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Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Friday, April 25, 2008 11:12 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Budget Review
Go for it!! Stay strong -- you're right 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) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 22:57:18 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karei^.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:20:34
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)" <marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov> , "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.cfov>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kr is. perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alasika.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: gov . sarahOyahoo . com <gov.sarahfeyahoo.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); Perjry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV);
Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Pri Apr 25 22:05:36 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:54:39
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , " Tibbies ,
Cc: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.
< torn . irwin@alaska . gov> , " Rutherford ,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska
<patr ick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
anders@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)"
Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
gov>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
KJR
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov .
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Tibbies
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Irwin,
T (GOV) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:33:43 2008
Subj ect : Re : Budget Review
sarah@yahoo.
.com>
, Michael A (GOV)
E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Kelly, Russell
Tom
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <kajt-en.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:28:19
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, "Tibbies ,
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Governor - the back up was due tod^iy
that we will not get the back up unt
will happen but expect it within the
want you to have to act while they a£e
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iPrivileaed or Personal Material Redacted
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
j but they have had to extend. Latest we heard is
1 the bill is transmitted. I do not know when that
next week to ten days. I believe the legislature will
in special session.
] Hopefully I will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
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Fr om : gov . sarah@yahoo . com < gov . sa^rah@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
thus giving me the ticking 20 day c
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to&ay? Also- when can r expect to be handed the budget,
lock for vetoes?
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :00 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
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 . sarahoyahoo . 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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Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 : 1 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Frank Bailey
<ftb907@yahoo. corns. ; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Ivy personal
< ivyf ryeoyahoo . com>
Sent: Fri Apr 25 22:57:43 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Pate: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:57:55
To : gov . sarah@yab.oo . com
Cc:."Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<:marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov?
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
Original Message
From: gov . sarah®yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
2
PRA GSP01 0016012
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted , ~
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Hopefully I will know more
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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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Mike
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Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Galvin; PatricK S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Colberg; Talis J
(LAW); Ivy personal
Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
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Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here's what I heard:
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in- state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others.
one point was driven home for me, . . ,
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Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And, sure,
feel free to pass to Tom, Steve. ...
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Sean
PRA GSP01 0016017
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Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0:57 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Frank Bailey; K
Perry Yahoo; Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:38:03
To : gov . sarahSyahoo . com
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce . anders@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com < gov . sarah@yahoo . com?
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
TO:"Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline tor tne mil oetore caOinet on Tnursaay. 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 Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehf eld@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Cc:
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0:57 PM
Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
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); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:20:34
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)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska. gov?, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@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>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Governor - privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
1
PRA GSP01 0016022
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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Original Message
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) " <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)"
<patr ick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
PRA GSP01 0016023
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KJR
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahsyahoo . 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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0016024
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Hopefully I will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
PRA GSP01 0016025
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
PRA GSP01 0016026
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:58 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Frank Bailey; K
Perry Yahoo; Ivy personal
Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:57:55
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce . andersoalaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahayahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Subj ect : Re : Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016027
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject-. Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
----- Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahOyahoo . 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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehf eld@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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged orPersonal Material Redacted I Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
From: gpv.sarah@yahoo.cora <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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016029
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Pri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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From: jcc@alaska.com on behalf of Juneau Chamber fjcc@alaska.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:08 AM
To: 'Juneau Chamber"; pgriffin@fs.fed.us; 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@mai!.house.gov;
Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: RE: Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR regarding Kensington
(Let's try that again)
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: Dawn Tompkins [DAWNT@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:51 AM
To: pgritfin@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); connie_mckenzie@stevens.senate.gov;
jtrigg@coeur.com; 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
Subject: Kensington Support Letter
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,
Dawn Tompkins
Alaska Marine Lines
(800) 473 4342 X 3357
10/22/2009
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From: Mike Malone [MIKEM@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:44 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_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 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.
Thank you,
Mike Malone
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016033
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:15 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
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
This is from Lynne ' s earlier e-mail today that had her edits:
FYl - Esther Cox has contacted Larry LeDoux and Privileged or
not yet connected with
She has
Privileged or Per but said go ahead with the press
release.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016034
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:14 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Ross
Thank you. I really couldn't follow all that Ross was requesting help on... the letter
seemed sort of rambling. Thanks
Original Message
From: Randy Ruaro
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 25, 2008 2:10 PM
Subj ect : RE : Ross
Hi Governor:
I will call him now. As I understand it, DOT is helping the contractor
appeal the permit denial by DNR.
Randy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com tmailto-.gov. sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:06 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Ross
Did you get ahold of wayne ross on that permit issue? Sorry I forgot to
ask earlier and check on that status. Pis do contact him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016035
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:12 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jeanette Bening
address: 38 Century Ave SE Hutchinson MN 55350
MESSAGE :
God bless you for your support of 'life' for all babies, God's great miracles. So few
lead by example as well as words. God truly has his hand on you and your family.
May. the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and cover you with His
grace .
Jeanette Bening
j eanettebening@mchsi . com
PRA GSP01 0016036
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:11 PM
'kids@ak.net'
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: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:58 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Catherine Carte
address: 4017 James Dr. Anchorage AK 99504
907-337-3643
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor,
I bought the book Sarah written by Kaylene Johnson. I read it and loved it. What i would
love more is if i could get you to autograph it. My Husband sat next to you on a flight
from Juneau. He enjoyed talking to you and said you were so down to earth. I saw you out
side the airport when I went to pick him up. You were just standing there talking and I
thougt to my self, thats not something you see ever. After reading the book I can
understand it a lot better. Congrats on your new son. You are a amazing lady. Thank
You.
kidsOak . net
PRA GSP01 0016037
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:05 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Katz; John W (GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV)
G Gordon Liddy
What's the plan for clarifying the "state is paying him..." rumor that was the subject of
the editorial and the letters to the editor recently? I don't know who's idea it was to
(supposedly) pay Liddy to lobby for ANWR, but either Arctic Power needs to answer to the
rumors, or there at least needs to be clearer messaging that we didn't ask for this, nor
did we bless the idea of paying him or his expenses anyway as he plans to broadcast from
AK. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016038
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palirt (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:06 PM
Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Public_Safety
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:05 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Public_Safety
Web mail from: Ms. Angela DAvis
address: 1730 Muldoon Circle Apt 5 Anchorage AK 99504
MESSAGE :
Two things. First of all I have sending information to Gov. Palin regarding Psycho- therapy
in Alaska. GCI says it will air the three part series put together by The Berean Call for
2 months to educate our public here. It begins this April 30, 2008 on Channel 12 at 9 p.m.
That is the Anchorage listing. It is claimed by opponants that this is primarily a
Christian issue and that is not at all true. But some of the strongest advocates against
Psycho- therapy are the people who are to be aired in this series. They also refer to some
of the best secular advocates also. So, it will be well documented if Christian viewpoint
on the sub j ect .
The other thing I'd like to make note of is to congratulate the Palin family on their new
addition. And how it has affected at least one in our Muldoon community. I think the
Palin' s would like to know. A young man with Down's works locally. And I have never seen
him as happy as yesterday. He now walks tall, smiles, and interacts with others on the bus
he takes to work and back. And I'd bet there's a lot more walking tall and happy now too.
God bless.
a . le junedavis@yahoo .co.uk
PRA GSP01 0016039
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:05 PM
To: 'reds@acsalaska.net'
Subject: RE: Legal_and_lawsuits
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 25, 2008 1:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Mr. larry davis
address: 330 columbine st soldotna AK 99669
907 262-6609
MESSAGE :
my wife and i are ready to start a small home based business and need to know when the
bus. licence fees are going down to $50.00
thank you, larry davis
reds@acsalaska . net
PRA GSP01 0016040
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:03 PM
To: 'lisa_turrini@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Fish_andJ3ame
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 25, 2008 1:18 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Ms. Lisa Turrini
address: 4400 Southpark Bluff Dr. Anchorage AK 99516
907-441-6724
MESSAGE:
I am very upset at a story I read today about wolves that were caught in traps and now
have metal cables cutting into their necks. Why are hunters allowed to use such horrible
traps - it sounds like they malfunctioned but if they had functioned correctly, it sounds
like the poor animals would simply have been choked to death. This is appalling. I know
there are less cruel ways to kill an animal if that's what a person wants to do. Now these
poor animals are being tortured constantly by those cables around their necks. Please ask
fish and game to try much much harder to get the wolves so they can get the cables off of
their necks. Please. It breaks my heart, thank you, Lisa Turrini
lisa_turr ini@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016041
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From: Stephanie madsen [sdmadsen@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:53 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: Kensington SIR
Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger
Alaska Region — Tongass National Forest
Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Rd.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Subject: Kensington SIR
Dear Mr. Griffin:
I am a decade long resident of Juneau and a 35 year resident of Alaska. I have become very
concerned about the length of time the agencies have taken to review information, resolve any
outstanding issues and issue the permit for the Kensington Mine. I understand three environmental
impact statements (EIS) have been completed each considering all environmental effects of locating
a similar, but larger facility for storing tailings at the same location.
In March 2008, a Supplemental Information Report (SIR) was prepared by the USFS to meet the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Existing NEPA regulations allow
for and encourage other involved agencies, like the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers, to
cooperate with and rely on existing ElS/Supplemental EIS documents, particularly those prepared
by the lead agency which in this instance is USFS.
The USFS has initially determined the change for tailings storage from Lower Slate Lake to the paste
tailings facility would not affect the environment in a significant manner or to a significant extent
not already considered in the previous three EIS processes. The USFS has included provisions for
public comment in the SIR process and will consider all comments in drafting a final SIR.
In closing, I believe the SIR prepared for the paste tailings change at Kensington meets all NEPA
requirements. No new SEIS or EA should be necessary! Juneau needs the jobs Kensington will
provide and we need them now!
Thank you for considering my comments.
Stephanie Madsen
10652 Porter Lane
Juneau, Alaska 99801
789-4191
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016042
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Friday, April 25, 2008 2:02 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:31 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Julie Rodgers
address: 5885 w morraine ave littleton CO 80128
MESSAGE :
I wanted to congratulate you on the birth of your baby Trig. What a cute name! I just
had to write you and thank you for your wonderful words and attitude on having a child
with Down syndrome. My son with Down syndrome is now 6 and we are thrilled with him.
It ' s hard to find positive things being said about having children with Down syndrome and
want to thank you for being willing to share.
Congratulations and Thank you.
Julie Rodgers
Littleton, CO
juliearodgers@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016043
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:01 PM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Oi!&Gas
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect .- Oil&Gas
Web mail from: Mr. Klaus Plikat
address: 6961 Serenity Circle Anchorage AK 99502
907-243-8123
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
First of all congradulations are in order for your new Baby Boy. We are very happy for you
and your family.
Iain writing you also to take a look at the coal to oil technology that is being strongly
condidered in Montana and pushed by Governor Schweizer.
As long as oil does not drop below $35 a barrel this is a very provitable venture and
becouse of our huge coal reserves something that we should look at now.
I found a link to this on Google so you might want to look at it. As our oil production is
in a steady decline this looks very promising indeed.
By the way we think you are doing a fabulous job. Sincerly yours Klaus Plikat & Family
klplikat@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016044
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 1:54 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Tim Nor5man
address: 1015 Sleepy .Hollow Dr N Irivng TX 75061
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby!
Not too many people know it, but the world needs more children with that extra chromosome
- I know we have five daughters and #4 has Down's Syndrome. We love her immensely! So
again , congratulations!
timsbrush@verizon.net
PRA GSP01 0016045
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 1:54 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Labor
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Labor
Web mail from: Ms. Cee McGee
address: 26843 Orchid Tree Avenue Murrieta CA 92562
310-836-5883
MESSAGE :
This isn't really about labor except what you went throught to have Trig.
Congratulations!!! What a joy he will bring you. Thank you for standing up for his right
to be born & for sharing your views on how important he is to the lives of those in your
family. God bless you all!!!
Ceemac2005@gmail.com
PRA GSP01 0016046
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 1:53 PM
'fosterey@gmail.com'
RE: Fish and Game
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: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Mr. Mike Foster
address: 18506 Osprey Circle Anchorage AK 99516
907-227-1740
MESSAGE :
GOV:
99% of people are outraged about these snares that are used to get our wildlife... this is
atrocious! This is disgusting! Please do something about it.
If we are going to allow this, we should force the people in government to wear these
things around their necks.
f osterey@gmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016047
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 :36 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Document
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:37:41
To : ExtemalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Document
Dear Governor Palin, It is not urgent. I will just send you the
hardcopy. Talis
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:20 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subj ect : Re : Document
Shoot- I can't open. May I send this to Kris and she can figure out
getting me the letter's content?
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis . colbergOalaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:01:23
To: go v.sarah@yahoo.com, ExtemalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
1
PRA GSP01 0016048
Subject: FW: Document
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
Original Message
From: Oldfield, Kristina L (LAW)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:57 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Document
Original Message
From: State of Alaska Dept. of Law [mailto:infosys@law.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:56 PM
To: Oldfield, Kristina L (LAW)
Subject:
This document was digitally sent to you using an HP Digital Sending
device .
PRA GSP01 0016049
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 2:29 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: KABATA
Confidential:
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:38:05
To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: KABATA
I don't blame him for wanting to bail... something's not quite right with the going's on
at Kabata. The sooner the better, thanks for getting his letter (hopefully) Monday, if not
before. With things like this, a very quick departure and transition is best.
So why now, though, why does he want to go?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:33:36
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarahoyahoo . com>
Cc: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: KABATA
Governor ,
PRA GSP01 0016050
I spoke with George Wuerch last night and he informed me that he will be resigning from
the KABATA Board. He would like his effective date to be soon but left that up to us. I
discussed the option of him sending his letter Monday and his resignation effective the
end of the month (Wednesday) . I am not sure that the timing matters all that much but the
end of the month option makes sense. If that is OK with you, I will call him back to
confirm.
George feels like his has put his time in on this one. He said he and Barbara are going
to travel for a few months and would be unavailable. Confidentially, he shares some of
.our concerns about the RFP but he is not going to put out a statement and said he will try
to avoid any media attention about his departure.
Mike
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Unknown
From: Bonnie Paskvan [bpaskvan@gci.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: marman_meg@asdk12.org
Subject: Funding/Capital Budget: Turnagain Elementary Computer lab
Dear Governor Palin & Ms. Rehfeld: My understanding is that your office contacted
Principal
Marman at Turnagain Elementary and asked that all email regarding our request that fun
for a new, desperately needed computer lab for Turnagain, be also directed to Ms. Rehfc
Tumagain's students absolutely
require additional computers in order to learn basic, essential skills that will be required
for their education and personal and
professional lives.
Please contact me if you have any questions whatsoever. Thank you for your kind
consideration of our children.
Sincerely,
Bonnie J. Paskvan
From: Bonnie Paskvan
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 8:53 AM
To: governor@alaska.gov
Cc: Meg Marman (marman_meg@asdkl2.org)
Subject: Turnagain Elementary Computer lab
Dear Governor Palin: As we have discussed on 2 occasions, Turnagain Elementary
School only has 20 functioning computers (bought by our PTA in 2007) for use by its
404 students. Please do not veto the $71,000 in the capital budget
allocated for a new computer lab for Turnagain Elementary School in
Anchorage. As you are a parent with children in public schools, I know you would
want all our children to have access to learning opportunities with computer
technologies. In junior high, our students will be required to take tests and do research
using computers. We don't want our children left behind in learning critical skills.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Kindest regards,
Bonnie
Bonnie J. Paskvan, Esq.
Turnagain Elementary PTA Chair, Legislative Affairs Committee
MIR Parents, Inc., Vice President
907.351 .3005 cell
bDaskvan@aci.com
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:13 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Quinn's wk #?
Got it. Talked to him. Forgot to ask if he's getting transferred elsewhere, as some rumors
say. He's been quite good to us as a reporter... if he's gone I wonder who they'll send
next.
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 25, 2008 11:31 AM
Subject: RE: Quinn's wk #?
586 1515
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:25 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Quinn's wk #?
I left msg on number I had for him this morning.
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, April 25, 2008 12:11 PM
To:
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc:
Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject:
Re: KABATA
I don't blame him for wanting to bail... something's not quite right with the going's on
at Kabata. The sooner the better, thanks for getting his letter (hopefully) Monday, if not
before. With things like this, a very quick departure and transition is best.
So why now, though, why does he want to go?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From-. "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:33:36
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: KABATA
Governor ,
I spoke with George Wuerch last night and he informed me that he will be resigning from
the KABATA Board. He would like his effective date to be soon but left that up to us. I
discussed the option of him sending his letter Monday and his resignation effective the
end of the month (Wednesday) . I am not sure that the timing matters all that much but the
end of the month option makes sense. If that is OK with you, I will call him back to
confirm.
George feels like his has put his time in on this one. He said he and Barbara are going
to travel for a few months and would be unavailable. Confidentially, he shares some of
our concerns about the RFP but he is not going to put out a statement and said he will try
to avoid any media attention about his departure.
Mike
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Unknown
From: Fabrello, Michelle A (GOV) [michelle.fabrello@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: Other
Donna, lets start a birthday letter just in case the Governor doesn't go.
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:17 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Fabrello, Michelle A (GOV)
Sub j ect : FW : Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:46AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joseph Lind
address: 1591 Elcadore Drive #C Anchorage AK 99507
907-360-0653
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin:
First of all, congratulations on you new family addition. "A bundle of joy!"
I'm writing to invite you to my Aunt Mary's 80th birthday part here in Anchorage at the
PenAir Hanger; May 2nd 6pm to 10pm. She's 80 years old, Alaska Native Aluutiq. There will
be live music by my band "PREMIUM BLEND." "We'll even play a couple Van Halen songs for
you ! "
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My Aunt has been everything to the community of Chigik. It makes so much sense that we
are going to Honor one of our most important resources - our Elder. This is a family
event - so please bring your whole family and enjoy the fun filled evening of stories and
music .
It would be an Honor for you to attend and say a few words that can reach the hearts and
souls of our families; as we are upon some challenging times. (for you - 10 minute slot)
Sorry I lot's of family members going to tell stories of their experiences with Auntie
Mary.
Thank you for your most precious time.
Information on band performing: www.myspace.com/premiutBblendak
Sincerely,
Joe Lind
JIiind4444@hottnail . com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :25 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Quinn'swk#?
I left msg on number I had for him this morning.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Budget item to NOT veto: Tumagain Elem. Computers!
From: Karen Biggs [mailto:karen_biggs@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Budget item to NOT veto: Turnagain Elem. Computers!
Hello, Governor Palin!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! What an fabulous example you
are of God's love towards your special little boy!! Thank you and may God
bless you as you raise your little ones.
I am a parent with children attending Turnagain Elementary School in
Anchorage. Tumagain has graciously been included in the new budget for
new computers for the student lab. Currently, the few working computers in
the lab are appx. 10 years old and not very reliable. The students and
families in the Turnagain area are hopeful that the computer funding for the
school will NOT be vetoed. Education is a critical key to raising a successful
future generation, as you know, and many of the Turnagain students are
low-income/under-privileged (without home computer access and/or non-
English speaking). These young students need to know how to use a
computer before getting to middle school, where it becomes essential. We
ask that you please not veto our school funding! We are excited about the
prospect of teaching all the Turnagain kids to be computer-literate. Plus,
there are some amazing software packages to help teach kids to read!
Thank you for your consideration!!
Sincerely,
Karen Biggs
Turnagain Elementary Parent/Volunteer
Spell a grand slam in this game where word skill meets World Series. Get in the game.
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :23 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:56 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. John Branston
address: P o Box 239 Terre Hill PA 17581
717-445-9366
MESSAGE:
I am sorry to say I did not know much about you until I had heard some comments from Glenn
Beck on his TV show (lucky because I usually watch Fox) . Just would like to congratulate
you on the birth of your child. Also on the job you are doing in Alaska. I am a 60 year
old father of two boys, and I worry about what are government has become and where it is
going with the present class of people that are poised to run it. You are a breath of
fresh air. I hope John Mcain would have the intelligence to ask you to run with him for
Vice President. I hope everthing goes well with your new born. By the way my son noah was
born when I was 52, he is in 3rd grade now and I cannot imaging life with out him. Good
luck and God Bless. John B
John . Branston@susquehanna . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :22 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Peggy Lynch
address: 8306 142 avs NE Redmond WA 98052
425-241-5985
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
My sincere congratulations on the birth of your son. I appreciate your warm and loving
comments about being truly blessed to have him in your life. I too feel extremely blessed
that I am able to work with students with Developmental Disabilities in the last three
years of their schooling. I feel strongly they have so much to give, and over the years
they have taught me more than I have ever taught them. My students are exceptional
workers who have incredibly positive attitudes about themselves and others. They are
determined, committed workers who want to please their bosses and co-workers. They are
willing to work for long hours at tasks that many people find beneath them, and do it with
a smile and an attitude that often amazes me. This year I have seven students who are
graduating and going out into the work world. 100% of these students will all have jobs
that they go to every day and are thankful for it. They are happy with themselves and
still love their parents and tea
chers and always will. They contribute to the world around them with their giving nature
and try 100% at anything they do. What other teacher can say that about their graduating
students? I am the luckiest teacher in the world. They make my job easy and fun each and
everyday.
You are right-you are blessed, not just for having your son, but for being given the
ability to see him for what he truly is, a gift from God. I wish that all people could be
so blessed.
Thank you for sharing your feeling with the world. I know that God will continue to bless
you and your family now and in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Peggy Lynch
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Unknown
From: Don Reid [dreid@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :24 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_Wllliams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
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.
Thank you,
Don Reid
16870 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, Alaska 99801
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 11:20 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Susie Puckett
address: 251 W Fry Creek Rd Sagle ID 83860
208-263-6792
MESSAGE :
Just a note to congratulate you on the birth of sweet, baby Trig. God bless your family.
How blessed little Trig is to be born into a very special family. You are doing a
wonderful job and admire you so much Sarah. Your dad was my 7th grade science teacher here
in Sandpoint. You have much strength from your family roots and it shows. Blessings to
alll
rpuckettotelevar . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :20 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Liz Shrauger
address: 1748 Garden View Court Zeeland MI 49464
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of Trig! I have a bio son, 6 1/2 who has Down syndrome, and
2 years ago we adopted a then almost 7 year old with Down syndrome from Hong Kong! You
will have so many joys in your life with Trig, and you wouldn't choose to have him any
other way! The people who express sympathy are ignorant because they lack information on
Down syndrome. Shame on them. I wish you the best of health and happiness for Trig!
Sincerely,
Liz Shrauger
eshraugerOwnj . com
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Unknown
From: Cliff Skillings [CLIFFS@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:21 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_McKenzTe@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: KENSINGTON MINE TAILINGS SIR
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.
Cliff Skillings
Ketchikan
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Bob Nisbet [NISBET@ati.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :20 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_Wiiliams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
Subject: Kensington Support!
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
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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.
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :06 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Ross
Did you get ahold of wayne ross on that permit issue? Sorry I forgot to ask earlier and
check on that status. Pis do contact him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016068
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From-. WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:23 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jeannine DeGeorges
address: 90 Walsh Lane Westbury NY 11590
516-334-2523
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin-
I just read about the birth of your new son, Trig, and I wanted to congratulate you and
your husband and older children. Thank you for being a powerful witness to the truth that
each child is precious and a gift to our world.
Sincerely,
Jeannine DeGeorges
jmedll71@aol.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :02 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Hargrave
address: 1624 E. Oak Rd. Queen Creek AZ 85240
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor or should I say proud new Mom. .
I recently read a story regarding the birth of your son and your joy in knowing you have
been given one of Gods greatest gift.
My wife and I were blessed with a baby Girl last year with Down Syndrome. I remember
when she was born my wife and I had many of the same feelings racing through us. It took
me about 15 minutes in the nursery with her looking for frailities or any other things
thatmay appear to be wrong. It was at that moment that I was given a strong prompting
which I believe came from God himself. The voice I heard said "you do not realize what you
have here", "this child will bless you and your family in ways that only she can", "Your
other children will be blessed because of her".
In the past year We have realized these blessings as we have seen the joy a child with
DS can bring into a family, she has taught us so much about love and innocence. She has
taught us that no matter what you face in life you can be as happy as you choose to be.
I now know without a doubt that our family needed Rebekah more than she needed us. We
are truly blessed because of her.
If only all of us were capable of having the unconditional love these choice children
have there would be no wars or crime.
Again I want to congratulate you and your family on the birth of your baby and thank
you for giving such a candid interview about such a private matter.
Jim Hargrave
Queen Creek AZ
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j hargravelOOcox . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :19 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: NCTQ Research Competition: Call for Proposals (325)
From: info@nctq.org [mailto:info@nctq.org]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:23 AM
To: info@nctq.org
Subject: NCTQ Research Competition: Call for Proposals (325)
The National Council on Teacher Quality is calling for proposals for our research competition,
Help or Hindrance? What is the impact of teacher rules, roles, and rights on teacher quality?
The competition is an opportunity to explore NCTQ's groundbreaking database, TR 3 , which
posts the content of collective bargaining agreements, school board policies, and state laws for
100 schools districts and all 50 states.
The deadline for proposals is May 30, 2008 -just five weeks away! Apply yourself, or spread
the word-but act quickly.
NCTQ is particularly interested in attracting new scholars from all fields to education
policy research. A jury of top educational scholars will select 12 authors as semi-finalists that
will receive $5,000 to conduct research and write a formal research paper. In December, eight
finalists will be selected to present their papers at a national conference to be held in winter '09 in
Washington, D.C.. At the conference, prizes of $15,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to the top
two papers.
For details, please see the attached flyer or visit our website . For questions, contact Trish
Madden at tmadden@nctq.org, 202-393-0020 x32.
NCTQ Research Competition: Call for Proposals
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:55 AM
To: Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Budget
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:56 AM
TO: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Ms. Sabrina Shaw
address: 4988 Danielle Street Wasilla AK 99654
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
First, congratulations on Trig's arrival, he is one lucky guy.
OK, I live off of Fairview Loop.
It is a sad reality that most people in this area, have to get in a car and drive somewhere
to enjoy the outdoors, or have a safe place for children to play.
For years, residents have worked hard to get a pedestrian path on Fairview Loop.
We are in the fastest growing area of the borough, yet there is no safe way for ANYONE to
get from one street to the next, let alone walk or ride a bike to school.
We have no shoulders, no cross walk and not one street lamp in front of Snowshoe
Elementary.
Yet, we in the fastest growth area in MSB.
We had been looking into grants when this $22 M appeared on the Go bond. Got excited, then
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I heard that
some would like to make this a truck route to Pt. Mac, I dropped the idea of a safe
walking, and have
been trying to find out the truth about plans for out area. Of course I've gotten
nowhere .
We have a beautiful growing community here with a lot of history, we need to preserve and
bring up the standards of
life here. We need to get Dad's off the couch and out riding bikes with their children,
and have a safe place
for older folks to walk their dogs and listen to the birds.
Could you please take this into consideration during projects in our area??
Thank you so much for your time,
Sabrina Shaw
4 988 Danielle str.
99654 373-0543/232-5224
sssak@mtaonline . net
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Unknown
From: Mayor Mark Begich [Mayor@ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Northern Lights Sound Barrier Support
10/22/2009
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10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.90v]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 : 1 1 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: governor palins recent child
From: Savikko, Kurt E (DFG)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:25 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: FW: governor palins recent child
Received this at Fish and Game today.
Am passing it along to Governor Palin...
Kurt Savikko, department webmaster
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
dfq.webmaster@alaska.gov
907-465-6104
From: Dominion Printing [mailto:imp.dom@videotron.ca]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:32 AM
To: DFG, Webmaster (DFG sponsored)
Subject: governor palins recent child
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the recent delivery of your baby boy.
Governor, I commend on deciding to keep your baby even
though he is a down syndrome child. God bless you for your
deep pro life choice. I as well as all my franciscan brothers
and sisters will keep our prayers for your dear baby boy you
as well as your husband and family in our prayers. Please email
me back a reply as I would like to use your words
as encouragement for people in our fraternity in montreal.
God bless
Stephen D. Legault,sfo
Minister,
St. Patricks Fraternity, Montreal
Secular Franciscan Order
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Tim Arnold [midasminer@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :04 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: Coeur SIR
Mr. Griffin;
Please see attached letter in support of all agencies adopting and endorsing the SIR findings, and
allowing the Kensington Mine to go into production.
Thank You,
Tim Arnold
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:51 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Serena Conn
address: 805 Eaton Ave. Hamilton OH 45013
513-275-3973
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your little boy! I have three sons, two of whom are
special needs. My children are 25, 17, and 12. My 17 year-old has autism and is severely
mentally retarded and my 12 year-old has cerebral palsy and is also severely mentally
retarded.
These boys bring special challenges but they also bring special joys. They, are the loves
of my life. I could not imagine my life without them, nor could I imagine them being any
way other than the way God made them.
I can only hope your family is as blessed by your son with the same love and joy our boys
have brought to our home.
On behalf of all families with special needs children, I thank you and your husband for
publicly welcoming your little boy with open arms and open hearts. What a wonderful
example you've set for other parents who may be faced with the same challenges with which
you've been faced during this pregnancy. You're an inspiration to us all!
Again, congratulations!
serenahoward@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0:50 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: [usdlc] REMINDER - Free Event Monday, April 28 - Virtual 3-D Conference, Internet
Radio, & Chat
Original Message
From: Sandy LaPlante [mailto:slaplante@mindspring.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:11 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: [usdlc] REMINDER - Free Event Monday, April 28 - Virtual 3-D Conference, Internet
Radio, & Chat
LOOKING FOR JOHN GREEN
Printz Award-Winning Author in Second Life, on Internet Radio, and by Chat
April 28, 5-6 pm 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 will 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 in this
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tour :
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=eci+521+sl-tourS:search=Search
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0:45 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:17 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Marietta Reid
•address: 7876 W. Vecera Dr. Wasilla AK 99654
907-357-4660
MESSAGE :
Dear Palin Family,
I regret that I had accidentally deleted Gramma Sally's email response to me, and I did so
want to thank her for the nice email in return. I just wanted to say that we are so lucky
to have such a great resource in the Valley for our special Angels. ILP, Infant Learning
Program. I know Trig is so loved right now and he will gain so much from that love, this
program is wonderful and has so many resources for each family with their Angels. I wanted
to say that my son Bobby Reid, was riding a snow machine with Todd quite a few years ago
and Bobby hit a snow berm and he went sailing into the air. I am sure Todd remembers that
day as he told me that he never saw anyone fly so high into the air on a snow machine by
accident! I was of course scared but Todd said Bobby was ok. Well as a parent I never
forgot that reassuring statement. He had a huge lump on his head and a concussion but he
was ok. It's those things that I am grateful for that someone took the time to reassure a
worried mom.
I know from contact with these children in the education system that Trig will be ok. All
of the families in the Valley will make sure that he will get what is needed as far as
support and love. Sarah and Todd are so special and God has blessed them because he knew
Trig is special too!
Thank you for the response and Thank you Sarah and Todd for caring about the people of the
Valley!
Sincerely, Marietta Reid
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mreidrb98@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0:39 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 10:40 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Patty Luckhurst
address: Box 514 Dillingham AK 99576
907-842-5167
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin, Todd, and family
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boyl
Vince and I know that he is truly a blessed little fellow, joining such a wonderful
family. With three big sisters and brother to help you and Todd guide him along his way,
he's sure to have a wonderful life.
We just became grandparents for the first time on April 1st to Bailee Angelina Olson
(Vince had to have pictures brought to him from Anchorage to share with friends, including
Blanche and Josiei), and parents again on April 21st, with the adoption of Earl Tilden, a
great young man we've had in foster care since he was 6 years old. He comes to us with
challenges, but we also feel fortunate to be able to add him to our family.
You're great roll models for busy parents and an absolutely awesome Governor!
Thank you for all you do for your family and all Alaskans
Patty Luckhurst and Family
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pvluck@nushtel . net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 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: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (SOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Ruth D\'Amico
address: P.O. Box 223, 28227 Upper Trail Court Moose Pass AK 99631
907-288-5714
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new son... I just wanted to send you a note to let you know what a
wonderful journey you are going to be on having a child with Down Syndrome. I have a
niece with Down Syndrome and she is the joy of our lives. She is so full of love and
happiness as is typical. You are truly blessed. Congratulations again.
Ruth
rldamico@arctic . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0: 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: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Christopher Martin
address: 258 6th St Idaho Falls ID 83401
(208) 709-5694
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
Way to go with your 5th. I heard on a radio station how you're pro-life and you've
"preached" that to others. That's right - they're all blessings and they're here for
great reasons !!!!!!!!
God bless you and your family! JIM!!!!!!
Chris
coloradosnowman@hotmail . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:12 AM
To: 'teresa.ward@comcast.nef
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: WebMailQgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Teresa Ward
address: 3952 Shining Star Dr Colorado Springs CO 80925
719-391-1423
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
(Invitation to the Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association Annual Buddy Walk)
I want to send a heart- felt congratulations to you and your family on the birth of your
son. I was a resident of Alaska from 1966-.2006, until my retirement from the Air Force,
but I still track significant events from my home state and my entire family still lives
there. My brother told me that you recently gave birth to a child with Down syndrome, and
I want to be among those who welcome you to a world of wonder and joy. My son, Ryan, has
Down syndrome and like you, I was sad at first... but quickly assumed a position of
determination with faith that God knows very well what He is doing. And I thank God daily
for Ryan. He is my youngest of four children and will be seven in July.
I have been a member of the Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association since near Ryan's
birth and today serve as the association's Social Committee Director. Our association has
a three mile Buddy Walk annually in August in Manitou Springs to bring education and
awareness to Down syndrome. It's is pretty impressive and impacting and has enourmous
community support. Should you have any reason to come to Colorado Springs, make it for
August 23rd to join us... and roughly 3000 excited and supportive community members... in
1
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our walk. If for some reason you are too busy to make it, we understand! In the
meantime, welcome to the community. Nothing will compare to the smile of your son.
Again, congratulations!
Teresa, Mike, Elena, Aiden, Megan and Ryan Ward!
teresa .ward@comcast .net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:09 AM
To: Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Corrections
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Corrections
Web mail from: Georgette Kozloff
address: PO Box 101104 Anchorage AK 99510
907-830-7021
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
I have long supported you and have absolutely been in love with how you conduct yourself
and conduct business for our State. I have been behind your husband in his desire to go
back to the Slope, stating it's no one's business but yours and his. I have applauded
you, flying out to be at your son's graduation (my son serves in the O. S. Navy) . I have
laughed and cried, and more recently read and viewed the pictures of your newborn son,
adoring how precious he is and knowing he's being born into a loving and strong family.
Having said all of that, Governor, this time you have missed the mark by a mile with your
"unconditional support" of joe Schmidt. All the good things you've done. . .have been
undone in one fell swoop in my eyes. Everyone knows you went to high school together - so
what are you saying? That all of these people are liars and have some ax to grind? I do
not have family members who work in corrections - this is just plain old common sense.
You seriously need to rethink your stance on this issue. Corrections is in a world of
hurt. This man not only didn't ask for more money for corrections (that's fine), but he
GAVE some BACK? And now you don't believe the people who have given him a no confidence
vote? Come ont
I didn't even write to you when you cut the DPS budget by 1.2 million dollars, and I DO
have a family member who serves this State as a State Trooper. That was bad enough... but
this.... this is just wrong and believe me, you need to seriously think about rectifying
this situation, despite the fact that this jerk is your long time friend. Do the right
thing. Practice what you preach, Governor.
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jkozloff@gmail.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 0:01 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Brandi Volpe
address: 2223 Lindraont Ave Pensacola FL 32504
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby! I read the story online and later saw Glenn Miller
speaking of you and and your husband. I think the both of you are amazing for "feeling
blessed and chosen by God. "
I wish you and your family many blessings.
Warmest Regards,
Brandi Volpe
horatiodante@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:56 AM
To: 'drawls@alaska.net'
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
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail®gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:09 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Education
Web mail from: Ms. Durainey Rawls
address: P.O. Box 8466 Nikiski AK 99635
907-776-8575
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I am sending you a hard copy of this letter also, but I wanted you to have a copy as soon
as possible, so I will recreate it in this email. Thank you.
I am a woman small business owner from Nikiski, and I am seeking your assistance with a
project which I believe is important to Alaska's future. Three years ago, I acquired a
small construction firm after working for 2 generations of its prior owners over a period
of 20 years. I started out as an Administrative Assistant, and worked my way up to
Business Manager, before buying the company. During the years I was employed there, I
also attended Kenai Peninsula College and received an Associate's Degree in Business
Management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Although I know this business from the ground up, and have 2 business degrees, my
company is struggling due to new competition from a much larger North Slope company which
has moved into the area and been undercutting prices. I am being pushed out of my
business and feel it is necessary to look to something new.
It occurs to me that there will soon be a much greater need for skilled construction
workers in Alaska, and I believe I am well positioned to help prepare them. I would like
to convert my company into a training facility for heavy equipment operators. My current
operation includes 4 acres of cleared property, a 4,000 square foot metal shop building
and a 1,200 square foot office building. I already have 5 cranes, 3 equipment hammers and
a forklift in my equipment line, and have contemplated adding earth moving equipment and
possibly paving equipment. Eventually I can also envision a welding shop. The skills we
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could teach here would be invaluable on the new gas pipeline and on other pending Alaskan
projects.
I would be very grateful if there is any way you can assist me to get this project off
the ground. I am hoping that you might be able to suggest sources of funding, or direct
me toward a State office or other entity which might help to coordinate the effort. I'm
sure you will agree that preparing Alaskans for the jobs which will be needed to move our
State's economy forward, is a worthy endeavor. I am prepared to do all that I can to help
in that regard, but I believe I will need the State's assistance to fulfill the task.
Respectfully Submitted,
Durainey Rawls, President
Durainey's. Crane Service, Inc.
907-776-8575
P.O. Box 84 66
Nikiski, AK 99635
drawls@alaska . net
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drawlsoalaska .net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:51 AM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Re: Energy Costs
Oh yes- great idea!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal M
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:40:01
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Energy Costs
Governor,
This m orning as I was preparing to give a talk to of all groups the "Economic Thinkers"
at UAF,
Privileged
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Also thanks for getting Steve on the team. He is great.
God bless. Tom
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Unknown
From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.kelly@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:25 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner
Original Message
From: Sen. Lyda Green [mailto:Senator_Lyda_Green@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:07 AM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Re: Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner
Tell the governor good selection. Have heard good things about him.
Lyda Green
Original Message
Prom: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Sent: Fri Apr 25 08:39:19 2008
Subject: Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner
Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner
April 24, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - 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.
"The Board of Education did an excellent job in their deliberations and consideration of
many fine candidates, and I sincerely appreciate their efforts and this outcome, " Governor
Palin said. "I appreciate Larry's dedication to our education system and know with his
expertise and leadership we will build and improve Alaska schools, ensuring our students
are receiving the best education possible. Barbara Thompson has done an amazing job as
our acting commissioner, and my hat is off to her for caring so much about Alaska's
schools and all our students . "
LeDoux is superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District, where he has held
numerous administrative posts. He has served as principal of North Star Elementary School
and of Kodiak High School, and taught at the latter school. LeDoux holds a master of arts
in teaching in science and biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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"Strengthening families and communities begins with the quality of education we provide,"
Larry LeDoux said. "The investment poured into each child will be redeemed in the quality
of our future Alaskans . "
The Commissioner serves as chief executive officer of the Department of Education & Early
Development, ex-officio secretary to the State Board of Education and Early Development,
and a member of the Governor's Cabinet.
By statute, Education Commissioners must have at least a master's degree with at least
five years of experience in education since receiving the degree, with at least three of
the five years in an exclusively administrative position. Commissioners are approved by
the Governor. They are appointed without regard to political affiliation. They serve at
the pleasure of the State Board for no fixed term.
The Department of Education & Early Development oversees K-12 public schools and operates
Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. The department also includes the Division of
Libraries, Museums and Archives; the Professional Teaching Practices Commission; and the
Alaska State Council on the Arts.
###
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Unknown
From: Cherri Webby fCHERRI@ltia.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:20 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_WcKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
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.
Cherri Webby
Lynden Transport , Inc
Director of Customer Service
206-575-9536
cherri@lynden.com
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, April 25, 2008 8:06 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Telephone Call
Pis add to sched yest - 4:15 call w Lyda.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:30:57
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc.-"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.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 r
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 Pen
She will be in the airport and available until approx. 4:15 p.m. today. Janice
1
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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)
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 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
PRA GSP01 0016101
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From: Dave Curtis [DAVEC@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:09 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_Bergerfaest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov; jtrigg@coeur.com
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.
Dave Curtis
Alaska Marine Lines, Inc.
5615 W Marginal Way SW
10/22/2009
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Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 768-3519
www.shipaml.com
"All services are subject to the standard terms and conditions of our Surface Transportation Board tariff
(available at www.lynden.com/aml/100terms.htm ') and the bill of lading published therein. Any bill of lading or
other shipping document issued shall not be effective to the extent it conflicts with our terms and conditions. By
shipping with Alaska Marine Lines, you are acknowledging acceptance of our terms and conditions."
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:50 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
er... I'm sure he meant "Janice" :)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruce@gci.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02.-16.-18
To: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Co.- "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, sarah palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Janet ,
Thank you,
Kurt
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
To: "Kurt & Heather Bruce" <khbruce@gci.net>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:27 AM
Subject: RE: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Hi Kurt - I just spoke with James on the phone this a.m., Tuesday, 04.22.08.
I let James know that the Governor has confirmed attendance. I will be
emailing James so that I can get the details of the event as we do not have
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the time, etc.
Thank you,
Janice Mason
Scheduler
Office of Governor Sarah Pal in
j anice . mason@alaska . gov
Original Message
From: krisandclark®yahoo. com [mailto:krisandclark@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:34 PM
To: Kurt & Heather Bruce
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Yes, and I apologize that you haven't rec'd final confirmation. I'm copying
Janice, the Governor's scheduler.
Kurt & Heather Bruce wrote:
> 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
> to: Kurt & Heather Bruce
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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 > wrote:
Kris,
Any word on if this date is open?
Thanks , Kurt
Original Message
From:
Kris
Perry
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; khbruce@gci.net
[Privileged or Personal Matl
Cc: 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 >
wrote :
I stink at golf. But I can caddy. We're on our
way to Sguarebanks. Pray that Todd catches the young guys.
> Original Message Prom: Kurt & Heather Bruce <
> khbruce@gci . net > To: Perry's
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privileged or Personal Ma]> 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
>
> June
you. I found out from James today that the golf tournament is
> 28th at Eagle Glen golf course on Elmendorf AFB. I let James
> know
>
> let
I would contact you to see if it fits Sarah's schedule. Please
> 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.
> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo
> your homepage.
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Unknown
From: Jeff McKenney [JEFFMC@aml.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8: 1 5 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: Kensington Support Letter
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.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016108
Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:32 AM
To: 'govpalin@alaska.gov'
Subject: Re: PR 08-066 Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner 042408
Dear governor palin. Great. Talis.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Colberg,
Talis J (LAW); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 20:23:56 2008
Subject: Re: PR 08-066 Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner 042408
Thank you. Talis- it all worked out where the bd forwarded a good candidate this
afternoon .
Original Message
From: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV) <jessalynn.rintala@alaska.gov>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Rintala, Jessalynn F (GOV)
Sent: Thu Apr 24 20:19:57 2008
Subject: PR 08-066 Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner 042408
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASK No.
08-066
Kodiak Superintendent Named Education Commissioner
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April 24, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - 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.
"The Board of Education did an excellent job in their deliberations and consideration of
many fine candidates, and I sincerely appreciate their efforts and this outcome," Governor
Palin said. "I appreciate Larry's dedication to our education system and know with his
expertise and leadership we will build and improve Alaska schools, ensuring our students
are receiving the best education possible. Barbara Thompson has done an amazing job as
our acting commissioner, and my hat is off to her for caring so much about Alaska's
schools and all our students."
LeDoux is superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District, where he has held
numerous administrative posts. He has served as principal of North Star Elementary School
and of Kodiak High School, and taught at the latter school. LeDoux holds a master of arts
in teaching in science and biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
"Strengthening families and communities begins with the quality of education we provide,"
Larry LeDoux said. "The investment poured into each child will be redeemed in the quality
of our future Alaskans . '
The Commissioner serves as chief executive officer of the Department of Education & Early
Development, ex-officio secretary to the State Board of Education and Early Development,
and a member of the Governor's Cabinet.
By statute, Education Commissioners must have at least a master's degree with at least
five years of experience in education since receiving the degree, with at least three of
the five years in an exclusively administrative position. Commissioners are approved by
the Governor. They are appointed without regard to political affiliation. They serve at
the pleasure of the State Board for no fixed term.
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The Department of Education & Early Development oversees K-12 public schools and operates
Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. The department also includes the Division of
Libraries, Museums and Archives,- the Professional Teaching Practices Commission; and the
Alaska State Council on the Arts.
###
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Unknown
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [kate.morgan@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 .05 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request EVENT TOMORROW
Sure, I can do that if needed:)
Kate
Original Message
Prom: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Pri Apr 25 21:45:31 2008
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Thanks Kate. In the likely event that the Governor does not attend, I would recommend that
you present the proclamation. From our discussions, it sounds like you know the folks at
City Church and with weather considerations, I would be surprised if there are as many
people in attendance. Thanks.
Original Message
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:37:36 2008
Subject: Fw. Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
All:
The LG is definitely stuck in FBX until abt 11:20 am tomorrow, so he's a no-go,
unfortunately. I'll wait to hear from one or more of you as to whether I am cancelling
the governor's role in the event. The earlier the better...
I hope Trig is doing well!
Kate
PRA GSP01 0016112
Original Message
From-. PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV); 'kristina.perry@alaska.gov 1
<kr istina . perry@alaska . gov>
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:22:02 2008
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Sorry guys, they are pulling my luggage off the flight. More delays in Anchorage and the
flight hasn't left there yet. I'm booked on tomorrow's 11:20 a.m. flight.
Original Message
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 20:47:59 2008
Subject: RE: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
One more thing... I was told that your personal event will be re- scheduled (from the
original 11 AM timeslot) to later in the day, after the Bike Blessing, rather than for 10
AM.
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 8:42 PM
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
I relayed the message that if the Governor's not able to make it to tomorrow's 11 AM Bike
Blessing, you'll plan to attend on her behalf, if you make it back into town. I know that
if you do make it out tonight, it'll likely be very late, with an etd of 10:20 PM. If I
get final confirmation that the Governor definitely won't attend, I'll let you know ASAP.
There's about an 85 percent chance that that's how it'll work out. I asked Kate to get
the Governor's remarks (very brief- -include part of the proclamation) to you ASAP tonight,
so you can take a quick look, even if you don't end up needing to go; she'll do that as
soon as she has her computer up and running. They're still working on getting the
proclamation signed.
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 7:25 PM
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
That's all well and good but my plane is still on the ground in Anchorage due to weather
and I am in Fairbanks. (If I am in town, I don't mind doing it, but whether I end up
coming back in time for any of those is now up in the air.)
Original Message
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:23:58 2008
Subject: FW: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Just got news that the Bike Blessing is still scheduled to happen, just won't have all the
bikes. It'll be an indoor kick-off to the bike season. Senator Murkowski is scheduled to
be there, too. Your 11 AM personal event is moveable, I was just told, to the 10-10:30
timeslot, which would give you time to get to the Bike event, if you decide to do that.
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 5:21 PM
To: sr.parnell@alaska.gov
Subject: FW: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
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See Kate's note, below, about possibly standing in for the Governor at tomorrow's 11 AM
Bike Blessing event at ANC City Church. You're currently scheduled for a personal event
from 11-11:30 AM, which I was just told is moveable. Just fyi, tomorrow's Heart Run was
just canceled, and I'm suspecting that the Bike Blessing might be too, but don't have that
info yet. Will you stand in for the Governor, if she's not able to make it in? (Need to
have your yes or no ASAP, in order to answer the Governor, and in order to have your
current 11 AM meeting moved, if necessary.
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 4:09 PM
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Cc: Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Hi Kelly,
The Governor is scheduled to present a proclamation at Anchorage City Church's Bike
Blessing tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. She's planning on attending, but there is a chance -
between the road conditions and Trig's travel plansJ - that she might not be able to
attend. Would the LG be able to stand by in case she can't make it? I have the
proclamation and he could have her remarks if he wanted them. Thoughts and availability?
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=RHUGHESj
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:58 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To : "Rosanne Hughes " <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" < rosanne. hughe s@a la ska. gov >
PRA GSP01 0016116
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
Original Message
From : gov . sarahsyahoo . 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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen . rehf eld@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
PRA GSP01 0016117
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted ] Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 16:52:51 2008
Sub j ect : 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles®alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarahsyahoo . com>
Cc: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehf eld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
PRA GSP01 0016119
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:58 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Co.- Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
: Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0016120
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld<aalaska.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
PRA GSP01 0016121
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | Hope fully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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
Subj ect : 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Pal in <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
Cc: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Mike
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Unknown
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:54 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Confidential Re: Budget Review
Governor, I absolutely trust your thoughts on this issue and we will stand with you. it
sure looks to me that they want to hold the Administration and with enough delay AGIA
hostage with the budget/veto decisions. We keep hoping for responsible actions from some
of those in the leadership for the benefit of Alaskans but they continue to work for their
own selfish gains. The whole budget process with the legis remains an uncoordinated
mess. As always thanks for standing up for what is right! Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From .- gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message-
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yah.oo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . corn?
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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>
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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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Personal Material Reda cted I Hopefully i will know more
about the titnelxne for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com <gov . sarahSyahoo . 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:38 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov.sarah®yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:48:00 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message-
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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)" <oiike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
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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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted I Hopefully i win know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
Prom: gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov. sarahQyahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Co.- 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 1 expect to be handed the budget,
thus giving me the ticking 20 day clock for vetoes?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:37 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here's what I heard:
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in-state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others, one point was driven home for me, ..
Privileged or
Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And, sure,
feel free to pass to Tom, Steve...
Sean
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:48 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Great question. This is crazy.
Sent from my BlacJcBerry® device from Cellular Cine
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov> .
Date: Pri, 25 Apr 2008 21:50:24
To : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Subj ect : Re : Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:45:36 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016133
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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: Pri Apr 25 21:33:43 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
Prom: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Pri, 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
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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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
JHopefully I will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Mike
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Unknown
From: hoeft [sandmhoeft@gci.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:45 PM
To: 'Juanita'; McCorkell; Amy B (DOA); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); dcricker@mtaonline.net; 'Remus'
Subject: a poem
Mother nature played a trick
Look outside and you'll feel sick
The snow has been coming down all day
Who'd believe it's almost May
Another fourteen inches more
Flakes coming down by the score
Every time I look outside
I want to run, I want to hide
Disbelief makes me look again
If you could read my mind, you'd know I'd sinned
I wondered how it was affecting my sis
Then I looked in the email and knew she was miffed
We both took some pics to have some proof
This is an April snowstorm, it is no spoof
So don't look for us until late May
We're not coming out no matter what they say
I will take a blanket and a book
Go and find a cozy nook
But please don't talk to me just now
I might explode and have a cow
I will be thinking of you, Lorri
Knowing that you feel like me
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:48 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Press/Alaskans may need to hear about this- it's a major ploy to distract and sink AGIA.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:45:36
To : " Rosanne Hughes " <rosanne . hughesoalaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this.
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
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T (GOV) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:33:43 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
] Hopefully I will know more
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Sent: Pri 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:42:20
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:21 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
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@yah.oo . 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 2 008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subj ect : 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 K (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Kelly, Russell
T (GOV) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:33:43 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.cora>
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,
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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: Pri, 25 Apr 2008 15:42:20
To .-Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:»Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehf eld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:11 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Budget Review
Right on. you are absolutely right on target.
Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yah.oo . com <gov . sarahOyahoo . 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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Original Message
Prom: "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.govi, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV) " <russ.kelly®alaska.gov>,"Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Governor -
Privileged or Personal Material Keaactea
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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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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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: 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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted j Hopefully I will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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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.reh£eld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov. sarah@yahoo. com
Friday, April 25, 2008 10:06 PM
Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
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)
Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
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)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)"
<patrick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Governor - (Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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-Original Message-
Prom: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
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Date: Pri, 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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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 15:42:20
To: Sarah Palin *gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
PRA GSP01 0016152
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
PRA GSP01 0016153
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From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:51 PM
To: Frye; ivy J (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Todd
Subject: Re: Gas Tax Holiday
Thanks ivy. I want to make sure talis and others know I'm blessing your efforts here.
Otherwise Mike will try to put a stop to these good efforts I'm afraid. So cc me in when
you email the guys or I'll cc you in when I'm talking to them about the efforts they need
to hustle on to get this done. Thanks
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. f rye@alaska . gov>
Date; Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:46:36
To : gov . palin@yahoo . com , kr isandclarksyahoo . com
Subject: Fw: Gas Tax Holiday
Governor ,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted My suggestion to talis and pat
are belo w. I'll follow up w them tomorrow if I don't hear anything. In the mean time, I'm
drafting Privileged or Personal |to send them also to review- should have a draft tomorrow.
Original Message
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:24:25 2008
Subject: Gas Tax Holiday
A <<Georgia Exec Order suspend gas tax.pdf» G/Commissioner:
Upon further review, Georgia suspended the state's gas tax in 8 days. Governor Perdue
issued an executive order on September 2, 2005 and the Legislature ratified the order on
September 10.
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I've attached two Georgia executive orders for your review. One suspends the state's gas
tax for 1 month and the other lowers the state sales tax on natural gas for home heating
for 4 months .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few thoughts for your consideration.
Have a good weekend,
Ivy
PRA GSP01 0016155
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:50 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:45:36 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
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Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
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Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | Hopefully i win know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
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PRA GSP01 0016157
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 Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016158
Mike
PRA GSP01 0016159
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:46 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: Budget Review
Can't believe others didn't see that and that anyone would want to go along with this,
and this info hadnt been passed on to us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:45:58
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet on Thursday. KJR
-'■ Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahoyahoo . 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 -
PRA GSP01 0016161
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.reh£eld@alaska.gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:46 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahOyahoo . 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
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From: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:28:19
To: gov. sarahOyahoo. com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov:>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
PRA GSP01 0016163
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted [ Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016164
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:46 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Budget Review
Wow. Major maneuvering going on. Designed to hurt AGIA -- sure sounds like it.
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
Subject: Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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
PRA GSP01 0016166
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | Hopefully i will know more
about the timeline tor the bill Detore cabinet 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message--- --
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)" <karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov>
Subject: Budget Review
Just a quick update regarding the budget review process.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [kris.perry@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:46 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Thanks Kate. In the likely event that the Governor does not attend, I would recommend that
you present the proclamation. From our discussions, it sounds like you know the folks at
City Church and with weather considerations, I would be surprised if there are as many
people in attendance. Thanks.
Original Message
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:37:35 2008
Subject: Fw: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
All:
The LG is definitely stuck in FBX until abt 11:20 am tomorrow, so he's a no-go,
unfortunately. I'll wait to hear from one or more of you as to whether I am cancelling
the governor's role in the event. The earlier the better...
I hope Trig is doing well!
Kate
Original Message
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV); 'kristina.perry@alaska.gov'
<kristina . perryOalaska . gov>
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:22:02 2008
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Sorry guys, they are pulling my luggage off the flight. More delays in Anchorage and the
flight hasn't left there yet. I'm booked on tomorrow's 11:20 a.m. flight.
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0016169
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 20:47:59 2008
Subject: RE: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
One more thing... I was told that your personal event will be re-scheduled (from the
original 11 AM timeslot) to later in the day, after the Bike Blessing, rather than for 10
AM.
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 8:42 PM
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
I relayed the message that if the Governor's not able to make it to tomorrow's 11 AM Bike
Blessing, you'll plan to attend on her behalf, if you make it back into town. I know that
if you do make it out tonight, it'll likely be very late, with an etd of 10:20 PM. If I
get final confirmation that the Governor definitely won't attend, I'll let you know ASAP.
There ' s about an 85 percent chance that that ' s how it ' 11 work out . I asked Kate to get
the Governor's remarks (very brief- -include part of the proclamation) to you ASAP tonight,
so you can take a quick look, even if you don't end up needing to go; she'll do that as
soon as she has her computer up and running. They're still working on getting the
proclamation signed.
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 7:25 PM
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
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That's all well and good but ray plane is still on the ground in Anchorage due to weather
and I am in Fairbanks. (If I am in town, I don't mind doing it, but whether I end up
coming back in time for any of those is now up in the air.)
Original Message
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:23:58 2008
Subject: FW: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Just got news that the Bike Blessing is still scheduled to happen, just won't have all the
bikes. It'll be an indoor kick-off to the bike season. Senator Murkowski is scheduled to
be there, too. Your 11 AM personal event is moveable, I was just told, to the 10-10:30
timeslot, which would give you time to get to the Bike event, if you decide to do that.
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 5:21 PM
To: sr.parnell@alaska.gov
Subject: FW: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
See Kate's note, below, about possibly standing in for the Governor at tomorrow's 11 AM
Bike Blessing event at ANC City Church. You're currently scheduled for a personal event
from 11-11:30 AM, which I was just told is moveable. Just fyi, tomorrow's Heart Run was
just canceled, and I'm suspecting that the Bike Blessing might be too, but don't have that
info yet. Will you stand in for the Governor, if she's not able to make it in? (Need to
have your yes or no ASAP, in order to answer the Governor, and in order to have your
current 11 AM meeting moved, if necessary.
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 4:09 PM
PRA GSP01 0016171
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Cc: Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Hi Kelly,
The Governor is scheduled to present a proclamation at Anchorage City Church' s Bike
Blessing tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. She's planning on attending, but there is a chance -
between the road conditions and Trig's travel plansJ - that she might not be able to
attend. Would the LG be able to stand by in case she can't make it? I have the
proclamation and he could have her remarks if he wanted them. Thoughts and availability?
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0016172
Unknown
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:38 PM
To: 'govpalin@alaska.gov 1 ; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
All:
The LG is definitely stuck in FBX until abt 11:20 am tomorrow, so he's a no-go,
unfortunately. I'll wait to hear from one or more of you as to whether I am cancelling
the governor's role in the event. The earlier the better...
I hope Trig is doing well!
Kate
Original Message
From; PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV); 'kristina.perry@alaska.gov
<kristina.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:22:02 2008
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Sorry guys, they are pulling my luggage off the flight. More delays in Anchorage and the
flight hasn't left there yet. I'm booked on tomorrow's 11:20 a.m. flight.
Original Message
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 20:47:59 2008
Subject: RE: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
One more thing... I was told that your personal event will be re- scheduled (from the
original 11 AM timeslot) to later in the day, after the Bike Blessing, rather than for 10
AM.
PRA GSP01 0016173
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 8:42 PM
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
I relayed the message that if the Governor's not able to make it to tomorrow's 11 AM Bike
Blessing, you'll plan to attend on her behalf, if you make it back into town. I know that
if you do make it out tonight, it'll likely be very late, with an etd of 10:20 PM. If I
get final confirmation that the Governor definitely won't attend, I'll let you know ASAP.
There's about an 85 percent chance that that's how it'll work out. I asked Kate to get
the Governor's remarks (very brief- -include part of the proclamation) to you ASAP tonight,
so you can take a quick look, even if you don't end up needing to go; she'll do that as
soon as she has her computer up and running. They're still working on getting the
proclamation signed.
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 7:25 PM
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
That's all well and good but my plane is still on the ground in Anchorage due to weather
and I am in Fairbanks. (If I am in town, I don't mind doing it, but whether I end up
coming back in time for any of those is now up in the air.)
--■■ — Original Message
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:23:58 2008
Subject: FW: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
2
PRA GSP01 0016174
Just got news that the Bike Blessing is still scheduled to happen, just won't have all the
bikes. It'll be an indoor kick-off to the bike season. Senator Murkowski is scheduled to
be there, too. Your 11 AM personal event is moveable, I was just told, to the 10-10:30
timeslot, which would give you time to get to the Bike event, if you decide to do that.
From: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 5:21 PM
To: sr.parnell@alaska.gov
Subject: FW: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
See Kate's note, below, about possibly standing in for the Governor at tomorrow's 11 AM
Bike Blessing event at ANC City Church. You're currently scheduled for a personal event
from 11-11:30 AM, which I was just told is moveable. Just fyi, tomorrow's Heart Run was
just canceled, and I'm suspecting that the Bike Blessing might be too, but don't have that
info yet. Will you stand in for the Governor, if she's not able to make it in? (Need to
have your yes or no ASAP, in order to answer the Governor, and in order to have your
current 11 AM meeting moved, if necessary.
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri 4/25/08 4:09 PM
To: Clifton, Kelly L (GOV)
Cc: Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Possible Schedule Request: EVENT TOMORROW
Hi Kelly,
The Governor is scheduled to present a proclamation at Anchorage City Church's Bike
3
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Blessing tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. She's planning on attending, but there is a chance -
between the road conditions and Trig's travel plansJ - that she might not be able to
attend. Would the LG be able to stand by in case she can't make it? I have the
proclamation and he could have her remarks if he wanted them. Thoughts and availability?
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0016176
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com .
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:34 PM
Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Re: Budget Review
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Original Message
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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
1 Hopefully I will know more
PRA GSP01 0016177
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016178
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
PRA GSP01 0016179
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9: 1 9 PM
To: Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford;
Marty K (DNR); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Cc: Ivy personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fairbanks Energy Costs
I spoke with LtGov - Pis don't forward beyond this Energy Team list. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:36:18
To: "Steve Haagenson" <shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Pat
Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Craig Campbell"
<craig.campbell2@us.army.mil>
Cc :" Ivy personal " <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Rhonda (GOV)
McBride" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks Energy Costs
I took the liberty of forwarding LtGov email that repeats many concerns I am hearing. Pis
let me know when we find solutions to plug in to provide relief. Hopefully asap. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2 008 04:22:02
To: "Sean Parnell" <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Fairbanks Energy Costs
Steve and Tom Irwin are working on it. I haven't heard anything about the state kicking in
$25million for Juneau- that would make no sense when Juneau is just tasting a bit of what
rural, and Fairbanks, and other areas have been going through. Do you mind if I forward
your email to the energy guys? I can't articulate how important I feel this issue is to be
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addressed... tax relief and doing something with our royalties to provide the resource
owners (the people!) relief is top, top priority for me. Thanks- let me know if I may
forward.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:47:22
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks Energy Costs
I am sitting in the FAI airport waiting to see if I'll be able to get a flight back home
tonight. Thought I'd pass along some feedback from Fairbanks residents that will probably
serve to confirm what you already know.
1. Very hot environment on high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3 . Economy clearly suffering due to high energy costs .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/OSOA/OIMFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Friday, April 25, 2008 9:19 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Fairbanks Energy Costs
Sure, but please ask them not to forward. Thank you much for asking.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . cora>
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Pri Apr 25 20:22:02 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks Energy Costs
Steve and Tom Irwin are working on it. I haven't heard anything about the state kicking in
$25million for Juneau- that would make no sense when Juneau is just tasting a bit of what
rural, and Fairbanks, and other areas have been going through. Do you mind if I forward
your email to the energy guys? i can't articulate how important I feel this issue is to be
addressed. . . tax relief and doing something with our royalties to provide the resource
owners (the people!) relief is top, top priority for me. Thanks- let me know if I may
forward .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)" <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:47:22
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks Energy Costs
I am sitting in the FAI airport waiting to see if I'll be able to get a flight back home
tonight. Thought I'd pass along some feedback from Fairbanks residents that will probably
serve to confirm what you already know.
1. Very hot environment on high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3. Economy clearly suffering due to high energy costs.
Sean
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:51 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Todd
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
If Trig has to stay under the lights I'll be staying with him.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:43:03
To: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
I would recommend letting them know in the morning (when we also know more) that it is
likely that the LG will be attending instead.
Original Message
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) ; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 20:18:41 2008
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
All,
I just got off the phone with Kelly and the LG is happy to cover the event - if he can
get out of FBX in time. He's stranded there right now.
Should I call the event contact and cancel for the Govan with the LG as a hopeful backup?
Kate
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Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: ExternalEraailgsp; Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 20:08:41 2008
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
Last we heard it was still on but will be held indoors and they won't be on motorcycles.
But with the heavy snow warnings that will affect turnout.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:45:22 2008
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
Do we know if tomorrow's motorcycle event is canceled? If roads are bad I'm not driving
in- esp if not many participants are there.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn I» (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:02
To : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Monday's Remarks
Governor,
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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 28th 2008 @ 8:30 a.m.
Brief Welcome Remarks
Governor Sarah Palin
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
. Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor,
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Friday, April 25, 2008 8:47 PM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Fw: Gas Tax Holiday
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
JMy suggestion to talis and pat
are belo w. I'll follow up w them tomorrow if I don't hear anything. In the mean time, I'm
drafting privileged or Personal 1 to send them also to review-should have a draft tomorrow.
Original Message
From: Prye, ivy J (GOV)
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:24:25 2008
Subject: Gas Tax Holiday
AG/Commissioner :
Upon further review, Georgia suspended the state's gas tax in 8 days. Governor Perdue
issued an executive order on September 2, 2005 and the Legislature ratified the order on
September 10.
I've attached two Georgia executive orders for your review. One suspends the state's gas
tax for 1 month and the other lowers the state sales tax on natural gas for home heating
for 4 months.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just a few thoughts for your consideration.'
Have a good weekend,
Ivy
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:36 PM
To: Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford;
Marty K (DNR); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Cc: Ivy personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Subject: Fw. Fairbanks Energy Costs
I took the liberty of forwarding LtGov email that repeats many concerns I am hearing. Pis
let me know when we find solutions to plug in to provide relief. Hopefully asap. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:22:02
To: "Sean Parnell" <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Fairbanks Energy Costs
Steve and Tom Irwin are working on it. I haven't heard anything about the state kicking in
$25million for Juneau- that would make no sense when Juneau is just tasting a bit of what
rural, and Fairbanks, and other areas have been going through. Do you mind if I forward
your email to the energy guys? I can't articulate how important I feel this issue is. to be
addressed... tax relief and doing something with our royalties to provide the resource
owners (the people!) relief is top, top priority for me. Thanks- let me know if I may
forward.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:47:22
To : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks Energy Costs
I am sitting in the FAI airport waiting to see if I'll be able to get a flight back home
tonight. Thought I'd pass along some feedback from Fairbanks residents that will probably
serve to confirm what you already know.
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1. Very hot environment on high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3. Economy clearly suffering due to high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
PRA GSP01 0016191
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 8:22 PM
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: Fairbanks Energy Costs
Steve and Tom Irwin are working on it. I haven't heard anything about the state kicking in
$25million for Juneau- that would make no sense when Juneau is just tasting a bit of what
rural, and Fairbanks, and other areas have been going through. Do you mind if I forward
your email to the energy guys? I can't articulate how important I feel this issue is to be
addressed. . . tax relief and doing something with our royalties to provide the resource
owners (the people!) relief is top, top priority for me. Thanks- let me know if I may
forward .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:47:22
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks Energy Costs
I am sitting in the FAI airport waiting to see if I'll be able to get a flight back home
tonight. Thought I'd pass along some feedback from Fairbanks residents that will probably
serve to confirm what you already know.
1. Very hot environment on high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3. Economy clearly suffering due to high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016192
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
PRA GSP01 0016193
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
All,
Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Friday, April 25, 2008 8:19 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Monday's Remarks
I just got off the phone with Kelly and the LG is happy to cover the event - if he can get
out of FBX in time. He's stranded there right now.
Should I call the event contact and cancel for the Govan with the LG as a hopeful backup?
Kate
Original Message
From-. Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 20:08:41 2008
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
Last we heard it was still on but will be held indoors and they won't be on motorcycles.
But with the heavy snow warnings that will affect turnout.
• Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:45:22 2008
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
Do we know if tomorrow's motorcycle event is canceled? If roads are bad I'm not driving
in- esp if not many participants are there.
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Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:02
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perrysalaska . 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 28th 2008 @ 8:30 a.m.
Brief Welcome Remarks
Governor Sarah Pal in
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:45 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Monday's Remarks
Do we know if tomorrow's motorcycle event is canceled? If roads are bad I'm not driving
in- esp if not many participants are there.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Pri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:02
To : gov . sarahsyahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
<kris .perry@alaska . 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 28th 2008 @ 8:30 a.m.
Brief Welcome Remarks
Governor Sarah Palin
PRA GSP01 0016198
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016199
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0016200
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Friday, April 25, 2008 7:47 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Fairbanks Energy Costs
I am sitting in the PAI airport waiting to see if I'll be able to get a flight back home
tonight. Thought I'd pass along some feedback from Fairbanks residents that will probably
serve to confirm what you already know.
1. Very hot environment on high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
3. Economy clearly suffering due to high energy costs.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
PRA GSP01 0016201
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday , April 25, 2008 5: 1 3 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA); Rowland; Mindy B
(GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Lloyd;
Denby S (DFG); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Guard Welcome
When we do the Welcome Home for the Guard next week we can announce hunting/ fishing lie
fee break for soldiers. Will the bill be ready to sign- or other bills by that time?
Janice- pis make sure we have correct info on date on that- news reports still give two
different dates for welcome home ceremony.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016202
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, April 25, 2008 5:00 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Schedule Request
I just got the email its an event next Saturday afterall.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice h (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:01:08
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Schedule Request
Governor - We will speak with Mayor Whitaker's office on Monday, 04.28 and let them know
that we will set this up for Tuesday, 04.29 but under the understanding that if you are
not available the Mayor can meet with Joe Balash.
Also, we have gone through the database and do not recall an event (native) for tomorrow,
Saturday, 04.26. We have not confirmed any event for you to participate in. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule Request
That day- and the coming days- are dependent on this baby's doc appts over the weekend.
Surely Whitaker and others can understand that there's a need for major flexibility for
awhile. So... I'll try to promise I can meet him that morning right after Greene's
meeting. I'll try. Also- any of these mtgs that be taken care of over the phone, that is
obviously easier. As for Whittaker, pis make sure I know what his precise issues are.
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Also- my mom said she got forwarded from you an email that sounds like I'm expected to
attend tomorrow some event - a Native event. Any idea what it is?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice h (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:07:33
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Schedule Request
Governor - Mayor Whitaker, FBKS - has been asking for a meeting with you in regards to the
gasline. We had thought that you would take a trip up his way soon. We just received
another call from the Mayor's office saying that the Mayor will be in Anchorage on
business on Tuesday, 04.29.08 and would like to see you. He is coming by himself.
On your calendar for Tuesday, 04.29.08 we have blocked 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. for appointment.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. for the Rev. Dr. Greene meeting. Would there be an appropriate time
that Mayor Whitaker could see you for approx. 15 minutes during this day. Thanks, Janice
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, April 25, 2008 4:53 PM
To:
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc:
Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
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?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" «mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Pri, 25 Apr 2008 16:42:20
To: Sarah Palin <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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:23 PM
To: Monegan; Walt C (DPS)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Studded tires
Right on. Thanks! Are you doing a presser on it or should we?
Original Message
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 25, 2008 5:25 PM
Subject: Studded tires
Fyi - I am extending studded tires deadline by two weeks, due to the snow and being a
weekend .
-wait
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:05 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ed Carrick
address: 1060 Independence Court Alabaster AK 35007
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Just wanted to say congratulations on the arrival of your new son, Trig. May God bless
you and your family with the joy and graces you so richly deserve.
In the recent words of Pope Benedict "...each of us is willed, each of us is loved, and
each of us is necessary . . "
Your shining career and example bring hope to many of us in our country who are
overwhelmed by its current direction.
Thank you and God be with you,
Ed Carrick
Alabaster, Alabama
carricke@bellsouth . net
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Unknown
From: Dan Kelly [DKELLY@amt.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5: 1 1 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: 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
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.
Dan Kelly
PO Box 8885
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: jsandor@ak.net on behalf of John Sandor [jsandor@ak.net]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:43 PM
To: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; shaw.hanh@epa.gov; 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_Bergebest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; McKenzie; Connie
(Stevens); Jan Trigg; Peter Naoroz; "Victor O.Ross"@poa02.usace.army.mi!
