Trapper Creek Community Services

Continued Discussion of The Comprehensive Plan Meeting #2

2011-10-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

Continued Discussion of The Comprehensive Plan Meeting #2

Sunday, October 30, 2011, 6:00 PM
Appetizers Appreciated
Trapper Creek Community Services Building

If you have an interest in participating in the process, please be there. It is a chance to be heard.

Revisit the Comprehensive Plan

2011-09-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

Trapper Creek Community Services Building

If you have an interest in participating in the process, please be there.

It is a chance to be heard.

Trapper Creek, Alaska/Reduction of Speed Zone to 45 MPH

2011-07-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

Anybody opposed, please make your opposition known to Trapper Creek Community Council, in writing, by August 18, 2011.

Oppositions can be submitted to any Community Council member, emailed to trappercreek2010@gmail, mailed to PO Box 13021, or at Council meetings. Council meetings are held at 7:30 pm, the third Thursday each month, at the Trapper Creek Community Park building.

Mark A. Luiken
Alaska DOT/PF
Office of Commissioner
PO Box 112500
Juneau AK 99811-2500

RE: Trapper Creek, Alaska/Reduction of Speed Zone to 45 MPH

Commissioner Luiken,

The Trapper Creek Community Council, with this letter, formally requests that the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation reduce the posted speed limit on the George Parks Highway through Trapper Creek from 55 to 45 miles per hour. Reducing the speed limit is long overdue and absolutely mandatory for multiple reasons.
The center of Trapper Creek is located along a section of the George Parks Highway between milepost 114.4 and 115.7. Along this small stretch of highway are two intersecting state roads, Petersville and E. Susitna; two Mat-Su Borough roads, Devonshire and TC Park; fifteen driveways for seven residential properties and ten businesses; a church, library, ambulance barn, community park and cemetery, a transfer station and a post office. There are no pedestrian walkways, crosswalks, multiple lanes or turning lanes.

Relevant factors for DOT to consider are:

- Pedestrian Safety:
The high population density within a mile radius of the Petersville Road intersection promotes pedestrian traffic, including residents walking or biking to and from the post office on a daily basis and children walking to either the library or community park. In the absence of bike paths, all pedestrian travel occurs in the paved strip just outside the white lines along the highway within feet of passing vehicles.

- Local Vehicular Traffic:
In Trapper Creek there is a significant amount of local resident traffic, probably more so than in Cantwell, Sunshine, or Willow. It is virtually impossible to accelerate to 55 mph from any arterial road, driveway, or business entrance while going from, for instance, the library to the post office or from the park to the transfer station. This creates a constant and alarming danger.
As your literature states, “The safest traffic condition is when everybody drives at the same speed.” Our safety concern is that through traffic traveling at the speed limit of 55 mph or higher is not aware that there is local traffic routinely traveling ten to fifteen mph slower through Trapper Creek. The locals are defensively forced to over- accelerate, pull over, or use turning signals quite a distance from their exit to prevent being rear-ended. Near collisions are not recorded in statistics.

- Physical Layout of Trapper Creek
Except for two businesses which are quite noticeable along highway frontage, all other businesses, all residences, the post office, library, park and the church are set back enough that they are not readily apparent to passing traffic. There are also major curves in the Parks Highway on either border of Trapper Creek that obscure our business strip from approaching traffic. This poses a safety hazard, as fast moving traffic, particularly from the south, is well within the confines of Trapper Creek before danger becomes apparent.

Although counters might establish the need for turning lanes or verify heavy traffic on arterial roads, they would do little to promote safety for pedestrian and local vehicular traffic along the Parks Highway corridor within Trapper Creek.
With increased traffic during the summer tourist season, it is critical for DOT to address the safety and welfare of our citizens by reducing the speed zone through Trapper Creek from 55 mph to 45 mph. The Trapper Creek Community Council asks the Alaska Department of Transportation for prompt resolution.

Sincerely,

Shawn Y. Stankowitz.
Chairman, Trapper Creek Community Council

Note:
On May 12, 2011, Engineer Scott Thomas, DOT/PF, responded to a request from the Trapper Creek Community Council for a speed limit review in Trapper Creek. Mr. Thomas’ letter with attachments was very helpful in our understanding of this process. This email is attached.

