Skeglan Newsletter in Langanes and vicinity vol. 12, 10th yr. Wednesday, March 27th, 2019. María Peters Sveinsdóttir is responsible for the English translation.
The Cancer Society in the North-East The society’s sympathy cards are available at the following sources: María Hermundsdóttir in Kópasker, phones: 465-2170/866-7018 Urð Store in Raufarhöfn, phone: 465-1111 Sigríður Kristín Andrésdóttir in Þórshöfn, phone: 468-1126. The Advisory Service of the Cancer Society of Iceland offers information, advice and support to people who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. Further information can be found at www.krabb.is and at 800-4040.
Open Meetings of GróLind in the North-East The State Soil Conservation Service invites all interested parties to presentations and consultation meetings on the project GróLind, evaluation and monitoring of vegetation and soil resources in Iceland. The meetings will discuss the methodology of the project, among other things the status evaluation, development of sustainability indicators for land use, mapping of grazing land, exploration of sheep grazing (GPSkindur) and cooperation with land users. The regional representative will, of course, attend the meetings. A special guest at these meeting will be Snorri Þorsteinsson, a cultivation consultant at RML, who will discuss carbon issues in agriculture. Tuesday, April 2nd at 13:00, Fjallalamb, Kópasker.
Tuesday, April 2nd at 20:00, Seigla, Laugar in Reykjadalur. The Soil Reclamation Service encourages people to attend and participate actively in the development of the project. Sustainability benefits all of us ~ www.grolind.is
An Invitation to Participate in a Research Settlements and migration: Towns and villages in Iceland
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• Do you live in a town or village with fewer than two thousand inhabitants? Are you 18 years of age or older? Do you want your voice to be heard?
An online survey of attitudes and intentions of all residents aged 18 or over, in rural districts with fewer that two thousand inhabitants are ongoing right now. The purpose of the survey is to increase understanding of the specificities and challenges of different communities and to support policy-making and actions in regional affairs. It is extremely important to get as many answers as possible from men and women, young and old, natives and immigrants. Take part – www.byggdir.is ~ www.byggdir.is/english ~ www.byggdir.is/polski
Job Vacancy for Application
The Principal of the Húsavík Music School The Húsavík School of Music has been operating since 1961. The school is based in Borgarhólsskóli and the cooperation of the two schools is considerable. Since 1992, a collaborative project of the Music School at Borgarhólsskóli and the kindergarten Grænuvellir has been ongoing, which aims to offer all children aged 4-8 years a targeted music education. The Music School’s role in musical upbringing is therefore great. There are 7,5 full-time equivalent positions at the school, and the students are 230. Job description The full-time position of principal of the Húsavík Music School is open for applications. The teaching rate is according to wage contracts. We are searching for an ambitious principal with the ability to organize a challenging and progressive schooling with staff, parents, and students. We are looking for a director who has a strong view of the professional development of the internal work of the school. In addition, a principal who can strengthen the position of the school in the local community through systematic collaboration with other educational and cultural institutions. Educational and skill requirements • • • •
Experience with management and/or professional leadership in the field of teaching and development at a music school Leadership qualities, great communication skills and good organizational skills Further education (master’s degree) in the field of music, management or similar subjects desirable Teaching experience at a music school
Application deadline is through April 7th, 2019. Applications must be submitted in electronic form to the educational representative of Norðurþing at jon@nordurthing.is Further information can be obtained at Norðurþing’s office at Ketilsbraut 7-9 in Húsavík, tel. 464-6100 or by inquiries at nordurthing@nordurthing.is Norðurþing is a strong municipality characterized by diverse life and great creativity of man and nature.
SKJALDMEYJAR HAFSINS A new play based on the true stories of the lives of seafarer’s wives Author and director: Jenný Lára Arnórsdótir Cast: Jónína Björt Gunnarsdóttir, Vala Fannell and Katrín Mist Haraldsdóttir Music and soundscape: Ármann Einarsson Lighting design: Arnþór Þorsteinsson Sets and costumes: Sara Blöndal Production: Arna Kristín Sigfúsdóttir March 28th at 20:00 ~ Sold Out April 5th at 20:00 ~ A few seats available April 12th at 20:00 ~ A few seats available These 3 shows only Ticket price 3.500 kr. Tickets available at www.mak.is The show is a collaborative project of the theatre group Artik and Leikfélag Akureyrar
ÞÓRSHÖFN We are looking for an independent and organized employee with a good customer service attitude for sales and service in the branch of Lyfja in Þórshöfn. The work includes advising clients on the choice of products, working the register, dispensing of medicines against a prescription, selling over the counter medicines and advice on selecting and using them. This is a 1-year temporary position due to maternity leave. Employment ratio is approximately 60%. Working hours are from 10-16 three days a week, and 10-14 one day a week. We request that applicants can begin work on June 1st. Qualifications Experience in commercial work is desirable and pharmacy experience is a plus. In line with Lyfja’s gender equality program, men as well as women are encouraged to apply for jobs with the company. For further information, please contact Ingólfur Magnússon, pharmacist at Lyfja Húsavík, tel. 464-1212. Please apply for the job on our website www.lyfja.is All applications and queries will be treated as confidential. Application deadline is April 12th.
A play by Húsavík drama society • Friday 22th March – 20:00 • Saturday 23rd of March – 16:00 • Buy tickets: http://www.leikfelagid.is 464 1129 (have to call 2 hours before each show) Full price 3.000 kr. Children/ discount 2.000 kr. Members in Framsýn, Þingiðn and the employee union in Norðurþing have to show their discount slips from their union to get the discount.
Annual General Meeting Of the Agricultural Society of Norður-Þingeyingar will be held in the Fjallalamb dining room on Wednesday, March 27th at 17:00, and representatives of member companies will be invited to that meeting. The member organizations are the Agricultural Society of Langanes, the Agricultural Society of Þistilfjörður, the Agricultural Society of Presthólahreppur, the Agricultural Society of Öxarfjörður, the Agricultural Society of Kelduhverfi, and the sheep farmer’s chapter in the ACSNÞ. Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Opening of the meeting and election of employees Report from the Board and accounts Processing of cases Elections Any further business
At 19:30 there will be a meat soup dinner for the members of the sheep farmer’s chapter.
The Annual General Meeting of the sheep farmer’s chapter starts at 20:00 and is open to all members. Discussions and traditional AGM. The guest of the meeting will be María Svanþrúður Jónsdóttir consultant with the Icelandic Agricultural Advisory Centre, who will discuss and urge for improved farming. BSNÞ Board Management
Veterinarian – “Kregða”: A Lung Disease in Sheep Björn Steinbjörnsson, veterinarian will give a talk on “Kregða” and answer questions about the lung disease on Saturday, March 30th at 20:00 in Svalbarðsskóli. Everybody is welcome to attend. BSNÞ Board Management
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