February 20, 2009
Hello,
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. Northport Community Preservation and Restoration (NCPR) was created in May of 2008 through the commitment and perseverance of a group of community members. As NCPR we are committed to:
- Building relationships and partnerships between Town Council, Northport Schools and existing groups in our community and other communities to educate, improve infrastructure and our economy.
- Focus on community leadership, identifying and developing the activities of citizens to strengthen and move our community forward.
- Build a foundation of success under the youth that they would not continue in the cycle of poverty of previous generations.
Our mission statement is to “Empower the community with leadership skills, to enhance the quality of life and sustain a healthy community”. At this time we have partnered with:
- The Town of Northport on a RCO Boat Launch/Facilities improvement grant. It was applied for in 2008, awarded in November and will begin construction in the summer of 2009.
- The Northport School District to host a community informational meeting on the School Levy.
- The Northport Chamber of Commerce in building a website (www.northportwa.us) to promote the town, area and businesses of Northport.
- Ecliptixnet/USDA to bring high speed Internet to Northport along with a community center.
- The Northport Chamber of Commerce, Men of Valor Ranch and the Northport Community to host an annual town cleanup and beautification, which is going into its third year.
- Men of Valor Ranch for graffiti removal on the Frazier’s Mill Building
Our goals for the future are:
- To establish relationships with the existing organizations in town in order to assist in furthering the sustainability of our community.
- We are awaiting the finalization of our 501C3 status from the IRS in order to be a conduit to funnel funds to educate and improve infrastructure in our community.
- Addressing the needs from the Senior Surveys, including helping to establish transportation to Colville/Spokane.
- Work with AmeriCorp/Vista to establish a mentoring program for the youth working in the following areas: community garden, recycling center, and fire department.
- Continue to seek partnerships to expand on the USDA Community Center footprint to include the Steven’s County Rural Library, Community Colleges of Spokane, Bethel Youth/Senior Center, Business Incubator with TED and more.
- The continuation of P.A. Jarre Jarret’s goal of educating the community on health related issues such as obesity, diabetes, drugs and alcohol.
We welcome your input, concerns, suggestions and involvement. Community members are welcome to attend our meetings, which are held the Thursday following the monthly City Council meetings. We meet at City Hall in the American Legion/Volunteer Fire Dept. room at 9:30 am. Please let us know how we can assist you as we all move forward to see Northport become a healthy and thriving community.
Respectfully Submitted,
Northport Community Preservation and Restoration (NCPR)
NCPR Board and members: Gary Jones, Art Grobben, Rebecca Middlesworth, Nina Grobben, Cindy Knapp, Sandi Everson, Kathy Jones, John Corcoran and Ed Nichols
Northport Community Preservation and Restoration
P.O. Box 967 * Northport, WA 99157
