Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff FULL MOON IN THE CLEAR—The nearly full moon rises over Anvil Mountain Nov. 22 after days of fog and rain in Nome.

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VOLUME CIX NO. 48 DECEMBER 2, 2010 Body recovered from Grantley Harbor ice

By Tyler Rhodes dent. Scholten had originally fallen Rescue teams Monday were able through the ice a little more than a to find and recover the body of a 44- mile offshore while riding on a year-old Teller woman who died snowmachine with Marvin Okleasik after falling through the ice while on the way to Brevig Mission to play riding on a snowmachine between bingo. Okleasik was able to get on Teller and Brevig Mission Nov. 24. top of the ice and walk back to Teller According to Shishmaref rescue to report the incident. coordinator Glenn Nayokpuk, Bar- As temperatures dropped over the bara Scholten was found after search Thanksgiving holiday weekend and teams were able to fan out in pairs as Monday, Nayokpuk said crews were ice conditions on Grantley Harbor solidified five days after the acci- continued on page 16 Council stalls on medical rules for commercial drivers

By Laurie McNicholas motor bus licenses. The Nome Common Council During a public hearing on the tabled a proposed ordinance that proposed ordinance, John Handeland would replace state medical stan- criticized a provision that would re- dards for school bus drivers with fed- place the Alaska Administrative eral medical requirements for drivers Code medical standards for school of any commercial motor vehicle at a bus drivers with the Code of Federal meeting on Nov. 22. The proposed Regulations medical requirements ordinance also would amend ordi- for persons seeking permits to drive Photo by Nadja Roessek nances covering the issuance and re- commercial motor vehicles. NEVER TOO YOUNG TO HELP—Volunteer Christopher Morgan, 6, adds some cream to a slice of pie held newal of taxicab licenses, and the by volunteer Elise Rasmussen at Nome’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the XYZ Center Nov. 25. denial or revocation of taxicab or continued on page 16 Plan aims to have more students graduate on time By Tyler Rhodes Nome-Beltz Principal Steve Gast who drop out are already lagging be- can be overwhelming and spur a sense students are required to re-take classes As of Thanksgiving, nearly four presented a plan to the Nome Board hind their classmates by the 10th grade. of hopelessness. The district’s current they fail, a process that often results dozen high school students at Nome- of Education Nov. 23 that aims to Of the 44 who are currently be- credit recovery program requires that in yet another failing grade and stu- Beltz—almost 31 percent of the high whittle those numbers down as close hind, eight are lagging by a half the students pay for and take courses dents’ schedules being squeezed so school student population—were not to zero as possible. Using online credit, while 21 need to make up be- on their own time, outside of the that they are unable to take other on track to graduate with the rest of courses through a company called tween one and two credits. A semes- school day and largely without help classes required for graduation. “This their class. Apex Learning, Gast said the school ter-long course generally is worth a from teaching staff, unless they seek it cycle of taking a class, failing, and will eventually offer students who half credit. Fifteen students need to out on their own. “You’re asking a kid then taking it again puts the student are lagging behind the chance to make up between 2 1/2 and five who has been failing to go out on his farther and farther behind, because by catch up during the school day. credits. Five credits nearly represent own and do a correspondence taking the course over and over again On the Web: “They could kick out a class in a a full year of classes. course,” Gast told the board. they are losing future credit time slots www.nomenugget.net number of weeks,” he told the board Gast said the credit recovery pro- Starting next school year, Gast needed to repeated courses,” Gast during its work session at the Nome gram will work to address students wants to expand the school day to wrote in an e-mail to the Nugget. E-mail: Elementary School library. falling behind as quickly as possible seven periods (there are currently six) The extra period would also allow [email protected] The initiative aims to cut the high so that they do not accumulate so so that classes using the Apex system teachers from various subjects to be school’s dropout rate by catching stu- many missed credits. “When I’ve got can be scheduled throughout the available in the credit recovery dents at the moment they start falling a kid who’s got an F after the first school day for students who need to classes to aid students as they com- behind and working to put them back quarter, we better have something make up credits. The extra period pleted the online class work. “We on track as quickly as possible. Gast ready for the second quarter to ad- would allow students to take the credit want to start matching these kids and stressed that early intervention is key dress that,” he said. recovery classes while still being en- their needs…with the person who in giving students who fail classes a For students who are already hav- rolled in the rest of the courses they can help them with them,” Gast said. chance to graduate on time, citing a na- ing difficulties passing courses, the need to take to graduate on time. tional study that showed most students added burden of taking extra classes Under the school’s current policies, continued on page 5 2 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters

Dear Nancy, My heart is with the Annogiyuk custody for my son. He was not fighting either; he was says that the job situation is better, I am writing on behalf of our son family because I know exactly what I know something is real fishy, beaten by those four drunk guys, I that the numbers have gone up. That David Kelly Tocktoo who passed they are going through right now. Eric, Lance, Jaconiah, and Archie know now. may be because some people’s un- away on October 16, 2010 from an When I read the first newspaper were not found— starting all the way I saw him get up dragging his employment benefits ran out. accidental gunshot wound. He was article about Jaconiah I got so very from years ago. jacket; start running to the alley, and From our point of view—the jobs only 13 years 1month and 16 days upset the way it used the words Where? Where did they disap- two of the four guys ran after him. are disappearing. I called someone old. We would like to express that “drunk” and “staggering.” This is as pear? They were in Nome for a pur- That was the last time I’ve seen my today who used to work for North- gun safety is no joke; it is not “just if to prove it might have been his pose and all of them are blamed on beloved son, Eric. I was at a dis- west Campus to ask why he couldn’t words said.” fault or making us look bad. alcohol. I don’t think so. I hate to tance— four houses down, when administer the SAT test to my son— It is an action that every gun I don’t get it; it seems like most of say this: Can there be a polygraph they beat him up. I will never forget being that he worked for a college— owner must practice. It only takes a my fellow islanders disappear only done on whomever was on duty, that; he was curled up on the ground. which is a school, right? He told me minute to make sure all firearms are in October. please? I know this sounds ridicu- Whoever may