Juhani ALARANTA

Background

ALARANTA, Juhani was born on July 20, 1948 in Merijârvi, Finland. Parents: Esko Kalervo Alaranta and Toini Marjatta Ataranta (née Salmela).

Education

Helsinki University, Bachelor of Arts (Theology), 1974.

Career

Member, Merijarvi Municipal Council, 1972-1976 and 1981. Chmn, 1972-1976 and since 1985. Vice-Chmn, Merijarvi Association, for Peace, since 1978.

Member, Merijârvi Parish Church Council, since 1979. Member, Board of Representatives of SUOMI-SALAMA (Insurance Comp.), since 1980. Member. Admin. Council, Merijarvi Cooperative Bank, 1981 -.

Chmn, Merijarvi Municipal Government. Member of Eduskunta, since 1983. Teacher of RE, Merikoski Comprehensive School (Oulu), 1974-1976.

Vicar of Paavola, 1976-1977. District Editor of LlITTO-magazine, 1977.

Interests

• Local history, genealogy, books.

Connections

Spouse Tyyne Mirjami Hàrô, 1974. Children: Men, Maaret, Johannes, Jeremías, Maria and Maaria (twins), Joonas, Joel.