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May 01, 1982 Page 5

Fairbanks Daily News Miner (Newspaper) - May 1, 1982, Fairbanks, AlaskaPersonalized plates a "private jokeDaily News Miner, Fairbanks, Alaska, Saturday, May 1,1982—5 ANCHORAGE (AP)-The puritanical concerns of a bureaucrat notwithstanding. Dave Rogers will be allowed to tool around town in a vehicle bearing license plates which read “CMFIC.” Rogers says that stands for “Clergymen Make Friends in Church ’’ But Bob Rowan, director of the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles was worried it might be construed as a common— but obscene—military acronym concerning the “chief... in charge.” State Hearing Officer Joseph Balfe agreed Thursday with Rogers, and overruled Rowan’s attempt to recall the personalized plates Rogers said the clergymen’s reference is a private joke between him and his wife When the state tried to ban his plates, he hired a lawyer and got his hearing Proposed Air Park Service Area I NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 4, 1982, a special election of the Fairbanks North Star Borough will be held within the area shown on the above map for the purpose of voting on the following proposition: "Shall the Air Park Service Area exercise road construction and maintenance powers?” (Maximum authorized mill rate: 1 mill) Only qualified voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed service area may vote at the special election of May 4, 1982. A qualified voter is a person who is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, who has been a resident of the State of Alaska and the Fairbanks North Star Borough for at least 30 days prior to the election. This election will be conducted by absentee ballot. Requests for ballots by mail must be in writing. Ballots cannot be mailed to voters later than April 27, 1982. Voters may also cast their ballot at the Borough Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m. election day. For further information and/or a map of the proposed service area, please contact the Office of the Borough Clerk, Fairbanks North Star Borough Administration Building, 520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks Alaska. P.O. 76855 Publish: April 14, 21, and May I, 1982 G aye J. Patrick Borough Clerk Randolph Reports By Dick Randolph Libertarian Legislator THIS WEEK: Adjournment The work of the legislature can be responsibly concluded in less than 105 days, witness the 1973 and 1974 sessions of 91 and 96 days respectively. It does, however, require a commitment on the part of all concerned to put politics as usual aside in the interest of statesmanship. The dual goals of a $1.6 billion budget and a 105 day session were noble objectives. They could have and should have been achieved. The problem has been and continues to be the Senate's and the Administration's unwillingness to responsibly and efficiently address the issues. They prefer to continue the tradition of pork barrel power politics and the "good ol boy" club of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. Their motto is don't be concerned about the merits of the issue or what can be afforded, if it helps our re-election go for it! itr* .-.v - ■ "2 SHORT FIELD LANDING—A pilot in a Super Cub tries to land in as short a distance as possible in the short field landing competition at the Gulkana Airshow last year. This year’s airshows is set for next weekend. (Photo by Ev Long* Juneau ‘summit ' on energy Monday JUNEAU (AP>-The leaders of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory are to meet with Alaska’s governor for a day-long summit in Juneau Monday to discuss resource issues of concern to Alaska and western Canada Officials say Gov Jay Hammond and British Columbia Premier William Bennett are expected to sign an agreement to share information about the Stikine River hydroelectric project proposed by B C. Hydro of British Columbia on the upper part of the river which drains into Southeast Alaska near Wrangell The proposed five dam project, estimated to cost $7 6 billion, has spurred opposition from Southeast Alaska fishermen and conservation groups because of potential damage to fish and wildlife habitats Bennett and Yukon Territory Government leader Chris Pearson are to arrive in Juneau Sunday. The summit is the sixth annual meeting 20TH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS GENERAL MEETING Mon., May 3rd - 7:30 P.M. at George Walton Insurance Bldg. 2001 Airport Way Chuck Lowry — Chmn. Practice makes perfect at Gulkana between Alaska and Canadian officials, according to Hammond’s press secretary. Chuck Kleeschulte In addition to the dam project, subjects of discussion are expected to include coal development, the proposed Alaska Highway natural gas pipeline, and possible extension of the Alaska Railroad to the Canadian border Hammond and his wife Bella w ill host the Canadian leaders and other officials accompanying them on a dinner cruise down Gastineau Channel, the narrow channel in front of Juneau, aboard a small cruise boat The summit is to begin Monday morning The talks will be closed to the press and public, but a press conference is scheduled Monday afternoon, Kleeschulte said NOW IS THE TIME to do something about à    keeping warm next winter    j à    INSTALL INSULATED    A siding *    FREE    ESTIMATES    1 i    lf you already have an estimate    I GET A SECOND OPINION ?    