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Let’s brighten up North Pole this holiday season. |
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THE CONTEST IS OVER.... FIND WINNERS HERE http::// www.npedc.com !! The City of North Pole and North Pole Economic Development Corporation are teaming up to recognize our neighbors who decorate in style for the holidays. Qualifying displays must be visible from the street, and must show creativity in their presentation. The use of LED lights in displays is encouraged.
Displays should be completed and illuminated beginning 6 p.m. December 5th. Entries will be judged beginning the evening of December 5th, and throughout the following week. Winners will be announced Monday, December 14th. Yard signs will be provided for all winners in recognition of their achievement. Special promotion will take place throughout the month of December to “come see the lights” and therefore entrants are strongly encouraged to leave their displays illuminated every evening from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. through January 3rd, 2010 to coincide with other Holiday Events taking place throughout the city. To register your home for the 2009 Holiday Lighting Contest, please fill out the following form and return to North Pole City Hall no later than 5 p.m. December 4th. Additional forms are available at North Pole City Hall or online at www.npedc.com. |
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The North Pole Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Luncheon will take place on thursday, October 15, 2009 from noon to 1:15 p.m. at North pole City hall. The Grand Door Prize will be a Wilderness Jetboart Adventure for two from Mahay's Riverboat Service in Talkeetna, Alaska. Value is $130.
Guest speakers will be GVEA CEO Brian Newton & VP Dave Gardner on the "Healy Clean Coal Project".
Jim Johnsen, Doyon VP will speak on "The Alaska Educational Tax Credit: The Ultimate ROI"
The Chamber will vote on bylaw changes and new board members. They will also recognize the volunteers at the Visitor's Cabin for the 2009 season. Lunch will be $10 and there will be an assortment of Safeway deli sandwiches, and dessert will cake b y Ingrid. The public is welcome. |
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2010 Candidates & Propositions |
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The Municipal Election for the City of North Pole, will be held October 5, 2010. The following is a list of candidates and propositions that the registered voters of the City of North Pole will decide on:
CITY OF NORTH POLE COUNCIL SEATS (5)
(All offices serve at-large)
City Council Seat ...................1-year term
City Council Seet....................2-year term
City Council Seat....................2-year term
City Council Seat....................3-year term
City Council Seat....................3-year term
Candidates
Thomas McGhee
Sharron J. Hunter
Ronald L. Jones
Bonnie Arnold
Richard C. (Dick) Holm
Withdrawal Deadline: August 23, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
City of North Pole Ballot Propositions:
PROPOSITION BY CHAPTER
*UNDERLINED WORDS ARE ADDITIONS TO THE CHARTER
*STRIKETHROUGHS ARE DELETIONS FROM THE CHARTER
PROPOSITION NO. 1
CHAPTER VI
Shall the City of North Pole, Alaska, Home Rule Charter be amended to read as follows:
BUDGET PROCEDURE AND GENERAL FINANCE PROVISIONS INDEPENDENT AUDIT:
Section 6.6
An independent audit shall be made of all accounts of the City at least annually and more
frequently if deemed necessary by the Council. The annual audit shall be made by certified
public accountants employed by the Council and shall be completed within ninety (90) one
hundred eighty (180) days following the close of the fiscal year.
A YES VOTE IS FOR THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT, CHAPTER VI
A NO VOTE IS AGAINST THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT, CHAPTER VI
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PROPOSITION NO. 2
Shall Douglas W. isaacson be recalled from office of mayor?
A YES VOTE WILL RECALL THE MAYOR
A NO VOTE WILL RETAIN THE MAYOR
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION: You may update your voter registration at www.elections.state.ak.us or in person at the State Division office at 675 7th Avenue, Station H3, or at one of the Municipal Clerks offices listed below during normal business hours.
Mona Lisa Drexler, MMC Janey Hovenden Kathy Weber, CMC
Borough Municipal Clerk City of Fairbanks City of North Pole
809 Pioneer Road Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk
459-1401 800 Cushman St. 125 Snowman Lane
For more election information 459-6715 488-8583
www.co.fairbanks.ak.us www.ci.fairbanks.ak.us www.northpolealaska.com
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE VOTING: To obtain an application for absentee voting contact the Borough Clerk's Office at 459-1401 or you may print a copy from the website at http://co.fairbanks.ak.us
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Become Counted, Please Take A Survey |
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Whatever you feel about the census, it was mandated by the Constitution and it dramatically affects our representation in Juneau and in Congress. It’s therefore important to get an accurate count of who lives here.
Kathryn Dodge, who keeps track of numbers in the Borough Mayor’s office writes, “The Decennial Census is coming and the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) believes that it was significantly undercounted in the 2000 census. The FNSB has an extraordinary number of PO Boxes and we believe this was one reason that we were undercounted. We are trying to understand the scope of this challenge so we can develop strategies that will help everyone be counted in the 2010 census. The FNSB is conducting a survey of our citizens to find out how many people get their mail at their physical address or at a mail box.” Please follow this link and take the simple survey, which is also found on the front page of the Borough website. When you’re done, ask your friends and neighbors to take the survey, too! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=phtCahPEOWTgVmpkHAH_2bzw_3d_3d |
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Seniors, Age 65 or Older Qualify for Money!! |
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The Alaska Senior Benefits Program began providing benefits to eligible seniors in August 2007. Under this program, elders age 65 or older can receive $250, $175, or $125 each month depending on their income and household size. Although there has been an outreach program that has included letters, outreach to senior centers, TV ads and newspaper articles, Monica Mitchell, of the Division of Public Assistance, says, “Despite this, we believe that some seniors still do not know about the program.” Seniors or their family members can also get information about the program or application forms by contacting the Senior Benefits Office. Call 888-352-4150. The address is: Division of Public Assistance, Senior Benefits Program, 855 W. Commercial Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654. Applications and fliers are also available at City Hall. |
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Celebrating Tomorrow Today |
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The North Pole Summer Festival will be held this year on Saturday, July 3, 2010. The theme is "Celebrating Tomorrow Today". The fun starts at 8:00 a.m. with a pancake feed at Santa's Senior Center on 5th Ave with a pre-parade "Elf Run",a short 5k fun run. The race starts at Santa Claus House and ends at Santaland RV Park.
At 10:00 a.m. is the Kids' Bike Decorating Contest and parade set-up which will start at First Baptist Church parking lot with the parade starting promptly at 11:00 a.m. The parade will wind its way through North Pole starting on 5th Ave, right onto Santa Claus Lane, and then righ on to S. Nicholas Drive.
The "Midway" will start at 12 noon where there is food and games for everyone. Hourly door prizes will be given away at the top of the hour and you must be present to win! There will be a greased pole climb, bed races, and a Gand Prize drawing at the end of the day. Again, you must be present to win. For more information call Mayor Doug Isaacson at 488-8584. To locate the forms go to the following:
FORMS-DOWNLOADS, COMMITTEES, SUMMER FESTIVAL.
All your forms for the 2010 Summer Festival are there. If you have any problems please call 488-8583.
***Applications deadline for booths is Monday, June 28, Bike contest & Parade participation forms are due on Wednesday, June 30. |
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