CC:
Scott Thomas
DOT/PF
4111 Aviation Ave.
Anchorage AK 99519

Randy Vanderwood
DOT/PF
Central Region Chief of Maintenance and Operations
4111 Aviation Ave.
Anchorage AK 99519

Brad Sworts
Mat-Su Borough
Transportation Division Manager
350 E. Dahlia
Palmer AK 99645

Senator Charlie Huggins
600 E. Railroad Ave.
Wasilla AK 99654

Representative Mark Neuman
600 E. Railroad Ave.
Wasilla AK 99654

Assemblyman Vern Halter
PO Box 389
Willow AK 99688

Attachment:

Forwarded Message Attachment--
Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 17:14:48 -0800
From: scott.thomas@alaska.gov
Subject: Trapper Creek/Petersville JCT 45 MPH Speed Zone Request
To: jpandpaula@mtaonline.net
CC: Brad.Sworts@matsugov.us; Michael.Weller@matsugov.us; randy.vanderwood@alaska.gov; neal.henslee@alaska.gov

Mrs. Glenka,

I have logged your community request into our speed limit review list. We have about 50 requests and are able to work on only about two per year given our small staff and other duties.
However, I will request counters be placed to gather field data on traffic near this junction, this summer.
I can assure you crashes are not the requirement to decide a speed zone. There are no strong patterns here. Fatal head on crashes have occurred north and south of the junction outside of developed areas in the recent past. We have addressed head on collisions in the area south to the Big Susitna River using centerline rumble strips. Within the developed area, we don’t see concentrated crashes, but there was a serious angle crash in 2006. Speed zones are determined primarily based on adjacent land use and access density, the density of the turning traffic, and how this density is causing the majority of motorists to drive today. We don’t want a speed limit that is so low no one complies, or so high there is conflict.

Attached are applicable laws and results in other communities of speeds observed against speed limits.
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. The key is to have a zone that is believable by the motorist in order to be respected. To be believable, they need to see development and turning traffic amongst other things. The straightaway to the south of MP 114.5 is a concern, as I don’t see a believable reason to slow to 45 MPH.
If the problem is extreme speeders running at 70 MPH plus in a 55 MPH zone, then a lower speed zone will not likely affect those drivers. For them enforcement is key. We will find out the mix of speeds and compare against all the other features such as driveway density as listed in state laws. I would hope to have more information by fall.

Scott Thomas
DOT/PF Traffic Engineer

Borough 5-Year Timber Harvest Draft Schedule

2011-06-13T21:26:00.000-07:00

Local need for saw logs, house logs, firewood and value-added use has been and will increasingly be important to sustain the growing need of local Borough communities, especially in the upper Susitna Valley.

The amount of revenue the Borough would receive from large-scale operators to clear-cut ("seed-tree harvest") any of the designated areas in the Five Year Timber Harvest Plan is paltry; the local jobs created, based on past such sales, non-existent. That use is not what we desire for Borough Forest lands within the Trapper Creek boundaries.

The Trapper Creek Community Council, therefore, is resolved that we want the timber in our area to be for local harvest only, primarily for local use.

The fact that large operators could out-bid residents for the rights to any harvest unit concerns us. It would be good if the final 5-Year Harvest Plan stated that no clear-cut extractions are allowable except in case of forest disease or fire prevention.

But our resolve is clear: local use only.

Thank you,

Trapper Creek Community Council
6/16/11

Get your "Geek On" and get over to the Trapper Creek Library and check out the DRAFT schedule. Public comment is no later than June 17, 2011.

FY2010 Community Revenue Sharing Program

2011-05-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

May 25, 2011

The Trapper Creek Community Council is now accepting written proposals for projects utilizing FY2010 Community Revenue Sharing Program funds consisting of $20,200. Proposals must be for purposes that benefit the community.

Past projects have been:

1) Re-building the Park pavilion
2) Placing "Welcome to Trapper Creek" signs at either end of town
3) Building a storage shed at the Park
4) Graveling the road to and generally fixing up the cemetery area.

Proposals can be submitted through the summer and fall to any Community Council member or at Council meetings. Council meetings are held at 7:30 pm, the third Thursday each month, at the Trapper Creek Community Park building.

Roadside Clean-up

2011-05-25T14:24:00.000-07:00

The community of Trapper Creek had a great roadside clean-up event. There were 137 bags collected on Saturday and Sunday, with an appreciation barbecue that followed. A BIG thank you to Cubby's, Trapper Creek Trading Post and Trapper Creek Inn for thier generous donations. Also a BIG thank you to the volunteers. Without your support, this would not have been a successful event. Let's keep our community clean!!!

Highway Clean-Up & Community BBQ

2011-05-08T00:09:00.000-07:00

The Community of Trapper Creek is having its annual Highway Clean-Up & Community Picnic/BBQ. This event will take place on Saturday, May 21st & Sunday, May 22nd, starting at 7:00 am. A sign up sheet is available at the Trapper Creek Trading Post. Bags, Gloves, & Vests are available at the Trading Post on day of the event. The dumpster for clean up bags is also at the TC Trapping Post. Flyer's have been posted at the usual hot spots such as the TC Post Office, TC Library, DMV/The Other Place, Trapper Creek Inn, Cubby’s, and Moore’s Hardware. There will be a “participant appreciation barbecue” at 5 pm, on Sunday May 22nd, at the TC Community Center. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served by Chef Earl. Please bring a salad or dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. This is a community event made possible by the citizens of the community of Trapper Creek. For more info, contact Paula @ 733-6506. See YOU there!