Cc: John Sandor
Subject: Fw: Kensington Supplemental Information Report
— Original Message —
From: John Sandor
To: Forrest Cole ; DariffinOfs.fed.us
Cc: John Sandor
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:59 PM
Subject: Kensington Supplemental Information Report
Mr. Pete Griffin, District Ranger
Alaska Region - Tongass National Forest
This morning' radio news reports a Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) representative
saying that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be requiring an Environmental Analysis on
the alternative proposal to the previously approved Lower Slate Lake alternative.
I am disappointed SEACC representatives appear to be trying to work with EPA staff to collaborate in
efforts to influence the requirement for another Environmental Analysis.
I want to reiterate my strong support for the previous Lower Slate Lake alternative.
However, I also support your Kensington Supplemental Information Report and believe the SIR
represents a comprehensive analysis of all environmental effects; and than another Environmental
Analysis or Supplemental Environmental Analysis is not warranted.
The additional time for another Environmental Analysis of Eupplemental EIS would likely lead to another
prolonged delay that would not only be detrimental for the Kensington Mine Project, but be harmful to the
communities which will benefit from the reopening of the Kensington Mine.
In short, the project should be permitted without further extended delays. EPA and the Corps of
Engineers should not unnecessarily extend the process further. Their respective permits can be writtend
directly from the many documents and studies that have been made over the past fifteen plus years.
Thank you.
John Sandor, 3311 Foster Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801.
Phone: (907) 586-2497 Fax: (907) 586-2490
e-mail: isandor@ak.net
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Peter Ostman [ostman@ati.lynden.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:02 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: Coeur's new proposal
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 Coeurto
proceed with this plan and the opportunity for open comment on this SIR enables involvement
by public as required by the Conservation Groups
Thank you and way to go COEUR.
Pete Ostman
Arrowhead LP GAS
Juneau AK
907-586-3960 office
907-209-7748 cell
907-586-3356 fax
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016211
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Pa/in (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:MebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Larin R. Kerr
address: 375 Blackstone Court Port Orchard WA 983 66
MESSAGE :
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your 5th child, Trig Paxson Van Palin! My appreciation
for your firm stand and wonderful example in living your belief in the right to life stirs
my heart and prayers for you and your family. May you know God's blessings in the midst
of your opportunities and challenges in living according to your convictions and trust in
God. May Trig bring you "true" joy and in many ways a wonderful "brave victory"!
And I must add: May your term(s) as Govenor add to your satisfaction of being ethical and
a person of integrity!
Blessings, strength, and joy.
Rev. Larin R. Kerr
Missionary Emeritus
Port Orchard, WA
thefirstlarin@earthlilnk.net
PRA GSP01 0016212
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 4:48 PM
Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Transportation
Original Message
From-. WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Transportation
Web mail from: Mr. Terry Walters Sr
address: 6821 gold kings cir D#8 Anchorage AK 99504
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin
Congratulations on the birth of your new son. I have a son to he is 34 now and a good kid
to.
I would like to say say to you that I do not think enough has been done for the rail road
here I see that lots of money is bneing spent on capital budget items all over the state
and thats okay by me.
I would like to see the rail road built to white horse Canada at least .1 think the rail
road in Canada stops there in White Horse.
The rail road would lower the freight rates and the tourists could put there motor homes
on it and come up to see Alaska
probably alot cheaper then buying gas along the way through Canada.
Anyway I think it would be a good investment in Alaska, s futer to have a rail connection
with the lower 48.
Best Regards
PRA GSP01 0016213
Terry L. Walters Sr
terrywalters45"7 0@msn. com
PRA GSP01 0016214
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:48 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Barbara E Cardella
address: 102 Windy Hill Road Greenwich NY 12306
518-695-4568
MESSAGE :
Congratulations and God's greatest blessings to you and your family on the birth of your
new baby boy! I'm quite impressed (in this day and age) in your pre-knowledge and decision
to have Trig. Apparently you feel as I, no other decision is a consideration!
"Rumor" has it that you could be the VP choice for McCain — and if that has merit, let
it be known you have our vote!! (How smart that would be of McCain to choose YOU and
what a plus for his campaign!)! do hope it's true!
I am the proud mother of two beloved sons, the oldest of which has a charming personality,
an engaging smile, a terrific sense of humor, three jobs (including public speaking) , ...
and Down syndrome. Our own experience has been positive and we wouldn't trade him for
anything! As Michael says in one of his speeches, "God Don't Make Junk!"
Michael will soon be 30 years old, and it's been a wonderful and blessed 30 years!
The National Down Syndrome Congress conference is in Boston this year (July) and Michael
and I will be presenting a workshop there. I know Alaska is a distance, and of course you
have a very demanding job, but it would be good for you and your family to try to attend,
and/ or join a support group locally to get lots of information/education. There is so much
to learn.
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Nevertheless, never allow Trig to be segregated in his education; he should be WITH
nondisabled peers always! Having older siblings will be a tremendous benefit for him and
will naturally afford a wealth of learning and social interaction. Incidentally, just
because Trig has DS doesn't mean he will definitely need a lot of interventions (PT, ot,
etc.) . My son only had speech therapy regularly as he has good physical strenth and tone.
Most beneficial "early intervention" will be the attention he gets from his family.
This is the account/testimony (written 9 years ago)l think you'll enjoy. If you're ever in
the eastern part of the country, I would consider it an honor for you to come visit us in
upstate New York! (It might be a pleasant change for you to stay in our rural home and
area.) You would LOVE to meet Michael! He has done keynotes in several places, including
Guatemala. People/parents love him! He's an amazing guy! I do hope to hear back from you,
though I can appreciate your demanding schedule. God bless you all!
The year was 1978. My husband, Santino, and I had been married a year and a half and were
expecting our first child. The pregnancy was going well and life was good. I remember
telling my aunt how fortunate we were as a family and how amazing it was that even though
our family was so large, we had been spared from heartache and tragedy. We had no untimely
deaths or disasters; we were so blessed.
Sunday, April 16th was my due date and Sandy and I went to church as usual. Though I was
certainly big enough to deliver a house, there was, as yet, no labor activity. I was
anxiously excited and feeling fine. The message preached that day by our pastor, Tom
Bowden, will remain in my heart and mind forever. It was a sermon on the grace of God
oftentimes being more significant and glorious than healing. He referenced Paul's thorn in
the flesh (eyesight) and how Paul had learned the power of God's grace.
"Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect
in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power
of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in
needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am
strong. "
2 Cor. 12:8-10
I remember holding and storing this truth in my heart, as if I might need it at a later
time. I had not imagined how soon that day would come. Eleven days later, after a long and
difficult delivery, our son, Michael, was born. He was a strapping boy: 9 pounds 7 ounces!
We were so thrilled; I had so wanted my first child to be a son so our future children
would have a big brother. My parents were especially ecstatic because this was their first
grandchild (named after my father and brothers), and they had longed to be grandparents.
It was well after midnight when we all finally got to sleep exhausted.
Early the next morning (about 6 AM) the pediatrician came to my room. She had first called
Sandy to inform him that she suspected our baby might have Down syndrome, and she wanted
him to tell me. Sandy knew the implication, thanked her for calling, and after whispering.
"Lord, I leave it in Your hands," returned to bed. The doctor no doubt felt he was "unable
to handle the information" and decided to tell me herself. I was not familiar with the
term and the doctor told me if Mike did have it, he would be "slow." I was not shaken and
remained confident, knowing that the Lord could do anything. Having a child that was
"slower" than I might have expected was certainly not a tragedy to me.
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A nurse came into my room right after the doctor left with my beautiful, big baby in her
arms, and I innocently asked her what she knew about Down syndrome. That's when the roof
caved in. She told me, "He'll never be an engineer; you can institutionalize him." (Later,
when told of this, my brother Mickey retorted, "Well, we know he can be a nurse!) I sat
up, shocked and horrified as she proceeded to paint the most horrible picture of a
vegetable that was to have been our son. Without taking a breath she blurted, "He'll never
walk, talk or know you. He will always be sick. He will need constant care," and on and
on. I tried to hide my terror and fear. "Lord, I take it back: this is not what I meant
when I thought, "Together we can handle this' " The nurse left and returned with a book
she said I should read. I later learned it was "standard issue" and was burned into the
memories and minds of many new parents. It consisted of accounts and pictures of
institutionalized people with Down
syndrome; their demeanors (and lives) were pathetic. Now I cried. Holding what seemed to
be an otherwise beautiful, healthy baby, I prayed for God to help me. I asked for wisdom;
I asked for grace .
One thing broke my heart: I wept, begging God to let this child have enough mental (and
spiritual) "ability" to know Him. That's all I wanted: that my child could and would know
and love Jesus. At that moment I felt the presence of the Lord so intensely. I knew He
heard my prayer and He was pleased with the request. I felt like Solomon— I believe I had
touched the Lord in faith and could have asked anything. I asked the thing that pleased
God. It never occurred to me (or my husband) to ask God to remove or heal the syndrome; we
knew the Lord had brought this baby into our lives. This was not an accident; he was not a
mistake. (I knew God had a plan and I wanted "in" on it.)
It was then the Lord brought to mind Bro. Tom's sermon. Yes, that was the key.
Understanding flooded my heart: God's grace in Michael's life would bring the Lord more
glory than healing him of Down syndrome could. Michael's life would glorify Jesus. The
years and events that followed have borne out that truth. The doctors said he would not
live past age two with the severity of his congenital heart defect. Our God does miracles;
nothing is too great for Him! We just need to seek and know His will and pray according to
it. We prayed for this healing and his heart was miraculously healed, to the amazement of
the doctors.
Throughout the years the Lord has faithfully touched and healed our son of so many
(sometimes lifethreatening) illnesses. Jesus even healed and opened his ear canals (1992)
right before he was to have a very painful and extensive reconstructive surgery. The
doctor was astounded and had no medical explanation, but we all knew it was a miracle by
Jesus: especially Michael. We have no fear or anxiety over his future; he's in the Lord's
hands. Mike has a tremendous faith in God along with an incredible understanding of
spiritual things. In the spirit he has no disability; in fact, he's gifted and talented. I
don't know exactly when Michael was filled with the baptism of the Holy Ghost, evidenced
by speaking in tongues; he seemed to have it ever since he was able to speak. He's always
loved to be in the presence of God and going to church, to worship the Lord is his favorite
thing to do. When he was thirteen he chose to be waterbaptized in Jesus' Name for the
remission of sins (Acts 2: 38) -
it had meaning for him. The Lord is so faithful.
"But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has
chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty ..."
1 Cor. 1:27
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Because of Michael's faith and fervor for the Lord, he can (and does) say profound things
to many people about the Lord. He "preaches" the gospel with his life, and can do it
without offending. He has spoken truths to our extended family and prayed for them with
power and anointing and the Lord has answered his prayers. He is able to just speak the
truth lovingly (without premeditation or motive) - things I would hardly dare to say.
Michael is now twenty-one years old and he has been such a blessing to us and those who
know him. He is a true "big brother" to our fourteen-year-old Daniel, who looks up to Mike
in many ways. Dan loves and respects his brother for his many accomplishments and his
loving heart. Mike cares about people and comforts those who are hurting. He has childlike
faith and loves God with all his heart, soul, mind and strength. Through him we, like
Paul, have all learned that God's grace is truly sufficient for us; His strength is made
perfect in weakness. That scripture (2 Cor. 12:9-10! has become Mike's own personal
testimony; he shares it with many people and also read it at his high school graduation
banquet. I know in the end Jesus will say to Mike, "Well done, good and faithful servant;
you were faithful over a few things . I will make you ruler over many things . Enter into
the joy of your Lord" (Matthew 25:21). We are so thankful for his life; we are so grateful
to the Lord!
We pray this testimony has blessed you and perhaps even given you a renewed thankfulness
for the gifts the Lord has given you. "To whom much is given, much is required" (Luke
12:48) — we hope you will not waste them.
with love, Barbara, Sandy & Michael Cardella (1999)
e-mail address: BarbCardella@gmail.com
BarbCardella@gmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016218
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov}
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:45 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Kenneth and Lynn Grove
address: 12794 Samuel Drive Mantua OH 44255
330.562.1457
MESSAGE:
CONGRADULATIONS OF THE BIRTH OF YOUR SON TRIG! WE THANK THE LORD GOD FOR YOUR WONDERFUL
COMMENTS WELCOMING HIM INTO YOUR FAMILY! WE HAVE A DAUGHTER NAMED LAUREN JOY, SHE HAS DOWN
SYNDROME AND SHE AND HER SISTER CARA ARE THE JOY OF OUR LIVES!
JUST WAIT AND SEE WHAT OUR LORD IS GOING TO DO IN YOUR LIFE WITH ALL YOUR CHILDREN.
LOVE AND PEACE IN JESUS CHRIST,
KENNY AND LYNN GROVE
guildbrother@netzero.net
PRA GSP01 0016219
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:44 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Brenda Havard
address: 891 Dean Turner Rd Leakesville MS 39451
MESSAGE:
Just want to say "Go Gov" . Just read the article about you giving birth to Trig, knowing
he had down's syndrome before he was born. I praise God for you being strong enough to
take the public stand as a govenment official that you have. What a shame that human life
has so little value to so many in this country. Shame on us as a nation, but God bless
you, and may you keep on in His strength.
Your friend and sister in Christ,
Brenda Havard
brendannatds . net
PRA GSP01 0016220
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 4:43 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Sandra (Sandy) Gross
address: 502 Westchester Dr. High Point NC 27262
336-847-1548
MESSAGE:
Dear Sarah,
My name is Sandy Gross and I live in NC. I read about your family's new addition and I am
delighted to hear what you have said about your new son. My husband, Bob, and I have dear
friends that have a son with down's syndrome and Nathan is about the sweetest child
around. He is loving and always with a smile on his little face.
God Bless you and your husband for choosing life and the wonderful way God works in our
lives with everyone as precious.
Your state is very blessed to have you as Governor.
In Him,
Sandy
InHimlsogmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016221
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES3
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:01 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Subject: Re: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Will do, Governor. We will send out first thing Monday morning to ensure prime media
coverage .
Original Message
From : gov . sarahOyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc- Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Perry, Kristina
Y (GOV) ; Campbell, Craig (MVA)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 15:51:05 2008
Subject: Re: Cell phones for Soldiers
Sounds great. Let's do more than newsletter mention tho- pis do presser on it. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:37:21
To •. gov . sar abayahoo . com
Cc-. "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)''
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> , "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Governor :
I think State employees will very much appreciate the opportunity to donate used cell
phones for soldiers, judging by the few replies so far. (Good idea. Randy!) I'm copying
Sharon and Beth in case they want to put this information (at bottom of this email) in
your newsletter.
ak
PRA GSP01 0016222
From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:35 PM
To: Brooks, Kevin A (DOA); Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA)
Cc: Jones, Vern (DOA)
Subject: FW: Cell Phones for Soldiers
FYI.
Thank you Annette for the update email message! What an excellent gesture to show our
support for our soldiers overseas!
Robin Burns
Good job.
Ted Deats
From: Bautista, Arturo P (HSS)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Subject: RE: Cell Phones for Soldiers
PRA GSP01 0016223
Thank you for your support to soldiers deployed overseas.
I was deployed couple of times already with my experience we really do appreciate free
call to our families. Lots of these locations phone calls are very expensive... keeping in
touch to our family and friends are very important to the moral of our soldiers who put
their lives in the front line to protect our freedom.
God Bless.
ARTURO P BAUTISTA
(907) 465-5809 | (907) 321-0S55
FAX: (907) 465-8150
email : arturo . bautista@alaska . gov
Prom: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:57 AM
To: SOA All employees
Subject: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Dear State Employee:
Governor Sarah Palin has asked us to assist the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling used cell
phones in exchange for phone cards for our soldiers overseas. Each phone donated to Cell
Phones for Soldiers is exchanged for a calling card, good for one hour of talk time.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from
Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the non-profit organization has
raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling
cards to soldiers serving overseas. For more information about the Cell Phones for
Soldiers program, you can visit their website at
http : //www. cellphonesf orsoldiers . com/about . html
The State Surplus Property warehouses in Anchorage and Juneau will continue to be the
collection point for disposal of surplus cell phones. If you have a cell phone to
dispose, please contact your Department Property Officer. Please remember that sensitive
3
PRA GSP01 0016224
information (including phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) must be removed from all
electronic devices, including cell phones, prior to disposal.
All cell phones which become unserviceable or are excess to your agency will be donated to
the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. State Surplus will ensure proper packaging and
shipment to the program. Division of General Services Property Manager Jim Jobkar at
907-257-9632 is available to answer any questions you may have regarding this program.
Thank you for considering the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Annette Kreitzer
Commissioner
Department of Administration
PRA GSP01 0016225
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Unknown
From: Diane Walker [DIANEW@city.ketchikan.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Johansen; Kyle B (LAA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA)
Subject: City of Ketchikan Capital Projects
Dear Governor Palin,
Mayor Weinstein requested that I expedite to you this correspondence regarding capital projects.
Respectfully,
Diane L. Walker - Administrative Assistant
City Managers Office
dianew@city. ketchikan .ak. us
(907) 228-5603 phone
(907) 225-5075 fax
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016226
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:51 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Subject: Re: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Sounds great. Let's do more than newsletter mention tho- pis do presser on it. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:37:21
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon. leighowOalaska . gov> , "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Governor :
I think State employees will very much appreciate the opportunity to donate used cell
phones for soldiers, judging by the few replies so far. (Good idea, Randy!) I'm copying
Sharon and Beth in case they want to put this information (at bottom of this email) in
your newsletter.
ak
From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:35 PM
To: Brooks, Kevin A (DOA); Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA)
Cc: Jones, Vern O (DOA)
Subject: FW: Cell Phones for Soldiers
PRA GSP01 0016227
FYI.
Thank you Annette for the update email message! What an excellent gesture to show our
support for our soldiers overseas!
Robin Burns
Good job.
Ted Deats
From: Bautista, Arturo P (HSS)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Subject: RE: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Thank you for your support to soldiers deployed overseas.
I was deployed couple of times already with my experience we really do appreciate free
call to our families. Lots of these locations phone calls are very expensive... keeping in
touch to our family and friends are very important to the moral of our soldiers who put
their lives in the front line to protect our freedom.
God Bless.
ARTURO P BAUTISTA
(907) 465-5809 | (907) 321-0555
FAX: (907) 465-8150
PRA GSP01 0016228
email : arturo . bautista@alaska . gov
From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:57 AM
To: SOA All employees
Subject: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Dear State Employee:
Governor Sarah Palin has asked us to assist the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling used cell
phones in exchange for phone cards for our soldiers overseas . Each phone donated to Cell
Phones for Soldiers is exchanged for a calling card, good for one hour of talk time.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from
Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the non-profit organization has
raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling
cards to soldiers serving overseas. For more information about the Cell Phones for
Soldiers program, you can visit their website at
http : //www. cellphonesf orsoldiers . com/about . html
The State Surplus Property warehouses in Anchorage and Juneau will continue to be the
collection point for disposal of surplus cell phones. If you have a cell phone to
dispose, please contact your Department Property Officer. Please remember that sensitive
information (including phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) must be removed from all
electronic devices, including cell phones, prior to disposal.
All cell phones which become unserviceable or are excess to your agency will be donated to
the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. State Surplus will ensure proper packaging and
shipment to the program. Division of General Services Property Manager Jim Jobkar at
907-257-9632 is available to answer any questions you may have regarding this program.
Thank you for considering the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Annette Kreitzer
Commissioner
Department of Administration
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:47 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Monday morning event question
What is it I'll be talking about?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:47:41
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <:kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Monday morning event question
I'll be there Monday morning, Governor.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo .com < gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 15:31:28 2008
Subject: Re: Monday morning event question
I'll be there- can't tell you exact time tho be it depends on drive time. And I'm still
planning on tomorrow's blessing event unless Trig's doc appt in the morning tells us he
needs a few days under bilirubin lights.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:46:34
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Subject: Monday morning event question
Governor,
You are confirmed to attend the Alaska Native Justice Center's "Building Momentum"
conference in Anchorage on Monday morning. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and, as it
stands now, you are scheduled to speak last, at about 9:10 (approximate time). If you
arrive at 8:25 a.m., you will be seated onstage at a head table with the other speakers
(the attendees will be finishing breakfast) ,- if you choose to come later, you could arrive
at 9:05 a.m., sit at the back of the room until you are introduced, take the stage to
deliver remarks, and then leave the event. Please let me know if you prefer to arrive at
8:25 or 9:05 a.m. Also, if you'd like to speak first, that is also an option.
Please respond at your earliest convenience. Kris will be dropping off information
related to tomorrow's Bike Blessing as well as Monday's conference with you tonight.
Thanks so much!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:49 PM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Subject: RE: Iditarod Trail Committtee (Willow Airport Use)
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: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: Iditarod Trail Committtee (Willow Airport Use)
Importance: High
Governor,
We met with the ITC Board of Directors today regarding the use of the Willow Airport for parking for the
start of the Iditarod Race. I reiterated the Department's position that we need to work toward (in the
next 5 years) relocating the start of the Iditarod race off Airport Property. I told them it is about safety
and preventing conflicts between with aircraft and other non-aviation use vehicles and people. They
seemed to be receptive and willing to work with us on that goal.
The first step would be to move parking off the airport runway safety area by next year's race. This will
require some clearing and gravel to create alternate parking. We will use the $100,000 in the capital
budget on the project. Step 2 would be a planning study to help relocate the start of the race. I told
them DOT would help with the study and getting this under contract. Again we said five (5) years, so we
have time. The FAA was at the meeting and was an active part of the presentation.
Thanks
LEO
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, April 25, 2008 3:45 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Schedule Request
That day- and the coming days- are dependent on this baby's doc appts over the weekend.
Surely Whitaker and others can understand that there's a need for major flexibility for
awhile. So... I'll try to promise I can meet him that morning right after Greene's
meeting. I'll try. Also- any of these mtgs that be taken care of over the phone, that is
obviously easier. As for Whittaker, pis make sure I know what his precise issues are.
Also- my mom said she got forwarded from you an email that sounds like I'm expected to
attend tomorrow some event - a Native event. Any idea what it is?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:07:33
To: Sarah Pal in <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)'' <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Schedule Request
Governor - Mayor Whitaker, FBKS - has been asking for a meeting with you in regards to the
gasline. We had thought that you would take a trip up his way soon. We just received
another call from the Mayor's office saying that the Mayor will be in Anchorage on
business on Tuesday, 04.29.08 and would like to see you. He is coming by himself.
On your calendar for Tuesday, 04.29.08 we have blocked 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. for appointment.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. for the Rev. Dr. Greene meeting. Would there be an appropriate time
that Mayor Whitaker could see you for approx. 15 minutes during this day. Thanks, Janice
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:31 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Monday morning event question
I'll be there- can't tell you exact time tho be it depends on drive time. And I'm still
planning on tomorrow's blessing event unless Trig's doc appt in the morning tells us he
needs a few days under bilirubin lights.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate .morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:45:34
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
< rosanne .hughesOalaska .gov>
Subject: Monday morning event question
Governor ,
You are confirmed to attend the Alaska Native Justice Center's "Building Momentum"
conference in Anchorage on Monday morning. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and, as it
stands now, you are scheduled to speak last, at about 9:10 (approximate time). If you
arrive at 8:25 a.m., you will be seated onstage at a head table with the other speakers
(the attendees will be finishing breakfast) ; if you choose to come later, you could arrive
at 9:05 a.m., sit at the back of the room until you are introduced, take the stage to
deliver remarks, and then leave the event. Please let me know if you prefer to arrive at
8:25 or 9:05 a.m. Also, if you'd like to speak first, that is also an option.
Please respond at your earliest convenience. Kris will be dropping off information
related to tomorrow's Bike Blessing as well as Monday's conference with you tonight.
Thanks so much!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:56 PM
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: Friday, April 25, 2 008 2:39 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Barbara Bell
address: 11 Beach Drive Medford Lakes NJ 08055
MESSAGE:
Gov. Palin,
From one mother of five to another, God Bless You! You are awesome I pray that McCain
picks you for V.P. He should be so lucky to have someone like you at his side! Keep the
faith, and keep up the good work. In Christ, Barbara Bell
barbarabell2@verizon . com
PRA GSP01 0016235
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, April 25, 2008 2:55 PM
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: Friday, April 25; 2008 2:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Gary Knopp
address: 50465 Patrick Dr. Kenai AK 99611
252-4457
MESSAGE :
The Honorable Governor Sarah Palin
I would like to introduce myself. I am Gary Knopp and I sit on the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly representing District 1 (Kalifornsky Beach, Kenai & Ridgeway areas) .
First, I would like to congratulate you on the birth of Trig. My wife and I are sure he
will bring you and your family boundless joys and blessings.
I am writing with regards to SB 221 (Capital Budget) , in particular a project in Section
10 Dept of Transportation and Public Facilities project title Kalifornsky Beach Road
Pedestrian Pathway. As you may or may not be aware the Alaska Dept of Transportation
(ADOT) is currently rehabilitating approximately 12 miles of this road. This project is
100% State funded and has been on the Kenai Peninsula Borough's wish list for sometime
now. There is a portion of this road that is in desperate need of a separated pedestrian
walkway that would connect to an existing walkway at the intersection of Kalifornsky Beach
Road and Bridge Access Road. This section of the road is surrounded by a multitude of
subdivisions and services literally hundreds of homes and families. Many families have
school age children who currently ride their bikes to school in the middle of the existing
highway. It is at the request of these families that I pursued a separated walkway along
the most populous area of th
is road to connect to the existing walkway. The Kenai Peninsula Borough has passed a
resolution in support of this walkway as did the City of Kenai. The ADOT did not include
this separated walkway in the design/bid process and therefore does not have the funds
appropriated for this project. We have had a lot of support from our delegation in Juneau
and now its fate is tied to SB 221. There is no better time than now to construct this
walkway in conjunction with the road rehabilitation project; all the manpower and equipment
are already on site. I have spoken with the project engineer and he has indicated there
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is substantial usable material on site that can be used for this walkway. It is our fear
that if we don't get it constructed now along with the existing road rehabilitation
project, that the walkway will never happen and we would be passing up an outstanding
opportunity.
I applaud all the hard and outstanding work that you have done thus far and I know you
will continue to do so, especially in dissecting the capital budget. I am hopeful that as
you go through this year's budget, and have all the facts surrounding the Kalifornsky
Beach Road Pedestrian Pathway that you will deem it a worthwhile project to be funded in
the budget process .
If I can answer any quesions or be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at
283-9494 or my cell at 252-4457.
Thank you.
Sincerely
Gary Knopp
pal2gary@hotmail . com
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:29 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich;
Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Arctic Power
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:29:24
To -.gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska .gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: Arctic Power
The ADN editorial board is considering a submission from Arctic Power. Sounds like it
will be published.
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: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:19 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Kate; John W (GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Correction: G Gordon Liddy
Thank you. Wonder why the rumor's still out there, then? Arctic P needs to clarify on its
own via op-ed or letter(s) to editor(s) instead of waiting for any retraction. And in the
meantime we need to clarify when we hear the incorrect info repeated out there- like
today's letter to ed in ADN from the Soldotna constituent. (I've asked that the Kenai
office contact the letter writer and correct his misunderstanding, for instance.) Pis let
me know when Arctic P submits its op-ed or letter (s) of clarification to publicly put this
to rest. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:12:47
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Nizich, Michael A IGOV) " <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Katz, John W (GOV)" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Persily, Larry A
(GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Sub j ect : RE : G Gordon Liddy
Governor-
Arctic Power has contacted the Anchorage Daily News. I will follow up
with the Daily News. If they don't print a clarification/retraction, I
would suggest to Arctic Power to write a letter to the editor.
Sharon
Hi John,
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I just wanted to forward a copy of our retraction to the ADN to you on
the Liddy articles. The same letter copied below has been sent to the
Fairbanks News Miner and the Associated Press Anchorage Bureau which ran
variants of Sean Cockerham's original story. The ADN reporters Frank
Gerjevic and Sean Cockerhatn have both been contacted by phone on this
and made aware of our grievances. Mr. Liddy and the RadioAmerica
management have also been conferenced called today with the Arctic
Power Executive Committee Members Eric Helzer and Matt Fagnani and
Co- Chair Mike Navarre about our contacts with the ADN reporter and the
letters of retraction. They have said to us that they are pleased with
our attempts to right this wrong and are 100% go for the tour in July.
They stated that they will be personally fighting to clear Mr. Liddy 's
name in the Anchorage media, possibly with an appearance tomorrow
morning on the Rick Rydell show on KENI Radio. Please feel free to pass
this on to the Governor's Press Secretary as I know they were concerned
on the issue.
ARCTIC POWER letter to the ADN reporter Frank Gerjevic and CC'd to Sean
Cockerham
Dear Frank,
The Arctic Power Executive Committee met today to address the state of
affairs caused by the April 19 Anchorage Daily News headline, "Group
hires Liddy to promote Alaska petroleum drilling, " and the misquoted
statement that Liddy "was hired to broadcast from Alaska" attributed to
Adrian Herrera. This information is untrue and has caused a serious
misunderstanding. The Executive Committee unanimously called for the
Daily News to issue an immediate, prominent retraction.
Mr. Liddy volunteered to come to Alaska because he is concerned about
national energy production and wanted to learn more about Alaska ' s
energy and natural resource potential, not just the issue of ANWR's
future. Arctic Power neither hired him nor will it pay him. He will
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control all content of his show as an independent entity and will
interview whom he wishes and present them on his show as he wishes.
Arctic Power is delighted Alaskans will be able to share their views on
this popular national talk radio show. The organization has invited
members and supporters to help fund the costs of getting the production
team around the state. For clarification, no state funds were ever
intended to be used for Mr. Liddy 's Alaska resource tour. When the tour
itinerary is arranged, we will let you know the details.
Thanks for your help, Frank, in clearing up the misconceptions created
by this article.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:05 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D
(GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Irwin, Tom E
(DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Katz,
John W (GOV) ; Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: G Gordon Liddy
What's the plan for clarifying the "state is paying him..." rumor that
was the subject of the editorial and the letters to the editor recently?
I don't know who's idea it was to (supposedly) pay Liddy to lobby for
AMWR, but either Arctic Power needs to answer to the rumors, or there at
least needs to be clearer messaging that we didn't ask for this, nor did
we bless the idea of paying him or his expenses anyway as he plans to
broadcast from AK. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:21 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Thanks !
Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" «randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:14:05
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Governor :
I am working on a response now that will politely correct the facts.
Randy
Original Message
From: fek9wnr@yahoo.com [mailto:fek9wnr@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:04 AM
To ■. jkozlof f ©gmail . com
Co: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Georgette,
Thanks for the "Congrats"! Trig is amazing.
Re: the budget, not sure where you got the information or numbers you
mention in your email, but we invite you to look at the actual DPS
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budget and the growth you'll see there. For further clarification on the
numbers you seem to be referring to, feel free to contact my special
assistant on DPS budget, Mr. Randy Ruaro (he's cc'd in this email).
Thank you for contacting me, have a good weekend.
- Governor Sarah Palin
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:14:02
To: Sally Heath <salheath@mtaonline.net>
Cc:Todd <fek9wnr®yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections
This email has also been sent to Randy Ruaro (DPS). Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Corrections
Web mail from: Georgette Kozloff
address: PO Box 101104 Anchorage AK 99510
907-830-7021
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I have long supported you and have absolutely been in love with how you
conduct yourself and conduct business for our State. I have been behind
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your husband in his desire to go back to the Slope, stating it's no
one's business but yours and his. I have applauded you, flying out to
be at your son's graduation (my son serves in the U. S. Navy) . I have
laughed and cried, and more recently read and viewed the pictures of
your newborn son, adoring how precious he is and knowing he's being born
into a loving and strong family.
Having said all of that. Governor, this time you have missed the mark by
a mile with your "unconditional support" of Joe Schmidt. All the good
things you've done... have been undone in one fell swoop in my eyes.
Everyone knows you went to high school together - so what are you
saying? That all of these people are liars and have some ax to grind?
I do not have family members who work in corrections - this is just
plain old common sense . You seriously need to rethink your stance on
this issue. Corrections is in a world of hurt. This man not only
didn't ask for more money for corrections (that's fine), but he GAVE
some BACK? And now you don't believe the people who have given him a no
confidence vote? Come on!
I didn't even write to you when you cut the DPS budget by 1.2 million
dollars, and I DO have a family member who serves this State as a State
Trooper. That was bad enough. . .but this.... this is just wrong and
believe me, you need to seriously think about rectifying this situation,
despite the fact that this jerk is your long time friend. Do the right
thing. Practice what you preach, Governor.
jkozloff@gmail.com
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:21 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Todd
Subject: FW: Personal Concern
Original Message
From: Edna DeVries [mailto:ednadevries@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:05 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Green, Lyda N (LAA)
Subject: concern
My heart is heavy and grieved to see and hear what is
going on between the two of you. I urge you both to
find a spiritual peacemaker that you both can trust
and both of you get together with him (her) and God and
get this taken care of - before - if it hasn't ready
affected you both spiritually. I am crying as I write
this as I care so much for both you. Love edna
THERE IS A GOD AND HE CARES FOR Y00! ! ! !
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Unknown
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:47 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Monday morning event question
Importance: High
Governor,
You are confirmed to attend the Alaska Native Justice Center's "Building Momentum" conference in Anchorage on
Monday morning. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and, as it stands now, you are scheduled to speak last, at about
9:10 (approximate time). If you arrive at 8:25 a.m., you will be seated onstage at a head table with the other
speakers (the attendees will be finishing breakfast); if you choose to come later, you could arrive at 9:05 a.m., sit
at the back of the room until you are introduced, take the stage to deliver remarks, and then leave the event.
Please let me know if you prefer to arrive at 8:25 or 9:05 a.m. Also, if you'd like to speak first, that is also an
option.
Please respond at your earliest convenience. Kris will be dropping off information related to tomorrow's Bike
Blessing as well as Monday's conference with you tonight. Thanks so much!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907)269-7450
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:06 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
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
8/25/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
8/25/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: FW: Iditarod Trail Committtee (Willow Airport Use)
Importance: High
Governor,
We met with the ITC Board of Directors today regarding the use of the Willow Airport for parking for the start of
the Iditarod Race. I reiterated the Department's position that we need to work toward (in the next 5 years)
relocating the start of the Iditarod race off Airport Property. I told them it is about safety and preventing
conflicts between with aircraft and other non-aviation use vehicles and people. They seemed to be receptive
and willing to work with us on that goal.
The first step would be to move parking off the airport runway safety area by next year's race. This will require
some clearing and gravel to create alternate parking. We will use the $100,000 in the capital budget on the
project. Step 2 would be a planning study to help relocate the start of the race. I told them DOT would help
with the study and getting this under cbntract. Again we said five (5) years, so we have time. The FAA was at
the meeting and was an active part of the presentation.
Thanks
LEO
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:37 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: FW: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Governor:
I think State employees will very much appreciate the opportunity to donate used cell phones
for soldiers, judging by the few replies so far. (Good idea, Randy!) I'm copying Sharon and
Beth in case they want to put this information (at bottom of this email) in your newsletter.
ak
From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:35 PM
To: Brooks, Kevin A (DOA); Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA)
Cc: Jones, Vern (DOA)
Subject: FW: Cell Phones for Soldiers
FYI.
Thank you Annette for the update email message! What an excellent gesture to show our support for our
soldiers overseas!
Robin Burns
Good job.
Ted Deats
From: Bautista, Arturo P (HSS)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Subject: RE: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Thank you for your support to soldiers deployed overseas.
I was deployed couple of times already with my experience we really do appreciate free call to our families. Lots
of these locations phone calls are very expensive... keeping in touch to our family and friends are very important
to the moral of our soldiers who put their lives in the front line to protect our freedom.
God Bless.
ARTURO P BAUTISTA
(907) 465-5809 I (907) 321-0555
FAX: (907) 465-8150
email: arturo.bautistaaalaska.onv
8/27/2009
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From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:57 AM
To: SOA All employees
Subject: Cell Phones for Soldiers
Dear State Employee:
Governor Sarah Palin has asked us to assist the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling used cell phones in
exchange for phone cards for our soldiers overseas. Each phone donated to Cell Phones for
Soldiers is exchanged for a calling card, good for one hour of talk time.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from
Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the non-profit organization has
raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling cards
to soldiers serving overseas. For more information about the Cell Phones for Soldiers
program, you can visit their website at http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/about.html
The State Surplus Property warehouses in Anchorage and Juneau will continue to be the
collection point for disposal of surplus cell phones. If you have a cell phone to dispose, please
contact your Department Property Officer. Please remember that sensitive information
(including phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) must be removed from all electronic devices,
including cell phones, prior to disposal.
All cell phones which become unserviceable or are excess to your agency will be donated to
the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. State Surplus will ensure proper packaging and
shipment to the program. Division of General Services Property Manager Jim Jobkar at 907-
257-9632 is available to answer any questions you may have regarding this program.
Thank you for considering the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
Annette Kreitzer
Commissioner
Department of Administration
8/27/2009
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2: 14 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Governor:
I am working on a response now that will politely correct the facts.
Randy
Original Message
From: fek9wnr@yahoo.com [mailto:fek9wnr@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:04 AM
To: jkozloff@gmail.com
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Georgette,
Thanks for the "Congrats"! Trig is amazing.
Re: the budget, not sure where you got the information or numbers you mention in your
email, but we invite you to look at the actual DPS budget and the growth you'll see there.
For further clarification on the numbers you seem to be referring to, feel free to contact
my special assistant on DPS budget, Mr. Randy Ruaro (he's cc'd in this email).
Thank you for contacting me, have a good weekend.
- Governor Sarah Palin
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:14:02
To: Sally Heath <salheath@mtaonline.net>
Cc:Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections
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This email has also been sent to Randy Ruaro (DPS) . Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Corrections
Web mail from: Georgette Kozloff
address: PO Box 101104 Anchorage AK 99510
907-830-7021
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
I have long supported you and have absolutely been in love with how you
conduct yourself and conduct business for our State. I have been behind
your husband in his desire to go back to the Slope, stating it's no
one's business but yours and his. I have applauded you, flying out to
be at your son's graduation (my son serves in the U. S. Navy). I have
laughed and cried, and more recently read and viewed the pictures of
your newborn son, adoring how precious he is and knowing he's being born
into a loving and strong family.
Having said all of that, Governor, this time you have missed the mark by
a mile with your "unconditional support" of Joe Schmidt. All the good
things you've done... have been undone in one fell swoop in my eyes.
Everyone knows you went to high school together - so what are you
saying? That all of these people are liars and have some ax to grind?
I do not have family members who work in corrections - this is just
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plain old common sense. You seriously need to rethink your stance on
this issue. Corrections is in a world of hurt. This man not only
didn't ask for more money for corrections (that's fine), but he GAVE
some BACK? And now you don't believe the people who have given him a no
confidence vote? Come on!
I didn't even write to you when you cut the DPS budget by 1.2 million
dollars, and I DO have a family member who serves this State as a State
Trooper. That was bad enough... but this.... this is just wrong and
believe me, you need to seriously think about rectifying this situation,
despite the fact that this jerk is your long time friend. Do the right
thing. Practice what you preach, Governor.
jkozloff@gmail.com
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :02 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Congrats
Original Message
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 y
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject-
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Friday, April 25, 2008 11:02 AM
Sarah Palin
FW: Congrats
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. 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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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Friday, April 25, 2008 3.08 PM
Sarah Palin
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Schedule Request
Governor - Mayor Whitaker, FBKS - has been asking for a meeting with you in regards to the
gasline. We had thought that you would take a trip up his way soon. We just received
another call from the Mayor's office saying that the Mayor will be in Anchorage on
business on Tuesday, 04.29.08 and would like to see you. He is coming by himself.
On your calendar for Tuesday, 04.29.08 we have blocked 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. for appointment.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. for the Rev. Dr. Greene meeting. Would there be an appropriate time
that Mayor Whitaker could see you for approx. 15 minutes during this day.
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From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/OSOA/OIMFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:47 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Monday morning event question
Importance: High
Governor,
You are confirmed to attend the Alaska Native Justice Center's "Building Momentum" conference in Anchorage on
Monday morning. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and, as it stands now, you are scheduled to speak last, at about
9:10 (approximate time). If you arrive at 8:25 am., you will be seated onstage at a head table with the other
speakers (the attendees will be finishing breakfast); if you choose to come later, you could arrive at 9:05 a.m., sit
at the back of the room until you are introduced, take the stage to deliver remarks, and then leave the event
Please let me know if you prefer to arrive at 8:25 or 9:05 am. Also, if you'd like to speak first, that is also an
option.
Please respond at your earliest convenience. Kris will be dropping off information related to tomorrow's Bike
Blessing as well as Monday's conference with you tonight. Thanks so much!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907)269-7450
8/26/2009
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) f/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLESl
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1 1 :34 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: KABATA
Governor,
I spoke with George Wuerch last night and he informed me that he will be resigning from the KABATA Board. He
would like his effective date to be soon but left that up to us. I discussed the option of him sending his letter
Monday and his resignation effective the end of the month (Wednesday). I am not sure that the timing matters all
that much but the end of the month option makes sense. If that is OK with you, I will call him back to confirm.
George feels like his has put his time in on this one. He said he and Barbara are going to travel for a few months
and would be unavailable. Confidentially, he shares some of our concerns about the RFP but he is not going to
put out a statement and said he will try to avoid any media attention about his departure.
Mike
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: Ruth Banaszak [rbanaszak@hunatotem.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:20 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;
karenhansen@gci.net
Subject: Huna Totem's Comments on U.S. Forest Service SIR for the Kensington Gold Project
Please see the attached letter from Bob Wysocki, CEO & President of Huna Totem Corporation.
Ruth Banaszak
Financial Analyst
Huna Totem Corporation
9301 Glacier Highway
Juneau, A K 99801
Phone: (907) 523-3689
Fax: (907) 789-1896
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended
recipient^) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use,
disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by
reply via fax or e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
8/26/2009
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Bulfa, Maria F B (DOA) [maria.bulfa@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:29 AM
To: info@akwildlife.org; Valerie Brown; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG);
Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Nelson; Lance B (LAW)
Cc: Hill; Holly R (DOA); Ellingson; Christina (DOA)
Subject: Case No. 08-1 2-Cd The Alaska Wildlife Alliance v. State of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin,
Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Denby Lloyd and the Board of Game
Hello,
Attached is a pdf version of the order issued by commissioner Hickerson. Please confirm
when receipt.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call APOC @ 907-276-
4176.
Thank you
MariaFermina A. Balagtas-Bulfa
Alaska Public Offices Commission
Main Number 907-276-41 76
Direct Number 907-334- 1 72 1
Email: Maria.bulfa(5>,alaska.gov
Website: w ww.apoc .alaska.gov
6/9/2009
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88/26/2008 07:28 19872727178
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request for twodsMttafittJi
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
DISTRIBUTION
I certify that I served the following parties by fax and e-mail on August t tLP , 2008:
Complainant:
The Alaska Wildlife Alliance
John Toppenberg, Director
Fax: 907-277-7423
E-mail: info@akwildlife.org
Attorney for the Complainant:
Valerie Brown
Fax: 866-617-0713
E-mail: valerie.brown@alaska.com
Respondents:
Governor Sarah Palin
Fax: 907-465-3532
E-mail: governor@alaska.gov
Commissioner Denby Lloyd
Department of Fish & Game
Fax: 907-465-2332
E-mail: denbv.llovd@alaska.com
Attorney for the Respondent:
Attorney General Talis Colberg
Department of Law
Fax: 907-465-2075
E-Mail: talis.colberg@alaska. gov
Lance Nelson
Assistant Attorney General
Department of Law
Fax:907-278-4607
E-mail: lance.nelson@akska.gov
Maria\BulfK,Exe£utive Secretary
Alaska raofic Ofriees-Commission
Complaints' Request for Reconsideration Page 3 of 2
08-12-CD, The Alaska Wildlife Alliance et al v.
State of Alaska, Governor Sarah Palin, Commissioner Denby Lloyd, Board of Game
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From: PAUL KENDALL tpauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent Saturday, April 26, 2008 1 :22 PM
To: Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Harper; Michael C (AIDEA)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject- Comments presented at AIDEA board meeting., and a request for you to host an Energy Summit
Date: Sat 4-26-08
From: Paul D. Kendall
TO: Mr. S. Haagenson Energy Director of Alaska
Dear Sir,
Please consider this a formal and of public record request by me to you;
to appoint a body of one or more to hold a preliminary and kind of prepatory, shakeout, pilot,
trial or dry run public Energy Summit Forum- Residentail Energy Needs and visions. ( Please see
my attachment pages for some rough details) Sir, i really think we ( alaskans) can do this; Lets
give it a shot.lt cant hurt..!
AND I DONT NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS IN ANY WAY... AT ALL ! !
I JUST WANT TO SEE IT HAPPEN; AND HELP IF I CAN....
you have to let the Marston Theater people at the Library know something by tue or wed of next
week..so they can release those days mentioned...
((((and please dont forget my request for you to film your many community visits so we can
learn from them as well by playing them on our community channels... not just Juneaus' G
ot G privatge network...)))
I had hoped to get to talk to you at the AIDEA meeting ( 23 ) but i missed you...
Please find the attached comments i think i gave to the board members...
The one with 2 pages on BP and General electric looking to construct up to or around 15
Hydrogen generation ( 500 MW ) power stations and bp forming with Rio Tinto a new
corporation "Hydrogen Energy" based in London? is not attached..
And finaly, in conclusion, I realize some of my commentaries are considered harsh, foolish,
stupid, incendiary, inciteful, and called/ considered a lot of other things by some .... In my world
freedom of speech is a priority and a fundamental right.... i look for the intentions and
reasons behind the words used...
my intentions are well ment...!
Thank You, Paul D. Kendall
Mr. Haagenson, a very, very strong case can be made to have this dry run Energy Summit at the
Marston at this time... many reasons can be brought into play here.. ..This could be a really fun,
learning, empowering and engaging event for your team and staff, the people, some public
officials, and the State of Alaska...
I will donate $20.oo toward finger foods for the public; like... say a slice of pizza and a little cup
of pepsi for 99 cents.. ( Pizza form Pizza Hut is my preference! but; on second thought it should
be an Alaskan company who has first shot at the pizza?? right...)
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
10/22/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 5: 1 8 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Building Momentum Conference Info/Remarks
Thank you! I look forward to reading this. Also Kate- if you get a chance before the
Nurses Luncheon next week- there is an ode to nurses that I've read before... something
about what it means to be a nurse and how important they are to the I'll and lonely. I
can't remeber where I saw it (shoot, it could have been on a greet card even!), but if you
come across such a thing we could incorporate it into the proclamation reading that day.
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:17:02
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:»Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Building Momentum Conference Info/Remarks
Governor ,
Here are the entire contents of your Building Momentum Conference briefing book (event on
Monday) . Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much I
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 259-7450
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Saturday, April 26, 2008 5: 14 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Sched today
Pis note 3:30-5:15 attended Mat-Su Veterans Celebration at airport w/Lisa Murkowski, et
al.
Kris- a retired Marine who served time in prison, African-American, will be calling the
Anchorage office re: his attempts to get his HazMat certification back (I didn't know
where else to send him for assistance) . If he calls, McHugh should be able to steer him in
right direction. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Saturday, April 26. 2008 1:35 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
K Perry Yahoo
Subject:
Sched
Pis note on sched we signed eye glasses bill into law. April 18,
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:22 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Frank 8ailey; Ivy personal; Todd
Re: blackberry
Arghhhhh! Hardly anythibg could be worse! I'm sorry! But now ya have a good reason to
just shut 'er all off for awhile. :)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:48:26
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" < rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov>, ftb907
©yahoo . com , ivy f rye@yahoo . com , f ek9wnr@yahoo . com
Subject: blackberry
UGH. I had a little accident with my blackberry a few minutes ago... it involved an
accidenta l submerging in water. I now have to rely on computer and my other cell.
Privileged] for communication., .just wanted you to know if I don't respond immediately.
This sucks.
Frank, do you have Wyatt's contact info? Needless to say, I've lost my contacts.
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From: haeg@alaska.net
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:15 PM
To: Dau; Michael A (GOV); Fabrello; Michelle A (GOV); Crabb; Mike (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV);
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hawkins; Molly J (LAW); Giang; Monica (GOV);
nicole carlson@legis.state.ak.us; Crowe; Pamela (GOV); Eckert; Patricia F (GOV); Torkelson; Peter J
(GOV); Clary; Rachel J (GOV); Cockrell; Robert A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Peacock; Sara J
(GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); Clark; Scott M (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV);
Busch; Sharon K (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fitzgerald-Judicial Council
April 11, 2008
Alaska Bar Association
Attn.: Bar Members
PO Box 100279
Anchorage, AK 99510-0279
RE: Kevin Fitzgerald - Judicial Council
Dear Members of the ABA,
I would like to comment on Kevin Fitzgerald's run for a seat on the Alaska Judicial Council.
I am involved in proceedings against attorney Brent Cole & during these proceedings Mr.
Cole called Mr. Fitzgerald as a collaborating witness. Mr. Fitzgerald committed irrefutable
perjury to collaborate Mr. Cole's irrefutable perjury - resulting in felony conspiracy.
I am seeking justice in this mater and I think it would reflect poorly on the Alaska Bar
Association to elect such a person to sit on the Alaska Judicial Council - which selects the
judges for this great state.
Respectfully,
David S. Haeg
P.O. Box 123
Soldotna, Alaska 99669
(907) 262-9249
PS: If you would like to see the evidence of which I speak please visit the website
http://www.alaskastateofcorruption.com
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1 1 :42 AM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
I can't read it- but I certainly support you filing an unfair labor practice measure if
they're messing with Joe and his ability to do his job in protecting Alaskans.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:32:18
To-.gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor & Mike:
I know you usually are viewing emails through your blackberry - so the
gist of the attachment is advising ACOA that its actions with regard to
Commissioner Schmidt bring it close to unfair labor practices. If it
doesn't cease, I will file an unfair labor practice. This letter is
signed by the Division Director, but if I file an ULP, I will sign it,
ratcheting up the response. Commissioner Schmidt has been provided a
copy .
ak
Original Message
From: Neal, Nicki L (DOA)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:53 PM
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To: Brad Wilson
Cc: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Torgerson, Mark
R (DOL)
Subject: FW: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Brad, I just tried to reach you by phone to discuss the attached. I'll
plan to talk with you on Monday.
Original Message
From: Your Name tmailto: your_eraail@here.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:25 PM
To: Neal, Nicki L (DOA)
Subject: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from GL00804C40733F
Public Scan
E-Mail_Recipients
Date: 2008/04/25
Pages : 2
Resolution: 200
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0-SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:59 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: National Day of Prayer Task Force ( Home | Home Page
Governor - the only invitation that we've received on this was the notification of the JNU
one on the Capitol steps. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 26 10:51:44 2008
Subject: Re: National Day of Prayer Task Force | Home | Home Page
Didn't know. I'll let janice know. Don't know if I've been invited to anything that day.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:40:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: National Day of Prayer Task Force | Home | Home Page
Governor :
I know a Cabinet meeting is scheduled for May 1 - the National Day of Prayer.
Traditionally an observance has been at noon on the Capitol steps. In Wasilla, from the
NDP website is the following:
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National Day of Prayer Additional Information: Location: wasilla City Hall Flagpole
Herning
Wasilla, AK 99S54 Start Date & Time: 05/01/2008 12:00 PM End Date & Time: 05/01/2008
01:00 PM Coordinator: Laurie Kari
(907)376-7301
plkari@alaska.com <mailto:plkari@alaska.com> Website: Not available More Info: MapQuest
directions
I just didn't know if you were aware that the Cabinet meeting is scheduled to conflict
with this. I don't have any confirmation about an observance on the Capitol steps this
year or ANC information.
http://www.ndptf.org/home/index. cfm?f laah=l
ak
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1 0:52 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Can u read this?
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 26. Apr 2008 18:47:20
To: "Annette Kreitzer" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
What does this say?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) " <annette .kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10 -.32 -.18
To -.gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor & Mike:
I know you usually are viewing emails through your blackberry - so the
gist of the attachment is advising ACOA that its actions with regard to
Commissioner Schmidt bring it close to unfair labor practices. If it
doesn't cease, I will file an unfair labor practice. This letter is
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signed by the Division Director, but if I file an ULP, I will sign it,
ratcheting up the response. Commissioner Schmidt has been provided a
copy,
ak
Original Message
From: Neal, Nicki L (DOA)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:53 PM
To: Brad Wilson
Cc: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Torgerson, Mark
R (DOL)
Subject: FW: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Brad, I just tried to reach you by phone to discuss the attached. I'll
plan to talk with you on Monday.
Original Message
From: Your Name [mailto:your_email@here.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:25 PM
To: Neal, Nicki L (DOA)
Subject: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from GL00804C40733F
Public Scan
E-Mail_Recipients
Date:2008/04/25
Pages : 2
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Resolution:200
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1 0:52 AM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV) .
Subject: Re: National Day of Prayer Task Force | Home | Home Page
Didn't know. I'll let Janice know. Don't know if I've been invited to anything that day.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■ Original Message
From: "Kreifczer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:40:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: National Day of Prayer Task Force j Home | Home Page
Governor:
I know a Cabinet meeting is scheduled for May 1 - the National Day of Prayer.
Traditionally an observance has been at noon on the Capitol steps. In Wasilla, from the
NDP website is the following:
National Day of Prayer Additional Information: Location: Wasilla City Hall Flagpole
Herning
Wasilla, AK 99654 Start Date & Time: 05/01/2008 12:00 PM End Date & Time: 05/01/2008
01:00 PM Coordinator: Laurie Kari
(907)376-7301
plkari@alaska.com <mailto:plkari@alaska.com> Website: Not available More Info: MapQuest
directions
I just didn't know if you were aware that the Cabinet meeting is scheduled to conflict
with this. I don't have any confirmation about an observance on the Capitol steps this
year or ANC information.
http://www.ndptf .org/home/index.cfm?flash=l
ak
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:58 AM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson; Steven H
(AIDEA); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Sean personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich;
Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D -
(GOV)
Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Th ank vou Tom . iPrK/ilftnerl fir Personal Material Redacted
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From-. "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <totn.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:28:15
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Galvin,
Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Privileged or Personal^ "Perry, Kristina y (gov) »
Co
<kris . perry©aiaska . gov> , ivyf rye@yahoo . com , "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Governor, we will gladly support Steve and we can get a good plan.
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Privileged or I We are working on this and will continue^ until we have suggestions lor you to
consider. Any suggestions are welcome/encouraged no matter how far outside the box. We
will share our ideas with all on this distribution. We are meeting again on Monday. God
bless . Tom
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) ; Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Irwin,
Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Cc: Sean personal2 < |Privileged or Personal^ ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal
<ivyfrye@yahoo.com;>; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 26 09:18:45 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Steve- would you take the lead from here... I want to be in the loop on both issues here,
so need to be kept informed of solutions being sou ght, and found. Pis let me know, and pis
cc everyone in so everyone knows where we're going [privileged or Personal Material Redacted 1
Privileged or Peij Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:57:40
To.-gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson,
Steven H (AIDEA)" <shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)"
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) » <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc:
Privileged or Personal l\i
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Dear governor pal in. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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on Monday. Sorry for the punctuation on a handheld DiacK oerry: xans
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Original Message
From: gov . sarahsyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Sean personal2 < |Privileged or Personal \ >
Sent: Sat Apr 26 04:54:39 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thank you
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Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:26
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson®aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J
(LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Fairbanks energy costs
Governor,
Thanks for distributing this. Tom, Marty, Steve, Joe an d I are getting together Monday
to put together a package o f o ption s fo r vou to consider. [Privileged or Personal Material Red
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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-Pat
-Original Message-
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here ' s what I heard :
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
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2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in- state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others,
one point was driven home for me, . .
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Is Eat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And,
sure, feel free to pass to Tom, Steve. . .
Sean
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Campbell; Craig (MVA); Rowland; Mindy B
(GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Lloyd;
Denby S (DFG); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Guard Welcome
Thank you
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:31:33
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Campbell, Craig
(MVA) 11 <craig. catnpbell2@us. army. mil>, "Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)"
<mindy.rowland@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)"
<randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>, "Lloyd, Denby S (DFG)" <denby.lloyd®alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Guard Welcome
Governor - in double checking with DMVA the welcoming home of the 180 is May 1. It was at
first April 3 but had to be pushed back. May 1 is the correct date. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Campbell, Craig (MVA) ; Rowland, Mindy
B (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Lloyd,
Denby S (DFG) ; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 17:13:29 2008
Subject: Guard Welcome
When we do the Welcome Home for the Guard next week we can announce hunting/fishing lie
fee break for soldiers. Will the bill be ready to sign- or other bills by that time?
Janice- pis make sure we have correct info on date on that- news reports still give two
1
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different dates for welcome home ceremony.
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PRA GSP01 0016286
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:24 AM
Ivy personal; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Colberg; Talis J (LAW);
Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford;
Marty K (DNR)
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I'm going to be tied up for awhile here with Trig's doc appt so pis if folks on this
energy issue could coordinate it to fulfill what needs to be done (and cc in talis, Tom,
steve, whome ver else needs to help) so that the result is what you've outlined in your
email here- Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Just trying to get it done is my mission at this point. Thank you.
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Original Message
From: "Ivy Frye" <ivyf rye@yahoo . com>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:11:08
To.-gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Kris Perry" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Frank Bailey" <ftb907
©yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thanks for keeping me in the loop!
Am I missing something tho? I want to make sure we're doing what YOU have tasked us. |Privilegl
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— :- -Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:54:39
To: "Pat Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Steve Haagenson" <shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Tom
Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
cc:"sean personai2" <Privileged or Personal fl»
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thank you
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Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:26
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) "
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J
(LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Fairbanks energy costs
Governor ,
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Thanks for distributing this. Tom, Marty, Steve, Joe a nd I are getting together Monday to
put together a package of options for you to consider. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ,- Ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
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-Original Message-
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr. parnell@alaska.gov?
3
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here's what I heard:
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in-state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
While these were observations from others, one point was driven home for me,
Privileged or F
Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And, sure,
feel free to pass to Tom, Steve...
Sean
PRA GSP01 0016290
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:24 AM
*gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thankyou . Talis.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin,
Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Cc: Sean personal2 ^Privileged or Personal b; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); ivy personal
<ivyfrye®yahoo.coTn>; iiDOi.es, wicnae iTT^ (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV)
Sent: Sat Apr 26 09:18:45 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
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Steve- would you take the lead from here... I want to be in the loop on both issues here,
so need to be kept informed of solutions being sou ght, and found. Pis let me know, and pis
cc everyone in so everyone knows where we're going Privileged Or Personal Material Redacted
[Privileged or Per] Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:57:40
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson,
Steven H (AIDEA)" <shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)"
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <:marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
cc : Privileged or Pers onal rJ
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Dear governor paiin. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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on Monday. Sorry for the punctuation on a handheld black berry. Talis
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
cc: Sean personal2 < |Privileged or Personal If
Sent: Sat Apr 26 04:54:39 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thank you
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Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:26
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J
(LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Fairbanks energy costs
Governor ,
Thanks for distributing this. Tom, Marty, Steve, Joe and I are getting together Monday
to put together a package of options for you to consider . privileged or Personal Material Red
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-Pat
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
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Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016293
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these ... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here's what I heard:
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in-state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others, one point was driven home for me,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or F
Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And,
sure, feel free to pass to Tom, Steve. . .
Sean
PRA GSP01 0016294
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:19 AM
Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Sean personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich;
Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Re: Fairbanks energy costs
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Steve- would you take the lead from here. . . I want to be in the loop on both issues here,
so need to be kept informed of solutions being soug ht, and found. Pis let me know, and pis
CC everyone in SO everyone knows Where we're going fpriwilenarl nr Pergonal Material PaHartaH I
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Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW) " <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:57:40
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson,
Steven H (AIDEA)" <shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)"
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc:
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Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
pear governor palin. JPrivileged or Personal Material Redacted
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on Monday. Sorry for the punctuation on a handheld black berry. Talis
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Galvin, Patricks (DOR); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
cc : Sean personai2 < |Privileged or Personal^
Sent: Sat Apr 26 04: 54:39 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick. galvin@alaska.gov:>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:26
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.comi, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J
(LAW)" <talis . colberg@alaska . gov> , "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov> , "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Fairbanks energy costs
Governor,
Thanks for distributing this. Tom, Marty, Steve, Joe and I are getting together Monday
to put together a package of options for you to consider, privileged or Personal Material Redacte
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahbo.cora> ]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ,• ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) * <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here ' s what I heard :
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in-state producer refined
3
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gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others, one point was driven home for me, . .
Privileged or P<
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And,
sure, feel free to pass to Tom, Steve. . .
Sean
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:58 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Galvin; PatricK S (DOR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom
E (PNR); Rutherford; M arty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
[Privileged or Person !
Re: Fairbanks energy costs
pear governor palin, [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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on Monday! Sorry for the punctuation on a handheld black berry. Talis'
More
Original Message
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
cc: Sean personai2 <|Privileged or Personals
Sent: Sat Apr 26 04:54:39 2008
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:26
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J
(LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Fairbanks energy costs
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Governor,
Thanks for distributing this. Tom, Marty, Steve, Joe and I are getting together Monday to
^L^T"*^ a Pa ^ q ? of ,n Pt , iona £or you to consider - iPriviieqedor Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
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Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)" <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here ' s what I heard :
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in- state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4. State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others, one point was driven home for me,..
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or I
Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And, sure,
feel free to pass to Tom, Steve...
Sean
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:55 AM
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Colberg; Talis J
(LAW); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Sean personate
Re: Fairbanks energy costs
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:36:26
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com:>, "Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA)"
<shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J
(LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov> , "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Fairbanks energy costs
Governor ,
Thanks for distributing this. Tom, Marty, Steve, Joe a nd I are getting together Monday to
put together a package of options for you to consider, [ p rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
-Pat
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Colberg,
Talis J (LAW) ; Ivy personal
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks energy costs
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)" <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:15
To : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Subject: Fairbanks energy costs
Remembered another comment from today as I heard a lot of ideas from residents about how
to provide relief for high energy costs (I am not particularly endorsing any of
these... just passing along citizen comments.)
Here's what I heard:
1. Why can't the state do something with the Healy clean coal plant to provide cheaper
power (Steve and Tom know those issues better than I)
2. Why can't the state suspend the oil tax for a time on in- state producer refined
gasoline in exchange for producer agreeing to drop price of gasoline.
2
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3. Raise local property tax exemption to 100000 instead of just 20K.
4 . State should fund Susitna Hydro
While these were observations from others, one point was driven home for me, . .
Privileged or P<
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Is Pat G engaged in this discussion where tax revenues are being talked about? And, sure,
feel free to pass to Tom, Steve. . .
Sean
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Fw: failure notice Page 1 of 1
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 1 0:57 PM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: failure notice
Thanks for letting me know. I cleaned out the inbox and emptied the trash and email seems to be getting
through again at spamell@alaska.com
I didn't see the final result on the energy cost emails we were slinging. If anything new, pis
forward. Thanks so much!
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 4/27/2008 12:28 PM
To: Sean personal; PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fw: failure notice
Don't know what emails have gotten through to you. Some were returned from yesterday with this type of message
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: MAILER-DAEMON@yahoo.com
Date: 27 Apr 2008 19:00:49
To:gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: failure notice
Hi. This is the qmail-send program at yahoo.com.
I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses.
This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out.
10/22/2009
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From: frank bailey [ftb907@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:39 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Todd Palin; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); ivyfrye@yahoo.com; kris Perry; Hughes; Rosanne
D (GOV)
Subject: Fwd: So I was driving
3 million listeners on this Christian Music network nationwide hearing about our Gov and
family!
Janeen Bailey
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wrote:
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2 008 14:57:47 -0700 (PPT)
From: Janeen Bailey [Privileged or Personal Material Redi
Subject: So I was driving
To: Frank Bailey - <ftb907@yahoo.com>
on a country road in Western New York and listening to my favorite station -
KLove...and they told me a story about the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin and her new
baby Trig.. .quoted her about Trig being a blessing from God.. .It was neat...
10/22/2009
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From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:38 AM
To: Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: my opologies - forgot to include dates reserved for Marston
Date: 4-27-08
To: Mr. Haagenson, Alaska State Energy Director
From: Paul D. Kendall
Ref: My opologies;
I forgot to include the dates of the currently held reservations for the Marston Theater when i
sent the comments and request for you to have your staff or another agency host,hold, and make
happen, an Energy Forum for public participation to be conducted here in Anchorage while you
were visiting the rural areas in prepartion to your return to Anchorage and subsequent anticipated
meeting-s..
The Contact Person is Bill Fowler-facilities
@ 343-2906 E-mail ??
A reminder; The Marston has a direct live video feed hookup to GCI cable control room and
these hookups are not located just anywhere.
The Marston is reserved for May 8,9, and the 1 and he needs to be notified pretty soon, say mon
or tuesday of this next week to hold those dates.
May 8, thursday 7 am to 5pm
May 9, friday 7 am to 5pm
May 10, Saturday 7 am to 12 noon
Those were the only real dates that were not all chewed up or unavailable. They may have some
mechanism for holding availability that i am not aware of., this is not uncommon in the
business,, i think,,,
Well, again my opologies for the omission..
Thank You,
Paul D. Kendall
msg 907-222-7882
cell for now 306-3591
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Trv it now.
10/22/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Very odd response of hers. I'd think Walt could respond to her complaint about "cut DPS
budget"- her response tells us she doesn't want to hear from me. Do you want to forward
her complaint to Walt? No need to address her gripe against Joe, that will fall on deaf
ears except to say (as you point out) he's had a standing invitation to hear from the
union ad work with them. Joe's doing an outstanding job through this, btw.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:18:45
To : Sarah Palin <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Governor :
Ms. Kozloff sounds pretty emotional. I will have operating budget numbers on several
increments we supported for DPS and DOC from Mary Sutton at 0MB tomorrow and would like to
send that information to Ms. Kozloff. She is certainly entitled to her opinion, but she
should be forming that opinion on the true facts about the budget.
I will also work on a response about the situation with Commissioner Schmidt; I believe
that for at least the last month Joe has had a standing offer to sit down with the union
and work together to resolve the issues. I think the union refused to meet with Joe and
resolve any issues because that would not have fit well with the way they were portraying
Joe to members or helped steer their no-confidence vote the way they wanted. These guys
were trying to bully Joe and us. I will add a few sentences that the Commissioner
continues to wait for the union to come to the table and get to work on the issues.
Several individuals like former DOC Commissioner Margaret Pugh who know how this union
operates and who know him have written in support. We received another e-mail of support
yesterday from a former Director of Institutions who worked with Joe and retired from DOC
in 1998.
Randy
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From: Jodie Kozloff [mailto:jkozloff@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 4:50 PM
To : f ek 9 wnr@yahoo . c om
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Governor,
I will respond to this and then I won't be writing again.
My email to you was entitled CORRECTIONS and had to do with your unconditional support of
your friend, Joe Schmidt. Your response addresses the DPA budget.
I won't respond as to the DPS budget numbers or Corrections for that matter. My email .
was clearly ALL about your response and how bad it looks. You know that. Your response,
or lack thereof, only showed me that what everyone is now talking about is exactly true.
You don't care what the residents of this State think. You don't care what the employees
of the State think or feel. It's all about you and your friends. I am so disappointed.
Georgette Kozloff
On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:03 AM, < fek9wnr@yahoo.com <mailto:fek9wnr@yahpo.com> > wrote:
Georgette,
Thanks for the "congrats"! Trig is amazing.
Re: the budget, not sure where you got the information or numbers you mention in your
email, but we invite you to look at the actual DPS budget and the growth you'll see there.
For further clarification on the numbers you seem to be referring to, feel free to contact
my special assistant on DPS budget, Mr. Randy Ruaro (he's cc'd in this email).
Thank you for contacting me, have a good weekend.
- Governor Sarah Pal in
Original Message
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From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <j anice.mason@alaska.gov <mailto:janice.niason@alaska.gov> >
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:14:02
To:Sally Heath <salheath@mtaonline.net <mailto:salheath@mtaonline.net> >
Cc:Todd < fek9wnr@yahoo.com <mailto:fek9wnr@yahoo.com> >
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections
This email has also been sent to Randy Ruaro (DPS) . Thanks, Janice
-Original Message-
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us <mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us>
[mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us <mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us > ]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Corrections
Web mail from: Georgette Kozloff
address: PO Box 101104 Anchorage AK 99510
907-830-7021
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I have long supported you and have absolutely been in love with how you
conduct yourself and conduct business for our State. I have been behind
your husband in his desire to go back to the Slope, stating it's no
one's business but yours and his. I have applauded you, flying out to
be at your son's graduation (my son serves in the U. S. Navy). I have
laughed and cried, and more recently read and viewed the pictures of
your newborn son, adoring how precious he is and knowing he's being born
into a loving and strong family.
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Having said all of that, Governor, this time you have missed the mark by
a mile with your "unconditional support" of Joe Schmidt. All the good .
things you ' ve done . . . have been undone in one fell swoop in my eyes .
Everyone knows you went to high school together - so what are you
saying? That all of these people are liars and have some ax to grind?
I do not have family members who work in corrections - this is just
plain old common sense. You seriously need to rethink your stance on
this issue. Corrections is in a world of hurt. This man not only
didn't ask for more money for corrections (that's fine), but he GAVE
some BACK? And now you don't believe the people who have given him a no
confidence vote? Come on!
I didn't even write to you when you cut the DPS budget by 1.2 million
dollars, and I DO have a family member who serves this State as a State
Trooper. That was bad enough. . .but this.... this is just wrong and
believe me, you need to seriously think about rectifying this situation,
despite the fact that this jerk is your long time friend. Do the right
thing. Practice what you preach, Governor.
jkozloff@gmail.com <mailto:jkozloff@graail.com>
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Way cool!
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:48 PM
'ftb907@yahoo.com'; 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Tek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV); 'ivyfrye@yahoo.com'; 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Re: Fwd: So I was driving
Original Message
From; frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.cotn>
To: Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>; Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W
(GOV); ivyfrye@yahoo.com <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>; kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun Apr 27 18:38:37 2008
Subject: Fwd: So I was driving
3 million listeners on this Christian Music network nationwide hearing about our Gov and
family!
janeen Bailey Privileged or Personal Material F wrote:
Pate: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:57:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Janeen Bailey Privileged or Personal Material Re<
Subject: So I was driving
To: Frank Bailey - <f tb907@yahoo.com>
on a country road in Western New York and listening to my favorite station -
KLove...and they told me a story about the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin and her new
baby Trig. . .quoted her about Trig being a blessing from God. . .It was neat. . .
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From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6: 14 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Bike blessing
I'll work up fresh new remarks for you, as I delivered the proc and revised remarks on
your behalf. The event sponsors gave me some adorable Harley baby things to pass on to
you and Trig:)
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun Apr 27 17:42:42 2008
Subject: Bike blessing
Kate- thanks so much for the bike blessing info also - I'll use it at next week's event.
It sounds like it may be a bigger event even than yesterday's bike blessing.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 1 2:29 PM
To: Sean personal; PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fw: failure notice
Don't know what emails have gotten through to you. Some were returned from yesterday with
this type of message
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Pate: 27 Apr 2008 19:00:49
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Subject: failure notice
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To: "Tom Irwin" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Pat
Galvin" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Steve Haagenson" <shaagenson@aidea.org>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov> , "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Bruce
Anders " <bruce . ander s@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Sean per sonal2» privileged or Personal >t »Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Ivy
personal" <ivyfrye@yahoo. com>, "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "M Nizich"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Fairbanks energy costs
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:58:01 +0000
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PRA GSP01 0016320
Unknown
From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:18 AM
To: gov .sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Sorry - I thought I had described the contents better - just an FYI that we have responded
to the criticism of Commissioner Schmidt, letting the union know current tactics need to
stop, just wanted you to know that there has been a response and if it continues, I will
file an ULP. Just trying to hit the highlights for you, rather than the details.
ak
Original Message
Prom: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sat 4/26/2008 11:41 AM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scanned from GL00804C40733P [E-Mail_Recipients]
I can't read it- but I certainly support you filing an unfair labor practice measure if
they're messing with Joe and his ability to do his job in protecting Alaskans.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:32:18
To .-gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor & Mike:
I know you usually are viewing emails through your blackberry - so the
gist of the attachment is advising ACOA that its actions with regard to
Commissioner Schmidt bring it close to unfair labor practices. If it
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doesn't cease, I will -file an unfair labor practice. This letter is
signed by the Division Director, but if I file an ULP, I will sign it,
ratcheting up the response. Commissioner Schmidt has been provided a
copy .
ak
Original Message
From: Neal, Nicki L (DOA)
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:53 PM
To: Brad Wilson
Cc: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Torgerson, Mark
R (DOL)
Subject: FW: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [K-Mail_Recipients]
Brad, I just tried to reach you by phone to discuss the attached. I'll
plan to talk with you on Monday.
