
Harold got this in the budget? How? If he spoke for me, saying I supported giving him
$$$, he's way off base.
Original Message
From : gov . pal in@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015073
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:59:15
To: "Ivy personal" <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Todd"
<fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4 million to ANGDA for
In-State Gasline Project
If Harold spoke for admin and said we supported this, he's way off base and was
deceptive.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:39:16
To:Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, Todd Palin
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com> , Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fwd: Capital Budget going to House floor includes $4 million to ANGDA for In-
State Gasline Project
There's $4 million in the capital budget for ANGDA. I believe this is seperate than the
$8 million the administration requested that was not included.
Note: forwarded message attached.
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:27 PM
To: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
From: tim ellis [mailto:timmy_joanna@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, Aprii 11, 2008 7:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject; RE: Other
Thank-you, I understand Governor Palin has a son in Iraq, he is in our prays. Hoping to hear
from her soon.
Thank-you Joanne Casqueira %
"Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)" <governof@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: Monday, April 07, 2008 10:33 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Joanne Casqueira
address: 1200 E Holland Ave. Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 376-0299
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
My name is Joanne Casqueira, I've lived in Ak for almost 30 years. I
raised 4 children in the small town of Big Lake.
Now my youngest Alexander (20 years old) is a proud member of the U.S.
Marine Corp. He has already been to Iraq once and is being sent back
again, we are all very proud of him!
Unfortunaly, he call me today from Camp Pennelton to see if I could
start some sort of "Fund-raising" for him and his troops.
He told me they do not have the proper equipment to fight and stay
alive. This broke my heart, so I started calling every buisness in
Wasilla asking for their help, Wal-Mart,Fred Meyers, H&R Block, Sears
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even the Geat Alaska Pizza Company.
Most seem willing to help.
I have set up a account for Alex and his troop through a company based
in Ca. called "Combact Ready" in San Clemente.Ca. (949)276-2333, Travis
Box or Collin Owens are in charge.Please, if you can help me, help all
the young men and women who fight for us and would die for us while
asking nothing in return I would be forever grateful. As Alaskan's we
need to join together to make sure these brave soldiers have EXACTLY
what they need to do their job, that WE sent them there to do. Please
Governor Palin, just take one moment to call Travis Box or Collin Owens
@ (949)276-2333 and they can tell what and why OUR children need
Alaskans to pull together and help.
How sad my son a "Lance Corporal" of the U.S.M.C. had to call his
Mother for help, for proper "gear"
Thank- You Joanne Casqueira
timmyjoanna@yahoo.com
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Unknown
From: Kelly, Russefi T (GOV) [russ.keily@aiaska.govJ
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 5:10 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Passed
HB 1 1 1, Business License Fee, passed 18-2 (Stedman, Stevens were no)
HB 325, Teachers/heaith care professionals housing loans, passed 19-1 (Green was a no)
HB 344, AAC code (LG's bill), passed 20-0
HB 314, G.O. Bonds for Transportation Projects, passed, 15-5
SB 231 , Low Income Housing loans, homelessness - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
SB 265, Omnibus Crime bill - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
SB 255, Snettisham Refunding Bonds - FRIENDLY - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
HB 41 3 t Extending the Real Estate Commission - FRIENDLY - PASSED
HB 226, Repeal Termination of the STEP Program - FRIENDLY - AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV
HB 296 Extending Board of Parole - FRIENDLY - PASSED
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Unknown
From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 1 2, 2008 1 0:26 AM
To: Sarah Palin; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); ivyfrye@yahoo.com
Subject: wesley's biog
blogger's are going after ramras.
http://community.adnxom/adn/node/121208#comn^
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Sunday, April 1 3, 2008 9:32 AM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com , ; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Board of Education
Dear Governor Palin,
I tried to catch Mr. Tibbies, he was enroute to the House floor session. Mr. Bailey called and I will meet with
him shortly.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/OS0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:21 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: brief remarks RGA
Governor/ Rosanne
The RGA coordinators informed me that in years past, governors usually cover a small variety of
accomplishments. They said focusing on one topic is fine - but they encourage mixing it up a bit
since the keynote address is all about energy,
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:10 PM
To: Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J
(GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Legislature Adjourns (UNCLASSIFIED)
You are an amazing Commissioner. You "get it" and have been so extremely helpful. Thank yot
sincerely for working so hard, prioritizing wisely, and caring so much about your mission and oui
Thank you!
Sarah
— On Sun, 4/13/08, Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK <craigxampbell2@us,army.ndl> wrote
From: Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK <craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>
Subject: Legislature Adjourns (UNCLASSIFIED)
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008, 1:05 PM
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats : NONE
Governor Palin:
Congratulations on a successful legislative session. From DMVA's
perspective, we accomplished our objectives. No increased personnel and we
held the line on our budget. Most importantly two of your legislative
priorities passed this year.
First, SB 214 passed both bodies and gives Alaska National Guard members in
good standing free hunting and fishing licenses. That was a direct response
to your meeting with our soldiers in Kuwait last year. Thank you.
Second, the Emergency Fire Fighting legislation which provides pay equality
for National Guard personnel placed on state active duty for fire fighting
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passed both the House and the Senate. HB 326, the EFF bill, is on the way to
your office for signature. This too was a Governor sponsored bill, so I want
to report that both of the pieces of legislation you requested for DMVA have
passed the legislature. Thank you very much.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to support you between sessions. I
look forward to starting the budget development process for our State 2010
budget later this year. It is a distinct pleasure working for your
administration.
Craig
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
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Unknown
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.kelly@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 200812:38 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne
(GOV)
Subject: awaiting transmittal to gov
HB 1 1 1 Business License Fee - awaiting transmittal to gov's office
HB 3 14 G.O. Bonds for Transportation Projects - awaiting transmittal to gov's office
FRIENDLY:
SB 254 AK Regional Economic Assistance Program - awaiting transmittal to gov's office
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:27 PM
To: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Sunny,
I found this on the web.
Donna
http://frontiersmanxom/articles/2008/04/13/vallev life/doc4801be5ccfD0dl05879409,txt
From: tim ellis [mailto:timmyjoanna@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Dear Governor Palin,
Please read the "Frontiersman" there is an article regarding my son Alex.
Still waiting for a response from you.
God Bless you and your family.
Thank-you Joanne Casqueira
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From: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 1 3, 2008 1 :1 1 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Legislature Adjourns (UNCLASSIFIED)
— On Sun, 4/13/08, Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK <craig.campbeH2@usMrmy.mil> wrote
From: Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK <craig.campbell2@us.army,mil>
Subject: Legislature Adjourns (UNCLASSIFIED)
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008, 1 :05 PM
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Governor Palin:
Congratulations on a successful legislative session. From DMVA's
perspective, we accomplished our objectives. No increased personnel and we
held the line on our budget. Most importantly two of your legislative
priorities passed this year.
First, SB 214 passed both bodies and gives Alaska National Guard members in
good standing free hunting and fishing licenses. That was a direct response
to your meeting with our soldiers in Kuwait last year. Thank you.
Second, the Emergency Fire Fighting legislation which provides pay equality
for National Guard personnel placed on state active duty for fire fighting
passed both the House and the Senate. HB 326, the EFF bill, is on the way tc
your office for signature. This too was a Governor sponsored bill, so I want
to report that both of the pieces of legislation you requested for DMVA have
passed the legislature. Thank you very much.
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Let me know if there is anything I can do to support you between sessions. I
look forward to starting the budget development process for our State 2010
budget later this year. It is a distinct pleasure working for your
administration.
Craig
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
10/22/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:34 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Bio
Also, can you change bio line from "protestant" to "Christian".
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:32:04
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
< sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Bio
Pis update bio - parts are now irrelevant re: "invested $1 billion in education", etc
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:23 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Press today
Mike- whaddya think. Very low key is my desire, no one knows when it'll wrap up. I've got
ktva at 5pm. Nothing formal and stiff from us.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 13, 2008 12:19 PM
Subject: Press today
Governor, have you thought about what you would like to do for an
end-of-session wrap-up? We could have a press availability in the
conference room if they gavel out on the earlier side, but if it's late
tonight and you have an early morning flight you might not want to do
that. Last year I believe you did an end-of-session press conference the
following day. Please advise and we stand ready to make it happen.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:49 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Texas remarks
I think janice said the focus is on energy- these guys want to know about our resources
it's not the educ/ethics kinda crowd.
Original Message-
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 13, 2008 11:34 AM
Subject: Texas remarks
We 1 re finishing up your remarks for the Governors meeting in Texas. You
have two sets of remarks -- one is a 15-minute speech and the other is a
three-minute overview of accomplishments and happenings in your state.
On the three minute remarks, we focused on AGIA, ethics and education.
Would you like to include anything else, or have us change the focus?
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:46 AM
To: McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Cc: kristine.perry@alaska.gov; Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Jollie; Tara L (CED)
Subject: Re: Racism on the Radio
Disgusting. And I take it personally when I consider they're talking about my daughters.
The House of Rep will be doing a letter or resolution... We're trying to ifind a joint
vehicle where our office chimes in too.
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Original Message
From : " McBride , Rhonda (GOV) " <rhonda . mcbride@alaska . gov>
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:28:58
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: kristine.perry@alaska.gov, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, "Jollie,
Tara L (CED) " <tara. jollie@alaska.gov>
Subject: Racism on the Radio
I'm forwarding you an email. I received from Nancy Barnes, assistant to Senator Al Kookesh,
as part of a mass e-mailing.
The chain started with Michelle Davis, an Anchorage woman, who was outraged by DJ banter
on KFBX 100.5, the Fox -- that was a dig at Alaska Native women.
I think it's something you should be aware of.
Dear ADN;
I am writing to tell you about an extraordinarily insulting comment that was said on Fox
Radio, 100.5 this morning. As I was driving to work, I stopped channel surfing long
enough to listen to some light banter between the morning hosts, Woody and Wilcox. They
were testing callers to see what true crime incident actually happened in Florida. The
talk turned to the weather and real Alaskans. Then one DJ asked this question, on the
air, "Have you made love to the Yukon River and peed in a Native woman?" That is one of
the ugliest things I have ever heard.
The DJ was taking that old, insulting line about someone only being a real Alaskan if
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they'd peed in the Yukon River, made love to a Native woman, killed a bear etc, etc. When
I grew up, the phrases used to describe Native women in that chestnut were as bad as the N
word. They used klootch, squaw, and so on. This DJ managed to take what was already
degrading and insulting and make it infinitely worse.
I have complained to the Station Manager, and also filed with the FCC. To me, this was
hate speech, and the public should have an opportunity speak against it. There is so
much violence against Native women that goes unpunished. Let's try an experiment. I'd
like you to say "Have you made love to the Yukon River and peed in a Native woman." Let
the true ugliness brought up by those words be in your mind for a minute. Then, consider
if someone said that about your sister, mother, wife or friend. Please, don't tolerate
this and don't let it go by without being held up to the light.
Regards ,
Michelle Davis
Anchorage
I'll spare you the full chain of subsequent e-mails. But here's an excerpt from one of
them. Estelle Thompson Hale, who's from the Bristol Bay region, writes: '
"This blatant, deliberate and unvarnished type of hatred against Native people has to
stop. It's not just these particular DJ's either. This type of discrimination and racial
hate perpetuation happens on other radio stations as well. If you ever listen to Dan
Fagan, who has got his own show on AM 750 from 2-5pm, M-F, or "Don Megga* on 101.3 KGOT,
you know what I'm talking about. The degree of discrimination varies, but it is there
nonetheless. The remarks tend to be about Natives being drunk, being lazy, or other
misconceptions or generalizations about Native people."
The Obama candidacy has triggered a national dialogue on race -- that's having an impact
here on the Alaska Native community.
The "racial" issue is on people's minds - as you were quick to pick up on -- at the Tom
Stewart memorial... this sense, that as a state, we want to take the moral high ground - to
show respect by incorporating Native culture in a redesign of the state seal.
You and Todd are in the unique position to take leadership here. And seem to be doing so,
by asking Alaskans to aspire to more, to be more inclusive.
And while we're on the topic of inclusiveness„..
I've been emailing Julie Kitka at AFN, and she was very positive about your ANCSA CEO
meeting. She said "inclusion" is so important - and that so often, Native leaders are not
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* included," so your gesture meant a lot. Julie was very happy about the hospitality you
and Todd extended to the CEO's.
Just one more quick note. I did leave a message with the FOX station's program director,
known as "'Crash, " requesting more information about what was actually said. I'm hoping
it's not true — that there's some misunderstanding.
I have not heard back, but Representative Mary Nelson's office did hear from w Crash," who
apologized for the banter.
I hope this email gives you a feel for the general climate, when it comes to race issues
in Alaska. No doubt about it. They're heating up.
Thanks ,
Rhonda
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Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:21 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
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Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:13 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections .}■
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address: 4556 7th St. Apt. 6208 East Moline IL 61244
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MESSAGE :
Run for VP/ You would a good one
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Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:32 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne (GOV)
Subject: end of session
6/9/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 1 3, 2008 1 0:22 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Texas
Do you know who's working on it? Or when I'll have it? I leave for texas tomorrow night.
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-Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:13:13
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Texas
Do you know if the speech is complete yet for my keynote luncheon speech at the RGA energy
conf?
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:58 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Wesley Loy
Yes- and I heard ramras
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:49:57
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Wesley Loy
Just passed the House 40-0
Rosanne Hughes
press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com}
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:10 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Subject: Re: Wesley Loy
A perplexing thing about all this is that (and I'm not laying blame,
just noting the irony here) it was not my idea, I did not compile
addresses, nor compose (or even see the email until yesterday), yet I've
had to answer to it repeatedly over the past couple of days without
anyone noting that someone had to have orchestated, initiated and
accomplished the email send. I know the buck stops with me, but that's a
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significant "miss" in all this, that no one stood up and offered to set
Wesley straight by letting him know it was their idea and their doing
and we're unapologetic because whomever did this (Mike?) didn ! t do
anything wrong. I sure would have felt more confident about the coverage
of this if someone had merely stood up and claimed ownership.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 13, 2008 9:03 AM
Subject: Wesley Loy
He did write a story on how our political enemies thought we had done
something wrong, but all 15 comments were on our side, I'm pretty sure
Will re-read them, but don't remember seeing even one against us.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:41 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Wesley Loy
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-•* Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:36:33
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Wesley Loy
Well, actually, he did ask us last night who wrote it and who was
responsible for it and we did say that we did -- he just didn't report
that. Among other things he didn't report. Joe Balash was just talking
to me in my office and he told me that Wesley hangs out with and is good
buddies with Miles Baker, a Stedman staffer.
There are a lot of ironies here. The irony that we have never done this
before -- it's the first time we tried it and we get blasted for it when
previous administrations put things like this out day after day after
day. (Looking at the dates on Murkowski's "Inside Track" alerts --he
literally put them out day after day -- not weekly, not monthly.)
Another irony is that we're stuck having to deal with an unprofessional,
ignorant reporter whose idea of political reportage is going to your
political enemies and giving them a huge megaphone to hurl whatever
false accusation or complaint or lie they want and he doesn't bother to
get the other side of the story. I say "stuck having to deal with him"
because he's with the Anchorage Daily News. But I'll tell you one thing
we're not stuck with --we don't have to give him the kind of access
he's had to you. We have to talk to him, of course, but we don't have to
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give him these exclusive one-on-ones with you, that's for sure. I've
only been on the job for a week -- which he reminded me last night, by
the way -- but I'll tell you what. All I've seen this guy do since I've
been here is write biased, one-sided, unfair and negative stories about
you. I'm used to working with mean, nasty, ugly, unpleasant journalists
before on Capitol Hill (esp. the New York Times), but at least I could
respect them professionally. At least they were good journalists. This
guy, sorry, I can't say that about him. He's on a witch hunt and it's
like, "don't confuse me with the facts - I'm busy here."
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:10 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Subject: Re; Wesley Loy
A perplexing thing about all this is that (and I'm not laying blame,
just noting the irony here) it was not my idea, I did not compile
addresses, nor compose (or even see the email until yesterday), yet I've
had to answer to it repeatedly over the past couple of days without
anyone noting that someone had to have orchestated, initiated and
accomplished the email send. I know the buck stops with me, but that's a
significant "miss" in all this, that no one stood up and offered to set
Wesley straight by letting him know it was their idea and their doing
and we're unapologetic because whomever did this (Mike?) didn't do
anything wrong. I sure would have felt more confident about the coverage
of this if someone had merely stood up and claimed ownership.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
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To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 13, 2008 9:03 AM
Subject: Wesley Loy
He did write a story on how our political enemies thought we had done
something wrong, but all 15 comments were on our side, I'm pretty sure
Will re-read them, but don't remember seeing even one against us.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
465-3995
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:57 AM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Educ
I am on my way to look for Mike. Talis.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Apr 13 08:52:33 2008
Subject: Re: Educ
I'm not there yet, and once there I'll be working on budget. Pis meet with Mike and line
this out so the bd can be notified asap that other name(s) are expected soon.
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— .--Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:50:33
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subj ect : Re : Educ
Are you in the office right now? I am in JUNEAU for two more hours. I can com over and
tell you what I understand to be the process and your options. Can I walk over now?
Talis.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Apr 13 08:48:11 2008
Subj ect: Re : Educ
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I've been worried that either no one knows what to do next, or no one wants to work on
this one because I've had no assisting movement from anyone on this - so yes, I do need
you to advise and/or take appropriate action here. Someone needs to tell them to regroup
and send me another name. I hear their #2 pick may have given up and is applying for other
jobs, that leaves their #3 (my #1) pick to forward. I don't want to propose replacing
these bd members - through attrition they're off the bd eventually anyway. But I do want
the next name(s) to be forwarded asap so we can get moving on hiring a commish.
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From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW) 11 <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:40:39
To ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j ect : Re : Bduc
Dear governor palin. . This is confirmation I got this email. Do you want me to do
something in particular? Or just be available to advise you and or mr Tibbies? Talis.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Thompson, Barbara A (EED) ; Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Sun Apr 13 08:37:19 2008
Subject: Re: Educ
Resend in case this wasn't received by all the first two times it was sent last week and
this week. Pis let me know you've received.
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:20:40
To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike .tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Barbara Thompson" <barbara.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Lynne Smith"
< lynne. smith@alaska.gov>, "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
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Subject: Educ
Mike- we need to get going on Dept of Educ staff (Commissioner), so pis have bd re-
group, or whatever they have to do, and bring choices forward to me so I can appt.
Candidates are still in a holding pattern waiting our action... X don't know where Bd
of Educ folks are on it, but we 1 11 get going on this. Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, ApriM 3, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Operating budget
Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) " <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:38:24
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Operating budget
Governor. I will have a draft budget/veto review package for you and the COS to look over
later today that is very comprehensive. Operating and capital. KJR
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Sent; Sun Apr 13 08:33:45 2008
Subject: Operating budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: gov.sarah@yahooxom
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8;37 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Thompson; Barbara A (EED); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Educ
Resend in case this wasn't received by all the first two times it was sent last week and
this week. Pis let me know you've received.
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Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:20:40
To : "Mike Tibbies" <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc : "Barbara Thompson" <barbara . thompson@alaska . gov> , "Lynne Smith"
<lynne.smith@alaska.gov>, "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Subject: Educ
Mike- we need to get going on Dept of Educ staff (Commissioner), so pis have bd re-group,
or whatever they have to do, and bring choices forward to me so I can appt.
Candidates are still in a holding pattern waiting our action... I don't know where Bd of
Educ folks are on it, but we'll get going on this. Thanks
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Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:36 AM
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Fw: Operating budget
Budgets grew outrageously the past few weeks, I can not allow this unsustainable spending
in both cap and operating:
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From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:33:45
To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Karen Rehf eld" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne , hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: Operating budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=:RHUGHES]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:59 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com*
Subject: Re: Floor sessions
Will find out, Governor.
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To; Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Frank Bailey
<ftb907@yahoo.com>; Mason, Janice L (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun Apr 13 07:40:41 2008
Subject: Floor sessions
Anyone know what time action starts up today? And what time is predicted adjournment?
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:58 AM
To: 'gov,sarah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
Andrea Gusty is with Channel 11.
_ Original Message
From: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent; Sun Apr 13 07:32:45 2008
Subject: Re: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
channel two or 11?
also, does anyone know what time floor sessions begin today (Sunday)?
--_ on Sat, 4/12/08, Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov> wrote:
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon, leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
To : gov . s ar ah@yahoo . c om
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
< j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2:48 PM
Governor -
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Andrea Gusty would like to know if you are interested in joining her for a live shot
at 5 o'clock tomorrow. There would only be time for two questions. Please let me know.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:45 AM
To: Frank Bailey; Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV);
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Floor sessions
Thank you.
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Original Message
From: f tb907@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:43:55
To:"SP" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Russ Kelly" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Mindy Rowland" <mindy.rowland@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason"
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Floor sessions
9am for the House and 11am for the Senate
-__ original Message
From: SP
To: Russ Kelly
To: Mike Tibbies
To: Mindy Rowland
To: Frank Bailey
To: Janice Mason
To: Rosanne Hughes
To: Sharon Leighow
ReplyTo : SP
Sent: Apr 13, 2008 7:40 AM
Subject: Floor sessions
Anyone know what time action starts up today? And what time is predicted adjournment?
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:43 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Sched
Pis add yest work sched included interviews with AP (both Quinn and Sutten) , Fairbanks
Newsminer (stefen) , I'll try to think of the others.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:42 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
Channel 11, Will check on floor sessions
Original Message
From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Sun Apr 13 07:32:46 2008
Subject: Re: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
channel two or 11?
also, does anyone know what time floor sessions begin today (Sunday)?
On Sat, 4/12/08, Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov> wrote
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: live shot with channel 2 tomorrow
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
< j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2:48 PM
Governor -
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Andrea Gusty would like to know if you are interested in joining her for a live shot
at 5 o'clock tomorrow. There would only be time for two questions. Please let me know.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:41 AM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Frank Bailey;
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Floor sessions
Anyone know what time action starts up today? And what time is predicted adjournment?
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From: Tara L. Jollie [leaddog@acsalaska.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:53 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; 'Frank Bailey'; McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Cc: 'K Perry Yahoo 1 ; Todd'
Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
I think if Rhonda and I put our heads together this week, we can bounce
it around the rest, of this group and pull something classy off by the
end of the week (in cooperation with Rep Nelson's office) especially if
it is the Governor's priority. What do you guys say? tj
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4; 24 PM
To: Tara L. Jollie; Frank Bailey; Rhonda (GOV) McBride
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Todd
Subject: Re: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
I love that. Let me know more, if you want to work on some such measure,
please do J Great idea.
Original Message
From: "Tara L. Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska .net>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:08:44
To : " f frank bailey ' " <f tb907@yahoo . com> , R ! McBride, Rhonda
\ (GOV\ ) ' " <rhonda . mcbride@alaska . gov>
Cc:<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "'Sarah Palin' " <gov. palin@yahoo.com>
"'Todd Palin'" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
r
Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Just a
thought . t j
Original Message
From: frank bailey [mailto: ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:41 AM
To : rhonda . mcbridge@alaska . gov
Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com; Sarah Palin; Todd Palin;
leaddog@acsalaska . net
Subject: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Rhonda ,
Rep Nelson is talking about the Fox Radio that you mentioned last
Wednesday.
Unbelievable how far these folks push the envelope. Fagan is included
right in there.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
McBride, Rhonda (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPIENTS/CN=RMFAUBION]
Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:19 PM
Tara L Jollie; gov.palin@yahoo.com; 'Frank Bailey 1
K Perry Yahoo'; Todd'
RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
A great concept. Sounds like we just need to find the right venue.
Original Message
From: Tara L. Jollie [mailto: leaddog@acsalaska.net]
Sent; Sun 4/13/2008 5:59 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; 'Frank Bailey' ; McBride, Rhonda (GOV)
Cc: 'K Perry Yahoo 1 ; 'Todd'
Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
I am willing to work on this in any way I'm needed. My thought is that
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tj
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Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . palinOyahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Tara L. Jollie; Frank Bailey; Rhonda (GOV) McBride
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Todd
Subject: Re: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
I love that. Let me know more, if you want to work on some such measure
please dol Great idea.
Original Message
From: "Tara L. Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:08:44
To: " ' frank bailey' " <f tb907@yahoo.com>, " 'McBride, Rhonda
\ (GOV\) ! " <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
Cc:<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, " 'Sarah Palin 1 u <gov.palin@yahoo.com>,
" ' Todd Pal in ! " < f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a
thought, tj
Original Message
From: frank bailey [mailto;f tb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13 , 2008 11:41 AM
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To: rhonda.mcbridge@alaska.gov
Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com; Sarah Palin; Todd Palin;
leaddog@acsalaska . net
Subject: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Rhonda ,
Rep Nelson is talking about the Fox Radio that you mentioned last
Wednesday.
Unbelievable how far these folks push the envelope. Fagan is included
right in there.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Tara L. Jollie [leaddog@acsaiaska.net]
Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:00 PM
gov,palin@yahoacom; 'Frank Bailey'; McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
'K Perry Yahoo'; Todd'
RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
I am willing to work on this in any way I'm needed. My thought is that
tj
Original Message
From : gov . pal in@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Tara L. Jollie; Frank Bailey; Rhonda (GOV) McBride
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Todd
Subject: Re: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
I love that. Let me know more, if you want to work on some such measure,
please do! Great idea.
Original Message
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From: "Tara L. Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:08:44
To: "'frank bailey'" <ftb907@yahoo.com>,
\ (GOV\ ) ' " <rhonda . mcbride@alaska . gov>
" ' McBride , Rhonda
Cc : <krisandclark@yahoo . com>, fl ' Sarah Pal in 1 " <gov . palin@yahoo . com> ,
"'Todd Palin'" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
thought . t j
Just a
■Original Message
From: frank bailey [mailto:ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:41 AM
To : rhonda . mcbridge@alaska * gov
Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com; Sarah Palin; Todd Palin;
leaddog@acsalaska . net
Subject: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Rhonda ,
Rep Nelson is talking about the Fox Radio that you mentioned last
Wednesday.
Unbelievable how far these folks push the envelope. Fagan is included
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right in there.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Tara L, Jollie [Ieaddog@acsalaska.net]
Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:08 PM
krisandclark@yalioo.com
gov.palin@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com; McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
RE: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Sounds good. I'll be in Anc all week. Talk to you tomorrow. Sounds
like the 'Palin Train' is ready to roll out once again!
Luv you guys, tj
Original Message-
From : krisandclark@yahoo . com [mailto ; krisandclark@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:02 PM
To: Tara L. Jollie
Cc : gov . palin@yahoo . com ; f tb907@yahoo . com; rhonda . mcbride@alaska . gov
Subject: RE: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Excellent ideas Taral Let's talk w/Rhonda about this tomorrow. I'll
assist any way I can also.
Tara L. Jollie wrote:
> I am willing to work on this in any way I'm needed. My thought is
that
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> tj
-Original Message
> From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:24 PM
> To: Tara L. Jollie; Frank Bailey; Rhonda (GOV) McBride
> Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Todd
> Subject: Re: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
> I love that. Let me know more, if you want to work on some such
measure ,
> please do! Great idea.
Original Message
> From: "Tara L. Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska.net>
> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:08:44
> To: "'frank bailey 1 " <ftb907@yahoo.com>,
> \(G0V\) f " <rhonda.tncbride@alaska.gov>
» ' McBride , Rhonda
> Cc:<krisandclark@yahoo,com>, "'Sarah Palin ,n <gov.palin@yahoo.com>,
> M, Todd Palin Ml <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
> Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a
> thought, tj
Original Message-
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> From : frank bailey [mailto : f tb907@yahoo . com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:41 AM
> To: rhonda.mcbridge@alaska.gov
> Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com; Sarah Palin; Todd Palin;
> leaddog@acsalaska.net
> Subject: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
>
> Rhonda,
> Rep Nelson is talking about the Fox Radio that you mentioned last
> Wednesday.
> Unbelievable how far these folks push the envelope. Fagan is
included
> right in there.
> F
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
krisandclark@yahoo.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:02 PM
Tara L Jollie
gov.palin@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com; McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
RE: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
Excellent ideas Tara! Let's talk w/Rhonda about this tomorrow. I'll assist any way I can
also.
Tara L. Jollie wrote:
> I am willing to work on this in any way I'm needed. My thought is
> that
>
>
> tj
Original Message-
> From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:24 PM
> To: Tara L. Jollie; Frank Bailey; Rhonda (GOV) McBride
> Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Todd
> Subject: Re: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
> I love that. Let me know more, if you want to work on some such
> measure,
> please do! Great idea.
■Original Message-
> From: "Tara L. Jollie" <leaddog@acsalaska.net>
> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:08:44
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> To :"' frank bailey'" <ftb907@yahoo.com>,
> \(GOV\)'" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
" ' McBride , Rhonda
> Cc:<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "'Sarah Palin'" <gov.palin@yahoo.com>,
> "'Todd Palin' " <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
> Subject: RE: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
>
>
>
>
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a
> thought . t j
> Original Message
> From ; frank bailey [mail to : f tb907@yahoo . com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:41 AM
> To: rhonda.mcbridge@alaska.gov
> Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com; Sarah Palin; Todd Palin;
> leaddog@acsalaska . net
> Subject: Radio Comments - Gavel to Gavel
> Rhonda,
> Rep Nelson is talking about the Fox Radio that you mentioned last
> Wednesday.
> Unbelievable how far these folks push the envelope.
> included
> right in there.
Fagan is
> F
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 11:08 AM
To: 'Sarah PaliiY; 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Todd Travel
I just followed up again w/RGA. They are working on Todd's arrangements and said I should have something
within an hour.
Kris
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463(f)
8/24/2009
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From: John Stein Dohnstein@cityofsitka.com]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Wilson; Peggy A (LAA); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Stone; Cliff (LAA); marlinkcox@gmail.com;
john.c.stein@gmail.com
Subject: HCS CSSB 221 (FIN), Sec. 4 p 16 line 13 Sheldon Jackson Hatchery Training Facility
Governor Paiin:
HCS CSSB 221(FIN) $ Sec 4 p 16 line 13 supports the salmon hatchery training operation at Sitka's
Sheldon Jackson Campus.
Please support this $250,000 appropriation.
Sitka Sound Science Center, a 501 c3 non-profit, will operate the hatchery as a training facility in
cooperation with existing programs at University of Alaska Southeast as well as continuing a relationship
with NOAA. This funding is a great start to renew operations on the former Sheldon Jackson College
campus' waterfront Sage Building.
The appropriation will help establish new jobs to replace the one hundred lost when SJ closed and will
preserve the salmon brood stock now in place at the hatchery.
This is a good investment that will produce returns in fish, jobs and scientific research.
Respectfully,
John Stein
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From: BPGAIaska@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 4:45 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); spalin@mtaonline.net; Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Wal Mart, Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2008
No. 7
WAL-MART AND MAYORS AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS ANNOUNCE "RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS
RETAILER PARTNERSHIP": A 10-POINT VOLUNTARY CODE
The Voluntary Code -A Set of Retail Best Practices - Goes Beyond What is Required by Law
Wal-Mart and the bi-partisan coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns today announced that Wal-Mart, the
largest seller of firearms in the nation, has adopted the new Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership, a 10-point
code that will help ensure that guns do not fall into the wrong hands. The Responsible Firearms Retailer
Partnership, created by Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Wal-Mart, is a set of policies that will be implemented
over time that includes video recording of sales, rigid controls on inventory, checks that gun purchasers are not
misrepresenting themselves and the development of a first-of-its kind computerized crime gun trace log for
retailers. The new crime gun trace log will flag purchases by customers who have previously bought guns later
recovered in crimes. Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Wal-Mart developed the code to curb some of the most
common ways guns end up in the hands of criminals. Wal-Mart will implement the 10-point code at its stores
where firearms are sold Tlie announcement was made at the Mayors Against Illegal Guns National Summit,
where representatives from 60 cities gathered to discuss ways to keep guns out of the hands of criminals, held at
the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
"We know the ways that guns can end up being used in crimes. Now a responsible and innovative company
has stood up with our over-300 member coalition of mayors to strengthen their sales practices to keep guns out of
the hands of criminals," said New York City Mayor and coalition co-chair Michael R. Bloomberg. "I've always
believed in leading by example, and Wal-Mart has again demonstrated why it's a great American company. The
Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership makes good sense - it will have no impact on a well-intentioned and
law-abiding gun buyer - but will help keep Americans safer."
"Wal-Mart currently uses a strong point of sale system that allows us to serve the many hunters and outdoorsmen
who've made us their retailer of choice, while also ensuring the responsible sale of firearms," said JP Suarez,
senior vice president and chief compliance officer, Wal-Mart. "This code is a way for us to fine tune the things
we're already doing and further strengthen our standards. We hope other retailers will join us in adopting the
code."
"Partnerships like this one emphasize our mission to keep illegal guns off our streets, and reinforces that we are
not cracking down on legal gun owners and the Second Amendment " said Boston Mayor and coalition co-chair
Thomas M. Menino. "This is about public safety and I want to thank Wal-Mart for taking responsibility and being
a leader in this area. This code of contact will have no impact on the rights of responsible gun owners, but will
help mayors and our law enforcement stop the proliferation of illegal guns."
The Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership is designed to strengthen the points in me gun purchasing system
that criminals have exploited in the past. According to the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF), 46% of its criminal gun trafficking investigations involved straw purchasers, where someone
who is not legally allowed to purchase a firearm does so through the use of a proxy, known as a straw buyer.
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Examples of the provisions in the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership intended to deter and stop illegal purchasers
are videotaped sales, increased monitoring of fake IDs, the crime gun trace log, and increased training for employees to
spot illegal purchases. Additionally, the inventory controls and increased physical security for firearms in the Responsible
Firearms Retailer Partnership are intended to stem lost and stolen guns, which ATF reports often make their way into the
illegal market.
The 10 points of the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership are:
1. Videotaping the Point of Sale for All Firearms Transactions. Participating retailers will videotape the
point-of-sale of all firearms transactions and maintain videos for 6 months to deter illegal purchases and
monitor employees.
2. Computerized Crime Gun Trace Log and Alert System. Mayors Against Illegal Guns will develop a
computerized system that participating retailers will implement over time to log crime gun traces relating to
the retailer. Once the program is in place, if a customer who has a prior trace at that retailer attempts to
purchase a firearm, the sale will be electronically flagged. The retailer would have discretion to proceed
with the sale or stop the sale.
3. Purchaser Declaration. For sales flagged by the trace alert system, participating retailers will ask
purchasers to fill out a declaration indicating that they meet the legal requirement to purchase the firearm.
4. Deterring Fake IDs. Participating retailers will only accept valid federal- or state-issued picture IDs as
primary identification. Retailers will utilize additional ID checking mechanisms.
5. Consistent Visible Signage Consistent Visible Signage. Participating retailers will post signage created
by the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership to alert customers of their legal responsibilities at the
point-of-sale.
6. Employee Background Checks Employee Background Checks. Participating retailers will conduct
criminal background checks for all employees selling or handling firearms.
7. Employee Responsibility Training. Participating retailers will participate in an employee responsibility
training program focused on deterring illegal purchasers. The Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership
will create an online training system based on Wal-Mart's training program.
8. Inventory Checking. Participating retailers will conduct daily and quarterly audits. Guidelines will be
based on Wal-Mart's existing audit procedures.
9. No Sales Without Background Check Results. Participating retailers would prohibit sales based on
"default proceeds," which are permitted by law when the background check has not returned a result within
3 days. *
10. Securing Firearms. Participating retailers will maintain firearms kept in customer accessible areas in
locked cases or locked to racks.
Participating retailers will phase in the provisions of
Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership over time.
A new national poll conducted jointly by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research and The Tarrance Group and released last
week found that Americans overwhelmingly support measures like those included in the Responsible Firearms Retailer
Partnership. For example, 91 percent of Americans favor requiring gun stores to do background checks on
employees. According to the poll, 93 percent of gun owners said being video taped in a store while purchasing firearms
would make no difference to them or would make them more likely to purchase a firearm from that retailer.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 12:16 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Call from Lyda Green
By the way- what time did she call Hannah?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:15:12
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc : "Mike Tibbies " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Call from Lyda Green
Did u tell her I could not call her yet - sheeeesh, she's got that demanding "jump"
approach to dealing with our office. If she can't tell us what the issue is, I'm not going
to jump.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Mason, Janice I* (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:03:31
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Call from Lyda Green
Governor - Russ did call Lyda and left a message on her voice mail (cell). I just
received a call directly from Lyda asking to speak with you again and stating that she had
left the same message this morning arid had not gotten a response back from this office.
Lyda does not want to speak with staff.
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Lyda indicated that she was preparing to leave on the plane which I wanted you to know as
it sounds like she will be on your same flight. Thanks, Janice
Lyda Green
Privileged
(cell)
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 1 4, 2008 1 1 :23 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Perez; Linda J (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Sounds good. Let me know how you guys put it all together. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:08:42
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perez, Linda J (GOV)" <linda.perez@alaska.gov>, "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)"
<annette . kreitzer@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_ Recipients]
Governor :
One thing we may be able to do to help our soldiers (that at least one
other state) has done is donate old cell phones and blackberries to
"Cell Phones for Soldiers". They take the old phones, give them to a
recycler, and use the payment from the recycler to buy prepaid calling
cards for troops to call their families while overseas.
Linda / Annette:
Any thoughts?
Randy
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 11:49 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
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Date:2008/04/14
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 10:59 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Meyer
He, again, sort of knows how to blow it, eh? Again telling the press I did not ever give a
target number, thus intimating it f s the Gov's office fault the budget grew outrageously,
"communication breakdowns", etc.
Weak. Amazing how much faith is/was put into Meyer through all this, yet he isn't the type
to want to be held accountable, just as we found out last year. Surely he knows his budget
isn't going to stay un-touched? Pis make sure you "communicate" that to him.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 11:31 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Join the Alaska State Chamber for a Legislative Wrap Up
From: Lisa Reinhart [mailto:lreinhart@alaskachamber,com]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 11:29 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Join the Alaska State Chamber for a Legislative Wrap Up
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
April 11, 2008 E-News
Join the Alaska State Chamber for a Legislative Wrap-Up
• Wednesday, May 7 th at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel
• Legislative Scorecard on the 25 th Alaska State Legislature from the Voice of Alaska
Business
• Take Advantage of Early Bird Rates until April 23 rd
• Choose One Rate for Full Session or the Luncheon Session Rate
• Seating is Limited To First 150 to Register
The public is invited to hear an analysis of the 25th Alaska State Legislature from the perspective
of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, key lawmakers, and small and large business leaders
during the half-day event. The full session runs from 9:00 a,m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon session will
run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. All events will be held in the Aleutian/Alaska Room of the Hilton
Anchorage Hotel. A quarterly meeting of the Alaska State Chamber Board of Directors will follow from
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Denali Room. State Chamber members are welcome to attend.
Register before April 23rd and secure early bird member and non-member rates! Choose one
combined rate for the full session or one rate for the luncheon only session. The early bird cost for the full
session is $55 for members and $75 for non-members. The early bird cost for the luncheon only Is $30
for members and $35 for non-members. After April 23rd the cost for the full session is $75 for members
and $95 for non-members; the cost for the luncheon session is $35 for members and $45 for non-
members.
Register at www.alaskachamber.com or register here.
The Alaska State Chamber has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel at a
special group rate of $139 single/double occupancy. To take advantage of the group rate you must
reserve your room by April 23rd and use the rate code: LWU. You may make reservations by linking to
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www.anchoraae.hilton.com or by calling 1-800-455-8667.
Imprint Your Company Brand through Sponsorship
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sponsorship of this event. Contact Lisa Reinhart, Development Director, by phone 1-907-278-2727 or by email .
lreinhart@.alaskachamber.com for a sponsorship menu and benefit structure outline today!
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce \s a 501 c{6) organization. It's vision is to be the Voice of Alaska
Business. Our mission is to drive positive change for Alaska's business environment and to improve our member
organizations by providing leadership, advocacy, connectivity and support. For more information please visit
www.alaskachamber.com.
10/22/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 10:21 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne (GOV); Kelsey; Mark D
(GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Ok thanks. If someone can Track her down tho, pis let her know we'll help
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Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:17:28
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)"
<sunny . cayce@alaska . gov> , "Hughes , Rosanne (GOV) ■ <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> , H Kelsey, Mark
(GOV)" <mark.kelsey@alaska.gov>, "Campbell, Craig (MVA)" <craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)"
<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <tnike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Governor,
I've checked with everyone here; they've reviewed their contacts and there is no record of
any contact here in Anchorage .
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:32 AM
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To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) ; Kelsey, Mark D (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV); Campbell, Craig (MVA)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Anyone know who she's been trying to contact in my office? I have not heard. I did have
lunch with all the Vet organizations, here at the mansion, to work with them on getting
supplies for deployed personnel - it was John Minnick's (and others) group. Sears gave
them a discount on supplies that Diana Straub was requesting for one deployed battalion.
Pis see what you can do here, so this constituent is helped and doesn't take it out on us
in a newspaper interview. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)" < sunny. cayce@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:15:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , n Hughes , Rosanne (GOV) " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" < Janice. ma son@alaska. gov >
Subject: FW: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Good Morning Governor,
I thought you should see this article (link below) that was in yesterday's Frontiersman.
About two thirds into the article this Wasilla constituent says that she has contacted the
Governor's office and will continue to email every day until she gets a response. Since
her son is in the Marines I gave her initial correspondence, which was sent last week, to
Senator Murkowski's office in Wasilla. I spoke with Senator Murkowski's office again this
morning; they are on top of this and will be contacting her directly. I also called her
myself and told her the steps our office had taken.
Just wanted you to be aware in case you are asked about it.
Sunny Cayce
Executive Assistant to the
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
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465-3985
http://frontiersman.com/articles/2008/04/13/valley_life/doc4801be5ccf00dl05879409.txt
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 10:18 AM
To: f ericwaligura@sbcgloba!.nef
Subject: RE: Elections
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, April 14, 2008 7:44 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Eric Waligura
address: 618 Hallie Drive Houston TX 77024
(713) 594-3994
MESSAGE:
I would like to congratulate you on putting the great state of Alaska on a conservative
path. You and Governor Jindall are showing the rest of us conservative principles in
action. Thank you!
ericwaligura@sbcglobal .net
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Thjank you
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, April 14, 2008 1 0:03 AM
Campbell; Craig (MVA); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kelsey; Mark D
(GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C (UNCLASSIFIED)
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Original Message
From: "Campbell, Craig AK TAG NGAK" <craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:50:21
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , " Sunny Cayce " < sunny . cayce@alaska . gov> , " Rosanne Hughes "
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Mark Kelsey" <mark.kelsey@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Randy Ruaro" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>, "Mike
Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Governor:
I am unaware of who the constituent is and do not have any inquiries from a
Marine parent. We will try and find out more.
Also, have not heard from John Minnick on support needs, but will have my
staff check with him to ensure he is getting what he needs.
Craig
Original Message-
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:32 AM
To: Sunny Cayce; Rosanne Hughes; Mark Kelsey; Kris Perry; Campbell, Craig AK
TAG NGAK
Cc: Janice Mason; Randy Ruaro; Mike Tibbies
Subject: Re: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Anyone know who she's been trying to contact in my office? I have not heard.
I did have lunch with all the Vet organizations, here at the mansion, to work
with them on getting supplies for deployed personnel - it was John Minnick's
(and others) group. Sears gave them a discount on supplies that Diana Straub
was requesting for one deployed battalion. Pis see what you can do here, so
this constituent is helped and doesn't take it out on us in a newspaper
interview. Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)" <sunny.cayce@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:15:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, "Hughes , Rosanne (GOV) " <rosanne . hughes@alaska. gov>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Joanne Casqueira/ Alex Casqueira U.S.M.C
Good Morning Governor,
I thought you should see this article (link below) that was in yesterday's
Frontiersman. About two thirds into the article this Wasilla constituent
says that she has contacted the Governor's office and will continue to email
every day until she gets a response. Since her son is in the Marines I gave
her initial correspondence, which was sent last week, to Senator Murkowski's
office in Wasilla. I spoke with Senator Murkowski's office again this
morning; they are on top of this and will be contacting her directly. I also
called her myself and told her the steps our office had taken.
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Just wanted you to be aware in case you are asked about it.
Sunny Cayce
Executive Assistant to the
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
465-3985
http://frontiersman.com/articles/2008/04/l3/valley_life/doc480lbe5ccf00dl0587
9409.txt
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats : NONE
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 10:02 AM
To: , rolandocondry646@msn.com'
Subject: RE: Military_and_Veterans_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 [mailto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:15 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Military_and__Veterans_Af fairs
Web mail from: Mr. rolando condry
address: 2196 wabash ave unit 12 eielson afb AK 99702
580-695-7681
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I am an military man with injuries sustained in an car accident durig work hours in an
government vehicle.
I have long since faught for tricare benefits and I am now facing a lot of other obstacles
along the way . I want to find out about how do I keep my Va benefits and get medical
discharged from the military.
Also, I want to speak to you about the betterment of Va benefits as an whole. I believe
that veterns in the military, as well as retired should not have to fight for benefits
they rightfully should get specially medical benefits in percentages . I know that is
proably out of my league but its worth a shot. I am all about the treatment of others that
serve in the military and have been discharged with injuries just like I will be soon
enough.
Very respectfully,
Airmen Condry
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rolandocondry646@msn . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 14, 2008 9:59 AM
Leighdw; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2 008 8:59 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Charles Stack
address: 290 Shadybrook Lane Aurora IL 60504
MESSAGE :
Good luck with your delivery, and I hope Gov. Palin will be Vice President Palin! l
God Bless, Chuck Stack, MPH
cstack3@comcast . net
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Saturday
Thank you, Todd- pis make sure the kids are aware of this sched so they rearrange their
activities to be able to catch that afternoon King Air fit.
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice h (GOV)" <janice.raason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:28:38
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sub j ect : RE : Saturday
Governor - I have changed the Bill Signing to 1:30 p.m. in Anchorage.
We can then have the KING AIR available to go by 2:30/3:00 p.m. Thanks,
Janice
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 8:28 AM
To: Todd; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Saturday
J- pis sched bill signing for right after dana's event- we'll run to
that Anchorage eye conference and sign bill, then get on king air for
Juneau so we don't have to arrive so late that evening in Juneau.
Original Message
From : Todd
To: Governor Sarah Palin
ReplyTo ; Todd
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Sent: Apr 14, 2008 8:23 AM
Subject: Re: Saturday
Willows game isThursday , we can leave after Lipse function
Original Message
Prom : Sarah
To: Todd Pal in
To: Janice L (GOV) Mason
ReplyTo: Sarah
Sent: Apr 14, 2008 8:21 AM
Subject: Saturday
Todd- what time does Willow wrap up her bball games on Sautrday? We 1 11
leave for Juneau right after that (stopping in Anchorage for a bill
signing - something to do with donating eye glasses). This is after Dana
Lipse' s ribbon cutting event for her new shop in Big Lake.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 14 ( 2008 9:28 AM
To: Todd; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trip
Importance: High
J- pis put him on those fits. Thanks
Original Message
From: Todd
To: Governor Sarah Palin
ReplyTo : Todd
Sent: Apr 14, 2008 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: Trip
I spoke with Kris, yes RGA will pay for my trip.
Original Message
From: Sarah
To: Todd Palin
ReplyTo: Sarah
Sent: Apr 14, 2008 9:15 AM
Subject: Trip
Janice said rga was willing to pay for staff to travel- ask her if they'll pay for first
spouse instead of staff
Original Message
From : Todd
To: Governor Sarah Palin
ReplyTo: Todd
Sent: Apr 14, 2008 9:10 AM
Subject: Texas
Can I go to Texas with you
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpaiin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:26 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Subject: Rga
Importance: High
J- instead of rga paying for staff, and/or rga (or state) paying for Security on this
Texas trip, pis let them know First Spouse is available to travel instead - they can pay
for Todd. Pis chk on fit availability for him (on my fits). Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahooxom
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 8:49 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Wetherell; Roger (DOT sponsored)
Subject: Re: Randy- with edits
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:33:45
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Wetherell, Roger (DOT sponsored)" <roger.wetherell@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Randy- with edits
Governor :
Thanks. I checked with Roger at DOTPF and the release has not been sent out yet. We'll
make that change.
Jim, Captain Falvey, and I will be meeting this week to talk about getting the winter
schedule out in July, about 6 weeks early.
Randy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 8:18 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Wetherell, Roger (DOT sponsored);
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Subject: Re: Randy- with edits
If it's not already out, pis eliminate sentence re:
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacte
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Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) " <randall . ruaro@alaska . gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:06:43
To: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>, "Wetherell, Roger (DOT
sponsored) " <roger.wetherell@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Randy- with edits
A revised draft of the DOT press release with some edits per myself and the Communications
Office is attached. Please make any final edits you see fit. You have the green light to
issue the press release today.
Please copy the following persons with an electronic copy of the release (in addition to
your normal contacts)
Sharon Leighow / Beth Leschper - Communications Office
The Governor, the COS, the Deputy COS, Kris Perry in Anchorage
Every legislator
Cathie Roemich of the MTAB
Pam Varni, Legislative Affairs
The Milepost, and other newspapers that publish the schedule
AMHS employees
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:40 PM
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To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Randy- with edits
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 8:28 AM
To: Todd; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Saturday
J- pis sched bill signing for right after dana's event- we 1 11 run to that Anchorage eye
conference and sign bill, then get on king air for Juneau so we don't have to arrive so
late that evening in Juneau.
Original Message
From : Todd
To: Governor Sarah Palin
ReplyTo : Todd
Sent: Apr 14, 2008 8:23 AM
Sub j ect : Re : Saturday
Willows game isThursday , we can leave after Lipse function
.- Original Message
From: Sarah
To: Todd Palin
To: Janice L (GOV) Mason
ReplyTo : Sarah
Sent: Apr 14, 2008 8:21 AM
Sub j ect : Saturday
Todd- what time does Willow wrap up her bball games on Sautrday? We'll leave for Juneau
right after that (stopping in Anchorage for a bill signing - something to do with donating
eye glasses) . This is after Dana Lipse* s ribbon cutting event for her new shop in Big
Lake .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, April 14, 2008 8:18 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Wetherell; Roger (DOT sponsored);
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: Randy- with edits
If it's not already out, pis eliminate sentence re:
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Privileged or Personal Material Redac
•Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) " <randall.3ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:06:43
To: "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>, "Wetherell, Roger (DOT
sponsored) " <roger . wetherell@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: Randy- with edits
A revised draft of the DOT press release with some edits per myself and the Communications
Office is attached. Please make any final edits you see fit. You have the green light to
issue the press release today.
Please copy the following persons with an electronic copy of the release (in addition to
your normal contacts)
Sharon Leighow / Beth Leschper - Communications Office
The Governor, the COS, the Deputy COS, Kris Perry in Anchorage
Every legislator
Cathie Roemich of the MTAB
Pam Varni, Legislative Affairs
The Milepost, and other newspapers that publish the schedule
AMHS employees
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Randy- with edits
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 6:56 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: No news story today!!
God answers prayer. Whew.
Original Message -- —
From : gov . sarah@yahoo • com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV)
Sent: Mon Apr 14 06:36:26 2008 '
Subject: Re: No news story today! !
Oh thank goodness!
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Original Message
From : "Hughes , Rosanne (GOV) n <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw: No news story today I !
Governor -- see Larry's comments below. I think he f s
Privileged or Persoi
Original Message
From: Larry Persily <lpersily@AI*ASKADC.org>
To: Hughes, Rosanne (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Apr 14 05:17:29 2008
Subject: No news story today!!
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Congratulations on picking up the Daily News this morning and NOT finding, another story
on the business license e-mails. I figure it's one of two reasons: 1) Wesley never had
anything more, and was just trying to annoy you (not an unheard of tactic); or 2) He
wanted to do another story and ran out of time or his editors shut it down because it was
nothing new. Either way, good chance this is the end of it.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Larry
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Tuesday, April 1 5 ( 2008 1 1 :00 AM
To: 'Sarah Paiin'
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: AMHS / Iditarod - Willow airport
Governor:
AMHS
I wanted to report that we are getting very good feedback on the appointment of Jim Beedle to the deputy
commissioner position for AMHS. Even Senator Elton had some positive comments.
MEETING WITH IDITAROD COMMITTEE
I believe Leo and Christine are going to meet with the Iditarod Committee next week. They want to let the
Committee know that the FAA still objects to the use of the airport for the event and continues to threaten DOT
with sanctions. I think Leo and Christine want to offer the following to the Iditarod Committee as a short term 3-5
year solution.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
8/31/2009
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From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC!PIENTS/CN=KJREHFELD]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:31 AM
To: GOV Commissioners; , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: GOV Special Assistants; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV); Brown; Joan A (GOV)
Subject: Budget Status/Wrap UP
Commissioners - With the legislative session over, I am writing to thank you for ALL your hard work
and assistance on budget and legislation. That being said, there is a lot of work in front of us in terms of
budget review, bill analysis, and preparation for the June special session. The Chief of Staff will be
contacting each of you individually over the next few days and will be scheduling a cabinet meeting
later on this month.
I am attaching a one-page summary of the FY08 and FY09 budgets that passed compared to the
Governor's proposed level of spending. It is important to look at both fiscal years as there is a lot
happening in FY08 capital. Governor Palin has asked me to convey her concern with the overall size of
the operating and capital budgets. She is asking that in addition to your review of capital budget items
including our requests and legislative additions, you also look closely at your operating budgets for
items/areas that can be reduced.
The Governor has been clear in her commitment to slow the growth of government. In preparation for
the FY2010 budget, the Governor would like you to begin identifying programs or services that we can
reduce or eliminate and what statutory or regulatory changes might be needed to accomplish that. So, it
will be important to begin a review of programs and services as soon as possible if we are going to be
able to propose these changes in the FY2010 budget.
Thank you again and I look forward to seeing all of you at the next cabinet meeting. KJR
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:41 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Re: DO NOT FORWARD
Whoa - that's huge. If true, this is the biggest media shake up in AK's recent history, or
ever.
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From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:35:42
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
Subject: DO NOT FORWARD
Did you hear John Tracy has given his notice? He is apparently buying Bradley Reid.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com 1 ; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Frye; Ivy J
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To: ExternalEmailgsp; Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (DOA)
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Subject: DO NOT FORWARD
Did you hear John Tracy has given his notice? He is apparently buying Bradley Reid.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:19 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; Todd
Re: radio station letter
Fagan calls us, running the state, "crack whores" , plus other sexist and derogatory
terms... perhaps he needs to be called out on the things he says on his show also.,
amazing he gets away with it.
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Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris,perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:56:23
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: radio station letter
Rosanne, Sharon, Tara, Rhonda and I all met today. They* re working through some ideas
now. . .and everyone agreed that we'd focus on the positive aspects. By the way, Woody &
Wilcox have now been suspended. Article posted below:
By JULIA O'MALLEY
j omalley@adn . com
(04/15/08 15:04:53)
Woody and Wilcox, morning radio personalities on KBFX "The Fox," were suspended today for
a comment made on their show last Wednsday that disparaged Alaska Native women.
The station would not release the text of the comment but said it was a turn on an old
axiom about what makes someone an Alaskan. The axiom says that in order to be a real
Alaskan, someone has to kill a bear, pee in the Yukon and have sex with a Native woman.
One of the DJs -- the station won't say which -- switched the saying around and made it
even more objectionable to at least one woman who heard it and filed a Federal
Communications Commission complaint.
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The comment, and listeners' angry reactions, hit a nerve inside and outside the Native
community, including calls for a boycott from advertisers.
The station, which previously apologized for the comment, posted the following statement
on its web site this afternoon:
"KBFX wishes to apologize to everyone in our audience and the community who was offended
by the insensitive and inappropriate comments alluding to native women made during the
Woody and Wilcox program broadcast on April 9, 2008. As KBFX does not condone racially
offensive content in any form, the station has decided to suspend both radio hosts for an
indefinite period of time during which they will both participate in sensitivity training.
That training will also be made available to all other staff members. Woody and Wilcox's
compensation for the period of time they are suspended will be donated to an appropriate
charity. We are confident that what was said was an isolated incident, and it in no way
reflects the views of KBFX station personnel."
Original Message
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: radio station letter
True,
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From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:47:16
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw: radio station letter
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Governor ,
Sunny drafte d this letter for you regarding t he derogatory comments made on the Woody and
Wilcox show.
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From; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Sent; Tue Apr 15 11:01:03 2008
Subject: Re: radio station letter
Thanks, Sunny. Will look into it.
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 15 10:47:19 2008
Subject: radio station letter
Hi Rosanne,
Here's my shot at the letter we talked about yesterday. Can you run this by the Governor
and see if she still wants to send it out?
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Thanks .
Sunny Cayce
Executive Assistant to the
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
465-3985
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 4:24 PM
Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D
(GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: More Budget Analysis
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From: "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) M <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:23:35
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)"
<karen. rehf eld@alaska . gov>
Cc:*'lrwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)'* <kris. perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes
Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) "
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: More Budget Analysis
Governor ,
I'll get with the other Sub-cabinet members and take another hard look at the Privileged or Pe
Privileged or Per$ oni that made it: into the 09 bud 9 et - We laa ' ve a Sub-cabinet meeting scheduled
this Friday Utter.
ternoon
Larry
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC); Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: More Budget Analysis
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And when will this be messaged to the punlic so they 1 11 know we did NOT increase our
requests up to the 23-27 percent increase some are claiming?
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) " <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:05:56
To: GOV Commissioners <GOVCommissioners@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "PARNELL, S (GOV
sponsored)" <sr,parnell@alaska.gov>
Cc:GOV Special Assistants <GOVSpecialAssistants@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Brown, Joan A (GOV)" <joan.brown@alaska.gov>
Subject: More Budget Analysis
We are continuing to refine the analysis of the budgets - attached is a two-page workbook
- the first tab is basically what I sent this morning with minor tweaks in the FY08
Governor Column and the second tab is a comparison of the FY08 starting point to the FY09
Governor's Amended budget and the FY08 starting point to the FY09 Legislature's budget - I
was trying to get to Rep. Chenault's statement about a 23% increase. You can get there if
you back the supplemental amount out of our December starting point.
However, we did not include tax credits in our spending numbers - so, you will see on the
bottom of page 2, a GF comparison without tax credits. We had a 4% overall GF increase in
December and ended up with a 7.2% increase - largely due to the adjustments for the
bargaining unit agreements, and a couple of large capital requests, $12.5 million for
erosion and $8 million for the bullet line.
I hope this is helpful! KJR
**************************************
Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
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karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov <mailto : karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:50 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Earmarks/Alaska Congressional Delegation
Fyi.
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:36
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Mike Tibbies "<mike.tibbles@alaska,gov>
Cc: "Karen Rehfeld" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>,
"Mike Nizich" <Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Earmarks/Alaska Congressional Delegation
There isn't much that's new in this * article from E&E. However, I wanted you to see it,
because it's = a good summary of the current situation, mentions the Governor by name, =
and is what political junkies are talking about in DC.
The article also describes the reasons why the =* Congressional delegation is so sensitive
to our measured approach on = earmarks. For us here, all of this is background noise, as
we are = continuing to advocate for the State budget requests submitted = previously.
However, I suspect that the factors articulated in the = article will influence the
delegation's ultimate success in this « year's appropriations process.
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CAMPAIGN 2008: Rivals hope to turn Alaska lawmakers' » influence over purse strings into
political weakness (- 04/15/2008)
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Alex Kaplun, E&E Daily reporter
For decades, Alaska's two senior Republican lawmakers built their = political careers and
repeated electoral successes in large part on their ~ ability to bring federal dollars
back to America's largest state.
But with a changing political climate across the country -- and perhaps « more importantly
-- the state itself, Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don Young « -- may find that what has long
been considered one of their biggest « political advantages may not be much help in
perhaps their fiercest = electoral challenges in decades.
Indeed, Democrats hope that the two GOP lawmakers 1 once-perceived » strength of padding
federal legislation with millions of dollars for their = home state will help lead to
their downfall. The races are especially =* attractive because Stevens and Young were seen
as virtually untouchable = just a couple of years ago.
Stevens has been revered as the most popular politician in Alaska = history, praised by
local officials as being a one-man economic engine for = the state and repeatedly fighting
for Alaska's interests in the four = decades that he has held that post. Young, likewise,
has had only a couple - of tough electoral fights since capturing Alaska's lone House seat
more = than three decades ago.
During their long tenures on Capitol Hill, the two lawmakers have « secured powerful posts
that assured their home state was consistently » among the biggest, if not the very
biggest, per capita recipient of = federal dollars --an achievement that traditionally
garnered them praise = in Alaska.
But more recently, Stevens and Young have become the poster children = for anti-earmarking
crusaders and fiscal conservatives, who have criticized^ the two as being among Congress 1
biggest "porkers" in part for their = much-publicized efforts to secure hundreds of
millions of dollars for two » controversial bridges in their home states.
Normally, such attacks may not have mattered a great deal and political = observers say
that no matter how much the two are criticized by interest = groups in the lower 48
states, their political undoing will not be the » earmarks themselves. But they add that
the state's somewhat changing = attitude -- led in part by the popular Gov. Sarah Palin
<R) -- toward = federal spending may not provide the buffer that it once did for the two =
incumbents .
"I think Alaskans in general appreciate being able to tap into the * federal largess and
all the benefits for it," said Jerry McBeath, a = University of Alaska -Fairbanks political
science professor and an expert « on Alaska politics. "But it was highly embarrassing for
Alaskans to be = perceived nationally of milking the federal cow excessively."
Democrats have recruited their preferred candidates to challenge both = incumbents, with
former state house Minority Leader Ethan Berkowitz (D) = running against Young and
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich (D) poised to » challenge Stevens. Begich, son of former Rep.
Nick Begich (D-Alaska) , has = thus far only formed an exploratory committee and has not
fully committed - to the campaign, but Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman =
Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters last week that he expects Begich to = run.
A Rasmussen Reports poll released last week showed Stevens in a virtual = dead heat with
Begich, capturing 46 percent of the vote to 45 percent for « the potential challenger. A
separate poll conducted by Hays Research in = Alaska showed Young trailing an unnamed
Democratic challenger, 41 percent * to 34 percent.
Both Young and Stevens also face primary challenges, though Young's is » viewed as being
somewhat more serious since Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell (R) = unexpectedly entered the race last
month .
Corruption, earmark investigations
The single biggest problem heading into the election for Young and * Stevens is the
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specter of corruption issues hanging above the incumbents' * heads --in some cases ones
related to earmarks .
The FBI and IRS raided Stevens' Alaska home last July to investigate = remodeling work
there as a possible link to a bribery case involving oil » services company VECO, and
Stevens said the FBI asked him to preserve = records as investigators continue their
examination. Stevens' son, former = state Senate President Ben Stevens (R) , is also under
investigation.
Young has also been embroiled in the VECO scandal as the firm contribute^ d heavily to his
campaign .
Additionally, Young has faced questions about an earmark that he » secured for a Florida
road construction project after accusations surfaced = that he received $41,000 in
campaign contributions from a developer who * stood to benefit from the earmark. The
Florida lawmaker who represents the = district did not ask for the earmark and Sen. Tom
Coburn (R-Okla.) intends = to offer an amendment this week on the Senate floor that would
setup a = bipartisan commission to investigate the earmark.
Primarily because of those scandals, polls show that the approval = ratings for Stevens
falling to about 50 percent and in some cases below 40 » percent for Young.
Already; Young's challengers are taking aim at the long-term incumbent « over his earmark
positions.
In a debate last month, candidates from both parties jumped on Young - for both the
Florida and the "Bridge to Nowhere" earmarks, accusing the = incumbent of harming the
state's reputation. Young, however, said that he « would continue to ask for earmarks and
that he is proud of every earmark - he has brought to the state.
Democrats in Washington have also made clear that they intend to attack = Young on the
earmark issue, using it to portray the lawmaker as someone = who is an embarrassment to
Alaska voters. "People of Alaska have to be =* wondering what their congressman is doing
getting favors for an intersection n in Florida," Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the
Democratic Congressional*. Campaign Committee chairman, said last week. "You don't want
someone who = is going to embarrass you in Washington, and he's been an embarrassment to ■
the people of Alaska . "
The Alaska Democratic Party has also launched a Web site -- RetireTed.com
<http://retireted.com/> -- that highlights * the Bridge to Nowhere and other earmarks as
one of the reasons why » Alaskans should vote to remove Stevens, arguing that the earmarks
have = been used by Stevens to reward his associates and have shined a negative - light on
the state.
Already, it is apparent that lawmakers are responding somewhat to the = changing political
climate regarding earmarks. Both Stevens and Sen. Lisa = Murkowski (R-Alaska) earlier this
year announced that they would make * public all earmark requests received by their
offices.
Stevens, however, has also repeatedly defended Congress 1 power to = earmark, arguing that
it represented an effective way to meet the needs of = the state and that federal agencies
would not necessarily do any better = job of spending those dollars. "Those of us that get
elected by Alaskans - go and listen to people in boroughs, listen to the state
Legislature, = listen to people in the city governments,' 1 he said earlier this year. "We =*
try to get Congress to approve what they ask for and the only way we can * do that is
through the earmark process."
And though Stevens and Young supporters acknowledge that the incumbents = could have
tougher election cycle this year than in the past, they = maintain that voters will still
place substantial value in having = representatives in Washington who know how to secure
money for the = state.
"It is still important to Alaskans, " said Dave Dittman, an Anchorage-bas* ed pollster who
works for Stevens. "They don't like waste in general, but * they don't view the projects
for Alaskans to be wasteful."
Beyond the earmarks, Dittman argued that Stevens in particular has = built up goodwill
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among the electorate through his constituent work on - behalf of individual residents --
something that is particularly important = for a population that feels far removed from
the federal government in = Washington.
"A lot of their strength and support has been not so much what they = could bring to
Alaska but they could for Alaskans when they had problems = with the federal government,"
he said. "When everything went wrong and you = had nowhere else to go and you had to solve
a problem, you would go to « Senator Stevens."
Popular Palin
One potential problem in the arguments made by Stevens and Young on the =; value of
seniority and ability to tap into federal dollars is Palin, who = is enjoying high
approval ratings and has called on the state to move away = from heavy reliance on
earmarks .
"We can and must continue to develop our economy, because we cannot and - must not rely so
heavily on federal government earmarks, " Palin said in = her State of the State address
earlier this year. "Let us power up and =» produce for Alaska and America. We can do this
-- we're 50 years old now, = and it's time."
Indeed, Stevens has also said that with Alaska being a state now for = more than 50 years/
it may have less need for earmarks. "Stevens several = years ago started telling state
officials that it was a harder and harder * sell to bring money to Alaska because the
state's development was no = longer young," McBeath said.
At the same time, Stevens has publicly criticized state officials for = seemingly not
supporting federal earmarks while not providing alternatives = on how to fund the state's
needs .
Political observers say that clash on earmarks represents only part of = the schism that
exists between Palin and her allies -- including the - lieutenant governor that is
challenging Young -- and the old guard that = has controlled state politics for decades.
It is unclear at this point, just how much that division will hurt - Young and Stevens.
Still, observers say that if nothing else the governor' s= anti-earmark rhetoric could
undermine at least some of their campaign ■ message.
"There's a huge schism in Alaska Republican politics and that sort of = defines it right
there," said Anchorage pollster Anne Hays, whose polls = show Palin 1 s approval ratings at
more than 80 percent. "The governor's = numbers have just continued to be off the chart
and her position has been = transparency and no earmarks."
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: Tuesday, April 1 5, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Brown; Joan A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Budget Status/Wrap UP
Thanks Karen. Truly, they'll need to dig in hard and find places to reduce. I appreciate
you conveying that.
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:30:31
To:GOV Commissioners <GOVCommissioners@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "PARNELL, S (GOV
sponsored) " <sr . parnell@alaska . gov>
Cc:G0V Special Assistants <GOVSpecialAssistants@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV) " <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Brown, Joan A (GOV) " <joan.brown@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Status /Wrap UP
Commissioners - With the legislative session over, I am writing to thank you for ALL your
hard work and assistance on budget and legislation. That being said, there is a lot of
work in front of us in terms of budget review, bill analysis, and preparation for the June
special session. The Chief of Staff will be contacting each of you individually over the
next few days and will be scheduling a cabinet meeting later on this month.
I am attaching a one-page summary of the FY08 and FY09 budgets that passed compared to the
Governor's proposed level of spending. It is important to look at both fiscal years as
there is a lot happening in FY08 capital. Governor Palin has asked me to convey her
concern with the overall size of the operating and capital budgets. She is asking that in
addition to your review of capital budget items including our requests and legislative
additions, you also look closely at your operating budgets for items/areas that can be
reduced.
The Governor has been clear in her commitment to slow the growth of government. In
preparation for the FY2010 budget, the Governor would like you to begin identifying
programs or services that we can reduce or eliminate and what statutory or regulatory
changes might be needed to accomplish that. So, it will be important to begin a review
of programs and services as soon as possible if we are going to be able to propose these
changes in the FY2010 budget.
Thank you again and I look forward to seeing all of you at the next cabinet meeting. KJR
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Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: NGA
Yes- I may have never answered Katz on that - but it would be good for alaska I presume.
-Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 15, 2008 9:07 AM
Subject: NGA
mm
Are you interested in the chairmanship of the Natural Resources Committee? I'm not sure
whether that had been finalized w/Katz. If you are, I'll follow-up w/him so he can
inquire .
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:46 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: radio station letter
True,
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:47:16
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw: radio station letter
Governor ,
>n the Woody and
Sunny draft ed this letter for you regarding the derogatory comments m a de on the Wood :
wilcox show" [Pnvilegedor Personal Material RfirtaptJPrivile ged or Personal Materid ivileged or Perso
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Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 15 11:01:03 2008
Subject: Re: radio station letter
Thanks, Sunny. Will look into it.
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
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Sent: Tue Apr 15 10:47:19 2008
Subject: radio station letter
Hi Rosanne,
Here's my shot at the letter we talked about yesterday. Can you run this by the Governor
and see if she still wants to send it out?
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Thanks .
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Sunny Cayce
Executive Assistant to the
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
465-3985
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:46 PM
Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: More Budget Analysis
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And when will this be messaged to the punlic so they* 11 know we did NOT increase our
requests up to the 23-27 percent increase some are claiming?
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) " <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date; Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:05:56
To:G0V Commissioners <G0VCornmissioners@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "PARNELL, S (GOV
sponsored) " <sr.pamell@alaska.gov>
Cc:G0V Special Assistants <GOVSpecialAssistants@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Brown, Joan A (GOV)" <joan.brown@alaska.gov>
Subject: More Budget Analysis
We are continuing to refine the analysis of the budgets - attached is a two-page workbook
- the first tab is basically what I sent this morning with minor tweaks in the FY08
Governor Column and the second tab is a comparison of the FY08 starting point to the FY09
Governor's Amended budget and the FY08 starting point to the FY09 Legislature's budget - I
was trying to get to Rep. Chenault's statement about a 23% increase. You can get there if
you back the supplemental amount out of our December starting point.
However, we did not include tax credits in our spending numbers - so, you will see on the
bottom of page 2, a GF comparison without tax credits. We had a 4% overall GF increase in
December and ended up with a 7.2% increase - largely due to the adjustments for the
bargaining unit agreements, and a couple of large capital requests, $12.5 million for
erosion and $8 million for the bullet line.
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I hope this is helpful! KJR
**************************************
Karen J. Rehf eld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov <mailto : karen , rehf eld@alaska . gov>
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 1 :07 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Ethics Question re Possible Foreign Processing Request AttyClient/Deliberative Process
Privilege
I shall run it by you if it ever comes up. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:32:06
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: FW: Ethics Question re Possible Foreign Processing Request Atty
Client/Deliberative Process Privilege
Dear Governor Palin,
If this comes up please note it should be run by me before any action is taken.
Talis
From: Daugherty, Steven A (LAW)
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:21 AM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Cc: Bockmon, Julia B (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Nelson, Lance B (LAW); Nizich,
Michael A (GOV); Crome, Cora J (GOV)
Subject: Ethics Question re Possible Foreign Processing Request Atty Client/Deliberative
Process Privilege
Attorney General Colberg,
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Confidential Attorney Client Privilege/Deliberative Process Privilege
Steven A. Daugherty
Assistant Attorney General
Natural Resources Section
(907) 269-5287
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:46 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Todd
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Press Conference info
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:40:34
To : f ek9wnr@yahoo . com , gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Press Conference Info
Please see attached RGA Press Conference talking points that just came in from RGA for
your information. I have pasted into the email in case you are unable to open the
attachment. This press conference is from 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, 04.17.08. Perry
is giving remarks and then there is Q&A Time. This is listed in your binder. Thanks,
Janice
Talking Points for RGA Press Conference
On Tuesday, Senator McCain released his economic plan. His focus on policy at a critical
time for our nation's economy stands in sharp contrast to the political games being played
by the Democrats. While Obama complains about bitter voters in Pennsylvania, Senator
McCain is proposing a summer gas tax holiday, middle class tax cuts, a simpler tax code,
and the elimination of pork barrel spending. As Clinton exaggerates her experience,
Senator McCain is offering straight talk on the economy and is working to lower trade
barriers, tackle entitlements, and encourage growth and innovation.
Topline Messaging Points:
On Tuesday, John McCain proposed a comprehensive plan for getting the economy
back on track while implementing the reforms that will maintain America's economic
strength for the 21st century. John McCain outlined his vision for growing the economy
and contrasted that vision with Senators Obama 1 s and Clinton's plans to raise taxes,
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continue wasteful spending and isolate the United States from the global economy. .
John McCain will act quickly and decisively to meet today ! s economic challenges
John McCain believes we must act now to grow our economy both in the near- term
and the long-term.
John McCain is prepared to lead our economy. With years of experience working
on economic issues, he knows what we must do now to grow our economy today.
A Near-Term Agenda For Economic Growth:
HIGHER LIVING COSTS: John McCain will enact a summer gas tax holiday, stop
filing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to reduce demand, and end policies that contribute
to higher living costs .
HOUSING CRISIS: John McCain has proposed a new "HOME Plan" to provide robust,
timely and targeted help to those hurt by the housing crisis. He has also called for a
Justice Department task force to investigate wrongdoing in the mortgage industry.
STUDENT LOANS: John McCain is proposing a student loan continuity plan that will
coordinate policies with the states to keep the credit crunch from hurting college
students.
A Long-Term Agenda For Economic Growth:
MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS: John McCain will cut taxes on middle class families. He
will permanently repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) saving a middle class family
with children an average of over $2,700. He will also double the personal exemption for
dependents .
PRO-GROWTH TAX POLICY: John McCain will keep taxes low by fighting efforts to
raise taxes and making it harder to raise taxes. He will keep the current rates on
dividends and capital gains while permitting businesses to immediately deduct the cost of
equipment and technology.
CORPORATE TAX CUT: John McCain will reduce the federal corporate tax rate to 25
percent from 35 percent. By reducing the corporate tax rate, we will get rid of a drag on
economic growth and job creation, and help American workers compete with any company in
the world.
INNOVATION TAX CUTS: John McCain will ban Internet taxes and new cell phone
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taxes, and establish a permanent tax credit equal to 10 percent of wages spent on research
and development .
SIMPLER TAXES: John McCain proposes an alternative new and simpler tax system.
When this reform is enacted, all who wish to stay under the current system could still do
so, but everyone else could choose a vastly less complicated system with two tax rates and
a generous standard deduction.
ELIMINATING WASTEFUL SPENDING: John McCain will stop earmarks, pork-barrel
spending and waste. He proposes a one-year spending pause so as to evaluate all spending
programs. He will veto any pork-barrel project that crosses his desk.
ENTITLEMENTS; John McCain will reform Social Security, act to control Medicare
growth and believes we should not subsidize prescription drugs for America's most affluent
individuals.
TRADE: John McCain will lower trade barriers to ensure that foreign markets are
open to American goods .
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: John McCain will implement badly needed reforms to the
Unemployment Insurance system by creating Lost Earning Buffer Accounts (LEBs) to help
workers when they lose a job.
HEALTH CARE REFORM: John McCain has proposed comprehensive health care reform
that will address rising costs and make the system more responsive to the needs of
American families.
ENERGY: As President, John McCain will propose a real national strategy for
energy security.
Contrast With Democrats
The American people have a clear choice in this election. While John McCain
supports pro-growth tax cuts, both Senators Obama and Clinton support a massive tax
increase on the American people that will hurt Americans of every background - seniors,
parents, small business owners and investors of every size.
Senators Obama and Clinton have championed a long list of pork-barrel projects
That kind of careless spending of tax dollars is not change, but business as usual in
Washington.
Senators Obama and Clinton preach the false virtues of economic isolationism. Opening new
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markets for American goods and services is indispensable to our future prosperity
From: Christie Mueller [mailto:cmueller@RGA.ORG]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:59 am
To: Christie Mueller
Subject: FW; Press Conference Info
Please add this to the Governor's briefing or e-mail it to the staffer that is traveling
with the Governor to the press conference on Thursday. These are new talking points
regarding Senator McCain's latest major economic proposal that he made public today.
Thank you for your help. Please let me know if you are not able to get this to the
appropriate person and I will be sure to hand deliver a copy.
Thanks ,
Christie
From: Chris Schrimpf
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:50 PM
To: Christie Mueller
Subject: Press Conference Info
Can you send this to the Governors; contacts that are coming to the press conference and
ask them to add it to the briefing? Senator McCain gave his major economic proposal today
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and the press conference we're having will be about the presidential race and the economy
The attached give info about McCain's economic plan.
Chris Schrimpf
Communications Director
Republican Governors Association
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(o) 202-662-4156 (c) 202-367-8385
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:47 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Fw: radio station letter
Governor,
Sunny drafte d this letter for you regardi ng the derogatory comments made on the Woody a nd
Wilcox show.
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Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 15 11:01:03 2008
Subject: Re: radio station letter
Thanks, Sunny. Will look into it.
Original Message
From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 15 10:47:19 2008
Subject: radio station letter
Hi Rosanne,
Here's my shot at the letter we talked about yesterday. Can you run this by the Governor
and see if she still wants to send it out?
I
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Thanks .
Sunny Cayce
Executive Assistant to the
Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
465-3985
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From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KJREHFELD]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:06 PM
To: GOV Commissioners; 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: GOV Special Assistants; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV);
Brown; Joan A (GOV)
Subject: More Budget Analysis
We are continuing to refine the analysis of the budgets - attached is a two-page workbook - the first tab
is basically what I sent this morning with minor tweaks in the FY08 Governor Column and the second tab
is a comparison of the FY08 starting point to the FY09 Governor's Amended budget and the FY08 starting
point to the FY09 Legislature's budget - 1 was trying to get to Rep. Chenault's statement about a 23%
increase. You can get there if you back the supplemental amount out of our December starting point.
However, we did not include tax credits in our spending numbers - so, you will see on the bottom of page
2, a GF comparison without tax credits. We had a 4% overall GF increase in December and ended up
with a 7.2% increase - largely due to the adjustments for the bargaining unit agreements, and a couple of
large capital requests, $12.5 million for erosion and $8 million for the bullet line.
I hope this is helpful! KJR
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:24 AM
'gov. palin@yahoo.com'
Re: LG website-just a heads up/We put this up today.
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To : Hughe s , Ro s anne ( GOV )
Sent: Tue Apr 15 07:03:34 2008
Subject: Fw: LG website-- just a heads up/We put this up today
Original Message
From : gov ,palin@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:54:03
to: "Sean personai2» privileged or Personally
Subject: Re; LG website- -just a heads up/We put this up today
Nice! I hope we got a message up on our Gov's site too. I'll remind Comrn folks
Original Message
From: Sean Parnell <
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:18:33
To : gov . pal in@yahoo , com
Subject: LG website- -just a heads up/We put this up today
Legislature Adjourns
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Governor Palin and I are pleased that the legislature completed Alaska's 2008 legislative
session within the 90-day deadline. A number of the administration's priorities were
successfully achieved by the end of this session, as we attempt to transfer our state's
natural resource wealth into tangible benefits to Alaskan communities and citizens.
Highlights include education funding system improvements and increases, increased
community revenue sharing, PERS/TRS liability relief, a comprehensive crime package, and
our Capstone avionics program for safer skies.
Despite these successes and a $5 billion deposit into savings, the explosive,
unsustainable growth in spending must be stopped. Even in the current season of
unprecedented revenue, spending must remain principled and targeted at constitutional
priorities. The Palin- Parnell Administration remains committed to living within our means
and slowing the growth of government, not just for the sake of the now, but for
generations to come.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:27 AM
Katz; John W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Earmarks/Alaska Congressional Delegation
Thanks John. Appreciate the info - amazing that some still want to claim we'd essentially
turn down federal dollars if they came via earmarked projects. We're on the right path
with our true message though. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message
From; "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:36
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Mike Tibbies "<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Karen Rehfeld" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>,
"Mike Nizich" <Mike .Nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: Earmarks/Alaska Congressional Delegation
There isn't much that's new in this = article from E&E. However, I wanted you to see it,
because it's » a good summary of the current situation, mentions the Governor by name, =
and is what political junkies are talking about in DC.