be responsible for he was laid off—along with all the totally empty and shells are put away I smell something behind this be- lous. these missing people—justice will other people that work for NWC in properly. cause I know in my heart my own Of course they make stories like come to you. the other outlying villages—due to Who knows, it might save your in- son’s disappearance is either those my son went to Nome to spend his I still want to reach out for my son cuts. nocent young loved one or a young last two boys who chased after him, PFD. No way he didn’t. That makes and hug him, but I can’t. And so the Legislators say they one you know. For those few out or the cops that were on duty that me real upset. He went to Nome on Laura M. Apatiki should cut this much off of that, and there who have experienced a loss time are responsible. When I called October 4, 2004, October 9 was di- Anchorage, AK 99518 cut something else out. Well—I similar to this, understand how im- Nome Police Department I asked rect deposit and October 12, the rest dare every last one of those Legisla- portant these words are— please pro- have you heard from my son? (when of PFDs were mailed, and he didn’t Hi everyone, continued on page 13 mote gun safety! he was just missing 2—2.5 hours) get PFDs. It’s a laugh. So President Obama Thank you, the dispatcher replied to me, “yeah— Stewart and Daphne Tocktoo they got your son Eric, too Laura.” Brevig Mission, AK Damn, that hurt me. He was in no A Look at the Past condition, or drinking, and he and I Hello Nancy, and hello to people, just ate before the four guys took him I just thought I’d say a few things out. on behalf of this fine young man who But guess what? I called back has vanished to into thin air again NPD to check on my son. They told like my son Eric Mason Apatiki. me that they made a mistake to have

Letters to the editor must be signed and include an address and phone number. Thank yous and political endorsements are considered ads. Editorial Be Smart Winter in the arctic is spectacular. Outdoor sports, skiing, snowma- chining, snowboarding, ice fishing, hunting and just plain enjoying the scenery are what we do for livelihood, sanity and enjoyment. We also know that the elements can be very unforgiving. We have to know what we are doing and be prepared for emergencies. When we venture onto the tundra, the frozen ocean, the ice cov- ered rivers we need to let discretion be the better form of valor. We need to plan our trips, tell folks where we are going, when we expect to return and when to call for help. Trip plans can be left with the VPSOs, troopers or with the Nome police department. We also need An F. H. Nowell photo courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum to know how to dress properly, operate our equipment and practice EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! — Thanksgiving Dinner of the Nome News Boys at the Board safety when hunting. We need to insist that a hunter knows how to of Trade restaurant, Nome, Alaska, November 30, 1905. properly handle, transport, clean and secure guns. When we are trying out our new snowmachines, new skis, new sleds, new guns we need to be smart about how we conduct our- Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) — December 2 - 8, 2010 selves. We also need to take time to teach our children and friends Day Date Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height who are new to the area how to respect nature and stay alive in the Th 12/02 02:25 a.m. LST 1.4H 10:15 a.m. LST 0L 05:24 p.m. LST 1.2H 09:56 p.m. LST 0.9L face of the challenges nature can throw our way. —N.L.M.— F 12/03 03:07 a.m. LST 1.4H 11:04 a.m. LST -0.1L 06:15 p.m. LST 1.3H 10:49 p.m. LST 0.9L Sa 12/04 04:02 a.m. LST 1.4H 11:57 a.m. LST -0.2L 07:07 p.m. LST 1.3H 11:45 p.m. LST 0.9L Illegitimus non carborundum Su 12/05 05:07 a.m. LST 1.5H 12:54 p.m. LST -0.3L 08:02 p.m. LST 1.3H M 12/06 12:45 a.m. LST 0.9L 06:17 a.m. LST 1.5H 01:51 p.m. LST -0.3L 08:57 p.m. LST 1.3H Tu 12/07 01:49 a.m. LST 0.9L 07:30 a.m. LST 1.5H 02:47 p.m. LST -0.3L 09:50 p.m. LST 1.4H W 12/08 02:58 a.m. LST 0.8L 08:44 a.m. LST 1.4H 03:42 p.m. LST -0.2L 10:40 p.m. LST 1.4H

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News from around the state COMMUNITY CALENDAR December 2 - December 8, 2010 Compiled by Diana Haecker EVENT PLACE TIME Court rules to take Miller lawsuit to Juneau Thursday, December 2 *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Fairbanks Superior Court Judge *Nanook Swimming Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Douglas Blankenship moved *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Senatorial GOP candidate Joe *Infertility video Prematernal Home Holiday Miller’s lawsuit from Fairbanks to *Lap/Open Swim Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. Juneau. Monday’s ruling comes in *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *PHN with Linda Prematernal Home Holiday response to a motion by the State of *Wiffleball (grades 3 - 6) Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Alaska to move the case to Juneau. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Alaska *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Miller filed the suit against State of *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Alaska’s Division of Elections and *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m./6:45 p.m./8 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Lt. Governor Craig Campbell, News Briefs *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. contesting the way the state *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *World Dance with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. interpreted the state’s write-in laws. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Write-in candidate and incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski declared where Search and Rescue troopers development issues. Butcher also Friday, December 3 victory after ballot counts showed found them. Both were transported is the vice president of the Alaska *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. out and one was flown to Providence *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. she was more than 10,000 ballots Gasline Development Corporation *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. ahead of Miller. Miller ballot count Hospital for treatment from exposure and coordinates the governor’s *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. observers contested more than 7,000 to the weather. Troopers noted a few transition advisory teams. Streur *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon ballots, and he alleges voter fraud. minor single car accidents as currently serves as deputy *Infant and Toddler Emergency Prematernal Home 11 a.m. First Aid video 9f5 Election officials said that voter motorists lost control of their commissioner for Medicaid and *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. vehicles on icy roads. health care policy for DHSS. *Soccer (grades 1 - 2) Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. intent trumped the interpretation of *Soccer (Grades 3 - 5) Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. the law that write-in names have to Streur has a bachelor’s degree in *Circumcision video 14 Prematernal Home 4 p.m. pre-medicine. *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. exactly appear as written in filing Alaska to accept $23.5M *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. papers. Murkowski filed to *Youth Climbing (8 & younger) Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. intervene in the lawsuit, but Judge in federal education funds *Youth Climbing (9 & older) Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Although Alaskan teachers are not AEA recommends to dam *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Blankenship left the decision to a *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. threatened by layoffs, the Alaska Susitna for hydro power *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. judge who is going to be assigned to *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Department of Education and Early The Alaska Energy Authority the case in Juneau. Development is about to receive a endorsed a large hydroelectric Murkowski urged for a quick federal grant to prevent teacher project that met bitter opposition Saturday, December 4 resolution because if she’s not sworn layoffs. The $23.5 million are part of when it was first studied in the in on January 3, one of the two FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL! a $10 billion federal program aimed 1980s. AEA was tasked to study *Comforting Your Fussy Baby video Prematernal Home 11 a.m. Alaska Senate seats will be left at helping hard-pressed school the feasibility of major Alaska *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. empty. According to AP reports, the *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. districts around the nation. While the hydroelectric projects including *Vaccines and Your Baby video 2 Prematernal Home 2 p.m. Alaska Republican Party last week money was billed for layoff Susitna, Chakachamna and Glacier called on Miller to concede, and prevention, the U.S. Department of Fork. The AEA report concluded Sunday, December 5 former U.S. senator from Minnesota Education allows it to be spent on that the Susitna project at Lower *Having Your Baby video 109 Prematernal Home 11 a.m. Norm Coleman said it was time for teacher salaries, performance Watana would produce two to three *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Miller to move on. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. bonuses, retirement costs and other times more energy and at a lower *Journey Through Healing Circle 106 Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. related expenditures. The money will per unit cost than the others. The *Open Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Freezing November rain be divided among Alaska school construction bill is still pegged at *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. wreaks havoc in Interior, districts based on the formula used to more than $5 billion to create a 39- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Southcentral distribute federal Title I funds for mile long water reservoir and a Students in Anchorage, Fairbanks disadvantaged students. dam site to hold back the massive Monday, December 6 glacial-fed river. *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. and the Mat-Su Borough were *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. allowed to stay home in the days Parnell names more Governor Parnell threw his *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. support behind the dam, saying that *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. leading up to the Thanksgiving commissioners *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon holidays as freezing rain turned this large-scale hydro project is *The Innocent Victims video 58 Prematernal Home 11 a.m. In building his new necessary if Alaska is to meet its goal *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5 p.m. roads into ice rinks and made travel administration, Governor-elect *Grandparents video 67 Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. unsafe. The unusually warm weather to generate half of its electricity by *Beginning Yoga with Kari Nome Rec Center 4:15 - 5:15 Sean Parnell last week named renewable resources by 2025. Plans *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m./6:45 p.m./8 p.m. system spread over most of Alaska *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bryan Butcher to head the to dam the Susitna have been mulled *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. and turned snow to freezing slush Department of Revenue and named *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. and left plowed roads coated with on and off for more than 50 years. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. Bill Streur as acting Health and Earlier efforts were abandoned in the glare ice. Social Services Commissioner. In Skwentna, two snowmachiners past because of concern for salmon, Tuesday, December 7 Butcher works at the Alaska costs involved and the lack of went through the ice of the Yentna Housing Finance Corporation as *Nanook Swimming Pool 6 a.m. -7:30 a.m. economies of scale, as there were not *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. River. All their survival gear went the director of governmental *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon into the water, but they were able to enough customers for electricity to *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. relations and public affairs and warrant such a huge project. *New Baby Care and You video 117 Prematernal Home 11 a.m. hike roughly 7.5 miles to a cabin, advises Parnell on economic *Lap Swim Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *Brenda with PT Benefit Prematernal Home 2 p.m. *Team Handball Grades 3 - 6 Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Located on east Front *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Breakfast menu items, *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m./6:45 p.m./8 p.m. but not limited to: Street across from Na- *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. tional Guard Armory *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY *Adult Drop-In Volleyball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy Take Out Wednesday, December 8 Orders *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends 443-8100 *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Nome Beltz Jr. High Classes Pool 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. Mon. - Sat. • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sun. • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon *Gymnastics Grades 3+ with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Beginning Baton Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 5:30 City of Nome Christmas Extravanga Old St. Joe’s Hall 5:30 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *Intermediate Baton Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday — Roasted *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Chicken Breast *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna Community points of interest hours of operation: Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef Six-Inch Meal Deal Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Tu - F) 99 >>>>>> Additional hours by appointment $6. 