Shareholder Recognized for Her Professional Accomplishments CIRI shareholder Linda Encelewski Henrikson has found success in the construction business while pioneering the field for other Alaska women. As founder and president of Linder Construction, Inc., she has drawn on her 28 years of experience in construction and management to join the top Alaskan leaders in the field of environmental remediation and general construction.   Henrikson and Linder Construction have received an impressive list of accolades, including the United States Coast Guard 1994 outstanding contractor of the year award for Women Business Enterprise; recognition as the Outstanding Sustaining Contractor by the Society of American Military Engineers for 1995; Outstanding Contractor award for Linder's 1996 environmental cleanup of Woody Island by the Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and commendation by Associated General Contractors for Safety Excellence for Zero Incidence Rate for three years in a row.   Most recently, Henrikson was named an honoree in the 1999 BP/YWCA Women of Achievement Program for her demonstrated leadership and excellence in both professional and personal lives. Henrikson, whose motto is to "never give up," is honored to receive the prestigious award which recognizes her business accomplishments as well as her community service and family commitment.   Since 1995, Henrikson has served as chairwoman and organizer of the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Masque Ball. In addition, she has served as a volunteer for the Alaska Native Youth Leadership Council, and she is actively

involved as a board member of the Associated General Contractors to promote the construction industry as well as provide training opportunities for young people.   Henrikson, who is of Russian and Athabascan descent, is one of eight children of Fedora Encelewski of Ninilchik. She and her husband, Al, have three sons at home, who highly praise Henrikson for her cooking, sewing, and gardening abilities while presiding over a multi-million dollar company.   "I just believe that it is extremely important to believe in yourself and your goals, and to keep going no matter what," shares Henrikson.     Shareholder Achieves Brown Belt On May 4, CIRI shareholder Dana Forbes received her brown belt in karate. She endured four hours of physical and mental testing and participated in a tournament in order to receive her karate degree. Forbes, who is a senior at Service High School in Anchorage, began karate classes in 1998 at Okamoto's School of Karate.   In addition to karate, Forbes participates in track and field with a focus in shot put and discus. She plans to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage this fall to major in biology. Another of her goals is to work her way towards a second-degree black belt. She is the daughter of CIRI shareholder Charmaine Forbes and her husband Charles. continued on page 10