Monthly Archives: March 2009

Hi ,To all and thank you very much for your interest, I appreciate it. I would also appreciate as many comments as possible.

I would like to put on classes twice a week for the community. I am checking on possible space availability. As soon as I get an idea of interest then will base my times and fees to benefit all.

I have over 12 years of study and training in the Shaolin Kempo style karate. I attained a 2nd degree black belt. I had a martial arts studio, taught 2 school programs, women self defense and assisted, developed a program for the handicap all in New Hampshire.

Participants will be able to obtain belt ranks, receive rewards for below rules and much more.

My program incorporates:

Etiquette- good manners, honor thy parents, respect all including themselves, and treat others as you would want to be treated.

Effort- Always try hard, do your best, and never give up. Einstein once said “I am no smarter than any other; I just stuck with a problem longer.”I teach quitters never win and winners never quit.

Character- total sum of qualities making up an individual, moral excellence.Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Sincerity- honesty of mind or intention. Truthfulness.

Self control- control over ones impulses, emotions or acts. Keep positive attitude and let your reach exceed your grasp.

Physical fitness- I will teach exercises that will improve balance, coordination, stamina, strength, timing and speed.

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me at 907-590-7011 after 3:30 pm.

The City of Delta Junction may impose restrictions on any aspect of vehicle operation on any city street, whenever, in the judgment of the city, damage may occur to the street.

DUAL TIRED MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AXLE OR AXLE GROUP WEIGHT IN POUNDS

Axle Weight 1 Axle 2 Axles 3 Axles 4 Axles 5 Axles 6 Axles
Restriction%

50% 10,000 19,000 21,000 25,000 29,000 33,000

WEIGHT RESTRICTION EXCEPTIONS

The following vehicles are allowed 100% of legal axle loading or bridge weight during more restrictive percentages, no overweight loading will be allowed:

a. Bulk Milk Tankers
b. Sewage Pump Trucks
c. Local Water Delivery Trucks
d. Local Home Heating Oil/Propane Trucks
e. Garbage and/or Dumpster Trucks
f. School and Municipal Buses

Official Notice date t.b.a.

This Saturday, March 28 at 8:30pm you can vote earth by switching off your lights for one hour. – Earth Hour.

To see how to make your vote count click here

Friday, March 27 Legislative Information Office Newsletters and Teleconference Schedule

How would you like to see the students grades improve as well as their mental focus and self discipline increased, along with honor, integrity and respect brought out, get into better physical shape and learn self defense awareness?

It is a known fact that children that participate in martial arts program are more confident, take pride in what they do, have self control and concentrate better.

This style is a kung fu, ju jitsu. It has many combinations of techniques which you will learn take downs, sweeps and throws, as well as strikes, blocks and kicks.

I am interested in bringing this program to the Delta community for youth, teens, adults and handicapped. I am taking a survey of all that is interested in the martial arts classes.

For more information please use the comment feature at the bottom of this news item and I will be happy to reply. Please use your first name, so the webeditor has your email address, and I will contact you directly. Your email address will not be shown online, only the webeditor will have that information. If you sign in anonymously, there is no record of your email address, and I won’t be able to get in touch with you. All comments will be for public viewing and I can get a good idea of interest for this program.

Distributed March 29 in the Anchorage Daily News and Fairbanks Daily News Miner

Anchorage, Alaska – March 26, 2009 – Consumers are constantly searching for ways to find reliable businesses. Your Better Business Bureau is making it easier.

On Sunday, March 29, BBB Yellow Pages will be distributed in the Anchorage Daily News and Fairbanks Daily News Miner. These directories feature Alaska’s BBB Accredited Businesses.

BBB Accredited Businesses are:

• Licensed and bonded. They must fulfill all licensing and bonding requirements by applicable city, county, state, and federal agencies and authorities.
• Honest and ethical. They must adhere to established BBB standards of advertising and selling practices, and cooperate with BBB’s activities and efforts to promote voluntary self-regulation within their industry.
• Dedicated to customers. They have agreed to promptly respond to any disputes presented by BBB and make a good faith effort to resolve all such complaints in accordance with generally accepted good business practices.
• Secure. An escrow account, or security account, is available to consumers who do business with BBB accredited businesses. The BBB Escrow Account is an FDIC-insured bank account where money is placed for the duration of a project or pending the outcome of arbitration.