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By Laurie McNicholas leagues,” she said, but added: “He is a members have copies of a resolution for conference rooms for civic events. Nome Public Schools’ priorities The 2011 Alaska Legislature will freshman; he’ll have to get in line.” the council approved last year listing • An Arctic access/port causeway for legislative funding are: focus on two large energy projects— “I wanted to be in the majority,” the City of Nome’s state and federal expansion project to add a 3,025-foot • A sprinkler/fire alarm upgrade for the bullet line option for a natural gas Foster told the council. “Jumping over legislative priorities for 2010. She said breakwater east of the existing cause- Building D (estimated cost $90,000); pipeline and a Susitna River hydro- I think is working out for us.” He said Nome Public Schools did a great job way and a 270-foot spur at the end of • Replacement of the Nome Ele- electric project—Wendy Chamberlain he was warmly welcomed to the cau- preparing its state funding proposals the causeway. mentary School gym floor (estimated told the Nome Common Council Nov. cus, noting that his late father, Rep. for next year. The council will need to • The extension of Steadman cost $100,000 to $160,000); 22 at a work session held to discuss the Richard Foster, had been a member of approve a resolution listing the city’s Street to the Nome Bypass Road; • A lighting upgrade for all district city’s legislative priorities. Chamber- the majority caucus for years. He said legislative priorities for 2011 to pres- • A consortium library for the City facilities ($100,000); lain has served for a number of years all members of the Bush caucus are in ent to legislators in January, she added. of Nome and the University of • Completion of Phase II of the as state lobbyist for the City of Nome. the majority except Beth Kerttula, a Alaska Northwest Campus; HVAC Direct Digital Control project The bullet line is a proposed 24- Juneau Democrat. Foster said he votes State legislative priorities • Portable fire gear for the Nome at Nome-Beltz High School (esti- inch, high-pressure natural gas as a block with the Bush caucus, so it Funding for a new building to ex- Volunteer Fire Department to deploy mated cost $90,000). pipeline that would run parallel to the would not have made sense for him not hibit, house and protect the photographs, to villages in the region. existing Trans Alaska oil pipeline from to be in the majority. “After redistrict- artifacts and archives of the Carrie M. Andersen suggested that a request Federal legislative issues Prudhoe Bay to Interior Alaska. From ing, the House will be more Republi- McLain Memorial Museum heads the from the Public Works Department for The following list of federal legisla- there the line would extend to the can because of Mat-Su, so it makes list of state legislative priorities prepared a sander, loader and skid steer be tive issues was provided to council Cook Inlet area to connect with the ex- sense to be with them,” he added. for discussion by the council. Last year deleted from the list of legislative members at the work session, but no isting distribution system. The project Councilman Stan Andersen asked the city gave the museum project top pri- funding requests and placed in the descriptions of the issues were included would include construction of a gas what Gov. Parnell has in mind for next ority and named the proposed structure city’s budget. Knodel agreed with him. and the council did not discuss them. treatment plant at Prudhoe Bay to con- year’s state budget. Chamberlain said the Richard Foster Building in honor of Utility manager John Handeland The issues are navigation improvement dition raw natural gas for shipment. Parnell probably will prepare a bare- the late legislator. However, the Legis- said Nome Joint Utility System needs project cap; small boat harbor turning Cost estimates for the project range bones capital budget of $300 million. lature allocated only $2 million for con- state funds to develop alternative en- basin dredging depth authorization; from $5.7 billion to $11.8 billion. Foster predicted that Parnell will hold struction of the building. ergy production sources such as geot- Arctic access port/causeway extension; The Alaska Gasline Development the line on the operating budget, cut- “Do we know what we want hermal, wind and natural gas; and to public safety/fire station; U.S Coast Corp., a subsidiary of the Alaska Hous- ting in some areas and increasing next?” asked Andersen in regard to implement energy storage technology. Guard seasonal forward operating lo- ing Finance Corp., is developing an in- funding in others, such as the Village funding for the museum building. He also said NJUS will ask the state to cation; Alaska Army National Guard state natural gas pipeline plan under Public Safety Officer Program. “We’re working on it,” replied expand eligibility and maximum loan Readiness Center; community power terms of HB 369, signed by Gov. Sean Foster said he has a good relation- Councilwoman Mary Knodel, who is a limits for participation in the state’s generation issues, and extension of the Parnell April 26. The AGDC is to de- ship with Parnell and talked with him member of the Museum Commission. Revolving Bulk Fuel Loan Fund. Steadman Street utility corridor. liver a plan to the Legislature by July 1, recently. He said in addition to energy “I thought we would get more 2011 that provides for an operational projects, safety, health and education money because of Richard Foster,” natural gas pipeline by Dec. 31, 2015. issues are important to the governor. Chamberlain commented. She said it Deaths mar Thanksgiving Chamberlain said development of a Markley told the council that large was difficult for the Legislature to al- Susitna Hydroelectric project is a crit- appropriation bills are stalled in Con- locate more funds to the project last By Tyler Rhodes doors in Gambell. Alaska Department ical issue because southcentral Alaska gress. “We’re in four bills,” he said. year because Neal Foster, who was With all its celebration and feasting, of Public Safety spokesperson Megan has gas in Cook Inlet, but not enough Noting that the federal fiscal year appointed to fill his late father’s the Thanksgiving day also brought Peters said foul play was not sus- for a sequence of days with tempera- began Oct. 1, he said Congress may House seat, was in the minority. tragedy to two villages in the region. pected in either case, but alcohol was tures below zero. She and Larry pass appropriations bills retroactively “Right up front we went to [House The Alaska State Troopers also re- a factor in both deaths. She said Mon- Markley, the city’s federal lobbyist, early in 2011 or just punt and let the Speaker Mike] Chenault,” Chamberlain ported the deaths of two other indi- day that the investigation continues in said the project would cost $50 billion. government run at last year’s level. He recalled. She said the situation is diffi- viduals on Thanksgiving Day. Just both cases. Peters did not provide the However, on Nov. 24 Gov. Parnell said Congress will not pass any appro- cult for Neal Foster because the pro- before noon Nov. 25, Troopers were names of either individual. and the Alaska Energy Authority en- priations bills except for the military posed building is named for his father. notified of the death of a 43-year-old Troopers in the Nome office were dorsed a proposed Susitna River hydro- during the current lame duck session. Chamberlain suggested that she man in St. Michael. Less than a half unavailable Monday and Tuesday to electric project that would cost $4.5 Everyone is talking about the and city officials arrange to have din- hour later, Troopers received report of comment on any of the deaths that million in 2008 dollars. The project Congressional push to eliminate ear- ner with Chenault, Rep. Bill Stoltze a 23-year-old woman found dead out- occurred over the weekend. would give the state the best chance to marks, Markley noted. He said all and other legislators during the sec- meet a state goal to produce 50 percent three members of the Alaska