Friday, January 16, 1998
Knowles
wants more spending on kids
Governor Tony Knowles last night pushed his $2.4-billion budget for fiscal year 1999,
saying skimping on education and child protection now will cost more in the long run.
Knowles wants to put more money into his Smart Start initiative which would
increase child and health programs, as well as investing more money into education,
specifically giving more money to school districts who establish standards and tests for
students. Republican lawmakers says they want a prioritized budget, not a spending
increase. The majority says it plans to cut $50-million from the budget, and that
the governor's budget proposal would increase the deficit and taxes.
UAS
enrollment takes a dip
Full time enrollment at the University of Alaska Southeast is showing a slight decline.
Bruce Gifford, director of student services says they're still in the middle of the
initial period for dropping and adding classes, and that spring figures are usually
different from fall semester totals, due to graduating students. The latest figures
show 585 students registered full time, with over 1700 students total.
Local
volunteer returns from Guam
Frank Ostrom is tanned, but tired, following three weeks in Guam as a Red Cross Volunteer.
Ostrom went to the island following Hurricane Paka, which devastated the nation.
Ostrom says about 80 percent of the electricity and water service is operational
now, following the 250 mile an hour winds that ripped across the island in December.
Ostrom says even with their homes in ruin, the Guamanians always offered a drink or
meal to him, even if it meant borrowing from neighbors.
Conference
to highlight selling to state
A conference to provide Alaska companies with the tools needed to more effectively sell
products and services to the State of Alaska will be held at Centennial Hall on February
2. Diane Mayer Pearson with the Juneau Economic Development Council says the state
is the largest potential buyer in Alaska, and they want to make sure that businesses know
the door is open, and how to best get those state contracts. For registration
information contact JEDC at 463-3662.
Comtech
'98 takes shape
Registration for Comtech 98 is still going on, and according to Susan Favro, coordinator
for the statewide communications technology conference and trade show, there will be a lot
for attendees to see. The trade show will have 41 vendors in 54 booths and includes
Oracle Group, Compaq, Dell, Norcom and Microsoft, who will present a preview of Windows 98
on Friday, February 6, which is open to the public. Registration information is
available at the Comtech website, www.alaskacomtech.com
Girl Scout
cookies go on sale today
It's that time of year again. The Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council begins their
cookie sales tonight at 5. There are 8 different varieties to choose from.
Call 586-1710 for info.
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