Volume 37

September 2, 2011

City of Sand Point Newsletter

City of Sand Point General Election
The City of Sand Point General Election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Inside this issue:
Scrap Metal 2 Barge A Success Scrap Metal Barge Photos Department of Public Safety Harbor News Employment Opportunities 4th of July Celebration Photos Around Town 2011 Walk for the Cure Silver Salmon Derby Happy 97th Birthday City Info 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 10 10

Declaration of Candidacy forms are now available for the following positions: OFFICE OF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL SEAT B CITY COUNCIL SEAT D Three (3) Year Term Three (3) Year Term Three (3) Year Term

Deadline for filing and withdrawing : Friday, September 2, 2011 Absentee-By-Mail ballots are accepted from September 14th-September 30th. Absentee-In-Person becomes available on September 19th and continues through October 3rd. PLEASE NOTE: Sample Ballots will be posted on September 6, 2011. Deadline for REGISTERING to vote is Friday September 2, 2011.

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Scrap Metal Barge a Success!

After years of planning and working on ideas to rid our community of the massive amounts of metal that is originally shipped to Sand Point in the form of a useful commodity and ultimately ends up as scrap metal - scrap metal that has clogged our landfill and been an eyesore in our community - the City, with assistance from the tribes-has successfully hauled, stockpiled and loaded a barge that has taken approximately 100 tons of scrap metal out of Sand Point! The barge arrived late Wednesday afternoon (August 17th) and left port, headed for King Cove on Saturday morning. Howard Smith and the entire Public Works crew deserve a huge pat-on-the-back for the professional way they handled the entire operation from preparation of the scrap metal materials (draining oils, removing refrigerants and crushing), to the hauling, staging and final loading of the barge this difficult and potentially dangerous event came off with few problems and our community is much cleaner because of their efforts. Although we were not able to haul all the scrap metal that has accumulated over these many years, the City continues working on bringing a second barge to our community to finish the job. For now, however, the City of Sand Point continues to set the example of how to properly and effectively deal with solid waste issues in rural Alaska.

PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL

DIRECTOR Howard Smith SHOP FOREMAN Paul Karlsen OPERATORS Julius Karlsen John Jacbosen LABORER Walter Osterback Public Works Shop: 383-5427

Landfill Hours Monday Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM-3:00 PM

Scrap Metal staged at the landfill.

PLEASE SEPARATE METAL FROM GARBAGE. DO NOT DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL OR ANTI-FREEZE AT LANDFILL.
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Scrap Metal Photos

Scrap Metal staged at the new harbor.

City crew at work loading the scrap metal.

The City crew loading the scrap metal onto the barge.

The City crew loading the scrap metal onto the barge.

News from the Police Department

During the August 9, 2011 City Council meeting, Sand Point Police Officer Nate Taylor received his Basic Police Certification Certificate. This is one of the three levels of certifications an Alaskan Peace Officer can earn during their Law Enforcement career. Even though it may be the first level of certification, the basic certification is perhaps the hardest to acquire. Within the first 12-14 months of employment, a newly appointed police officer must show their worth in many ways and meet stiff qualifications in order to step among the ranks of other proven officers throughout the State of Alaska. This is certainly a well-earned award for such a fine officer. Congratulations to Officer Taylor for his accomplishment!
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Harbor News Greetings from the Robert E. Galovin Small Boat Harbor! A lot has happened since the last newsletter, aside from just the general maintenance and upkeep of the harbor. Floats The crew has been busy building new floats for the B and C floats. They have four more to construct and change. This has been an on-going process and has taken ten years or more, but the forty foot floats will all have been changed. The City is in the process of having the whole infrastructure of the small boat harbor re-

Richard Kochuten Sr.