delega- ond week of the 2011 legislative ses- of Alaska’s electrical energy from re- tion continue to support earmarks. “I sion and ask, “Did we mishear?” newable resources by 2025, according have a feeling the spigot is not closed “I need to look out for the entire Brevig Mission man to a 51-page report released by AEA on on earmarks, but they will be more district,” Foster noted. “…I’m glad Nov. 24. Parnell said he will propose difficult to get,” he added. Wendy is the go-between.” legislation to allow AEA to pursue fund- Andersen asked Markley what his Other City of Nome projects pro- dies after stabbing ing for and ownership of the project. main job is in Washington, D.C. posed for legislative funding include: Chamberlain said Anchorage “I stay close to the delegation for • Two upgrades for the Nome By Tyler Rhodes they received the report of the alone is expected to seek $300 mil- Nome and some others,” Markley Recreation Center: (1) A covered According to Alaska State Troop- stabbing Nov. 30 at 4:30 a.m. As lion for its port expansion project, so replied. He said he also contacts agen- multi-use structure for ice skating, ers, a 35-year-old man in Brevig of the late afternoon Tuesday, it is likely the Legislature will put to- cies, most recently the U.S. Coast Guard. skateboarding and other outdoor Mission is dead after a stabbing. Troopers released no further in- gether a significant bonding package. Markley noted that he resides in Juneau. sports; and (2) an emergency evacua- Troopers reported the deceased formation, saying only that the in- Noting that the Alaska Senate is Mayor Denise Michels said council tion facility that also could be used as Andrew Tocktoo. Troopers say vestigation is ongoing. split evenly between Republicans and Democrats (10-10), Chamberlain said the Senate majority caucus includes all 10 Democrats and six Republi- Come to Bonanza Express for drawing to win free TOYS & cans. She said Sen. Donny Olson, a Democrat who represents District T, will continue to serve on the finance SUPER COLOSSAL GIFT TOY STOCKING committee. Sen. Lyman Hoffman of SUPER COLOSSAL GIFT TOY STOCKING Bethel and Sen. Bert Stedman of Sitka co-chair the finance committee. Republicans picked up four seats GIVE AWAY in the Alaska House of Representa- tives in the November election, noted Chamberlain. 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By Tyler Rhodes and training are figured into a purchase. specialist would have been needed if a more sea- “Jenny [Martens] is no longer here because of A business consultant hired by Nome Public Douglas’ report to the district covers more soned school business manager had been hired. her work schedule,” she said. Wojtanek also Schools warned the school board Nov. 23 that than just the aging computer unit. Ranging from “Would we actually be filling this extra position noted that no experienced business managers the district is running on borrowed time with its how often district office personnel should meet if we had hired someone who had 10 years ex- responded to the district’s advertisement seek- computer system that handles financial matters to the extent of duties in the business manager’s perience in school business?” Nickels asked. ing a new manager. Superintendent Jon Wehde ranging from payroll to budget transactions. job description, the report covers a number of Douglas said she felt the additional hire was confirmed that no working school business “This machine is 10 years old, way past its areas where efficiencies could be found. Dou- necessary no matter who was brought in to fill managers were included in the field of approx- useful life. It keeps on cranking…but it’s old glas made a September and November visit to Martens’ shoes. “The addition of the person was imately 20 applicants for the job. enough that you could have a computer fail- the district to formulate her report. based on the fact that you had business managers Wehde said replacing a seasoned business ure,” Melody Douglas told the board during a Douglas’ visits coincide with Nome Public who were working 60 hours a week, and that’s manager and other crucial administrative posi- work session at the elementary school library. Schools hiring of a new business manager to re- not in the best interest of the district,” Douglas tions can be much more difficult than replac- Douglas, a consultant who spent 32 years as the place Jenny Martens who moved on to another said. “If you don’t pay attention to infrastructure, ing senior teaching staff members. “When a business manager for the Kenai Peninsula Bor- district. While the district hired a new manager it will eventually end up in the classroom.” senior payroll clerk, business manager, direc- ough School District, recommended the district with business experience, Kathy Wojtanek came Nickels said if the district were to add a new ad- tor of facilities walks off, you cannot begin to replace the aging system right away. to Nome with no prior job in the educational ministrative position, she would prefer a full-time approach that unless you have a lot of money, “In my opinion, this is the most critical mat- arena. The district also didn’t get her on board grant-writer, noting that positions have been added or you find someone willing to take the learn- ter facing the district at this time,” she wrote in until the school year was already underway. to the district office in the past few years even as the ing curve right on the face,” he said. a report to the district. “A computer failure Douglas recommended the district lighten the student population—and thus the amount of state In the case of the business manager’s posi- while processing payroll would be more than load placed on its business manager, both in con- funding—has dropped. “If all those dollars could tion, the learning curve is steep and lasts about challenging.” At the Nov. 23 meeting, Douglas sideration of a new manager who is new to the fall down from the sky, we could implement every- two years, Douglas said. She also noted that the described the potential of not being able to pay arena and the fact that the previous managers thing. We shrunk by 70 [students a few years ago] job has become more difficult and tasked over the district’s employees in more frank terms. were overworked. One method to accomplish and we’ve added to the district office, and we want the years, as school districts have to deal with “You can hold off vendors for a while, but you that has been to bring on an additional account- to add to the district office again,” she said. ever-increasing loads of paperwork and com- just don’t miss payroll,” she said. ing specialist to take over some duties that were Douglas addressed the tracking of grants in pliance issues. “The compliance component of In her report, Douglas wrote that the dis- previously the charge of the business manager. her report, noting that a collaborative effort is our jobs is just horrendous,” she said. trict’s computer is reaching the age where its The new hire prompted board member Barb needed to ensure timelines and reporting re- Board President Gloria Karmun lauded Wo- creator is planning to no longer offer support Nickels to question if the district was becoming quirements are followed. jtanek for taking on the job and accepting the for the unit. She estimated a purchase price for administratively top-heavy when she wanted to The district’s new manager, Wojtanek, also challenge. “I’m impressed with Kathy, her will- a new unit at roughly $25,000, noting that costs see any extra dollars funneled toward classroom spoke to the high likelihood of burnout if the