Original Message
From; Your Name [mailto:your_email@here.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:25 PM
To: Neal, Nicki L (DOA)
Subject: Scanned from GL00804C40733F [E-Mail_Recipients3
Scanned from GL00804C40733F
Public Scan
E-Mail_Recipients
Date:2008/04/25
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:21 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: tariff TA360-1
From: alan munro [mailto:amunro@gci.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:16 PM
To: Mail, RCA (CED sponsored)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: tariff TA360-1
Dear Commissioners,
I certainly hope the Regulatory Commission of Alaska will look very, very closely at AEL&P's enormous rate
increase request An increase that according to all intuition, reason and common sense is way too much and
appears to provide AEL&P, a private corporation, with excess revenue in their bank account.
Thank you for your careful attention to this very serious matter.
Alan R. Munro, Juneau, Alaska
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0: 1 9 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Stokes Smith
address: 33 Hidden Brook Signal Mountain TN 37377
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your son, Trig. If you think you're in the spot light now
as Governor, just wait till the public gets to know your son as he grows up!
I ' m glad you voiced your blessings . . .
Sincerely,
"Very happy family with 9 year old daughter who steels light regularly, "
Stokes, Kimberly, Harrison and Frances Ann Smith
ssmith@sctray . com
PRA GSP01 0016325
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: » Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0: 1 8 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Joan Rasmussen
address: 8919 Meadow Park circle E AK 99577
9529279
MESSAGE :
My family wishes you the best wishes on your new little blessing. God has given you a
very special angel and I know that he is in such good hands. Your husband had such a
sweet loving look on his face and you were so quick to Thank God for what you have. Your
family will be blessed many times as will we, the people of Alaska for having a Governor
so willing to even speak the name of our creator. Many blessings and best wishes. Joan
Rasmussen
snoblossom@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016326
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0: 1 8 AM
To: 'joseph99508@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: Sunday, April 27, 2008 6:58 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joseph Pichler
address: 3301 E TUDOR RD Anchorgea AK 99507
907-274-8108
MESSAGE :
Hi Governor i my in People First Anchorge i want yuo meet in no monday Governor joe
Pichler joseph99508@yahoo.com.
joseph99508@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016327
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0: 1 6 AM
To: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: dick kennedy
address: 13754 river forest dr ft myers FL 33905
239-694-5943
MESSAGE :
Gov
Congratulations on your newly born son! You will be a busy lady but God will help you with
your burdens. Please maintain your conservative values and I hope that someday you will
consider becoming the first female president. Rush Limbaugh espouses you highly and often.
Please help us be able to use our own petroleum resources (Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, etc) also,
in order for us not to be held hostage by unfriendly countries.
But mainly continue to love and enjoy your family and the Man upstairs will provide. God
Bless You and America
Dick TJSAF 1964-67
Parenting Consultant
Kennedy Consulting Services
239-694-5943hp
239-898-8564cp
www . drcarolkennedy .com
teletutoringSaol . com
PRA GSP01 0016328
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0: 1 5 AM
To: 'dgwoodring@earthlink.net'
Subject: RE: Homeland_Security
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 5:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Homeland_Security
Web mail from: Mr. David Woodring
address: Box FIC Neets Bay Ketchikan AK 99950
907-247-8790
MESSAGE :
Hi,
I live in a remote community in Alaska. My nearest town is Ketchikan. I can only get
there by float plane. There are no roads that connect my community to Ketchikan or
Ketchikan to the rest of North America. I am an avid outdoorsman and hunter. I reload
most of my own ammunition. My guns are not only used for hunting but in defense of life
and property. We have a very large bear population here. This has become a very
difficult practice for me. There are no stores where I live. I have to charter a $900.00
round trip float plane to town to buy powder. When I get to town there is only one place
to buy smokeless gun powder. They don't stock much powder and what they do have is not
what I want. Due to unfair shipping laws I can not mail order powder. It is legal to
mail order powder in 48 of the 50 states, but as with most other things Alaskans are
treated like second rate citizens. I feel that this is an infringement of my second
amendment rights. What can be done about t
his?
Thank You
PRA GSP01 0016329
David A Woodring
BOX FIC
Neets Bay-
Ketchikan AK 99950
dgwoodring@earthlink . net
PRA GSP01 0016330
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:12 AM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Fire Station 5 funding requests.
From: Hood, Richard [mailto:HoodRA@ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fire Station 5 funding requests.
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the blessed addition to your family! I know you're busy so I will keep
this short. Please consider the funding requests for a thermal imager and fire station
remodel of the Anchorage Fire Department's Fire Station 5.
While the majority of the people we serve are residents of Anchorage, we are also
responsible for EMS and Fire incidents at Ted Steven
PRA GSP01 0016331
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:10 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 2:20 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Yvonne Page
address: 523 Andrews Ave. Kirkwood MO 63122
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby. My daughter has a 10 year old boy with DS. She had
lost twins at birth a few years earlier. When I heard she had a DS child I showed my
disappointment. "But, mom," she said, "he's alive." Isn't God good! Thank you for being
a strong prolifer and showing to the nation the value of a single life. You are blessed,
as are we. It takes a lot more patience with a special needs child, but what an
opportunity to see God's grace at work. Again, congratulations and God's continual
blessing to you and your family.
ypage35@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016332
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov)
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:05 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:11 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kirk Kanzelberger
address: 7058 7th Avenue NW Seattle WA 98117
206-706-7772
MESSAGE :
Congratulations to you and your husband on the birth of your fifth child. It is a
wonderful witness to the dignity and value of every human life.
Best regards.
Kirk and Mira Kanzelberger (parents of six)
kkanzelbergeronetrics . com
PRA GSP01 0016333
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govJ
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:05 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:40 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Patty Ryan
address: 511 N Euclid Sioux Falls SD 57104
MESSAGE :
You are truly blessed and you must have a very special family for God to give you this
little one with special needs. I have a nephew in Va.,the youngest of seven boy, he is a
Downs Syndrome cild and what a delight he is. He keeps his parents now in their 60' s
young. God bless all of you.
pkr@sio . midco . net
PRA GSP01 0016334
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:28 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Amy Ayers
address: 13425 Youngwood Turn Bowie MD 20715
MESSAGE :
My congratulations go out to you and your family. No, we have not met, nor will we
probably ever. Enjoy your little guy! You'll just be more appreciative of each little
"milestone" that Trig reaches than those of us who have "normal" children are.... God
bless, and again my congratulations!! ENJOY that baby! :)
godzillateach@aol . com
PRA GSP01 0016335
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:16 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Phil Congdon
address: 2418 Welsch Lane New Braunfels TX 78132
830-214-512S
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin:
Your leadership by example in standing for life, and receiving with your husband Todd,
your son Trig as "absolutely perfect" rather than using his Down's syndrome as an excuse
for denying him life, is a refreshing change from the culture and politics of death, and
an inspiration to millions like me who value all human life.
I enthusiastically support you and will pray that God will guard and guide you as you lead
Alaska in the years to come.
Philip F. Congdon
New Braunfels, TX
pcongdon@satx . rr . com
PRA GSP01 0016336
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:53 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov, state .ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from.- Mr. Angel Sepulveda
address: P.O. Box 50830 Toa Baja OS 00950
MESSAGE :
Hon. Governor Palin:
Congratulations for the blessing of your newborn. I read the news, and I consider you and
your husband a brave and loving couple. You're a great example to this generation. I will
pray for you and your love ones.
May God bless you!
Angel M. Sepulveda, CSI
USDA, FSIS
Bayamon, PR
angel . sepulveda@f sis . usda . gov
PRA GSP01 0016337
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:52 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Carol Brix.
address: 2803 Sonoam Way Viera FL 32955
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Let me congratulate you on the birth of your new son. Thank you so much for being an
advocate for life. Your story is one that is an example to others, you stand in your
beliefs, and you practice them also. May God continue to bless your family and you as you
continue to govern the state of Alaska.
My husband and I toured Alaska a few years ago, and only heard good things about Alaska's
"woman" governor. Now that I have read more on you, I can see why your people were
boasting about you.
You and your family will be put on my prayer list, and I will continue to pray for you as
you raise your family and continue with your work.
Again, thank you for your firm stand on life.
Sincerely,
Carol Ii. Brix
carolbr ix@ j uno . com
PRA GSP01 0016338
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Legal_and_lawsuits
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:25 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Ms. Kelly Houdyshell
address: 9727 Niltina Lane Eagle River AK 99577
907-355-2923
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations upon the arrival of your new baby boy. What a delight he must be to
hold in your arms. Babies are a wonderful blessing.
I am taking a moment to write to you regarding the current disarray within our Family
Court System of this state. Within the
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [90vernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:53 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Request for Energy Disaster Declaraton for our Villages
Importance: High
From: Nels and Dorothy [mailto:andora@nushtel.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:30 AM
To: Hoffman, Lyman F (LAA); Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA)
Cc: Ralph Andersen; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Request for Energy Disaster Declaraton for our Villages
Importance: High
April 27, 2008
Senator Lyman Hoffman
Representative Bryce Hoffman
Alaska Legislature
Juneau, Alaska 998 11
Re: Energy Disaster Declaration for our Villages
Dear Senator Lyman Hoffman and Representative Edgmon:
The comment below is one I sent to the Juneau Empire on comments about 1 7 officials mulling
over the Juneau "energy crisis". You both know that many or your villages have been paying
what Juneau is paying now that their low-cost hydro has been temporarily wiped out by an
avalanche. I fully support helping Juneau as long as all of our villages get the same
consideration.
Our energy disaster has been gradual and not a sudden event like an avalanche that wakes
everybody up. Ours has been eroding our pocketbooks and destroying our villages for over 7
years.
We all appreciate all of the work you did on energy weatherization, alternative energy funding,
new energy money for our schools, fully funding PCE, and revenue sharing for our villages. This
is commendable.
However, all of those programs won't help our people who are struggling to pay for electricity,
heating fuel, gasoline to go hunting, and propane PLUS find money for food for their families.
We need to build an energy relief bridge to get us from where we are now to whatever is going to
lower our cost of energy in the future. The only way to give us IMMEDIATE relief is a fuel
10/22/2009
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subsidy and a state sales tax waiver program that reimburses communities that waive the tax on
electricity and fuel.
IF the state is going to take action for Juneau then you must insist that they do the same for all of our
villages across Alaska that have been in an energy disaster condition for over 7 years. However the
Governor's decision goes, I beg you to push for expanding the upcoming special session to include our
villages to get the help they need or ask the Legislature to call itself into session to address this issue.
Since the Legislature is the Assembly for the Unorganized Borough, it would be appropriate for the
Legislature to call itself into session to take care of our immediate needs.
We beg and pray that you will do the following for us:
• Urge the Governor to declare an energy disaster for all of our villages across the state of Alaska
and/or include that issue in the upcoming special session.
• Ask the Legislative Leadership to call a special session to meet Alaska's Immediate Energy Needs
• Support giving Mr. Haagenson, Energy Coordinator, cabinet level status and convert the AEA to
the Dept. of Energy
• Develop legislation that will create an Alaska Fuel Subsidy that will take our Alaska Royalty Oil
and have it refined at Flint Hills or Nikiski and have heating fuel, gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel,
and propane delivered to all of communities in Alaska at no more than $3.00 a gallon at the pump.
• Craft legislation that will reimburse all communities that waive all sales taxes on electricity and
fuel.
• Push our Congressional delegation to adopt a moratorium on all fuel taxes.
My best personal regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andora@jiushtel.net
cc: Governor Sarah Palin
Ralph Andersen, CEO-Bristol Bay Native Association
Attachment: My comment on the Juneau Empire story on Governor Mulling Energy Disaster after
avalanche
"As the govenor mulls over Juneau being declared a disaster due to the intervention of Mother Nature
wiping out a power line, most of the villages of Alaska have been suffering extreme hardship due to
excessively high electricity, heating fuel, gasoline, diesel, and propane costs for seven years. This all
leads to high transportation costs that raise the cost of food, subsistence hunting and fishing, commercial
fishing, and places a terrible strain on families that are finding it extremely difficult to pay for energy
and food for the family.
Believe me, I am in total agreement with a decision to declare the Juneau area a disaster as long as our
villages are given the same consideration and declared energy disaster areas as well.
We have a broken energy system that is not helping all of us equally. That has to stop by getting our
Alaska State Royalty Oil refined at Flint Hills or Nikiski and have the gasoline, diesel, heating fuel, and
propane sold to us at no more than $3.00 a gallon. We also heed the state to create an energy sales tax
waiver program that reimburses communites that have a sales tax.
And finally, we need Mr. Steve Haagenson to be given cabinet level powers to head a new Dept. of
Energy which is now the Alaska Energy Authority.
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We need help in our villages just as Juneau does. We cannot ignore that fact any more."
10/22/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 9:42 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: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:18 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Chris Herzberger
address: 4498 Woodman Ave. A310 Sherman Oaks CA 91423
630-454-0384
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin:
Wanted to drop a. quick note congratulating you on the birth of your son. My name is Chris
Herzberger, I'm 21 years old, and have a 24-year-old brother with Down Syndrome.
Each and every day, I marvel at his joy, his smile, his passion for life, his love of
people, and his appreciate for the simplest of things. He can ALWAYS light up a room --
and its seems like EVERYONE in the world just adores him.
He is the greatest blessing of my life, and I know that Trig will bring you amazing times
and beautiful moments.
Thanks for all that you do and the example you set.
(I hope to see you on the McCain ticket! !!!)
Best,
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Chris Herzberger
cher zbergerOmac . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:40 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From; WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [raailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 5:50 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Chris Weickert
address: 126 Guard Street Rockford IL 61103
85-979-8888
MESSAGE :
Just today, I read about the birth of your son. God bless you and your family on the
ocassion of this blessed event. My youngest brother, #5 in our family, was born with Downs
Syndrome. He also suffered from a heart defect and died at 9 mos. Thank you for loving
what God has given to your family. My brother lives in every home that accepts with love a
child of God with Downs syndrome.
God bless
Chris Weickert
chrisotheweickerts . com
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9:40 AM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Fire Station 5
From: Wescott, Thomas A. [mailto:WescottTA@ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 5:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fire Station 5
Governor Palin
I would first like to congratulate you and your family on the birth of Trig. It must be
an exciting and busy time for the entire family. One day Trig will count his blessings
when he reflects on his wonderful family. Once again congratulations to the entire
family.
I am writing today to encourage you support and sign off on the money allocated to Fire
Station 5. Fire Station 5 is a
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Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Budget
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Ms. candace waugaman
address: p.o. box 80589 fairbanks AK 99708
907-479-2812
MESSAGE :
Hi Governor Palin,
First would like to thank you for your support of the funding on the design for the new
Alaska State Museum, Archives, and Library to ultimately be built downtown in Juneau. We
worked very hard several years ago to get the money for the land purchase, and it is a
great proj ect ! I wen
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:38 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cc: Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:27 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Cory Heimbuch
address: po box 211443 Auke Bay AK 99821
MESSAGE :
Madam Governor;
Juneau's power situation. Almost everyone I know is taking quite extensive measures to
save/conserve. Regardless, many of us live in all electric housing situations. Many of
us don't have a lot of expendable income. The argument that others are using not to help
us out is "Get used to it, many other places in Alaska already pay high electric
bills!" problem is, this is a small natural disaster and not a foreseen item to
budget for, this is not something we have built into our income/expenditure models!
Please support Juneau residents in finding some relief to the expected high costs over the
next several months. Juneau isn't immune to economic troubles and rising costs, not to
mention small disasters.
Sincerely, Cory Heimbuch Juneau, AK
coryheimbuch@hotmail . com
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9:36 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: Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:52 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Jennifer Butler
address: 7565 Passport Drive Ooltewah TN 37363
423-910-00093
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of Trig. I just read your 'story' delivered to me by the
Family Research Council. You are my hero. While I do not have a Downs baby or a
traditionally labeled 'special needs' child - I treat all of my three boys as if they are
' special needs . ' Perhaps you could run for the Presidency next time - in your spare time .
:)
Blessings from a Pro-Life Mom in Tennessee
Jennifer Butler
j enilyndesigns@comcast . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:36 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health_Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:MebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Georgiann Young
address: 3676 Clarington Avenue #7 Los Angeles CA 90034
310.836.3356
MESSAGE :
I received an Email, from a friend, regarding your wonderful stand on having your son, and
your stand against abortion. You hit the mark when you asked for anyone that criticizes
you about having a downs syndrome baby to look around at everyone else. Good for you. I
have two good friends, a generation older than I who both have wonderful daughters, one
apiece, that are the most loving, happy young women one could ever meet. And both were
born with downs syndrome. These young women now live in a house with a counselor. They
work full time and attend church. They are enjoying a full life. Not once did my friends
think of having an abortion.
Please continue your positive example for all women and men, too.
I keep informed about Alaska as I my aunt lived in Tok, and my best friend's son is a
fisherman out of Anchorage.
God bless you!
From a fan in Los Angeles, Georgiann C. K. Young.
gyoung@wlcs . org
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9:34 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:17 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: other
Web mail from: John &Marilyn Peters
address: 695 580th St. Alta IA 51002
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations to you and your husband on the recent birth of your son. You are truely
blessed by God to have been give a special son. You are an insprition to us. We will keep
your family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
John and Marilyn Peters
j rpalta2@hotmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From.- WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from.- Ms. Rose Sasaki
address: 615 W. 11th. Ave Ellensburg WA 98926
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin, Congratulations on both the birth of your lovely boy, Trig and your stand
on the worth of every human being, unborn and born. It was such a relief and a pleasure
to hear a public official speak in such a way. In Washington state it is indeed rare.
Just wanted you to know how much you are appreciated and to let you know prayer for you
and your family will be offered up. Thanks' again. .Sincerely ,Rose Sasaki
rosesasaki@msn . com
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9:3 1 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Thomas Theocharides
address: 16 Shady Tree Ln Colts Neck NJ 07722
732-682-1000
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I want to commend you and your husband for not having an abortion because your newborn has
Down ' s .
May God continue to bless and strengthen you as you put Him first in everything.
Dr. Thomas Theocharides
PS: If you want more information on abstinence, I woul be happy to share some of the
handouts I have developed in my ob/gyn practice...
doctort@nbog . net
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9:13 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state .ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:45 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Garrett Heckman
address: 5116 Highland Rd #112 Baton Rouge LA 70808
214-536-1181
MESSAGE :
Good afternoon, Governor Palin! My name's Garrett, and I'm an international relations
master's student at LSU. I actually identify myself as a pro-life libertarian, but I have
been very impressed with your work in Alaska. I actually intended to write you a letter,
but knowing you are very busy I assumed you would appreciate brevity.
The reason I'm writing to you today is I had heard (via the Rush Limbaugh show) that you
were on a list of possible VP candidates. Although it's possible the list he provided was
mere speculation, I hope that, if it is true, that you would consider running alongside
Sen. McCain. The current shortlist that I have seen, naturally, has focused on governors
or senators from strategic states which will possibly be battlegrounds for the November
election. However, I believe your success (as well as popularity) in Alaska will show to
be invaluable during the election season.
Although I am ideologically a libertarian, I do typically vote Republican, as I'm sure my
concern over the 2008 Presidential election has shown. I fear the type of socialist
Supreme Court Justices we would see nominated under the leadership of a borderline
socialist like Sen. Obama or an egomaniac like Sen. Clinton. I do think you are the best
choice for Vice President and I urge you to consider should Sen. McCain approach you.
Thank you for your time and your consideration. I do hope you consider blessing the rest
of the United States with the talent God has given you and shown in your work as Governor
of the Great State of Alaska.
Garrett Heckman
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garrett . heckman@gmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9: 1 2 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. David McGehee
address: 540 Audubon Drive Ruston LA 71270
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I am a practicing pediatrician in Louisiana. I recently read of your delivery and some of
the "concern" surrounding it. I applaud you and your husband for carrying Trig to term.
Your views are shared by the majority of Americans, yet not the majority of elites.
Thanks for turning the tide of our nation to life and the blessings of Almighty God. May
the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you as He bears you on angel wings.
Respectfully,
David McGehee
davidwmcgehee@gmail . com
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9: 1 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:25 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Robyn Williams
address: 3460 W. Golden Ln. Chandler AZ 85226
480-8S7-6277
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! I am a mother of two boys in Arizona, and
my younger son (Luke, age 3) has Down syndrome. He is a joy, and I know that he is
fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139) . Your little Trig is as well! We know how
overwhelming this can be, so we just wanted you to know that you and your family are in
our prayers (especially if Trig has any immediate health issues) .
Thank you for choosing to carry your baby to term in a world where a disturbing 9 out of
10 women would not have made that choice.
God bless you and your family!
Robyn Williams
robyn24_us@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:09 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Marjorie Sielinski
address: 15055 White Post Ct. Centreville VA 20121
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Although I am not a resident of Alaska, I felt compelled to write you after I read your
statemnents regarding your newborn son in an article from the Family Research Council. I
admire your courage in "going public" regarding your son's Down's Syndrome and want to
share with you what a treasure these children are. I have a Down's cousin who is now 50
years old. I have always been very close to him and his family and can tell you from
experience that these children are the most loving people on this earth. I am sure you
have heard this from other parents and relatives of Down's children. I wish you and your
family well as you welcome this wonderful child and pray that you will all come to
understand a saying that is close to my heart:
"God created Down's children to teach the rest of us about love."
Sincerely,
Marjorie Sielinski
marjoriesielinskieyahoo. com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:08 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 11:23 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathy Swick
address: 3460 New Liberty Road Clarkesville GA 30523
MESSAGE:
Gov. Palin- -
We congratulate you on the birth of your fifth child Trig &
on your testimony for life in the midst of a culture of opposition to life-
may the Lord bless you & your family,
Se may you be an inspiration to many!
sincerely,
Kathy Swick & family, Georgia
kmsannaohotmail . com
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Monday, April 28, 2008 9:05 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us Imailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:25 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Tiffany Peterson
address: 56 Quincy Drive Bedford NH 03110
MESSAGE :
I would just like to congratulate you on the birth of your fifth child, and thank you for
your public pro-life stand. As a mother of seven myself, I am very pro-life, and am so
pleased to see someone in public office hold firm to their values & practice what they
preach. May God bless you & your family, and may Trig bring you much happiness in the
years to come!
dandtpeterson@comcast . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:57 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jack Yankee
address: 200 Mustang Drive Ruidoso NM 88345
575-258-3514
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor:
You are to be commended for standing up for your pro-life standards and committment. Thank
you for having Trig! It is rare to find a politician who means what he/she says.
Jack
w j yankee@beyondbb . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palirt (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2008 9:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Melissa Hevener
address: 2346 Geneva Avenue Glenside PA 19038
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I hope you can find it in your busy schedule to read this email. I heard about your
inspiring story regarding your child. I wanted to bring to your attention an organization
that works with Down Syndrome children who have made a difference in the lives of
thousands of these children and their families. I have seen with my own eyes the
incredible achievements these children have made with the help of the staff at the
Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, a international non-profit founded by
Glenn Doman.
As you probably know, Down Syndrome children are far more intelligent than the world makes
them out to be. This organization has know this and taught this for the last 55 years.
These children have the capacity to make great gains that the world never suspected were
possible .
Again, I hope you can find time to visit this link,
http: //www. iahp. org/Dow. 87 . .html
Or better yet, read Glenn Doman' s book "What to do About Your Brain- Injured child". The
information in this book has created a better quality of life for many children, and when
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I heard your story I thought this would be right for you.
I wish you and your family all the best and congratulations on the arrival of your son.
Best regards,
Melissa Hevener
Philadelphia, PA
rahevener@temple . edu
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:59 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:26 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr,. Ed Mullen
address: 2290 Waverley Road Waverley NS Canada AK B2R1Z
902-861-3962
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations to you and your husband on the birth of your fifth child, Trig.
Your steadfast support for life and family sounds a clear bugle call to rally good people
to resist the builders of a secular humanist society, the culture of death. Those seeking
truth, however, will hear you and be glad.
May God bless and keep you and your family,
Kindest regards,
Ed & Pauline Mullen
emullen®ns . sympatico . ca
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Ak History Facts
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9 : 17 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Ak_History_Pacts
Web mail from: Ms. carol gibson
address: 300 palmetto park blvd box 1215 lexington SC 29072
803 996 0497
MESSAGE :
DEAR GOVERNOR PALIN, I WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR NEW SON TO YOU AND YOUR
HUSBAND- -THE EMAIL I RECEIVED TODAY BROUGHT BACK SUCH MEMORIES FOR ME, AS MY WONDERFUL
HUSBAND [DEC) WAS STATIONED AT WILDWOOD STATION , KENAI ALASKA AND WE WERE THERE WHEN IT
BECAME A STATE-MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE ARMY-WE TRAVELED EVERYWHERE AND JOE [MY HUSBAND KILLED
A BIG MOOSE THERE AND WE SHARED IT WITH THE ORPHANAGE AND JUST EVERYBODY AND HE AND SOME
OF THE GIS CAUGHT A HUGE SALMON AND WE WATCHED THE SPAWNING OF THE SALMONS AND WE WENT TO
THE HOMER SPIT QUITE OFTEN AND ATE AT THE 4 ROYALS RESTAURANT IN KENAI, MADE MANY TRIPS TO
ANCHORAGE, SO WHEN I SAW THE EMAIL CONCERNING YOU, I JUST FELT SO GOOD AND JUST HAD TO
EMAIL YOU- I DO HOPE YOU DONT THINK IM TOO FORWARD, BUT I JUST GOT EXCITED- I ADMIRE YOU SO
VERY MUCH AS GOVERNOR AND WISH YOU THE BEST-THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS CAROL GIBSON, WIFE
OF DECEASED SFC JOE GIBSON, US ARMY RETIRED CAROLINA99@ALLTEL.NET
carolina99@alltel . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:53 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9 : 05 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Beverly Brimer
address: 2601 Woodwind Hills Lane Lakeland FL 33812
863-647-3856
MESSAGE :
I just wanted to congratulate Governor Palin on the birth of her new son, Trig. I am the
mother of a 23 year old son with Down. Syndrome. Jeremy is a joy and a blessing in our
lives. My husband calls him his "hero". He loves the Lord with such a pure love that
challenges his parents all the time. He knows Scripture like you wouldn't believe and can
pull out and quote a verse in ways that put us to shame. We need to study more.
Jeremy is working almost full time and living in a house with two other young men. He is
self -supportive and doing great. Our philosophy when raising him was that he would be
treated no different than our other children and would be given the same opportunities to
grow that they had. I believe we all have benefitted by that.
Enjoy your beautiful son. He will bring so much joy to your hearts.
Thank you for all you do to protect families.
Bevely Brimer
Suwannee54@msn . com
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Monday, April 28, 2008 8:52 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Skip Ryman
address: 621 Council Box 347 Yakutat AK 99689
(907)784-3396
MESSAGE :
Yakutat has been my home for the past fifty three years. Like most Alaskans I have had my
opportunities to personally interact with all our governors to some degree and even be
friends with two but, I have never been so proud to call someone "my governor" as I have
been since the day X read your family statement regarding Trig and his challenges.
I am sure I will be disagreeing with you over some of life's little things like CIP
budgets and gas pipelines but never on the issue of you and your model of personal
strength, conviction and sense of family.
italio@ptialaska.net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: General_Administration
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:33 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General_Administration
Web mail from: Ms. Carolyn Dapier
address: 944 North Sheridan Road Lake Forest IL 60045
(847)234-3321
MESSAGE :
You go, girl!!! Congratulations on your new baby boy Trig, and God's blessing on you, him
and your whole family. I don't know if you, like I, were over forty when giving birth to
your fifth (our Pierson, #5, is also a boy) , but when faced with the question of testing
during what was deemed a "high-risk pregnancy", we didn't even bother. We figured he was
our baby no matter what the details. Being in the public eye as you are, your Godly
choices and right thinking provide the example that thousands of words could never
accomplish. Know that there's a whole crew of women at Christ Church, Lake Forest,
Illinois who are hugely proud of you as a woman in our corner
carydapier@aol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health_Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMall@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8:14 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from-. Jim Hix
address: 2709 Safari Cir Piano TX 75025
972-208-1689
MESSAGE :
I do not live in your state but I do want to wish you and your family all the blessing
possible for your positive exceptance of your 5th child. We have one granddaughter that
was borned with Down Syndrone and we feel blessed everyday because of her. She is a grown
lady now and is working and enjoying the life that God gave her. A hug from Courtny is
worth waiting for. The love you give her will be repayed many times.
Our prayers are with you and I know you will be blessed many times in the years to come.
Blessings,
Jim and Shirley Hix
j imhix@msn . com
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@afaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:51 AM
Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 8 : 14 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Marianne Merill
address: 2559 Brookshire Loop Anchoragae AK 99504
907 3397131
MESSAGE:
I want all funding stripped from the Carter Center. Meeting with the anti-Isreal, pro-
terrorist group Hamas is an abuse of power and misuse of American dollars. In fact I
concider it an act of treason. I will be sending you a copy petition I have signed and it
will be presented to congress. Please
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:50 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:17 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Frank Parenteau
address: 6689 E. Four Peaks Way Florence AZ 85232
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin and Family,
Family Research Council, Tony Perkins, just had an article about your new son. We are so
excited for you. God must hold you in very high regard to give you such exceptional
blessings. Congratulations! 4 children! !
Our son flys for Cathay Pacific, Los Angeles/Anchorage/Hong Kong route. His flight
schedule will now be an excellent reminder to pray for you personally and for your
wonderful family.
Indeed, The Lamb Won.
Mary L. "Rusty" Parenteau
www . thelambwon . com
mlprustysthelambwon. com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Labor
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.usJ
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 6:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Labor
Web mail from: Mr. Bill Beckman
address: N7239 Rock Lake Rd Lake Mills WI 53551
920-648-2402
MESSAGE:
Forgive the title. It seemed so natural for what I want to say.
A tip o 1 my cap to you, maam. I just learned of your giving birth to Trig.
There is a special place in the heart of our God for people who live their faith, and I'm
certain He has reserved a spot there for you.
My best to you, your husband and, of course, Trig I ! !
bbeck3@verizon . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:44 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Eileen Haupt
address: 5 Old Pump Road Jericho VT 05465
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your precious baby boy Trig! You ARE indeed blessed!
I have a 9-yr-old daughter with Down syndrome named Sadie. She is an absolute joyl You
will find out in time (if not already) that Trig will be one of the greatest blessings of
your life. There is truly something very special about children (and adults) with Down
syndrome. You will know exactly what I mean. Only a parent of a child with Down syndrome
can understand this special love.
I hope your little boy is healthy. My Sadie did have a heart defect and had heart surgery
at the age of 3-1/2 months. She did very well though, and she has been a very healthy
girl ever since.
I thank you for being such a public witness to life! Sadie's birth is what brought me
into the pro-life cause, and I am now very active in this endeavor. You sound like a
wonderful governor. I am so pleased to hear of a governor being so pro-life.
You sound like the kind of person who will adjust just fine, but if you ever feel the need
to contact other mothers with Down syndrome, please feel free to contact me. God bless!
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Sincerely,
Eileen Haupt
Jericho, Vermont
p. s I just thought of something. . . .1 had e-mailed a mom of a child with DS who has a
blog about DS, about marching in the 2009 March for Life in Washington and trying to
gather a group of families of children with Down syndrome to march to raise awareness of
the high abortion rate of babies with DS. Would this be something you'd be interested in?
vteileen@comcast.net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:30 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Helen Middlebrooke
address: 250 Clara Road Toto OS 96910
671-477-5705
MESSAGE :
Dear Mrs. Palin,
This is my second attempt. Please forgive the earlier empty e-mail.
I just read in the Family Research Council newsletter that you have given birth to a
Dear Sweetie with Down syndrome. I am the mother of nine, who for many reasons (some of
which elude me) lives on Guam. My eighth child, Deborah, has Down syndrome.
Someday I'd love to talk with you about this challenge, mother to mother. As a busy
public servant, this may not be possible, but God may allow it.
If nothing else, I want to tell you about a wonderful program that will help your
child. Please visit the website of the National Association for Child Development
(www.nacd.org) . These wonderful people have the very highest expectations for children
with Down syndrome. The founder of NACD, Robert J. Doman Jr., is probably the foremost
expert on the education of children with DS in the country. Children with DS who are
taught with NACD's approach are in excelling. They graduate with real diplomas and go to
college.
Do check them out.
God bless you. And congratulations.
Helen (Mrs. Michael) Middlebrooke, Guam, mom to Deborah and her eight siblings
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inmiddle@guam . net
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:48 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:55 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Dr. Clifton A. McClain III
address: 1603 St. Margarets Rd. Annapolis MD 21409
410-757-7671
MESSAGE :
Dear Honorable Governor Palin,
I just read the article about your new son Trig. My wife and I would encourage you and
your husband and family into what a Blessing a special needs child can be. Ruth delivered
our 3rd child 41 years ago, she was 26 at that time. We were advised to institutionalize
Matthew but we refused. Matt is great with numbers, remembers people and their names and
what they were doing the last time they were together, he loves our Lord and Saviour.
I am an Ob-Gyn who recently found out about Ambrotose, Matthew has been taking it for
about one year and has been able to go off of
wellbutrin which he was taking for anxiety, he has been fine.
We wish you well as you raise Trig and govern that beautiful
State of Alaska and know that God will honor you choice to honor him.
Clif and Ruth McClain 4-26-08
docandruth@mac . com
Sincerely,
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:47 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 11:09 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Linda Stilson
address: 8925 Los Altos Dr. Buena Park CA 90S20
MESSAGE -.
Our family wants to congradulate your family on the arrival of your new son Trig. You are
a blessing and inspiration. May God pour out his blessings and grace in you lives. You
live and believe what you profess. We need more people like you.
linda_avonlady@sbcglobal . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:46 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health_Care
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:MebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:18 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Renee Novo
address: 6177 Tuolomne Ct san jose CA 95123
MESSAGE :
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY
mo3bd@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:46 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Raul Arbiso
address: 10882 Flower St. Stanton CA 90680
MESSAGE:
My comment is but a small simple one. With humbleness I thank the Lord for the priviledge
of reading articles from the Family Research Council about Governor Palin having their
fifth child. And yes, Trig is not the last Blessing The Lord will bestow upon the Palin
family. Senator Clinton and Speaker peloski are poor examples of women in high places, but
I would gladly and proudly vote for Palin if she would ever consider running for the
highest office in the land. I Praise the Lord and thank the Lord for people like Palin. I
know everyone doesn't always agree on everything, but the people/residents of Alaska
should be happy and proud to have a Governor such as Palin.
Thanks for your time.
Raul Arbiso
www.Rauls-Kids-Mall.com
"Raising Money For Children's Needs"
714-761-2366
videocoach@aol . com
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:43 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMailogov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Nancy Cooper
address: 1836 Old Haywood Rd. Asheville NC 28806
(828) 6S7-9486
MESSAGE :
Our family offer our heartiest congratulations to the Palin family on the arrival of your
new baby! What a blessing he is and will be to your family and to others! We honor you
all for your obvious love of your children and family. You shine in a dark world, and we
thank God for you. Enjoy your lovely boy!
Mr. and Mrs. Steven (Nancy) Cooper
Asheville, NC
ndcooper 1@ j uno . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:43 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov . state . ak .us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2 008 9:42 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Mary Jane Balcom
address: 9910 E. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake MI 48629
989-422-4334
MESSAGE:
I just read an article about the birth of your 5th child and was very impressed with your
opinion about abortion.
My daughter is the mother of a beautiful 16 year old daughter named Sarah. She has been a
joy and blessing in all of our lives.
Never underestimate their possibilities. Sarah is in the 9th grade and she will be
graduating from high school in three more years. Sarah has always been mainstremed in
school and it has proved to be a positive experience. In the younger grades it was
difficult for her because the other children did not always understand but now these same
kids have matured and they love and appreciate Sarah. She is the princess of the class.
She is even invited to sleep overs by her classmates. She 'runs track, downhill skiis, and
swims like a fish. She is amazing.
I felt compelled to write this note to you as an encouragement from a grandmother who
watched her 21 year old daughter give birth to a down syndrome child and say to me the
next morning "Mom I know what we have to do I We have to help this child to develop to her
fullest potential" and her and her husband set out to do just that and the results have
been wonderful . Difficult at time but wonderful .
God bless you< and your family,
Mary Jane Balcom
janeb2@charter.net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:42 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:09 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Alyson Dunn
address: 999 Kothmann Road Dripping Springs TX 78620
512-858-0183
MESSAGE :
Dear Mrs. Palin:
Congratulations on the birth of your precious son, Trig. As a mother of an 18 -month-old
darling with Down Syndrome, I can testify to the "unspeakable joy" of raising a child with
designer genes. That extra 21st chromosome is the love chromosome, as my pediatrician
says, and it's true. My Noah is also my fifth child and second son, and he has been a
blessing to our family from day one. And the blessing is just more apparent every day.
He has brought out the best in my children and in my husband and me. We are all much more
affectionate, loving, and just plain happy since Noah has come along. Why? I think it's
because we, as human beings, tend to give what we get, and those wonderful things are what
we get from Noah. Your son will probably have an extra chromosome worth of love and
happiness to share. Enjoy him.
I don't know if Trig is facing any medical issues. I pray he is healthy. While medical
issues are common, my experience with Noah has been it is not a for- sure thing. My Noah
had a small VSD which closed on its own with no need for intervention. No other medical
problems, so be not afraid. He has not even had to have antibiotics, not even an ear
infection. He was a difficult nurser, but we pushed through and he did fine with a little
extra effort.
Occupational therapy and joining a Yahoo group for parenting children with Down syndrome
have been my greatest helps. I typically don't mess with Yahoo groups, but I can't say
this loud enough - it's the parents who have the answers, not the doctors. Doctors know
what they have been told or read, parents know from experience.
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I know this sounds rediculous, but if there is anything I can do, please feel free to
contact me. I know it helped me to talk to another mom of a child with Down syndrome.
You are very blessed to be Trig's mom.
Sincerely,
Alyson Dunn
dunnclan®thywi 1 lbedunn . us
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Mason; Janice I (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:13 PM
To-. Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jane Tilton
address: 6671 S. Calle de la Cereza Hereford AZ 85615
520-378-9406
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the birth of your son. We also have a Down
Syndrome son, Jacob, born when I was 44. He will have his 21st birthday this summer and
has been a joy and a blessing (and also a lot of intense work and, certainly, some tears)
in our family. He has 8 brothers and sisters to whom he has been an inspiration.
Jacob reads the Scriptures by himself, serves as a part-time volunteer at the Bishop's
Storehouse, a food bank- type operation where he fills orders, carries them out for
clients, works in the kitchen, and in the warehouse. He loves music, bowling, camping,
playing learning games on the computer, reading and playing pool. He has never met a
person he didn't love --and most of them love him back.
He had certain health challenges that we were blessed to find help for and he is now one
of the healthiest DS children in America, I do believe. We worked with Bob Doman of the
NACD to design a program to help him achieve his potential, and I'd recommend the NACD to
anyone with a special needs child. They empower families to help their children.
God bless you and your family for choosing life for this special boy- -I won't tell you
things won't sometimes be hard, but I can tell you they will be worth it.
Jane Tilton
lynntiltonl@msn. com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:38 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Ladies,
I know that Jessalynn is out so I am sending this request to you Sharon.
Donna
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. LouAnn Edwards
address: 11370 SW Fairfield St Beaverton OR 97005
503-644-8989
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your precious son! You are an inspiration to the entire
country. I host a life-affirming cable TV talk show called Woman 2 Woman in the Portland
metro area and wish to extend an open invitation for you to be on our show if your travels
ever take you to Oregon. It would be an extreme honor for the people of Oregon to "meet
you." (Today, I interviewed Dr. Alveda King! )
Blessings to you, your family and the lucky people of Alaska!
LouAnn Edwards
Woman 2 Woman Show
Edwardslaw8@aol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:36 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Susan Vincent
address: 1335 Wigeon Drive Corona CA 92882
MESSAGE :
Thank you for your fortitude in fighting for the rights of unborn children. Thank you
especially for the example you've set for those who might hesitate to bring to life a
child with special needs. God has greatly blessed you with your son Trig. Babies are
such a wonderful gift. They are an example of God's great love for us and of His trust in
us to raise those children according to His word.
When I was young I was very selfish, thinking only of myself. I was single and, I
thought, an independent woman. I made the horrible mistake of having an abortion. At the
time it didn't bother rae. I know, this is just awful, and now I live with the regret and
the guilt. I know God has forgiven me but I just can't stop thinking about my choice.
I'm thankful for people like you who fight for this precious life and greatful you've
chosen to share your experience. God truly has a gentle soldier fighting for Him and His
creation.
choose2obey@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:35 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:01 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. steve pasko
address: 402 gresham ct bel air MD 21014
4106388889
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin,
I respect your brave and honorable decision to allow Trig to be born. My wife and I faced
a similar situation 15 years ago when prenatal genetic testing determined our daughter,
Faith, would have Down Syndrome. She has brought untold joy into our lives, and now our
other daughter, 24, works at Johns Hopkins Hospital with people with developmntal
disabilities. My wife volunteers at Capernaum Ministries, a Christian organization
devoted to bringing happiness to children with disabilities. In other words, Trig will
change your life for the better. May God bless your decision to do the right thing.
Sincerely,
Steve Pasko
stevepaskoOcomcast . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@ataska.govI
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [tnailto:WebMail@gov. state .ak. us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lorrie Johnson
address: 773 N. 21st Avenue Brighton CO 80601
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor:
Thank you so very much and God bless you and your family for living out the values you
espouse .
Lorrie D. Johnson
lordj@4dv.net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:34 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Ronald Inouye
address: 3036 Riverview Dr. Fairbanks AK 99709
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin -- Congratulations on the arrival of your new son! !
Thank you for allocating funds for the planning and design of the proposed State Library,
Archives and Museum facility, and I urge the full $7.5 million included in SB221 be
appropriated. The Territorial and State's historical and cultural treasures a
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us (mailto.-WebMailOgov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:31 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Stephen Zawkiewicz
address: 1323 Bernardo Ct. NE Albuquerque NM 87113
MESSAGE:
I just read about you and Trig on the Family Research Council's email newsletter. May God
continue to bless you and your family.
stephenz®integrity . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:29 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cindy Northon
address: 1026 Progress St. Apt. B405 Pittsburgh PA 15212
MESSAGE:
Governor ,
Congratulations on the birth of your dear son! What a wonderful occasion! Thank you too
for being a proponent for the dignity of every human life. God bless you and your family.
Kind regards,
Cindy Northon, Esq.
cindy . northon@gmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:24 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Ak_History_Facts
Original Message
From: WebMail®gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak. us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect .- Ak_History_Facts
Web mail from: Mr. Russ Davis
address: 5820 Turtle Creek Dr., #3 Fort Wayne IN 46816
MESSAGE:
I just heard from my daily Family Research Council email that
God continues to richly bless you and Todd in your receiving His love gift of priceless
Trig with his special challenges but vastly greater special blessings that kids without
Downs syndrome usually lack, such as (what I know from professional personal interaction)
the tremendous affection and great trust that usually makes so-called "normal" people look
exceedingly morose and untrustworthy by comparison.
As you know far better than I, Anthony and Stanton and their fellows would have rejected
as evil monsters not fit to be women most of today's phony so-called "feminists" getting
the media attention (http://www.feministsforlife.org/history/index.htm) insanely obsessed
with butchering these fabulous treasures, of which one alone outweighs all the world's
gold and jewels in value, though nonetheless stemming from the priceless divine union God
gave you and Todd and thus necessarily subservient to it, keeping kids in their proper,
place UNDER the parental order likewise UNDER the divine order as our Founding Fathers and
their "one Christian nation under God" understood before most of today's mindless and
lawless fascist "authorities" in most of all three branches of government sought to trash
it all.
One thing I was sad to hear you have been deceived by (tell a lie often enough and people
will believe anything, as with the NYT's Durante deceiving the entire Western world into
thinking Stalin was such a nice guy until Muggeridge eventually exposed him after massive
rejection of the truth by most) is the similarly ubiquitous, practically universal,
lawless and fascist "gay" lie propaganda that has enslaved the country and even the world
(as Hitler did: The Pink Swastika
(www.abidingtruth.com/pfrc/books/pinkswastika/html/the_pinkswastika_
4th_edition_-_final.htm) as badly as the lie of the equally lawless and fascist
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antiChristian bigotry religion of evolution pretending to be science.
For the exposure of the "gay" propaganda lie and its certain destruction of civilization
unless successfully opposed, see "The 'gay' invention" at
http : //touchstonemag . com/archives/article . php?id=l 8 -10-036-f
For a simlar exposure (but vastly more exhaustive) of the propaganda lie fraud of the
antichrsitian bigotry religion pretending to be science called evolution, see
www.answersinGenesis.org.
Give Trig a hug and a kiss from his loving adoptive uncle Russ in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
God bless you and yours, Russ
russedOonlyinternet . net
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:17 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:29 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Karen Beaty
address: 1605 Erin Drive Normal IL 61761
309.212.7283
MESSAGE :
Thank you for giving birth to your son - and for standing up for what is right! May God
continue to bless you and your husband, Trig and your other children!
Karen Beaty
MomBeaty@gmail . com
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From: Kelly, Russell T (GOV) [russ.kelly@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:16 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Shirley - the bridge
That's correct, the way you have it here.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov. palin@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Cc: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Apr 28 07:37:14 2008
Subject: Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-raen-tif f " . (?)
PRA GSP01 0016396
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Sent:
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Cc:
Subject:
Yes
I just checked
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:16 AM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Re: Shirley - the bridge
Original Message
Prom: gov. pa lin®yahoo. com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Cc: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Apr 28 07:37:14 2008
Subject: Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-men-tif f " . (?)
PRA GSP01 0016397
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:15 AM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Oil&Gas
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Oil&Gas
Web mail from: Ms. laurie boyd
address: po box 8123 ketchikan AK 99901
907-247-7601
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
First let me congratulate you on the birth of your child. Alaska is proud of the hard work
you do and wish you and your family all the best.
I am deeply concerned about fuel costs and am fearful of the impact it is having on my
family, our own town as well as our state and country.
I am a Case
PRA GSP01 0016398
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Cc:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:11 AM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Re: Shirley - the bridge
I think that's correct. Will douible- check.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon w (GOV); Kelly, Russell t (gov)
Cc: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Apr 28 07:37:14 2008
Subject: Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-men-tiff . (?)
PRA GSP01 0016399
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Monday, April 28, 2008 7:37 AM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to. pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-men-tif f " . (?)
PRA GSP01 0016400
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:33 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Bike blessing
She's great! I'm so thankful for our new additions in Comm!
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 27, 200B 6:23 PM
Subject: RE: Bike blessing
She's doing a great job, isn't she. What a gem she is!
Original Message
Prom: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Sun 4/27/2008 5:42 PM
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Bike blessing
Kate- thanks so much for the bike blessing info also - I'll use it at next week's
event... It sounds like it may be a bigger event even than yesterday's bike blessing.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Monday, April 28, 2008 7:41 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Spring programs
For sched: more spring programs Wed 10am and 7pm at valley schools.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016402
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From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: . Monday, April 28, 2008 7:39 AM
To: McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Shirley - the bridge
Do you know correct pronunciation of her name:
Original Message
Prom : gov . palin@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:14
To: "Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Cc : kate . morgan@alaska . gov
Subject: Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-men-tiff " . (?)
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:23 AM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV); Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Alaska Energy Crisis
From: Rep. Beth Kerttula [mailto:Representatlve_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:28 PM
To: Bettles Lodge; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Kookesh, Albert (LAA); Salmon, Woodie W (LAA); Barnes, Nancy C (LAA); Harris, John (LAA);
Samuels, Ralph (LAA); Green, Lyda N (LAA); Ellis, Johnny (LAA); Therriault, Gene (LAA); Crawford, Harry
(LAA); Gardner, Berta (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Ramras, Jay B (LAA); Hauke, Aurora (LAA)
Subject: RE: Alaska Energy Crisis
I think this is a good idea, thanks for the effort. Beth
From: Bettles Lodge [mailto:info@bettleslodge.com]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:42 AM
To: govemor@alaska.gov
Cc: Sen. Albert Kookesh; Rep. Woodie Salmon; Nancy Barnes; Rep. John Harris; Rep. Ralph Samuels;
Rep. Beth Kerttula; Sen. Lyda Green; Sen. Johnny Ellis; Sen. Gene Therriault; Rep. Harry Crawford; Rep.
Berta Gardner; Rep. Paul Seaton; Rep. Jay Ramras
Subject: Alaska Energy Crisis
Dear Governor Palin,
This is an article that is in today's Anchorage paper regarding the energy crisis we are facing.
http://www.adn.com/opinion/compass/storv/386349.html
I am asking the help of the Governors office and the legislature in moving forward HB 288 regarding Net
Metering. Thousands of Alaskans are willing to make the substantial invest in alternative energy to help
reduce our oil consumption but we need a net metering law to make it cost feasible. I ask you, why is
Alaska one of only a handful of states that does not have metering?
It would be a tremendous boost to alternative energy if the legislature was to pass HB 288 during the
upcoming special session. Doing so would bring a tremendous surge in installation of alternative energy
systems this construction season before next winter.
Thank you for your time and your consideration of helping all Alaskans to reduce our dependency on oil.
Sincerely,
Dan Klaes
Mayor
City of Bettles
10/22/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) fgovernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:17 AM
To: Kerttula; Beth (LAA)
Subject: RE: Energy Crisis Declaration
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: Rep. Beth Kerttula [mailto:Representative_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:22 PM
To: Goto; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Davis, Bettye J (LAA); Cissna, Sharon (tAA)
Cc: Parnell, Sean R (GOV); Hoffman, Lyman F (LAA); Green, Lyda N (LAA); Ellis, Johnny (LAA); Kookesh,
Albert (LAA); Elton, Kim S (LAA); Therriault, Gene (LAA); Harris, John (LAA); Samuels, Ralph (LAA);
Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA); Doll, Andrea (LAA); Joule, Reggie (LAA); Nelson, Mary (LAA); Salmon, Woodie W
(LAA); Ledoux, Gabrielle R (LAA); Foster, Neal (LAA); Thomas, Bill (LAA); Doll, Andrea (LAA);
michael.nizich@alaska.gov
Subject: RE: Energy Crisis Declaration
Hi Ms. Goto, thank you for your thoughts and suggestion. Thank you for your support of my hometown in
our time of need. We in Juneau have stood with our more rural neighbors on energy issues, and I
appreciate your concerns. I hope that we can work together for a good resolution for ALL Alaska.
I know you and your family and friends have long suffered from tremendous fuel and energy prices. I
know we have to resolve this issue and we have to do it soon.
I have asked for a declaration of disaster for Juneau because of the many seniors, disabled, single
parents, small businesses and others who are on fixed incomes and who will not make it through a big
increase in energy costs. I know other people in Alaska are also suffering. We are truly all in this
together.
Thank you for your email, I appreciate it and hope that we can all see a turn around in energy in Alaska.
All my best, Beth
From: Goto [mailto:gyagoto@alaska.net]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:47 AM
To: Governor@gov.state.ak.us; Sen. Bettye Davis; Rep. Sharon Q'ssna
Cc: 'Lt. Governor Parnell'; Sen. Lyman Hoffman; Sen. Lyda Green; Sen. Johnny Ellis; Sen. Albert
Kookesh; Sen. Kim Elton; Sen. Gene Therriault; Rep. John Harris; Rep. Ralph Samuels; Rep. Beth
Kerttula; Rep. Bryce Edgmon; Rep. Andrea Doll; Rep. Reggie Joule; Rep. Mary Nelson; Rep. Woodie
Salmon; Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux; Rep. Richard Foster; Rep. Bill Thomas
Subject: Energy Crisis Declaration
April 25, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
Juneau, Alaska 9981 1
Senator Bettye Davis
State Senate
10/22/2009
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Representative Sharon Cissna
State House of Representatives
Re: Energy Crisis in Rural Alaska
Dear Governor Palin, Senator Davis and Representative Cissna:
Along with Juneau, please consider declaring all Alaska villages "Energy Disaster Areas." There is no relief in
sight and the next fuel barges will deliver even more expensive fuel. I moved to Anchorage in 2002 but I still keep
a close puise on what happens at home. In my region, my family and friends are expecting some very steep
prices of fuel and continued high prices for electricity. The average price of heating fuel in my home region is
$4.63 and the highest price paid is $7.75. Please also note that ISER reports that rural Alaska uses less energy,
but pays more (Effects of Rising Utility Costs on Household Budgets, ISER, March 2007).
Rural Alaska has been asking for energy relief for many years and as far as I know, the state disaster cabinet has
never assembled on behalf of the villages that are facing increasingly increasing electricity and fuel costs. I hope
that Juneau gets some relief, but I do not believe it is fair to consider Juneau to the exclusion of Rural Alaska
villages where they are losing population, their schools are closing, no new jobs are being created, and villages
are shutting down basic education, life, health, and public safety functions. High energy prices stymie economies
and economic development. Just look at the airline industry.
The villages are going over an energy cliff and only massive intervention can turn the tide. Please consider a
moratorium on energy sales taxes and a state-wide fuel subsidy program to lower the cost of gasoline, heating
fuel, diesel, aviation fuel, and propane. This could work for and apply to all of Alaska.
The PCE program helps a lot with electricity and I thank you for your work on building the endowment and
continuing to fund the program. Without that, instead of only paying 3 to 5 times as much for electricity as
compared to Anchorage, my friends and family would be paying 3 to about 8 times as much.
This is a request to support communities' efforts to help themselves. You may be aware of the fact that many
communities and regions (Pilot Point, Interior villages, Petersburg, Pt. Graham, Craig, Chena Hot Springs, and
others) are taking pro-active steps to solve the energy problem on a long term basis but time is needed for
their longer term solutions to kick in.
The experts warn that the energy situation in Anchorage and the rest of the Railbelt will soon be in the same set
of terrible circumstances that Rural Alaska has been facing for 1 0s of years. My energy bills are creeping upward
with no relief in sight. I truly believe we need to work together to solve this energy crisis for the benefit of the
whole state. I hope that you will look kindly on this request for help and declare an energy crisis for Rural Alaska.
Short of that, please create tools to stabilize the costs of energy to allow long term solutions to kick in.
Sincerely yours,
Greta L. Goto
Constituent, District K and 22, and super voter
CC: Lt. Governor Sean Parnell, Sen. Lyda Green, Sen. Johnny EHis, Sen. Lyman Hoffman, Sen. Albert Kookesh,
Sen. Kim Elton, Sen. Gene Therriault, Rep. John Harris, Rep. Ralph Samuels, Rep. Beth Kerttula, Rep. Bryce
Edgmon, Rep. Andrea Doll, Rep. Reggie Joule, Rep. Mary Nelson, Rep. Woodie Salmon, Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux,
Rep. Richard Foster; Rep. Bill Thomas
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016406
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7: 1 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: G Gordon Liddy
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:02:50
To: "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> , <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"M Nizich" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Larry
Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: Re: G Gordon Liddy
Hopefully, all of this has now quieted = down. However, I thought that you might want to
see the attached = email from Adrian Herrera of Arctic Power in response to my inquiry
last = week about what they were doing to clarify the Gorden Liddy situation.  = ; I
circulated this on a limited basis to administration folks.
If you think more needs to be done by Arctic = Power, please let me know, and I will
contact them today.
John W. = Katz
Director of = State/Federal Relations
and Special = Counsel to the Governor
s
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org? jwkatz@alaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
1
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»> On 4/25/2008 at 6:04 PM, in message = <1926165388-1209161238-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry. rim. net-8024 0988= 2-@bxel67.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>,
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> = wrote:
What's the plan for = clarifying the "state is paying him..." rumor that was the subject
of the = editorial and the letters to the editor recently? I don't know who's idea = it
was to (supposedly) pay Liddy to lobby for ANWR, but either Arctic = Power needs to answer
to the rumors, or there at least needs to be clearer = messaging that we didn't ask for
this, nor did we bless the idea of paying = him or his expenses anyway as he plans to
broadcast from AK. Thanks!
Sen= t from my BlackBerry=AE device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016408
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:09 AM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Bike blessing
You're awesome. Thanks so much! Great words for this morning's Native Justice Momentum
welcome . Thank you Kate !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular one
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:13:33
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Bike blessing
I'll work up fresh new remarks for you, as I delivered the proc and revised remarks on
your behalf. The event sponsors gave me some adorable Harley baby things to pass on to
you and Trig : )
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com:>
TO: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) ; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Sun Apr 27 17:42:42 2008
Subject: Bike blessing
Kate- thanks so much for the bike blessing info also - I'll use it at next week's
event... It sounds like it may be a bigger event even than yesterday's bike blessing.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016409
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:59 PWl
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health_Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Health_Care
Web mail from: Amy samraoury
address: 428 Pratt Street Longmont CO 80501
303-682-8824
MESSAGE :
Sorry, didn't know which field to pick on subject! Congratulations on your new son, Trig!
God has blessed you in his gift of this child, and especially in your willingness to love
him as God made him! We (all of us right to life folks in Colorado) are so proud of your
family! God Bless you all. Amy
sammouryamy@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016410
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:50 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 11:29 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Andie Rice
address: P.O. Box 56707 North Pole AK 99705
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin! I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate and respect you as
our governor. You are a model of honor and righteousness in a world that does not always
value those virtues. I was so touched by the birth of your new baby and the Godly stand
you made for life. I am praying for you and your family. May God bless you, guide you,
and be your Strength moment by moment. Sincerely, Andie Rice
ricechex4him@juno . com
PRA GSP01 0016411
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:50 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 11:43 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Barbara Valka
address: 911Buffalo Springs Way Spring TX 77373
281-353-7422
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I am very much impressed by your stand on the joy your son has brought to you even though
he is disabled. Your resolve to keep him and not to choose to abort him says alot about
your character and determination. If I were in your state I would consider it a honor to
call you a sister of the state but since I belong to the state of Texas I call you a
sister of this great nation. May God Bless you and keep you and your son in his good
graces. Happy Mother's Day a little early!
Love & Prayers,
Barbara C. Valka
valka@sbcglobal . net
PRA GSP01 0016412
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:50 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 11:47 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Debra Harbison
address: P.O. Box 54 Tok AK 99780
883-5727
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
My family and I would like to congradulate you and your family on the birth of your son,
Tag! We saw his picture on the news and he is a beautiful baby.
Words can hardly express how grateful we are for your expressions of love and hope for all
of your children, what an example to a world that at times seems to regard our precious
children as liabilities. We also want to say thank you for always keeping the good of all
Alaskans foremost in your dealings with business and the legislature.
Best wishes,
Deb Harbison
harbison@aptalaska . net
PRA GSP01 0016413
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:49 PM
To: pcspecht@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: WebMailsgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:15 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Peter Specht
address: 7450 Clairborne Circle Anchorage AK 99502
907-360-2799
MESSAGE:
Govenor Palin,
I wanted to thank you again for taking the time from your family and comming by the
Veterans Outreach / Veterans BBQ at the Wasilla airport this past weekend. Its was
unexpected and a great pleasure to have you there. We had an exceptional turnout given the
weather we recived on Friday. And your arrival and the time you spent with us was the
iceing on the cake! Lulu Small and the AquaNets were pleased to get a picture with you and
I'm sure they'll send a copy on.
For myself and all the Vets on Saturday. Thank you, You have a lot of class and your
feelings for the people of Alaska and our vets, shows. I don't think there is another US
state govenor who would have made that effort and shown up as just themselves whithout all
the goverment trimmings. You and your family are in our thoughts and we support you as you
support us. It was a pleasure to have such a down to earth, neighborly visit from the Lady
Govenor next door. You have brought back a bit of the old Alaska to the new Alaska.
Our very best regards,
Peter Specht
ex-Sgt. USAF
1970 - 1979
PRA GSP01 0016414
pcspecht@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016415
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:46 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: General_Administration
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.usJ
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General_Administration
Web mail from: Ms. Gaylene Thomas
address: 4718 Laurel Canyon St Las Vegas NV 89129
702 873-871S
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I am just writing to congratulate your whole family on the birth of Trig! My husband and
I have 5 children, the youngest has Down syndrome and she has been the most amazing
blessing for all of us! God was so good to give her to us and so I truly celebrate with
those who get to know this new world! It is one I wouldn't have chosen so I am thankful
God did for me!
Start stocking up on Veggietale DVDs and Signing Time DVDs! It is amazing how well
language skills develop!
Again, this is a fun world! It may be Knottsberry Farm vs Disneyland at times, (a little
slower paced) but so much joy!
God bless you
The Thomas Family:
Jim, Gaylene, Ty, Kyle, Cole, Kaya, and Alayna
4718 Laurel Canyon St
Las Vegas, NV 89129
j thomasl4 6@Cox . net
PRA GSP01 0016416
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:45 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. David Tolleson
address: 1370 Center Drive, Suite 102 Atlanta GA 30338
800-232-6372
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
On behalf of the Board and Staff of the National Down Syndrome Congress, congratulations
to you and your husband on the birth of your son, Trig! Either now or in the future, we
would be delighted to provide you with free, up-to-date information on issues related to
Down syndrome. When the time is right for your family, you might also want to consider
attending an NDSC convention. This year's event in Boston is expected to bring in close
to 3,000 people from around the country (as usual, we already have folks coming from
Alaska ! ) and the world .
Please don't hesitate to call or write if we can be of help and, again, congratulations!
David Tolleson
Executive Director
National Down Syndrome Congress
www.ndsccenter.org
david@ndsccenter . org
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:45 PM
Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Emory Gonzales
address: 721 A Street Sitka AK 99835
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin:
Congratulations on the birth of your son, Trig. My wife and I have had 11 children and
each one has been a special blessing.
I wish that this were all that I had to write, but certain state employees have created a
problem for me that has recently cost me my position as the Radiologist for Wrangell
Medical Center.
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:43 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Labor
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:39 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Labor
Web mail from: Mr. Ralph and Linda Wyatt
address: 23243 Francis Avenue Fort Langley AK 72894
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Thank you for your wonderful labor of love!
We celebrate the birth of your most recent
and special child. May the Lord richly
bless you for your faithfulness. May He
give you grace and strength as your love and
raise this child. May He give you wisdom
in all of your governorship responsibilities.
We are cheering for you and your family!
Ralph and Linda Wyatt
Fort Langley, B.C.
Canada
rwyatt@shaw . ca
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:43 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:45 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Julie Medearis
address: 5001 Fox Hill Dr. Longmont CO 80501
MESSAGE:
You are an inspiration to us Mothers! I read about you and your 5th baby in the paper a
few weeks ago. Congratulations!! What a very special gift from God.
I read:
"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," Palin
wrote .
As for people who think a baby like Trig shouldn't even be born, look around, the governor
wrote. Who is perfect or even normal?
You "GO GIRL! !"
jmedearis@gmail . com
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:28 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Betty Garvert
address: 11641 Quail Road Longmont CO 80501
303 772 9620
MESSAGE :
Would like to congratulate you on your new baby. You are right, God has give you a
special gift and responibility. I am sure that you will not disappoint Him. You and your
family will be in my prayers.
b j garvertomsn . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:28 PM
To: fraser.stephanie@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Fish_and_Game
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 23, 2008 3:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Ms. Stephanie Fraser
address: 11830 Northern Raven Drive Anchorage AK 99516
9073459315
MESSAGE:
Dear the Governor Palin,
My name is Stephanie Fraser. I am sixteen and I go to Robert Service High School. My
history teacher has had us research a current events issue for a research paper and I
chose the issue with polar bears. The issue keeps being pushed off and there still has not
been a solution for the polar bears. One should be made as soon as possible, if it is, we
can start to make the polar bears habitat a better place for them to live in.
The decision for whether the polar bears are going to be placed on the Endangered
Species List or not has been put off too many times. A decision needs to be made. I think
that the polar bears should be listed as threatened. The habitat in which the polar bears
reside, is melting because of global warming. The polar bears live on the ice, and when
the ice melts, they have to try and swim to the land. Polar bears can only swim so far, if
they have to go too far because there is not another piece of ice, or any land, they have
a chance of drowning.
I realize that this is more of an issue to deal with global warming, but if we are not
going to do anything to stop harming the environment that the polar bears live in, then
they should be placed on the Endangered Species List. They are in danger and we are to
blame. The polar bears should be protected unless we do something to stop contributing to
the global warming that is ruining the polar bear habitat. The polar bears will not adapt
to living on land either, the animals they eat do not live on the land, they live in the
oceans .
The polar bears need to be protected from our carelessness. So unless, we are going to
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clean up the environment and keep it clean, and do other things to keep the global warming
from continuing at the pace it is at, then the polar bears should be protected under the
Endangered Species List.
fraser . stephanie@hotmail . com
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Cc:
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:27 PM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:31 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Steve Geanoulis
address: 116 Seward st. Juneau AK 99801
907- 463- 3704
MESSAGE:
Dear Sarah, congrat's on the new bundle of joy. How's the daughters navel piercing,
hopefully healed up and doing well.
Down to business.
My wife Erin and myself own Pair-A-Dice Tattoo and Body Piercing here in Juneau, we also
own our own home. That's right 2 electric bills. This AEL&P deal is out of controle, I
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:25 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:24 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sarah Buchanan
address: 1111 7th St SW Alabaster AL 35007
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
Hello! My name is Sarah Buchanan, and I received an email that talked about you having a
son with DS. If this is true, I just wanted you to know that I also have a son with DS;
his name is Will. He is the most wonderful little boy in the world, and I was so excited
to read of your perspective on your experience. You don't very often hear of too many
people in prominent positions with children with DS, so maybe God chose you to make a
difference, and bring much needed attention to this disorder! I'm sure you have done your
research and found that organizations trying to research solutions to some of the problems
that people with Down's have are extremely underfunded. I hope you don't think I'm asking
for money! I am just a regular parent like yourself, and wish I could do more for him.
Will is 4 now and we just love him to pieces, and couldn't imagine him any other way! He
has changed my (and my husband's) life in ways that I do not have time to address here!
It really was so
refreshing to read that someone said no I'm sorrys are needed! I have been saying that
for 4 years myself. Anyway, I just felt led to let you know that you really have been
blessed, and good luck to you and your family!
Sincerely,
Sarah Buchanan
buchanansarahobellsouth. net
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:41 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Gara and French
Makes sense. No lawmaker has told me what THEY want done with the abortion bills, so I've
sort of left it up in the air, waiting to hear from them. .. perhaps they are polling. Let
me know if /when you hear more. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW}" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:28:34
To: gov, sarah@yahoo.com, ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Gara and French
Dear Governor Palin,
Deb Behr thinks Gara and French are in a hurry because the legislative leadership may
be preparing to poll its members about calling a special session and they would be
preparing arguments about why it should not happen. It is speculation but plausible.
Talis
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:42 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Gara and French
Geez- that is demanding. Thanks for doing what you can on it, though it sounds like an
impossible task at this point. Hopefully they'll take it out on Lyda, not us, if they're
trying to make a point re: expensive litigation that resulted in no law changes.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:40:50
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo .com>
Subject: Gara and French
Dear Governor Pal in,
Apparently Rep. Gara and Sen. French are demanding that my dept. give the total of
dollars spent in the last thirty years on abortion litigation by the state by noon
tomorrow. We may or may not have an answer as it is not clear we have a method of
compiling that material that far back especially on such short notice. I do not know the
urgency other than they must anticipate it will become the topic of a special session
after all. This is just a heads up in case you know more or even if you have not heard
about it . Talis
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 1 :33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd
Subject: Sched tonight
I was invited to a pastor's conference tonight 6:30, Howard Rock Ballroom at the Sheraton,
I'll be attending their appreciation banquet. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) lgovemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:55 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Carl Tremonti
address: 2918 Bayshore Vista Drive Tampa FL 33611
727-580-2780
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son. I to have a child with Downs, he is the
youngest of 4 and the only boy. Similar to you we were unaware of this until two weeks
after his birth when he was readmitted to the hospital and tested. His features are not
very pronounced. Although we run into daily challenges they are fairly typical of the
challenges our other children have gone thru. He will be 4 in July and currently plays t-
ball and soccer. He is enrolled in an early learning program to prepare him for
mainstream kindergarten and rides a bus from school to his daycare program which is the
same as his sisters went. We felt lucky and blessed that god would trust us to raise such
a special child
My wife and I are lucky enough to have executive positions in the healthcare field. This
affords us the ability to seek answers to any questions we may have and ensure no barriers
exist for Michael to receive the appropriate therapy allowing him to reach his fullist
potential .
He is truly a blessing for us everyday and helps us to focus and understand what is truly
important in our lives.
I encourage you to reach out to others who have children with downs so you can understand
the resources available to you.
The Best of Luck
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carl . tremonti@baycare . org
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:55 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cathy Rodgers
address: 1426 G St SE Washington DC 20003
202-812-0444
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of Trig! As a mom of a baby boy, Cole, born with Down
syndrome a year ago tomorrow, I can testify that I believe I have only seen a glimpse of
the positive impact he will have on my family's lives as well as this world.
I am good friends with Sean Parnell from the days when we served on a Western States
Legislative Forestry Task Force together. I sent him an e-mail as soon as I heard the
news that Trig had been born with Down syndrome. The hardest part is hearing the news and
getting your arms around a new reality. However, you quickly develop new hopes and dreams
for your son.
If over the next few days or weeks, you would like to talk, I would welcome it or if you
come to DC, let me know, I would enjoy meeting you.
God Bless You and your family <
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Congresswoman, Washington State
202-225-2006 (office)
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202-812-0444 (cell)
cmc@mail . house . gov
cmcomail . house . gov
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:54 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state .ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:54 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joshua Hauser
address: 1130 W. 29th Ave Vancouver, BC OS V6H2E
604-730-9055
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I am moved to write you a personal note this morning, having received an email through a
pro-life organization sharing news of your expanded family. The email said Trig weighed
in at 6 pounds 2 ounces, and because (according to my mom) that was my birth weight
(closing in on 49 years ago) , I immediately felt a kinship with your new baby boy. The
email also explained that Trig has Down Syndrome, and expressed your joyous response and
your thanks to God for entrusting you with the responsibility of caring for him. Your
attitude humbled me and filled me with joy, reminding me that my challenges are small and
that I can meet them. Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family.
Yours truly,
Joshua Hauser
Vancouver , BC
hauserlaw@shaw . ca
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:30 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling Request for Today, Monday, 04.28.08
It may be over the phone. 11am isn't good for me. Let me find a better time for me.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:29:17
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Scheduling Request for Today, Monday, 04.28.08
Governor - Commissioner Galvin just called and asked if you had 15 minutes today that he
could meet with you. He said 11:00 a.m. would work for him but anytime you have available
he will make himself available. He needs to talk with you in regards to AIDEA Director.
Thank you, Janice
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:26 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Karen Bodle
address: PO Box 6039 Harrisburg PA 17112
717-379-3767
MESSAGE :
Thank you for your beautiful testimony of welcoming your son, Trig. He will be a great
blessing to you and your family because you have received him as a gift from God.
BLESSINGS, BLESSINGS, BLESSINGS, Karen Bodle Pennsylvania
karen4 justice@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:33 AM
To: Mason; Janice I (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Dan Gaffney
address: 46 River Road Drive W Mayflower AR 72106
MESSAGE :
Congrats on your new son. Trig! Thank you for speaking so well on behalf of those with
"special needs" - my wife and I have 3 adopted kiddos, each with unique special needs.