We    offer Top Quality Work    * A    40    year Guarantee    A BURBECK SIDING & ROOFING I    18    years in business    I ^    27th Et Mercier 452-1449^ Many Fairbanksans once again are going to local airports and brushing off their airplanes, it’s the annual spring ritual for pilots who haven t had the chance to do any flying this winter. Its a good idea to start off slow and sharpen the flying skills before a bad habit or forgotten detail causes harm A good excuse to practice is the fly-in at Glenallen next weekend It is the Third Annual Gulkana Aerodome Fly-In and Airshow, sponsored by the Copper River Basin Lions Club It’s on Mother’s Day weekend. May 8-9 The fun part for pilots—pilot competition day—starts Saturday morning at IO a rn. The flour bombing event is open to any class of airplane, and it helps to have someone drop the flour sack bomb That’s where a family member or “significant other” can be handy. Then if you think you have practiced well enough, try the spot landing, short field take-off, or short field landing contests. The rest of the family can cheer you on from the grassy hill overlooking the airport For those who don’t want to compete. take in the fly-in and bring the camping gear Expect about a hundred airplanes parked in the visitors’ area—each with a tent pitched under a wing An outdoor toilet is set up near the area. (someone please bring some toilet paper this year!) or for those who have less adventure, the Lions club members provide free transportation to Glennallen The Glennallen event is the start of SRainto ow CaÀe Decorating Phone 488-9701 Beginning Cake Decorating Classes Beginning May 11 Et 13 (6 week class-evenings) PILOT’S CORNER By EVERETT A LONG the airshow and fly-in season Next is the Flying Lions Airshow June 6. at Metro Field in Fairbanks This is the Big Giveaway and Raffle year for airshows    * At the Glenallen Airshow, they are having a raffle for a new Arctic Tern For those who don’t know, an Arctic Tern is an Alaskan manufactured bush airplane. The Tern is built in Anchorage in a small plant near the Anchorage International Airport Second and third prizes include a home video system and a Smith & Wesson 44 cal pistol. The Flying Lions Airshow at Metro Storewide CLOSE-OUT SALE Everything in the Store "Drastically Reduced!" Hurry . . Sale good only thru Sunday. Mav 2, 1982 Salon riC UNIVERSITY CENTER 479 3906 Field will have some good door prizes this summer Wien Air Alaska has donated a rount-trip ticket for two to Denver, Colorado, (or equivalent) Air North has given tickets to Whitehorse. and Larry’s Flying Service will take a couple on a flight to Mt McKinley Both of the Lions clubs use the money to benefit the communities where they are located Whether you want a good excuse to take the family out for a fun weekend of camping, try a hand with flying skill, or take a chance on a good prize, ifs worth the effort More information about the Glennallen event is available at all aircraft shops in the Fairbanks area They have pilot information, such as where to camp. how to get there, and where to find raffle tickets More information can be obtained by calling Chamberlain Aviation in Glenallen. 822-3431, or Chuck Elliott in North Pole. at 488-6477 Look us up at Gulkana. we have the pretty blue Cessna Skyhaw k. N12738 I might need someone help fly back They have insisted on an unbalanced $1.7 billion operating budget including a large state employee pay raise, a $300 million cash appropriation capital budget, a $400 million bond package, a rewrite of the very poor spending limitation passed during last year's special session, with an even worse one, and whole raft of expensive special interest legislation. The result of accepting this irresponsible program, would be hundreds of millions of dollars of spending in excess of revenues. When we came to Juneau in January, I had hopes that we could begin to pay off our bond indebtedness, but instead a huge increase in our debt is being considered. Borrowing money in the wake of the two largest income years in the state's history, makes no sense at