done. Inspectors came and evaluated the small boat harbor. After 30 years of service, the harbor has seen a lot of wear and tear and the inspectors did not give the harbor very high marks. The monies are being gathered for Phase 1 of the re-build. The date is yet to be determined but we are hoping that this will begin within the next year. Increased Rates and Improvements For the first time in over twenty years, the rates for moorage, haul out, storage, ect., have all been re-adjusted. They may seem extravagant; however, the rates at the Sand Point Boat Harbor are still among the lowest in the State of Alaska. The new rates will also help with the rebuilding of the old infrastructure. Ferry Schedule The season is winding down for the ferry runs. There will be three tieups heading West on September 1st, 15th, and 29th, with the last run heading East on Oct. 2nd. The freight boats will still keep a steady schedule, arriving every Thursday or Friday with very little variance. The boats seldom stop at the City dock on the Southbound leg so if you bring freight to go South we will put it on the boat going North. It will eventually arrive in Seattle or at points South just not as soon as you might expect, unless you can catch the boat on the Southbound leg at Trident. Kids Dont Float The Silver Salmon derby is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. That should be a great time as usual. The harbor crew has put the Kids Don't Float life jacket boxes out in various places. Thank you to the Pauloff Harbor Tribe and City for ordering more life vests and making sure there are enough vests for all the users. Over the years, Kids Dont Float life jackets have been picked up on the beaches, which is okay because it shows that the younger people are using them and we want to encourage them to continue to do so, even if they are occasionally forgotten.

BOAT HARBOR PERSONNEL: HARBOR MASTER Richard Kochuten Sr. HARBOR MAINTENANCE Jeremy Krone Randy Wilson Andrew Gilbert NIGHT WATCHMEN Knute Gilbert Jr. Sam Brandal Harbor House: 383-2331
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Job Openings at the City of Sand Point

Under Department of Public Safety JAIL GUARDS: Part-time, temporary, starting at $16.31 per hour,
paid by the State of Alaska and offers benefits and retirement, and annual cost of living increase. This position is on -call only when there are prisoners, but you can select the shift you want. All interested persons should see Ms. Mary Ann Krone at the Sand Point Police Department for applications.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: Part-time, Permanent Position, D.O.E. Patrols and apprehends loose dogs found roaming through the community, provides for the proper and humane care of sheltered animals, sells and keeps accurate records of dog license ownership per city code, keeps the animal shelter clean, sanitary and safe at all time, assists with veterinary care during scheduled visits to community by licensed veterinarian and much more.

FIRE CHIEF:20 hours/week, starting at $20.54/hr.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, this position is responsible to coordinate the recruitment, training and supervision of the Sand Point Volunteer Fire Department (SPVFD) personnel and all the equipment, machinery and supplies owned by the department.

EMS AND FIRE DEPARMENT VOLUNTEERS: The

Department of Public Safety also has an all-volunteer force in addition to the paid positions. If you dont have 40 hours a week to put forth, but are looking for something to do that makes a difference to everyone in the community, then this is the place for you. Plus youll receive a stipend from the City of Sand Point and a lot of free, professional training for your services. If you are interested in joining up with your local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and/or Fire Department, please see Joseph Shoemaker, Chief of Police, or Susan Cartwright, Chief of EMS.

Full job descriptions are available at the City Office. Positions are open until filled. THE CITY OF SAND POINT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THE CITY OF SAND POINT IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIPRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MANDATORY DRUG TESTING.

BUILDING MAINTENACE: Full-time, salary D.O.E. Under the

direction of the Mayor, the building maintenance position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all municipally owned buildings in the community. This includes repair and/or replacement of heating/ cooling systems, plumbing pipes and fixtures, electrical components, walls foundations and roofs, and other vital or cosmetic needs of city owned facilities.
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4th of July Celebration

This years 4th of July celebration was a success! The day started out with a parade from the store to the boat harbor, and continued with a BBQ, relay games, pie eating contest, watermelon eating contest, and carnival games. The day ended with a firework display Thank you to all those that volunteered your time to help with the carnival. We couldnt have done it without you! We hope to continue to build this celebration for years to come. The more people and businesses we get involved, the more we can do!