2011 Election Results to the Trapper Creek Community Council Board of Directors

2011-05-03T16:40:00.000-07:00

May 02, 2011

The election committee consisting of Kay Faerber, Jane Shaw, Allan Ruhter and Jennie Earles met at 2pm at the Trapper Creek Library on April 28, 2011.

Absentee voters were verified and their ballots were added to the ballot box. There were 58 signatures on the sign in sheets and 6 absentee voters for a total of 64 votes. Kay, Jane and Allan were armed with pens and a blank ballot. Jennie read the names of those who received votes from each ballot and the others kept track. After all ballots were read, the votes tallied, and identical totals confirmed, it was determined that the following four received the most votes; Paula Glenka, Mike Miller, Paul Thomas and Rick Leo.

The results were then emailed to each current council member and the candidates.

Absentee Ballot Directions - Elections Trapper Creek Community Council

2011-04-15T16:22:00.000-07:00

Absentee Ballot Directions

1. You will need 3 envelopes of varying sizes (or use the same size and fold to fit).

2. Fill out ballot and put ballot in a small unmarked envelope and seal. Write “ballot” on outside of sealed envelope. To insure anonymity, please do not make any other marks on the ballot or envelope!

3. Put small “ballot” envelope in a larger “exterior” envelope and seal. Fill out name, physical address, mailing address & phone number on outside of the exterior envelope. Election officials will use this information to help verify eligibility to vote.

4. Complete “Certificate of Eligibility to Vote” and place in a mailing envelope along with the “exterior” envelope (which contains the ballot envelope). Mail to Trapper Creek Community Council, PO Box 13021, Trapper Creek, AK 99683.

5. To have a ballot forward to you, contact TCCC Chairperson, Virginia Dalton-Pollo at (907) 733-3325 or trappercreek2010@gmail.com. Or you may pick up a packet at the Trapper Creek Library.

6. All ballots must be received at the Trapper Creek Post Office box or the Trapper Creek Library by 2 pm April 28th, 2011 to be counted.

7. Be sure you have enough postage on the envelope before mailing.

Meet the Candidates Pot Luck

2011-04-15T14:11:00.000-07:00

Trapper Creek Community Council invites the public to a Meet the Candidates Pot Luck.

Bring a dish if you'd like, to the Community Center building on Thursday, April 21 st at 6:00 pm.

Candidates for the four open positions on our Community Council Board will be there to meet the public.

The regularly scheduled monthly Council meeting will begin at 7:30 pm.

For information call Virginia Dalton-Pollo at 733-3325.

List of Candidates to the 2011 Trapper Creek Community Council Board of Directors Elections

2011-04-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

TeriLynn Dyrud
Paula Glenka
Richard Leo
Mike W. Miller
Sariah Naff
Kristie May Parsons
Paul Thomas

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

2011-03-29T16:31:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-24T13:26:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-21T22:33:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-21T21:50:00.000-07:00

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.

Gardening Diva

2009-04-13T16:24:00.000-07:00

Burnu Watkins will present a "Starter Gardening" program at the Community building, Monday April 20, 2009 6:00-7:30. She will share a plethora of knowledge on how to start, when to start and how to care for our Alaskan gardens.

Refreshments provided by TC Community Enrichment. Come bringing lots of questions for Burnu.

Call Amy for more information.

The Michigan 59ers: A Journey to Settlement

2009-04-13T16:23:00.000-07:00

As part of theTrapper Creek Community Enrichment Program sponsored by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Trapper Creek Oral History Project will host a public presentation of The Michigan 59ers: Journey to Settlement on the fiftieth anniversary of their arrival on the west side of the Susitna River, April 26, 1959. This will consist of a brief introduction discussing the grant from the AK Humanities Forum and the purpose and goals of the group in collecting and preserving the history of Trapper Creek, Alaska. The presentation itself will detail the organization, travel and adventures of the Michigan 59ers on their journey to Alaska and, ultimately, their dangerous crossing of the Susitna River from Talkeetna on the ice, through overflow, aided by pioneer Shorty Bradley. On display will be numerous photographs and articles written in 1959 by The Detroit News reporter John Treen, obtained by Trapper Creek Community Services.
Amy Jurasek, coordinator of Community Enrichment, will provide cake and refreshments. We are encouraged to bring desserts, as well. Your support would be greatly appreciated. This Golden Anniversary recognition for some of our earliest homesteaders will be given by Lon McCullough at the Trapper Creek Park Community Building at 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Hope to see you at the presentation where there may be opportunities to schedule interviews for the Trapper Creek Oral History Project.

