Correction to Trapper Creek Community Council - Annual Election of Board of Directors

This writing is to correct the March 24th, 2011 article/posting of the Trapper Creek Community Council - Annual Election of Board Members. Per the TCCC by-laws Article IV., Section 2. A, the TCCC is seeking candidates to fill four board positions. We are not seeking nominees. The correction is to all variations of the word nominee. Candidate applications are available at the Trapper Creek Post Office and the Trapper Creek Library.

Trapper Creek Community Council - Annual Election of Board of Directors

Trapper Creek Community Council (TCCC) Thursday, March 24, 2011
P.O. Box 13021
Trapper Creek, Alaska 99683
(907) 733-3325
trappercreek2010@gmail.com

Trapper Creek Community Council
Annual Election of Board of Directors

The Trapper Creek Community Council (TCCC) is seeking candidates to fill four board positions. Selection of those candidates will be voted on by the general membership at the Trapper Creek Library, Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th, 2011, during library hours. Two of these four positions are two year terms and will be filled by the candidates with the most votes.

Those that wish to be a candidate or have questions concerning the duties of the positions or the selection process can contact Virginia Dalton-Pollo at (907) 733-3325.

Applications available at the Post Office and the Library.

Submit Application by April 12th, 2011 (15 days prior) to the election.

For the convenience of the public, applications will be received by Jennie Earles, or on duty clerk, at the library. If library is closed, please leave in outside drop box.

Applications can be mailed to TCCC, PO Box 13021, Trapper Creek, AK 99683, and must be received no later than April 12th, 2011, (15 days prior) to the election.

List of candidates will be posted at the Post Office and the Library, by April 13th, 2011, no later than (14 days prior) to the annual election.

Voting is, Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th, 2011, during Library hours.

When the voting poll closes, the TCCC Secretary or acting Secretary will collect, count and certify the results of the election.

Participating in local organizations is a great way to shape your community. Being on the elected representative board is one of the most significant ways to be involved, however it is not the only way. There are committees to participate in and projects to be completed. Please consider taking an active part in our Community.

Thank you for you participation.

An Appreciation

Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc. would like to acknowledge the following for their contributions for Cabin Fever Reliever 2011:

VOLUNTEERS

Trapper Creek PTA, Trapper Creek Library Association, Trapper Creek Rescue, Trapper Creek Ambulance, Trapper Creek Community Council Sign Committee,

St. Phillip’s Catholic Church, Trapper Creek Elementary Students, Trapper Creek Oral History Project, Allan Ruhter, George & Kay Faerber, Diane Bee, Virginia Smith, Mary Anna Jurasek, Klondike &Toni Hughes, Ginny Robson, Dave Rittenburgh, Nick Smoljan, Terry Johnson, Lynn Moore, George Menard, Levi Miller, Terri Nakutis, Val Welsh, Kelly Thompson, Robert Lybert, Robin Watkins, Klaus Lerch, Adam & Terilynn Dyrud, Don Pelletier, Tom Michaud, Doug Garrison, Brad Rich, Crystal Garrett, Michele McCullough, Julie DeLoach, Sariah Naff, Brandon Watkins, Paul Thomas, Dewey Thompson, Luke Lester, Tim Smeltzer, Kaitlin Hughes, Roz Daniels, Sandra May, Fred Agree, Lousia Wissen, Dove Daniels, Rick Ernst, Tony Jurasek Jr., Martin Bee, Jennie Earles, Steve Strong, Hallie Strong, Cheyenne Strong, Red Cooney, Paula Glenka, Lon McCullough, Janel Porterfield, Lorna Corona, Tom Daniels, Ben & Hootie Daniels, PJ, Eric, Dylan, and Steve with apologies for anyone omitted.

DONORS

Trapper Creek B & B, Northland Inn, Angela’s Heaven, Wal*Mike’s, Sunshine Health Center, Trapper Creek Inn, Alaska Railroad, Trapper Creek Trading Post, Crowley’s Fuel, Trapper Creek Fireweed Arts Council, Knik Knack Mud Shack, Janel’s Greenhouse, The Other Place, Mahay’s Riverboat Service, Sandra May, Vicky Watson, McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Trapper Creek Soap Company, Tundra Rose Nursery, Northland Fishing Adventures, Steve Jones, Merlin Outfitters, D & S Road Services, Club Paris, Bear Tooth Grill, Alaska Sealife Center, Satellite TV Systems, Freddy the Signtist, Alaska Excavation, KTNA Radio, Alaskan Ponies, and Custom Canvas.

RAFFLE TICKET SELLERS

Angela’s Heaven, The Other Place, Wal*Mikes,
Trapper Creek Library, Trapper Creek Trading Post, & Trapper Creek Inn


Thank You!

Cabin Fever Reliever 2011

The 23rd Annual Trapper Creek Cabin Fever Reliever event took place on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Community Services Park complex. Long time Trapper Creek resident, Rocelyn Daniels was nominated by the community as the sixth Miss Cabin Fever Reliever. She was crowned in beaver and ermine fur by her predecessor, Sandra May.
The festival started with a pancake breakfast at St. Phillips Catholic Church and continued with a whole bunch of other activities at the park, including a Chili Cook-Off, burgers and hotdogs at the pavilion and a non-stop array of games for the kids: egg toss, tug of war, two-by-four race, Ice Berg, donut eating contest, BB gun shooting, pony rides, snow sculpting, dog sled rides, gunny sack race, hay scrambling, coin toss, cross-cut sawing and fellowship.
The elementary school students were major participants in the planning and preparation of this year's CFR starting the festival off with the flag raising. A PTA bake sale and an art contest for the selection of the theme for 2011, which was printed on the T-shirts and buttons, took place at the school. The T-Shirts were designed by 5th grade artist, Kaitlin Hughes.