Consumers can also visit BBB at the Anchorage AHBA Home and Remodeling Show, March 27-29, or The Great Alaska Sportsman Show, April 2-5, to receive a free BBB Yellow Pages.

Your BBB encourages consumers to visit bbb.org or call 907-562-0704 to get the most up to date information and full BBB Reliability Reports before conducting business with any company.

The Association of Alaska School Boards, Initiative for Community Engagement (Alaska ICE) is providing $500 awards for YOUTH-LED, summer projects, designed to help others or make a positive difference in the community.

Proposed projects need to involve the assistance of at least one adult who works at a faith-based or community-based organization.

To download a copy of the application click here . Funding is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, for qualified applicants. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, but they are due no later than April 20th, 2009.

For additional information or questions contact: Bridget Smith bsmith@aasb.org or (907) 586-1083.

A memorial service for Al Lucero will be held on Sunday, March 29th at 5pm at the Ft. Greely Chapel.

The Borealis Brass Concert was scheduled to perform this Saturday, March 28, but this performance has been postponed until April 25. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please mark your calendars for April 25.
America’s Arctic Brass Ensemble

BBB’s Springtime Reminder on Choosing a Reliable Contractor

Anchorage, Alaska—March 24, 2009 — Is that roof missing shingles or are the gutters overflowing? As spring approaches, homeowners need home maintenance, and solicitations from prospective roofing and gutter contractors come pouring in.

Your Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to be aware of the many misrepresentations associated with the untrustworthy companies in this industry:

• Deceptive companies rely on false self-promotion and lie about facts that reflect the company reputation. They overstate their number of years in business, embellish the number of consumers served, or exaggerate rates of customer satisfaction.
• Pricing scams are popular in this industry. Some companies identify a large range in pricing for a gutter maintenance service—between $50 and $150—consumers are lured in at the low price, but are charged for the highest rate within the price range. Dishonest companies also use ‘Bait and Switch’ tactics by advertising a service at a low price; but once they attract a consumer, they raise the price or change the service offering.
• Scam companies may appear legitimate, but they produce a poor quality of work. They can be inexperienced and unqualified. Be cautious of any company you hire, no matter how professional they appear.

Don’t get lured in by quick pitches or fancy advertisements. Do research first. Your BBB offers advice about how to select a fair and honest gutter installation contractor:

Get to know the company. Find out if they are a member of local trade associations: Home Builders Association, Associated Builders & Contractors, etc. Membership in a trade association, Chamber of Commerce, or BBB Accreditation usually means a business is maintaining a positive reputation in the community. Ask if the company provides ongoing training or apprenticeships to its crew.

Request work samples and check references. Talk to former clients about their experience with the company or contractor. If possible, visit past job sites.

Find out if the company is bonded, licensed and insured. The Division of Occupational Licensing can help determine if a contractor’s license is required. Use these resources to confirm a current license and bond. Due to the high danger of the roofing and gutter installation trade, it is important to request an insurance certificate before committing to a contractor. Verify that they have General Liability and Workman’s Compensation included in their insurance policy.

Check each contractor’s BBB Reliability Report at www.bbb.org. Remember, BBB Accredited Businesses have been pre-screened. They are properly licensed, free from a pattern of complaints, and have agreed to address any customer concerns that may arise. Your BBB’s Homesource Program offers tips and information about gutters installation contractors, please visit: http://homesource.orwwabbb.org/homesource/tips.html/10073-000/Gutters%20&%20Downspouts

Get a set price in writing. Obtain written estimates from several contractors and don’t always go for the lowest bid; you may get what you pay for. Insist that each estimate include the cost of materials and labor, and get a description of exactly what the contractor will do and how long the project will take.

Never pre-pay for the entire service. While it is reasonable to make a down payment in order to cover the cost of materials, beware of companies that ask for large payments or the full amount in advance.

Be sure to communicate all project expectations in advance. Fully review and understand all contract details before work is performed. Ask for the names of the crew members prior to the service date, and verify the names when they arrive to your property.