ingness and desire to learn the business man- could be higher when factors such as a printer instruction. She also asked if the new accounting job description would not have been slimmed. agement of school,” Karmun said. • Credit recovery continued from page 1 would be borne by a grant. He said Amarok. Amarok has made dropout pact staff. Gast said he had presented dents to stay in the public school sys- funding for the second semester im- prevention one of her main goals as a the program in a staff meeting earlier tem until they are 20 years old. Through tweaking things like lunch plementation of credit recovery board member. “Credit recovery and that day. “It was extremely well re- schedules and passing periods, Gast would be funded under a grant cov- dropout prevention has greatly been ceived by the group,” he said. More uses said the additional period could be fit ering migrant education. “Because of on my mind,” she said. Nickels also expressed concern Beyond being a program offered to into the same amount of hours that the the wide range of services offered by Board President Gloria Karmun that the involvement of the school students who need to catch up, Gast said current school day encompasses. Apex it can fall under many different said she particularly appreciated the counselor in the program may be the Apex online courses could also More immediately, Gast said he grant sources each year for funding,” idea of forming individualized learn- adding more to the job duty than is serve students looking to go beyond and counselor Vern Rickett would Gast said in an e-mail. “We are tar- ing plans for the students, noting that currently spelled out. The majority of what is currently offered in Nome-Belt’s meet by Christmas with each of the geting credit recovery, drop out rate it was personal contact with a school the board replied that they felt such a classrooms. The company also offers 44 students currently behind in cred- and graduation rate—all areas with counselor that kept her on track to program was exactly in line with advanced placement and college test its to form a plan that could get them solid funding sources outside the graduate during her own high school what a counselor should be doing. preparation courses. Gast said the on- back up to speed with their class- school for years to come. The goal career. “I appreciate you embracing Amarok asked if the program line resource could be used concurrently mates. By next year, Gast said he would be to fund the program each the student one-on-one. That way could also serve students who had with regular classroom instruction for would like to see these individual year with sources outside the [Nome you catch a student early enough to dropped out or left school to get a advanced students, those at grade-level learning plans for all students, start- Public Schools] budget.” graduate,” she said. GED and wanted to come back for a and those who need to catch up. “This ing at seventh grade. Gast said tar- Gast said in addition to introduc- Board member Barb Nickels had diploma. Gast said each case would whole program is not in place of a geting junior high students with ing students to the Apex program a few questions on the implementa- vary with how many credits are course…it’s to augment instruction in programs like individual learning next semester, he wants to start train- tion of the program, specifically how needed to graduate and the age of the the classroom in real time while in- plans and transition classes to pre- ing teachers on the program. it was received and how it will im- student. State statute only allows stu- struction is going on,” Gast said. pare them for the rigors of high school should also reduce the num- Why students get behind ber of students who fall behind in the Gast said knowing why students credit count. fail classes is critical in both getting Gast also said he would like to see them back on track and preventing credit recovery classes offered be- them from falling in a deficit in the tween 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., an hour first place. The principal brought when high school teachers are still some numbers to the meeting that working, but students are excused. shed light on students’ difficulties. Junior High students are released at 4 Attendance factors large in how p.m., meaning bussing would still be well students perform, Gast said. available for high school students Students who are behind in credits staying later to participate in credit have an average attendance rate of recovery courses. For the second se- 88 percent. 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The desig- ing to the Endangered Species Act. court, could affect whether the En- opposes the designation since it square miles of on-shore barrier is- nated sea ice habitat is located over Fish and Wildlife officials say that dangered Species Act can be used as doesn’t change the fact that the ice is lands, denning areas and offshore the continental shelf and includes ice the areas included in the polar bear a tool to reduce greenhouse gas melting and thus it wouldn’t improve sea-ice as critical habitat for the over water up to 984 ft in depth ex- critical habitat designation do en- emissions, the primary threat to the the fate of the species. However, he threatened polar bear under the En- tending to 200 miles from shore, in- compass areas where oil and gas ex- species. fears that the designation would dangered Species Act. The area it en- cluding sea ice extending to the ploration activities occurs. Exempt The State of Alaska is vehemently complicate, delay and possibly block compasses is 96 percent sea ice but dateline in the west, along the entire from the designation are five Air opposed to the idea to use the ESA to construction of community infra- also includes denning habitat within Seward Peninsula and down to the Force instal- force green- structure like a new runway for Kak- 20 miles of the northern Alaska Yukon-Kuskokwim region. lations, Bar- “Critical habitat means that fed- house gas re- tovik. coastline between Canada and the Critical habitat means that federal row,eral agencies are required to en- ductions on The Center for Biological Diver- Kavik River and five miles between agencies are required to ensure that Kaktovik Americans sity commented on the designation the Kavik River and Barrow. The the activities they “authorize, fund or and all man- sure that the activities they and to curb saying that the designation was barrier island critical habitat extends carry out are not going to jeopardize made struc- “authorize, fund or carry out are oil and gas needed and that species that have tures. not going to jeopardize the contin- development critical habitat designated are more Tom in the Arctic. than twice as likely to be recovering, Strickland, ued existence of the species or to Governor and less than half as likely to be de- Bering Strait School the Fish and destroy or adversely modify its Parnell said clining, as those without it. District 2010 Activity Wildlife critical habitat”—Endangered he was dis- “Polar bears are slipping away,” Calendar Service as- appointed said Andrew Wetzler, director of sistant Secre- Species Act with the de- Natural Resource Defense Council’s December 2 - 4 November 29 tary for Fish, cision that Land and Wildlife Program. “But we Wildlife and Parks said that the des- now subjects a vast area to consulta- know that there are crucial protec- Western Interior Northern Conference ignation makes sure that other fed- tions when planning resource or tions that can keep them around. The Conference