They are an absolute blessing to us, and would love to see more Godly families not be so
fearful of these "kinds" of children. We call them God's hidden blessings.
gaf f 32@gmail . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9: 50 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. elvina turner
address: P.O. Box 205 Unalakleet AK 99684
907-624-3571
MESSAGE:
Congradualation to you and your husband with your son. Just want to let you know that I
have a 36 years old daughter with down syndrome that we love dearly in our family.
Michelle my daughter graduated from high school here in Unalakleet, and now she is staying
home with us. Michelle makes the family laugh, she has two sisters and two brothers. At
first we had some hard times when we had Michelle but we went through that with the help
of prayers and talking about it with each others. I just wanted to write to you to let
you know because I felt for you when I heard the baby was a down syndrome but we still
love them as much as we love our other children. I know that your a strong women but you
have a long challenge ahead of yourself also your family. I know your family will make it.
Take care and feel free to email me about any questions. Have a good day and many
blesses! Elvina
eturner@nshcorp . org
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Seniors
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:44 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Seniors
Web mail from: Ms. Joyce adams
address: 801 River Rd 1006c Montgomery TX 77356
MESSAGE :
Congratulations and Happy Mothers Day From a mother of fve
j adamscaOconsolidated . net
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To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:32 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW; Budget
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.aDc.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:35 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. William Jones
address: PO Box 1332 Montgonery TX 77356
936 449 6270
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new, baby, We in Texas see you as an example for all American
mothers. You show the nation what pro-life is all about.
bill@ravenmechanical . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 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: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:33 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from.- Ms. Regina Karl
address: PO BOX S68 MONT BELVTEU TX 77580
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby! !
I, too, have five children, and my fifth child has Down syndrome. At first, my husband and
I went through the gamut of emotions, but the whole time we knew this child, as with all
children, is a gift from God. And what a joy he is I We feel not just blessed, but LUCKY to
have a child with Down syndrome. I share my joy with you in welcoming your baby into your
family!
I also want to introduce you to three internet lists that I have found most beneficial in
providing me with much^needed information, research, and support in the world of Down
syndrome. They are:
1) http://www.einstein-syndrome.cotn - I love Miriam's {the founder) positive attitude in
the way she sees her child with DS. Also, most of the members on this list believe in more
natural, healthier methods of caring for our special-needs child, because we've learned
there are, at times, safer alternatives to surgery and/or drugs (which usually come with
unpleasant side-effects) , but we are open to these interventions if necessary.
2) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSTNI - This group uniformly believes in the benefits of
Targeted Nutritional Intervention (TNI), a supplemental program that targets the unique
differences created in our children due to that extra chromosome. I personally use and see
good results with Nutrivene-D (http://nutrivene.com) in my son. Rob at Nutrivene has a
daughter with DS .
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3) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DownSyndroraeInfoKxchange - another group of parents
sharing vital information and research.
If you wish to join these sites to benefit from the knowledge, but prefer to remain
anonymous, that is fine. Of course, we'd love for you to introduce yourself and your
child. We all have knowledge, ideas, and experience we can share with each other.
Governor Palin, I'm so happy for you and your new baby, and I'm very proud of you for
setting this wonderful pro-life example to our nation and hopefully to the world!
With warmest Congrats !
Regina Karl
A proud Texan mom of 5, including Nathan (4yo) with DS
rakarl@ver i zon . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:30 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Joanne Naughton
address: 409 Edgewood Drive Montgomery TX 77356
936 449 5240
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby. We here in Texas see you as an example for All American
Mothers. You show the nation what pro-life motherhood is all about.
thank you for being you.
Joanne Naughton
j oanneOrenresourcegroup . com
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Unknown
From: Ivy Frye [ivyfrye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Sarah Palin; Todd Palin; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Frank Bailey; Kris
Perry
Subject: Gov Palin on U of I website-go vandals
Alaska's Youngest Governor
Sarah Palin '87 is a rising star. She was featured in a Newsweek article about women in state
government and interviewed on Charlie Rose's national PBS program. She is mentioned as
possible candidate for Congress and there's even a Web site promoting her for vice president in
2008.
The youngest governor in Alaska's history and the first born since statehood, Palin is a 1987
graduate of the University of Idaho.
Combining her curiosity with her love of writing, she decided to pursue a degree in journalism.
"I was always asking everyone the questions, and I still am today," Palin says.
Palin first got into politics running for city council in Wasilla, Alaska. Palin says her youth was
more of an issue to voters than her gender, but that didn't stop her from running for mayor of
Wasilla and winning when she was only 32.
"We accomplished a lot in the fastest growing area of the state, we reduced a bunch of taxes,"
Palin says. "Our agenda worked."
In early 2006, Palin sensed dissatisfaction with some of Alaska's long-time political figures and
decided to run for governor.
"Knowing that former Governor Frank Minkowski's term was about to end, and seeing that it
was the same old people wanting to run, I said to myself, 'Let's get way out there and take a
stand for things that weren't right aRfctoN&keXtagW 8511-0 -
As governor, Palin has two major goals: restoring Alaska's reputation after a series of political
scandals and making the state less reliant on federal funding. "I feel like that is a reason that we
are here - to show that we can be trustworthy, and we can run a clean government which will
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allow us to convince the rest of the nation that we are capable of being responsible resource
developers to supply the U.S."
With five offices located across Alaska, Palin is constantly traveling while trying to send as
much time as possible with her husband and four children.
Palin's approval rating among voters hovers between 80 and 90 percent Some Alaskans have
suggested her as a candidate for U.S. Senate or for Alaska's single seat in the House of
Representatives. Palin's father, Chuck Heath, says his daughter isn't interested in higher office
- for now. "She's here to stay," he says. "Her honesty has gotten her through everything in her
political career, and we're proud of the effects her honesty has had on the state."
Author: Jennifer Castro, Senior in radio-television-digital media.
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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From:
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To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 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: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:44 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Robert Dean
address: 3043 Poe Drive Monrf ornery TX 7735S
936-582-6314
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new baby. We in Texas see you as an example for all American
mothers. You show the nation what pro-life motherhood is all about.
With due respect .
bob4345@aol.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:30 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:42 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sylvia Coalson
address: 198 Pebble Creek Drive Toccoa GA 30577
706-282-7109
MESSAGE:
God has blessed you with the arrival of Trig. I have 2 special needs grandchildren (1
with down syndrome) and 12 other grandchildren. You have much love and many blessings
ahead. God Bless your family and your leading the State of Alaska.
Sylvia Coalson
Toccoa, Georgia
stcoalson@alltel.net
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Unknown
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:29 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:29 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jeanelle Bennett
address: 11264 Highway 55 Westover AL 35147
205-678-8596
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin:
I receive the Famiy Research Council's Washington Update via email each day, and today, I
was so touched by the wonderful story of your new son's birth. From a pro-life, pro-
family individual (and family) who lives many, many miles from you, I felt I wanted to
send you a personal note. What a blessing your new little son will be, and may God bless
you in the days to come. I wish we had more good folks like you in office in America
today .
Blessings,
jeanelle Bennett .
jrb678@bellsouth.net
PRA GSP01 0016447
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:29 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:14 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Timbrel Bilbrey
address: 320 Dakota Dunes Blvd #213 Dakota Dunes SD 57049
712.899.4824
MKSSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I was listening to the radio yesterday and heard a news blip that "the Governor of Alaska
just had a baby with down syndrome."
I just wanted to write to you because I also have a little boy with down syndrome. I
remember when we found out that Jake would have downs. Several friends talked about having
an abortion, or tried to convince me that he wouldn't have a very good quality of life. At
first it was like mourning the death of a "normal" child, but the minute he was born we
knew he was so perfect, just the way he is, and we wouldn't change a thing. He has such a
sweet and loving spirit, and he has introduced us to a different kind of world that we
never would have known, meeting other parents with downs kids, etc.
Anyway, I just wanted to say congratulations on your beautiful baby boy. It sounds like he
is going to be loved and wanted, and your life is going to be a crazy adventure with him,
so good luck, and keep up all your good work.
Timbrel Bilbrey
QueenM83@msn . com
PRA GSP01 0016448
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:28 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov . state . ak .us [mailto : WebMailSgov . state . ak .us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2 08 6:38 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Loretta Miller
address: 15 Victory Way LaFayette GA 30728
MESSAGE:
Governor Sarah Palin,
I want to thank you for the stand you take. You have made a tremendous statement with the
birth of Trig! I greatly admire you for believing and doing what is right. You not only
made a statement in giving birth to a mentally handicapped son, knowing that there would
be challenges, but you've also made a statement in the fact that he is number five! In
today's society, so many think two children is too many. As Christians, it is our
privilege and responsibility to "be fruitful and multiply". If we don't, there will soon
be very few to govern tomorrow. Larger families are a blessing and a testimony of what God
can do! Thank you for standing!
May God bless you!
Loretta Miller
laurelcrowned@af o . net
PRA GSP01 0016449
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:27 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:55 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Cher Bellar
address: 243 East Main Street Jackson OH 45640
740-286-4918
MESSAGE:
Although I am not a resident of Alaska, I am so grateful for your belief in God and your
staunch support of the unborn. Congrats to you and your family on the birth of your son.
Children are precious and meant to be loved; we are blessed to receive them for God. All my
joy for Trig.
Blessings from Ohio
Cher Bellar
cher bellar_rsvp@yahoo.com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 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: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:54 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Pamela Feldhues
address: 6260 Rollaway Drive Loveland OH 45140
513-722-3455
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin,
Congratulations on your precious baby boy! What society says is imperfect, God deems as
perfect! Yes, your son has something "extra", you, your husband and God on his side!
God bless you on this incredible journey that God has called you!
Respectfully,
Pamela Feldhues
pamela . f eldhues@ge . com
PRA GSP01 0016451
Unknown
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:27 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Health Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:53 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect -. Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Laurel Harvey
address: 125 McKelvy Ave. Clovis CA 93611
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby! May God richly bless you and your family and may other
women follow a life with a godly purpose and seeing all life as a gift from God. Thank
you for your courage and morals which lift up and not tear down as others are wont to do.
proverbs311112@yahoo.com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1 0:27 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:04 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Greg Williams
address: 324 Timothy Dr. Nicholasville KY 40356
859.881.8718
MESSAGE:
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Thanks so much for being a leader of Integrity, Principles and Priorities that have
allowed you to not only be the Gov. of Alaska, but more importantly, a wife and mother.
Thanks for your public service, but more importantly, for your public example and thanks
to your husband for his role in all of this as well as your precious children, all 5 of
them !
As the director of 2 nonrprofits that deal with healthy relationships and sexuality (one a
govt, funded character based Abstinence and Healthy Relationship program and one a
ministry that separately deals with the same issues), I want to just encourage you, your
husband and family in taking the courageous and right stand with regard to the priorities
of Life, marriage, family and calling (public service in your case) .
I will certainly be praying for you as my sister was born with hydroencphalytis and the
"burden" that she was, and has been, to our family over her 43 years have truly been a
tremendous blessing l
Thanks again for your stance and true servant leadership and please let me know if there
is anything that we can be praying for in particular and if our program and/or ministry
can be of use to you in any other way.
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God bless in Christ !
In His service
Greg Williams
gdubya3 1 ©yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016454
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:26 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Hugh Maloney
address: 20 Seymour Street Watertown CT 06795
MESSAGE:
Hello Governor Palin,
Congratulations on your new addition to your family.
You are truly a courageous leader that we in the United States can be proud of. God Bless
you and your family.
hughf tmaloney@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016455
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:25 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Education
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:49 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Education
Web mail from: Ms. Kim Foltz
address: 488 S.R. 261 Boonville IN 47501
MESSAGE :
I first visited Alaska March 23-29 of this year. I was amazed. Since then I have been
watching what is happening in your state. This Associated Press article
[http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gH_2Apl7MbwolXAJ44Pny3I5-gIwD904LU7G07CFIDsl306532
&CFTOKEN=56c5141389ecf4a7-779F7A79-9D74-9E06-B4301D12B2D80D3E] linked to your s
PRA GSP01 0016456
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov}
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
—-Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:01 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Levente Balogh
address: Diirener Strasse 34 D - 50171 Kerpen OS Ba.
049-2275-201850
MESSAGE :
Hallo Mrs. Governor Sarah Palin,
I am a big fan of You and your work and i admire Your good deeds!
That pleases me no end.
I have read all Publications of Your works, i find it~s very dood, go on like this !
You should know, Alaska is my DREAMLAND; an me intrissting all obaut Alaska.
I wish you a very nice and successful day, without stress!
Your
Levente Balogh from Germany
P.S.
Sorry, but my english ist not perfect.
valibal@gmx . de
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:22 AM
Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
FW: AEL&P
Original Message
From: Anita Moser [mailto:anilomo@webtv.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:22 PM
To: Mail, RCA (CED sponsored)
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: AEL&P
This electric company should be sued for all of their faults that are
surfacing. The population of Juneau will come down with pneumonia, with
the heat and hot water shut off in their homes, as it is, to save money.
Please give your very thorough considerations to TA360-1.
AM/
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:19 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:11 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Michelle Knudsen
address: 980 Jennings Road Whitmore Lake MI 48189
734-449-5636
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin,
I wanted to write you a quick note to say, "Thank you, for seeing all children as
special . " It was encouraging for me to read about a governor in one of the fifty states
that is living out that message. Thank you for being an inspiration to others.
Sincerely,
Michelle M. Knudsen
michelleknudsen@sbcglobal . net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:33 PM
Sarah Palin
FW: Mears Junior High - Thank you
From: Smith, Carla J (DOT)
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:44 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H {GOV)
Subject: Mears Junior High
Sarah,
I want to thank you for the time you spent at my children's school last week for the Honor
Society Induction. I was so surprised to see you there and thankful all at once. Your
speech was very enlightening and supportive to me and my children.
Thank you for all that you do for Alaska. We are truly fortunate to have you as our
Governor.
Carla Smith, P.E.
Aviation Design
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Unknown
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2: 1 3 PM
To: "gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Subject: FW: Memo on High Energy Cost Options
Dear Governor Palin,
Attached is a m^ mo I askprf Mr Rar n hill and Mr Pnan nf nw Hanart m finr to rra ate after sneakinn with them
last week and today. [P rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Person
Privileged or Personal Materig Taiis
From: Poag, Christopher C (LAW)
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1:36 PM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW); Tillery, Craig J (LAW)
Cc: Barnhill, Michael A (LAW)
Subject: Memo on High Energy Cost Options
Attached is a memo which Mike and l put together this morning Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
(Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Let us know if you need anything else regarding this issue.
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
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OOFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, April 28, 2008 12:46 PM
Sarah Palin
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Pastor's Conf/Banquet Tonight, Mon. 04.28 - 6:30 p.m.
Governor - I just received a call regarding the Pastor's Conference/Appreciation Banquet
that you will be attending tonight. Under customary procedure you have two parking spots
reserved: Spots 1 and 2 under the covered parking area at the Sheraton. They have also
offered to have security meet you and escort you to the Howard Rock Ballroom.
Also, for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for Wed., 04.30.08.
entree' of either Top Sirloin or Mango Salmon. Thank you, Janice
I need to confirm your
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Unknown
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:58 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Alaska Airlines, Airport negotiations
Governor.
Leo and Frank are meeting with Christine today regarding the latest offer from Alaska Airlines, etc. I believe they
have stepped up her involvement in the issues, which should be helpful to everyone.
Randy
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1:01 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: FYI Email
Original Message
From: WebMailggov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:01 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General_Administration
Web mail from: Simon Ford
address: PO Box 1538 Haines AK 99827
907-766-3562
MESSAGE:
Ms. Palin, I know you don't have time to read emails that are beyond what's necessary to
govern the state, but I wanted to express how refreshing it is to have a leader that
hasn't forgotten that she is a representative of the people who elected her. Thank you
for your care and respect of those you serve a
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Unknown
From: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JDSCHMIDT]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:24 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Hello Governor,
I have not met Ms. Kozloff, but she is in error about our request and our budget. We gained this year (FY09) like
no other time. 40 additional Correctional Officers and programs. I'm heading to Juneau this afternoon and I'll get
with Randy and talk this over. Heck, I'd meet with her. I've done that before and it worked out well. A cup of coffee
is cheap, they started running an ad this morning about a magician and my removal of the word "Emergency"
from our count sheets. Geez.
Thank you so much for your support, and Todd's calls have been a God send also.
Joe
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 4/27/2008 7:29 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC)
Subject: Fw: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Hope all is well Joe- you're doing a great job and I don't want you or your family feeling any stress through this bit of a trial.
I tried responding to this constituent, Ms. Kozloff, and she's obviously not in a mood to hear from me or Randy... do you
know her or anything abouiut her - why she may be so angry? Dont spend time looking into it, just wondered if you knew
her.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
— Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:18:45
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Governor:
Ms. Kozloff sounds pretty emotional. I will have operating budget numbers on several increments we supported for DPS and
DOC from Maiy Sutton at OMB tomorrow and would like to send that information to Ms. Kozloff. She is certainly entitled
to her opinion, but she should be forming that opinion on the true facts about the budget.
I will also work on a response about the situation with Commissioner Schmidt. I believe that for at least the last month Joe
has had a standing offer to sit down with the union and work together to resolve the issues. I think the union refused to meet
with Joe and resolve any Issues because that would not have fit well with the way they were portraying Joe to members or
helped steer their no-confidence vote the way they wanted. These guys were trying to bully Joe and us. I will add a few
sentences that the Commissioner continues to wait for the union to come to the table and get to work on the issues.
Several individuals like former DOC Commissioner Margaret Pugh who know how mis union operates and who know him
have written in support. We received another e-mail of support yesterday from a former Director of Institutions who worked
with Joe and retired from DOC in 1998.
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Randy
From: Jodie Kozloff f mailto:jkozloffigi gmail.com ]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 4:50 PM
To: fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Cc: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congrats/Corrections DPS budget
Governor,
I will respond to this and then I won't be writing again.
My email to you was entitled CORRECTIONS and had to do with your unconditional support of your friend, Joe Schmidt.
Your response addresses the DPA budget.
I won't respond as to the DPS budget numbers or Corrections for that matter. My email was clearly ALL about your
response and how bad it looks. You know that. Your response, or lack thereof, only showed me that what everyone is now
talking about is exactly true. You don't care what the residents of this State think. You don't care what the employees of the
State think or feel. It's all about you and your friends. I am so disappointed.
Georgette Kozloff
On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:03 AM, <fek9wnr@yahoo.com < mailto:fek9wnr@yahoo.com> > wrote:
Georgette,
Thanks for the "congrats"! Trig is amazing.
Re: the budget, not sure where you got the information or numbers you mention in your email, but we invite you to look at
the actual DPS budget and the growth you'll see there. For further clarification on the numbers you seem to be referring to,
feel free to contact my special assistant on DPS budget, Mr, Randy Ruaro (he's cc'd in this email).
Thank you for contacting me, have a good weekend.
- Governor Sarah Palin
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov <mailto:janice.mason(g>.alaska.gov> >
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:14:02
To:Sally Heath <salheath@mtaonline.net <mailto:salheam@mtaonline.net> >
Cc:Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com <mailto:fek9wnn@y ahoo.com> >
Subject: FW: Congrats/Corrections
This email has also been sent to Randy Ruaro (DPS). Thanks, Janice
Original Message —
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us < mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us> [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us
<mailto:WebMail@,gov.state.ak.us> ]
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Corrections
Web mail from: Georgette Kozloff
address: PO Box 101104 Anchorage AK 99510
907-830-7021
MESSAGE:
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Governor Palin,
I have long supported you and have absolutely been in love with how you
conduct yourself and conduct business for our State. I have been behind
your husband in his desire to go back to the Slope, stating it's no
one's business but yours and his. I have applauded you, flying out to
be at your son's graduation (my son serves in the U. S. Navy). I have
laughed and cried, and more recently read and viewed the pictures of
your newborn son, adoring how precious he is and knowing he's being born
into a loving and strong family.
Having said all of that, Governor, this time you have missed the mark by
a mile with your "unconditional support" of Joe Schmidt. All the good
things you've done..Jiave been undone in one fell swoop in my eyes.
Everyone knows you went to high school together - so what are you
saying? That all of these people are liars and have some ax to grind?
I do not have family members who work in corrections - this is just
plain old common sense. You seriously need to rethink your stance on
this issue. Corrections is in a world of hurt. This man not only
didn't ask for more money for corrections (that's fine), but he GAVE
some BACK? And now you don't believe the people who have given him a no
confidence vote? Come on!
I didn't even write to you when you cut the DPS budget by 1 .2 million
dollars, and I DO have a family member who serves this State as a State
Trooper. That was bad enough...but this....this is just wrong and
believe me, you need to seriously think about rectifying this situation,
despite the feet mat this jerk is your long time friend. Do the right
thing. Practice what you preach, Governor.
jkozloff@gmail.com <mailto:jkozloff@gmail.com>
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Unknown
From: John Kate Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Mike Nizich; Rosanne (GOV sponsored) Hughes; Larry Persily; Janice Mason; Sharon Leighow
Subject: Liddy Trip?
After all of the sound and fury, it looks like Mr. Liddy might not be coming. Please
see the email below from Adrian Herrera indicating that Radio American has pulled
out of the trip.
Liddy might still come on his own, but this seems unlikely. I have asked Adrian to
keep us apprised of further developments.
John W. Kate
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzdkilaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
»> On 4/28/2008 at 8:31 AM, in message <6402CC77-D17B-4503-AB05-
A51B8B2440D0@anwr.org>, Herrera Adrian <aherrera@anwr.org> wrote:
Hi John,
I got a email from the COO of Radio America Mike Paradiso late Friday that they
are pulling out of the tour to Alaska. He gave no reason for the decision. I talked
with the producer of the show Franklin Raff whom I had been dealing with since
the beginning and he told me essentially at first that he was being pulled from
producing the show in what amounted to an internal feud between himself and
Paradiso. The articles in the ADN served as a the touchstone for all
this. Tuesday, Paradiso, whom I have not met, phoned me very angry about the
possible negative effects of the articles, but I managed to explain things to him
and calm him down a bit. Mike Navarre, as well as other members of the
Executive Committee of Arctic Power conference called to Paradiso throughout
the week and managed to get him back on board and everything seemed good to
go until Friday. I believe the RadioAmerica people had a meeting on the issue
late Thursday and, according to Franklin, personal grievances
and simmering animosity between the two (Franklin being very much for the
show to go on, Paradiso against it) led to Paradiso pulling Franklin
as "punishment" as Franklin put it. After my phone calls and emails to Paradiso
went unanswered to find out what was up Friday afternoon , I finally got notice
at 5pm Friday.
Liddy ,who is independent of the radio station can do what he wants but will not
do anything without Franklin who is his right hand man. Franklin is in service
to RadioAmerica and is not being allowed to deal with the matter. Franklin, was
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not talking to Paradiso last time I checked and stated to me he would resign his
position for a week in order to produce the show with Liddy he felt so strongly
about it. At any rate... things are not looking good.
I will keep you informed as things progress today....
I don't know that if Franklin was allowed to take time off (as he suggested) to do
the show, if it would be allowed to go through.... he was adamant that he was
going to try and make this happen but, I have my doubts at this point whether
he can.
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
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0016469
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: John Kate Owkab@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:48 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Mike Nizich; Rosanne (GOV sponsored) Hughes; Larry Persily; Janice Mason; Sharon Leighow
Subject: Liddy Trip?
After all of the sound and fury, it looks like Mr. Liddy might not be coming. Please
see the email below from Adrian Herrera indicating that Radio American has pulled
out of the trip.
Liddy might still come on his own, but this seems unlikely. I have asked Adrian to
keep us apprised of further developments.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzlaalaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 4/28/2008 at 8:31 AM, in message <6402CC77-D17B-4503-AB05-
A51B8B2440D0@anwr.org>, Herrera Adrian <aherrera@anwr.org> wrote:
Hi John,
I got a email from the COO of Radio America Mike Paradiso late Friday that they
are pulling out of the tour to Alaska. He gave no reason for the decision. I talked
with the producer of the show Franklin Raff whom I had been dealing with since
the beginning and he told me essentially at first that he was being pulled from
producing the show in what amounted to an internal feud between himself and
Paradiso. The articles in the ADN served as a the touchstone for all
this. Tuesday, Paradiso, whom I have not met, phoned me very angry about the
possible negative effects of the articles, but I managed to explain things to him
and calm him down a bit. Mike Navarre, as well as other members of the
Executive Committee of Arctic Power conference called to Paradiso throughout
the week and managed to get him back on board and everything seemed good to
go until Friday. I believe the RadioAmerica people had a meeting on the issue
late Thursday and, according to Franklin, personal grievances
and simmering animosity between the two (Franklin being very much for the
show to go on, Paradiso against it) led to Paradiso pulling Franklin
as "punishment" as Franklin put it. After my phone calls and emails to Paradiso
went unanswered to find out what was up Friday afternoon , I finally got notice
at 5pm Friday.
Liddy, who is independent of the radio station can do what he wants but will not
do anything without Franklin who is his right hand man. Franklin is in service
to RadioAmerica and is not being allowed to deal with the matter. Franklin, was
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0016470
Page 2 of 2
not talking to Paradiso last time I checked and stated to me he would resign his
position for a week in order to produce the show with Liddy he felt so strongly
about it. At any rate.. .things are not looking good.
I will keep you informed as things progress today....
I don't know that if Franklin was allowed to take time off (as he suggested) to do
the show, if it would be allowed to go through.... he was adamant that he was
going to try and make this happen but, I have my doubts at this point whether
he can.
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
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0016471
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:18 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Wayne Anthony Ross - DNR permit decision
Governor:
I spoke with Wayne and let him know DOT feels very confident its' permit appeal will be successful and the
decision by DNR to not allow the asphalt plant next to the river will be reversed. I will let him know when formal
action is taken by DNR. (This will probably take another 2-3 weeks).
Randy
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0016472
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/OSOA/OOFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:29 AM
Sarah Palin
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Scheduling Request for Today, Monday, 04.28.08
Governor - Commissioner Galvin just called and asked if you had 15 minutes today that he
could meet with you. He said 11:00 a.m. would work for him but anytime you have available
he will make himself available. He needs to talk with you in regards to AIDEA Director.
Thank you, Janice
PRA GSP01 0016473
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:31 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Regret Video Scripts
Governor,
I have attached the scripts of two regret videos that need to be filmed this week. They are also printed out for
your convenience, and waiting for you in your office. I have placed the Combat Fishing script in the body of this
email as it is brief, but the IOGCC video is about 3.5 minutes long, so that is attached only. Just wanted to get
these to you so that you have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the scripts and to determine if you
wanted to see any edits. Thanks so much!
Kate
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0016474
Page 2 of 2
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907)269-7450
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0016475
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, April 28, 2008 12:46 PM
Sarah Palin
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Pastor's Conf/Banquet Tonight, Mon. 04.28 - 6:30 p.m.
Governor - I just received a call regarding the Pastor's Conference/Appreciation Banquet
that you will be attending tonight. Under customary procedure you have two parking spots
reserved: Spots 1 and 2 under the covered parking area at the Sheraton. They have also
offered to have security meet you and escort you to the Howard Rock Ballroom.
Also, for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for Wed., 04.30.08.
entree' of either Top Sirloin or Mango Salmon. Thank you, Janice
I need to confirm your
PRA GSP01 0016476
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Mike Nizich; Rosanne (GOV sponsored) Hughes; Larry Persily; Janice Mason; Sharon Leighow
Subject: Liddy Trip?
After all of the sound and fury, it looks like Mr. Liddy might not be coming. Please
see the email below from Adrian Herrera indicating that Radio American has pulled
out of the trip.
Liddy might still come on his own, but this seems unlikely. I have asked Adrian to
keep us apprised of further developments.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz(a)alaskadc.org
(202)624-5858
>» On 4/28/2008 at 8:31 AM, in message <6402CC77-D17B-4503-AB05-
A51B8B2440D0@anwr.org>, Herrera Adrian <aherrera@anwr.org> wrote:
Hi John,
I got a email from the COO of Radio America Mike Paradiso late Friday that they
are pulling out of the tour to Alaska. He gave no reason for the decision. I talked
with the producer of the show Franklin Raff whom I had been dealing with since
the beginning and he told me essentially at first that he was being pulled from
producing the show in what amounted to an internal feud between himself and
Paradiso. The articles in the ADN served as a the touchstone for all
this. Tuesday, Paradiso, whom I have not met, phoned me very angry about the
possible negative effects of the articles, but I managed to explain things to him
and calm him down a bit. Mike Navarre, as well as other members of the
Executive Committee of Arctic Power conference called to Paradiso throughout
the week and managed to get him back on board and everything seemed good to
go until Friday. I believe the RadioAmerica people had a meeting on the issue
late Thursday and, according to Franklin, personal grievances
and simmering animosity between the two (Franklin being very much for the
show to go on, Paradiso against it) led to Paradiso pulling Franklin
as "punishment" as Franklin put it. After my phone calls and emails to Paradiso
went unanswered to find out what was up Friday afternoon , I finally got notice
at 5pm Friday.
Liddy, who is independent of the radio station can do what he wants but will not
do anything without Franklin who is his right hand man. Franklin is in service
to RadioAmerica and is not being allowed to deal with the matter. Franklin, was
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0016477
Page 2 of 2
not talking to Paradiso last time I checked and stated to me he would resign his
position for a week in order to produce the show with Liddy he felt so strongly
about it. At any rate. ..things are not looking good.
I will keep you informed as things progress today....
I don't know that if Franklin was allowed to take time off (as he suggested) to do
the show, if it would be allowed to go through.... he was adamant that he was
going to try and make this happen but, I have my doubts at this point whether
he can.
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
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0016478
Page 1 of 2
Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:48 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Mike Nizich; Rosanne (GOV sponsored) Hughes; Larry Persily; Janice Mason; Sharon Leighow
Subject: Liddy Trip?
After all of the sound and fury, it looks like Mr. Liddy might not be coming. Please
see the email below from Adrian Herrera indicating that Radio American has pulled
out of the trip,
Liddy might still come on his own, but this seems unlikely. I have asked Adrian to
keep us apprised of further developments.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz(3)alaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 4/28/2008 at 8:31 AM, in message <6402CC77-D17B-4503-AB05-
A51B8B2440D0@anwr.org>, Herrera Adrian <aherrera@anwr.org> wrote:
Hi John,
I got a email from the COO of Radio America Mike Paradiso late Friday that they
are pulling out of the tour to Alaska. He gave no reason for the decision. I talked
with the producer of the show Franklin Raff whom I had been dealing with since
the beginning and he told me essentially at first that he was being pulled from
producing the show in what amounted to an internal feud between himself and
Paradiso. The articles in the ADN served as a the touchstone for all
this. Tuesday, Paradiso, whom I have not met, phoned me very angry about the
possible negative effects of the articles, but I managed to explain things to him
and calm him down a bit. Mike Navarre, as well as other members of the
Executive Committee of Arctic Power conference called to Paradiso throughout
the week and managed to get him back on board and everything seemed good to
go until Friday. I believe the RadioAmerica people had a meeting on the issue
late Thursday and, according to Franklin, personal grievances
and simmering animosity between the two (Franklin being very much for the
show to go on, Paradiso against it) led to Paradiso pulling Franklin
as "punishment" as Franklin put it. After my phone calls and emails to Paradiso
went unanswered to find out what was up Friday afternoon , I finally got notice
at 5pm Friday.
Liddy, who is independent of the radio station can do what he wants but will not
do anything without Franklin who is his right hand man. Franklin is in service
to RadioAmerica and is not being allowed to deal with the matter. Franklin, was
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0016479
Page 2 of 2
not talking to Paradiso last time I checked and stated to me he would resign his
position for a week in order to produce the show with Liddy he felt so strongly
about it. At any rate... things are not looking good.
I will keep you informed as things progress today....
I don't know that if Franklin was allowed to take time off (as he suggested) to do
the show, if it would be allowed to go through.. ..he was adamant that he was
going to try and make this happen but, I have my doubts at this point whether
he can.
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
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0016480
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Monday, April 28, 2008 4:04 PM
gov.palin@yahoo.com
RE: story re: polio - Hope you can print this out. Share with anyone.but the Gov and Todd has
dibs.
: ) Hope you guys have a great day! Enjoy the sun.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:56 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: Re: story re: polio — Hope you can print this out. Share with anyone, but the Gov
and Todd has dibs.
Oh my gosh- that's one of thee most beautiful things I've ever read. Absolutely beautiful.
You can just feel love, and the mother-son bonded heart, pouring through his words! That
made my day. Thanks ivy!
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:53:33
To:gov.palin@yahoo. com
Subject: FW: story re: polio — Hope you can print this out. Share with anyone,
but the Gov and Todd has dibs.
Hi Governor!
Steve asked that I pass this story on to you.
PRA GSP01 0016481
From: Quinn, Steve [mailto:squinn@ap.org]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:44 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: story re: polio — Hope you can print this out. Share with anyone, but the
Gov and Todd has dibs .
Friday
Publication:
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Head:
MY MOM, MY HERO As a child, Mom was undaunted by
paralysis and physical therapy. But what will post-polio
syndrome do to her now?
Byline:
Steve Quinn
Credit :
Staff Writer of The Dallas Morning News
Section:
TODAY
Zone:
Edition:
THIRD
Column Name:
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Series:
Page Number:
5C
Word Count:
1455
Dateline:
Art:
Correction:
Notes:
Text:
The jetty rocks are slick and sharp. Sometimes they serve as a
backdrop to family snapshots on the New England shore. Other
times, they are a 6-foot hurdle, dividing the beach.
In either case, the woman scales them with surprising ease. Soon,
we'll set out for the Cape Cod coastline and take a sunset walk by
the sea.
Maybe this time she'll begin to tell me stories.
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The school halls are virtually empty except for an 11-year-old
blond girl gingerly making her way up a set of stairs in a Maple
Heights, Ohio, school. She reaches the landing and begins walking
with a slight limp she hopes is covered by loose clothing.
She's late for class. Her arrival draws stares from seventh-grade
classmates and silence from teachers who must wait for the girl to
take her seat.
That's her, they think. That's the girl who had polio.
The year is 1953. The girl has returned to school after fighting
off a bout with the neurological virus that struck fear in North
Americans during the '40s and '50s. Polio left many of its victims
paralyzed for weeks, months, sometimes permanently.
Undaunted by weeks of her own paralysis and months of physical
therapy, the girl is back in class walking unaided; still, she
wishes she had had anything but polio. If that were the case, the
boy whose locker is next to hers would not run in a panic, leaving
his books behind.
She refuses to skip any of her classes, including physical
education. Softball is her favorite sport. She must hit a line
drive to deep center field to reach first base, but she gets there.
To her, it's just as good as hitting a home run. But the gym
teacher asks the girl whether she can't run any faster.
Embarrassed, she tells her teacher no, then wonders: Isn't it
enough that she got this far on her own?
PRA GSP01 0016484
My mother, Stephanie Ann Backman, was that girl. As an adult, she
became my hero, my role model and my antagonist.
Now she is 59, and the drive and resolve of this 5-foot-2,
103-pound woman are still that of the 11-year-old girl pushing
herself toward first base. But the physical means that fuel her
ambition are slipping away.
Mom has post-polio syndrome, a menacing term that means that the
virus may be gone, but its effects are reappearing decades later at
an unpredictable pace.
Symptoms she thought had healed have returned and so have a few
new conditions: muscle fatigue, weakness, pain, numbness, failing
posture toward day's end, an inexplicable failure to do simple
tasks such as holding out her arms palms up, then raising them past
her shoulders .
Experts estimate there are at least 250,000 people with
post-polio syndrome. Doctors often misdiagnose the condition or
don't immediately recognize it because many of today's physicians
didn't study polio in school.
The impact on my mom was this: Doctors at first weren't sure what
was slowing her down; and then, once the diagnosis was made, they
weren't sure how to treat her. No one knows what lies ahead.
My mother and I have always been close, but watching polio's late
effects on her has brought me closer to her in ways I could have
never predicted.
PRA GSP01 0016485
We talk more about everyday life as if we were friends. And when
the time is right, we talk about polio. Discussions leave me
wishing I were there more often to help, to ease her burden and
what will be a growing burden on my stepfather.
Each trip to the East Coast reveals subtle changes in her
condition. At times I want to be in the same room just to make sure
she's OK. When I leave New England, I wonder what will change by my
next visit.
I face the prospect of someday being my mother's caregiver. And
my worries grow as I watch her become more vulnerable, watch her
age faster than either of us expected.
The reversal in roles has already begun. As a psychotherapist
accustomed to pushing people for their thoughts, Mom faces my
questions about polio stories that she'd kept to herself.
I now know of that summer day in 1952 when Mom, known to friends
and family as Penny, entered Metropolitan General Hospital
screaming from the searing pain that ran through her body. She lost
the use of her legs for the next three weeks.
I know of the day Penny repeatedly rang for the nurse to remove
the bedpan. She had to get out of bed and remove it herself. The
nurse finally arrived to find a girl hanging on the side of the bed.
We've always been communicative, but these days we talk far more
than we ever have. Mostly, it's about the day-to-day: the Boston
Red Sox's late-inning rallies, the Texas heat, our weekend plans.
Still, I call needing to know how she is doing, needing to
understand what happened 50 years ago, what's happening now and why.
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PRA GSP01 0016486
As I was growing up, Mom and I never discussed the polio. You
couldn't really tell she'd had it: With the exception of a slight
loss of posture while climbing stairs, she showed no signs of any
neurological or muscular virus.
What I saw was an independent woman who refused assistance - and
sometimes still does. Mom simply couldn't be stopped.
The subject of polio wasn't necessarily taboo. It just never came
up. There were other immediate concerns while she raised two sons
in an east-side Cleveland suburb.
She would worry about supporting a family, forced to move every
two or three years, on a household income that was a handful of
dollar bills over the food stamp threshold. I, on the other hand,
would worry about making the varsity baseball team. She would
wonder whether the child-support check would arrive on time and, if
so, whether it would bounce. I would question my chances for
getting a prom date .
It wasn't until five years ago that I became more aware of my
mother's condition, when the effects of polio began sneaking back
into her life.
Even today, the signs of polio range from to scant to stark. Her
muscles respond one minute but fail to answer the call another.
Bedtime can be as early as 11:30 p.m. This from a woman who thought
it was a sin for adults to go to bed before midnight . To her,
anything earlier is a waste of living.
I wince when I watch her climb stairs. With the first step, she
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PRA GSP01 0016487
loses her posture. She needs to crane her neck to see the landing.
Still, I marvel at her blend of craziness and impatience when she
decides to push 50-pound stones around her garden.
I get angry when she won't use any of her walking canes or when
she tries to lift anything heavy, which for her can be a cast-iron
skillet or a bag of groceries.
In the next six months, Mom, who has a healthy private practice
in Portland, Maine, will spend time teaching in Australia and
Sweden, perhaps with stops in other Scandinavian countries.
Splitting time between Portland and Cape Cod, she'll log another
10,000 to 12,000 miles on the road this year.
But at what price? Mom's healthy muscles already have been
overworked by compensating for other muscles affected by the virus .
As with many polio survivors, she followed doctors' orders and her
own ambition: She worked the muscles hard while pursuing a
productive life.
Now she's being cheated out of aging naturally and confronting
the prospects of being disabled again. She repeatedly asks the same
unanswerable questions: What is the difference between old age and
post-polio syndrome? At her age, is she supposed to be bent over
like this? If she works hard all day, and she's tired, is that normal?
Still, Mom is in charge. Affectionately nicknamed "The Boss" by
my stepfather. Mom still chides me and nurtures me. She keeps after
me about my weight. She asks whether I've met a woman, perhaps
someone who one day will be a member of the family. She asks
whether I have enough money for my return trip to Dallas.
Somehow, I never get tired of hearing these questions .
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PRA GSP01 0016488
As we wade through the water, captivated by the sea creatures
leading a life oblivious to ours, I tease her for lifting a skirt a
few inches so that it won't get wet. A clam shell catches our eyes;
it has a strange, furry coat. We bend down for a closer look.
When it's time to stand up, I offer my hand.
This time, she takes it.
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [mailto:ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:28 PM
To: Quinn, Steve
Subject: story re: polio
Steve,
I couldn't find that story — sorry!
The information contained in this communication is intended for the useof the
designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended
recipient, you are hereby notifiedthat you have received this communication in error, and
that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is
PRA GSP01 0016489
strictlyprohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The
Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank
you. [IP_US_DISC]msk dccc60c6d2c3a6438f0cf467d9a4 938
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PRA GSP01 0016490
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:09 AM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV)
RE: Shirley - the bridge
I checked with Rhonda and she said the pronunciation was "DIH-men-tiff . " I'll look on
Gavel 2 Gavel to see if I can find footage of the bill passage.
Kate
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:37 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Cc: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-men-tiff ". (?)
PRA GSP01 0016491
Unknown
From: McBride, Rhonda (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RMFAUBION]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8: 00 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: Shirley - the bridge
It's pronounced:
Din' -men-tiff
I'll be at the conference and will pronounce it once for you — in case there's any doubt.
Rhonda
— ■ Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:39 AM
To: McBride, Rhonda (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Shirley - the bridge
Do you know correct pronunciation of her name:
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:14
To:"Rosanne Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly" <russ .kelly@alaska.gov>
Cc : kate .morganSalaska . gov
Subject: Shirley - the bridge
Still not sure how to pronounce her name, as I'm speaking this morning on naming the
bridge after Shirley "Dih-men-tiff ". (?)
PRA GSP01 0016492
Page 1 of 5
Unknown
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:54 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW story re: polio - Hope you can print this out. Share with anyone, but the Gov and Todd has
dibs.
Hi Governor!
Steve asked that I pass this story on to you.
From: Quinn, Steve [mailto:squinn@ap.org]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:44 PM
To: Frye, Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: RE: story re: polio - Hope you can print this out Share with anyone, but the Gov and Todd has dibs.
Friday
pummkht. THE DAL LA S MORNING NEWS
Hrad: MY MOM, MY HERO As a child, Mom was undaunted by
paralysis and physical therapy. But what will post-polio
syndrome do to her now?
By«n K Si&je Q ujrm
credi,: Staff Writer of The Dallas Morning News
Sect,on; TODAY
Zona;
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Column Name:
Sorles:
Page Number Cp
Word Count: ^455
Dateline:
Art:
Correction:
™* The jetty rocks are slick and sharp. Sometimes they serve as a
backdrop to family snapshots on the New England shore. Other
times, they are a 6-foot hurdle, dividing the beach.
In either case, the woman scales them with surprising ease. Soon,
we'll set out for the Cape Cod coastline and take a sunset walk by
the sea.
Maybe this time she'll begin to tell me stories.
The school halls are virtually empty except for an 1 1 -year-old
blond girl gingerly making her way up a set of stairs in a Maple
Heights, Ohio, school. She reaches the landing and begins walking
with a slight limp she hopes is covered by loose clothing.
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0016493
Page 2 of 5
8/26/2009
She's late for class. Her arrival draws stares from seventh-grade
classmates and silence from teachers who must wait for the girl to
take her seat.
That's her, they think. That's the girl who had polio.
The year is 1953. The girl has returned to school after fighting
off a bout with the neurological virus that struck fear in North
Americans during the "40s and '50s. Polio left many of its victims
paralyzed for weeks, months, sometimes permanently.
Undaunted by weeks of her own paralysis and months of physical
therapy, the girl is back in class walking unaided; still, she
wishes she had had anything but polio. If that were the case, the
boy whose locker is next to hers would not run in a panic, leaving
his books behind.
She refuses to skip any of her classes, including physical
education. Softball is her favorite sport. She must hit a line
drive to deep center field to reach first base, but she gets there.
To her, if s just as good as hitting a home run. But the gym
teacher asks the girl whether she can't run any faster.
Embarrassed, she tells her teacher no, then wonders: Isn't it
enough that she got this far on her own?
My mother, Stephanie Ann Backman, was that girl. As an adult, she
became my hero, my role model and my antagonist.
Now she is 59, and the drive and resolve of this 5-foot-2,
103-pound woman are still that of the 1 1 -year-old girl pushing
herself toward first base. But the physical means that fuel her
ambition are slipping away.
Mom has post-polio syndrome, a menacing term that means that the
virus may be gone, but its effects are reappearing decades later at
an unpredictable pace.
Symptoms she thought had healed have returned and so have a few
new conditions: muscle fatigue, weakness, pain, numbness, failing
posture toward day's end, an inexplicable failure to do simple
tasks such as holding out her arms palms up, then raising them past
her shoulders.
Experts estimate there are at least 250,000 people with
post-polio syndrome. Doctors often misdiagnose the condition or
don't immediately recognize it because many of today's physicians
didn't study polio in school.
The impact on my mom was this: Doctors at first weren't sure what
was slowing her down; and then, once the diagnosis was made, they
weren't sure how to treat her. No one knows what lies ahead.
My mother and I have always been close, but watching polio's late
effects on her has brought me closer to her in ways I could have
never predicted.
PRA GSP01 0016494
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8/26/2009
We talk more about everyday life as if we were friends. And when
the time is right, we talk about polio. Discussions leave me
wishing I were there more often to help, to ease her burden and
what will be a growing burden on my stepfather.
Each trip to the East Coast reveals subtle changes in her
condition. At times I want to be in the same room just to make sure
she's OK. When I leave New England, I wonder what will change by my
next visit.
I face the prospect of someday being my mother's caregiver. And
my worries grow as I watch her become more vulnerable, watch her
age faster than either of us expected.
The reversal in roles has already begun. As a psychotherapist
accustomed to pushing people for their thoughts, Mom faces my
questions about polio stories that she'd kept to herself.
I now know of that summer day in 1952 when Mom, known to friends
and family as Penny, entered Metropolitan General Hospital
screaming from the searing pain that ran through her body. She lost
the use of her legs for the next three weeks.
I know of the day Penny repeatedly rang for the nurse to remove
the bedpan. She had to get out of bed and remove it herself. The
nurse finally arrived to find a girl hanging on the side of the bed.
We've always been communicative, but these days we talk far more
than we ever have. Mostly, it's about the day-to-day: the Boston
Red Sox's late-inning rallies, the Texas heat, our weekend plans.
Still, I call needing to know how she is doing, needing to
understand what happened 50 years ago, what's happening now and why.
As I was growing up, Mom and I never discussed the polio. You
couldn't really tell she'd had it: With the exception of a slight
loss of posture while climbing stairs, she showed no signs of any
neurological or muscular virus.
What I saw was an independent woman who refused assistance - and
sometimes still does. Mom simply couldn't be stopped.
The subject of polio wasn't necessarily taboo. It just never came
up. There were other immediate concerns while she raised two sons
in an east-side Cleveland suburb.
She would worry about supporting a family, forced to move every
two or three years, on a household income that was a handful of
dollar bills over the food stamp threshold. I, on the other hand,
would worry about making the varsity baseball team. She would
wonder whether the child-support check would arrive on time and, if
so, whether it would bounce. I would question my chances for
getting a prom date.
It wasn't until five years ago that I became more aware of my
mother's condition, when the effects of polio began sneaking back
into her life.
PRA GSP01 0016495
Page 4 of 5
Even today, the signs of polio range from to scant to stark. Her
muscles respond one minute but fail to answer the call another.
Bedtime can be as early as 11:30 p.m. This from a woman who thought
it was a sin for adults to go to bed before midnight. To her,
anything earlier is a waste of living.
I wince when I watch her climb stairs. With the first step, she
loses her posture. She needs to crane her neck to see the landing.
Still, I marvel at her blend of craziness and impatience when she
decides to push 50-pound stones around her garden.
I get angry when she won't use any of her walking canes or when
she tries to lift anything heavy, which for her can be a cast-iron
skillet or a bag of groceries.
In the next six months, Mom, who has a healthy private practice
in Portland, Maine, will spend time teaching in Australia and
Sweden, perhaps with stops in other Scandinavian countries.
Splitting time between Portland and Cape Cod, she'll log another
10,000 to 12,000 miles on the road this year.
But at what price? Mom's healthy muscles already have been
overworked by compensating for other muscles affected by the virus.
As with many polio survivors, she followed doctors' orders and her
own ambition: She worked the muscles hard while pursuing a
productive life.
Now she's being cheated out of aging naturally and confronting
the prospects of being disabled again. She repeatedly asks the same
unanswerable questions: What is the difference between old age and
post-polio syndrome? At her age, is she supposed to be bent over
like this? If she works hard all day, and she's tired, is that normal?
Still, Mom is in charge. Affectionately nicknamed "The Boss" by
my stepfather, Mom still chides me and nurtures me. She keeps after
me about my weight. She asks whether I've met a woman, perhaps
someone who one day will be a member of the family. She asks
whether I have enough money for my return trip to Dallas.
Somehow, I never get tired of hearing these questions.
As we wade through the water, captivated by the sea creatures
leading a life oblivious to ours, I tease her for lifting a skirt a
few inches so that it wont get wet A clam shell catches our eyes;
it has a strange, furry coat. We bend down for a closer look.
When if s time to stand up, I offer my hand.
This time, she takes it.
From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [mailto:ivy.frye@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 2:28 PM
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0016496
Page 5 of 5
To: Quinn, Steve
Subject: story re: polio
Steve,
I couldn't find that story — sorry!
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PRA GSP01 0016497
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:59 PM
Fradley; Tara D (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Thanks.... and a Letter to the Editor
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Fradley, Tara D (GOV)" <tara.fradley@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:38:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Yes, will do.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Tue 4/29/2008 7:30 PM
To: Fradley, Tara D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Tara- would you do a thank you note for this letter writer (attached to end of Tom's
email below) . Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0016498
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:07:56
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : FW : Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Blank
Governor,
As you requested, Marty and I met with Governor Hickel and Malcom Roberts this morning to
insure we maintain a close working relationship with them. The meeting was very friendly.
We heard the same consistent message from Governor Hickel, "this is an owner state and
we need to continue to stand up for what is best for the state". He readily gives credit
to you and your Administration for doing that and feels AGIA has been a real success.
Governor Hickel remains a firm believer that the owner state should hire someone to build
the LNG gasline for us . Governor Hickel and Malcom are going to visit China . They are
willing to meet with Marty and me when they get back and let us know what they learned.
They are also amenable to take a list of questions we prepare for them that they can ask
on the trip .
They were complimentary of the Point Thomson decision. We gave them a high level
overview of the sequence necessary for oil and then gas production at PT.
Malcom sent the following for us to read. Thought you would enjoy it. God bless
Tom
Prom: mbroberts@gci.net [mailto:mbroberts@gci.net <mailto:mbroberts@gci.net> ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:29 AM
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Dear Commissioner:
Thanks to you and Marty for coming by this morning. Did you see the attached?
Malcolm
Letter to the Editor
PRA GSP01 0016499
The oil truth
Chuck Saylor, Healy
Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008
News-Miner
To the editor:
Corporate oil and truth? Rather tough to say in the same sentence.
For more than 30 years, Alaska has heard promises and great plans for development of oil
and gas resources. In all that time, there has been no attempt to market gas and little to
increase oil production.
If we want to hear any more hollow words from Big Oil, we can just rewind the tapes.
Is it just coincidence that Big Oil is now vowing to move ahead with the construction of
the natural gas pipeline, with or without the state? Could it just be a "returned serve"
because Alaska has vowed to build the line, with or without Big Oil? It's all like a big
game of chess. Now with Mr. Irwin's decision on Point Thompson, Big Oil is saying that
without Exxon and Point Thompson in the bid for marketing the resources, their project may
have trouble moving forward. ,
Already looking for a back door out, I'd say.
Alaska does not have to go under hack to corporate greed and warehousing efforts. I
believe our governor can see through the smoke from those folks and will take a back seat
to no one. We can get it built with or without them, even if we use our Permanent Fund to
do it.
Then we can charge them transportation fees and get more royalties. Yes, they can refuse
to sell the natural gas they have by lease, but only at the peril of great anger from
their stockholders.
They can say what they want in any number of ways and any degree of clarity. It is just
words without any action. Rather like a blank round, a lot of noise and smoke but no
projectile. I say "go" Mr. Irwin and Governor Palin, corporate oil is not using live ammo.
Leases issued by Alaska to all corporate entities should have a "drop dead" date. No
action, no lease, enough said.
PRA GSP01 0016500
Unknown
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:01 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Thanks. . . .and a Letter to the Editor
Thanks back at you!
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Apr 29 19:29:05 2008
Subject: Re: Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Wow- that letter to the editor is 100-percent right on... it's reflective of my thinking
still: if Big Oil is just blowing smoke then the Owner State needs to find a way to just
do this ourselves, ideally TC and Denali would get it together, and get together, and get
this built. But if this go 'round is just more of the same rhetoric (and quasi-threats) ,
then there's got to be a way to tap our resources and build our line ourselves.
Thank you for meeting with Hickel . I know those are time consuming mtgs but I believe they
go a long way. Thank you! And thank you both for all you're doing for AK!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:07:56
To : gov . sarahayahoo . com
Cc: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Blank
Governor,
PRA GSP01 0016501
As you requested, Marty and I met with Governor Hickel and Malcom Roberts this morning to
insure we maintain a close working relationship with them. The meeting was very friendly.
We heard the same consistent message from Governor Hickel, "this is an owner state and
we need to continue to stand up for what is best for the state". He readily gives credit
to you and your Administration for doing that and feels AGIA has been a real success.
Governor Hickel remains a firm believer that the owner state should hire someone to build
the LNG gasline for us. Governor Hickel and Malcom are going to visit China. They are
willing to meet with Marty and me when they get back and let us know what they learned.
They are also amenable to take a list of questions we prepare for them that they can ask
on the trip.
They were complimentary of the Point Thomson decision. We gave them a high level overview
of the sequence necessary for oil and then gas production at PT.
Malcom sent the following for us to read. Thought you would enjoy it. God bless Tom
From: mbroberts@gci.net [mailto:mbroberts@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:29 AM
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Thanks. .. .and a Letter to the Editor
Dear Commissioner:
Thanks to you and Marty for coming by this morning. Did you see the attached?
Malcolm
Letter to the Editor
The oil truth
Chuck Say lor, Healy
Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008
News-Miner
To the editor:
PRA GSP01 0016502
Corporate oil and truth? Rather tough to say in the same sentence.
For more than 30 years, Alaska has heard promises and great plans for development of oil
and gas resources. In all that time, there has been no attempt to market gas and little to
increase oil production.
If we want to hear any more hollow words from Big Oil, we can just rewind the tapes.
is it just coincidence that Big Oil is now vowing to move ahead with the construction of
the natural gas pipeline, with or without the state? Could it just be a "returned serve"
because Alaska has vowed to build the line, with or without Big Oil? It's all like a big
game of chess. Now with Mr. Irwin's decision on Point Thompson, Big Oil is saying that
without Exxon and Point Thompson in the bid for marketing the resources, their project may
have trouble moving forward.
Already looking for a back door out, I'd say.
Alaska does not have to go under hack to corporate greed and warehousing efforts. I
believe our governor can see through the smoke from those folks and will take a back seat
to no one. We can get it built with or without them, even if we use our Permanent Fund to
do it.
Then we can charge them transportation fees and get more royalties. Yes, they can refuse
to sell the natural gas they have by lease, but only at the peril of great anger from
their stockholders .
They can say what they want in any number of ways and any degree of clarity. It is just
words without any action. Rather like a blank round, a lot of noise and smoke but no
projectile. I say "go" Mr. Irwin and Governor Palin, corporate oil is not using live ammo.
Leases issued by Alaska to all corporate entities should have a "drop dead" date. No
action, no lease, enough said.
PRA GSP01 0016503
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:30 PM
To: Fradley; Tara D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Thanks.. ..and a Letter to the Editor
Tara- would you do a thank you note for this letter writer (attached to end of Tom's email
below) . Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:07:56
To : gov . sarah®yahoo . com
Cc: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Blank
Governor ,
As you requested, Marty and I met with Governor Hickel and Malcom Roberts this morning to
insure we maintain a close working relationship with them. The meeting was very friendly.
We heard the same consistent message from Governor Hickel, "this is an owner state and
we need to continue to stand up for what is best for the state". He readily gives credit
to you and your Administration for doing that and feels AGIA has been a real success.
Governor Hickel remains a firm believer that the owner state should hire someone to build
the LNG gasline for us. Governor Hickel and Malcom are going to visit China. They are
willing to meet with Marty and tne when they get back and let us know what they learned.
They are also amenable to take a list of questions we prepare for them that they can ask
on the trip.
They were complimentary of the Point Thomson decision. We gave them a high level overview
of the sequence necessary for oil and then gas production at PT.
Malcom sent the following for us to read. Thought you would enjoy it. God bless Tom
PRA GSP01 0016504
From: mbroberts@gci.net [mailto:tnbroberts@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:29 AM
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sub j ect : Thanks .... and a Letter to the Editor
Dear Commissioner:
Thanks to you and Marty for coming by this morning. Did you see the attached?
Malcolm
Letter to the Editor
The oil truth
Chuck Saylor, Healy
Published Tuesday, April 29, 2008
News -Miner
To the editor:
Corporate oil and truth? Rather tough to say in the same sentence.
For more than 30 years, Alaska has heard promises and great plans for development of oil
and gas resources. In all that time, there has been no attempt to market gas and little to
increase oil production.
If we want to hear any more hollow words from Big Oil, we can just rewind the tapes.
Is it just coincidence that Big Oil is now vowing to move ahead with the construction of
the natural gas pipeline, with or without the state? Could it just be a "returned serve"
because Alaska has vowed to build the line, with or without Big Oil? It's all like a big
game of chess. Now with Mr. Irwin's decision on Point Thompson, Big Oil is saying that
without Exxon and Point Thompson in the bid for marketing the resources, their project may
have trouble moving forward.
Already looking for a back door out, I'd say.
Alaska does not have to go under hack to corporate greed and warehousing efforts. I
believe our governor can see through the smoke from those folks and will take a back seat
to no one. We can get it built with or without them, even if we use our Permanent Fund to
do it.
Then we can charge them transportation fees and get more royalties. Yes, they can refuse
to sell the natural gas they have by lease, but only at the peril of great anger from
their stockholders.
PRA GSP01 0016505
They can say what they want in any number of ways and any degree of clarity. It is just
words without any action. Rather like a blank round, a lot of noise and smoke but no
projectile. I say "go" Mr. Irwin and Governor Palin, corporate oil is not using live ammo.
Leases issued by Alaska to all corporate entities should have a "drop dead" date. No
action, no lease, enough said.
PRA GSP01 0016506
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:18 PM
To: Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Subject: Re: UAA
Thank you.
And thank you for facilitating the hiring of Kelly! ! 1
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular one
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:13:59
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: UAA
Governor,
Fran called me with news that is embargoed until tomorrow. She asked that I let you know
Conoco Phillips donated $15 million to the University and as such the Integrated Science
Building will be named the "Conoco Phillip's Integrated Science Building". The building
will be named tomorrow. The event is at 10am tomorrow, but she is not expecting you to
attend at this last minute notice. She just you to know the news before it hit.
She also asked that I let you know that this is not the same building that is in the
capital budget. That building is the health building.
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
PRA GSP01 0016507
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:36 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Fradley; Tara D (GOV)
Subject: Wuerch
Pis send acceptance ltr.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016508
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:21 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Bailey; Frank T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Speaker Harris ref: may AGIA briefings
Yep- not good. Let me know if anyone changes his mind. Wonder why he'd choose to pull
this.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:18:03
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon. leighow@alaska . gov>
Cc.-"Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Bailey,
Prank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Speaker Harris ref: may AGIA briefings
Governor,
Yes we heard this yesterday and both Joe and Tom are reaching out to Speaker Harris in an
effort to change his mind. We are very concerned about the position Harris is taking.
Marty
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:01 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Bailey, Frank T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Speaker Harris ref: may AGIA briefings
What? This is so odd. Did you let AGIA team know? I'm going to forward to them so they
know what to prepare for
PRA GSP01 0016509
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:56:08
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Cc.-"Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy.frye@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Bailey,
Frank T (GOV)" <f rank. bailey@alaska. govs
Subject: Speaker Harris ref : may AGIA briefings
Governor -
Speaker Harris emailed all House members:
Since the same information will be offered in Juneau during our special session in early
June, I will not be reimbursing any member or staff for travel or per diem to Anchorage
for the Governor's briefing on AGIA. If you want to attend you certainly can do so, but I
will not reimburse you for any expenses you incur.
Steve Quinn is the only member of the media who has called on this. Joe Balash is
responding saying - it is important to the Governor that we have these briefings on the
road system so the public can participate. We understand that not every lawmaker will be
available to attend but we certainly encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity.
We are hearing from some lawmakers that they will be attending on their own dime. The
information will be presented in a fashion unlike a committee hearing in Juneau.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0016510
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:05 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: Governor - this is going out in a few minutes
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < Sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:06:34
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Subject: Governor - this is going out in a few minutes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.
08-XXX
Governor Palin Responds to President's Call to Open ANWR
April 29, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin released the following statement
after President Bush renewed his call to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil
exploration in the face of surging gasoline prices:
"President Bush is right. Here in Alaska and across the nation, communities are feeling
the pinch of high energy costs. It is absurd that we are borrowing hundreds of billions
of dollars from one foreign country to buy oil from another. It is a threat to our
national security and economic well-being. It is well past time for America to develop our
own supplies . "
###
Sharon Leighow
PRA GSP01 0016511
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA_GSP01_0016512
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:44 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Statement
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:22:55
To : ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Statement
Will do.
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 29, 2008 3:16 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Statement
Pis retrieve statement from Sharon so we can get it out soon.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarahQyahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016513
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:10:22
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : Statement
Since one reporter asked, I think we need to do a press statement -short
and sweet- to go out to all (including AP) re: reaction to Bush's push
for ANWR today. The statement Sharon sent to me will do well for press
statement. This shouldn't take long and can make it in by the evening
news and AP and ADN print deadlines. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:01 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Bailey; Frank T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Speaker Ham's ref: may AGIA briefings
What? This is so odd. Did you let AGIA team know? I'm going to forward to them so they
know what to prepare for
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:56:08
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Frye, Ivy J (GOV)" <ivy. f rye@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)™ <rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov:>, "Bailey,
Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: Speaker Harris ref: may AGIA briefings
Governor-
Speaker Harris emailed all House members:
Since the same information will be offered in Juneau during our special session in early
June, I will not be reimbursing any member or staff for travel or per diem to Anchorage
for the Governor's briefing on AGIA. If you want to attend you certainly can do so, but I
will not reimburse you for any expenses you incur.
Steve Quinn is the only member of the media who has called on this. Joe Balash is
responding saying - it is important to the Governor that we have these briefings on the
road system so the public can participate. We understand that not every lawmaker will be
available to attend but we certainly encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity.
We are hearing from some lawmakers that they will be attending on their own dime. The
information will be presented in a fashion unlike a committee hearing in Juneau.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
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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: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Nurses
Thanks !
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 3:39 PM
Subject: RE: Nurses
They went with Todd today. Janice
-Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent; Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:19 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Nurses
Do u know if Nurses speech is ready for tomorrow?
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3: 1 6 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Statement
Importance: High
Pis retrieve statement from Sharon so we can get it out soon.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:10:22
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska.govi , "Rosaruae Hughes"
<rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Statement
Since one reporter asked, I think we need to do a press statement -short and sweet- to go
out to all (including AP) re: reaction to Bush's push for ANWR today. The statement Sharon
sent to me will do well for press statement. This shouldn't take long and can make it in
by the evening news and AP and ADN print deadlines. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016518
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:20 PM
To: 'dee@criildorama.biz'
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mrs. Desiree Thomas
address: 1920 Greendale Drive Anchorage AK 99504
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre -kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state-funded pre-k -
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Desiree Thomas
1920 Greendale Drive
Anchorage, AK 99504
deeOchi 1 dorama .biz
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:56 PM
To: 'peetie@gci.nef
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: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:39 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Doug Cobb
address: 2932 Rose St Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre-kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state-funded pre-k -
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Doug Cobb
2932 Rose St
Anchorage, AK 99508-4742
peetie@gci.net
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Unknown
From: PAUL KENDALL [pauldkendall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:04 PM
To: arron@kudo1080.com; ethan berkowitz; bob; bwhite@adn.com; Talis Colberg; governor@state.ak.us.;
kari.sleight@frontiersman.com; mark.kelsey@frontiersman.com; mike; news@alaskastar.com;
news@peninsulaclarion.com; nugget@nomenugget.com; pauldkendall@yahoo.com; wasilla;
rep_david_guttenburg@(egis.state.ak.us; rep_les_garra@legis.state.ak.us; Gatto; Carl (LAA); Harris;
John (LAA); Meyer; Kevin G (LAA); representative_less_gara@legis.state.ak.us; Holmes; Lindsey
(LAA); Gruenberg; Max F (LAA); Doogan; Mike (LAA); rhowell@alasakanewspapers.com;
rick@keni.com; Wielechowski; Bill (LAA); Therriault; Gene (LAA); Green; Lyda N (LAA); Colberg; Talis
J (LAW); Huggins; Charlie (LAA); rep Mark Neuman@ligis.state.ak.us; Bunde; Con (LAA); Dyson;
Fred (LAA); Stevens; Gary L (LAA); WilkenfGary R (LAA); French; Hollis (LAA); Ellis; Johnny (LAA);
Elton; Kim S (LAA); senator_thomas_wagoner@legis.state.ak.us; 202-223-5547; 415-381-7225;
Walker; Valorie F (AIDEA); bpinggree@distributed-energy.com; Brad JR. Garness; bernie Karl; David
Turnbull; John Graver Whitlock
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Talis Colberg
Subject: i forgot to attach these position papers
Date: 4-29-08
From: Paul D. Kendall
To:
Ref : The continuing ongoing and nearly, daily unfolding of events and
disclosures surrounding our families "Life Essential Energy Needs" ENERGIES like price
volatility-instability-accountability, ownership, control, management, impacts, revelations,
decisions, importance, insights, events, and overall increasing public awareness and concerns
demands of us, that, we,
as the general citizens whos God given rights of ownership in common benefit,
precede all less than best beneficial contracts, and, are the rightfull owners, stewards, and
guardians of all resources; including, but not limited to our "Life Essential Energy Needs" —
ENERGIES we all need in order to sustain our lives, and a tranquil and orderly and quality of
life lifestyled society; hereby, demand, compell, order, and so direct with clarity of intent and
mission our leaders; all leaders to intervene and bring about public debate and dialog for the
resolution and determination so as to bring about clean and reasonable energy reliability, access,
and viability with all due haste...
We find this directive necessary in light of the Most recent event: Global Oil Companies
publicly and officiary notify Alaskans the resources of the state are thiers until they say or agree
that their not.The state drafted a contract in the Global Oil Companies favor.... (these are my
interpretations ! pdk)
Gentlemen, and ladies-
The reason we are in this "growing and becoming more unpredictable" energy delima
predicament is because we have not been attending to and are not now attending to our "Life
Essential Energy Needs" design and consruction.
The public servants, the corporations, you guys, and us the general citizenry have failed. And,
them, you, and us have failed miserably and undeniably.
It is time to end this dark sided and never ending morass of energy instability and uncertainty for
our homes and loved ones.
Thank You,
10/22/2009
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Paul D. Kendall
msg 907-222-7882
current cell 306-3591
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:55 PM
To: 'charles@kcialaska.org'
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: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:41 PM
TO: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. charles freeman
address: 1840 s. bragaw #2 anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre-kindergarten education and Head Start this year. As you
clearly know, providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children
and increases their chances of future success. Supporting Head
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Start - even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our
children and an investment in our economic prosperity, and we
cannot afford to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for Head Start in
the future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely, Charles Freeman, M.A.
Program Operations Manager Kids' Corps Head Start
Thank you,
charles freeman
1840 s. bragaw #2
anchorage, AK 99508
charles@kcialas)ca . org
PRA GSP01 0016526
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:46 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Purple Heart Trail Bill Signing Saturday
I may not be able to answer all emails in a real timely manner for a few hrs, so on an
issue like this just ask around to see if there's any issue... otherwise I don't see any
problems and assume it ' s good to go for the invites .
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Cc: Kate Morgan
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 2:32 PM
Subject: Purple Heart Trail Bill Signing Saturday
Governor, the legislative office just sent me this message about
Saturday's bill signing (SB 216 Purple Heart Trail)
These are the legislators we are planning to invite, please let me know
if there is any issue right away otherwise we'll get them all invited
asap . Thanks .
Senators :
Ellis, Thomas, Wielechowski, Stevens, Kookesh, Davis, French, Bunde,
Hoffman, Elton, Green
Representatives :
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Stoltze, Gardner, Harris, Johnson, Dahlstrom, Roses, Samuels, Lynn,
Kerttula, Gr
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PRA_GSP01_0016528
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:37 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 1 1
Talked to Grace, thanks for setting that interview up
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow®alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:56:03
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Channel 11
Governor-
Should I have Channel 11 call you at 2:30?
Suggested response :
We think President Bush is spot on - our communities and our state are feeling the pinch
of high energy costs -
It is absurd that we are borrowing of hundreds of billions of dollars from one foreign
country to buy oil from another. It is a threat to our national security and economic well
being. It is well passed time for America to develop our own supplies.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:51 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
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Subject: Re: Channel 11
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:42:30
To: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <krie.perry@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Just watched the clip with Sharon. . He talked about the steepening prices for gasoline.
His solution is to increase domestic supplies, particularly by opening anwr. He blamed
Congress for blocking previous efforts and proposals, and asked again for action on anwr.
I gave Sharon some suggested talking points. . .they may have already resched you or will
shortly .
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 29 13:05:11 2008
Subject: RE: Channel 11
I believe he urged Congress to open drilling in ANWR. Will track down more info.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
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Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:39 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Pis have them call my state cell and I'll do a phoner with them. And what did Bush say
about anwr? Ask Joe what I should know before doing the phone interview. I do want to do
it.
Janice- pis note on sched when it takes place.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc; Janice Mason
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: Channel 11
Channel 11 would like a few moments of your time to talk about President
Bush's comments this morning on opening ANWR. They can come whenever you
would like, Sharon said -- and Sharon did not let them know you were
even going to be in today --in case you don't want to do it.
Kind of a moot point since we will soon have a new president and none of
the candidates, including McCain, support the opening of ANWR.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:28 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:28 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. David Buchanan
address: 1001 44th Ave N Fargo ND 58102
701-293-0985
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin
Congratulations and best wishes on the birth of your son. My wife and I are parents of a
26 year-old Down Syndrome citizen. Our prayers are with you. We found joy in your public
comments. The "challenging" part of learning about it is something we share although we
did not know until a few minutes after Michael was born. However, your comment that "It
just feels like he fits perfectly" has certainly been true for us and our other two
children, both of whom are younger than Michael. I am also a geneticist and my wife and I
have spent a lot of time helping new parents of these precious babies see what life is
like as they move forward. Now that Michael is grown, he also helps in that effort. I also
give presentations to groups called "The World Needs More Michaels" . I am certain that you
will come to believe that the world also needs more Trigs.
David and Cindy Buchanan
buckosu@aol . com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:27 PM
Good; Jacob D (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Boards and Commissions
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:25 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Boards_and_Commissions
Web mail from: Jimmie Rogers
address: PO Box 520477 Big Lake AK 99652
907-982-1400
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
My comments to you are divided in to three sections.
1. My wife Nancy and I think you are doing are great job! We are extremely pleased with
your unique ability to handle the tough political side of the job, while maintaining an
approachable, positive, and friendly air about you. We have not had these qualities in a
governor since 1 have lived in Alaska beginning in 1981.
I knew your husband Todd from the Polaris shop in Big Lake when I used to work as a
Security Supervisor at Alyeska Pipeline. He was a great guy then and appears to be the
same today. My wife Nancy {formerly Carmen) went to high school with you (same years) at
Wasilla.
2. Congratulations on the new baby, and the way you have handled the "extra"
responsibility by pulling double duty and not skipping a beat from work. The answer you
gave on the news shortly after the birth describing the extra gene and circumstances was
"PERFECT". You could not have given a better statement. Your grace and kindness will
surely overcome any challenges that lie ahead. I truly believe that kids are born to
parents that have the tools to provide exactly what is needed for any particular
circumstance; for this Trig in addition to his family is blessed.
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3. After spending the past seven years working in Kotzebue, I have moved back home to Big
Lake, started my own business, and have sent in my application packet and request for
Board & Commission appointment letter on April 11th, 2008. I would be happy to re-send to
you or an appropriate staff member ray packet information.
Unfortunately, the system has screeched to a halt; your web page on Boards & Commissions
gives excellent information on what to expect however, for someone who truly desires to
serve you I was not contacted within 72 hours as stated. In fact I had to initiate a call
to see if my packet was received at all. After nearly three weeks I have heard nothing,
and tried to talk to Prank Bailey to check on my status, who was in a 'meeting' yesterday
but still never called me back. I am not trying to complain, however my understanding is
any appointed person either as a State employee or Commissioner/Board member serves to
help you and further your cause and efforts for the residents of Alaska. I would return
calls and try to fill vacant seats with qualified persons who are trying to be part of the
team, not leave them hanging, to feel frustrated and lose interest or worse! Just sharing
my thoughts and would love the opportunity to serve you in the capacity requested or
however you see fit
, keep up the great work!
Respectfully,
Jimmie Rogers, CHSP, CEO
Valley Protection & Investigations LLC
Big Lake, AK 99652
907-982-1400
valleypiomtaonline . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govl
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:20 PM
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 29, 2008 1:29 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Deborah Kitelinger
address: 3548 Biathalon Ave North Pole AK 99705
907-388-0815
MESSAGE:
PERSONAL
Good Afternoon Governor,
Hi.... this is Debbie Kitelinger from North Pole. It was good seeing you the end of
January when you stopped in to see us when we were in Juneau for the Disabilities and
Special Education Board meeting. But I have to tell you it is not fair that you were able
to hide your pregnancy so well!!!! LOL I know you are very busy but I hope you will take
the time to read the poem that was sent to me today by Erma Bombeck. Have the tissue
ready! ! !
Congradulations on your new beautiful blessing from God! ! ! !
The Special Mother
by Erma Bombeck
Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a
couple by habit.
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This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of special needs or handicapped
children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped
children are chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over earth selecting his instruments for propagation with
great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a
giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth; son. Patron saint... give her Gerard. He's used to profanity."
"Forrest, Marjorie; daughter. Patron saint, Cecelia."
"Rutledge, Carrie; twins. Patron saint, Matthew."
Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles, "Give her a special needs/handicapped
child."
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy."
"Exactly, " smiles God, "Could I give a special needs / handicapped child to a mother who
does not know laughter? That would be cruel . "
"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and
despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it."
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"I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so
necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has her own world. She has
to make her live in her world and that's not going to be easy."
"But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles, "No matter, I can fix
that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness. "The angel gasps -
"selfishness? is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never
survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She
doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied.
She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'". She will consider a step extraordinary.
When her child says 'Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle, and will
know it ! "
"I will permit her to see clearly the things I see. . .ignorance, cruelty, prejudice. .. .and
allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute
of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My
side" .
"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, pen poised in mid-air.
God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."
Hope that touched your heart like it did mine.
Have a Great Day,
Debbie
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kitelingerfamily@gci.net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:19 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:35 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. William Hoover
address: 10817 108th Avenue NE Kirkland WA 98033
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son Trig.
God bless you all.
wahoover@comcast . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) Igovernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2: 1 9 PM
To: 'MissC5488@aol.com'
Subject: RE. Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mrs. Renee\' White
address: P.O. Box 6023 Elmendorf AFB AK 99506
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre-kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state-funded pre-k -
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Renee ' White
P.O. Box 6023
Elmendorf APB, AK 99506
MissC54 88@aol . com
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From; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 :58 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 1 1
You bet - and this is a great msg! They can call me on this state cell.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:56:03
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: RE: Channel 11
Governor -
Should I have Channel 11 call you at 2:30?
Suggested response:
We think President Bush is spot on - our communities and our state are feeling the pinch
of high energy costs -
It is absurd that we are borrowing of hundreds of billions of dollars from one foreign
country to buy oil from another. It is a threat to our national security and economic well
being. It is well passed time for America to develop our own supplies.
Original Message
Prom : gov . sarahOyahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yab.oo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:51 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV),- Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
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Subject: Re: Channel 11
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:42:30
To:"Hughes, Rosaline D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
<janice.mason®alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Just watched the clip with Sharon. He talked about the steepening prices for gasoline.
His solution is to increase domestic supplies, particularly by opening anwr. He blamed
Congress for blocking previous efforts and proposals, and asked again for action on anwr.
I gave Sharon some suggested talking points . . . they may have already resched you or will
shortly.
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 29 13:05:11 2008
Subject: RE: Channel 11
I believe he urged Congress to open drilling in ANWR. Will track down more info.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:39 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc : Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Pis have them call my state cell and I'll do a phoner with them. And what did Bush say
about anwr? Ask Joe what I should know before doing the phone interview. I do want to do
it.
Janice- pis note on sched when it takes place .
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: Channel 11
Channel 11 would like a few moments of your time to talk about President
Bush's comments this morning on opening ANWR. They can come whenever you
would like, Sharon said -- and Sharon did not let them know you were
even going to be in today -- in case you don't want to do it.
Kind of a moot point since we will soon have a new president and none of
the candidates, including McCain, support the opening of ANWR.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:51 PM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:42:30
To:"Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Just watched the clip with Sharon. He talked about the steepening prices for gasoline.
His solution is to increase domestic supplies, particularly by opening anwr. He blamed
Congress for blocking previous efforts and proposals, and asked again for action on anwr.
I gave Sharon some suggested talking points. . .they may have already resched you or will
shortly.
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: ExtemalEmailgsp
CC: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Apr 29 13:05:11 2008
Subject: RE: Channel 11
I believe he urged Congress to open drilling in ANWR. Will track down more info.
Rosanne Hughes
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Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:39 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice h (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 11
Pis have them call my state cell and I'll do a phoner with them. And what did Bush say
about anwr? Ask Joe what I should know before doing the phone interview. I do want to do
it.
Janice- pis note on sched when it takes place.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: Channel 11
Channel 11 would like a few moments of your time to talk about President
Bush's comments this morning on opening ANWR. They can come whenever you
would like, Sharon said -- and Sharon did not let them know you were
even going to be in today - - in case you don ' t want to do it .
Kind of a moot point since we will soon have a new president and none of
the candidates, including McCain, support the opening of ANWR.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:19 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lana Kelly
address: 738 Main Street South Windsor CT 06074
B60-290-1523
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby. You have entered into a new world with your bundle of
joy. I had a son Brock James on January 3, 2007, who was born with DS. He and his sister
Amber have brought so much joy into my life that words can not describe. I have met so
many families with open arms and have learned alot through them. I always say now that if
there was some miracle pill, I would never change my little man. He is perfect just the
way he is. Congrats again, and god bless you and your family.
Lana Kelly
lanak@kloterf arms . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 : 1 8 PM
To: 'mlackey@ccsalaska.org'
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Mark Lackey
address: 403 S Alaska St Palmer AK 99645
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for Head Start education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality early childhood education benefits our
children and increases their chances of future success.
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Supporting state- funded Head Start is a commitment to our
children and an investment in our economic prosperity, and we
cannot afford to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope Head Start in our state can continue to count on your
support in the future. Our children's future demands nothing
less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Mark Lackey
4 03 S Alaska St
Palmer, AK 99645
mlackey@ccsalaska . org
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:17PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: Is Your State Attracting Jobs and Workers?
From: membership@uschamber.com [mailto:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:11 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly: Is Your State Attracting Jobs and Workers?
View this online.
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anana
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Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform released its annual State Liability
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opinion leaders measure their state's legal climate.
What do this year's results tell us?
Join the conversation .
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Chamber-led U.S.-Korea FTA Business Coalition at the Chamber's
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Representatives from environmental and business groups wrangled over the
potential economic impact of controversial climate change legislation
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:17 PM
To: 'starmandan3@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: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect -. Other
Web mail from: Mr. Dan Veal
address: 1120 Pine St. Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE :
Sarah 1
A poem of ascending hope! (2 more)
"Star Mountain"
Climb to the top of the mountain is what I want to do.
Always striving foreward Lord, giving praise to you.
As I climb blood rushes through my veins,
my heart is beating fast.
Refine with heat the gold in me I know shall always last.
My will to climb, each step I take seems closer up above.
To reach you is desire in me, an expression of my love.
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A cleansing way of showing lord, how strong I want to be.
With you there on the mountain, brings peace and joy to me.
Up high is where I'm close to you, the climb does win the race
. But Lord I know full joy won't come, until I see your face.
Kids! Ya gotta Lov em!
starcoloralaska . com
starmandan3 ©yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:12 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 11
I should talk to channel 11.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne . hughesSalaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:05:11
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kr is. perrySalaska . gov> , "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharbn W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Channel 11
I believe he urged Congress to open drilling in ANWR. Will track down
more info.
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 29, 2008 12:39 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W
(GOV) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 11
PRA GSP01 0016554
pis have them call my state cell and I'll do a phoner with them. And
what did Bush say about anwr? Ask Joe what I should know before doing
the phone interview. I do want to do it.
Janice- pis note on sched when it takes place.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To : Governor Sarah Palin
cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: Channel 11
Channel 11 would like a few moments of your time to talk about President
Bush's comments this morning on opening ANWR. They can come whenever you
would like, Sharon said -- and Sharon did not let them know you were
even going to be in today -- in case you don't want to do it.
Kind of a moot point since we will soon have a new president and none of
the candidates, including McCain, support the opening of ANWR.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:11 PM
Tfbbles; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Kelly, Russeil T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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 <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, Marty
Rutherford <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>,Russ Kelly truss. 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>
Subject: RE: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "gov.sarah@yahoo.com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Karen Rehfeld" <karen. rehfeld@alaska.gov>,- "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska .gov>
Cc: "Bruce Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>; "Tom Irwin" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>; "Marty
Rutherford" <marty . rutherf 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
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
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)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick . galvin@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Governor
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
KJR
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yab.oo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . con\>
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Irwin, Tom B (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Kelly, Russell
T (GOV) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri Apr 25 21:33:43 2008
Subject: Re: Budget Review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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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: 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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted hopefully i will know more
about the timeline for the bill before cabinet 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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Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "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.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:57 PM
To: Ivy personal; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Subject: Re: Other bills
Thank you
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.cora>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:53:18
To: gov. pa lin@yahoo.com, Rosanne Hughes <rosanne.hughes®alaska.gov>
Cc:Kris Perry <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Ivy personal <ivyf rye@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Other bills
HB 370 is sponsored by Rep Kelly, titled DAMAGE TO FORESTS/ WILDLAND FIRES. The bill
modifies state law regarding fighting wildfires by allowing DNR to consider the value of
infrastructure (including cabin, lodges, etc) at risk when making decisions on fighting
fires, rather than just the value of the natural resources.
The change would bring the law more in line with how the department already deals with
wildfires, according to a presser from Kelly's office. The bill doesn't force the state to
protect public and private buildings, but allows them to be considered in the decision-
making process.
DNR supported this bill; there's no fiscal impact. It's not sexy, but helpful for DNR.
gov.palin@yahoo.com wrote: What's the bill?
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: Other bills
There's a bill that needs your signature by NEXT Wednesday, May 7, (HB
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370 - Kelly's bill) and you guys could go on a road trip to Fairbanks
and have a ceremony there. Something to think about.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:44 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Presentation
Pis put on sched as fyi for me. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:12:56
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson,
Steven H (AIDEA)" <shaagenson@aidea.org>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris .perry@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Presentation
Here is the schedule I have from the AEA press release.
Energy Plan Town Hall Meeting Schedule:
* Palmer:
* Soldotna:
* Fairbanks:
* Galena:
* Ft. Yukon:
* Tok:
* Bethel:
* Aniak:
* Nome:
* Kotzebue:
April 28, 4-9 PM, Palmer Community Center (Railroad Depot)
April 29, 5-9 PM, Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
April 30, 4-8 PM, Carlson Center, Arthur Buswell Pioneer Room
May 1, 5-9 PM, High School
May 1, 4-8 PM, Council Elders Hall
May 1, 4-8 PM, Tok Visitors Center
May 6, 4-8 PM, Cultural Center
May 7, 4-8 PM, Community Hall
May 8, 4-8 PM, Mini -Convention Center
May 8, 4-8 PM, Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly Chambers
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* Valdez:
* Naknek:
* McGrath:
* Dillingham:
* Unalaska:
* Sand Point :
* Kodiak:
* Juneau :
* Ketchikan:
* Wrangell :
* Craig:
* Kake:
* Barrow:
* Glenallen:
* Anchorage :
May 12, 4-8 PM, Valdez Convention and Civic Center
May 14 (time and location to be announced)
May 14, 4-8 PM, Captain Snow Building, Assembly Room
May 15 (time and location to be announced)
May 20, 4-8 PM, The Grand Aleutian Hotel, Makushin Room
May 20 (time and location to be announced)
May 22, 4-8 PM, Kodiak College
May 27, 5-9 PM, Centennial Hall Ballroom 1
May 28 (time and location to be announced)
May 28, 4-8 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers
May 29 (time and location to be announced)
May 29, 4-8 PM, Community Hall Gym
June 2 (time and location to be announced)
June 3 (time and location to be announced)
June 4 (time and location to be announced)
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com lmailto.-gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tue 4/29/2008 7:53 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Presentation
Anyone know when the next energy town hall mtg is? I hope last night's went well in
Palmer.
I'm up for a road trip to one on the road system if I get a schedule of upcoming mtgs.
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:44 PM
To: Persily; Larry A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kate; John W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Arctic Power - For what it's worth
Rosanne- pis Let apm know I'll do a phone interview w them if need be.
Original Message
From: Larry Persily
To: Sharon Leighow
To: John Katz
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: Arctic Power - For what it's worth
Oh great. Nothing like making a bad situation worse.
Larry Persily, Associate Director
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 336
Washington, DC 20001
Direct line: 202-524-5988
Cell: 907-351-8275
>>> John Katz 4/29/2008 1:25 PM >»
Thanks. Arctic Power is sometimes its own worst enemy.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
<mailto : j wkatzSalaskadc . org> j wkatz@alaskadc . org
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(202)624-5858
>>> On 4/29/2008 at 1:08 PM, in message <41AD1B17A04BD8448ABBB348230CC93D5FD5D2
@SOAANCMSG04.soa.alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov> wrote:
Dave Donaldson with APRN contacted Adrian Herrara at Arctic Power. He was interested in
doing a "correction" story about G. Gordon Liddy/ Arctic Power funds. Apparently, Adrian
was very rude to him and refused comment. I realize that Liddy has canceled the trip -
this is just an FYI .
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
Sent from my BlackBerry® device. from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:39 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph
R(GOV)
Subject: Re: Channel 1 1
Importance: High
Pis have them call my state cell and I'll do a phoner with them. And what did Bush say
about anwr? Ask Joe what I should know before doing the phone interview. I do want to do
it.
Janice- pis note on sched when it takes place.
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Cc: Janice Mason
Cc : Sharon Leighow
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: Channel 11
Channel 11 would like a few moments of your time to talk about President
Bush's comments this morning on opening ANWR. They can come whenever you
would like, Sharon said -- and Sharon did not let them know you were
even going to be in today --in case you don't want to do it.
Kind of a moot point since we will soon have a new president and none of
the candidates, including McCain, support the opening of ANWR.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 2: 1 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
Even if they're not ready I sign them anyway in a ceremonial signing.
Original Message
Prom: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:23:03
To : gov . palin@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: budget
He said it wasn't his area, or something to that effect.
BUT, there IS good news from Russ. The bills we are waiting on for this
week's bill signing events may be on their way to us. Lyda is in Texas
and apparently she has signed them (SB 209, 243, 101 dealing with older
Americans and I think some others, too -- think Purple Heart Trail bill
which we need by Saturday) . Lyda is sending them. They MAY be here by
Thursday's bill signing - but might not make it. We'll keep tracking it.
But the Saturday bill will probably be here in time.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:13 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
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Subj ect : Re : budget
Pis ask her. Tho it's unacceptable that Russ doesn't answer it.
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne . hughes@alaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:11:37
To : gov . pal in@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: budget
I just called Russ and he said to ask Karen your question below -- that
she handles that. I will follow up with Karen.
NOTE: FYI, he told me that all of them - Russ, Karen, Mike T. -- were
perplexed with your questioning of them late Friday night via email. He
said there are things we have no control over -- like when we get the
budget. They can give it to us at the same time as the special session
and we can't do anything about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal;
Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: budget
First we have to make sure COS and Russ asked, gave definitive timeline,
was refused by which lawmakers, etc. We need backup paper trail for all
that be we know lyda and harris will claim we didn't "communicate" any
of this to them.
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:09 PM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Other bills
What's the bill?
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: Other bills
There's a bill that needs your signature by NEXT Wednesday, May 7, (HB
370 - Kelly's bill) and you guys could go on a road trip to Fairbanks
and have a ceremony there. Something to think about.
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :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: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:03 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Arisa Alexanian
address: 508 Claridge Place Waterloo ON CANADA AK 12345
MESSAGE :
Congrats on the birth of your son. Although the initial few months will feel like a blur
due to appointments and assessments, take the time to enjoy your new baby boy. We have a
2 year old son, Michael who has Down Syndrome and he is the light of our lives. He brings
joy to each and every day. your son will do EVERYTHING that every other child will do, it
will just take him a little while longer to figure out how to do it.
Once again, congratulations on the birth of your angel.
arisa . alexanian@gmail . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :35 AM
To: 'nep2004@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
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:09 AM
To: Governor Sarah palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. nathaniel Perry
address: 400 Riverside Dr Shaktroolik AK 99771
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre -kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state-funded pre-k -
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue . I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
nathaniel Perry
400 Riverside Dr
Shaktroolik, AK 99771
nep2004@gci.net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: ViebMail@gov . state . ak .us [mailto :WebMail@gov . state . ak .us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:35 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Dorothy Plantz
address: 415 University Avenue Colfax WI 54730
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new baby I And may God bless you for upholding life for every
citizen! May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family in the days and years
ahead. I know nothing of your politics except that you took a very personal stand for the
right to life - for that I applaud you!!!
Sincerely,
Dorothy Plantz
dgplantz@charter.net
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Unknown
From:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1:13 AM
To:
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re; budget
Pis ask her. Tho it's unacceptable that Russ doesn't answer it.
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:11:37
To : gov . pal in@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: budget
I just called Russ and he said to ask Karen your question below -- that
she handles that, I will follow up with Karen.
NOTE: FYI, he told me that all of them - Russ, Karen, Mike T. -- were
perplexed with your questioning of them late Friday night via email . He
said there are things we have no control over -- like when we get the
budget. They can give it to us at the same time as the special session
and we can't do anything about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal;
Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey
Subj ect : Re : budget
First we have to make sure COS and Russ asked, gave definitive timeline,
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was refused by which lawmakers, etc. We need backup paper trail for all
that be we know lyda and harris will claim we didn't "communicate" any
of this to them.
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govl
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 0:45 AM
To: 'gdferriss@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: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:40 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Gary Ferrias
address: 13841 Hunterwood Lane Eagle River AK 99577
MESSAGE:
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre -kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state- funded pre-k -
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Gary Ferriss
13841 Hunterwood Lane
Eagle River, AK 99577
gdf errissoyahoo . com
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:38 AM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Constituent Georgette Kozloff
Thank you Randy. She sort of shifted her rant from one thing to another in the three (or
more) communications we've all had with her. Doesn't sound like she had any correct
information from the start, or has chosen to go on misinformation to justify her anger.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:28:19
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC)" <joseph. schmidt@alaska.gov>
Subject: Constituent Georgette Kozloff
Governor :
I spoke with Mrs. Kozloff yesterday. She said she has been speaking with several friends
who are union members and that is where she got her information. She said her main
concerns were really overcrowding in the prisons and understaffing of corrections
officers. I explained to her that we are working towards adding 1500 beds with the new
Mat-Su prison and that we should be adding 40 officers. She said that was very helpful
information for her to know and seemed very thankful for the call. She said she was still
not sure everything was OK with corrections so I let her know she could meet with Joe or
talk with him on the phone. She said she appreciated that, but it would not be necessary.
Randy
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:12 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:06 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Laura Schubert
address: PO Box 771275 Eagle River AK 99577
907-351-5700
MESSAGE :
Dear Ms. Palin,
Never having been much on the political watch, your endeavors have increasingly captured
my attention over the years until recently, I'm pleasantly astounded! Your recent
demonstration showing dedication to the State, commitment to family and God, and
exceptional concern for humanity has brought me to my knees! Congratulations on your
fifth successful childbirth! I share with many Alaskans in awe, pride, call it whatever,
but YOU GO GIRL! You're an awesome woman and we are proud to call you our Governor!
Laura Schubert
lmschubert@hotmail . com
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 0: 1 1 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 29, 2008 9:04 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Lucy Odden
address: 3911 Checkmate Drive # 2 Anchorage Alaska AK 99508
786-3425
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin:
congrations on your New Baby Boy How are you doing? you are a very strong women This is
going to be a Challege for you with a Special need Child but this is a Joy or you and your
family to have a new member of the family I cannot amation that you would go back to work
3 days after the Birth of your Baby
Lucy
Lucy Odden<lucy_odden@f ws.gov
lucy_odden@f ws . gov
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alasKa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:10 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 29, 2008 9:02 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Julie Clay
address: 3 910 Belnap Court Missouri City TX 77459
MESSAGE :
The topic is you, Governor Palin! !
As Governor of our largest state, you, your husband and your growing family are wonderful
role models not only for your state but for all. I want to send our congratulations from
Texas on your new blessing from God. He is truly a gift and I'm sure his siblings are
estatic on having a new baby brother. Thank you for sharing your story and your son's
story with us all.
Now go get some rest!
Many blessings to you and your family
The Clay Family
j cl ay@entouch . net
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:08 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 29, 2008 8:51 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Peter Calamusa
address : 17 Seitz Ct Patchogue NY 11772
631-704-6536
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor,
I think you would make the perfect V.P. Pick for John McCain. Please consider Contacting
John McCain about this Matter. Thank you admirer of Both you and John. Please let me know
what you think.
Sincerely,
Peter Calamusa
islesndOopt online . net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 0:06 AM
To: Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Environment
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 200S 8:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Environment
Web mail from: Ms. Mona Stutes
address: 3 053 Doil Drive (east Dowling) Anchorage AK 99507
907 561-0878
MESSAGE :
Hello Governor Palin -- congratulations on your new baby. I have a request that I hope
you have time to consider. I am trying to save the lives of a strip of trees that I see
beyond my back yard.
I bought this 0-lot line in '94 and have lived here since, knowing that the plan to expand
and extend Dowling Road existed, and hoping that it would be postponed. I thought it would
be farther north and would leave trees between me and it - but now see that the line for
clearing (in July) would completely cut down all of the trees (birch and spruce, including
white spruce) . I have enjoyed this small strip of greenery with it's bird and animal life
and it's different appearances over seasons -- the trees are the reason I bought this
house and I love seeing the sun and wind on them -- the last big snow fall was amazing
with almost 2 feet of snow piled on the trees... it makes me cry to lose them. I'm looking
for another house but as I look around, I see that this really is a unique place in just
having this small amount of greenery in the Anchorage bowl.
I've talked with Jim Childers of DOT and many others who all tell me the plan is complete
and going to bid. Is there any hope of a "stay of execution" for this strip of trees? I
know it's all about right-of-ways and permits and money, but so many trees have already
been cut for new roads and development here. . .do you think anything can be done to angle
the proposed road a bit to the north to miss these trees? I will appreciate any response
and help from you, thank you, Mona
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monamds@gci .net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 0:04 AM
To: 'kdunn@alaskatia.org'
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
Prom: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8 : 12 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathy Dunn
address: 10045 Goodnews Circle Anchorage AK 99515
907-929-2842
MESSAGE :
Thank you for taking the time to attend the National Honor Society Induction at Mears
Middle School in Anchorage last week. When my daughter told me you would be speaking, I
told her - gently - to not be surprised if you didn't show up bdue to the birth of your
son. The fact that you did show up was impressive! Furthermore, your speech was age-
appropriate and encouraging for the kids. You definitely made an impression on them - and
many of the parents - attending that night!
Thank you for delivering a very inspirational message to my daughter (also named Sarah) and
letting her know there are plenty of strong women out there achieving their dreams, and
serving as a positive role model for the young women of Alaska.
kdunn@alaskatia . org
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:01 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 29, 2008 7:04 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Joan Stadler
address: 36 East Blvd Rochester NY 14610
585-413-3130
MKSSAGE :
Dear Governor Sarah Palin,
I have read a few articles on what you are doing in Alaska, wow in itself, thank you as an
American as well. However, I was drawn to you as a born- again Christian mom.
The Lord keeps putting you into my mind and heart for what only He knows at this time,
hence, I am writing you. I am 48, female, white, empty^nester, born again Christian, wife
and very much an American and all of "which it stands".
I would love to hear from you. You keep showing up in my world, magazine article, news
statements etc.
I like what I am reading of your passions for Alaska and family. Perhaps we have some
things in our lives to work together?
I understand this is not a professional business letter He called I answered.
I will say prayers for you and your family today, right now.
Many blessings on your endeavors if we do not meet or speak. I will support you in
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Prayer from now on. Know this and feel lifted. Have you been praying for something in
particular? He is listening. I am not sure if I am the solution, maybe just part of
conduit?
In Him,
Joan
j oanstadler@gmail . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:00 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Alana Kennon
address: 4107 Ea3t 42nd Street Tulsa OK 74135
9186059931
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son. I too am a mother of a 2 year old little girl
with Down syndrome. I think that we are the blessed ones to have such wonderful children
in our lives. My daughter is truly amazing and has already touched so many lives.
I would like to say thank you for the positive publicity you have brought to the Down
syndrome community. It is so important for people to celebrate our children.
The attached link, is to an article that was recently published in our city' s magazine
about my daughter.
http: //www. tulsapeople-digital .com/tulsapeople/200805/?pg=46&pm=2&ul=friend
Congratulations! ! ! !
Sincererly,
Alana Kennon
Tulsa OK
www.dsat.org
PRA GSP01 0016589
alanakennonScox . net
PRA GSP01 0016590
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:59 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:42 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Darcy Palatka
address: 3719 Bayou Bend Ct. Sugar Land TX 77479
281-265-3427
MESSAGE :
Honorable Governor Palin,
I was born in PA and have lived in Sugar Land, TX for 15 years and I want to express my
happiness and thankfulness that you supported prolife by loving your newborn son and
realizing that all children are children of God. I applaud you for this and I will pray
for you and your family. You are an inspiration to the many young girls who may be
contemplating abortion. Hopefully, your beautiful story will inspire them to give birth
to their babies. So many people I know can't have children. My cousin's daughter had 4
miscarriages and she is bedridden at 6 months with contractions (about 4 a day) . Thank
you for being a model to the prolife movement. I will keep your family (especially your
newborn son) in my prayers. He has a mother that is very special.
God bless you,
Darcy Palatka
dapalatka@yahoo. com
PRA GSP01 0016591
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From : Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 200811:34 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: View Speaker Schedule for State Chamber Legislative Wrap-Up May 7
From: Lisa Reinhart [mailto:lreinhart@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:19 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: View Speaker Schedule for State Chamber Legislative Wrap-Up May 7
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
April 29, 2008 E-News
Join the Alaska State Chamber for a Legislative Wrap Up
• Wednesday, May 7th at Hilton Anchorage Hotel
• Legislative Scorecard on 25th Legislature and Issues facing Alaska's Business Environment
• BP and ConocoPhillips Provide a Project Update on the Denali: The Alaska Gas Pipeline at
Luncheon
• View Detailed Speaker Schedule Attached to this E-News
• Choose One Combined Rate for Full Session or for Luncheon Only
• Seating is Limited to first 1 50 to register
Register at www.alaskachamber.com or register here . Register
today! Seating is Limited.
State Chamber members and non-members may choose a combined rate to attend the morning and
luncheon sessions or choose to one rate and attend the luncheon session only. The cost for the
combined morning and luncheon session is $75 for members/$95 for non-members. Registration for
luncheon session only is available for members at $35, and for non-members at $45.
Thank You To The Following Businesses for Sponsorship Support:
Please join the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce in saying thank you to the
following statewide businesses for their sponsorship support of the 2008 Legislative Wrap-Up by visiting
them on the web:
Chevron USA. Wells Fargo, BP and ConocoPhillips. Barrick Gold of North America. Pioneer
Resources of Alaska . Shell Exploration of Alaska a nd Totem Ocean Trailer Express .
You can build important relationships with your fellow State Chamber business members through
sponsorship of Alaska State Chamber events and imprint your company brand. Please phone Lisa
Reinhart, Development Director at (907) 278-2727 or email lreinhart(3)alaskachamber.com to request
our 2008 Fall Conference and Business Trade Show and 2008 Legislative Tie-In event sponsorship
menus and benefit structure outlines.
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is a 501 c(6) organization. If 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
visit www.alaskachamber.com.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016592
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 0: 1 1 AM
To: Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Powerful Testimony
From: Humphreys, Samuel P (DOC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:02 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC)
Subject: Powerful Testimony
Governor Palin,
It was nice meeting and talking to you on the elevator and as you entered the A/G banquet. I too
appreciate all that Comissioner Joe is doing. He is taking an unfair barrage of attacking from the CO's. I
have always felt organizations including the public sector are more effective as a collaborative team
working to solve challenges rather than aligning coalitions which reduce production and serve to
undermine the 'mission'. Thank you for standing behind a good man and a friend.
Sarah.. .Great yob of speaking to our Assemblies of God Family. You spoke from the heart; your
faith, conviction and life choices as well as challenges spoke to us all. I am proud to follow your
leadership of this state. You are a testimony to the state and more importantly to the Lord Himself
and His kingdom. My prayers are for you.
By the way. I for one love the mission and vision of the Department of Corrections. It clearly speaks to
what drives us to do what we do. Thanks to all the command staff of DOC and the State of Alaska.
For His Ultimate Purpose,
Sam Humphreys, Chaplain
Anchorage Correctional Complex
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016593
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:59 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: David Pardoe
address: W11293 Krome Road Black River Falls WI 54615
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on your new baby. Hailing from Wisconsin, I see you as an example for all
American parents. You show the nation what it means to live a God-centered life that
respects the dignity of all people.
Best Regards,
David Pardoe
pardoehome@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016594
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@aIaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:58 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 29, 2008 5:13 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cynthia Waitz
address: 207 Fantasy Ln Montgomery TX 77356
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the newest member to your family. Way down here in Texas we have heard
of your role as Governor of Alaska. We admire the personal lifestyle you display,
especially welcoming your newest baby as a special blessing from God. Thank you for
serving the people of America and, more importantly, our Lord. Keep up the good work!
With prayers of continued blessings,
Cynthia Waitz
Montgomery, TX
kj waitz@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016595
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:51 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Rhonda Pardoe
address: 1971 Emerald Dr Longmont CO 80504
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on your new baby! He can teach you so much more than you will ever be able
to teach him... like unconditional love and God's true blessings in every human life! You
are a shining example in the pro-life commitment. Thank you!
r . pardoe@comast . net
PRA GSP01 0016596
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:50 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
-- — Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Gloria Huerta
address: 3743 Hennessy Place Santa Rosa CA 95403
707 319-1135
MESSAGE:
My Dear Sarah Palin,
My congratulations go out to you and your husband on your beautiful baby. I have heard
about the very special gift from God from out local christian radio station. As a mother
of a wonderful 26 girl with Ds your are going to be blessed with many many wonderful
moments. I would never change my world for she has truly been a gift.
Gloria Huerta
gloriaphuerta@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016597
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7 -.08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Patty Cade
address: 22210 Navasota Circle San Antonio TX 78259
210-481-1386
MESSAGE :
Gov. Palin,
I just want to congratulate you on the birth of your fifth child I too have a child
with Down Syndrome (now 13 ! ) and want to let you know he is every bit a 13 year old as any
other 13 year old boy!
My husband and I helped establish the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio 12 years
ago, but it was all the parents that have followed us that have made it what it is today.
There is so much work to be done... Welcome aboard on the most awesome and somewhat
rollercoaster ride of your life. . .It is truly the most rewarding ever! !!!!!!!!!!!
God bless,
Patty Cade
p . cade@sbcglobal . net
PRA GSP01 0016598
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW-. Other
Original Message
From.- WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.-us]
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. George Wadding
address: 11402 N. 30th Avenue Phoenix AK 85029
602-942-1619
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the addition to your family. Among the "praises" my church Prayer
Warriors will send up this Wednesday night will be your stand for the sanctity of human
life.
The people of Alaska are truly blessed to have you as their governor.
grw555@msn . com
PRA GSP01 0016599
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:48 AM
To: 'jimfassler@acsalaska.nef
Subject: RE: Transportation
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 28, 2008 6:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Transportation
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Fassler
address: 36815 Cheechako News Drive Soldotna AK 99669
907-398-8384
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin
I recently heard a presentation by Gary Olson of the Alaska Moose Federation. I believe
Mr. Olson is on the right path to making our highways safer for both humans and moose.
I suspect that as a resident of Wasilla, you have personal knowlege of "moose vs.
vehicle" incidents and urge you to relate this knowlege to the directors in Juneau that
don't have to deal with moose there.
There have been too many lives effected by conflict between moose and humans and Mr.
Olson's organization has a way to help reduce such conflicts.
I urge you to seek out Mr. Olson for more information and SUPPORT his efforts.
Following is a web site to do some research: www.growmoremoose.org
Let me know what you think
Thanks
Jim Fassler
PRA GSP01 0016600
36815 Cheechako News Dr
Soldotna, AK 99669
398-8384
j imf assler@acsalaska . net
PRA GSP01 0016601
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo;
Frank Bailey
Re: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:17
To: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.palin@yahoo.com, Ivy personal
<ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>,
Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:33 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Leighow, Sharon
W (GOV)
Subject: RE: budget
We'll put on our thinking caps, Governor, and look at how to best get the message out ...
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
PRA GSP01 0016602
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com lmailto:gov.palin@yahoo. com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:03 AM
To: Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
We do need Comm to messahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it... Despite leggies
giving me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then nothing again on Monday.
We're going to be so behind, as they'd like to see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for the Dr Greene mtg
and Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget (s) so at least internally we
can start scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has does any work on it, as I
assume COS has been "on it" with instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a good mood. Pis
get a special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's doing it right" Commissioner and
I'll ask him to share what he's going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc..
but how it's all good for the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
To: Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, Todd Palin <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com:>, Kris Perry
<krisandclark®yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Sub j ect : budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016603
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PRA GSP01 0016604
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From: ftb907@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); gov.palin@yahoo.com; Ivy personal;
Todd Palin; K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Re: budget
I can certainly help with, that if its the direction we decide to go. We can strategize at
lpm when Kelly comes in. She'll have good insight here.
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:16:17
To: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.palin@yahoo. com, Ivy personal
<ivyfrye@yahoo.com>, Todd <£ek9wnr@yahoo.com>, K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>,
Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2006 8:33 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Leighow, Sharon
W (GOV)
Subject: RE: budget
We'll put on our thinking caps, Governor, and look at how to best get the message out ...
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0016605
Original Message
Prom: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:03 AM
To: Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
We do need Comm to messahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it... Despite leggies
giving me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then nothing again on Monday.
We're going to be so behind, as they'd like to see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for the Dr Greene mtg
and Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget (s) so at least internally we
can start scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has does any work on it, as I
assume COS has been "on it" with instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a good mood. Pis
get a special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's doing it right" Commissioner and
I'll ask him to share what he's going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc..
but how it's all good for the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye®yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
To:Sarah Palin <gov.palin®yahoo.com>, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0016606
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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<http: //us. rd.yahoo.com/ evt=51733/*http: //mobile. yahoo. com/;
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Try it now.
PRA GSP01 0016607
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:50 AM
Mason; Janice I (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Sched
I see there's an addition to sched after Greene's mtg- pis move it up to right after the
Greene mtg (it's 45 min) , so I don't have the gap in between. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016608
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8: 1 9 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Fradley; Tara D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne
D(GOV)
Subject: Re: Cell phones
The press release (at least what ran in ADN) didn't mention where or how to drop off, so
we may be inundated with calls pointing that out . . . pis make sure those who answer public
calls will know where and how to donate. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris. perry@alaska.gov?
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:10:07
To:ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , "Mason, Janice L (GOV) '*
<janice.tnason@alaska.gov>, "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreit2er@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Fradley, Tara D (GOV)" <tara.fradley@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon.leighow®alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne. hughes@alaska.gov?
Subject: RE: Cell phones
Not sure if the state is going to designate a drop-off location.
Annette? Otherwise, below is a list of Anchorage locations (from the
program's website):
ANCHORAGE locations:
Arnold Air Society, McCloud Squadron
AFROTC
2811 Merrill Field, Room 116
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact: Taryn Council
(907) 317-1463
littlef uzzysheep_15@hotmail . com
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AFGE Local 3028, AFL-CIO
c/o Alaska VA Health Care System and Regional Office
2925 DeBarr Road, Room 3204
Anchorage, AK 99508
AMVBTS Post 2
855 E 38th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 561-vets (8387)
Contact : Karin
(907) 264-1760
ksimmons@gci . net
Begich Middle School
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage AK, 99504
Anthony Gustin
WhiteHouse_Debr@asdkl2.org
(907) 250-4898
Fine Line Auto Body
230 E. 54th St.
Anchorage, AK 99504
FYCO
1120 Huffman Rd
Ste 18
Anchorage, AK 99515
Contact: Sarah Myers
(907) 677-7001
PRA GSP01 0016610
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent-. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:51 AM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Kreitzer, Annette E
(DOA)
Cc: Fradley, Tara D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth
(GOV) ; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Cell phones
Is there a place I can tell folks to drop off their cells for military?
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016611
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:18 AM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Sean
personal
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Presentation
Thanks! I'm going to cc LtGov in case he wants to attend any, also.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska. gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:12:56
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Haagenson,
Steven H (AIDEA)" <shaagenson@aidea.org>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Presentation
Here is the schedule I have from the AEA press release.
Energy Plan Town Hall Meeting Schedule:
* Palmer :
* Soldotna:
* Fairbanks:
* Galena:
* Ft. Yukon:
* Tok:
* Bethel:
* Aniak:
* Nome:
* Kotzebue:
April 28, 4-9 PM, Palmer Community Center (Railroad Depot)
April 29, 5-9 PM, Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
April 30, 4-8 PM, Carlson Center, Arthur Buswell Pioneer Room
May 1, 5-9 PM, High School
May 1, 4-8 PM, Council Elders Hall
May 1, 4-8 PM, Tok Visitors Center
May 6, 4-8 PM, Cultural Center
May 7, 4-8 PM, Community Hall
May 8, 4-8 PM, Mini -Convention Center
May 8, 4-8 PM, Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly Chambers
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* Valdez:
* Naknek:
* McGrath:
* Dillingham:
* Unalaska:
* Sand Point:
* Kodiak:
* Juneau :
* Ketchikan:
* Wrangell:
* Craig:
* Kake:
* Barrow:
* Glenallen:
* Anchorage:
May 12, 4-8 PM, Valdez Convention and Civic Center
May 14 (time and location to be announced)
May 14, 4-8 PM, Captain Snow Building, Assembly Room
May IS {time and location to be announced)
May 20, 4-8 PM, The Grand Aleutian Hotel, Makushin Room
May 20 (time and location to be announced)
May 22, 4-8 PM, Kodiak College
May 27, 5-9 PM, Centennial Hall Ballroom 1
May 28 (time and location to be announced)
May 28, 4-8 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers
May 29 (time and location to be announced)
May 29, 4-8 PM, Community Hall Gym
June 2 (time and location to be announced)
June 3 (time and location to be announced)
June 4 (time and location to be announced)
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tue 4/29/2008 7:53 AM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Haagenson, Steven H (AIDEA) ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Presentation
Anyone know when the next energy town hall mtg is? I hope last night's went well in
Palmer .
I'm up for a road trip to one on the road system if I get a schedule of upcoming mtgs.
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016613
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.palin@yahoo.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:03 AM
Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV)
Re: budget
We do need Comm to raessahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it... Despite leggies
giving me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then nothing again on Monday.
We're going to be so behind, as they'd like to see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for the Dr Greene mtg
and Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget(s) so at least internally we
can start scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has does any work on it, as I
assume COS has been "on it" with instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a good mood. Pis
get a special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's doing it right" Commissioner and
I'll ask him to share what he's going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc..
but how it's all good for the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
To: Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: budget
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From: Kris Perry [krisandclark@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Ivy personal; Todd; Frank Bailey; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); gov.palin@yahoo.com
Subject Re: budget
Yep, I'll get cookies and something extra special for Joe. :)
Ivy, I'd like to see the comparison you have. Thanks.
— On Tue, 4/29/08, gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov.palin<§tyahoo.com> wrote:
From: gov.paIin@yahoo.com <gov.palin@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: budget
To: "Ivy personal" <ivyfiye@yahoo.com>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "K Perry Yahoo"
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@aIaska.gov>
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 8:02 AM
We do need Comm to messahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it...
Pespite leggies giving me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then
nothing again on Monday. We're going to be so behind, as they'd like to
see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for
the Dr Greene mtg and Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget (s) so at least
internally we can start scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has
does any work on it, as I assume COS has been "on it" with
instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a got
mood. Pis get a special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's
doing it right" Commissioner and I'll ask him to share what he's
going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc... but how it's all
good for the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
TO:Sarah Palin <gov.palinayahoo.coro>, Todd Palin
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<fek9wnr@yahoo. corns, Kris Perry <krisandclark9yahoo.com>, Frank
Bailey <ftb907®yahoo.com>
Subject: budget
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From: Ivy Frye [ivyfrye@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:00 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
Rosanne/Sharon,
Below is a great editorial from the Newsminer. FBX has a reason to be ticked--the budget
Stedman crafted is unfair and disproportionate. Under Stedman's plan, FBX residents receive
$1 ,640 per capita where KTN residents receive $4,329. The population difference is 82,000 vs
1 4,000. I'm bringing you now my spreadsheets from Sen Wilken. After we've fairly evaluated
the capital budget, the Newsminer will hopefully commend Gov Palin.
Palin should use vetoes to fix capital budget and prevent
'Christmas in spring'
By Dermot Cole
Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
• Print story
• E-mail story
• Comments
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From our friends at the Ketchikan Daily News comes a powerful reason why Gov. Sarah Palin should
save the state hundreds of millions of dollars and veto projects in the excessive capital budget.
"It's like Christmas in spring," the Ketchikan newspaper said of the legislative largesse.
"The state Legislature approved $69 million in capital projects for Ketchikan, Saxman, Hollis, Coffman
Cove and Thome Bay, plus $12 million for Craig, Klawock and other Prince of Wales Island
communities and $16 million for Metlakatla."
"And what do we say: Thank you very much."
"This isn't what we expected," the newspaper said. "It's beyond our dreams. Although not beyond our
wildest dreams."
It's beyond my wildest dreams that Palin would allow this to stand.
What Ketchikan didn't dream of until its legislators got hold of the capital budget is that they would get
nearly $100 million for towns with a combined population in the 14,000 range.
But hold off on the Ho-Ho-Hos.
The last thing the state needs is Christmas in spring.
The capital budget is way out of balance, with Fairbanks getting one-fourth or one-fifth of the amount
per capita bestowed upon Southeast communities and the Bethel region because the co-chairmen of the
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Senate Finance Committee — Republican Bert Stedman and Democrat Lyman Hoffman — were among
the legislators who played Santa Claus.
The Legislators Gone Wild, both Democrats and Republicans, failed to produce a reasonable capital
budget.
And Fairbanks was singled out for punishment because we had just one member in the coalition that
controlled the Senate — Joe Thomas — and two-fifths of the Senate minority — Gary Wilken and Gene
Therriault.
In this session, Fairbanks didn't even have a place at the trough, such was the domination by free-
spending lawmakers from elsewhere in Alaska.
With judicious vetoes, the governor can restore some regional balance.
gov.palin@yahoo.com wrote:
We do need Comm to messahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it... Despite leggies giving
me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then nothing again on Monday. We're
going to be so behind, as they'd like to see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for the Dr Greene mtg and
Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget(s) so at least internally we can start
scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has does any work on it, as I assume COS has
been "on it" with instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a good mood. Pis get a
special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's doing it right" Commissioner and I'll ask him to
share what he's going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc... but how it's all good for
the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
To:Sarah Palin , Todd Palin , Kris Perry , Frank Bailey
Subject: budget
Have you guys heard back on when the back-up information will be provided? Thought I would
touch base with Karen today to see what she's hearing from legislators and when we can expect
to see the back-up for capital projects. Also, have commissioners gotten back to Mike regarding
the operating budget? I have the origial proposed governor's budget compared to the actual
operating budget that passed so that you guys can easily see the add ins.
Was thinking the comm office could start crafting a message now to get out to the public that
Gov Palin and her administration remain fiscal conservative budget hawks that will thoroughly
evaluate both budgets to ensure we are restraining the growth of govt (on the operating side) and
fairly appropriating capital funds to every disrict (capital side). As we've seen Stedman
proportions were not fair and we will remedy this for the good of ALL Alaskans in every corner
of the state.
I don't know how much stock to put in it, but Chris Clark confirmed what we were thinking over
the weekend-that leadership will pass the bills close to special session so that the 20 days falls
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during special session. I didn't respond to his email-he could have just been throwing a lure in
the water to see if I'd bite. Thought I'd share for the good of the group though, incase Harris and
Lyda follow through with this.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:53 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Haagenson; Steven H (AIDEA); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Presentation
Anyone know when the next energy town hall mtg is? I hope last night's went well in
Palmer.
I'm up for a road trip to one on the road system if I get a schedule of upcoming mtgs.
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F)RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:15 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
fek9wnr@yahoo.com
FW: Powerful Testimony DOC
From: Humphreys, Samuel P (DOC)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:02 AM
To: Palln, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC)
Subject: Powerful Testimony
Governor Palin,
It was nice meeting and talking to you on the elevator and as you entered the A/G banquet.
I too appreciate all that Comissioner Joe is doing. He is taking an unfair barrage of
attacking from the CO's. I have always felt organizations including the public sector are
more effective as a collaborative team working to solve challenges rather than aligning
coalitions which reduce production and serve to undermine the 'mis
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:29 AM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FERC
Marty,
Yesterday I rec'd a phone call from Director Mark Robinson of the Office of Energy Projects w/FERC (he was
referred to me by Karen Knustson, COS w/Murkowski's office). He, along with Chairman Joseph Kelliher and
Commissioner Phil Moeller, are planning a trip to Alaska the week of July 21 st . He would like to schedule
meetings with the administration and gasline team for Monday the 21 st . He also would like to meet with
legislators and mentioned contacting Ralph Samuels to facilitate but will hold off until he hears back from us.
Their plan for the week is that on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, they will visit projects across the state and
on Friday they will meet with industry folks.
I mentioned this to the Governor yesterday. We'd like to find out how they will be accomplishing their travels
across the state as this would be a great opportunity for the Governor and/or gasline team members to
accompany.
Director Robinson's phone number is 202-502-8700. I told him that either myself or someone from the gasline
team would get back in touch with him in the next day or so. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to
assist, otherwise just let me know when he has been contacted.
Thanks,
Kris Parry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450(D)
907.269.7463(f)
8/28/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :24 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Other bills
There's a bill that needs your signature by NEXT Wednesday, May 7, (HB 370 - Kelly's bill)
and you guys could go on a road trip to Fairbanks and have a ceremony there. Something to
think about .
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:28 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC)
Subject: Constituent Georgette Kozloff
Governor:
I spoke with Mrs. Kozloff yesterday. She said she has been speaking with several friends who are union
members and that is where she got her information. She said her main concerns were really overcrowding in the
prisons and understaffing of corrections officers. I explained to her that we are working towards adding 1500
beds with the new Mat-Su prison and that we should be adding 40 officers. She said that was very helpful
information for her to know and seemed very thankful for the call. She said she was still not sure everything was
OK with corrections so I let her know she could meet with Joe or talk with him on the phone. She said she
appreciated that, but it would not be necessary.
Randy
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS;CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:09 AM
To: Kate; John W (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Arctic Power - For what if s worth
Dave Donaldson with APRN contacted Adrian Herrara at Arctic Power. He was interested in doing a
"correction" story about G. Gordon Liddy/ Arctic Power funds. Apparently, Adrian was very rude to
him and refused comment. I realize that Liddy has canceled the trip - this is just an 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: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :08 AM
To: Mills; Andy J (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Fish_and_Game
Way to go, Andy. Thank you for taking care of this for us.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
From: Mills, Andy J (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:54 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: flsh_and_Game
Mr. Thomson,
As the webmaster for Alaska Governor Sarah Palin' s office I'm writing to address your
concern over navigation on our http : //www . gov . state . ak . us page.
For future notice, the first ite m on the top yellow bar of every state agency page is a
which will always take you to the State of Alaska web
n
guarter of the Alaska State Seal
portal ( http: / /www . alaska . gov ) .
On the Governor's website specifically, I've also put a link, back to the State of Alaska
web portal in the footer of every page (at the bottom, first link titled "State of
Alaska") .
As the hub of online state resource ... the State of Alaska web portal has various ways to
find departmental link3 in several places. It is always our effort to make it easier for
folks to quickly find online state resources and I am saving your email for future
revisions to the Governor's website.
Thank you for your input !
Kind Regards-
Andy Mills
Office of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
andy.mills@alaska.gov
Original Message
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Mr. Ami Thomson
address: 3901 Leary Way Nff Ste 6 Seattle WA 98107
206 547 7560
MESSAGE :
I find it difficult if impossible to find a link to state agencies from the Governor's web
site.
Ami Thomson
acccrabak@earthlink.net
8/25/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :23 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: budget
He said it wasn't his area, or something to that effect.
BUT, there IS good news from Russ. The bills we are waiting on for this week's bill
signing events may be on their way to us. Lyda is in Texas and apparently she has signed
them (SB 209, 243, 101 dealing with older Americans and I think some others, too — think
Purple Heart Trail bill which we need by Saturday) . Lyda is sending them. They MAY be here
by Thursday's bill signing - but might not make it. We'll keep tracking it. But the
Saturday bill will probably be here in time.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.palin8yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:13 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
Pis ask her. Tho it's unacceptable that Russ doesn't answer it.
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:11:37
To : gov . palinSyahoo . com
Subject: RE: budget
I just called Russ and he said to ask Karen your question below — that
she handles that. I will follow up with Karen.
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NOTE: Fil, he told me that all of them - Russ, Karen, Mike T. — were
perplexed with your questioning of them late Friday night via email. He
said there are things we have no control over — like when we get the
budget. They can give it to us at the same time as the special session
and we can't do anything about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov. palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal;
Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: budget
First we have to make sure COS and Russ asked, gave definitive timeline,
was refused by which lawmakers, etc. We need backup paper trail for all
that be we know lyda and harris will claim we didn't "communicate" any
of this to them.
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC!P1ENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 .21 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: budget
She told me that Legislative Finance said they were going to try to get us everything by
last Friday, but they were under no obligation to do so — that they were working hard to
get it and they should have it to us very soon. Karen explained that there is no process,
no obligation, no deadline - no nothing. And she said the legislature doesn't HAVE to give
us anything — they can sit on bills. So they would be within their rights to send us the
budget at the same time as the special session. She also said that she and Mike T. (and
others?) knew this might happen and tried to talk you out of a June special session. She
also said if you veto people's projects without sending out a letter saying we'll be in
touch you'll be accused of the same lack of communication they accused you of in the past.
She thought it would hurt AGIA if you go that direction. That was the gist of the
conversation. Mike T. was present for the last bit of Karen's and my conversation. (Mike
T. has been gone most of the morning hanging out with Balash downstairs.)
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:13 AM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sub j ect : Re : budget
Pis ask her. Tho it's unacceptable that Russ doesn't answer it.
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:11:37
To : gov . pal in@ yahoo . com
Subject: RE: budget
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I just called Russ and he said to ask Karen your question below — that
she handles that. I will follow up with Karen.
NOTE: FYI, he told me that all of them - Russ, Karen, Mike T. — were
perplexed with your questioning of them late Friday night via email. He
said there are things we have no control over — like when we get the
budget. They can give it to us at the same time as the special session
and we can * t do anything about it .
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal;
Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: budget
First we have to make sure COS and Russ asked, gave definitive timeline,
was refused by which lawmakers, etc. We need backup paper trail for all
that be we know lyda and harrls will claim we didn't "communicate" any
of this to them.
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 0: 1 2 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: budget
I just called Russ and he said to ask Karen your question below — that she handles that.
I will follow up with Karen.
NOTE: FYI, he told me that all of them - Russ, Karen, Mike T. — were perplexed with your
questioning of them late Friday night via email. He said there are things we have no
control over — like when we get the budget. They can give it to us at the same time as
the special session and we can't do anything about it.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo;
Frank Bailey
Sub j ect : Re : budget
First we have to make sure COS and Russ asked, gave definitive timeline, was refused by
which lawmakers, etc. We need backup paper trail for all that be we know lyda and harris
will claim we didn't "communicate" any of this to them.
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:33 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; 'Ivy personal'; Todd'; 'K Perry Yahoo'; 'Frank Bailey"; Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV)
Subject: RE: budget
We'll put on our thinking caps, Governor, and look at how to best get the message out ...
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov, palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:03 AM
To: Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
We do need Comm to messahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it... Despite leggies
giving me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then nothing again on Monday.
We're going to be so behind, as they'd like to see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for the Dr Greene mtg
and Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget (s) so at least internally we
can start scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has does any work on it, as I
assume COS has been "on it" with instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a good mood. Pis
get a special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's doing it right" Commissioner and
I'll ask him to share what he's going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc..
but how it's all good for the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyf ryeSyahoo . com>
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Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
To: Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: budget
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :27 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: RE: budget
Just to clarify, Leg. Finance didn't SAY they were under no obligation to do so — that's
what Karen said. She gave me the impression that Leg. Finance is working hard to get us
what we need ASAP.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) f/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:16 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; 'Ivy personal'; 'Todd'; 'K Perry Yahoo';
'Frank Bailey'
Subject: RE: budget
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:33 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Leighow, Sharon
W (GOV)
Subject: RE: budget
We'll put on our thinking caps, Governor, and look at how to best get the message out
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:03 AM
To: Ivy personal; Todd; K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey; Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: budget
We do need Comm to messahe that so Alaskans know we're still on it Despite leggies
giving me NOTHING on Friday when they were supposed to, then nothing again on Monday.
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We're going to be so behind, as they'd like to see, to convolute AGIA.
I can talk to Karen today as she'll be in Anchorage and I'll be in for the Dr Greene mtg
and Energy talks.
We can't let this be a cluster. We all need copies of budget (s) so at least internally we
can start scouring it. We'll find out Thursday if Cabinet has does any work on it, as I
assume COS has been "on it" with instructing them to do so.
Kris- would you get cookies or something for Cab mtg. Gotta get them in a good mood. Pis
get a special one for Joe S. We'll use him as our "he's doing it right" Commissioner and
I'll ask him to share what he's going through w the union, his budget, his critics, etc..
but how it's all good for the State, ultimately.
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:54:29
To -.Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: budget
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC)PIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:23 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Mayor Whitaker Meeting
Governor - Mayor Whitaker was told that if you were not available today that he would be
meeting directly with Joe Balash. Joe and Mike can meet and not have to call you for
this. Janice
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:56 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Frye; Ivy J (GOV); Perry; Krishna Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Speaker Harris ref: may AGIA briefings
Governor-
Speaker Harris emailed all House members:
Since the same information will be offered in Juneau during our special session in early June, I will
not be reimbursing any member or staff for travel or per diem to Anchorage for the Governor's
briefing on AGIA. If you want to attend you certainly can do so, but I will not reimburse you for any
expenses you incur.
Steve Quinn is the only member of the media who has called on this. Joe Balash is responding
saying - it is important to the Governor that we have these briefings on the road system so the
public can participate. We understand that not every lawmaker will be available to attend but we
certainly encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity. We are hearing from some
lawmakers that they will be attending on their own dime. The information will be presented in a
fashion unlike a committee hearing in Juneau.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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Fr °m : Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 1 :24 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Other bills
There's a bill that needs your signature by NEXT Wednesday, May 7, (HB 370 - Kelly's bill)
and you guys could go on a road trip to Fairbanks and have a ceremony there. Something to
think about .
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:23 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Mayor Whitaker Meeting
Governor - Mayor Whitaker was told that if you were not available today that he would be
meeting directly with Joe Balash. Joe and Mike can meet and not have to call you for
this . Janice
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLES]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:42 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Sp session
Just catching up on a whole string of emails. I have been in meetings and quite a few have come through. It
looks like Karen has sent the letter so let me know if you need additional information.
I did get your message regarding Kelly. She is in the office today and I spent some time talking to her about the
big items we have going (budget review, special session prep, and bill signings). I called Russ and made sure he
knew he has the green light to get his move going as soon as possible. I also called Mindy and let her know that
Kelly would be contacted her about bill signings, etc. '
Mike
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tue 4/29/2008 12:43 PM
To: Rehfeld, Karen 3 (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR);
Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Cc: Sean personal; Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: Sp session
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8/25/2009
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From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Tuesday/April 29, 2008 12:53 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'Ivy personal'
Subject: RE: Other bills
HB 370 - Protection of Forested Land — let me get more info and e-mail it to you. Rep.
Kelly's bill.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
(907) 269-7450
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.palin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:09 PM
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Other bills
What's the bill?
Original Message
From: Rosanne Hughes
To: Sarah's Personal Email
Sent: Apr 29, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: Other bills
There's a bill that needs your signature by NEXT Wednesday, May 7, (HB
370 - Kelly's bill) and you guys could go on a road trip to Fairbanks
and have a ceremony there. Something to think about.
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Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:58 PM
'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'Ivy personal'
HB370
HB 370 is supposed to be signed by May 7 (next Wed.) and is sponsored by Rep. Kelly. It
would allow decisions regarding wildland fire management to include the cultural and
economic value of structures located on affected lands, whether they be privately owned or
owned by the State . . .
This bill will codify current practice by DNR of also weighing the value of cabins, lodges
and other structures.
This is the bill that you could go to Fairbanks and have a signing ceremony there, if you
desire.
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1 :44 PM.
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Gasline
Governor, when time allows, I would like you to consider a much longer discussion with us about the direction of
the gasline decision. I imagine it would be a lot like the ACES discussion on gross vs. net. We need to hear
more of your thoughts/ideas and you should get a greater insight into what we are seeing so we really have a
team approach/decision. Thanks, Tom
8/26/2009
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:34 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Wisdom from founding forefather
Governor,
I sent several emails today and don't want to consume your email time but thought you would really like this.
Again God bless you and your family! Tom
From: Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:03 PM
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Subject: FW: Wisdom from founding forefather
Just in case you ever feel you're groping in the darkness for the right answer, it should comfort you to know that
you stand on the shoulders of the giants that precede you. Pay particular attention to the last two sentences,
they seem timely (and timeless).
Keep up the good work.
Bob Bartlett (Alaska's delegate in Congress) in his keynote address on the opening day of Alaska's
constitutional convention.
"Two very real dangers are present. The first, and most obvious, danger is that of
exploitation under the thin disguise of development. The taking of Alaska's
mineral resources without leaving some reasonable return for the support of
Alaska governmental services and the use of all the people in Alaska will mean a
betrayal in the administration of the people's wealth.
The second clanger is that outside interests, determined to stifle any development in Alaska which
might
compete with their activities elsewhere, will attempt to acquire great areas of
Alaska's public lands in order NOT to develop them until such time as, in the
omnipotence and pursuance of their own interests, they see fit If large areas of
Alaska's patrimony are turned over to such corporations, the people of Alaska
may be even more the losers than if the lands had been exploited."
8/26/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=!JFRYE]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :4 1 AM
To: gov.palin@yahoo.com; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Conoco announcement
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. has pledged $15 million to support science
and engineering programs at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) .
This gift is the largest the company has ever made in Alaska and is also
the largest single corporate gift that the University system,
including UAA, has received.
In honor .of this pledge, and in recognition of the $20 million dollars
in unrestricted support that ConocoPhillips has contributed to the
University of Alaska since 1999, DAA 1 s'new Integrated Science Building
will carry ConocoPhillips 1 name. Four million dollars of this gift will
fund equipment for the state-of-the-art ConocoPhillips Integrated
Science Building which is due to open its doors in fall of 2009; $11 million
will establish the ConocoPhillips Arctic Science and Engineering
Endowment .
Attached is a press release with complete details.
Sincerely,
Kristin DeSmith
Kristin DeSmith
Assistant Vice Chancellor
University Relations
University of Alaska Anchorage
(907) 786-1263, (907) 250-1825
af kadSuaa . alaska . edu
8/31/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVERNOR]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:39 PM
To: Spencer, Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Design & Construction of Water and Sewer Facilities-$1,556,706-and Old Village Master Plan
&Explor
From: Ferdinand Sharp [mailto:kmo_city@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:28 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Edward Nick
Subject: Design & Construction of Water and Sewer Facilities--$l,556,706~and Old Village Master Plan &Explor
Honorable Sarah Palin,
Thanks for your leadership and a successful legislative sessions. We're grateful our legislatures successfully
appropriated some capital projects budget and we're even more grateful Manokotak was included.
Our community has been growing and along with our need for better water and sewer service of thirty years.
Community residents have been very supportive of our Water and Sewer Service by faithfully making their
monthly utility payments on top of their high energy bills (Fuel and electricity). Manokotak is a subsistence and
a commercial fishing community so some are able to pay off all or some of it after fishing. Some from Native arts
and craft sales who aren't employed and some depend on an assistance from the State, too, and I'd like to thank
you on behalf of my community.
Manokotak City Water and Sewer has served the "old Village" for thirty years and the new Manokotak Heights 6
miles away since the 80's.
The sewage lagoon in the new housing needs to be enlarged due to the housing growth and the "old village" well
water-level is getting worse by each year .Might be due to climate change. The water and sewer lines are thirty
years old in the "old village" and need to be replaced.
When I received a "good news " letter in the mail of capital project for our city mere was a sewage back flow in
the same house as last year but didn't include our new health clinic as it did. A water service box was squirting
when it warmed up from another house. Thirty year old system we sure need to upgrade it. Comments like, "
when I tried to unscrew a copper tubing fixture under the sink it fell into pieces, it was all corroded."
One house burned due to a corrosive heat tape, lucky no one got burned.
If s better to give you facts of what we are experiencing and we do need your support.
On behalf of our community,
Mayor Sharp
Express yourself wherever you are. Mobilize!
8/27/2009
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From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:32 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: May 1 Bill Signing Info
Governor,
Here is all the info on tomorrow's event, as well as your remarks. Kris will hand-deliver your briefing packet to you
tonight. The seniors are very excited to see you at the event - one, a retired nurse and professing Democrat,
said she loved you so much, she even voted for you©
A few things to be aware of:
1 . The Senior Center will be presenting you with a gift at the end of your speech, and I suspect it was made
by seniors. So linger a little, as it may take them a little extra time to make it to the podium©
2. You will be leaving the event before its conclusion (it is a TWO HOUR LONG EVENT), and the event
sponsors are aware and very much understand. They will explain at the beginning of the event that you,
Commissioner Jackson, and Mayor Begich will all be leaving after your remarks are finished.
3. My suggestion is that you open the gift in front of the seniors, thank them, and then exit the room to your
left, shaking seniors' hands as you pass by. You should be able to get in and out, especially as Mayor
Begich is speaking directly after you; the seniors are SO excited that you're coming.
That's all for now. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance. Thanksl
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907)269-7450
8/25/2009
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Importance:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) f/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8.58 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Telephone Call - Wed, 04.30.08
High
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is requesting
to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have two
announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell [Privilege d! or we can
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
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From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGANJ
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:32 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' ""*
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: May 1 Bill Signing Info
Governor,
Here is all the info on tomorrow's event, as well as your remarks. Kris will hand-deliver your briefing packet to you
tonight. The seniors are very excited to see you at the event- one, a retired nurse and professing Democrat,
said she loved you so much, she even voted for you©
A few things to be aware of:
1 . The Senior Center will be presenting you with a gift at the end of your speech, and I suspect it was made
by seniors. So linger a little, as it may take them a little extra time to make it to the podium©
2. You will be leaving the event before its conclusion (it is a TWO HOUR LONG EVENT), and the event
sponsors are aware and very much understand. They will explain at the beginning of the event that you,
Commissioner Jackson, and Mayor Begich will all be leaving after your remarks are finished.
3 . My suggestion is that you open the gift in front of the seniors, thank them, and then exit the room to your
left, shaking seniors' hands as you pass by. You should be able to get in and out, especially as Mayor
Begich is speaking directly after you; the seniors are SO excited that you're coming.
That's all for now. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance. Thanks!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907)269-7450
8/26/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 0:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Irwin; Tom E
(DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Goode; Kelly C (LAA); Kelly;
Russell T (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Subject: Letter Received Today, Wed., 04.30.08 - Speaker Harris
Governor - We just were delivered the following letter from Speaker Harris. We have put
the letter into the body of the email with the signed letter attached.
April 30, 2008
Dear Governor Palin:
Thank you for your letter of April 18 inviting the Legislature to attend three days of
presentations by members of your gas pipeline team on May 28-30 in Anchorage. We truly
appreciate your interest in getting substantial information and data in the hands of
legislators in advance of any decision we will be called upon to make in regard to AGIA.
As you know, the series of presentations you have scheduled wraps up a mere three days
before we are called to convene in Juneau in special session on this same subject. In
light of this short timeframe, I have determined that it would not be prudent to pay
travel and per diem for House members to come from outside Anchorage to attend the
presentations. I believe it would be a more appropriate use of state resources to simply
have the members attend the presentations once they begin in Juneau after we convene on
June 3. So I am requesting that you have your AGIA group make the same presentation to
the House during the first four days of the special session when all the members will be
in Juneau. If members living in the Anchorage or Mat-Su area want to take the Anchorage
presentations, I would certainly encourage them to do so.
I am looking forward to working with you and your gas pipeline team as we move forward on
the AGIA process. It is imperative that we do all we can to support any and all proposals
that can realistically lead to the construction of a viable gas pipeline to commercialize
our North Slope natural gas resources — Alaska's economy depends on it.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this policy decision, or if I can
do anything else to help you prepare for a successful special session.
Sincerely,
Rep. John Harris
Speaker of the House
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:45 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Glen Biegel and Mr. Minery
Dear Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies,
I just finished a meeting with Mr. Biegel and Mr. Minery of the Alaska Family Coalition on the home school and
state funding issues. Mr. Tibbies, I let them know you were sorry you could not attend today as planned. Mr.
Biegel and Mr. Minery are not happy with the Nordstrand memo and the Board of Education proposals which say
that state certification of religious materials that meet secular content guidelines is not permitted. They believe
the Dept. of Law is wrong. They believe they can generate a contrary legal opinion and are wilting to get one at
their own expense. I said that I would be happy to review another opinion and compare it internally with my staff
for a reassessment. They said they could get it to me. They will be seeking a national attorney that works for the
Family Coalition. I said I could promise no changes in our policy but that I would be happy to compare and
consider whether changes were appropriate after I had seen a contrary opinion.
The meeting was friendly enough, however, Biegel and Minery both made a point of stating that they were
from groups representing thousands of voters who are keenly focused on this issue.
1 said I had to do my best to maintain the integrity of the department as an institution that tries to follow the
law consistently and not because it is popular and they seemed to respect that concept However, they clearly do
want a change. I will take any new opinion and form a committee of staff to revisit the issue and then advise you
if we are going to alter our position.
Talis
8/26/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:20 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: May 1 Bill Signing Info
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
Perfect- thanks so much.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:31:46
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: May 1 Bill Signing Info
Governor,
Here is all the info on tomorrow's event, as well as your remarks. Kris will hand-deliver
your briefing packet to you tonight. The seniors are very excited to see you at the event
- one, a retired nurse and professing Democrat, said she loved you so much, she even voted
for youJ
A few things to be aware of :
* The Senior Center will be presenting you with a gift at the end of your speech, and I
suspect it was made by seniors. So linger a little, as it may take them a little extra
time to make it to the podium J
* You will be leaving the event before its conclusion (it is a TWO HOUR LONG EVENT) , and
the event sponsors are aware and very much understand. They will explain at the beginning
of the event that you. Commissioner Jackson, and Mayor Begich will all be leaving after
your remarks are finished.
* My suggestion is that you open the gift in front of the seniors, thank them, and then
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exit the room to your left, shaking seniors' hands as you pass by. You should be able to
get in and out, especially as Mayor Begich is speaking directly after you; the seniors are
SO excited that you're coming.
That's all for now. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of
further assistance. Thanks!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:18 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Drop off
Got it - thanks very much Kris.
Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 30, 2008 6:01 PM
Subject: Drop off
I have the folder from Kate for tomorrow morning ' s event . Know you have spring concert so
I'll leave it at your house in about an hour.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 0: 1 8 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Cc: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Tomorrow's Troop Welcome Home Event
Thanks so much! You never know, as we've been surprised so often before, we may be asked
to say a few words. . . so thanks very much for preparing these remarks Kate. You're
sincerely appreciated. (I appreciate ALL of you for lining out all of these events!)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:02:39
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Tomorrow's Troop Welcome Home Event
Governor,
You do NOT have a scheduled speaking role at tomorrow's troop welcome home event, but just
in case, here are some speaking points for you. I will make sure you get a printed copy
of these before the event . Thanks !
Kate
* I am so proud of the Soldiers of Bravo Company, 297th Support Battallion
* You have shown incredible courage in the face of the enemy... during the most dangerous
deployment of the Alaska Army National Guard
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* You have made a strong impact on the security of the area and provided hope for local
Iraqis in the fashion only Alaskans can display
* The numbers are impressive: 4 Bronze Stars for Valor, 21 Bron2e Stars for Service, 2
Army Commendation Medals for Valor, 62 Army Commendation Medals for Service, 6 Purple
Hearts, and 79 Army Achievement Medals for Service
* To rack up such an impressive resume shows there is much more that took place that has
not been formally recognized to achieve such recognition. . . that is what makes Alaskans
even more proud of you.
* You worked as a team, you are professionals, and you have made us proud.
* Thank you for all that you have done, and for the sacrifices ydu and your families have
made in order to secure our freedom and safety.
* Welcome home Soldiers of Bravo Company, 297th Support Battallion. . . . God Bless you!
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
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From: Frye, Ivy J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:53 PM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'
Subject: Random
Incase we don't tell you enough already-we love ya..
It of course goes w/out saying, but we'll continue working hard for you, and w unwavering
support, to keep moving your awesome vision for Alaska forward.
On another note... it's a beautiful night-had an awesome run. I'm ready for you to be my
running buddy- i figure if you're pushing the baby in a stroller we'll go the same speed
)
See you tomorrow. . .
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:55 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Sean personate
Subject: Nizich
Thank the Lord he said he's happy to step up as Acting COS. He agreed we need to find
someone permanent who'll be in the Anchorage office most of the time - that it's tough on
some working far apart. We had a very good talk- he's professional, supportive, nose-to-
the-grindstone good guy.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:17 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
I was in his office about something else when this came thru and had to keep from smiling.
So neat to see another supporter placed.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc-. Bailey, Frank T (GOV) '
Sent: Wed Apr 30 16:07:32 2008
Subject: Re: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
Thanks for writing it. Pat told me yesterday it was unanimous.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:25
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" < frank. bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
The attached letter is from Chairman Kelsey recommending Ted Leonard for the Executive
Director position. I will have a response letter prepared and sent first thing in the
morning accepting their recommendation (assuming that's the case).
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:48 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
Importance : High
From: Brenda Fuglestad tmailto-.BFuglestad@aidea.org]
Sent: Wed 4/30/2008 3:49 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Fishergoad, Sara L (AIDEA)
Subject: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
Mike,
Attached is the letter from the AIDEA Board to Governor Palin recommending a candidate
for the AIDEA Executive Director position.
Thanks .
