A year reviewed
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. Executive Director Michael Burns, right, listens to Michael O'Leary, a vice-president with Callan Associates and an investment advisor to the APFC, gives an overview of bond markets to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol in February. Gyrating world economies have had their effects on the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund.Empire reporters put together a timeline of notable events in and around Juneau and Alaska during 2011.
• Jan. 9: Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, submits a bill banning cell phone use while driving
• Jan. 23: Women increase their numbers in the Alaska Legislature.
• Jan. 25: Legislative leaders rebuff Gov. Sean Parnell’s call for gas tax suspension.
• Jan. 30: Legislators debate merits, costs of shorter sessions
• Feb. 1: Legislators hurry to extend Senior Benefits authority.
• Feb. 9: Congressional delegation rips into Parnell’s gas tax suspension proposal.
• Feb. 23: Rep. Sharon Cissna refused to undergo TSA body search, wins support from fellow legislators.
• Feb. 24: Juneau’s PeggyAnn McConnochie is appointed to Alaska Redistricting Board
• Mar. 9. Rep. Cathy Muñoz publicly endorses Parnell’s call for oil tax reduction, warns pipeline may close in 10 years
• Mar. 10: Parnell proposes expansion of Southeast State Forest, committing more land to logging
• March 14: Steven Pfister took the reigns as Centennial Hall manager after a vacancy in the position.
• March 28: Kathrin Millhorn steps up as aquatic manager for both Augustus Brown and Dimond Park pools following the departure of Karin Jacobi, who resigned Feb. 10 after lifeguards brought pool safety and management concerns to the aquatic advisory board. Also, intern Michael Caulfield gets credit for only bill to pass so far in session.
• Mar. 29: With work dragging, legislators begin talking of special sessions.
• March 31: Parks and Recreation Director Marc Matsil resigned after a five-year tenure. Parks and Recreation Facilities Supervisor Brent Fischer replaced Matsil.
Kevin Kirk Petco - News
The other was on July 27th at Petco, where he had three hits, including the tiebreaking two-run homer below - which, to be honest, could conceivably have been called for fan interference. Though it would have been unfortunate for Nady to have lost 25%
Petco follows suit on Sept. 26, bringing two new national chain stores to Juneau. • Sept. 1: University of Alaska Southeast enrollment stays near record levels. • Sept. 15: Parnell abandons Juneau Road appeal, agrees to redo Environmental Impact