THE FORT GREELY, ALASKA INSTALLATION RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD (RAB)
MEETING

Originally scheduled for 25 March 2009 At Delta Junction, AK

HAS BEEN POSTPONED

A new meeting date will be announced as soon as it has been determined

For more information, call Stephen Hammond at 907-895-5441, visit www.smdcen.us/rabfga, or call Wayne Tolliver at Fort Greely, telephone 907-873-4665.

When I was a tween, I used to spend a lot of time fantasizing about how cool it would be to grow up in somebody else’s family. Why did other kids get to have a fireman or a NASCAR driver for a father? Why were some Moms detectives or supermodels? It was completely unfair! All my dad ever did with me was take me on weekend camping/fishing trips, tell me stories about his boyhood, whittle wooden whistles, throw Frisbees, wrestle on the living room floor, help me catch grasshoppers, make rude noises with his armpit, let me carry his knife and boring stuff like that. My mother was no better. She did humdrum activities with me like tucking me in bed, kissing me, playing Chinese checkers, reading me poetry, showing me how to find Orion and the Big Dipper, blowing my runny nose at 3 a.m. and making pancakes with funny faces and bunny ears on them.

To read the rest of the story click here.

I once had a distant relative, whose exact relationship to me is unclear. His name was Nate Malaprop-Spooner. The best I can figure, Nate was the great uncle of my third-cousin-twice-removed’s brother-in-law’s stepmother’s half sister’s godmother’stunt double. Nate is remembered around the clan for his genius at butchering the English language in brilliantly creative ways. If there were a Guiness world record category for breaking the most rules of English grammer simultaneously, Nate would definitely be in unchallenged first place.

To read the rest of the story click here.

The IABA Home Show has become a major community event for people interested in every aspect of northern living. It is the only home show in Fairbanks and has become the unofficial kick off to spring and the building season in our community. From financing to new construction to remodeling to refurnishing..it’s all there in one location on one floor with lots of free parking.The shows continued success not only attracts statewide but nationwide businesses. Over 156 different vendors participated in the 2008 show and 7,156 people attended the three day event.

The Northern Living Home Show is an excellent chance for you, the vendor, to market your goods to a wide cross section of our community. Early registration indicates another sold out event. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to be part of the excitement, profit, and fun.

Show Dates & Hours
Friday, March 27 – 2 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, March 28 – 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 29 – 11am to 5pm

Location: Carlson Center, Fairbanks

Alaska Internet Speed Test Week is March 30-April 5, 2009.

We are encouraging all Alaskans, especially those working in schools and libraries, to test their internet connection. You can run the test at different times during the week, no more than 3 tests. You are also encouraged to run a speed test from home during this week.

The idea is to create a better map of broadband connectivity within our state.

Be prepared to fill in connection type (DSL, cable, satellite, etc.), your provider, and your cost per month if known. But even if you don’t know these things, please take the test anyway. This test can be accessed here. Type in either your city and state or zip code to get started.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Airline passengers experienced the first big troubles thanks to Mount Redoubt’s eruption. And while northbound flights in and out of Anchorage were canceled, most southbound flights were still flying as scheduled.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport remained open early Monday, but Alaska Airlines had to re-route five flights inbound for Anchorage — two coming from Seattle, two from Hawaii and one from Nome.

Later Alaska canceled 19 flights “destined to Anchorage and flights out of Anchorage to Bethel, Deadhorse, Kodiak, Nome, Kotzebue, and Barrow.”

Airport officials say U.S. Airways also had to reroute one plane coming into Anchorage back to Phoenix.

And a Continental fight scheduled to leave just after midnight Monday morning is delayed. Those travelers are still on the ground here in Anchorage after almost taking off.
Airline officials say they just aren’t going to take any chances.

“We were actually on the plane and they made us get off,” stranded traveler Jennifer Konicki said. “The pilot said, ‘I have to cancel this, I’m not comfortable flying.’”

Right now precaution is the name of the game.

“The last time Redoubt erupted we had a 747 come down through it here, and that was a near disaster,” Alaska Airlines’ Bill McKay said. “So we know that ash and jet engines just flat do not work together.”

Airlines make individual decisions whether or not to cancel all flights.

The best bet is to check the status of the flight online before you go to the airport.