The one dollar purchase of the buttons was required of all in attendance who chose to avoid "doing time" in the makeshift jail. As the day progressed it became apparent to this reporter that the law enforcement button police were not really up to the task, so the younger portions of the crowd took over the facility as their own personal playground.
In the Community Services Building an opportunity to vote on the artistic submissions for the road signs as one of the community's Revenue Sharing projects was administered by Sign Committee Chairperson, Paula Glenka. The Trapper Creek Library Association provided refreshments; the Trapper Creek Oral History Project’s exhibit honored 1968 settlers, Joe and Vera Dul; and Sandra May dressed up the building with a display of pastel art by local residents. The winners of the raffle and 50-50 tickets were announced during the potluck community dinner. The evening wound down with an open mike invitation for local musicians to share their music with the remaining revelers.
The Trapper Creek Community Services is a non-profit 501C3 organization, which uses the revenue it raises to benefit the park, cemetery and the community as a whole. Special thanks goes out to the TCCSAI Board members, Lon McCullough, Tom Michaud, Robin Watkins and Roz Daniels and over fifty volunteers, whose tireless efforts made this year's Cabin Fever Reliever festival both enjoyable and memorable to all.

Paul Thomas, Trapper Creek, Alaska

2011 Donors for Cabin Fever Reliever Raffle

Trapper Creek B & B - Gift Basket ($49)
Northland Inn - Gift Certificate from Cubby’s $50

Angela’s Heaven Pizza - Gift Certificate $15

Sunshine Clinic - Gift Certificate $25
Trapper Creek Inn - Gift Certificate for $50 in Fuel
Wal*Mike’s - Gift Certificate for Propane $25
Alaska Railroad - Roundtrip for 2 Anchorage to Seward ($238)
Trapper Creek Trading Post - Gift Certificate $25
Crowley’s Fuel - Gift Certificate $100
Fireweed Arts Council - $50

Knik Knack Mud Shack - Gift Certificate $25
Janel’s Greenhouse - Gift Certificate $25

The Other Place - Bear Bum Boxers ($12)

Trapper Creek Inn - TCI Rain Jacket ($54)
Mahay’s Riverboat Service - Devil’s Canyon Trip for 2 ($310)
Sandra May - Hummingbird Art Print ($30)
Princess Wilderness Lodge - One Night Stay for 2 ($129)

Trapper Creek Soap Company - Gift Basket / Soap ($49)

Tundra Rose Nursery - Gift Certificate $30

Angela’s Heaven Pizza - Gift Certificate $15
Trapper Creek Trading Post - Gift Certificate $25

Sunshine Clinic - Gift Certificate $25

Trapper Creek Inn - 2011 Ride Peterville Ball Cap ($17)

Northland Fishing Adventures - Fishing Gift Basket ($49)
Wal*Mike’s - Gift Certificate for Propane $25

Vicky Watson - Beaded Window Charm ($49)

Sunshine Clinic - Gift Certificate $25

The Other Place - Bear Paw Sleep Pants ($18)
Crowley’s Fuel - Gift Certificate $100

Merlin Outfitters - Pair 400gr socks / Wool Power ($20)

Trapper Creek Inn - 2011 Trapper Creek Inn Ball Cap ($17)

Angela’s Heaven Pizza - Gift Certificate $15

D & S Road Service - $100

Club Paris (Anchorage) - Gift Certificate $50
Wal*Mike’s - Gift Certificate for Propane $25
Princess Wilderness Lodge - One Night Stay for 2 ($129)

Fireweed Arts Council - $50

Tundra Rose Nursery - Gift Certificate $30

Days Inn (Anchorage) - One Double Room for One Night Stay ($100)

Trapper Creek Inn - 4- Wheeling Petersville T-shirt ($20)

Bear Tooth Grill - Gift Card $25
Janel’s Greenhouse - Gift Gertificate $25

Sunshine Clinic - Gift Certificate $25

The Other Place - Red Sleep Shirt ($21)

Trapper Creek Inn - Trapper Creek Lime Green Sweatshirt ($29)

Angela’s Heaven Pizza - Gift Certificate $15

Merlin Outfitters - Pair 600gr socks / Wool Power ($25)

Alaska SeaLife Center (Seward) - 2 Adult /2 student or children ( $279)
Trapper Creek Inn - Gift Certificate Hot Sandwich Meal ($24)
Wal*Mike’s - Gift Certificate for Propane $25

*Parentheses indicate approximate value

Drawing is at 5:00 pm at Cabin Fever Reliever on March 12, 2011 at the community Park Building, MP 115.2, Parks Highway, Trapper Creek, Alaska 99683. You do not have to be present to win, but come and enjoy the festivities. This raffle, sponsored by the non-profit Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc., is used to support the Trapper Creek Community Park and Cemetery.