Wednesday, May 16

Migration is a fascinating phenomenon having inspired scientists, artists and public for centuries. In Southeast Alaska we are lucky to be able to observe many different species making amazing migratory journeys from humpback whales to hummingbirds.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced the names of her first session summer interns who will work in her Washington, D.C., office next month. Just weeks after graduating from high school, these young Alaskans will observe the operations of a fast-paced Senate office and the legislative process from an up-close view.

JUNEAU - Bartlett Regional Hospital, in Juneau has named Ursula G. Iha director of pharmacy. Iha joined Bartlett in 1996. She recently served as the Pharmacy's Interim Director.

PALMER - The Division of Agriculture encourages the public to provide nominations for the 13th Annual Farm Family of the Year Award. This award recognizes the efforts of Alaska farmers by honoring one family epitomizing the spirit of this vibrant industry.

The University of Alaska Southeast and the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council are partnering to host Juneau's first electric vehicle conversion class from June 1-5 at UAS' technical education center. The five day class will cover the basic principles of electric vehicle propulsion systems and get hands-on experience converting an internal combustion vehicle to run on battery power. The class is designed for individuals wanting to take on their own conversions, automotive technology students/teachers and those interested in learning about electric vehicle technology. There are no prerequisites required for the class. Registration is limited. Sign up for the class by visiting www.uas.alaska.edu. For more information contact angel@seacc.org or call 586-6942.

JUNEAU - Juneau mining historian David Stone has teamed up with Scott Willis of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company to present Then & Now: Powering the Great Mines of Juneau at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21 at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

ACOA/CODA Meeting, Wed. and Fri., Noon-1 p.m., Northern Light United Church, 400 11th St; Sun. 11 a.m.-Noon, CBJ Assembly Chambers.

JUNEAU - More than 100 Southeast residents earned their General Education Degree this past year.

Several Alaska towns are vying for the title of 'Ultimate Fishing Town' which comes with a $25,000 check for local fishing projects.

As you may have noticed, the solutions to the Super Fun Page for the past few weeks have been moved online and were completely taken out of print. We have decided to put solutions back in the print edition, as well as online for those who prefer digital.

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SITKA - Eleven Alaska Native/American Indian high school students from rural Alaska communities learned about health careers as they participated in the 2012 Ethel Lund Village Health Occupations Program (VHOP) on April 24-27 in Sitka.

Answers provided by Keith Thompson

The Board of Trustees of the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council announces the award of 28 scholarships to local students and alumni:

In the "Will You Be My Friend?" column featuring Elton Engstrom in our May 9 issue, we incorrectly stated the name of the cold storage plant that Engstrom's father ran. The correct name of the plant is the Juneau Cold Storage plant.

All programs are family-friendly and free of charge. For more information contact Gwen Baluss at the Juneau Ranger District, 789-6254.

Palmer - Danny Consenstein, Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Alaska, announced that Alaskan growers, farmers and ranchers who experience high transportation costs are now receiving payments through funding authorized through the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill).

SITKA - The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Behavioral Health Division will host a 100th course celebration on Friday, May 25, for the Gunaanastí Bill Brady Healing Center adult residential substance abuse treatment program in Sitka.

Last week, fifth-graders from Auke Bay, Mendenhall River, Riverbend, Gastineau, Glacier Valley, Harborview, and Montessori Borealis elementary schools visited the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus for two days of age-appropriate classroom and hands-on activities.