Schedule for Cabin Fever Reliever 2009

2009-03-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY MARCH 21th

8:00-10:30 am Pancake Breakfast - St. Phillip's Church

10:00 - 4:00 pm
Pony Rides
Snow Sculpting Judging at 3:45 PM
Coin Toss Booth
Art/ Pastel display - Inside
Concession Stand
59ers History Exhibit
Library Hot Drink Booth/ Poetry Contest/ Cabin Fever Buttons
Trapper Creek Ambulance Service/ Free Blood Pressure Checks and Children Tours of Ambulance.

10:00 Announce Ms Cabin Fever
10:00 Wood splitting/ Fire starting ages 6-10 and 11-16
10:00 - 11:00 Chili Cook-off Winner to be announce 11:30am
10:30 Parade - Flag Raising
10:30 Sign-in for Skiing
11:00 Ski Race
11:30 Sack-race ages 2-6, 7-11, and 12-16
12:00 - 2:00 Pellet Riffle Shoot
12:00 Oral History - Pioneer Presentation
12:00 - 4:00 Fireweed Art Council/ Art Projects
12:00 - 4:00 Dog Sled Rides ($2 per ride)
12:30 Donut eating ages 2-6, 7-12, 13 and up
1:00 Egg Toss ages 2-6 , 7-12, and 13 and up
1:30 Hay Scramble ages 2-6 and 7-12
1:45 Cross Cut Saw all ages team/sign-up 2:00 2x4 race all ages team/sign-up
2:30 Nail Pounding ages 4-8 and 9-14
3:00 Hacky Sack Kickoff
3:30 Tug A War (Challenge to Talkeetna)
4:30 - 6:30 Community Pot Luck in the Community Building
7:00 - 9:00 Robber Bingo - St. Phillip's Church
7:00 - ? Texas Hold'Em (entry $20) Community Building
7:00 - ? Pool Tournament (entry $10) - Cache Creek Lodge

4:30 - 6:30 Raffle Prizes will be announced at the Pot-Luck in the Community Building located at mile 115.2 Parks Hwy. Trapper Creek, AK

You DO NOT Need To Be Present To Win the Raffle

Donations for Cabin Fever Reliever 2009

2009-03-12T11:12:00.000-07:00

Cabin Fever Reliever 2009, Donations for Raffle, March 21, 2009
As of March 12, 2009:

Alaska Heritage Tours, Anchorage www.alaskaheritagetours.com/
Resurrection Bay Dinner Cruise with Fox Island for two (2)

Subway of Mat-Su, Inc., Wasilla
Three-Foot Party Sub

Satellite TV Systems, Trapper Creek (907) 733-1755
$100 Gift Certificate for Cubby's Marketplace

Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage (907) 272-7411
One (1) Bottle of Silver Oak Wine

Mahay’s Riverboat Service, Talkeetna (907) 733-2223
Devil’s Canyon Roundtrip for Two (2)

Wal*Mike’s, Trapper Creek (907) 733-2637
$25 Gift Certificate for Propane
$25 Gift Certificate for Propane
$25 Gift Certificate for Propane

Trapper Creek Trading Post, Trapper Creek
(907) 733 2315
$25 Gift Certificate
$25 Gift Certificate

Vicky Watson, Trapper Creek
Spiral Window hanging Ornament by Vicky Watson

Angela’s Heaven, Trapper Creek (907) 733-3344
$15 Gift Certificate
$15 Gift Certificate

D & S Road Services, Talkeetna (907) 733-2211
$100

Janel’s Greenhouse, Trapper Creek
$25 Gift Certificate
$25 Gift Certificate

McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Trapper Creek http://www.princesslodges.com/mckinley_lodge.cfm
One Night Stay

Cache Creek Lodge, Trapper Creek (907) 733-2401
Steak Dinner for Two (2)
Steak Dinner for Two (2)

The Other Place, Trapper Creek (907) 733-3513
Child’s Stuffed Moose
Child’s Frog Purse
Honey Buns Boxers, Large
Three (3) Tenderhearts Treasures Candle Holders
Jar of Huckleberry Bonbons
Alaska naturals (Lip Balm, Body Butter, Soy Candle)

Diversified Tire, Wasilla (907) 376-2700
Four tire change over or a $100 off purchase of four (4) new Cooper tires (in stock)

Northland Inn, Trapper Creek www.alaskasnorthlandinn.com
One overnight stay, April 16 -May 30, 2009

Sandra May, Trapper Creek
Artwork by Sandra May

Alaska Railroad, Anchorage www.akrr.com
Anchorage to Seward, Round trip for two

Anchorage Concert Association, Anchorage www.anchorageconcerts.org
Tickets for two to Yuval Ron Ensemble
http://www.anchorageconcerts.org/YuvalRonEnsemble.htm

K2 Aviation, Talkeetna www.flyk2.com
Insulated Coffee Mug
Thermol Stretch Pull-Over, Size L