all. It's proof positive that the traditional political process will suck up every available dollar and that the gluttony will only wet the appetite further. These insatiable appetites are the real hidden agenda behind the lack of cieration that has made it impossible to adjourn in a timely manner, lf past history is any guide, it is likely that these insatiables will stay here until they get their way lf we are forced back into session, we ought to deal with the confirmations and veto overrides in a joint session, pass the $1,000 direct distribution legislation and avoid the dozens of unnecessary and controversial issues that will put us hundreds of millions of dollars further in debt. Up until now, Ken Fanning and I have felt we were being most effective by working within the coalition, lf it becomes evident that they are going to capitulate, we will have no choice but to divorce ourselves from that arrangement, take off the gloves and fight for what we believe in! This advertisement was sponsored by: Far North Sanitation 456-6969 lf you or your business is interested in sponsoring future columns, please contact Ralph Miller at 452-2500 for information. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 4, 1982, a special election of the Fairbanks North Star Borough will be held within the area shown on the above map for the purpose of voting on the following proposition: "Shall the Fairhill Service Area exercise road construction and maintenance powers?" (Maximum authorized mill rate: % mill) Only qualified voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed service area may vote at the special election of May 4, 1982. A qualified voter is a person who is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, who has been a resident of the State of Alaska and the Fairbanks North Star Borough for at least 30 days prior to the election. This election will be conducted by absentee ballot. Requests for ballots by mail must be in writing. Ballots cannot be mailed to voters later than April 27, 1982. Voters may also cast their ballot at the Borough Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m. election day. For further information and/or a map of the proposed service area, please contact the Office of the Borough Clerk, Fairbanks North Star Borough Administration Building, 520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska. Gaye J. Patrick Borough Clerk P.O. 76855 Publish: April 14, 21, and May I, 1982 FAIRBANKS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1982-83 SEASON WALTZ NIGHT SEPTEMBER 11, 1982 Arctic Chamber Orchestra    October    3,    1982    -    4:00    p.m. Gordon Wright, Conductor An Alaskan Overture.....................................Paul    Rosenthal World Premiere Performances Concerto in C ma|or...........................................Haydn Canzona............................................ Gabrieli Symphony No. I....................................... Mendelssohn Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra    October 31,    1982    -    4:00    p.m. John Duff, Conductor Dberon Overture..........................................Von    Weber Piano Concerto No. I in C.................................... Beethoven James Johnson, Piano Symphony No. 3........................................Aaron    Copland Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra    December 5,    1982    -    4:00    p.m. Jon Robertson, Conductor Tragic Overture...................................... Johannes    Brahms Concerto in A minor.........................................Glazunov Charles Treger, Violin Symphony in D minor.........................................Franck Arctic Chamber Orchestra    January    30,    1983    —    4:00    p.n . Ronald Ravenscrott, Conductor A Special Concert of Music for Guitar and Orchestra Christopher Parkenmg, Guitar Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra February 27, 1983 — 4:00 p.m. Michael Charry, Conductor Oratorio, "Elijah"...............................Mendelssohn With Chorus and Alaska Soloists Gretchen d'Armand, Soprano    Michael More, Tenor Suzanne Summerville, Alto    John d'Armand, Bass Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra March 18, 19, 1983 - 8:15 p.m. John Duff, Conductor "POPS" CONCERT - "A Night at the Opera" Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra May 1, 1983 - 4:00 p.m. Gunther Schuller, Conductor Jeff Bradetich, Contrabass 7 Klee Sketches..................  Gunther    Schuller Pictures at an Exhibition.................  Moussorgsky    Ravel RECITAL SERIES FINE ARTS STRING QUARTET Jan. 9. 1983 8 p.m. JEFF BRADETICH Contrabass April 28. 1983 8 p.m. JEFFREY SOLOW Cello Sept. 30.1982 8 p.m. SEASON TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE