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and lightly shaking the ground, said the Alaska Volcano Observatory.A major eruption is not expected, but scientists say there could be additional low-level action at the 7,073-foot Aleutian arc volcano, about 480 miles southwest of Anchorage near the village of Perryville. *•“We expect that steam and ash emissions similar to those observed this week may continue intermittently and could pose a hazard to people and low-flying aircraft in the vicinity of the active cone,” the observatory reported in its Friday update.Ash and steam spotted during clear weather last Wednesday and Thursday rose to 8,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level. The clouds then drifted 10 miles an strong winds, while seismic tremors continued above background levels.Veniaminof is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Alaska, with a 6-mile-wide caldera and 12 eruptions over the past 200 years. The most recent occurred in 1993-95.The observatory constantly monitors seismic activity at 25 volcanoes and posts updates of active volcanoes on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.Veniaminof, which has been restless for weeks, was listed as “yellow,” meaning that an eruption could occur.U'-’U.l lUUUVY lO UKUU1 UlllIJ Iy iJLll-.Defense Department and there is no timeline for a final decision, although Boeing executives say they still expect it to go forward.The Chicago-based company took its tanker lobbying efforts public Tuesday, defending the need for air refueling tankers and the methods it used to negotiate the lease of 100 converted Boeing 767s in full-page ads in some major newspapers.Boeing shares fell 36 cents to $43.-22 in midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange.On the Net; www.boeing.comNew ArrivalsBaby Girl TabilismaAlliyah Sofronia Tabilisma was born 4:14 p.m. April 26 at SEARHC-Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. At birth, the infant weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19-3/4 inches long. .Parents are Dorothy Gordon and Rommel Tabilisma of Sitka. The father is originally from Camiling, Tar-lac, Philippines. The mother is employed at SEARHC and the father works at Allen Marine.Alliyah joins siblings Kurds, Al-lana and Diego.CITY BOROUGH OF SITKALEGAL NOTICE Parks and Recreation Committee MeetingThe Sitka Parks and Recreation Committee will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 6,2004, at 12:00 noon at the Municipal Building, third floor conference room, 100 Lincoln St.The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call 747-1852.Published: April 29, 30, May 3, 4, 5,2004 ,Home Heating FuelSign up for keep-fill service and get a free fill of LP gas for your 20# BBQ tank.Furnace Repair Heated StoragePetroleum Gas Apartment Rentals»a»iMlw TRANSFER INCmother’s body because he feared that if he called police to report her death, they would discover a warrant for his arrest as a Texas parole violator.Also, Hiebert said, Miles really loved her trailer,“It was the first home she had everForklift Safety Training SetThe four-hour forklift safety training workshop designed to comply with QSHA regulations is slated 6-10 May 6 at the University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus. Cost is $79.The hands-on training is not part of tit is class. It must be provided by the participant’s employer at the work site. For more information or to register call 747-7762.Confined Space Training on TapAn eight-hour confined space entry workshop will be offered by the University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka Campus, Community Education and Professional Development.The course is intended to serve as an employer’s compliance and training guide to OSHA regulations. It will consist of interactive lectures followed with an evaluation of learning.The class will meet 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7 at Westmark Shee Atika, Cost is $129. For more information call 747-7762.Mother’s Day Pledge-a-Thon SetA breast cancer pledge-a-thon in observance of Mother's Day is planned 1 p.m. May 9 at Mbller Park.A $5 entry fee will be accepted at Work and Rugged Gear or Mountain Miss. Proceeds will be donated to the Sitka Cancer Survivors Society.Each participant will receive a pledge sheet when signing up. With the pledge sheet individuals will haveasked about on vacatioi Texas, Mar. in Texas thi attack in Al: Miles’ w five weeks.Marshalliated.Hiebert a ral causes a ing her whil was on di things wron ing a bad ca Jurors si Padgett killi of how he h said.BushOffeiEntriThe Sitk. ter is seeki ness ideas them throu£ The cent residents ha into realitie nical assist; businesses classes and free busine staff and clt; Economic They’ve als tance with I SBRC’s confidential brary of I workshops, class, and i from aroui business ac clients navi ing task o: business.Small ar are invited can Busine; accompany to leam abi turn their center’s b
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