Trapper Creek Inn, Trapper Creek http://www.trappercrkinn.com/
Navy Fleece Jacket XL TCI
Navy Fleece Jacket XL TCI
Ride Petersville 2009 T-Shirt and Hat
Ride Petersville 2009 T-Shirt and Hat
Two Beanie Hats, Mountain Dude & Mountain Babe
Two Beanie Hats, Mountain Dude & Mountain Babe
$50 Tesoro Gift Certificate

Day’s Inn, Anchorage http://www.daysinnalaska.com/www.daysinnalaska.com
One night stay, double room

Sunshine Community Health Center, Talkeetna (907) 733-2273
$25.00 Gift Certificate
$25.00 Gift Certificate
$25.00 Gift Certificate
$25.00 Gift Certificate

Tundra Rose Nursery, Trapper Creek (907) 733-2410
$30 Gift Certificate
$30 Gift Certificate

Crowley Fuel, Talkeetna (907) 733-2620
100 gallons of Diesel Fuel 100 gallons of Diesel Fuel

Other Non-Raffle Donations:
Custom Canvas Alaska, LLC, Fairbanks http://www.customcanvasalaska.com/
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Trapper Creek Alaska Oral History Project

2009-01-27T20:42:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Oral History Project

In 2007 Trapper Creek Community Enrichment aired "Portrait of a Legend: Talkeetna’s Cliff Hudson" at the elementary school. Many were so moved by the viewing that Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc., a local non-profit corporation, proposed and sponsored The Trapper Creek Alaska Oral History Project to gather the oral history of our area. With so many of our beloved characters passing, the project members recognized the urgency to find out as much as possible about the diminishing history of the west side of the Susitna River while there are still indigenous residents and pioneers, who have historical memories to share.

The timeliness and importance of "Trapper Creek Alaska Oral History Project: Evolution through Statehood" was recently recognized by the Alaska Humanities Forum and the National Endowment for the Humanities, a federal agency. On November 25, 2008, G. W. Kimura, President of Alaska Humanities Forum , Anchorage, Alaska notified Trapper Creek Community Services Association, Inc of an oral history mini-grant. This grant is for the term beginning January 5, 2009 and ending on December 31, 2009. As a result of this award, the Oral History Project will be able to collect, collate and archive any oral histories, photographs, physical documents and other ephemera that pertains to the early history of the Upper Susitna Valley. The purpose of this project to preserve the history of the Trapper Creek, Alaska area.

Long-time Trapper Creek residents and assigned Humanities Scholars, Sondra Porter and Rocelyn Daniels are coordinating this project. Other members, who are also conducting inteviews during the initial phase, include: Duronda Twigg, Debbie Filter, Eric Poole, Michele Poole, Earl Theroux, Rick Ernst, John White, Rick Leo, Toni Bowley, Ted Stagg, and Lon McCullough. These members are currently scheduling interviews, recording oral histories and scanning photographs from those who have historical memories to share.

The Trapper Creek Oral History Project has benefitted by letters of grant support from: Trapper Creek Community Council, Roberta Sheldon of Talkeetna, Alaska, The Fireweed Arts Council, Talkeetna Historical Society, Trapper Creek Elementary PTA, and the Trapper Creek Library Association. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed will not necessarily represent those of the above or of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

If you have any information about our local history from the pre-statehood period through the mid-1970's, it would be greatly appreciated. Anyone who can help with this project in any way, please contact any member or email tccommunityservices@yahoo.com for comments or questions.

Trapper Creek Fireweed Arts Council

2007-01-04T14:33:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Fireweed Arts Council
I know it's only January, there's a bunch of snow on the ground...but somewhere under all that are the slumbering roots of the Fireweed flowers! This year's 4th annual Fireweed Festival is going to be a BLAST! It is scheduled for July 25 and 26 at the Community Center Park at mile 115.2....an event for the whole family to enjoy!
This will be the second year to make this a two day event! Last year we had two full days of music, a children's art activity tent, wonderful food and many, very creative craft booths. The musicians entertain us as their donation...they don't ask for any money!!! This year we will have all that AND activities going on for all ages to participate in.
If you are feeling generous and want to help....a small donation will go a long way in our endeavor! We will be posting meeting notices in the post office, T.C. library and the DMV as the time draws near....we could really use your help pulling the year's festival together! If you are interested in having a booth, you can call Debbie Filter at 733-7377.
Last year, some of the money we raised from the Fireweed Festival went toward 6 - 3/4 size guitars for the T.C. Elementary school children to learn how to play. We are now in the second year for guitar lessons with the children! Currently, in the art endeavor of our council's goals a quilting class is ongoing for anyone that wants to join in. For quilting class information contact Jane Shaw at 733-2378.
Remember, our goal, as the Fireweed Arts Council, is to encourage and promote art and music creativity, awareness and talent in our communities youth and adults alike! We would love to hear from you! Assistance and advice are always a wonderful thing!