Contact Jason Lamb at jlamb@ktuu.com
Information reprinted from KTTU

The Alaska Farm Bureau offers scholarships to applicants currently enrolled in college or a high school senior pursuing an agricultural or natural resources field.

Scholarships are also available for training that improves skill levels to work in the agriculture industry.

College, trade schools, vocational training or agri-natural resources courses or classes such as A.I. or cheese making, etc. are all eligible educational endeavors.

The application form is on the Alaska Farm Bureau’s web page: http://akfb.fb.org/ or you may request on from the Alaska Farm Bureau’s Office at (907) 895-4752 or e-mail: janehamilton99737@yahoo.com

The deadline to apply is April 10th.

Delta’s Highway’s End Farmers’ Market will be holding a vendor meeting on Friday, April 3rd. The meeting will be held at the Jarvis Office Building at Mile 1420.5 Alaska Highway and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served.

The meeting is for vendors who will be returning again this year as well as new vendors, or those considering becoming a vendor.

The meeting will informally review policies, distribute membership forms, and include a discussion about these special events that will be occurring at the market this season:

Second Saturday Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on the second Saturday of each month in addition to the Farmers’ Market. All crafters and artisans are invited to bring a table or tent to display and sell their wares. Table space is $10.00 for each day from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Workshop Wednesday will feature a free workshop every Wednesday. Instructions, demonstrations and information will be featured each day. The workshops will last approximately 1 hour. A schedule of workshops will be published monthly.

Children’s Day will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd. This day will feature children’s games, stories and balloons.

Senior Day will be held on Wednesday, August 5th. This day will honor our senior citizens, providing them with the opportunity to visit with each other and listen to live music.

All of the special events will be held in conjunction with the Farmers’ Market and on the market grounds.

If you have wondered what becoming a vendor entails, want to know how to become a vendor or are just interested in the Farmers’ Market and want to learn more, we encourage you to attend this meeting.

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – In observance of Women’s History Month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Office will sponsor a women’s symposium here March 30.

“Tomorrow’s Leaders Working Together as One – Embracing Cultural Change and Strengthening Our Environmental” is the theme of the 4-hour seminar, which features a slide show on prominent civilian women in addition to special speakers and presentations.

Doug Mills, chief of Diversity and Civil Rights for the Alaska Region of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service will discuss the dynamics of privilege.

Col. Maria Gervais, commander of the U.S. Army Environmental Command, is the keynote speaker.

The symposium will end with a panel of experts addressing various issues pertaining to leadership in the workplace. The panel includes Mills; Gervais; Seema Salter of the Installation Management Command Equal Employment Opportunity Office and Mae Marsh, Fort Wainwright Equal Employment Opportunity manager.

The symposium will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Last Frontier Community Center. For more information, call 353-9156 or 6917.

The symposium is open to all – active duty military, civilians, women and men. Attendees who do not have a Department of Defense decal must stop at the visitors’ center at the main gate with driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration for a vehicle pass.

Friday, March 20 Legislative Information Office Newsletter and Teleconference Schedule

Made In Alaska will be conducting two free workshops in Delta on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the Jarvis West Building Conference Room.

The workshops will be on “Marketing to Alaska” from 1:00PM to 4:00PM and “How To: Digital Photography” from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

“Marketing to Alaska,” will cover:

• Made In Alaska Program Highlights
• Marketing Basics
• Direct Mail
• Public Relations

“How To: Digital Photography,” will cover:

• Basics of Digital Photography
• Hands on Workshop Photographing Participants’ Products Whom Are Current Made In Alaska or Silver Hand Permit Holders
• Participants Will Gain a Photograph of a Product on CD and the Knowledge to Capture High Quality Photos. Note: Participants need to bring a product to be photographed.

The workshops are free and open to all who wish to attend, targeting the Made In Alaska and Silver Hand permit holders, retailers and other small Alaskan businesses that have a limited marketing budget.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 907-272-5634 or emailing madeinalaska@anchoragemarkets.com.

For more information on the workshops or any aspect of the Made In Alaska Program, contact Made In Alaska, 741 East 13th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. Phone: 272-5634 Fax: 272-5635
Email: madeinalaska@anchoragemarkets.com.