B
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Re: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
Thanks for writing it. Pat told me yesterday it was unanimous.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:25
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarahoyahoo . com>
Cc-. "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
The attached letter is from Chairman Kelsey recommending Ted Leonard for the Executive
Director position. I will have a response letter prepared and sent first thing in the
morning accepting their recommendation (assuming that's the case).
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:48 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: FW: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
Importance : High
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From: Brenda Fuglestad [mailto:BFuglestad@aidea.org]
Sent: Wed 4/30/2008 3:49 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Pishergoad, Sara L (AIDEA)
Subject: AIDEA Executive Director Appointment
Mike,
Attached is the letter from the AIDEA Board to Governor Palin recommending a candidate
for the AIDEA Executive Director position.
Thanks .
B
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:22 PM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Re: Confidential. COS
Thank you! ■. )
Original Message
From: Tom Irwin
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Sent: Apr 30, 2008 3:23 PM
Subject: Confidential. COS
Governor, just heard the news. I know you will make the right choice to fill the
position. You have my/our support. Praying God's wisdom for you. God bless. Tom
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:16 PM
To: Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: COS
Thank you so very much. It shall all be good-
Original Message
Prom: Pat Galvin
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Tom Irwin
Cc: Marty Rutherford
Sent: Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM
Subject: COS
Governor ,
We just heard about Mike. Tom, Maty and I are here to help you anyway we can. Let us
know what we can do, or if you just want to talk about things.
Your team remains with you.
-Pat
**Sent from my hand-held device.' Please excuse any shorthand or typos. Thank You.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:37 PM
'austrianexpress47@msn.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
Prom: WebMailogov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:38 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Helmut Hahn
address: 8412 Steilacoom Blvd SW Lakewood WA 98498
MESSAGE :
Hello,
I just wanted to know what Denomination the Governor is with. I am a Christian looking
for a good church to attend.
Thank you.
austrianexpress47@msn.com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:35 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From.- WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Christopher Riggs
address: 1412 Park Place Wichita KS 67203
(316) 269-3965
MESSAGE :
God has blessed you with the birth of Trig! Thank you so much for your witness to life.
Tears are filling my eyes. . .
-Christopher M. Riggs
Wichita, KS
criggs@cdowk . org
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:33 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:29 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Donald Tobkin
address: 23 999 Broadway Avenue Detroit Lakes MN 56501
MESSAGE:
Thanks for your strong witness for Fro-Life may Trig do well to teach all of us of
God's mysterious ways in His Creation. I've never been to Alaska (and at my age,
it perhaps seems unlikely that I ever will) . , but there is a certain sense of peace
to know that there are yet wild, undisturbed lands in Alaska not all tore up by
man's obscene greed for material gain. If you are supporting more resource development in
the ANWR please figure out some way for somebody to come back in another generation
and not find the land all tore up. PLEASE!!!!
Donald Tobkin Minnesota
mrblowtorch@yahoo . com
USA
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3: 1 6 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Glen Biegel and Mr. Minery
T- fair approach. I do hope they'll be as fair and objective when they get another atty's
opinion. What's the fix they're after tho? A law change?
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Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis. colberg@alaska.gov?
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:45:08
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: Glen Biegel and Mr. Minery
Dear Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies,
I just finished a meeting with Mr. Biegel and Mr. Minery of the Alaska Family
Coalition on the home school and state funding issues. Mr. Tibbies, I let them know you
were sorry you could not attend today as planned. Mr. Biegel and Mr. Minery are not happy
with the Nordstrand memo and the Board of Education proposals which say that state
certification of religious materials that meet secular content guidelines is not
permitted. They believe the Dept. of Law is wrong. They believe they can generate a
contrary legal opinion and are willing to get one at their own expense. I said that I
would be happy to review another opinion and compare it internally with my staff for a
reassessment. They said they could get it to me. They will be seeking a national
attorney that works for the Family Coalition. I said I could promise no changes in our
policy but that I would be happy to compare and consider whether changes were appropriate
after I had seen a contrary opinion.
The meeting was friendly enough, however, Biegel and Minery both made a point of
stating that they were from groups representing thousands of voters who are keenly focused
on this issue.
I said I had to do my best to maintain the integrity of the department as an
institution that tries to follow the law consistently and not because it is popular and
they seemed to respect that concept. However, they clearly do want a change. I will take
any new opinion and form a committee of staff to revisit the issue and then advise you if
we are going to alter our position.
Talis
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:41 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Robert Thelen
address: 134 W. Lansdowne Cir. The Woodlands TX 77382
281-362-7452
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I am writing from Texas to congratulate you on your son your and welcoming him as a
special blessing from God. Your example will surely change some minds and hearts about how
valuable all human life is and that all children are a precious gift from God.
You will be in my prayers and may God bless you and your family.
Bob Thelen
rthelen@sbcglobal .net
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) lgovernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:39 PM
To: amy.morgan@ccsjuneau.org
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
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Amy Morgan
address: 325 4th St. #1004 Juneau AK 99801
MESSAGE:
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre -kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state- funded pre-k -
even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
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an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Amy Morgan
326 4th St. #1004
Juneau, AK 99801
amy . morgan@ccs j uneau . org
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (GOV) l/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=UFRYE]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:27 PM
'gov.palirKgjyahoo.com'; 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'; 'ftb907
@yahoo.com'; Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Fw: UPDATE: Legislation Awaiting Action -- SB 221 sent to governor
Original Message
Prom: Christopher Clark <cgcalaska@yahoo . com>
To: Clark, Christopher G (LAA)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 14:24:59 2008
Subject: UPDATE: Legislation Awaiting Action --SB 221 sent to governor
The Senate, at 1:45 this afternoon, sent the governor SB 221, the capital budget bill.
The governor has until Friday, May 23, 2008, to sign and line-item veto or veto the bill.
The attached Excel workbook reflects the change.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:27 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S
(DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Just spoke to Michael Hurley. Jim wants to invite the governor to attend a function at
Providence tomorrow afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30. A few months ago they made a donation to
the cancer treatment center there.
It seems there may be something else, too. It sounded like they were still hoping for a
call.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 11:41:11 2008
Subject: RE: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - just talked with Barbara at Jim Bowles office - the 10:00 a.m. announcement was
regarding funding for the University Building. Barbara will email me the details of the
announcement which I will forward on. There will be another announcement in the morning
and Mr. Bowles would still like a courtesy call with you if possible this afternoon
sometime now.
Contact: Jim Bowles - Privileged ((cell)
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto.-gov.sarah@yahoo.comj
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:21 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
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Original Message
From : gov . saraheyahoo . com
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:20:48
To: "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne Hughes"
<rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
cmike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford" <marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Someone find out please. Or send me Kay's numberr I'll call her.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) " <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:14:03
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) "
<marty. rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
I have not heard. Kay Cashman at. petroleum news could tell us, but I dont have her contact
info in my BlackBerry.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 11:05:30 2008
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
What did CP announce?
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:05:52
To: "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Tora Irwin" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford" <marty.rutherf ord@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.3 0.08
Joe- So how does this work with Ralph Samuels spending three days with FERC in DC
recently? Any influence there?
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Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:21
To: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Sorry, I dont know what its about. I suspect it is one of two things, though. Either an
announcement that they are filing paperwork with FERC under the pre-application process or
that Enbridge is joining the Denali group.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 09:56:52 2008
Subject: RE: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
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They are announcing at 10:00 a.m. Which only gave us a 20 minute window to call - 9:00
- 9:20 a.m. Janice
-Original Message-
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:48 AM
To; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
He wants to talk in 20 minutes? Does he not realize other schedules? Argghhhh. I'll try
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is
requesting to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have
two announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before' the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell Privileged
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
or we can
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:26 PM
To: Katz; John W (GOV); Gibert; Sally (DNR); Cunning; Tina (DFG)
Cc: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Firearms/National Parks and Refuges
I support. So let me know what I can do to voice that and we'll go forth. Thanks
Original Message
From: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Gibert, Sally (DNR); Cunning, Tina (DFG)
Cc: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Bishop,
Samuel T (GOV) ; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 13:18:13 200S
Subject; Firearms/National Parks and Refuges
As you. will note. Secretary Kempthorne is proposing a regulation that would allow visitors
to national parks and wildlife refuges to carry firearms if state law permits this.
This proposal will be controversial, but it also enjoys strong support, including from
many members of Congress. I would guess that the State would want to be on record in
support. Accordingly, you may want to initiate your internal agency process in order to
develop comments on the proposed rule.
We would be glad to help further if you desire.
INTERIOR: Proposed gun rule would align federal parks with state laws (04/30/2008)
Eric Bontrager, E&ENews PM reporter
Visitors to national parks and national wildlife refuges would be allowed to carry guns if
doing so is permitted in the states those lands are in, according to a proposed rule
opened for public comment earlier today.
The proposed rule would allow visitors to possess, carry and transport concealed, loaded
and operable firearms in these federal lands, but only in the same manner allowed to
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visitors of state parks or state wildlife management areas.
The Interior Department said the proposed rule change is intended to clear up conflicting
regulations between states and the federal government that may make it difficult to
regulate firearms in these protected lands. In 61 park units that allow hunting, firearms
are governed by state laws.
"The safety and protection of park and refuge visitors remains a top priority for the
Department of the Interior," Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne said in a statement. "The
proposed regulations will incorporate current state laws authorizing the possession of
concealed firearms, while continuing to maintain important provisions to ensure visitor
safety and resource protection. "
Kempthorne ordered the department to review its regulations in February after 51 senators
sent a pair of letters to the secretary claiming the policies were confusing and could
conflict with the Second Amendment rights of gun owners.
Interior's gun rules were established in the 1930s to bar poaching. They were amended in
1983 to allow unloaded firearms to be carried in parks and refuges.
Several park, conservation and law enforcement groups have come out against revisiting the
rules, calling it the result of a National Rifle Association-backed campaign to water down
such regulations.
"This is purely and simply a politically driven effort to solve a problem that doesn't
exist," said Bill Wade, chairman of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees.
"There are no existing data that suggest any public interest to be gained by allowing
visitors to parks to possess concealed handguns . "
Those groups said the proposed rule would only add to confusion because many national
parks and wildlife refuges span multiple states that may have different firearm laws for
state-protected lands.
The public comment period on the proposed rule change ends June 30.
Click here <http. -//www. regulations. gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=
090000648053d497> to view the proposed rule changes.
John W. Katz
Director of State/Federal Relations
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and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatzSalaskadc .org <mailto : jwkatz@alaskadc . org>
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:10PM
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 30, 2008 9:01 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Marcus
address: 7383 Carpenter Road Flushing MI 48433
810-659-2214
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,-
I just read on Baptist Press that you and your husband had new son born to you recently,
Trig Paxson Van Palin. Congratulations! I want to commend you for choosing ^to give life
to Trig, when so many have aborted after being presented with the information you were
given. I have met several Down Syndrome kids, and they are always such a blessing to me.
They seem to always have a smile, and actually seem to have a better outlook on life than
most "normal" people do. I pray God blesses you greatly, not just for the choice you made
to allow Trig to enjoy life, but because of the statement you made to residents of Alaska,
of America, and of the world. All life is precious, and you have now a fifth source of
blessing (six, with your husband) in your family. I'm sure that Trig will give you many
blessing, and bring many smiles to your face in the years to come.
In Christian love,
Jim Marcus
j imarcus@sbcglobal . net
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Unknown
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:39 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Plane
Got your message, but I am on airplane from FAI . Will arrive around 2:15 if all goes well.
(I have boarded and am awaiting a 1 pm take off)
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:09 PM
To: Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Proclamation
Thanks! You're awesome!
Original Message
From: Kate Morgan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Apr 30, 2008 12:01 PM
Subject: Proclamation
Governor ,
I have the proc and am waiting for you by the elevators.
Kate
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :58 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 30, 2008 8:22 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Norton Bonaparte
address: 5979 SW 31 Terrace Topeka KS 66614
785.228.9708
MESSAGE:
Gov. Palin,
I read that you have given birth to Trig, who has Down's syndrome. Our daughter Akia also
has Down's syndrome. She is now 32 years of age and continues to be the joy of our life.
Should you wish to contact us to hear our experiences that may be useful to you and your
family, please feel free to reach out to us.
We wish you and your family the very best .
Norton & Santa Bonaparte
NBonapar2@aol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :57 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 30, 2008 7:33 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jennifer Morris
address: 5975 Intervale Riverside CA 92506
951-850-9963
MESSAGE:
I would like to congratulate Gov. Palin on the birth of her beautiful son Trig. My son
Jacob is 4 years old and has Down Syndrome as well. I can truely say her family's journey
will be so special with their little guy. I know it will not always be easy but the reward
is so great. I feel very privlidged to have been chosen to parent such a special
blessing. And to know I share the same responsiblity as the Governor of the great state of
Alaska, well that just makes me super proud! Thanks for doing the right thing and not
being afraid to travel the harder road!
JenMorr i@RCTLMA . org
PRA GSP01 0016688
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) Igovernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :55 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 30, 2008 6:48 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jillaine Tagatz
address: 4Sv W 12th Ave Oshkosh Wl 54902
MESSAGE:
Glory be to God for your choice the being you new baby into this world. Congrads.
Challenging yet blessed for all time.
Jillaine
klnalesl@yahoo . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:55 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailogov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Don Cherry-
address: 90 Douty Dr. Hedgesville WV 25427
(304) 229-3936
MESSAGE:
Gov. Palin - Recently I read an article concerning the birth of a downs baby into your
family. The article was in reference to you and your husbands stand in the sanctity of
life and your seeing this child as truly a gift from God. I would like to commend you on
your stand and say how refreshing to see such a stand come from a public official. I pray
that one day we will see the barbaric institution of abortion reversed in this country.
When high profile officials such as yourself, take both an intelligent and passionate
stand for life, it indeed gives me hope that abortion will one day be reversed. If you
are ever in and around the state of WV, I offer an open invitation to visit our church and
share your testimony on life.
Respectfully,
Don Cherry
Sr . Pastor
pastor@breezelink.net
PRA GSP01 0016690
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :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: Wednesday, April 30, 2 008 4:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Lilley
address: 109 Mount Olive Road Lookout Mountain GA 30750
706-820-0335
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of your precious son! May the Lord give you and your husband
wisdom to rear him "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
I am the 12th child of 16 in my family and am so glad that my parents decided to have
children. What a blessing to know that each one of my sibling were precious to my parents
and that each one has special care from them.
God bless you and your family as you serve Him in the great state of Alaska
Jim Lilley
j im@bimi . org
PRA GSP01 0016691
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@a(aska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :53 AM
To: , aimee@sublogil<.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
Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 12:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from-. Mrs. Aitnee Sulczynski
address: 1580 Lincoln Dr. Homer AK 99603
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre -kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state- funded pre-k -
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Aimee Sulczynski
1580 Lincoln Dr.
Homer, AK 99603
aimeeOsublogik . com
PRA GSP01 0016693
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govj
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:52 AM
To: 'seastar@alaska.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
Prom: WeMail@gov. state, ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. michael kennedy
address: 555 Hidden Way Homer AK 99603
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre-kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state-funded pre-k -
1
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even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities..
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
michael kennedy
555 Hidden Way
Homer, AK 99603
seastar@alaska . net
PRA GSP01 0016695
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health_Care
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Arlaine Bryant
address: P. 0. Box 50967 Mesa AZ 85208
4802755593
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor:
It was hard to pick a topic from your drop down menu, but here goes.
My husband and I are so impressed with the way that you have described your precious new
son, Trig, as a "blessing" that we want you to know about Michelle DesRouchers and her
mother, Barbara, who refers to her Downs Syndrome daughter as a "gift".
After a very difficult first few years of life, Barbara discovered glyconutritional
products that literaly transformed
Michelle's life. Michelle took these products for about 12 years and just graduated from
high school taking regular classes with all "A's".
We would be happy to send you the book about their experience, if you would indicate the
best address to use, and to put you directly in touch with Barbara, who has talked with
many families about her experience, if this would be helpful for you and your family as
you begin this challenging journey together.
Feel free to contact me by phone, letter, or email.
Sincerely yours,
Arlaine M. Bryant, M.S,, M.Ed.
Nutritional Consultant
ArlainesAngels@cox . net
PRA GSP01 0016696
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1:48 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: other
Web mail from: Mr. Steven K Harding
address: 2243 E Mackay Ct Meridian ID 83642
208-888-3318
MESSAGE :
I just saw the Glenn Beck piece on the birth of your son. We are from the Pacific
Northwest, but my wife and I lived in Anchorage in 1986 and 1987. Our first son, Trevor
was born on May 25, 1991 and has Trisomy 21. After successful open heart surgery at 3
months, he has been healthy and will turn 17 next month. He is a challenge and a blessing
to all that know him. But aren't we all.
We wish you the best with the new addition to your family.
Sincerely,
Steve & KaLyn Harding
Merdian, Idaho
sharding@cableone . net
PRA GSP01 0016697
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :48 AM
To: 'ksaxton@alaska.nef
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: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kalen Saxton
address: 5023 Marlowe Ave #B Anchorage AK 99508
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
Dear Gov. Sarah Palin
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre-kindergarten education this year. As you learned at the
1
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Governor's Summit, providing high-quality pre-k benefits to our
children will increase their chances of future success.
Supporting state- funded pre-k - even more - is a commitment to
our children and an investment in our economic prosperity, and
we cannot afford to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Kalen Saxton
Thank you,
Kalen Saxton
5023 Marlowe Ave #B
Anchorage, AK 99508
ksaxton@alaska . net
PRA GSP01 0016699
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :42 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message "*
From.- WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sherry Morris
address: 2133 W. Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd. Snow Camp NC 27349
MESSAGE :
Dearest Governor Palin,
I read with great joy the birth of Trig through our fellowship of crisis pregnancy sister
centers email link here in N.C. I wanted to say how blessed Alaska surely is, having
someone so committed to stand behind what they believe in. Take lots of pictures because
he will be grown before you know it and babies do the sweetest things when you least
expect it. I will pray for you and your sweet family. Beauty is not in the eyes of the
beholder as much as perfection is in the eyes of our Creator, and Trig is both beautiful
and perfect to his Creator, not to mention his family. We are all so blessed as moms just
to have the awesome privilege to carry them close to our hearts for 9 months. . .o.k. for a
lifetime! Oh how I wish this great state of N.C. had a pro-life governor like you! By
the way, God allowed me to open a pregnancy resource and teen counseling ministry in 2008
after being in pregnancy center ministries for eight years. Might I say that our teens
need more positive role
models like you. What a joy to share stories of our beautiful babies who have arrived
under adverse circumstances. Our young clients need to know the truth about life that is
truly life! The story of your little one's birth has made my day, my week!
Blessings to you from our awesome God and Creator,
Sherry Morris
Exec . Director
A Heart's Cry
Psalm 109:22
PRA GSP01 0016700
lbmsherry@bellsouth.net
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:41 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: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Ms. Clara Marie White
address: 505 W. Martin St. Edgerton KS 66021
913-908-2388
MESSAGE :
Dear Sarah: Congratulations to you and your family on the birth of Trig who is most
beautiful and adorable!
I live in Edgerton, Kansas (Greater Kansas City Area). I was a resident of Alaska (the
Valley & Anchorage) for 11 years, working at the Alaska Native Medical Center, Registered
Nurse. I moved back to Kansas as my family lives here. Wanted to make it easier for my
children if something happened to me as they are self-employed. I am 65 plus by the
calendar, but don't want to admit it and am still working (most think I am 50).
Sarah, several weeks ago I joined the group "Draft Sarah Palin for Vice President". Wear
my GOP Button McCain/Palin; my car displays "Draft Sarah Palin for Vice President;"
"McCain/Palin" .
Jump at every chance to campaign for you, which is usually everyday. Contacts get E-mails
from me, also, the 2 talk-radio shows in Kansas City (Darla and Shanin & Parks) .
I vision Sarah Palin 4 years as Vice President and 8 years as President, our first woman
President .
Sarah, you are the prescription our country needs.
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Sincerely and Love to You and Your Family,
Grandma Clara Marie
cmschaf erwhiteSembarqmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016703
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :39 AM
To: 'chihuahuaj1976@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
Prom: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect •. Other
Web mail from: Ms. Jeannine Vasilie
address: 50850 Green Forest Dr Kenai AK 99611
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre -kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state- funded pre-k -
1
PRA GSP01 0016704
even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less.
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Jeannine Vasilie
50850 Green Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
chihuahuaj 1976@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016705
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :38 AM
To: 'HartzMR2@lvluni.org'
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: WebMailtgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:38 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mrs. Maria Hartz
address: 11440 Borealis Eagle River AK 99577
MESSAGE :
Governor Sarah Palin
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin,
Dear Governor Palin -
I'm writing to thank you for your efforts to increase funding
for pre-kindergarten education this year. As you clearly know,
PRA GSP01 0016706
providing high-quality pre-k benefits our children and increases
their chances of future success. Supporting state-funded pre-k -
even in lean budget times - is a commitment to our children and
an investment in our economic prosperity, and we cannot afford
to pass up these opportunities.
Thank you again for your leadership on this important issue. I
hope I can continue to count on your support for pre-k in the
future. Our children's future demands nothing less. Positive
learning experiences early in life will encourage children to
stay in school longer and make their future bright. You have
made a difference.
Sincerely, Maira R. Hartz Child/Adult Care Specialist
907.343.4207
Sincerely,
Thank you,
Maria Hartz
11440 Borealis
Eagle River, AK 99577
HartzMR2@Muni . org
PRA GSP01 0016707
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.govJ
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :38 AM
To: 'ssd@mtaonline.net'
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
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Education
Web mail from: Sutton Elem. Kindergarten Mrs. Durham
address: P.O. 216 Sutton AK 99674
907-745-6150
MESSAGE :
Readers are Leaders. Leaders are readers !
Thank you Governor Palin.
We love our bookmarks !
We use them everyday in our kindergarten class at Sutton Elementary School.
Love ,
Auna, Cai, Serenity, Savanna, Issac and Zachary
ssd@mtaonline . net
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :29 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska . gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:28:26
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne
D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Marty just called Kay and Kay hasn't heard anything.
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com' <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ,• Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne
D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 11:24:42 2008
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
We haven't heard anything and have been checking the various web sites, we will call
Kay.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
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PRA GSP01 0016709
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 11:05:30 2008
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
What did CP announce?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:05:52
To: "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Joe- So how does this work with Ralph Samuels spending three days with FERC in DC
recently? Any influence there?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:21
To: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Sorry, I dont know what its about. I suspect it is one of two things, though. Either an
announcement that they are filing paperwork with FERC under the pre- application process or
that Enbridge is joining the Denali group.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice h (GOV)
PRA GSP01 0016710
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 09:56:52 2008
Subject: RE: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
They are announcing at 10:00 a.m. Which only gave us a 20 minute window to call - 9:00
9:20 a.m. Janice
-Original Message -
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:48 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
He wants to talk in 20 minutes? Does he not realize other schedules? Argghhhh. I'll try
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) 1 ' <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< joe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is
requesting to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have
two announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell privilege d! or we can
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:32 AM
Wilken; Jessica M (GOV)
Provost; Kathryn T (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Budget
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Ms. Diana Carman
address: 20316 Lucas Ave Eagle River AK 99577
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin, First of all congratulations on the new addition to your family.
I am writing in regards to energy assistance for all Alaskans. I am disappointed that all
alaskans that got a divident last year will not be getting $500 to $1000 for energy
assistance. If you are worried about people spending it on
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :21 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Someone find out please. Or send me Kay's numberr I'll call her.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:14:03
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)" < sharon. leighowoalaska. gov >
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) »
<marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
I have not heard. Kay Cashman at petroleum news could tell us, but I dont have her contact
info in my BlackBerry.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 11:05:30 2008
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
What did CP announce?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016713
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:05:52
To: "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Joe- So how does this work with Ralph Samuels spending three days with FERC in DC
recently? Any influence there?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:21
To: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Sorry, I dont know what its about. I suspect it is one of two things, though. Either an
announcement that they are filing paperwork with FERC under the pre-application process or
that Enbridge is joining the Denali group.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 09:55:52 2008
Subject: RE: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
They are announcing at 10:00 a.m. Which only gave us a 20 minute window to call - 9:00
9:20 a.m. Janice
-Original Message-
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
2
PRA_GSP01_0016714
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:48 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
He wants to talk in 20 minutes? Does he not realize other schedules? Argghhhh. I'll try
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balashoalaska . gov>
Subject: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is
requesting to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have
two announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell [Privileged 1 or we can
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
PRA GSP01 0016715
Unknown
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 : 1 4 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
I have not heard. Kay Cashman at petroleum news could tell us, but I dont have her contact
info in ray BlackBerry.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) ,- Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 11:05:30 2008
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
What did CP announce?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:05:52
To: "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Joe- So how does this work with Ralph Samuels spending three days with FERC in DC
recently? Any influence there?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0016716
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:21
To: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Sorry, I dont know what its about. I suspect it is one of two things, though. Either an
announcement that they are filing paperwork with FERC under the pre-application process or
that Enbridge is joining the Denali group.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Apr 30 09:55:52 2008
Subject: RE: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
They are announcing at 10:00 a.m. Which only gave us a 20 minute window to call - 9:00
9:20 a.m. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> )
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:48 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.3 0.08
He wants to talk in 20 minutes? Does he not realize other schedules? Argghhhh. I'll try
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:24
To .- gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016717
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is requesting
to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have two
announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell |Privileged I or we can
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
PRA GSP01 0016718
Unknown
From-' Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 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]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathy Thomas
address: 1298 W. Cardella Rd Merced CA 95348
MESSAGE :
Thank you for your stand for life. AS a resident of CA we have been fighting this battle
for a long time and at times it seems we are losing on the legislative front. However we
again have a petition that has qualified for the ballot and we will fight for the rights
of life for all persons.
Thank you again for a public example of principle above convenience.
lazyt2@comcast . net
PRA GSP01 0016719
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Unknown
From: Ferdinand Sharp [kmo_city@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 1 :28 AM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Edward Nick
Subject: Design & Construction of Water and Sewer FaciNties— $1 ,556,706-and Old Village Master Plan
&Explor
Honorable Sarah Palin,
Thanks for your leadership and a successful legislative sessions. We're grateful our legislatures
successfully appropriated some capital projects budget and we're even more grateful Manokotak was
included.
Our community has been growing and along with our need for better water and sewer service of thirty
years. Community residents have been very supportive of our Water and Sewer Service by faithfully
making their monthly utility payments on top of their high energy bills (Fuel and electricity). Manokotak
is a subsistence and a commercial fishing community so some are able to pay off all or some of it after
fishing. Some from Native arts and craft sales who aren't employed and some depend on an assistance
from the State, too, and I'd like to thank you on behalf of my community.
Manokotak City Water and Sewer has served the "old Village" for thirty years and the new Manokotak
Heights 6 miles away since the 80's.
The sewage lagoon in the new housing needs to be enlarged due to the housing growth and the "old
village" well water-level is getting worse by each year .Might be due to climate change. The water and
sewer lines are thirty years old in the "old village" and need to be replaced.
When I received a "good news " letter in the mail of capital project for our city there was a sewage back
flow in the same house as last year but didn't include our new health clinic as it did. A water service box
was squirting when it warmed up from another house. Thirty year old system we sure need to upgrade
it. Comments like, " when I tried to unscrew a copper tubing fixture under the sink it fell into pieces, it
was all corroded."
One house burned due to a corrosive heat tape, lucky no one got burned.
If s better to give you facts of what we are experiencing and we do need your support.
On behalf of our community,
Mayor Sharp
Express yourself wherever you are. Mobilize!
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016720
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Dear Commissioner,
Kathy Smith (Properties) [Kathy.Smith@AlaskaAir.com]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:32 AM
Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Klein; Christine (DOT sponsored); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Richards;
Frank T (DOT); Cathy.VanderPlaats@coair.com; khoffmann@ups.com;
tmkerichenko@fedex.com; RichardH@Penair.com; kschlosstein@nac.aero;
korbey.hunt@united.com; donnell.e.harvey@delta.com; floyd.carr@evergreenaviation.com;
aaanckuz@fiyasiana.com; bob@frontierflying.com; Audene_Barlow@Cathaypacific.com;
jkyoon@flyasiana.com; davidchu@china-airlines.com; mike@FlyEra.com;
markfang@evaair.com; lawrence.marciano@nwa.com; david.anderson2@usairways.com;
tkuk@koreanair.com; shan-juan_chen@email.china-airlines.com; hisato.shiraishi@nca.aero;
org.anckgt.jali@jal.com; hcook@evertsair.com; lragan@flyfrontier.com;
Dan.Lansing@AtlasAir.com; satoshi.tategasawa@jal.com; hisashi.yamada@jal.com;
kosei.yamada@jal.com; JUDY@lac.lynden.com; jeremy.heard@abxair.com
ATR Contract
Please see the attached letter regarding the Airline Technical Representative
(ATR) contract.
Regards,
Kathy Smith
AIAS AAAC Chairperson
Phone: (206) 392-5515
Cell: (206) 465-2926
PRA GSP01 0016721
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:27 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Sched also
Thanks !
Original Message
From: Janice Mason
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Kris Perry
Sent: Apr 30, 2008 10:28 AM
Subject: RE: Sched also
This has been added. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Sched also
Today- DOL graduation at Colony High, Click's event at 2pm. I'm going to
try to make it- don't let them know tho- I'll either make it or I won't,
just put on sched as fyi for now thanks.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BiackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016722
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:23 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Sched also
Today- DOL graduation at Colony High, Click's event at 2pm. I'm going to try to make it-
don' t let them know tho- I'll either make it or I won't, just put on sched as fyi for now
thanks .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016723
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:20 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Sched
May 24-25 fyi bball tournament for middle school spring leagues.
Also- the three March of Dimes events that have been announced in press- I want to do at
least one of them. We have sched the Fairbanks one on March 24 but if I can't do that one
pis fyi them that I'll try to do the Anchorage one (when is it?) And/or Valley one
(when?), or others.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016724
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1 0:09 AM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Todd
Subject: Re: Press
Thank you sir
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:10:39
To: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Mason,
Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Press
We have a couple ideas about what the announcement might be. We are drafting responses so
we can be ahead of the curve. As soon as we hear for certain we will get with Rosanne and
help where we can. Tom
Original Message
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Todd
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com>
Sent: Wed Apr 30 10:06:07 2008
Subject: RE: Press
Will do. We'll be listening.
Rosanne Hughes
Press Secretary and Communications Director
PRA GSP01 0016725
(907) 269-7450
Original Message-
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:54 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Todd
Subject: Press
If press needs to grab me for statement on whatever Bowles is announcing today they can
catch me at Sheraton - noon - Nurses Appreciation function. Or after that at Click's DOL
graduation thing in Palmer. Or spring concert tonight in the Valley.
And pis let me know what they announced.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016726
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:55 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
When they say Jump I guess I'm supposed to ask: how high? :)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" < janice. mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:56:52
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
They are announcing at 10:00 a.m. Which only gave us a 20 minute window to call - 9:00
9:20 a.m. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:48 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
He wants to talk in 20 minutes? Does he not realize other schedules? Argghhhh. I'll try
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0016727
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is requesting
to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have two
announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell iPrivileaed l or we can
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
PRA GSP01 0016728
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:54 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Todd
Subject: Press
If press needs to grab me for statement on whatever Bowles is announcing today they can
catch me at Sheraton - noon - Nurses Appreciation function. Or after that at Click's DOL
graduation thing in Palmer. Or spring concert tonight in the Valley.
And pis let me know what they announced.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016729
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:48 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
He wants to talk in 20 minutes? Does he not realize other schedules? Argghhhh. I'll try
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:58:24
To : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Telephone Call - Wed., 04.30.08
Governor - I just received a phone call from Jim Bowles office. Mr. Bowles is requesting
to speak with you via phone before 9:20 a.m. today, Wed., 04.30.08. They have two
announcements that they will be making at 10:00 a.m. and wanted to make sure you knew
before the public announcement. Mr. Bowles can be reached via his cell |p r j wiipnoH J or we can
set up a call for afternoon (but announcement will have been made) . Janice
PRA GSP01 0016730
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8: 1 5 AM
To: Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Harris $ travel
Great quotes in Quinn's AP story this morning on AGIA review reimbursement for leggies.
Thank you guys! It's really almost comical that leg leadership would take this angle...
Alaskans are aware of some of the junkets taken by leggies on the public dime... this
tactic makes no sense and you guys summed it up perfectly with your contributions to
Quinn's story. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016731
PW Exp Warning Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp' expires Thursday May 8th, 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.
10/22/2009
PRA GSP01 0016732
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:29 PM
To: ashriver@state.pa.us; joan.bagalio@state.vt.us
Subject: letter from Governor Sarah Palin
Attached you will find a letter for Governor Edward Rendell and Governor Jim Douglas. I appreciate your
assistance in getting this letter to them.
6/9/2009
PRA GSP01 0016733
Unknown
From: Mail Delivery Subsystem [MAILER-DAEMON@relay.jsd.k12.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 5:25 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Warning: could not send message for past 4 hours
Attachments: details.txt; welcome book for Trig & Piper (2.86 KB)
>d.
details.txt (386 B) welcome book for
Trig & Piper...
**********************************************
** THIS IS A WARNING MESSAGE ONLY **
** YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESEND YOUR MESSAGE **
***************************************,(.******
The original message was received at Thu, 1 May 2008 12:54:17 -0800
from exprod6mx239.postini.com [64.18.1.139]
Transcript of session follows
<winegarp@jsd.kl2.ak.us>. . . Deferred
Warning: message still undelivered after 4 hours
Will keep trying until message is 5 days old
PRA GSP01 0016734
Re: welcome book for Trig & Piper Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPiENTS/CN=GOVSP]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:54 PM
To: winegarp@jsd.k12.ak.us; fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Thank you! And absolutely we'd be honored to see your hubby - Piper will be so pleased to know you thought of
her. I'll let Janice and Kris know that we'll be looking for him.
Thanks for the "congrats". Trig is awesome!
Original Message
From: Patty Winegar <winegarp@jsd.kl2.ak.us>
To: Todd Palin <FEK9WNR@yahoo.com>; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu May 01 08:40:13 2008
Subject: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Hi,
Our class has made a book for Piper to welcome her new baby brother.
My husband will be in Anchorage tomorrow and Saturday. Evidently his
Anchorage office is on the same floor as your office so it would be
easy for him to bring the book by.
I originally thought he could give it to you at the Capstone bill
signing on Saturday but he thinks that may be too hectic.
And, a big congratulations to your family on Trig's arrival. Of
course he will bring joy to all of you, and you to bim.
Give Piper a hug from me.
Patty Winegar
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016735
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 3:47 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Budget
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 3:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Leslie Correll-LaBar
address: P.O. Box 61132 Fairbanks AK 99706
907-488-5254
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I want to first congratulate you on welcoming your new child into the world. What a
blessing indeed!
I am writing as a long standing vendor (since 1994) of the Tanana Valley Farmers Market
Association and a current Board member to ask you to please allocate the state funds
requested for our community's Farmers Market in the amount of $100,000: Market Facilities
Expansion and Improvements (HD 7-11)
I enthusiastically add my support to the many community members here in the interior that
have come to rely on our state's oldest Farmers Market for the highest quality locally
grown and produced products. These funds would not only support the continued growth and
essential development of the market, but would also support expanding and improving the
newer location in efforts to continue to make room for the growing community's demand for
fresh food.
Please vote to allocate these funds to the Tanana Valley Farmers Market, which represents
an essential part of the food supply and demand here in the interior. With rising costs
of supplies originating from the lower 48, we only stand to benefit greatly from growing
and maintaining our local farmers market to provide us with the finest and freshest
produce available. Thank you in advance for your support and consideration.
PRA GSP01 0016736
With respect,
Leslie Correll-LaBar
P.O. Box 61132
Fairbanks, AK 99706
Board Member
Tanana Valley Farmers Market Association
907-488-5254
georgenleslie@mosquitonet . com
PRA GSP01 0016737
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 3:01 PM
Benedict Nichole M (GOV)
Cayce; Sunny C (GOV)
FW: Seniors
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:51 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Seniors
Web mail from: Ms. Gretta Jernigan
address: 119 North Seventh Street Paragould AR 72450
870-239-9273
MESSAGE:
I am in possession of a Golden Age Passport purchased in 2004 . Where can I exchange this
for a current one? Are there discounts for Senior Citizens and/or military personnel in
the parks?
Thank you so much,
G. Jernigan
gretta@grnco . net
PRA GSP01 0016738
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) {governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 2: 1 9 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, May 01, 2008 7:45 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin [GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Chris Bossert
address: 244 Brentwood Drive North Tonawanda NY 14120
716-957-3007
MESSAGE:
Good morning, Governor Palin,
I wanted to tell you that we admire your comments regarding your new child who was born
with down syndrome. I heard about it on the Glenn Beck TV show. We don't hear a lot
about Alaska in the Buffalo, NY area, so I wanted to pass my congratulations and well as
our admiration and inspiration.
I have attached below the letter to which I wrote to Glenn, as he has a special needs
child also. My wife is trying to write/compile a book that will be a collection of
inspirational stories from parents of special needs children (we have an autistic 5 year
old) . I was wondering if you would might be able to find the time to write a passage for
us for the book for possible later publication?
Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you,
Chris Bossert
Letter to Glenn Beck:
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Hi Glenn,
I unfortunately am unable to listen to your radio program, both because I am at work and
because Buffalo does not broadcast your show (too liberal here) . But I do watch your
television show almost every night.
I was unaware until the other night that you also have a special needs child - in your
case, cerebral palsy. I do not wish to lay pity, but rather to let you know, as an avid
fan, that I too have a special needs child who has autism. Our son's name is Aiden, and
he is 5 years old. My wife Kelly and I struggle everyday.
One of the major reasons why 1 like you and your show (besides being a conservative) is
that you are upfront, honest and genuine. You have been very open about your struggles
with alcoholism, your family, your beliefs and your views. That is what I value in
people.
I am 33 years old, live in Buffalo and I am a production planner/buyer at a manufacturing
firm. We live a decent middle class living where we own our home - but you hit on the
head every night - gas and food prices are killing us!
We just recently were able to be the second family in the Buffalo area to have street
signs put up in our neighborhood to slow down due to "child with autism area" While that
is not the end all, it is an extra measure to help protect Aiden. I am taking it a step
further by working with my NYS senator to introduce statewide legislation to allow all
families of special needs children (autistic, physical or mentally handicapped, deaf,
blind, etc.) the ability to ask for special street signs in a streamlined, easy fashion
through either a website or phone number. I hope to see it soon (a TV story was done at
WGRZ.com, and a Buffalo News article also). I hope that you could support our efforts,
being a parent of a special needs child also. As a side note, one of my neighbors does
NOT support it because she fears that people will think her children have autism, if you
could believe it...it made blood shoot out of MY eyes ! )
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I am also contacting you because ray wife is starting to write/compile a book, of
inspirational stories from parents of special needs children. I was wondering if you
might be able to find time to write a passage for the book, that we hope to have published
down the road. It could be used as a resource for other parents, as well as a tool when a
special needs parent (s) might be going through a tough time. I am going to contact the
governor of Alaska also, who has given us inspiration because of her comments about her
new baby that was born with down syndrome.
Life, at times, can definitely be harder with a special needs child. Being positive and
having fun is the key to "forgetting" about the disabilities, as you probably already
know. I appreciate your time and I hope that you could write me back at
thebosserts@gmail . com.
Thank you,
Chris Bossert
thebosserts@gmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016741
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To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:19 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Health Care
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 8:00 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Mr. Daniel Malott
address: 809 Cottonwood Street Grand Forks ND 58201 763-229-5820
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin:
I wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your child. What a wonderful gift! My
wife and I just had our first this past Christmas Eve - a healthy baby girl we named
Eliabeth.
I wanted to personally thank you for speaking out about the gift of a child, even with
what some parts of our culture consider a disability. I personally think these gifts are
that - gifts from God that challenge us to become our true, loving, giving selves. I feel
blessed that our Elizabeth was healthy, but I would have felt just as blessed if she had
been diagnosed with any condition - as its God's gift and plan.
Again, I congratulate you and wish you the best. And from the bottom of my heart, thank
you for being a leader in our government and speaking out on the wonderful gift that every
human life represents.
Dan Malott
dmal4und@hotmail.com
PRA GSP01 0016742
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:13 PM
Spencer; Kan" L (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Fire and EMS facility
Original Message
From: Cushing [mailto:cushing@aptalaska.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 2:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fire and EMS facility
Dear Governor Palin,
This is to ask you to sign Senate 221, Capital Budget, to include a new
fire/ems facility for Petersburg. Our old building is a liability.
Now, I'll put on my nurse hat — I sure hope you are getting enough time
to rest and be with your new baby. You're an amazing woman.
Thank you.
Marlene Cushing, RN
Petersburg Alaska
PRA GSP01 0016743
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 2:07 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Congratulations!
Original Message
From: Werner Schuster [mailto:pups@wolfcountryusa.com]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 5:41 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Congratulations!
We would like to congradulate Governor Palin and her family for the new addition in the
family. He sure is a good looking boy... God Bless him and your family. Good work. Keep
it up! !! !
The Schuster's and Wolf Country U.S.A.
PRA GSP01 0016744
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:02 PM
Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Troop Welcome Remarks
See! It was providential that you got it all ready yesterday. Thank you for thinking
ahead. Great job! ! !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)" <kate.morgan@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:57:53
To : gov . sarah@ yahoo . com
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Subject: Troop Welcome Remarks
Governor Palin,
Rosanne just let me know that you are intended to speak at the troop welcome. Kris put
your remarks (in a blue, hard-cover folder) in your bag for you. Please let me know if
you need anything else.
Kate Morgan
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Governor
(907) 269-7450
PRA GSP01 0016745
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 2:02 PM
To: 'gundermanl@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, May 01, 2008 12:00 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Luke Gunderman
address: PO Box 140031 Salcha AK 99714
MESSAGE:
I just received an email with this matter addressed, "Can you write an e-mail to Gov.
Palin and cc Karen Rehfeld, director of the Office of Management and Budget in support of
CHEI? The bill before the governor is to provide $50,000 toward CHEI's project."
Personally, I think what the governor is doing regarding projects like this is fantastic.
Make everyone find their own funding sources. The state should not be paying for things
like this.
Please hold fast to everyone who has their hand out looking for "free" tax money for their
projects.
Thank you.
gundermanl@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0016746
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor,
Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUPyCN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 1:44 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Confidential - COS
Respectfully may I make a few suggestions about the high visibility position of COS since
I have some experience in filling high level positions.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Finally since we haven't been too b ad at making staffing sugge stions I will throw out a
name to be considered with others . iPriyjIeaed or Personal Material ti * have not talked, with him
or have any idea if he would be interested but he would be excellent.
Always just wanting the best for you. God bless.
Tom
PRA GSP01 0016747
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:55 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling, Sat, May 3
Looks fine thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:57:27
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)'
<kate .morganSalaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Scheduling, Sat., May 3
Yes - This will all work. Here is what Saturday's schedule reflects:
10:00 a.m. - Bill Signing SB216 Purple Heart Trail @ VFW Post 10252 - 3105 Mt. View Drive
- MOPH Veterans State Convention.
12:00 p.m. - Bill Signing SB249 Capstone @ FedEx Hangar - Ted Stevens International
Airport during the AK State Aviation Trade Show/Conference.
1:20 p.m. - Reading of Proclamation at the Annual Motorcycle Blessing Event @ Downtown
Park Strip.
Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:42 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
PRA GSP01 0016748
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling, Sat., May 3
Does this change wjc with the capstone event that I will be attending...
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 10:07:49
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris .perry@alaska.gov>, "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)'
<kate .morgan@alaska . gov>
Subject: Scheduling, Sat., May 3
Governor - On Saturday, May 3 - for the Bike Blessing Event - we had you scheduled for
11:00 - 11:15 a.m. for reading of the Proclamation. We have just received the Final
Agenda and it states that the Bikers will begin arriving at the Park Strip at 12:30 p.m.
therefore they are asking that you speak at 1:20 p.m. Janice
PRA GSP01 0016749
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:53 PM
'winegarp@jsd.k12.ak. us'; 'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Thank you! And absolutely we'd be honored to see your hubby - Piper will be so pleased to
know you thought of her. I'll let Janice and Kris know that we'll be looking for him.
Thanks for the "congrats". Trig is awesome!
Original Message
From: Patty Winegar <winegarp@jsd.kl2.ak.us>
To: Todd Palin <FEK9WNR@yahoo.com>; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu May 01 08:40:13 2008
Subject: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Hi,
Our class has made a book for Piper to welcome her new baby brother.
My husband will be in Anchorage tomorrow and Saturday. Evidently his
Anchorage office is on the same floor as your office so it would be
easy for him to bring the book by.
1 originally thought he could give it to you at the Capstone bill
signing on Saturday but he thinks that may be too hectic.
And, a big congratulations to your family on Trig's arrival. Of
course he will bring joy to all of you, and you to him.
Give Piper a hug from me.
Patty Winegar
PRA GSP01 0016750
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:42 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scheduling, Sat., May 3
Does this change wk with the capstone event that I will be attending...
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 10:07:49
To : gov . sarahSyahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)"
<kate . morgan@alaska . gov>
Subject: Scheduling, Sat., May 3
Governor - On Saturday, May 3 - for the Bike Blessing Event - we had you scheduled for
11:00 - 11:15 a.m. for reading of the Proclamation. We have just received the Final
Agenda and it states that the Bikers will begin arriving at the Park Strip at 12:30 p.m.
therefore they are asking that you speak at 1:20 p.m. Janice
PRA GSP01 0016751
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:39 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Event
Thanks !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:38:37
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: Event
Bob is waiting for you at the visitors parking lot, once you pull in you can follow him
onto base.
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: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 2:08 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: BABY BOY
From: William Warren [mailto:williaminkenai@webtv.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 3:56 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: BABY BOY
Congratulations to you and Todd on your baby son. We love you
Bill and Billie Warren and kids and grand kids
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016753
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 4:27 PM
To: GOV Commissioners; GOV Commissioner Secretaries; GOV All Staff
Subject: Message from the Governor
Many of you have already heard that Mike Tibbies has resigned his position as Chief of Staff. His last day
is tomorrow, May 2 nd . I wanted to also let you know that Mike Nizich wilt be Acting Chief of Staff until a
replacement is found.
I would like to once again thank Mike for his hard work and dedication; wishing him the best in his future
endeavors.
-Governor Sarah Palin
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016754
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 2:08 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: A Special Message to Governor Palin
From: igm@gci.net [mailto:igm@gci.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:00 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: A Special Message to Governor Palin
Congratulations!! Mr. and Mrs. Palin.
1 was never much at trig in collage, but I've always enjoyed the fact that 1 and 1 still make well, 5 in
your case.. Happy parenting.
Joe Sullivan, Anchorage
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016755
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:10 AM
To: 'john_n_lisa@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: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:47 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Mr. John Bulkow
address: 8605 Sahalee Dr. Anchorage AK 99507
(907)337-4801
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I believe you are currently looking at what might be pared from the budget bill before
you. I would like to say a word in favor of a small item that will make a big difference
for the children that attend Trailside Elementary and Service High School in Anchorage.
These schools are adjacent to park land, and moose are frequent visitors on the pathways
between these schools and the Sahalee and Zodiac Manor subdivisions. The Sahalee
Homeowners Association has tried many ways to provide safety lighting to reduce the number
of times children have moose encounters on the way to school. We have tried battery
powered spot lights, spot lights on the nearest houses, and even strings of Christmas
lights. None of these measures have been effective. The Sahalee Homeowners Association has
worked with the Anchorage School District and the Municipality of Anchorage on a plan to
extend the couple of safety lights at the Trailside Elementary end of the trails along the
whole length of the trails. Our only remaining roadblock is the funding for this plan.
Representative Meyer has worked to have some money that was originally intended for some
guardrails along Abbott Road reallocated for this trail safety lighting project. (Changes
since the original guardrail allocation have mitigated the need for the guardrails.)
PRA GSP01 0016756
Please keep this funding intact.
Congratulations on the birth of Trig. I know you understand how we all worry about our
children, and you will help to keep them safe.
John Bulkow
Sahalee Homeowners Association President
john_n_lisa@hotmail.com
PRA GSP01 0016757
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:09 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:29 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mollie Boyer
address: P.O.Box 317 Palmer AK 99645
907-745-6714
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Congratulations on the new member of your family, young Trig. A beautiful name for a
beautiful boy. May peace and happiness embrace you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mollie Boyer
mollie_boyer@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016758
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 9:55 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Del Rohlfs
address: 2700 Mustang Trl Edmond OK 73012
4053301111
MESSAGE:
I have read most everything there is on you and your accomplishments. I like that you are
a part of NRA, Pro Life and against same sex marriages yet in favor of some benefits for
them.
I'm a farm boy from Nebraska and am looking, during each election, for people with
integrity. I now live in Oklahoma, widowered and retiring 74 years old.
Please, please, please, call McCain and tell him you want to be his running mate. In the
future, if I live long enough, I will be the first vote for you for president. I tell you
what, you don't think the rest of the world would take notice. WOW!!!!!
Del (Opa to my 7 grandkids)
drohlfs@cox.net
PRA GSP01 0016759
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 9:49 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: welcome book for Trig & Piper
R they doing more than those two videos while they r here
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com' <krisandclark6yahoo.coni>
Sent: Thu May 01 09:47:48 2008
Subject: RE: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Governor - I will get this scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, 05.02.08 sometime after 10:00
a.m.
Me also have Andy/ Jason here in ANC as they need to video (2) regret videos. One being
the IOGCC that is needed by noon on Friday and the other is the Combat Fishing Tournament
Banquet on 05.22.08 6:00 p.m. (Seward) . Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:01 AM
To: 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Would u hook this up
Original Message
From: Patty Winegar <winegarp@jsd.kl2.ak.us>
To: Todd Palin <FEK9WNR@ yahoo. com>; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu May 01 08:40:13 2008
Subject: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Hi,
PRA GSP01 0016760
Our class has made a book for Piper to welcome her new baby brother.
My husband will be in Anchorage tomorrow and Saturday. Evidently his
Anchorage office is on the same floor as your office so it would be
easy for him to bring the book by.
I originally thought he could give it to you at the Capstone bill
signing on Saturday but he thinks that may be too hectic.
And, a big congratulations to your family on Trig's arrival. Of
course he will bring joy to all of you, and you to him.
Give Piper a hug from me.
Patty Winegar
PRA GSP01 0016761
Unknown
From: Bruce Cain [bruce@nveyak.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 7:01 AM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Falvey; John F (DOT); Beedle; James R
(DOT); vanKirk; Charles K (DOT)
Cc: moose@nveyak.org; cdvtimes@ctcak.net
Subject: THANK YOU
Governor Palin, Senator Kookesh, Speaker Harris, Representative Thomas,
Members of the Marine Transportation Advisory Board, and all your
superstar support staff:
On behalf of the Native Village of Eyak and the Community of Cordova and
very personally, I would like to thank the State of Alaska and the Alaska
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and the Alaska Marine
Highway System for the return of the FVF Chenega to service in Prince
William Sound today.
The maiden voyage for the season leaves the Cordova dock this morning
under fair weather. I send my personal congratulations for the safe
voyage across the gulf and successful training these past weeks. I wish
the vessel and crew a safe and prosperous year in Prince William Sound.
This service means a lot to our community and I thank you for the hard
work and years of planning that have gone into this effort . Keep up the
good work.
Bruce
Bruce Cain
Executive Director
Native Village of Eyak
P0 Box 1388
Cordova, AK. 99574
Ph (907) 424-7738
Fax (907) 424-7739
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From: Dawson, Kathy M (MVA) [kathy.dawson@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 1 1 :00 AM
To: Bishop; Clark C (DOL); Butler; Jay (HSS-CDC); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Gerlach; Robert F (DEC);
Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Kattaryna Stiles; Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Lloyd;
Denby S (DFG); Mackin; James S (HSS); Madden; John W (MVA); Mayor Mark Begich; Monegan,
Walt C (DPS); Notti; Emil R (CED); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Schmidt; Joseph D
(DOC); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Cc: Fisher; Kerre (HSS)
Subject: Determined Accord - Letter of Invitation
Attached is a letter of invitation to the Determined Accord Exercise. RSVP information is enclosed in the
letter.
Please contact me if you have any problem with the attachment.
Thank you.
Kathy Dawson
Preparedness Coordinator
Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
907.428.7049
"You miss 1 00 percent of the shots you never take. " Wayne Gretzky
10/15/2009
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Waste Business Journal Weekly News Bulletin
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10: 15 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly News Bulletin: Apr. 30-May 6, 2008
From: Waste Business Journal [mailto:info@wastebusinessjournal.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly News Bulletin: Apr. 30-May 6, 2008
If you are having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online.
Waste Business Journal Weekly News Bulletin: Apr. 30-May 6, 2008
HEADLINES...
1. EPA Scientists Report Political Interference in Their Research
2. Waste Management 1Q Profit up Slightly on Higher Pricing
3. WM to Build Largest Landfill Gas-to-Liquefied Natural Gas
Facility
4. Allied Waste Reports Record First Quarter
5. Sen. Durbin Introduces Clean Cruise Ship Act
6. Caskata and Alter NRG Develop Unique Ethanol from Waste
Facility
7. Goodwill Urging Congress to Fix E-Waste
S. Waste to Energy Firm Ze-gen Adds Key Manager
9. Smurfit-Stone to Help Waste Services Boost Central FL
Recovery
10. Clean Harbors Raises $173.5M in Stock Offering
11. WCA Waste First Quarter Earnings Off Despite Higher
Revenues
12. EIA to Induct Mickey Flood into Hall of Fame
13. American Ecology Reports Record First Quarter Revenue and
Income
14. BFI Canada to Report First Quarter on May 13 and Host
Conference Call
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EPA SCIENTISTS REPORT POLITICAL INTERFERENCE IN
THEIR RESEARCH
Hundreds of scientists working for the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency claim to have experienced political interference with their work,
often with pressure to exclude information or to make modifications of
reports, according to a recent survey by the Union of Concerned
Scientists. Out of a total of 1,586 EPA staff scientists responding to an
online questionnaire, 889 said that they faced some type of political
interference over the past five years. The EPA scientists reported poor
morale at the agency and often pointed to senior EPA managers and the
White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as the leading
culprits in the political manipulation of their work. An EPA spokesman
described the apparent discontent among agency scientists as a by-
product of their passion for their work, but UCS's Francesca Grifo said
that the survey results show "an agency in crisis" and "under siege from
political pressures." Representative Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) said in
aletter to EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson that the UCS survey
results were disturbing, and that he plans to investigate its allegations in
an upcoming hearing of his Oversight and Government Reform
Committee... Read More »
WASTE MANAGEMENT 1Q PROFIT UP SLIGHTLY ON HIGHER
PRICING
Waste Management Inc.'s first-quarter income edged up just over 1% as
an ongoing strategy to replace low profit margin business offset
decreased volumes and higher fuel costs. The company earned $241
million, or $0.48 per share, in the quarter ended March 31, compared
with $238 million, or $0.45 per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 2.5%
to $3.27 billion. "We overcame several challenges during the first
quarter of 2008, including the impact of sharply rising diesel fuel prices,
a slow economy and harsh winter weather in the Midwest," CEO David P.
Steiner said. ..Read More »
3. WM TO BUILD LARGEST LANDFILL GAS-TO-LIQUEFIED
NATURAL GAS FACILITY
Waste Management Inc. announced plans to develop the world's largest
landfill gas-to-liquefied natural gas facility which will ultimately fuel
company trucks in California. The project will help the company develop
a source of low-carbon fuel, which is expected to be in wide demand
when states such as California begin requiring drivers to cut their carbon
dioxide emissions. 'This project has the potential to allow us to tap into
a valuable source of clean energy while greatly reducing our dependence
on fossil fuels," said Duane Woods, senior vice president at Waste
Management. Waste Management will invest about $15.5 million in the
plant which is expected to begin operations next year and will produce
up to 13,000 gallons of LNG per day... Read More »
ALLIED WASTE REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER
Allied Waste Industries reported a $72.6 million profit on $1.48 billion in
revenue for the first quarter. Earnings per share were 17 cents for the
first quarter, up from 8 cents for the first quarter of 2007. Higher
revenue for the period was driven by a 6.1% increase in price, partially
offset by a 4.1% decrease in volumes. "Allied Waste's strong operating
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and financial results continued to benefit from long-term initiatives in
support of strategic pricing, operating efficiency and overall service
enhancements," said John Zillmer, Chairman and CEO... Read More*
5. SEN. DURBIN INTRODUCES CLEAN CRUISE SHIP ACT
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced legislation aimed at regulating
pollution from cruise ships operating within 12 miles of US coasts. The
Clean Cruise Ship Act raises current pollution control standards and
other safeguards to address the massive increase in scale of today's
ships. "In one week, a large cruise ship generates 500,000 gallons of
sewage, 37,000 gallons of oily bilge water and more than 1.7 million
gallons of 'gray water 1 ... There are more than 230 cruise ships operating
around the world, generating millions of gallons of wastewater daily."
Durbin said an average size cruise ship being built today can
accommodate 3,000 passengers, yet regulations governing the cruise
ship industry were primarily written in the 1970's when cruise ships of
this size did not exist... Read More »
6. CASKATA AND ALTER NRG DEVELOP UNIQUE ETHANOL FROM
WASTE FACILITY
Caskata Inc. is investing $25 million to develop a demonstration facility
that will produce 40,000 gallons of etbanol per year from biomass and
other waste products. It will be co-located with Alter NRG's plasma
gasification facility in Madison, PA. Alter NRG's plasma arc will superheat
raw materials resulting In the release of synthetic gas, or "syngas" that
will in turn be fed into a bioreactor with microorganisms to convert waste
products into ethanol. Coskata's process will produce 100 gallons of
ethanol from a ton of feedstock, compared with 67 gallons produced
from the same amount of corn. The fuel will cost less than $1 a gallon to
produce. The plant is expected to be fully operational within a year and
should pave the way for construction of full-scale plants that can
produce anywhere from 40 million to 400 million gallons of ethanol
annually. GM is an investor in Caskata and will use the ethanol to test a
line of cars being developed to run on that fuel. ..Read More »
7. GOODWILL URGING CONGRESS TO FIX E-WASTE
Goodwill Industries testified before the House Science and Technology
Committee urging Congress to assist in the development of a recycling
and reuse infrastructure for unwanted electronics. With an increasing
amount of e-waste donations to local Goodwill agencies throughout the
country, company officials say they are feeling the financial strain
associated with the collection and environmentally safe disposal of e-
waste donations. According to the company, a survey of Goodwill
agencies found that 23 million pounds of e-waste, the equivalent of
roughly 821,000 computers, were donated to Goodwill alone in 2004.
According to Jim Gibbons, president & CEO, "As much as 30 percent of
electronics donated to Goodwill are unusable, and disposing of these
products in an environmentally responsible way diverts significant
resources from Goodwill's job training programs.".. Read More »
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8. WASTE TO ENERGY FIRM ZE-GEN ADDS KEY MANAGER
Ze-gen, Inc., which converts waste into clean burning gas for energy,
has added to its management ranks with the hiring of George McMillan
as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. McMillan, who
joined the company as a Director in November 2004, was previously
President and CEO of The Palladium Group, a technology and strategy
consulting firm he helped found. Prior to that, he headed and
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billion dollar leader in supply-chain management. He comes highly
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SMURFIT-STONE TO HELP WASTE SERVICES BOOST CENTRAL
FL RECOVERY
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. is helping Waste Services Inc. to increase
the recovery of recyclables at their Taft MRF and transfer station near
Orlando, Ra., from 800 to about 3,200 tons per month. "By continuing
to find ways to extract additional fiber and other materials from the
waste stream, our recycling operations are becoming more valuable to
customers who require sustainable packaging and waste management
solutions," said Mike Oswald, senior vice president and general manager
of Smurfit-Stone 's recycling division. ..Read More »
10. CLEAN HARBORS RAISES $173.5M IN STOCK OFFERING
Clean Harbors Inc. raised about $173.5 million in a stock offering at
$63.75 per share. The Norwell, Mass.-based environmental and
hazardous waste services company offered 2.5 million shares to the
public along with another 375,000 shares to underwriters. Proceeds from
the transaction will fuel future acquisitions, debt repayments and
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Houston-based WCA Waste Corp. posted a net loss of $2.4 million, or
$0.20 per share, despite a 20% increase in revenue to $48.8 million, for
the quarter ended March 31, 2008. That compared with net income of
$1.3 million, or $0.02 per share, on revenue of $40.6 million, in the
same period a year earlier. Analysts had expected the company to earn
$0.03 per share. Earnings were hurt by increased fuel, maintenance, and
integration costs primarily with Florida operations.. .Read More »
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On May 6th the Environmental Industry Associations will honor Mickey
Flood, President and CEO of 1ESI with a lifetime achievement award and
membership in the Association's Hall of Fame. Flood began his career in
the waste industry at 15. In 1976 he joined publicly-owned SCA Services
which was later acquired by Waste Management in 1984. Flood became
President of GSX Corporation North America which was acquired in 1986
by Laidlaw Waste Systems where he became President of Laidlaw's U.S.
operations. In 1989, Flood joined WMI as a Region Vice President and in
1992 he became one of the company's four group presidents in charge
of its solid waste business in North America. In 1995 when Waste
merged with USA Waste, Rood founded IESI. For Flood, "My greatest
accomplishment was putting the right people together to build IESI. We
had two trucks when we started and grew organically and through
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13. AMERICAN ECOLOGY REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER
REVENUE AND INCOME
American Ecology Corp. said first quarter net income rose 19% to $5.9
million, or $0.32 per share, from $4.9 million, or $0.27 per share, in the
same quarter last year. The company beat Wall Street estimates of
$0.28 per share. Operating income for the first quarter grew 20% to
$9.5 million, from $7.9 million in the same quarter previous year.
Similarly, quarterly revenues increased 19% to $46.2 million, from
$39.0 million in the year-ago quarter, also beating analysts' expectations
of $44.42 million. The company now expects fiscal 2008 earnings of
between $1.17 and $1.23 per share. ..Read More »
14. BFI CANADA TO REPORT FIRST QUARTER ON MAY 13 AND
HOST CONFERENCE CALL
BFI Canada Income Fund will host a conference call to discuss first
quarter financial results to be issued on Tuesday, May 13. The
conference call will be held the following day at 8:30 a.m. (EDT)...Read
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Unknown
From: John Kate [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 4:20 AM
To: Gibert; Sally (DNR); Cunning; Tina (DFG)
Cc: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T
(GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Firearms/National Parks and Refuges
Attachments: ATT1705248.gif
I would suggest that, in the absence of a negative vote from the Governor, you
set this letter up for her signature. She has a particular interest in these
issues.
Incidentally, the proposed regulations were mentioned on National Public
Radio this morning. One of the principal objections from opponents is that
many parks are located within more than one jurisdiction, thereby creating
conflict and confusion between differing approaches to firearms regulation. I
don't think that this is a problem in Alaska.
John W. Katz
Director of State/ Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
jwkatz(3!alaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
>» On 4/30/2008 at 6:55 PM, in message
<D3E777781F858B40937499BC868FAE3F019278FB@SOAANCMSG02.soa.ala
"Gibert, Sally (DNR)" <sally.gibert@alaska.gov> wrote:
John, et al.,
I would be happy to take the lead on preparing a draft state letter. Should I set it up for my signature
as the State ANILCA Coordinator, or would you advise the Governor's signature? Either way is fine
with me.
-Sally
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:18 PM
To: Gibert, Sally (DNR); Cunning, Tina (DFG)
Cc: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Bishop, Samuel T
(GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Firearms/National Parks and Refuges
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As you will note, Secretary Kempthorne is proposing a regulation that would
allow visitors to national parks and wildlife refuges to carry firearms if state law
permits this.
This proposal will be controversial, but it also enjoys strong support, including
from many members of Congress. I would guess that the State would want to be
on record in support. Accordingly, you may want to initiate your internal agency
process in order to develop comments on the proposed rule.
We would be glad to help further if you desire.
INTERIOR: Proposed gun rule would align federal parks with state laws
(04/30/2008)
Eric Bontrager, E&ENews PAT reporter
Visitors to national parks and national wildlife refuges would be allowed to carry
guns if doing so is permitted in the states those lands are in, according to a
proposed rule opened for public comment earlier today.
The proposed rule would allow visitors to possess, carry and transport concealed,
loaded and operable firearms in these federal lands, but only in the same manner
allowed to visitors of state parks or state wildlife management areas.
The Interior Department said the proposed rule change is intended to clear up
conflicting regulations between states and the federal government that may make
it difficult to regulate firearms in these protected lands. In 61 park units that
allow hunting, firearms are governed by state laws.
"The safety and protection of park and refuge visitors remains a top priority for
the Department of the Interior," Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne said in a
statement. "The proposed regulations will incorporate current state laws
authorizing the possession of concealed firearms, while continuing to maintain
important provisions to ensure visitor safety and resource protection."
Kempthorne ordered the department to review its regulations in February after 51
senators sent a pair of letters to the secretary claiming the policies were
confusing and could conflict with the Second Amendment rights of gun owners.
Interior's gun rules were established in the 1930s to bar poaching. They were
amended in 1983 to allow unloaded firearms to be carried in parks and refuges.
Several park, conservation and law enforcement groups have come out against
revisiting the rules, calling it the result of a National Rifle Association-backed
campaign to water down such regulations.
"This is purely and simply a politically driven effort to solve a problem that
doesn't exist," said Bill Wade, chairman of the Coalition of National Park Service
Retirees. "There are no existing data that suggest any public interest to be gained
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by allowing visitors to parks to possess concealed handguns."
Those groups said the proposed rule would only add to confusion because many
national parks and wildlife refuges span multiple states that may have different
firearm laws for state-protected lands.
The public comment period on the proposed rule change ends June 30.
Click here to view the proposed rule changes.
John W. Kate
Director of State/Federal Relations
and Special Counsel to the Governor
iwkatz(a).alaskadc. org
(202)624-5858
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Unknown
From: McBride, Rhonda (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RMFAUBION]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 6:22 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: ASMI Success
ASMI says efforts at European Seafood Show on Alaska sustainability big success with
buyers
SEAFOOD.COM NEWS [ ASMI] May 1, 2008 - Juneau - The Alaska Pavilion at the world's top
seafood trade show was a magnet for
seafood traders from all over the world. Interest in Alaska's wild seafood products was
strong, and seafood traders in the Alaska
Pavilion at the European Seafood Exposition (ESE) estimated $31 million on onsite sales
and 5125 million in projected sales for the
ensuring year resulting from the show. The Alaska Pavilion is sponsored by the Alaska
Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).
As illegal overfishing in some parts of the globe is being scrutinized, and abundance of
many wild stocks around the world has
declined, Alaska's sustainably managed seafood species are becoming more widely
appreciated. New materials developed by ASMI for
the show included brochures in English, French and German on Alaska fisheries management
and habitat conservation. Buyers were
interested in Alaska's five species of wild salmon, shellfish including three species of
crab, and whitefish varieties from black cod and
Pacific cod to Alaska pollock and halibut. There was a surprisingly high level of
excitement about salmon roe, as well.
Alaska seafood companies participating in the Alaska Pavilion were: Trident Seafoods,
Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Palomino Foods, EE
Foods, Northern Keta Caviar, Pacific Seafoods, Peter Pan Seafoods, Intersea, and Icy
Strait Seafoods. In addition, over a dozen other
Alaska companies who did not have their own booths met clients at the ASMI booth, as did
newcomers 10th s M Seafoods and
Kwik'Pak, companies attending their first European Seafood Exposition.
An ASMI harvester board member and a delegation of state senators from Alaska also
participated, taking in the trade show,
associated conference sessions, and meeting with U.S. Embassy officials. The officials of
the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Foreign
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Agricultural Service which administers the federal program that funds the majority of
ASMI's international marketing activities were
appreciative of the interest shown by the Alaska lawmakers in the ESE, Alaska's most
important seafood show. Alaska's legislature
oversees appropriations for the state's seafood marketing effort, and the Alaska senators
all play a pivotal role in that process.
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Unknown
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:50 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Governor
Both Anna Kim and I will be in Anchorage on Monday. I am meeting separately with Kris to review all issues with
departments in my portfolio, but Anna and I were hoping to be able to meet with you for 10-15 minutes each to
cover the high priority issues. Please let me know if you have any time available on Monday.
Thanks
Randy
8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0016775
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:08 AM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Scheduling, Sat, May 3
Governor - On Saturday, May 3 - for the Bike Blessing Event - we had you scheduled for
11:00 - 11:15 a.m. for reading of the Proclamation. We have just received the Final
Agenda and it states that the Bikers will begin arriving at the Park Strip at 12:30 p.m.
therefore they are asking that you speak at 1:20 p.m. Janice
PRA GSP01 0016776
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:23 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
RE: welcome book for Trig & Piper
Governor, There are only 2 regret videos that need to be taped at this time. They will be
taping/video on the Welcome of the 180 Soldiers today and then on Saturday they will be
covering all 3 events. Janice
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: welcome book for Trig & Piper
R they doing more than those two videos while they r here
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To:' Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com' <krisandclark@yaho
PRA GSP01 0016777
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Siegfried_Robin [Siegfried_Robin@asdk12.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 01 , 2008 1 :38 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Ltr From Carol Comeau on Education Funding
Dear Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies,
Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Carol Comeau.
Thank you,
Robin Siegfried
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Anchorage School District
6/9/2009
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Anchorage
School
District
5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99504-3135
(907)742-4000
May 1, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin
Attn: Mike Tibbies, Chief of Staff
PO Box 110001
Juneau, AK 981 11 -0001
Dear Governor Palin:
On behalf of the Anchorage School Board and administration, we want to thank you for
your strong support for K-12 education during the just completed legislative session.
We had hoped that the legislature would adopt your three year proposal increasing the
Base Student Allocation by $200 per year which would have allowed ail districts in the
state to keep up with inflation and to enhance educational programs for our students.
Even though that proposal did not pass, we very much appreciate the substantial
increases in education and pupil transportation funding that did pass and that you
signed so promptly. We are also appreciative of the legislation that dealt with the
unfunded liability in the TRS and PERS retirement system, the area cost differentials,
and the revenue sharing assistance for all of Alaska's communities. Early education
funding was a true gift We are hopeful that the additional one-time funding in SB 221
will also receive your support; as energy costs have increased, along with fuel prices,
this funding will offset some of those increases that have taken funding from our
instructional program.
We would like to urge you to carefully consider all of the capital projects in the Senate
Bill 221. In the case of Anchorage, Chugiak-Eagle River, and Girdwood projects
submitted by Anchorage legislators, we want to assure you that these were all
proposed by the school communities and parent groups, reviewed by our
administration and our citizen Capital Request Advisory Committee this past fall and
winter. We tried to submit projects that met all, or a majority of your established
criteria. Hopefully, you will support these projects which benefit so many of our
students and our community. Our recreation facilities are heavily used year round by
our schools and our community; we believe that healthy activities in upgraded facilities
are safer for the athletes and increase the quality of life in neighborhoods surrounding
our schools.
We are also urging your support of the extension of the debt reimbursement for
communities which must bond for new schools and major renovations in HB 373. This
legislation is essential for our community in order for us to gain support for our school
bonds in the future.
As you and your staff are reviewing all of the capital projects submitted by the
legislature, please do not hesitate to contact the Superintendent's Office at (907) 742-
4312 or comeau carol@asdk12.orq if you have need for clarification or more
information.
Again, thank you for your strong leadership and support of public education.