The article also describes the reasons why the = Congressional delegation is so sensitive
to our measured approach on = earmarks. For us here, all of this is background noise, as
we are = continuing to advocate for the State budget requests submitted - previously.
However, I suspect that the factors articulated in the - article will influence the
delegation's ultimate success in this = year's appropriations process.
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CAMPAIGN 2008: Rivals hope to turn Alaska lawmakers'
political weakness (= 04/15/2008)
influence over purse strings into
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Alex Kaplun, E&E Daily reporter
For decades, Alaska's two senior Republican lawmakers built their = political careers and
repeated electoral successes in large part on their = ability to bring federal dollars
back to America's largest state.
But with a changing political climate across the country -- and perhaps - more importantly
-- the state itself, Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don Young » -- may find that what has long
been considered one of their biggest = political advantages may not be much help in
perhaps their fiercest = electoral challenges in decades.
Indeed, Democrats hope that the two GOP lawmakers' once-perceived = strength of padding
federal legislation with millions of dollars for their = home state will help lead to
their downfall. The races are especially = attractive because Stevens and Young were seen
as virtually untouchable = just a couple of years ago.
Stevens has been revered as the most popular politician in Alaska - history, praised by
local officials as being a one-man economic engine for = the state and repeatedly fighting
for Alaska • s interests in the four = decades that he has held that post. Young, likewise,
has had only a couple = of tough electoral fights since capturing Alaska's lone House seat
more = than three decades ago.
During their long tenures on Capitol Hill, the two lawmakers have « secured powerful posts
that assured their home state was consistently = among the biggest, if not the very
biggest, per capita recipient of = federal dollars --an achievement that traditionally
garnered them praise = in Alaska.
But more recently, Stevens and Young have become the poster children ~ for anti-earmarking
crusaders and fiscal conservatives, who have criticized= the two as being among Congress'
biggest "porkers" in part for their * much-publicized efforts to secure hundreds of
millions of dollars for two = controversial bridges in their home states.
Normally, such attacks may not have mattered a great deal and political = observers say
that no matter how much the two are criticized by interest = groups in the lower 48
states, their political undoing will not be the == earmarks themselves. But they add that
the state's somewhat changing *■ attitude -- led in part by the popular Gov. Sarah Palin
(R) -- toward - federal spending may not provide the buffer that it once did for the two =
incumbents,
"I think Alaskans in general appreciate being able to tap into the s federal largess and
all the benefits for it," said Jerry McBeath, a = University of Alaska-Fairbanks political
science professor and an expert = on Alaska politics. "But it was highly embarrassing for
Alaskans to be = perceived nationally of milking the federal cow excessively. "
Democrats have recruited their preferred candidates to challenge both = incumbents, with
former state house Minority Leader Ethan Berkowitz (D) = running against Young and
Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich (D) poised to = challenge Stevens. Begich, son of former Rep.
Nick Begich (D- Alaska) , has = thus far only formed an exploratory committee and has not
fully committed = to the campaign, but Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman -
Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters last week that he expects Begich to = run.
A Rasmussen Reports poll released last week showed Stevens in a virtual ~ dead heat with
Begich, capturing 46 percent of the vote to 45 percent for = the potential challenger. A
separate poll conducted by Hays Research in ■ Alaska showed Young trailing an unnamed
Democratic challenger, 41 percent = to 34 percent.
Both Young and Stevens also face primary challenges, though Young ' s is - viewed as being
somewhat more serious since Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell (R) * unexpectedly entered the race last
month.
Corruption, earmark investigations
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The single biggest problem heading into the election for Young and = Stevens is the
specter of corruption issues hanging above the incumbents' = heads --in some cases ones
related to earmarks .
The FBI and IRS raided Stevens' Alaska home last July to investigate - remodeling work
there as a possible link to a bribery case involving oil = services company VECO, and
Stevens said the FBI asked him to preserve = records as investigators continue their
examination. Stevens' son, former = state Senate President Ben Stevens (R) , is also under
investigation.
Young has also been embroiled in the VECO scandal as the firm contribute= d heavily to his
campaign.
Additionally, Young has faced questions about an earmark that he = secured for a Florida
road construction project after accusations surfaced = that he received $41,000 in
campaign contributions from a developer who * stood to benefit from the earmark. The
Florida lawmaker who represents the = district did not ask for the earmark and Sen. Tom
Coburn (R-Okla.) intends = to offer an amendment this week on the Senate floor that would
setup a = bipartisan commission to investigate the earmark.
Primarily because of those scandals, polls show that the approval * ratings for Stevens
falling to about 50 percent and in some cases below 40 « percent for Young.
Already, Young's challengers are taking aim at the long-term incumbent - over his earmark
positions.
In a debate last month, candidates from both parties jumped on Young = for both the
Florida and the "Bridge to Nowhere" earmarks, accusing the = incumbent of harming the
state's reputation. Young, however, said that he = would continue to ask for earmarks and
that he is proud of every earmark » he has brought to the state.
Democrats in Washington have also made clear that they intend to attack » Young on the
earmark issue, using it to portray the lawmaker as someone = who is an embarrassment to
Alaska voters. "People of Alaska have to be - wondering what their congressman is doing
getting favors for an intersectio= n in Florida," Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman, said last week. "You don't want
someone who = is going to embarrass you in Washington, and he's been an embarrassment to =
the people of Alaska."
The Alaska Democratic Party has also launched a Web site -- RetireTed.com
<http://retireted.com/> -- that highlights = the Bridge to Nowhere and other earmarks as
one of the reasons why = Alaskans should vote to remove Stevens, arguing that the earmarks
have = been used by Stevens to reward his associates and have shined a negative = light on
the state .
Already, it is apparent that lawmakers are responding somewhat to the = changing political
climate regarding earmarks. Both Stevens and Sen. Lisa = Murkowski (R-Alaska) earlier this
year announced that they would make = public all earmark requests received by their
offices.
Stevens; however, has also repeatedly defended Congress 1 power to » earmark, arguing that
it represented an effective way to meet the needs of = the state and that federal agencies
would not necessarily do any better « job of spending those dollars. "Those of us that get
elected by Alaskans - go and listen to people in boroughs, listen to the state
Legislature, = listen to people in the city governments," he said earlier this year. "We -
try to get Congress to approve what they ask for and the only way we can * do that is
through the earmark process."
And though Stevens and Young supporters acknowledge that the incumbents - could have
tougher election cycle this year than in the past, they ■ maintain that voters will still
place substantial value in having * representatives in Washington who know how to secure
money for the » state.
"It is still important to Alaskans," said Dave Dittman, an Anchorage -bas= ed pollster who
works for Stevens. "They don't like waste in general, but = they don't view the projects
for Alaskans to be wasteful . "
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Beyond the earmarks, Dittman argued that Stevens in particular has »' built up goodwill
among the electorate through his constituent work on * behalf of individual residents «-
something that is particularly important = for a population that feels far removed from
the federal government in = Washington.
"A lot of their strength and support has been not so much what they = could bring to
Alaska but they could for Alaskans when they had problems = with the federal government,"
he said. "When everything went wrong and you « had nowhere else to go and you had to solve
a problem, you would go to a Senator Stevens."
Popular Palin
One potential problem in the arguments made by Stevens and Young on the = value of
seniority and ability to tap into federal dollars is Palin, who = is enjoying high
approval ratings and has called on the state to move away = from heavy reliance on
earmarks .
"We can and must continue to develop our economy, because we cannot and » must not rely so
heavily on federal government earmarks," Palin said in = her State of the State address
earlier this year. "Let us power up and = produce for Alaska and America. We can do this
-- we're 50 years old now, « and it's time."
Indeed, Stevens has also said that with Alaska being a state now for = more than 50 years,
it may have less need for earmarks. "Stevens several * years ago started telling state
officials that it was a harder and harder = sell to bring money to Alaska because the
state's development was no = longer young," McBeath said.
At the same time, Stevens has publicly criticized state officials for = seemingly not
supporting federal earmarks while not providing alternatives « on how to fund the state's
needs..
Political observers say that clash on earmarks represents only part of « the schism that
exists between Palin and her allies -- including the « lieutenant governor that is
challenging Young -- and the old guard that * has controlled state politics for decades.
It is unclear at this point, just how much that division will hurt ■ Young and Stevens.
Still, observers say that if nothing else the governor 1 s= anti-earmark rhetoric could
undermine at least some of their campaign * message.
"There's a huge schism in Alaska Republican politics and that sort of = defines it right
there," said Anchorage pollster Anne Hays, whose polls = show Palin' s approval ratings at
more than 80 percent. " The governor * s « numbers have just continued to be off the chart
and her position has been « transparency and no earmarks."
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: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 1 5, 2008 1 1 :00 AM
To: Smith; LynneM (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: 4/15 - Illicit: The Dark Trade-Must See TV
From: membership@uschamber.com [mailto:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15 f 2008 10:51 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly: 4/15 - Illicit: The Dark Trade-Must See TV
View this online.
April 15, 2008 W
FIGHTING FOR V O U R BUSINESS"
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Sincerely, Jeff King
PS. An interesting perspective from the News Miner
E-mail scarbrgh@ptialaska.net
Opinion Editorial April 18, 2008
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Community Perspective
Front page news on April, 11 was Jeff King killing a moose inside of Denali National Park.
It appears this moose was taken in accordance with Alaska Department of F&G regulations.
However, the National Park Service (NPS) did not like the location of where it was taken.
It appears the moose was harvested in the northeastern portion of the Park as expanded by
the D2 Lands act of 1980 (ANILA) . Section 202(3) (a) allows local residents to subsistence
hunt where this use was traditional, all in accordance with title VIII- Here in lies the
problem. Who is a local resident and who is a qualified subsistence user?
Decisions by the Alaska Supreme Court have found that all Alaskan Residents qualify for
subsistence. The NPS does not recognize this and selects only rural individuals with a
certain address, therefore setting up a discriminatory allocation system. Jeff does not
have an acceptable address. You must live south of MP 239 or north of MP 300 on Parks
Highway to have a acceptable address. No other state has such a discriminatory
management system.
Hunting in the Rock Creek area has been a traditional use long before Statehood and ANILA.
It appears what we have here is a criminal trespass issue, not a hunting violation. Had
Jeff's address been acceptable to the NPS none of this would be a problem.
Here is how it works. The fish and wildlife in ALL of Alaska, in accordance with the
Alaska State Constitution, belongs to the residents of Alaska collectively. This includes
all NPS lands. Because all residents of Alaska are subsistence users, they have an equal
opportunity under State Law to subsistence hunt and fish. This has been confirmed by the
Alaska Supreme Court ,
The Federal Government does not agree with the Alaska Supreme Court and have set up their
own set of rules using Title VIII and Federal Court decrees. The Fed's then select by
address the group they determine are qualified rural Federal subsistence users. Jeff
fails to qualify.
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From: Alfa Fish [alfafish@ptialaska.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:55 PM
To: Paiin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Thomas; Biil (LAA); Wilson; Peggy A (LAA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA); marlinkcox@gmail.com; Crome;
Cora J (GOV); Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association; Walt & Megan Pasternak; Steve Fish; Dan
Falvey; philwyman@hotmail.com; terryjoana@yahoo.com; norm pillen; jefarv@gmail.com; Richard
Curran
Subject: SB 221 funding for SSSC hatchery project
Dear Governor Paiin,
I am writing on behalf of the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association to urge you to support funding for
the Sitka Sound Science Center, enabling this group of dedicated and knowledgeable people to operate
the Sheldon Jackson hatchery.
As you are aware, the closure of Sheldon Jackson College has had profound effects on the community of
Sitka. We mourn the loss of this institute of higher learning; we miss the students and faculty, and we
fear the loss of the unique hands on experience the College offered students at the hatchery. No other
college in America has a working hatchery; no other college provides students with the opportunity to
participate in the operation and management of a working hatchery. Sitkans involved with the Sitka
Sound Science Center (SSSC) recognize the value of this facility and the educational opportunities it
affords; they have worked hard to design a viable management plan for the hatchery that will preserve
both its scientific and educational aspects. If funded, the SSSC hatchery program will help maintain at
least this one important aspect of Sheldon Jackson College, and in so doing improve the attractiveness of
the campus to educational institutions that are considering investments in the campus.
On behalf of ALFA's membership I urge you to support funding for the SSSC as described in Senate Bill
221 on page 19.
Thank you for your attention to this issue and for your commitment to Alaska's schools, fisheries, and
communities.
Sincerely,
Linda Behnken
Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association
403 Lincoln Street, Ste. 237
Sitka, AK 99835
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From: Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association [alfa.staff@gmai!.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, .2008 9:16 AM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Crome; Cora J (GOV)
Subject: Funding for SJ Hatchery and the Sitka Sound Science Center
Hello Governor Palin,
I am writing to urge you to support inclusion of funding for the Sheldon Jackson Hatchery and
the Sitka Sound Science Center in the state operating budget. I believe this item is referenced as
follows: Alaska State Capitol budget bill SB221 page 19, funding to to support the Sitka Sound
Science Center to manage the Sheldon Jackson Hatchery.
I know that Dr. Keith Cox and others have been working hard to secure long term funding to
support the hatchery and also establish the Sitka Sound Science Center. I am a marine biologist
having spent nearly 25 years working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. I am now
retired from the State and working as a fisheries consultant for myself dba Coastal Marine
Research. I have long felt that Sitka should have a world class marine research facility here - we
are the gateway to the Gulf of Alaska and Sitka Sound is a unique and critical marine habitat.
Additionally the maintenance of the hatchery and the Science Center will help inform locals and
tourists alike as to the rich bounty of Alaska's marine environment by providing a hands on
experience with marine life and a salmon hatchery.
I know there are many pieces to the budget and it is a juggling act to find the correct balance.
However, this is a small amount of money that will provide large positive impacts for the city of
Sitka and the State. I hope you will agree and leave this item in the budget.
Thank you for consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Victoria (Tory) O'Connell
Coastal Marine Research
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:24 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Property Tax Exemption
From: James Tipps [mailto:james@roughridersak.org]
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 2:06 PM
To: 'Craig Duncan 1 ; james@roughrfdersak.ong
Cc; 'Sara Chambers'; 'Merrill Sanford 1 ; Rod_Swope@djuneau.ak.us; 'Robin Potter 1 ; Palin, Sarah H (GOV);
marcos@roughridersak.org; jbradley@roughridersak.org
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Craig,
Not trying to bug you (too much) but I was wondering if you had a chance last week to look into the State
Laws as they relate to the tax issue I outlined for you?
NOHVCC Associate State Representative - Alaska
www.nohvcc.om
From: Craig Duncan [mailto:Craig_Duncan@ci.juneau.ak,us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 1:59 PM
To: james@roughridersak.org
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope; Robin Potter; sarah.palin@alaska.gov;
marcos@roughridersak.org; jbradley@roughridersak.org
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
James,
Sorry for the confusion. You are correct I left out the word "not". It makes a little bit of a difference.
Regarding the section of the state law you referenced, most of our property tax levy is for education. We
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are required to contribute 4 mills of the full and true value, but we also contribute up to the amount allowed by State
law. My reference to 4 mills was in a different context. Our total levy is just over 10 mills and approximately 8 mills
is for education.
Right now I am swamped with the budget I will spend sometime early next week reviewing the State laws to see if
I think there is any flex that would allow for an exemption.
Craig
From: James Tipps tmailto:james@roughridersak.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 12:19 PM
To: Craig Duncan
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope; Robin Potter; sarah,palin@alaska.gov;
marcos@roughridersak.org; jbradley@roughridersak.org
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Craig,
Did you mean to say you CAN'T advise on the ANCSA?
Let me give you the rundown on where we are at with Goldbelt, and how we got there...
BEFORE the push to close Echo Cove, Rough Riders AK, Inc. approached city, state and federal agencies to try to
find a solution to the overcrowding at Echo Cove and the resource damage caused by over use. We asked for a
dedicated access point, signage and permission to do trail maintenance. After about a year, Docks & Harbors
"Found" an old ordinance, in effect since the 70's but NEVER enforced or even known of by CBJ officials. At this
point we approached Goldbelt, Inc about using their land •legally". We received an Adamant NO! We countered
with options for user fees, area maintenance, Landowner Liability insurance, etc... Still No.
Several months later we received a call from Bob Martin at Goldbelt. Now there was some interest in a possible
agreement The requirements were as follows:
• Rough Riders AK, Inc. will provide Landowner Liability Insurance that would cover all users of the land - We
can do this but to be covered the person MUST be a member of the Club.
• Rough Riders AK, Inc. will provide ALL enforcement on site
• Goldbelt will require a user fee of some sort. The actual fee, or method is yet to be determined, but some
sort of permit was discussed.
o This fee will cause the land to revert to Taxable Status for the duration of permit or lease, based on
ANCSA. Goldbelt, Inc is aware of this. Rough Riders AK, Inc. MUST ensure that Goldbelt, inc not
incur ANY tax liability. The Attorney for Goldbelt stated that an exemption from CBJ was the only
option they could see that would work for them. An option would be for Rough Riders AK, Inc. to
agree to pay any Tax liability as a result of our use but the property taxes on such a large parcel
would be far more than we could cover.
I have been pouring over State Tax Law and found the following:
(m)A municipality may by ordinance partially or totally exempt all or some types of economic
development property from taxation for up to five years. The municipality may provide for renewal of the
exemption under conditions established in the ordinance. However, under a renewal a Municipality that
is a school district may only exempt all or a portion of the amount of taxes that exceeds the amount
levied on other property for the school district A municipality may by ordinance permit deferral of
payment of taxes on all or some types of economic development property for up to five years. The
municipality may provide for renewal of the deferral under conditions established in the ordinance. A
municipality may adopt an ordinance under this subsection only if before it is adopted, copies of the
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proposed ordinance made available at a public hearing on it contain written notice that the ordinance, if
adopted, may be repealed by the voters through referendum. An ordinance adopted under this subsection
must include specific eligibility requirements and require a written application for each exemption or
deferral In this subsection "economic development property" means real or personal property, including
developed property conveyed under 43 UXC. 1601 etseq. (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), that
(1) has not previously been taxed as real or personal property by the municipality;
Does the highlighted sentence refer to the 4% you were talking about? If not, is this something we can qualify
under? My understanding from reading this, which could very well be wrong, is that the limit on the exemption is
only on a RENEWAL. Would this allow for an initial 5 year period? I am clueless when it comes to tax issues.
Really what it comes down to is this... Goldbelt is willing to allow this use if they can make money, have no tax or
injury liabilities, and have to put ABSOLUTELY NO EFFORT into the process.
Let me know if you have any ideas, or if you know of someone I should talk to.
NOHVCC Associate State Representative - Alaska
www.nohvcc.oiv
From: Craig Duncan [mailto:Craig__Duncan@ajuneau.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 4:56 PM
To: james@roughridersak.org
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope; sarah.palin@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
James,
I can really advise you on ANCSA. What were you planning as an arrangement with Goldbelt. Sounds like you
were going to enter into a lease. I can understand from Goldbelt that they would not want to assume the liability.
Maybe you can work some arrangement with Goldbelt to use the property without entering in to any lessee
positions. However, I realize that it is a lot of work to build the trails and you may not want such uncertainty.
Again, I would be happy to give some thought to any ideas you may have.
Craig
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From: James Tipps [mailto:james@roughridersak.org]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 3:56 PM
To: Craig Duncan
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope; sarah.palln@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Craig,
Thanks for the input.
Things are not looking good for OHV users in the Juneau area. It seems like the more we try, the more we lose! I
know there were issues at Echo Cove but the push for enforcement of a ordinance that hadn't been enforced in 35
years came after we, Rough Riders AK, inc., approached CBJ & State offices to attempt to make the area safer for
all.
It has me afraid to ask questions!
Who is the regulating body for the ANCSA, or who would I contact for more information?
Any input you can provide would be appreciated.
NOHVCC Associate State Representative - Alaska
www.nohvcc.org
From: Craig Duncan [mailto:Craig_Duncan@ci.iuneau.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 3:42 PM
To: james@roughridersak.org
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope; sarah.palin@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
James,
I understand you concerns. However, in Alaska a local government's ability to tax {or in this case not to tax) is
governed by the State. The State's interest is in getting their share. Under the State's funding formula for
education local governments are required to contribute 4% of all property they could tax. The State then withholds
the equivalent of the 4% In State support to the school districts. If we optionally exempt property, we are still
required to contribute the 4%, This means we go backwards by 4 mills when we provide optional exemptions.
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In this case, you have an unusual situation of dealing with ANCSA where the business purpose is a nominal
amount. The taxation of the property stays with owner unless the owner is exempt. If the owner is exempt then
the taxation of the property falls to a lessee if that lessee is determined to be taxable. We can likely deal with the
taxable status of the OHV group. This could be a community purpose exemption if you have a 501 (c) (3) or (4)
designation. However, the taxable status to the owner creates a problem that likely has no tax relief solution. The
real tax issue in this case is to somehow be allowed to use the property without jeopardizing the ANCSA required
exemption or being able to provide Goldbelt with an optional exemption or transferring the property to an exempt
organization.
On your question about lessening the burden, it is not as simple as stated. If the property is assessable, then it
must be assessed at full value unless it is personal property that can be flat taxed (note an airplane is personal
property) or optionally exempted and the mill levy must be consistent across the area levied. Mr. Van Sant's
comment may refer to flat taxing aircraft or reducing the mid levy within the area. Both of which do not help the
OHV Park situation.
If you have any thoughts on this, I would be happy to discuss them with you. I have both a dirt bike and 4 wheeler
and having a place to ride would be great.
Craig
From: James Tipps [mailto:james@roughridersak.org]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:54 PM
To: Craig Duncan; Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope; sarah.palin@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
After more research it turns out that the exemption made by the Assembly for Executive Flight was illegal I have
attached the responses from the State as well as CBJ law dept
Page 2 , Paragraph one of the State Assessor memo states that "There are alternatives available to the Assembly
to lessen the taxation burden..." Can anyone tell me what these are and how much the potential" Lessening" of the
tax burden would/could be?
This is an issue that CBJ has shown support for, and it seems there should be a way to remedy the tax issue. So I
guess my question is, how much support does the OHV community have from the CBJ? The North Douglas OHV
Park has turned into a situation that is destined to fail. Even if the permits are approved by the Planning
Commission (which I highly doubt), the opponents have made it clear that they will continue to do EVERYTHING in
their power to get it closed down.
This opportunity with Goldbelt would essentially solve the OHV problem in Juneau. I find it hard to believe that
there are no options to remove the tax burden.
Rough Riders AK, inc. cannot afford to pay the property taxes that Goldbelt would incur from our use of the
property. This would provide both a short, and long term solution. As it is, where is the OHV community
supposed to recreate this summer?
So, two years later, I am asking the same question... Is there anything that anyone can do, or is willing to do, to
help find a short term solution to the Juneau OHV issue?
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NOHVCO Associate State Representative - Alaska
www.nohvcc.om
From: Craig Duncan [mailto:Cralg_Duncan@ci.juneau.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:05 PM
To: james@roughridersak.org
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merriil Sanford; Rod Swope; Robin Potter
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
James,
The Assembly can only grant exemptions within the structure of the State Statutes. To be exempt you/we would
need to find a category within the State Statutes that would qualify the property for optional exemption purposes.
State real property assessments breakdown into 3 categories; taxable, optionally exempt (29.45.050) and required
to be exempt. If the property becomes taxable to Goldbelt, then it would be Goldbelt that would need to meet one
of the State's optional exemptions.
Craig Duncan
From: James Tipps [mailto:james@roughridersak.org]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:37 PM
To: Craig Duncan
Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Craig,
Just to Clarify.. .
Based on the ANCSA, Goldbelt will no longer be exempt on the land if we lease it. Once we are no longer using
the land it will revert back to non taxed status. They understand and accept this. The issue is what can be done
by CBJ to exempt the land used from taxes during the lease period. The Assembly has, in the past, granted
exemption in a similar situation.
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NOHVCC Associate State Representative - Alaska
www.nohvcc.org
From: Craig Duncan [mailto:Craig_Duncan@cijuneau.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:12 PM
To: Robin Potter
Cc: Martha Torres; Rod Swope; Jane Sebens; Barbara Ritchie; james@roughridersak.org
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Ok, thanks.
From: Robin Potter
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:02 PM
To: Craig Duncan
Cc: Martha Torres; Rod Swope; Jane Sebens; Barbara Ritchie; l james@roughridersak.org ,
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Craig,
I have had several conversations and email exchanges with Mr. Tripp in this regard over
the past month. I forwarded his questions to the Law Dept, and have spoken with both
Barbara Ritchie and Jane Sebens on several occasions in regard to this matter. Jane
researched the legalities of the situation, contacted both myself and Mr. Tripp directly
last week, then followed up with me on the situation afterward. My understanding of the
situation is;
Roughriders AK Inc. has a 501(c) 3 status with the IRS, but the community purpose
exemption application will only apply to property that they own, not lease.
Goldbelt offered to allow Roughriders AK Inc. land to use for the OHV park, on the
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condition that it not cost Goldbelt any time, money or effort on their part and it not
change their exemption status. ANSCA regulations specifically state the exemption is lost
on any property that is leased to another entity on that portion that is involved, so
Goldbelt would become taxable. Roughriders is requesting approximately 400 acres to
my understanding. Jane explained to Mr, Tripp that the options could be, if Roughrider
would pay the taxes on the property that Goldbelt would lose their exemption on, then
it is possible Goldbelt would be amenable to the proposition.
Possessory interest would apply to a private entity such as Roughriders AK Inc, leasing
publicly owned land, however the tax liability is attributable to the private entity.
Robin
Robin Potter
Assessor
Finance Department
City and Borough of Juneau
Tel: 907.586.0330
Email: Robin Potter@ci.iuneau.ak.us
Web Page: http://www.iuneau.org/finance
"If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you, instead of trying to defend yourself you
should say: "He obviously does not know me very well, since there are so many other
faults he could have mentioned" 59 ~ Epictetus
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From: Craig Duncan
Sent- Monday, March 31, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Robin Potter
Cc: Martha Torres
Subject: FW: Property Tax Exemption
Robin,
Below is a request from Assembly member Chambers, If I missed anything, would you make sure the correct
information gets on to Mr. Tripp. I did respond to Ms. Chambers and Mr. Tripp with the following -
Sara,
The Assessor's Office makes determinations on property exemptions. State Statutes govern what is taxable or
exempt Under the statutes, I can see a couple of potential taxation exemption possibilities. First, to have a
possessory interest in the property for taxation purposes, the lessee must have certain rights to the property for a
specific time. The fewer rights and the shorter the period, the smaller the assessed value. We also have a
Community Purpose exemption available if the use of the property meets certain restrictions. An exemption can be
granted if the organization leasing the property has an IRS designation of 501 (c) (3) or (4) and the property is open
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to the public for community purposes without material fees or individual access restrictions. There is a form to
request a Community Purpose exemption available in the Assessor's Office or on our web site -
httD://www.juneau.ora/finance/documents/2008NonProfitExemptADDl.pdf
The original email did include Martha Torres, who is an Appraiser in our Assessing Office. But just incase, I will
forward this information on to our Assessor, Robin Potter, for review and response.
Thanks, Craig
From: Sara Chambers
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:54 AM
To: James Tipps; Craig Duncan
Cc: Rod Swope
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
Craig:
Could you forward this to the appropriate staff and let me know how this might progress? There should be two
attachments.
Thank you,
Sara Chambers
Assemblymember
City and Borough of Juneau
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From: James Tipps [mailto:james@roughridersak.org]
Sent: Sat 3/29/2008 9:14 PM
To: Sara Chambers
Subject: Fw: Property Tax Exemption
Sara,
The land is out on the uphill side of Echo Cove. Could be as much as 500
acres available.
We need to find out if we can get an exemption on any property taxes they
would incur from our "Paid" use of the land. Currently it is exempt land
under ANCSA.
I was able to find where the Assembly voted in favor of an exemption in a
similar situation. I have attached the minutes from the assembly meetings
where the proposal was discussed and again when the exemption was granted.
Look for "Executive Flight".
Executive Flight was a company who leased a plane for Medical Transport, to
a non-profit, and so they requested an exemption on that plane only. The
situation is similar in the fact that Goldbelt is a For-Profit corporation,
who would be leasing to a non-Profit (Rough Riders AK, Inc. - 501(c)(3)
Public Charity).
The biggest difference I see is the fact that Executive Flight was currently
paying tax on the plane (I mink it says $32,000 a year) so by granting that
exemption CBJ was missing out on money, whereas the land in question is NOT
currently taxed, but would become taxable while we were paying to use it, so
there would be no loss to the CBJ.
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Let me know what you think, and if you know where I should start the
process. (I have already contacted the CBJ assessors office and was informed
that under current ordinances we do not qualify for any of the optional or
required exemptions since we do not own the land.
James Tipps
NOHVCC Associate State Representative - Alaska
www.nohvcc.org
Rough Riders AK, Inc. - President
www.roughridersak.org
james@roughridersak.org
Original Message —
From: "Sara Chambers" <Sara_Chambers@cijuneau.ak.us>
To: <james@roughridersak.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: RE: Property Tax Exemption
> Hi, James. How is the PRAC going?
>
> Where is the Goldbelt land you are working on? If you have any info let
> me know so I can stay on top of this.
>
> Thanks,
> .
> Sara Chambers
> Assemblymember
> City and Borough of Juneau
>
>
>
>
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> From: James Tipps rmailto:iamesf@roughridersak.orgl
> Sent: Thu 3/13/2008 1:02 PM
> To: Martha Torres
> Cc: Sara Chambers; Merrill Sanford; Rod Swope
> Subject: Property Tax Exemption
> My name is James Tipps, President of Rough Riders AK, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
> non-profit corporation. Currently we are working with Goldbelt
> corporation to provide an area open to motorized recreation. We have one
> remaining problem that we need to find out how to solve.
>
> Currently, the land in question, is under non-Taxed status, as it was
> transferred through the ANCSA. Goldbelt will require a fee from us to use
> the area. The area would be open to club members only. Membership is
> open to the public. Who do we need to speak to to find out about a
> property Tax exemption? The standard forms only seem to apply if we were
> the owners of the land in question. Is mis something that we can request
> on behalf of Goldbelt Inc? Goldbelt has made it clear that use of the
> land will be allowed under the following conditions ONLY:
>
>
> * The land MUST remain in non-taxed status or be qualified for a
> property tax exemption AND must revert back to Non-Taxed status if our
> agreement with Goldbelt is terminated.
>
>
>
> * Rough Riders AK, Inc. MUST do all the footwork. While the
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> landowner is willing to work with us they are not willing to put time,
> effort or money into it.
>
>
> There are other conditions that we have already addresses, such as
> insurance and enforcement.
>
> Can you please direct me to the person I would need to speak to about
> this? Is this something that will need to go before the Assembly? As our
> proposal for the Fish Creek OHV Park has run into so many delays and so
> much opposition, even if the planning commission rules in our favor, the
> park will not become a reality until late summer 2009 or early summer
> 2010. This leaves no place for summer OHV use for the next year or two.
>
> Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> James Tipps
>
> NOHVCC Associate State Representative - Alaska
>
> HYPERLINK "http://www.nohvccorgr www.nohvcc.org
>
> Rough Riders AK, Inc - President/CEO
>
> dba / Rough Riders AK OHV Club
>
> HYPERLINK ' Tittp://www.roudiridersak.or£/ ''www.roughridersak.org
>
> (907) 209-6686
>
> HYPERLINK H mailto:iames^xouglaridersak.org w iames@roughridersak.org
>
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:03 PM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV);
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne (GOV)
Subject: expanded call
All,
Lyda Green just announced on Fagan's show that she will send a letter to the Governor urging her
to expand the call of the special session to include the partial birth abortion/parental consent bill.
FYI
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MANIZICH]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: helicopter crash
FY!
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:47 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: helicopter crash
Here is the latest
3 dead
Tom Middleton
Mike Seward
Joe O'Donnell
Quinn Seward (child) lone survivor
Kevin Brooks did confirm that the child was on the helicopter
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Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L {GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Wednesday, April 1 6, 2008 4:55 PM
Sarah Palin
'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
FW: IOGCC
Governor - Recommendation from Joe re: IOGCC Attendance. Thanks, Janice
Original Message-
From: Balash, Joseph R {GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:35 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: IOGCC
There doesn't appear any need for her to be there. I spoke to dan yesterday and there
wont be a passing of the Gavel until November.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 16 12:32:13 2008
Subject: IOGCC
Joe - Please let me know if you have any kind of update on this. I know you were checking
on a one-day attendance for the Governor. Thanks, Janice
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From: Monegan, Walt C (DPS) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=WCM0NEGAN]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:31 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E
(DOA)
Subject: FW: Commissioner's Notification - Update
From the updated information, I believe the only good news from this is that the 12 year old IS the survivor at this
time.
-Walt
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From: Casanovas, Dennis E (DPS) [mailto:dennis.casanovas@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:03 AM
To: comm_notiLast@dps.state.ak.us
Cc: Stone, Duane A (DPS); Heinbaugh, Joshua D (DPS); Hill, Chris W (DPS)
Subject: Commissioner's Notification - Update
Update:
(Note additional Pilot details at the bottom of the original message).
On 4/1 6/08 at approximately 0750 hours AST Helo 1 located the helicopter crash site at
N 6150.292 and W 147.22.61 1 and found one survivor and 4 deceased.
Helo 1 transported two US Military PJs to the crash site to stabilize the survivor who is reportedly suffering from at
least extreme hypothermia.
Helo 1 transported one PJ and the survivor to Mat-Su Regional Hospital arriving at 0900 hours.
The survivor is tentatively identified as: Quinn Ellington.
The State Medical Examiner has given permission for removal of the deceased from the scene.
They will be transported to the Palmer Airport and transferred to Valley Funeral Home, pending further instruction
from the SME.
The NTSB has been notified and is expected to travel back to the crash site with Helo 1 on the return flight from
Palmer.
From: Casanovas, Dennis E (DPS)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:33 AM
To: comm_notif_ast@dps.state.ak.us
Cc: Stone, Duane A (DPS); Hill, Chris W (DPS); Heinbaugh, Joshua D (DPS)
Subject: Commissioner's Notification
Commissioner's Notification
NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Date: 04/15-16/08
Time: 1625
Case Number: 08-28191
Subject: Search and Rescue / Helicopter
Post: Glennallen/Palmer
Synopsis: On 4/15/08 at approximately 1625 hours the Rescue Coordination Center reported to AST
that an ELT was being detected near Sheep Mountain. It was soon after determined that an ERA
helicopter was overdue from a flight plan in that region. Alaska State Troopers from Glennallen
responded to the area and staged at about Mile 1 17 of the Glenn Hwy near Tahneta Pass. Although the
weather was poor RCC did attempt to fly over the area with a fixed wing and helicopter but were
unsuccessful in being able to get a visual of the search area. When it was confirmed the weather would
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not allow an effective aerial search Civil Air Patrol personnel responded with surface vehicles and
directional finding equipment in an effort to continue to try to narrow the search area. The terrain
included very steep slopes and gorges and was not conducive for a comprehensive ground search. Some
snow machines were brought to the scene and were utilized with limited capabilities. US Military Para
Jumpers responded to the scene with surface vehicles and also assisted in the limited ground search
efforts.
AST Helo 1 with an AMRG observer departed Palmer on 4/16/08 at 0715 hours in an attempt to get into
the search area as weather is reportedly improving.
The ERA helicopter was to take several State of Alaska Dept of Administration radio technicians
employed by ETS to 3 remote radio sites, dropping techs off and later picking them up. One of those
techs has been confirmed to be at the Lions Head site and is safe in a shelter at that site. Ground
searchers reached the Tahneta site and determined no one had been at the site recently. Searchers have
not been to the Sawmill site, but earlier reports are that weather may have prevented any techs from
getting to that site.
Tentative names and ages of the 5 occupants believed to have been on board the ERA helo are: Pilot:
Benoit Pin, 5/8/68 of Anchorage; Passengers: Thomas E. Middleton, 9/17/61 of Anchorage; Joseph C.
O'Donnell, 4/20/59, of Sterling; Michael D. Seward, 8/22/70, of Palmer and his 12 year old son Quinn
Ellington.
Assigned Trooper: Tpr. J. Heignbaugh
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:19 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com 1 ; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Scheduling for Saturday, May 3, 2008
Governor - There are several requests and two bill signing events that have surfaced for Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Courtesy: First Family Berner"s Bay Boat Cruise - Departure at 8:30 am or 1 :30 p.m. from Auke Bay
(JNU). They are holding (4) tickets for the family. I wanted you to be aware of this as it's a first
family event.
Speech: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Requesting Governor to speak at the Mat-Su Health Coverage Expo
hosted by the Alaska Health Assurance Advocacy Team. Shelley Hughes is involved with this
Expo. Location: AT&T Sports Center - Palmer/Wasilla Hwy.
Bill Signing: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - SB216 Purple Heart Trail Signing during the Military Order of the Purple
Heart Veterans state convention. Per your direction the speech request during the banquet at
6:00 p.m. was regretted.
Bill Signing: 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 noon - SB249 Capstone (Ceremonial) Signing during the Alaska State
Aviation Trade Show and Conference, FedEx Maintenance Hangar, Ted Stevens Anchorage
International Airport
Proclamation: 1 1 :00 a.m. - Reading of Proclamation at the Annual Motorcycle Blessing Event - at the
Downtown Park strip.
Dinner/Fundraiser 5:30 p,m. - Social Hr. /7:00 p.m. - Dinner- Kenai's Safari Club International Dinner and
Fundraiser. The Governor and three guests are invited to sit at the President's table. Requested
by Clifford Hugg, President.
Dinner:
Also, with IOGCC on May 4-6, 2008, 1 did not know what your travel dates will be in view of these requests.
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:32 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: FW; Shoe Request
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:08 PM
To: 'tiff anylane77@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.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Tiffany Lane
address: 2891 W. IntVl 'Airport Rd 3C308 Anchorage AK 99502
907-339-1993
MESSAGE:
Hi Sarah-
My mom said you all were talking about comfortable dress shoes and she was trying to
remember the ones I wear at work. They're kind of expensive, but worth it. They are by
Cole Haan and there is a whole line of Nike Air dress shoes. I've found them at Nordstrom
or you can order them online at www.colehaan.com Good Luck! Tiffany
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [/OSOM)U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MANIZICH]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:10 AM
gov.sarah@yahooxom; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
FW: status update
FYI
Original Message-
Front: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:13 AM
To: Brooks, Kevin A (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: status update
Mike:
I'll be in Anchorage today - back tonight. You may already be aware - we have 5 adults
and a 10-year old boy unaccounted for with a helicopter missing. The employees are with
our ETS Division and were doing SATS/ALMR maintenance.
As I understand the situation right now, rescuers were waiting for daylight and winds to
die down to get into the area where they believe a signal beacon to be coming from. Matt
Leveque with the Troopers is involved.
I've asked Rachael to put out an internal email to just the Division at this point giving
the basic facts that we have a helicopter unaccounted for, and a total of six people
involved. The email will ask that employees not divulge information to callers or media
because they may have outdated information. All calls should go to Rachael Petro.
i'm getting ready to get on the plane this morning, so any questions, please email Rachael
- she'll have her Blackberry with her. She's headed to our Tudor Road facility now.
ak
■Original Message-
From: Petro, Rachael A (DOA)
Sent: Wed 4/16/2008 4:56 AM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
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I am forwarding these updates - the only missing piece is my conversation w/ Jim at about
1210am.
Original Message
From: Kohler, James M (DOA)
To: Petro, Rachael A (DOA)
Sent: Wed Apr 16 02:26:34 2008
Subject: status update
Rachael
I am hoping your Blackberry is on silent and doesn't wake anyone as this update is
informational only, clarifying some details I have managed after sifting through the
conversations at Tudor after my arrival and last phone conversation with you.
The last field update we had from the RCC (Regional or Rescue Command Center at Elmendorf )
was at approximately 1:30AM. There are two separate units on the ground. The first,
under the command of a State Trooper, and to whom our Todd Richardson is attached, is
working inland from the highway at mile post 117 (about half-way between Palmer and
Glennallen) . Word from Todd within the last five minutes is that they have not been able
to work themselves into the area they were getting the signal from and are limited to
little until they get daylight (6AM-7AM) . A second unit of three para rescue staff (Class
III paramedics) under the command of the Air National Guard were deployed to the point
where Michael Seward was to have left his truck. They found the truck within the last
hour or so, empty. They are going to work themselves up to the Tahneta Pass Site (I'll
explain that below) where he was to have walked in to on snow shoes to meet the tech crew
coming in by helicopter. They want to confirm that he is not hunkered down there. They
expect to be at the site by 3:00AM.
According to the RCC, confirmed by Todd and the Trooper on the ground, the weather there
on site is zero visibility and blowing snow. There is no prospect at this point that
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either the Air National Guard helicopter (sitting at Kulis) or the Trooper helicopter
(sitting now at Palmer waiting to deploy) will be able to get off the ground before
daylight - and even that is doubtful unless the snowing/blowing conditions abate. We are
limited to the two units on the ground referenced above.
I was able to go the to the Tram for the trip and got some clarification on why Michael
Seward's truck was at the trail head to Tahetna Pass instead of Tolsona as I had mentioned
during our phone call. The helicopter was to drop Paul Wheeler's gear off at Sawmill
(Paul was going to hike in later today but did not go due to illness) and then proceed to
Lion head to drop off Darrell Bowman and his gear. Darrell was dropped off and his is
spending the night in the shelter (provisioned for such occasions) . The helicopter was to
then fly to Tahneta Pass with Tom Middleton and the new hire, Joe O'Donnell., and the rest
of the tools/gear, Michael Seward was going to drive to the trail head and snow show up
and meet this crew. After completion of the Tahneta Pass work, all three techs were to be
flown to Tolsona for work there. After finishing the Tolsona work, the helicopter was to
drop Michael Seward off on the return at his truck and then proceed back to Lions Head to
pick up . Darrel Bowman and then return to Anchorage .
The puzzle is that the signal from the presumed downed helicopter is coming from a general
location towards Lions Head from Tahneta Pass. It would only have headed in that
direction if it was heading back to Lions Head - leaving the unanswered question of why
Michael Seward would have been on board and not left at Tahneta Pass. Hopefully he is
hunkered at the Tahneta Pass shelter with phones that don't work.
I'll send an email with any word we get from the para rescue unit after they reach the
Tahneta Pass shelter - 3:00AM-ish.
Right now Allen and I are at Tudor.
6:(50AM to relieve Allen.
Chris Erickson and Rod Ainge are coming back at
Feel free to call at any time.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:41 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Fradley; Tara D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Sarah Palin
FW; Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-MaiLRecipientsJ
Kris:
A letter from Sen. Kookesh is attached along with a draft response from the Governor. I
tend to write in "legalese" a bit so feel free to edit.
When edits are complete, please print and give to the Governor with a copy of his initial
letter for her review.
Thanks,
Randy
■Original Message-
From: Your Name [mailto:your__email@here.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:58 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from IM6530Exec
Public Scan
E-MailJRecipients
Date:2008/04/16
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:16 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com*
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Saturday's bill signing
Great. I'll pass on the word.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To : Hughes , Rosanne D ( GOV)
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 16 18:05:59 2008
.Subject: Re : Saturday ■ s bill signing
That list looks good.
Original Message'
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 16, 2008 7:33 PM
Subject: Saturday's bill signing
Mindy and Russ tell me that Senator Therriault will be attending. Mindy
says they also plan to invite Senators Davis, Bunde and Dyson and
Representative Dahlstrom. The legislative team asked me to ask for your
input on the invites, let them know what you say and they will take care
of it.
Rosanne Hughes
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
(907) 269-7450
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From:
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To:
Cc;
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:25 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Todd; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Scheduling for Saturday, May 3, 2008
All of these on the same day? Pis have someone figure out what looks do-able, I'll try to
cram in as many bill signings that day- but not long speeches. The vets one is important
as I need to sign that bill properly and give vets all their due respect.
So are motorcycle and Capstone events. They sound family-oriented so I would want to do
those .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
•Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:18:40
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Scheduling for Saturday, May 3, 2008
Governor - There are several requests and two bill signing events that have surfaced for
Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Courtesy: First Family Berner's Bay Boat Cruise - Departure at 8:30 a.m. or 1:30
p.m. from Auke Bay (JNU) . They are holding (4) tickets for the family. I wanted you to
be aware of this as it's a first family event.
Speech: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Requesting Governor to speak at the Mat-Su
Health Coverage Expo hosted by the Alaska Health Assurance Advocacy Team. Shelley Hughes
is involved with this Expo. Location: AT&T Sports Center - Palmer/Wasilla Hwy.
Bill Signing: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - SB216 Purple Heart Trail Signing during the
Military Order of the Purple Heart Veterans state convention. Per your direction the
speech request during the banquet at 6:00 p.m. was regretted.
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Bill Signing: 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 noon - SB249 Capstone (Ceremonial) Signing during
the Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference, FedEx Maintenance Hangar, Ted Stevens
Anchorage International Airport
Proclamation: 11:00 a.m. - Reading of Proclamation at the Annual Motorcycle Blessing
Event - at the Downtown Park strip.
Dinner /Fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. - Social Hr. /7:00 p.m. - Dinner - Kenai's Safari
Club International Dinner and Fundraiser. The Governor and three guests are invited to
sit at the President's table. Requested by Clifford Hugg, President.
Dinner:
Also, with IOGCC on May 4-6, 2008, I did not know what your travel dates will be in view
of these requests.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:19 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw: WHS Grad Blast request
And pis tell her Todd and I will personally donate of course. I wanted you to see, too,
that she says Britta's excited to work for us! I know Janice had thought Hannah's
replacement should "train" in Juneau - don't know how necessary that is unless it's just
for a couple of days at most.
Did Kel do well in your/FB's meeting? FB was going top give me details.
Original Message
From: K Perry Yahoo
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To : Todd
Sent: Apr 16, 2008 6:53 PM
t
Subject: Re: Fw: WHS Grad Blast request
Will do. I can follow-up directly with Elizabeth.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Remind me to look for "stuff" I can do to help with WHS grad
party. Thanks
Original Message
From: Elizabeth Hanson
Sender :
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 16, 2008 6:42 PM
Subject: WHS Grad Blast request
Hi Sarah,
The committee for Grad Blast is seeking donations for this year. If you and Todd could
help out it would be greatly appreciated. (Even tho we don't have graduates this year -
they are looking for any help they can get.) I REALLY appreciated Todd's help with clean
up last year in the wee hours!! I had peace of mind knowing both Britta and Track were in
a safe place and they seemed to have a good time. How relative that concept of "safe"
seems nowl Hoping this finds you feeling well as you power through these last days before
you get a "break" I
Britta is excited to look forward to working for you and is counting the days and weeks
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until she can come home.
Hang in there,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hanson, NCSP
School Psychologist
Wasilla Middle School 352-5327
Shaw Elementary 352-0530
fax 746-9290
Elizabeth. Hanson@matsukl2. us
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PRA GSP01 0015240
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:18 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Robyn
Appropriate for me to call her and her husband? I am so sorry to hear one of the victims
was a Middleton.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:14 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Mayor Whitaker
We'll meet w him. Have no idea if he has anything new though. Joe- pis schedule. I could
go to Fairbanks if need be, as they've traveled down many times, it's prob my turn to head
up there.
Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Marty Rutherford
To: Tom Irwin
To: Joe Balash
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Apr 16, 2008 6:51 PM
Subject: Mayor Whitaker
Governor,
Mayor Whitaker' s office called and would like to schedule a meeting with you at your
earliest convenience. The meeting is related to gasline and would include Bill Walker. I
defer to others on this email regarding the necessity or priority nature of this request.
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907,269.7463 (f)
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:13 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: expanded call
Good. Pis draft and let us consider. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:48:58
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Nizich> Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: expanded call
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne Hughes
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
(907) 269-7450
(907) 723-1005 (cell)
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Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:24 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV) ; Hughes, Rosaline D (GOV)
Subject: Re: expanded call
She has Tuckerman all over this with him sending messages that this
issue is somehow OUR fault- that people should be questioning the Gov on
this- and that Lyda did nothing to stand in the way. His accusatory
messages to others are unbelieveable, yet par for the course considering
his mother-in-law has not had to be held accountable for anything thus
far.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:17:08
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell
T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike .tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) "
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> , ExternalEmailgsp
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , " Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV) "
<:rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: expanded call
Obviously an attempt to drive a wedge between us and the Senate
Democrats as we discuss AGIA. Perfect scenario for Lyda as a cover for
her failure- She and Charlie can not get away with putting the failure
of their organization on us. We should ask her if she is willing to pull
a bill from committee or overrule her Democrats (actions that she has
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refused to do) to ensure something gets done - next year.
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) n < sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
To: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>; "Tibbies, Michael
A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>; "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) "
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> ; "ExternalEmailgsp" <gov. sarah@yahoo . com> ;
"Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV) " < rosanne . hughe s@alaska . gov>
Sent: 4/16/2008 3:02 PM ;
Subject: expanded call
All,
Lyda Green just announced on Fagan's show that she will send a letter to
the Governor urging her to expand the call of the special session to
include the partial birth abortion/parental consent bill, FYI
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
t"-
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
> 3
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:51 PM
'northstar@mtaonline.nef
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: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3; 52 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Budget
Web mail from: wayne vance
address: po box 890 Willow AK 99688
MESSAGE :
Governor ,
After seeing the news last night and reading the paper this morning, I had to look ourside
to reassure myself I was still in Alaska. Between all the thin skinned people, the thought
police and complaints about the weather I wasn't sure. To top it off, I am sure it is
these same people crying about a lack of social or community programs and not having
enough money, or in some special interest group looking to take away more of our freedoms,
that managed to pry all that momey out of Juneau.
Why don't you do everyone a favor and cut two or three billion out of this insane
budget and put it in the reserve? Whether people want to believe it or not, we may need
that money badly in the next few years. It isn't "free money" because it will cost us all
in the end when taxes have to be raised to keep it up. Right now every man, woman and
child would have to pay $22,000 a year to run State government in taxes without oil
revenues .
You can blame the cuts on me if you like and give' em my phone number. I would be
happy to explain how to balance a check book, apparently the government doesn't even know
what one looks like.
Sincerely, Wayne Vance
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northstarOmtaonline . net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:24 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Hughes;
Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: expanded call
She has Tuckerman all over this with him sending messages that this issue is somehow OUR
fault- that people should be questioning the Gov on this- and that Lyda did nothing to
stand in the way. His accusatory messages to others are unbelieveable, yet par for the
course considering his mother-in-law has not had to be held accountable for anything thus
far.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:17:08
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)"
<russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike*tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV) " < rosanne . hughe s@alaska . gov> , ExternalEmailgsp
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: expanded call
Obviously an attempt to drive a wedge between us and the Senate Democrats as we discuss
AGIA. Perfect scenario for Lyda as a cover for her failure. She and Charlie can not get
away with putting the failure of their organization on us. We should ask her if she is
willing to pull a bill from committee or overrule her Democrats (actions that she has
refused to do) to ensure something gets done - next year.
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
To: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ .kelly@alaska . gov> ; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> ; "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> ,*
"ExternalEmailgsp" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>; "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Sent: 4/16/2008 3:02 PM
Subject: expanded call
All,
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Lyda Green just announced on Fagan's show that she will send a letter to the Governor
urging her to expand the call of the special session to include the partial birth
abortion/parental consent bill. FYI
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: * gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:16 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: expanded call
Thanks for the indo. I'll stay tuned to hear if the request actually comes through.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) w < Sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:02:53
To: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>,
gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " < rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: expanded call
All,
Lyda Green just announced on Fagan's show that she will send a letter to the Governor
urging her to expand the call of the special session to include the partial birth
abortion/parental consent bill. FYI
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015250
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:05 PM
To:
Crome; Cora J (GOV)
Cc:
Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject:
Kenai Fish
■Nt
Talis may be contacting you to ask if you have a file on Kenai Comm fishermen request
(last year) to investigate Kenai Sport 1 a receipt of a Ted Stevens' $4 million earmark - it
was the subject of FBI probe/controversy, I remember the request for investigation coming
from Comm fishermen group, and Dept of Law did investigate with the help of F and G, they
concluded they believed the Bob Penney/Eldon Mulder sport fish group did nothing wrong in
receiving the earmark (and this was all before our time)... I don f t think we've heard
anything since.
However, more info is now being requested. I asked Talis to ask you and Janice if we have
anything else on it . Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015251
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:29 PM
Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Re: FBI and Fish and Game files on Kenai Area Fishermen'sCOalttioncomplaint
Privileged or f
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" < talis. colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:27:19
To : ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: FBI and Fish and Game files on Kenai Area Fishermen's
COalitioncomplaint
Dear Governor Palin,
Could I speak to you on the phone about this for a minute? What is your phone number
right now? Talis
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:45 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: FBI and Fish and Game files on Kenai Area Fishermen's COalitioncomplaint
Pis waive it and give to FBI- I say we should err on the side of giving them more, not
less, info. Did the fishermen ask me to do anything in that letter last year besides have
Law look into it? And was the response from me or Dept of Law?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
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Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:22:14
*
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FBI and Fish and Game files on Kenai Area Fishermen's coalition
complaint
Dear Governor Palin,
The FBI has subpoenaed records from the Dept. of Fish and Game regarding earmarks
from Sen. Ted Stevens that ended up going to projects favored by the Kenai River Sport
Fishing Association.
Last year (Sept. 14 , 2007) the Kenai Area Fishermen's Coalition (KAFC) sent you a
letter complaining about the allocation of Stevens earmark money to the Kenai River Sport
Fishing Assn. projects. The Dept. of Law was asked to investigate and we did. My staff
issued a 7 page memo on October 12, 2007 outlining events and process and concluded with
"The allegations in KAFC's letter do not appear to constitute any violations of state
legal standards. We believe no further investigation is warranted."
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
PRA GSP01 0015253
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:48 PM
McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Jollie; Tara L (CED)
Re: Bridge
That is too far out. The sooner the better - all these other bills I ! m asked to sign asap,
it seems. Pis have it scheduled much earlier.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "McBride, Rhonda (GOV)" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:09:41
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Bridge
Just emailed Mindy -- and will coordinate with her on the details. She's thinking that
July might be a good time frame.
Thanks ,
Rhonda
•Original Message
Prom : gov. sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> 3
Sent: Wed 4/16/2008 12:40 PM
To: McBride, Rhonda (GOV); Fradley, Tara D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland, Mindy
B (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Todd
Subject: Bridge
We can do a "Celebrate Native Women" event when I sign the Nenana bridge bill - Mindy and
I talked of an on-site signing and we can incorporate other aspects of Native women
celebration at that time.
PRAJ3SP01J)015254
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:45 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: FBI and Fish and Game files on Kenai Area Fishermen's COalitioncompIaint
Pis waive it and give to FBI- I say we should err on the side of giving them more, not
less, info. Did the fishermen ask me to do anything in that letter last year besides have
Law look into it? And was the response from me or Dept of Law?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:22:14
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FBI and Fish and Game files on Kenai Area Fishermen's coalition
complaint
Dear Governor Pal in,
The FBI has subpoenaed records from the Dept. of Fish and Game regarding earmarks
from Sen. Ted Stevens that ended up going to projects favored by the Kenai River Sport
Fishing Association.
Last year (Sept. 14, 2007) the Kenai Area Fishermen's Coalition (KAFC) sent you a
letter complaining about the allocation of Stevens earmark money to the Kenai River Sport
Fishing Assn. projects. The Dept. of Law was asked to investigate and we did. My staff
issued a 7 page memo on October 12, 2007 outlining events and process and concluded with
"The allegations in KAFC's letter do not appear to constitute any violations of state
legal standards. We believe no further investigation is warranted."
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0015256
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
PRA GSP01 0015257
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:45 PM
'gov.sarah^yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Bridge
That sounds like a great idea.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 16 12:41:53 2008
Sub j ect : Fw : Bridge
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:37:18
To: "Rhonda (GOV) McBride" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>, "Tara Fradley"
<tara.fradley@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska,gov>, "Mindy Rowland"
<mindy . rowland@alaska . gov>
Cc ; "Janice Mason" < j anice . mason@alaska . gov> , "Todd" <f ek9wnr@yahoo , com>
Subject: Bridge
We can do a "Celebrate Native Women" event when I sign the Nenana bridge bill - Mindy and
I talked of an on-site signing and we can incorporate other aspects of Native women
celebration at that time.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Importance:
Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:24 PM
•gov. palin@yahoo.com"; , fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; 'krisandcla^yahoo.com'; 'ftb907
@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fw: ETS Employee Update
High
Original Message
From: Commissioners Office, DOA {DOA sponsored)
TO: DOA ETS All Staff
Cc: DOA Commissioners Office
Sent: Wed Apr 16 12:22:01 2008
Subject: ETS Employee Update
ETS Employees -
By now you are aware there was a helicopter crash that involved State employees yesterday.
It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of three ETS employees and an ERA
helicopter pilot who were killed in the helicopter crash last night near the 120 milepost
on the Glenn Highway. Tom Middle ton, 46, Joe O'Donnell, 48, and Mike Seward, 38, and the
pilot of the ERA helicopter perished in the crash. Quinn Seward, 14, son of Mike Seward,
is the sole survivor of the crash. He was transported to Mat Su Regional Hospital and his
status is unknown at this time.
This is a tragic loss and our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of
these men. Please join me in keeping Quinn Seward and all family members in your thoughts
and prayers .
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Grief counseling will be available and we will be planning a memorial service in the near
future. We will send updated information as we have it.
Annette Kreitzer
Commissioner
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:59 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd
Re: ITC at Willow Airport
Goal will be to assist ITC as much as possible - I'm ccing Kris and Todd who have heard
from ITC through this .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:14:24
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: FW: ITC at Willow Airport
Governor :
Some additional briefing points from Christine on Willow Airport and the Iditarod Trail
committee, ITC. [P rivileged or Personal Material Redacted " ~~
Privileged or Personal
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
From: Klein, Christine (DOT sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
1
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Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) ; Klein, Christine (DOT sponsored)
Subject: RE: ITC at Willow Airport
Points for briefing Governor:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Christine E. Klein, AAE
Alaska Dept. of Transportation
Deputy Commissioner
4111 Aviation Ave.
PRA GSP01 0015262
P.O. BOX 196900
Anchorage, Alaska 99519
Telephone (907) 269-0724
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Klein, Christine {DOT sponsored)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: ITC at Willow Airport
Christine, I have sent the Iditarod material to Randy Ruaro last week put I know he is
very busy. Keep it on your list to remind me to follow up before the next ITC board
meeting., I am hoping we can get some commitment from the Governor soon. I hate to push
this at this time with the Legislature nearing the end. LEO
PRA GSP01 0015263
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:50 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Fw; ITC at Willow Airport
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) " <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:14:24
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com:>
Subject: FW: ITC at Willow Airport
Governor :
Some additional briefing points from Christine on Willow Airport and the Iditarod Trail
committee, itc. [ Privileged or Personal Material Redacted ~~~ ~~
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
From: Klein, Christine (DOT sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
PRA GSP01 0015264
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Klein, Christine (DOT sponsored)
Subject: RE: ITC at Willow Airport
Points for briefing Governor:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Christine E, Klein, AAE
Alaska Dept. of Transportation
Deputy Commissioner
4111 Aviation Ave.
P.O. Box 196900
PRA GSP01 0015265
Anchorage, Alaska 99519
Telephone (907) 269-0724
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Klein, Christine (DOT sponsored)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: ITC at Willow Airport
Christine, I have sent the Iditarod material to Randy Ruaro last week put I know he is
very busy. Keep it on your list to remind me to follow up before the next ITC board
meeting. I am hoping we can get some commitment from the Governor soon. I hate to push
this at this time with the Legislature nearing the end. LBO
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:59 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Randy- (Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redac Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
•Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall . ruaro@alaska . gov>
Date; Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:40:38
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris. perry@alaska.gov>, "Fradley, Tara D (GOV)"
<tara.fradley@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: FW: Scanned from IM653 0Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Kris :
A letter from Sen. Kookesh is attached along with a draft response from
the Governor. I tend to write in "legalese" a bit so feel free to edit
When edits are complete, please print and give to the Governor with a
copy of his initial letter for her review.
Thanks ,
Randy
Original Message-
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From: Your Name [mailto:your_email@here.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:58 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from IM6530Exec
Public Scan
E-Mail_Recipients
Date:2008/04/16
Pages : 5
Resolution: 200
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:37 AM
richard@richardfletcher.net
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, April 15, 2008 8:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Richard Fletcher
address: 21308 Songbird Drive 2 Chugiak AK 99567
(907) 688-0431
MESSAGE:
Pear Governor Palin,
With the amount of money the state has this year I do not believe that it is
necessary to cut items from the budget. It looks like you are vetoing things just to show
that you are in charge, not the legislature. Items may not seem important to you, but they
are important to the people.
richard@richardf letcher . net
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:20 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Monegan; Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Campbell; Craig (MVA); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: SAR for helo with 3 ETS on board
Shoot, Prayers are with them. Let me know what you hear.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:08:20
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: SAR for helo with 3 ETS on board
Governor ,
Walt called and said they have located the crash and one survivor has been reported.
There was a helo with three technology employees probably out working on our remote
emergency communications equipment. The helo went down somewhere near sheep mountain.
One of the employees evidently took his 12 year old son. This is a very sad event for
those involved and their families. However, there are serious questions about why a child
was on the flight. There may have been contractors involved as well as state employees.
We will need to get all this sorted out.
Mike
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:23 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Legal_and_lawsuits
From: tammie anderson [mailto:civileader@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:06 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Legal_andjawsuits
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Dear Team,
First of all thank you for your recent order or visit to my Zija Website, because of your traffic to that
website we have LAUNCHED Austria!
I am so excited about this product it has changed my life. Who am I? I own the website you recently
either visited or placed a order from:
www.mvziia.com/tammie
I am also a scholar, and presently working on a textbook you can learn more abut me and that project by
Visiting the blog I update daily at: The Power of a SINGLE e-mail its rote, as a tooL to the future SNTEPRENEURS
I really want to get to know each of you, so please send me a e-mail and tell me why you went to the
website, and more about you as a person.
I also have a PowerPoint presentation of the product that will help you in your sales and presentation of
the product, I will send each of you that by the end of this week!
Customer support with this company is GREAT; so feel FREE and confident in knowing you have a
GREAT team behind you! If you need help finding them shoot me a e-mail I will get that data over to youl
Once you set yourself up, remember to place a auto ship order so that you can begin to earn
commissions when your friends and family, and business acquaintances join under you-
MY GOALS with this project:
Presently I am trying to get the product in the hands of business travelers, salon owners, and if you have
any thoughts that will inspire that goal I would love to hear more.
This is a great product to introduce to anyone with an existing business. The promise of a residual
income, or a second income is often an attractive promise to existing business owners.
ORDER:
If you have not placed your first order, I want to encourage you to get it in, remember the sooner you get
it, the sooner you can pass out samples, and the sooner you will begin earning money and making
friends just for giving someone a sample of something that is really GOOD for them (in so many ways).
I love the concept, and I hope you will have fun with the product
Once again thank you for visiting the website, and PLEASE pass this e-mail on to everyone in your
address book! Even if you do not want to take this project on that's your decision and I respect that-
however, I am confident that you have at least 10 friends in your e-mail account right now that will love
you forever for sending this e-mail as a forward to them!
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Remember to DRINK in LIFE-
www.mvziia.com/tammie
"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, March 30, 2008 1 1:18 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Ms. Tammie Coffey
address: Po Box 7481 Tempe AZ 85281
6026144097
MESSAGE:
Dear Sara,
Hello. I live in Arizona and have learned that Senator McCain is
considering you for a running mate. Perhaps the smartest decision the
party has made thus far, in my humble opinion. I am curious to know
more about your climb in politics, and wonder if you might tell more
about what is really involved in getting a person elected in the first
place. This true process, I believe is in part why our system of
government is such a circus. Many Americans do not want to understand
the "process" they want our politicians on a pedastal but I am of the
opinion that this is a very big mistake on our part. I was talking to a
woman a few days ago, about organized crime, and she was sure that they
have nothing to do with politics in America. Quashing this illusion and
bringing to light the actual process I believe is where the real power
rests to launch our country into new global markets. Many will need to
be educated on how those balls get set into motion, and why people do
what they do in
the name of "freedom". We have a long history of walking over people
to put people in office in this country, if you were to be honest with
the public about the process it is believed that you will be the best
possible canidate for McCains ticket and you could turn his campaign
around- he needs your face to offset his (just being honest). The only
problem we will all have is in getting involved in this bickering going
on now about race and discrimination.
I urge you to be the voice of reason regarding that bickering in our
Nation, and direct McCain away from the war related issues and put forth
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a REAL energy solution. IF the two of yu can sell us on a REAL energy
solution McCain will take the White House, if the battle over race and
minorities continue we are headed for civil war in this country I fear.
Please put a bug in the ear of McCain an Bush to prepare our Nation for
the first Black President this should quash all the "hate rhetoric" by
default. A welcome speach tha celebrates this exciting time to work and
rework our inner conflicts in ou own backyard is the ONLY sensible
ideology to promote and to encourage McCain to promote.
I am sure that politics is a circus- people do terrible things to get
people elected- they use people, take ideas, steal writtings, whatever
it takes- it makes everyone look bad-
In closing tell us all what you are going to do to change the "process"
this will make you different in a race that needs a new direction.
Good luck if you are selected- it will improve his campaign 100%
civileader@yahoo.com
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From: David Levy [alaskamc@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:14 AM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); 'David Levy'
Subject: Support for Fuel reimbursement for Alaska's transit providers
Dear Ms. Rehfeld:
On behalf of the members of the Alaska Mobility Coalition, we would like to ask for the Governor's support
for the fuel reimbursement proposal that is in the state capital budget (Page 88). The Alaska Mobility
Coalition is a private, nonprofit membership organization that represents public, private, tribal and human
service transportation providers in the state. We have members from Bethel to Ketchikan and our
members provide over 6.5 million rides per year for Alaskans to get to work, school and medical
appointments.
Transit providers in the state have been greatly impacted by the rising price of fuel. There has been an
increase in ridership across the state as fuel prices have increased. Many small and non-governmental
transit providers will be forced to cut back on service or pass the cost on to their riders, who in many
instances cannot afford the high cost of fuel (which is why looking for alternative transportation).
The investment by the state will allow transit providers to continue to keep up with the growing demand
for service and help control their costs.
Thank you for your consideration of our request and would be happy to answer any questions.
Sincerely
DAVID
David M. Levy
Executive Director
Alaska Mobility Coalition
240-2702
Alaskamc@gmail.com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:17 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Conference brochure update!!!
From: Greg Solomon [mailto:mailservice@clubrunner.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:58 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Conference brochure update!!!
To: Sarah Palin, Juneau
My appologies! I mistakenly sent the wrong version of the conference brochure!!! Please toss
the first one I sent and use this one (attached).
Greg Solomon
Public Relations Chair
Rotary District 5010
1911 Cherokee Way
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 261-6562 weekdays
(907) 333-4734 evenings & weekends
View Recipient List
This message was automatically generated by ClubRunner for Rotary District 5010 .
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From: Kris Perry [krisandclark@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:05 PM
To:
Frye; Ivy J (DOA); gov.palin@yahoo.com; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com; Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fw: ETS Employee Update
Tom is Robyn's brother-in-law.
"Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy.frye@ulaska.gov> wrote:
Original Message
From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
To: DOA ETS All Staff
Cc: DOA Commissioners Office
Sent: Wed Apr 16 12:22:01 2008
Subject: ETS Employee Update
ETS Employees ae'
By now you are aware there was a helicopter crash that involved State employees yesterday.
It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of three ETS employees and an ERA helicopter pilot who
were killed in (he helicopter crash last night near the 120 milepost on the Glenn Highway. Tom
Middleton, 46, Joe Od€™Donnell, 48, and Mike Seward, 38, and the pilot of the ERA helicopter perished
in the crash. Quinn Seward, 14, son of Mike Seward, is the sole survivor of the crash. He was transported
to Mat Su Regional Hospital and his status is unknown at this time.
This is a tragic loss and our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of these men. Please
join me in keeping Quinn Seward and all family members in your thoughts and prayers.
Grief counseling will be available and we will be planning a memorial service in the near future. We will
send updated information as we have it.
Annette Kreitzer
Commissioner
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:34 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly News Bulletin: Apr 15-21, 2008
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Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly News Bulletin: Apr. 15-21, 2008
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Waste Business Journal Weekly News Bulletin: Apr. 15-21, 2008
HEADLINES..*
1. New EPA Report Details $27 Billion Pollution Control Market
2. E-Waste Law Shaping Up in 2008
3. US EPA Orders Republic to Cap Troubled Portion of
Countywide Landfill in Ohio
4. Ohio EPA Approves Landfills to Accommodate More Coal Plant
Waste
5. Coca-Cola Clothes from Recycled Bottles to Launch in Wal-
Mart
6. Waste Pro Awarded $180 Million in New Municipal Contracts
7. RecycleBank Secures $30 Million to Begin Big Push
8. Sioux Falls Landfill Methane to Fuel Ethanol Plant
9. Waste Management adds New Landfill Gas to Energy Facility
in Ottawa
10. Renegy Holdings to Buy 20 MW Biomass Power Plant
11. EIA and NSWMA Hire New Director of Communications and
Public Affairs
12. Covanta to Announce First Quarter Earnings on April 23
13. WCA Waste to Announce First Quarter Earnings on April 30
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CONTROL MARKET
According to a recently release EPA report, U.S. manufactures spent
$5.9 billion on capital expenditures and $20.7 billion on operating costs
for pollution prevention and treatment in 2005. The report is called
"Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures (PACE): 2005" and is
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The reported costs include capital and operating costs for treatment and
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2. E-WASTE LAW SHAPING UP IN 2008
Congressional principals for, federal e-waste legislation as articulated in a
recent concept paper have drawn generally supportive responses from
more than 40 groups and companies. In particular, the Consumer
Electronics Association (CEA) favors a federal approach that supersedes
and rationalizes many disparate and various state level measures.
However, the CEA has concerns with elements of the concept paper that
call for recycling targets because "there's no correlation between sales of
products and recycling of products," said CEA Environmental Counsel
Parker Brugge. "To have manufacturers have their obligation be based
on consumer behavior seems to us to be unreasonable." While the CEA
is not seeking to preempt state laws per se, it believes that states should
not be able to set stricter standards as proposed in the concept
paper... Read More »
3* US EPA ORDERS REPUBLIC TO CAP TROUBLED PORTION OF
COUNTYWIDE LANDFILL IN OHIO
In the ongoing efforts to resolve underground fires and resulting odors
at Republic's Co.untywide landfill in Stark County, Ohio, the US
Environmental Protection Agency has ordered installation of a day-and-
synthetic cap. The EPA expects the cap to keep water and snow from
getting into an 88-acre tract where problems have occurred since 2006.
It is also expected to help the landfill extract gas without allowing odors
to escape. Republic Services, which owns the landfill, is required to
submit a plan for doing so within 15 days for work that is expected to
begin this summer... Read More »
4. OHIO EPA APPROVES LANDFILLS TO ACCOMMODATE MORE
COAL PLANT WASTE
The Ohio EPA has approved two landfills and is considering four more to
accommodate potentially millions of tons of additional ash and sludge
wastes which are the byproducts of coal-fired power plants. The power
plants having upgraded pollution control equipment in compliance with
new federal regulations are significantly reducing air emissions leading to
greatly increased residual waste production. The EPA passed the Clean
Air Interstate Rule in March 2005 with the aim of reducing smog, acid
rain and soot tied to power production. It requires a 57% reduction in
sulphur dioxide and 61% cut in nitrogen oxide emissions by 2015. To the
Ohio EPA, containing the material in a protected regulated facility is a far
better alternative ejecting it into the atmosphere... Read More »
5. COCA-COLA CLOTHES FROM RECYCLED BOTTLES TO LAUNCH
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IN WAL-MART
Coca-Cola is launching a line of clothing made from recycled plastic
bottles. T-shirts that read "Make your plastic fantastic" and "Rehash your
trash" will soon line the shelves of Wal-Mart stores. In response to
withering environmental criticism about its beverage containers ending
up in landfills, the company is attempting to make the proverbial silk
purse from a sow's ear with what it terms "Drink 2 Wear" apparel. The
company's overall goal is to recycle or reuse 100% of the bottles and
cans in the U.S. marketplace where they have spent $60 million on
recycling programs already.,. Read Wore »
6.
WASTE PRO AWARDED $180 MILLION IN NEW MUNICIPAL
CONTRACTS
Longwood, Florida-based Waste Pro USA announced winning four new
major long-term contracts collectively accounting for $180 million in new
business. The exclusive service contracts are for Palm Beach County,
Orange County, Manatee County and the City of Crestview Florida for
which Waste Pro will service over 140,000 homes and additional 4,000
business and industrial locations. Waste Pro was established in 2001
with five people and two trucks. Today it Is one of the largest private
firms in the Southeast employing over 1,200 people and operating a
fleet of more than 700 trucks.. .Read More »
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RECYCLEBANK SECURES $30 MILLION TO BEGIN BIG PUSH
The recycling rewards company RecydeBank has secured $30 million in
Series B funding from a group of leading venture capital firms. The
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The firms behind the deal are luminaries Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield and
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RecydeBank rewards consumers who recycle with coupons from local
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the programs have shown to double local recycling rates. ..Read More »
SIOUX FALLS LANDFILL METHANE TO FUEL ETHANOL PLANT
The city of Sioux Falls, SD contracted with ethanol producer Poet to build
a 10-mile low-pressure methane pipeline from the city's landfill to Poet's
plant in Chancellor. Methane from the landfill will eventually replace 30%
of the plants natural gas usage by 2025. The Sioux Falls Regional
Sanitary Landfill, which takes in about 500 tons of waste each day,
currently flares its landfill gas on site. The project is expected to cost
$4.3 million and generate $1.8 million in annual gross revenue... Read
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9. WASTE MANAGEMENT ADDS NEW LANDFILL GAS TO ENERGY
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FACILITY IN OTTAWA
Waste Management broke ground on its latest landfill gas to energy
(LFGTE) facility in Ottawa, Ontario. It is expected to produce 6.4
megawatts of power once operational in the fall of 2008. The Ottawa
facility is the company's second Canadian LFGTE project after one in Ste,
Sophie, Quebec which powers the nearby Cascades paper mill. Plans are
in the works for a similar project its soon to be expanded Warwick
landfill near Watford, Ontario and possibly its landfill in Petrolia, Ontario
later on. The projects are part of an ambitious company goal to build 60
new renewable energy facilities by 2012. Currently the company
operates more than a hundred landfill energy projects producing enough
energy to power more than 1 million homes. They hope to double that
output by 2020... Read More »
10. RENEGY HOLDINGS TO BUY 20 MW BIOMASS POWER PLANT
Tempe-based Renegy Holdings Inc. agreed this week to buy a 20-
megawatt biomass power plant in Loyalton, Calif., from Sierra Pacific
Industries for $13 million. The operating plant which currently sells 10
MW of its electrical power output to Sierra Pacific Power, is expected to
be making money for Renegy later this year. It draws half of its fuel
from sawmills and the other half from municipal wood waste. The
announcement follows one last week involving the purchase of an idle,
18-megawatt biomass plant in lone, Calif., for $5.35 million. Renegy
plans to open a 24-megawatt biomass plant in Snowflake, Ariz., this
year, and it also owns an idle plant In Susanville, Calif, that could restart
this year. Having amassed a portfolio of biomass power plants with a
collective capacity of 75 MW is expected make Renegy a self-sustaining
business beginning in 2009. ..Read More »
11. EIA AND NSWMA HIRE NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Environmental Industry Associations welcomed the recent
appointment of Thorn Metzger as director of communications and public
affairs. He will be responsible for developing a broad strategic
communications and public affairs strategy to enhance the voice of the
National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) in the local and
federal legislative and regulatory arenas, in which its members have
significant financial and reputationai interests. Most recently Metzger
was director of marketing and public relations for the American
Chemistry Council (ACC) where helped develop a highly successful $20
million media campaign. ..Read More »
12. COVANTA TO ANNOUNCE FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS ON
APRIL 23
Covanta Holding Corp. will release first quarter financial results on
Wednesday, April 23. The company will host a conference call the
following day at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) to discuss those results.. .Read More »
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10/22/2009
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:51 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com*
Subject: belugas
Confidential
Dear Governor Palin,
The National Marine Fisheries has apparently just received a study which indicates the Cook Inlet belugas is
probably threatened with extinction. It is likely they may announce a listing status under the Endangered Species
Act soon as a result. Fish and Game asked for a six month extension, which would postpone such a
determination. It is not clear that an extension would be granted. If they are listed as endangered it will impact all
sorts of activities in Cook Inlet This is not yet public information and if the extension is granted it will remain
unknown for a while. Talis
8/31/2009
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:42 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com 1 ; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: ETS Families
Governor,
Below are the contact phone numbers for the ETS employee widows. There is no expectation for you to call, so
the option is completely yours. The numbers below are in case you do have time to make these condolence calls.
Sandy Middleton: |Privjjeged}(Ed Middleton's sister-in-law and wife of victim Thomas Middleton of
Anchorage)
Terri Seward:
Tracey O'Donnell:
Priyilegec (wife of victim Michael Seward of Palmer)
Privileqeg wife of victim Joseph O'Donnell of Girdwood)
I didn't include pilot Benoit Pin's family as this should be handled through his employer, Era Helicopters. If you'd
like that as well I can get that phone #.
I've spoken with Annette and while there was some confusion over who was communicating directly with the
families yesterday, today that has been resolved. All families have either been contacted or attempted to be
contacted by the Department of Administration.
Their single point of contact with the State is Carol Beecher, Assistant to Kreitzer, cell iPrivilenri . This has been
communicated to the families. She is working all issues relating to insurance, benefits packets, likely
counseling... etc.
Frank
8/27/2009
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:20 AM
To: 'Sarah Palm 1
Subject: Revised Kookesh letter
Governor
I revised the letter to Senator Kookesh as you directed.
Thanks,
Randy
8/24/2009
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Thursday, April 1 7, 2008 4:46 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Kenai River regs
We received Kenai River regs in our office that would ban the 2 strokes effective 2013. Dwight
Kramer of moms and pops thanked DNR for the extension of time; Nizich says administrajUpn
ok with me filing regs and moving forward. Just wanted to check. Feel free to reply or call
PrivJI^ . Thanks. Sean
8/26/2009
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From: Kirby, Allen L (DOA) [allen.kirby@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:38 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Dubey; Anand (DOA)
Subject: Request for flags to be flown at half staff,
Dear Governor Palin,
As a retired military member and the immediate supervisor of those men who gave their lives in support of
the Statewide Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR) project I am asking that you as our governor consider
flying the Flag of our country and our home state at half-staff one day as a tribute to these men and their
families. I also would ask for your support in permitting the construction of a flag pole out in front of our
facility in memory of these men who were dedicated to the mission of the ALMR project.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated in this matter.
Respectfuly,
Allen Kirby
Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
State of Alaska, ETS
5900 E Tudor Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 269-5775 voice
(907)632-3881 cell
(907) 269-5562 fax
10/22/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/ON=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent; Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:03 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'leaddog@acsalaska.net'; 'gov,sarah@yahoo.com';
, rhondamcbridge@aiaska.gov ,
Subject: Re: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
Looking forward to discussing this more. Sounds like a great idea.
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: ' leaddog@acsalaska.net' <leaddog@acsalaska.net>; ExternalEmailgsp;
1 rhonda . mcbridge@alaska . gov ' <rhonda . mcbridge@alaska . gov> ; Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 17 21:56:33 2008
Subject: Re: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
Sorry if this is a duplicate: Tara, you and Rhonda have excellent ideas. I'd like for us
to answer as many of the questions we can on details and map out a plan before inundating
the Governor on all this. Perhaps we can do that tomorrow. I need to find out when we can
get the bill, and I need to look at pending scheduling requests w/ Janice. I r m also copying
Rosanne as the Communications Dept. needs to be involved in these details. Thanks!
Original Message
From: Tara L. Jollie <leaddog@acsalaska.net>
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); rhonda.mcbridge@alaska.gov
<rhonda . mcbridge@alaska . gov>
Sent: Thu Apr 17 20:59:40 2008
Subject: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
Original Message
From: Jollie, Tara L (CED) [mailto:tara.jollie@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:50 PM
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To : leaddog@acsalaska . net
Subject: FW: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
From: McBride, Rhonda (GOV)
Sent: Wed 4/16/2008 2:36 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Jollie, Tara L (CED)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
&r 1 s . * >
Tara Jollie and I talked this afternoon about Bridge Signing and the "event" that the
Governor wants to have in conjunction with it.
In order to get the ball rolling, we need to figure out;
1) DATE, (or approximate time frame). Mindy Rowland suggested July, but the Governor
replied in an email: sooner rather than later. So I'm presuming this means, before her
baby boy arrives .
2) WHAT DOES THE GOVERNOR HAVE IN MIND?
-Does she want to do an event honoring Native women, sort of a positive response to last
week's talk radio controversy.
-Or is she thinking that this is the place to launch her efforts to redesign the state
seal so it reflects Native culture? Or, is it both?