NOW you see him; now you don’t!
and if you didn’t, you should have–

BRYAN BOWERS, impulsive and impetuous as ever, will favor Alaska with an unscheduled House Concert in Fairbanks on Saturday, March 21.

Bryan Bowers is a multi-instrument, folksinger/songwriter, story teller, and a rare treat to behold. He performs traditional and original material, and will enchant you.

“To call Bryan Bowers performance simply a concert would be inadequate if not inaccurate…(it) could better be described as an experience.” Deseret News

For information about time and venue, call 895 4104

Missile Defense Agency – Operations Support Group Alaska will test warning system again

On March 19 and 20, between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m., the “Missile Defense Agency -Operations Support Group Alaska” at Fort Greely will conduct several testsof the Explosive Facility Area Warning System. These tests will beaccompanied by several “voice announcements, and sirens.”

While the voice responses and sirens may be somewhat loud, there is neitherthreat nor danger to any of the local populous and/or their property.

These tests are to ensure the evacuation warning system functions properlywhich in turn ensures the safety of the personnel who work on the MissileDefense Complex.

For questions, please contact Mr. Kent Cummins, Fort Greely’s Public AffairsOfficer, at 873-5023, or Mr. Ralph Scott, Missile Defense Agency – AlaskaPublic Affairs Officer, at 907-552-1687.

Many people choose, and possibly enjoy, building their dream homes, rental units or businesses from the ground up. And why not? In most cases it proves to be easier on the pocket book and they get from it what they put into it. The biggest mistake most people make is not considering insurance to protect what they’re about to put into the building or, in most cases, what they’ve already put into it.

The most common misconception is that insurance isn’t needed until there’s a substantial amount of materials put into a building project. Why would you insure a piece of land that has nothing on it yet? This couldn’t be more wrong. Insurance companies prefer to see that no construction has begun yet and that they’re starting with a clean slate. This means that before anyone decides to lay a finger on a shovel, they had better think about placing insurance on the property first.

Placing insurance on your soon-to-be property is easier than most people may think. All that’s really needed is an idea of how much the owner plans on putting into the project and some basic information about themselves. The sooner a person insures the property, the better the coverage, and premium, could be. In some cases, premiums are as low as $375.00 per year.

If you have already started construction on the property—that’s okay too. This phase of construction would qualify for a Course of Construction or Dwelling Fire policy. These policies require the same basic information that would be needed at the pre-construction phase. One should note that these policies run the risk of having higher premiums and usually do not include coverage for liability, medical, theft of building materials, freezing of pipes, etc. So if these coverages are of big concern, make sure to place a policy before construction.

Coverage can be purchased on residential, commercial or model homes. Some policies include coverage for building materials, trees, shrubs, lawns and even property owned by subcontractors. Most of these policies also cover theft of materials, materials in transit, fire, vandalism, and debris removal. The only coverage not available on any building under construction is liability—so please be careful!

Insuring your home during the construction phase will help you secure a homeowners insurance policy when the time comes. Some insurance companies prefer not taking on the risk of a prior uninsured building and will only offer a Dwelling Fire policy, if offering any policy at all, thus possibly resulting in inadequate coverage for the building owner. It doesn’t take much to get these policies in force so that you can soon be on your way to building your dreams. If anything, insuring a building from the get-go can be more cost efficient and less of a headache in the long run. In the end, you’ll be glad you did—because we all know how fun construction can be all on its own!

Identifying the scams and understanding government grants

Anchorage, Alaska – March 17, 2009 – Be wary of all offers for free government grant money through phone calls, mail, conferences, emails or Web sites. Your Better Business Bureau advises avoiding the following scams:

Phone calls. The caller claims to be from the “Government Grant” office and that the consumer is eligible or approved to receive thousands of dollars in government grant funding. Callers sometimes state the money is a refund. The caller eventually asks for personal information, such as bank account numbers, names on the account, and social security numbers. Remember, the government will not call you to offer grant money.

Mail. Scam grant offers in the mail sometimes say you are “pre-approved” or “guaranteed” money. The G.F. Institute, in Overland Park, Kansas, is currently mailing information to consumers in our coverage area, guaranteeing $25,000 from a government grant. G.F. Institute had 39 complaints filed against them within the last year at their local BBB. Consumers complain they purchased the book about grants, but did not receive any grant money. Some mail appears in telegram form, others are simple postcards like this:

E-mails. Be on guard for e-mails from people who just received thousands of dollars in government grant funds. If the e-mail has instructions to pay in order to collect a government grant, it is a scam.