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-12-27T22:39:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Enrichment

Happy New Year to all!!! What a great first semester we have had at TC Community Enrichment. We are, as always, looking for instructors that would like to share your talents with us! That is what's so wonderful about our area, it is rich in those with hidden knowledge.

Jane Shaw is making a BEAUTIFUL quilt with her sewing ladies in our sewing class. This quilt is to be raffled off at this years Cabin Fever Reliever. Come join these talented ladies Monday nights 7-9pm. Volleyball is going ever so strong Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9pm . We have brought back Movie night to our community every Friday 6-8pm. Movie is free, concessions sold on site. As always our strongest activity is Open Gym/Roller Blading Saturdays 5-7pm. As you probably know, ALL of our classes and activities are held at our community's local school, Trapper Creek Elementary. This building is the pride of our town and should be shared by all. A big thank you to Chris Hagar, our Principal, for his support of this program and overall support of our future leaders (kids!).

Now that we are on the slide toward Spring, Gardening Classes are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I would LOVE to have someone that is all knowing when it comes to perserving those wonderful goodies from our harvest. Let me know!!!

Take care and see you at one of the classes. Amy Jurasek- Community Enrichment Coordinator-733-2640

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-09-17T10:06:00.000-07:00

Trapper Creek Community Services
Community Schools is starting back for the 2006-2007 year. Come out and support this wonderful program. Volleyball starts September 26, at 7 pm. Remember there is a 20$ cost per semester to participate. All proceeds stays within our program.

Welcome, Tamara Harrison and Melissa Brazeau

2006-08-22T00:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our community!!! Tamara is our new k-2nd grade teacher at Trapper Creek Elementary School and Melissa Brazeau is the new 3rd thru 6th grade. Thank you for being so wonderful to our children. Best of luck for this year, and many to come teaching.

Jill Taylor retired last spring as our k-3 and Vicki McNulty decided change was needed and is teaching 4th grade at Meadow Lakes Elementary. Thank you both for giving us so many wonderful years of service. You are and will be missed for many years to come.

With all these new changes, volunteers are much appreciated. PTA is open to all!!!!! See you at our Open House, September 14 at 6pm. Pat's Garden is magnificent!!!

Trapper Creek Community Enrichment

2006-08-22T00:05:00.000-07:00

Some new and exciting changes are taking place within the Community Enrichment Program. We will be up and going again by the end of September with alot of new and exciting classes and activities for community members.

The big news is Trapper Creek Community Services has taken over as board for Community Enrichment. This is a wonderful thing, folks. We have a strong board with years of experience and a great committee with seasoned veterans of both the old community schools and Trapper Creek Recreation Association. Thank you all for making this a great Activites Season!!!!! Check in regularly as I will post the Community Enrichment Calendars monthly. Look around town for schedules.

Water

2006-08-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

There is water on the NE corner of community bldg. for anyone needing it. It has been tested and is good.

Trapper Creek Community Choir

2006-04-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

Trapper Creek has been blessed with some wonderful ladies with great voices. Many of us were treated to their performances over the Easter week-end and how impressed we are. Thanks ladies, for the time you spend practicing your song and also to the organist who accompanies. You have truly become one of our great assets.

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-03-25T17:51:00.000-08:00

Memorial Wall
Trapper Creek Community Services plans to build a memorial wall at the Trapper Creek cemetery. Names will be added to the wall to remember citizens who resided in the Trapper Creek area for about 5 years or more and have died. The wall will be concrete and the names will be cut into steel plates that are 4x4ft. Names will be 1 inch high. There will be a roof over the wall to protect the name plates and viewers during inclement weather.
There will be a nomination committee to assure that the names submitted are valid candidates for the memorial wall. They will also assist in the collection of biographical information for the candidates. This information will be recorded in a book (both paper & digital) to include photos where possible and will be kept at the library for public viewing. In addition biographical information will be collected on future candidates that are currently alive and either currently live in Trapper Creek or have moved. This will enable the committee to add names to the wall in the future and not have a lot of missed names.
The initial working list is below. The community is requested to assist by nominating qualified candidates that have been missed. Also, we need biographical information on candidates so please submit any information that you might know about the candidates. If you know family of the candidates see if you can contact them for photos (preferably of when they were in Trapper Creek).
It is expected to have the wall constructed and the names on it before the end of summer. Help us make a memorial that will make everyone proud.
Here is a working list, please help with spelling corrections, furnish missing first or last names, correct us if they still survive and nominate names that we do not have on the list. Your help is appreciated.