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3) Is there some significance to Nenana as her choice?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just some thoughts here to get the ball rolling. We should get Melissa Stepovich in the
loop to help with the planning. Tara suggested that Ivy Frye coordinate with Janet Mason
on the schedule.
Thanks ,
Rhonda
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From: frank bailey [flb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:34 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Todd Palin
Subject: Lyda Letter
I'm sure this was forwarded to you today but just in case, here is the official letter from Lyda
asking you to include HB364 and HB301 into the SS.
Joslin is putting together a letter going out from her group challenging Lyda to call her own
special session if this issue is this important to her. They're working through the text of the letter
within her board.
Spoke with Jim Minnery and he's on the fence, but also intrigued with the idea of Lyda doing her
own. Jeff Turner is courting his support to join her. He says he knows Lyda is playing games
and messed this up, but would like to see Parental Consent included as he believes it has the
votes.
Eddie was hardcore today that Lyda is trying to appease voters by passing this buck to the
Governor... saying that there are no "do-overs" or "mulligans" on votes.
I'm putting together some notes I hope will be helpful but won't hit you with those tonight.
10/22/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:01 PM
To: ^^©yahooxom'; 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Cc: 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Lyda Letter
This is a great example of how powerful and effective the pressure can be when it's coming
from outside the administration rather than from inside. Way more effective.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
C c ; kr i sandc 1 ar k@y ahoo .com <kr i sandclar k@y ahoo . com> ; Hughe s , Rosanne D ( GOV ) ; Le ighow ,
Sharon W (GOV); Todd Palin <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thu Apr 17 21:33:58 2008
Subject; Lyda Letter
I'm sure this was forwarded to you today but just in case, here is the official letter
from Lyda asking you to include HB364 and HB301 into the SS.
Jo si in is putting together a letter going out from her group challenging Lyda to call her
own special session if this issue is this important to her. They're working through the
text of the letter within her board.
Spoke with Jim Minnery and he's on the fence, but also intrigued with the idea of Lyda
doing her own. Jeff Turner is courting his support to join her. He says he knows Lyda is
playing games and messed this up, but would like to see Parental Consent included as he
believes it has the votes.
Eddie was hardcore today that Lyda is trying to appease voters by passing this buck to the
Governor ... saying that there are no "do-overs" or "mulligans" on votes.
I'm putting together some notes I hope will be helpful but won't hit you with those
tonight .
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent; Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:57 PM
To: 'leaddog@acsalaska.net'; 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Vhonda.mcbridge@alaska.gov'; Hughes;
Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
Sorry if this is a duplicate: Tara, you and Rhonda have excellent ideas, I'd like for us
to answer as many of the questions we can on details and map out a plan before inundating
the Governor on all this. Perhaps we can do that tomorrow. I need to find out when we can
get the bill, and I need to look at pending scheduling requests w/ Janice. I"m also copying
Rosanne as the Communications Dept. needs to be involved in these details. Thanks I
_ Original Message
From: Tara L, Jollie <leaddog©acsalask.a.net>
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); rhonda.mcbridge@alaska.gov
<rhonda . mcbridge@alaska . gov>
Sent: Thu Apr 17 20:59:40 2008
Subject: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women -Recognition
Original Message
From: Jollie, Tara L (CED) [mailto:tara.jollie@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:50 PM
To: leaddog@acsalaska.net .
Subject: FW: Nenana Bridge Signing & Native Women Recognition
PRA GSP01 0015292
From: McBride, Rhonda (GOV)
Sent: Wed 4/16/2008 2:36 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Jollie, Tara L (CED)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Nenana Bridge signing & Native Women Recognition
j\.n s * * *
Tara Jollie and I talked this afternoon about Bridge Signing and the "event" that the
Governor wants to have in conjunction with it.
In order to get the ball rolling, we need to figure out:
1) DATE, (or approximate time frame) Mindy Rowland suggested July, but the Governor
replied in an email: sooner rather than later. So I'm presuming this means, before her
baby boy arrives.
2) WHAT DOES THE GOVERNOR HAVE IN MIND?
-Does she want to do an event honoring Native women, sort of a positive response to last
week's talk radio controversy.
-Or is she thinking that this is the place to launch her efforts to redesign the state
seal so it reflects Native culture? Or, is it both?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3) is there some significance to Nenana as her choice? [P rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just some thoughts here to get the ball rolling. We should get Melissa Stepovich in the
loop to help with the planning. Tara suggested that Ivy Frye coordinate with Janet Mason
on the schedule.
PRA GSP01 0015293
Thanks ,
Rhonda
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From; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:01 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re; Revised Kookesh letter
Yes sir
Original Message
From: Randy Ruaro
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 17, 2008 3:42 PM
Subject: RE: Revised Kookesh letter
Governor :
Thanks, The letter is being run through formatting and proofing now. Once that is done,
is it OK to have your signature placed on it electronically and then delivered to Sen.
Tfookesh?
Randy
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:55 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Revised Kookesh letter
Thanks so much. It looks good to go, Hope he receives it the way we want him to
objectively still looking at costs and permitability is where we are.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) " <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:20:13
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
PRA GSP01 0015295
Subject: Revised Kookesh letter
Governor :
I revised the letter to Senator Kookesh as you directed.
Thanks ,
Randy
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:02 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMailOgov. state . ak . us Imailto ; WebMail@gov , state . ak .us]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:21 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Karl Heinitz
address: 2515 Arlington Ave Racine WI 53403
2626333438
MESSAGE :
Please run for President Of The United States in 2012 or 2016. I shall give you all the
help I can. I am a poll worker down here in Wisconsin but if need be will quit my job for
you.
Karheinitz@aol . com
PRA GSP01 0015297
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:00 PM
To: fri3dchick3n@hotmail.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: Thursday, April 17 , 2008 10:58 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Nikita Polushkin
address: Chelsea Street Homer AK 99603
MESSAGE :
Hi, I am Nikita from Homer. I am 17 years old and I'm a junior at Voznesenka School that
has about 140 students K-12. We have a wrestling team-- Cougars. Next year we are going to
have a football team. All of us are very excited about a football field at our school
because we play on the road right by our school. Cars interfere and so does the small
gravel road aswell. Building a football field for this school would be the greatest thing
to happen for us. It would really great if you let us build a field.
f ri3dchick3n@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015298
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:55 PM
To: 'timd86@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.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:10 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Timothy Durako
address: P.O.Box 56641 North Pole AK 99705
{907)488-2452
MESSAGE :
This is Timothy Durako from the Alaska Military Youth Academy. While in the Program the
entire 3rd platoon helped set up for the Kenia Classic. While there you had told me and a
few other cadets about working for you in your office filing papers or doing odd jobs. I
was wondering if this offer is still good.
Attended but did not graduate class 07-1,
reattended and graduated class 08-1.
timd86@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015299
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:46 PM
'marty^alleymarketcom'
RE: Legal_andjawsuits
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, April 17, 2008 11:35 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject : Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Marty Van Diest
address: 8250 Cottrell- Campus Drive Palmer AK 99645
907 232-7900
MESSAGE :
It is absolutely imperative that the governor take care of the abortion issue this year
The governor needs to either add this to the special session or call a second special
session just to deal with this issue.
It is MORE important to a huge portion of her constituency than any thing else she can do,
including a gas pipeline.
marty@valleymarket . com
PRA GSP01 0015300
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 17, 2008 1 1 :55 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Re: Revised Kookesh letter
Thanks so much. It looks good to go. Hope he receives it the way we want him to
objectively still looking at costs and permitability is where we .are.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:20:13
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Revised Kookesh letter
Governor :
I revised the letter to Senator Kookesh as you directed
Thanks ,
Randy
PRA GSP01 0015301
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:53 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Tina Otto
What a goof he is. . . truly annoying.
Thanks for the info- I'm headed home from Dallas.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:27:14
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Tina Otto
Dear Governor Palin,
I just learned that our attorney Tina Otto {who was our Mat Maid attorney) is
leaving to become a Magistrate. I talked to her and she said it was not because of the
Mat Maid case that she is leaving. However, she noted that apparently Andrew Halcro has
learned of her new job and put it on his blog. This time, however, he has not added the
commentary that he had before. He is not claiming she is leaving because of Mat Maid.
This time he is just reporting it.
Talis
PRA GSP01 0015302
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 1 7, 2008 1 1 ;45 AM
To: 'ludvickrtsQyahooxom'
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 [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:03 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Ms. Rosemary Ludvick
address: 1980 N. Finger Cove Drive Palmer AK 99645
9077462620
MESSAGE :
I am in favor of any alternative energy projects.
The 300 K for MatSu shooting range is an abomination
I live in Palmer, am on limited income.
Property taxes, energy costs, and gas make it very hard to get by.
I know of several people that are the working poor. The bread winner works with no health
insurance .
PRA GSP01 0015303
ludvickrts@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015304
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:07 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Letter to the editor - Woody and Wilcox
Don't submit at this time, as there will be more thought put into this as it relates to a
more positive message/event. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From : "Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:30:03
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Letter to the editor - Woody and Wilcox
Governor, here's what we came up with for a letter to the editor from you on the Wilcox
and Woody comments. If you approve, we can go ahead and send it to the Anchorage Daily
News today. We will wait for your direction.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0015305
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Rosanne Hughes
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
(907) 269-7450
(907) 723-1005 (cell)
Original Message
From: gov . sarahOyahoo . com [mailto:gov. sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent; Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:16 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: expanded call
Thanks for the indo. I'll stay tuned to hear if the request actually comes through
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:02:53
To: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne,hughes@alaska.gov>,
gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: expanded call
All,
Lyda Green just announced on Fagan's show that she will send a letter to the Governor
urging her to expand the call of the special session to include the partial birth
abortion/parental consent bill. FYI
PRA GSP01 0015306
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Coiberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU= FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 1:28 PM
To: , gov.sa^ah@yahoo.com ,
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Ashley Reed - confidential
Dear Governor Palin,
First, Wow. Congratulations on your new son.
See below that Ashley Reed is going to become very newsworthy very soon. Talis
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From: DeYoung, Jan H (LAW)
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 1:08 PM
To: Coiberg, Talis 3 (LAW); Svobodny, Richard (LAW); Gordon, Nancy R (LAW); Tillery, Craig 3 (LAW)
Subject: Ashley Reed - confidential
CONFIDENTIAL DELIBERATIVE PROCESS PRIVILEGE
Folks, this is a heads-up that the Alaska Public Offices Comm'n determined at its December
meeting to refer lobbyist Ashley Reed to the Department of Law for consideration of criminal
prosecution under AS 24.45.151(a) because of his 20 year history of late filing of lobbying
reports. He has paid 30,000 in fines over the years and apparently is undeterred by civil
penalties. The report and recommendation is being sent to Attorney General Coiberg with
copies to Rick and to me. I have seen a draft of the referral request and expect that it will be
sent either this week or early next week. The purpose of this note is to give you a little
background so you know that the request is coming and that I have some history with it.
Jan H. DeYoung
Chief Assistant Attorney General
Labor & State Affairs Section
Office of the Attorney General
1031 W 4th Ave., Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
907.269.5073 (direct dial)
907.258.4978 (fax)
8/28/2009
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Friday, April 1 8, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Governor Sarah Paiin
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Sam Bishop; Kris Perry
Subject: NGA/Natural Resources Committee
This is Ere - Please note that I have corrected the spelling of Governor Rendell
We have been advised that the best way for you to communicate your interest in
becoming the next Chair of NGA's Natural Resources Committee is for you to contact
personally the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of NGA.
Accordingly, set forth below are the coordinates for Governors Rendell and Douglas,
respectively. The information is a bit disjointed, but it's the best we can obtain from
their staffs.
Governor Rendell -
Anne Shriver (Personal Assistant) - 717.787.2500 -
ashriver@state .pa.us
Fax -717.772.3155
Governor Douglas -
109 State Street, Pavilion
Montpelier, VT 05609.0101
Phone - 802.828.3333
Fax - 802.828.3339
If you would prefer not to call them, I could put together a short note from you that
could be emailed or faxed. In the alternative, I could call their staff people to
express your interest, but this probably wouldn't be as effective as the
other options.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
j wkatz@alaskadc . org . Thank you .
8/25/2009
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Friday, April 1 8, 2008 8:23 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Sam Bishop; Kris Perry
Subject: NGA/Natural Resources Committee
We have been advised that the best way for you to communicate your interest in
becoming the next Chair of NGA's Natural Resources Committee is for you to contact
personally the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of NGA.
Accordingly, set forth below are the coordinates for Governors Rendel and Douglas,
respectively. The information is a bit disjointed, but it's the best we can obtain from
their staffs.
Governor Rendel -
Anne Shriver (Personal Assistant) - 717.787.2500 -
ashrivertgtetate.pa.us
Fax -717.772.3155
Governor Douglas -
109 State Street, Pavilion
Montpelier, VT 05609.0101
Phone - 802.828.3333
Fax -802.828.3339
If you would prefer not to call them, I could put together a short note from you that
could be emailed or faxed. In the alternative, I could call their staff people to
express your interest, but this probably wouldn't be as effective as the
other options.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
j wkatz@alaskadc. org > Thank you .
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0015310
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From: Coiberg, Talis J (LAW) [/<>SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:07 AM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com ,
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Talis and schedule
Dear Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies,
Just so you know in advance in my schedule for the next six weeks includes three things you should be aware
of:
1. I will be taking my family on a family trip to Florida right after middle school ends from May 21 through
June 3. I will be in touch via my Blackberry. Mr. Tibbies had previously signed the leave slip for that
period but I just mention it in case either of you wonders where I am in that period.
2. I have been asked to be the commencement speaker at Katchemak Bay College - UAA on Wednesday,
May 7. Governor, if there is any particular greeting or message you would like me to include in my
remarks please let me know. In any event I will at a minimum send your best regards. My preliminary
draft speech is "learning to laugh at yourself, compromise, curiosity and the extinction of the steller
seacow".
3. Finally, on Sunday May 11,1 will be at the University of Alaska Fairbanks commencement, not as a
speaker, but to receive my Ph.D. I had taken off the day of March 19 to fly to Fairbanks (not oh state
money) and passed my oral defense of the dissertation. I have submitted the accepted final draft of the
doctoral dissertation and I will graduate in three weeks. So Tibbies, after May 1 1 I will be a doctor and I
will be happy to advise you on your back.
Talis
8/24/2009
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Sam Bishop; Kris Perry
Subject: NGA/Natural Resources Committee
This is Bre - Please note that I have corrected the spelling of Governor Rendell
We have been advised that the best way for you to communicate your interest in
becoming the next Chair of NGA's Natural Resources Committee is for you to contact
personally the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of NGA.
Accordingly, set forth below are the coordinates for Governors Rendell and Douglas,
respectively. The information is a bit disjointed, but it's the best we can obtain from
their staffs.
Governor Rendell -
Anne Shriver (Personal Assistant) - 717.787.2500 -
ashriveitglstate.pa.us
Fax -717.772.3155
Governor Douglas -
109 State Street, Pavilion
Montpelier, VT 05609.0101
Phone - 802,828.3333
Fax - 802.828.3339
If you would prefer not to call them, I could put together a short note from you that
could be emailed or faxed. In the alternative, I could call their staff people to
express your interest, but this probably wouldn't be as effective as the
other options.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0015312
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From: John Katz [jwkat2@ALASKADC.0rg]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 8:23 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Sam Bishop; Kris Perry
Subject: NGA/Natural Resources Committee
We have been advised that the best way for you to communicate your interest in
becoming the next Chair of NGA's Natural Resources Committee is for you to contact
personally the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of NGA.
Accordingly, set forth below are the coordinates for Governors Rendel and Douglas,
respectively. The information is a bit disjointed, but it's the best we can obtain from
their staffs.
Governor Rendel -
Anne Shriver (Personal Assistant) - 717.787.2500 -
ashriver@state.pa.us
Fax -717.772.3155
Governor Douglas -
109 State Street, Pavilion
Montpelier, VT 05609.0101
Phone - 802.828.3333
Fax - 802.828.3339
If you would prefer not to call them, I could put together a short note from you that
could be emailed or faxed. In the alternative, I could call their staff people to
express your interest, but this probably wouldn't be as effective as the
other options.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/26/2009
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From: Griffin, Douglas B (DPS) [/0=SOA/OU==FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=DBGR1FFIN]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 2:11 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Glass; John D (DPS); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Carpeneti; R Anne D (LAW)
Subject: Request from ABC Board to Appoint Acting Director
Governor Palin - The original letter signed by ABC Board Chairman Robert Klein was mailed to you today.
Attached is an electronic copy.
Doug Griffin, Director
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety
5848 E. Tudor Road
Anchoarage, Alaska 99507
(907)269-0351
Doug.Griffin@alaska.gov
8^24/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 1 8, 2008 1 0:48 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Subject: FW; Your Health
From: Margaret Diann [mailto:margaret.realhelp@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Your Health
I am concerned about our Governor's Health
One of the worst chemical exposures for the unborn, is that of 2-
butoxyethanol
When Lorenzo was 5 his family moved from Africa to a big city house near
Wash DC
and the leukodystrophy showed up at that time
It could have been triggered by something as simple as using cleaning
products there that were strong in this chemical
www.valdezlink.com/paqes/cleanconcludinq.htm
Could we err on the side of caution and use less hazardous cleaning products
in the Governor's Mansion?
Discuss Diabetes Discuss Autism
Sincerely,
Margaret Diann Hursh
Box 233
Valdez, AK 99686
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015315
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907-835-3135
POllCS SXpOS6Q? http://www.valdezlink.com/paqes/metli-pollceexposure.htm
Example - second hand solvent exposure: http://www.vaideziink.com/re/topoiicechief.htm
10/22/2009
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Alaska Cruise Association | Monthly E-news
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent Friday, April 18, 2008 1:18 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska Cruise Association Newsletter
From: info@akcruise,org [mailto:info@akcruise.org]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 12:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Alaska Cruise Association Newsletter
This message was sent to you from the Alaska Cruise Association. You can subscribe/unsubscribe to this newsletter I
Click here to view it in your web browser Click he
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:: Three new ships to
call this season
The nine member lines of the
Alaska Cruise Association will
send 28 ships to the state this
season, including two new
Princess ships and the Celebrity
Millennium, the first of the line's
Millennium-class of ships.
Twenty-five of the ships will depart
from the Port of Vancouver, B.C.,
which will welcome 275 ship visits
and 900,000...
Click here for more
:: Ocean Fund grant
funds estauries'
assessment
Royal Caribbean International and
Celebrity Cruises 1 Ocean Fund
awarded a marine conservation
grant totaling $40,000 to the
Nature Conservancy to conduct
inventory and ecological
assessment of estuaries, salt-
marsh wetlands and coastal
marine habitats, and prioritize
areas for conservation in
Southeast Alaska.
"Clean oceans are good for the
environment good for our guests
and good for our business,' 1 said
The Norwegian Star with a capacity of :
kicks off the 2008 season Apr
:: Cruise companies fret new water standards
By Jason Moore, KTUU © 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - New state standards for cruise ship wastewater
stiff. Only 3.1 parts copper per billion, whether it's a drop of water or a gal
under the new regulations.
It's not much, considering the drinking water in some Alaska communities
hundreds of parts per billion.
And ifs another example of why the industry is desperate for a more reas
Alaska Cruise Association President John Binkley said cruise ship comps
by the new regulations as they prepare for another big tourism season in
They can handle the soaring gas prices. They can find ample passengers
destinations. But how, they say, can they meet these stringent standards'
"So you couldn't take drinking water from Anchorage and pour it over bos
ship - it would be out of compliance," Binkley said.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015317
Alaska Cruise Association | Monthly E-news
Page 2 of 2
Richard D. Fain, chairman.
Click here for more
Denby Lloyd, Commissioner of the
Alaska Department of Fish and
Game, enjoys the bounty of the sea
at a kickoff reception for a special
ecological assessment of estuaries
sponsored by Royal Caribbean and
Celebrity Cruises.
■ •
• ■
Alaska Cruise
Association sponsors
Sitka crab feed
The Alaska Cruise Association will
sponsor the all-you-can-eat crab
feed at the Sitka Summer Music
Festival, rescuing a 20-year
tradition.
Both the sponsor and the caterer
withdrew from the event earlier this
year, leaving organizers unsure if
the crab feed would take place at
all. Word that the event might be
cancelled reached the media and
the Cruise Association stepped in
to help.
The event draws hundreds of
people to...
Click here for more
10/22/2009
Binktey's complaint is directed at standards developed to comply...
Click here for more
:: Cruise ships recycle everything
Some of the world's most aggressive recyclers are
the cruise ships that bring more than 1 million
visitors to Alaska each year.
All waste materials aboard the ships are recycled,
incinerated or offloaded and disposed of in
approved shoreside facilities. Materials to be
recycled are compacted, crushed or baled and
stored on board the ships until they are turned over
to an approved vendor for disposal.
In Vancouver, B.C., Tymac Launch Service has the
contract to service the 18 ships that homeport there
for the summer.
Tymac removed 42 tons of aluminum last...
Click here for more
ACA's Rod Pfleiger, second from
right, talked about how Valley
farmers can sell Alaska-grown
produce to the cruise ships during a
potato and vegetable conference in
Palmer. Other panelists include,
from left to right, Brian McJunkin of
FSA, Alvin Smith of FSA, Alan
Seidman of Johnson & Wales
University, Pfleiger, and Rob
Klnneen, the Captain Cook Hotel
Chef.
:: Valley gets bulb recycling system
The Alaska Cruise Association teamed up with
Valley Community for Recycling Solutions and the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough to donate a
fluorescent bulb recycling system called "Bulb
Eaters®."
"This system is a win-win for the health and safety
of the Valley , w said Mollie Boyer, Executive
Director, Valley Community for Recycling
Solutions. "Spent bulbs now end up in the landfill
because we have no way to safety recycle them."
This is a good example of how the cruise industry
can share its cutting-edge technology with
Alaskans," said Borough Mayor Curt...
Click here for more
The ACA also donated a Bulb
Eater® to Haines Friends of
Recycling. Haines residents can
drop off spent bulbs at the recycling
center off Small Tracts Road.
From left to right: John Binkley.
Haines Borough Mayor Fred
Shields. Marilyn Gunn, Director of
Friends of Haines Recycling.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 1 8, 2008 1 :44 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Don't be misled by TONY IZZO
From: alerts@chugachcxmsurners.org [mailto:alerts@chugachconsumers.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 12:09 PM
To: chugachconsumers@chugachconsumers.org
Subject: Don't be misled by TONY IZZO
Please forward this message as widely as possible
FOUR VERY IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
1. Chugach Electric should not be controlled by the IBEW union.
3&£| TTibwo toWa teo mrBy b th» jHamgaf bring updated Thrtfcyw far ywprtfan*. -
CHUGACH ELECTRIC UTHITY BO AHD OF
DmECTCmS ELECTION 2008
t£AW^PTO1WC£ABO*mC?DtffErc>gi. PUA5E CCNStOEB VOTTUC TOfe
-MARK WIGGIN
JANET REISER
TONY IZZO
2. Chugach Electric should not be run by people who are dishonest.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015319
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Anthony "Tony" Izzo
Service Area;
Member:
Occupation:
Employer:
Education;
Tumagain View Estate*
8 years
Utility and Energy
Consultant
He claims:
1 am hard-working, ethical and wfit make you proud."
He's running for the Chugach Electric board
of directors. He claims in the voter
pamphlet to have a B.S. degree in Business
Administration. When pressed/ he tells
Chugach staff he graduated from La Salle
University in Philadelphia. But La Saile
University in Philadelphia has no record of
him ever receiving a degree and confirms
that the transcript he provided is not from
their school. Instead, the alleged transcript
matches one from a defunct diploma miff in
Louisiana! Please do not support deceit.
See W'tfw.chugachconsumers^rgilzzo.htm
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3. The current independent, non-IBEW Chugach Electric Board of Directors is doing a
wonderful job!
Replaced ineffective CEO
Established new openness and transparency
Appointed Blue Ribbon Panel to take a close look at Chugach operations
Supported serious review of alternative energy sources
Found potential cost savings of over $86 million dollars through more efficient power
generation
Found additional cost savings of over $98 million by consolidating duplicate operations
with Anchorage Municipal Light and Power
And found potential cost savings in the hundred of millions of dollars by joining with
other utilities in a unified power plan for the Railbelt
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015320
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4. Your Chugach ballot is worth thousands of dollars to your family in better cost control at
Chugach. Don't throw it away! Its well worth your time to spend a few minutes voting.
What vou can do
1. If you haven't voted for your representative on the Chugach Electric Board of Directors,
please locate your large white envelope from Chugach Electric, and use the ballot to vote
for Uwe, Rebecca and Liz. If you can't find your envelope, another will immediately be sent
to you by calling 566-1700. Cailnow, 566-1700,
2. If you have voted, and were misled, it's too late for you to change your vote. But you can
spread the word and encourage others to search for their Chugach envelopes, or request a
duplicate, and vote for Uwe, Rebecca and Liz.
3. If you have voted for Uwe, Rebecca and Liz, vou will be rewarded by an independent
Chugach Electric, free from IBEW control and providing the best, most reliable electricity at
the lowest cost possible.
Thank you!
This message prepared entirety by unpaid VOLUNTEERS www.chuQac hconsumer3.org
10/22/2009
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for lower rates please
re-elect independent,
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CHU&ACH BOARD MEMBERS.
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10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015322
Alaska Cruise Association | Monthly E-news
,Pagel of 2
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Patin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent Friday, April 18, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska Cruise Association Newsletter
From: info@akauise.org [mailto:info@akcruise.org]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 12:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Alaska Cruise Association Newsletter
This message was sent to you from the Alaska Cruise Association. You can subscribe/unsubscribe to this newsletter I
Click here to view it in your web browser Click he
wwv^akcruise^^
:: Three new ships to
call this season
The nine member lines of the
Alaska Cruise Association will
send 28 ships to the state this
season, including two new
Princess ships and the Celebrity
Millennium, the first of the line's
Millennium-class of ships.
Twenty-five of the ships will depart
from the Port of Vancouver, B.C.,
which wilt welcome 275 ship visits
and 900,000...
Click here for more
:: Ocean Fund grant
funds estauries'
assessment
Royal Caribbean International and
Celebrity Cruises' Ocean Fund
awarded a marine conservation
grant totaling $40,000 to the
Nature Conservancy to conduct
inventory and ecological
assessment of estuaries, salt-
marsh wetlands and coastal
marine habitats, and prioritize
areas for conservation in
Southeast Alaska.
"Clean oceans are good for the
environment, good for our guests
and good for our business," said
The Norwegian Star with a capacity of:
kicks off the 2008 season Apr
:: Cruise companies fret new water standards
By Jason Moore, KTUU © 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - New state standards for cruise ship wastewater
stiff. Only 3.1 parts copper per billion, whether it's a drop of water or a gal
under the new regulations.
Irs not much, considering the drinking water in some Alaska communities
hundreds of parts per billion.
And its another example of why the industry is desperate for a more reas
Alaska Cruise Association President John Binkley said cruise ship comps
by the new regulations as they prepare for another big tourism season in
They can handle the soaring gas prices. They can find ample passengers
destinations. But how, they say, can they meet these stringent standards'
"So you couldn't take drinking water from Anchorage and pour it over boa
ship - it would be out of compliance," Binkley said.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015323
Alaska Cruise Association | Monthly E-news
Page 2 of 2
Richard D. Fain, chairman...
Click here for more
Denby Lloyd, Commissioner of the
Alaska Department of Fish and
Game, enjoys the bounty of the sea
at a kickoff reception for a special
ecological assessment of estuaries
sponsored by Royal Caribbean and
Celebrity. Cruises.
:: Alaska Cruise
Association sponsors
Sitka crab feed
The Alaska Cruise Association will
sponsor the all-you-can-eat crab
feed at the Sitka Summer Music
Festival, rescuing a 20-year
tradition.
Both the sponsor and the caterer
withdrew from the event earlier this
year, leaving organizers unsure if
the crab feed would take place at
all. Word that the event might be
cancelled reached the media and
the Cruise Association stepped in
to help.
The event draws hundreds of
people to...
Click here for more
Binkiey's complaint is directed at standards developed to comply...
Click here for more
:: Cruise ships recycle everything
Some of the world's most aggressive recycters are
the cruise ships that bring more than 1 million
visitors to Alaska each year.
All waste materials aboard the ships are recycled,
incinerated or offloaded and disposed of in
approved shoreside facilities. Materials to be
recycled are compacted, crushed or baled and
stored on board the ships until they are turned over
to an approved vendor for disposal.
In Vancouver, B.C., Tymac Launch Service has the
contract to service the 18 ships that homeport there
for the summer.
Tymac removed 42 tons of aluminum last..
Click here for more
ACA's Rod Pfleiger, second from
right, talked about how Valley
farmers can sell Alaska-grown
produce to the cruise ships during a
potato and vegetable conference in
Palmer, Other panelists include,
from left to right, Brian McJunkin of
FSA. Alvin Smith of FSA, Alan
Seidman of Johnson & Wales
University, Pfleiger, and Rob
Kinneen, the Captain Cook Hotel
Chef.
:: Valley gets bulb recycling system
The Alaska Cruise Association teamed up with
Valley Community for Recycling Solutions and the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough to donate a
fluorescent bulb recycling system called "Bulb
Eaters®."
"This system is a win-win for the health and safety
of the Valley," said Mollie Boyer, Executive
Director, Valley Community for Recycling
Solutions. "Spent buibs now end up in the landfill
because we have no way to safely recycle them."
"This is a good example of how the cruise industry
can share its cutting-edge technology with
Alaskans," said Borough Mayor Curt..
Click here for more
The ACA also donated a Bulb
Eater® to Haines Friends of
Recycling. Haines residents can
drop off spent bulbs at the recycling
center off Small Tracts Road.
From left to right: John Binkley,
Haines Borough Mayor Fred
Shields, Marilyn Gunn, Director of
Friends of Haines Recycling.
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10/22/2009
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Friday, April 1 8, 2008 6: 1 8 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Fw: Congratulations
In my hurry to send congratulations before my flight I forgot to add
I now know two very special important people born on April 18. Trig and my youngest
daughter Marci. Happy Birthday to Trig and Marci. We all praise God for both of them.
Again God bless! Tom
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To : ' gov . sarah@yahoo . com ' <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Sent: Fri Apr 18 13:43:59 2008
Subj ect : Congratulations
Todd and Sarah,
Just read the press announcement.
Congratulations!!!! Sharon and I are so very proud of you and to be associated with you.
Trig is incredibly blessed to have you both as parents. We will continue to keep you,
Trig, and your family in our prayers everyday. Love you all. God bless. Tom
PRA GSP01 0015325
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:28 PM
To: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Oil&Gas
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state, ak. us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Oil & ; Gas
Web mail from: Mr. patrick hawkins
address: 36115 pioneer drive soldotna AK 99669
907-262-1728
MESSAGE :
Best wishes on your new baby. Just a short new for you to approve the 4 million dollar
funding angda, for the instate gas bullet line. Myself and bill warren were in juneau
last month and passed all the information to Mr. Balash on instate gas use and the bullet
line, we had a very good meeting with him and appeciate the time he gave us. The main
thing we need in our state is value added jobs and an instate gas pipeline would do the
job. thank you for your service to our state GOVERNOR. PALIN. Sincerely patrick hawkins
3 6115 pioneer drive soldotna alaska 99669-7039
patrickh@ptialaska . net
PRA GSP01 0015326
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:08 PM
To: comeau_carol@asdk12.org
Subject: RE: Education
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: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:20 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Education
Web mail from: comeau carol
address: 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage AK 99504
907-742-4312
MESSAGE :
Sarah and Todd:
Congratulations on the birth of your little boy, Trig! All of us in the Anchorage School
District rejoice in your new addition and we all know you will be wonderful parents! Your
TV ad on parenting reinforces your very positive parenting style and is so important in
this day and age.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Carol Comeau
Anchorage School District
comeau_carol@asdkl2 .org
1
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From;
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 18, 2008 4:08 PM
'jblameck@gmail.com'
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: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:20 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. John Lameck
address: 1654 Martindale Street #4 Windsor Ontario Canada AK N9B1G
519-254-3767
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your new daughter!
j blameck@gmail . com
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From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Paiin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp' expires Sunday April 27th, 2:34 PM.
In most state agencies, this is not the userlD and password used to logon to individual computers. The
password can be changed using the SOA Password Change page or Outlook Web Access .
Your new password must be at least eight characters long and include at least three of these four types of
characters:
♦ upper case alphabet
• lower case alphabet
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• punctuation or symbols
Prior passwords may not be re-used.
Important Note! - Web browsers, email clients, handheld email devices and other applications can store
and continue to use an old password after it has been changed, possibly triggering lockout, Such
applications should be closed while (or immediately after) changing a password. These stored passwords
may need to be updated or deleted.'
Please contact your local or departmental support technicians with any questions or requests for
assistance related to changing passwords.
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Seniors
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov .state . ak . us [mailto : WebMai l@gov • state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Seniors
Web mail from: Freda Peters
address: 1028 Lakeview Terrace, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907)452-4409
MESSAGE :
Congradulations on the birth of your son.
I had the pleasure of being at your inauguguration.lt was great that it was held here in
Fairbanks. You have my support and I am proud of you. I have lived in Alaska 40+years and am
82 yrs old. I love Alaska and always have.lplan to live out my life here.
Thank you for what the state is doing for seniors although when it was reinstated I feel I
was not given a fair adjustment. I have been here when the longevity started and was
getting $250 a month and now I am getting $175.
My finances are less now than they were then. I do not understand why I should be recieving
less than I was before it was dropped so you know who wanted a jet plane for his own
pleasure, which really hurt many senoirs and some who were not here for the beginning are
now recieving the $250 and people like me are cut down.
I know you have more to worry about than my problems and really do not exspect
anything, but I did want you to know that some things were not done fairly, I tried many
times to have a correction made but it never happened, so I more or less gave it up. I am
gradefull for what I am geting and I will live with it.
I wish you all the good things in life and I want you to know you are the best we have had
yet, bar none.
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Sincerely,
Freda Peters
f . s .peter s@worldnet . att . net
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:33 PM
To; Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Fw: 2 things
Hi Randy- would you look at this first request of Ross'... I'd forgotten to ask you about
this issue some time ago. And forget his second request- I'm not into clemency right now.
Thanks \
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:28:36
To t "Palin, Sarah" <gov. sarah@yahoo, com>
Subject: FW: 2 things
Hi! Haven't heard from you on this one involving my buddy Rex Close. Did you get it?
I'll see you at son Greg's program at Mears. Thanks for doing that for Greg. Everybody
there is thrilled that you will speak. My best, WAR
From: Wayne Anthony Ross [mailto:waralaska@alaska.com3
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 11:48 AM
To: Palin, Sarah (gov.sarah@yahoo.com)
Subject: 2 things
Hi! I sent this to your home address with an attachment of Rex Close's letter. Hope you
can get this resolved quickly. Thanks, Sarah! WAR
Law Offices of
ROSS & MINER
PRA_GSP01_0015332
A Professional Corporation
327 East Fireweed Lane, Suite 201
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Wayne Anthony Ross (907) 276-5307
Curtis W. Patteson
Edward L. Miner (907) 276-6672 -
FAX
Tamara Huffman, Paralegal
To: Governor Sarah Palin
From : WAR
Re: Glenn Highway Re-alinement (Milepost 92-97) ; and Petitions For Executive Clemency
Date: 4 April 2008
Dear Sarah:
I hate to try and put more on your plate but there are two matters set forth below that
need your attention. The first is pressing and the second less so.
First: There is a re-alignment project on the Glenn Highway between Mileposts 92 and 97,
A. I.C. has the contract. The problem is set forth in the attached letter from my dear
friend of almost forty (40) years, Rex Close. (By the way, Rex is a strident supporter of
yours.) As I understand it, A.I.C. needs a permit from DNR to locate its bulk asphalt
plant to mix the paving material for the job. A.I.C. wants the bulk asphalt plant near
the present stock pile of specified road paving material while DNR wants the plant
somewhere else because of flood plain issues and the chance of excessive rain. If the
asphalt plant is placed away from the paving material supply, extensive (and expensive)
trucking of hot mix will have to occur. In addition, there is a potential danger of the
mix being adversely affected by the extensive trucking which could extensively delay the
project itself.
I would deem it a personal favor if you could get the permit issued so that the mixing can
be done near the current stock pile of paving material. I also would appreciate it if you
could call Rex Close at 907-745-8886 to at least discuss the situation with him. As
stated Rex is a special friend of many, many years and he knows what he is talking and
writing about. I also think he's be thrilled to hear from you.
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Second: My office has filed a number of petitions for executive clemency. The Pardon
Board advises us that the Governor's Office is not addressing these petitions and, indeed,
has not addressed them since Governor Murkowski ' s precipitous actions caused the
Legislature to amend the provisions regarding executive clemency. Once things calm down a
bit for you, perhaps you could take a look at that situation.
Thanks Sarah! Keep up the great work you are doing! It is fun to see you Governoring!
PRA GSP01 0015334
Unknown
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 2:28 PM
To: Griffin; Douglas B (DPS); Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Glass; John D (DPS); Carpeneti; R Anne D (LAW)
Subject: Re: Request from ABC Board to Appoint Acting Director
Thank you Doug,
We'll be in touch Monday.
Frank
Original Message
From: Griffin, Douglas B (DPS)
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Monegan, Walt C (DPS); Glass, John D (DPS); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Carpeneti, R Anne D
(LAW)
Sent: Fri Apr 18 14:10:51 2008
Subject: Request from ABC Board to Appoint Acting Director
Governor Palin - The original letter signed by ABC Board Chairman Robert Klein was mailed
to you today. Attached is an electronic copy.
Doug Griffin, Director
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety
5848 E. Tudor Road
Anchoarage, Alaska 99507
1
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(907)269-0351
Doug . Gr if f in@alaska . gov
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:19 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Letter of Invitation
already logged in 6965 so
From: Sheffield, William J. [mailto:SheffieldW3@ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:15 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Letter of Invitation
Attached is a letter inviting Governor Palin to attend the American Association of Port Authorities 2008
Annual Convention in Anchorage this September.
Governor,
Congratulations on your new little boy.
Bill Sheffield
10/22/2009
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53 1 Wilderness Way Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: Mark Lang [marklang@iakeclark.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Rehfefd; Karen J (GOV)
Cc: 'Senator Gary Stevens'; Ledoux; Gabrielle R (LAA); 'Kate Conley'; GAIsworth@aol.com; Joel &
Lisa Natwick; James Walsh; Menda & Leo Fowler; Lyle Wilder; riverwildlodge@start>and.net
Subject: Port Alsworth Fire Hall - $150K Appropriation Letter 4-18-08
Importance: High
For Your Kind Consideration and Review.
Port Alsworth Improvement Corporation
Box 9998
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
April 17,2008
Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
P.O. Box 110001
JuneauAK99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin:
The Community of Port Alsworth is thanking you and the legislature for the proposed
appropriation in the FY 2009 Capital Budget of $150,000. This money is a very small part of t
budget, but it will mean big changes to the people in our remote Community on the shores of
Lake Clark.
In 1996 the Community recognized the need for basic fire and life saving equipment. At that
time, the first steps were made toward the construction of a fire hall. Twelve years later, the
skeleton of the building exists. We have land, a well, electricity and a basic structure. Not onl;
has the building grown, but so has the vision. The building currently functions as a place to ho
fire equipment, but it whispers of so much more potential. It could be a place to teach rescue
skills and CPR. It could be a Community meeting place. In an emergency, it could be an
emergency shelter and a command center. If only it were completed.
The State funds will allow Port Alsworth Improvement Corporation to complete the interior. ^
plan to add lighting, plumbing, insulation, and more. This project has always been at the top o
our priorities list, and we have worked on it as the funds became available. So far, $145,000 h
been spent plus hours volunteered by Community members to build the shell of the building.
Our Community has worked for this reality. The appropriation in this year's budget will provi
our Community with more than a fire hall. It will provide safety in an emergency, security in i
disaster, and Community in times of turbulence. We again thank you for your attention to our
Community and to our requests.
Sincerely,
10/22/2009
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531 Wilderness Way Page 2 of 2
Mark E Lang
Administrator
Cc: Karen J Rehfeld, Director, Office of Management & Budget
Senator Gary Stevens
Representative Gabrielle LeDoux
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Unknown
From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 2:35 PM
To: Harper; Michael C (AIDEA); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); RepJohn_harris@legis.state.ak.us;
Bunde; Con (LAA); Dyson; Fred (LAA); Wielechowski; Bill (LAA); Stevens; Gary L (LAA); Wilken; Gary
R (LAA); Therrtault; Gene (LAA); French; Hollis (LAA); Ellis; Johnny (LAA); Elton; Kim S (LAA); Green;
Lyda N (LAA); senatorJhomas_wagoner@legis.state.ak.us; Huggins; Charlie (LAA)
Subject: formal request for last or latest state energy assestnent or study done
Date: 4-18-08
TO; aidea % mike harper and Steve Haagenson
Ref : formal requet for latest state energy done
From: Paul D. KEndall
Gentlemen,
I am still waiting to hear how you want me to interact with your department.... because i may
have several questions...
Can i pick up a copy of your last energy study for the state that has been done.., someone told me
you just did one last year or recently and i would like to review that study or as much
informatioin as i can about the energy needs of Alaska,
who the players are, and their goals ...
Also, Mr Haagenson, I am very interested in and committed to a new Alaska energy based
society and hope to contribute to its formation... In that process, i now expect i may be seeing you
more often., perhaps....
I sincerly hope you understand that i support our govenors intentions and her appointment of
you.„.But; that you realize It is my nature to understand and question the nature of plans and
directions; especially if there is no vision born of the people from an open and sincere dialog..
I continue to believe that we need a 5 day long, 12 hours a day, panel up and panel down, data
set, data set, and many discussions peoples energy summit now. On camera, live and open for
serious unhurried interactive and fearless discussions
I continue to believe we have a lot to do and time is of the essence.... and the plan is the key...
Thank You,
Paul D. Kendall .
again, can you have the receptionist call me at my phone and leave me a message as to when i
can pick up the study or how it should be done... is this study mentioned on the web site.... or in a
library ??
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 18, 2008 1:37 PM
Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Fish and Game
■Original Message'
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto;WebMail@gov. state. ak.usj
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 1:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Mr. Jeff King
address: PO Box 48 Denali AK 99755
907 388 2797
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
Wishing you all the best with this exciting and busy time of your life! And Thank You for
the kudos you sent me after this years Iditarod.
Lady Luck has not been in my corner this year. The second place finish in the Iditarod
after an unscheduled nap, as well as being passed in the last 20 miles of the All Alaska
Sweepstakes race to finish a frustratingly close 9 minutes behind Mitch Seavey for the
$100K winner take all purse i What the heck/ it f s just a dog race.
No doubt you are following Alaska news and may well be aware that I have recently charged
with a federal crime of taking a moose inside Denali National Park & Preserve. The case
strikes me as crazy on many accounts, which is why I'm writing you. I can only imagine how
busy you are, but I hope you will take the time to consider the following bullet points.
Please be assured that the following is limited to items I feel I can easily document.
1. Call and I were hunting an area North of the preserve that we have hunted for many
years, 4 -Wheeler ATV trails are obvious, and many hunters use the area.
2. I was served with a search warrant by a NPS Ranger at my home after we returned from
our successful hunting trip. I fully cooperated and I was astonished they suspected the
moose had been taken over the boundary of the preserve. It was at this time I was made
aware by the same ranger that a Helicopter had been used for surveillance over my home of
30 year for some kind of reconnaissance. I was also notified at this time that a DNA crime
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lab in Oregon would be used to match a gut pile in the willows with the meat in my
freezer. During this interview I openly agreed from their description of the location of
the kill site, that it may well have been and likely was the moose we had shot.
3 . I have since learned that a helicopter was used to find that gut pile and a Global
Positioning Device was necessary to document the preserve boundary.
4. After years of hunting I know of only two physical national preserve markers within 10
miles this popular hunting area, and I believe they date back to the park expansion
itself. The moose kill in question was over a half mile from the only marker I know of
within miles .
5. When I asked the investigating officers how far they thought this moose was over the
invisible boundary, the responded "about 600 feet." (I'm guessing they rounded up, and I'm
in the process of trying to prove it.)
6 . The area I am accused of illegally taking a moose and using an ATV is open to moose
hunting with ATVs to qualified subsistence users. I know some of the qualified users who
are retired NPS employees and in one case. I can document they have handed down these
hunting privileges to their grandchildren. If one happens to be a landowner in Cantwell,
20 miles south of my home of 30 years those residents can hunt legally in the Preserve,
and I believe no long-term residency is required. (I am quite confident a recent addition
to Cantwell moving from Missouri was legally hunting in the Preserve last fall.)
7 . Just yesterday Denali Spokesperson Kris Fitser announced on APRN that they were going
to begin marking the Preserve Boundary with large florescent markers and referenced my
infraction as stimulus. However I continue to face federal charges for this incident,
after having never faced more than a speeding ticket in my life.
8 . Park Service will not tell my lawyer and I how far they think my moose was over the
boundary, just the previous reference to "about 600 feet."
9. In the recent publication of my book, "Cold Hand Warm Heart," I dedicated a couple of
chapters to the years I spent trapping and hunting during the late 70s in area that has
since become Preserve. I have now been charged with crossing the boundary in this area by
a distance clearly being measured in feet. (So small a distance they won't even tell me!)
10. I have also been notified by my attorney (Myron Angstman of Bethel) that we will not
qualify for a jury trial. What's with that?
Lisa, just moments ago I received MORE sympathy cards from those who are appalled by these
charges. I just opened a card from Leroy and Vicki Lausen who operate the garbage
disposal system for our community; they say, "When we think of you Jeff, we think of a man
of honesty and integrity, this card is not meant to be trite. In difficult times, the
character of a man comes out . "
i
Helicopters? Global Positioning Devices to find the boundary? DNA testing? Personal
property surveillance of the fire chief and his family of 30 years? NPS deciding to mark
the boundary and claiming it is brought to their attention by my charges, but not dropping
the charges?
It is hard to be anything but disillusioned and disgusted by what to me is a gross misuse
of power and assets on the part of the Park Service when they still need porta-potties at
Polychrome. This concern pales in comparison to the personal insult to my integrity.
Please spend a few moments to familiarize yourself to this situation and if you agree with
me I would appreciate your public support.
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In addition the Fed's then proceeded to set up their own Fish and Game Board {Federal
Subsistence Board) to allocate fish and wildlife (which they do not own) to this select
group based on address.
Since 1980 no Governor has had the fortitude to challenge the constitutionality of this
thievery or the discriminatory allocation system set up by the Federal Government. Gov,
Knowles had a chance and he refused to carry the Constitutional challenge forward.
This Jeff King issue could be resolved rather quickly if Gov. Palin would challenge the
constitutionality of the Federal subsistence system. The Court of first jurisdiction is
the U. S. Supreme Court . The Court would have to hear the case.
We will have to wait and see if Gov. Palin is true to her word and really believes in
Article 1 - Declaration of Rights, Section 1. Inherent Rights of the Alaska Constitution
where in it states w The constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have
a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the
rewards of their own industry; that all persons are equal and entitled to equal rights,
opportunities, and protection under the law; and that all persons have corresponding
obligations to the people and the State" .
The other route is for Jeff, as his defense, is to challenge the constitutionality of the
NPS actions. This may take 20 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars. A study of past
Federal cases would indicate Jeff will lose all the way through the 9th Circuit Court. It
would then be subject to possible selection by the U.S. Supreme Court. The State could
ask to be allowed to join the case on behalf of Jeff. To date the State has not taken
this action to support others who have challenged the Fed's.
Thomas N. Scarborough is a 40 year Alaskan and a civil engineer and land surveyor. He is
an active advocate for managing Alaska's wildlife for abundance and in accordance with the
sustained yield principle set forth in the Constitution.
jeffk@mtaonline.net
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Unknown
From: Rep. Mary Nelson [RepresentativeJVIary_Nelson@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 2:16 PM
To: andora@nushtel.net; Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Notti; Emil R (CED); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Hoffman; Lyman F (LAA); Edgmon; Bryce E (LAA); Greta Goto; Ev;
Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Harper; Michael C (AIDEA); George Cannelos; Rehfeld; Karen J
(GOV); Mike Bradner; Tony Izzo; Green; Lyda N (LAA); Harris; John (LAA); Tim Towarek; Sen, Lisa
Murkowski; Kookesh; Albert (LAA); Congressman Don Young; Senator_Ted-Stevens@senate.gov;
Dick Cattanach; Michael Catsi/SWAMC; Todd Radenbaugh; bbtimes@nushtel.com;
drumsnews@gci.net; The Council/; Kerttula; Beth (LAA); Elton; Kim S (LAA); WACDA; Ralph
Andersen; Julie Kitka; RuraiCap; dhutchinson@knba.org; Gusty; Andrea; talkback@ktuu.com;
editor/Juneau Empire; editor@newsminer.com; fgerjevic@adn.com; steve.pratt@acsalaska.net; Dig
Chamber; Frank Corbin; Meera Kohler; Donna Vukich
Subject: RE: Welcome to rural Alaska
Please also keep in mind that most Juneau residents also make about 8 times what a village resident
makes.
Mary Nelson
From: Nels and Dorothy [mailto:andora@nushtel.net]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:26 AM
To: Governor Palin
Cc: Lt Governor Parnell; Commissioner Emil Notti; Michael A Tibbies; Commissioner Tom Irwin; Dep.
Commissioner Marty Rutherford; Sen. Lyman Hoffman; Rep. Bryce Edgmon; Greta Goto; Ev; Steve
Haangenson; Mike Harper; George Cannelos; Karen Rehfeld; Mike Bradner; Tony Izzo; Sen. Lyda Green;
Rep. John Harris; Rep. Mary Nelson; Tim Towarek; Sen. Lisa Murkowski; Sen. Albert Kookesh;
Congressman Don Young; Senator_Ted-Stevens@senate.gov; Dick Cattanach; Michael Catsi/SWAMC;
Todd Radenbaugh; Alaska Newspapers; Tundra Drums; The Council/; Rep. Beth Kerttula; Sen. Kim Elton;
WACDA; Ralph Andersen; Julie Kitka; RuraiCap; Dixie Hutchinson; Gusty, Andrea; talkback@ktuu.com;
editor/Juneau Empire; Editor-News Miner; Editors/Frank Gerjevic; steve.pratt@acsalaska.net; Dig
Chamber; Frank Corbin; Congressman Don Young; Meera Kohler; Donna Vukich
Subject: Welcome to rural Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
Juneau, Alaska 9981 1
Re: Juneau Energy Crisis
Dear Governor Palin;
I emphathize and sympathize with Juneau's "Energy Crisis". Welcome to Rural And Remote
Alaska.
We have been living under these kinds of conditions for over 7 years with some assistance from
our state and federal governments.
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We have accepted heating oil from a dictator because we need to heat our homes.
This Juneau Empire article says it all for us out here but in some instances magnified by 2 to 3 because
we are paying much more for our heating fuel, gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and propane.
We need immediate action:
Please call for a Special Energy Session to declare an Energy Disaster in our state and take the following
action:
1) Please, by Executive Order, or legislation, give Mr. Haageiison Cabinet level powers and convert
AEA into the Dept. of Energy ASAP.
2) Develop an Alaska Fuel Subsidy Program that will take our Alaska State Royalty Oil, refine it at Flint
Hills or Nikiski, get the gasoline, diesel, heating oil, aviation fuel, and propane to our communities at
cost for refining and distribution, and cap the cost of all the fuel at $3.00 a gallon.
3) Work on an Alaska Sales Tax Waiver Program that would have the State of Alaska reimburse all
communities that have a sales tax to waive the tax on all electricity and fuel purchases.
We recognize and appreciate tiie fact that the state has provided funds for our communities by fully
funding the PCE program, provided additional energy funds for our schools, and added a significant
infusion of funds from your revenue sharing program that will all help our villages.
However, with all of that, we still need massive state and federal intervention that will stop village
energy refugees from moving from our villages escaping high energy costs, keep our schools from
closing, and allow our villages to provide basic education, life, health, and public safety services.
Thank you for listening.
My best personal regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andora@nushtel.net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 1:42 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska State Chamber of Commerce - Capital Notes - April 04, 2008
From: Wayne Stevens [mailto:wstevens@ala^kachamber.comj
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Alaska State Chamber of Commerce - Capital Notes - April 04, 2008
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Capital Notes
www.alaskachamber.com Friday April 04 f 2008
State Budgets - Largest Component of the Legislature's work
Large budget numbers dominate the news of late. Both the Senate and the House have passed
their versions of the state's operating budget, which takes care of all departmental and day-to-day
operations of the state. The total budget passed and signed into law for fiscal year 08 beginning
July 1 was $9.1 billion. This year's operating budget as passed by the House was $9.9 billion
and the Senate's version spent $11 billion even. Operating budgets for the state continue to
increase at a rate just above 10% on average over the past four year. As reported in past Capital
Notes, formula programs continue to be the driving force of increases in the operating budgets,
with Medicaid and education funding eating up most of the state operating increases.
Recently, the State Senate passed their capital budget to a tune of about $1.8 billion, funding pet
projects, and important school and transportation projects. The capital budget often becomes
everybody's favorite Christmas tree, adding decoration after decoration metaphorically in place
of project upon project. Last year's capital budget totaled $ 1 .9 billion when passed by the
legislature. The Governor took issue with the legislature's large capital budget and trimmed
$200+ million, which brought the budget total to $1.7 billion. Just short of a year later, the
legislature dumped many of those vetoed projects into a recently passed supplemental budget,
and again the Governor vetoed a majority of those projects.
Still these budgets fall short of the capital budget passed in the last year of the Murkowski
administration at just under $3 billion. The House, which will likely add to the Senate Capital
budget, will send the bill back to the Senate probably in the remaining hours of the session for
final concurrence. We would not be the least bit surprised if the capital budget passed by the
House crept up another $500 million.
Look for a show down in the remaining weeks as the legislature and the governor attempt to
prioritize capital funding. Who will win remains to be seen, as legislators would like clear and
discernable guidelines to follow in order to avoid the veto pen. The governor appears bent on
funding projects important to the governor's office. Expect fireworks, huge budgets, line-item
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vetoes, and angry legislators as the process comes to a close.
State Chamber Gathers Strength on Priorities
Your state chamber has been very active this year on a number of fronts. Continued from last year, the
State Chamber has been working with Rep. Mike Hawker to enact HB 125. HB 125 will put into law a
requirement that the Governor submit a fiscal plan looking out 10 years for the entire state. The bill
would force each sitting governor to update the plan annually and to include all expenditures and
revenue sources. We have thanked Rep. Hawker repeatedly for addressing this priority, and again we
thank him for his efforts. We have been engaged on this bill on a number of fronts by providing
testimony and constructive dialogue, while also exercising our lobbying effl orts. The bill recently
passed out of the Senate Finance Committee and on to the Rules Committee for final approval for the
Senate Floor. We recently received confirmation from staff that the bill will be scheduled for a floor
vote in short order.
Unemployment insurance legislation, SB 120, has also been a subject of continued work. SB 120
provides increases in the unemployment insurance weekly benefit amount as introduced each of the past
four years. Currently, the bill is a compromise bill worked on extensively by the State Chamber to limit
the bill's affect on employers' bottom line. While the bill falls short of our ultimate goals, we do feel this
is the time to settle this outstanding issue. In the past, the State Chamber has been the sole entity
focusing on stopping the legislation. As a new sponsor of the legislation, Sen. Ellis has been
instrumental in addressing many of the State Chamber's concern! s.
In the past two weeks, the State Chamber has been active in shepherding the bill through the process.
We have been successful in navigating two committees and a floor vote in two weeks. We are hopeful
that with one committee left on the House side, the bill will pass the House and thus both legislative
bodies this session.
Other bills receiving attention in the recent weeks include: HB 25-Limiting liability for recreational
purposes, HB 65-Personal Information & Confidentiality, HB 103-Bond Cap on Appeal, SB 91- Water
discharge relating to primacy, SB 254 Alaska Regional Economic Assistance Program. The watch list is
not limited to the above bills. There are many bills we continue to lobby on and in many cases prevent
movement, as they would not be beneficial to Alaska's businesses. As always, we continue to focus on
strengthening our efforts as the voice of Alaska's business while continuing to build on the many good
relationships we have with legislators.
RFID technology in Alaska - Cutting edge Legislation Slows Down
A bill, recently introduced by Senator Lesil McGuire, dealing with a new technology called Remote
Frequency Identification (RFID) is under consideration. Shipping companies, credit card companies and
a host of other businesses operating in Alaska, utilize these miniature electronic tags to track movement
and inventories as well as conduct commerce. While Sen. McGuire was altruistically looking to protect
personal information that may be unknowingly or knowingly electronically scanned from RFID tags, SB
293 as introduced created a great deal of consternation and concern for many of Alaska's businesses.
Although introduced late in the session, the bill had already cleared multiple committ! ees and headed
for a floor vote. A companion bill was introduced on the House side and there was serious concern that
some version of the bill would be finalized before the session ended or more importantly before Alaska's
businesses fully understood the effects of the bill in the real world.
In an attempt to calm a brewing storm, the State Chamber offered to work with Sen. McGuire and hold a
series of stakeholder meetings about the use and potential misuse of RFID technology in Alaska. These
stakeholder meetings will likely be held over the summer and would provide businesses currently using
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RFID technology time to work with Sen. McGuire to draft legislation that adequately addresses their
concerns. This process has worked well for us in regards to other bills, most recently exemplified by our
efforts on SB 120-Unemployment Insurance.
Up front, the State Chamber would like to acknowledge Sen. McGuire's willingness to work with us,
and we really do appreciate her willingness to slow down her own personal legislation in order to
adequately address our concerns. Other legislators might not have been as willing to sacrifice their own
goals for their personal legislation.
Special Session called on AGIA
The Governor has called a 30-day special session in Juneau beginning June 3.
The Executive Proclamation calls for legislators to review "any action taken by the Commissioner of the
Department of Natural Resources and the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue" under AGIA.
"This schedule is extremely aggressive," Governor Palin pointed out, in explaining the basis behind the
dates selected. "Our plan is to complete the findings by the week of May 19, allow legislators time to
read and absorb the materials, provide public gasline team briefings in Anchorage, and then move to
special session in Juneau where they have requested to meet."
The commissioners would give notice of their findings to the legislature the week of May 19, and if they
recommend awarding the proposed license, the legislature would then have 60 days to approve issuance
of the license. The gasline team's schedule includes briefings in Anchorage - May 28, 29 and 30 - on the
commissioners' findings for legislators and the public.
State Chamber of Commerce
While there are a number of issues the state chamber is working on, if there is an issue that is important
to you and your business, please let the folks at the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce know of your
concerns.
Following Legislation?
Any person can follow the legislative process and access new bills, committee substitutes or determine
which legislator is on a particular committee in the Legislative Bill Action and Status Inquiry System
(BASIS). You can see what committee a bill is in, when it will be heard, how committee members
voted, and much more. You can also view all bills relating to your specific areas of interest by selecting
"Subject Summary" from the menu on the right Just click on the link below and bookmark it for later
use.
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/start.asp
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 1 8, 2008 1 0:36 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: [usdlc] APRIL NEWS from United Star Distance Learning Consortium
Original Message
From : Sandy LaPlante [mailto : slaplante@mindspring . com}
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:02 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: [usdlc] APRIL NEWS from United Star Distance Learning Consortium
USDLC April News
For a version of this newsletter in color, click here:
http: //www. in8-design.com/usdlc/usdlcnews-april08 .html
Contents :
* LOOKING FOR JOHN GREEN
Print z Award- Winning Author i Free Special Event April 28
* BANNED IN THE BOOKHENGE
Event Success
* SPRUCE UP SPRING WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Guest Access / Limited Time Discounts
* FROM THE TRENCHES
Feedback from Chrisman Elementary Teachers, Chrisman, Illinois
* SUMMER SCHOOL
* SPANISH ONLINE STUDENTS WIN AWARD
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LOOKING FOR JOHN GREEN
Printz Award-Winning Author in Second Life, on Internet Radio, and by Chat April 28, 5-6
pra Eastern Daylight Time.
Free Special Event!
John Green began his literary career as a book reviewer for Booklist Magazine. It was
excellent training for a young author who has won the Printz Award for Excellence in Young
Adult Literature (2006) for his first book, Looking for Alaska, and had his second book,
An Abundance of Katherines, recognized as a Printz Honor Book (2007) .
Hear about the writing of these award- winning books and the much- anticipated, Papertowns,
John's third book available October 16, when we visit with John (aka Seymour Sideways) in
Second Life.
We wi
ill meet with John on Monday, April 28, from 5 to 6 pm EDT.
If you are 18 or over you can join us in the Bookhenge, our 3-D virtual conference space
in Second Life. Everyone younger, or not -yet a citizen of Second Life, can participate via
our Internet radio channel (with an interactive chatroom) webcasting from Second Life.
For interactivity details, go to http://www.literacy21earn.org
Contact Dr. Cris Crissman (ccrissma@dpi.state.nc.us) , 919-807-3582, for more information
Dr. Crissman (aka 2B Writer) offers an introduction to the world of Second Life. Click
here for a Tour:
http://www.yout.ube. com/results?search_query-eci+521+sl- tour &search-Search
BANNED IN THE BOOKHENGE
Event A Success
Frances Bradburn, Chair of the American Library Association's first Printz Committee and a
powerful advocate for Young Adult Literature, spoke on negotiating the tough issues
surrounding intellectual freedom and censorship. Frances (aka Reid Nitely) joined us in
the Bookhenge, our 3-D virtual conference space in Second Life, and via our Internet radio
channel webcasting from Second Life.
For an archive of this event, go to: http://www.bookosphere.net/banned/
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SPRUCE UP SPRING WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Guest Access to Literacy to Learn through May 31
Register before June 1 to receive discounted fees
Are you looking for a way to conveniently, cost effectively earn renewal credits this
spring or over the summer? Check out USDLC's professional development series: Literacy to
Learn, Achieving Academic Excellence, Keynote Addresses, or Books, Books, Books here
thttp : / /www . usdlc . org/pathways / index . j sp]
Are you an administrator needing assistance in integrating online resources? Contact Dr.
Sherwood Dees, Educational Consultant, woody5017@hotmail.com, (309)369-0083
Do you have questions about the steps involved in registering and participating for CEU
credit? Contact Linda Walters, Professional Development Coordinator,
lwalters@dpi . state. nc. us, (919) 807-3496
To request Guest Access to Literacy to Learn through May 31: Email, info@usdlc.org, include
your name, school, and state
To receive discounted fees: Go to www.usdlc.org, Register before June 1 to receive
discounts of $40/person/course/year (regular pricing is $150/person/course/year)
Best Buys under Site or District Licensing: $1, 000/site/year for UNLIMITED PARTICIPATION
(i.e. Literacy to Learn has 6 courses, under a site license ALL teachers can participate
in ANY or ALL courses throughout the year) $2, 500/district/year for additional
programming with unlimited participation!
www.usdlc.org
FROM THE TRENCHES
FEEDBACK FROM CHRISMAN ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS, CHRISMAN, ILLINOIS
"Literacy to Learn provides a cost effective avenue for my staff to earn CPDU credits and
gain valuable professional development. The topics are right on target with today's
educational issues. Best of all, teachers can access L2L at their own convenience."
Vicki Riggen, Principal, Chrisman Elementary
"Persistence pays off. With single-minded determination, the USDLC team and I were able
to get the Literacy to Learn (L2L) program up and running in my school district. It took
a lot of back and forth communication through email and phone conversations, but we are
all happy with the end results. This is an excellent way for teachers to earn their CPDUs
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for the state of Illinois, There are programs available for all grade levels and content
areas. As in other states, money is always a concern for districts. Being able to utilize
the L2L programs saves the district money. Because the entire program is online, teachers
can access the lessons from home and complete them at their leisure. I have been
impressed with the quality of the subject matter presented in the videos. I have already
used several strategies from the reading programs in my own reading classes. I definitely
like the fact that one can actually see a teacher and his/her students in a real classroom
setting in these videos. I highly recommend teachers and administrators to take advantage
of the L2L programs."
Penny Cook, Fourth Grade Teacher, Chrisman Elementary,
"It is easy to view the professional development when your schedule allows. They are all
well done. They show practical applications of the various topics discussed."
Marilyn Fischer, First Grade Teacher, Chrisman Elementary
"Seeing different approaches modeled by teachers in 'real* classrooms gives me a better
idea of how~1^r=armplement new ideas in my own classroom (NCLB Series) . When a person
attends a workshop, he or she leaves it with many great new ideas, but with USDLC
Professional Development, you get an idea of how to manage time, (classroom behaviors,
etc) , because you see it happening rather than hear about it. A great benefit of USDLC
Professional Development for Chrisman teachers is being able to earn an extra personal
day . "
Susan Wyatt, Third Grade Teacher, Chrisman Elementary
SUMMER SCHOOL
AMDG Course Offerings {Half Unit Credit)**
Algebra 1A or IB
Algebra 2A or 2B
American Government
American History A or B
Biology A or B
Chemistry A or B
English 9 A or 9B
English 10A or 10B
English 11A or 11B (American Literature)
English 12A orl2B (British Literature)
General Health
Geometry A or B
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Psychology A or B
World Mythology
World History A or B
**"A" is the first semester of a course for one-half unit of credit; "B" is the second
semester. To enroll in a "B" section, the student must have successfully completed "A"
No accelerated block formats or AP level courses are offered over the summer.
Calendar
June 16: First day of summer session
June 27: Last day to drop
July 3 : Midterm/ summer session
July 4 : Independence Day
July 25: Last day of summer session
August 1: Final grades issued
Registrations are currently being accepted and must be received by June 16th* Last day to
drop summer school courses and receive a full refund is June 27th.
Fees & Options
Tuition: $275 per course, per student (Fee includes access to digital text book for core
courses) . Some courses require hard copy books that need to be purchased by the student,
their school, or guardian prior to the beginning of the course. You can check the course
text requirements through this link: http://www.niteo.org/vhs/common/books.htm
To Register
Email info@usdlc.org or slaplante@mindspring«com
Call Sandy LaPlante, USDLC, 888-828-7352
SPANISH ONLINE STUDENTS WIN AWARD
On Thursday, April 3, OSU's Spanish Online students from Waurika, Oklahoma, competed in
the Cameron University Inter scholastic Meet in Lawton, OK. Fernanda Gomaz placed first in
Native Spanish. She says that the Spanish Online course really helped her with the grammar
portion of the contest. Danielle Howard placed second in Spanish I.
Another school's feedback about Spanish Online:
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"Great course (Spanish Online) ...one of the best I have facilitated in the course of over
a decade of distance learning facilitating* Great delivery and instructional staff and
tutors, experts in their field with a knack for bringing themselves 'into our classroom.'
Would highly recommend this course to any. "
Betty Byrum, Online Distance Learning Facilitator
Perquimans County High School, Hertford, NC
STUDENT ONLINE COURSES
Begin Your Planning Now for Next Year
USDLC has partnership agreements with well-respected, experienced distance learning
providers to bring you a variety of subject areas, instructional levels, and formats under
one umbrella. Whether your students are planning for college or planning to enter the
workforce, you will find courses to fit their needs. As you plan for next year, visit:
http://www.usdlc.org/StudentIns/2007-2008/courselisting.jsp
AMDG is accredited through SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and CITA
(Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation) . AMDG offers over 150
individual online college-prep (Honors, Advanced Placement) or career-tech high school
courses in the formats of teacher led, "bring your own teacher", or independent study.
blendedschools.net licenses to districts a package of over 120 online courses, mostly at
the elementary level but middle and secondary are also represented. You provide the
teacher, blendedschools.net provides the access to the content and the training.
eSpindle is an online approach for the development of spelling and vocabulary skills for
Grades 2 -adult. Individual, building level, or district licenses are available. eSpindle
won a 2006 Parents' Choice Award for its website, a project providing customized
vocabulary and spelling tutoring.
Oklahoma State University's K-12 Distance Learning Academy (K-12 DLA) provides 13 online
dual credit courses, AP Calculus, German (I-IV, AP) , and Spanish (I-II) courses.
www.usdlc.org
888-828-7352
inf o@usdlc . org
USDLC is a nonprofit, multi-state educational consortium committed to excellence in
teaching and learning through blended technologies. USDLC is dedicated to ensuring that
all students and educators, regardless of circumstance or geographic location, have
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equitable access to high quality education opportunities.
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To join this listserv: Email join-usdlc@lists. dpi. state. nc. us and include within the email
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 1 8, 2008 1 0:23 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Origxnal Message
From : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 8 : 02 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Steve Davis
address: 203 Holland Drive Monroe LA 71203
3186806202
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
In your short term as Governor, you have showed a unique quality of leadership for your
state. Your stands on ethics reform in government and your work with conservation and the
environment has built a strong resume for a high recomendation in the hope that Senator
John McCain will ask you to be a candidate for the Vice-President of the United States*
Being from the state of Louisiana we too love the outdoors and we also have an interest in
the environment. Just wanted to drop this message to you and hope we get to vote for a
McCain/Palin ticket in November. And, if that is not the case, then I wish you and your
state the very best in the future.
Steve Davis
steve . davis@centurytel . com
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 1 1 :45 AM
To: 'City of Sand Point"
Subject: RE: School Loop Road Reconstruction
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: City of Sand Point [mailto:sptcity@arctic.net]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 11:30 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Subject: School Loop Road Reconstruction
Hi Sarah, Just a quick note to follow up on the progress of our project. We were successful in getting one
million in the capital budget for phase one. This project is a match program, for which we have collected
our share of the match . Again, this is our main road to the school and evacuation route to the safe zone
for possible tsunami threats. I can't stress enough the safety issue of this project. The condition of the
road plays havoc with our only school bus. Want to make sure our children make it safely to and from
school. I know there will be cuts in this budget, but I can only hope this project makes it through the
process. Thanks Again, Glen Gardner Jr.
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 11:58 AM
To: 'gov. sarah @yahoo. com'
Subject: Re: Baby
I read the attached letter, unashamed with tears in my eyes. I am so appreciative that
you would share it with me.
I agree our Father is so good! And I have absolutely no doubt that we can't even imagine
the great things he has planned through the wonderful gift of Trig. Be encouraged ;) it
has already started. The world has already seen obedience to God's laws through you and
Todd. Not common but so very needed. That alone is an immeasurable witness. Wow, the
example to the youth of our state and I predict our country! God will use that obedience
alone in a mighty way, but that is only the start. After seeing what has happened over
the last few years I just can't wait to see all that is going to happen. Thank you Father
in Jesus name for a wonderful boy named Trig. Thanks ahead of time for the blessings you
have for him and the blessings he will bring to this world.
Ps. Mom sure hope I get to hold your new baby one of these days. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Sat Apr 19 07:58:52 2008
Subject: Fw: Baby
Hi Tom! Thanks for the beautiful "congrats" emails. I am so glad to know Trig shares a
birthday with Marci... I knew we'd hear of someone sharing April 18, and I'm so glad it's
with a special person via her awesome Dad - you. Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:17:11
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : gov ,palin@yahoo . com
Subject: Baby
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To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends of
Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!) :
I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I've heard
your prayers that this baby will be happy and healthy, and I've answered them because I
only want the best for you!
I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to
round it out and complete that starting five line-up. Though another girl would be so
nice, you didn't think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you
a boy because I only want the best for you!
Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be "Trig", because it's so
fitting, with two Norse meanings: "True" and "Brave Victory". You also have a Bristol Bay
relative with that name, so I knew it would be best for you!
Then, I let Trig's mom have an exceptionally comfortable pregnancy so she could enjoy
every minute of it, and I even seemed to rush it along so she could wait until near the
end to surprise you with the news - that way Piper wouldn't have so long to wait and count
down so many days - just like Christmastime when you have to wait, impatiently, for that
special day to finally open your gift? (Or the way the Pal ins look forward to birthday
celebrations that go on for three, four days... you all really like cake.) I know you, I
knew you'd be better off with just a short time to wait!
Then, finally, I let Trig's mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy
will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early tests that Trig may provide more challenges,
and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for. At first the news
seemed unreal and sad and confusing. But I gave Trig's mom and dad lots of time to think
about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in
fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!
I've given Trig's mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave
them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that. I'll give all of you the same
happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig's challenges, but I won't impose on you..
I just need to know you want to receive my offer to be with all of you and help you
everyday to make Trig's life a great one.
This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us
together and get everyone focused on what really matters. The baby will expand your world
and let you see and feel things you haven't experienced yet. He'll show you what "true,
brave victory" really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus
less on what the world tells you is "normal" or "perfect" . You will grow and be blessed
with greater understanding that will be born along with Trig.
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Trig will be his dad's little buddy and he'll wear Carhartts while he learns to tinker in
the garage. He'll love to be read to, he'll want to play goalie, and he'll steal his mom's
heart just like Track, Bristol, Willow and Piper did. And Trig will be the cuddly,
innocent, mischievous, dependent little brother that his siblings have been waiting for...in
fact Trig will - in some diagnostic ways - always be a mischievous, dependent little
brother, because I created him a bit different than a lot of babies born into this world
today .
Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are
the most precious and promising ingredient in this mixed up world you live in down there
on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it
"Down's Syndrome", and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more
love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and see, let me prove this, because I only want
the best for you !
Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world
will not compete for him. Take care of him and he will always be yours!
Trig's mom and dad don't want people to focus on the baby's extra chromosome. They're
human, so they haven't known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are
interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of
this gift I'm giving to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people won't
understand... and I understand that . Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born
because they fear a Downs child won't be considered "perfect" in your world. {But tell me,
what do you earthlings consider "perfect" or even "normal" anyway? Have you peeked down
any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office lunchroom lately? Or
considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as "perfect" on t.v.? Have you noticed I make
v em all shapes and sizes? Believe me, there is no "perfect"!)
Many people will express sympathy, but you don't want or need that, because Trig will be a
joy. You will have to trust me on this.
I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for
you, and I only give my best. Remember though: M My ways are not your ways, my thoughts are
not your thoughts... for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than
yours 1 "
I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book! Look it up! You claim that you believe me
- now it's time to live out that belief!
Please look to me as this new challenge and chapter of life unfolds in front of you. I
promise to equip you. I won't give you anything you can't handle. I am answering your
prayers. Trig can't wait to meet you. I'm giving you ONLY THE BEST!
Love,
Trig's Creator, Your Heavenly Father
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:43 AM
To:
Wayne Anthony Ross
Cc:
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject:
Re: 2 things
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner Wayne - we are looking into the permit issue and
will get back to you soon on what we find out. Thanks 1
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:28:36
To : " Palin, Sarah" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: FW: 2 things
Hi! Haven't heard from you on this one involving my buddy Rex Close. Did you get it?
I'll see you at son Greg's program at Mears. Thanks for doing that for Greg. Everybody
there is thrilled that you will speak. My best, WAR
From: Wayne Anthony Ross [mailto:waralaska@alaska.com]
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 11:48 AM
To: Palin, Sarah (gov.sarah@yahoo.com)
Subject: 2 things
Hi! I sent this to your home address with an attachment of Rex Close's letter. Hope you
can get this resolved quickly. Thanks, Sarah I WAR
Law Offices of
ROSS & MINER
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A Professional Corporation
327 East Fireweed Lane, Suite 201
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Wayne Anthony Ross (907) 276-5307
Curtis W. Patteson
Edward L. Miner (907) 276-6672 -
FAX
Tamara Huffman, Paralegal
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
From: WAR
Re; Glenn Highway Re-alinement (Milepost 92-97); and Petitions For Executive Clemency
Date: 4 April 2008
Dear Sarah:
I hate to try and put more on your plate but there are two matters set forth below that
need your attention. The first is pressing and the second less so.
First: There is a re-alignment project on the Glenn Highway between Mileposts 92 and 97.
A.I.C. has the contract. The problem is set forth in the attached letter from my dear
friend of almost forty (40) years, Rex Close. (By the way, Rex is a strident supporter of
yours.) As I understand it, A. I.e. needs a permit from DNR to locate its bulk asphalt
plant to mix the paving material for the job. A.I.C. wants the bulk asphalt plant near
the present stock pile of specified road paving material while DNR wants the plant
somewhere else because of flood plain issues and the chance of excessive rain. If the
asphalt plant is placed away from the paving material supply, extensive (and expensive)
trucking of hot mix will have to occur. In addition, there is a potential danger of the
mix being adversely affected by the extensive trucking which could extensively delay the
project itself.
I would deem it a personal favor if you could get the permit issued so that the mixing can
be done near the current stock pile of paving material. I also would appreciate it if you
could call Rex Close at 907-745-8886 to at least discuss the situation with him. As
stated Rex is a special friend of many, many years and he knows what he is talking and
writing about. I also think he's be thrilled to hear from you.
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Second: My office has filed a number of petitions for executive clemency. The Pardon
Board advises us that the Governor's Office is not addressing these petitions and, indeed,
has not addressed them since Governor Murkowski's precipitous actions caused the
Legislature to amend the provisions regarding executive clemency. Once things calm down a
bit for you, perhaps you could take a look at that situation.
-■■*&■
Thanks Sarah I Keep up the great work you are doing 1 It is fun to see you Governoring!
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Thank you!
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:40 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Re: 2 things
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) n <randall,ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:01:19
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: 2 things
Governor :
I will start working on it right away. As to clemency, I have read about 40 of the
requests that we send onto the Parole Board for review and have not seen a single one that
seemed compelling.
Randy
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [max 1 to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:33 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Fw; 2 things
Hi Randy- would you look at this first request of Ross 1 ... I'd forgotten to ask you about
this issue some time ago. And forget his second request- I'm not into clemency right now.
Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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■Original Message'
From: Wayne Anthony Ross <waralaska@alaska . com>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:28:36
To : " Palin , Sarah" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: FW: 2 things
Hi! Haven't heard from you on this one involving my buddy Rex Close. Did you get it?
I'll see you at son Greg's program at Mears. Thanks for doing that for Greg. Everybody
there is thrilled that you will speak. My best, WAR
From: Wayne Anthony Ross [mailto:waralaska@alaska.com3
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 11:48 AM
To: Palin, Sarah (gov.sarah@yahoo.com)
Subject: 2 things
Hit. I sent this to your home address with an attachment of Rex Close's letter. Hope you
can get this resolved quickly. Thanks, Sarah! WAR
Law Offices of
ROSS & MINER
A Professional Corporation
327 East Fireweed Lane, Suite 201
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Wayne Anthony Ross
Curtis W. Patteson
Edward L. Miner
FAX
(907) 276-5307
(907) 276-6672 -
Tamara Huffman, Paralegal
PRA GSP01 0015366
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
From : WAR
Re: Glenn Highway Re-alinement ( Mil epos t 92-97) ; and Petitions For Executive Clemency
Date: 4 April 2008
Dear Sarah
I hate to try and put more on your plate but there are two matters set forth below that
need your attention. The first is pressing and the second less so.
First: There is a re-alignment project on the Glenn Highway between Mileposts 92 and 97,
A. I.e. has the contract. The problem is set forth in the attached letter from my dear
friend of almost forty (40) years, Rex Close. (By the way, Rex is a strident supporter of
yours.) As I understand it, A. I.e. needs a permit from DNR to locate its bulk asphalt
plant to mix the paving material for the job. A.I.C. wants the bulk asphalt plant near
the present stock pile of specified road paving material while DNR wants the plant
somewhere else because of flood plain issues and the chance of excessive rain. If the
asphalt plant is placed away from the paving material supply, extensive (and expensive)
trucking of hot mix will have to occur. In addition, there is a potential danger of the
mix being adversely affected by the extensive trucking which could extensively delay the
project itself.
I would deem it a personal favor if you could get the permit issued so that the mixing can
be done near the current stock pile of paving material. I also would appreciate it if you
could call Rex Close at 907-745-8886 to at least discuss the situation with him. As
stated Rex is a special friend of many, many years and he knows what he is talking and
writing about. I also think he's be thrilled to hear from you.
Second: My office has filed a number of petitions for executive clemency. The Pardon
Board advises us that the Governor's Office is not addressing these petitions and, indeed,
has not addressed them since Governor Murkowski * s precipitous actions caused the
Legislature to amend the provisions regarding executive clemency. Once things calm down a
bit for you, perhaps you could take a look at that situation.
Thanks Sarah! Keep up the great work you are doing! It is fun to see you Governoring!
PRA GSP01 0015367
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From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 8:24 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject; creation
Date:4-22-08
From: Paul D.Kendall
Dear Family of our Govenor,
my sincerest congratulations to your family in regards to your most recent family addition; Tre?
Paul D. Kendall
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile, Try it now.
10/22/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMAS0N1
Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:55 AM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Sched
I will confirm tomorrow morning and update your calendar with this information
Janice
Thanks ,
Sent using BlackSerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice h (GOV)
Sent: Sun Apr 20 10:49:57 2008
Subject: Sched
The Peters Creek Chevron guy and my brother-in-law have said they still haven't heard back
on the Korean golf tourney on June 28th. They are waiting so the Korean officials can
schedule their travels - I told them again that I will attend, even if they haven't heard
a Gov's Off
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLES]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 3:44 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Education Commissioner
Governor,
I wanted to let you know that the Department of Education issued a notice today announcing a Board of
Education meeting this Thursday, April 24 1 ;00pm - 3:00pm to discuss the commissioner candidates. The
announcement will run in the ADN tomorrow.