A BIG THANKS to the following business that donated to this event. AC Value Aleutian Pribilof Island Association Coastal Transportation, Inc. Cut R Loose City of Sand Point Full Metal Minerals Fleetwelding Peter Pan Seafoods Trident Seafoods WASTAC Christine Nielsen Jesse Pesterkoff Island Pizza Harbor Caf A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE HARBOR CREW FOR CONSTRUCTING THE CARNIVAL BOOTHS and TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR
Youth Pie Eating Contest
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Department of Public Safety leading the parade.

THEI R CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT.

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Photos from Around Town

Culture Camp: Launching of the baidarkas.

Little League players waiting their turn.

Little League players on the field.

Culture Camp: Potluck and dancers.

2011 Walk for a Cure

The 2011 Sand Point Walk For a Cure will be held Saturday, September 24th, 2011. Activities for this fundraising event will include a duck race, bar and lounge events, memory/honor luminaries, raffles, prizes, and the WALK FOR A CURE! All proceeds from this fundraising event will be used to help local families and friends. For more information, contact Jeri Nyberg, Donna Daniels, or Carla Chebetnoy.

Stay tuned for the schedule of events!

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2011 Silver Salmon Derby Events & Raffle

The 6th Annual Silver Salmon Derby begins this weekend with a Dessert KickOff on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM, with fishing beginning 8:00 AM Saturday morning. A portion of the funds generated get spread out throughout the community to the Sand Point EMS, Culture Camp, Boys & Girls Club, and the Teen Center. Come enjoy the fishing, food, games, and activities in support of these programs! Silver Salmon Derby Raffle 1: $2500 Alaska Airlines Vacation Package 2 Round trip tickets on Pen Air $500 spending cash (2) Alaska Railroad tickets $500 cash Tickets are $20 each.
Tickets will be available at the Gear Shed throughout the event. Drawing will be held Monday, September 5th.

Adult Big Fish Priz e 1st $1000 2nd $750 3rd $500 Kids Big Fish Prize 1st $500 2nd $350 3rd $100

Special Thanks to the Committee Members: Bob Barnett, Rayette McGlashan, Dennis McGlashan, Carla Chebetnoy, Cherilyn Lundgren, Tina Anderson, Jade Cromer, and George Cromer. Thank you to all those who provided donations: Pen Air, Peter Pan Seafoods, Coastal Transportation, Alaska Central Express (ACE), WASTAC Electronics, City of Sand Point, Trident Seafoods, Alaska Commercial, Sand Point EMS, Teresa Anderson, APIA, Paul Karlsen, Eastern Aleutian Tribes, Dale Pedersen, Luke Ludvick, Alaska Railroad, Healing Hands Massage, Laurel Street Spa & Chiropractic, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Wireless (GCI), Rhy & Angela Verg-in, and Marine View Bed & Breakfast. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEARS SALMON DERBY POSSIBLE!

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2011 Silver Salmon Derby Schedule

3:00 Raft Race Adults (in slough) 3:30 Raft Race Kids (in slough) 4:00 Smoked Fish Contest hard smoked & kippered separate competitions! 4:15 Pickled Fish Contest (following smoked) 4:30 Humpy Toss (outside gear shed) 5:00 7:00 Dinner, Fish N Chips & Salad 8:00 PM Fishing Ends

Sunday
8:00 AM Fishing Begins/Snack Shack Opens 12:00 2:00 Lunch French Dips

September 2nd-5th, 2011

Bazaar tables available Saturday and Sunday $10 Each Day SALMON ART displayed Saturday Monday. Fish ticket prizes announced throughout the day. $10 Ping Pong Ball Race-SATURDAY at Falling Tide Kids cork boat race (in sloughafter ping pong ball race) $20 Duck Race-SUNDAY. BUY YOUR DUCK NUMBER!!