Sincerely yours,
Jeff Friedman, President
Anchorage School Board
Carol Comeau, Superintendent
Anchorage School District
cc Karen Rehfeld, Director, OMB
Anchorage School Board members
Educating All Students for Success in Life
PRA GSP01 0016779
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9:46 PM
To: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Kate; John W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily; Larry A (GOV); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
Thanks much.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Lloyd, Denby S (DFG)" <denby.lloyd@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 21:44:44
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Hughes,
Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)" <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>, "Katz,
John W (GOV)" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)"
<talis . colberg@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
Governor: Just received call from Frank and reviewed your email. This is presumably
regarding a public records request from Prof. Rick Steiner at Dniv Alaska that we have
been working with Dept. of Law to sort through how best to adress. His first request was
estimated to cost $400 K to fulfill. Ken Taylor will be provoding more detail soon in
follow up email. DL.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV); Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC); Katz, John W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Sent: Fri May 02 21:14:04 2008
Subject: Fw: Ktuu polar bears
Head's up re: what ktuu is teasing for tonight's newscast. Frank Bailey had a bit more
info on the topic... If ktuu reports anything incorrectly I sure hope it can be corrected
asap before Alaskans are led to believe we're refusing to disclose anything. Thanks
PRA GSP01 0016780
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 05:06:35
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
Don't know what we can do about this- hard to fathom that it's characterized as me being
the one refusing to disclose when I don't know what the report is and have not refused
anything- do we even know who was requested the info? I need to send this to nizich,
Denby, etc to get some answers... Do you mind if I pass it along?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:06:40
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
No doubt .
Here's the piece:
Professor Rick Steiner is questioning how you can claim an open and transparent
government, when he has requested backup data supporting your stance against listing polar
bears on ESA for 5 months. He wants to see if the State's biologists support your
decision (to not recommend threatened status) .
Doug Vincent-Lang is the ADF&G biologist working on Steiner 's request and said he's
working with Dept of Law to see what part of the data and modeling can be released. He
said that while previous studies could' ve supported a listing, the best available data
today shows the opposite, in terms of increasing populations, etc.
PRA GSP01 0016781
Bill asked if it would be a moot point to release the data after May 15th when the court
is ordering Kempthorne to make the decision. He said it wouldn't be too late, because it
would show if the Gov is making her decision based on science or politics. He also said
he'd consider legal action.
Came across as someone with a clear axe to grind.
fyi, Katz said that the Canadian version of the ESA recently made a decision NOT to list
polar bears as endangered, but simply as a "species of concern". Interesting as Canada
is much more "green" than the OS.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Ugh- I dread hearing my name attached to some action I'm
supposedly engaged in when I've no clue about the issue at hand.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 21:38:49
To : gov. sarahSyahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
I saw it, and the issue is supposedly between ADF&G and the University. I'll get some
specifics, but essentially there's a professor at the University that isn't happy with the
State's slow response in providing some state data on polar bears.
They haven't posted the story yet but I'll check my DVR and get some details off the 6pm
spot on it.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: I know it's Friday night and maybe nothing can be done at this
point, but KTUU just broadcast their 10pm news tease with; "Is Gov Palin refusing to
release a scientific report declaring polar bears..." ?
I guess I'll see where they're going on the news tonight, but I know nothing about a
scientific report that I'm refusing to disclose. If anything can be addressed between now
and when KTUU rings some bell that we may not be able to un-ring, pis do whatever we can
to make sure they're not incorrectly reporting anything. And if anyone knows about this
report, I need to know what the issue is. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
3
PRA GSP01 0016782
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9:34 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Fw: Ktuu polar bears
Fyi
Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 05:14:04
To:"Denby Lloyd" <denby.lloyd@alaska.gov>, "M Nizich" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Rosanne
Hughes" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Larry
Hartig" <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Tom Irwin"
<tom. irwin@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: Fw: Ktuu polar bears
Head's up re: what ktuu is teasing for tonight's newscast. Frank Bailey had a bit more
info on the topic... If ktuu reports anything incorrectly I sure hope it can be corrected
asap before Alaskans are led to believe we're refusing to disclose anything. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 05:06:35
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
Don't know what we can do about this- hard to fathom that it's characterized as me being
the one refusing to disclose when I don't know what the report is and have not refused
anything- do we even know who was requested the info? I need to send this to nizich,
Denby, etc to get some answers... Do you mind if I pass it along?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
1
PRA GSP01 0016783
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:06:40
To :gov. sarah@yahoo. com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
No doubt.
Here's the piece:
Professor Rick Steiner is questioning how you can claim an open and transparent
government, when he has requested backup data supporting your stance against listing polar
bears on ESA for 5 months. He wants to see if the State's biologists support your
decision (to not recommend threatened status) .
Doug Vincent-Lang is the ADF&G biologist working on Steiner' s request and said he's
working with Dept of Law to see what part of the data and modeling can be released. He
said that while previous studies could've supported a listing, the best available data
today shows the opposite, in terms of increasing populations, etc.
Bill asked if it would be a moot point to release the data after May 15th when the court
is ordering Kempthorne to make the decision. He said it wouldn't be too late, because it
would show if the Gov is making her decision based on science or politics. He also said
he'd consider legal action.
Came across as someone with a clear axe to grind.
fyi, Katz said that the Canadian version of the ESA recently made a decision NOT to list
polar bears as endangered, but simply as a "species of concern". Interesting as Canada
is much more "green" than the US.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Ugh- I dread hearing my name attached to some action I'i
supposedly engaged in when I've no clue about the issue at hand.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016784
Original Message
From: frank bailey
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 21:38:49
To : gov. sarahSyahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
I saw it, and the issue is supposedly between ADF&G and the University. I'll get some
specifics, but essentially there's a professor at the University that isn't happy with the
State's slow response in providing some state data on polar bears.
They haven't posted the story yet but I'll check my DVR and get some details off the 6pm
spot on it.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: I know it's Friday night and maybe nothing can be done at this
point, but KTUU just broadcast their 10pm news tease with; "Is Gov Palin refusing to
release a scientific report declaring polar bears..." ?
I guess I'll see where they're going on the news tonight, but I know nothing about a
scientific report that I'm refusing to disclose. If anything can be addressed between now
and when KTUU rings some bell that we may not be able to un-ring, pis do whatever we can
to make sure they're not incorrectly reporting anything. And if anyone knows about this
report, I need to know what the issue is. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016785
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9:34 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Fw: Denby
Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: K Perry Yahoo
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey
Sent: May 2, 2008 9:35 PM
Subject: Denby
Is going to read your email and respnd. Just spoke with him and he said steiner's looking
for emails not a study, and Law is deciding if we have to turn them over. He said
Steiner's changed his request repeatedly since the initial.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016786
Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent Friday, May 02, 2008 9:19 PM
To: Denby Lloyd; Larry Hartig; M Nizich; Rosanne Hughes; Sharon Leighow; Tom Irwin; John Kate
Cc: Larry Persily
Subject: Fw: Ktuu polar bears
Head's up re: what ktuu is teasing for tonight's newscast. Frank Bailey had a bit more
info on the topic. . . If ktuu reports anything incorrectly I sure hope it can be corrected
asap before Alaskans are led to believe we're refusing to disclose anything. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 05:06:35
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
Don't know what we can do about this- hard to fathom that it's characterized as me being
the one refusing to disclose when I don't know what the report is and have not refused
anything- do we even know who was requested the info? I need to send this to nizich,
Denby, etc to get some answers... Do you mind if I pass it along?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:06:40
To : gov . sarahSyahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
No doubt.
Here's the piece:
PRA GSP01 0016787
Professor Rick Steiner is questioning how you can claim an open and transparent
government, when he has requested backup data supporting your stance against listing polar
bears on ESA for 5 months. He wants to see if the State's biologists support your
decision (to not recommend threatened status) .
Doug Vincent-Lang is the ADF&G biologist working on Steiner 's request and said he's
working with Dept of Law to see what part of the data and modeling can be released. He
said that while previous studies could 've supported a listing, the best available data
today shows the opposite, in terms of increasing populations, etc.
Bill asked if it would be a moot point to release the data after May 15th when the court
is ordering Kempthorne to make the decision. He said it wouldn't be too late, because it
would show if the Gov is making her decision based on science or politics. He also said
he'd consider legal action.
Came across as someone with a clear axe to grind.
fyi, Katz said that the Canadian version of the ESA recently made a decision NOT to list
polar bears as endangered, but simply as a "species of concern". Interesting as Canada
is much more "green" than the OS.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Ugh- 1 dread hearing my name attached to some action I'm
supposedly engaged in when I've no clue about the issue at hand.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 21:38:49
To : gov . sar ah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
I saw it, and the issue is supposedly between ADF&G and the University. I'll get some
specifics, but essentially there's a professor at the University that isn't happy with the
State's slow response in providing some state data on polar bears.
They haven't posted the story yet but I'll check my DVR and get some details off the 6pm
spot on it .
PRA GSP01 0016788
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: I know it's Friday night and maybe nothing can be done at this
point, but KTUU just broadcast their 10pm news tease with; "Is Gov Palin refusing to
release a scientific report declaring polar bears..." ?
I guess I'll see where they're going on the news tonight, but I know nothing about a
scientific report that I'm refusing to disclose. If anything can be addressed between now
and when KTUU rings some bell that we may not be able to un-ring, pis do whatever we can
to make sure they're not incorrectly reporting anything. And if anyone knows about this
report, I need to know what the issue is. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016789
Unknown
From: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MBROWLAND]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9:18 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Capstone
Hi Governor,
Your memory is correct, you did sign the bill near the end of session. The early signing
was intended to allow DCCED to get the regulations in place right away. Having the Bethel
students there was a pleasant bonus.
The purpose of tomorrow's ceremonial signing is to "advertise" the existence of the loan
program and promote the benefits of Capstone. The hope is that a number of pilots, after
hearing you talk about it, will decide to apply for loans and purchase the equipment thus
making our skies a little safer. A rep from FAA will give a presentation detailing the
technology either right before or right after you do the ceremonial signing.
Although you could simply give a short speech, witnessing you doing a bill signing, even
if ceremonial, seems to really stick in people's memories.
I think all those pilots would be disappointed if they don't get to see you tomorrow.
An extra benefit is that because you sponsored and pushed for this bill, you get added
exposure for your efforts.
Kelly can chime in if she has additional ideas.
I'm happy to answer any questions.
Thanks
Mindy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah6yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Mason, Janice L
(GOV) ; Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri May 02 20:31:55 2008
Subject: Re: Capstone
We've not done this before - signing ceremonial after the fact. We've ceremonially signed
BEFORE we had the bill in hand, but isn't this an odd way of doing this? Kinda' double-
dipping after the previous ceremony where the Bethel students participated with the
lawmakers already?
Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mindy Rowland
PRA GSP01 0016790
To: Kelly Goode
To: Janice Mason
Sent: May 2, 2008 8:32 PM
Subject: Capstone
Yes, already signed. Tomorrow for ceremony.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016791
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9:14 PM
To: Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow;
Sharon W (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Kate; John W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Ktuu polar bears
Head's up re: what ktuu is teasing for tonight's newscast. Frank Bailey had a bit more
info on the topic... If ktuu reports anything incorrectly I sure hope it can be corrected
asap before Alaskans are led to believe we're refusing to disclose anything. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 05:06:35
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
Don't know what we can do about this- hard to fathom that it's characterized as me being
the one refusing to disclose when I don't know what the report is and have not refused
anything- do we even know who was requested the info? I need to send this to nizich,
Denby, etc to get some answers... Do you mind if I pass it along?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message r
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:06:40
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
No doubt.
Here's the piece:
PRA GSP01 0016792
Professor Rick Steiner is questioning how you can claim an open and transparent
government, when he has requested backup data supporting your stance against listing polar
bears on ESA for 5 months. He wants to see if the State's biologists support your
decision (to not recommend threatened status) .
Doug Vincent-Lang is the ADF&G biologist working on Steiner' s request and said he's
working with Dept of Law to see what part of the data and modeling can be released. He
said that while previous studies could' ve supported a listing, the best available data
today shows the opposite, in terms of increasing populations, etc.
Bill asked if it would be a moot point to release the data after May 15th when the court
is ordering Kempthorne to make the decision. He said it wouldn't be too late, because it
would show if the Gov is making her decision based on science or politics. He also said
he'd consider legal action.
Came across as someone with a clear axe to grind.
fyi, Katz said that the Canadian version of the ESA recently made a decision NOT to list
polar bears as endangered, but simply as a "species of concern". Interesting as Canada
is much more "green" than the OS.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Ugh- I dread hearing my name attached to some action I'm
supposedly engaged in when I've no clue about the issue at hand.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: frank bailey
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 21:38:49
To : gov . sarahgyahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ktuu polar bears
1 saw it, and the issue is supposedly between ADF&G and the University. I'll get some
specifics, but essentially there's a professor at the University that isn't happy with the
State's slow response in providing some state data on polar bears.
They haven't posted the story yet but I'll check my DVR and get some details off the 6pm
spot on it.
PRA GSP01 0016793
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:I know it's Friday night and maybe nothing can be done at this
point, but KTUU just broadcast their 10pm news tease with; "Is Gov Palin refusing to
release a' scientific report declaring polar bears..." ?
I guess I'll see where they're going on the news tonight, but I know nothing about a
scientific report that I'm refusing to disclose. If anything can be addressed between now
and when KTUU rings some bell that we may not be able to un-ring, pis do whatever we can
to make sure they're not incorrectly reporting anything. And if anyone knows about this
report, I need to know what the issue is. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016794
Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9: 1 7 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Goode; Kelly C
(GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Capstone
This scheduling event came up while you were still in JNU during session - at that time it
was agreed upon to do the ceremonial during this scheduling request. Also, Kris called me
directly so that I could follow up. Mindy is sending email explaining. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Mason, Janice L
(GOV) ; Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri May 02 20:31:55 2008
Subject: Re: Capstone
We've not done this before - signin
PRA GSP01 0016795
Unknown
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KLMORGAN]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 8:57 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Goode; Kelly C
(GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Capstone
My understanding is that you were committed to this before Kelly joined us... she can give
you more detail than I .
Please let me know if you have any questions about any of the tomorrow's events . I am
available by Blackberry for the rest of the evening.
Kate
. Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland, Mindy B (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Mason, Janice L
(GOV) ; Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri May 02 20:31:55 2008
Subject: Re: Capstone
We've not done this before - signing ceremonial after the fact. We've ceremonially signed
BEFORE we had the bill in hand, but isn't this an odd way of doing this? Kinda' double-
dipping after the previous ceremony where the Bethel students participated with the
lawmakers already?
Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mindy Rowland
To: Kelly Goode
To: Janice Mason
Sent: May 2, 2008 8:32 PM
Subject: Capstone
Yes, already signed. Tomorrow for ceremony.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
1
PRA GSP01 0016796
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 8:32 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Mason; Janice L
(GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV)
Subject Re: Capstone
We've not done this before - signing ceremonial after the fact. We've ceremonially signed
BEFORE we had the bill in hand, but isn't this an odd way of doing this? Kinda' double-
dipping after the previous ceremony where the Bethel students participated with the
lawmakers already?
Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Mindy Rowland
To: Kelly Goode
To: Janice Mason
Sent: May 2, 2008 8:32 PM
Subject: Capstone
Yes, already signed. Tomorrow for ceremony.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016797
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, May 02. 2008 8:30 PM
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Persily; Larry A (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV); Hartig; Lawrence L
(DEC); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Ktuu polar bears
I know it's Friday night and maybe nothing can be done at this point, but KTUU just
broadcast their 10pm news tease with; "Is Gov Palin refusing to release a scientific
report declaring polar bears..." ?
I guess I'll see where they're going on the news tonight, but I know nothing about a
scientific report that I'm refusing to disclose. If anything can be addressed between now
and when KTUO rings some bell that we may not be able to un-ring, pis do whatever we can
to make sure they're not incorrectly reporting anything. And if anyone knows about this
report, I need to know what the issue is. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016798
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 8:24 PM
To: K Perry Yahoo
Cc: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)
Pis forward to Kelly. I must have incorrect addy for her. Mindy- what was the bill we
signed already with Olson and Kelly? I thought that was Capstone?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: postmaster@acsalaska.com
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 19:00:07
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)
This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification.
Delivery to the following recipients failed.
kellycSacsalaska . com
PRA GSP01 0016799
PW Exp Warning Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp' expires Thursday May 8th, 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 Notel - 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.
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016800
PW Exp Warning Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp' expires Thursday May 8th, 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
• tower 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.
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016801
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, May 02, 2008 6:50 PM
Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Kel Goode; Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Capstone
Didn't we sign into law already with the Bethel students in my office - with Olson and
Kelly?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016802
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 6:00 PM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Cockrell; Robert
A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
Pis do not pick up the computer until it is convenient for me to be without one. Is there
any other way to check who logged on under "VISITOR" at 10:02pm last night?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 01:46:55
To:"Annette Kreitzer" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>, "M Nizich"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Your computer
Kris- I'm driving could u exoplain to annette what happened?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette. kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:44:16
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizichSalaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Your computer
Right. I was just in the process of responding back to you. ETS is already checking
whether your computer could have been hacked into from someone outside of the network.
However, to discover whether anyone has attempted to access your computer, one of our
Security ETS technicians will have to pick up the machine. Dan Wolf will need to take the
machine to our Tudor Road facility to do forensics on it to determine if someone
unauthorized attempted to access the machine. You would be without the machine for 2-3
days. We also will need Kami Clark to provide Dan Wolf with the Novell logs for the
machine. Mike, I will send her an email message and copy you on the request.
PRA GSP01 0016803
When would it be convenient for Dan to pick up the machine?
ak
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:38 PM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
Annette- I'm not quite clear on what you're asking- were you told that someone appears to
have logged on to my computer- I need to know who because no one is authorized to do so.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 01:00:03
To:"Annette Kreitzer" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Your computer
Corrcet- I am asking them to check who would have logged on to my computer. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:09
To : gov . sarah@ yahoo . com
Subject: Your computer
Governor :
PRA GSP01 0016804
I understand through Wyatt-Kevin Brooks-Mike Nizich that you want to be sure no
unauthorized person signed onto your computer in your Anchorage office.
Because of the protocols you and I discussed for viewing anyone else's computer (let alone
the Governor's) I need to confirm with you that this is your request. Once I hear from
you, I'll request it be looked at with unauthorized or attempted unauthorized use the
focus of the investigation.
ak
PRA GSP01 0016805
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:47 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
Kris- I'm driving could u exoplain to annette what happened?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:44:16
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Your computer
Right. I was just in the process of responding back to you. ETS is already checking
whether your computer could have been hacked into from someone outside of the network.
However, to discover whether anyone has attempted to access your computer, one of our
Security ETS technicians will have to pick up the machine. Dan Wolf will need to take the
machine to our Tudor Road facility to do forensics on it to determine if someone
unauthorized attempted to access the machine. You would be without the machine for 2-3
days. We also will need Kami Clark to provide Dan Wolf with the Novell logs for the
machine. Mike, I will send her an email message and copy you on the request.
When would it be convenient for Dan to pick up the machine?
ak
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:38 PM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
Annette- I'm not quite clear on what you're asking- were you told that someone appears to
have logged on to my computer- I need to know who because no one is authorized to do so.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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PRA GSP01 0016806
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 01:00:03
To: "Annette Kreitzer" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Your computer
Corrcet- I am asking them to check who would have logged on to my computer. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) " <annette. kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:09
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Your computer
Governor :
I understand through Wyatt-Kevin Brooks-Mike Nizich that you want to be sure no
unauthorized person signed onto your computer in your Anchorage office.
Because of the protocols you and I discussed for viewing anyone else's computer (let alone
the Governor's) I need to confirm with you that this is your request. Once I hear from
you, I'll request it be looked at with unauthorized or attempted unauthorized use the
focus of the investigation.
ak
PRA GSP01 0016807
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:45 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
I'd better wait for a convenient time then to be without the computer? I'm working
tomorrow so I need it .
Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) " <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:44:16
To:ExternalEmallgsp <gov.sarah8yahoo.com>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)'
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Your computer
Right. I was just in the process of responding back to you. ETS is already checking
whether your computer could have been hacked into from someone outside of the network.
However, to discover whether anyone has attempted to access your computer, one of our
Security ETS technicians will have to pick up the machine. Dan Wolf will need to take the
machine to our Tudor Road facility to do forensics on it to determine if someone
unauthorized attempted to access the machine. You would be without the machine for 2-3
days. We also will need Kami Clark to provide Dan Wolf with the Novell logs for the
machine. Mike, I will send her an email message and copy you on the request.
When would it be convenient for Dan to pick up the machine?
ak
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:38 PM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) ; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
Annette- I'm not quite clear on what you're asking- were you told that someone appears to
have logged on to my computer- I need to know who because no one is authorized to do so.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
1
PRA GSP01 0016808
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 01:00:03
To: "Annette Kreitzer" Onnette. kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Your computer
Corrcet- I am asking them to check who would have logged on to my computer. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (D0A)" Onnette. kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:09
To : gov . sar ahSyahoo . com
Subject: Your computer
Governor :
I understand through Wyatt-Kevin Brooks-Mike Mzich that you want to be sure no
unauthorized person signed onto your computer in your Anchorage office.
Because of the protocols you and I discussed for viewing anyone else's computer (let alone
the Governor's) I need to confirm with you that this is your request. Once I hear from
you, I'll request it be looked at with unauthorized or attempted unauthorized use the
focus of the investigation.
ak
PRA GSP01 0016809
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:38 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your computer
Annette- I'm not quite clear on what you're asking- were you told that someone appears to
have logged on to my computer- I need to know who because no one is authorized to do so.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 01:00:03
To: "Annette Kreitzer" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Your computer
Corrcet- I am asking them to check who would have logged on to my computer . Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)" <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:09
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Your computer
Governor :
I understand through Wyatt-Kevin Brooks-Mike Nizich that you want to be sure no
unauthorized person signed onto your computer in your Anchorage office.
Because of the protocols you and I discussed for viewing anyone else's computer (let alone
the Governor's) I need to confirm with you that this is your request. Once I hear from
you, I'll request it be looked at with unauthorized or attempted unauthorized use the
focus of the investigation.
PRA GSP01 0016810
ak
PRA GSP01 0016811
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:23 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Ivy personal; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
Love ya for your sacrifice!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 17:24:48
To: ivyfrye@yahoo.com, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
Ivy, thank you. After listening to the Fagan show you deserve a great weekend. Tom
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); ExternalEmailgsp; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S
(DOR)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Fri May 02 11: 21: 52 2008
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
For the good of the team, radio silence on Fagan today—nothing mentioned on TC.
"Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov> wrote:
I know we can't bet but I would give 1,000 to 1 odds it won't be truthful.
PRA GSP01 0016812
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov . sarahSyahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Ivy
personal <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Fri May 02 15:29:24 2008
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
Ivy will let us know.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 15:29:07
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
Governor, I haven't heard anything. I will be in the air for the next hour so
won't be able to listen.
Sharon, would you please email a summary if you hear anything new. Thanks.
Tom
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri May 02 15:05:04 2008
Subject: TC and Fagan
Anyone know what Fagan is supposedly going to "announce" or "expose" re: TC's
application? Sharon will monitor his show... We've received word that he's got something
on TC to announce.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
2
PRA GSP01 0016813
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PRA GSP01 0016814
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, May 02, 2008 4:57 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Re: PR - 08-2545 - AMHS announces early release of the draft scheduleforfall , winter 2008
and spring 2009
Thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 16:42:26
To .-Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)"
<rosanne .hughesSalaska . gov>
Subject: FW: PR - 08-2545 - AMHS announces early release of the draft schedule
for fall , winter 2008 and spring 2009
Governor :
AMHS has released the draft schedule for fall - winter 2008 and spring
2009 about 8 weeks earlier than last year.
I am working with AMHS on getting the summer 2009 schedule out about
8-10 weeks earlier than this year. This should avoid the issues we ran
into with the Milepost.
PRA GSP01 0016815
Randy
From: Wetherell, Roger (DOT sponsored)
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:27 PM
Subject: PR - 08-2545 - AMHS announces early release of the draft
schedule for fall , winter 2008 and spring 2009
Importance : High
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-2545
May 2, 2008
FOR
AMHS announces early release of the draft
schedule for fall, winter 2008 and spring 2009
PRA GSP01 0016816
(JUNEAC, Alaska) - The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has scheduled
two public meetings and asked the public and communities to comment on
its draft fall, winter 2008 and spring 2009 schedules.
The first meeting regarding the draft schedule for Southwest and
Southcentral Alaska will be at 9 a.m., May 13 at the Kodiak Borough
Assembly Chambers, 710 Mill Bay Road, in Kodiak.
The second meeting on the draft schedule for Southeast Alaska will be at
10 a.m., May 15, at the offices of Southeast Conference, 612 West
Willoughby Avenue here.
Persons may also participate telephonically in the meetings by dialing
1-800-315-6338 and entering code 3902#.
"Taking input from the public is an important part of the process,
because we want to hear from the public and welcome their comments,'
said Jim Beedle, AMHS special assistant.
i Members of the public can also submit written comments by fax, or
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PRA GSP01 0016817
electronic comments by e-mail. Faxed comments can be sent to: (907)
586-8365. E-mail comments should be sent to dot.ajnhs.comments@alaska.gov
"Chuck VanKirk and the scheduling staff's hard work means we are
releasing the draft schedules nearly eight weeks earlier than last year.
Their efforts are truly appreciated," said Beedle.
####
PRA GSP01 0016818
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Friday, May 02, 2008 4:57 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Helicopter tour
Just an fyi; I'm doing the helicopter tour of Juneau's downed power lines with Craig
Campbell and Mayor Botelho on Monday.
PRA GSP01 0016819
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:55 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: Re: If asked...
Another belated Happy B'day gift to us all...
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 15:55:28
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) "
•crosanne . hughesgalaska . gov>
Cc:"Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <f rank. bailey@alaska.gov>, Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: If asked...
Ted Leonard, Deputy Commissioner of Commerce, will be the new AIDEA Director. He was
notified today. AIDEA staff is being told today as well and the Board will be sending out
a release.
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907. 269. 7450 (p)
907.269.7463 (f)
PRA GSP01 0016820
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:47 PM
To: 'starmandan3@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: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Daniel Veal
address: 1120 Pine St. Anchorage AK 99508
907-360-5072
MESSAGE:
Sarah!
A poem of revealing oneness! {1 more)
" UNITY OF THE HEART "
Body
Direction energized an outward force.
His motion be positive space.
And everywhere that direction forms,
the force is a risen place!
Spirit
Truth became a written word.
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His will be given growth.
And everwhere that truth abides,
the word is a justful oath!
Soul
Grace brought forth a little light.
His love be life abound.
And everywhere that grace appears,
the light is all around!
Little Ones! Ya gotta lov em!
starcoloralaska . com
PS: No way to send a picture?
starmandan3@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016822
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:29 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Ivy personal
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
Ivy will let us know..
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 15:29:07
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Galvin,
Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: TC and Fagan
Governor, I haven't heard anything. I will be in the air for the next hour so won't be
able to listen.
Sharon, would you please email a summary if you hear anything new. Thanks. Tom
Original Message
From: gov. sarahSyahoo. com <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Sent: Fri May 02 15:05:04 2008
Subject: TC and Fagan
Anyone know what Fagan is supposedly going to "announce" or "expose" re: TC's
application? Sharon will monitor his show... We've received word that he's got something
on TC to announce.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016823
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, May 02, 2008 3:22 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; KristinaY (GOV)
Fw: I will be in Anch next week
I believe this day could work for her stopping in.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Debbie Joslin" <joslin@wildak.net>
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 10:09:12
To:"Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: I will be in Anch next week
Hi Governor:
I am coming to Anchorage next Thursday, May 8, to attend the Anchorage Republican Women's
luncheon from 11:30 - 1:00 at the Petroleum Club. I arrive at the airport at 9:30 am and
fly out again at 3:10 pm. I was wondering if there is some time that I could meet with you
for a few minutes within those parameters? I know you have a busy schedule and this is
short notice but if you could fit me in somewhere for a few minutes to discuss parental
consent, PBA ban and any other leg issues you would care to discuss, I would appreciate
it. I am also sending a note to Lt. Gov. Parnell to see if it is possible to meet with him
also but about his congressional race.
Debbie Joslin
(907) 460-9573
PRA GSP01 0016824
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, May 02, 2008 3:24 PM
Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
FW: Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance, 19-22 October 2008 •
Dusit Hotel, Wlakati, Philippines
-Original Message-
Front: Global Congress of Women, in Politics and Governance
[mailto : 2008globalcongress . capwip@gmail . com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance, 19-22 October 2008
Dusit Hotel, Makati, Philippines
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Greetings from the Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP) and the United
Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN-ISDR) !
We are pleased to invite you to the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and
Governance which will be held on October 19-22, 2008 at the Dusit Hotel, Makati City,
Metro Manila, Philippines. The theme of the congress is "Gender and Climate Change".
Women and environment experts have raised concern over the absence of women in the
discourse and debate on climate change, a global mainstream issue that is currently
impacting the entire world. The involvement of women in areas of environmental management
and governance should not be perceived as an afterthought. Women's roles are of
considerable importance in the promotion of environmental ethics.
The current imperative is for women to understand the phenomenon of climate change and its
impacts and implications at the individual, household, community and national levels.
Studies show that women have a definite information deficit on climate politics and
climate protection. Only with this information can women take their proper, significant
and strategic role in the issue of climate change.
Invited to this congress are women parliamentarians, women in decision - making and
governance, environment organizations, youth Leaders and Media Practitioners
The Congress will have the following objectives:
Overall Purpose: To provide a forum for women legislators, and women in decision making
and environment organizations at all levels, in formulating gender-responsive legislation
and policies.
PRA GSP01 0016825
Specific Objectives:
a) To understand the phenomenon of climate change, its impacts and implications;
b) . to review and examine the gender aspects of climate change and formulate appropriate
actions to address such;
c) . to define the roles women can play in addressing the issues of climate change at the
global, national and sub-national levels; and
d) . to identify and define the action agenda for parliamentarians, policy advocates and
women leaders to support global and national actions to adapt to and mitigate the impacts
of climate change.
Congress Proceedings :
The discussion on gender and climate change will be organized around identifying the
challenges to action as well as defining the appropriate responses to effectively address
the impacts of climate change. Inputs to the discussion will be collected and organized
around: 1) geographic location and 2) types of actions: i.e. preparedness, risk reduction:
building community resilience; adaptation; and mitigation. Cross cutting these discussions
will be the identification of technologies in aid of responding to climate change.
The focus of the discussions will revolve around defining and elaborating actions (i.e.
preparedness, disaster risk reduction, adaptation, and mitigation) to cope with climate
change and its impacts.
Preparedness and disaster risk reduction is about building individual and community
capacities to position themselves and their communities so that the likelihood of climate
change-induced disasters is reduced; the intensity or adverse impacts of disasters are
cushioned and that inhabitants are able to respond promptly, expeditiously and
effectively. Adaptation entails actions that moderate harm, or exploit benefits, of
climate change. Mitigation entails actions that minimizes or cushions the adverse impacts
of climate change.
In all of these actions, special attention will be given to defining how women and gender
could be mainstreamed. In other words, the Congress should define how women can be given
the social space to participate, influence, and benefit from global and local responses to
climate change.
The registration fee for the four day congress is One thousand five hundred fifty US
Dollars (US$ 1,550.) per person for twin room sharing accommodations (two persons in one
room) and one thousand nine hundred fifty US Dollars (US$ 1,950.) per person for single
room accommodations (one person in one room) . We are sending you the detailed information
sheet below, which contains the registration form.
The training will be held on Oct 19-22, 2008. However, the participants will be requested
to be in Manila the day before, October 18, 2008 and leave Manila only on October 23,
2008. The overnight hotel accommodation on October 18, 2008 is already included in the
fee. Participants will be billeted in the Dusit Hotel, the venue of the congress and
hotels near the Dusit Hotel, accessible within walking distance. Room accommodations in
the Dusit Hotel, the venue of the Congress will be on a first come - first served basis.
You can also download the full information sheet and registration form for this Third
Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance from our website,
<http: //www. capwip.org/>
PRA GSP01 0016826
Importance of the Congress
Today, on the average, one person out of nineteen in a developing country will be hit by a
climate disaster, compared to 1 out of 1,500 in an OECD country. Climate change creates
life time traps: in Niger, a child born during a drought is 72 percent more likely to be
stunted than a child born during a normal season.
We hope that your organization can send participants to the Third Global Congress of Women
in Politics and Governance. The Theme of "Gender and Climate Change" is the first time
this will be discussed in a forum whose objective is to formulate gender responsive
legislation and policies for national governments and parliaments .
We truly hope that the environment organizations will find this forum a good opportunity
to advocate gender and climate change policies and programs through gender responsive
legislation to the women parliamentarians, decision makers, the youth leaders, media and
the funding agencies/organizations. Let us join hands in promoting gender responsive
governance through transformative leadership and citi2enship. We are looking forward to
your participation.
Very truly yours,
(signed)
Jung-sook KIM (Ed.D.)
President
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
YSTAPHIL Building, 4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street, Baclaran,
Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel. (632) 8516934 (632) 8516954; Tele Fax: mobile phone +639184596603
E-mail: globalcongress2008@gmail.com; globalcongress2008@capwip.org
<mailto:globalcongress2008@gmail.com;%20globalcongress2008@capwip.org>; capwip@capwip.org
<mailto:capwip@capwip.org> Web: www.capwip.org <http: //www. capwip.org/>;
www. onlinewomeninpolitics . org <http: //www. onlinewomeninpolitics . org/>
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INFORMATION SHEET
The Third Global
Congress of Women in
Politics and Governance
Focus on Gender and Climate Change
Organized by the Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP) in partnership with
the United Rations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UN-ISDR)
For Women Parliamentarians, Women in Decision - Making and Governance; Environment
Organizations;
Youth Leaders and Media Practitioners; Funding/donor agencies/organizations
October 19-22, 2008
Dusit Hotel, Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street Baclaran, Paraflaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines,
Tel: (632)8516934; Tele Fax: (632) 8522112; mobile phone +639184596603
Email: globalcongress2008@gmail.com <mailto:globalcongress2008@gmail.com>;
globalcongress2008@capwip.org <mailto:globalcongress2008@capwip.org>; capwip@capwip.org
<mailto : capwip@capwip . org>
Web: www.capwip.org <http://www.capwip.org>; www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org
<http: //www.onlinewomeninpolitics .org>
Background and Context
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Climate change is the 21st century crisis. According to the United Nations Human
Development Report "(I) it is still a preventable crisis The world is now at or near the
warmest level on record in the current interglacial period, which began 12,000 years ago.
There is strong evidence that the process is accelerating."
The urgency of climate change was underscored by Faith Birol, the Chief Economist of the
International Energy Agency: "Without serious policy shifts, we may be heading toward the
double crisis of energy insecurity and climate change... The macroeconomics is clear, with
prevention now costing a good deal less than adaptation later: 1 % of GDP if we act now
and 5-20 % if we wait. ...We must treat the earth as if we intended to stay..." The world has
less than a decade to change its course.
Today, on average, one person out of 19 in a developing country will be hit by a climate
disaster, compared to 1 out of 1', 500 in an OECD country. Climate change creates life time
traps: in Niger, a child born during a drought is 72 percent more likely to be stunted
than a child born during a normal season.
"The direct economic cost of disasters is on the rise, recently costing $7.5 billion to
China due to snowstorms, and $12.5 billion to Japan from one earthquake in 2007, and $5.5
billion to Germany from the windstorm Kyrill. Moreover, the indirect economic cost is
usually more than that of direct economic cost. The political costs of neglecting
substantive disaster reduction and management policies are also becoming increasingly
clear. Public confidence in all levels of the United States government dropped in 2005
after perceived inadequacies of the government's preparedness for Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans, and in reaction to the inequalities the Hurricane revealed. Meanwhile, approval
ratings of President Alan Garcia of Peru rose five points on public perception of
effective government disaster management immediately after the Peruvian earthquake of
2007."
Increased exposure to drought, to more intense storms, to floods and environmental stress
is holding back the efforts of the world's poor to build a better life for themselves and
their children. In short climate change would stall and reverse progress in human
development, including cutting down extreme poverty, health, education, nutrition.
Key mechanisms through which climate change could stall and then reverse human
development :
11 General impact - climate change will affect rainfall, temperature and water
availability for agriculture in vulnerable areas. For example, drought affected areas in
sub-Saharan Africa could expand by 60-90 million hectares, with dry land zones suffering
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losses of US $25 billion by 2060; other developing regions will experience losses in
agricultural production; those affected by malnutrition could rise to 600 million;
2) Water stress and water insecurity - an additional 1.8 billion people could be
living in water scarce environment by 2080; Central Asia, Northern China and the
northern part of South Asia face immense vulnerabilities; seven of Asia's great river
systems will experience an increase in flows over the short term;
3) Rising sea levels and exposure to climate change - over 70 million people in
Bangladesh, 6 million in Lower Egypt and 22 million in Viet Nam could be affected; small
island states in the Caribbean and the Pacific could suffer catastrophic damage; with over
344 million people currently exposed to tropical cyclones, more intensive storms could
have devastating consequences for a large group of companies;
4) Ecology - Climate change is transforming ecological systems - with a 3 degree
centigrade of warming, 20-30 percent of land species could face extinction;
5) Human health - major killer diseases could expand their reach due to the impacts of
extreme summer and winter conditions and heat waves; for example, an additional 220- 400
million people could be exposed to malaria which already claims 1 million lives annually.
Global discussions on climate change have attempted to sketch a road map for coping with
climate change. Actions must include: how to stop and reverse further global warming so
that greenhouse gas emissions must fall to avoid rise in temperatures over 2 degrees
centigrade from pre-industrial levels; how to live with the degree of global warming that
cannot be stopped and how to design a new model for human progress and development that is
climate proof and climate friendly and gives everyone a fair share of the natural
resources on which we depend. In other words, coping efforts must include: 1) preparedness
and disaster risk reduction and building community resilience; 2) adaptation; and 3)
mitigation.
Climate change is global but its impacts are local. Concerted actions must therefore be
undertaken at both the local and global levels. In this regard, certain preconditions must
be observed as suggested by Bjorn Stigson, the President of the World Business for
Sustainable Development:
The first need is a common perception that we have a problem that must be addressed
with some sense of urgency.
We need a willingness by governments to actually do something about it; that belief
is lacking as politicians do not yet see climate change as a decisive election issue
We need a feeling that there is an equitable sharing of the costs for solving the
problem.
We need realistic options for solutions, for example, technologies that can create a
more resource-efficient economy and/or eliminate greenhouse gases, such as carbon capture
and storage. We do seem to possess an effective arsenal of technology options.
We need the tools to implement these options: regulations, standards, economic
instruments, voluntary actions by citizens and business, etc.: We possess those tools, but
need the political will to use them
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We need funding for actions like technology development and deployment, as well
restructuring societal infrastructure; such funding is lacking, but it could be provided
if it was a political priority;
We need a willingness on the parts of all economic actors to change behavior toward
more sustainable lifestyles. This will depend on a number of the above-mentioned factors,
but also on whether the actions are "profitable" within the prevailing economic paradigm.
We
need constructive cooperation between the key parts of society - governments.
business and civil society. Such cooperation is lacking.
Why gender and climate change?
Differential impact on men and women. The Gender and Climate Change website states:
"Climate change is not a neutral process; first of all, women are in general more
vulnerable to the effects of climate change, not least because they represent the majority
of the world's poor and because they are more than proportionally dependent on natural
resources that are threatened. The technological change and instruments that are being
proposed to mitigate carbon emissions, which are implicitly presented as gender-neutral,
are in fact quite gender biased and may negatively affect women or bypass them.
The negotiation process tends to be driven by a masculine view of the problem and its
solutions. Participation of women in the whole process, at international, national and
local levels, is very low, both in the South and in the North; probably skills and
resources need to be developed to overcome this.
Gender, like poverty, is a cross cutting issue in climate change and needs to be
recognized as such. In fact, gender and poverty are interrelated and create mutually
reinforcing barriers to social change. There is a need to be strident to overcome the
uninformed view of many involved in climate change that climate change is neutral, and
real life examples are needed to make the alternative case clear and convincing." (Gender
and Climate Change web site: <http://www.gencc.interconnection.org/about.htm>)
For example, women comprised the majority of those killed and who were least likely to
recover in the 2005 Asian Tsunami. In Aceh, more than 75 percent of those who died were
women, resulting in a male-female ratio of 3:1 among the survivors. As so many mothers
died, there have been major consequences with respect to infant mortality, early marriage
of girls, neglect of girls' education, sexual assault, trafficking in women, and
prostitution. (In Gender aspects of climate change, Gender and Disaster Network,
2005/REF) .
If action on climate change is partly about reducing vulnerability and building
resilience, then it is important that vulnerable groups do not suffer disproportionately
from its adverse effects. Women figure among such vulnerable groups. (Point de vue,
Bulletin African Bioressources, Oct 2001)
Lack of women's participation. Women and environment experts have raised concern over the
absence of women in the discourse and debate on climate change, a global mainstream issue
that is currently impacting the entire world.
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A document from the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development states: "An
overall assessment of the climate change debate to date shows women are patently absent in
the decision-making process. Their contributions in environmental policies are largely
ignored. Decision-making and policy formulation at environmental levels such as
conservation, protection and rehabilitation, and environmental management are
predominantly male agenda. The climate change debate is an indicator of how gender issues
tend to be omitted, leaving room for complex market-driven notions equated in terms of
emission reductions, fungibility and flexible mechanisms.
Nevertheless, in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development reflected in
Agenda 21, one notes the key role ascribed to women as principle actors in the management
of natural resources and the development of sustainable and ecologically sound policies.
Perhaps the fact that there are few trained women environmental specialists tends to
accentuate this gender deficit in environmental policy. Institutional weakness in women's
organizations and under-representation informal decision-making are factors that lend to
swing the pendulum away from their oft-valuable input."
Women can contribute to the solution. The involvement of women in areas of environmental
management and governance should not be perceived as an afterthought. Women's roles are of
considerable importance in the promotion of environmental ethics. Their efforts in waste
management through recycling and re-use of resources are an indication of the extent of
their significant input to community development. Women in rural areas, due to their daily
contact with the natural habitat for the provision of food, fodder and wood, tend to have
sound ecological knowledge that could be useful in environmental planning and governance.
For example, during a drought in the small islands of the Federal States of Micronesia, it
was local women, knowledgeable about island hydrology as a result of land-based work, who
were able to find potable water by digging a new well that reached the freshwater lens.
((In Gender aspects of climate change, Gender and Disaster Network, 2005/REF)
Women must understand and engage in mainstream issues. Gender must therefore be taken up
as part and parcel of these issues. Women must understand therefore how women are
affected by these as well as how women can become part of the solution. In this spirit,
the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance will be organized in October
19-22, 2008, and its focus will be on gender and climate change.
"Discussions on action to alleviate the impacts of climate change are not simply a
scientific debate. It is about questioning the ability of countries and their peoples to
anticipate and respond effectively to the adverse human and physical effects of climate
change. From a livelihood perspective, poor communities are potentially the big losers in
the scramble for markets within the overall emissions trading and climate policy debates.
Thus, efforts must be devoted to creating a situation in which all stakeholders - women
included - can derive some benefit. Measures should include the demystif ication of the
climate change issues in order to generate popular consensus... It is about creating
opportunities that the poor could benefit from; giving them greater responsibility in
environmental management: and creating environmentally friendly technologies that would
generate revenue and jobs. "(Fatma Denton, Point de Vue, p. 2)
The current imperative is for women to understand the phenomenon of climate change and its
impacts and implications at individual, household, community and national levels. "Studies
show that women have a definite information deficit on climate politics and climate
protection." (Gender and Climate Change - a forgotten issue? In Tiempo Climate Newswatch)
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Also, there is an urgent need for political leaders and legislators to commit to creating
an enabling environment for responding to climate change and to address disaster risk
reduction at a national and international level. More and more politicians and legislators
have shown growing interest in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, but
much of this has been concentrated in Europe. It is vitally important to extend the
dialogue, and to involve legislators from different regions, especially those most
vulnerable to the impact of disasters and climate change.
2. Objectives of the Congress
Specifically, the Congress will have the following objectives:
Overall Purpose: To provide a forum for women legislators at all levels in formulating
gender-responsive legislation.
Specific Objectives:
a) to understand the phenomenon of climate change, its impacts, and its implications;
b) to review and examine the gender aspects of climate change and formulate appropriate
actions to address these;
c) to define the roles women can play in addressing the impacts of climate change at the
global, national and sub-national levels; and
d) to identify and define the action agenda for parliamentarians, policy advocates, and
women leaders to support global and national actions to adapt to and mitigate the impacts
of climate change.
3 . Papers
The discussion on gender and climate change will be organized around identifying the
challenges to action, as well as defining the appropriate responses to effectively address
the impacts of climate change. Inputs to the discussion will be collected and organized
around: 1) geographic location; and 2) types of actions i.e. preparedness; risk reduction;
building community resilience; adaptation; and mitigation. Cross cutting these discussions
will be the identification of technologies in aid of responding to climate change.
The focus of the discussions will revolve around defining and elaborating actions (i.e.
preparedness, disaster risk reduction, adaptation, and mitigation) to cope with climate
change and its impacts .
Preparedness and disaster risk reduction is about building individual and community
capacities to position themselves and their communities so that the likelihood of climate
change-induced disasters is reduced; the intensity or adverse impacts of disasters are
cushioned and that inhabitants are able to respond promptly, expeditiously and
effectively. Adaptation entails actions that moderate harm, or exploit benefits, of
climate change. Mitigation entails actions that minimizes or cushions the adverse impacts
of climate change.
In all of these actions, special attention will be given to defining how women and gender
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could be mainstreamed. In other words, the Congress should define how women can be given
the social space to participate, influence, and benefit from global and local responses to
climate change.
Proposed Plenary Papers
Perspectives in Climate Change: Development Challenges and Ways Forward and
Technologies for Clean Energy and Environment Management
Agenda
Gender and Climate Change: What Can Women Do About Climate Change? A Proposed Action
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Gender, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Legislation
Environment organizations and all the other participants are welcome to share papers for
distribution during the congress. These papers should be emailed in advance so that they
can be included in the CD of resource materials that will be distributed to the
participants during the congress.
4 . Proposed . Program
Date
Activity
Day 1
Oct 19, 2008
Sunday
Morning session
800 - 900
Registration
900 - 1030
OPENING CEREMONIES
Opening Speakers
Host country
Welcome Remarks
Keynote Address:
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Setting the Stage for Gender Responsive Legislation on
Climate Change
1030 - 1245
Plenary Session 1
Perspectives in Climate Change:
Development Challenges
Solutions and Ways Forward
Gender and Climate Change:
What Can Women Do About Climate Change?
Gender-responsive Legislation on Climate Change - What have we done so far?
A Proposed Action Agenda
1245 - 1345
LUNCH
Film Showing: "The Inconvenient Truth"
FREE AFTERNOON
1900 - 2200
Welcome Dinner/Cultural Night
Day 2
Oct 20, 2008
Monday
Morning session
830 - 1030
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PLENARY SESSIONS
Panel 1: Women in Politics and Governance
Progress of Women in Politics and Governance: Updates, Gaps and Areas for Further
Action
Gender responsive Legislation in Aid of Climate Change Responses: Are women
legislators engaged in the climate change responses?
1030 - 1230 Panel 2: Gender and Climate Change
Mainstreaming Gender and the Role of Women in Climate Change Responses: Challenges,
Approaches & Strategies
Gender, Disaster Risk Reduction and Legislation
Technologies for Responding to Climate Change: Do Women Have a Role to Play?
LUNCH
Evening Session
WORKSHOPS
Regional Perspectives on Climate Change:
Focus: Challenges, Solutions and Ways Forward
o Asia-Pacific
o Western Asia
o Africa
o Caribbean and Latin America
o Europe and North America
(Workshops will draw up a Gender Responsive Legislative Agenda for Action: National,
Regional and Global)
Day 3
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Oct 21, 2008
Tuesday
Morning Session
Regional Perspectives on Climate Change:
Focus: Drawing up the Gender Responsive Legislative
Agenda
o Asia-Pacific
o Western Asia
o Africa
o Caribbean and Latin America
o Europe and North America
Plenary Session 2
Workshop Reports:
1300 - 1400
1400 - 1500
1530 - 1630
1630 - 1730
1730 - 1830
Asia Pacific
Western Asia
Africa
Caribbean and Latin America
Europe and North America
Day 4
Oct. 22, 2008
Wednesday
Morning session
Plenary Session
Synthesis and Integration:
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Call to Action for a Gender Responsive Global Governance and Legislation for Managing
Climate Change - Manila Declaration on Gender and Climate Change
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Closing Programme:
Closing Speakers
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
Representative from Asia Pacific
Representative from Western Asia
Representative from Africa
Representative from Caribbean and Latin America
Representative from Europe and North America
Signing of the "Manila Declaration on Gender and Climate Change"
Address
Farewell Dinner/International Night
5. Knowledge Fair/Exhibition on Gender and Climate Change
A knowledge fair/Exhibition on Gender and Climate Change will be organized at the venue of
the Congress: the Dusit Hotel. Participating organizations are invited to exhibit their
materials for display or for sale. Those who are interested should contact the secretariat
to make their booth reservations. There will be minimal charges for the rental of the
booth. This is aside from the space that will be made available for all organizations to
display and distribute materials that you would like to share with the other participants.
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6. Expected Output
Expected Output: Gender Responsive Legislative Agenda on Climate change
7. Who Can Join?
Women Parliamentarians
Women in Decision-Making and Governance
Environment Organizations
Funding/donor organizations/agencies
Members of media
Youth Leaders
8. Venue of the Congress:
The Dusit Hotel, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines (www.dusit.com.ph
<http://www.dusit.com.ph>)
9. About the Organizer:
Global Network of Women in Politics
The Global Network of Women in Politics is a project of the Center for Asia Pacific Women
in Politics (CAPWIP) . It is a loose network of organizations and individuals who are
committed to the agenda of transformation in leadership, politics and communities.
This network is committed to be the forum for Women Parliamentarians to meet every two
years and learn about relevant gender issues that will enable them to promote gender
responsive legislation.
From the beginning, CAPWIP has recognized the need for broad international support to
effectively promote women's participation in politics. The Center studied previous efforts
to create a global network for WIP. They found that some of the factors that hindered the
creation of an effective network were that efforts had been confined either to a small
group of elite women or research institutes and/or that it had a narrow focus of interest.
Realizing that CAPWIP has no real model for a global network, the group decided to work
slowly toward this ultimate objective.
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Time and again, CAPWIP took advantage of opportunities to. talk about what it was doing.
One such break was the 1994 Taipei Global Summit on Women's Leadership in Politics. The
summit brought together women interested in WIP and key CAPWIP personalities, among them
Supartra Masdit, Kanwaljit Soin, Sylvia Ordonez, Irene Santiago, Sochua Leiper, Annette Lu
Hsiu Lien, Leticia Ramos Shahani, Kao Tien Shang, Anne Summers, and Solita Monsod.
International luminaries included Bella Abzug, Monica Barnes, Joaquima Alemay, Betty
Bigombe and Kazimiera Prunskiene. The group, agreed to work towards forming a global
network and to meet at the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the Beijing World
Conference to be held in New York in March 1995.
At the PrepCom, CAPWIP posted its invitation for a "Planning Workshop for the Preparatory
Activities in Beijing for the Organization of the Global Network of Women in Politics."
Hosted by the African-American Institute, the 17 March workshop was attended by a large
group of women which included: Christine Pintat (Inter Parliamentary Union); Anita Amlen
{Swedish Federaton of Liberal Women) ; Jytee Lindgard (National Council of Women in
Denmark); Sdalwa Sharawy Gomaa (Social Research Center, Egypt); Malena de Montis (Centro
Para La Participation Democratica y El Desarrollo, Nicaragua); Nadia Raveles (Women's
Parliament Forum, Surinam); Dr. Pam Rajput (Punjab University); Slote Wananisan (Fiji
Mission to the ON); Dr. Ilina Sen; NandiniAsad (Working Women's Forum, India), and Ayesha
Khanam (Bangladesh Mahila Parishad) . The African-American Institute, which had planned a
WIP meting in Botswana, later, hosted the Planning Meeting for the Global Network of WIP
held in Beijing.
Several steering committees were formed that would produce Regional WIP Platforms for
Action for the Beijing Women's Conference. Focal points were established for the different
regions: Nadia Raveles for Africa, Jytee Lindagard for Europe-North America, CAPWIP for
Asia-Pacific, Salwa Gomaa for West Asia, and Malena de Montis for Latin America-Caribbean.
It was also agreed that a Global Network of Women in Politics (GLOBALNET) would be
organized with CAPWIP serving as the permanent secretariat. In 1995, GLOBALNET was
formally incorporated with CAPWIP serving as the permanent secretariat.
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
The CENTER FOR ASIA-PACIFIC WOMEN IN POLITICS (CAPWIP) is a non-partisan, non-profit and
non-governmental regional organization dedicated to promoting equal participation of women
in politics, governance and decision-making. CAPWIP was established in 1992 by a group of
women from the Asia-Pacific region who have defined their paradigm for change as:
Politics that is both TRANSFORMED and TRANSFORMATIONAL.
TRANSFORMED because. . .
it uses power to create change, to develop people,
and to build communities;
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it is non-hierarchical and participatory in its
structures and processes; and
it accords priority to the disadvantaged sectors,
such as the poor grassroots women in rural and
urban areas and indigenous women;
TRANSFORMATIONAL because...
it is development-oriented, issue-based,
and gender-responsive;
it seeks economic, social, and political equity between sexes
and among sectors; and
it builds a society that is just and humane and
a way of life that is sustainable.
CAPWIP operates through a network of national affiliates clustered into five sub-regional
groupings: Central Asia, East Asia, Pacific, South Asia and Southeast Asia. These sub-
regional coordinating focal points and national affiliates are autonomous organizations
actively involved in women's political empowerment in their respective countries.
CAPWIP supports its network through technical assistance in organizational and program
planning, training, research and information sharing, advocacy and networking. CAPWIP
receives administrative and program support through voluntary contributions from its board
members and grants from bilateral and multilateral aid agencies such as the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) , United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Asia-Pacific Gender
Equality Network (UNDP-APGEN) , Regional Programme on Governance in the Asia-Pacific (UNDP-
PARAGON), Southeast Asia Gender Equity Programme of the Canadian International Development
Agency (SEAGEP-CIDA) , United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) , United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) .
CAPWIP' s programs on training include developing modules and training programs for women's
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leadership and responsible citizenship based on the framework of transformative leadership
and conducts trainer's training for women's political empowerment, transformative
leadership and gender-responsive governance.
The CAPWIP Institute for Gender, Governance and Leadership (CIGGL) aims to provide
trainings to women and men involved in:
? Electoral politics (in all levels: national, provincial, city/municipality)
? The bureaucracy (in all levels: national, provincial, city/municipality)
? Political parties (officials and members)
? Training institutes (government, private sectors and non-government)
? The development of governance policies, programs and projects
? Working with NGOs, civil society groups interested in gender, governance and
leadership; or
? Women and men who are simply interested in the question of gender, governance
and leadership
10. Secretariat
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street Baclaran, Parattaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines,
Tel: (632) 8516934; Tele Fax :( 632) 8522112; mobile phone +639184596603
Email: globalcongress2008@gmail.com <mailto:globalcongress2008@graail.com>;
globalcongress2008@capwip.org <mailto:globalcongress2008@capwip.org>; capwip@capwip.org
<mailto:capwip@capwip.org>
Web: www.capwip.org <http://www.capwip.org>; www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org
<http://www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org>
11. Congress Cost per participant
Congress Cost Per participant with Twin Sharing Accommodation:
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One thousand five hundred fifty five US Dollars (US$ 1,550.)
Congress Cost Per participant with Single Room Accommodation:
One thousand nine hundred fifty OS Dollars (US$ 1,950)
These fees are inclusive of:
Congress fees
Transfer in and out of the hotel
Accommodations at the designated hotels
All congress materials
All meals during the Congress
Accommodations (excluding meals) for one night before the congress (October 18, 2008)
This fee, which does not include airfare and airport terminal fees, is non-refundable and
must be paid in advance as soon as the reservation to the congress is confirmed. Congress
fee payments should be sent/remitted to:
Account Name : Center for Asia-Pacific Women in
Politics or CAPWIP
Account Number : 710 271000417 4
Account Type : U.S. Dollar Savings Account
Bank's Name : Metropolitan Bank and Trust
Company (METROBANK)
Bank's Address : Magallanes Branch, Paseo de
Magallanes, Magallanes Village,
Makati City, PHILIPPINES
Swift Code : MBTCPHMMXXXX
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Cnfortunately, scholarships are not available from the organizers. You are encouraged to
seek your own funding from various donor/funding agencies or your own institutions. The
organizers will rely solely on the congress fees to fund the congress expenses.
Please email us a copy of the wire transfer/remittance document as soon as funds have been
remitted. Also, bring this document to the Congress for verification. Payments upon
arrival are NOT allowed.
All participants must confirm their attendance on or before July 31, 2008. If we get fully
booked before this date, you will be informed. This is the reason why you are all
encouraged to book as early as possible. All accommodation types are available on a first-
come first-served basis. If you are alone and you would like to request for a twin
accommodation, we will inform you if we can pair you with another participant, otherwise,
you may have to pay for a single room. Please send all registration forms to:
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street Baclaran, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines,
Tel: (632) 8516934; Tele Fax :( 632) 8522112; mobile phone +639184596603
Email : globalcongress2008@gmail . com <mailto : globalcongress2008@gmail . com>;
globalcongress2008@capwip.org <mailto:globalcongress2008@capwip.org>; capwip@capwip.org
<mailto : capwip@capwip . org>
Web: www.capwip.org <http://www.capwip.org>; www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org
<http://www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org>
Accommodations beyond the congress period can be arranged. Participants will have to pay
for the hotel charges in advance to secure the booking. These will also be remitted to the
CAPWIP account.
12. Congress Schedule: 19-22 October 2008
The Congress is scheduled on October 19-22, 2008 .Participants are required to arrive one
day before (Oct. 18) the start of the Congress and leave the day after the last Congress
day (Oct 23,2008). This fee only includes the accommodation for the Oct 18, 2008 all
meals for October 18 is for the personal account of the participants. Depending on your
departure schedule, all meals for the October 23, 2008 except for the breakfast will be on
the personal account of the participants. Meals for personal account of the participants
will have to be paid in cash every time you incur them at the hotel. Charging of personal
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accounts in restaurant outlets of the hotel will not be allowed.
13. Target Participants
Women Parliamentarians
Women in Decision - Making and Governance;
Environment Organizations
Youth Leaders
Media Practitioners
Funding/donor agencies/organizations
Note: The policy of "first come - first served" will be applied in selecting the
participants from among the applicants. Therefore, it is best that registration is made
at the earliest possible time.
14. Medium of Instructions
English is the medium of Instruction. No translation will be available.
15. Congress Venue
The Dusit Hotel
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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1 6 . Accommodations
The participants' accommodation will be booked at the Congress venue (Dusit Hotel) and
other hotels in the same vicinity, all within walking distance from the Congress venue.
For purposes of organization, the assignment of the hotels will be on a "first come first
served" basis. The first that will confirm and pay their fees will be given accommodations
at the hotel venue.
17. Food
The following meals, LUNCH, SNACK and DINNER, will be served at the Dusit Hotel. Breakfast
will be served at your respective hotels (if you happen to be billeted at a hotel other
than the official venue of the congress). We will be serving a variety of international
dishes. We will also be serving one "halal" dish and one vegetarian dish with every meal.
18. Registration Form
Please fill up the Registration form found in pages 20 to 23 of this document and email it
back to us together with the following documents:
Latest Curriculum Vitae or Bio Data
Latest electronic Photo (2x2)
One (1) page narrative describing your reason/s for participation
The Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP) ,
4229 Tomas Claudio Street Baclaran, Parafiaque City, Philippines
Tel: (632) 8516934;Tele Fax? (632) 8522112; mobile phone +639184596603
E-mail: globalcongress2008@gmail.com; globalcongress2008@capwip.org;
capwip@capwip.org <mailto:capwip@capwip.org> Web: www.capwip.org <http://www.capwip.org>;
www. onlinewomeninpolitics . org <http : //www . onlinewomeninpolitics . org>
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19. How to Get to the Congress Site
The CAPWIP staff will assist and bring the participants to the venue upon their arrival
at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) . Representatives from the Department of
Tourism (DOT) will meet each participant at the immigration arrival section of the airport
and will escort them to the area where the CAPWIP staff will be waiting. CAPWIP will also
provide transfer from the venue to the airport.
20. Reconfirmation of Return Flights
The CAPWIP Secretariat will assist the participants in the reconfirmation of their return
flights.
21. Information about the Philippines
The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich
history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization
in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the
Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a
"Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts
of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with
leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.
In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following
the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the
islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the
famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia.
They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines
regained its independence in 1946.
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Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two peaceful, bloodless revolutions
against what were perceived as corrupt regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as
evidenced by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national television stations, hundreds of
cable TV stations, and 2,000 radio stations.
Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated
everyday and foreign guests are always welcome to their homes.
Climate: March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is
cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
Currency. The Philippines' monetary unit is the Peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign
currency may be exchanged at any hotel, most large department stores, banks, and
authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines.
International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank of America Card, Master Card,
and American Express are accepted in major establishments.
Language: The Philippines is the world's third-largest English-speaking country next to
the United States and the United Kingdom. There are over 100 regional dialects. The
national language is Filipino.
Visa requirements: For most foreign visitors, visas are not needed for stays of less than
21 days. Three-month visa can be obtained in advance and cost around US$35. Multiple-
entry (lasting six to 12 months) visas are also available but are expensive and only allow
for stays of 59 days at a time. Visa extensions are possible and generally faster to
obtain in regional areas.
Basic tourist info: Information and tour brochures are available upon request. You can
also the internet for more information on the Philippines:
<http : / /www . wowphilippines . com . ph> .
22. Information Regarding Visas to the Philippines
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The Philippine government allows nationals from certain countries to enter the country
without visas for a stay not exceeding 21 days, provided they hold valid ticket for their
return journey to port of origin or next port of destination. The Philippine Foreign
Affairs Department also requires that passports are valid for a period of not less than
six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. But Immigration Officers at ports
of entry may exercise their discretion to admit holders of passports valid for at least
sixty (60) days beyond the intended period of stay.
Nationals from the following countries, however, must secure entry visas to the
Philippines :
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belize
Bosnia-Herzegovina
China, Peoples Republic of (PROC)
Croatia - Regular passport holders only; diplomatic and official passport holders do
not need entry visas.
Cuba - Regular passport holders only; diplomatic and official passport holders
do not need entry visas .
East Timor*
Egypt *
Estonia
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
Georgia
India*
Iran*
Iraq*
Jordan*
Kazakhstan
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Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon*
Libya*
Lithuania
Moldova
Nauru
Nigeria*
North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)*
Pakistan*
Palestine*
Russian Federation
Sierra Leone
Slovenia - Regular passport holders only; diplomatic and official passport holders
do not need entry visas .
Sri Lanka*
Sudan*
Syria*
Tajikistan
Tonga
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Yemen*
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro)
* Nationals from these countries may only apply for 9(a) temporary visitor's visa at their
country of origin or place of legal residence.
The following are also required entry visas to the Philippines:
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Holders of Taiwanese passports
Holders of Documents of Identity (DI), Certificates of Identity (CI) or Travel
Documents ("Titre de Voyage")
Stateless Persons
The following nationals are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not
exceeding seven (7) days:
Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
Holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports
Holders of Macau-Portuguese passports'
Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports
Important Note: Nationals who are subjects of deportation/blacklist orders of the
Department and the Bureau of Immigration shall not be admitted to the Philippines.
Further inquiries may be addressed to the Visa Division (Telephone numbers: (63 2
834-4854; 834-4853 & 834-4961), Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City, Philippines or to any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad. Also, visit
their website at: www.dfa.gov.ph <http://www.dfa.gov.ph>
Registration The Third Global Congress of Women in Politics
And Governance: Focus on Gender and Climate Change
Congress Venue: The Dusit Hotel Manila, Makati City, Philippines
Congress Schedule: 19-22 October, 2008
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
4229 Tomas Claudio Street Baclaran, Parafiaque City, Philippines
? Tel (632) 8516934; Tele Fax? (632) 8522112; mobile phone+639184596603
E-mail : globalcongress2008@gmail . com <mailto: globalcongress2008@gmail . com>;
globalcongress2008@capwip.org <mailto:globalcongress2008@capwip.org>; capwip@capwip.org
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<mailto:capwip@capwip.org>
Web: www.capwip.org <http://www.capwip.org> www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org
<http : //www. onlinewomeninpoli tics . org>
Name _^___
Sex ( ) female ( ) male
Designation
organization
Educational background
Address
Tel no.
Website:
Fax no .
E-mail address
who is funding your participation?
know about this congress?
How did you come to
Seminars/Trainings/congresses attended related to gender and governance:
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What do you expect to learn or achieve from this Congress?
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Congress Cost Per participant with Twin Sharing Accommodation:
One thousand five hundred fifty five OS Dollars (OSS 1,550.)
Congress Cost Per participant with Single Room Accommodation:
One thousand nine hundred fifty OS Dollars (OS$ 1,950)
These fees are inclusive of:
Congress fees
Transfer in and out of the hotel
Accommodations at the designated hotels
All congress materials
All meals during the congress
Accommodations (excluding meals) for one night before the congress (October 18,2008)
This fee, which does not include airfare and airport terminal fees, is non-refundable and
must be paid in advance as soon as the reservation to the congress is confirmed. Congress
fee payments should be sent /remitted to:
Account Name : Center for Asia-Pacific Women in Politics or CAPWIP
Account Number : 710 271000417 4
Account Type : U.S. Dollar Savings Account
Bank's Name : Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (METROBANK)
Bank's Address : Magallanes Branch, Paseo de Magallanes, Magallanes
Village, Makati City, PHILIPPINES
Swift Code : MBTCPHMMXXXX
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Please email us a copy of the wire transfer /remittance document as soon as funds have been
remitted. Also, bring this document to the Congress for verification. Payments upon
arrival are NOT allowed.
Unfortunately, scholarships are not available from the organizers. You are encouraged to
seek your own funding from donor/funding agencies or your own institutions. The
organizers will rely solely on the congress fees to fund the congress expenses.
All participants must confirm their attendance on or before July 31, 2008. Upon receipt of
the confirmation of attendance by the Congress secretariat, payment for the congress fees
should be remitted immediately. All accommodation types are available on a first-come
first-served basis.
Please send the registration form and other pertinent documents to:
Center for Asia Pacific Women in Politics (CAPWIP)
4227-4229 Tomas Claudio Street Baclaran, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines,
Tel: (632) 8516934; Tele Fax: (632) 8522112; mobile phone +639184596603
Email : globalcongress2008@gmail . com <mailto : globalcongress2008@gmail . com>;
globalcongress2008@capwip.org <mailto:globalcongress2008@capwip.org>; capwip@capwip.org
<mailto : capwip@capwip . org>
Web: www.capwip.org <http://www.capwip.org>; www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org
<http://www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org>
Accommodations
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Please check accommodations needed:
Twin Sharing accommodations (US Dollars US$1,550. per person)
Single Room accommodations (US Dollars US$ 1,950. per person)
Flight details and Information:
Please specify expected dates of arrival and departure from the Philippines (if available)
Arrival: (date)
(time)
(airline & flight details)
Departure : (date)
details)
(time)
(airline & Fit
Special Dietary Requests:
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:07 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Cordova Center
Thank you so much! I don't have all the details re: this Fed-level project, but I know if
you've been a part of the deliberations it will be good... I am confident it will be
dollars put to good use. Thanks AG!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 14:41:11
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Cordova Center
Dear Governor Palin,
After the cabinet meeting I joined Comm. Hartig and Coram. Lloyd in Cordova for a
special town meeting for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustees. With the three federal
trustees we held six hours of public hearings about using 6.9 miilion trust dollars to
help fund the proposed 21 million dollar Cordova Center. In a town of 2,000 people 189
signed up and everyone who testified was in favor of the project. Not one dissent. The
council can only act by unanimous vote and one federal trustee seemed determined to not
approve. However, shortly after midnight and long discussion we all agreed to move
forward. All morning in Cordova people came up to us to express their appreciation and
excitement about the approval. While it is not "state money" and is not funded by state
action 1 would note that in this instance public confusion about who administers and runs
the trustee council worked to your benefit as some people testified that they hoped the
Palin administration would make this happen. In any event the town of Cordova is happy
and a good project which will build a public meeting place, museum, library and science
center is now probably going to happen if they can confirm their other funding sources.
Talis
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:05 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: TC and Fagan
Anyone know what Fagan is supposedly going to "announce" or "expose" re: TC's application?
Sharon will monitor his show... We've received word that he's got something on TC to
announce .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 12:59 PM
To: Rowland; Mindy B (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: ANWR
Excellent. Thanks Mindy!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)" <mindy.rowland@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 10:29:57
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Goode, Kelly C (GOV) " <kelly.goode@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R
(GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: ANWR
FYI. This is in response to the press release a couple days ago commenting on President
Bush's statements about the need to open ANWR. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Mindy
Mindy Rowland
Deputy Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
465-4021
From: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:20 AM
To: 'Carl Gatto'
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Subject: RE: ANWR
Dear Representative Gatto,
Thank you for sharing this information; it is very insightful. Your ability to demonstrate
the link between the need to open ANWR and the impact the current high fuel prices are
having on many of our nation' s farmers and American families who must buy the groceries is
valuable. Keep up the good work and please keep us in the Governor's office posted on your
continuing efforts.
Thank you
Mindy
Mindy Rowland
Deputy Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
465-4021
From: Carl Gatto [mailto:cgatto@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)
Cc: 'Rick Vanderkolk'
Subject: ANWR
Dear Mindy,
I read with interest your e-mail detailing the President's comments on ANWR. You may be
interested in another ANWR event from last week. Hopefully you can relay this information
to interested parties?
Last week I attended the quarterly NCSL meeting in D.C. where I serve as vice chair on the
Agriculture, Energy, and the Environment Committee. A part of our committee duties is to
detail to the congress our position on national matters explaining our position on issues
of national importance. We are a major organization and where we stand is treated with
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high regard. Position statements are difficult to attain at NCSL because each must pass
with a H vote from those member states in attendance.
Our committee also went to Capitol Hill to meet with DOA (Agriculture) officials for an in
depth discussion. During our discussion I discovered that DOA officials were surprised to
learn that TAPS would some day require demobilization, removal, and remediation (DR& R)
when production drops below 250,000 bbls/day. Agriculture officials are very concerned
with immigration policy but also with the price of fuel and the rising cost to produce
agricultural products. Although some corn farmers are prospering some beef producers are
devastated. Department officials were again quite surprised to learn that peak Alaska oil
production was 2.2 million bbl/day back in the early 80' s and is currently producing
650,000 bbl/day today. We also noted that Alaskan production continues to decline 6%/year
and production would cease altogether at some time in the future unless new petroleum
finds are found and produced. The three officials had never heard that before and asked
if our Congressional delegation was aware. I informed our hosts that it was and has
always been clear to them. The department head then advised me that this information
would have to be bumped upstairs to officials more important than they. I replied that
the most important officials were sitting right here at the table, the citizens of the
country. That caused a brief silence followed by an acknowledgment, then some modest
applause. Maybe we are making progress; I hope so.
Our next NCSL meeting takes place in New Orleans in July and member states appear
sympathetic to Alaska's role in helping with the energy crisis. When 1 polled the AEE
membership at the last meeting it appeared that we have the H vote needed to pass an ANWR
resolution. Fortunately a number of our members represent farm states and oil producing
states. Each state is entitled to a single vote and Alaska's ANWR position enjoys wide
support. I believe ANWR oil will flow into TAPS in 8 years if we continue our efforts.
This next meeting is an important step and I am committed to make it happen.
Thank you for your involvement.
Representative Carl Gatto
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, May 02, 2008 12:54 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Airline Negotiations
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 10:48:41
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@ yahoo. com>, "Nizich, Michael A {GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Airline Negotiations
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Randy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Airline Negotiations
Thank you Randy- you captured this well. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 10:29:12
To:"Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Cc:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Airline Negotiations
Mike:
DOT has been trying to negotiate an agreement with the airlines regarding use of the
Anchorage and Fairbanks airports. In the last month, both sides, the State and now the
airlines have made some concessions and come closer to reaching an agreement. The current
main outstanding issue relates to agreeing on the amount of the capital improvement
project plan for Anchorage airport that the airlines will have to fund.