Mike
8/28/2009
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From: Sharon Boyette [sboyette@aeboro.org]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:32 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: capital budget
Please see the attached letter.
Sharon Boyette
Community Development Oirector
Aleutians East Borough
3380 C Street, Suite 205
Anchorage, AK 99503
phone: 274-7566 fax: 276-7569
6/9/2009
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City of False Pass
P.O. Box 50 ♦ False Pass, Alaska 99583-0050
Telephone (907) 548-2319 • Fax (907) 548-2214
April 21,2008
Governor Sarah Palin
P.O. Box 11 0001
Juneau, AK 9981 1
Dear Governor Palin,
The City of False Pass and its residents would like you to know how important the
Design and Construction of Water and Sewer Facilities funding in the state budget is to
us. The community homes and other buildings are presently on individual septic
systems. Because the septic systems are quite old, 28 of the existing 32 systems have
failed or are failing to the point of ponding or accumulation of sewage on the ground.
This is a serious health concern to residents and one we are anxious to remedy.
We are about to the 85% design phase of a new community-wide sewer system. With
continued funding from the State of Alaska and the matching federal funds, we hope to
move to construction late this summer or early next spring.
As we have been working with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium but
successfully managing the construction of the water system improvements (completed)
and wastewater design project ourselves, we know that this project is being done as
efficiently as possible. It is a good project that brings health benefits and economic
development to False Pass. We hope that it will not be a veto target in the FY 09
Capital Budget.
Sincerely,
Tom Hoblet
Mayor
CC: Karen RehfekJ via email
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Chignik Lagoon [clagoon@gci.net]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:37 AM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Sen,Lyman.Hoffman@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Bryce_Edgmon@legis.state.ak.us
Subject: Chignik Lagoon Airfield Improvements
Importance: High
6/9/2009
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Chignik Lagoon Village Council
PO Box 09
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
(907) 840-2281
FAX 840-2217
April 17, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
PO Box 110001
Juneau AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
We would like to thank you and the legislators for recognizing our community's need and for adding
$4,000,000 to the FY 09 Capital Budget to improve the runway in Chignik Lagoon.
As shown on the map, our gravel runway runs through the middle of a subdivision within our village.
The approach is at an incline and the runway ends with at a cliff that drops down to the water. In
addition, if a resident is crossing the runway as an airplane makes their approach, the plane must pull
up.
The 1800 foot runway is a serious health hazard because it barely accommodates a Caravan and the
Navajo is not permitted to land there. This makes us at a serious disadvantage during medical
emergencies. There are times when we do not get a plane for more than three days at a time due to
weather. The length of our runway in addition to the weather is not a good combination for safety.
Please see the enclosed letter from a resident who had an appendicitis emergency in the middle of the
night. She was fortunate, and we hope to never have an unfortunate incident.
The $4 million dollars will be used to extend the runway at least another 400 feet. The side roads will
also be improved and a light system added to alert the citizens on the ground of the approaching
aircraft. This will be safer for the residents and for the pilots.
In 2003 the village spent $50,000 to $75,000 and lengthened the runway from 1600 to 1800 feet on our
own. We have also improved the side roads and done all that we can to improve the safety and quality
of life for our citizens. This funding will complete the improvements.
This is a public safety project that will benefit our residents and visitors to our community. Not only will
those entering and leaving the village be safer, but our residents will be assured access to health
facilities, and the protection of our children will be enhanced. We appreciate your support of Chignik
Lagoon.
Sincerely,
Clemens Grunert
Chignik Lagoon Village Council
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Delissa Jones
PO Box 32
Chignik Lagoon, AK 99565
(907)840-2555 HM
(907)840-2281 WK
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
Attn: Rodney Anderson
Dillingham, AK 99576
Dear Mr Anderson:
My name is Delissa Jones and I am a resident of the Bristol Bay Area. I reside in Chignik
Lagoon.
Last month a medivac plane was called to my assistance to get me to the nearest hospital for a
medical emergency. The medivac was ordered at approximately 3:50AM but I did not get picked
up until 12:30PM. I was in acute and excruciating pain that the strongest pain medication at our
local clinic just barely took the edge off. When I finally did reach Anchorage at 4:30PM, I was
diagnosed with ruptured appendix and went into surgery immediately.
My concern is the amount of time that it took for my medivac plane to reach me. I realize
that our airfield limits the type of aircrafts that can land and take off but it still took over 8 hours for
the plane to get here. Each resident in Bristol Bay should be taken care of and every possible
action should be taken to assure their health and safety. I want every person to feel safe and
secure living in our community, I ask that anything and everything that you can do to improve the
medivac system will be done for future emergencies.
Sincerely,
Delissa Jones
Resident and Tribal Administrator for Chignik Lagoon
CC: Robert Clark
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Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, April 21, 2008 9:19 AM
Sarah Palin
'fek9wnr@yahoo.corrV; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Memorial Service
Governor - There will be a Memorial Service today for Thomas Middleton in ANC at 4:00 p.m
I have added this to your calendar as an FYI. Thanks, Janice
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:55 PM
To: Sarah Palin; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; Perry Kris; ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: possible bill signing locations
Hey guys,
Here's a couple of ideas I Had for possible bill signings.
HB 268 Motor Vehicle Arson on Public Land, Rep Stoltze
He sponsored this bill after hearing from constituents about abandoned and shot up vehicles left at
Jim Creek.
Possible location: Butte Volunteer Fire Dept, or Knik Public Use Area
Possible Invitees: State Fire Marshal DaveTyler, folks from the Butte Area Residents Civic
Organization (BARCO) who asked Stoltze to sponsor the bill
APOC bills: HB 281, HB 305, HB 368
These bills could be signed at the same time at the APOC office to kill three birds with one stone.
Possible invitees include bill sponsors Rep Lynn and Gatto (HB 281 Campaign Finance Disclosures),
and Rep Meyer (HB305 Fundraising During Session). Rep Lynn's H STA committee also sponsored
(HB 368 Ethics: Legislative & Gov/Lt Gov).
HB 200 Workers' Comp: Disease Presumption, Rep Dahlstrom
This is the firefighters bill Gov Palin was supportive of. It establishes a presumption in the State's
workers' comp program to allow benefits for firefighters who have a disease presumed to be
caused by their occupation. Possible locations include ANC or Eagle River Fire Departments.
Another bill of hers passed this session also— HB 286 Impersonating a public servant— that could be
signed at the same time.
8/25/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Monday, April 21 , 2008 12:55 PM
To: Sarah Palin; fek9wnr@yahoo.com; Perry Kris; ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: possible bill signing locations
Hey guys,
Here's a couple of ideas I Had for possible bill signings.
HB 268 Motor Vehicle Arson on Public Land, Rep Stoitze
He sponsored this biil after hearing from constituents about abandoned and shot up vehicles left at
Jim Creek.
Possible location: Butte Volunteer Fire Dept, or Knik Public Use Area
Possible Invitees: State Fire Marshal DaveTyler, folks from the Butte Area Residents Civic
Organization (BARCO) who asked Stoitze to sponsor the bill
APOC bills: HB 281, HB 305, HB 368
These bills could be signed at the same time at the APOC office to kill three birds with one stone.
Possible invitees include bill sponsors Rep Lynn and Gatto (HB 281 Campaign Finance Disclosures),
and Rep Meyer (HB305 Fundraising During Session). Rep Lynn's H STA committee also sponsored
(HB 368 Ethics: Legislative & Gov/Lt Gov).
HB 200 Workers' Comp: Disease Presumption, Rep Dahistrom
This is the firefighters bill Gov Palin was supportive of. It establishes a presumption in the State's
workers' comp program to allow benefits for firefighters who have a disease presumed to be
caused by their occupation. Possible locations include AIMC or Eagle River Fire Departments.
Another bill of hers passed this session also— HB 286 Impersonating a public servant— that could be
signed at the same time.
8/26/2009
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Monday, April 21 , 2008 2:46 PM
To: , gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Cut and paste to an email from the LG account
This is what 1 sent to Lisa Demer, ADN. She asked two questions and I thought I'd just send
this written response. . . Sean
To; ldemer@adn.com
Lisa,
Thanks for calling. I'll send a quick note in response to your questions.
My input on the big event— I'm extremely happy for Governor Palin, Todd, and the whole
family. 1 had a chance today to briefly celebrate Trig's precious life by holding him — he's a
beautiful baby boy and he's got two very joyful parents and lots of people who want to hold
him. It brought back memories of holding our (Sandy & me) children when they were
newborns— happy thoughts indeed!
As to me taking on the Governor's responsibilities— I was asked to and did substitute for the
governor yesterday (Sunday) in Juneau at an event — it was the "Annual Governor's Prayer
Lunch" in Juneau. At this point I don't believe I have any other requests to substitute for the
governor due to Trig's birth.
All the best,
Sean Parnell
Lieutenant Governor
8/27/2009
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN==MANIZICH]
Sent: Monday, April 21 , 2008 10:35 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Snettisham Hyro
Update:
AIDEA/AEA and DMVA/EM flew out to the avalanche area on Friday afternoon to survey the damages.
AEA is working with AEL&P on both a short term and long term fix.
AEL&P and AEA are considering an above ground transmission line to get the community back on Hydro power
and off diesel generators.
AEL&P and AEA are trying to find a possible source for this cable.
FEMA and SBA will be in Juneau this week to survey the situation.
AEL&P is working on digging out the snow from the foundations to make sure there has been no damage to the
foundation base.
General Campbell will be calling for a DPC this Wednesday to go over all the information we know and make sure
all agencies are thinking about all possible options and solutions.
Will know more later
8/24/2009
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, April 21, 2008 9:19 AM
Sarah Palin
Tek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Memorial Service
Governor - There will be a Memorial Service today for Thomas Middleton in ANC at 4:00 p.ra,
I have added this to your calendar as an FYI. Thanks, Janice
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From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP!ENTS/CN=KLM0R6AN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:06 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com l
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Monday's Remarks
Governor,
Here are your remarks for Monday. Please let me know if you'd like to see any changes or go in a different
direction. Thanks!
Kate
AK Native Justice Center: Building Momentum Conference
Location: Anchorage Hilton
Monday, April 28 th 2008 @ 8:30 a.m.
Brief Welcome Remarks
Governor Sarah Palin
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
8/26/2009
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MANIZICH]
Sent: Monday, April 21 , 2008 4:08 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Today Beluga listing decision extended 6 months-news attached
FY!
NOAA has extended the decision on Cook Inlet Beluga Whales listing up to six months.
From: Vincent-Lang, Douglas S (DFG)
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:04 AM
To: Mendivii, Gary A (DEC); Taylor, Kenton P (DFG); Bishop, Samuel T (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Katz,
John W (GOV)
Subject: FW: Today Beluga listing decision extended 6 months-news attached
fyi
Doug Vincent-Lang
Special Assistant/ESA Coordinator
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
333 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 267-2339
dougias.vincent-lang@aiaska.gov
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From: Meyen, Bradley E (LAW)
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:02 AM
To: Vincent-Lang, Douglas S (DFG); Cunning, Tina (DFG); Taylor, Kenton P (DFG)
Cc: Daugherty, Steven A (LAW); Barry, Elizabeth 3 (LAW)
Subject: Today Beluga listing decision extended 6 months-news attached
An extension of up to six months for the Cook Inlet Beluga listing decision was announced today. A copy is
attached.
Brad Meyen
Assistant Attorney General
Natural Resources Section
(907) 269-5232
8/26/2009
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From:
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, April 21, 2008 10:13 PM
K Perry Yahoo; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
J- any word yet on confirmation of this event for the Peter's Creek station owner? I ! m
asked about it quite often. . .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:51:08
To: Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:sarah palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Kris,
Did June 28th get a final Yes vote regarding Sarah attending this event? James Shin had
mentioned that if Sarah would attend, he would make arrangements for members of the Korean
Consulate in Seattle to attend.
Thank you, Kurt
Original Message
From; Kris
Perry <mailto : krisandclark@yahoo . com>
To: Kurt & Heather Bruce <mailto:khbruce@gci.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25,20089:23PM
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
We saved the date, but I'll double check tomorrow to make sure all is set
Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci .net <mailto:khbruce@gci,net> > wrote:
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Kris,
Any word on if this date is open?
Thanks , Kurt
Original Message
From: Kris
Perry <mailto:krisandclark@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <mailto : govpalin@alaska . g ov> ; khbruce@gci . ne t
; [Privileged or Personal M^ <mailto : [&BdlefladoZEeSoaaLMi >
<mailto : khbruce@gci . net>
Cc : kris ♦perry@alaska . gov <mailto : kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Sounds good. Kurt, I'll follow-up.
Keeping Team 22 in our prayers for victory and safety!!!
"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov <mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov> > wrote
I stink at golf. But I can caddy.
We're on our way to Squarebanks. Pray that Todd catches the young guys.
Original Message
From: Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci .net <mailto:khbruce@gci.net> >
Privileged or Personal M^ >
to: Perry's <| Privileged or Personal Ma ] < m *iito:
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu Feb 14 20:03:50 2008
Subject: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Kris,
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I asked Sarah if she was interested in attending a Korean Community golf event per the
request of James Shin of Peters Creek Chevron. Sarah said she would like to attend if she
was in town and to schedule through you. I found out from James today that the golf
tournament is June 28th at Eagle Glen golf course on Elmendorf AFB. X let James know I
would contact you to see if it fits Sarah 1 s schedule. Please let me know if it is a go or
no go. My cell is 227-5483 and James contact number is 727-5183.
Thank you, Kurt
Never miss a thing. Make
Yahoo your homepage. <http: / /us. rd. yahoo. com/evt=51438/*http: //www. yahoo. com/r/hs>
Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo
your homepage. <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=51438/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs>
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gov.palin@yahoo.com
Monday, April 21, 2008 5:35 PM
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re; Cut and paste to an email from the LG account
Thank you! ! I
original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)" <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:45:38
To : gov . palin@yahoo - com
Subject: FW: Cut and paste to an email from the LG account
This is what I sent to Lisa Demer, ADN. She asked two questions and I thought I'd just
send this written response™ Sean
To : ldemer@adn . com <mailto : ldemer@adn. com>
Lisa,
Thanks for calling. I'll send a quick note in response to your questions
My input on the big event — I'm extremely happy for Governor Palin, Todd, and the whole
family. I had a chance today to briefly celebrate Trig's precious life by holding him—
he's a beautiful baby boy and he's got two very joyful parents and lots of people who want
to hold him. It brought back memories of holding our (Sandy & me) children when they were
newborns — happy thoughts indeed!
As to me taking on the Governor's responsibilities— I was asked to and did substitute for
the governor yesterday (Sunday) in Juneau at an event— it was the "Annual Governor's
Prayer Lunch" in Juneau. At this point I don't believe I have any other requests to
substitute for the governor due to Trig's birth.
All the best,
Sean Parnell
Lieutenant Governor
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 4:40 PM
To: EdandME@pghmail.com
Subject: RE: House budget SB221
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 : EdandME@pghmail . com [mail to : edandme@pghmail . com]
Sent; Monday, April 21, 2008 8:17 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: House budget SB221
Dear Governor:
I ask you to support this bill and especiall
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 21 , 2008 4:40 PM
Faith Bradley
RE: House Budget SB221
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 : Faith Bradley [mailto : f esbradley@gmail . com]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 7:50 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); "representative peggy wilson w @legis
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 21, 2008 4:32 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 2:51 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Ms. Rachel Kastner
address: Po Box 1513 Kenai AK 99611
907-690-1068
MESSAGE :
Hi Governor Palin,
I am writing a research paper for a class I am taking at KPC. I had the oppertunity to
choose the topic, and I chose to write about the two democratic nominees that we have
running for president. The topic of my paper is; "Are our two 2008 Democratic nominees
good candidates for the presidency?"
My two questions to you for my final research paper are:
What is something (character, background, experience, beliefs, etc.) that defines, and
makes a good candidate for the president of the United States of America?
Do you think that Hillary or Barak (our two Democratic nominees) are good candidates for
the presidency? Why?
Please if you could reply to this ASAP I would greatly appreciate it. I do realize however
that you are a very busy woman.
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Thank You
Rachel Kastner
souriante__smiley@hotmail . com
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 21, 2008 4:04 PM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Environment
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:40 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Environment
Web mail from: Ms. Jacqueline Cason
address: 4107 Balchen Drive Anchorage AK 99517
907.248.5928
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
For starters, congratulations on the birth of your child.
As we approach Earth Day, I am motivated to write to you and encourage you to maintain the
funding for the Fire Island Wind Project that is in the current legislative budget. Wind
is a form of energy with low costs t
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:11 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: belugas
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:18:35
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: belugas
Dear Governor Pal in,
The NOAA has granted the request to extend by six months the time for making a
decision about listing Cook Inlet belugas as endangered. Talis
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From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 3:45 PM
To: manager@dilllinghamak.us
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: ENERGY SUMMIT MEETING — LEENs "Life Essential Energy Needs 1 ' for our homes
Date: 4-21-08
TO: Chow .. Dillingham city manager
FROM: Paul D. Kendall - energy consultant and activist
REF:: General PUblic Energy Summit and Forum Discussion-Direction, Vision- action
need 5 days long, 12 hours per day, and live on camera,,, panel up and panel down,„data set,
data set, data sets,,, need to gather all the information we can.. .need to hear from all sectors —
discontented, disconnected, distempered,,,, haha„„ lets hear it all — focus on residential needs,
feeedstock owners, generation suppliers, area awarenesses, etc.
LET US FORM OUR OWN GRID! A "PEOPLES STATEWIDE ENERGY GRID OF
COMMUNICATIONS" WITH EACH OTHER IN REGARDS TO OUR HOMES...AND
FAMILIES NEEDS ( responsible, fair and realistic needs ) Each of you has to realize you as
isolated and remote areas are expendable and collateral sacrafices! Once you face this we can
begin to achieve something,...
lets see who is up to what across the state especially in information being compiled....
in uses times, amounts, frequencies, for, from etc... new ideas, time frames, leaders in the know,,,
energy languages,,,
updates on what oil companies are doing.,..
etc... lets all get together and shake hands on something that helps us all
like a state wide electric grid or intertie line,,, lets build us an electricial hydroelectric backbone
network,,, owned by the people ans managed by private companies or something..
How can we all communicate at one time? Do we need a communications center or director fo
energy issues only for meetings, films , product costs and demostrations and chat rooms for
energy uses only
If we stableize our homes first will that bring more opportunity to enterprise sectors...??
I can get the Marston Therater for May 8 thur ,9 fri, from 7 am to 5pm and May 10, sat 7 to
noon
at 65$ per hour and a camera crew for around l,000.oo to fiilm live
and maybe some native corporation, city, company or organization would sponsor ..Juneau has a
lot of money and i hear they are upset about paying 50 cents per kwh instead of 6 cents ( too
bad they werent making hydrogne gas in the night time and storing it to run generators in an
emergency mooment like now Look, we could do this for around 25 hours X $ 65 + camera
crew for $1,000 which woudl equal $3,000 = maybe some pizza and pepsi... dont spend money
on newspaper, instead call radio talk shows and departments to come and learn us upl-
and Do a live call in like American Idol Alaska Energy Statewide Speakerphone Call in where
the people call in to register and comment and they pay for call..
by puting this on camera we could all learn from each other at one timie across the state....
Anyway, chow„„ something to think about !
Maybe you coud circualte my attached 5 pages and this e-mail to other communites like a tree
fax thing and departments and we coudl all pitch in to pay for this energy summit our selves.. J
am not a wealthy man, but i could work hard for little or nothing... an chip in $20.oo..-- 1 could
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go to GCI and get a message phone to leave messages on for i think aaround 12.00 for amonth... and see
if the marston has a phone line where people could call in and we could put them on a speaker
It might be fun to see how well all the little or average people and communities could get together and
do something like this who cares if it is not real pretty ya know....
mke us some signs for each community when talking and send us an arial picture of your community to
put on camera for others to see
— maybe put together a report on how much electricity each home uses and where you get it and how
much you pay along with who owns the eneergy you use in your community so we can get a picture
here
Well, looks like i got carried away,... Paul D. Kendall
907-222-7882
ps.. Should Juneau spend some of their money to come here and host this event to ask us for some
more of our money and show us their pain...?? @ 50 cents per KWH projected for them to pay becaue of
the avalanche — not to minimise the villages staggering fuel prices!?
I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE US ALL SHARE IDEAS ON VARIOUS PRODUCTS TO
GENERATE ELECTRICITY! SEE WHAT ALL OF US CAN COME UP WITH ? PERHAPS WE
CAN CONTACT A MAJOR MANUFACTURER AND OFFER THEM A LARGE CONTRACT TO
PURCHASE IF THEY CAN COME UP HERE AND CHECK IT OUT AT THEIR EXPENSE....????
i NOTICED ON THE MAP THAT MOST ALL VILLAGES AND COMMUNTIES ARE LOCATED
ON OR NEAR RIVERS AND COASTLINES
WHAT ARE OUR COUNTERWEIGHTS CAPABILITIES ... REMEMBER LIKE THE OLD COO
KOO CLOCKS....ETC...
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Trv it now.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:26 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska State Chamber of Commerce E-News April 18, 2008
From: Wayne Stevens [mailto:wstevens@aiaskachamber.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 6:30 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Alaska State Chamber of Commerce E-News April 18, 2008
Alaska State Chamber of
Commerce
April 18,2008 E-News
Book Your Reservations to Attend Legislative Wrap-up Today!
Plan to attend the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce's second annual Legislative Wrap-Up
event on May 7th at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel from 9:00 a.m. until l :30 p.m. Register at
www.alaskachamber.com before April 23 and you will receive member and non-member Early
Bird Rates! You may register to attend both the morning session and luncheon combined or
register to attend the luncheon-only.
For event and hotel rate details, registration, and the schedule of events please visit
www.alaskachamber.com or call Lisa Reinhart, Development Director in the Anchorage
Development Office at (907) 278-2727.
BP Alaska - Oil & Gas Industry Career Fairs
BP would like to extend an invitation to your organization to participate in its second annual Oil
& Gas Industry Career Fair. Last year's event was an awesome success, so we have decided to
expand our scope beyond college-age students, and open the event to anyone interested in
exploring a career opportunity in the oil and gas industry. Additionally, this year we will be
sponsoring the Career Fair in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, and the Mat-Su Valley. You may
elect to participate in all four locations or just a few.
As an additional attraction, Career Fairs in Fairbanks, Kenai, and Mat-Su will be held in
conjunction with a community picnic sponsored by BP Alaska. In each of these locations we are
preparing for 500 or more attendees at each event!
Each event will be held from 1 1 :00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with the community picnics beginning at
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1 1 :00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.
Specific dates and locations include:
City
Wasilla
Date
Friday, June 6
Location
Mat-Su Career & Technical High
School - 2472 N. Seward-Meridian
Highway
Kenai
Friday, June 27
Fairbanks
Wednesday, July 9
Challenger Learning Center of
Alaska - 971 1 Kenai Spur Highway
Carlson Center - 2010 2 nd Avenue
I Anchorage
Friday, July 18
1 BP Alaska - 900 E. Benson Blvd.
BP Alaska is sponsoring each event, so there is no cost to participate; however, costs for your compan>
representatives to travel to the events must be provided by your organization.
To confirm your space, please return this registration form via e-mail to joanne*efta@bp.com by
May 16.
Oil & Gas Industry Career Fair Registration:
Organization
Information |
Contact:
Phone number:
E-mail address:
Participating location:
Wasilla: Friday, June 6
Kenai: Friday, June 27
Fairbanks: Wednesday, July 9
Anchorage: Friday, July 18
Table/booth size requirements 3 :
Plastic tablecloth and skirt for Mat-Su or
Kenai b :
Electrical requirements :
a. Please note that each location will provide tables that range from 6 to 10 feet. Please specify your needs and we
will do our best to provide the adequate number of tables and space.
b. Linen tablecloths and skirts will be provided in Anchorage and Fairbanks. We will provide white plastic
tablecloths and skirts for Mat-Su and Kenai. Please let us know if you will need one or if you will be providing
your own.
c. The BP Atrium and conference rooms have very limited wireless access. All other locations should be
acceptable for wireless access.
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For questions, further information, or to register you may contact JoAnne Efta at 522.8209 or via e-mail,
joanne.efta@bp.com
We look forward to your participation in these events!
Oil & Gas Industry Career Fair Planning Team
Governor Palin Calls for Nominations for North Star Awards
for International Excellence
Governor Sarah Palin announced the establishment of the Governor's North Star Awards for
International Excellence.
The awards will be presented annually to honor Alaska businesses, schools and other organizations
that have improved life in Alaska through international activity. The program provides the
opportunity to recognize Alaskans' international accomplishments in trade, investment,
transportation and educational, cultural, humanitarian and scientific exchanges.
"International markets and companies trust Alaska's stable, transparent business climate. They
appreciate the creativity and friendliness they find in our state," Governor Palin said, "I want to
honor Alaskans who connect us all to the world. The North Star Awards are a good way
to celebrate the international know-how of Alaskans."
Alaskans may nominate themselves, others, businesses, schools, organizations or other groups for
the awards. Awards may be given in several categories in any given year but will not be given in
all categories each year. The Export Council of Alaska and others will assist the State of Alaska in
reviewing nominations.
Nominations are due April 30 and should consist of no more than five pages of material explaining
the nature and success of the international activities that have occurred in the five-year period
prior to the award. Nominations should follow the North Star Awards outline. The outline is
available at http://www.qov.state.ak.us/Ddf/2008-TradeNominationForm2.pdf .
For more information, contact Patricia Eckert, Governor's Office of International Trade at (907)
269-7450.
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 21 , 2008 1 1 :17 AM
Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Education
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Education
Web mail from: Peter Hauschka
address: Box 225 Cantwell AK 99729
907-768-2324
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your new son Trig. As a Cantwell resident, I couldn't
help but notice that you named your kid Paxson too.
As an educator, (I am the principal and teacher of Cantwell School), 1 wish to weigh in
the "choosing the new commissioner decision" awaiting you.
In my
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) (governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 21 , 2008 1 1 :05 AM
To: Vrc@acsalaska.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: Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:15 PM
To.- Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kelly Wolf
address: P.0 Box 2416 Kenai AK 99611
(907) 260-7749
MESSAGE :
April 19, 2008
Dear Governor Sarah Palin and First Dude Mr. Palin & Family
Congratulations, on your newborn son, I see the lord has blessed you and yours with the
blessings of one of his own children. My the glory be the lords. As parents of four
children our oldest son Ryan Wolf, now 27 has Downs syndrome. As parents we came to
realize early that the lord blessed our lives with own of his own children, and blessing
we cherish to this day.
Ryan is soon to be twenty- eight, lives in his own house, cares for himself with little
assistance, and works part time. As parents, with four children our two youngest are young
teenagers and Ryan's younger brother is now 24 and serving in Germany under the 126th
first infantry.
As a loving family, please except our family prayers for you and your family through these
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upcoming days and years
May the glory be to God
Please feel free to call
Kelly & Vera Wolf
(907) 260-7749 Home
yrc@acsalaska . net
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, April 21, 2008 9:19 AM
Kate; John W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR);
Thompson; Barbara A (EED); Coiberg; Talis J (LAW)
Re: Gordon Lidd/s Trip
Mr. Katz: Whatever I can do to help, I'm there. I'll participate as much as G Gordon wants
me to.
Janice: pis schedule those times. And can someone correct the ADN before the erroneous
info spreads even further that's he's "hired" to do this? It's worthy of an official
correction. Thanks
Kris: pis let Tom/Marty know I'm coming in to hear AGIA update at scheduled time, and if
additional time can be dedicated to the messaging plan I will appreciate hearing from our
folks on that topic . Thanks I
Mike: pis ask Bd of Educ to send me, officallly, the next couple of names on their list- I
want to get going asap on Commissioner appointment. I'm cc ' ing Barb and Talis on it t6o, I
need to know that they've received the official request (mandate) to forward me the next
two names, so if I can get confirmation of that today I'll be able to scratch that off my
list. Have them do so asap, thanks.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message'
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Pate: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:09:18
To: "Janice Mason" <janice_mason@gov. state. ak. us >
Cc:"Mike Nizich" <Mike.Nizich@alaska,gov>, "Michael Tibbies"
<mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: Gordon kiddy's Trip
Adrian Herrera of Arctic Power asked me to = forward the email below which contains
further information concerning Mr. = Liddy's trip to Alaska and suggests the location and
dates for his = interaction with the Governor if she is still interested.
Obviously, there is much time between now and = mid-July, but I know you like to plan in
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advance, and the email is partly = responsive to the ADN article which appeared on
Saturday. Please let « me know if I can help further.
Please note that my email address has = changed. My new email address
<mailto:jwkat2@alaskadc.0rg> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. = Thank you .
= is
>= » On 4/21/2008 at 12:29 PM, in message <21840B49~8264-4957~BAA7-Di
E2B8BB3CA6F@anwr.org>, Herrera Adrian <aherrera@anwr.org> = wrote:
Dear John and Larry,
As I talked with John this morning Larry we have arranged to meet on =* May 13th at 10am at
your offices to discuss the G. Gordon Liddy trip to = Alaska this summer. I will be
bringing along with me Matt Fagnani of = NANA Management Services and Eric Helzer of
CH2MHill who are the Arctic = Power Executive Committee members put in charge of the Liddy
trip to = Alaska. We would like just to meet with you both and go over the * schedule of
the trip and answer any questions you may have. We are = trying to make this event as
open as possible for the Governor to = participate in, to get her as much air time as we
can with Liddy so she = can spread the gospel on Alaskan energy.
Just to recap the trip is billed as Gordon Liddy on Alaskan energy = and what it means to
the nation. It will go on air July 14-18 from ~ 6am- 9am each morning Alaska time. The
first two days will be from = prerecorded material made July 12~13th from the Slope with
the possibility = that July 14th might be broadcast from Barrow live with Mayor Itta as
the = VIP guest. From July 16,17 and 18th the show will be broadcast live = from studio
in Anchorage. We hope the Governor is available either = by phone or in person in
Anchorage during one of these days. We are also = looking to get Liddy as a guest
appearing on other radio shows and = possibly TV nationally during this time.
As I told John, Larry, the ADN article over the weekend was erroneous = in stating Arctic
Power is "hiring" Liddy. This effort by Liddy is = entirely voluntary and he will not be
compensated in anyway other than = having his airfare/accomodation and meals provided for.
Matt and Eric will be arriving on the 12th of May and meet with * yourselves on the 13th
in the morning and then with -Liddy in the afternoon = in VA. On the 14th they are
scheduled to meet with Chairman Young's = staff , and Sens. Stevens and Murkowski's staff
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to discuss the trip and » answer any of their questions
I look forward to seeing you on the 13th.
all the best,
Adrian
Adrian Herrera
Arctic Power
425 8th Street NW Suite 540
Washington DC 20004
202-248-4468 tel
202-248-6123 fax
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From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 21 , 2008 4:03 PM
To: traffic@kinyradio.com
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: attn Fred 1M ,ENERGY SUMMIT MEETING — LEENs "Life Essential Energy Needs" for our homes
Date: 4-21-08
TO: .. fred at kiny radio-juneau
FROM: Paul D. Kendall - energy consultant and activist
Fred, will you please post my 5 page attachment and this e- mail on your local blogs if you have
any there in junea ? (Or statewide) ?If you cannot share this e-mail and attachments with your
fellow citizens , please let me know by calling me at 222-7882- thanks paul
REF:: General PUblic Energy Summit and Forum Discussion-Direction, Vision- action
need 5 days long, 12 hours per day, and live on camera,,, panel up and panel down,„data set,
data set, data sets,,, need to gather all the information we can.. .need to hear from all sectors —
discontented, disconnected, distempered,,,, ha ha„„ lets hear it all — focus on residential needs,
feeedstock owners, generation suppliers, area awarenesses, etc...
LET US FORM OUR OWN GRID! A "PEOPLES STATEWIDE ENERGY GRID OF
COMMUNICATIONS" WITH EACH OTHER IN REGARDS TO OUR HOMES...AND
FAMILIES NEEDS ( responsible, fair and realistic needs )
Each of you has to realize you as isolated and remote areas are expendable and collateral
sacrafices! Once you face this we can begin to achieve something....
lets see who is up to what across the state especially in information being compiled....
in uses times, amounts, frequencies, for, from etc... new ideas, time frames, leaders in the know,,,
energy languages,,,
updates on what oil companies are doing.,..
etc... lets all get together and shake hands on something that helps us all
like a state wide electric grid or intertie line,,, lets build us an electricial hydroelectric backbone
network, susitna and 25 othe hydroelectric gnerators,, owned by the people and contract
managed by private companies or something..
How can we all communicate at one time? Do we need a communications center or director fo
energy issues only for meetings, films , product costs and demostrations and chat rooms for
energy uses only
If we stableize our homes first will that bring more opportunity to enterprise sectors...??
I can get the Marston Therater for May 8 thur ,9 fri, from 7 am to 5pm and May 10, sat 7 to
noon
at 65$ per hour and a camera crew for around l,000,oo to fiilm live
and maybe some native corporation, city, company or organization would sponsor ..Juneau has a
lot of money and i hear they are upset about paying 50 cents per kwh instead of 6 cents ( too
bad they werent making hydrogne gas in the night time and storing it to run generators in an
emergency mooment like now Look, we could do this for around 25 hours X $ 65 + camera
crew for $1,000 which woudl equal $3,000 = maybe some pizza and pepsi... dont spend money
on newspaper, instead call radio talk shows and departments to come and learn us up....
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and Do a live call in like American Idol Alaska Energy Statewide Speakerphone Call in where the
people call in to register and comment and they pay for call..
by puting this on camera we could all learn from each other at one timie across the state....
Anyway„,„ something to think about !
Maybe you coud circualte my attached 5 pages and this e-mail to other communites like a tree fax thing
and departments and we coudl all pitch in to pay for this energy summit our selves.... i am not a wealthy
man, but i could work hard for little or nothing... an chip in $20.oo..~ I could go to GCI and get a
message phone to leave messages on for i think around 12.00 for amonth... and see if the marston has a
phone line where people could call in and we could put them on a speaker
It might be fun to see how well all the little or average people and communities could get together and
do something like this who cares if it is not real pretty ya know....
mke us some signs for each community when talking and send us an arial picture of your community to
put on camera for others to see
—maybe put together a report on how much electricity each home uses and where you get it and how
much you pay along with who owns the eneergy you use in your community so we can get a picture
here
Well, looks like i got carried away.... Paul D. Kendall
907-222-7882
ps.. Should Juneau spend some of their money to come here and host this event to ask us for some
more of our money and show us their pain...?? @ 50 cents per KWH projected for them to pay becaue of
the avalanche — not to minimise the villages staggering foel prices!?
I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE US ALL SHARE IDEAS ON VARIOUS PRODUCTS TO
GENERATE ELECTRICITY! SEE WHAT ALL OF US CAN COME UP WITH ? PERHAPS WE
CAN CONTACT A MAJOR MANUFACTURER AND OFFER THEM A LARGE CONTRACT TO
PURCHASE IF THEY CAN COME UP HERE AND CHECK IT OUT AT THEIR EXPENSE....????
i NOTICED ON THE MAP THAT MOST ALL VILLAGES AND COMMUNTIES ARE LOCATED
ON OR NEAR RIVERS AND COASTLINES
WHAT ARE OUR COUNTERWEIGHTS CAPABILITIES ... REMEMBER LIKE THE OLD COO
KOO CLOCKS....ETC...
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Trv it now.
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Trv it now.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:19 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Capital Budget Matching Funds for Anchorage Pools
From: James Lima [mailto:jlima@alaska.net]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 9:15 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Capital Budget Matching Funds for Anchorage Pools
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor
Dear Governor Palin:
Congratulations on the birth of your son. May God bless the child and your family on this
wonderful event.
I am writing to ask that you retain funds that were included in the capital budget sent to you by
the Alaska legislature that matches the $2 million Municipality of Anchorage (MO A) Pool
Repair Bond.
Anchorage voters recently approved the bond in order to ensure that critical repairs were made to
the municipality's swimming pools. This approval surprised a lot of people, including the
Mayor. I believe people voted for pools because they know the benefits of having these
facilities, whether or not they chose to use them. But, the bonds require a match from the State.
The appropriation in the capital budget provides this match.
Without these repairs, I fear these facilities will close because of threats to the health and safety
of the users. This situation is ironic because swimming is important for public and personal
public health and safety. I got involved in the grass roots effort to keep the pools open despite
the fact that I am only a sporadic user of these facilities. I am an avid swimmer and a part-time
aquatics professional who teaches swimming and lifeguard courses at the Alaska Club, so I use
the club's pool or the pool at Alaska Pacific University. Still, as an aquatics professional, I can
attest to the value of community swimming pools. The benefits of these pools go far beyond
aquatic recreation. For me, having lost two friends to accidental drowning, this is essentially a
public health and safety issue.
We are not asking the State to shoulder the entire capital expense of maintaining the pools. We
are asking the state to help us out as a partner. Why should the State do this? First, given the
number of people residing in the Municipality (as a percentage of overall state population) this
expenditure benefits a large number of state residents. Second, these facilities are used for
regional and state wide swim meets and other events that draw participants from beyond the
Municipality. Third, the pools provide benefits to people beyond the Municipality. Please allow
me to provide a personal example of this last point I was trained as a lifeguard instructor at a
MO A pool. Recently, another lifeguard instructor and I trained eight lifeguards for the pool in
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Yakutat. They were down to two lifeguards and had to restrict operating hours for the pool as a result of
the shortage. I am pleased to report that with the training of additional lifeguards, the people of Yakutat
now enjoy full operation of the pool
Sincerely,
James Lima
1 766 Morningtide Court
Anchorage, AK 99501
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRYl
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:32 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Subject: Flowers, etc.
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FYI: It is like a florist/gift shop in your office. ©
Flowers rec'd from AK Right to Life, Speaker Harris & Staff and Fran Ulmer in addition to those rec'd yesterday
from Nome.
You also have a number of gifts here as well from Fran Ulmer, Chester Family (McGill's Fine Candy), Cookies
from Bill Stoltze w/a letter and picture of his nephew who has downs, and a book entitled "Sometimes Miracles
Happen" from CPC.
We'll take care of thank you's...just wanted you to know.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=SWLEIGH0W]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:21 AM
To: , gov.$arah@yahoo.coiTr
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: channel 13 tonight
Governor-
Do you mind if Channel 13 grabs a quick interview after the event tonight at Mears? We could
have them set up in the parking lot as you are leaving. Thoughts?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907)465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) [/O=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE *
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=PSGALV1N1]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:57 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: AIDEA Director Search
Governor,
Just a status update on the AIDEA E.D. search:
We have interviews scheduled next Tuesday with 4 finalists: Bob Poe, Jim McConnell,
Ted Leonard, and Steve Rieger. The board will then make a recommendation to you,
similar to what was done with Steve Haagenson. I'd like to talk to y ou before the
meeting to discuss how vou want the recommendation to be made. (Privileged or Personal
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I'd like to also talk to vou about what is n eeded at AIDEA, [Privileged or Personal Materi;
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted [ ft is critical that the next AIDEA
Director T)e skilled at managing the public and political process, as well as the day to
day administration of AIDEA.
In the interviews we'll be looking for dynamic leadership qualities, strategic thinking
skills, as well as technical abilities in the banking and financing arenas. I will try to
get on your schedule between now and next Tuesday to discuss these things before
the interviews.
Let me know if you have any questions.
-Pat
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From:
Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:48 PM
To: 'Sarah PalirV; Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Cc: 'roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
April 22, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her full support for
Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt
"Commissioner Schmidt has my full support as he and his team continue to bring remarkable
reforms to the Department of Corrections/' Governor Palin said. "Joe has emphasized recruitment,
hiring 34 new officers in FY 2007 and authorizing an additional 43 officers for FY 2008. Joe's
strength is his respect for the hard work and talent of his department's employees. He
understands the role the department plays in protecting the public while providing offenders with
the opportunity to successfully return to society. Joe has my unconditional support."
The Alaska Correctional Officers Association voted today in favor of a w no confidence" measure.
###
Russ Kelly
Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
(907) 465-4021
Please note my new e-mail address: russ.kellylStelaska.gov
**
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:24 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: , fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Congrats/DPS Issue
Governor and Todd - This is a congratulations but also an issue that we are having DPS check into, I will keep
you abreast of the findings. Janice
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From: Jeff King [mailto:jeffk@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Fish_and_Game
Honorable Governor (and new mother!) Sarah Palin,
Congratulations on the arrival of your son! I read the wonderful announcement just
moments after I sent this message the first time. And as is usual with me, I move kind of
fast, and I admit this letter was first written for the honorable Lisa Murkowski. While re-
reading it as sent to you, I see I am the second musher to call you "Lisa". Anyway, please
accept my apology, I most certainly do know the difference between the two of you. I am
proud to say that you got my vote. All joking aside, please consider my Tequest stated
below.
Iditarod Champion,
Jeff King
Original Message — -
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@.gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 1:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Mr. Jeff King
address: PO Box 48 Denali AK 99755
907 388 2797
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
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Wishing you all the best with this exciting and busy time of your life!
And Thank You for the kudos you sent me after this years Iditarod.
Lady Luck has not been in my corner this year. The second place finish
in the Iditarod after an unscheduled nap, as well as being passed in the
last 20 miles of the All Alaska Sweepstakes race to finish a
frustratingly close 9 minutes behind Mitch Seavey for the S100K winner
take all purse! What the heck, it's just a dog race.
No doubt you are following Alaska news and may well be aware that I have
recently charged with a federal crime of taking a moose inside Denali
National Park & Preserve. The case strikes me as crazy on many
accounts, which is why I'm writing you. I can only imagine how busy you
are, but I hope you will take the time to consider die following bullet
points. Please be assured that the following is limited to items I feel
I can easily document.
1 . Cali and I were hunting an area North of the preserve that we have
hunted for many years. 4- Wheeler ATV trails are obvious, and many
hunters use the area.
2. 1 was served with a search warrant by a NPS Ranger at my home after
we returned from our successful hunting trip. I fully cooperated and I
was astonished they suspected the moose had been taken over the boundary
of the preserve. It was at this time I was made aware by the same ranger
that a Helicopter had been used for surveillance over my home of 30 year
for some kind of reconnaissance. I was also notified at this time that a
DNA crime lab in Oregon would be used to match a gut pile in the willows
with the meat in my freezer. During this interview I openly agreed from
their description of the location of the kill site, that it may well
have been and likely was the moose we had shot.
3. 1 have since learned that a helicopter was used to find that gut pile
and a Global Positioning Device was necessary to document the preserve
boundary.
4. After years of hunting I know of only two physical national preserve
markers within 10 miles this popular hunting area, and I believe they
date back to the park expansion itself The moose kill in question was
over a half mile from the only marker I know of within miles.
5. When I asked the investigating officers how far they thought this
moose was over the invisible boundary, the responded "about 600 feet."
(I'm guessing they rounded up, and I'm in the process of trying to prove
it.)
6. The area I am accused of illegally taking a moose and using an ATV is
open to moose hunting with ATVs to qualified subsistence users. I know
some of the qualified users who are retired NPS employees and in one
case I can document they have handed down these hunting privileges to
their grandchildren. If one happens to be a landowner in Cantwell, 20
miles south of my home of 30 years those residents can hunt legally in
the Preserve, and I believe no long-term residency is required. (I am
quite confident a recent addition to Cantwell moving from Missouri was
legally hunting in the Preserve last fall.)
7. Just yesterday Denali Spokesperson Kris Fitser announced on APRN that
they were going to begin marking the Preserve Boundary with large
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florescent markers and referenced my infraction as stimulus. However I
continue to face federal charges for this incident, after having never
faced more than a speeding ticket in my life.
8. Park Service will not tell my lawyer and I how far they think my
moose was over the boundary, just the previous reference to "about 600
feet."
9. In the recent publication of my book, "Cold Hand Warm Heart," I
dedicated a couple of chapters to the years I spent trapping and hunting
during the late 70s in area that has since become Preserve. I have now
been charged with crossing the boundary in this area by a distance
clearly being measured in feet (So small a distance they won't even
tell me!)
10. 1 have also been notified by my attorney (Myron Angstman of Bethel)
that we will not qualify for a jury trial. What's with that?
Sarah, just moments ago I received MORE sympathy cards from those who are
appalled by these charges, I just opened a card from Leroy and Vicki
Lausen who operate the garbage disposal system for our community; they
say, "When we think of you Jeff, we think of a man of honesty and
integrity, this card is not meant to be trite. In difficult times, the
character of a man comes out. "
Helicopters? Global Positioning Devices to find the boundary? DNA
testing? Personal property surveillance of the fire chief and his family
of 30 years? NPS deciding to mark the boundary and claiming it is
brought to their attention by my charges, but not dropping the charges?
It is hard to be anything but disillusioned and disgusted by what to me
is a gross misuse of power and assets on the part of the Park Service
when they still need porta-potties at Polychrome. This concern pales in
comparison to the personal insult to my integrity.
Please spend a few moments to familiarize yourself to this situation and
if you agree with me I would appreciate your public support.
Sincerely, Jeff King
PS. An interesting perspective from the News Miner:
E-mail scarbr gh @ptialaska.net
Opinion Editorial April 18, 2008
Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Community Perspective
Front page news on April, 1 1 was Jeff King killing a moose inside of
Denali National Park. It appears this moose was taken in accordance
with Alaska Department of F&G regulations. However, the National Park
Service (NPS) did not like the location of where it was taken. It
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appears the moose was harvested in the northeastern portion of the Park
as expanded by the D2 Lands act of 1980 (ANILA). Section 202(3)(a)
allows local residents to subsistence hunt where this use was
traditional, all in accordance with title VIII. Here in lies the
problem. Who is a local resident and who is a qualified subsistence
user?
Decisions by the Alaska Supreme Court have found that all Alaskan
Residents qualify for subsistence. The NPS does not recognize this and
selects only rural individuals with a certain address, therefore setting
up a discriminatory allocation system. Jeff does not have an acceptable
address. You must live south of MP 239 or north of MP 300 on Parks
Highway to have a acceptable address. No other state has such a
discriminatory management system.
Hunting in the Rock Creek area has been a traditional use long before
Statehood and ANILA.
It appears what we have here is a criminal trespass issue, not a hunting
violation. Had Jeffs address been acceptable to the NPS none of this
would be a problem.
Here is how it works. The fish and wildlife in ALL of Alaska, in
accordance with the Alaska State Constitution, belongs to the residents
of Alaska collectively. This includes all NPS lands. Because all
residents of Alaska are subsistence users, they have an equal
opportunity under State Law to subsistence hunt and fish. This has
been confirmed by the Alaska Supreme Court.
The Federal Government does not agree with the Alaska Supreme Court and
have set up their own set of rules using Title VIII and Federal Court
decrees. The Fed's then select by address the group they determine are
qualified rural Federal subsistence users. Jeff fails to qualify.
In addition the Fed's then proceeded to set up their own Fish and Game
Board (Federal Subsistence Board) to allocate fish and wildlife (which
they do not own) to this select group based on address.
Since 1980 no Governor has had the fortitude to challenge the
constitutionality of this thievery or the discriminatory allocation
system set up by the Federal Government. Gov. Knowles had a chance and
he refused to carry the Constitutional challenge forward.
This Jeff King issue could be resolved rather quickly if Gov. Palin
would challenge the constitutionality of the Federal subsistence system.
The Court of first jurisdiction is the U. S. Supreme Court. The Court
would have to hear the case.
We will have to wait and see if Gov. Palin is true to her word and
really believes in Article 1 - Declaration of Rights, Section 1.
Inherent Rights of the Alaska Constitution where in it states "The
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constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a
natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the
enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry; that all persons are
equal and entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and protection under
the law; and that all persons have corresponding obligations to the
people and the State".
The other route is for Jeff, as his defense, is to challenge the
constitutionality of the NPS actions. This may take 20 years and
hundreds of thousands of dollars. A study of past Federal cases would
indicate Jeff will lose all the way through the 9th Circuit Court. It
would then be subject to possible selection by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The State could ask to be allowed to join the case on behalf of Jeff.
To date the State has not taken this action to support others who have
challenged the Fed's.
Thomas N. Scarborough is a 40 year Alaskan and a civil engineer and land
surveyor. He is an active advocate for managing Alaska's wildlife for
abundance and in accordance with the sustained yield principle set forth
in the Constitution.
3efBc@mta0nlme.net
8/27/2009
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
■^^^^•^■•^^^■^t^i^ **^^e^^^**^^**^* l ^^ m fl*
From: Bill Northey [billn@northlandservices.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:10 AM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Wiliiams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Kensington Gold Project
Please see attached comment letter.
Thank you,
Bill Northey
Northland Services, Inc.
Sr. Vice President
(206) 892-2560 direct
(206) 310-1379 cell
6/9/2009
PRA GSP01 0015420
Northland Services
t O N
April 22, 2008
Northland Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 24527
Seattle, WW 96124
Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger
Alaska Region - Tongass National Forest
Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99801
Via email pgrif f in@f s . fed. us
Re: Comment of US Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of
Operations for the Kensington Gold Project
Dear Mr. Griffin:
I would like to thank the U.S. Forest Service for its work
on the Supplemental Information Report for the Kensington
Modified Plan of Operations (Modified Plans) . My comments
on behalf of Northland Services are for inclusion on this
record.
The Kensington Mine will be an important economic engine
fueling the economy of Southeast Alaska and will no doubt
have many positive benefits for the rest of the state.
We are pleased that the U.S. Forest Service, after an
exhaustive analysis, concluded that the Modified Plan does
not represent a substantial change to the proposed action.
This environmental analysis has been preceded by three
major environmental impact statements and this project
should move forward expeditiously.
The paste tailings facility is the chosen alternative of
both Coeur Alaska and the environmental organizations which
it has been cooperating with in finding a sensible
solution. It offers several advantages both operationally
and environmentally to the previous plan.
In addition, the proposed move to Yankee Cove for
transportation workers eliminates concern over
environmental effects associated with the Cascade Point
facility located inside Berner's Bay.
4025 Delrfdge Way S.W. • Suite 100 • Seattle, WA 98106 • Tel: 206.783.3000 ♦ Fax: 206.767.5579 • Toll Free: 800.428.3113 •www.horthlandservices.com
PRA GSP01 0015421
Mr. Pete Griffin
4/22/08
Page 2
The SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at
Kensington meets all NEPA requirements and no new SEIS or
EA should be necessary.
We join the many supporters of the Kensington Mine in
asking that this process be moved forward as quickly as
possible so that Alaskan families may enjoy the economic
benefit of this environmentally responsible project -
Sincerely,
Northland Services,
Inc.
&jdu>
Bill Northey
Sr. Vice Preside
CC: Via email:
Tom Henderson, Coeur Alaska
Dennis Wheeler, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp.
Pete Griffin 7 U.S. Forest Service
Hahn Shaw, U.S. EPA
Victor Ross, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Governor Sarah Palin, State of Alaska
Joe Balash, Special Staff Assistant tp; Governor Palin
Larry Hartig, Commissioner, ADEC
Dan Easton, ADEC
Tom Irwin, Commissioner, ADNR
Tom Crafford, ADNR
Sen. Ted Stevens
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Connie MacKenzie, Alaska Congressional Delegation
PRA GSP01 0015422
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April- 22, 2008 8:14 PM
To: davidefores@juno.com
Subject: Gas tax elimination
Good question! I have folks looking into the gas tax issue - and I'm glad Sen, McCain
wants to eliminate it on a National level during summer driving season. Thanks for asking
if we can eliminate it on the state level- I'll try to get answers soon.
Thanks for your "Congrats" on Trig, too!
- Sarah
Palin
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015423
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:10 PM
To: Ivy personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc: Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
Thanks l
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ivy Prye" <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:08:48
To: go v.sarah@yahoo.com, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin"
<tom . irwin@alaska . gov> , " Steven Haagenson" <shaagenson@aidea . org>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" <f tb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
God question. I'll touch base w Galvin and get you some solutions here
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:04:57
To: "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Ivy personal"
<ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, "Steven Haagenson" <shaagenson@aidea.org>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject; Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
When we bought the Jetta it cost $22 to fuel up. Now it's over $50
Ivy- who in state top brass could look into this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015424
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date; rue, 22 Apr 2008 19:58:25
To: gov, sarah@yahoo.com, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, ivyfrye@yahoo,com,
"Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) " <shaagenson@aidea.org>
Cc: ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Tax/ Congrats /Gas Prices
Boy, that would be great and would be huge. I was just telling my Dad how I paid $4.29/gal
for diesel - $56 total. Ouch.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Ivy personal <ivyfrye@yahoo. com>; Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc; Frank Bailey <ftb9Q7@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 19:48:04 2008
Subject: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
Who would be in charge of eliminating gas tax at the pump for the summer driving season?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message —
From : f ek9wnr@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:28:17
To: "Sarah" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Congrats/Gas Prices
■Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
2
PRA GSP01 0015425
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02:52
To: Todd <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW; Congrats/Gas Prices
Todd - I have forwarded this also to Joe Balash and Leg. Office
Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:51 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject : FW ; Oil& ; Gas
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us
<mailto:WebMail@gov.stateiak.us> ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil&Gas
Web mail from: Mr. David 0\'Dell
address: po. box 812 kasilof AK 99610
907-260-6947
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
First I wish to send my heartfelt congratulations on the birth of Trig.
Your positive attitude touches anyone who loves the Lord and understands
that He is in control of our lives. God bless you and your family.
PRA GSP01 0015426
Another issue on my mind is a more down-to-earth issue. With the
soaring gas prices, what are the chances of the legislature meeting
under special session and exempting Alaskans from the state gas tax for
the summer? Alaska is especially blessed with high revenue from oil.
Why not get a little relief from the price at the pump? Please do what
you can. Thanks, David W. O'Dell
davidelores@juno. com
PRA GSP01 0015427
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:05 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Ivy personal; Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc: Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
When we bought the Jetta it cost $22 to fuel up. Now it's over $50.
Ivy- who in state top brass could look into this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date; Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:58:25
To ; gov . sarah@yahoo , com, " Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " < torn . irwin@alaska . gov> , ivyf rye@yahoo . com,
"Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) " <shaagenson@aidea.org>
Cc : f tb907@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
Boy, that would be great and would be huge. I was just telling my Dad how I paid $4.29/gal
for diesel - $56 total. Ouch.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Ivy personal <ivyf rye@yahoo.com>; Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc: Frank Bailey < ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 19:48:04 2008
Subject: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
Who would be in charge of eliminating gas tax at the pump for the summer driving season?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
_ original Message —
From : f ek9wnr@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015428
Date; Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:28:17
To : " Sarah" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Fw: Congrats/Gas Prices
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02:52
To: Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Gas Prices
Todd - I have forwarded this also to Joe Balash and Leg. Office
Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22 , 2008 4:51 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subj ect : FW : Oil& ; Gas
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us
<mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us> ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil& Gas
Web mail from; Mr. David 0\'Dell
PRA GSP01 0015429
address: po. box 812 kasilof AK 99610
907-260-6947
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
First I wish to send my heartfelt congratulations on the birth of Trig.
Your positive attitude touches anyone who loves the Lord and understands
that He is in control of our lives. God bless you and your family.
Another issue on my mind is a more down-to-earth issue. With the
soaring gas prices, what are the chances of the legislature meeting
under special session and exempting Alaskans from the state gas tax for
the summer? Alaska is especially blessed with high revenue from oil.
Why not get a little relief from the price at the pump? Please do what
you can. Thanks, David W. O'Dell
davidelores@juno.com
PRA GSP01 0015430
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:11 PM
To: Rehfetd; Karen J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Budget
How's it going with budget info so we can get going on consideration of cuts? Are
commissioners responding?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015431
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:05 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: Letter to Green
Joe- did you talk to Deb Joslin on this yet?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:53:37
To: "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc:»Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Letter to Green
I haven 1 t read it yet. It's in my stack- I'll do so after this jr high speech thing
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:30:00
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cci "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Letter to Green
Governor ,
Is the letter good to go to Senator Green? Please let me know if there is anything I need
to do.
PRA GSP01 0015432
Thanks ,
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Pal in &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
PRA GSP01 0015433
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Importance:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:05 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); KeLiy; Russell T (GOV)
Fw; Hold Gas Line Special Session in FAIRBANKS
High
Original Message
From: Douglas D. Graff <dgraf f 1234@msn.com>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: _bobgrayl@excite.com <_bobgrayl@excite.cqm>; clgray99708@excite.com <clgray99708
©excite. com>
Sent: Tue Apr 22 16:28:01 2008
Subject: Hold Gas Line Special Session in FAIRBANKS
Governor Palin,
I'm appealing directly to you because my Interior Rep Guttenberg and Sen. Thomas have
failed to respond to my previous e-mail. I guess they are just too busy or important to
respond to me, a voter from their district* We in the interior are being rapidly
strangled by high energy prices and the associated high food prices , We have a very
vested interest to be able to attend and observe the special session, lobby not only the
interior delegates but ALL of the legislature on this very important and serious issue.
PLEASE HOLD THE GASLINE SPECIAL SESSION HERE IN FAIRBANKS! Thank you.
Very Respectively
PRA GSP01 0015434
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIP!ENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:04 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com t ; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV);
'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Thanks, you guys. A lot of people are praying the Lord will help all of us. God's grace
is carrying all of us!
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Todd
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Sent: Tue Apr 22 17:48:40 2008
Subject: Re: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Amen!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:35:47
To: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" < f rank. bailey@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne * hughes<§alaska . gov>
Cc:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Amen! I was just telling Rosanne what a great job she is doing and how much we appreciate
her.
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
PRA GSP01 0015435
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
Prom: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:14 PM
To; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
You are doing SUCH an awesome job of keeping the team in the loop Rosanne
Your effort is noticed and appreciated.
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: MEDIA INTERVIEW
See below
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0015436
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:40 FM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Luban, Henry A (DOC); Betts, Cindy L (DOC); Brunger, Steven
J (DOC)
Cc; Armstrong, Garland H (DOC); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: MEDIA INTERVIEW
GOOD MORNING:
MEGAN HOLLAND, A REPORTER WITH THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS, IS DOING A MRSA FOLLOW-UP. I HAVE
ARRANGED FOR HER TO VISIT THE MEDICAL FACILITIES AT MATSU PRETRIAL AND PALMER CC. SORRY
FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, BUT WE NEED TO DO THIS. DR. LUBAN IS IN THE LOOP ON THIS. SHE WILL
HAVE A PHOROGRAPHER WITH HER. SHE IS TO MEET DR. LUBAN AT MTSPT AT 9:15 AM AND THEN DRIVE
WITH HIM TO PALMER CC WHERE SHE CAN INTERVIEW THE PA'S AND RN'S ... THE TOPIC IS MRSA.
PLEASE CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 209 5245 IF THERE IS ANY ISSUE. SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE.
RICHARD
Richard F. Schmitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
PRA GSP01 0015437
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Looks great
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:58 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:47:34
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Cc : roseanne . hughes@alaska . gov, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) "
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska,gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
PRA GSP01 0015438
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
April 22, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her full support
for Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt.
"Commissioner Schmidt has my full support as he and his team continue to bring remarkable
reforms to the Department of Corrections," Governor Palin said. w Joe has emphasized
recruitment, hiring 34 new officers in FY 2007 and authorizing an additional 43 officers
for FY 2008. Joe's strength is his respect for the hard work and talent of his
department's employees. He understands the role the department plays in protecting the
public while providing offenders with the opportunity to successfully return to society.
Joe has my unconditional support."
The Alaska Correctional Officers Association voted today in favor of a w no confidence"
measure .
###
Russ Kelly
Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah
Palin <http://gov.state.ak.us/>
State of Alaska
(907) 465-4021
**Please note my new e-mail address: russ.kelly@alaska.gov
PRA GSP01 0015439
Unknown
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:49 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Amen!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Rristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17;35:47
To: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <f rank. bailey@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska,. gov>
qc : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Amen! I was just telling Rosanne what a great job she is doing and how much we appreciate
her .
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f )
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:14 PM
To:' Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
PRA GSP01 0015440
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; ExternalEmailgsp
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
You are doing SUCH an awesome job of keeping the team in the loop Rosanne
Your effort is noticed and appreciated.
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: MEDIA INTERVIEW
See below
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Luban, Henry A (DOC); Betts, Cindy h (DOC); Brunger, Steven
J (DOC)
Cc: Armstrong, Garland H (DOC); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: MEDIA INTERVIEW
GOOD MORNING:
MEGAN HOLLAND, A REPORTER WITH THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS, IS DOING A MRSA FOLLOW-UP. I HAVE
2
PRA GSP01 0015441
ARRANGED FOR HER TO VISIT THE MEDICAL FACILITIES AT MATSU PRETRIAL AND PALMER CC. SORRY
FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, BUT WE NEED TO DO THIS. DR. LUBAN IS IN THE LOOP ON THIS. SHE WILL
HAVE A PHOROGRAPHER WITH HER. SHE IS TO MEET DR. LUBAN AT MTSPT AT 9:15 AM AND THEN DRIVE
WITH HIM TO PALMER CC WHERE SHE CAN INTERVIEW THE PA'S AND RN'S ... THE TOPIC IS MRSA.
PLEASE CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 209 5245 IF THERE IS ANY ISSUE. SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE,
RICHARD
Richard F. Schraitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
PRA GSP01 0015442
Unknown
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:54 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Letter to Green
I haven't read it yet. It's in my stack- I'll do so after this jr high speech thing.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y {GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:30:00
To:Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Letter to Green
Governor ,
Is the letter good to go to Senator Green? Please let me know if there is anything I need
to do.
Thanks ,
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
PRA GSP01 0015443
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:55 PM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: MEDIA INTERVIEW
We 1 11 find out, Governor.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 17:47:25 2008
Subject: Re: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Does Joe want me to attend anything- if so all he has to do is holler.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV) " <f rank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:13:44
To : H Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV) " < rosanne . hughe s@ala ska . gov>
Cc:"Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
You are doing SUCH an awesome job of keeping the team in the loop Rosanne
Your effort is noticed and appreciated.
PRA GSP01 0015444
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: MEDIA INTERVIEW
See below
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Luban, Henry A (DOC); Betts, Cindy h (DOC); Brunger, Steven
J (DOC)
Cc: Armstrong, Garland H (DOC); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: MEDIA INTERVIEW
GOOD MORNING:
MEGAN HOLLAND, A REPORTER WITH THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS, IS DOING A MRSA FOLLOW-UP. I HAVE
ARRANGED FOR HER TO VISIT THE MEDICAL FACILITIES AT MATSU PRETRIAL AND PALMER CC . SORRY
FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, BUT WE NEED TO DO THIS. DR. LUBAN IS IN THE LOOP ON THIS. SHE WILL
HAVE A PHOROGRAPHER WITH HER. SHE IS TO MEET DR. LUBAN AT MTSPT AT 9:15 AM AND THEN DRIVE
WITH HIM TO PALMER CC WHERE SHE CAN INTERVIEW THE PA'S AND RN' S ... THE TOPIC IS MRSA.
PLEASE CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 209 5245 IF THERE IS ANY ISSUE, SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE.
RICHARD
Richard F. Schmitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
PRA GSP01 0015445
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
PRA GSP01 0015446
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:52 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:50:05
To:"Russ Kelly" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Randy Ruaro" <randall. ruaro@alaska.gov>
Cc: roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov, "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth
Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "M Nizich"
<mike , nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Awesome words . Thanks , all i
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:47:10
To : "Ruaro , Randall P (GOV) " <randall . ruaro@alaska . gov> , ExternalEmailgsp
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov, "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV) "
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth.leschper@alaska,gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Just to clarify: the statement I sent is directly from the press folks and is about to be
sent out for distro by our press office.
PRA GSP01 0015447
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:48 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Cc: roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:38 PM
to: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
PRA GSP01 0015448
April 22, 2008, Anchorage/ Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her full support
for Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt.
"Commissioner Schmidt has my full support as he and his team continue to bring remarkable
reforms to the Department of Corrections," Governor Palin said. Moe has emphasized
recruitment, hiring 34 new officers in FY 2007 and authorizing an additional 43 officers
for FY 2008. Joe's strength is his respect for the hard work and talent of his
department's employees. He understands the role the department plays in protecting the
public while providing offenders with the opportunity to successfully return to society.
Joe has my unconditional support."
The Alaska Correctional Officers Association voted today in favor of a w no confidence"
measure .
###
Russ Kelly
Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah
Palin <http://gov. state. ak.us/>
State of Alaska
(907) 465-4021
** Please note my new e-mail address: russ.kelly@alaska.gov
PRA GSP01 0015449
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN==RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:30 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin*
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Letter to Green
Governor,
Is the letter good to go to Senator Green? Please let me know if there is anything I need to do.
Thanks,
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463(f)
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0015450
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F!RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:20 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Update on 2 Issues
Governor:
DNR PERMIT DENIAL
I looked into the issue Mr. Ross mentioned about a contractor applying for a DNR permit for an asphalt plant. The
permit request relates to a re-alignment project on the Glenn Highway between mileposts 92 and 97 called the
"Hicks Creek" project The contractor applied to locate an asphalt plant within the flood plain of a nearby river
where the raw materials that need to be used are at. Locating the plant there means the contractor can mix the
asphalt there and truck it directly to the job site. Having to locate the plant somewhere else means increased
costs and time spent trucking the raw materials to the asphalt plant for mixing and then trucking the hot asphalt to
the job site.
I found out that the permit request has been formally denied at the lowest level by DNR. My understanding is that
the permit was denied because DNR did not feel it was appropriate to locate the asphalt plant in the flood plain in
case the river water rose or there was a lot of rain that would cause runoff from the asphalt plant and the raw
materials.
DOT Central Region (Gordon Keith) disagrees with DNR's permit denial. Mr. Keith says that they have gotten
these same kinds of DNR permits in the past under similar circumstances and that any increased costs to the
contractor resulting from the DNR permit denial will probably end up having to be paid by the State since the bid
docs assumed locating the asphalt plant in the location on the flood plain. DOT says they are supportive of the
appeal by the contractor to the next level of administration within DNR and are trying to assist the contractor with
his appeal.
I have spoken to Joe Balash about this issue. He may be able to provide more input on the reasons for the DNR
denial of the permit.
CLEMENCY REQUESTS
Staff here and at the Parole Board have found only one letter in our tracking system from Mr. Ross regarding
clemency and it does not mention any specific individual. I can call Mr. Ross and get the names of the individuals
he says have applied and make sure they filled out the right paperwork?
Randy
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0015451
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:14 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
You are doing SUCH an awesome job of keeping the team in the loop Rosanne.
Your effort is noticed and appreciated.
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: MEDIA INTERVIEW
See below
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Luban, Henry A (DOC); Betts, Cindy L (DOC); Brunger, Steven J (DOC)
Cc: Armstrong, Garland H (DOC); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: MEDIA INTERVIEW
GOOD MORNING:
MEGAN HOLLAND, A REPORTER WITH THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS, IS DOING A
MRSA FOLLOW-UP. I HAVE ARRANGED FOR HER TO VISIT THE MEDICAL FACILITIES
AT MATSU PRETRIAL AND PALMER CC. SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, BUT WE
NEED TO DO THIS. DR. LUBAN IS IN THE LOOP ON THIS. SHE WILL HAVE A
PHOROGRAPHER WITH HER. SHE IS TO MEET DR. LUBAN AT MTSPT AT 9:15 AM AND
THEN DPJVE WITH HIM TO PALMER CC WHERE SHE CAN INTERVIEW THE PA'S AND
RN'S . . . THE TOPIC IS MRSA. PLEASE CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 209 5245 IF THERE IS
ANY ISSUE. SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0015452
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RICHARD
Richard F. Schraitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
Z3
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0015453
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Sarah Palin; Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE; Today's press availability
Roseanne:
I did listen to the press availability. I thought Commissioner Schmidt did a very good job of explaining the situation and
fielding the union's allegations on understating, moving inmates from Arizona, hiring off the street being allowed under
the union contract when proper notice is given, eta The medical director for DOC also did a good job of handling the
questions related to health issues in the jail. Joe made a point of letting reporters know he continues to be available to
meet with the union and address their issues. As one reporter at the end of the press conference commented, "what do
you think the union expected to get out of this?". Joe explained that he believes the union vote is basically retaliation
for his strong stance on discipline and the 47 disciplinary investigations that DOC undertook in his first year in office.
He explained that most of the investigations were the direct result of a complaint by another corrections officer to
management saying something improper was occurring and it needed to be looked into, and that as commissioner, he
takes discipline very seriously and investigated the complaints.
One item that may be important is that the union is asking the Administration to look into the union's allegations. Joe
made th e statement several tim es during the press conference that he would welcome a review / investigation of his
actions.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privilegsu~ui rwsuncn ividienai r\cuau.ecr
I also heard Joe comment towards the end of the press conference that ACOA representatives were gathering outside
his office in Anchorage where the press conference was taking place to talk to reporters leaving the press conference. I
cannot say what conversations or statements were made to reporters outside the building.
I have not seen the response Richard Schmitz at DOC is preparing, (please forward it pn when you receive it) but I
would suggest something along these lines:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:24 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Today's press availability
Randy,
We were not able to listen in to the press availability at 2:30 due to putting out another fire right at that moment Were
you able to listen in? The Governor would like to know what happened and what was said. Joe's communications
person is drafting a response for the Governor to send out right now. Have not seen it yet.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0015454
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:30 PM
To: 'Sarah PaliiY
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Letter to Green
Governor,
Is the letter good to go to Senator Green? Please let me know if there is anything i need to do.
Thanks,
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Patin &
Office of International Trade
907.269 J450(p)
907.269.7463(f)
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0015455
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:51 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
If Joe wants me to attend anything with him I'll do so
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) " <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02:25
To: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.goy>,ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc; roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) "
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Governor palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Got it. That's fine.
I just spoke with Commissioner Schmidt. There is a reporter (Megan Peters?) who continues
to question him about MRSA / Staph type infections in one of the jails, so he is
organizing a trip with her to the facility tomorrow to walk through it and see for herself
that the facility is clean. She may also be speaking with Dr, Lupan, the prison medical
director.
Please copy Commissioner Schmidt with the statement of support
Randy
PRA GSP01 0015456
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:47 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: ' roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov* ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies
Michael A (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Just to clarify: the statement I sent is directly from the press folks and is about to be j
sent out for distro by our press office.
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:48 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Cc: roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
PRA GSP01 0015457
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
April 22, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her full support
for Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt.
"Commissioner Schmidt has my full support as he and his team continue to bring remarkable
reforms to the Department of Corrections/' Governor Palin said. Moe has emphasized
recruitment, hiring 34 new officers in FY 2007 and authorizing an additional 43 officers
for FY 2008. Joe's strength is his respect for the hard work and talent of his
department's employees. He understands the role the department plays in protecting the
public while providing offenders with the opportunity to successfully return to society.
Joe has my unconditional support."
The Alaska Correctional Officers Association voted today in favor of a *no confidence"
measure .
###
Russ Kelly
Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah
Palin <http://gov.state.ak.us/>
State of Alaska
(907) 465-4021
**Please note my new e-mail address: russ. kelly@alaska . gov
PRA GSP01 0015458
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5;50 PM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Governor Paiin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Awesome words. Thanks, all!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kelly, Russell t (GOV) " <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:47:10
To: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) " <randall .ruaro@alaska.gov>, ExternalEmailgsp
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : roseanne . hughes@alaska.gov, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
< sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike .ni2ich@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Governor palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Just to clarify: the statement I sent is directly from the press folks and is about to be
sent out for distro by our press office.
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:48 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Cc: roseanne.hughes@alaska.gov; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
1
PRA GSP01 0015459
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
Governor Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
April 22, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today expressed her full support
for Department of Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt.
^Commissioner Schmidt has my full support as he and his team continue to bring remarkable
reforms to the Department of Corrections," Governor Palin said. *Joe has emphasized
recruitment, hiring 34 new officers in FY 2007 and authorizing an additional 43 officers
for FY 2008. Joe's strength is his respect for the hard work and talent of his
department's employees. He understands the role the department plays in protecting the
public while providing offenders with the opportunity to successfully return to society.
joe has my unconditional support."
The Alaska Correctional Officers Association voted today in favor of a w no confidence"
measure .
PRA GSP01 0015460
###
Russ Kelly
Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah
Falin <http://gov.state.ak.us/>
State of Alaska
(907) 465-4021
** PI ease note my new e-mail address: russ.kelly@alaska.gov
PRA GSP01 0015461
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:47 PM
Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: MEDIA INTERVIEW
Does Joe want me to attend anything- if so all he has to do is holler
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:13:44
To : "Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV) " < rosanne . hughe s@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: MEDIA INTERVIEW
You are doing SUCH an awesome job of keeping the team in the loop Rosanne.
Your effort is noticed and appreciated.
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:54 PM
To; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: MEDIA INTERVIEW
See below
Rosanne Hughes
1
PRA GSP01 0015462
Press Secretary and Communications Director
{907} 269-7450
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Luban, Henry A (DOC); Betts, Cindy L (DOC); Brunger, Steven
J (DOC)
Cc: Armstrong, Garland H (DOC); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject; MEDIA INTERVIEW
GOOD MORNING:
MEGAN HOLLAND, A REPORTER WITH THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS, IS DOING A MRSA FOLLOW-UP. I HAVE
ARRANGED FOR HER TO VISIT THE MEDICAL FACILITIES AT MATSU PRETRIAL AND PALMER CC. SORRY
FOR THE SHORT NOTICE, BUT WE NEED TO DO THIS. DR. LUBAN IS IN THE LOOP ON THIS. SHE WILL
HAVE A PHOROGRAPHER WITH HER. SHE IS TO MEET DR. LUBAN AT MTSPT AT 9:15 AM AND THEN DRIVE
WITH HIM TO PALMER CC WHERE SHE CAN INTERVIEW THE PA'S AND RN' S ... THE TOPIC IS MRSA,
PLEASE CALL ME ON MY CELL AT 209 5245 IF THERE IS ANY ISSUE. SORRY FOR THE SHORT NOTICE.
RICHARD
Richard F. Schmitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
PRA GSP01 0015463
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:54 PM
To: bwarner@dbsd.org
Subject: RE: Economic_Development
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 [mai lto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:46 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Economic^ Development
Web mail from: Ms. Brittney Warner
address: PO box 3120 Anderson AK 99744
907-582-2700
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
The students of Anderson would like to remind you as you look over and review the
budget, that you keep our fish hatchery in mind. This has been a great lesson for the
students in responsible state spending of our tax dollars. We are confident that you will
allow an unbiased outside examination of the situation. We have been impressed with your
fiscal responsibility. We hope that many more of our representatives will follow your
example. Congratulations on the new baby. We are proud to have you as our governor.
Sincerely,
The Anderson Students
bwarner@dbsd . org
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Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:28 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: URGENT - Governor please approve
I was telling Rosanne that this flies in the face of the old adage "once a state employee
always a state employee" Ridiculous. . . .dead branches must be pruned out
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey,
Prank T (GOV)
Sent; Tue Apr 22 16:19:07 2008
Subject: Re: URGENT - Governor please approve
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < Sharon. lei ghow@alaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:13:04
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV)" <kr is. per ry@alaska,gov>, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)"
<f rank . bailey@alaska . gov>
Subject: URGENT - Governor please approve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From : gov.sarah@yahoo. com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Point Thomson
Thank YOU! I I Great job.
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 22, 2008 11:28 AM
Subject: Point Thomson
Governor ,
Thanks for your trust in me/the DNR PT team to make the right decision. Your trust makes
us try even harder (if that is possible) to do the very best for Alaskans. God bless. Tom
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Jackson, Karleen K(HSS) [karleen.jackson@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:10 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Hill; Sherry
(HSS); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Response to ADN article about health issues
Thank you, Governor!
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:07 PM
To: Jackson, Karleen K (HSS); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Hill, Sherry
(HSS) ; Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)
Subject: Re: Response to ADN article about health issues
Thank you - this does need to be submitted to clarify for Alaskans that the ADN
speculative editorial is off -base. It's not fair to HSS employees for that to go
unanswered. Pis submit to as many publications as possible. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Jackson, Karleen K (HSS)" <karleen. jackson@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:29:29
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
< rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> , "Kim, Anna C (GOV) " <anna . kim@alaska . gov> , "Hill , Sherry
(HSS) " <sherry.hill@alaska.gov>
Subject: Response to ADN article about health issues
Governor -
Many of your staff members and I have been working to craft a response to the negative ADN
article about what this administration is doing about health issues. Below is our final
draft for your review and approval .
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If you would like to discuss it further, I am i n Anc horage and happy to stop by your
office - or you can reach me on my cell at Privileged C or in the office at 269-7806.
Thank you J
Karleen
Opinion Piece, Anchorage Daily news
April 22, 2008
673 words
Commissioner Karleen K. Jackson, Ph.D.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Second opinion: solutions for health care need long-term look and fix
Alaskans need a second opinion regarding the outcome of the legislature's 90-day session
on health issues .
Governor Palin's vision with the Health Care Transparency Act was to increase access and
reduce costs of health care through competition, and provide information surrounding the
cost and quality of care. Alaskans would have been provided information to make better-
informed decisions about health care. Repealing Certificate of Need would have made health
care more market -driven.
The House and Senate Health, Education, and Social Services committees held numerous
committee hearings - 12 total - which provided an opportunity for legislators, the health
care industry, and the public to express a spectrum of opinions regarding the health care
marketplace. House Finance also held a lengthy hearing. This is the furthest any such
legislation regarding Certificate of Need has survived in the legislative process. We
worked hard, but were unable to move the legislation through in the shortened session.
However, Governor Palin is committed to working toward the recommendations of the Health
Care Strategies Planning Council: to make health care more affordable and accessible for
Alaskans, while achieving top-quality health care. This doesn't happen overnight - nor in
90 days; the issues are complex*
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Providing access to health care for all is a noble goal, but giving everyone health
insurance does not ensure access to appropriate health care. We still need enough health
practitioners and facilities to deliver the right care at the right time for each Alaskan.
That means adequate health infrastructure must be in place to respond to increased health
coverage. There is a need to gradually ramp up both infrastructure and insurance to avoid
overwhelming any one part of the health care system.
Last year, Governor Pal in and the legislature supported the addition of 20 WWAMI program
participants (HB18) . It is an important step, and more positions certainly need to be
added - not just to accommodate and support training for more doctors in Alaska, but also
more nurses and other health care providers .
Another success from this legislative session to support the health care infrastructure
was HB 325, which extended and expanded a housing loan program to teachers and health care
professionals. It will help those in teaching and health care professions to receive home
loan incentives, aiding recruitment efforts.
In addition, last year the legislature and Governor Palin supported lifting the freeze on
income eligibility levels by increasing Denali Kidcare to 175 percent of poverty. Again,
it is important to ensure the cost and the levels of service are sustainable before making
additional increases. This year's legislation to increase Denali KidCare to 200 percent of
poverty lacks strong federal support. It is still up to Congress and the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid to reauthorize the program. Governor Palin has called on the
Congressional delegation to achieve timely reauthorization of the State Children' s Health
Insurance Program (SCHIP) , which is only authorized through March 2009. With many seats in
Congress and the presidency up for election, the outcome is unknown - it is not prudent to
guess what will be allowed or improved for this program.
Next steps: The department is assessing how to continue incremental improvements to health
care in Alaska using current resources including:
* Establishing a Health Care Commission to work with a broad spectrum of health care
professionals and consumers to address and formulate policy on health care issues
concerning affordability, accessibility and quality of health care.
* Consolidating information already available to provide a web- based resource on health
care, prevention and healthy living.
* Providing outreach to Alaskans on healthy living: through the recent promotion of the
President's Challenge, for example.
* Evaluating what information is readily available on quality and cost from health care
providers, and what the state can link together into a comprehensive site.
* Promulgating regulations on Certificate of Need, to improve definitions and address
areas of concern, based on the Negotiated Rule Making Committee Recommendations.
The Governor and the department look forward to continuing to improve health care in
Alaska, and supporting Alaskans in achieving the greatest possible individual and public
heal hh .
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Karleen K. Jackson, Ph,D., is the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and
Social Services
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:07 PM
Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Hill; Sherry
(HSS); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Response to ADN article about health issues
Thank you - this does need to be submitted to clarify for Alaskans that the ADN
speculative editorial is off -base. It's not fair to HSS employees for that to go
unanswered. Pis submit to as many publications as possible. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) " <karleen, jackson@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:29:29
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com, govpalin@alaska . gov
Cc : "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C (GOV) " <anna.kim@alaska.gov>, "Hill, Sherry
(HSS) " <sherry.hill@alaska.gov>
Subject: Response to ADN article about health issues
Governor -
Many of your staff members and I have been working to craft a response to the negative ADN
article about what this administration is doing about health issues. Below is our final
draft for your review and approval.