Mixed Six High School Wrestling eral agencies now have to consult other development. Parnell maintains designation is a start, especially in Volleyball Tournament Tournament with FWS before permitting activi- that such consultations are increas- warding off ill-considered oil and gas ties that could potentially harm the ingly being misused to challenge re- development in America’s most im- Unalakleet Kotzebue species. “Nevertheless, the greatest sponsible resource development. portant polar bear habitat.” threat to the polar bear is the melting “This additional layer of regulatory In May 2008, the Interior Depart- of its sea ice habitat caused by burden will not only slow job cre- ment listed the polar bear as a threat- BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT human-induced climate change,” ation and economic growth here and ened species under the Endangered 2010-11 Mixed Six VOLLEYBALL TEAM RESULTS Strickland said. for our nation, but will also slow oil Species Act, but issued a special rule The decision is part of a settlement and gas exploration efforts,” Parnell that exempted greenhouse gas emis- Current Team Standings 11/20/10 BSSD BSSD BSSD BSSD OVERALL OVERALL in a lawsuit by the Center for Bio- said. sions from being regulated as a result Mixed Six TEAMS SETS SETS MATCHES MATCHES SET MATCH WON LOST WON LOST RECORD RECORD logical Diversity, Greenpeace and The state has intervened in the of the listing. Unalakleet 29 8 9 1 38-10 12-2 the Natural Resources Defense lawsuit that brought the designation For detailed maps and more infor- Brevig Mission 30 19 9 3 33-19 10-3 Council against the Department of about. Parnell said the state is con- mation go to Golovin 35 16 10 4 31-18 12-4 White Mountain 26 22 8 4 29-30 9-7 the Interior. The ongoing lawsuit is sidering the options, including a pos- http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/mmm Shishmaref 30 21 7 5 30-27 7-7 in regards to the Interior Depart- sible legal challenge to the /polarbears/criticalhabitat.htm. Shaktoolik 19 23 5 5 34-30 10-6 Savoonga 18 34 3 9 24-34 6-11 ment’s decision to list the polar bear designation. North Slope Borough Teller 10 31 2 10 15-41 3-14 Elim 8 23 1 7 8-23 1-7 St. Michael 9 36 0 12 9-36 0-12 GAME RESULTS Fri. October 15, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 2011 Bering Sea pollock catch Golovin VS Shaktoolik 25-8 25-23 25-4 Unalakleet JV VS Shaktoolik 25-6 25-20 25-19 Golovin VS Unalakleet JV 25-12 25-14 25-17 Golovin VS Elim forfeit 2-0 2-0 2-0 may increase by 56 percent Shaktoolik VS Elim forfeit 2-0 2-0 2-0 Nome Mixed-Six Tournament Unalakleet VS White Mountain 25-16 25-14 25-19 By Laurie McNicholas mendation is based on results of a bottom-trawl survey (exhibition game) Nome II VS Savoonga 25-11 25-5 25-6 The total allowable catch (TAC) of Bering Sea pollock and a mid-water acoustic trawl survey conducted in the Unalakleet VS Nome JV 25-11 25-23 25-9 may rise to 1.267 million metric tons next year, a 56 per- eastern Bering Sea last summer by the National Marine White Mtn VS Shishmaref forfeit 2-0 2-0 2-0 Nome VS Teller 25-8 25-8 25-5 cent increase over the 2010 TAC of 813,000 metric tons. Fisheries Service. Unalakleet VS Nome II 22-25 25-11 25-17 25-18 The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will con- The 2010 survey yielded higher biomass estimates Saturday, October 16, 2010 Shaktoolik VS Unalakleet JV 17-25 25-19 25-21 25-23 sider scientists’ recommendations and take public testi- than last year for all species except Alaska plaice, which Golovin VS Shaktoolik 25-12 25-12 25-11 mony before setting the 2011 TAC for pollock and other was down slightly from 2009. The BSAI groundfish plan Golovin VS Unalakleet JV 25-10 25-11 25-18 Golovin VS Elim forfeit 2-0 2-0 2-0 groundfish species in Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands fish- team also has recommended an ABC of 235,000 metric Shaktoolik VS Elim forfeit 2-0 2-0 2-0 eries at a meeting next week in Anchorage. tons for Pacific cod in 2011, a 35 percent increase over Nome Mixed-Six Tournament Nome JV VS Savoonga 25-22 25-19 25-17 The council’s BSAI groundfish plan team has recom- last year’s ABC of 174,000 metric tons. Teller VS Shishmaref forfeit 2-0 2-0 2-0 mended an acceptable biological catch (ABC) of 1.267 Nome JV VS Teller 25-12 25-19 25-20 Nome VS White Mountain 25-7 25-8 25-10 metric tons of Bering Sea pollock next year. The recom- Savoonga VS Teller 25-19 19-25 25-22 Best of 3 Nome JV VS Teller 25-14 20-25 25-18 26-24 Nome II VS White Mountain 25-13 25-17 25-15 Nome VS Unalakleet 27-25 25-21 25-23

Fri. October 29, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Savoonga VS Elim 25-19 24-26 25-20 25-27 15-9 Elim VS Shaktoolik 14-25 20-25 25-17 28-26 15-12 Shaktoolik VS Savoonga 25-14 25-20 22-25 19-25 15-8 Savoonga VS Teller (forfeit) 2-0 2-0 2-0 Shaktoolik VS Teller (forfeit) 2-0 2-0 2-0 White Mountain VS St. Michael 26-24 14-25 25-20 White Mountain VS Brevig Mission 17-25 16-25 21-25 Brevig Mission VS St. Michael 25-10 25-20 9-25 Sat. October 30, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Savoonga VS Elim 25-13 25-19 23-25 17-25 15-10 Savoonga VS Shaktoolik 25-16 21-25 25-13 24-26 15-12 Shaktoolik VS Elim 25-22 25-23 22-25 25-15 Savoonga VS Teller (forfeit) 2-0 2-0 2-0 Shaktoolik VS Teller (forfeit) 2-0 2-0 2-0 Brevig Mission VS White Mountain 27-25 25-19 25-20 Brevig Mission VS St. Michael 25-12 21-25 25-18 30-28 White Mountain VS St. Michael 20-25 25-21 25-23 25-21 Brevig Mission VS White Mountain 20-25 25-13 25-15 25-15 No more Koyuk team, Shaktoolik is now combined with Koyuk.

Fri. November 5, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Golovin VS Shishmaref 25-27 25-20 25-15 25-17 Brevig Mission VS Shishmaref 16-25 25-18 17-25 25-15 15-5 Golovin VS Brevig Mission 25-17 21-25 26-24 25-23 White Mountain VS Teller 25-14 19-25 22-25 25-22 15-11 Unalakleet VS Teller 25-13 25-21 25-18 White Mountain VS Unalakleet 21-25 25-17 15-25 29-27 15-12 Sat. November 6, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Brevig Mission VS Golovin 18-25 26-24 25-15 25-8 Brevig Mission VS Shishmaref 25-20 21-25 25-19 24-26 15-9 Shishmaref VS Golovin 25-22 25-12 8-25 21-25 15-10 Unalakleet VS White Mountain 25-17 25-21 25-21 Unalakleet VS Teller 25-15 25-17 25-23 White Mountain VS Teller 25-13 24-26 25-17 25-14

Fri. November 12, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Brevig Mission VS St. Michael 25-18 22-25 25-16 27-25 Unalakleet VS Brevig Mission 22-25 25-18 25-21 25-22 Unalakleet VS St. Michael 25-6 25-12 25-22 Shishmaref VS Savoonga 25-10 25-21 25-13 Golovin VS Savoonga 25-12 25-7 25-14 Golovin VS Shishmaref 23-25 25-19 20-25 25-15 15-11 Sat. November 13, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Unalakleet VS St. Michael 21-25 25-20 25-20 25-14 Unalakleet VS Brevig Mission 25-27 25-19 25-22 25-21 Brevig Mission VS St. Michael 23-25 28-26 22-25 25-18 15-10 Golovin VS Shishmaref 27-25 12-25 14-25 27-25 15-11 Golovin VS Savoonga 25-13 25-16 25-10 Shishmaref VS Savoonga 21-25 25-14 25-15 25-19

Fri. November 19, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Shaktoolik VS Savoonga 25-18 25-17 18-25 20-25 16-14 White Mountain VS Shaktoolik 25-13 25-21 25-23 White Mountain VS Savoonga 25-14 25-18 25-17 Unalakleet VS Golovin 25-22 19-25 25-11 23-25 15-9 Teller VS St. Michael 25-21 25-16 25-14 Shiishmaref VS St. Michael 25-9 25-17 25-20 Shishmaref VS Teller 25-21 23-25 25-22 25-19 Elim weathered out. Sat. November 21, 2010 Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Shaktoolik VS White Mountain 25-21 25-23 9-25 25-20 Shaktoolik VS Savoonga 27-29 25-20 21-25 15-25 15-9 White Mountain VS Savoonga 25-7 25-13 25-17 Unalakleet VS Golovin 25-20 26-24 25-15 Shishmaref VS Teller 25-6 25-11 25-12 Shishmaref VS St. Michael 25-20 22-25 17-25 25-13 15-10 Teller VS St. Michael 25-17 25-21 18-25 25-11 Regionals in Unalakleet December 2-4, 2010. THE NOME NUGGET REGIONAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 7 Agencies take unified approach to improve ports