The laws and rules the airport operates under give the State leverage over the airlines.
At any point in the negotiations, the State can choose to stop negotiating and send out a
proposed agreement to all the airlines. Whichever airlines choose to accept it become
"signatory" airlines and pay lesser fees and costs than airlines that choose not to sign.
DOT has a letter in draft form that it wants to send offering to meet with the airlines on
May 13 and May 14 to try and reach a final agreement.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Any thoughts?
Randy
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, MayC^ 2008 12:52 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: R&Baccalaureate Ceremony
Original Message
From: Learner Family [mailto:leamer4@acsalaska.net]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:49 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: RE: Baccalaureate Ceremony
Thank you very much.
I work at the State Office Building during the day and could make myself
available for any questions you may have.
Victor Learner
d 465-5678
e 789-5707
Original Message
From: "Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)" <governor@alaska.gov>
To: <leamer4@acsalaska.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:14 PM
Subject: RE:
> 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
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> appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
> need,
> suggestion, or comment.
>
> Original Message
> From: Learner Family [mailto:leamer4@acsalaska.net]
> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:01 AM
> To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
> Subject:
>
> The Honorable Sarah Palin
> Governor of Alaska
>
>
> Dear Governor Palin:
>
> I am writing to extend an invitation to you and your husband to
> participate as the
> keynote speaker (s) at the 2008 Baccalaureate Ceremony, Thursday, May
> 29,
> 7:00 p.m.
> at Juneau-Douglas High School .
>
> The baccalaureate is an inspirational, non-denominational gathering
> for
> the
> graduating class and will include a range of music, readings, student
> and adult
> speakers. It is open to all family and friends of the graduates.
>
> The theme for this year's graduation is:
>
> "Times change, and we change with them." Anonymous
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> I believe it would be an understatement to say your family has had
> your
> share of
> change over the past few years. We would be honored to have you
> and/or
> your
> husband speak to this year's graduating class.
>
> I will call your office shortly to answer any questions you might have
> and see if
> you will be able to join us. I hope your answer is yes!
>
> Most Sincerely,
>
> Victor Learner
> Co-Chairman
> 2008 Baccalaureate Committee
> 907/789-5707
>
> P.S. We share in the joy of the addition of Trig to your family.
>
> "Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb
> is
> a reward.
> Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's
> youth. Happy is
> the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed,
> But
> shall speak
> with their enemies in the gate." Psalms 127 3-5
>
>
>
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) fgovernor@alaska.gov]
Friday, May 02, 2008 12:43 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 8:30 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Tim Bishop
address: 3914 Sweetwater Dr Valdosta GA 31602
229-333-9606
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
As the father of two children with Down Syndrome (1 biological and 1 adopted) I would like
to congratulate you on the birth of your "Downy Baby. " Trig will indeed be a challenge at
times, but there is nothing sweeter than a DS child giving you a hug that represents truly
unconditional love. Oh, if only everyone could enjoy that kind of experience, we would
never have to worry about our children's future again.
As governor, please use your "bully pulpit" to advocate for all Down Syndrome children,
even those not yet born. As you probably know, the vast majority of Down Syndrome
children diagnosed in utero, are aborted. How sad that those families will miss the great
blessing that comes with the arrival of a child with Down Syndrome. I'm sure you know the
concerns we have that our children will become so unique that in the future they/we will
have to battle for resources and support. Maybe our actions will help to change the
hearts and minds of future parents.
In closing, I would like to include one of the most beutiful and inspirational messages
about children with disabilities I have ever read. It is by Emily Perl Kingsley and I'm
sure someone has already shared it with you. But just in case. . .
Welcome to Holland
by Emily Perl Kingsley
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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 it, 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 guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. Michelangelo's
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 lands. 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."
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 guide books. 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 look around... and you
begin to notice that Holland has windmills... and Holland has tulips. Holland even has
Rembrandts.
But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy... and they're all bragging
about what a wonderful 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, ever, ever go away. . . because the loss of that
dream is a very, 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.
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Copyright © 1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley
Overjoyed for your wonderful blessing,
Tim Bishop
Valdosta, GA
timothy . bishop@raac . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 12:58 PM
To: 'teedah@gci.nef
Subject: RE: What if
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: teedah@gci.net [mailto:teedah@gci.net]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:50 AM
To: Fry, Eric V (EED)
Cc: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: What if
We would like you to do a "what if for us utilizing the new state funding
formula:
1. Assume the Kenai Peninsula Borough was dissolved and that area
became rural. What would be the state funding for schools utilizing
current student enrollment statistics or pro forma enrollment for next
year?
2. Assume the Kenai Peninsula Borough was dissolved along with all
the municipal governments on the Kenai Peninsula. What would be
the state funding be for schools utilizing current student enrollment
statistics or pro forma enrollment for next year.
Thank you,
Bill and Samon Arnold
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From: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV) l/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MBROWLAND]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:30 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: FW: ANWR
FYI. This is in response to the press release a couple days ago commenting on President Bush's statements
about the need to open ANWR. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Mindy
Mindy Rowland
Deputy Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
465-4021
From: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:20 AM
To: 'Carl Gatto'
Subject: RE: ANWR
Dear Representative Gatto,
Thank you for sharing this information; it is very insightful. Your ability to demonstrate the link between the need
to open ANWR and the impact the current high fuel prices are having on many of our nation's farmers and
American families who must buy the groceries is valuable. Keep up the good work and please keep us in the
Governor's office posted on your continuing efforts.
Thank you
Mindy
Mindy Rowland
Deputy Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
465-1021
From: Carl Gatto [mailto:cgatto@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Rowland, Mindy B (GOV)
Cc'RickVanderkolk'
Subject: ANWR
Dear Mindy,
I read with interest your e-mail detailing the President's comments on ANWR. You may be interested in
another ANWR event from last week. Hopefully you can relay this information to interested parties?
Last week I attended the quarterly NCSL meeting in D.C. where I serve as vice chair on the
Agriculture, Energy, and the Environment Committee. A part of our committee duties is to detail to
the congress our position on national matters explaining our position on issues of national importance.
We are a major organization and where we stand is treated with high regard. Position statements are
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difficult to attain at NCSL because each must pass with a 3 A vote from those member states in
attendance.
Our committee also went to Capitol Hill to meet with DOA (Agriculture) officials for an in depth
discussion. During our discussion I discovered that DOA officials were surprised to learn that TAPS
would some day require demobilization, removal, and remediation (DR& R) when production drops
below 250,000 bbls/day. Agriculture officials are very concerned with immigration policy but also with
the price of fuel and the rising cost to produce agricultural products. Although some corn farmers are
prospering some beef producers are devastated. Department officials were again quite surprised to
learn that peak Alaska oil production was 2.2 million bbl/day back in the early 80's and is currently
producing 650,000 bbl/day today. We also noted that Alaskan production continues to decline 6%/year
and production would cease altogether at some time in the future unless new petroleum finds are found
and produced. The three officials had never heard that before and asked if our Congressional
delegation was aware. I informed our hosts that it was and has always been clear to them. The
department head then advised me that this information would have to be bumped upstairs to officials
more important than they. I replied that the most important officials were sitting right here at the table,
the citizens of the country. That caused a brief silence followed by an acknowledgment, then some
modest applause. Maybe we are making progress; I hope so.
Our next NCSL meeting takes place in New Orleans in July and member states appear sympathetic to
Alaska's role in helping with the energy crisis. When I polled the AEE membership at the last meeting
it appeared that we have the % vote needed to pass an ANWR resolution. Fortunately a number of our
members represent farm states and oil producing states. Each state is entitled to a single vote and
Alaska's ANWR position enjoys wide support. I believe ANWR oil will flow into TAPS in 8 years if we
continue our efforts. This next meeting is an important step and I am committed to make it happen.
Thank you for your involvement.
Representative Carl Gatto
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Unknown
From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:29 AM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: Airline Negotiations
Mike:
DOT has been trying to negotiate an agreement with the airlines regarding use of the Anchorage and Fairbanks
airports. In the last month, both sides, the State and now the airlines have made some concessions and come
closer to reaching an agreement. The current main outstanding issue relates to agreeing on the amount of the
capital improvement project plan for Anchorage airport that the airlines will have to fund.
The laws and rules the airport operates under give the State leverage over the airlines. At any point in the
negotiations, the State can choose to stop negotiating and send out a proposed agreement to all the airlines.
Whichever airlines choose to accept it become "signatory" airlines and pay lesser fees and costs than airlines that
choose not to sign.
DOT has a letter in draft form that it wants to send offering to meet with the airlines on May 1 3 and May 14 to try
and reach a final agreement.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Any thoughts?
Randy
8/31/2009
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:37 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: The ear
Sheila is off for two weeks. I'm not sure if there will be a column.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) l/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW)
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 2:31 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Sheila Toomey
Governor -
Do you mind if I tell Sheila Toomey about GW leaving KABATA?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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Unknown
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) {/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:55 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: Bailey; Frank T (GOV); 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: If asked...
Ted Leonard, Deputy Commissioner of Commerce, will be the new AIDEA Director. He was notified today.
AIDEA staff is being told today as well and the Board will be sending out a release.
Kris Perry, Director
Office of Governor Sarah Palin &
Office of International Trade
907.269.7450 (p)
907.289.7463(f)
8/26/2009
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Mayor Mark Begich [Mayor@ci.anchorage.ak. us]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:21 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Anchorage Capital Projects
Please see attached letter. Thank you.
6/9/2009
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Municipality of Anchorage
P.O. Box 196650 • Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 • Tsleplionc: (907) 3*34431 • Fax: (907) 3434499 tatpi/Avnu muni org
Mayor Mark Begich Qffice of me Mayor
May 1, 2008
The Honorable Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
PO Box 110001
Juneau, A&9981j(-0001
Dear Go
I imdersrand the capital budget has been transmitted to you recently and that you will be
taking action on it in the very near ftiture.. I would like to make myself available if you or
your staff would like to talk about the projects for Anchorage I am available by phone or
in person whenever you can make time in your schedule.
As we discussed in February, the projects the Municipality of Anchorage forwarded to
our legislators came from the community. Our community councils and other
community groups worked with us to compile lists of projects that are crucial for public
safety and economic development Our project list was presented to the Assembly and
approved after they held a public hearing on the list. As you will see in the backup
information we provided, our projects have a local municipal or private match. Many
projects have both We are happy to provide any additional information on all projects if
you have any questions.
We worked closely with our Anchorage delegation throughout the legislative process to
provide information on all projects. They did an excellent job funding projects that will
further the tremendous growth we have in our city Please let me know if we can meet at
your convenience before you take action on the capital budget
Sincerely,
Mark Begich
Mayor
Community, Security, Prosperity
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) I/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:37 PM '
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Frye; Ivy J (GOV)
Subject: The ear
Sheila is off for two weeks. I'm not sure if there will be a column.
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: Ivy Fjye [lvy_Frye@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:14 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Michael A Tibbies
Subject: Letter of Support from Gail Schubert
Gail is on the ARMB— re-appointed by Governor Palin.
Alaskans need to line up behind governor to push the gas pipeline
We Alaskans have been waiting for a gas line for more than 30 years, and the leaseholders probably would not mind if we sat
patiently and waited another 30 years. Gov. Sarah Palin wants what we Alaskans want - commercialization of the gas
reserves sooner rather than later. She has been in office for less than five months, and already she and her team have put
together a viable plan in the form of the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act mat seeks to get the gas to market. The "must-have"
concessions the producers want from us in exchange for their participation and cooperation seem over-reaching in my
opinion. They've made billions in our state, and if s time for them to give back in a meaningful way. I say let's get behind the
governor and fully support what she is trying to do for our state.
— Gail R. Schubert
Anchorage
Ivy Frye
Director of Boards and. Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
(907) 465-3500 office
(907) 465-8110 fax
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:38 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Week of Mon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.1 1.08
I'll try to do some of the tuesday events but don't want people to be counting on my
participation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L {GOV}" <janice.mason@'alaska. gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 21:10:15
To : ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarahSyahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)"
<kelly . goode@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Schedule - Week of Mon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.11.08
Governor - Thank you and I will get things cleared off for Tuesday. Kris and I will work
with this tomorrow. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:56 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Week of Mon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.11.08
Yikes- lots of t hings on here that I hadn't expected. Tuesday is not good, as again Trig
is scheduled for {pri^Waciaei or Pfl] in Wasilla and no matter what time they do this he'll no
doubt need his mama for recovery.
The ft wainwright and other out-of-town events this week won't work because of budget.
I've never heard of the Chamber session wrap up and Ellis needs it explained to him that
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we did NOT do an end run around him on this one.
Tomorrow I'll compare your sched with what I've got, and planned for, on my sched.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 19:55:20
To : gov . sarah@ yahoo . com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Schedule - Week of Mon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.11.08
Governor - This is what your schedule reflects for the upcoming week. Please let me know
of any changes that you would like and also the doctor appointment time on Tuesday,
05.06.08 will possibly change things on that day.
Mon. 05.05.08
10:30 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry
11:30 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry, Comm. Jackson, Anna Kim re: DHSS Session
Briefing
12:30 p.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Karen Rehfeld, Kris Perry re: Budget
Tues. 05.06.08
11:00 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry, Randy Ruaro, Anna Kim re: Department
Briefings
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join Lt. Gov and TeenPact Ministry re: Pray over Lt. Gov. and
Gov. - Location: Church behind Atwood Bldg.
GOV: Telephone Interview w/Mike Coppock (Newsmax) . Sharon Leighow will provide briefing
paper.
GOV: Division of Agriculture has requested that if possible you wear Alaska Grown
Clothing on this day to promote Alaska Agriculture Day.
GOV: if schedule permits read in Landon's class or Piper's re: AK Agriculature Day
Read to Students
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Wed. 05.07.08
FYI - You are listed as invited to the Legislative Wrap-Op - Alaska State Chamber of
Commerce (ANC) at 12:15 p.m. to sign HB 125 and SB 120. This was apparently arranged
through the previous COS towards the end of session in April. As scheduler I was not
notified of event and we were not even sent an invitation requesting your attendance. HB
125 is a long range budget plan that would take time to look at. SB 120 is sponsored by
Ellis which he was upset to see this as he is not available that day and thought we were
going around him to do the signing. These bills have not been transmitted to us even at
this point. In talking with the Alaska State Chamber this last week I have let them know
that we never received notice of this event and Mindv let them know that the bills had not
even been transmitted to us. [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
6:30 p.m. - FYI: Speech - Ft. Wainwright - Military Spouses Club Scholarship Awards. 15
Awardees .
Fri. 05.09.08
1:00 p.m. - FYI: Celebration - The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.
History/Art Celebration - ANC
1:30 p.m. - GOV: 50th Anniversary Celebration - Press Conference - Print Signing - ANC
Museum
2:30 p.m. - FYI: Brief Remarks - Alaskan Police Memorial Ceremony - ANC Policy Dept. -
ANC
7:00 p.m. - Stop By: Heart to Heart Pregnancy and Family Resource Center Chocolate for
Life Fundraising Event - Eagle River
Sat. 05.10.08
10:00 a.m. - GOV: 50th Statehood Celebration - Print Signing - ANC Captain Cook
We would like to send out a notice for a Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday, May 15 from 10:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m. so that Commissioner's are notified ahead of time and will be in
attendance.
FYI: I know that you have been thinking of coming to JNU for a day in May. Bob informed
me that the KING AIR will be going down for maintenance on May 15 for approximately 10
days.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:56 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; KristinaY (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - WeekofMon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.11.08
Yikes- lots of t hings on here that I hadn't expected. Tuesday is not good, as again Trig
is scheduled for Privileged or Pq in Wasilla and no matter what time they do this he'll no
doubt need his mama tor recovery.
The ft wainwright and other out-of-town events this week won't work because of budget.
I've never heard of the Chamber session wrap up and Ellis needs it explained to him that
we did NOT do an end run around him on this one.
Tomorrow I'll compare your sched with what I've got, and planned for, on my sched.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 19:55:20
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Schedule - Week of Mon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.11.08
Governor - This is what your schedule reflects for the upcoming week. Please let me know
of any changes that you would like and also the doctor appointment time on Tuesday,
05.06.08 will possibly change things on that day.
Mon. 05.05.08
10:30 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry
11:30 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry, Comm. Jackson, Anna Kim re: DHSS Session
Briefing
12:30 p.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Karen Rehfeld, Kris Perry re: Budget
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Tues. 05.06.08
11:00 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry, Randy Ruaro, Anna Kim re: Department
Briefings
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join Lt. Gov and TeenPact Ministry re: Pray over Lt. Gov. and
Gov. - Location: Church behind Atwood Bldg.
GOV: Telephone Interview w/Mike Coppock (Newsmax) . Sharon Leighow will provide briefing
paper.
GOV: Division of Agriculture has requested that if possible you wear Alaska Grown
Clothing on this day to promote Alaska Agriculture Day.
GOV: If schedule permits read in Landon's class or Piper's re: AK Agriculature Day
Read to Students
Wed. 05.07.08
FYI - You are listed as invited to the Legislative Wrap-Up - Alaska State Chamber of
Commerce (ANC) at 12:15 p.m. to sign HB 125 and SB 120. This was apparently arranged
through the previous COS towards the end of session in April. As scheduler I was not
notified of event and we were not even sent an invitation requesting your attendance. HB
125 is a long range budget plan that would take time to look at. SB 120 is sponsored by
Ellis which he was upset to see this as he is not available that day and thought we were
going around him to do the signing. These bills have not been transmitted to us even at
this point. In talking with the Alaska State Chamber this last week I have let them know
that we never received notice of this event and Mindy let them know that the bills had not
even been transmitted to us . Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
6:30 p.m. - FYI: Speech - Ft. Wainwright - Military Spouses Club Scholarship Awards. 15
Awardees.
Fri. 05.09.08
1:00 p.m. - FYI: Celebration - The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.
History/Art Celebration - ANC
1:30 p.m. - GOV: 50th Anniversary Celebration - Press Conference - Print Signing - ANC
Museum
2:30 p.m. - FYI: Brief Remarks - Alaskan Police Memorial Ceremony - ANC Policy Dept. -
ANC
7:00 p.m. - Stop By: Heart to Heart Pregnancy and Family Resource Center Chocolate for
Life Fundraising Event - Eagle River
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Sat. 05.10.08
10:00 a.m. - GOV: 50th Statehood Celebration - Print Signing - ANC Captain Cook
We would like to send out a notice for a Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday, May 15 from 10:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m. so that Commissioner's are notified ahead of time and will be in
attendance.
FYI: I know that you have been thinking of coming to JNU for a day in May. Bob informed
me that the KING AIR will be going down for maintenance on May 15 for approximately 10
days.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:30 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Re: Fw: Polar bears
Very well said, Larry!
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Sent: Sun May 04 19:43:11 2008
Subject: Re: Fw: Polar bears
See- get up here! We need this kind of common sense input.
Where are you going to land upon your return to the great land?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 20:49:26
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: Re: Fw: Polar bears
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Larry
>» <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 05/04/08 3:54 PM »>
I'll need your input on this line item also- the polar bear conf
requested by leggies .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Mate
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-Original Message-
From: "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)" <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>
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Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 10:36:06
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)"
<karen . rehf eld@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, "Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)"
<kelly . goodeSalaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Polar bears
Thanks, Governor. I'll look forward to working with the others in the
administration in providing our best input to you on the budget.
Privik
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Larry
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 5/4/2008 7:25 AM
To: Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Goode, Kelly C
(GOV)
Subject: Polar bears
Larry- don't let me forget as we scour the budget this week that I'll
need your input on the leggies' inclusion of the $2 million for Harris
and Green's polar bear conf. (Written about today in ADN) .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Persona| but when you help scru ti n ize the budget for DEC-impacts,
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pis let me know on this one. Thanks
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, May 04, 2008 11.50 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Re: Juneau rd
Thanks Randy!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 11:42:58
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Juneau rd
Thanks Governor:
I will pass on the direction to Leo and DOT tomorrow and I will review the budget again to
see if there are any new funds for the project.
I ' 11 work with Sharon and Roseanne tomorrow on the status of Juneau Access and how to
respond to any media inquiries for when the Corps permit is issued. (I think we still have
some time before this happens, but it's hard to say)
On a side note, Dee Hanson from the Alaska Airmen's Association called. She was very
thankful for your time at the air show yesterday, and got some great photos. I can check
in with her about a short story in their trade magazine about the bill, etc. In addition
to positive press for us, a story would help get the word out to the operators about the
loan program and who to contact to use the program.
Randy
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:03 AM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
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Subject: Re: Juneau rd
Correct- we shall not go out with any bids, and hopefully we won't find any budget line
items pertaining to the project that we did not know about. Thanks for your good info.
Sent from ray BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall .ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 09:58:42
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Juneau rd
Governor :
Good morning. I do not believe there is any new money in the capital budget for work on
Juneau Access. As I under stand it, the project is on hold until the Corps permit becomes
final, privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Kedacted
Randy
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov. sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 5/4/2008 7:14 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Juneau rd
Leo- ADN wrote an editorial today re: continued work and expenditure on Juneau Rd. There
needs to be clarification on my position there, which I thought we expressed to interested
lawmakers two weeks ago - the letter explained that the Corps had not permitted it, and
there were many hurdles it seemed before the possibility of permitting... so I don't know
what "continued work" is that ADN is writing about. Is there money in the budget for the
more Juneau rd planning? If there is, I need to know where it is, how much, etc. The rd is
not a priority for our admin, esp knowing the Corps may not even permit it .
I'm not clear on what the ADN refers to re: cont work on the project, except for the fact
we're waiting for the Corps to tell us whether it is even permittable. If it is, THEN
policy decisions are made regarding spending any more money on this project or not. What
money is being spent today, before we even know of the Corps' decision? My understanding
is we're NOT spending money on the project at this time, that it's essentially at a stand-
still until Corps does its thing with its evaluation. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:13 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Juneau rd
I will get you status report tomorrow. Leo
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun May 04 07:14:42 2008
Subject: Juneau rd
Leo- ADN wrote an editorial today re: continued work and expenditure on Juneau Rd. There
needs to be clarification on my position there, which I thought we expressed to interested
lawmakers two weeks ago - the letter explained that the Corps had not permitted it, and
there were many hurdles it seemed before the possibility of permitting so I don't know
what "continued work" is that ADN is writing about. Is there money in the budget for the
more Juneau rd planning? If there is, I need to know where it is, how much, etc The rd is
not a priority for our admin, esp knowing the Corps may not even permit it.
I'm not clear on what the ADN refers to re: cont work on the project, except for the fact
we're waiting for the Corps to tell us whether It is even permittable. If it is, THEN
policy decisions are made regarding spending any more money on this project or not. What
money is being spent today, before we even know of the Corps' decision? My understanding
is we're NOT spending money on the project at this time, that it's essentially at a stand-
still until Corps does its thing with its evaluation. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:03 AM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Re: Juneau rd
Correct- we shall not go out with any bids, and hopefully we won't find any budget line
items pertaining to the project that we did not know about. Thanks for your good info.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 09:58:42
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarahSyahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Juneau rd
Governor:
Good morning. I do not believe there is any new money in the capital budget for work on
Juneau Access. As I understand it, the project is on hold until the Corps permit becomes
final. ' ~~ ~~
Privileged or personal Material Keaactea
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Randy
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sun 5/4/2008 7:14 AM
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Juneau rd
Leo- ADN wrote an editorial today re: continued work and expenditure on Juneau Rd. There
needs to be clarification on my position there, which I thought we expressed to interested
lawmakers two weeks ago - the letter explained that the Corps had not permitted it, and
there were many hurdles it seemed before the possibility of permitting... so I don't know
what "continued work" is that ADN is writing about. Is there money in the budget for the
more Juneau rd planning? If there is, I need to know where it is, how much, etc. The rd is
not a priority for our admin, esp knowing the Corps may not even permit it.
I'm not clear on what the ADN refers to re: cont work on the project, except for the fact
we're waiting for the Corps to tell us whether it is even permittable. If it is, THEN
policy decisions are made regarding spending any more money on this project or not. What
money is being spent today, before we even know of the Corps' decision? My understanding
is we're NOT spending money on the project at this time, that it's essentially at a stand-
still until Corps does its thing with its evaluation. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 1 1 :01 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re; Ear
Got it. I'm glad I haven't read Jenkins in a nice, loooong time.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 10:29:01
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com, "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)" <kelly.goode@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Ear
I think it is because fagan read the paul Jenkins article about the letter over and over.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
Sent: Sun May 04 07:20:26 2008
Subject: Ear
Sharon- any idea why Shelia has referenced twice now "the nasty letter Sarah wrote to
Lyda" (she's refering to the letter Tibbies and Balash wrote to her on April 18, I
presume)? What was perceived as so nasty about it I wonder?
I did ask the guys if they wanted to put their name on it when they presented it to me
for my signature - of course they wouldn't - but the last few communications from the guys
to Lyda, with my signature, sure have been capitalized upon by Shelia. Guess this is a
lesson that the letters could have been tweaked more - but any idea why Shelia perceives
them as she has?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
1
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Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:26 AM
To: Ivy personal; Frank Bailey; K Perry Yahoo; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Todd
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Homepage
Good job
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye <ivyfrye@yahoo. com>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 10:56:05
To:gov. palin@yahoo.com, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>, K Perry Yahoo
<krisandclark6yahoo.com>, Rosanne Hughes <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>, Todd
<f ek9wnr@ yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Homepage
Yeah, Steve Quinn is following up on this. He's particularly interested in legislators
traveling to China with ANGDA this month [Harris, Huggins, and Ramras) --wanting to know if
any state funds are used for this trip.
He's also going to check in with Leg Affairs to get a list of trips from last year — his
angle being Harris and Green will pick up the tab to send their members to vaious energy
conferences across the country, including Energy Council, yet Harris won't reimburse for
traveling to a three day information session on the gasline applicant he and his members
will consider and vote on. fb — can you let dennis know he can request this same info from
leg affairs.
gov.palin@yahoo.com wrote: Good. How ridiculous! Ivy knows of some of these junkets also.
Original Message
From: frank bailey
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 10:25:30
To:Sarah Palin , kris Perry , rosanne.hughes8alaska.gov, ivyfrye@yahoo.com, Todd Palin
Subject: Fwd: Re: Homepage
Folks are digging into Steven's current trip to Belgium on state dime, and his trips to
Puerto Rico, other Leg's travel ... contrasting that with Harris/Green not reimbursing folks
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to travel to AGIA meetings.
"Dennis Zaki - AlaskaReport.com" wrote: Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 10:09:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Dennis Zaki - AlaskaReport.com"
Subject: Re: Homepage
To: frank bailey
We're working on a story about the travel. I have David from APRN helping out. They have a
guy in Juneau going through records. D
AlaskaReport . com
www. alaskareport . com
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
<http: //us. rd. yahoo. com/evt=51733/*http: //mobile. yahoo. com/;
_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj 9tAcJ >
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Unknown
From: 90v.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:27 AM
To: Frank Bailey; K Perry Yahoo; Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Ivy personal; Todd
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Homepage
Good. How ridiculous! Ivy knows of some of these junkets also.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 10:25:30
To:Sarah Palin <gov.palin@yahoo.com>, kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>,
rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov, ivyfrye@yahoo.com, Todd Palin <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fwd: Re: Homepage
Folks are digging into Steven's current trip to Belgium on state dime, and his trips to
Puerto Rico, other Leg's travel. . .contrasting that with Harris/Green not reimbursing folks
to travel to AGIA meetings.
"Dennis Zaki - AlaskaReport.com" <liquidalaska@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Sun, 4 May 2008
10:09:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Dennis Zaki - AlaskaReport.com" <liquidalaska@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Homepage
To: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
We're working on a story about the travel. I have David from APRN helping out. They have a
anv in Jiinpau aninrr thrnnrrh rarrtrHv n
guy in Juneau going through records. D
AlaskaReport.com
www.alaskareport.com <http://www.alaskareport.com/>
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Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SCWOU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:47 AM
To: 'ftb907@yahoo.com'; 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Ear
Yep. That's true.
Original Message —
From: ftb907@yahoo.com <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Sent: Sun May 04 08:45:32 2008
Subject: Re: Ear
I don't think she's been able to hook up for the last few fridays, and the last 2 haven't
been so neutral towards the Admin.
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 08:42:17
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com, f tb907@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ear
It definitely has been helping that Sheila checks in with Sharon before printing. There
are even worse things that would have ended up in there. Thank God, Sharon has a very good
relationship with Sheila.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah6yahoo.com <gav.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sun May 04 08:30:50 2008
Subject: Re: Ear
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True - amazing how that had been working though... The Gov's office being the bad guys
for the entire past year. "Duck and run" seemed to have been the mantra.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 09:26:07
To : gov. sarah@ yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ear
A really good lesson from this should be:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I know there are necessary deviations from that and this is water under the bridge, but
Tib's signature should've been on the letter that he crafted.
Sheila was supposed to be out of town and Sharon hasn't had her "friday ear" sessions
with Sheila lately because of that. I think that was helping. Hopefully she can start
that up this next week even if she is still outta town.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Sharon- any idea why Shelia has referenced twice now "the
nasty letter Sarah wrote to Lyda" (she's refering to the letter Tibbies and Balash wrote
to her on April 18, I presume)? What was perceived as so nasty about it I wonder?
I did ask the guys if they wanted to put their name on it when they presented it to me
for my signature - of course they wouldn't - but the last few communications from the guys
to Lyda, with my signature, sure have been capitalized upon by Shelia. Guess this is a
lesson that the letters could have been tweaked more - but any idea why Shelia perceives
them as she has?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016902
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:46 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Juneau rd
You did say on camera recently with Bill McAllister that you opposed this road project.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) ; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Goode, Kelly C (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun May 04 07:14:42 2008
Subject: Juneau rd
Leo- ADN wrote an editorial today re: continued work and expenditure on Juneau Rd. There
needs to be clarification on my position there, which I thought we expressed to interested
lawmakers two weeks ago - the letter explained that the Corps had not permitted it, and
there were many hurdles it seemed before the possibility of permitting... so I don't know
what "continued work" is that ADN is writing about. Is there money in the budget for the
more Juneau rd planning? If there is, I need to know where it is, how much, etc. The rd is
not a priority for our admin, esp knowing the Corps may not even permit it.
I'm not clear on what the ADN refers to re: cont work on the project, except for the fact
we're waiting for the Corps to tell us whether it is even permittable. If it is, THEN
policy decisions are made regarding spending any more money on this project or not. What
money is being spent today, before we even know of the Corps' decision? My understanding
is we're NOT spending money on the project at this time, that it's essentially at a stand-
still until Corps does its thing with its evaluation. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016903
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RHUGHES]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:42 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; 'ftb907@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re. Ear
It definitely has been helping that Sheila checks in with Sharon before printing. There
are even worse things that would have ended up in there. Thank God, Sharon has a very good
relationship with Sheila.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sun May 04 08:30:50 2008
Subject: Re: Ear
True - amazing how that had been working though... The Gov's office being the bad guys for
the entire past year. "Duck and run" seemed to have been the mantra.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 09:26:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ear
A really good lesson from this should be:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I know there are necessary deviations from that and this is water taader the bridge, but
Tib's signature should' ve been on the letter that he crafted.
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Sheila was supposed to be out of town and Sharon hasn't had her "friday ear" sessions with
Sheila lately because of that. I think that was helping. Hopefully she can start that up
this next week even if she is still outta town.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Sharon- any idea why Shelia has referenced twice now "the nasty
letter Sarah wrote to Lyda" (she's refering to the letter Tibbies and Balash wrote to her
on April 18, I presume)? What was perceived as so nasty about it I wonder?
I did ask the guys if they wanted to put their name on it when they presented it to me for
my signature - of course they wouldn't - but the last few communications from the guys to
Lyda, with my signature, sure have been capitalized upon by Shelia. Guess this is a lesson
that the letters could have been tweaked more - but any idea why Shelia perceives them as
she has?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016905
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:31 AM
To: Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: Ear
True - amazing how that had been working though... The Gov's office being the bad guys for
the entire past year. "Duck and run" seemed to have been the mantra.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 09:26:07
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Ear
A really good lesson from this should be:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I know there are necessary deviations from that and this is water under the bridge, but
Tib's signature should' ve been on the letter that he crafted.
Sheila was supposed to be out of town and Sharon hasn't had her "friday ear" sessions with
Sheila lately because of that. I think that was helping. Hopefully she can start that up
this next week even if she is still outta town.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Sharon- any idea why Shelia has referenced twice now "the nasty
letter Sarah wrote to Lyda" (she's refering to the letter Tibbies and Balash wrote to her
on April 18, I presume)? What was perceived as so nasty about it I wonder?
I did ask the guys if they wanted to put their name on it when they presented it to me for
my signature - of course they wouldn't - but the last few communications from the guys to
Lyda, with my signature, sure have been capitalized upon by Shelia. Guess this is a lesson
PRA GSP01 0016906
that the letters could have been tweaked more - but any idea why Shelia perceives them as
she has?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016907
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:29 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Subject: Re: Ear
True .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)" <rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 08:03:11
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: krisandclark@yahoo.com, "Goode, Kelly C (GOV)" <kelly .goode@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Ear
She's on vacation for two weeks so maybe she wrote both Ears earlier.
— . Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Goode, Kelly C (GOV)
Sent: Sun May 04 07:20:26 2008
Subject: Ear
Sharon- any idea why Shelia has referenced twice now "the nasty letter Sarah wrote to
Lyda" (she's refering to the letter Tibbies and Balash wrote to her on April 18, I
presume) ? What was perceived as so nasty about it I wonder?
I did ask the guys if they wanted to put their name on it when they presented it to me
for my signature - of course they wouldn't - but the last few communications from the guys
to Lyda, with my signature, sure have been capitalized upon by Shelia. Guess this is a
lesson that the letters could have been tweaked more - but any idea why Shelia perceives
them as she has?
PRA GSP01 0016908
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016909
Unknown
From: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV) [rosanne.hughes@alaska.gov]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:19 AM
To: 'gov.palin@yahoo.com'; Morgan; Katryn L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Ad
Kate did a phenomenal job coordinating three events at once. Way to go, Kate — event
planner extraordinaire !
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com <gov. pal in@ yahoo -com>
To: Hughes, Rosanne D (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Sun May 04 08:07:45 2008
Subject: Re: Ad
Thanks for yesterday's events, all! It was fun to get to knock them out in a great,
organized, concise way like that. Thanks for the great talking points and organization
that made it all click yesterday.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 15:37:18
To: "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Subject: Ad
I thought the ad in today's ADN for statehood celebration events was very cool. It looks
like there are neat events coming up all year! Thanks so much for all that good work. It
will be especially cool to be with other governors to sign the print and participate in
other events with them. Thanks
PRA GSP01 0016910
Unknown
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:08 AM
To: Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Morgan; Katryn L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Ad
Thanks for yesterday's events, all! It was fun to get to knock them out in a great,
organized, concise way like that. Thanks for the great talking points and organization
that made it all click yesterday.
Original Message
From: gov.palin@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 15:37:18
To:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Sub j ect : Ad
I thought the ad in today's ADN for statehood celebration events was very cool. It looks
like there are neat events coming up all year! Thanks so much for all that good work. It
will be especially cool to be with other governors to sign the print and participate in
other events with them. Thanks
PRA GSP01 0016911
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, May 04, 2008 7:26 AM
Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Polar bears
Larry- don't let me forget as we scour the budget this week that I'll need your input on
the leggies' inclusion of the $2 million for Harris and Green's polar bear conf. (Written
about today in ADN) .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
but when you help scrutinize the budget for DEC-impacts, pis let me know on this one.
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016912
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, May 04, 2008 7:20 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV)
K Perry Yahoo; Goode; Kelly C (GOV)
Ear
Sharon- any idea why Shelia has referenced twice now "the nasty letter Sarah wrote to
Lyda" (she's refering to the letter Tibbies and Balash wrote to her on April 18, I
presume)? What was perceived as so nasty about it I wonder?
I did ask the guys if they wanted to put their name on it when they presented it to me for
my signature - of course they wouldn't - but the last few communications from the guys to
Lyda, with my signature, sure have been capitalized upon by Shelia. Guess this is a lesson
that the letters could have been tweaked more - but any idea why Shelia perceives them as
she has?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016913
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 7: 1 5 AM
To: Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Goode; Kelly C (GOV); Hughes; Rosanne D (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Juneau rd
Leo- ADN wrote an editorial today re: continued work and expenditure on Juneau Rd. There
needs to be clarification on my position there, which I thought we expressed to interested
lawmakers two weeks ago - the letter explained that the Corps had not permitted it, and
there were many hurdles it seemed before the possibility of permitting... so I don't know
what "continued work" is that ADN is writing about. Is there money in the budget for the
more Juneau rd planning? If there is, I need to know where it is, how much, etc. The rd is
not a priority for our admin, esp knowing the Corps may not even permit it.
I'm not clear on what the ADN refers to re: cont work on the project, except for the fact
we're waiting for the Corps to tell us whether it is even permittable. If it is, THEN
policy decisions are made regarding spending any more money on this project or not. What
money is being spent today, before we even know of the Corps' decision? My understanding
is we're NOT spending money on the project at this time, that it's essentially at a stand-
still until Corps does its thing with its evaluation. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 6:40 PM
To: govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc: fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Subject: Email - Military FYI
Web mail from: Mr. Chip Steele
address: 240 Thoreau Dr Fairbanks AK 99712-3545
MESSAGE:
Chip Steele
240 Thoreau Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99712-3545
February 27, 2008
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
P0 Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin:
Mrs. Palin, I just wanted to express my thanks to you for your support of our
military and the Global War On Terrorism. I'm proud to say that i'm a resident of
Alaska with you in office, showing your support for us and our mission to defeat Al
Qeada in Iraq. I currently work (he is in my unit) with your son in 1/25 SBCT (Ft.
Wainwright) and I'm sure he is extremely proud of how you represent us and show the
support for the War in Iraq.
Again, thank you for all that you do as Governor of our Incredible state of Alaska.
God Bless,
CW2 William "Chip" Steele
william.steelel@wainwright.army.mil
8/28/2009
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Unknown
From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KJREHFELD]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 3:28 PM
To: Mayor Mark Begich; Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: RE: Anchorage Capital Projects
Dear Mayor Begich - The Governor has directed the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) to
conduct a comprehensive review of the operating and capital budgets. OMB staff have contacted each
legislator and asked for a prioritized list of projects within each district. In addition, OMB staff is
reviewing the back up for the projects and will follow up with legislators if there are questions. Our
deadline to complete this review is noon Monday, May 12, 2008.
The Governor, and my office, is receiving numerous requests for meetings with individuals and
communities to discuss specific projects. Given the volume of projects, it simply is not possible to meet
with every community or project sponsor. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting for you and your
staff with two of the governor's special assistants, Ms. Anna Kim and Mr. Randy Ruaro? Ms. Kim and
Mr. Ruaro will be in Anchorage May 5-7 and would be happy to meet with you. I will ask that they
contact your office on Monday to find a time that works with your schedule.
Thank you for your assistance. Karen
**************************************
Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
karen.rehfeld(g>,alaska. gov
From: Mayor Mark Begich [mailto:Mayor@ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:21 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Anchorage Capital Projects
Please see attached letter. Thank you.
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KJREHFELD]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 3:28 PM
To: Mayor Mark Begich; Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Subject: RE: Anchorage Capital Projects
Dear Mayor Begich - The Governor has directed the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) to
conduct a comprehensive review of the operating and capital budgets. OMB staff have contacted each
legislator and asked for a prioritized list of projects within each district. In addition, OMB staff is
reviewing the back up for the projects and will follow up with legislators if there are questions. Our
deadline to complete this review is noon Monday, May 12, 2008.
The Governor, and my office, is receiving numerous requests for meetings with individuals and
communities to discuss specific projects. Given the volume of projects, it simply is not possible to meet
with every community or project sponsor. Would it be possible to arrange a meeting for you and your
staff with two of the governor's special assistants, Ms. Anna Kim and Mr. Randy Ruaro? Ms. Kim and
Mr. Ruaro will be in Anchorage May 5-7 and would be happy to meet with you. I will ask that they
contact your office on Monday to find a time that works with your schedule.
Thank you for your assistance. Karen
**************************************
Karen J. Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
karenjehfeld@,alaska.gov
From: Mayor Mark Begich [mailto:Mayor@ci.anchorage.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:21 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Subject: Anchorage Capital Projects
Please see attached letter. Thank you.
8/26/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Importance:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sunday, May 04, 2008 7:55 PM
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
FW: Schedule - WeekofMon., 05.05 through Sunday, 05.11.08
High
Governor - This is what your schedule reflects for the upcoming week. Please let me know
of any changes that you would like and also the doctor appointment time on Tuesday,
05.06.08 will possibly change things on that day.
Mon. 05.05.08
10:30 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry
11:30 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry, Comm. Jackson, Anna Kim re: DHSS Session
Briefing
12:30 p.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Karen Rehfeld, Kris Perry re: Budget
Tues. 05.06.08
11:00 a.m. meet w/Mike Nizich, Kris Perry, Randy Ruaro, Anna Kim re: Department
Briefings
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join Lt.
PRA GSP01 0016918
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, May 05, 2008 10:02 AM
Benedict; Nichole M (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Legal_and_lawsuits
Original Message
From-. WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Ms. Mary Newton
address: 15724 W. New Ct. Big Lake AK 99652
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
First of all - Congratulations on a beautiful baby boy I
I have tried 2-3 times to recieve an answer from the site on tobacco tax
(mailto:tax.cigarette@alaska.gov), however, the e-mail always comes back as undeliverable .
I then tried your office and recieved a reply that someone would respond to my question.
well I still have the same question and no answer. At first it was just a
question that a few of us were wondering about - and I picked the short straw to find out
- now it is a matter of principle to find the answer, so here we go:
I know about the cigarette tax as I have a friend that had ordered from "Outside" and had
to pay the tax. Now - how is the tax figured on 'other tobacco products' such as snuff,
cigars and pipe tobacco. I see on the State site that it is a percent of the "wholesale"
price from the producer. How would a person know that when the order would be placed
through a distributor? I looked at our friends tax form and still don't understand how to
figure the tax. I asked at a department store and they didn't know but there is no state
stamp on any of the 'other tobacco* products they said. I don't smoke (or chew) so like I
said - it is a matter of principle now to find this out. Could you also have the
department send me a state tax form sample on how it would be filled out for a personal
order for ' other tobacco products ' .
PRA GSP01 0016919
We don't understand all the high legal verbage so please keep the answer in simple
everyday language. I would sure like to prove to the others that I can get a clear answer
from the State.
Thank you for taking the time for this.
Mary N.
dutchy@mtaonline . net
PRA GSP01 0016920
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 200810:01 AM
To: 1es.turner@comcast.net'
Subject: RE: General_Administration
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: Wet>Mail@gov. state . ak. us [mail to. -WebMail@gov, state. ak. us]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 6:19 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : General_Administration
Web mail from: Mr. Les Turner
address: 231 East St. Oregon City OR 97045
503-980-3581
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin:
I would like to thank you for your wonderful and appropriate stewardship of the Great
State of Alaska, one of my best friends is a transplanted Alaskan, and speaks very highly
of you.
It is rare indeed that someone of your caliber actually successfully gets elected. I only
hope and pray that, someday, we have someone of your stature here in Oregon.
God bless, and good luck!
Sincerely,
Les W. Turner
PRA GSP01 0016921
Oregon City, OR
les . turner@comcast . net
PRA GSP01 0016922
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, May 05, 2008 9:53 AM
'northerninsulation@yahoo.com 1
RE: Fish and Game
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.usJ
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:17 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Ms. Shannan Freel
address: PO Box 81913 Fairbanks AK 99708
907-455-6379
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I am very apalled, disappointed, and frankly disgusted that the State would put a project
the size of the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery or any size job for that matter out and
not have the Buy American Act apply! ! 1 ! People wonder why there is a shortage of jobs here
in America and our Country is headed into a recession, well here is one of the reasons. I
think any State or Government funded jobs should all apply to the Buy American Act not
just our Military bases. I am a contractor and I could save money and get more work if I
bought my material from another country but I refuse to do that because I refuse to be a
part of something that would help take jobs away from Americans even if I have to lose a
few bids and work as well, at least I can sleep better at night knowing I wasn't part of
the problem. I know many others who feel the same way and I bet more will agree when I
write the editors of the news papers about it as well. I along with others feel this is a
disgrace to America
I voted for you and I would really appreciate knowing if there is something you can and
will do about this.
Sincerely,
PRA GSP01 0016923
Shannan Freel
northerninsulation@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016924
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:05 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Did they say why king air is going down again?
Who what where etc is this media trip?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 09:05:27
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Did they say why king air is going down again?
Bob stated that it is due to maintenance. After it flies so many hours
it has to go in for a check up. It should only be a 10-day check up.
Also, I have been asked to notify you of an upcoming Media Trip that
would need to happen on May 28 (you would depart this day) . This is the
beginning of the AGIA Briefings that you would start off with and then
fly out to New York for a day of Media May 29 and then to Washington, DC
for a day of Media May 30. In talking with Bruce Anders he stated that
as long as you were here for the beginning opening of the AGIA Briefings
that should be fine. They do not feel that there is any other time more
appropriate then those dates for the Media availability for AGIA. This
is something that would need to be set up right away ao that we do not
lose this opportunity. Thanks, Janice
-Original Message-
PRA GSP01 0016925
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 8:56 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Did they say why king air is going down again?
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016926
Unknown
From:
gov.sarart@yahoo.com
Sent:
Monday, May 05, 2008 7:50 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re: May 16
J-pls find out when the women's triathalon is - 2500 women participate- pis ask if they
want me to shoot the starter gun or something as I support that event
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 15:26:50
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: May 16
Perhaps Todd/First Family could do friday's 7pm event if cancer society is expecting
me/us, pis sched on my cal a 6pm event that I've been invited to.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016927
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Monday, May 05, 2008 7:27 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd
Subject:
May 16
Perhaps Todd/First Family could do friday's 7pm event if cancer society is expecting
me/us, pis sched on my cal a 6pm event that I've been invited to.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016928
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 10:00 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: State Chamber Legislative Wrap-Up is Wednesday May 7
From: Lisa Reinhart [mailto:lreinhart@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:51 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: State Chamber Legislative Wrap-Up is Wednesday May 7
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
May 2, 2008 E-News
There is Still Time to Join the Alaska State Chamber for a Legislative
Wrap Up
• Wednesday, May 7th at Hilton Anchorage Hotel
• Legislative Scorecard on 25th Legislature and Issues facing Alaska's Business Environment
• BP and ConocoPhillips Provide a Project Update on the Denali: The Alaska Gas Pipeline at
Luncheon
• View Detailed Speaker Schedule Attached
• Choose One Combined Rate for Full Session or for Luncheon Only
• Luncheon Menu Below
Register at www.alaskachamber.com or register here . Register
today!
State Chamber members and non-members may choose a combined rate to attend the morning and
luncheon sessions or choose to one rate and attend the luncheon session only. The cost for the
combined morning and luncheon session is $75 for members/$95 for non-members. Registration for the
luncheon session only is available for members at $35, and for non-members at $45.
Grand Lunch Buffet
Selection of Three Salads:
Mixed Greens Garnished with Cucumbers and Tomato Wedges
Red Potato Salad with Dijon Dressing
Ambrosia Salad
Entree Selection:
Roast Sirloin of Stuffed Pork
Seasoned Loin of Pork Served with Cranberry Walnut Sage Stuffing
Vegetable Lasagna
Pasta Layered Vegetables and a Smooth Cheese Sauce, Baked Until Golden Brown
Chefs Accompaniments:
Dessert Station
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, a Selection of
Premium Teas and Iced Tea by the Glass
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016929
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Thank You To The Following Businesses for Sponsorship Support:
Please join the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce in saying thank you to the following statewide businesses for
their sponsorship support of the 2008 Legislative Wrap-Up by visiting them on the web:
Chevron USA. Wells Fargo . BP and ConocoPhillips. Barrick Gold of North America. Pioneer Resources of
Alaska . Shell Exploration of Alaska and Totem Ocean Trailer Express .
You can build important relationships with your fellow State Chamber business members through sponsorship of
Alaska State Chamber events and imprint your company brand. Please phone Lisa Reinhart, Development
Director at (907) 278-2727 or email lreinhart@alaskachamber.com to request our 2008 Fall Conference and
Business Trade Show and 2008 Legislative Tie-In event sponsorship menus and benefit structure outlines.
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is 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 visit
www.alaskachamber.com .
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016930
PW Exp Warning Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak. us]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 7:09 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp' expires Thursday May 8th, 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.
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016931
Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Monday, May 05, 2008 5:04 PM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd
Subject:
Tomorrow
So Todd is thinking he'll be able to handle the little fella's doc appt tomorrow : ( then
he can bring me Trig. . . so I can tentatively plan on some of those events tomorrow - I
assume the LtGov's 1:45 event should be a priority for me to stop in?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016932
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Monday, May 05, 2008 4:04 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Telephone Message - Monday, 05.05.08
Probably not for some time. This is no doubt political in nature, and I'm pretty much on
the clock continually, so I'm not sure when I'll be off the clock long enough to talk to
him about his run for office. Eventually I'll hopefully find the time.
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Mon May 05 15:59:37 2008
Subject: Telephone Message - Monday, 05.05.08
Governor - Rick Sikma from North Pole called for you. He is running for United States
Senator. He is a conservative and Christian and very much in awe of the way you are .
taking care of Alaska. He wanted to see if he could have moment on the phone with you.
(907) - 488-1895 (best number to reach him at. Cell 907 - Privileged!
Thanks , Janice
PRA GSP01 0016933
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 4:00 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Did they say why king air is going down again?
Hmmm- thought it was imperative that I be here for AGIA messaging to lawmakers and
Alaskans. We'll have to get clarification on this- and more details about this travel.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice h (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 09:31:33
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Did they say why king air is going down again?
These interviews will be set up by the PR Consulting Firm that DNR hired
regarding AGIA. They are working to set up interviews with New York.
Times, Washington Post, Wall St. Journal, Business Week, Forbes Magazine
and personal interview w/Steve Forbes. Mr. Forbes is only available on
May 29. You would have one day in New York for interviews and one day
in Washington, DC for interviews. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:05 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Did they say why king air is going down again?
Who what where etc is this media trip?
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
1
PRA GSP01 0016934
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 09:05:27
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris. perry@alaska.gov?
Subject: RE: Did they say why king air is going down again?
Bob stated that it is due to maintenance. After it flies so many hours
it has to go in for a check up. It should only be a 10-day check up.
Also, I have been asked to notify you of an upcoming Media Trip that
would need to happen on May 28 (you would depart this day) . This is the
beginning of the AGIA Briefings that you would start off with and then
fly out to New York for a day of Media May 29 and then to Washington, DC
for a day of Media May 30. In talking with Bruce Anders he stated that
as long as you were here for the beginning opening of the AGIA Briefings
that should be fine. They do not feel that there is any other time more
appropriate then those dates for the Media availability for AGIA. This
is something that would need to be set up right away so that we do not
lose this opportunity. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 8:56 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Did they say why king air is going down again?
PRA GSP01 0016935
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0016936
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Unknown
From: ETS Help Center [help_center@admin.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:08 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Password expiration warning
The password for SOA userlD 'govsp' expires Thursday May 8th, 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.
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016937
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Unknown
From: haeg@alaska.net
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 3:23 PM
To: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Hawkins; Molly J (LAW); Giang; Monica (GOV);
nicole_carlson@legis.state.ak.us; Crowe; Pamela (GOV); Eckert; Patricia F (GOV); Torkelson; Peter J
(GOV); Clary; Rachel J (GOV); Cockrell; Robert A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Peacock; Sara J
(GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); Clark; Scott M (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV);
Busch; Sharon K (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Henderson; Shawn (GOV); James; Shelley A
(GOV); Davis; Steven S (GOV)
Subject: Haeg v. State Oral Arguments Reminder
Dear Friends/Family/Guides,
I would like to remind everyone to please attend oral arguments in the Alaska Court of
Appeals May 8, 2008, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the 5th floor courtroom of the Boney Courthouse
building at 303 K. Street, Anchorage.
Attorneys are flying in from the lower U.S. just to attend and at least a Section Chief of the
U.S. Department of Justice will be there.
Afterward (3:00 p.m.) everyone can meet at the Snow Goose Restaurant & Sleeping Lady
Brewery 717 West 3rd Avenue Anchorage. Please let us know if you plan on attending this
(waitress issue).
If you need transportation from the Kenai Peninsula let us know as a couple vehicles still
have room.
Respectfully,
David S. Haeg
262-9249 phone
398-6403 cell
http://www.alaskastateofcorruption.com
10/15/2009
PRA GSP01 0016938
Unknown
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1:05 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Juneau energy conservation
Annette,
I just toured Snettisham and downed power lines. Do we have an active state effort to
conserve energy in state offices. Is there a way we could get employees involved in state
buildings coming up with ideas on how to conserve.
Sean
PRA GSP01 0016939
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, May 05, 2008 11:38 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 12:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joel Symons
address: 7225 Bearfoot Dr Anchorage AK 99502
1-907-248-2089
MESSAGE :
To Governor Sarah Palin
It is. Joel Symons and I want to Congrats on your New Baby. In your Family. CONGRATIONS on
your New baby. This will be my first time to E-mail about your new baby. CONGRATIONS To
you. Sarah Palin
From Joel Symons
joell974@gci.net
PRA GSP01 0016940
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :38 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 11:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Charles Justice
address: 56 Left Fork of Bevins Br Pikeville KY 41501
6066319932
MESSAGK:
You are truly an inspirational parent and an exemplification of how family and work can
co-exist. I wish you, and your family, the best of luck and will keep you in my thoughts
and prayers.
Keep bucking 'the system 1 ... you are showing, by example, that which most politicians are
afraid to even approach with empty rhetoric.
Kindest Regards,
Charles Justice
uudnilieyahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016941
Unknown
From : Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska. gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11:38 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 11:17 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Deborah Wiegert
address: 124 Enterprise Street Brunswick GA 31525
912-230-0412
MESSAGE :
Congratulations on the birth of your son
My eldest nephew Michael was born with Down Syndrome. He will turn 20 this month, is a
high school graduate and is currently working at a training facility for special needs
individuals in Pennsylvania.
Michael is an avid Florida fan, thanks to "Mother". Don't ask me why he calls my mom that,
it's just something he came up with some years ago. He also has an uncanny sense of
humor. I tell most people to whom I speak of him that they would have to meet him to
understand what I'm talking about.
Michael has a younger brother, Joe. Talk about two opposites! Michael being the sports
fan / animal lover / movie buff... But as much as they torment each other, don't Dare pick
on the other's brother they will defend each other to the bitter end!
Treat Trig as normally as possible. Socialization is paramount. (Michael has yet to meet a
stranger.) Enjoy his love and his hugs, his kisses and his laughter.
We couldn't imagine life without Michael, even if he Is 14 hours away!
Debbie Wiegert
greenldf loridian@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0016942
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11:36 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 11:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. geralyn schulkind
address: 1353 trieste drive san diego CA 92107
619 223 2351
MESSAGE :
Congratulations!!! We have a son with Down syndrome!! He is 18 and a blessing!!! love to
you and yours ! !
geralyns@cox . net
PRA GSP01 0016943
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Sent:
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Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Prom: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Cathy MaGuire
address: 474 A mcmahan mill rd Piedmont SC 29673
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
I live in SC but I just viewed an article on the birth of your child. Thank you for being
an insipation to other parents. I am sure your family will be enriched by your child.
I am not a parent, but have known folks with special needs children and it is a wonderful
thing to see how they bond and raise their child.
Cathy McGuire
cmcgjhx528@yahoo . com
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Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:03 PM
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Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. M Christian
address: 1206 Wilson Bay city MI 48708
MESSAGE :
Hi Sarah, I just read the news story about your child. I wanted to commend you on being
such a great versatile modern person! Good luck in your political career.
november551@charter . net
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 .36 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Health Care
Original Message
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Health_Care
Web mail from: Ms. Marlene White
address: 6202 Dry Den Court Indianapolis IN 46221
317-855-7899
MESSAGE:
Hello:
I just read of your positive response to your baby's diagnosis of Down's syndrome. My
friend had a baby with Trisomy 21, a certain type of retardation. He has a 46 IQ I
believe. But his mother would not hear of him not becoming a cadet firefighter when he
was of age. He went to special classes at the local high school and was the person who
received the most applause and high- fives from the total group of graduates that year. He
was very popular because he is overwhelmingly friendly, and engages in small talk better
than I can. The local firefighters, once Mom had faced off with the Captain, not only
accepted him, but all began to love him. He is very bold-hearted and was their favorite
to fill the oxygen canisters they would be carrying, because he was very sequential and
did it just right. I remember reading in Corrie Ten Boom's autobiography, 'The Hiding
Place' that prior to being imprisoned by Hitler's Reich, she taught retarded folks about
Christianity. Until I met Joey, I wondered why she wasted her time. Now I know just how
precious and unique a person who is 'different' can be. He has a shrewd and outrageous
sense of humor, and more
young adult friends who pick him up and take him with them, than anyone else that I know
in the neighborhood. Also, I remember hearing Paul Harvey, radio commentator, mention one
time 2 children that I believe were retarded; the doctor said to institutionalize them.
Instead the parents worked their legs and worked their minds as they grew, and the two are
now school teachers. I believe it was more than cerebral palsy, because I was amazed as a
nurse, when I heard what had been accomplished. That info is probably in the archives of
the Paul Harvey show. If you want to contact Tami Scanland, Joey's mother, who says she
led support group for mothers with similar diagnoses, and hear how she did not let Joey be
different than her other children, her phone number is 317-856-7899. You can use my name.
Joey is now 23 and very socially active and his mother and father are now foster parenting
a family of 4 children. Joey lives at home as well. Blessings to you in your parenting
and
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an your governing.
Marlene White
raywhitel@prodigy . net
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :34 AM
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Subject: FW: Other
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. C ynthia Morrison
address: 17933 Parthenia Street Northridge CA 91325
8182708386
MESSAGE :
Congradulations on your little special angel. I have a 7 year old with Down Syndrome . This
child will bring so much to your family. How happy and funny and wonderful he will be. My
little pumpkin is so special. Nicolette even had a photo shoot with pierce Brosnan for a
Down syndrome celebration in Ireland. She made him and every one else just laugh and
smile. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to call or you can also contact the
Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles and speak with Gail Williamson. Remember you cant
hug and kiss him too much. He will be such a love. You are so blessed. Those book are
pretty scary and dont really-especially mothers. That kind of experience is priceless and
very informative. Have a Great Day
Sincerely,
Cynthia Morrison
Themoodude@aol . com
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11 :34 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:52 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Kathleen Baska
address: 7710 Noland Lenexa KS 66216
913 262-6856
MESSAGE :
Dear Govenor Palin,
Congratulations on the birth of Trigs Our son John is 9 years old, and has Down Syndrome.
My other children say he is the light of our lives 1 You have so much fun ahead! Things
will all come to him in time. Don't worry, just enjoy. Keep up your hard work for the
State of Alaska, it's our favorite vacation spot in the world.
Kathy Baska
Former Merriam City Council Member
kbaska2@yahoo . com
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Judith Jewell
address: 41 Owens Drive Winthrop ME 04364
207-841-9461
MESSAGE:
I recently read about the birth of your 5th child. At the age of 43 I gave birth to ray
fifth child, a son with Down Syndrome. He also has Hirschsprung's Disease. Nathan is now
11. Although he is quite small, he participates in karate and goes to public school where
he is in 3rd grade.
I believe you and your family are truly blessed. If there is anything that you would like
to talk with me about, please feel free to contact me any time.
Sincerely,
Judy
judy@trahere . com
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Monday, May 05, 2008 11:33 AM
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Cindy Willford
address: 160 Leuthold Dr. W. Fairbanks AK 99712
907-389-2759
MESSAGE:
I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your family. I truely think
you are a wonderful example to everyone that comes in contact with you. Keep up the
wonderful work, with our beautiful state and your family. Cindy Willford
cindywillf ord®yahoo . com
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Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :33 AM
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:20 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General_Administration
Web mail from: Mr. Jon McCurdy
address: PO box 1382 Ardmore OK 73402
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor,
I just finished reading about you and your family on the internet. All I can say is keep
up the good work. The people of Alaska are very fortunate to have you taking care of their
intrests and your newborn son is also very fortunate to have the parents he has. Best
wishes and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Jon McCurdy
j onmccurdyoyahoo . com
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Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1:33 AM
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:15 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Lacey St. Clair
address: 1180 Nelrose Avenue #1 Venice CA 90291
310-821-4890
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
I read the article about your new son Trig, and it is a very touching story. Your
positivity is refreshing. You seem very wholesome, on the ball and positive. It would be
great to see you run for president someday.
laceynicolestclair@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :33 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:52 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kimberly Ratliff
address: 124 Shawnee Tr. Pikeville KY 41501
606-432-2384
MESSAGK:
Hi, I am a 45 yr. old single parent of a special needs child who has C.P. He is a twin
and they were given an overdose of their first D.P.T. shot and Matthew died and Ryan's
ventricle collapsed which resulted in Hydrocephalyis. They told me he would probably be a
vegetable but through God's grace and persistance he walks, talks, and does many things on
his own. He is my life and my joy! ! My mom has always told me that God will never put on
me more than I can take and he is always with Ryan and me, helping us, guiding us and
blessing us. Ryan
's dad and I divorced during the pregnancy and he has never been a part of his life. I
admire you and your husband for facing your son's challenges together. You have touched
my heart with your story and may God Bless you and your family on your journey with your
beautiful new addition to your family. Kimberly Ratliff
salongirl62@Yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :37 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Trig
From: Dtwss@aol.com [mailto:Dtwss@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 11:13 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Trig
Congratulations, on the birth of your son. I am sorry to hear that he has Down syndrome. I know that you
are learning all you can about Down syndrome. I would like to give you some information that may be
helpful to you. My grandson (6 years old) was born with a rare condition called hirschsprung's. Alot of
children with Down syndrome also have hirschsprung's. There were several things the doctors did not
tell us and we had to learn the hard way. If your son has already been diagnosed with hirschsprung's or
has problems with constipation or vomiting, you should get him tested. If he does have this problem, and
you would like to know what the doctors didn't tell us, please e-mail at dtwss@aol.com. DO NOT
BELIEVE THAT THIS IS CORRECTED BY A SIMPLE OPERATION, there is more to it. I will be praying
for your family. May God bless you and your family.
**************
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :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: Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Christopher Allen
address: 819 University Avenue #415 San Diego CA 92103
MESSAGE:
I know that your eyes won't probably see this, but my heart is stirred after reading about
the birth of your new-born with Down's Syndrome. I was looking at Yahoo News, and actually
read the whole article for a change. You have a zeal for the State of Alaska, as well as
for your family, even though you were referred to as a "maverick" .. .brava to a stong
woman! ! ! I I just felt the need to "write" to you.
Chris Allen
the sinking-budget State of California
50 year old classical musician!
christopher_allen92103@yahoo . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11:31 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
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Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Shannon Kernahan
address: 104 Windham Cir Hendersonville TN 37075
615-822-0517
MESSAGE :
Congratulations Governor Palin on your gorgeous baby boy Trigl
I too have had the privilege of bearing a son with Trisomy 21, and what an inspiration he
has been to not only my family but to many others as well. I too was prediagnosed at 20
weeks pregnant and refused an abortion at the insistence of a genetics counselor.
I can't imagine life without him and within 2 years of life he has been featured on the
front page of The Tennessean as a miracle and recently in IF Family Magazine as the rock
of my family. He was featured as a miracle because of the increase in abortions nationwide
due to prenatal testing of Trisomy 21.
I can only imagine that God has a truly significant and perfect plan for you and your
family, and that Trig will continue to open your eyes and allow you to think outside the
boxes that try and draw lines around individuals with Down Syndrome.
God Bless!
Shannon Kernahan
sckernahanOgmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :30 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Ak_History_Facts
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From: WebMail@gov . state . ak.us [mailto :WebMail@gov . state .ak. us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Ak_History_Facts
Web mail from: Mr. Bob & Beverly Freeman
address; 6801 Nashville Avenue Lubbock TX 79413
806-797-6060
MESSAGE:
Congratulations upon the birth of your baby boy, Trig Paxson Van Palin! While other people
focus on what they see as a negative- -Down Syndrome- -we are delighted that you are
focusing on the positive.
Our fourth child, a daughter, was born in 1978 affected by Down Syndrome. Like you, we
were told the negatives by most physicians. Fortunately, one said: "Take her home a love
her, she will be a blessing!"
How true! Indeed, when she was two we adopted a baby boy at birth who is also affected by
Down Syndrome. So we are doubly blessed! As we heard many years ago: "All of us are
handicapped, some handicaps just show more than others."
You have already blessed your son by letting him have a life. You will be blessed in more
ways than you can imagine, on this earth and beyond.
God bless you both,
Bob & Beverly Freeman
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odr j f @aol . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :29 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:38 PM
TO: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Denise Angle
address: 8820 N. 39th Avenue Phoenix AZ 85051
MESSAGE :
HI! !
I was just introduced to you via a news story online about the birth of your 5th child.
Congratulations to the both of you! !
I've researched briefly to find out a little more about you (as I'm a republican also and
the article said you may be up for VP) and I liked what I saw; however, I didn't read
anywhere if you're a God-fearing person, a born-again believer, or what?
I will be keeping your family and your new little one in my prayers, and I believe God is
honored and glorified in your very public decision in accepting him as he is and to defend
his right to be born. May God truly use him in a powerful way in the lives of others!
I will be watching for you in future political news, and be sure to remember to take care
Of YOURSELF ok?
Sincerely,
Denise in warm, sunny Phoenix
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deangle@yahoo . com
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :27 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:39 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sharon Bettura
address: 130 Brookpark Dr. Canfield OH 44406
3305330863
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin: Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new son. It is very
reassuring to read about families who see the true gift of every person is unconditional.
Everyone has a gift to give. My son Joseph will be 22 years old on June 2, 2008. I am so
appreciative of the insights and growth that I have been able to experience as Joseph's
mother. I was only 23 years old and just graduating from college at the time of his
birth. My naivety allowed me to see beyond the expectations that society had for my son
and I gained the confidence to follow my gut in making the many necessary decision
regarding education and child- rearing for Joseph. While I had many situations of doubt
about my decisions, I followed my heart. Joseph is finishing his last year of high school
as he was able to stay in school until the age of 22. My husband and I expected,
encouraged and demanded that Joseph be educated along side his typically-developing peers
since the preschool years. As
such, he has been in the regular classroom environment not because he was developmentally
able but. because it was his right. A personal aide assisted the teacher each year with
carrying out the necessary modifications to the curriculum to ensure that Joseph's goals
and objectives were met. My goal always has been that Joseph learn appropriate behavior
because this is how people are judged and included in today's society. If you ever
observed Joseph in our community at the school events, in the marching band (he plays the
drums) , on the bowling team or in the drama club you would be able to see that learning
goes way beyond pencil and paper. Joseph was fortunate to be born in a time of change.
When people were learning to be more accepting of people who appear different. Today, it
is even more ideal as there is so much more information and positive views portrayed of
people with differences in our society. I wish you well and pray that God will continue
to give you the inner- stren
gth to raise your son to his fullest pote!
ntial. My position is quite simple- -God did not put Joseph on this earth to be a great
learner. He will never run the fastest, speak the clearest or learn at the most advanced
level. This is because God put Joseph on earth to be a teacher- -but we must open our
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hearts and minds in order to truly learn the lessons that he can teach us.
Bless your family- -Sharon Bettura
contractorbig4@zoominternet . net
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Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Richard Spradlin
address: 2416 D East Monument Street Colorado Springs CO 80909
719-520-1435
MESSAGE :
Congradulations on your newborn son. Thankyou for being Pro Life. I hope that your son
Trig will be just fine, and that you and your Husband will be greatly blessed as little
Trig grows up. Thankyou
bubomylif eline . net
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :25 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMailagov . state . ak . us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:19 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Connie Fitzwater
address: 65 Shockey Blvd Moorefield WV 26836
304-538-6633
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy, he is beautiful!! I was just reading the
story on the internet. You and your husband are wonderful people, I, also am very much
Pro Life and I have a special needs Son-he has Epilepsy and Asperger's Syndrome. I also
have two other children. I believe God makes each and every one of us special in our own
way and he gives us as parents the task of raising our children, gifts from him. God
bless you and enjoy every moment with your children. I'm always inspired when I read
these kind of stories.
momndadx3@f rontiernet . net
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Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Patsy DeBruce
address: 24061 Melody Lane Warren MI 48089
586-201-6044
MESSAGE:
Congratulations on the birth of your son and brother 1 I read of Trig's birth several weeks
ago, and now of how he is faring as a new and beloved member of our great nation. I wish
you peace, love and health as you come to know this new bright star in your family!
cof f eebeanqueen@wowway . com
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :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: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:05 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Simcha Raphael
address: 1211 Ansley Avenue Melrose Park PA 19027
MESSAGE:
Down ' s Syndrome
Do check out this movie about a family with a Down's Syndrome child ->
ht tp .- / /www . prayingwi thl ior . com/
drsimcha@verizon . net
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Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 :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: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. David Rhodes
address: 2488 Clipper Way Naples FL 34104
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
My wife and I wish to congratulate you on the arrival of the latest member of your family.
We read the news article relating that your son Trig was born with Down's. We understand
and appreciate the situation as our daughter Kelsey was also born with Down's - Kelsey
will soon be 10 months old and is the greatest joy in our lives that we could ever ask to
have happen for us.
Trig will teach your family and you much about yourselves and more about the rest of the
world - may that knowledge serve you all well in the years to come.
You have our sincere best wishes and we hope that you will continue to serve your state
and should the opportunity present, the nation as well.
Sincerely,
David and Cindy Rhodes
dbr 2 3 4 ©ear thl ink . net
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From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.ua]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. richard lauman
address: 2177 centro east tiburon CA 94920
MESSAGE :
I realize it's not new news to you but I just read the story of your newest challenges
with your newborn son and it captured me. As one of who seems to be one of the few
republicans in northern California and a father of a son battling his own challenges I can
only give you my heartfelt wishes for the best life for you, Trig and the rest of your
family. My best wishes to you and your family.
rlauman@prodigy.net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1 1 : 1 7 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: General_Administration
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General_Administration
Web mail from: Ms. charlene fernandes
address: 49 truby st granby MA 01033
MESSAGE :
Hello. I want to congratulate you and your family on the birth of your new baby. I have a
sister with down syndrome. My sister, died at 63 years old, in 2003. I had my son at age
42 and told the doctor, I would not have any testing. What God gave me I would accept and
love. I prayed to God that if he wag to give me a baby with a handicap to give me one
like my sister. Let me tell you, my sister is and was the best person in our families
lives. She is an angel. Because of my parents she could read, write, and do many many
things. That was unheard of over 60 years ago. My Mom had my sister, Mary when she was 24
and had me when she was 40. I loved my sister with my whole heart and pray and think about
her daily. My son who is now 8, loved her dearly. She played with him and he could not
wait to be with her. He still remembers her. Be proud of your child and thank God for your
angel. God only gives these special babies to special families. I know that now. And in
todays world, who is
so called normal? And who made up the description of normal anyway? In my eyes my sister
was the normal one, unselfish, kind, loving, and understanding one. I learned alot from
her and truly I wish I was more like her. I thank God everyday that he gave me my sister.
And I would give anything to put my arms around her again. God Bless you and give your
baby a big hug. You truly are the parents of an angel. Remember that. Times will be
hard, but when you look into your childs eyes you will see love. God Bless you and your
family. .
Sincerely
Charlene Fernandes
Massachusetts
charlenef er@aol . com
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MESSAGE :
From: Mat-Su Early Development Academy
(M.E.D.A.)
245 E. Nelson Ave
Wasilla, AK 99654
373-7812
Governor Palin:
I wanted to congratulate you on your Beautiful Baby Boy.
Not only are you a Fantastic Governor but more importantly you're an even better Mother.
I'm sure Piper is a big help to you. Please tell Piper Congratulations on becoming a Big
Sister.
If you're ever in need of childcare you know where we are.
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