If you would like to discuss it further, I am in Anchorage and happy to stop by your
office - or you can reach me on my cell at [Privileged I or in the office at 269-7806
Thank youi
Karleen
Opinion Piece, Anchorage Daily news
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April 22, 2008
67 3 words
Commissioner Karleen K. Jackson, Ph.D.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Second opinion: solutions for health care need long-term look and fix
Alaskans need a second opinion regarding the outcome of the legislature's 90-day session
on health issues.
Governor Palin's vision with the Health Care Transparency Act was to increase access and
reduce costs of health care through competition, and provide information surrounding the
cost and quality of care. Alaskans would have been provided information to make better-
informed decisions about health care. Repealing Certificate of Need would have made health
care more market -driven.
The House and Senate Health, Education, and Social Services committees held numerous
committee hearings - 12 total - which provided an opportunity for legislators, the health
care industry, and the public to. express a spectrum of opinions regarding the health care
marketplace. House Finance also held a lengthy hearing. This is the furthest any such
legislation regarding Certificate of Need has survived in the legislative process. We
worked hard, but were unable to move the legislation through in the shortened session.
However, Governor Palin is committed to working toward the recommendations of the Health
Care Strategies Planning Council: to make health care more affordable and accessible for
Alaskans, while achieving top-quality health care. This doesn't happen overnight - nor in
90 days/ the issues are complex.
Providing access to health care for all is a noble goal, but giving everyone health
insurance does not ensure access to appropriate health care. We still need enough health
practitioners and facilities to deliver the right care at the right time for each Alaskan
That means adequate health infrastructure must be in place to respond to increased health
coverage. There is a need to gradually ramp up both infrastructure and insurance to avoid
overwhelming any one part of the health care system.
Last year, Governor Palin and the legislature supported the addition of 20 WWAMI program
participants (HB18) . It is an important step, and more positions certainly need to be
added - not just to accommodate and support training for more doctors in Alaska, but also
more nurses and other health care providers.
Another success from this legislative session to support the health care infrastructure
was HB 325/ which extended and expanded a housing loan program to teachers and health care
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professionals. It will help those in teaching and health care professions to receive home
loan incentives, aiding recruitment efforts.
In addition, last year the legislature and Governor Palin supported lifting the freeze on
income eligibility levels by increasing Denali Kidcare to 175 percent of poverty. Again,
it is important to ensure the cost and the levels of service are sustainable before making
additional increases. This year's legislation to increase Denali KidCare to 200 percent of
poverty lacks strong federal support. It is still up to Congress and the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid to reauthorize the program. Governor Palin has called on the
Congressional delegation to achieve timely reauthorization of the State Children's Health
Insurance Program (SCHIP) , which is only authorized through March 2009. With many seats in
Congress and the presidency up for election, the outcome is unknown - it is not prudent to
guess what will be allowed or improved for this program.
Next steps: The department is assessing how to continue incremental improvements to health
care in Alaska using current resources including:
* Establishing a Health Care Commission to work with a broad spectrum of health care
professionals and consumers to address and formulate policy on health care issues
concerning af fordability, accessibility and quality of health care.
* Consolidating information already available to provide a web- based resource on health
care, prevention and healthy living.
* Providing outreach to Alaskans on healthy living: through the recent promotion of the
President's Challenge, for example.
* Evaluating what information is readily available on quality and cost from health care
providers, and what the state can link together into a comprehensive site.
* Promulgating regulations on Certificate of Need, to improve definitions and address
areas of concern, based on the Negotiated Rule Making Committee Recommendations.
The Governor and the department look forward to continuing to improve health care in
Alaska, and supporting Alaskans in achieving the greatest possible individual and public
health.
Karleen K. Jackson, Ph.D., is the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health, and
Social Services
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Sounds good thanks
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:58 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Todd
Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-----Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) H <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:45:06
To;ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, K Perry Yahoo <Jcrisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)" < Sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
CcrTodd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
From talking to Sharon, she is pretty confident that Sheila could do it in an effective
manner. I agree.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
■Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2.008 3:41 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc : Todd
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
That helps anyway. Thanks, She can handle it light-heartidly, knowing her column... and
maybe it would go a long way. I wish I could shame people into ceasing such gossip about a
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teen, but can't figure out how to do that.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Hosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:04:36
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>,K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV) M <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
CciTodd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
If we're going to do anything else on this, the only place I would recommend is in Sheila
Toomey's column.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:55 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
Holy moly. Good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:47:48
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To: Sharon Leighow <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
CcrRosanne Hughes <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
Am I hearing right on Fagan? . He is disspelling rumors about Trig and chastising hate
mongers. Wow. Said the Governor's office is flooded with calls about rumors.
On Tue, 4/22/08, gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc; "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "K. Perry
Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo. com>
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 2:12 PM
Hate to pick at this one again, but have heard three different times today the rumor again
the Bristol is pregnant or had this baby. Even at Trig's doc appt this morning his doc
said that's out there (hopefully NOT in their medical community- world, but it's out
there) . Bristol called again this afternoon asking if there's anything we can do to stop
this, as she received two girlfriend- type calls today asking if it were true. Sent from my
BlackBerry® device from Cellular One Original Message From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:06.-19 To; "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov> Subject: Re: channel 13 tonight Interview
about Trig? Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008
11:21:22 To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com Cc-."Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: channel 13 tonight Governor- Do you mind if Channel 13 grabs a quick interview
after the event tonight at Mears? We could have them set up in the parking lot as you are
leaving. Thoughts? Sharon Leighow Deputy Press Secretary Deputy Communications
Director (907) 269-7450 Anchorage (907) 465-4031 Juneau (907) 240-7943 cell
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahool Mobile. Try it now.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Joe Schmidt
Thank you so much- Joe handles this well. I do want a supportive statement from me going
out today .
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Original Message
From; "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:52:14
To:ExtemalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Joe Schmidt
(From Joe's communications person)
Here ' s what happened . . .
Present at the press conference were Channel 11, Channel 2 and Channel
13 as well as Megan Holland from the Anchorage Daily News* Present on
line were Lori Townsend with APRN and Chris Freiburg (sp?) with the
Daily News-Miner. Cindy Smith with Sen. French's office was also on
line.
Joe was joined by Dr. Henry Luban, medical director for the department.
Joe began with a brief statement explaining the department's new mission
statement and that he expected there would be some dissatisfaction with
some of the changes he's made. He explained that there have been 49
internal investigations of (union members) correctional officers, which
resulted in 29 disciplinary actions, four terminations and four
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resignations in lieu of termination. The commissioner then asked for
questions.
Channel 11 (which has a union contact of some sort) began by questioning
! a death certificate it had been given by the union which stated MRSA as
the cause of death. Dr. Luban explained that the inmate was extremely
ill with multiple organ failure and that MRSA was not the primary cause
of death. The reporter responded by pointing out that the death
certificate listed MRSA as the cause of death. Dr. Luban conceded the
j point but explained that the MRS infection could only have been present
because of the poor health and low immune system of the inmate. Dr.
I Luban disagreed with the union's claim that hundreds of inmates had
MRSA, and stated that if someone has an infection they would be treated
for that infection.
Next a question was asked as to whether management had "axes to grind"
in bringing staff disciplinary action forward. Joe refuted that and
explained that he expected honesty and transparency in his workers. The
question was asked whether union members were under a "gag order" to not
speak with the press . The commissioner explained that was not the case
but said if untruths were told to the media it would be dealt with
through disciplinary action. He emphasized that if an CO knew of an
unsafe situation that CO was obligated to report to a supervisor and not
to bring it to the media.
The discussion went off topic with a number of questions on programming
and prison expansion. The commissioner handled each question as an
opportunity to promote positive steps being made by the department to
reduce recidivism, etc. Substance abuse treatment programs were detailed
as well.
A question was asked about a union charge of nepotism in hiring. The
commissioner strongly denied this and explained the advancement process
whereby some COs hired to work at Seward were not transferred to Palmer
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while new COs were hired for those positions. The commissioner
emphasized the fact that the negotiated contract was being followed
The commissioner was asked about staff cutbacks and explained hiring
levels were never better, with more new officers coming on board than
any time in the past except for when a new prison came on line. In 2006
there were 703 filled positions, that was increased to 737 a year later
and the authorization for 2008 is 780.
The commissioner was asked whether the relationship between ACOA and
himself was permanently broken* He said absolutely not, and mentioned
some recent positive interactions. He said he would always he willing to
work with the union.
Channel 11 left early . . . there were a few more questions but they were
reworking previous questions .
I hope this narrative is helpful.
Richard
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Sent:
To;
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:54 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: Channel 13 tonight
Ok
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 22, 2008 3:41 PM
Subject: Channel 13 tonight
Governor, Channel 13 has not called back all day. We do not think they
will be there tonight .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:54 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Congratulations on your Pt. Thomson decision
Did our presser go out too, with comment in support of DNR's decision?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:52:45
To :gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Congratulations on your Pt . Thomson decision
Governor ,
In the airport I had told Governor Hickel and Malcolm that we would meet with them
anytime they had questions or concerns. Marty and I will use this email request as the
opening to see if we can't secure their support in the way forward on the gasline
decision. God bless, Tom
Original Message
From: mbroberts@gci.net <mbroberts@gci.net>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 12:17:17 2008
Subject: Congratulations on your Pt. Thomson decision
Hello Commissioner:
Governor Hickel joins me in congratulations to you for your decision to reject
the Pt. Thomson plan and terminate the unit. This is the Owner State in action
representing the best interest of the Alaska people.
We would like to take you up on your offer of April 7 in the Alaska Airlines
Board Room when we were en route to meet with Gov* Palin on the gasline. We would like to
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explore the ideas we shared with her and offer our help and support so that the gasline
moves forward promptly to a successful conclusion. This week, we are available Thursday
morning or Friday afternoon and can possibly adjust other commitments to fit your
schedule .
Once again. Congratulations!
Malcolm
Subject; DNR rejects Pt Thomson plan & terminates unit
DNR rejects 23rd POD for Point Thomson, terminates unit
The Department of Natural Resources has rejected a proposed 23rd plan of development for
Point Thomson and terminated the unit .
DNR Commissioner Tom Irwin said today in a prepared statement that the proposed 23rd plan
of development for the Point Thomson unit "is not an appropriate remedy" for ExxonMobil's
failure to submit an acceptable 22nd plan of development.
Irwin said the 23rd plan of development "does not serve the State's best interests or
meet the legal standards in DNR's regulations."
Irwin said he did not approve the 23rd plan of development and has terminated the Point
Thomson unit.
He said he "could not risk further delay in development of these valuable resources" by
accepting the 23rd POD.
"In light of the history of this unit, I did not trust the appellant's commitment to
follow through" with the 23rd plan.
Irwin said that while the 23rd plan would have resulted in production of 10,000 barrels
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per day of gas condensates, it "did not include a commitment to produce any gas from this
unit."
The decision is on remand by Judge Gleason in December. Irwin noted that the judge
"affirmed DNR's rejection of the 22nd" POD "and found that DNR had the authority to
terminate the unit, " but found that appellants' "due process rights may have been violated
because they did not have adequate notice that the unit would be terminated." DNR was
directed to give appellants a fair opportunity to present alternate remedies to
termination.
Irwin said he carefully reviewed the record of the unit and all evidence from the remand
proceeding in making his decision.
Appellants have 20 days to request reconsideration. DNR has until June 15 to have a
decision back to Judge Gleason.
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Governor,
Irwin, Tom E (DIMR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:53 PM
'9ov.sarah@ya1nooxonV; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Fw: Congratulations on your Pt. Thomson decision
In the airport I had told Governor Hickel and Malcolm that we would meet with them anytime
they had questions or concerns. Marty and I will use this email request as the opening to
see if we can't secure their support in the way forward on the gasline decision. God
bless . Tom
Original Message
From: mbroberts@gci.net <mbroberts@gci.net>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 12:17:17 2008
Subject: Congratulations on your Pt. Thomson decision
Hello Commissioner:
Governor Hickel joins me in congratulations to you for your decision to reject
the Pt, Thomson plan and terminate the unit. This is the Owner State in action
representing the best interest of the Alaska people.
We would like to take you up on your offer of April 7 in the Alaska Airlines
Board Room when we were en route to meet with Gov. Palin on the gasline. We would like to
explore the ideas we shared with her and offer our help and support so that the gasline
moves forward promptly to a successful conclusion. This week, we are available Thursday
morning or Friday afternoon and can possibly adjust other commitments to fit your
schedule .
Once again. Congratulations I
Malcolm
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Subject: DNR rejects Pt Thomson plan & terminates unit
DNR rejects 23rd POD for Point Thomson, terminates unit
The Department of Natural Resources has rejected a proposed 23rd plan of development for
Point Thomson and terminated, the unit.
DNR Commissioner Tom Irwin said today in a prepared statement that the proposed 23rd plan
of development for the Point Thomson unit "is not an appropriate remedy" for ExxonMobil's
failure to submit an acceptable 22nd plan of development.
Irwin said the 23rd plan of development "does not serve the State's best interests or meet
the legal standards in DNR's regulations."
Irwin said he did not approve the 23rd plan of development and has terminated the Point
Thomson unit .
He said he "could not risk further delay in development of these valuable resources" by
accepting the 23rd POD.
"In light of the history of this unit, I did not trust the appellant's commitment to
follow through" with the 23rd plan.
Irwin said that while the 23rd plan would -have resulted in production of 10,000 barrels
per day of gas condensates, it "did not include a commitment to produce any gas from this
unit . "
The decision is on remand by Judge Gleason in December. Irwin noted that the judge
"affirmed DNR's rejection of the 22nd n POD "and found that DNR had the authority to
terminate the unit," but found that appellants' "due process rights may have been violated
because they did not have adequate notice that the unit would be terminated." DNR was
directed to give appellants a fair opportunity to present alternate remedies to
termination.
Irwin said he carefully reviewed the record of the unit and all evidence from the remand
proceeding in making his decision.
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Appellants have 20 days to request reconsideration. DNR has until June 15 to have a
decision back to Judge Gleason.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:39 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Schmidt; Joseph D
(DOC); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd
Subject; Re: News Miner story on Joe Schmidt
Whatever Joe needs, in terms of my public (and very, very strong and vocal support) ,
please provide it. This is ridiculous, political, and unfair to Commissioner Schmidt. He
has my unconditional support.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:14:21
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc:Tpdd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: News Miner story on Joe Schmidt
Union votes no confidence in Corrections commissioner
By Chris Freiberg
Originally published Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 12:09 p.m
Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 2:40 p.m.
Comments More than 95 percent of the Alaska Correctional Officers
Association voted in favor of a "no confidence'* measure on state
Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt today.
Of the group's nearly 700 members, a record number of more than 550 cast
their vote, union president Danny Colang said.
This is the first time the association has taken such a vote about a
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sitting commissioner. Members are concerned about a number of issues,
including under staf fing, wrongful terminations and overcrowding in
Alaska jails.
They are calling on Gov, Sarah Pal in, who appointed Schmidt when she
took office, to launch a full investigation. Colang said that past
conversations with the governor's office have yielded no results.
"If you're the leader of a group, you need the trust of that group,"
Colang said. "This vote shows he has no trust left."
Schmidt will speak to the media about the results of the vote later this
afternoon from Anchorage.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:45 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: Your schedule
No problem at all- some of these days are impossible to keep up with! Thank you
I'm worried about the Dept of Corrections union stuff going on, so I hope Joe's media guy
is on it. Joe is an outstanding commish - he's cleaned things up by ridding the dept of a
few bad apples and the union turned on him. Whatever you can do to help the dept out with
messaging, pis do. Thanks
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 22, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: Your schedule
Governor, we will work to make sure, all media requests /accepts are put
on your schedule and that Kris is kept in the loop. I take
responsibility for our failure to do this over the last few days.
Rosanne
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular one
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:43 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Todd; Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Ivy personal
Subject: Re; Joe Schmidt
Thank you.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: K Perry Yahoo
To: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Todd
Cc: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Apr 22, 2008 3:18 PM
Subject: Joe Schmidt
His assistant Richard is drafting a response from you,
Governor, that we can take a look at momentarily.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
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To;
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:41 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Todd
Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
That helps anyway. Thanks. She can handle it light-heartidly, knowing her column... and
maybe it would go a long way. I wish I could shame people into ceasing such gossip about a
teen, but can't figure out how to do that.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov:>
Date; Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:04:36
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarahOyahoo . com> , K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc:Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
If we're going to do anything else on this, the only place I would recommend is in Sheila
Toomey's column.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:55 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
CO: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
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Holy moly. Good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:47:48
To: Sharon Leighow <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc:Rosanne Hughes <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
Am I hearing right on Fagan? . He is disspelling rumors about Trig and chastising hate
mongers. Wow. Said the Governor's office is flooded with calls about rumors.
On Tue , 4/22/08, gov. sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> wrote :
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
To : "Sharon Leighow 1 ' <sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "K Perry
Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo. com>
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 2:12 PM
Hate to pick at this one again, but have heard three different times today the rumor again
the Bristol is pregnant or had this baby. Even at Trig's doc appt this morning his doc
said that's out there (hopefully NOT in their medical community-world, but it's out
there) . Bristol called again this afternoon asking if there's anything we can do to stop
this, as she received two girlfriend- type calls today asking if it were true. Sent from my
BlackBerry® device from cellular One Original Message From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:06:19 To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov> Subject: Re; channel 13 tonight Interview
about Trig? Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008
11:21:22 To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject; channel 13 tonight Governor- Do you mind if Channel 13 grabs a quick interview
after the event tonight at Mears? We could have them set up in the parking lot as you are
leaving. Thoughts? Sharon Leighow Deputy Press Secretary Deputy Communications
Director (907) 269-7450 Anchorage (907) 465-4031 Juneau (907) 240-7943 cell
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo I Mobile. Try it now,
<ht tp : / /us . rd. yahoo . com/ evt=* 5173 3 / *ht tp : / /mobile , yahoo . com/ ;
_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ >
PRA GSP01 0015493
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:55 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
Holy moly. Good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Kris perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Date; Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:47:48
To : Sharon Leighow <sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> , gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: Rosanne Hughes <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov?>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
Am 1 hearing right on Fagan? . He is disspelling rumors about Trig and chastising hate
mongers. Wow. Said the Governors office is flooded with calls about rumors.
On Tue, 4/22/08, gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> wrote:
From ; gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Bristol Re: channel 13 tonight
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "K Perry
Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday r April 22, 2008, 2:12 PM
Hate to pick at this one again, but have heard three different times today the rumor again
the Bristol is pregnant or had this baby. Even at Trig's doc appt this morning his doc
said that's out there (hopefully NOT in their medical community- world, but it's out
there). Bristol called again this afternoon asking if there's anything we can do to stop
this, as she received two girlfriend- type calls today asking if it were true. Sent from my
BlackBerry® device from Cellular One Original Message From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:06:19 To : "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc; "Rosanne Hughes" < rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov> Subject: Re: channel 13 tonight Interview
about Trig? Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < Sharon. leighow@alaska.gov> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008
11:21:22 To :gov.sarah@yahoo. com Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: channel 13 tonight Governor- Do you mind if Channel 13 grabs a quick interview
after the event tonight at Mears? We could have them set up in the parking lot as you are
leaving. Thoughts? Sharon Leighow Deputy Press Secretary Deputy Communications
PRA GSP01 0015494
Director (907) 269-7450 Anchorage (907) 465-4031 Juneau (907) 240-7943 cell
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile,
<http: //us. rd.yahoo.com/ evt=5173 3/ *http: //mobile. yahoo. com/;
_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ >
Try it now
PRA GSP01 0015495
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:43 PM
To: Mills; Andy J (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Leschper; Beth
(GOV)
Cc: Bluhm; Jason R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Beth, can you craft text for them?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mills, Andy J (GOV) " <andy.mills@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:40:34
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)" <jason.bluhm@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
That photo is so precious .. .and would work great for a birth announcement.
If you have thoughts about text for a printed announcement .. .we'd be happy to put
something together!
-Andy Se. Jason
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo • com]
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Mills,
Andy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Wow! That's a beautiful picture!!! I'm going to ask Jason/Andy if this one would work for
a birth announcement.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
j
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From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:01:20
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,
f ek9wnr@yahoo . com , gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Trig - Kris^ Arms.jpg
From yesterday. Look at those hands!
PRA GSP01 0015497
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:41 PM
Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Biuhm; Jason R (GOV); Mills; Andy J
(GOV)
Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Wow! That's a beautiful picture!!! I'm going to ask Jason/Andy if this one would work for
a birth announcement.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:01:20
To: n Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris .perry@alaska.gov>,
f ek9wnr@yahoo . com, gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
From yesterday. Look at those hands!
PRA GSP01 0015498
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:17 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.st ate. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.alc.us]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 2:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. kathy furbush
address: P.O. Box 872551 Wasilla AK 99687
(907) 357-0721
MESSAGE :
Congradulationsl Welcome baby Trig Paxson Van Palin. Heres to pure love. What a precious
gift from God you are, and Lucky tool You have two wonderful parents, and awesome siblings!
I've always liked your mom shes, "Real", down to earth. I used to talk to your mom every
day when I worked at the "Family Fitnl worked in the day care area where I watched your
sister Willow. I would talk to your mom about nothing, and shes always made me feel like I
was talking about something. Never talked about politics thou.
Trig I created this Mattel Drowsy Doll to look like your mom might have looked like when
she was a little girl, Any way I was wondering if your mom might sign her for me? I think
she would be quite pleased with the detail. Any way welcome to the world Love Always,
Kathy Furbush Wasilla, Alaska
stargatel@gci .net
i
PRA GSP01 0015499
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:08 PM
To: John Katz
Cc: Mike Tibbies; Janice Mason; Kris Perry
Subject: Re: Commonwealth North
Congrats!! l I'll be there at the event august 20, I'll ask Janice to plug that in today.
You're highly deserving of this honor!!!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:35:37
To: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc : "Michael Tibbies " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , "Janice Mason"
<janice_mason@gov.state.ak.us>, "Kris Perry" <kris_j?erry@gov. state ,ak.us>
Subject: Commonwealth North
I have just been notified by Commonwealth North « that I am to receive the Walter J.
Hickle Award for Distinguished Public = Policy Leadership.
They and I would very much like you to = come . The award presentation is tentatively
scheduled for August 20 = in Anchorage. The program people are currently deciding whether
the = event will be at lunch time or in the evening.
I know that you can't commit to something that = far in the future, but I'm hopeful that
you and Janice will mark the date = in the event that your schedule will permit.
Needless to say, I'm surprised, appreciative, * and humbled - all at the same time,
especially when I think of all the = deserving people I've worked with in the past and
now.
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:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov . sarah@y ahoo .com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1 1:48 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV): Todd
Re: Sched
Could I get the sched for the other events this weekend like motorcycle blessing and
alyeska?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:40:06
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska,gov>
Subject: Sched
Thursday spring concert (s) in the valley, 10am and 6:30pm I'll attend
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From;
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:51 AM
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Re: AIDEA Director Search
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:41:08
To: "Pat Galvin " <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: AIDEA Director Search
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S {DOR) " <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:57:01
To: Sarah Pal in <gov . sarah@yahoo , com>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gpv>
Subject: AIDEA Director Search
PRA GSP01 0015502
Governor ,
Just a status update on the AIDEA E.D. search:
We have interviews scheduled next Tuesday with 4 finalists; Bob Poe, Jim McConnell, Ted
Leonard, and Steve Rieger. The board will then make a recommendation to you, similar to
what was done with Steve Haagenson. I'd lik e to talk to you before the meeting to discuss
jaaniL_Uifij^Mmmfindation to be made. [Privile g ed or Personal Materia l Re dacted
Privileged or Personal Materia
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I'd like to also talk to you about what is needed at aidea. (Privileged or PersonalMaterial Re
[Privileged or Persona T MaterialRe^ It is criFical that the next AIDEA Director be~skilled at
managing the public and political process, as well as the day to day administration of
AIDEA.
In the interviews we'll be looking for dynamic leadership qualities, strategic thinking
skills, as well as technical abilities in the banking and financing arenas. I will try to
get on your schedule between now and next Tuesday to discuss these things before the
interviews .
Let me know if you have any questions.
-Pat
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1 1:05 AM
To: 'appe!lk@gci. net*
Subject: RE: Health_Care
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, April 21, 2008 3:25 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Health__Care
Web mail from: Mr. Frank Appel
address: 6424 Hampton Dr Anchorage AK 99504-4534
907-338-2282
MESSAGE:
Frank Appel
6424 Hampton Drive
Anchorage, AK 99504-4534
April 21, 2008
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
PO Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
PRA GSP01 0015504
Dear Governor Palin:
Denali Kid Care is an important support for families and especially
grandparents that are careing for their grandchildren. I encourage you to
add this issue to the special session so these kids get a good start in
life.
Sincerely,
Frank Appel
907-338-2282
This message has been verified by CapwizXC as authentic and sent by this
individual. Authentication ID: [g3313IIF3
appellk@gci .net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:56 AM
To: Castfe; Lillian K (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Economic_Development
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mail to ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 4:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Economic_Developtnent
Web mail from: Mr. Harvey Paul
address: PO Box 5009 Kongiganak AK 99545
(907)557-5616
MESSAGE :
Dear Honorable Governess Mrs. Sarah Palin:
First of all: Congratulations to New Addition to the Royal Family. May your new blessing
find our world peaceful and forgiving.
I am writing to you to express our concerns and to request for your understanding of our
predicament . I am a General Manager of
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a\a$ka.gov]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:51 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW; Elections
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject ; Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Thomas Cashin
address: 199 Avery Brook RD Charlemont MA 0133 9
413-625-2531
MESSAGE:
Dear Govorner Sarah Palin
Hello, my name is Tom Cashin and I am from Franklin county which is in Western
Massachusetts. I have to say that I have never been to Alaska and my infuence does not
reach beyond my home county but I have heard about you recently and I have taken a keen
interest in your achivements as well as your popularity and I have to say I was deeply
impressed. I have also heard that certain people want you to run for vice President with
John McCain but I think otherwise. I think you are to talented and to savvy to run for
that post. Instead I think that you should run for President of the United States in 2008
or if you can in 2012. I know that you have your own agenda and probably alot on you plate
after having a baby (which shares my birthday of April 18) so I bid you farwell by saying
that no matter what disicion you make I'll still support you.
Republican Thomas J. Cashin jr
torn . cashin@hotmail . com
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:49 AM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: University_of_Alaska
Original Message
From: WebMa il ©gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 6:36 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : University_of __Alaska
Web mail from: Ms. Annie Route
address: 2516 Douglas Dr Anchorage AK 99517
907.720.7406
MESSAGE ;
Dear Sarah,
Congratulations to you, your husband, and family on the birth of little Trig] You're in my
prayers for all the best for Trig.
I'm also writing to ask your continued support for the University of Alaska. Our capital
budget promises to bring advances in health care education with the new Health Sciences
building and general wellness with plans for a new athletic center.
Thank you for making UA a priority among many.
Best wishes,
Annie Route
Anchorage , AK
annieroute66@aol . com
PRA GSP01 0015508
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:27 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc;
Peny; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Sched
Pis add the recent interviews to sched; april 18, april 21 w/ktva and adn
Also- Todd's interviews w/ kbyr april 18, and Bristol's interview assistance/set up w/ktuu
on april 18
Can't think if we f ve done others the last few days- if u remember pis add the ones u can
think of
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:29 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Sched
Pis have one of the comm folks take over the duty of remembering and noting when I conduct
interviews on the record- I can't remember them all and then spend too much time trying to
note when I've conducted one and with whom. Thanks
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:27:06
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Sched
Pis add the recent interviews to sched: april 18, april 21 w/ktva and adn
Also- Todd's interviews w/ kbyr april 18, and Bristol's interview assistance/set up w/ktuu
on april 18
Can't think if we've done others the last few days- if u remember pis add the ones u can
think of
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:34 AM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: $25,000 to affect the water initative
From: vernon hurlbert [mailto:vemonhurlbert9@hotmail.cora]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: $25,000 to affect the water initative
Dear Governor Palin;
First I want to congratulate you on your new son. What a great thing. I haven't seen
you and your
family for a while as I have been missing you when you pass through the airport but I
need to pass on
to you my thoughts on the money that was put in the budget to affect or explain the
initative that is going to be in the up coming election.
First, I have to
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Thank you
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Original Message
From: !, Mason ; Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:30:48
TorExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Governor - I have confirmed the event with both Kurt and James. They will follow up with
all details. Janice
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . sarahoyahoo , com]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:13 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
J- any word yet on confirmation of this event for the Peter's Creek station owner? I'm
asked about it quite often.
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-----Original Message
From: Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:51:08
To: Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc:sarah palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:36 AM |
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
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Kris,
Did June 28th get a final Yes vote regarding Sarah attending this event? James Shin had
mentioned that if Sarah would attend, he would make arrangements for members of the Korean
Consulate in Seattle to attend.
Thank you, Kurt
Original Message
From: Kris
Perry <mailto :krisandclark@yahoo . com>
To: Kurt & Heather Bruce <mailto:khbruce@gci.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
We saved the date, but I'll double check tomorrow to make sure all is set
Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci.net <mailto:khbruce@gci.net> > wrote
Kris,
Any word on if this date is open?
Thanks, Kurt
Original Message
From: Kris
Perry <mailto:krisandclark@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) <mailto : govpalin@alaska . gov> ; khbruce@gci . net
<mailto : khbruce@gci .net> ,- [priQn^prTf^PArQrinfli Mai <maiito : |p r ivileged or Personal Ma| >
Cc: kris.perry@alaska.gov <mailto:kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
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Sounds good. Kurt, I'll follow-up.
Keeping Team 22 in our prayers for victory and safety! I l
"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov <mailto:govpalin@alaska.gov> > wrote*.
I stink at golf. But I can caddy.
We're on our way to Squarebanks . Pray that Todd catches the young guys.
Original Message
From: Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci.net <mailto:khbruce@gci.net> >
to: Perry's privileged or Person al Mat <maiito ^Privileged or PersonaJMJ >
Cc: Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu Feb 14 20:03:50 2008
Subject: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Kris,
I asked Sarah if she was interested in attending a Korean Community golf event per the
request of James Shin of Peters Creek Chevron. Sarah said she would like to attend if she
was in town and to schedule through you. I found out from James today that the golf
tournament is June 28th at Eagle Glen golf course on Elmendorf AFB. I let James know I
would contact you to see if it fits Sarah's schedule. Please let me know if it is a go or
no go. My cell is 227-5483 and James contact number is 727-5183.
Thank you, Kurt
Never miss a thing. Make
Yahoo your homepage. <http : //us. rd. yahoo. com/evt=51438/*http: //www. yahoo. com/r/hs>
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Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo
your homepage. <http: //us. rd.yahoo.com/ evt=51438/*http: //www. yahoo. com/r/hs>
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Importance: High
Governor Palin,
Douglas D. Graff [dgraff1234@msn.com]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:28 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
_bobgray1@excite.com; clgray99708@excite.com
Hold Gas Line Special Session in FAIRBANKS
I'm appealing directly to you because my Interior Rep Guttenberg and Sen. Thomas have failed to
respond to my previous e-mail. I guess they are just too busy or important to respond to me, a voter
from their district. We in the interior are being rapidly strangled by high energy prices and the
associated high food prices. We have a very vested interest to be able to attend and observe the special
session, lobby not only the interior delegates but ALL of the legislature on this very important and
serious issue. PLEASE HOLD THE GASLiNE SPECIAL SESSION HERE IN FAIRBANKS! Thank you.
Very Respectively
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From: Palin
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:07 PM
To: John Katz
Subject: Re: Congratulations
Sounds good. We can have Russ move sooner and I can get my candidate in the liason office sooner then. Thanks I
Congrats on the Hickel award! Right on- and no one is more deserving. Of course I'll be there to cheer you on in
August. I'll have janice/kris schedule that early.
1 responded to Kris' follow-up email re: chair of NGA Nat Res, I believe it could be good for AK, hopefully that was
passed on to you and we can work towards that end. Let me know what I should do on my end, otherwise I'll assume
you can work some of it from there.
Thanks Mr. Katz- we appreciate all you're doing,
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 1 1:55:26 2008
Subject: Re: Congratulations
Russ and I have agreed that his first responsibility must be to you and Mike Tibbies. He is going to talk to Mike
about a departure date.
It sounds like you don't need him for the special session. In that event, Russ and I talked about early June, after he
has completed his work related to the general session. He might be willing to come even earlier.
Larry would like to leave in mid-June or shortly thereafter. So, it looks like we could have a smooth transition at
both ends of the equation.
Russ will take Larry's position. Michael Tubman, who I hope you will have an opportunity to meet relatively soon,
will assume Sam's responsibilities, Sam is leaving on Jury 1 . Right now, Michael is not scheduled to start until after
Labor Day. In my judgement, he is worth waiting for, but Russ and I will need to share some of Sam's portfolio in
the interim.
Allison is leaving for Utah on June 1. I've slowed the process of replacing her. I'm not happy with the remaining
candidates and am still looking for the right person. Her position will be quite important next year given the likely
agenda of the majority party in Congress.
Probably more than you wanted to know, but I wanted to give you the full picture.
P.S. Have you had a chance to look at my last email concerning your possible chairmanship of NGA's Natural
Resources Committee? You or I should probably move on this pretty soon.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is jwkatz@alaskadc.org
<mailto:iwkatz(g) J alaskadc.org > . Thank you .
>» On 4/22/2008 at 3:31 PM, in message
<15DAF56A25149D49B9666AF78A638FFED64679@SOAJNUMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Palin, Sarah (GOV
sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
Thank you! Trig is amazing!
On another note- has Sam or Larry indicated when they want to pack up and head north? I (confidentially) have a
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replacement in mind for Russ and this candidate would love to get going in the Leg Liason position very soon so we can gear
up for special session and AGIA review (May 19), and things could move smoothly if Russ replaces a DC person at the same
time. We could overlap, but ideally we'd sned Russ back East as your guy(s) transition out so you don't have a lapse there.
Original Message —
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 10:04:29 2008
Subject: Congratulations
Congratulations on Trig's birth! The statement that you and Todd issued was absolutely beautiful It reminded me of some
of my own thoughts when my daughter was born.
I also appreciated your earlier statement that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. It's good for me to remind myself
of that every once in awhile.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address isjwkatz@alaskadc.org
<mailto:iwkatz@alaskadc.org> . Thank you .
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From: Palin
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1 1 :34 AM
To: John Katz
Subject: Re: Congratulations
Thank you! Trig is amazing!
On another note- has Sam or Larry indicated when they want to pack up and head north? I (confidentially) have a
replacement in mind for Russ and this candidate would love to get going in the Leg Liason position very soon so we
can gear up for special session and AGIA review (May 19), and things could move smoothly if Russ replaces a DC
person at the same time. We could overlap, but ideally we'd sned Russ back East as your guy(s) transition out so you
don't have a lapse there.
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 10:04:29 2008
Subject: Congratulations
Congratulations on Trig's birth! The statement that you and Todd issued was absolutely beautiful. It reminded me
of some of my own thoughts when my daughter was born.
I also appreciated your earlier statement that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. It's good for me to
remind myself of that every once in awhile.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address isjwkatz@alaskadc.org
<mailto:iwkatz@alaskadc.org> . Thank you.
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From: Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) [karleen.jackson@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1 1 :29 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Hill; Sherry (HSS)
Subject: Response to ADN article about health issues
Governor -
Many of your staff members and I have been working to craft a response to the negative ADN
article about what this administration is doing about health issues. Below is our final draft for
your review and approval.
If you would like to discuss it f urther, I am in Anchorage and happy to stop by your office - or
you can reach me on my cell at Privilegedbr in the office at 269-7806.
Thank you!
Karleen
Opinion Piece, Anchorage Daily news
April 22, 2008
673 words
Commissioner Karleen K. Jackson, Ph.D.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Second opinion: solutions for health care need long-term look and fix
Alaskans need a second opinion regarding the outcome of the legislature's 90-day session on
health issues.
Governor Palin' s vision with the Health Care Transparency Act was to increase access and
reduce costs of health care through competition, and provide information surrounding the cost
and quality of care. Alaskans would have been provided information to make better-informed
decisions about health care. Repealing Certificate of Need would have made health care more
market-driven.
The House and Senate Health, Education, and Social Services committees held numerous
committee hearings - 12 total - which provided an opportunity for legislators, the health care
industry, and the public to express a spectrum of opinions regarding the health care marketplace.
House Finance also held a lengthy hearing. This is the furthest any such legislation regarding
Certificate of Need has survived in the legislative process. We worked hard, but were unable to
move the legislation through in the shortened session.
However, Governor Palin is committed to working toward the recommendations of the Health
Care Strategies Planning Council: to make health care more affordable and accessible for
Alaskans, while achieving top-quality health care. This doesn't happen overnight - nor in 90
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days; the issues are complex.
Providing access to health care for all is a noble goal, but giving everyone health insurance does not
ensure access to appropriate health care. We still need enough health practitioners and facilities to deliver
the right care at the right time for each Alaskan. That means adequate health infrastructure must be in
place to respond to increased health coverage. There is a need to gradually ramp up both infrastructure
and insurance to avoid overwhelming any one part of the health care system.
Last year, Governor Palin and the legislature supported the addition of 20 WW AMI program participants
(HB1 8). It is an important step, and more positions certainly need to be added - not just to accommodate
and support training for more doctors in Alaska, but also more nurses and other health care providers.
Another success from this legislative session to support the health care infrastructure was HB 325, which
extended and expanded a housing loan program to teachers and health care professionals. It will help
those in teaching and health care professions to receive home loan incentives, aiding recruitment efforts.
In addition, last year the legislature and Governor Palin supported lifting the freeze on income eligibility
levels by increasing Denali Kidcare to 175 percent of poverty. Again, it is important to ensure the cost
and the levels of service are sustainable before making additional increases. This year's legislation to
increase Denali KidCare to 200 percent of poverty lacks strong federal support. It is still up to Congress
and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to reauthorize the program. Governor Palin has called on the
Congressional delegation to achieve timely reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance
Program (SCHIP), which is only authorized through March 2009. With many seats in Congress and the
presidency up for election, the outcome is unknown - it is not prudent to guess what will be allowed or
improved for this program.
Next steps: The department is assessing how to continue incremental improvements to health care in
Alaska using current resources including:
• Establishing a Health Care Commission to work with a broad spectrum of health care professionals
and consumers to address and formulate policy on health care issues concerning affordability,
accessibility and quality of health care.
• Consolidating information already available to provide a web-based resource on health care,
prevention and healthy living.
• Providing outreach to Alaskans on healthy living: through the recent promotion of the President's
Challenge, for example,
• Evaluating what information is readily available on quality and cost from health care providers, and
what the state can link together into a comprehensive site.
• Promulgating regulations on Certificate of Need, to improve definitions and address areas of
concern, based on the Negotiated Rule Making Committee Recommendations.
The Governor and the department look forward to continuing to improve health care in Alaska, and
supporting Alaskans in achieving the greatest possible individual and public health.
Karleen K. Jackson, PhD., is the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
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From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp* expires Sunday April 27th, 2:34 PM.
In most state agencies, this is not the userlD and password used to logon to individual computers. The
password can be changed using the SOA Password Change page or Outlook Web Access .
Your new password must be at least eight characters long and include at least three of these four types of
characters:
• upper case alphabet
• lower case afphabet
• numbers
• punctuation or symbols
Prior passwords may not be re-used.
Important Note! - Web browsers, email clients, handheld email devices and other applications can store
and continue to use an old password after it has been changed, possibly triggering lockout. Such
applications should be closed while (or immediately after) changing a password. These stored passwords
may need to be updated or deleted.
Please contact your local or departmental support technicians with any questions or requests for
assistance related to changing passwords.
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
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Sharon Leighow; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Karen Rehfeld; Kris Perry; Michael A (GOV) Nizich; Michael Tibbies; Rosanne (GOV sponsored)
Hughes
Subject: Re: Arctic Power/Gordon Liddy - CONFIDENTIAL/Attorney Client Privilege
To:
Cc:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatzfg),alaskadc,org . Thank you .
>» On 4/23/2008 at 3:52 PM, in message < 124 1430049- 1208980495-
cardhu_decombobulator31ackberry.rim.net-2007064296-
@bxel67.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Good. Can't believe adn repeated the mistake in the editoria l today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent Irom my BlackBerry® device irom Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz' 1 <jwkatz@ALASKADC,org>
Date: Wed> 23 Apr 2008 15:46:45
To:"Sharon Leighow" <sharonJeighow@gov.state.ak.us>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>/Mike Nizich"
<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies" <mike,tibbles@alasi
Mason" <janice_mason@gov.state.ak.us>, "Governor Sarah Palin"
< gov . sar ah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Arctic Power/ Gordon Liddy
I just heard from Adrian Herrera of Arctic Power. He said Mr. - Liddy is still
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coming to Alaska.
Arctic Power is taking a number of steps to correct errors = in the recent news
stories, including contacts with the Associated = Press, Anchorage Daily News,
and Fairbanks News-Miner. Specifically, = AP is emphasizing that no State funds
are involved in Mr. Liddy's visit = and that he is not being "hired." I believe that
Arctic Power = intends to pay Mr. Liddy's travel costs from non-public funds.
I was also told that he is contemplating a possible appearance on the = Rick
Rydell show tomorrow further to clarify the record.
Please note that my email address has = changed. My new email address = is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkat2@alaskadc.0rg. = Thank you .
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From: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=DSLL0YD]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:39 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.conY
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Schlosser; Mary A
(DFG)
Subject: Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Camps
Governor:
In addition to your planned trip to McNeil River this summer (July 25-28, for four people), I'd like to invite you to
attend, or even be an invited guest speaker or judge, at one or more of our Becoming an Outdoors Woman
(BOW) camps. These are tremendously popular camps that introduce women to outdoors activities, including
hunting, fishing, food preparation, camping, boating, and shooting.
For information, you can refer to the following links:
June 20-22 at Lost Lake, south of Fairbanks toward Delta:
http://www.sf.adfa.state .ak.us/Re gion3/Programs/BOW/PDFs/BOWSummerReaFinalQ8.pdf
August 1-3 in Haines:
http://www.sf.adfQ.state.ak.us/Reaion3/Programs/BOW/PDFs/BOWQ ERe qFinalQ8.pdf
If you wish to participate, you could stay for the entire camp, for portions of a day, or simply for a cameo
appearance during one of the many functions. Last year, I attended the session at Lost Lake for the better portion
of two days, and one evening they had me judge the moose calling contest (fun and funny for all involved).
I believe that you would enjoy the BOW, and I know that the staff, volunteers, and participants would be honored
to have you join them.
Please let me know.
Thanks, DL.
Denby S. Lloyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-552$
907-465-4719
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GROUP/CN=REClPlENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:12 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Todd'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin makes news on KLOVE radio station
From: Sims, Cynthia M (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:11 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject; Governor Palin makes news on KLOVE radio station
Hello ... just thought I would let you know that I just heard some very nice comments about Governor Palin and
her new baby on KLove, a national Christian radio station. © They have a link to the Anchorage Daily News
article on their website, but the DJs were talking about the statement that Governor Palin released about their
child being a gift from God. I believe the statement made on-air was, "what an awesome Governor the state of
Alaska has!"
Just thought I would share. ©
Cindy Sims
Special Assistant
Office of Lieutenant Governor Sean Pamell
907.269.7460
8/27/2009
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Subject:
Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLES]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:23 PM
Sarah Paiin
FW: Lyda
Is this the message you wanted.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
■Original Message-
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:18 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'Sean persona!2'
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C
(GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Lyda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OXX
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
###
Original Message-
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:17 PM
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Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C
(GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sub j ect : RE : Lyda
We just finished a statement and as soon as you approve, will get it out. Sharon just sent
it to you.
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Todd; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: CNN Headline News -
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:29 PM
To: 'Herrera Adrian'
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Liddy Visit
Thank you Adrian - i will forward this directly to the Governor. Janice
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From: Herrera Adrian [mailto:aherrera@anwr.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:03 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Katz, John W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Liddy Visit
Hi Janice,
I just wanted to pass on to you to pass on to the Governor that just now on CNN Headline News on the
Glenn Beck Show Mr. Beck did a piece on Governor Palin's new bom and congratulated her. It was the
last piece on his show which also featured comments in support of ANWR in the beginning. The
Governor's picture was shown and he read her quote about her new son with special needs. Beck also
has a daughter with "special needs" he stated. Beck showered the Governor with extremely high
compliments for her remarks and really really did a nice job promoting the Governor as a fantastic
person. It might be worth passing this on as it was live on national TV for 5 minutes just ended 8pm
EST.
Adrian
Adrian Herrera
Arctic Power
425 8th Street NW Suite 540
Washington DC 20004
202-248-4468 tel
202-248-6123 fax
8/27/2009
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Byers, Gail Y(LAW)
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:51 PM
Sarah Palin
Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC)
FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipientsl
Governor :
Attached is an e-mail we just received from former Commissioner of Corrections, Margaret
Pugh. In case the attachment is difficult to open, she states her support for Joe just as
we have done ,
"Joe Schmidt is making strides towards turning the Correctional Officer workforce into a
professional team that will run an ethical and committed Department- . ... I know without
asking that the union activists object to being held to higher standards. ... I just want
you to know that Joe Schmidt is doing the right things."
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I will send former Commissioner Pugh a thank you for her e-mail
Randy
Original Message-
Prom: Your Name [mailto:your_email@here.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:07 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from IM6530Exec
Public Scan
E-Mail_Recipients
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Date:2008/04/23
Pages : 1
Resolution: 200
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Provost, Kathryn T (GOV)
From:
Sent;
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9; 12 AM
Provost, Kathryn T (GOV)
Mason, Janice L (GOV)
FW: Corrections
Original Message
From: WebMailGgov. state - ak » us [mailto : WebMailSgov. state . ak. us J
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Corrections
Web mail from: Margaret Pugh
address: 1011 d St. Juneau AK 99801
(907) 586-1598
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor:
First, many warm wishes to your family from our family for Trig's birth. You'll be one
busy person now, but we all know you are a strong woman and up to your multiple callings,
I will keep you and Trig in my prayers.
And next.,. I just read the article in the Daily News that the Correctional Officers Union
issued a censure of Joe Schmidt. I want you to know that I stand by my opinion - which I
have shared with you on several occasions - that your appointment of Joe was brilliant.
Joe and I have not spent much time together recently, but I follow Corrections carefully
and I know that he is doing well in all areas. His comment in the newspaper that taking a
firm hand in investigations on Officer wrong doing strained his relationship with the
Union is correct. The union is run by the same group as when I served as Commissioner and
had they thought of censuring me, they certainly would have done so. I consider the
action meaningless in every sense.
Joe Schmidt is making strides towards turning the Correctional Officer workforce into a
professional team that will run an ethical and committed Department. While Joe and I have
not discussed this issue, I know without asking that the union activists object to being
held to higher standards.
Regarding the medical question behind which the activists are hiding, communicable
diseases -unfortunately- are now and will continue to be major issues for institutions of
all types that house large groups of people - including tour ships/ as you know. Again, I
know without asking that Joe knows the agencies that set guidelines for dealing with
outbreaks.
My apologies for such a lengthy e-mail. I just want you to know that Joe Schmidt is doing
the right things.
With best personal regards,
Margaret M. Pugh
(retired Commissioner of Alaska Department of Corrections)
mpugh@gci.net
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Importance:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:57 PM
Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; K Perry Yahoo; Debbie Joslin; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Sean personal
Re: Kfqd
High
Arghhhhh! It came across all wrong already! We need help fixing this asap before more
stories are filed. The press release has to set the record straight asap.
Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
To: Ivy personal
To: K Perry Yahoo
To; Debbie Joslin
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Sharon Leighow
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey
Sent; Apr 23, 2008 4:45 PM
Subject: Kfqd
Sharon just emailed the letter to Debbie Joslin, Debbie's going to try to call in before
5pm to help set this record straight.
Debbie had some awesome thoughts on how this issue went down previously
Copied Debbie above.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/OSCWOU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:35 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: gas taxes
Ok
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Rutherford, Marty K {DNR); Colberg,
Talis J (LAW); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Ivy personal
<ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Sean personal2 <
Privileged or Personal ] >
Sent: Wed Apr 23 16:30:36 2008
Subject: Re: gas taxes
Pis let me know what you all come up with asap. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:31:45
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) "
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Governor, all
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Tom
Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:01 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)
Subject: Fw: gas taxes
We're working oon something here,.. Hope it works to eliminate gas tax.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:52:31
To:"Pat Galvin" <patrick. galvin@alaska.gov>, "Talis Colberg"
<talis . colberg@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re; gas taxes
Before the summer driving season kicks in- and that's assuming we may
not need legislation to eliminate collection of the gas tax. I'm hearing
there are ways we may get to do this, and one catalyst is the Juneau
power outage that some see as a vehicle to declare the necessity to give
alaskans a break on outrageous energy costs.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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■Original Message
From; "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:38:25
To • gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Governor,
Are these discussions in preparation for another special session call?
Or are you looking at action next year in the regular session?
-Pat
**Sent from my hand- held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos
Thank You.
Original Message
From : "gov. sarah@yahoo . com" <gov, sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>; "Sean personal2"
Privileged or Personal IL
Cc: l( Pat Galvin" <patrick,galvin@alaska.gov>; "Kris Perry"
<kr is . per ry@alaska . gov>
Sent; 4/23/2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: gas taxes
My desire is to go forth with eliminating this, and in addition we'll
double this effort by making leggies act on my tire tax repeal bill also
at the same time since it's still sitting there ready to be acted upon.
So, whatever you guys gotta do to accomplish that, please do asap.
Thanks
<On my end I can enlist Kris and Ivy to help out..* and I'll CC Russ
when you let me know the most expedient way of accomplishing these two
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goals so he can get lawmakers ready.)
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
■Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: gas taxes
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or PersonaHTT^ .
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW); Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Colberg, Talis J
(LAW),
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks ,
Chris Poag.
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300
Tel: (907) 465-4132
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Fax: (907) 465-2539
From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW) ; Poag, Christopher C (LAW);
Christopher . poag@alaska . gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Chris- -there may be stuff in my CFBP directory on this (I am out until
this afternoon) .
From; Behr, Deborah E (LAW)
Sent: Wed 4/23/2008 8 : 17 AM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW);
Christopher . poag@alaska . gov
Subj ect ; RE : gas taxes
Talis -
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
^hris
Poag advises Dept. of Revenue is looking for our prior advice. You
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should be hearing from Chris and Mike shortly. Deborah Behr
Deborah E. Behr
Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
Alaska Department of Law
(907)465-2122
Deborah . Behr@alaska . gov
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:35 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Subject: gas taxes
Dear Ms. Behr and or Mr. Barnhill,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks Talis
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Importance:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:27 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Sean
personate
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C
(GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: Lyda
High
Came across horribly on Pagan and Wesley Loy's article- they got it wrong. . . Makes it
sounds like I dropped the ball by refusing to hear the bills in any future venue I Pis
clarify asap, Comm Dept, before any more articles are filed on this. Did a press release
go out???
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:26:45
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike*tibbles@alaska,gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ. kelly@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C
(GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : RE : Lyda
Here it is, Governor
April 23, 2008
Dear Senator Green:
I am in receipt of your letter requesting the gasline special session
call be expanded to include parental notification and partial-birth
abortion. As you are aware, I fully support these bills. Quite
frankly, I am surprised at this request, considering the ample
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opportunity the Legislature had to address these issues in the recently
concluded legislative session.
House Bill 301, legislation prohibiting the practice of partial-birth
abortions, passed the House and was transmitted to the Senate with 18
days remaining in the regular session. The Senate companion measure, SB
264, was introduced in February, but 'no. .action had been taken at the
time HB 301 arrived in the legislative chamber which you preside over.
Despite the apparent opposition of the committee chair, you referred HB
301 to the same committee as SB 264 where it remained until the
adjournment of the Legislature.
Likewise, House Bill 364, legislation helping protect the fundamental
right of parents to raise their children^ "ancl be involved in critical
pregnancy decisions hy their young daughters, passed the House of
Representatives with sufficient time to be heard and acted upon by the
full Senate; however it, too, was referred to the same committee as its
Senate companion measure, SB 279. You exercised your discretionary
authority as the Senate President when you referred HB 364 to a
■'■-■,"■ - ".;■•■• ,v ■* ■■■
committee which had not held one, hearing on that companion legislation
despite the fact it was introduced on the very first day of the
legislative session.
As the end of session drew near, passionate supporters of these measures
made an attempt to move these bills to the floor for a vote. I was
surprised to see that you and Senator Huggins voted with the opponents
of these bills to block such a vote. While you may provide a technical
explanation of why your internal rules do not allow this, I have been
informed about a tool you had but chose not to use to advance these
bills.
Rule 48. Discharge of Bills from Committee, (a) If the majority of the
full membership of a standing, special, or joint committee desire that
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any
legislation pending before the committee be considered, they may present
the
request, in writing, to the presiding officer. The presiding officer
shall sign the
request and this action shall be noted in the journal. The committee
chair affected
shall schedule the specified legislation for consideration within three
days after
transmittal of the request by the presiding officer to the committee
chair.
As I understand this rule, Senator Huggins, if he felt passionate about
doing all he could to ensure these bills became law, could have
submitted a request along with his colleagues to get HB 301 and HB 364
scheduled for a fair hearing.
I believe the majority of Alaskans support these measures as well as the
majority of all members in the Alaska Legislature; however, the Senate
failed to act on them.
It doesn't make sense to allow your recent decisions to derail Alaska's
ability to move a gas pipeline forward. I do, however, feel these
issues are important enough to be handled independently, outside oil and
gas deliberations.
As you are aware, Article 2, Section 9 of the Alaska Constitution allows
the Legislature/ by a vote of two-thirds, to call itself into a special
session not to exceed 3 days. Are you considering this as an option?
Since the House of Representatives held significant debate and public
testimony on these measures, a shorter session, possibly in Anchorage,
could be productive to address both bills. I am interested in hearing
how, as Senate President, you would ensure that Alaskans will finally
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sincerely,
Sarah Pal in
Governor
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Unknown »
From: Governor Sarah Palm {GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:28 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us lmailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:28 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Michael Wooster
address: 6 Bellepointe Cir Purvis MS 39475
601-261-5171
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I heard the story of your son Trig on the Glenn Beck television show this evening.
Although we did not know that my son would have special needs prior to his birth we are
immersed in tryig to help him overcome them. It has required that my family move to
escape certain state educational systems but has resulted in his admission to a wonderful
school in Hattiesburg Mississippi, the Dubard School for Speech and Language Disorders,
In four months our son went from not talking to saying his first sentence.
So many times people assume that a child's disorder is due to "the sin of the parent". It
is refreshing to read the story of Trig. I look forward to following his development via
the Web.
From one blessed parent to another, thank you for your amazing story.
Mike Wooster
Purvis, MS
thewoosters@charter . net
PRA GSP01 0015545
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:27 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: gas taxes
Dear governor paiin. just out of the dentist . Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 15:52:31 2008
Subject: Re: gas taxes
Before the summer driving season kicks in- and that's assuming we may not need legislation
to eliminate collection of the gas tax. I'm hearing there are ways we may get to do this,
and one catalyst is the Juneau power outage that some see as a vehicle to declare the
necessity to give alaskans a break on outrageous energy costs.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:38:25
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Governor,
Are these discussions in preparation for another special session call?
at action next year in the regular session?
Or are you looking
-Pat
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**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You.
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>; "Sean personal2" <
Privileged or Personal It
Cc: "Pat Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: gas taxes
My desire is to go forth with eliminating this, and in addition we'll double this effort
by making leggies act on my tire tax repeal bill also at the same time since it's still
sitting there ready to be acted upon. So, whatever you guys gotta do to accomplish that,
please do asap. Thanks
(On my end I can enlist Kris and Ivy to help out. . . and I'll cc Russ when you let me know
the most expedient way of accomplishing these two goals so he can get lawmakers ready.)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW) " <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: FW: gas taxes
Dear Governor Palin, [Privileged or Personal Material Reda cted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:43 AM
TO: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW); Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
2
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Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks ,
Chris Poag.
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300
Tel: (907) 465-4132
Fax: (907) 465-2539
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From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW) ; Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Mater ial R edacted
directory on this (I anTout until tnis afternoon) .
Chris- -there~~may be stuff in my~CFBF
From: Behr, Deborah E (LAW)
Sent: Wed 4/23/2008 8:17 AM
To; Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Talis -[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
privileged or Personal Material Redacted
.or aavice. — rou snouxa oe near
Behr
]
Chris Poag ^advises Dept. of Revenue is
ing from Chris and Mike shortly. Deborah
Deborah E, Behr
Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
Alaska Department of Law
(907)465-2122
Deborah. Behr@alaska . gov
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:35 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Subject: gas taxes
Dear Ms. Behr and or Mr. Barnhill,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Ma ^namcs Tans
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:25 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMailogov. state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:27 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. William Reynolds III
address: 5064 Bly Hill Road Ashville NY 14710
716.763,2201
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin
I just watched the Glenn Beck show on the television and was overcome with joy when he
quoted you on your "perspective" on the birth of your fifth child. Sarah, congratulations
to you and your family for having such a special outlook for the blessings bestowed upon
you all. God is good! I hope and pray that your message is heard across the planet. We
as Americans can learn so much from those with special needs. I personally want to thank
you for your feelings and your faith which will be shared with all whom have the good
fortune to hear your message. God bless you and your family^
Another concerned American,
William R. Reynolds III
Former politican and police detective
riggsiii@hotmail . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:21 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Labor
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Labor
Web mail from*. Debra Campbell
address: 19179 Birchwood Loop Chugiak AK 99567
907 688-2570
MESSAGE :
Dear Sarah, I want to wish congratulations on your new baby. Remember he is still a
miracle from heaven, none of us are "perfect". I'm sure you will love him no matter what
you may have to deal with regarding his health, imperfections make us all individuals. You
are a very special person and God must have selected you and your family just for Trig.
Sincerely
Debra Campbell
campmont@netscape . net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:20 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Danny Hampton
address: 1967 Cherry Ave Birmingham AL 35214
205.999.7931
MESSAGE:
saw bio on Glenn Beck
you. . .
congradulations on your recent gift, .our thoughts are with
mhampton!967@charter . net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:19 PM
Mason; Janice L {GOV}; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
FW: Other
Origxnal Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject; Other
Web mail from: Mr. Randy Morrison
address: 225 Willett Street Buffalo NY 14206
MESSAGE :
Just wanted to congratulate you on your recent blessing. Caught the story at the tail end
of Glen Beck of CNN. Nice to know that we still have inspirational leaders in this country
and coming from embattled New York State, that is indeed a refreshing revelation. If John
McCain considers you for V,P., your candidacy would get my vote.
All the best,
Randy Morrison
4rpmorrison@roadrunner . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:19 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sharon DiPiazza
address: 214 Claire Dr. Seffner FL 33584
813-685-8398
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son. I was very impressed with your remarks about
him. You are a terrific example of motherhood and the unconditional love all mothers
should have toward their babies. Your son Trig is indeed lucky to have you for a mom.
Best wishes to you and baby Trig and congratulations to the rest of the family
sdipia2167@aol ♦ com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:19 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joseph J. & Barbara Riolo
address: 110 Carmen Drive Blandon PA 19510
610-926-9011
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your child.
We were watching the Glenn Beck program and he paid you numerous compliments.
Three of our five grandchildren have special needs and we learn from them everyday,.
Again, our very sincere congratulations, Joe and Barb Riolo 110 Carmen Drive Blandon, PA
19510 jjriolo@aol.com
j j r ioloOaol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@afaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4: 1 8 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov * state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Terry Martin
address: 3809 Creswell Ave Shreveport LA 71106 318-458-4140
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin:
I heard about the recent addition to your family on the Glenn Beck show tonight. My
family will keep your and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Having worked as an
anesthetist @ Atlanta Children's Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. I know the challenges you
face. I also know that you have been blessed with a child that will love you
unconditionally and will face any health challenges with a bravery unkwown to most adults.
We face some speech problems with our adopted son, Walker, but your story reminds us of
how truly blessed we are. God has placed this child with you because of the life you will
provide .
Your story serves as a reminder that there are still many good people running our country,
even as the headlines would have us believe otherwise. You can be sure we will follow
your political career and give you all the support we can muster.
God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Abbie Kemper-Martin, MD
Terry Martin, PA- A
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Shreveport, LA
Tmar3809@aol.com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:18 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov. state . ak .us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:18 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Cathy Kane
address: 1019 San Fernando, #3 Anchorage AK 99508
907-317-0129
MESSAGE
Congratulations Governor Palin and family on the birth of Trig. I enjoyed reading your
statement to the press on the Alaska home page. Your response blessed me. You are a
dynamic and very special woman and Governor. I am so pleased to say I work with and for
you. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Cathy J. Kane
mershon7@hotmail . com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:12 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C
(GOV); BaJash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Lyda
Rosanne: Pis email me letter I sent to lyda so I can forward to LtGov. Thanks
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gov.palin@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:10 PM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
K Perry Yahoo
Re: Price at the pump
Whatever we can do to see success here, yes have em work it.
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:40:08
To : gov . palin@yahoo . com
Cc : krisandclark@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw: Price at the pump
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y
(GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 15:36:24 2008
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
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-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You.
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. f rye@alaska.gov>
To; "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>; "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Perry, Kristina Y {GOV) n <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Commissioner Galvin,
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Privileged or P e rsonalMaterial Redact^ if you'd rather talk, i can give you a
direct line" in the Governor ' s ^Anchorage office is 269-7447.
call today, or my
Ivy
Original Message
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Price at the pump
Commissioner,
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Thanks for your help here,
Ivy
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:05 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Energy Relief
Whatever we can do, yes I See my email to Pat and Talis about gas tax relief at the pump,
too. (And my good ol* tire tax repeal...)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:19:45
To-.ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: Energy Relief
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:45 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Lyda letter
Great letter to lyda- it's getting tweaked now and will be released
after we
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:53 PM
To: Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Coiberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: gas taxes
Before the summer driving season kicks in- and that's assuming we may not need legislation
to eliminate collection of the gas tax. I'm hearing there are ways we may get to do this,
and one catalyst is the Juneau power outage that some see as a vehicle to declare the
necessity to give alaskans a break on outrageous energy costs.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) " <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date; Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:38:25
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Governor ,
Are these discussions in preparation for another special session call? Or are you looking
at action next year in the regular session?
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You.
Original Message
Prom : " gov , sarah@yahoo . com " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Talis Coiberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>; "Sean personal2" <jPrivileged or Personal It
Cc: "Pat Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Kris Perry" <kris.perry©alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re*, gas taxes
My desire is to go forth with eliminating this, and in addition we'll double this effort
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by making leggies act on my tire tax repeal bill also at the same time since it's still
sitting there ready to be acted upon. So, whatever you guys gotta do to accomplish that,
please do asap. Thanks
(On my end I can enlist Kris and Ivy to help out. . . and I'll cc Russ when you let me know
the most expedient way of accomplishing these two goals so he can get lawmakers ready.)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject; FW: gas taxes
Dear Governor Palin,
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1 F
Talis
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW); Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE; gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Thanks ,
Chris Poag.
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300
Tel: (907) 465-4132
Fax: (907) 465-2539
From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Chris --there may be stutf in my CFBP
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directory on this (I am out until this afternoon) .
From: Behr, Deborah E (LAW)
Sent: Wed 4/23/2008 8:17 AM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
^Privileged or Personal Material Redacted ^ ,
Privileged or KersoriaTKflatenai Keaacted [chris Poag advises Dept. of Revenue is
looking for our prior advice^ You - should be hearing from Chris and Mike shortly, Deborah
Behr
Deborah E. Behr
Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
Alaska Department of Law
(907)465-2122
Deborah . Behr@alaska . gov
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 7:35 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Subject: gas taxes
Dear Ms. Behr and or Mr. Barnhill,
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Privileged or Personal!^ Thanks Taiis^
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:17 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Pamela Arnoldson
address: 6011 Palomaglade Dr Lithia FL 33547
MESSAGE :
Governor,
I wanted to congratulate you on the birth of Trig. I just read the article. You are about
to embark on a wonderful journey. You are truly blessed. I am president of a Down syndrome
organization outside of Tampa Pi. My son Joseph (4 years old) has Down syndrome and he has
brought so much joy to our lives. Again Congratulations!
Pamela Arnoldson
President
FRIENDS Support Inc.
www . friends- support . org
www.buddycruise.com
arnoldson5@msn . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:49 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Curt Martin
address: PO BOX 4607 Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-4266
MESSAGE:
Congrats on the new arrival. Proud to hear your profound thoughts on your new arrival.
Leading by example, also profound.
Warm regards to you and yours,
-Curt Martin
cumartin@geico . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:41 PM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Budget
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.usJ
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Katie Corrao
address: PO Box 2085 Petersburg AK 99833
907-772-3134
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
First congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family!
Second I would like to ask you to please approve the new volunteer fire hall and emergency
response center for Petersburg. We are in great need of this new building and require
state funding to complete it. Please help keep our community safe.
Sincerely,
Katie Corrao
katie@p-wins , com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:58 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Todd
Subject: Re: Joe Schmidt
He should like Joe... Joe is fighting the union on the issues that are now evidently the
public issues. Joe isn*t afraid to fight them, for what is right. Does he need my
encouragement to go on?
. Original Message- —
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Kris Perry
To: Ivy personal
Cc : Todd
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Joe Schmidt
Just a heads up that Dan Fagan is trying to get Joe Schmidt to go on his
show today. Sharon says Fagan is very anti-union. We don't have final
confirmation yet that Joe is going to do it.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:04 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:01 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Robert Humphrey
address: 3 Cheyenne Crescent WHITESBORO NY 13492
MESSAGE :
Congratulations! Are prayers are with you and your new son
Bob and Jill Humphrey
hump@roadrunner . com
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From: Dan Bockhorst [bockhorst@gci.net]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:04 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Support for Capital Budget Funding for South Tongass VFD Fire Station
Attached Is our letter of support for capital budget funding for the South Tongass VFD
Fire Station as you consider budget appropriations.
Sincerely,
Dan and Lindy Bockhorst
3 962 Big Rock Road
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
I
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:49 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Media request
Sure
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Janice Mason
To; Kris Perry
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 1:30 PM
Subject: Media request
We have another media request The Catholic Anchor editor Joel Davidson
would like to ask you a few questions about Trig.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:45 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message'
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Brenda Kopp
address: 668 Stuart Drive Carol Stream IL 60188
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the arrival of Trig Paxson Van Palin. We are blessed to have a 15 year
old son with Down Syndrome and I can't imagine what life would be like without him. He's
added fun, challenges, lots of love, a reason to slow down, lots of friends we wouldn't
have had otherwise, introduction to Special Olympics, lots of joy, and maybe a few gray
hairs!!! I appreciate so much your positive attitude and your acknowledgement that his
creator is the same as the rest of ours! We pray God will bless you and encourage you as
he grows up and develops. Your older children are going to be the best thing for him.
Enjoy a new journey of which many of us are a part. The Lord is with you on this
wonderful journey.
bnbkopp@sbcglobal . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Ann Lynch
address: 247 Ryder Road Manhasset NY 11030
5166276748
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful boy.
I have a fifteen week old daughter, Annie, diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome. I am
also a 44 year old mother and this is my fifth child. The only thing in the first weeks
after diagnosis that lifted my spirits was holding my precious daughter. She is
beautiful!!! And so loved. I highly recommend the book "Life is a Blessing" by Clara
Lejeune. It is a biography of her father, Jerome Lejeune. It is a remarkable story about
a remarkable man, who had much to say on Down Syndrome.
I love the personal blogs of other mothers, in particular, emma-sage.org. Wonderful!
Loveandlearning.com is a method of teaching children to read developed by Joe Kotlinski,
the father of daughter with Down Syndrome. Signing Times is a child's video series on
sign language, my daughter listens to music all the time. DSRTF.org is doing research to
improve cognitive abilities for children. So many resources, for this journey. May God
bless you, your son and your family. Love, Ann Lynch
lynch5@optonline . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 :40 PM
To: l wbbuchwald@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Environment
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; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Environment
Web mail from: William Buchwald
address: 143 columbine st. Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE :
Please support our renewable and sustainable energy funds recently approved by our
legislature.
Happy Earth Day
Bill Buchwald
wbbuchwald@yahoo . com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 ;54 AM
To: Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Airport
We need Christine to tell us what we can cut in budget with dot projects- esp having to do
w airports/runways /mort, etc... and not just rely on other dot'ers to tell me what can be
cut. Pis let her know I'll be calling on her to help.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Subject:
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:05 PM
John Katz; Sharon Leighow
Kris Perry; M Nizich; Mike Tibbies; Rosanne Hughes; Janice Mason
Re: Arctic Power/Gordon Liddy
Good. Can't believe adn repeated the mistake in the editorial today.
Should we fully find Arctic P's request in budget or can I chop some of it off? I prefer
to chop.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message-
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:46:45
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov. state. ak.us>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris. perry@alaska.gov>, "Mike Nizich" <Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>, "Michael
Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason" <janice_mason@gov, state. ak.us>, "Governor
Sarah Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Arctic Power/Gordon Liddy
I just heard from Adrian Herrera of Arctic Power. He said Mr. = Liddy is still coming to
Alaska .
Arctic Power is taking a number of steps to correct errors = in the recent news stories,
including contacts with the Associated - Press, Anchorage Daily News, and Fairbanks News-
Miner. Specifically, = AP is emphasizing that no State funds are involved in Mr. Liddy 's
visit = and that he is not being "hired." I believe that Arctic Power = intends to pay
Mr. Liddy ! s travel costs from non-public funds.
I was also told that he is contemplating a possible appearance on the = Rick Rydell show
tomorrow further to clarify the record.
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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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:41 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Ivy personal
Buck; Hannah K (GOV); Todd
Re: Saturday
Thanks. Bill will appreciate getting a scoop on it- we'll release it as we're talking to
him... We'll fax lyda.
Original Message-
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
To: Kris Perry
To: Janice Mason
To: Ivy personal
Cc: Buck, Hannah K (GOV)
Cc : Todd
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 11:31 AM
Subj ect : RE : Saturday
I'm doing it right now, Governor.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Duff Mitchell [duff.mitchell@thomasbayhydro.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :52 AM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed.us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash;
Joseph R (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR);
Crafford; Thomas C (DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov;
Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov;
Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Cascade Creek Letter of Support to approve the Coeur Paste Tailings Facility
Dear Mr,- Griffin,
I placed a hard copy letter in the mail yesterday
addressed to your office. I am following up on that
letter by providing an electronic copy of our letter
of support for the hard work and final plan submitted
by Coeur to find a win -win situation to what appears
at times to be an endless task. I have worked with the
folks at Couer throughout much of their progress in
the last few years and have found them honest and
genuine in their approach to "do the right thing" in
protecting the environment and find innovative and non
invasive solutions to extract ore in an
environmentally friendly manner.
I ask that you consider their PTP plan as the last
step in allowing them to move forward. I look forward
to your review process and ask that you approve their
plan as submitted.
Best regards,
Duff
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Duff W. Mitchell
Business Development Director
Cascade Creek, LLC
Box 23000 Juneau, AK 99802
Cell Phone 907-723-2481
ph 907-586-3333, fax 907-586-4444
Alaskans First. . .Renewable Energy is Forever
The information in this email (and any attachments hereto) is confidential. If you are
not the intended recipient, you must not use or disseminate the information. If you have
received this email in error, please immediately notify me by "Reply" command and
permanently delete the original and any copies or printouts thereof .
PRA GSP01 0015584
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :45 AM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Budget
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:16 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Ms. TERRY WELCH
address: P.O. BOX 225 PETERSBURG AK 99833
907-518-1070
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
First, congratulations on the new addition to your family.
I would like to comment on funding for our fire hall which is in DESPERATE need of
upgrading. The roof leaks, the floor is sinking, the space is cramped, there is limited
room for training and equipment. This poor place has been on the "back burner" of
projects for so long, it's truely in a sorry state. I am a Medical Technologist at
Petersburg Medical Center and often hear of the "near-miss" collisions of the Fire/EMs
crews as they are pulling out of the bay to go out on a call. Traffic on main street must
be stopped in order to get out and back into the garage. Our fire/EMS crews are all
volunteer and right now we're in a slump as far as numbers go. I think this new building
will not only help preserve the equipment and morale of the staff we have, but will help
recruit new people as well. We need your help!
Thank you and God bless you and your beautiful family.
Terry Welch
t malmom@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015585
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:45 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:16 AM
To: Qovernor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Beth DuCiaome
address: 6044 Summit Pointe Way Newburgh IN 47630
812-490-0605
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new son! I have 2 boys with Down Syndrome , a 7 yr old and a 9
month old. They are awesome and you life is forever changed for the better!
bds6100@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015586
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:45 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:26 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Lonnie Thompson
address: 643 Blackburn Ave. Corning CA 96021
530 824 8091
MESSAGE :
The birth of Trig. As the parent of a wonderful son Jeffery horn to us December 20th 1972
with Downs Syndrome I want you to know we feel truly blessed to be picked to have such a
wonderful and loving person as Jeffery to have came into our lives. Jeffery is now 35 years
of age and not a moment goes by that his presents does not shine a bright light on all
aspects of daily life.
In 1972 our family Dr. was kind enough to inform us that most families would turn a child
born with Downs over to an institution and he brought to light the difficulties of raising
such a child.
I can only imagine all the fun and wonderful times we would have missed if we had followed
the Drs. suggestion .
The amount of love Jeffery has for all people and animals is immeasurable
In closing I hope you understand you and your husband are very lucky to have Trig come
into your lives .
Thanks ,
PRA GSP01 0015587
Lonnie Thompson
lthompso@tehamaed . org
PRA GSP01 0015588
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :44 AM
Fabrello; Michelle A (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11; 32 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other ,
Web mail from: Ms. Deborah Lawrence
address: 3481 East 20th Avenue Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE
Congratulations on the birth of your son Trig!
Have you heard about ReignDown USA? I have been trying to spread the word in Anchorage
over the last few weeks, but no one, including the churches and KTUU TV seems to care
about such an important event in our nation 1 s history. It saddens me greatly. There is a
national day of prayer, but this is different.
On Saturday, April 26, beginning at 2 p.m. Alaska time, ReignDown will occur at the
National Mall in Washington DC and will continue to the Capitol Building on Sunday, April
27. It is a day of repentance and prayer. There are many state venues for this event
across our nation and a few international venues. Unfortunately, Alaska isn't one of
them. Several state governors have declared proclamations bout this important day. God
TV will be broadcasting the event live on their Direct TV channel as well as webcasting it
through their website, www.God.tv.
ReignDownUSA' s website is www.ReignDownUSA.com if you would like more information.
Thank you for your time.
dlawrence® j onescolver . com
PRA GSP01 0015589
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@afaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :43 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Terry Legg
address: 1413 Atkinson Drive Anchorage AK 99504
907-258-9028
MESSAGE :
I would like to congratulate you and your husband, on the birth of your little boy. My
girlfreind and I work with kids that have special needs and require a little more love, I
wouldn't change a minute of time I get to spend with them. All my kids are raised
allready, and finally I can use the patinence and lessons they taught me. I use it in a
way that let's me give them the love and time they deserve. Not a day goes by that I don't
thank the big guy for the love they bring to me and everyone else's life that crosses
their path. Best of luck and keep up the great work.
Terry Legg
greenlegg@gci . net
PRA GSP01 0015590
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Unknown
From; Steve Underwood [steveul 970@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:47 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@maii.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: SIR message points
Mr. Griffin,
Enough is enough!
We need the jobs that this mine will provide and as you can tell by most of the local sentiment
regarding SEACC, they need to really become a non-factor. Most of those folks came here to
fight all development and now that they've tied this up for years the costs associated with this
have almost become unmanageable.
They have no bottom line as they continue to get "donations" from special interest groups and
can continue to fight on.
Again, I implore you to no longer concern yourself SEACC's opinions.
The locals here don't care what they have to say anymore. We the people of Juneau and the
surrounding southeast communities are sick and tired of their ability to prevent job growth for
our future generations. As I have two young children here, I would like to see continued job
opportunity so there are reasons to stay in this community we love so much.
Stephen H Underwood
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015591
L.
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Unknown
From: rick@sginc.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:47 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Wiiliams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@maiLhouse.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Kensington Modified Plan of Operations
Mr. Griffin,
I am writing to comment on the 3/21/08 Supplemental Information Report for the Kensington Modified
Plan of Operations.
I fully support the findings by the U.S. Forest Service that the Modified Plan does not result in impacts
substantially different than those studied under the three prior SEIS's. This plan is materially similar to
prior plans that have been studied, except in areas where it lessens various impacts. The Modified Plan
decreases the impact to wetlands, decreases the size of the tailings berm and the corresponding space
required, decreases water consumption, and decreases potential problems from closure/reclamation,
This plan has the support of the environmental groups that have vigorously opposed this mine.
Further, the Modified Plan elminates the usage of Cascade Point as a marine transportation terminal for
the mine operations, eliminating another primary concern of the environmental groups.
Juneau needs the Kensington mine, the jobs it brings, and the economic diversification that it provides. If
the opening of Kensington is unreasonably delayed, Coeur Alaska will be forced to abandon its enormous
investment in this project, killing this project and seriously harming the ability to attract responsible
resource development companies to Alaska.
I urge the Forest Service to expedite approval of the Modified Plan.
Rick Shattuck, C.I.C.
Vice President
Shattuck & Grummett Insurance
301 Seward Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Ph: 907-586-2414
Fx: 907-586-3770
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015592
Unknown
From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:27 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Media Requests
Can it get wrapped up right now- before I get in. I emailed the corrections already. Who's
working on it?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" crosanne. hughe s@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:12:51
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com?
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" < kr is. per ry@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)
< janice . mason@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : RE : Media Requests
Governor, we will rework it for you when you get in
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . comj
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:37 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Media Requests
Did everyone read the letter then? Here ' s some corrections : Privileged or
PRA GSP01 0015593
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
A few
more changes I can text on my drive in to Anchorage will be forthcoming.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 10:17 AM
Subject: Media Requests
Governor, Bill McAllister would like a few minutes with you today to
talk about Senator Green* s request to expand the call. We need to make
sure the letter has been released before the interview.
Also, Steve Quinn with AP would like a phoner with you regarding Trig,
He is doing a lengthy story on you and the baby to run this weekend. Al
Grillo would like to snap a few photos for the story.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015594
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:19 AM
To; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Ivy personal; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw:
Importance: High
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Debbie Joslin" <joslin@wildak.net>
Date; Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:56:09
To: "Sarah Pal in" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject:
Dear Gov.
Ivy called me last night. She told me she thought the Speaker and Sen. President could
call the legislature into special session by themselves. It is my understanding from
reading the state constitution and statute below that they must get a 2/3 majority in both
bodies to vote with them to do that. I have not talked with Lyda Green since she called to
chew me out a couple of weeks ago. If I can help in any way, let me know.
Debbie
AK Constitution, Article II, Section 9 - Special Sessions.
Special sessions may be called by the governor or by vote of two-thirds of the
legislators. The vote may be conducted by the legislative council or as prescribed by law.
At special sessions called by the governor, legislation shall be limited to subjects
designated in his proclamation calling the session, to subjects presented by him, and the
reconsideration of bills vetoed by him after adjournment of the last regular session.
Special sessions are limited to thirty days.
Sec. 24.05.100. Special sessions.
(a) The legislature may hold a special session not exceeding 30 calendar days in length.
The special session shall be called in either of the following ways:
(1) The governor may call the legislature into special session by issuing a proclamation
At a special session called by the governor, legislation is limited to the subjects
designated by the governor in the proclamation or to the subjects presented by the
governor, and to reconsideration of legislation, if any, vetoed following a regular
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session of that legislature. To enable the legislators to make travel and other
arrangements, a proclamation for a special session shall be issued at least 30 days in
advance of the convening date stated in the proclamation unless
(A) the proclamation is issued under AS 26.23.020 <k) ;
(B) the special session is called to address a disaster; in this subparagraph, "disaster"
has the meaning given in AS 26,23.900 ;
(C) the proclamation is issued while both houses are in regular or special session; or
(D) the proclamation is issued within one hour after the second house has adjourned from a
regular or special session.
(b) A special session may be held at any location in the state. If a special session
called under (a) (1) of this section is to be convened at a location other than at the
capital, the governor shall designate the location in the proclamation. If a special
session called under (a) (2) of this section is to be convened at a location other than at
the capital, the presiding officers shall agree to and designate the location in the poll
conducted of the members of both houses.
PRA GSP01 0015596
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :26 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Media Requests
Importance: High
I want to talk to Bill to get the interview over with asap. I have to get bacv to the
valley soon. Pis have letter corrected and ready to release when I talk to bill. I'll be
in soon I'm on the flats. Hopefully ap photog is ready to go too so I get that over with.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " < rosanne. hughe s@alaska. gov >
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:11:36
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Media Requests
There 1 s no rush, Governor. We can't talk to Bill until the Lyda letter
is released, anyway.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:24 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice l> (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Media Requests
I'm trying to get the corrections done. This has been another busy morn
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with doc appts- as yest was very busy with two different docs before
that mears event . I r 11 try to get in there soon so everything needs to
be set up and ready to go if I make it in. Remember it's an hour drive
qt least to get there.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 10:17 AM
Subject: Media Requests
Governor, Bill McAllister would like a few minutes with you today to
talk about Senator Green's request to expand the call. We need to make
sure the letter has been released before the interview.
