Skeglan Newsletter in Langanes and vicinity vol. 11, 10th yr. Wednesday, March 20th, 2019. María Peters Sveinsdóttir is responsible for the English translation.
Birthday Dear relatives and friends. As I turn 80 years old on Tuesday, March 26th, I would like to invite you to celebrate with me on Saturday, March 30th in Þórsver Community Centre at 18:30. Best regards, Aðalbjörg Sigfúsdóttir
Fox Hunting We are looking for interested individuals to hunt for fox in Langanesbyggð, both to search for burrows and hunt for breeding animals. General knowledge of local conditions is a requirement, as are rights and skills in handling firearms. A meeting will be held with those interested on Thursday, March 21st, at 17:00 Þórsver Community Centre. The municipality’s ideas on organization will be reviewed and interested persons invited to participate. District Manager
Do you want to live in a powerful municipality near natural wonders? Harbour Guard Wanted Langanesbyggð wishes to recruit an employee in a community centre with a harbour Guard in Þórshöfn as the main work. Field of work: - Take care of the general activities of the harbour and its customer service - Weighing of marine catch and registration of landing information - Surveillance of harbour areas, traffic around them and traffic and daily maintenance of harbour facilities and port facilities
- The security of the port, pollution prevention and port protection The port guard is an employee of the Langanes building service centre and works other incidental jobs as appropriate at any time. Qualifications: -
30 tonnes or small craft license is an advantage Heavy vehicle driving rights are a plus Basic knowledge of computer processing Harbour freight rights are a plus Good skills in Icelandic English is an advantage
The person in question must have a rich customer service, a positive attitude towards different projects that appear to local employees, and always be solution oriented to the municipality's inhabitants and the customers of the port and help-free. Salaries are according to the wage agreements of the local wage committee to the municipality in question. For more information, please contact: Elías Pétursson, District Manager Phones: 468-1220 and 892-0989 elias@langanesbyggd.is The application deadline is March 24th, 2019, it is preferable that the concerned can start work as soon as possible. Please send the job application to langanesbyggd@langanesbyggd.is and include a detailed résumé and a cover letter describing the reason for the application and justification for the qualifications for the job. ~~~ Langanesbyggð is a strong and growing municipality with exciting opportunities for the future. In Þórshöfn, about 400 people live in a family-friendly environment. Good housing is available and Þórshöfn offers a variety of public services. Future developments are ahead with the construction of a new kindergarten which will be connected to the Elementary school. There is a good gym and an indoor swimming pool, and Langanes Youth Club offers lot of sporting activities. The village has an active and diverse social life. Transportations are good, including flights five days a week to Reykjavík, through Akureyri. In the vicinity you can find some of the country’s main natural treasures, and outdoor activities are innumerable, such as hiking, fishing and hunting.
Langanesbyggð is looking for people of all ages, both genders; people with various education and experience. In accordance with the gender equality plan of Langanesbyggð, both men and women are encouraged to apply for positions with the municipality.
Icelandic Red Cross Introduction to Emergency Services in Raufarhöfn The seminar Introduction to emergency services will be held Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 – 16:00 at Raufarhöfn elementary school. There is no charge for the seminar – refreshments will be offered. Main agenda: • • • • • •
Introduction to the Red Cross emergency response and services Opening mass aid stations Operational basis, summoning basis and other rescue operations Short exercise Opening a mass aid centre Summary and discussions
For more information and registration call 899-9241 or email ingolfur@redcross.is
From Snartarstaðakirkju: A confirmation ceremony will be held in the church on Saturday, March 23rd at 11:00. Nikolina Gryczewska from Kópasker will be confirmed. The churches choir leads the singing under the direction of the organist. Welcome!! Parish priest and church council.
I offer nails and nail design, manicure, pedicure and other indulgences for chics and girls. I don´t have a license but have been doing nails for 6 years and have gained a lot of knowledge over the years. I am in Raufarhöfn. Look forward to seeing you!! Tara 781-2122
DEKUR TUTA Gel nails and grooming Price list and services: Nails: Gel nails – 4.500kr. Decorations on two+ nails – 500kr. Gel on own nails – 2.500kr. Manicure with nail polish – 1.500kr. Dip powder nails – 4.000kr. Feet: Toe grooming and nail polish – 3.500kr. Pedicure with foot bath and nail polish – 6.500kr. Foot massage 10 minutes – 1.000kr. Foot massage 20 minutes – 1.500kr.
FOR SALE Vogsholt 13, 675 Raufarhöfn Interested parties please contact Reynir Þorsteinsson at 863-7313. New parquet, new kitchen furnishings, new pipes among other things.
Guest Book Walk from Kópasker The guest book project of the Touring Association of Northern Iceland continues, but it is about encouraging people to go out for a walk, head for the guest book and write their name in it as often as possible. This summer, the guest book will be near the airport strip north of Kópasker. On Sunday afternoon, March 24th we will hike to Kópasker lighthouse and along the coast to the airport and place the guest book in a box by the ruins of the sheepfold. The walk is about 5 kilometres.
Let’s meet cheerful, happy and dressed according to the weather for a refreshing outdoor activity. Departure from the School building in Kópasker at 17:00.
Spring Festival Well dear patriots, here it is!! The youth division, grades 8-10, in Öxafjarðarskóli will host a Spring Festival on Thursday, March 28th at 19:00. We offer a three-course feast and some entertainment. In addition, there will be an auction of the woodshop items made by the youth division. Orders must be received no later than March 26th, tel. 465-2244 or email lundur@kopasker.is This time, the theme of the evening will be the culmination of the work of all the students during the theme-week at the school in February. Sale of fundraising products of the youth division will be at the end of the evening. Price: Full price: 2.500kr. Children aged 6-16 years: 1.500kr. Children under 6: free. NOTE!! This is a cash only event
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