Murder Mike ?? Gold Miner Gene ?? Kroto Bill ?? Frank Abfalter Mell Anderson Anna Marie Anderson Joe Bandanza Debora Bandanza Bill Benard Darleen Bendix Sally Bendix Merle Bonnett Linda Bradbury Shorty Bradley Florence Bradley Oly Bruce Jim Bob Bryant Larry Bunker Cieze Bunker Mary Carey Art Casey Verger Cole Vera Davidson Joe Dual Vera Dual James Epps Genie Fox Dick Francis Ray Gatz Grace Gatz George Gray Tom Green Fran Green Wally Grubs ? Grubs Gary Haines Mickie Haines Bert Hale Myra Hale Pete Hasson Rinda Hasson Peter Hasson Perry Hellery Clara Hicock Joe Holsonbeck Jake Jensens Herold Kermic Mike Kotalik Rose Kotalik Ray Kula Burnace Kula Bert Laternau Bess Laturnau Marlyn Marsh Bronwen McCullough Paul McGlophlin Jan McKinsey Jack McQuigg Ralph Morin Gary Muller ?Nelson Randy Olsen Wild Bill Orzechowski Margrett Orzechowski Vera Parris Lue Parris Jackson Perry Matt Porter Earl Ray Nick Rebino Elenor Rebino Riley Roberts Betty Roberts Mary Robson Elmer Rose Billie Rose Chris Rosen Dale Saunders Homer Schelle Roy Shaw Loren Sholtek Earni Simmons Lora Smith Clara Spaulding Bud Stankowitz Judy Stankowitz Frank Sutherland June Sutherland Able Taylor Dave Thompson Jerry Towns Gladys Travesy Reco Trusty Vince Vanderhyde ? Vanderhyde Norman Vaughan Nancy Wasser Dale Watkins Carlos Watland Barb Watland ? Watson June Watson Jay Wier Bruce Wilkerson Mike Young Leynard Zazier

Trapper Creek Recreation Association

2006-03-25T00:03:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Recreation Association

Spring has sprung with a gusto!!!What b-e-a-utiful weather we are having...puts me in the mood for a.....Easter Egg hunt! Trapper Creek hasn't had one in years....So TCRA will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with Community Easter Potluck to follow Saturday April 15, 2006. Watch for my posters, fun for the kids. We will probably dye the eggs with kids Friday April 14th, I will follow up with this the beginning of next week. Choir starts back Monday March 27th, 6-7:30 pm. We will have a small song list, and will be performing a few songs at the Easter Potluck. Ready to Join? Call me if you are interested, 733-2649. Our one and only Kay Faerber will be playing piano for us gals (and guys), thanks Kay!!!!!!!!!!

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-03-12T22:04:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Services
AWESOME....I can't think of any other way to describe it...this years Cabin Fever Reliever was awesome. Congrats goes out to Mrs. Cabin Fever-Lynne Moore. YOU are an inspiration to all of us up and coming gals. I wish there was 1,000,000 of you.:) Miss Crickett Stankowitz holds the honor of receiving the 2006 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award, a very much deserved title for her. I tear up even thinking about how proud her mom would be about her accomplishments in life. The games, the booths, the funny gaming (chicken poop, bowling for game hens ect.) Thank you community members that volunteered your time so that everyone could come and share our unique spirit. Thank you to all our donators for the raffle, we could thank until we were blue.......all of this could not happen without all of you!!!!!!!

Cabin Fever Reliever

2006-03-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

Come on out for Cabin Fever Reliever . A day of fun and games for the entire family....The community pancake feed and Nordic ski race have already taken place but you still have time to make it to the parade at the community park followed by food, fun, games, chili cook off, bake off, art display and a chance to visit with all your friends... top this off with a spaghetti feed tonight followed by poker and darts.

Trapper Creek Ambulance

2006-03-07T14:33:00.000-08:00

Here is your chance to learn new skills and help your community! An EMT I class is scheduled to begin March 16th and will be finished in mid-May. Classes will be held at the Sunshine fire & ambulance station. To sign up call Sally Leatherman, Mat-Su Borough Volunteer coordinator at 373-8813 or Lynn Moore, Trapper Creek ambulance chief at 733-1755.

Trapper Creek Community Council

2006-03-06T18:27:00.000-08:00

Anyone interested in being appointed to fill a term on the Trapper Creek Community Council contact Norwood Marsh @ 733-1679. Term will expire in 2007.

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-03-04T00:37:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Services
Look for our posters....Cabin Fever Kick off for the kids!!!!!!!!! Trapper Creek Elementary School, Friday March 10. 5-9 pm
Youth Group gathering/Recreational activities, music, crafts, free-skate, goodies and who knows what else. $1 gets you in, all money goes towards TCCS scholarship. We will have goodies to sell, so bring your pocket change, parents are asked to attend. Hosted by Trapper Creek Recreation Association.

Trapper Creek PTA

2006-03-04T00:32:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Elementary
Congradulations to our local guy, Jeslie Hill!!!!!!! He will be representing Trapper Creek Elementary School for our State Spelling Bee. Great job, Jeslie.