12:00 Prize Sand Box Open 4 yr & under 1:00 4:00 KIDS CRAFTS: Sun Catchers, Cup Decorating 1:00-4:00 Face Painting 1:00 Biggest Salmon Berry 1:30 Jalapeo Eating Contest 2:00 Watermelon Eating Contest kids & adults separate 2:30 Salmon Filleting Contest 3:00 Pie Eating Contest kids & adults separate 3:30 Popof Island Berry Pie Contest 4:00 Fish Pie (perok) Baking Contest 5:00 7:00 Dinner Ribs, Corn on Cob, Baked Beans, & Salad 8:00 PM Fishing Ends

Friday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Kick-Off Dessert 9:00 PM Midnight Jam Party - beer/wine, Split the pot, raffle, and fun activities!

Saturday
8:00 AM Fishing Begins/Snack Shack Opens 11:00 Prize Sand Box Open 4yrs. & under 12:00 2:00 Lunch BBQ Burgers, Hotdogs 12:30 Kids Casting Contest 1:00 Land and Sea Team Race (at new boat harbor) 1:00 4:00 KIDS CRAFTS: Sun Catchers, Cup Decorating 1:00 - 4:00 Face Painting 1:00 - 3:00 Flower Beading for 12 yrs. & up.
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Monday
8:00 AM Fishing Begins/Snack Shack Opens 11:00 1:00 BBQ 3:00 Fishing Ends 3:05 Prize Drawing & Ceremony

City of Sand Point

Happy 97th Birthday Chris Gundersen!!!

Sand Point local, Chris Gundersen, celebrated his 97th birthday on August 9, 2011 with his family in Anchorage, Alaska.

City Library & Gym Schedules

LIBRARY
MONDAY & SATURDAY 7:00 PM-9:30 PM

GYM
MONDAY & SATURDAY 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 8:00 PM-9:30 PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 8:00 PM-9:30 PM WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM-8:00 PM 8:00 PM-9:30 PM 4th-7th Grade 8th-Adult(Basketball) K-3rd Grade 8th-Adult (Basketball) Preschool & Parents 8th-Adult(Basketball)

LIBRARY AND GYM ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.

Bingo & Pull Tabs

Pull Tabs
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00-9:00 P.M.

Bingo-Sundays
Doors open @ 5:30 P.M. Pull tabs @ 5:30 P.M.Bingo Starts @ 6:30 P.M.

$250 Door Prize Drawings to be held on: September 11th October 2nd October 23rd November 13th December 4th Come and join the fun!!!

Gaming Auditor
Shannon Sommer

Bingo Assistants
Susan McGlashan Chrystal Galovin Hilary Nyberg

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City Holidays
The City Offices and Departments will be closed on the following holidays through December 2011. Labor Day: Monday, September 5, 2011 Columbus Day: Monday, October 10, 2011 Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Friday: Friday, November 25, 2011

City of Sand Point Officials & Meetings

Elected Officials
Mayor Glen Gardner Jr.

Administration
City Administrator Paul Day Finance Officer Krista Galvin City Clerk Jade Cromer Administrative Assistant

City Council Members

Seat A Dennis McGlashan Jr. Seat B William Cumberlidge Seat C Shirley Brown Seat D Jack Foster Jr. Seat E Marita Gundersen Seat F Karen Johansen Meetings held @ 7:00 pm (2:00 pm workshop) Public Welcome!!!

Regularly Scheduled City Council Meetings.

September 13, 2011 October 11, 2011 November 8, 2011 December 13, 2011 In the City Chambers

Kurtis Gundersen Director of Public Safety Joseph Shoemaker Public Works Director Howard Smith Harbormaster Richard Kochuten Sr.

This is the City of Sand Point Quarterly Newsletter. Next issue: December 2011.
Producer: Jade Cromer Editor: Paul Day
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City of Sand Point P.O. Box 249 Sand Point, Alaska 99661

Phone: (907)383-2696 Fax: (907)383-2698 Email: sptcity@arcitc.net

Office located at room 10 in the Municipal Building on Main Street.

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