Also, Steve Quinn with AP would like a phoner with you regarding Trig.
He is doing a lengthy story on you and the baby to run this weekend. Al
Grillo would like to snap a few photos for the story.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015598
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :23 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal
Cc: Buck; Hannah K (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Saturday
Thanks. Can that lyda letter be wrapped up with my corrections/changes by the time I get
there? Haven't heard back from anyone on it- don't even know if others read it. It needs
corrections. I have three emails in to the crew on the matter.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:09:18
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV) ,f
< j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Cc: M Buck, Hannah K (GOV)" <hannah. buck@alaska.gov>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Saturday
I will call Ralph. . .
And, Janice was going to call the St. Paul folks. It was tentative anyways and certainly
not a priority at this time.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah^yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:22 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Buck, Hannah K (GOV); Todd
Sub j ect : Re : Saturday
Kris pis call the DC person so they're not ticked at me. Explain I have a five day old
preterm baby and won't be flying this weekend.
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Janice make sure this weekends events know its not a done deal it depends on trigs next
coupla doc appts. I'll try.
And anyone know what the student event is in wasilla tomorrow? It can't be my highest
priority and I doubt I'll go be of other higher priorities with AGIA and pt thomp.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice .mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:48:50
To;ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com;>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Buck, Hannah K (GOV)" <hannah.buck@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : RE : Saturday
Governor - I will cancel all of DC. Hannah will confirm the Motorcycle Blessing Event and
let the Slush Cup folks know that you will be attending with the First Family. Please see
options below that were regretted due to you being in DC. If we need to change these
please let me know.
Friday r April 25, 2008
Welcoming Remarks: National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
10:15 a.m. - ANC Hilton. Approx. 65 attendees
Welcoming Remarks: Alaska Native Heritage Center's National Youth Leadership Conference
9:00 a.m. - ANC Alaska Native Heritage Center. These are students aged 14-18 from across
the country. They would like to know what leadership means to the Governor.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Welcoming Remarks: UAA Athlete of the Year Award Banquet
5:30 p.m. - ANC Hilton. Recognize the UAA student athletes and recognize the Athlete of
the Year. This would also be a chance for the Governor to recognize Final 4.
Thanks , Janice
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com Imailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 8:51 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sub j ect : Saturday '
Looks like it's working for me to do the Motorcycle Blessing on Saturday before heading to
Slush Cup at Alyeska. . . be I won't be going to the Washington Press Dinner. Any other
Anchorage invites before I go to Alyeska that afternoon? . Pis let them know I am planning
on attending. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015601
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject-
Importance:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:17 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Media Requests
High
Did folks read the letter? I will be there in an hour. Add a line in letter that says:[p^jj^
Privileg ed or Personal Material Redacted
And, add [Pri vi leged or Personal Material Redacted
- I'll forward deb joslin's email
that clearly 7 explains that and you can include the~statute that lines in out for lyda.
Pis change those things before I get there to talk to Bill
Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:36:54
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska,gov>
Subject; Re: Media Requests
Did everyone read the letter then? Here's some corrections: iPrivileaedor Personal Material Red
I A few more changes I can text on my drive
Priv/ilpriftH nr PArgnnal Material Rfiriarteri
in to Anchorage will be forthcoming, [privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 10:17 AM
Subject: Media Requests
PR A GSP01 0015602
Governor, Bill McAllister would like a few minutes with you today to
talk about Senator Green's request to expand the call. We need to make
sure the letter has been released before the interview.
Also, Steve Quinn with AP would like a phoner with you regarding Trig.
He is doing a lengthy story on you and the baby to run this weekend. Al
Grille would like to snap a few photos for the story.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015603
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :07 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us3
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:02 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Rosemarie Lee
address: 1440 Madison Ave. West Islip NY 11795
631 587-4682
MESSAGE :
Govenor Palin, congratulations on the birth of your baby. I know how excited you are
adding another "angel to your family.
When I read the email about the birth, I felt compelled to inform you of a movie called
"Mr. Blue Sky". You might have heard about it since it has been circulating in many
countries as well as in the United States.
It is a heart-warming love story, which is as much about hope for children born with Down
syndrome as it is an ispiration for all children born with any intellectual or
developmental challenges. The main message of the film is: Social inclusion and
acceptance for all of these children.
"Mr. Blue Sky" is a viewing experience one cannot forget as it ultimately will change the
way society views all people as individuals first and foremost.
We hope and pray that the movie will have a positive effect on the number of abortions
taking place throughout the world and to open the hearts and minds of those who still
harbor many prejudices.
Please visit our website and take a look at the trailer. If you decide to alert your
citizens about the film we are prepared to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Down
syndrome community in Alaska.
I
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www . mrblueskymovie . com
Respectfully,
Rosemarie Lee
Executive Producer
tlee44@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015605
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:04 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
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From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:57 AM
To*. Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Robert Clegg
address: 2015 Roundwyck Lane Powell OH 43560
614/440-4449
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your son Trig. I just wanted to let you know that my
wife, Colleen, and I had our fifth child just three years ago. Aidan was born on April
19, 2005 and, like your son, he has Downs Syndrome. I cannot tell you in words the joy
that he has brought to our family. His smile and laughter brings us sunshine every day.
God has truly blessed us. I already know from reading your comments that you and your
husband will be the prefect parents for Trig.
Congratulations Again,
Bob Clegg
bobclegg@ameritech.net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:54 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Education
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto ; WebMail@gov . state , ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Education
Web mail from: Mr. Kevin Hite
address: 8050 Summerset Drive Anchorage AK 99518
907-522-6373
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin, thank you for your attendence at the Mears Junion Honor Society induction
last night. Stephanie is my youngest daughter to have heard both mine and Cindy's constant
reminders of the rewards of hard work and good grades. Having a successful female role
model at the induction was an excellent teaching moment for us .
I happened to be standing next to Todd and Trig during the ceremony and had a chance to
congratulate Todd on healing up as well as noting how proud Alaskans are of your whole
family and especially Track's service committment.
Having had the opportunity to work on several projects with you during your term as Mayor
of Wasilla is something that I appreciate. You have a trememdous amount of support from
our constituants, and we look forward to several years of supportive involvement as our
Governor. Thanks again.
Kevin Hite
President
Alaska State Snowmobile Association
907-522-6373 Home
907-529-0106 Mobile
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kehite@gci.net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:37 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Media Requests
Did everyone read the letter then? Here's some corrections: [Privileged Or Personal MateriaTReg
Privileged or PersonaTMate rial Red acted I A £ew more changes I can text on my drive
in to Anchorage will be forthcoming,
Original Message
From; Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 10:17 AM
Subject: Media Requests
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Governor, Bill McAllister would like a few minutes with you today to
talk about Senator Green's request to expand the call. We need to make
sure the letter has been released before the interview.
Also, Steve Quinn with AP would like a phoner with you regarding Trig.
He is doing a lengthy story on you and the baby to run this weekend. Al
Grillo would like to snap a few photos for the story.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govj
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:47 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:24 AM
To: Governor Sarah palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kevin Orbaker
address: 36 Platinum Circle Ladera Ranch CA 92694
MESSAGE :
I wanted to send you a short note to tell you how very proud I am of you and your family
to make the decision to keep your precious gift of life even with the diagnosis of Down
Syndrome. My family and I did the same thing 5 years ago. And this friday (4/25) my family
will celebrate Tyler's 5th birthday.
It is a challenge... everyday... some days are easier than others, but somehow we always
make it. And every day I thank God for sending me my son.
I don't know what lies ahead, and I don't know what new challenges await both my son and
my family... But I do know that is the ride of a lifetime, and I don't want to miss one
minute of it.
I pray that you, too, will experience the joy that we have now. I know you have a million
email's about this subject already, but I do hope that this email finds its way to your
desk and you can take comfort in knowing that there are MILLIONS of people out here
praising your decision. I for one will continue to follow your story.
Love,
Kevin
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kevin@or baker . org
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:45 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sara Hornberger
address: 3705 Arctic Blvd. #438 Anchorage AK 99503
907-245-2756
MESSAGE :
Our congratulations and best wishes on the dear little man who has just joined the Palin
family. We applaud your decision to get on a plane and come home to have the baby in
Alaska. Certainly God had purpose in sending Tryg to you and Todd and we know that he will
bring much joy to your family as you love him and help him grow to his greatest potential.
We think you are doing an exemplary job as Governor and support and appreciate you. Your
friends, Sara and Charles Hornberger
shornb2@gmail . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:39 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:10 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lillian Gustilo
address: 35 Yogananda street Sandy Hook CT 06482
MESSAGE :
Congrats on the birth of Trig, the newest love of your life!
God bless-
Lil Gustilo
pro-lifer from Sandy Hook, CT
gustilohamar@earthlink . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:39 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak .us fmailto : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:57 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Paul Hanna
address: 18735 N. Lowrie Loop Eagle River AK 9577
MESSAGE:
On behalf of my family I would like to congratulate you and your family on the birth of
your son, I felt compelled to contact you because I would like to offer you and your
family, my support with the arrival of Trig with Down Syndrome. While I don't know what
you are going through I do know what I went through when my daughter was diagnosed with
Downs. I call it Downs because that is what sounds right to me. Lillian is 16 months old
now and is lucky enough to have 47 chromosomes. My wife and I are strong supporters of
special needs and would like to offer you any support you may need. I know that I am
always interested in hearing/seeing different stages of development for kids with down's.
Even though I work with SED children, have worked with developmentally delayed kids in the
past and have a wife who is a special education teacher I was still ignorant of a lot to
do with Down's. I am sure you have searched the web repeatedly. I remember what it felt
like when the doctor tol
d us in the recovery room that she suspected Lillian had Down's. I went straight home and
logged onto the web and found out that kids with down's "are more likely to have
(insert various problems)'' I now know Lily's birth was my God placing this
special soul with parents that would value her soul. My wife Netti and I now joke around
that my daughter is more advanced than the rest of us because she has more chromosomes
than everyone else. It is such a relief to laugh about the disorder and to for a brief
moment let go of the worries of (for me) protecting her from being teased by being
different. I noticed you have been in touch with the Alaska Down Syndrome Congress. I am
a new member having jsut arrived here in AK last fall, but enjoyed the one event I did
participate in and would recommend seeing if we are a fit for you and your family.
Anyway, if you or your family would like my family's support please feel free to contact
me. By the way this is about your son's
disorder and not your job. I have extend!
ed this offer to other families without your high profile. In the meantime take care of
everyone and I hope to see Trig at the Special Olympic games. Take care. Paul, Netti and
Lily.
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thewasp01@gci . net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:35 AM
Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Sean personal
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re; gas taxes
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ton my end I can enlist Kris and Ivy to help out. . . and I'll cc Russ when you let me know
the most expedient way of accomplishing these two goals so he can get lawmakers ready.)
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Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW) " <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : FW : gas taxes
Dear Governor Paiin, [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Talis
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW); Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
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Thanks ,
Chris Poag.
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300
Tel: (907) 465-4132
Fax: (907) 465-2539
From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Behr, Deborah B (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
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Cc* Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C {LAW}; Christopher , poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
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directory on this (I
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am out until
Chris--there may be stuff in my CFBP
this afternoon) .
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From: Behr, Deborah E (LAW)
Sent: Wed 4/23/2008 8 : 17 AM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Talis - Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Persona l M aterial Redacted " | Chris Poag advises Dept. of Revenue is
looking tor our prior advice: You should oe Shearing from Chris and Mike shortly. Deborah
Behr
Deborah E. Behr
Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
Alaska Department of Law
(907)465-2122
Deborah. Behr@alaska . gov
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
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Sent: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 7:35 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E {LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Subject: gas taxes
Dear Ms. Behr and or Mr. Barnhill,
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Privileged or Personal Matq Thanks Talis
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:37 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak, us [mailto : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2 008 8:54 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect ; Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lisa Harper Hinzman
address: 604 Ford St. Harrisville WV 26362
304-643-4973
MESSAGE:
I just heard the news on KLove Christian Radio of the birth of your new son. As the
parent of a special needs daughter I can vouch for the fact that they are a special
blessing to our lives. I pray that everything goes well with the baby and that through
his birth and life you and your family will grow stronger, even closer and more faith
filled. Below are the links to 2 stories that blessed me immensely while rearing my
daughter who is now 23 years old. I hope they touch your heart as much as they did mine
God bless you and your family.
Lisa Harper Hinzman
WV Contact for the National Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html
http: //www. our-kids.org/Archives/Heavens_special_child. html
hinzf amily@zoominternet .net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:37 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us 3
Sent: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 8:44 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathleen Richardson
address: 3702 Lake Bayshore Drive Bradenton FL 34205
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin
Congratulations on the birth of your son. You are an inspiration to all women. I assure
you, he will add an abundance of joy to your life.
Cordially,
Kathleen Richardson
f lootytooty@yahoo . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:37 AM
Kim; Anna C (GOV); Yocom; Lauren J (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Legal_andjawsuits
■Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov. state . ak .us {mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Legal__and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Mr. Jon Agosti
address: 1803 Northwestern Ave Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE ;
Dear Governor Palin,
I was very disappointed that Senator French killed the Partial Birth Abortion ban and
parental consent bills in committee after passing the house. Hard to believe that the
senator, a proclaimed Catholic, so directly contradicts Jesus and his own Church. He now
shares some culpability in each life so taken.
Please governor, can you somehow resurrect this legislation that a majority of us support.
Continue the good struggle and congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new son.
Thank you,
Jon Agosti
j lagos@acsalaska . net
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak. us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Rebecca Maslanka
address: 3321 S Jessie Jo Place Palmer AK 99645
907-746-0596
MESSAGE :
Hello. I did not know exactly where to send this e-mail so I apologize if this is not the
appropriate place. Congratulations on the birth of your son. Twenty years ago at the age
of 19 I gave birth to my son Justin with Downs Syndrome. I just had to reach out to you
and let you know how lucky you are to have him. Yes, I said lucky. We all have hopes and
dreams for our children, but with a Downs child these plans are just a little different,
but a lot more satisfying as a parent. As a governor, I'm sure this will open your eyes to
all the programs in need in our state for people with disabilities. I hope you enjoy your
special little man as much as I have for the last twenty years. Rebecca M.
akbecky23@yahoo . com
I
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:34 AM
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:10 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Mary Bliss
address: Illinois Downers Grove IL 60515
MESSAGE :
Please accept our heartiest congratulations on the birth of your son. Like you, we
realize he is a very special person, sent by God to a loving family for a special p
With prayers for all of you, Mary Bliss, for Illinois Citizens for Life
purpose
icl@icl-life.com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:22 AM
To; Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Buck; Hannah K (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Saturday
Kris pis call the DC person so they're not ticked at me. Explain I have a five day old
preterm baby and won't be flying this weekend.
Janice make sure this weekends events know its not a done deal it depends on trigs next
coupla doc appts. I'll try.
And anyone know what the student event is in wasilla tomorrow? It can't be my highest
priority and I doubt I'll go be of other higher priorities with AGIA and pt thomp.
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:48:50
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Buck, Hannah K (GOV)'* <hannah.buck@alaska.gov>
Sub j ect : RE : Saturday
Governor - I will cancel all of DC, Hannah will confirm the Motorcycle Blessing Event and
let the Slush Cup folks know that you will be attending with the First Family. Please see
options below that were regretted due to you being in DC. If we need to change these
please let me know.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Welcoming Remarks: National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
10:15 a.m. - ANC Hilton. Approx. 65 attendees
Welcoming Remarks: Alaska Native Heritage Center's National Youth Leadership Conference
9:00 a.m. - ANC Alaska Native Heritage Center. These are students aged 14-18 from across
the country. They would like to know what leadership means to the Governor.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Welcoming Remarks: UAA Athlete of the Year Award Banquet
5:30 p.m. - ANC Hilton. Recognize the UAA student athletes and recognize the Athlete of
the Year. This would also be a chance for the Governor to recognize Final 4.
Thanks , Janice
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subj ect : Saturday
Looks like it's working for me to do the Motorcycle Blessing on Saturday before heading to
Slush Cup at Alyeska... be I won't be going to the Washington Press Dinner. Any other
Anchorage invites before I go to Alyeska that afternoon? Pis let them know I am planning
on attending. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0:33 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:56 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject; Other
Web mail from: TOM PADBERG
address: P BOX 4338 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92674
949-361-1064
MESSAGE :
DEAR MRS. (GOV.) PALIN
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR FIFTH CHILD' May our Lord Jesus and HIS mother,
Mary., bless you and your family abundantly. I applaud you and your husband for welcoming
into your family this child. Human beings with Down Syndrome are very special to our
Lord; they truly embody his words, "Suffer the little ones to come unto ME for of such is
the kingdom of Heaven."
VIVA CRISTO REYI
Tom Padberg
tompadberg@aol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palln (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:46 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Timothy Germann
address: 15001 Mission Hills Road Mission Hills CA 91345
818-365-6371
MESSAGE:
I am very proud of your decision to give birth to Trig Paxon. I am positive that you will
love him more and more as time passes ,
res04nyt@gte . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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n
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From : WebMail@gov . state .ak.us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kelly Sweeten
address: 11832 South Douglas Ave. Oklahoma City OK 73170
405-954-5800
MESSAGE :
Govenor Palin & Family,
Please accept my congradulations on the birth of your new baby boy Trig. You are in for
many more blessings than you can imagine. My 11 year old son, Samuel, has Down Syndrome
and is the "apple of my eye" .
Trig will love unconditionally, and already has some of the best teachers he will need
(your 4 older children) .
His desire to be included, as well as their love and devotion to their baby brother, will
become the catalist for his determination to learn.
If you will permit me, I would like to offer a couple of suggestions, coming from someone
who has been where you are now,
LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE NOW - YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. This is very important, as Trig
will be unable to express his wishes and feelings verbally for quite some time. Learn not
only for this reason, but ASL (American Sign Language) will also serve to facilitate his
verbal speech as well .
(Use ASL, Not Exact Sign. It is much easier to learn, for him and your family, and is
most widly uitilized and understood.)
Its my hope and desire you, as a mother and public official, embrace and love this child
with all that is within you. He will teach you and your family what complete and
unconditional love is all about.
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May God Bless and Keep You and Your Family Always,
Kelly Sweeten (aka; Samuel's Daddy)
1 Samuel 27 & 28
"For this child I prayed..,. as long as he liveth, he shall be lent to the Lord."
kelly. sweeten@faa.gov
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailcSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday; April 23, 2008 7:21 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sally Kays
address: 2810 Circle Drive Muskogee OK 74403
918-781-9521
MESSAGE :
I heard your story about you and your wonderful son Trig this morning on Air 1 (Christian
radio) , and I just wanted to congratulate you on his birth, and tell you thanks for your
testimony. God will use Trig for greatness!
In Him,
Sally Kays
Muskogee Oklahoma
alluskays@gmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
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From : WebMai l@gov , state . ak . us [raai 1 to : WebMail@gov . s tat e . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:16 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sallie Schulz
address: P.O. Box 672347 Chugiak AK 99567
MESSAGE :
Subject: Baby Trig
Today we live in a culture of selfishness and death. Thank you for embracing selflessness
and life with the birth of Trig. Thank you for not just saying you're Christians, but
living it. (What an antedote to hypocrisy!)
schulz@gci.net
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Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : webMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Ak_History_Facts
Web mail from: Ms, Pam Smith
address: PO Box 1082 Anchor Point AK 99556
907-235-7642
MESSAGE :
I would like to recommend a book for you to read. Onward Crispy Soldiers. This is the
remarkable life story written by the sister of a Downes syndrome brother. He lived an
incredible journey and survived and thrived until the age of 55. I know this family
personally as fellow church member and they have all touched my life. Mary Perry is a true
testimony to caring and teached those with special needs. I think this book will touch
your heart.
lowell@acsalaska , net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:56 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sherril Carney,
address: Po Box 246 Allison PA 15413
724-785-8882
MESSAGE:
Congradulations to you and your family on your little blessing from GOD. It is a blessing
to see parents acknowledge children with DOWNS as a blessing from GOD. My husband and I
are Godparents to our little angle Kandice, Whom we say has UPS because she brings such
joy and abounding love to our lives. I Congradulate your family and wish you all the
exciting adventures you will experience with your new bundle of pure angel. Enjoy and God
Bless you all.
beachboundcarney@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:30 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:45 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Deborah lannone
address: 529 Burlington Street Paramus NJ 07652
MESSAGE:
I just wanted to congratulate you on the birth of your son, Paxin
family in many ways.
He will bless your
Debbie I. (NJ)
Mom to Theresa r age 7 with Down Syndrome, and Steven, age 5
emilndeb@aol . com
PRA GSP01 0015635
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:30 AM
To: 'montecooiey@roadrunner.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: Wednesday, April 23, 2 008 6:44 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Monte Cooley
address: PO Box 9611 Moscow ID 83843
208-882-7777
MESSAGE :
Hi Sarah -
I'm currently employed at the University of Idaho, where I just noticed your photo on the
main website. Imagine my shock when I clicked for more info, did a quick websearch, and
discovered that you're a Republican and - it would appear - a conservative as well! :)
Actually, that's what led to the websearch - I couldn't imagine a Governor of Alaska who
WASN'T conservative, and seeing you featured on a university website was a surprise - and
a good one. Needless to say, being conservative isn't very popular on university
campuses. . .
At any rate, I just dropped in to say hello and congratulate you on your governorship -
very cool, especially at such a relatively young age!
AND - even more importantly - it appears that congrats are also in order on a new member
of your family! :)
Pleased to meet you, and I wish you all the best!
1
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- Monte Cooley
montecooley@roadrunner . com
PRA GSP01 0015637
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0:28 AM
To: 'cryan@gci.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: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:28 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Colleen Ryan
address: 2448 Sprucewood St. Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE :
Please support the renewable and sustainable energy funds
Congratulations on your new family member.
cryan@gci .net
PRA GSP01 0015638
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0:28 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:16 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject; Other
Web mail from: Ms. Melinda Roberts
address: 4738 Aspen View San Antonio TX 78217
MESSAGE:
Dear Govenor Palin,
I saw the story regarding the birth of your son Trig, who has Down Syndrome. Like
yourself, I too, was diagnosed before birth, that our daughter Kylee, would be born with
Down Syndrome. She also had a severe heart defect which required open heart surgery. We
also have two older children. I want to say that even though we have many challenges
ahead of us, we are so blessed to have her in our lives. She is such a special child and
continues to be such a joy to us. She will be 4 at the end of May and continues to make
great strides in her development, I am also the Outreach Director for the Down Syndrome
Association of San Antonio. Our goal is to reach as many families as possible to get them
the support and help they need for these special children. I am so glad that you have
made this public in the hopes that more will be done for our children. They need the full
support of our government and our communities. I do hope that there is a Down Syndrome
support group in your area
that you are able to contact. I don't know what I would have done without them here where
we live. We are all one "big" family! Again, congratulations of the birth of your son
and hope that he is in good health.
mendyroberts@sbcglobal . net
PRA GSP01 0015639
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0:24 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Media Requests
I'm trying to get the corrections done. This has been another busy morn with doc appts- as
yest was very busy with two different docs before that mears event. I'll try to get in
there soon so everything needs to be set up and ready to go if I make it in. Remember it's
an hour drive qt least to get there.
Original Message
Prom: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 10:17 AM
Subject: Media Requests
Governor, Bill McAllister would like a few minutes with you today to
talk about Senator Green's request to expand the call. We need to make
sure the letter has been released before the interview.
Also, Steve Quinn with AP would like a phoner with you regarding Trig.
He is doing a lengthy story on you and the baby to run this weekend. Al
Grillo would like to snap a few photos for the story.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015640
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:27 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message-
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Andrew Kirkpatrick
address: 1994 Bear Creek Dr. Ontario NY 14519
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy J I hope that mother and son are well and
all the best to you and your family!
Andy
akirkker@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015641
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) tgovpalin@aiaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:06 PM
'ftb907@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); , ivyfrye@yahoo.com';
'krisandclark@yahoo.com*; , fek9wnr@yahoocom'
Re: PR-08-064 Governor PaJin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Oh man, I'm sorry. Shoot- and you're right, never stops
Thanks so much for everything, all.
Original Message
From: ftb907@yahoo.com <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); ivyfrye@yahoo.com
<ivyf rye@yahoo . com> ; krisandclark@yahoo . com <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Sent: Wed Apr 23 20:02:07 2008
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Yes it definitely went to Bill Mc.
Heard ktuu went well but just got home so haven't seen it.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Never stops! :-)
■Original Message
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:33:16
To: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, ivyfrye@yahoo.com,ftb907
©yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo , com
Subject: Re: PR- 08 -064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Thank you
Original Message
1
PRA GSP01 0015642
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); ' ivyfrye@yahoo.com' <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; 'ftb907
©yahoo . com ' <f tb907@yahoo . com> ; ' krisandclark@yahoo . com ' <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:32:24 2008
Subject: Re: PR- 08 -064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
It went out to everyone, and your letter was attached.
Original Message
From: palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To : ' ivyf rye@yahoo . com ' <ivyf rye@yahoo . com> ; f f tb907@yahoo . com ' <f tb907@yahoo . com> ;
I krisandclarlc@yahoo,com , <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:25:24 2008
Subject: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow
up to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
-„*__ original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
<<image002 . jpg>>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-064
No
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
PRA GSP01 0015643
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
3 64, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. *These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015644
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
ftb907@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:02 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); ivyfrye@yahoo.com;
krisanddark@yahoo.com
Re; PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Yes it definitely went to Bill Mc
Heard ktuu went well but just got home so haven't seen it
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Never stops! .: -)
Original Message
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:33:16
To: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) » <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, ivyf rye@yahoo.com, ftb907
©yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Thank you
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; ' ivyf ryeoyahoo . com » <ivyfrye@yahoo.coro>; 'ftb907
©yahoo. com f <f tb907@yahoo . com> ; ' krisandclark@yahoo . com ' <krisandclark@yahoo , com>
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:32:24 2008
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
It went out to everyone, and your letter was attached.
Original Message
Prom: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
1
PRA GSP01 0015645
To : ' ivyf ryeOyahoo . com ' <ivyf rye®yahoo . com> ; ' f tb907@yahoo . com ' <f tb907@yahoo . cora> ;
f Jcris-andclark@yahoo.com' <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:25:24 2008
Subject: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow
up to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
Original Message
From; Leighow, Sharon V? (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
<<image002 . jpg>>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-064
NO
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska -In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
PRA GSP01 0015646
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate .
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015647
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC!PIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:45 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Includes Tibbies edits will be released in 5 minutes unless we hear otherwise
KTUU story at 6 was awesome .
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); ExtemalEroailgsp; Tibbies, Michael A. (GOV); Frye, Ivy J
(GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:00:59 2008
Subject: Re; Includes Tibbies edits will be released in 5 minutes unless we hear otherwise
Looks good from Fairbanks!
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV);
Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent; Wed Apr 23 17:58:29 2008
Subject: Includes Tibbies edits will be released in 5 minutes unless we hear otherwise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-064
No
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
1
PRA GSP01 0015648
April 23, 2008 , Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial -birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations.
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills }2y the full
Senate .
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015649
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@aIaska.gov}
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:36 PM
To: , krisandc!ark@yahoo.com , ; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: , ivyfrye@yahoo.com'; * ftb907@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Yep -- will do.
Original Message
From; krisandclark@yahoo, com <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored)
Cc : ivyf rye@yahoo . com <ivyf rye@yahoo . com> ; f tb907@yahoo . com <f tb907@yahoo . com> ; Hughes ,
Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:35:18 2008
Subject: RE: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
It was sent to all media along w/ the letter attached. Rosanne, can you have Sharon
follow-up w/wesley?
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) wrote:
> Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
> Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA
sp session issue) .
> Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
> And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow
up to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
> Original Message
> From; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
> To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
> Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
> Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
> Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
> <<image002 . jpg>>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-064
> Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
1
No
PRA GSP01 0015650
> April 2Z, 2Q0B, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
> House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
> "Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of
every human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
> Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently
than last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the
full Senate.
> ###
> Sharon Leighow
> Deputy Press Secretary
> Deputy Communications Director
> (907) 269-7450 Anchorage
> (907) 465-4031 Juneau
> (907) 240-7943 cell
Be a better friend, newshound, and
know-it-all with Yahool Mobile. Try it now. http;/ /mobile. yahoo. com/;
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PRA GSP01 0015651
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:36 PM
To: 'ivyfrye@yahoo.com'; 'ftb907@yahooxonrT; 'krisandc!ark@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D
(GOV)
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Thank you
Original Message
From*. Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored) ; Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>; Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo,com>; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:34:04 2008
Subject: Re : PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
He got it, I just followed up w him on the phone. He says AP will follow-up on this story
tomorrow. I told him it would be nice if he could be so bold to say lyda failed alaskans
by not allowing the senate the opportunity to vote on waiving the bills. Also, he
understood you were differentiating between 2 sp sessions -one being AGIA.
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Original Message
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) " <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:25:24
To:ivyfrye@yahoo.cora, ftb907@yahoo.com, krisandclark@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow up
to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
1
PRA GSP01 0015652
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2 008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Recjuest
«imageOQ2 . jpg>>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-064
No
v.
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial -birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate, The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
* Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. ,l These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations.''
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate .
###
PRA GSP01 0015653
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015654
Unknown
From: krisandclark@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:35 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: ivyfrye@yahoo.com; ftb907@yahoo.com; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
It was sent to all media along w/ the letter attached. Rosanne, can you have Sharon
follow-up w/Wesley?
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) wrote:
> Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
> Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA
sp session issue) .
> Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
> And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow
up to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
> Original Message
> From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
> To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
> Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
> Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
> Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
> <<image002 . jpg>>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> NO. 08-064
> Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
> April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
> House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
> "Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of
every human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are. so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
> Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently
than last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the
full Senate.
> ###
PRA GSP01 0015655
> Sharon Leighow
> Deputy Press Secretary
> Deputy Communications Director
> (907) 269-7450 Anchorage
> (907) 465-4031 Juneau
> (907) 240-7943 cell
Be a better friend, newshound, and
know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;
__ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
PRA GSP01 0015656
Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [lvyfrye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:34 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Frank Bailey; Kris Perry; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
He got it. I just followed up w him on the phone. He says AP will follow-up on this story
tomorrow. I told him it would be nice if he could be so bold to say lyda failed alaskans
by not allowing the senate the opportunity to vote on waiving the bills. Also, he
understood you were differentiating between 2 sp sessions -one being AGIA.
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Original Message
From: "Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:25:24
To: ivyfrye@yahoo.com, ftb907@yahoo.com, krisandclark@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject; Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Ivy- pis make sure Steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow up
to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
:_ Original Message
From : Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) <sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to. Expanded Call Request
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
08-064
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Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 3 01, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
3 64, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
^Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate ,
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
PRA GSP01 0015658
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:33 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne (GOV); , ivyfrye@yahoo.com'; 'ftb907@yahoo.com';
'krisandclark@yahoo.conrr
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Thank you
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To : Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; ' ivyf rye@yahoo. com ' <ivyf rye@yahoo . com> ; ' f tb907
Oyahoo . com ' <f tb907@yahoo . com> ; ' krisandclark@yahoo . com ' <krisandclark@yahoo , com>
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:32:24 2008
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
It went out to everyone, and your letter was attached.
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: 'ivyfrye@yahoo,com' <ivyfrye@yahoo.cora>; * ftb907@yahoo.com' <ftb907@yahoo.com>;
! krisandclark@yahoo . com » <krisandclark@yahoo . com> ; Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:25:24 2008
Subject: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow up
to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
Original Message
From: Leighow ; Sharon w (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
08-064
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
''Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate .
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
PRA GSP01 0015661
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:32 PM
To: 'govpalinQalaska.gov'; 'ivyfrye@yahoo.com'; 'ftb907@yahoo.com'; 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
It went out to everyone, and your letter was attached.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored}
To : ' ivyf rye@yahoo . com ' <ivyf rye@yahoo . com> ; ' f tb907@yahoo . com • <f tb907@yahoo . com> ;
' krisandclark@yahoo . cow 1 <krisandclark@yahoo * com> ; Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:25:24 2008
Subject: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow up
to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W {GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
<<image002 . jpg>>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
08-064
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
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April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate .
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
£907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015664
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:31 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); 'ftb907@yahoo.conrT;
'ivyfrye@yahoaconrV; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'sr.pamelKgalaska.gov'; Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
I agree that we should have included that but think the recipients will know. At least,
the recipients we're most concerned about.
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com -cgov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)
Cc; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Frank
Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com> ; Ivy personal <ivyfrye@yahoo. com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:18:33 2008
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Looks good- will people know, though, that you're talking about the AGIA special session?
We don't mention that in opening this statement about a sp session.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) n < Sharon. leighow@alaska . gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:08:49
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-064
PRA GSP01 0015665
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda
Green's request to expand the call of the special session to include
abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin today outlined her willingness to
consider a separate call if the Senate President can show a path to
success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion,
and House Bill 364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction
by the Senate. The Governor expressed disappointment that Senate
President Green did not exhaust every possible option during the regular
session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the
sanctity of every human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are
so important they shouldn't be diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do
differently than last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a
vote on both bills hy the full Senate.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
PRA GSP01 0015666
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:25 PM
To: 'ivyfryeigyahoo.conV; , ftb907@yahoo.com'; l krisandclark@yahoo.conV; Hughes; Rosanne D
(GOV)
Subject: Fw: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Ivy- pis make sure steve gets this (tho it doesn't explain we're talking about an AGIA sp
session issue) .
Frank- do we assume Bill will get this?
And pis make suire this goes to all media, not just ktuu. Wesley needs a flippin follow up
to make sure he understands what we're saying here.
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon w (GOV) <sharon.leighow@alaska,gov>
To; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 18:08:49 2008
Subject: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No
08-064
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
u Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
1
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human life," Governor Palin said. *These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate .
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015669
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Sent:
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:20 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: AK Regional Hospital Luncheon, Wed., 04.30 - 12:00 p.m.
Pis do, thank you. And my sister, in law, karina heath, who is a nurse
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" < Janice .mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:19:54
To -.Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: AK Regional Hospital Luncheon, Wed., 04.30 - 12:00 p.m
Governor - In confirmation of the Reading of Proclamation at the AK Regional Hospital
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Wed., 04.30.08 at 12:00 noon - I would be glad to
contact Heather and Molly for the event so that we know how many seats will be needed for
the lundh. Thanks, Janice
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:19 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Frank
Bailey; Ivy personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: PR-08-064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Looks good- will people know, though, that you're talking about the AGrA special session?
We don't mention that in opening this statement about a sp session.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:08:49
To : "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
CC: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) M <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: PR- 08 -064 Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-064
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda
Green *s request to expand the call of the special session to include
abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin today outlined her willingness to
consider a separate call if the Senate President can show a path to
success.
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House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion,
and House Bill 364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction
by the Senate. The Governor expressed disappointment that Senate
President Green did not exhaust every possible option during the regular
session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my bel:
sanctity of every human life," Governor Palin said. "These ii
e^ -iTTiT^nr-t-aTil- f-h<av nhrml fin ' t- he* diluted with oil and eras delib*
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the
.ssues are
so important they shouldn't be diluted with oil and gas deliberations."
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do
differently than last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a
vote on both bills by the full Senate.
###
haron Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015672
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:09 PM
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); Nizich;
Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Perso^ Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:06:54
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Pat Galvin <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, Talis Colberg
<talis . colberg@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You
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Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Pat Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska,gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: gas taxes
Before the summer driving season kicks in- and that's assuming we may not need legislation
to eliminate collection of the gas tax. I'm hearing there are ways we may get to do this,
and one catalyst is the Juneau power outage that some see as a vehicle to declare the
necessity to give alaskans a break on outrageous energy costs.
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Original Message-
Front: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) " <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:38:25
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Governor,
Are these discussions in preparation for another special session call?
at action next year in the regular session?
Or are you looking
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You.
original Message
From : "gov. sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Talis Colberg" <talis. colberg@alaska.gov;>; "Sean personal2" <
Privileged or Personal!*
Cc: "Pat Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 10:38 AM
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Subject: Re: gas taxes
My desire is to go forth with eliminating this, and in addition we'll double this effort
by making leggies act on my tire tax repeal bill also at the same time since it's still
sitting there ready to be acted upon. So, whatever you guys gotta do to accomplish that,
please do asap. Thanks
(On my end I can enlist Kris and Ivy to help out. . . and I'll cc Russ when you let me know
the most expedient way of accomplishing these two goals so he can get lawmakers ready.)
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Original Message-
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis . colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: gas taxes
Dear Governor Falin, Privileged or Personal Materia l Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW); Behr, Deborah B (LAW); Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc; Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Sub j ect : RE : gas taxes
f
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Thanks ,
Chris Poag.
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300
Tel: (907) 465-4132
Fax: (907) 465-2539
From: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Behr, Deborah E (LAW) ; Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
PRA GSP01 0015676
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privile ged or Personal Material Redacted
airectory on this (I am out until
T3iris--tnere may toe sturr ~in my CFBP"
ory on this (I am out until this afternoon) ,
From: Behr, Deborah E (LAW)
Sent; Wed 4/23/2008 8 : 17 AM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Poag, Christopher C (LAW); Christopher.poag@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: gas taxes
Talis - [Privileged o r Personal Material Redacted ^_^ ,
'Privi leged or Personal Material Redacted _, . 1 Chris Foag advises peptTor Revenue is
looking for our prior advice. You shoulcTbe hearing from Chris and Mike shortly. Deborah
Behr
Deborah B. Behr
Chief Assistant Attorney General and Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
Alaska Department of Law
(907)465-2122
Deborah . Behr@alaska . gov
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:35 AM
To; Behr, Deborah E (LAW); Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
PRA GSP01 0015677
Subject: gas taxes
Dear Ms. Behr and or Mr. Barnhill,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Mai Thanks Talis
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Sent:
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Cc:
Subject:
Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:01 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); *gov.sarah@yahoo.corTV; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Frye; Ivy J
(GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Includes Tibbies edits will be released in 5 minutes unless we hear otherwise
Looks good from Fairbanks!
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV);
Bailey, Frank T (GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 17:58:29 2008
Subject: Includes Tibbies edits will be released in 5 minutes unless we hear otherwise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-064
No.
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request
to expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin
today outlined her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can
show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill
364, relating to parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor
expressed disappointment that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option
during the regular session to move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every
human life," Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be
diluted with oil and gas deliberations.
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than
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last session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full
Senate.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015680
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Pis do.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:56 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: URGENT - Please approve ASAP
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:54:58
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>,ExternalEmailgsp
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: URGENT - Please approve ASAP
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:48 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Subject: URGENT - Please approve ASAP
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary-
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0015682
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:48 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hughes;
Rosanne D (GOV); Frank Baijey; Ivy personal; K Perry Yahoo
Re: URGENT - Please approve ASAP
Joe, et al- are all the pts in here I need? I'm juggling a couple of other things here
trying to help with this...
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Original Message-
From; "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:48:02
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska,gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject; URGENT - Please approve ASAP
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
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(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
2,
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From:
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To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:28 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); K Perry
Yahoo; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Fw: Lyda
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:21:31
To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska. gov>
Sub j ect : Re : Lyda
Your input is more along the lines we need in this presser, asapl
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From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:22:55
To : Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Sub j ect ; FW : Lyda
Is this the message you wanted.
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Mike
■Original Message'
From: Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:18 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
1 Sean personal2 '
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV) ; Kim, Anna C (GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject : RE : Lyda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-OXX
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:17 PM
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To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Sean personal2
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
{GOV) ; Kim, Anna C (GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sub j ect : RE : Lyda
We just finished a statement and as soon as you approve, will get it
out. Sharon just sent it to you.
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:24 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV); Sean personal
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C
(GOV); Frank Bailey
Re; Lyda
Exactly. I just sent changes to be made, asap. Mike's input is accurate on this too. So
pis plug in his changes. Put it back on lyda.
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Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:24:31
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
< rosanne . hughes®alaska . g ov> , gov . sarah@vahoo . com , " Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@aiaska.gov>, Privileged or Personal f&
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) « <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV) M <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C
(GOV) " <anna . kim@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : Re : Lyda
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Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y {GOV); ■ Sean personal2
< Privileged or Personal l\j»
Cc; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna
C (GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 17:17:47 2008
Sub j ect : RE : Lyda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OXX
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Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 5:17 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)} Sean personal2
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna
C (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Lyda
We just finished a statement and as soon as you approve, will get it out. Sharon just
sent it to you.
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:25 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV): Hughes: Rosa nne D (GOV); 'gov.saralKgjyahoo.com'; Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV); [Privi leged or Person
"ibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Mi
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Lyda
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Front: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); "Sean personal2 •
Privileged or Personal lj>
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C
(GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 23 17:17:47 2008
Sub j ect : RE : Lyda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NO, 08-OXX
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:17 PM
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To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Sean personal2
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C
(GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sub j ect : RE : Lyda
We just finished a statement and as soon as you approve, will get it out. Sharon just sent
it to you.
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:21 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Sean
personate
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C
(GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Debbie Joslin
Re: Lyda
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:17:47
To:"Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, ExternalEmailgsp
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com >, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Sean personal2
Privileged or Personal N*
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C
(GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) 1 ' <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Lyda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-OXX
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Original Message-
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:17 PM
To: ExternalBmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Sean personal2
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Lyda
We just finished a statement and as soon as you approve, will get it
out. Sharon just sent it to you.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:02 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Kim; Anna C
(GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Debbie Josfin
Subject: Abortion
Importance: High
Waiting to hear what Comm's press release says on the issue- it's come across all wrong
(the letter to lyda) and is right back on my lap with the press reports that have already
been filed. Not good. I need you guys to help clarify asap and work with Comm on getting
the right message out on this sp session call issue.
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:56:41
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "Ivy personal" <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo"
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Debbie Joslin" <joslin@wildak.net>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Sean personal2" ^Privileged or Personal PL
Subject: Re: Kfqd
Arghhhhh! It came across all wrong already! We need help fixing this asap before more
stories are filed. The press release has to set the record straight asap.
Original Message
From; Frank Bailey
To: Ivy personal
To: K Perry Yahoo
To: Debbie Joslin
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Cc: Sharon Leighow
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey
Sent: Apr 23, 2008 4:45 PM
Subject: Kfqd
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Sharon just emailed the letter to Debbie Joslin, Debbie's going to try to call in before
5pm to help set this record straight.
Debbie had some awesome thoughts on how this issue went down previously.
Copied Debbie above.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms, Lynda Tanner
address: 570 Knightsbridge Rd Fairbanks AK 99709
MESSAGE:
Congratulations to all of you on the arrival of your precious little boy. It was
refreshing to read of your gratitude in a God that would trust you with one of His special
spirits. We so appreciate your family values and your support of life to each child of
God. I know that much is expect of you and that you will still put your family first.
Thanks for standing as a witness for us that value family, life and honesty. Your
leadership is a breath of fresh air. May you continue to be guided by the Holy Spirit to
be true to your values and to continue to love and support your family. We hope that all
is going well and may Trig bring much love and laughter into your lives.
Thanks so much and best wishes
aktanner@gci .net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0:23 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message-- —
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Peggy Marrs
address: 6555 Dan Danciger Road, Apt. 209 Fort Worth UT 76133
817 386-3506
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new baby! My daughter and son-in-law live in Eagle River and I am
coming to visit them in June. I read a lot about Alaska. I have always wanted to come
there and now I can. I will soon be 77, so this is really a wonderful time for me. You
don't have to answer me. Just sending congratulations. Peggy Marrs
peggym76112@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
Cc: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Education
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:32 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Education
Web mail from: Loretta Spalding
address: PO Box 2997 Kenai AK 99611
907-262-9055
MESSAGE:
First congratulations on Trig and your beautiful family statement about his birth. ^ You
and your family are an incredible witness to God's grace and I truly believe that is why
God is blessing our State so abundantly. At your prayer breakfast you said you and Sean
Parnell prayed for our State each morning. I consider it a privilege to pray for you and
Sean each morning too.
For the past few years I have run a program in Kenai teaching Youth Employability Skills
to youth with disabilities and high risk students. It has been very successful and one of
my favorite students is Elijah, who also has Down's Syndrome. He is a hoot and I hope if
you come to Kenai you can meet him someday.
I am now the Executive Director for New Frontier Vocational Technical Center and we just
got a Denali Grant to teach a Career Skills Institute (CSI) Soldotna. We will be focusing
on high growth careers in construction and oil and gas development. But most importantly
we focus on values, integrity and soft skills. I hope it is okay to hold you and your
family up as examples for youth to stay true to their beliefs, hold integrity in high
regard, and make a life that will be a blessing to their families and communities.
Blessings to you and keep up the GREAT WORK J
Loretta Spalding
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Executive Director
New Frontier Vocational Technical Center
loretta@aecak . org
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To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:21 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kevin Rodrigues
address: 196 Rochambeau Street New Bedford MA 02745
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your special and beautiful human being baby, Trig, Life
truly is special and you have let the world know about it! God gave you a very precious
gift. May God forever bless you and your family. You are the greatest!
Sincerely and with much admiration,
KJ Rodrigues
krodriguesdc@msn. com
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:21 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Ak_History_Facts
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : webMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22 , 2008 3:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Ak_History_Facts
Web mail from: Mary Deschampe
address: 67 Bay Road Box 392 Grand Portage MN 55605
218-475-2223
MESSAGE :
This has nothing to do with Alaska History, I just couldn't find a topic that was correct,
i'm a Chugach Native living in Minnesota. Are you familiar with the writing entitled
Welcome to Holland. It very wonderfully describes the birth/gift of a child with downs
syndrome. It's very precious. Congratulations on the birth of your son. May you be blessed
for many years to come .
duane086@centurytel .net
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To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:20 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from; Mary Howarth-Hernandez
address: PO Box 155 Gakona AK 99586
9078223388
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the wonderful new addition to your family I I am so sorry you had to
explain to the public why you chose to fly, but I hope it appeased those kuckleheads!
When you come to Glennallen/Gakona, I would be happy to babysit!
You are right, Trig is truely a gift from our Father. May God continue to Bless each and
everyone of you with Trig's life. Enjoy that new boy!
Sincerely,
Mary
mh2quilter@yahoo , com
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To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:18 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak .us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. michele girault
address: 3740 Reflection Drive Anchorage AK 99504
223-8401
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I wanted to personally congratulate you and your family on the birth of your son Trig.
I was touched by your press release and so grateful for the words that you chose.
You'll never know the impact it will have on our greater Alaska community to see the value
and expectations of good you give to your son, regardless of any "label".
I have worked in the field of developmental disabilities for nearly 30 years. It was not a
field I chose, it became a passion after a "temporary" job. Through the years so much
progress has been made to create inclusive communities where everyone is valued,
recognized for their gifts and talents, and allowed to dream, but there is more work to
do.
We all welcome Trig and look forward to watching him grow and no doubt you and your family
will continue to break down barriers that would keep any citizen from full inclusion and
living a life full of family, friends, and adventure.
I wish you all joy!
Michele Girault
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michele_girault@hotmail . com
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From; • Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:18 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state . ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak, us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kristine Muller
address: 2930 Wiley Post Ave Anchorage AK 99517
MESSAGE :
Hello Governor Palin 1
I am sorry if this is the wrong place to email you for this, but I just wanted to tell you
congratulations for you new baby! I feel kind of silly writing to someone who does not
know me, but I just felt that I needed to let you know that although things may seem scary
and unknown now, it will only get better. My family has also been blessed with a special
child, Jenny, who is now 17 years old. I know that you have probably had a lot of emails
on this topic already, but i just wanted to share a poem that a great friend of mine gave
me after I had Jenny. It is called "Heaven's Special Child", you may have already
received this, but just in case I thought I would tell you about it. It really helped my
husband and myself, especially since she and her twin brother Sean were our first children
at the time and I was only 24 when I had them. I knew nothing about children with Down's
and . I was pretty scared at first, but everyone told me that was normal, and it is.
I hope people are not giving you are hard time about this, I know that it is a joyous time
but also a hard time adjusting. Your emotions will be back and forth, and people can be
cruel, but I just needed to let you know how much of a blessing it has been for our family
to have been given Jenny. Not only to us, but for all of our friends and extended
family. A lot of people at first thought that this would be too much for us, and they
even apologized I! That drives me crazy! But, they just have no idea what they are
missing out on in their lives. There is not a day that goes by that I don't thank God for
my children, all three of them, they are all different and they will all give us
challenges throughout our lives, but I would never want anything else. :)
Anyway, I didn't know how to attach the poem on this kind of email, so if you don't mind
1
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just googling Heaven's Special Child; please do, it is beautiful! I have it framed and in
Jenny' s "Princess" bedroom.
We are so very happy for you and your family. Get ready for some wonderful times!!
Take care,
Kristine Muller
muller kristine@asdkl2.org
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:18 AM
To: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: EconomicJDevelopment
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22 , 2008 2:56 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Economic__Development
Web mail from: Mr. Shannon Spear
address: 365 nordale rd north fairbanks AK 99712
907-488 8767
MESSAGE :
Hi Sarah.
We hope everything is going great with your new baby and your family.
I have a quite a few important issues I would like to discuss with you.
1 I am working on a jet boat patent wich I feel is going to sell extremely well. I Hope
to increase the propulsion efficientcy to be as good if not better than that of a
proppellar drivin boat of the same horsepower . At the same time improve the reverse mode
response and reverse turns so dramaticlly that I doubt it hard to ever be made better. I
have the prototype almost finished and am thinking of selling it to one of the jet unit
makers but I really feel that this state needs more manufacture ing that sells to an
outside market, and This device I think would be affordable to make here and could cause
the proppellar industry big trouble. My patent attorney told me though that unless You
have lots of money to protect your invention it will probably be best to sell it before
someone who does have lots of money just takes it. So I am wondering if there are any
state govronment incentive programs or partnership ventures that may be out there willing
to Take a look at what I got and do
a quick feasability study to see if this thing could be protected and manufactured in our
State I know that if You read this Sarah you will know if it might be something worth
looking into and where I may go to get the kind of help to investigate the matter
further . Thank you for your time, I am looking foreward to your reply and your concerns and
opinion .
I have been thoroughly upset and unwilling to believe much in our leaders deeds or
objectives in the past So I would like to end this letter by saying Thank you for being
our Govoner. I'm sure your job hasn't been easy so far. If theres anything I can ever do
to help out in any way please don't hesitate in asking. Thank you and have a pleasant
day
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eaglerockOacsalaska . net
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From: Sean Parnell Privileged or Perso
]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:55 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Cc: Showalter; Kristine D (GOV)
Subject: State Seal Use for Statehood Activities
Normally, I wouldn't bother you with this level of detail but because of the implications I thought Vd better
run it by you.
Question: I'm being asked to approve use of the state seal for statehood activities. They want to mint a few
items and sell them. The statute says that commercial use (buying and selling) is prohibited unless authorized
by me. [p rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
"Joule and Coghill will introduce resolution to support changing state seal to incorporate Native illustration... and
they'll work on a task force to accomplish this with Talis being our designee to serve on the task force - they asked
us to have a positive message about their efforts. This is all about respect, recognition, unity. It's all good."
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
me...)
^Thoughts? (Or perhaps Kris could call
10/22/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0: 1 4 AM
To: Yocom; Lauren J (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Natural_Resources
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Natural_Resources
Web mail from: Mr. Erik Nielsen
address: 4750 University Dr., A Anchoorage AK 99508
907-743-0642
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the new addition to your family.
I am writing to urge you to support the appropriations approved by the legislature to
assist the construction of Fire Island Wind Farm, promotion of renewable energy statewide
and incentives for home energy efficiency. The cheapest way to produce energy is to save
it and in the long term the cheapest way to get electricity to villages and the railbelt
is develop our vase renewable energy resources. This will be a legacy to Alaskans for
generations to come .
Sincerely,
Erik Nielsen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy and Planning
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nielsen_e@yahoo . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:12 AM
Yocom; Lauren J (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Legal_andjawsuits
•Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:17 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Legal__and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Ms. gretchen holbrook
address: 7612 Chaimi Loop Anchorage AK 99504
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor:
Congratulations to the new arrival in the family and the
exciting journey you embarked to the end appointment!!!
Truely fun.
Also i am writing to ask for your support to the new renewable resouces 'bills' that
have made it to your table.
I would like to see their success and passage. I recognize the work and time given to the
bills
and have spent time following the 'gavel to gavel' coverage
to be witness. These are good works -- pass them.
Thank -you.
gretchen holbrook
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wrgwayholbrookohotmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palm (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:04 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Francie Martin
address: PO Box 2920 Soldotna AK 99669
MESSAGK :
Dear Gov. Palin, Todd/ and Palin family,
I just wanted to let you know that we think you're wonderful! God bless you for your
strength and your wonderful outlook on life. Congratulations on your newest family
member. I love the part of the ADN story that tells of your email to close family and
friends, signed by "Trig's Creator, your Heavenly Father." What a wonderful perspective
May God richly bless you all I
With blessings and prayers,
Francie Martin
(I'm a 47 year old mother of six.... yes, children are a blessing!)
akmomof many@msn . com
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From: Rep. Peggy Wilson [Representative_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1:36 AM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.cpm; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V,Kennedy@maiI.house.gov; Connie McKenzTe@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com;
Everest; Kathleen A (LAA); Loesch; ElizabeTh (LAA); Rooney; Rebecca (LAA); Stone; Cliff (LAA)
Subject: Kensington Gold Project/USFS SIR-support!
Dear Mr. Griffin,
Please see my attached letter dated April 23, 2008 voicing support on the USFS SIR Modified Plan of
Operations for the Kensington Gold Project
Any questions, call my Juneau office at: 465-3824.
Thank you,
Representative Peggy Wilson
House District 2
10/22/2009
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:03 AM
Yocom; Lauren J (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW; Seniors
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Seniors
Web mail from: Ms. Mary Buckingham
address: 2837 Wendy\ ' s Way Anchorage AK 99517
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor,
Congradualtions on your positive role model in light of your recent challenging birth.
Please support more senior citizen programs in Alaska, as well as the renewable and
sustainable energy funds recently approved by the Legislature.
Best Regards,
Mary Alta Buckingham
moonshine@gci . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 0:03 AM
To: Wflken; Jessica M (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Oil&Gas
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us3
Sent: Tuesday/ April 22, 2008 1:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil&Gas
Web mail from: Mr. Maurice Cruickshank
address: 18681 Mink Creek Drive Chugiak AK 99567
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new family member!
I really feel you do a great job of representing a great cross section of our State.
Regarding the Gas Pipeline - Wally Hickel had a really interesting idea of the State of
Alaska Building the Gas Line ourselves. (Anchorage Daily New Editorial page April 20,
2008) I really think we should build it ourselves and keep the line in-state with priority
use for our State. I don't trust the oil companies offers.
Best Regards/
John Cruickshank
johnc_3@yahoo . com
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Sharon Marvin
address: 6590 glacier hwy space 2 Switzer Village Juneau AK 99801
907 780 6037
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin
I appreciate you sharing with our state about your family has been blessed with the new
baby and your older son is happy about having his brother.
May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. This baby is an absolute angel and
blessing.
sharon . marvin@alaska . gov
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:59 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr, Colonel Tom Greco
address: 10148 Timberrim Drive Cascade ID 83611
208-860-9296
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Sarah and Todd:
We recently met in Wasilla at the CWC Dinner at Evangalos. I want to thank you for gracing
us with your presence and applaud your courage for your participation in this outreach
events. Xn a world gone crazy to be politically correct, your leadership and role model
are ones other elected officials should emulate and embrace.
We also heard about Trig and we are so excited for your family. Our hope and prayers are
that God will give you both strength in the days ahead and that other Alaskans will come
beside you with support and love.
Sarah and Todd: You are on our prayer list. If there is anything we could ever do for you
please let us know. If you ever visit Idaho, there is always room for your family at our
home. Please know you are loved. Hug all the kids for us.
Very Respectfully,
Colonel (Ret) Tom and Gail Greco Cascade, Idaho
tomgrecoof mtcblue . com
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
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From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathi Hindman
address: P.O. Box 225 Glennallen AK 99588
(907) 822-5562
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of you son!!! He is so adorable. I know that not everyone is
saying congratulations (although I hope they are) . My son was born with Down Syndrome
almost 25 years ago and people would notice he looked different and I would tell them he
had Down Syndrome and they would get this horrified look on their face as if they said
something wrong. We have come a long ways since then. I just wanted to tell you some hints
I have collected over the years.
1) Infant learning is great and should be started as soon as you can.
2) Using sign language was essential for my son however I wish we would have pushed the
speech a little more because he is hard to understand.
3) When its time for school the teachers may say they only have you son's interest in mind
that isn't always true because they do have other students in mind. For my son I stayed in
Glennallen because it is so small and my son was the only student with intensive needs he
had his own aid which meant that he was totally included in the regular classroom from K -
12 he went on with the same group of students until he graduated ( actually he walked with
his class and then did 2 years vocational education) . 2 good movies are Educating peter
and Graduating Peter. Learn your child's right under IDEA and being part of a
support/advocacy group will help.
4) If anyone tells you that just because your son has Down Syndrome he won't graduate, or
learn read or write or anything really don't believe them. The only limitations your son
has is those you allow other people or yourself to give him.
5) Most important you can work and raise an other abled (I relly hate the word disabled)
child. I raised 3 boys on my own 2 of which have disabilities one Down Syndrome and my
youngest has Asperger's Syndrome which fits in the autism spectrum disorders. I worked
full time at the local school and was a volunteer on the ambulance and fire dept.
I guess in conclusion I would say I hope you like the roller coaster because as you know
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with children it is always a roller coaster disabled or not. My mom would always says
that's him being normal when I would complain. Good luck and best wishes.
Kathi Hindman
emsf irekat@cvintemet . net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:57 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
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From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:52 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cindy Gould
address: 2001 Shadow Lake Drive Edmond OK 73 025
405/844-0288
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin & Family,
I just received a link to today's article in the Anchorage Daily News about your newest
family member. I just wanted to congratulate you and although receiving the news that
your son has Down syndrome was a bit of a shock and a cause for many adjustments, the
article indicates that you and your family have a wonderful outlook for Trig's future.
The youngest of our four children and only son, was born just 4-1/2 years ago. He was
also a month early and was even smaller than Trig -- Trafford was 4 lbs. 13 oz. Trafford
also was born with Down syndrome. We did not get the diagnosis until his 2 -week check-up
when the karyotype came back.
Our son is the coolest, funniest, sweetest, most determined, little boy we could have ever
hoped to have. Our family has its share of challenges, but I don't feel that they are
much more than most families that have four children. Knowing what our life is like now,
I wouldn ! t want to have Trafford any way other than how he is.
I have a feeling that your family will end up being the most wonderful ambassadors in
educating others about Down syndrome. I will also make a prediction that Trig will be a
great addition to your family and he and his siblings will accomplish many things that
will make you proud.
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Congratulations !
Cindy Gould
Edmond, OK
agould2@cox . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:56 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:40 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Mackenzie Staiger
address: 3059 Westgate PI Fairbanks AK 99709
MESSAGE :
Gov. Sarah Palin,
I just wanted to write you and congratulate you on the birth of Trig. All children are
special gift's from God and you have been blessed 5 times. I am the mother of two young
girl's, ages 3 and 7 months and feel as though I have been blessed beyond words.
I did take maternity leave, the maximum allowed, and hope that you are able to find the
time to sit back, and enjoy your new bundle. I have only seen the picture of him that
was in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner this morning, but he looks perfect. Enjoy H ! IX
mstaiger@northstar . kl2 . ak * us
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Yocom; Lauren J (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Health Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.usJ
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:27 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Joclyn Reilly
address: 2022 Brandilyn St Anchorage AK 99516-1960
MESSAGE :
Joclyn Reilly
2022 Brandilyn St
Anchorage, AK 99516-1960
April 22, 2008
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
PO Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin:
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Congratulations on the birth of your son I
I am a social worker in Anchorage. I work with families with children
with severe emotional disturbances.
Please expand the agenda for the upcoming special session to include the
restoration of Denali KidCare's (DKC) original maximum eligibility level
of 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) .
DKC is a good bargain for the State of Alaska. The State of Alaska's
share for both medical and behavioral health care would be only $865,000
DKC will save the State of Alaska money in the long run. Children without
health care get less preventative care, have much higher health risks and
are four times more likely to use expensive emergency room care.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Joclyn Re illy
This message has been verified by CapwizXC as authentic and sent by this
individual. Authentication ID: [RIF59P14]
j reilly@acmhs . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:53 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak. us [mailto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22 , 2008 11:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Katrina Cannava
address: P.O. Box 3355 Seward AK 99664
907-283-7393
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
First of all let me congratulate you on the birth of you beautiful baby boyi I am writing
this to you as a fellow working mother. I want to thank you for the role you have taken as
a mother and a successful professional woman. You are an inspiring role model to Alaskan
women! I have struggled in balancing my roles as teacher and mother since having my first
child three years ago. Watching you thrive as Governor with four children and through a
pregnancy and birth has been inspiring.
Now with the birth of Trig again you are providing an amazing example of faith. I
overheard some women talking about your pregnancy recently and wondering why you did not
choose to abort . I want to thank you so much not only for your choice to embrace and love
the gift that God has given you, but also for the voice you have given that love. Your
thankfulness and love for your son is obvious . Your recognition that God has blessed you
and your family with him is a testimony of faith.
Thank you for the example that you provide through your faith, commitment and success in
balancing family- with work!
God bless you I
Katrina Cannava
katr inacannava@kpbsd . kl2 . ak . us
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Wednesday, April 23 ( 2008 9:46 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms, Shelly Nuss
address: 2820 Seafarer Loop Anchorage AK 99516
907-349-7712
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin
Just when I think I couldn't like or admire you more I read the article in the Daily News
this morning. I would just like to say what an absolutely remarkable woman I think you
are and what a remarkable family you have. And I am especially impressed with your
statement that Trig is a gift from God. What an absolute truth.
You show so much intergrity and moral values in the face of adversity that it is beyond
words .
I for one am so glad and proud that you are the Governor of our great state
God bless you and your family.
Shelly Nuss
srnuss@gci.net
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Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jennifer Sweeten
address: 11832 S. Douglas Ave. Oklahoma City OK 73170
405 378 3869
MESSAGE :
Gov. Palin,
My husband, Kelly, and I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on your new baby,
Trig. What a special person you must be that God has entrusted you with this special
blessing. Our son, Samuel, is 11 years old and has Down Syndrome. We knew of his
condition at 20 weeks gestation. We were advised on several occasions to abort this child
but we knew that was not an option for us. Thankfully, we had strong support from family,
friends and our wonderful church family. Sam is a strong, very active boy who loves to
swim, ride his bicylce and ATV, and play with his cocker spaniel, Toby. He loves
basketball, baseball, soccer and football as well. He also loves to play on the phone - he
accidentally called Oklahoma's Gov. Henry one day!
We want to encourage you with our story that although Trig may have special challenges, he
will surely bless your life with love and laughter. Thank you for having the -courage to
accept him as he was created. We will pray for you and your family!
Kelly and Jennifer Sweeten
PS - We have vacationed in your great state many times. What awesome beauty you must
enjoy daily!
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kandj sweeten@sbcglobal . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:44 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health Care
Original Message
From : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Linda Knott
address: Box 611 willow AK 99688
907-495-1983
MESSAGE :
I am a disability nurse. Because of the recent birth of your son I wanted to forward the
names of a couple of books that you might find helpful. I recently came across these and
they may come in handy for your family PINE MOTOR SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME A
guide for parents and professionals by Maryann Bruni GROSS MOTOR SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH
DOWN SYNDROME by Patrica Winders, EARLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN
SYNDROME by Libby Kumin etc There are more. These books answer many questions that you may
have at 2 in the morning. I wish you well. Also the University of Alabama Birmingham has a
site with Cognitive Stimulation information. It breaks down tasks that work on many
skills. It was developed for people who have had a head injury, but is informative and-
creative.
The last page deals with regular games that can be purchase at Walmart etc and tells you
what skills they help with. I realize you have access to therapists etc. but many parents
who I work with have found these types of resources helpful.
cymric@mtaonline . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:26 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak, us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cathleen Sherman
address: 108 Running Fox Lane Charlottesville VA 22902
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I just want to wish you congratulations on your new son! I have a gorgeous daughter,
Lilly, who is 22 months and has Down syndrome. When Lilly was born, I needed to hear one
thing, and that is what I am passing on to you: "Do not worry - your child will be
amazing!" Ignore every piece of negative outdated information that you hear. My daughter
is very smart - not only can she say about 30 words, but she knows sign language and can
sign over 50 words I She is funny and beautiful and is exactly the child I always thought
we would have - she is so much like myself! A few days ago she was playing independently,
putting her "dolls" to sleep as she loves to do, but then she took out a toy stethescope,
put it on her ears, and started checking her baby's heartbeat! Such a joy.
My husband and I are both well-educated; I am a lawyer, working as a legal analyst
(publishing statutes for Washington at LexisNexis) , and my husband is a doctor. I'm just
26 years old, and my husband is 31, and Lilly is our first child, although we'd like a big
family eventually. We've had many people tell us what our daughter's potential would be,
in a negative way, and she's already exceeding every expectation. Someone told me she'd
never be able to turn on a light switch; another person told me she'd never brush her own
teeth. She mastered these skills at about 18 months. :) Trust in your son first, and
let him be your guide. And enjoy every minute, as you have with your other children. In
so many ways, Lilly has been much easier than our friends' "typically developing" kids -
she's been on over 30 flights; she's been to Disney World twice and loved it (even at her
age!), Puerto Rico, NYC, and countless other cities; and she is the star student in Little
Gym and Kindermusi
k. She does great in a regular daycare, and is more well-known for her pigtails and
fashion sense than for having DS. One of her best qualities is that she appreciates
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almost every situation, and tries to get the most out of every minute of the day. She
draws people in so charismatically; I've never seen anything comparable in another child.
She gets more compliments than a girl needs' and it's not because of her chromosomes; it's
because of who she is.
Early Intervention services can start early - we started at 3 weeks with physical therapy,
and now she does OT and Speech as well; although she only qualifies because of her
diagnosis, not because she's delayed in those two areas. She does have hypotonia, and is
not walking indpendently yet (probably another month or two) ; but she can run while
pushing a baby walker. And keep up with the health care guidelines; check for sleep
apnea, thyroid issues, heart defects, hearing issues, etc - but the good news is that all
of these are easily treatable. Also, there's a great book called "Gifts" written by 60
moms who rejoice in their kids with DS, I highly recommend it.
I wish you all the best; and I'm so excited for the journey you are starting. Your new
son will enrich your life in ways you never dreamed. I've never laughed so much in my
life than I do every day with Lilly. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to contact
me.
Best,
Cathleen Sherman
cathleensherman@aol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:24 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
Prom : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Bill Zorb
address: PO Box 35014 Fort Wainwright AK 99703
907-374-3163
MESSAGE :
Hello Govenor Sarah Palin,
While I can understand that the loss of the power line from the hydroelectric plant to
Juneau is a real problem for Juneau, I don't see why their having to pay for diesel for 3
months is a disaster warranting $25M of public money. Seriously, let's get real here, in
Fairbanks we are paying for diesel every day of the year to generate much of our
electricity. Why is this not an emergency or disaster also. The villages are even worse
off. I would gladly pay for the diesel electricity for 3 months and then start getting
the hydroelectric generated rates that Juneau gets all the rest of the time. What ever
happened to the Energy Cost Equalization Program?
Congratulations on the new addition to the Palin family
Thanks for listening,
Bill Zorb
oldspokes@earthlink . net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:17 AM
Yocom; Lauren J (GOV); Castle; Lilian K (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us [mailto : WebMailogqv . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:30 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. James Tweto
address: P.O. Box 207 Unalakleet AK 99684
(907) 624-3595
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son, Trig. I am sure he will be a joy for you and
your family.
I am writing to you in support of SB 221. As one of the owners of Frontier Alaska and
formerly Hageland Aviation, we have been a strong supporter of the Yuut-Yaqunguiat Plight
Achool in Bethel. As the operator of the largest 135 commuter airline in the United
States we have a never ending need for pilots and mechanics. We have made a commitment
and a guarantee to all graduates of the school, a job as a pilot or a mechanic. I think
of it as a reward for the opportunity they have given themselves to be self-reliant as
professional pilots and mechanics and to become role models for young people in rural
Alaska,
We have 15 native pilots in our workforce. Our chief pilot is a native from Mountain
Village. We need the flight school to continue because it is so integral to Frontier
Alaska's goal of an all native workforce in the bush.
Thank you for your support
James Tv*eto
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hasunk@hageland . com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:14 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:40 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Angel Ortiz
address: 19501 N. Mitkof Lp Eagle River AK 99577
694-7111
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby. He is beautiful boy. May the LORD bless him and your
family.
PS. Keep up the GREAT job you are doing for us.
Sincerely,
Angel I/. Ortiz
Dimond JROTC
alortizl5@gmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9: 1 4 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov. state . ak. us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:44 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Pamela Bradley
address: PO Box 84394 Fairbanks AK 99708
460-2527
MESSAGE :
We respect you tremendously for being both a new mother and our governor at the same time.
We are tremendously proud of you, and we send our prayers for you and your husband, your
new baby, and the rest of your family. We are in such good hands, in the State of Alaska.
I know you must be deluged with emails regarding your recent pregnancy, labor and birth,
and I just want to add that I worked nearly into labor (and gave birth at home, with an
attended birth), and not only do I know that women are very strong and capable, but I'm
also thankful for your resilience and self-reliance. I hope you will always take whatever
you need, in terms of time and everything else, for your baby, your family and for
yourself. Those are not contradictory wishes... and we are very proud of you and keep you
in our prayers .
pbradley@gci .net
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:13 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Dolly Schmitt
address: 2722 Aspen Drive Girard OH 44420
330-530-2055
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son. I also have a child with Down
Syndrome. I was married before and had 3 adopted children (all siblings) who are now in
their 20' s. I remarried, and experienced my first natural pregnancy at the age of 46.
Eric was born at 31 weeks gestation. He was a tiny 31bs-2oz. He spent 41 days in the
NICU but thankfully, he did very well. He wasn't diagnosed with Down Syndrome until he
was 3 weeks old. And even though I am a pediatric nurse, I was scared, sad, and
overwhelmed, with the support of some excellant doctors, family, and friends, I was able
to put these feelings aside and just think of Eric as a baby. . . .my baby. And now my
"baby" is almost 8 years old. He is the shining star of our family. Everyone is totally
in love with this young man.... and he is the glue that holds everyone together. We have
been truly blessed. .. .as you have been too.
Enjoy your precious child, and take things as they come. If you ever want to talk, or
need advice, please e-mail me.
Sincerely,
Dolly Schmitt
dontsayduck627@yahoo . com
330-530-2055
dontsayduck627@yahoo . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:12 AM
Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Corrections
Original Message
From : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Corrections
Web mail from: Margaret Pugh
address: 1011 D St, Juneau AK 99801
(907) 586-1598
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor:
First, many warm wishes to your family from our family for Trig's birth. You'll be one
busy person now, but we all know you are a strong woman and up to your multiple callings
I will keep you and Trig in my prayers.
And next... I just read the article in the Daily News that the Correctional Officers Union
issued a censure of Joe Schmidt. I want you to know that I stand hy my opinion - which I
have shared with you on several occasions - that your appointment of Joe was brilliant.
Joe and I have not spent much time together recently, but I follow Corrections carefully
and I know that he is doing well in all areas. His comment in the newspaper that taking a
firm hand in investigations on Officer wrong doing strained his relationship with the
Union is correct. The union is run by the same group as when I served as Commissioner and
had they thought of censuring me, they certainly would have done so. I consider the
action meaningless in every sense.
Joe Schmidt is making strides towards turning the Correctional Officer workforce into a
professional team that will run an ethical and committed Department. While Joe and I have
not discussed this issue, I know without asking that the union activists object to being
held to higher standards.
Regarding the medical question behind which the activists are hiding, communicable
diseases -unfortunately- are now and will continue to be major issues for institutions of
all types that house large groups of people - including tour ships, as you know. Again, I
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know without asking that Joe knows the agencies that set guidelines for dealing with
outbreaks .
My apologies for such a lengthy e-mail. I just want you to know that Joe Schmidt is doing
the right things.
With best personal regards,
Margaret M. Pugh
(retired Commissioner of Alaska Department of Corrections)
mpugh@gci.net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:09 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:00 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sandi Williams
address: 659 Aberdeen Ave North Bay OS P1B7H
MESSAGE :
Hi, I came across a site regarding your beautiful little boy you just had. I to have a
baby with DS. SHe is a year old now. I found out she had DS when she was one day old. You
are so right to say that God has blessed us with one of these precious children. After
all, kids are a gift from God. I am sure he will do so many wonders in your life, and you
will see them soon enough. Cassie sure has done wonders in my life. She has showed me what
love is all about. I wouldnt change things for anything. She is the best thing that has
ever happened in my life. We went though open heart surgery when she was five months old,
but she is doing fantastic, and breezed through recovery really well. It really touches my
heart when I hear of a parent that has just had a baby with DS. He will be such a joy in
your lives just like your other kids. "Gives you a big hug" I saw his pic on the site.
What a cutie. Congratulations on your new baby. Take care. If you have any questions, feel
free to write me.
:-)
sandimike7@hotmail . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a/aska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:08 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMai l@gov . state . ak , us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:31 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lee Ann Bain
address; po box 110837 Anchorage AK 99511
6445639
MESSAGE :
Our daughter has downs as well, she is now going on 11 in July and is the youngest of
four. She was a huge surprise and needed open heart surgery ® 4 months. , .later. . . a
pacemaker @ lOyears old. Lots of therapy and milestones in the middle as well as a major
struggle with ASD and our "differing" opinions of what is best for Cierra.
You are very correct in the statement that you were given Trig. Cierra has been the
greatest joy of our entire family, she has taught our children how to be kind, generous,
patient and compassionate. She has the best disposition and because we have 3 other
teenagers and all of their friend around she is quite "mainstream" in most ways.
You will always enjoy the gift of your son. Our oldest daughter Aerial graduates this
year and our 16 year old Autumn will graduate next year, then our son Quest 3 years
later. «. .they will all leave. I am glad Cierra will always be close.
Good luck and enjoy your son' !
Bain Family
leeannandryanbain@yahoo . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:07 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:33 pm
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Other
Web mail from: John Lamp
address: 23310 Inlet Drive, #10 Liberty Lake WA 99019
509 255 9639
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin:
My congratulations upon the occasion of the arrival your new son.
I too have have a DD child, a daughter, who is the greatest source of my lif es ' pleasures
It would be an honor and privilege to vote for you as our next Vice President of the
United States.
My prayers are with you and your family during this most joyful, albeit difficult and
incredibly beautiful time in your life. All life is precious.
pace e bene,
John E . Lamp
Formely: United State Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington (President Reagan)
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raandatoril7@hotmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:09 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: David Knudson
address: 7510 Chad Anchorage AK 99518
907-344-8423
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor and Todd and family,
Congratulations on TRIG PAXTON VAN PALIN.
I wish each and all of you the best of health, of good luck, and success. Trig should be
the best fish picker of all III
Your great attitude rallies your own family and others.
Sincerely,
David Knudson
dknudson@GCI . net
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From: Norman Flood [Norman.Flood@Goldbelt.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1 1 :36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov;
NathanJBergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; KeviaV.Kennedy@maii.house.gov;
thenderson@coelir.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton;
Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C (DNR); Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov;
jtrigg@coeur.com
Cc: Gary Droubay; Bob Martin; Vic Scarano; Randy Wanamaker
Subject: Letter to Pete Griffin of the Tongass National Forest
Honorable Governor Sarah Palin, Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski,
Congressman Don Young, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Attached is your copy of a letter sent to Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger of the
Juneau Ranger District from Robert Martin, Jr., P.E., Vice President of Operations,
Goldbelt, Incorporated.
RE: Kensington Project Modified Plan of Operations Draft Supplemental Information
Report (SIR) Comments from Goldbelt Incorporated.
Please direct your questions or concerns to:
Goldbelt, Incorporated
Robert Martin, Jr., P.E.
Vice President of Operations
3075 Vintage Blvd, Suite 200
Juneau AK 99801
(907) 790-1430
bob.martin(a>aoldbelt,com
Sincerely,
Norman Flood
Administrative Assistant
Goldbelt, Incorporated
(907) 790-4990
10/22/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Saturday
Looks like it's working for me to do the Motorcycle Blessing on Saturday before heading to
Slush Cup at Alyeska.., be I won't be going to the Washington Press Dinner. Any other
Anchorage invites before I go to Alyeska that afternoon? Pis let them know I am planning
on attending. Thanks
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:01 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:28 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. C H
address: 412 1st St Vancouver AK 90210
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new family member, Governor Palin!
According to this, you are about as cool as can be
http://www.the-whiteboard.com/autowb923 .gif
governer@mailinator . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:00 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMai l@gov « state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: David Berlin
address: 1701 Circlewood Dr. Anchorage AK 99516
907-644-0559
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin
Wonderful to hear of your new addition to your family!
My son, Corey, is 22 years old and special needs. He is A.D.H.D. , Autistic, Mentally
Retarded and has Petit Mai Seizures which is controlled by medication.
I also at first was sad as to my son's problems. One of Corey's first special needs
teachers gave me this, which we keep posted on our refrigerator, and it gave me a much
needed different perspective on Corey's life.
Welcome to Holland
I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability- -to try
to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand, to imagine how it
would feel. It's like this...
When you're going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip- -to Italy,
You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The
Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian.
It's all very exciting.
After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off
you go. Several hours later, the plane land. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome
to Holland. "
"Holland?!" you say. "What do you mean, Holland? I signed up for Italy! I'm supposed
to be in Italy! All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy!"
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But there's been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland, and there you
must stay.
The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy
place, full of pestilence, famine and disease. It's just a different place.
So you must go out and buy new guidebooks. And you must learn a whole new language. And
you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met.
It's just a different place. It's slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But
after you've been there for a while and you catch your breath, you can look around, and
you begin to notice that Holland has windmills, Holland has tulips. Holland even has
Rembrandt s.
But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy, and they're all bragging about
what a wondrful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say, "Yes,
that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned."
And the pain of that will never, ever go away, because the loss of that dream is a very
significant loss.
But if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never
be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland.
I have been to Holland and it is a wonderful place as is Corey. You sound like you have a
good perspective and we wish you all the best.
Dave and Maureen Berlin
dmberlin@gci . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:54 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [tnailto : WebMailQgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Rose Williams
address: 10425 East Bradley Lake Ave Palmer AK 99645
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of Trig. Totally cool name by the way. You are one class act
and I am glad you are our govenorl God Bless you.
rosemwi lliams@mac . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palfn (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:54 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Elvina Hutchinson
address: 73 Hunderton Rd Hereford OS HR27A
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your little boy. I wish him a very long, happy and healthy life.
We also have a little one with DS. She is now 21 months and is FANTASTIC, of course we
are a bit biased'
When a child with DS is born it can be quite a shock, it was for us. She was our 3rd and
very much loved child. I just wanted to tell you a little bit about her so that you will
see that although there is lots of bad news out there you very rarely get to hear the good
news.
Gianna was born when I was 43 so DS was a possibility but we didnt want an amnio. When
she was born we were told within an hour that she had DS but we had nearly lost her, not
because of the DS, but because she was being starved due to a cord and placenta problem
which the professionals hadnt noticed. Anyway the thought of nearly loosing her made the
DS pale.
She had lots of tests and was eventually given the all clear. Naturally it was a tough
time for us adjusting to the future. I found myself asking questions that I had never
asked with the other 2, "would she be able to drive" r "would she marry", crazy when she
was a day old! I 1 1 1
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Anyway she is a fighter and at 21 months has been walking since she was 18 months, runs,
climbs everywhere, works tasks out for herself, can get herself food and a drink if she
needs them, has never had more than a cold, has passed all her medicals, smiles at
everyone and is a real charmer and basically is fantastic l
You often hear about all the bad cases of DS but there are children out there like Gianna
who will really show the world that DS is not such a bad thing.
When she was little I did baby massage and baby yoga with her every day and it made a
fantastic difference, breastfeeding also was vital I am sure.
You may already have heard of it but if not there is a fantastic multi vitamin for people
with DS which can be taken from birth, its called Nutrivene D and is highly recommended by
many Drs in the US who specialise in DS. We have been giving it to Gianna since 6 months
and she really is thriving. We give our other 2 a multivitamin so why not Gianna too.
I wish you and your family all the very best and many many Congratulations
Best wishes
Elvina Hutchinson - Very proud Mummy of 3
hutch@hc j s . co . uk
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:22 AM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Brown; Joan A (GOV); Haagenson; Steven
H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Budget
Thanks! This babe is awesome.