Trapper Creek Recreation Association

2006-03-04T00:27:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Recreation Association
Just a quick post to let you all know what is scheduled for March. After 3 great months of Karate, this class has been canceled because of low attendance. So I am scheduling other classes for these times. Starting Monday, March 13, I am starting a later workout class, 7-9 pm, for those people that can't make the usual Wednesday workout 4:30-5:30. Anyone that is interested come and share your workout materials (tapes ect.) or let me know what you would like and I can get these tapes for us. Also Saturdays, starting after Cabin Fever, Open gym for adults 7-9, We will be alternating saturdays with Free-skate, both of these is considered a single activity so the $10 registration fee covers both. I will keep you posted. As always a $10 community enrichment fee applies to any class, but the one time payment goes thru the end of May. Burnu Watkins will be having a Gardening Class March 17 @ TC Elem also there is a $5 registration fee for this class. Call me for info or is you are interested in hosting an activity. 7332640

Trapper Creek Nordic Ski Club Meeting

2006-03-01T09:15:00.000-08:00

When: Monday, March 6, 2006 beginning @6:00-ending @7:00 pm
Where: Alaska's Northland Inn, Mile 0.8 Petersville Road, Trapper Creek
Why: Activities and clinic discussion, Trapper Creek Cabin Fever Ski Race information, tips, trail locations and conditions.
Everyone is welcome!
Refreshments will be served
For information call Debbie Filter @ 733-7377

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-23T13:12:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Services

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Trapper Creek Community Enrichment Program

2006-02-22T00:31:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Recreation Association
Don't forget ladies, every Wednesday is Women's Workout Weekly. It's an hour filled with loads of fun doing the exercise of your choice. Palades (goodness, I hope the spelling on that is correct) is in store for Wednesday February 22. I am loving this class, you control the intensity level of these exercises. Our class starts at 4:30 and goes to 5:30. I'll have the hot tea ready.......share with us your favorite. Call me for more info..733-2640 See ya on the mats :)

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-22T00:25:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Services
Thank you all for showing up for our annual election!!! Congrats goes out to our newly elected board members, John Moore- President, Robin Watkins-Secretary and Tony Jurasek Board Member. Cricket Stankowitz and Amy Jurasek have another year on their seats as treasurer and Vice- President. We will be having a membership drive during Cabin Fever Reliever, anytime you see any of our board members out and about give them your $1 membership dues to support TCCS attend our meetings (we post well ahead of time) and give us and the community your voice!!!!!! Thanks again and heres to another year filled with grand accomplishments for our community!

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-20T13:33:00.000-08:00

MEETING
7pm the 21st at school to elect board members for TC Comm Svcs.

Trapper Creek Community Services: Local News

2006-02-20T07:20:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Services: Local News
CONGRATULATIONS! Alan Alborn on 43d place finish in LH Olympic ski jump....Team jump is today...

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-18T01:08:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Services
We need volunteers willing to work events at Cabin Fever Reliever. Michael Jurasek won the tee shirt drawing!!!!Yeah for him. contact Crickett or Amy 733-2315 733-2640
Community Quilt Tickets are for sale @ The Other Place and the Library, Amy and Crickett are carrying them around town also. This raffle is separate from the regular CFR raffles because of the blood, sweat and tears put into the making of this FABULOUS one-of-a-kind quilt. This has been a wonderful community gift. Thanks to all!!!!! A big THANK YOU to our President of Community Services for pulling this great website together for us!!!

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-17T14:14:00.000-08:00

Way to go Alan!

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-17T13:31:00.000-08:00

Alan Alborn has qualified for the LH Olympic ski jump that will take place tomorrow. He will be wearing bib #9. GOOD LUCK!

Meeting

2006-02-17T11:43:00.000-08:00

Cabin Fever Reliever Meeting 5 pm at the Trading Post on Friday 17th of Feb.

Trapper Creek Community Services

2006-02-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

Trapper Creek Community Council
WOW! GREAT TURNOUT for comprensive plan vote.. Vote was 101-27 against the plan. Anyone with issues with the plan please highlight those concerns and explain how you wish it to be different. Sign the plan and see that someone from the planning committee gets it or bring it to a meeting on the 22nd of Feb. at 5 pm in the community building. Chris Beck will be there to listen and see if your changes can be incorporated into the existing plan.

Local News

2006-02-14T07:33:00.000-08:00

13 Feb “Cabin Fever Reliever” raffle tickets are on sale at Trading Post and Inn. GREAT PRIZES!
12 Feb Alan Alborn, son of Dave and Mary Alborn has finished 40th in the Olympic normal hill ski jump. Alan placed the highest of any US ski jumper.
NOTICE Trapper Creek Site Selection committee meets to select site for emergency services building on Monday 13th at noon at ambulance building. Public is welcome.
NOTICE Trapper Creek Community Council general meeting to vote on compressive plan at 7: pm on Thursday the 16th at the elementary school... All Trapper Creek residents over the age of 18 can vote.
NOTICE Trapper Creek Community services will meet the elect new board members at 7 pm on Tuesday the 21st at the elementary school