Web sites. Companies start Web sites and offer membership and training programs on how to acquire free grant money. They seek an advance fee to pay for training materials or software to search for grants. The company asks for credit card information or instructs consumers to wire money. In scam situations, consumers will not receive the products or services.

Currently, because of the recently passed stimulus package, dozens of Web sites claim consumers can easily get government grants to pay bills or get out of debt. Contrary to such claims, the federal government does not award grants to help consumers pay general debt. Complaints to BBB show that people who sought free advice were ultimately charged up to $69.95 a month on their credit or debit card. BBB has received hundreds of complaints from consumers who went to Web sites such as http://www.federalgovernmentgrantsolutions.com/. Two Las Vegas based companies, Grant Instructor and Raven Media, have set up dozens of Web sites and received 425 and 298 complaints respectively from consumers across the county, in the last 3 years. The Grant University, a company based in Utah, has received 333 complaints in the last year. All three companies have an “F,” BBB’s lowest rating.

Watch out for the phrase “Free Grant Money.” These solicitations promote the concept that millions of dollars are available to U.S. citizens. Grants do not have to be repaid; thus it is needless to advertise the word “free.”

Your BBB offers the following advice concerning government grants:

• If told you won a grant that you didn’t apply for, it is a scam. Obtaining a grant or other government funding is a challenging process, which requires documentation and research.
• Grants are not usually given to pay for personal debt or expenses. The Federal government grants are designed to serve a social good, such as: youth education, employment training programs, creating jobs in a new area, scientific research or preserving a historical landmark.
• Grant information is free. There’s no reason to pay for software or guides when applying for government grants. Instead, check with a regional or state economic development office to learn more about local grant programs. Find reference books from a public library that describe the criteria foundations use in awarding grants. Information is also available for free on government Web sites including: http://www.grants.gov/, http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/, http://www.govbenefits.gov/ and http://www.sba.gov/.
• Get a BBB Reliability Report. Your BBB advises consumers to check out companies, at http://www.bbb.org/, before making a payment or giving personal information. If you believe you’ve been the victim of a government grant scam, report it.

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – The Fort Wainwright American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at Bassett Army Community Hospital Mar. 23 and 24. The drive is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the hospital’s third floor.

Contact Charles Hamby at 361-5685 to make an appointment.

Civilians without Department of Defense decals must stop at the post’s main gate for a visitor’s pass. Drivers will need valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.

From the Cooperative Extension Service

Certification is required by Alaska State Regulation 18 AAC90.300 for individuals engaged in the following practices:
1. Use or supervise the use of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restricted-use pesticides (RUP)
2. Use or supervise the use of an EPA general or RUP for commercial purpose (for hire)
3. Satisfy the requirements of a pesticide permit
4. Act as a pesticide consultant
5. Purchase or sell EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides. You must be 18 years old to apply for certification.

Classes will be offered the week of March 30th to provide information on safe handling and correct application. An exam is included and required for those seeking certification.

Wood Preservative (category 13) training is a one-day workshop as DEC requires applicators to have increased knowledge in laws and safety and will be held Monday, March 30 from 9:00am – 5:00pm

Initial certification workshop for Demonstration & Research (category 2) Private Applicator (category 3), Turf & Ornamental (category 4), Right of Way Pest Control (category 9) and will be two-day workshop. Re-certification workshops for all four categories will be a one-day workshop.

The initial certification workshop for categories 2, 3, 4, and 9 will be Tuesday, March 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This will join the re-certification class, which is planned for Wednesday, April 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (all will have a 1 hour lunch break).

Phil Kaspari, Pesticide Program Coordinator with the Cooperative Extension Service will be the instructor.

Classes will be held at the Delta CES Conference Room in the Jarvis Office Center.

Registration deadline is Friday, March 27th. Contact the CES office at 895-4215 to register and inquire about certification/re-certification fees. Students are strongly encouraged to pick up training manuals prior to class dates.