Remind me t o have Steve Haganson look through all energy- related requests and weigh them.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:31:42
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Brown, Joan A (GOV) " <joan.brown@alaska<gov>
Subject:. Re; Budget
Governor - I will get with Mike and Joan in the morning to see where we are with
information gathering. Congratulations to you and your family on your new baby boy. I hope
you are getting some rest. Will look forward to seeing him - and getting to hold him? -
sometime soon! Karen
Original Message
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 18:32:16 2008
Sub j ect : RE : Budget
Karen is back in the morning and she and Joan and I will start going through material in
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the morning. I hear the Legislature has placed a deadline of this
Friday to have all the supporting documents updated for each capital project. We will
get their new material shortly after. We have DOT loking at all road projects and
timelines and work ing up a list for u s of road projects that were appro priated through the
dept of commerce. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted [ 1 will find what
other agency comments have come in the morning 7 ! - From the commissioneTs I have talked to
iPrix/ilpnpH nr Pergonal Mate r ial Pftdacted
Privileged or Personal Material Re[ Karen's office is working up a dept "by dept transaction
report for me that will detail what was added and subracted along the process. It will
help give us some focus .
Mike
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo .com" <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
To: "Karen Rehfeld" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>; "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Russ Kelly" < russ.kelly@alaska.gov>; "M Nizich" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/22/2008 6:13 PM
Subject: Budget
How's it going with budget info so we can get going on consideration of cuts? Are
commissioners responding?
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8: 1 5 AM
To: Baiash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rowland; Mindy
B (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV);
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Spsess
I'm tweaking Lyda's letter slightly- I'll bring in changes and assume we release our
answer to her and the public today.
Dang- ADN kinda beat us to the punch in today's editorial... we're wording it a lot better
than they did tho as we point out the Senate ' s blunders through a more sensible process
they could have used during regular sess to deal with the bills.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:02 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Wrap Up the Session with The Voice of Alaska Business May 7th
From: Lisa Refnhart [mailto:lrefnhart@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Wrap Up the Session with The Voice of Alaska Business May 7th
E-News April 23, 2008
Wrap Up the Legislative Session with the Voice of Alaska
Business May 7th
Book Before the Close of Business Today to Attend at Early Bird Rates!
Plan to attend the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Wrap-Up event on May 7th at
the Hilton Anchorage Hotel from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Register at www.alaskachamberxom before
April 23rd and you will receive member and non-member Early Bird Rates! You may register to attend
both the morning session and luncheon combined or register to attend the luncheon-only.
Click here to find out complete details or simply register here.
For event and hotel rate details, registration, and the schedule of events please visit
www-alaskachamber.com or call Lisa Reinhart, Development Director in the
Anchorage Development Office at (907) 278-2727.
10/22/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJC0LBERG]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:31 AM
'gov.sarahQyahoo.com'
Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
I will look into it. Talis.
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Ivy personal <ivyf rye@yahoo.com>; Irwin, Tom E ( DNR) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ;
Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Sean personal2 <Privileged or Personal l^
Sent: Tue Apr 22 20:07:54 2008
Subject: Fw: Tax/ Congrats/Gas Prices
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:04:57
To: "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Ivy personal"
<ivyf rye@yahoo . com> , * Steven Haagenson" <shaagenson@aidea . org>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
When we bought the Jetta it cost $22 to fuel up. Now it's over $50
Ivy- who in state top brass could look into this?
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Original Message
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From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:58:25
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, ivyfrye@yahoo.com,
"Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)" <shaagenson@aidea.org>
Cc: ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Tax/Congrats/Gas Prices
Boy, that would be great and would be huge. I was just telling my Dad how I paid $4.29/gal
for diesel - $56 total. Ouch.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Ivy personal <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 22 19:48:04 2008
Subject: Tax/ Congrats /Gas Prices
Who would be in charge of eliminating gas tax at the pump for the summer driving season?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message---
From : f ek9wnr@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:28:17
To: "Sarah" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Congrats/Gas Prices
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:02:52
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To: Todd <fek5wnr®yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Gas Prices
Todd - I have forwarded this also to Joe Balash and Leg. Office
Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:51 PM
TO: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sub j ect : FW : Oil& ; Gas
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us
<mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak.us* ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Oil& ; Gas
Web mail from: Mr. David 0\'Dell
address: po. box 812 kasilof AK 99610
907-260-6947
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
First I wish to send my heartfelt congratulations on the birth of Trig.
Your positive attitude touches anyone who loves the Lord and understands
that He is in control of our lives, God bless you and your family.
Another issue on my mind is a more down-to-earth issue. With the
soaring gas prices, what are the chances of the legislature meeting
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under special session and exempting Alaskans from the state gas tax for
the summer? Alaska is especially blessed with high revenue from oil.
Why not get a little relief from the price at the pump? Please do what
you can. Thanks, David W. O'Dell
davidelores@juno . com
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:59 AM
To: Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: abuse of discretion and correction of system that allowed it
From: dawnlight@gci.net [mailto:dawnlight@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:44 PM
To: Kelsey, Mark D (GOV)
Cc: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Re: abuse of discretion and correction of system that allowed it
Hi Mr. Kelsey,
That was not where we left it to my recollection. I wili not argue with you. Please clarify my
understanding of the State's position then. Correct me if I am wrong, please; you are saying then, if a
person has no finances with which to pursue a legal defense and representation (for having a claim of
permanent disability) and consequently a recourse when unethically treated and denied, that it is of no
matter to the State? As long as it happens without being found out and/or known, the State is not
interested? Did you, sir, sign any paperwork what-so-ever regarding ethical behavior or has it been
done away with in favor of the more profitable "within the law"? Or respecified, perhaps to mean only
when dealing with specific issues? I'm curious. I live daily with a horrible disease, medications either
don't work or work only briefly. Nothing has changed in all the years with the exception that I get worse,
never better. I had disability insurance, which by way replaced Social Security earnings. By my last
calculations the State has unethically and unfairly denied me what was mine to have in the
neighborhood of over 200k.
lam requesting an audience with Gov. Paiin. Please set it up for me- Thank you.
— Original Message —
From: Kelsev. Mark D (GQ\A
To: dawnliqht
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: RE: abuse of discretion and correction of system that allowed it
Hi Dawn:
It is my understanding, as I indicated in an earlier e-mail, that you have exhausted your
appeals through the process outlined by the state. You are still free to pursue a remedy, but it
needs to be through civil court channels.
Mark
Mark D. Kelsey
Special Assistant to the Governor
Office of Gov. Sarah Palln
907.269.7450. Anchorage
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From: dawnlight [mailto:dawnlight@gci.net]
Sent: Fri 4/18/2008 10:01 AM
To: Kelsey, Mark D (GOV)
Subject: abuse of discretion and correction of system that allowed it
Dear Mr. Kelsey,
When last we communicated, you were to forward the specifics of my "case" to someone (unspecified by you
to me). I am checking on the progress of the complaint of which we spoke. 1 hope Ms. Palin is still of the mind
to bring a sense of security and honesty to government The place to start is truly on those who have been
damaged by this unacceptable behavior, don't you think?
Sincerely, Dawn Light
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:04 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Blessings to you and family!
From: John Bockemuehl [mailto:jbockemuehl@johniscottxom]
Sent; Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Blessings to you and family!
Dear Governor Sarah Palin and family.
Many blessings to you and your family and the birth of your son Trig Paxson Van Palin. I love
the name. I am very sorry to hear that he has Down Syndrome, however, the Lord knew he
would have that before he was born. I am sure he is a very special child and through it all will
be a blessing to you and your family. Am praying that the Lord give you strength and quick
recovery and that He give you and your family a very special love for Trig.
Blessings to you as you continue to lead the State of Alaska in the political realm and as a
mother and wife to your family.
John
John F Bockemuehl
Realtor
Licensed in Washington and Idaho
John L Scott Real Estate
102 Lacey Loop Rd
Priest Lake, Idaho 83856
509-671-1162 Cell
208-443-3333 Office
208-443-3105 Office Fax
877-499-9793 Toll Free
email: jbockemuehl@johnlscott.com
website: www.johnlscott.com/jbockemuehl
No virus found in this outgoing message.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:15 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: best wishes
From: Toby Osborn [mailto:osbornds@doyon.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: best wishes
Governor,
You likely don't remember me (which Is fine), but we have spoken a few times and I campaigned for you a
little in Fairbanks.
I wanted to write and congratulate you and Todd on the birth of your son Trig. As the father of six of my
own, I am a fairly strong advocate for "the more the merrier" approach to childrearing. I also wanted to
share my own experience of having a sister with Down syndrome (also a nephew). My sister's advent in
my parent's middle age years — as the caboose to a train of seven previous children was certainly a
challenge for the whole family. Even then however, we recognized that challenge for the blessing that it
was. It brought our family closer together, gave us focus in a common cause and made us self-centered
older children quite a bit less self-centered. My sister has blessed the lives of my parents and siblings for
the last forty-plus years and has been an integral and joyful part of the family. As a side-benefit, I think
she has kept my parents young at heart through their seventies and eighties. I think that you will find your
lives similarly blessed.
My wife and I pray for your success in this new adventure and challenge— as we do for your success in
office.
Best regards and wishes
Toby Osbom
Chief Financial Officer
Doyon, Limited
10/22/2009
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From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Palm; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp* expires Sunday April 27th, 2:34 PM.
In most state agencies, this is not the userlD and password used to logon to individual computers. The
password can be changed using the SOA Password Change page or Outlook Web Access .
Your new password must be at least eight characters long and include at least three of these four types of
characters:
• upper case alphabet
• lower case alphabet
• numbers
• punctuation or symbols
Prior passwords may not be re-used.
Important Note! - Web browsers, email clients, handheld email devices and other applications can store
and continue to use an old password after it has been changed, possibly triggering lockout. Such
applications should be closed while (or immediately after) changing a password. These stored passwords
may need to be updated or deleted.
Please contact your local or departmental support technicians with any questions or requests for
assistance related to changing passwords.
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:16 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); 'Ivy Frye*; Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin'; Todd'
Subject: RE: Joe is on Fagan now
He is doing AWESOME. He really handles himself well; always supporting the Governor.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:09 PM
To: 'Ivy Frye'; Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Joe is on Fagan now
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 ceil
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
Dear Margaret,
Thank you so much for your concern in regards to the Governor and her family's health. At the Governor's House
we take every precaution to not use any products that would have an ill effect on the Governor's health or that of
her family or guests. We will take into account the information that you have provided and the negative
health effects that exposure to EGBE may cause.
We are appreciative of the information that you have provided.
Best regards,
Erika
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99S01
Thone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
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From: Margaret Diann [mailto:margaret.realhelp@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
What cleaning products are used in the Governor's Mansion?
Especially any that are sprayed?
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Maybe it is NOT a genetic issue, but a chemical exposure that damages our child's genes?
Wildrose: " a janitor and a dog "
Since Celiac Disease & Thyroid autoimmune issues are prevalent for the Down's Syndrome
child,
http://www.valdezlinkxom/re/celiacdiscaseanddownsyDdrome.htm
I wonder about whether or not Down's Syndrome itself could happen because of a
malfunctioning immune system? ... that EGBE exposure would cause? ... sniffles, flatulence,
diarrhea, 'flu' are what exposure looks like.
If so, I think glyconutrients should be checked into for good nutrition for mom and baby
"YOU ASK A VERY GOOD QUESTION THAT WOULD PROBABLY TAKE 20 YEARS AND 20 MILLION +
DOLLARS TO ANSWER. THE MOTHER NEEDS TO READ A GIFT NAMED MICHELLE BY BARBARA
DEROUCHERS HER MOTHER ABOUT THIS DOWN'S SYNDROME CHILD AVAILABLE AT
DUPLIPACK." DrReg
Diann Hursh
Box 233
Valdez, AK 99686
My theory is as relevant as any others
& there is proof that Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is the harm to Gulf War Vets
& that they look like civilians with CFIDS
and that they look like the Exxon Valdez Oil spill cleanup workers
www.va1dezlink.com/evos/afteroil.htm
AGLOW 2003 web page I did
www.valdezlink.com/aglow/aglow03.htm
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From: John Katz [jwkat2@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:24 PM
To: Sharon Leighow; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Karen Rehfeld; Kris Perry; Michael A (GOV) Nizich; Michael Tibbies; Rosanne (GOV sponsored)
Hughes
Subject: Re: Arctic Power/Gordon Liddy - CONFIDENTIAL/Attorney Client Privilege
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatzfgialaskadc. org . Thank you .
>» On 4/23/2008 at 3:52 PM, in message < 124 1430049- 1208980495-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2007064296-
@bxel67.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov»sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Good. Can't believe adn repeated the mistake in the editorial today.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message
n: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:46:45
To:"Sharon Leighow" <sharon_leighow@gov.state.ak.us>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.peny@alaska.gov>,"Mike Nizich"
<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>;'Michael Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>; 1 Janice
Mason" <janice„mason@gov.state.ak.us>,"Governor Sarah Palin"
<gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Arctic Power/ Gordon Liddy
I just heard from Adrian Herrera of Arctic Power. He said Mr. = Liddy is still
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coming to Alaska.
Arctic Power is taking a number of steps to correct errors = in the recent news
stories, including contacts with the Associated = Press, Anchorage Daily News,
and Fairbanks News-Miner. Specifically, = AP is emphasizing that no State funds
are involved in Mr. Liddy's visit = and that he is not being "hired." I believe that
Arctic Power = intends to pay Mr. Liddy's travel costs from non-public funds.
I was also told that he is contemplating a possible appearance on the = Rick
Rydell show tomorrow further to clarify the record.
Please note that my email address has - changed. My new email address - is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkat2@alaskadc.0rg. = Thank you .
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN==JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:56 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Telephone Call
Governor- 1 just received a call from Dino Rossi, Washington State. He asked if you would call him back as he
would like to congratulate you on Trig and talk with you regarding his race in Washington and they are planning
an ANC event on May 28 th . Thanks, Janice
Contact: Dino Rossi
Privileged or (cell)
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
Donna,
I meant to send it to Margaret Diann Hursh,.., sorry about that!!
Thanks,
Erika
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Mana^r
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, ]uneau, Alaska 99801
Phone; 907-465-3500; Fax: 907465-2031
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday/April 23, 2008 3:18 PM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Subject: RE: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
Erika,
Did you mean to send this to me?
Donna
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
Dear Margaret,
Thank you so much for your concern in regards to the Governor and her family's health. At the Governor's House
we take every precaution to not use any products that would have an ill effect on the Governor's health or that of
her family or guests. We will take into account the information that you have provided and the negative
health effects that exposure to EGBE may cause.
We are appreciative of the information that you have provided.
Best regards,
Erika
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Etika Fagersttom
Executive Residence Manager
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax: 907-465-203 1
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
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From: Margaret Diann [mailto:margaretreaihelp@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Maybe NOT a genetic issue - but teratogen effects of EGBE exposure
What cleaning products are used in the Governor's Mansion?
Especially any that are sprayed?
Maybe it is NOT a genetic issue, but a chemical exposure that damages our child's genes?
Wildrose: " a janitor and a dog 11
Since Celiac Disease & Thyroid autoimmune issues are prevalent for the Down's Syndrome
child,
bttp://www.valdezliiikxoiD/re/celiacdiseaseanddownsvndrome.htai
I wonder about whether or not Down's Syndrome itself could happen because of a
malfunctioning immune system? ... that EGBE exposure would cause? ... sniffles, flatulence,
diarrhea, 'flu' are what exposure looks like.
If so, I think glyconutrients should be checked into for good nutrition for mom and baby
•YOU ASK A VERY GOOD QUESTION THAT WOULD PROBABLY TAKE 20 YEARS AND 20 MILLION +
DOLLARS TO ANSWER. THE MOTHER NEEDS TO READ A GIFT NAMED MICHELLE BY BARBARA
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DEROUCHERS HER MOTHER ABOUT THIS DOWN'S SYNDROME CHILD AVAILABLE AT
DUPLIPACK." PrReg
Diann Hursh
Box 233
Valdez, AK 99686
My theory is as relevant as any others
& there is proof that Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is the harm to Gulf War Vets
& that they look like civilians with CFIDS
and that they look like the Exxon Valdez Oil spill cleanup workers
AGLOW 2003 web page I did
www.valdezlink.com/aglow/aglow03 .htm
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From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MANIZICH]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:26 PM
To: Meera Kohler; Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: RE: Request for Support of $570,000 Appropriation
Meera,
Thanks for the message I will make sure this gets into the record as part of the backup for this appropriation. I will
also make sure the OMB director receives a copy as well.
Mike
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From: Meera Kohler [mailto:mkohler@avec.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:26 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Request for Support of $570,000 Appropriation
«Kivalina $570,000.doc»
Dear Governor Palin,
Attached is a request for your support of an appropriation of $570,000 currently residing in SB
221.
I thank you for your staffs assistance in helping us find a way to receive reimbursement for this
important disaster-response project.
Yours very sincerely,
Meera Kohler
President/CEO
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Voice: (907) 565-5531
Fax: (907) 562-4086
Email: mkohier@avec.org
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:58 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV);
Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Includes Tibbies edits will be released in 5 minutes unless we hear otherwise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-064
Governor Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
April 23, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - In response to Senate President Lyda Green's request to
expand the call of the special session to include abortion bills, Governor Sarah Palin today outlined
her willingness to consider a separate call if the Senate President can show a path to success.
House Bill 301, which prohibits the practice of partial-birth abortion, and House Bill 364, relating to
parental consent, failed due to inaction by the Senate. The Governor expressed disappointment
that Senate President Green did not exhaust every possible option during the regular session to
move the legislation.
"Alaskans know I am pro-life and have never wavered in my belief in the sanctity of every human
life/' Governor Palin said. "These issues are so important they shouldn't be diluted with oil and gas
deliberations.
Governor Palin called on Senate leadership to explain what they would do differently than last
session to ensure that Alaskans will finally see a vote on both bills by the full Senate.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/26/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
fyi
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F!RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:41 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Sarah Palin
FW: Price at the pump
Original Message-
From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:39 AM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
I'm checking on options, and will get back to you soon
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You.
Original Message-
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
To: "Frye, Ivy u[ (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska. gov>; "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Commissioner Galvin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Reda<| If you'd rather talk, I can give you a call today, or my
direct line in the Governor's Anchorage office is 269-7447.
Ivy
Original Message-
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Price at the pump
Commissioner,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks for your help here,
Ivy
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From: Smith, Lynne M (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LMSMITH1]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:57 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Governor,
Barbara just called. The name that the Board is forwarding to you is [Privileged orj . They are still in executive
session, awaiting your decision on this name.
Lynne
8/28/2009
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From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RTKELLY]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:51 PM
To: Palln; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nlzich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW. RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Just an FYI. this is what DOC sent, per my request, to Sen. Wielechowski regarding the latest media reports. Bill had
inquired about these two issues and asked for "the other side of the story. 9 I suspect this won't stop Bill from requesting
an audit from LB&A, but that's his prerogative. Joe Schmidt is aware of this e-mail, also. I asked him to sign off on it.
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From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:54 PM
To: senator„bilLweilechowski@legis.state.ak.us; Sydeman, Michelle (LAA); Ascott, George (LAA)
Cc: Peeples, Dwayne B (DOC); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Wilkerson, April A (DOC)
Subject: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Good Afternoon:
Here is the response to your request for information to the Department of Corrections. Please contact me if any
clarification is needed.
MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to most antibiotics. As far as the suggestion that there is an
'outbreak of MRSA' in DOC prisons, here is what Dr. Luban, DOC Medical Officer, explained in simple
form:
MRSA exists in most places where people concentrate with their skin exposed, such as school locker
rooms, athletic clubs, hospitals, prisons. When a person is exposed to MRSA it becomes a problem
when a person's Immune system Is weak or compromised (such as being in poor health) or when MRSA
Is exposed to an open cut or sore. The way to prevent exposure is through hand washing, keeping open
cuts or sores closed or protected ...and maintaining good hygiene. DOC staff understands when taking
the job that they could be exposed to some dangerous situations such as inmates who throw bodily
fluids, or who have Hepatitis C, Aids or MRSA.
As for the complaint of reduced staffing in FY 06: In FY2006 the DOC employed an average of 703
correctional officers (filled positions). FY2007 the DOC increased the average filled correctional officers
to 737 positions. The average filled correctional officer positions for the first three quarters in FY2008 is
744 positions. For FY 2009 the total funded CO positions has increased to 786.
I hope this is helpful
Richard
Richard F. Schmitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN-JLMASON]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:20 AM
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
RE: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Importance: High
We did not receive the letter when this was forwarded. Please check to see if the letter was originally attached. Thanks,
Janice
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
From: LARRY MIKAWA [mailto:Imikawa@gd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:32 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: A "little" freshness . . . about time , ♦ .
This is just to show I submitted this letter to the editor yesterday, and it may not be published, but, I thought you
might like it. Please give my regards to Sarah Palin, by saying "A baby's entrance into the earth makes it
renewed in innocence." Said by a great church leader. Please give a copy of this and the last email into the hands
of Sarah, I know she would appreciate "a little" freshness, despite all the hectic hecticness of all things in the
political arena. It doesn't hurt to give it into her hands, it's just a little thing. Thx.
From Ietters@adn.com ►
Sent Monday, April 21, 2008 8:48 pm
To lmikawa@gci.net
Subject Thank you
Thank you for submitting your letter to the Anchorage Daily News.
All submissions become the property of the Daily News. By submitting an item for
publication, a person represents that he or she is authorized to submit that material to
the Daily News, and that the newspaper may use it in any format for any purpose
without compensation to the owner.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an e-mail at letters@adn.com or
call us at (907) 257-4547 or (800) 478-4200.
8/25/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:26 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
Governor, I'm meeting with Jim Minnery for coffee Wednesday morning. Since I used to work
at Family Research Council, I may be able to help you with him. Had a conversation with
him before he went on Dan Fagan today. I can fill you in on what I said whenever you have
time. (Reader* s Digest version: I warned him that he's being used as a pawn by your
political enemies and that it has NOTHING to do with abortion.)
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Abortion bills
Thank you Russ. The more info I get on this, the better. Lyda was supposed to call me
today between 3-4 between flights, but I never did hear from her. If she does reach me, to
chew me out, I'm going to tell her exactly what I think about all this... amazing that
Tuckerman and her people succeeded to a degree here on putting the burden on us instead of
her being held accountable. We are receiving great criticism by those who are
misunderstanding the issue, and the process.
Original Message
From: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:49
Torgov. palin@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were
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opposed to the abortion bills being added to the call of the special
session on AGIA, Other random responses were that the letter was
well-received among those who are sick of Lyda T s games.... the numbers
are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if
they have thoughts to share regarding this issue.
RK
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV);
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do
with abortion bills?
Ltgov: I'm waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they'd like to
see us do with calling for session on abortion bills. If /when called, it
will be in Anchorage. And very short in duration. Any advice on this to
add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may share?
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From: Smith, Lynne M (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LMSMITH1]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:42 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Commissioner of Education
Governor,
I talked to Barbara Thompson. This afternoon when the Board gives her a name or names, she will call me with
the information to forward. It is my understanding that while you will be at an event in Wasiila, you will be
accessible by email. I will email you and Mike with the information from Barbara. Depending on what name (or
names) is given, we will proceed from there.
The meeting is scheduled from 1 :00 - 3:00, so it is hard to know precisely when the call will come, but I will get it
to you as soon as possible.
Lynne
8/31/2009
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPJENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:18 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Barrow and Anchorage Judicial Nominees
We received 2 packets from the Judicial Council.
Barrow Superior Court
R. Poke Haffner- Fairbanks
Michael Jeffery - Barrow
Anchorage District Court
Catherine M. Easter- Anchorage
Richard "Bruce" Roberts - Anchorage
David Robert Wallace -Anchorage
I'll get with Janice on interview scheduling and timeframe.
Frank Bailey
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.465.3934 - Juneau
907.269.7450 - Anchorage
8/31/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:1 5 PM
To: paymckhea@yahoo.com
Cc: Sarah Palin
Subject: AK Regional Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Wed,, 04.30.08 - 12:00 Noon
Importance: High
Hi Molly -
As discussed if you would please pass this email on to Heather and Karina. The Governor has been invited to the
Alaska Regional Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, 04.30.08. This will be held at the
Sheraton Hotel on the top floor in Josephine's starting at 12:00 p.m. The Governor will be reading a Proclamation
and has invited you all to join her in lunch.
They have asked for a confirmation of attendees as they will have name tags made and also I need to let them
know of everyone's pick of entree'.
Top Sirloin or Mango Salmon
Thank you so much for your assistance in this - Janice
8/31/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: A "little" freshness . . . about time ...
Importance: High
We did not receive the letter when this was forwarded. Please check to see if the letter was originally attached. Thanks,
Janice
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
—fWH UI'II H M *
From: LARRY MIKAWA [mailto:lmikawa@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:32 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
This is just to show I submitted this letter to the editor yesterday, and it may not be published, but, I thought you
might like it. Please give my regards to Sarah Palin, by saying "A baby's entrance into the earth makes it
renewed in innocence." Said by a great church leader. Please give a copy of this and the last email into the hands
of Sarah, I know she would appreciate "a little" freshness, despite all the hectic hecticness of all things in the
political arena. It doesn't hurt to give it into her hands, it's just a little thing. Thx.
From letters@adn.com ►
Sent Monday, April 21, 2008 8:48 pm
To lmikawa@gci.net
Subject Thank you
Thank you for submitting your letter to the Anchorage Daily News.
All submissions become the property of the Daily News. By submitting an item for
publication, a person represents that he or she is authorized to submit that material to
the Daily News, and that the newspaper may use it in any format for any purpose
without compensation to the owner.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an e-mail at letters@adn.com or
call us at (907) 257-4547 or (800) 478-4200.
8/26/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0==SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:26 PM
To: gov.palin@yahooxom
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
Governor, I ? m meeting with Jim Minnery for coffee Wednesday morning. Since I used to work
■at Family Research Council, I may be able to help you with him. Had a conversation with
him before he went on Dan Fagan today. I can fill you in on what I said whenever you have
time. (Reader's Digest version: I warned him that he's being used as a pawn by your
political enemies and that it has NOTHING to do with abortion.)
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, . Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Abortion bills
Thank you Russ. The more info I get on this, the better. Lyda was supposed to call me
today between 3-4 between flights, but I never did hear from her. If she does reach me, to
chew me out, I'm going to tell her exactly what I think about all this... amazing that
Tuckerman and her people succeeded to a degree here on putting the burden on us instead of
her being held accountable. We are receiving great criticism by those who are
misunderstanding the issue, and the process.
Original Message
From: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ. kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:49
To: gov. palin@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were
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opposed to the abortion bills being added to the call of the special
session on AGIA. Other random responses were that the letter was
well-received among those who are sick of Lyda's games.. ..the numbers
are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if
they have thoughts to share regarding this issue.
RK
-Original Message-
From : gov. palin@yahoo . com fmailto ; gov. palinGyahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV);
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do
with abortion bills?
Ltgov: I f m waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they'd like to
see us do with calling for session on abortion bills. If /when called, it
will be in Anchorage. And very short in duration. Any advice on this to
add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may share?
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Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIP!ENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:12 AM
Sarah Palin
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Telephone Call
importance: High
Governor - We just received a phone call from Darwin in Senator Green's office. Senator Green is in Texas and
would like to talk to you about special session. She is changing planes and has on hour available from 3:00 -
4:00 p.m. (AK Time) to talk with you. Unfortunately her cell phone is not working in Texas and so we would need
to have her call into a number to reach you if you are available during that time period. Thanks, Janice
8/24/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOVVI
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:40 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com 1
Subject: Steve Quinn interview
Governor-
Just a reminder - Steve Quinn is hoping to talk with you for a few minutes about Trig. He will be at
home this afternoon 907 523 5458.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 ce»
8/24/2009
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From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.kelly@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:59 PM
To: 'gov^palin^yahoocom'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were opposed to the
abortion bills being added to the call of the special session on AGIA. Other random
responses were that the letter was well-received among those who are sick of Lyda's
games.... the numbers are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if they have thoughts
to share regarding this issue.
RK
Original Message-
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Tibbies,, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV)
Subject: Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do with abortion
bills?
Ltgov: I'm waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they'd like to see us do with
calling for session on abortion bills. If/when called, it will be in Anchorage. And very
short in duration. Any advice on this to add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may
share?
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From: gov.sarah@yahooxom
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:38 PM
To: LeighoW; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Steve Quinn interview
I thot it was this weekend. When does he need this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:39:59
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Steve Quinn interview
Governor-
Just a reminder - Steve Quinn is hoping to talk with you for a few minutes about Trig. He
will be at home this afternoon 907 523 5458.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:31 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Telephone Call
Pis have her try to call me. It may be a difficult logisitical arrangement, but she can
try.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <:janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:26:55
To ; ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Telephone Call
I just had a call from her office again asking if you were available. She is in the Texas
airport and apparently has cell phone coverage.
Contact :
Privileged or Pers
She will be in the airport and available until approx. 4:15 p.m. today. Janice
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:18 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sub j ect : Re : Telephone Call
I guess it would be this cell # she'd have to call
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice I* (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:11:44
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Telephone Call
Governor - We just received a phone call from Darwin in Senator Green's office. Senator
Green is in Texas and would like to talk to you about special session. She is changing
planes and has on hour available from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. {AK Time) to talk with you.
Unfortunately her cell phone is not working in Texas and so we would need to have her call
into a number to reach you if you are available during that time period. Thanks, Janice
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:20 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV), Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Thank you!
Original Message
From: Lynne Smith
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mike Tibbies
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Barbara is headed back with your message and will let us know how that goes.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
They know what the answer would be. So- can they go back and send choices, or a ranked
list of a few?
Sent from my BlackBerry^ device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " <lynne -smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:29
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Governor,
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Barbara just called. The name that the Board is forwarding to you is [Privileged or Pe^ They
are still in executive session, awaiting your decision on this name.
Lynne
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:18 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Telephone Call
I guess it would be this cell # she'd have to call
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:11:44
To: Sarah Pal in <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Telephone Call
Governor - We just received a phone call from Darwin in Senator Green's office. Senator
Green is in Texas and would like to talk to you about special session. She is changing
planes and has on hour available from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (AK Time) to talk with you.
Unfortunately her cell phone is not working in Texas and so we would need to have her call
into a number to reach you if you are available during that time period. Thanks, Janice
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
They know what the answer would be. So- can they go back and send choices, or a ranked
list of a few?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " < lynne. smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:29
TotSarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Governor,
Barbara just called. The name that the Board is forwarding to you is [Privileged Of Pe] . They
are still in executive session, awaiting your decision on this name.
Lynne
PRA GSP01 0015801
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:40 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Labor
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24 , 2008 2:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Labor
Web mail from: Ms. Bonita Carroll
address: 2580 Rue de la Paix Wasilla AK 99654
907-357-4277
MESSAGE:
A little "tongue in cheek" there as I wanted to add our congratulations on the new arrival
but didn't find an appropriate category. He is indeed a special gift from God.
Bonita & Dick Carroll
rcarroll@mtaonline . net
PRA GSP01 0015802
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:40 PM
Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:41 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject; Other
Web mail from: Glenna DuFresne
address: POBox 347 Glennallen AK 99588
MESSAGE ;
We extend prayers and best wishes upon the birth of your newest son, Trig (a good
Scandinavian name :-) It was great to see him on the news last night {april 23) . He is a
cutie. We really appreciate your devotion to him and your willingness to commit to him
and his needs {not that you wouldn't) . In this day and age, it isn't always so. Be
assured of our prayers for you and Todd during the years to come.
A comment on the Juneau power disaster - if the loss of Juneau's hydro is declared a
disater, what does that say about the rest of Alaska where the high costs of diesel
generated power are an everyday occurance? In Glennallen we pay much more in fuel
surcharge than we do for the power itself. I know.... we choose to live here, but...
Glenna DuFresne, an Alaskan since 1950
duf Oglennallenak . net
PRA GSP01 0015803
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:18 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:18 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jennifer Dailey
address: 1220 Glacier Ave Juneau AK 99801
MESSAGE ;
So is our Governor Palin really considering to go on the presidential ticket?
I'm not to sure that'll be a very good idea, i think Alaska isan't ready for too quick of
a change in leadership from palin to parnell. alaska is still recovering from the drastic
cuts and direction from its previous Governor, i think in leadership positions it is
better to finish a job before taking on a new one unless that person can put in an eqeal
amount of time into both.
kitten_1220@yahoo.com
PRA GSP01 0015804
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:09 PM
McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal; Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Fw: Updated Memo on Motot Fuel tax holiday
Rhonda- i Pr ' v ^ e 9 ecl or Personal Material Redacted
privileged or Personal Material Redacted |i wish lawmakers would
have adopted more relief measures than PCE funding and weatherization measures. We'll keep
you in the loop on what where we can go with all this for rural and urban areas.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message'
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW) " <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:57:30
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com, ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) "
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Updated Memo on Motot Fuel tax holiday
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Materi
Privileged or
Talis
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:09 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Subject: Updated Memo on Motot Fuel tax holiday
Here you go. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns
1
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Thanks ,
Chris Poag.
Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300
Tel: (907) 465-4132
Fax: (907) 465-2539
PRA GSP01 0015806
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:58 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Please Don't Veto Common Sense Energy!
From: mark gnadt [mailto:mark.gnadt@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Please Don't Veto Common Sense Energy!
Dear Governor Palin,
First, congratulations on the birth of your child. Aren't they amazing! Please do not veto the
money for the Fire Island wind project. With a gasline still a few years away and demand
always on the rise, renewable sources are a great way to bridge that gap and diversify our power
sources for the future. If it's the bottom line you're worried about, taking money from the
controversial Juneau road extension would more than cover this broadly-supported project.
Thank you, and best wishes for your family,
Mark Gnadt
Barrow
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015807
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From: Mike Oliver [MIKEO@ltia.lynden.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:08 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeurxom; Mike
Oliver; Alex McKallor; Gail Knapp
Subject: Kensington Gold Project
Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger
Alaska Region - Tongass National Forest
Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99801
Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the
Kensington Gold Project
Dear Mr. Griffin:
I am writing in support of the new SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at Kensington
which meets all NEPA requirements. No new SEIS or EA should be necessary, given the
analysis provided in the SIR and three previous EIS's, supported by over 1000 studies and $35
million in environmental baseline engineering and design studies.
The PTF will use the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) outfall
previously permitted after a NEPA analysis. The PTF will also use the existing water treatment
facility which has been shown to be effective in meeting state and federal water quality
standards.
The Sierra Club, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Lynn Canal Conservation
supported taking the paste option forward as a better environmental alternative than the DTF.
Paste tailings require less space and allow for enhanced water recovery, reducing water
consumption. In addition, all contact water will be recycled or treated and will meet EPA's zero
discharge requirement. The PTF berm will only be 85 ft. high, as compared to the dry stack at
220 ft. high. The closure/reclamation strategy is simple and straight-forward, and there are no
long-term water treatment requirements for the encapsulated tailings.
I support the proposed move to Yankee Cove for transportation of workers, a fully permitted
privately-owned facility, which eliminates the opposition of the Conservation Groups (SEACC,
Sierra Club and Lynn Canal Conservation) to the Cascade Point facility. The move does not
otherwise substantially change the transportation effects studied in the 2004 SEIS.
The Kensington project is very important to the economy and future of Southeast Alaska and I
am confident that the SIR process provides the environmental analysis to allow Coeur to
proceed with this plan and the opportunity for open comment on this SIR enables involvement
by public as required by the Conservation Groups.
Respectfully,
10/22/2009
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Mike Oliver
Michael W. Oliver
Vice President, Sales
Lynden Transport, Inc.
206-575-9547
mikeo@Iynden.com
10/22/2009
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From: Gail Knapp [GAILK@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:00 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov; Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil;
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan
(DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C (DNR); Kate_Wiiliams@stevens.senate.gov;
Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov;
Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate,gov; jtrigg@coeur.com; Kevin Anderson
Subject: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the Kensington Gold Project
Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger
Alaska Region -Tongass National Forest
Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99801
Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the
Kensington Gold Project
Dear Mr. Griffin:
I am writing in support of the new SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at Kensington
which meets all NEPA requirements. No new SEIS or EA should be necessary, given the
analysis provided in the SIR and three previous EIS's, supported by over 1000 studies and $35
million in environmental baseline engineering and design studies.
The PTF will use the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) outfall
previously permitted after a NEPA analysis. The PTF will also use the existing water treatment
facility which has been shown to be effective in meeting state and federal water quality
standards.
The Sierra Club, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Lynn Canal Conservation
supported taking the paste option forward as a better environmental alternative than the DTF.
Paste tailings require less space and allow for enhanced water recovery, reducing water
consumption. In addition, all contact water will be recycled or treated and will meet EPA's zero
discharge requirement. The PTF berm will only be 85 ft. high, as compared to the dry stack at
220 ft. high. The closure/reclamation strategy is simple and straight-forward, and there are no
long-term water treatment requirements for the encapsulated tailings.
I support the proposed move to Yankee Cove for transportation of workers, a fully permitted
privately-owned facility, which eliminates the opposition of the Conservation Groups (SEACC,
Sierra Club and Lynn Canal Conservation) to the Cascade Point facility. The move does not
otherwise substantially change the transportation effects studied in the 2004 SEIS.
The Kensington project is very important to the economy and future of Southeast Alaska and I
am confident that the SIR process provides the environmental analysis to allow Coeur to
proceed with this plan and the opportunity for open comment on this SIR enables involvement
by public as required by the Conservation Groups.
Gail Knapp
President
Alaska Marine Lines, inc.
100 Mount Roberts Street
Juneau, Alaska
www.shipaml.com
10/22/2009
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From: jcc@alaska.cxDm on behalf of Juneau Chamber [jcc@alaska.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:02 PM
To; pgriffin@fs.fed. us; thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzTe@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR regarding Kensington
Dear Mr. Griffin,
Please see attached letter regarding comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on
Modified Plan of Operations for the Kensington Gold Project
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Cathie Roemmich, CEO
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
3100 Channel Drive, Suite 300
Juneau, Alaska 99801
10/22/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:24 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:21 PM
TO: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: David McWilliams
address: 419 N 14th St Lebanon PA 17046
717-503-4921
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son, Trig Paxson.
davidbmac@deboor .biz
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:24 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state , ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Suzie Smith
address: 4305 S. Albright Dr Holladay UT 84124
801-272-7065
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Hi, I am Suzie Smith, the state president of the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation.
I was just sent an email stating that you had recently given birth to son with Down
syndrome. First, I would like to say congratulations on the birth of your child. Second, I
would like to offer you one of our Utah Down Syndrome Foundation Newborn Booklets. I don't
know if Alaska has a support group with a booklet like ours. I know I have sent our's as
far as Japan.
You can learn more about our organization at www.udsf.org. Please feel free to contact me
at either mom24-7@comcast.net or suzie@udsf.org.
We have a poster that states "A baby first. . . ■• Enjoy your new son he has just opened up a
whole new world for you and your family I
Sincerely,
Suzie Smith
State President
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
P.O. Box 675
Salt Lake City, UT 84110
877-499-UDSF
801-446-1994
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www.udsf ,org
mom24 - 7@comcast . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:16 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: General_Administration
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:17 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : General_Administration
Web mail from: Ms. Becky Savo
address: PO Box 109 Naknek AK 99633
907-246-6548
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son! May your family have many years of joy
with such a nice family. Hope you are feeling well, don't work too hard before you
recover. Again, Best wishes, Becky Savo
beckys@bristolbay . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:16 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Karen Carr
address: 225 Winona ST N.E. Chatfield MN 55923
507-867-3961
MESSAGE :
CONGRATULATIONS, Gov. Palin
Welcome to the wonderful community of Down Syndrome. You truly have been blessed. My Jaime
is, now, seven. She is our sixth child. At 45, I was the "poster child" for the older
mother who had a baby with Down's. It's a club we don't volunteer for beforehand. . .but
once you're there you become grateful for being chosen!
As you already know all children have challenges. None of my other children, aged 22-10
years, looks like they'll be rocket scientists either :)
Jaime is a sweet natured girl who has made us better people without speaking a word. If I
had a pill, today, to take away the Downs. ..I would not! It is a part of the essence of
who she is. Yes, there were tears in the beginning. At six months I was nursing her. I
burst out laughing. Looking down into her face, I couldn't believe I had been so silly to
be afraid of how she would change our lives.
You will be amazed that your life will actually become better after Downs. WELCOME!
If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
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Sincerely,
Karen Carr
And if you ever need my pro-life vote I'm there for you!
K2Carr@earthlink. net
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:14 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:47 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. David Luke
address: 1332 Pavoreal San Clemente CA 92673
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your fifth childl Our family's fifth is due in June. It
was so refreshing and uplifting to read your statements in the press about welcoming Trig
as the blessing that he is! Thank you for reminding people throughout the country and the
world that all life is truly sacred. May God bless you and your family!
david luke@armtech.com
PRA GSP01 0015818
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:14 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak .us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24 , 2008 11:55 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. John Goodrich
address: P.O. Box 355 Mystic CT 06355
860 441-3643 or 860 536-9950
MESSAGE ;
You have my profound respect and admiration for your poignant words concerning the
birth of your fifth child with Down syndrome. I have a daughter with the same handicap who
is now 32 years old. I was thrilled to hear Glenn Beck's comments and richly deserved
praise for you on his TV program. I only wish we had a governor like you here in
Connecticut! Every resident of Alaska can be justifiably proud. May God bless you always.
j cgoodrich@comcast . net
PRA GSP01 0015819
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 1:10 PM
'paul^gakipl.org'
RE; Legal_andjawsuits
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, April 24, 2008 12:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Mr. Paul Klitzke
address: 955 Sunrise Mountain Circle Wasilla AK 99654
9079821231
MESSAGE : -
I hope that you will support our renewable and sustainable energy funds recently approved
by the Legislature
paul@akipl . org
PRA GSP01 0015820
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:07 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Cabinet Mtg
Mike- we're due for a cabinet mtg, even if I can only participate via phone. Kris can help
organize from the Anchorage end. Pis let her know best day/time for this, sooner the
better. Main topic must be budget (as usual) as the veto process could/should begin soon;
Also, support for Joe will be a highlight.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015821
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:32 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state . ak. us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:18 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathaleen Hammons
address: 22170 Panchoville Rd.* Jennings LA 70546
337-277-5557
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin, I am here now visiting your beautiful state, my husband and I will be
moving here in July, (Company transfer) I want to congratulate you on your new little one,
who is as you said "VERY SPECIAL." It was 47 years ago my mom, after having 7 children,
was blessed one more time, this time with a "VERY SPECIAL" little lady named Ms. Eva, who
is Downs also, she is the love of our lives. My Mom always told us the Lord only gives
"SPECIAL CHILDREN" to "SPECIAL FAMILIES", she was right, her children know that it also
took a "SPECIAL MOM" to help Ms. Eva thru life. There were many challenges my parents
faced with her, but I know they would not change a thing they did to help Ms. Eva become
the sweet caring young lady she is today. Today, my Dad & Ms. Eva help care for my
"SPECIAL MOM" who is 88 yrs old, & bedridden, she sometimes forgets what day it is, where
she is & sometimes mistake her children for her siblings, but she always recognizes, Ms.
Eva. As my "SPECIAL MOM" wo
uld say "HE" saved the BEST for last, that "HE" did. Your children may want to read a
book, my children read called, "The Man Who Loved Clowns" By June Rae Wood. Feel Blessed
for your "SPECIAL CHILD" & May you enjoy him, for he will Love like no other child. God
Bless you and your family. I Thank You for your time. Kathaleen Lopez Hammons
lucy57@live . com
PRA GSP01 0015822
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«
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govl
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:12 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov, state. ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. James and Eva Norton
address: 2711 Twin Valley Rd. Troy MO 63379
573-384-6155
MESSAGE:
May I congratulate you on the birth of your new blessing! We heard of this on the Glenn
Beck show and are so impressed by your attitude about this child. The children with
Down's Syndrome are surely an added benefit to families, although this is not recognized
by the system.
May I say how glad we are to have a person with your values in a place of leadership. The
Republicans surely could use some more people of your persuasion. We will be praying for
you and yours.
Sincerely,
Mr. and Mrs. James Norton
maryahowindstream . net
PRA GSP01 0015823
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1 1 :02 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Todd
Subject: Re: Sched
And today, for sched is NANA mining presentation at Bartlett Democratic Club, noon. . . That
if I make it I'm just in the audience as an attendee - if I can't make it Todd will
represent me at the meeting.
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Kris Perry-
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 9 : 54 AM
Subj ect : RE : Sched
On Calendar - Janice
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:40 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Sched
9; 15 tuesday april 29 appt in wasilla.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015824
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:59 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:28 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Susan and Bill Reynolds
address: 2720 VAn Buren St PO Box 994 Weedsport NY 13166
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
We are from Upstate NY with great interests in Alaska's news... Our oldest/Faith is
stationed in Cordova as an officer on the USCGC Sycamore and our son/Graham graduates from
West Point next month to be an officer at Fort Wainwright,
Today we write b/c of our youngest daughter/Libby - who has severe cerebral
palsy. . .secondary to being a beautifully strong and talented 19yr old. To make a long
story short - Faith and Graham are doing so well b/c of the strength they have developed
thru their love of sister Libby. We feel your comment RE: Trig's birth ("We have faith
that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better
place. We are truly blessed.") was so powerful and will impact communities and support
families. In 19+yrs, we have never been so moved or inspired as your faithful and
refreshing comment has made us feel. No mission statement from any agency/ school /advocacy
group... could of said it better than you have; we are ! family first' and 'child first'.
God Bless little Trig and his family. Sincerely. The Reynolds Family
bthedog@twcny . rr . com
PRA GSP01 0015825
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:56 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9 : 18 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Noel Diedrich
address: 224 Hendry Place Maplewood MN 55117
651-776-3436
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new baby. May you, your baby, and all your £amily be blessed
abundantly. What a beautiful example you are for everyone. No one is perfect, we all
have defects of one kind or another. You have shown to everyone that each life is
precious. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Noel A Diedrich
noel . diedrichoco . ramsey . mn . us
^
PRA GSP01 0015826
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:56 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Origxnal Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8;43 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Gene Deveney
address: 118 Garden Street Hoboken NJ 07030
201 6839495
MESSAGE :
Governor ;
As a strong supporter and worker in the PRO LIFE MOVEMENT, I salute you.
You are indeed a great example of honoring the sanctity of life.
God bless you and your family especially your newborn.
yeneved@optonline . net
1
PRA GSP01 0015827
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:53 AM
To: 'arthur^orlissfamiiy.org'
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: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:55 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr, Arthur Corliss
address: 3611 Hollyberry Circle Anchorage AK 99507
MESSAGE :
I am writing to protest the sheer idiocy of our state budget. Knowing that lean times are
ahead is not a license to frivolously waste what windfalls we have at present. Nor does
it take more than a few brain cells to realize that any capital improvements we undertake
now are going to require an increased operational budget to maintain. An increase that
will be more difficult to bare in the coming years.
Unfortunately, it seems that all of Juneau is bereft of those few brain cells, since the
lot of you seem hell bent on spending our largess like a drunken sailor.
We have long had a ridiculous expenditure on a per-capita basis, and your little band of
fools has managed to compound that idiocy by orders of a magnitude.
If you claim the title of fiscal conservative, and the "responsible" party in Juneau then
you are a bald-faced liar. No one in Juneau has earned that title.
arthur@corlissfamily.org
PRA GSP01 0015828
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:50 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:46 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Susan Miller
address: 97-6 North Road Fremont NH 03044
6036799854
MESSAGE :
I saw a piece that Glenn Back did about your family last night on TV. 20 years ago my
husband and I welcomed our sweet Brian into our lives. He too has Downs and yes, you ARE
truly blessed. There has not been one day that has gone by that I haven't been truly
grateful and humbled by the gift God has given us.
It brought tears to my eyes to hear your press release and I wish much peace and happiness
for your family!
God Bless!
suem@ftp-inc.com
PRA GSP01 0015829
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) tgovernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:48 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:57 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Katarina Lindberger
address: Hultvagen 30, 184 44 Akersberga, Sweden OS 18444
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
we would just like to send our warmest welcome to Trig and a big congratiolation to you
and your family. As you already know, you all have a wonderful time ahead of you, being a
parent and a sister/brother to this little boy.
We wish you all the best,
Katarina and Lars Lindberger
Proud parents of three beautiful boys
(the middle one, Jesper, is 8 yrs old and was born with Down Syndrome. Today he goes to
school, plays with his friends, knows the alphabet, can count to 100 and more, he writes,
he almost reads, he is a perfect child and a great joy to us! Just like his brothers
are . )
katarina@lindberger.se
1
PRA GSP01 0015830
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1 0:48 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us 3
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:50 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Nicole Bishop
address: 2307 NE 33rd St. Cape Coral FL 33909
239-574-1958
MESSAGE :
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your little boy. We are thrilled at the family 1 s comments
about his birth. My husband and I are raising our 6 year old granddaughter Andrea who also
has Down Syndrome. Her Mother (our daughter) died almost 3 years ago so we have full
custody of her. Just in case you don't know, these are some of the most loving and
affectionate children and they add so much to your lives. You are in for a real treat. You
and your husband will face challenges with him that you have not had to face with your
other children, probably but you will also experience more joy than you ever thought
possible. We call them our "angels" and feel so blessed to have them on the earth with us.
With early intervention, it is amazing what these children can accomplish. I could go on
and on about them but I will just say again: CONGRATULATIONS and our best wishes for a
very long and rewarding life for all of you. Most sincerely, Andrea's grandma (but now
Mommy J )
nbishop99@aol .com
PRA GSP01 0015831
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:47 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:34 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Maureen Griffin
address: 7 Hemlock Dr Enfield CT 06082
(860) 253-9763
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your beloved son. May he and your entire family be
enveloped by God's loving care as you deal with any complications in his life. What a
blessing for you all to have each other. Our family will be keeping your family in our
prayers .
mdgriffin@cox.net
PRA GSP01 0015832
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:47 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:23 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mary Burkhart
address: 134 3 6 County Road 17 Fort Morgan CO 80701
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new son! ! I have a 14 year- old son with Down Syndrome and I LOVE
your perspective. As you begin therapies and integrate them into your hectic schedule -
there will inevitably be times when you get discouraged. It's NORMAL to get frustrated,
but NEVER give up! Please don't make the mistake we did and focus so much on education
and therapy that his social life falls through the cracks. Kids need friends, peers are
critical to their happiness. My son is happily looking forward to high school in August,
and is active in 4-H club activities and is the manager of his school football team. We
work hard to see that he is treated like his peers as much as possible. Again,
congratulations on your new baby. Keep your positive attitude and the sky's the limit!!!
Sincerely,
Mary
burkhart@kci . net
PRA GSP01 0015833
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:44 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:47 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Other
Web mail from: Mr. TRIG OLESON
address: 504 E 7TH ST EUDORA KS 66025
785-542-3350
MESSAGE :
DEAR GOV. PALIN: CONGRATS ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR FIFTH CHILD, AND YOUR EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR
HIS FIRST NAME. I HAVE MET VERY FEW PEOPLE WITH THE FIRST NAME OF TRIG, IT IS VERY
SPECIAL. I WAS BORN ON 11/7/1951 IN LAWRENCE KS, AND WAS NAMED ALF TRIGVA HAUFF OLESON II
AFTER MY FATHER. I HAVE ALWAYS GONE BY TRIG, AND EVERYONE HAS ALWAYS CALLED ME TRIGGER. I
KNOW YOU ARE VERY BUSY, BUT I HOPE THIS E-MAIL PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. BEST OF LUCK TO
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND IF YOU EVER COME THROUGH EUDORA KS,STOP BY AND LET ME MEET TRIG.
HAVE A GREAT DAY. TRIG OLESON 504 E 7TH ST EUDORA KS 66025 785-542-3350
trigger77@sunf lower . com
PRA GSP01 0015834
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:43 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak , us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cheri Huntington
address: 1335 Garland Road South Bend IN 46614
574-360-1270
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Our family was so moved by your beautiful story as told by Glenn Beck on Wednesday
evening. I was in the kitchen and did not hear Glenn's story, but afterwards, my husband
told me. I had to disappear into the living room of my home, lights off, to feel your
joy, and then my sorrow for the loss of my conjoint twins nearly 10 years ago.
I have great faith and God in my life. My husband, Tom, a physician does too, as do our
five children. It was only through God's loving presence in my life, through the gift of
his Holy Spirit, that I was able to grieve and handle the pain. Many people in my life
without really knowing what to say, told me that the twin's , half-way through my
pregnancy, was for the better. My friends from church understood how I felt though. With
God ALL things are possible. I missed the opportunity to share in the twins life and love
them, just as they were. I know that we will be re-united in heaven and will recognize
one another.
Last night I was so overwhelmed with emotion that you and your husband and family felt
just like we did and still do. That a baby is a beautiful and miraculous gift from God, to
be loved and nurtured. God bless you and your family. Your son is beautiful' We wish
you a lifetime of joy.
In Christ's love,
PRA GSP01 0015835
Cheri Huntington
j akescher i@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015836
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:42 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Juliet Van Scoyk
address: 10324 Vista Pines Loop Clermont FL 34711
MESSAGE :
Congratulations to you and your family on the birth of your son I X have a nine month old
daughter who has Down Syndrome which we didn't know until she was born. We feel truly
blessed that she chose our family to be born into, as we do our older son. God bless you
and your family! Juliet Van Scoyk
juliet . vanscoyk@vacationclub . com
PRA GSP01 0015837
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:41 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state - ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 2:04 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jon Reynolds
address: 548 Brandermill Road Evans GA 30809
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Recently on the Glenn Beck cable show, he talked about the addition of a son to your
family. Just wanted to congratulate you and your husband on the wonderful and wondrous
gift God has put into your lives.
Ciao and God bless. . .Jon Reynolds
rw j onl@aol . com
PRA GSP01 0015838
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:40 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us]
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Mary Croffut
address: 6951 Royal Court Anchorage AK 99502
907-243-7454
MESSAGE :
Dear Sarah,
Congratulations on Trig. You both are beautiful parents. Trig is very lucky to have both
of you and have a brother and sisters.
I was blessed with four children who are David, Tom, Mike, and John Paul. My girl came
between Mike and John Paul but she had Downs and did not make it to six months because she
had an extra chromosome. I stared at the paper when they gave it to me. Those three extra
xxx's killed me. I counted the xxx's many times to make sure they were right on the
numbers .
You are doing wonderful things for our state. Keep your chin up. We will be praying for
you. I watched you on TV at the Prayer Breakfast. You gave a touching speech. Ply on
that airplane anytime you want. Go girl! I I
If you need a babysitter I will help. Chuck (at Gladys Wood) will vouch for my abilities.
He is a wonderful person and a great teacher!
Love and Prayers,
Mary Croffut
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PRA GSP01 0015839
crowair@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015840
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1 0:39 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: General_Administration
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state, ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state .ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : General_Administration
Web mail from: Mr. Raj Bathija
address: 800 \'F\' street, Unit N-3 Juneau AK 99801
907-586-5741
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Congrats on the new addition to your family. May God bless you & your family.
As of now you must have recieved a ton of e-mails regarding AEL&P & the power issue. Here
is one more of the same but I had to write ,what we will be facing if this is not dealt
with a way other than paying approx. .SOcts a kw.
We live year all year round since last 7 years , have a family bussiness downtown & our
main revenue comes from the tourists in the summer. Our store power bill used to be about
$1000-$1200
every month during the summer months.
I hope you can imagine if we have to pay an extra $15000-$25000
a year HOW MUCH MORE BUSSINESS WE WILL NEED TO DO TO MAKE THAT KIND OF MONEY IN THIS
ALREADY COMPETITIVE MARKET. HOW WILL WE SURVIVE ALL YEAR ROUND WITH THIS KIND OF EXTRA
EXPENCE not taking into consideration the home power bills for ourselves & our employees?
If there is a calamity or an emergency in my bussiness I cannot increase the price of my
product to cover the expence of the emergency. I have to bear the loss & move on. Why can't
AEL&P?
All over the USA. IF THERE IS A CALIMITY OR EMERGENCY PRICE HIKE IS FROZEN, WHY NOT IN
JUNEAU, ALASKA?
What happened to all the profits it has been making or should have made , being in
bussiness so long .
PRA GSP01 0015841
As monoply is critisised all over the USA, WHY ARE WE LETTING THIS HAPPEN IN JUNEAU UNDER
YOUR LEADERSHIP.
I STILL REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE ELECTED AS GOVERNOR, WE WERE GLAD THAT WE HAVE A PERSON WHO
CARES FOR THE COMMON PEOPLE & LOCALS.
I AM SURE YOU WILL NOT DISSAPOINT US.
RAJ.
907-586-5741
raj 99801@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015842
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1 0:37 AM
To: Fabrelio; Michelle A (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. David Prankl
address: 10331 Stewart Dr. Eagle River AK 99577
907.696.8517
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I trust that you and your expanding family are well. I hope that all of you are getting
some sleep. I hope that you will give consideration to the following re: the National Day
of Prayer .
I am writing to express my concern about the National Day of Prayer and the limitations on
who can participate in it.
When President Truman initiated a National Prayer Day in 1952, he intended for it to
embrace all Americans whatever their faith tradition. Now it appears that conservative
Christian evangelicals, led by Shirley Dobson (wife of James Dobson) and their
organization Focus on the Family, have taken over this event. Calling themselves the
National Day of Prayer Task Force, they are excluding Jews, Muslims, Catholics, Buddhists
and even mainline Christians from National Prayer Day events scheduled for May 1, 2008.
The National Day of Prayer Task Force requires volunteer coordinators to sign a pledge
stating: "I commit that NDP activities I serve with will be conducted solely by Christians
while those with differing beliefs are welcome to attend." The coordinators must also sign
a statement of faith which includes the following language: "I believe that the Holy Bible
is the inerrant Word of The Living God. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and
the only One by which I can obtain salvation and have an ongoing relationship with God."
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This clearly aligns a government -sponsored event with a particular Christian denomination,
in violation of the basic provisions of the First Amendment to the Constitution,
establishing the separation of church and state.
I understand that you have not yet issued a proclamation calling for a National Day of
Prayer on May 1. When you do so, I urge you to make sure that your proclamation calls for
an inclusive national day of prayer, one that embraces every faith tradition, encourages
clergy from diverse faith traditions to participate and truly reflects the best values in
our nation.
Sincerely yours,
David Frankl, MD, MPH
f rankls@mac . com
PRA GSP01 0015844
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:36 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:01 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cindy Hahn
address: 1424 Marcelina Ave Torrance CA 90501
MESSAGE :
God bless you Governor Palin i
cyndamarin@yahoo, com
PRA GSP01 0015845
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska,gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:35 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Education
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2 08 8:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Education
Web mail from: Ms. Carol Taylor
address: PO Box 875391 Wasilla AK 99687
907-352-7510
MESSAGE :
Hi Sarah!
I am happy to announce that the Teeland Middle School Science Olympiad team won the Alaska
State Science Olympiad meet (middle School division) . 17 of our top students will be
representing Wasilla and Alaska at the National Science Olympiad Tournament at George
Washington University in our Nation 'a Capitol in May.
We are so proud of our students' accomplishments. They are some of our brightest and best
future scientists, architects, physicians and engineers.
We would love to have you stop by Teeland to meet our team and to celebrate their
accomplishments ♦
We are busy raising the $28,000 needed to fund our trip. If you are aware of any help the
Alaska legislature can provide, we would welcome any help that can be provided.
And congratulations on the new addition to your family. George and I were at your Mom and
Dad's house the day prior to Trig's birth at the rally for Linda Menard's candidacy. We
couldn't have been more surprised at the quick addition to your family. We are in awe!
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Blessings, Carol Taylor
Teeland Nurse and Science Olympiad coach
carol. taylor@matsukl2 .us
PRA GSP01 0015847
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:34 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us {mailto : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:09 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Gari Normand
address: 4508 Cassin Drive Anchorage AK 99507
907-563-6839
MESSAGE :
Congratulations Todd and Sarah on the new addition to your family, Trig Paxson Van Palin
Todd I haven't seen you for years so I just had to say hello and congratulations. Say
"Hi" to your dad for me.
Gari Normand
normand@gci . net
PRA GSP01 0015848
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: University_of_Alaska
Original Message
Prom : WebMai l@gov . state . ak * us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : University_of__Alaska
Web mail from: Mr. Thomas Packer
address; 53 332 Emmanuel Ave. Anchorage AK 99508
(907) 337-2243
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
May we first congratulate you and your husband on the birth of your new son, Trig Paxson
Van Palin. What a wonderful name for a very loved and special child.
We have been long time supporters of the University of Alaska ,
Anchorage and particularly it's athletic programs. Both our men's and women's basketball
teams had an outstanding season this year and UAA hosted the Western NCAA Basketball
Regionals. The Wells Fargo Sports Arena proved less then adequate to accommodate the
demand for seats for this event as well as many other sporting events during it's many
years of existance.
We truly feel our athletes and students deserve a much bigger, and improved facility to
maintain the excellence of all the sporting events offered at UAA.
The community of Anchorage has always supported UAA and a new facility would enhance that
support .
We respectfully ask that you consider signing the pending bill asking for $15,000,000 to
fund the planning and site preparation of a new sports arena.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas and Victoria Packer
PRA GSP01 0015849
aktomandvicki@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015850
Unknown
From; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Rural/Native
! - •- •
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov. state . ak. us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Rural/Native
Web mail from: Mr. Aaron shaw
address: Box602 Nenana AK 99760
90 7832-1013/378-8894
MESSAGE:
hi this is Aaron Shaw palin i am Down sydrome to like your new Baby the kid is very nice
to can you sent Aaron your address
pleace to i will give the down syDrome to my confess to it will be at bason love Aaron
shaw
agabyman@mtaonline . net
PRA GSP01 0015851
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:32 AM
To: , jrsaccone@yahoo.com l
Subject: RE: EconomicJDevelopment
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, April 23, 2008 7:30 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Economic_Development
Web mail from; Joseph Saccone
address: 13810 Vasili dr Eagle River AK 99577
(907)696-5653
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin
With the rising cost of fuel, I dont expect to see as many tourist as we seen in the
past. If our State could some how manage to lower our gas prices for the tourist season. We
would attract the moterhomes campers ect... It would be a great econmic shot in the
arm. Shop owners B&Bs, charter boats, and everone related to the industry would benifit.Also
it would be good for us Alaskans for just afew months to pay lower gas bills. It was just a
thought have a great day.
Joseph R Saccone
j rsaccone@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015852
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:54 AM
To: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: AGIA - Conoco/Phiiips - BP - Gas Line
From: Paul Elkins [mailto:pselks@gmaii.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:59 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Senator Thomas Wagoner; Chenault, Mike (LAA)
Subject: AGIA - Conoco/Phiiips - BP - Gas Line
Dear Governor Palin
First congratulations on the birth of Trig Paxon Van Palin, he is indeed a lucky kid to have such
a terrific mother and father.
I Will express some of my thoughts on the subject, I am not nor do I claim to be an expert on this
subject but I believe many Alaskans feel the same way. I am sure that all Alaskans want a gas
pipe-line and the sooner die better, I believe your AGIA project has produced some good results
in this direction and has resulted in bringing the industry(Conoco/Philips and BP so far) on
board. I think their proposal has some Merritt but we have received many such proposals in the
past and no results. I ask you to keep holding their feet to the fire, I'm sure it will take a lot of
heat to get them to join in and build a line, I would think that getting all the permits necessary to
cross Canada will be a big task, I have read that Trans-Canada has the permits if true this should
be a big bargaining chip.
Recently former Governor Hickel wrote an opt-ed stating the advantages of the Valdez line, I
know this has been dropped from consideration but would seem to have some Merritt?
Please do not drop AGIA and accept their offer without a guarantee of producing a line; from
past promises I wouldn't hold my breath.
Now on to the Point Thompson field; I believe it should be taken back and re-bid, 30 years is
more than enough time for Exxon to produce.
Paul and Martha Elkins
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@afaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMai l@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us J
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Patricia Stebbins
address: 41 Easterly Drive East Sandwich MA 02537
MESS AGB :
Dear Governor Palin and Family,
I have just read of the birth of your special gift from God and wish you all the joy and
happiness that this little one will bring to each of you. I also thank God for people like
you who recognize the value of all human life.
For 23 years I was a Special Education Teacher here in Massachusetts and know so well the
loving and lovable nature of children with Down Syndrome. It was my privilege and delight
to see them grow, learn and bring the gift of their beautiful innocence to all around
them .
With respect and love -
Patricia Stebbins
East Sandwich, MA
paste41@comcast.net
PRA GSP01 0015854
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject;
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:30 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Roberta Rinehart
address: 16461 Saint James circle Anchorage AK 99516
907-522-5456
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your son. I am 38 now but when I was going to middle
shcool (Mears Junior High here in Anchorage) , my dad used to teach children experiencing
downs syndrom how to swim. Since I was on the swim team, I would go with him and help.
Everyone was so nice, thoughtful and loving. It was the best group of human beings I have
ever been around. They had Christ- spirit. My dad called them little "little buddhas".
Enjoy your angel. And best wishes, Bobi
bobi@donobi . net
PRA GSP01 0015855
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:25 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state .ak, us lmailto*.WebMail@gov. state .ak.usj
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:44 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from; Ms. Vicki Gross
address: 29 Summerwood Drive Stafford VA 22554
540-720-2456
MESSAGE:
Congradulations on the birth on your son. He will be a blessing. I have two kids Logan is
4 with Down Syndrome and Morgan is 2. Logan has been the light of me life, i would not
chance a thing. He is in preschool, rides the bus, he loves it. Your son will be great,
never hold him back. Good Luck and love that baby.
Vicki Gross
davenvic@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015856
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:25 AM
To: 'mrewhippleisu^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: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jan Whipple
address: 9 Number Two Green Drive St. Charles MO 63303
MESSAGE :
Congratulations as you welcome your son and welcome to the special sisterhood of mothers
of Down " Syndrome children. May your family enjoy all of the love and wonders that your
special son will bring to you as we have enjoyed our beautiful daughter Amanda who is now
17.
mrswhippleisu@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015857
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Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [ivyfrye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Sarah Palin; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Todd Palin; Frank Bailey; Kris
Perry
Subject: Fwd: RE: Help Support Governor Palin
Govenror, I've let Holly know for interviews she should touch base with Rosanne and Sharon.
Also, she's posting to her Natl blog re: the abolition debacle in Alaska-Lyda's failure and your
unwavering efforts.
Note: forwarded message attached.
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015858
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:24 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
-Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state, ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:19 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Brad Holland
address: 3 680 Pine Bloom Place Loganville GA 30052
770-985-2522
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
Greeting from Georgia. I just read the story of the birth of your 5th child.
Congratulations! You and your family have just been blessed like you could never believe.
My youngest daughter just turned 7. She was born pre-maturely, 3 holes in her heart, and
oh yes, with Down Syndrome, After a rough first year with the heart surgeries, Kristen
has been such an incredible joy. My Mom said it best, I couldn't imagine our life with
someone with Down Syndrome, now that we have Kristen, I can f t imagine our life without
her. I'm sure Alaska has all the early intervention programs like the ones we got
involved with, that is key. We had Kristen in OT, PT, still in Speech therapy at age 7*
I know you are a busy Governor and over 3000 miles away and have 100s of people contacting
you, feel free to use me and my wife and family as your long distance pen/email pals. God
led me to your website to contact you. You and your entire family will be in our prayers.
Believe me - get ready to sm
ile and laugh like you never have before... I can't believe it's been 7 years for us!
Brad and Heidi Holland. . Lauren & "Kristen"
volholland@comcast . net
PRA GSP01 0015859
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday ( April 24, 2008 10:24 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov. state . ak .us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak .us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:15 PM
To.* Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Donna Prewitt
address: 6400 Imlach Dx Anchorage AK 99502
907 248- 2075
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I don't know if you ever get the occasion to watch the Glenn Beck show on tv, but he had
some things to say about you today. Very nice things about the birth of Trig, the comments
you made about the blessing you have been given. It was nice to see someone from so far
away, be aware of what is happening here, and he gave you high praise in the mother
department, and also on your duties as Governor. Congratulations were sent your way. Just
thought you would like to know this, incase you were not aware.
Sincerely,
Donna J Prewitt
djp@alaska.com
PRA GSP01 0015860
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:21 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: John Hussey
address: 1023 Spruce St, Saint Louis MO 63102
314-604-2222
MESSAGE :
we need you; Palin for Prez in 2012
Johnehussey@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0015861
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor,
Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) [patrick.galvin@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:21 AM
gov.palin@yahoo.com; Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
RE: Price at the pump
Tom, Marty, Steve and I met this morning to discuss this isue. [Privileged or Personal Material R
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Is that what you would like us to do?
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You
Original Message
From : " gov . palin@yahoo . com" <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: "Ivy Frye" <ivy,frye@alaska.gov>; "Pat Galvin' 1 <patrick.galvin@alaska,gov>; "Kris
Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>; "Talis Colberg" <talis. colberg@alaska.gov>
Cc : " Tom Irwin" <t om . irwin@alaska . gov> / "Marty Rutherford" <marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov:
1
PRA GSP01 0015862
Sent: 4/24/2008 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: Price at the pump
Let ' s do it
Original Message
From; "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:01:47
To:"Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris .perry@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) H < torn. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) "
<marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Pat,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0015863
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please let me know how I can help expedite development.
Ivy
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0015864
From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR);
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos
Thank You.
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV) n <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>
To: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>; "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
PRA GSP01 0015865
Commissioner Galvin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
If you'd rather talk, I can give you a call today, or my direct
line in the Governor's Anchorage office is 269-7447.
Ivy
Original Message
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Price at the pump
Commissioner,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks for your help here,
Ivy
PRA GSP01 0015866
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:1 1 AM
Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV)
Re: Price at the pump
Talis*, sounds good- Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
thanks so much for working on
this. Tom and Steve and their team are to be in the loop as they look at this and other
remedies also. Thanks
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:02:44
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com, "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patrick S
(DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska,gov>
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom. irwin@alaska .gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Dear Governor Palin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
■Original Message-
From : gov . palin@yahoo , com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:28 AM
PRA GSP01 0015867
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Price at the pump
Let f s do it
Original Message-
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy . frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:01:47
To^'Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " < torn. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR) " <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Pat,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0015868
Please let me know how I can help expedite development
Ivy
PRA GSP01 0015869
Original Message
From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR);
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device. Please excuse any shorthand or typos
Thank You.
■Original Message-
Front: "Frye, Ivy J {GOV) n <ivy. f rye@alaska . gov>
To: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy . frye@alaska.gov>; "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick,galvin@alaska,gov>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) n
<kr is . perry@alaska . gov>
PRA GSP01 0015870
Sent; 4/23/2008 9:31 AM
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Commissioner Galvin,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privilege if you'd rather talk, I can give you a call today, or my direct
line in the Governor's Anchorage office is 269-7447.
Ivy
Original Message
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Price at the pump
Commissioner,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks for your help here,
Ivy
PRA GSP01 0015871
Unknown
From: Leah Burkes [LBURKES@jpo.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:58 AM
To: Young; Corrienne P (JPO)
Cc: erwm8706@acsalaska.net; mpease@acsalaska.net; steve.pratt@acsalaska.net;
biz@adn.com; BWhite@adn.com; wloy@adn.com; bpopp@aedcweb.com;
lparker@agrium.com; Strandberg; Jim (AIDEA); Miller; Ronald (CED sponsored); bill-
wwa@ak.net; littlesu@ak.net; mariow@ak.net; research@akbizmag.com;
resources@akrdc.org; info@akviliage.com; rweaver@akvillage.com; Saltmarsh; Arthur C
(DOA); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Gamez; Carol B (DOR); Rice; Cody J (DNR); Iversen;
Jonathan E (DOR); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Davis; Marcia R (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Stoller; Robert E (LAW); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean
R (GOV); Davidson; Temple (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Editor Journal of Commerce;
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May 13th.
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Administrative Clerk
Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority (ANGDA)
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Anchorage, AK 99501
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Subject: FW: Seniors
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Sent; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Seniors
Web mail from: Ms. Brenda Wallace
address: po box 554 Sutton AK 99674
907-746-0053
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor,
First congr adulations on your new family member, it must be an exciting time
and busy time in your life. I think you are a very strong- and intelligent lady. I
apperciate everything you sacrifice for all of us. I do have some major concerns though. I
have lived in Alaska for about 15+ years and a mother of 4 children. And a very special
Grandaughter who is 15 months old. My husband and I were foster parents for about 8 years
in Oregon before we moved our family up here. I have been in the nursing field for about
13 years and try, I say try to raise my children right. But my oldest daughter got
involved with a young guy and they had a baby, I thought he was a good guy until I caught
him buying pain meds over my telephone. I questioned him and my daughter and they lied to
me and said they dont do them and I found out later that they are snorting them and also
smoking pot. My granddaughter was born with pot in her system and her dr. who is dr. smith
wanted ocs to investigate a
nd when the social worker came to the hospital the social worker told them it was no big
deal and never followed up. Well my Grandaughters parents have never steped up to the
plate as far as the baby. There have been multiple concerns not only by myself but also
her doctor and ocs was contacted again and nothing is being done. My daughter has
attempted suicide 3 times and the father has been the reason. Neither of these guys are
mentally, stable to care for this child and no one follows up. I know as a parent I not
only want my granddaughter to grow up in a happy healthy home, I want my daughter to get
help. They drive with no liscense or insurance and are always under the influence of
something and I have called 911 on several occasions and again nothing is done. Can you
please give me some directions of what to do or where to go. They are on public assistance
and all kinds of stuff and they have only had thier baby for 4 nights since birth. She
stays with us and I wouldnt have it any
other way but I have no legal recourse b!
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ecause if I get involved where my daughter knows then they told me I would never see her
again. Help, what can I do, when I dont get no help from ocs or the troopers. Where do X
turn to now.
Thank you Brenda
brendaleewallace2000@yahoo . com
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HEADLINES...
I. Environmentalists and Industry Sue EPA over RCRA OH
Waste Exemption
Republic Services First Quarter Earnings up by 41%
Waste Industries Expects to Stop Trading its Shares on
May 9
4. Waste Connections Posts Strong First Quarter as Expected
5. Plan to Build Waste-to-Energy Plant in Hawaii in Jeopardy
6. Waste Services First Quarter Earnings Back in the Black
7. Waste Management Opens another Landfill Gas-to-Energy
Project in Virginia
8. Veolia Develops 3.2 MW Landfill Gas Project in
Southwestern Indiana
9. Stericycle First Quarter Revenues Helped by Acquisitions
10. Clean Harbors to Offer 2.5 Million Common Shares
II. EIA Renews Partnership with Penton Media
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1. ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND INDUSTRY SUE EPA OVER
RCRA OIL WASTE EXEMPTION
Environmentalists and some industry groups have filed a host of
legal challenges against EPA over a rule exempting waste generated
by the petroleum refining industry from regulation under the
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) if the waste is
generated as fuel, saying the exemption violates the law's
requirements to regulate facilities that produce or burn fuel from
hazardous waste. Earthjustice, on behalf on the Sierra Club and the
Louisiana Environmental Action Network, filed an April 1 petition
with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
asking for review of EPA's regulation for oil-bearing hazardous
secondary materials from the petroleum refining industry processed
in a gasification system to produce synthetic gas. Industry groups
are also challenging the rule, with the Environmental Technology
Council -- which represents the hazardous waste recycling,
treatment and disposal industry -- filing an April 1 petition for
review... Read More »
2. REPUBLIC SERVICES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS UP BY
41%
Republic Services posted strong first quarter financial results even
though revenues for the period ending March 21 grew at only a
modest 1,8% to $779.2 million from $765.6 million in last year's
period. However, internal growth during the period was 3.7%, with a
6.2% increase from price, partially offset by a 2.5% decrease from
volume. Net income increased by 41% to $76.1 million, or $0.41 per
diluted share, from $53.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share last
year. According to company's Chairman and CEO James E.
O'Connor, "During the first quarter, we expanded operating margins
despite reduced temporary construction volume and record high fuel
prices. I remain pleased with the Company f s success in
implementing its pricing strategy, together with our focus on
operating efficiency, customer service and cost control.,, "..Read
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3. WASTE INDUSTRIES EXPECTS TO STOP TRADING ITS
SHARES ON MAY 9
Waste Industries USA, Inc. will officially stop trading Its shares on
the Nasdaq Stock Market on May 9. The action follows the company
sale to private investors consisting of management and financial
partners Macquarie Infrastructure Partners and Goldman Sachs.
They announced in December their intention to buy the company for
$38 per share in a deal valued at $544 million. The Raleigh, NC-
based company provides solid waste management services in North
Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Georgia. Separately, the company said that it will announce first
quarter financial results at the close of market on Thursday, May 1.
Management will host a conference call the following day at 2 p.m.
(EDT) to discuss... Read More »
4. WASTE CONNECTIONS POSTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER AS
EXPECTED
Waste Connections Inc. reported that first quarter earnings
increased by 3.3% to $0.34 per share in line with Wall Street
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expectations. Revenues, driven by robust pricing and increased sales
rose 14.3% to $250.3 million from $219 million a year ago.
According to Citigroup Research analyst Leone Young, "Bottom line,
we believe it was a very solid quarter operationally, particularly
given the fuel and weather headwinds, with most of the upside
stemming from the gross margin tine." She went on to say that the
company is successfully withstanding weakness in the US economy
with advantageous geographic exposure and its drive to grow
through strategic acquisitions... Read More »
5.
PLAN TO BUILD WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT IN HAWAII IN
JEOPARDY
A plan to build a $125.5 million Waste-to-Energy plant in Hilo,
Hawaii recently faced extinction when the county finance committee
there voted 6 to 3 against the proposal. After a decade and having
spent $1 million, Hawaii County ultimately decided on a proposal by
Texas-based Wheelabrator Technologies to construct and operate a
facility that would replace the county's aging South Hilo landfill in
eastern Hawaii which is expected to reach capacity by 2012. For the
measure to survive, two of the council members who voted against
the proposal must reverse their decisions when it goes before the
nine-member council on May 7.. .Read More »
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THE BLACK
Acquisitions and strong pricing growth outpaced a drop in volumes
to push Waste Services, Inc. first quarter profits into the black. The
Burlington, Ontario-based solid waste management company earned
$12.7 million, or $0.28 per share, on revenue of $116.6 million
compared to a loss of $3.67 million, or $0.08 per share, on revenue
of $95 million for the first quarter of 2007. Revenues grew largely as
a result of $18.2 million in acquisitions net of divestitures but
internal growth added 0.8%. 3.9% pricing increases and 1.9% net
fuel surcharge increases offset a 5% decline in volumes. "We are
happy to report that pricing remains strong in the current
environment and all of our regions are on track to meet expectations
going into our seasonally strong second quarter," said David
Sutherland-Yoest, chairman and CEO... Read More »
7. WASTE MANAGEMENT OPENS ANOTHER LANDFILL GAS-
TO-ENERGY PROJECT IN VIRGINIA
Waste Management, Inc. opened its latest landfill gas-to-energy
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(LFGTE) facility at the company's Bethel Landfill in Hampton, VA.
The plant is expected to produce 4.8 megawatts (MW) of electricity
and represents the company's first such facility in Virginia as a solo
venture. The company previously announced plans to construct two
more LFGTE plants at their landfills in King George County and the
Middle Peninsula Landfill in Gloucester County. Together they will
generate an additional 19.2 megawatts of electricity. These projects
are part of Waste Management's national initiative to build 60 new
renewable energy facilities over the next five years... Read More »
8. VEOLIA DEVELOPS 3.2 MW LANDFILL GAS PROJECT IN
SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA
Veolia Environmental Services is partnering with Energy Systems
Group (ESG) to develop a 3.2 Megawatt landfill gas-to-energy
project at Veolia's Blackfoot landfill in southwestern Indiana. Energy
Systems Group, which is a subsidiary of Vectren Corp., will design,
build, own and operate the power generation facility. ESG will also
sell the electricity to the power grid. It is ESG's third LFGTE project
and Veolia's tenth. "We are proud to play a role in decreasing
greenhouse gas emissions into the environment/ said Richard
Burke, president and CEO of Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.. .Read
More »
9. STERICYCLE FIRST QUARTER REVENUES HELPED BY
ACQUISITIONS
Medical waste services company Stericycle posted 21% gains in first
quarter revenues helped by acquisitions over the last 12 months.
y Revenues grew to $254.8 million from $211.0 million in the same
quarter last year. Net income was $31.7 million, or $0.35 per share,
compared with $29.4 million, or $0.32 per share, for the same
quarter last year. A lawsuit settlement charge reduced net income
by $3.3 million or $0.04 per share. Higher fuel costs and acquisition
mix also put a crimp on earnings but these were helped by slightly
lower interest expenses and a lower share count due to share
repurchases. Recently the company Issued and sold $100 million in
senior notes to nine institutional purchasers according to a filing with
the SEC... Read More »
10. CLEAN HARBORS TO OFFER 2.5 MILLION COMMON
SHARES
Clean Harbors, Inc. filed a shelf registration with the SEC for a
proposed follow-on public offering of 2.5 million shares of its
common stock. Goldman Sachs is the underwriter for the offering
and is granted 375,000 over-allotment options. Proceeds from the
offering for the waste management services provider are expected
to reach more than $200 million and will be used for acquisitions,
debt repayments, or working capital. Separately, the company said
it will host a conference call on May 7 at 9 a.m. (EDT) to discuss first
quarter financial results.. .Read More »
11. EIA RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH PENTON MEDIA
The Environmental Industry Associations (EIA), the national trade
association for the waste services and equipment industry, and
Penton Media, Inc. recently renewed their partnership agreement.
