Happy Valentines Day to Everyone!

Anniversary Greetings for February:

14th – Happy Wedding Anniversary to these two couples, John and Mabel Noksana; Joe and Mary Teddy!

24th – Happy Wedding Anniversary Eileen and Fred Thrasher!

The SAO reported that the hamlet has put out public tenders to service the community’s needs. The new contract starts April 1st . The council is also still lobbying for O & M funding from the government.

Recreation activities are scheduled for youth and adults six days a week. Kitti Hall was used for meetings and programs were held at Mangilaluk School every night.

In January, there was a dodge ball tournament held for youths and adults, but only the adult’s tournament took place as there was a $5 charge most youth did not come up with. There were three teams participating.

A 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament was held on the 27th and 28 th . Six teams participated; each team was required to have an old timer and a youth on the team. The outstanding old timer with the highest score was Pat Kuptana. Erwin Elias had the highest points for Senior Men’s and Garfield got Most Outstanding

February 15th - Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Recognition Celebration in InuvikNellie Cournoyea commended Roland Kikoak for his dedication to his work as an Environmental Officer, and then presented him with a Beaufort Delta Special Award.

Goalie. Kane Raddi won $50 for hitting the target on the goalie net.

In February, the basketbal tournament is held, and in March, the Volleyball tournament.

Youth Events

The JJYC (Jason Jacobson Youth Center) has started a recycle drive. Bottles and containers in the bin are collected every Wednesday and Sunday. It is going very well, youth are volunteering with this program every Sunday.

On the 10 th February weekend, Lee Mandeville and his father came to town to perform for the Valentine’s Dance on the 10 th and 11th

Employment

The office reported that the unemployment list has doubled since last month. Two individuals were successful in applying for 2 months of Heavy Equipment Operators Training in Inuvik. Two other applicants were successful in getting trained in culinary skills, one in Fort Smith and the other at Aklavik.

The TCC offices will soon have Internet set up. It will make communications easier! Lucy Dillon, Debbi Raddi, Terry-Lee Kuptana and Elsie Nuttal worked together on this detailed report and will donate their remuneration to fund activities for youth. Tusaayaksat appreciates them, all the other writers and photo contributors, for helping us stay in touch and create a better magazine!