Under the 5-year agreement, Penton will continue to produce,
market and manage WasteExpo, while EIA will have primary
responsibility for WasteExpo educational sessions. Penton Media,
Inc. is considered to be the largest independent business-to-
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professionals every month. ..Read More »
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Let ' s do it
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:28 AM
Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Coiberg; Talis J (LAW)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Re: Price at the pump
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:01:47
To: "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <pat rick. galvin@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" < torn. irwin@alaska. gov >, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty , rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Pat,
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Please let me know how I can help expedite development
Ivy
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Prom: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR);
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
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Thank You.
Original Message-
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
To: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>; "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) "
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Sent: 4/23/2008 9:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Price at the pump
Commissioner Galvin,
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PrivilegeTlr you'd ratheiTtalk, I can give~you a call today, or my direct
line in the Governor's Anchorage office is 269-7447.
Ivy
Original Message
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:26 PM
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
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Thanks for your help here,
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:59 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich;
Michael A (GOV); Fradley; Tara D (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV);
Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Press Update
Importance: High
Mike- as you and Joe penned the letter, what was/is the plan of action to counter the
(anticipated?) Horribly harsh criticism we're now receiving? Was it anticipated? What are
you/we doing to pro- actively counter it and clairfy that of course I want to deal with the
issue and see those bills passed - maybe the letter didn't quite convey that, but now we
must "fix" it. Pis let me know what you/we are doing asap to turn this volume down and
make our committment to hearing these bills again in their own sp session.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" < rosanne, hughe s@ala ska. gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:41:32
To: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" < joe .balash@alaska. gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>,ExternalEmailgsp <gqv. sarah@yahoo. com >, "Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) * <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Frye, Ivy J (GOV) " <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Bailey, Frank
T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Fradley, Tara
D (GOV) " <tara . f radley@alaska . gov>
Subject: Press Update
Thank you, team, for everything you did to help with getting our letter
and message out to the press yesterday. The Wesley story was very good,
as was the Bill McAllister story. Great job. It was a team effort.
Now. About the blogs. As you know, our boss is getting pounded. Let's
take action. TODAY.
Frank and Ivy, if you could get the word out to your contacts —
grassroots supporters who love our boss --we need to get them out there
FLOODING that Anchorage Daily News Alaska Politics blog. I mean
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FLOODING.
Some ideas of what people can say:
* Words of support
* Reminding readers of that blog that the people of Alaska
overwhelmingly demonstrated their confidence in our boss by bringing her
into office and that she continues to have their support -- with that 85
percent approval rating (if that's the right number).
* Quoting Newt Gingrich that Governor Pal in is one of the most
aggressive reformers in the country (check exact quote)
Ivy and Frank, can you guys make some calls and make that happen today?
If you don't have time, please e-mail me some names and numbers and I'll
call them myself.
Thanks 1
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:50 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Re: Press Update
Yikes- I won't even read them. Since Joe and Tibbies wrote the letter, would u mind asking
them if they had considered the ramifications with our supporters on the abortion
decision? Put a little bit of this back on them- ask them what they did to anticipate this
and counter it pro-actively? !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:41:32
To:"Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Frye, Ivy J (GOV) " <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>, "Bailey, Frank
T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris,perry@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Fradley, Tara
D (GOV) " <tara.fradley@alaska.gov>
Subject: Press Update
Thank you, team, for everything you did to help with getting our letter
and message out to the press yesterday. The Wesley story was very good,
as was the Bill McAllister story. Great job. It was a team effort.
Now. About the blogs. As you know, our boss is getting pounded. Let's
take action. TODAY.
Frank and Ivy, if you could get the word out to your contacts --
grassroots supporters who love our boss --we need to get them out there
FLOODING that Anchorage Daily News Alaska Politics blog. I mean
FLOODING .
Some ideas of what people can say*.
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* Words of support
* Reminding readers of that blog that the people of Alaska
overwhelmingly demonstrated their confidence in our boss by bringing her
into office and that she continues to have their support -- with that 85
percent approval rating (if that's the right number).
* Quoting Newt Gingrich that Governor Pal in is one of the most
aggressive reformers in the country (check exact quote)
Ivy and Frank, can you guys make some calls and make that happen today?
If you don't have time, please e-mail me some names and numbers and I'll
call them myself.
Thanks !
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 1 1 :03 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
There was nothing attached.
From: Mason, Danice L (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palm (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
Importance: High
We did not receive the letter when this was forwarded. Please check to see if the letter was originally
attached. Thanks, Janice
■ l l| . *"W^W** m.'.J l l "." ^» ■ , J ' - ^| i i M.j^'
From: Governor Sarah PaJin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:06 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
From: LARRY MIKAWA [mailto:lmikawa@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:32 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: A "little" freshness . . . about time . . .
This is just to show I submitted this letter to the editor yesterday, and it may not be published,
but, I thought you might like it. Please give my regards to Sarah Palin, by saying "A baby's
entrance into die earth makes it renewed in innocence." Said by a great church leader. Please
give a copy of this and the last email into the hands of Sarah, I know she would appreciate "a
little" freshness, despite all the hectic hecticness of all things in the political arena. It doesn't hurt
to give it into her hands, it's just a little thing. Thx.
From letters@adn.com ►
Sent Monday, April 21, 2008 8:48 pm
To lmikawa@gci.net
Subject Thank you
Thank you for submitting your letter to the Anchorage Daily News.
All submissions become the property of the Daily News. By submitting an
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item for publication, a person represents that he or she is authorized to
submit that material to the Daily News, and that the newspaper may use it
in any format for any purpose without compensation to the owner.
If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an e-mail at
letters@adn.com or call us at (907) 257-4547 or (800) 478-4200.
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Unknown
From: Ralph Andersen [randersen@bbna.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:38 AM
To: 'andora@nushtel.nef; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Parneil; Sean R (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV); Notti; Emil R (CED); Greta Goto; Ev
Subject: RE: Declaring
Dear Governor Palin: I am writing this to support Nels Anderson's request in his
correspondence to you below. I agree with all of the points he raises.
We in rural Alaska have been living and trying to survive an energy crisis for years. As
an example of our home heating fuel prices, I have attached is a cost comparison of
heating fuel prices between October 2007 and January 2008 in many villages in the
Bristol Bay region. We expect the price o increase again with the arrival of the next fuel
barge. This information was gathered as part of the Citgo fuel program BBNA operated
again this year. Similar information is or should be available for all of the other regions
in Alaska that participated in the Citgo program. It's quite revealing that we must accept
assistance to heat our homes from a company owned by a foreign country.
I encourage you to consider a disaster declaration for all Alaskans. Thank you.
Ralph Andersen
Chief Executive Officer
Bristol Bay Native Association
From: Nels and Dorothy [mailto:andora@nushtel.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:48 PM
To: Governor Palin; Lt. Governor Parneil; Mike Tibbies; Commissioner Emil Notti; Ralph Andersen; Greta
Goto; Ev
Subject: Declaring
April 23, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
Juneau, Alaska 9981 1
Re: Energy Crisis in AH of our Villages
Dear Governor Palin:
I would request that you assemble your state disaster cabinet to consider declaring all of our
villages "Energy Disaster Areas" because of the years they have had to pay very high electricity
and fuel costs. There is no relief in sight and the next fuel barges will deliver more expensive
fuel
We have been asking for relief for many years and as far as I know, the state disaster cabinet has
never assembled on behalf of our villaages that are facing horrendous electricity and fuel costs.
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It is not fair to consider Juneau to the exclusion of all of our villages that are losing population, schools
are closing, no new jobs are being created, and villages a shutting down their basic education, life,
health, and public safety functions.
Please help us out here. We are going over an energy cliff and only massive intervention can turn the
tide. We need a moriatorium on energy sales taxes and a state-wide fuel subsidy program to lower our
cost of gasoline, heating fuel, diesel, aviation fuel, and propane.
More people will move away from their ancestral homes becoming energy refugees escaping high
energy costs looking for a lower cost of living in hub communities and in the Railbelt
I hope that you will look kindly on this request for help.
Best regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andora@nushtel.net
This is from the "Daily News-Miner, April 23, 2008
A state disaster cabinet met the same day on the city's request for assistance. The cabinet requested more
information on ways to mitigate the impact on the residents of the giant spike in costs.
Massive slides took out several towers and 1.5 miles of transmission line near the Snettisham
Hydropower Facility last Wednesday.
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Unknown
From: Mary Becker [jmbecker@gci.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:34 AM
To: 'Mary Becker'
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin. V, Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Kensington
Dear Mr. Griffin:
My name is Jim Becker, i have been a commercial fisherman since 1967. Part of the responsibility of my
chosen profession is to be aware of any activity on land or water that has an impact on fish habitat or
water quality.
I have worked with Couer Alaska since they first started development of the Kensington project and have
found the company to always be straight with the fishing industry. Couer's current circumstance
regarding the delay of operations is unfortunate and unfair.
I have toured the mine site, worked with management, followed each stage of development, wrote letters
of support many times and commented often to civic leaders in Juneau that the proposed Kensington
mine is an example of how mining should be done in the future in the state of Alaska.
I believe the SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at Kensington meets all NEPA requirements. It is
unnecessary to do a new SEIS or EA given the thorough analysis provided in the SIR and three previous
EIS's.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Jim Becker
Jim Becker
Box 240522
Douglas, AK 99824
jmbecker@gci.net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:25 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska State Chamber Capital Notes, April 23, 2008
From: Wayne Stevens [mailto:wstevens@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Alaska State Chamber Capital Notes, April 23, 2008
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Capital Notes
www.alaskachamber.com Wednesday April 23, 2008
90 day Session Works
Proponents of the 90-day session are probably gleaming with "I told you so thoughts," as the
legislature not only adjourned on time, they adjourned with time still left on the clock. Normally,
as witnessed by this author, sessions always adjourn in the final hours and sometimes do not
even finish on time. This is the first time in years where both bodies adjourned with all of the
work completed and with many extra hours still available.
The capital budget and operating budgets both passed. In reality, the bills probably could have
been completed earlier in the session. Any bills falling into the "must pass" category passed out
days prior. While many folks working in the capitol building complained of a hurried schedule
and longer working hours than normal, most folks would have to agree the shortened session
turned out rather successfully. One caveat, had the legislature taken up a complex piece of
legislation like PPT or natural gas pipeline contracts, it is likely the Legislature would not have
met the 90-day session goal for adjournment.
Saving Money-Legislature Squirrels Away $5 billion
In the past couple of years, the State Chamber has been advocating for saving money. We
recognize, and have been attempting to communicate to legislators, staff and business groups
that the state is running out of oil, an event predicted to occur in the next ten years. Regardless
of the price, without adequate supply, the oil pipeline will down once output of crude drops to
between 300,000 and 400,000 barrels a day. Currently, the pipeline is moving less than 750,000
barrels a day, down from the peak of 2.1 million in the late 80s. Without a new source of
revenue, ideally the gas pipeline, the state is going to run off a financial cliff, as on-going state
operations require some source of stable financing.
So, when you got it, save it While the legislature did a very good job of spending money this
year, they also did a very good job of saving money as well. Below find a quick list of how the
legislature saved money, all of which ended up in the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR):
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Supplemental Budget-placed $3.6 billion into CBR
Operating Budget-placed $1 billion into CBR
Capital Budget -saved another $400 million into CBR
Total Savings into CBR-$5 Billion
State Budgets - Whopping Amounts!
As previously noted in our capitol notes, the operating budget passed both bodies early and at record
amounts. The final conference committee budget (the formal process for adopting differences between
Senate and House budgets) totaled just over $10 billion* This is a sizable increase from last years
operating budget, which totaled about $9.1 billion. Operating budgets are on average increasing at
roughly 10% per year. With oil production in decline, continued double-digit budget increases are not
sustainable.
Capital Budget Grew and Grew
From its formal introduction, the state capital budget grew every time it passed from one committee or
one legislative body to the other. As is and not accounting for the CBR savings, the capital budget
topped out just short of $3 billion. Many projects added in were for personal house districts, others at
request of local municipalities or even the girl scouts. Traditional mundane projects like road
improvements, water and sewer upgrades, harbor infrastructure, power generation and the like were
included with projects normally taken on by local charities such as batting cages, the girl scouts and air
shows. The Governor has already stated that their will be some scrimping and cutting as she gets out the
big red veto pen. While nothing is certain, one could expect the Governor might veto some $50-$350
million of projects. The Governor may reduce support for some projects with more funding coming in
future years. Big-ticket items included a bridge in Ketchikan, sport fish hatcheries in Anchorage and
Fairbanks along with many other large roadway projects.
PERS/TRS Issues Put To Rest
As previously reported in many of our capitol notes, the unfunded liability of PERS/TRS public
employee and teacher retirement systems became a quagmire of sorts for the legislature for much of the
past four years. Less money was coming in to pay for outgoing retirement costs. Local municipalities
particularly were being hard hit often paying exorbitant amounts of money to cover retirement
liabilities. For three years, the legislature put a band-aid on a growing problem by providing barely
enough money to local governments to cover local contribution costs. With recent passage of SB 1 25
and HB 13, funding, contribution rates and state matches are included for a long-term fix to the
PERS/TRS issue. The Stat! e Chamber has been advocating for a permanent fix to the PERS/TRS
problem for the past four years. In fact, last year, it was a Chamber top priority. The Chamber has been
concerned that the affects associated with not solving the issue would put local businesses at risk
through increased property taxes. We are hopeful that the issue will be put to bed for many years to
come.
Legislature Reinstates Community Revenue Sharing
With passage of SB 72 in the final days, the legislature hopes to provide lump sums of money for local
municipalities to enable local government control. Sponsored by the Senate Community & Regional
Affairs Committee, the bill attempts to make communities whole after years of significantly reduced or
no revenue sharing. With the elimination of the program five years ago, many local municipalities
raised property taxes, increased assessments or eliminated services altogether. A few small
municipalities revoked their municipal charters. While the bill places into statute the framework in
which the program is to operate, funding is still dependent on final approval by the legislature within the
operating budget. ! Without a consistent source of revenue, property taxes increased substantially in the
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past few years, with the largest taxing population being Alaskan businesses.
Legislature Passes Top State Chamber priority: HB 125 requires Long-Term Financial
Plan
Like any financial organization, the state is joining the business community by actually planning for the
future. While HB 125-sponsored by Rep Mike Hawker, doesn ! t require the legislature or the governor to
put anything into effect, it does require the Governor to submit to the Legislature a long-term plan
incorporating expenses, revenues and other future financial considerations. HB 125 will put into law an
amendment to the Executive Budget Act, which requires the Governor to submit a fiscal plan looking
out 10 years for the entire state. The bill would force each sitting governor to update the plan annually
and to include all expenditures and revenue sources. We were engaged on HB 125 from the beginning
through our lobbying efforts and by providing constructive dialogue, written and oral sup! port.
Businesses Well Represented before the 25 th Alaska Legislature
The State Chamber plays an active role again this session. At one point, the Alaska State Chamber was
following, covering, looking to halt, amend and or pass 82 bills and resolutions. Many bills introduced
in the past two years created serious concern for Alaska's businesses. Our greatest successes occurred
when legislators chose to work with us rather than against us. For some individuals it is far easier to kill
a bill; however, our professional approach allows us to work with all individuals regardless of party or
other issue.
In a few cases, we were successful in reviving bills languishing in committee for months. While other
bills that had little room for compromise, were held in committee for future consideration. We were
successful in helping pass the bills listed below, most of which fall into State Chamber Legislative
Priorities. Working towards passage took a great amount of effort from our legislative staff. Lining up
important votes, facilitating amendments, working on scheduling hearings, reassuring legislative staff
and legislators there was necessary support and back-up material and meeting with committee chairs
were just a small portion of the State Chamber's efforts in passing the following bills:
HB 25- Recreational Land use liability
HB 125-Long Range Fiscal Planning
HB 147-Tourism Matching Funds for Tourism Marketing
HB 149-State Primacy-Pollutant Discharge Permits
HB 1 52- Renewable Energy Fund
HB 217- Tourism Disclosure and Notices
HB 228 -Worker's Comp Medical Treatment Fees
HJR 8-Washington Container Fee
HJR 20-Bypass Mail Rate Increase
SB 72 -Community Revenue Sharing
SB 120-Unemployment Compensation Benefits
SB 125-PERSmtS Contributions and Unfunded Liability
SB 254- AK Regional Economic Assistance Programs
BP & ConocoPhillips Announce Plans to build the Alaska Gasline
Early this month, as you probably read in the local newspapers, both BP and Conoco plan to spend $600
million to put together a comprehensive plan for building the Alaska Gas pipeline. The project is
expected to cost well beyond $30 billion. It is still unclear how this recent move by the companies will
affect TransCanada's bid under the AGIA process.
Special Session still forthcoming on AGIA
The Governor has called a 30-day special session in Juneau beginning June 3.
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The Executive Proclamation calls for legislators to review "any action taken by the commissioner of
natural resources and the commissioner of revenue" under AGIA.
If you would like to look up a Bill passed by the legislature then.
Any person can follow the legislative process and access bills, committee substitutes or determine which
legislator is on a particular committee in the Legislative Bill Action and Status Inquiry System (BASIS).
You can see what committee a bill is in, when it will be heard, how committee members voted, and
much more. You can also view all bills relating to your specific areas of interest by selecting "Subject
Summary" from the menu on the right. Just click on the link below and bookmark it for later use.
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/start.asp
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Unknown
From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:07 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp* expires Sunday April 27th, 2:34 PM.
In most state agencies, this is not the userlD and password used to logon to individual computers. The
password can be changed using the SOA Password Change page or Outlook Web Access .
Your new password must be at least eight characters long and include at least three of these four types of
characters:
• upper case alphabet
• lower case alphabet
• numbers
• punctuation or symbols
Prior passwords may not be re-used.
Important Note! - Web browsers, email clients, handheld email devices and other applications can store
and continue to use an old password after it has been changed, possibly triggering lockout. Such
applications should be closed while (or immediately after) changing a password. These stored passwords
may need to be updated or deleted.
Please contact your local or departmental support technicians with any questions or requests for
assistance related to changing passwords.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:13 PM
To: Mills; Andy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Todd
Cc: Bluhm; Jason R (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Can you eliminate the verbiage from the verse on backside so I can write on that side
It's beautiful!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mills, Andy J (GOV)" <andy.mills@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:47:40
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,ExternalEmailgsp
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, Todd
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)" <jason.bluhm@alaska. gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Working with Kris and Kate we've got this down to a final draft for review
Thanks everyone!
-Andy
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Mills, Andy J (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Bailey, Frank T (GOV); 'Todd'
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Andy,
The Governor loved Trig's announcement and the design. Some minor verbiage
changes/additions t
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Under his picture, add appropriate language from verse, citing Proverbs 3:5-6.
On the inside, replace Sandburg quote with: The night breeze hums a lullaby - sweet baby,
you ' re the reason why .
Weight should be changed to 6.31bs and add 18 inches on the length
Thanks! Great work.
Kris
Original Message
From: Mills, Andy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:47 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'Todd'
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris ' s Arms.jpg
Attached is the draft announcement (JPEGS also attached if the PDF doesn't open). There's
a blank line inside the card for Trig's length (if that's something you'd like).
This was designed to be a card of quarter page in size (4.25 by 5.5 when folded) and would
look great on a shiny- ish card stock paper.
Let me know if there is anything we can change
-Andy (and team)
Original Message
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:13 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Mills, Andy J (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Todd
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Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
I'll get some text to Andy and we'll send you a proof.
Beth
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:43 PM
To: Mills, Andy J (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Leschper,
Beth (GOV)
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Beth, can you craft text for them?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mills, Andy J (GOV)" <andy,mills@alaska.gov>
Pate: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:40:34
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank. bailey@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)" <jason.bluhm@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
That photo is so precious. . .and would work great for a birth announcement.
If you have thoughts about text for a printed announcement. . .we'd be happy to put
something together!
-Andy & Jason
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Mills,
Andy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris ' s Arms.jpg
Wow! That's a beautiful picture!!! I'm going to ask Jason/Andy if this one would work for
a birth announcement .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:01:20
To: "Perry, ■ Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,
f ek9wnr@yahoo . com , gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Trig - Kris * s Arms.jpg
From yesterday. Look at those hands!
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:04 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Thompson;
Barbara A (EED); Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Re: Press Release to be Sent Tonight
Good* Again, did bd notify rejected candidates and they're ready for our press release? To
shorten this,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:48:23
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike,tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Press Release to be Sent Tonight
NOTE: This has not gone yet.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) Oanice.mason@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:03 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Natl guard
Governor - due to the nature of the Cabinet meeting (budget) Karen and Mike could
definately take over the last half hour so that you and the lit Gov can attend the ceremony
at Ft Richardson. The event is scheduled to last approx. 30 min. Comm. Campbell will
also be present to welcome the troops home. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com <gov . palin@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 18:50:19 2008
Subject: Re: Natl guard
I need to go to at least one of the 180 return ceremonies. I'll be reminded that as
Commander in Chief I should be there to welcome them home at at least one of their events.
The staff mtg can go on withouit me
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:36:52
To: gov. pa lin@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Natl guard
The May 1 event is the 180 ceremony which they would like you to attend. We do have
cabinet meeting scheduled for May 1 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. The Lt Gov was planning to
attend this one, Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
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Original Message
Prom : gov , palin@yahoo . com <gov ,palin@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 18:07:53 2008
Subject; Natl guard
Their welcome home ceremony is reported on the news as April 30, but another report is
May 1. Is one more appropriate for my attendance?
PRA GSP01 0015908
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:52 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Thompson;
Barbara A (EED); Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Re: Press Release to be Sent Tonight
Good. Again, did bd^ notify rejected candidates and they're ready for our press release? To
shorten this,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" < rosanne. hughe s@alaska. gov >
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:48:23
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A. (GOV) »
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Press Release to be Sent Tonight
NOTE: This has not gone yet.
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:50 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Nat! guard
I need to go to at least one of the 180 return ceremonies. I'll be reminded that as
Commander in Chief I should be there to welcome them home at at least one of their events
The staff mtg can go on withouit me
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:36:52
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Natl guard
The May 1 event is the 180 ceremony which they would like you to attend. We do have
cabinet meeting scheduled for May 1 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. The Lt Gov was planning to
attend this one. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 18:07:53 2008
Subject: Natl guard
Their welcome home ceremony is reported on the news as April 30, but another report is
May l. Is one more appropriate for my attendance?
PRA GSP01 0015911
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:44 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Thompson;
Barbara A (EED); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
May I read final.. . And we want to make sure we're not stepping on bd's toes with a
release - make sure I's are dotted and t's crossed in terms of them having notified the
rejected candidates, etc.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" < rosanne. hughe s@ala ska. gov>
Date: Thu r 24 Apr 2008 18:44:05
To : ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)"
<lynne.smith@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Thompson,
Barbara A (EED)" <barbara. thompson@a la ska. gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
< sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
Governor, I just called Mike and confirmed the Board is not doing a
presser tonight. Do you want us to go ahead and send it now?
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:38 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
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(GOV) ; Thompson, Barbara A (EED) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Leschper,
Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Mike- did bd decide not to release their own presser? Privileged Of Persor
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
" rivile 9 e ^ don't want to step on the Bd's toes if they're doing one of
their own tho.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:37:02
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Smith, Lynne M
(GOV)" < lynne. smith@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Thompson, Barbara A (EED)"
<barbara . thompson@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
I will incorporate these changes into our press release as the Dept. of
Ed is riot sending one tonight. Will send out to media here shortly.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo , com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:31 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
PRA GSP01 0015913
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) ; Thompson, Barbara A (EED)
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
Do you approve of this quote from yourself
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I*m working on getting this statement to the Dept. of Ed, (Tibbies is
tracking this down right now) . If their presser isn't ready, we have a
draft we can get out.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:38 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Thompson;
Barbara A (EED); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Mike- di d bd decide not to release the i r own Dresser? [Privile ged or Personal Material Redacted
gea
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted jdon't want~To"step on the Bd's
T^oes it tneyre aoing one or tneir own tno;
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:37:02
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)"
<lynne.smith@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Thompson,
Barbara A (EED) " <barbara . thompson@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
I will incorporate these changes into our press release as the Dept. of
Ed is not sending one tonight. Will send out to media here shortly.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarahoyahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:31 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) ; Thompson, Barbara A (EED)
PRA GSP01 0015915
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Thanks
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
Do you approve of this quote from yourself
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I'm working on getting this statement to the Dept. of Ed. (Tibbies is
tracking this down right now). If their presser isn't ready, we have a
draft we can get out.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015916
Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [janice.mason@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:37 PM
To: 'gov. palin@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Natl guard
The May 1 event is the 180 ceremony which they would like you to attend. We do have
cabinet meeting scheduled for May 1 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. The Lt Gov was planning to
attend this one. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo. com>
To: Mason, Janice L {GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 18:07:53 2008
Subject: Natl guard
Their welcome home ceremony is reported on the news as April 30, but another report is May
1. Is one more appropriate for my attendance?
PRA GSP01 0015917
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:33 PM
Leschper; Beth (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Fw: New Commissioner
Fyi- for whomever is working on presser.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo « com
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:31:07
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Lynne Smith" <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>, "Mike
Tibbies " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , "Barbara Thompson" <barbara . thompson@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
Do you approve of this quote from yourself:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Materia
L
I'm working on getting this statement to the Dept. of Ed. (Tibbies is
tracking this down right now). If their presser isn't ready, we have a
draft we can get out .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015919
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:31 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Thompson;
Barbara A (EED)
Re: New Commissioner
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry-
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
Do you approve of this quote from yourself
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I'm working on getting this statement to the Dept. of Ed. (Tibbies is
tracking this down right now) . If their presser isn't ready, we have a
draft we can get out.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015920
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:08 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Nati guard
Their welcome home ceremony is reported on the news as April 30, but another report is May
1. Is one more appropriate for my attendance?
PRA GSP01 0015921
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:10 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Do u know if the draft presser is ready for proofing yet from the Board?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:08:41
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
We shouldn't wait 'til morning. The dept of Ed will have a presser, so me chiming in
tonight is most appropriate instead of waiting and missing tonight's and tomorrow's print
deadlines. So, pis wk with them on getting my take on it in their presser. We'll be two
days behind if we wait.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Hughes, Rosanne V (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:10
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE; New Commissioner
Governor, we asked Frank to ask Larry to please not talk to the press yet. We wanted to
get your approval for the press release before it went out. We could do this in the
morning, if you'd like.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
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(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ?
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: New Commissioner
Great news, the way it finally came out in the end this, afternoon:
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 200S 00:48:22
To : "Barbara Thompson" <barbara . thompson@alaska ♦ gov>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" < tibbles@ala ska. ne t >, "Lynne Smith" <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Yes \ This is awesome, great , wonderful news. Thank you! We don't want to lose you as
Commish, but it's nice that the "light at the end of the tunnel" got closer and clearer
for you today. Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Thompson, Barbara A (EED) " <barbara. thompson@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:51
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:Mike Tibbies <tibbles@alaska.net>, "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
Subject: New Commissioner
PRA GSP01 0015923
Dear Governor,
As you already know, we have a new commissioner of education! It took awhile, but we f re
finally there! Mike and Lynne helped guide me through this process - they gave me good
advice and it made a huge difference. I regret that this process took longer than
expected, so thank you for hanging in there - it was worth it.
Take care, BAT
PRA GSP01 0015924
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:09 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re; New Commissioner
We shouldn't wait 'til morning. The dept of Ed will have a presser, so me chiming in
tonight is most appropriate instead of waiting and missing tonight f s and tomorrow's print
deadlines. So, pis wk with them on getting my take on it in their presser. We'll be two
days behind if we wait.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) n <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:10
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: New Commissioner
Governor, we asked Frank to ask Larry to please not talk to the press yet. We wanted to
get your approval for the press release before it went out. We could do this in the
morning, if you'd like.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4; 54 PM
To: Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV);
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: New Commissioner
Great news, the way it finally came out in the end this afternoon:
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:48:22
To : " Barbara Thompson" <barbara . thompson@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <tibbles@alaska.net>, "Lynne Smith" <lynne. smith@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: New Commissioner
Yes! This is awesome, great, wonderful news. Thank you I We don't want to lose you as
Commish, but it's nice that the "light at the end of the tunnel" got closer and clearer
for you today. Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Thompson, Barbara A (EED) " <barbara. thompson@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:51
To : gov . sarah@yahoo ♦ com
Cc:Mike Tibbies <tibbles@alaska. net >, "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
Subject: New Commissioner
Dear Governor,
As you already know, we have a new commissioner of education! It took awhile, but we're
finally there! Mike and Lynne helped guide me through this process - they gave me good
advice and it made a huge difference, I regret that this process took longer than
expected, so thank you for hanging in there - it was worth it.
Take care, BAT
PRA GSP01 0015926
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov,sarah@yahoacom
Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:06 PU
Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason;
Janice L (GOV)
Lyda
She called from airport. Says she believes she has a way to skip judiciary committee and
move bills further during the AGIA sp session... I said I'd explore, a "before AGIA or
after AGIA session" if that would more likely lead to success w/passage of both bills. She
argued that it's all about getting the right number of players there at the same time and
figures only during AGIA will that happen. I told her I'm thinking of all options. She
says no, they can't call themselves in - don't have the numbers. She said she's happy to
give me credit - I said I don't want any credit, I want the bills passed.
She said she's been out of town so hasnt kept up on all this issue, but surely she knows
it's a hot button.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015927
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:09 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jack LaMar
address: 6442 Harrison pike Chattanooga TN 37416
423-595-6256
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of Trig. We have a son who had Down Syndrome and passed away
June 2, 2007 with a rare strep infection. He was 21 years old and the absolute joy of our
lives. He worked as an assistant at Silverdale Baptist Academy and influenced more
children and adults than I thought possible. Forget all the stereotypes. The sky is the
limit. Our son, Ryan, was more like Jesus than any person I have ever known but we still
had many challenges and adventures that we miss dearly. We grieve deeply at our loss but
rejoice with your gain and we grieve with hope - the hope and assurance we will see him
soon. God used ryan greatly and my wife and I pray that God will use Trig in a great and
wonderful way.
God Bless,
Jack & Charlene LaMar Psalm 139: 13-16
j acklamarOtaac . com
PRA GSP01 0015928
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:02 PM
To: , immrscox@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Military_and_Veterans_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 [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Military_and_Veterans_Af fairs
Web mail from: Ms. Jessica Ford
address: 510 apt. a 8th st. Fort Richardson AK 99505
907-7441505
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
My Name is PFC Jessica Ford; I am a Solider in 95th Chemical
Company. I am writing you for help with a very serious problem I am having with Sergeant
First Class Miller. Sgt Miller is my Platoon Sgt and has been harassing and stalking me
for a few weeks now. I have seen his car in numerous places I have been and around my
Quarters area. He has called my squad leader on different accounts to ask why I was in
certain places at certain times, at times were I am handling personal business off post.
He has openly admitted to watching me and my home to an NCO and then openly lied to me in
front of 95th' S EO representative when he was confronted about my situation. This
situation has made life unbearable for Mother who's an Army Dependent living with my
family and I. We are not receiving the guidance or help that we need and there is not much
more we can do but hide in fear. I have tried to move Platoons and have been denied a very
simple change that would make aw
orld of differences. I have had problems similar to this were I have filed an informal
complaint about one of my NCOs' touching and grabbing on me in clubs and parties. I was
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offered and apology and then forced to work with this person for the last year. I have
been hospitalized and received a year and counting of therapy. And now I'm being forced to
relive' to terror. If you can do anything to help us we would mean the world to my family.
I would like this situation to reach the ears of someone who can help us. I fear this will
only make it worst for me but I had to try.
250-55-6618
Private First Class
Jessica Lorraine Ford
95th Chemical Co.
Fort Richardson, AK
99505
immrscox@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015930
Unknown
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.keily@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:59 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
I agree 100 percent!
I was psyched to see your quick response in support via press release . Very cool .
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A {GOV)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 16:56:05 2008
Subject: Re: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Thank you. And Joe's doing a great job up here countering relentless union criticism
Original Message
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 16:51:01 2008
Subject: FW: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Just an FYI, this is what DOC sent, per my request, to Sen. Wielechowski regarding the
latest media reports. Bill had inquired about these two issues and asked for "the other
side of the story." I suspect this won't stop Bill from requesting an audit from LB&A,
but that's his prerogative. Joe Schmidt is aware of this e-mail, also. I asked him to
sign off on it.
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
PRA GSP01 0015931
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:54 PM
To : senator_bill_weilechowski@legis . state . ak. us ; Sydeman, Michelle (LAA) ; Ascot t , George
(LAA)
Cc: Peeples, Dwayne B (DOC); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Wilkerson, April A (DOC)
Subject: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Good Afternoon:
Here is the response to your request for information to the Department of Corrections.
Please contact me if any clarification is needed.
MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to most antibiotics. As far as the suggestion
that there is an 'outbreak of MRSA' in DOC prisons, here is what Dr. Luban, DOC Medical
Officer, explained in simple form:
MRSA exists in most places where people concentrate with their skin exposed, such. as
school locker rooms, athletic clubs, hospitals, prisons. When a person is exposed to MRSA
it becomes a problem when a person's immune system is weak or compromised (such as being
in poor health) or when MRSA is exposed to an open cut or sore. The way to prevent
exposure is through hand washing, keeping open cuts or sores closed or protected...and
maintaining good hygiene. DOC staff understands when taking the job that they could be
exposed to some dangerous situations such as inmates who throw bodily fluids', or who have
Hepatitis C, Aids or MRSA.
As for the complaint of reduced staffing in FY 06: In FY2006 the DOC employed an average
of 703 correctional officers (filled positions) . FY2007 the DOC increased the average
filled correctional officers to 737 positions. The average filled correctional officer
positions for the first three quarters in FY2008 is 744 positions. For FY 2009 the total
funded CO positions has increased to 786.
I hope this is helpful.
Richard
Richard F. Schmitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
PRA GSP01 0015932
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; Perry; Kristfna Y (GOV); Todd; Le/ghow; Sharon W (GOV);
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: New Commissioner
Great news, the way it finally came out in the end this afternoon;
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . c om
Date: Pri, 25 Apr 2008 00:48:22
To: "Barbara Thompson" <barbara. thompson@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <tibbles@alaska.net>, "Lynne Smith" <lynne.smith@alaska,gov>
Subj ect : Re : New Commissioner
Yes! This is awesome, great, wonderful news. Thank you! We don't want to lose you as
Commish, but it's nice that the "light at the end of the tunnel" got closer and clearer
for you today. Thank youi
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Thompson, Barbara A (EED) " <barbara.thompson@alaska.gov>
Date; Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16: 42; 51
To ; gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:Mike Tibbies <tibbles@alaska.net>, "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" < lynne. smith@alaska.gov>
Subject: New Commissioner
Dear Governor,
As you already know, we have a new commissioner of education! It took awhile, but we're
finally there! Mike and Lynne helped guide me through this process - they gave me good
1
PRA GSP01 0015933
advice and it made a huge difference. I regret that this process took longer than
expected, so thank you for hanging in there - it was worth it.
Take care, BAT
PRA GSP01 0015934
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:57 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:39 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Lois Simenson
address: 9524 Noak Circle Eagle River AK 99577
907-696-4502
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your new son, Trig! You are awesome and will forever be
my role model. I've supported everything you have done since taking off ice.,. I work in oil
and gas for the Dept of Interior, and follow things closely. The thing that I admire most
is your commitment and dedication to Alaska. You are focused, know what is best for our
state and all of us who are privileged to live here. The other thing I love about you is
you take time out for us "ordinary" people (I shook your hand in Sullivan's in Anch one
day during your campaign) . Even though you were on a hectic schedule, you took the time
to talk to us and listen to ur concerns. I'll never forget that. I read a wonderful
article about you in the Arizona Republic that was so positive about what you've done for
Alaska. Please don't pay attention to criticisms in the "Daily Snooze," Fagan's show (why
he's on the air is beyond me) or any other media. You are on the right course and your
unwavering convict
ion and passion for what you do is unsurpassed. Please, Sarah, never lose your
passion... so many people lose it along the way... and please don't let the Washington crowd
entice you away from us. We need you more than we've ever needed anyone before... If Jay
Hammond were here he'd be so proud, supportive & blown away by you. You GO GIRL!!! Our
best to you & your family. Please enjoy your beautiful new baby boy, and watch out for
that exhaustion factor. You're incredible. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for
being so positive in such a difficult, cynical world. The motto around our house is, "If
Sarah can do it, we can do it!"
Lois Simenson
simenson@gci .net
PRA GSP01 0015935
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. tammy swofford
address: 1811 Pilgrim Drive irving TX 75061
972-253-6157
MESSAGE :
Congratulations to the Palin family on the birth of a beautiful son!
My guest commentator (Blackfoot) is back on the blog with the story.
As an aside, the first comment out of the chute is from my own brother John. He was born
with severe cerebral palsy and has spent his life in a wheelchair.
Sadly, he is now struggling with a brain tumor that is also destroying the poor sight
which he already had. But amazingly, he has had a wonderful life with a strong supportive
family system to cheer him on. To say that I am a nurse today because of him, is a
distinct understatement. What I learned of compassion, loving and caring, came from having
John as part of our family structure when I was in my formative years.
Along with the challenges, the Palin family will surely find their own lives enriched
beyond measure as they laugh, cry and explore life, with Trig.
Best regards,
Tammy Swofford
www . tammyswof f ord . blogspot . com
PRA GSP01 0015936
tammyswof f ord@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0015937
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW; Labor
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4;49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Labor
Web mail from: Ms. Marcia Dawson
address: 14635 STERLING HIGHWAY NINILCHIK AK 99639
907-567-3480
MESSAGE :
Gov, Sarah Palin, I am a 66 year old Grandma. I have never written to anyone even near
famous .
I want you to know that I have watched your career since moving to Ak in 2006 to be near
family. You are the decent sort of person we need in politics.
Your new son Trig and your handling so nicely of the event, made my heart sing, as he will
yours for years to come.
You had your choices, we all know that. Your choice will bring you joy you have never
imagined.
I wish I could include a picture of my friend's son Jake, a young man with Downs Syndrome
living in Oklahoma. He is grinning ear to ear as he hands roses to the Rodeo Queens at the
finals, just as he grins when he wins at Special Olympics rodeo events and at swimming and
when he seats folks for Mass on Sunday.
For years I worked with kids with problems that began at home with abuse and neglect. Oh
that thier only cross to bear had been a loving family and an extra chromosome.
PRA GSP01 0015938
I knew you your husband were special when you let your only son (at the time) join the
Army. He trained at the same place my grandson, who is now in Iraq did. You are probably
the only political family in the USA with a kid who is "out there with the rest of them" .
I have to love you for that and for your choice for Trig.
Keep making your choices based on your obvious set of great personal ethics. They will
work, and when things go awry you will still be able to say you did what your heart said
is right .
Guess I have said enough except bless your new son and the rest of your family. Your fan,
Marcia A. Dawson MHR
tbhoss2@aol „ com
PRA GSP01 0015939
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent; Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Ke\ly\ Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Thank you. And Joe's doing a great job up here countering relentless union criticism
Original Message
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 16:51:01 2008
Subject: FW: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Just an FYX, this is what DOC sent, per my request, to Sen* Wielechowski regarding the
latest media reports. Bill had inquired about these two issues and asked for "the other
side of the story." I suspect this won't stop Bill from requesting an audit from LB&A,
but that's his prerogative. Joe Schmidt is aware of this e-mail, also. I asked him to
sign off on it.
From: Schmitz, Richard F (DOC)
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:54 PM
To; senator_bill_weilechowski@legis. state. ak. us; Sydeman, Michelle (LAA) ; Ascot t, George
(IAA)
Cc: Peeples, Dwayne B (DOC); Kelly, Russell T (GOV) ; Wilkerson, April A (DOC)
Subject: RESPONSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Good Afternoon;
Here is the response to your request for information to the Department of Corrections.
Please contact me if any clarification is needed.
PRA GSP01 0015940
MRSA is a staph bacteria that is resistant to most antibiotics. As far as the suggestion
that there is an 'outbreak of MRSA' in DOC prisons, here is what Dr. Luban, DOC Medical
Officer, explained in simple form:
MRSA exists in most places where people concentrate with their skin exposed, such as
school locker rooms, athletic clubs, hospitals, prisons. When a person is exposed to MRSA
it becomes a problem when a person's immune system is weak or compromised (such as being
in poor health) or when MRSA is exposed to an open cut or sore. The way to prevent
exposure is through hand washing, keeping open cuts or sores closed or protectedL.and
maintaining good hygiene. DOC staff understands when taking the job that they could be
exposed to some dangerous situations such as inmates who throw bodily fluids, or who have
Hepatitis C, Aids or MRSA.
As for the complaint of reduced staffing in FY 06: In FY2006 the DOC employed an average
of 703 correctional officers (filled positions) . FY2007 the DOC increased the average
filled correctional officers to 737 positions. The average filled correctional officer
positions for the first three quarters in FY2008 is 744 positions. For FY 2009 the total
funded CO positions has increased to 786.
I hope this is helpful
Richard
Richard F. Schmitz
Special Assistant for Communications
907 465 4640 (my desk)
907 465 3390 (fax)
907 209 5245 (mobile)
PRA GSP01 0015941
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahooxom
Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:48 PM
Thompson; Barbara A (EED)
Mike Tibbies; Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Re: New Commissioner
Yesi This is awesome, great, wonderful news. Thank you! We don't want to lose you as
Comraish, but it's nice that the "light at the end of the tunnel" got closer and clearer
for you today. Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Thompson, Barbara A (EED)" <barbara . thompson@alaska . gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:42:51
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:Mike Tibbies <tibbles@alaska.net>, "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
Subject: New Commissioner
Dear Governor,
As you already know, we have a new commissioner of education! It took awhile, but we're
finally there! Mike and Lynne helped guide me through this process - they gave me good
advice and it made a huge difference. I regret that this process took longer than
expected, so thank you for hanging in there - it was worth it.
Take care, BAT
PRA GSP01 0015942
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:29 PM
To; Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Great . Thanks so very much .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From-. "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " <lynne. smith@alas3ca.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:22:15
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo . com> f "Tibbies , Michael A (GOV) "
<raike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Esther has contacted Larry LeDoux and he accepted! She also talked to [Privileged or| an d is
trying to get hold of iPrivitenfrri nr P ei* Sne said to go ahead with the press release. (I
have a separate email to the communications office with that information.)
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject; Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Heck ya I I I I i l ! Whoohooooi i J Thank youl ill!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:00
To: ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (00V)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
1
PRA GSP01 0015943
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
THE BOARD IS OFFERING LARRY LEDOUX I ! ! Do you accept?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yah.oo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:20 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Thank you!
Original Message
From: Lynne Smith
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mike Tibbies
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Barbara is headed back with your message and will let us know how that goes
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo .com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
They know what the answer would be. So- can they go back and send choices, or a ranked
list of a few?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0015944
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:29
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Governor,
Barbara just called. The name that the Board is forwarding to you is [Privileged or Pe l- Tne y
are still in executive session, awaiting your decision on this name.
Lynne
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015945
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re; from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Yes!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" < lynne. smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:11:58
To-.ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarahOyahoo . com> , "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.,tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Esther is going to call the 3 candidates and let them know the outcome. Barbara will let
me know when they have been notified so we can do the press release.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Heck ya! I'll!! Whoohoooo! » I Thank you I i ! I !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV)" < lynne. smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:00
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . t ibbles@alaska . gov>
PRA GSP01 0015946
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
THE BOARD IS OFFERING LARRY LEDOUXi J I Do you accept?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:20 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Thank you!
Original Message
From: Lynne Smith
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mike Tibbies
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Barbara is headed back with your message and will let us know how that goes.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
'Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
They know what the answer would be. So- can they go back and send choices, or a ranked
list of a few?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " <lynne, smith@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0015947
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:29
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Governor ,
Barbara just called. The name that the Board is forwarding to you is Privileged or Per- They
are still in executive session, awaiting your decision on this name. — ~
Lynne
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015948
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:28 PM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
The only criticism I've seen or heard is on Fagan (what's new??) and Jim Minnery of Alaska
Family Council had a headline that Lyda and the Governor are playing "hot potato" with
these abortion bills.
The criticism I was referring to earlier was on a totally separate issue (Trig and his
birth), not the Lyda/abortion issue. We've gotten good press on this, really.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:25 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
Is the criticism coming via radio? I ask only because I haven't seen any on the ADN,
though I could have missed it. Are you getting e-mails critical of the administration?
From last night's KTUU, ADN and JlSfU Empire stories I thought it was reported pretty
well. . .putting it back in Lyda's lap where it belonged. I realize you might be hearing
different reactions up north, though. I'm just curious so I can be prepared for what's
out there.
Original Message
From : gov , palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24 , 2008 4:08 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Abortion bills
PRA GSP01 0015949
Thank you Russ. The more info I get on this, the better. Lyda was supposed to call me
today between 3-4 between flights, but I never did hear from her. If she does reach me, to
chew me out, I'm going to tell her exactly what I think about all this... amazing that
Tuckerman and her people succeeded to a degree here on putting the burden on us instead of
her being held accountable. We are receiving great criticism by those who are
misunderstanding the issue, and the process.
Original Message
From; "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska,gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:49
To: gov. palin@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were
opposed to the abortion bills being added to the call of the special
session on AGIA. Other random responses were that the letter was
well-received among those who are sick of Lyda's games.... the numbers
are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if
they have thoughts to share regarding this issue.
RK
Original Message
From : gov .palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov.palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV) ;
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do
with abortion bills?
PRA GSP01 0015950
Ltgov; I'm waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they'd like to
see us do with calling for session on abortion bills. If /when called, it
will be in Anchorage, And very short in duration. Any advice on this to
add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may share?
PRA GSP01 0015951
Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the Kensin... Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: Paul Grimaldi [Paulg@ltia.iynden.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:26 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed. us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov;
Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Baiash; Joseph R
(GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C
(DNR); Kate_Wiiliams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzle@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the Kensington Gold
Project
Mr. Pete Griffin
District Manager, Alaska Region
Tongass National Forest in Juneau
Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99801
Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the
Kensington Gold Project
Dear Mr. Griffin:
I am writing in support of the new SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at
Kensington which meets all NEPA requirements. No new SEIS or EA should be
necessary, given the analysis provided in the SIR and three previous EIS's, supported
by over 1000 studies and $35 million in environmental baseline engineering and design
studies.
The PTF will use the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
outfall previously permitted after a NEPA analysis. The PTF will also use the existing
water treatment facility which has been shown to be effective in meeting state and
federal water quality standards.
The Sierra Club, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Lynn Canal Conservation
supported taking the paste option forward as a better environmental alternative than the
DTF. Paste tailings require less space and allow for enhanced water recovery, reducing
water consumption. In addition, all contact water will be recycled or treated and will
meet EPA's zero discharge requirement. The PTF berm will only be 85 ft. high, as
compared to the dry stack at 220 ft. high. The closure/reclamation strategy is simple
and straight-forward, and there are no long-term water treatment requirements for the
encapsulated tailings.
I support the proposed move to Yankee Cove for transportation of workers, a fully
permitted privately-owned facility, which eliminates the opposition of the Conservation
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015952
Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the Kensin... Page 2 of 2
Groups (SEACC, Sierra Club and Lynn Canal Conservation) to the Cascade Point facility. The
move does not otherwise substantially change the transportation effects studied in the 2004
SEIS.
The Kensington project is very important to the economy and future of Southeast Alaska and I
am confident that the SIR process provides the environmental analysis to allow Coeur to
proceed with this plan and the opportunity for open comment on this SIR enables involvement
by public as required by the Conservation Groups.
Paul Grimaldi
Lynden Transport, Inc.
206-575-9550
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0015953
Unknown
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.kelly@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:25 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.conV; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
Is the criticism coming via radio? I ask only because I haven't seen any on the ADN,
though I could have missed it. Are you getting e-mails critical of the administration?
From last night's KTUU, ADN and JNU Empire stories X thought it was reported pretty
well .. .putting it back in Lyda's lap where it belonged- I realize you might be hearing
different reactions up north, though. I'm just curious so I can be prepared for what's
out there .
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2 008 4:08 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Abortion bills
Thank you Russ. The more info I get on this, the better. Lyda was supposed to call me
today between 3-4 between flights, but I never did hear from her. If she does reach me, to
chew me out, I'm going to tell her exactly what I think about all this... amazing that
Tuckerman and her people succeeded to a degree here on putting the burden on us instead of
her being held accountable. We are receiving great criticism by those who are
misunderstanding the issue, and the process.
Original Message
From: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ. kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:49
To :.gov. palin@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE; Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were
opposed to the abortion bills being added to the call of the special
session on AGIA. Other random responses were that the letter was
well- received among those who are sick of Lyda's games. ►..the numbers
PRA GSP01 0015954
are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if
they have thoughts to share regarding this issue.
RK
Original Message
From : gov . pa 1 in@yahoo . com [ma i 1 to : gov , pal in@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV) ;
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do
with abortion bills?
Ltgov: I'm waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they*d like to
see us do with calling for session on abortion bills. If /when called, it
will be in Anchorage, And very short in duration. Any advice on this to
add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may share?
PRA GSP01 0015955
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Pafin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:02 PM
To: Spencer; Karl L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Fire Island
From: Stephanie Johnson [mailto:stephluannjohnson@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:59 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Fire Island
Dear Governor Palin,
Hello & congratulations on the new addition to your family! I would LOVE to see you support
the Fire Island project and renewable energy options in Alaska. Please know how important this
is to Alaskans.
Thanks for your time,
Stephanie Johnson
10/22/2009
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From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.keily@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:46 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com 1 ; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
I left messages for Nancy Dahlstrom and Fred Dyson on their cell phones.
John Coghill and I just spoke and he offered some tidbits:
• He said your letter to Lyda M was wise, and right on." He said it
basically sends the message, "tell me how you'll get it done and I'll
help you." He also said, Lyda's going to "have to explain how she'll do
things differently,"
• As to the possibility of adding the bills to the AGIA special session -
he believes you have to be concerned about the potential negative
effects on AGIA. He said AGIA already faces challenges and it won't be
helpful to add such controversy to the special session.
• As to the possibility of the legislature calling itself into a special
session to address the abortion bills - He said it is unlikely due to
the need for a 2/3 vote. He said the Senate definitely wouldn't be able
to do it, and that the House would be very close, and would possibly not
have the votes. He points out that LeDoux and Seaton are two
Republicans who won't support such a call. Coghill said he'd need to
somehow find at least 3 democrats to help. For their part, Beth
Kerttula cannot say strongly enough how much her group is opposed to
addressing these bills via special session.
• As to the possibility of you calling a special session to address the
abortion bills - Coghill said it's obviously doable, but that there
would be tremendous pressure to add other issues, such as Denali KidCare
and Universal Healthcare, etc. He is pleased that Lyda now has the onus
on her.
Mike spoke with Gene Therriault and Gene said he would talk to Dyson about
doing an OpEd and addressing Jim Minnery's comment. Gene will follow up with
us tomorrow.
Russ
Original Message
From : gov , palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Abortion bills
Thank you Russ. The more info I get on this, the better. Lyda was supposed to
call me today between 3-4 between flights, but I never did hear from her. If
she does reach me, to chew me out, I'm going to tell her exactly what I think
about all this... amazing that Tuckerraan and her people succeeded to a degree
here on putting the burden on us instead of her being held accountable. We are
receiving great criticism by those who are misunderstanding the issue, and the
process.
Original Message
From; "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.50v>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:49
10/22/2009
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To:gov. palin@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , "Hughes , Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne . hughe s@a la ska . gov>
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were
opposed to the abortion bills being added to the call of the special
session on AGIA. Other random responses were that the letter was
well-received among those who are sick of Lyda's games.... the numbers
are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if
they have thoughts to share regarding this issue.
RK
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV) ;
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject; Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do
with abortion bills?
Ltgov; I'm waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they'd like to
see us do with calling for session on abortion bills. If /when called, it
will be in Anchorage. And very short in duration. Any advice on this to
add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may share?
10/22/2009
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From; Kate [kateherring@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Please support Fire Island Wind Farm!
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing today to respectfully ask you to support the Fire Island Wind Farm project,
currently in the FY09 capital budget. As regular Alaskans are affected by skyrocketing energy
prices, it's important to look towards cheap renewable power. This project is worth the initial
investment; the price of wind power will stay constant, while the price of oil and gas will
continue to fluctuate and climb for years to come.
I've heard you speak quite eloquently on moving our state forward by investing in renewable
resources, I urge you to put action behind your words and fund this worthy project. It passed the
Legislature with bipartisan support, and deserves to move forward.
Thank you for your consideration,
Kate Herring
2840 Telequana Dr. #3
Anchorage, AK 99517
10/22/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Heck ya M J i I i I Whoohoooo I l i Thank you ! ! I I 1
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " <lynne.smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:00
TotExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) M
<mike . tibbles®alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
THE BOARD IS OFFERING LARRY LEDOUXl ! I Do you accept?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday/ April 24, 2008 3:20 PM
To: Smith, Lynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Thank you!
-.; Original Message
From: Lynne Smith
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mike Tibbies
Sent: Apr 24, 2008 3:12 PM
Subject: RE: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Barbara is headed back with your message and will let us know how that goes
PRA GSP01 0015960
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Smith, hynne M (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re-, from the board CONFIDENTIAL
They know what the answer would be. So- can they go back and send choices, or a ranked
list of a few?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Smith, Lynne M (GOV) " <lynne. smith@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14;57:29
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: from the board CONFIDENTIAL
Governor ,
Barbara just called. The name that the Board is forwarding to you is [Privileged oFPer).
are still in executive session, awaiting your decision on this name.
They
Lynne
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0015961
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From: gov.paiin@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Abortion bills
Thank you Russ. The more info I get on this, the better. Lyda was supposed to call me
today between 3-4 between flights, but I never did hear from her. If she does reach me, to
chew me out, I'm going to tell her exactly what I think about all this... amazing that
Tuckerman and her people succeeded to a degree here on putting the burden on us instead of
her being held accountable. We are receiving great criticism by those who are
misunderstanding the issue, and the process.
Original Message
From: "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:49
To:gov. palin@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Abortion bills
We've heard very little, except from some democrat legislators who were
opposed to the abortion bills being added to the call of the special
session on AGIA. Other random responses were that the letter was
well-received among those who are sick of Lyda's games.... the numbers
are MANY.
I will reach out to the legislators you've mentioned below and see if
they have thoughts to share regarding this issue.
RK
Original Message
From : gov . palin@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . palin@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:27 pm
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV);
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
PRA GSP01 0015962
Subject: Abortion bills
I sent this to Sean: and have u guys heard what lawmakers want us to do
with abortion bills?
Ltgov: I'm waiting to hear from friendly leggies on what they'd like to
see us do with calling for session on abortion bills. If /when called, it
will be in Anchorage. And very short in duration. Any advice on this to
add to what Coghill, Dyson, Dallstrom, et al may share?
PRA GSP01 0015963
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From: Alex McKallor [ALEXMC@ltia.iynden.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:25 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed.us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov; Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil;
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan
(DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C (DNR); Kate__WiKiams@stevens.senate.gov;
Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov;
Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Kensington Mine Support of Modified Plan of Operations
Dear Mr. Griffin:
I am writing in support of the new SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at Kensington
which meets ail NEPA requirements. No new SEIS or EA should be necessary, given the
analysis provided in the SIR and three previous EIS's, supported by over 1000 studies and $35
million in environmental baseline engineering and design studies.
The PTF will use the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) outfall
previously permitted after a NEPA analysis. The PTF will also use the existing water treatment
facility which has been shown to be effective in meeting state and federal water quality
standards.
The Sierra Club, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Lynn Canal Conservation
supported taking the paste option forward as a better environmental alternative than the DTF.
Paste tailings require less space and allow for enhanced water recovery, reducing water
consumption. In addition, all contact water will be recycled or treated and will meet EPA's zero
discharge requirement. The PTF berm will only be 85 ft. high, as compared to the dry stack at
220 ft. high. The closure/reclamation strategy is simple and straight-forward, and there are no
long-term water treatment requirements for the encapsulated tailings.
I support the proposed move to Yankee Cove for transportation of workers, a fully permitted
privateiy-owned facility, which eliminates the opposition of the Conservation Groups (SEACC,
Sierra Club and Lynn Canal Conservation) to the Cascade Point facility. The move does not
otherwise substantially change the transportation effects studied in the 2004 SEIS.
I am confident that the SIR process provides the environmental analysis to allow Coeur to
proceed with this plan and the opportunity for open comment on this SIR enables involvement
by public as required by the Conservation Groups.
The Kensington project is very important to the economy and future of Southeast Alaska, As
the primary transportation provider in Southeast Alaska we are keenly aware of the positive
impacts that sensible mining operations bring to the residents. Southeast has struggled to grow
and provide meaningful employment opportunities to its young people and mining projects such
as Kensington are their best hope.
Sincerely,
Alex McKallor
A/ex McKaltor
President
Lynden Transport Inc.
7:206-575-951 B
F:206-635-4507
alexmct&tvnden. com
www.lvndentransoort.com
10/22/2009
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From: Judy McKenzie [JUDY@lac.lynden.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:08 PM
To: pgriffin@fs.fed.us
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov; Victor.O.Ross@poa02.usace.army.mil;
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton; Dan
(DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Crafford; Thomas C (DNR); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov;
Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov;
Connie__McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Support for Kensington Mine
Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger
Alaska Region -Tongass National Forest
Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99801
Re: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR on Modified Plan of Operations for the
Kensington Gold Project
Dear Mr, Griffin:
I am writing in support of the new SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at Kensington
which meets all NEPA requirements. No new SEIS or EA should be necessary, given the
analysis provided in the SIR and three previous EIS's, supported by over 1000 studies and $35
million in environmental baseline engineering and design studies.
The PTF will use the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) outfall
previously permitted after a NEPA analysis. The PTF will also use the existing water treatment
facility which has been shown to be effective in meeting state and federal water quality
standards.
The Sierra Club, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Lynn Canal Conservation
supported taking the paste option forward as a better environmental alternative than the DTF.
Paste tailings require less space and allow for enhanced water recovery, reducing water
consumption. In addition, all contact water will be recycled or treated and will meet EPA's zero
discharge requirement. The PTF berm will only be 85 ft. high, as compared to the dry stack at
220 ft. high. The closure/reclamation strategy is simple and straight-forward, and there are no
long-term water treatment requirements for the encapsulated tailings.
I support the proposed move to Yankee Cove for transportation of workers, a fully permitted
privately-owned facility, which eliminates the opposition of the Conservation Groups (SEACC,
Sierra Club and Lynn Canal Conservation) to the Cascade Point facility. The move does not
otherwise substantially change the transportation effects studied in the 2004 SEIS.
The Kensington project is very important to the economy and future of Southeast Alaska and I
am confident that the SIR process provides the environmental analysis to allow Coeur to
proceed with this plan and the opportunity for open comment on this SIR enables involvement
by public as required by the Conservation Groups.
Sincerely,
Judy A. McKenzie
President
Lynden Air Cargo, LLC
10/22/2009
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date; Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:45:35
To:"Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska. gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
<mike.tibbles@alasJca.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: TEST - ready to go
Looks good and I'm sure it's ready to go now.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) M <rosanne,hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:47:24
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: TEST - ready to go
Okay -- Jessalynn is making that change. So now the first paragraph
reads like this:
Governor Sarah Palin today approved the State Board of Education and
Early Development's appointment of Larry LeDoux to serve as
Commissioner. Former Deputy Commissioner Barbara Thompson has served as
Interim Commissioner since August 18, 2007.
.
PS -- I called KTUD and the Anchorage Daily News and gave them a
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Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:49 PM
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:47:50
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: TEST - ready to go
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@y ahoo . c om
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:45:35
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: TEST - ready to go
Looks good and I'm sure it's ready to go- now.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
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Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:47:24
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: TEST - ready to go
Okay -- Jessalynn is making that change. So now the first paragraph
reads like this:
Governor Sarah Palin today approved the State Board of Education and
Early Development ' s appointment of Larry LeDoux to serve as
Commissioner. Former Deputy Commissioner Barbara Thompson has served as
Interim Commissioner since August 18, 2007.
PS -- I called KTUU and the Anchorage Daily News and gave them a
heads-up this is coming tonight.
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From; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:48 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Your last e-mail
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska*gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:49:59
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Your last e-mail
This e-mail came across in symbols, not letters -- not sure what it said
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:48 PM
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:31 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: From Lynne Smith's earlier email today
It's good... It's done,.. And very good outcome at (literally) the end of the day!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris . perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:32:33
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: From Lynne Smith's earlier email today
Sorry for the cluster on this. ♦ .evry thing that couldn't go right on this - didn't. But
it's done! And great news about Larry.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 19:15:00 2008
Subject: Re: From Lynne Smith's earlier email today
If they're good with their contacting efforts, then it's good to be released
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mike Tibbies
Sent; Apr 24, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: From Lynne Smith's earlier email today
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This is from Lynne's earlier e-mail today that had her edits:
FYI - Esther Cox has contacted Larry LeDoux and PrVvilegedo^ she has
Privileged or Pe^ but said go ahead with the press
not yet connected with
release.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:23 PM
To: Mills; Andy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Todd
Cc: Bluhm; Jason R (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Sorry- never mind... There's plenty of room to write on that backside with the verse as
written. Thank you! It is beautiful and the First Family is honored to get to announce the
additional member via your talented work I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Pate: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:12:52
To: "Andy Mills" <andy.mills@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Bailey,
Frank T (GOV)" < f rank. bailey@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Jason Bluhm" <jason.bluhm@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth, leschper@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Can you eliminate the verbiage from the verse on backside so I can write on that side.
It's beautiful!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mills, Andy J (GOV)" <andy.mills@alaska*gov>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:47:40
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,ExternalEmailgsp
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, Todd
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)" < jason.bluhm@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) " <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
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Working with Kris and Kate we've got this down to a final draft for review
Thanks everyone \
-Andy
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 23 , 2008 3:46 PM
To: Mills, Andy J (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Bailey, Frank T (GOV); 'Todd'
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trig - Rris's Arms.jpg
Andy,
The Governor loved Trig's announcement and the design. Some minor verbiage
changes/additions :
Under his picture, add appropriate language from verse, citing Proverbs 3:5-6.
On the inside, replace Sandburg quote with: The night breeze hums a lullaby - sweet baby,
you're the reason why.
Weight should be changed to 6. 3 lbs and add 18 inches on the length,
Thanks! Great work.
Kris
Original Message
From: Mills, Andy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:47 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); 'Todd'
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris' s Arms.jpg
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Attached is the draft announcement (JPEGS also attached if the PDF doesn't open). There's
a blank line inside the card for Trig's length (if that's something you'd like).
This was designed to be a card of quarter page in size (4.25 by 5.5 when folded) and would
look great on a shiny- ish card stock paper.
Let me know if there is anything we can change
-Andy (and team)
Original Message
Prom: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:13 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Mills, Andy J (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV);
Todd
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)
Subject: -RE: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
I'll get some text to Andy and we'll send you a proof.
Beth
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo * com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:43 PM
To: Mills, Andy J (GOV); Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Leschper,
Beth (GOV)
Cc: Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris ' s Arms.jpg
Beth, can you craft text for them?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mills, Andy J (GOV) " <andy.mills@alaska.gov>
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:40:34
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank. bailey@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc^'Bluhm, Jason R (GOV)" <jason.bluhm@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Trig - Kris' s Arms.jpg
That photo is so precious. . .and would work great for a birth announcement.
If you have thoughts about text for a printed announcement . . . we ' d be happy to put
something together !
-Andy & Jason
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo. com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y. (GOV); Todd; Bluhm, Jason R (GOV); Mills,
Andy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: Trig - Kris's Arms.jpg
Wowl That's a beautiful picture!!! I'm going to ask Jason/Andy if this one would work for
a birth announcement .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:01:20
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)' 1 <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,
f ek9wnr@yahoo . com , gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Trig - Kris' s Arms.jpg
From yesterday. Look at those hands!
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:21 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Can't confirm all three notified
If the bd said yes, then yes. . . and be they gave their approval they can not fault us
later for releasing in front of them.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To; Governor Sarah Palin
To; Mike Tibbies
Cc: Kris Perry
Sent; Apr 24, 2008 7:21 PM
Subject: Can't confirm all three notified
Governor, Mike T. has been trying to confirm that all three were
notified but cannot confirm - cannot reach the parties who are able to
confirm. Please advise if you want this to go out anyway. Standing by.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:50 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: [ED_REVIEW] ED Review (04/25/08)
From: Honeysett, Adam [mailto:Adam.Honeysett@ED.GOV]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:24 AM
To: ED_REVIEW@USTSERV.ED.GOV
Subject: [ED_REVIEW] ED Review (04/25/08)
ED REVIEW
April 25, 2008
...a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the
Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders
NCLB UPDATE
On April 22, in Detroit, Michigan, Secretary Spellings proposed new regulations to clarify and
strengthen Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act. ! Tm proposing new policy tools that will give
families lifelines and empower educators to create dramatic improvement," she explained. "Many
are actions that have gained broad support through conversation on how to strengthen NCLB.
While I will continue working with legislators to renew this law, I also realize that students and
families and teachers and schools need help now. So, at the President's request, I'm moving forward
to empower educators to take actions that families have been waiting for." The proposed
regulations focus on improved accountability and transparency, uniform and disaggregated
graduation rates, and improved implementation of public school choice and supplemental
educational services (SES).
Improved Accountability and Transparency
• Assessments and Multiple Measures, There is a misunderstanding that accountability
must be based on a single measure or form of assessment. The proposed regulation clarifies
states may use one test or several tests (e.g., reading and writing assessments to measure
reading/language arts) and may use one format or multiple formats (e.g., multiple choice,
extended response, etc.).
• Strengthening State Assessment and Accountability Systems. The proposed regulation
requires the Secretary to create a National Technical Advisory Council (NTAC). The council
will not review individual state plans but, instead, focus on technically complex issues that
affect a number of states.
• Minimum Subgroup Size and Including Students in Accountability. Currendy, there
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are many students and subgroups of students excluded from Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
calculations. The proposed regulation requires states to explain how the minimum subgroup si2e (N-
size) and other components of their AYP definition (e.g., confidence intervals, performance indexes,
definitions of "full academic year," etc.) combine to supply statistically reliable information. States
would be required to ensure the maximum number of students are included in AYP calculations.
States would also be required to report the number and percentage of students excluded from AYP
calculations. The Department will work with the NTAC on guidelines by which states will be peer
reviewed.
Including NAEP Data on Report Cards. The proposed regulation requires states and school
districts to report the most recent results from state National Assessment of Educational Progress
(NAEP) reading and math tests on the same public report card they use to report state assessments.
Including Individual Student Growth in AYP. The proposed regulation sets the key criteria that
states must meet in order to receive authority (under a flexibility agreement) to incorporate individual
student academic progress in their definitions of AYP. The criteria closely adhere to those
established in the growth model pilot program.
Identifying Schools for Improvement. The proposed regulation codifies current Department
policy that districts may identify schools and districts in need of improvement on the basis of not
meeting annual measurable objectives (AMOs) in the same subject over consecutive years. On the
other hand, districts may not limit identification to those schools that do not meet AMOs in the same
subject for the same subgroup over consecutive years.
Restructuring. Preliminary analysis of Department data from 36 states indicates that only 18% of
schools that were identified for restructuring in 2004-05 or 2005-06 have exited restructuring status.
The proposed regulation requires; interventions implemented as part of a restructuring plan must be
more rigorous and comprehensive than those implemented as part of the earlier correction action
plan; districts must implement strategies that address the reasons a school is in restructuring; and,
when replacing school staff, districts may also replace the principal, although replacing the principal,
alone, would not be sufficient to constitute restructuring.
Uniform and Disaggregated Graduation Rates
♦ Uniform Definition. Today, states have latitude in determining how graduation rates are calculated.
To raise expectations and hold schools, districts, and states accountable, the proposed regulation
requires all states implement a cohort graduation rate, consistent with the definition agreed to by the
National Governors' Association (NGA), by the 2012-13 school year. With limited exceptions, the
graduation rate would be defined as the number of students who graduate in four years with a regular
diploma divided by the number of students who entered four years earlier, adjusting for student
transfers. In the interim, states that do not yet have a system to accurately track transfers or four
years of data available will be required to use the Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR).
♦ Establishing Goals. To make AYP, most states expect schools to make only a small amount of
improvement from one year to the next or meet very low graduation rate goals. The proposed
regulation requires states to (1) set a goal that represents the rate they expect all high schools to meet
and (2) define how schools and districts may demonstrate "continuous and substantial improvement."
♦ Disaggregating Data. Data shows large disparities in the graduation rates of subgroups. The
proposed regulation requires disaggregated graduation rates to be taken into account in AYP
calculations. No later than 2012-13 (when all states must use the cohort graduation rate), states would
be required to disaggregate the data by subgroup at the school, district, and state level for reporting
and calculating AYP, Prior to 2012-13, states would be required to disaggregate the data at all levels
for reporting, but disaggregated AYP calculations would be made only at the district and state level.
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Improved Implementation of Public School Choice and SES
• School Choice Notification. In 2006-07, participation in public school choice was only 2.2% of
eligible students. Patents who ate notified of their options well before the start of the school year are
more likely to enroll their child in a different school, yet only 29% of the districts that were required
to offer choice notified parents before the start of the school year. The proposed regulation clarifies
districts must alert parents about their option to transfer their child and their available schools choices
sufficiently in advance of — but no later than 14 days before ~ the start of the school year.
• SES Notification. In 2004-05, 94% of the districts that were required to offer SES reported sending
parents written notification materials regarding their options, yet, in a survey of eligible parents across
eight districts, only 53% said they had been notified. The proposed regulation requires notices
explain the benefits of receiving SES, be "clear and concise," and be distinguishable from other
information.
• Posting Information on the Web. The proposed regulation requires districts to prominently
display the following information on the district's web site: the number of students who were eligible
for and the number of students who participated in choice and SES; a list of schools that are available
to students eligible to participate in choice; and a list of SES providers approved by the state to serve
the district and the locations where services are offered
• State Monitoring of Districts' Implementation of SES. States have always monitored districts,
but the proposed regulation requires states to develop, execute, and report on the standards and
techniques for how they monitor their districts' implementation of SES.
• Provider Approval Process. The proposed regulation clarifies that, to be approved as a provider, an
entity must provide the state with evidence that the instruction it would provide is aligned with the
state's academic content and achievement standards and is "research-based." States would also be
required, at a minimum, to consider: information from the provider on whether it has been removed
from any states' approved list; parent recommendations or results from parental surveys, if any,
regarding the success of the provider's program in increasing student achievement; and any evaluation
results demonstrating that the instructional program has improved student achievement.
• State Monitoring of Provider Effectiveness. When monitoring the quality of an approved
provider, the proposed regulation specifies states must consider, at a minimum, evidence that the
provider's instructional program: is consistent with content and instruction used by the district and
the state; addresses students' individual needs as described in students' SES plans; has contributed to
increasing students' academic proficiency; and is aligned with the state's academic content and
achievement standards. As with provider approval, states would also be required to consider parent
recommendations, results from parental surveys, and other evaluation results demonstrating the
success of the provider's instructional program in improving student achievement, if any.
• Costs for Parent Outreach, The proposed regulation allows a district to count the costs of
providing parent outreach and assistance toward meeting the obligation of spending an amount equal
to 20% of the district's Title I, Part A funding on choice-related transportation and SES. The actual
amount that could be counted would be capped at 1% of that 20% obligation.
• Maximizing Funds for School Choice and SES. Currently, unspent choice and SES funds may be
reallocated for other purposes. Before reallocating any unused funds, the proposed regulation
requires districts to supply satisfactory evidence to the state that it has demonstrated success in:
partnering with community-based organizations to inform students and parents of choice and SES
options; ensuring students and their parents have had a genuine opportunity to participate (e.g., by
providing timely and accurate notices; ensuring that sign-up forms are widely available and accessible,
as well as have been distributed directly to eligible students and their parents; and allowing eligible
students to sign-up to receive SES throughout the school year); and ensuring that providers are given
access to school facilities on the same terms as other outside groups.
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These proposed regulations were published in the Federal Register on April 23 (see
http:/ /www .ed.gov /legJsknon/FedRegister/other/2008-2/042308a,htmI) . Comments are due on or before
June 23. The Department will also hold four regional meetings to receive comments: on May 14, in Boston;
on May 15, in Dunwoody, GA; on May 19, in Kansas City, MO; and on May 22, in Seatde. The
Department expects to issue final regulations this fall. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/proposal/ .
25 YEARS LATER
Tomorrow (April 26) is the 25th anniversary of the landmark report, A Nation at Risk In recognition of
"this teachable moment," the Secretary issued a white paper describing "how fat we've come, and how far
we need to go." Also, online, she is posing various questions related to the state of education in the U.S.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http: / / www.ed.gov/rschstat/research /pubs /risk25.html .
STUDENT LOAN ACCESS
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill, H.R. 5715, aimed at ensuring
student loans remain available, despite the shaky credit market. The bill would:
• increase the annual loan limits on federal loans by $2,000 for all students and increase the aggregate
loan limits to $31,000 for dependent undergraduates and $57,500 for independent undergraduates;
• give parents more time to begin paying off their federal PLUS loans by providing them with the
option to defer repayment up to six months after their children leave school;
• make sure that shott-term delinquencies in mortgage payments and medical bills do not prohibit
otherwise eligible parents from being able to borrow PLUS loans, by temporarily classifying as
"extenuating circumstances" delinquencies on home mortgages and medical bills of up to 180 days;
• affirm that existing law gives the Secretary of Education the authority to advance federal funds to
guaranty agencies, in the event that they do not have sufficient capital to originate new loans, and
allow guaranty agencies to implement the functions of "lender of last resort" on a school-wide
basis; and
• grant the Secretary the temporary authority to purchase loans from lenders in the federal guaranteed
loan program, to make sure lenders continue to have access to capital to originate new loans - albeit
only if doing so would not result in a net cost for the federal government.
The Senate has not yet taken up its version of the bill. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http: / /ecUabor.house.gov/micro /loansactshtmL
Note: In a recent Statement of Administration Policy
(http://www.wMtehouse.gov/omb/legislative/sap/110-2/saphr5715-h.pdf) , the White House supports
most provisions of the House bill.
PARENT EXPECTATIONS AND PLANNING
On a related note, a new report from the Departments National Center for Education Statistics (NCES),
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"Patent Expectations and Planning for College," examines the educational expectations patents have for
their children and the higher education planning practices of families and schools. A sample of sixth-
through twelfth-graders were surveyed in early 2003. About nine out of 10 students (91%) had parents who
expected them to continue their education beyond high school, while two-thirds (65%) had parents who
expected them to earn a bachelor's degree or higher. Among students whose parents expected them to
continue their education, 82% had parents who reported that the family was planning on helping to pay
their child's higher education costs. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.aspPpubid-2008079 .
BEATING THE ODDS
"Beating the Odds," the Council of the Great City School's eighth annual analysis of state-mandated tests in
67 big city school districts in 37 states, reveals urban systems are continuing to improve in reading and
math. Indeed, 60% of students scored proficient or above in fourth-grade reading in 2007 (a gain of nine
percentage points from 2003), and 51% were proficient or above in eighth-grade reading (a gain of eight
percentage points from 2003). For math, 63% of students scored proficient or above in fourth-grade during
2007 (a gain of 14 percentage points from 2003), while 55% were proficient or above in eighth-grade (a gain
of 13 percentage points from 2003). Several urban districts (seven in reading and six in math) had both
fourth- and eighth-grade scores equal to or greater than their respective states, and the racial achievement
gap between urban systems and their respective states generally declined. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE GO T O h ttp: / /www, cgcs . org/publications /achievement aspx .
WHITE HOUSE SUMMIT
On April 24, President Bush and Secretary Spellings hosted community leaders, educators, and policymakers
at a White House Summit on Inner-City Children and Faith-Based Schools. The summit underscored the
need to preserve educational alternatives for underserved students attending chronically under-performing
schools. Despite their successes, faith-based urban schools are disappearing at a high rate. From 2000 to
2006, almost 1,200 faith-based urban schools closed, displacing 425,000 students. FOR MORE ,
INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www^mtehouse»gov/info
QUOTE TO NOTE
"Twenty-five years ago, in a landmark report, A Nation at Risk, some of America's finest minds warned of
the consequences of inaction. They wrote, If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on
America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of
war. As it happens, we have allowed this to happen to ourselves.' Yet, even today, a quarter of a century
later, many of the actions that A Notion at Risk recommended in 1983 continue to be largely ignored.
Raising academic standards, making coursework more rigorous, and using classroom time more effectively.
These proposals were not unreasonable then, and they're not unreasonable now."
- Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings (4/22/08), proposing new No Child Left Behind regulations
UPCOMING EVENTS
Registration for the Department's Teacher-to-Teacher summer workshops opens April 30. These
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workshops offer educators a free opportunity to participate in high-quality professional development. FOR
MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Schedule.asp .
May 5-9 is National Chatter Schools Week. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http://www.publiccharters.org/content/publication/detail/3936/ .
On May 15, in Memphis, the Department's Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and Office of
Innovation and Improvement will conduct a regional surnmit to spotlight educational innovations. The
summit is free, but parties must register online in advance of the meeting. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE GO TO httn://www.ed,gov/about/mits/lkt/fbd/suppset^-workshops.htrnl .
The next "Education News Parents Can Use' 1 broadcast, on high-performing teachers, is scheduled for May
20 (8:00 p.m. El). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO T O http://www.ed.gov/edtv/ .
On the heels of the Masters golf tournament, students can nominate or urge their third- through fifth-grade
teachers to apply for the 2009 Phil Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, an all-expenses paid camp
where teachers learn about math and science through fun activities. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
PLEASE GO TO http://www.sendmyteacher.com/ .
Please feel free to contact the Office of Communications and Outreach with any questions:
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs — Rogers Johnson, (202) 401-0026, mailto:Rogers.Tohnson@ed.gov
Deputy Director - Keith Brancato, (202) 401-6178, mailto:Keith.Brancato@ed.gov
Program Analyst -- Adam Honeysett, (202) 401-3003, mailto:Adam.Honevsett@ed.gov
To be added or removed from distribution, or submit comments (we welcome your feedback!),
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Dear Governor Palin,
Former AG Havelock sent me the attached letter. So, I had lunch with him today. He
reiterated his points in person and I listened. I do not confirm or deny what we are or
are not doing to him and he respects my silence on internal matters. In any event, I pass
his thoughts on to you, I think you have been doing most of what he suggests - it is
interesting how he perceives things .
Have a nice weekend in the snow.
Talis
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Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:57 PM
To: Coiberg, Talis J (LAW)
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHESJ
Sent; Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1:14 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Budget Review
It is absolutely unbelievable .
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo , com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 23:00:15 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Watch how this works... I'll basically get nothing
-Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 25, 2008 10:21 PM
Subject: Re; Budget Review
Notice how no one is answering your questions about why they didn't tell you this was
going on.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov « sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Kelly, Russell
T (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) ;
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 22:05:36 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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From:
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To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :09 PM
Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; K Perry Yahoo; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Fw: Budget Review
I'll read this in the am...
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date; Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:42:42
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Karen Rehfeld <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, Mike Tibbies
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc; Bruce Anders <bruce,anders@alaska.gov>, Tom Irwin < torn. irwin@alaska . gov> , Marty
Rutherford <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, Russ Kelly <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, Pat Galvin
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, Kris Perry <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Rosanne Hughes
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov> , Sharon Leighow <sharon . leighowOalaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Budget Review
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Original Message'
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To : "Karen Rehf eld" <karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov> ; "Mike Tibbies" <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc; "Bruce Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>; "Tom Irwin" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>; "Marty
Rutherford" <marty . ruther f ord@alaska . gov> ; "Russ Kelly" <russ . kelly@alaska . gov> ; " Pat
Galvin" <patrick . galvin@alaska . gov> ; " Kris Perry" <kris .perry@alaska . gov> ; "Rosanne
Hughes" <rosanne >hughes@alaska.gov>; "Sharon Leighow" < Sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Sent: 4/25/2008 10:08 PM
Subject; Re: Budget Review
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■Original Message-
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From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:54:39
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) " <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) "
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) M <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
cpatrick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Governor -
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KJR
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo , com>
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Kelly, Russell
T (GOV) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:33:43 2008
Subj ect : Re : Budget Review
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From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) " <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:28:19
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska,gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Governor - the back up was due today but they have had to extend. Latest we heard is that
we will not get the back up until the bill is transmitted, I do not know when that will
happen but expect it within the next week to ten days. I believe the legislature will want
you to have to act while they are in special session.
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Hopefully I will know more
about the~ timeline for the bill before~~cabihet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 16:52:51 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
I thought back up info was due today? Also- when can I expect to be handed the budget
thus giving me the ticking 20 day clock for vetoes?
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To .-Sarah Pal in <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc;"Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process
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Mike
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