By Diana Haecker also warn that there are impediments owned by municipalities like Nome, is conducting feasibility studies at funding requests for the Nome small A potential growth in shipping to the use of Arctic sea routes, in- should not be the sole beneficiaries Elim, Little Diomede and Savoonga boat harbor included increased dock- traffic paired with ever-bigger ships cluding seasonality and year-to-year of public investments in regional and to evaluate if there is room for in- ing space, electrical hookups and calling on ports in Alaska places new variability, ice-class vessel require- sub-regional hubs in Alaska, but that creased moorage capacity. harbor lighting as well as general re- demands on regional ports and hubs. ments, vessel support and safety con- regional residents also get their Mike Fisher, project manager with pairs, installation of fenders and nav- The Alaska Corps of Engineers, the siderations as well as geopolitical share. Better facilities along the Northern Economics, said that the igational aides for the port entrance. Alaska Department of Transportation issues. The researchers looked at Alaska coastline could result in list that came out of the conference The requests also mentioned facili- and Public Facilities as well as the trends and found that shipping lines lower costs for shipping companies is in the process of being fine-tuned ties at Port Clarence. Fisher said that Denali Commission and a host of consolidate and that those global and this could bring improved serv- and soon to be made public by the a summary of the conference and Alaska port authorities came to- shipping conglomerates are likely to ice and lower costs for residents of Corps of Engineers. Fisher said he their research will be compiled by gether a few weeks ago to address use so called “mega-ships” to haul the hub communities as well as the and his team compiled the list from January and the information then is the future of Alaska regional ports. large amounts of freight around. outlying villages that they support. eight sources including the state De- slated to be used by the DOT in the And in the process, a list was pro- This, in turn, means that Alaskan If commercially exploitable oil partment of Transportation, the 2030 long-range transportation plan. duced with funding requests from destination harbors need to have suf- and gas are found in the Chukchi and Corps and funding requests coming harbors all across Alaska. Nome city ficient depth, storage facilities and Beaufort seas, Northern Economics out of the communities. He said that manager Josie Bahnke participated infrastructure to accommodate these researchers predict a sharp increase in the conference. mega vessels. in vessel traffic. And this brings a The reality of more shipping lines The fuel crunch is another trend to new demand on harbors. Ports and eyeing the shorter Northwest Pas- be watched as shipping lines deal harbors play an important role in sage route to deliver goods and with increased fuel costs by seeking maritime safety and prevention of tourists from the Atlantic to the Pa- shorter shipping routes – which pollution, says Northern Economic’s cific – and vice versa – is prompting would make shipping through the briefing book. MMeerrrryy CChhrriissttmmaass increased research. The Alaska Northwest Passage look attractive – “The lack of places of refuge and Corps of Engineers and the Alaska and they try to limit the number of emergency response resources on DOT hired the consulting firm tug and barge trips to remote villages Alaska’s North Slope and northwest && Northern Economics to study global to one or two a year. This would re- regions may become a particular area trends in port and harbor develop- quire that smaller communities need of concern if the anticipated increase ment and how it affects Alaska. They additional fuel storage. in the number of freighters, cruise also did a regional analysis of com- All the trends taken into account, ships, oil and gas tankers, dry bulk HHaappppyy NNeeww YYeeaarr munity infrastructure and needs. the demand for improvements in port cargo vessels, and resupply barges Assuming that the global warming facilities includes increasing the passing through the Bering Strait and trend continues, Northern Econom- depth of water in entrance channels plying the waters of the Arctic Ocean ics wrote in a white paper that Alaska and alongside berths, extending and comes about. In coming years, the from could become a “transshipment point supporting existing harbors, and pro- provision of Arctic port facilities or for vessels transiting the North Pa- viding breakwaters, better cargo han- harbors suitable for refuge for cific great circle route with cargo dling equipment and storage medium to deep draft vessels may destined to potential new Arctic facilities. Also the need for dredging become both a national and interna- Ocean routes.” The Northern Sea the ports will grow, as bigger ships tional imperative,” reads the North- Route and the Northwest Passage are likely to be used in the future. ern Economics briefing document. Q Trucking could become useable navigation Northern Economics caution that The Corps is the entity that funds routes in the next 40 to 50 years due transportation companies and port ports and harbors with state and local to Arctic sea ice melt. However, they operators, whether they be private or matching funds. Currently, the Corps Vitamin D: Are you getting enough of this nutrient?

Bob Lawrence, MD Since then, other researchers have ing of salmon contains between 600- Alaska Family Doctor shown that a healthy vitamin D level 1000 units of vitamin D3. Supple- may prevent or reduce the risk for in- mentation with vitamin D3 can also The National Academy of Sci- fluenza, autoimmune arthritis, obe- prevent vitamin D deficiency. The ences Institute of Medicine released sity, multiple sclerosis, and asthma. IOM committee recommends 600 443-2388 a report earlier this week slightly There is even evidence that vita- units of vitamin D3 daily for anyone raising the Dietary Reference Intake min D supplementation may help over age 1, and 800 units of vitamin levels for vitamin D considered ade- ward off the common cold. In 2004, D3 daily from all sources for adults quate for most Americans. The re- researchers demonstrated that vita- over age 71. port states that most people are min D given daily as cod liver oil re- A number of physicians now be- currently getting the required amount duced the average number of lieve these recommendations are wintertime pediatric visits for respi- overly conservative and recommend Johnson CPA LLC ratory infections in a group of New at least 2000 units daily from all York City children. sources for otherwise healthy adults. Certified Public Accountants Vitamin D is naturally produced in Patients with chronic diseases are the skin after sun exposure. It is not often prescribed even higher doses. Milton D. Johnson, CPA actually a vitamin but a pro-hor- For comparison, a short time in mone, a molecule that the body con- direct summer sunlight can cause the Mark A. Johnson, CPA verts to a hormone in order to body to produce around 10,000 units regulate important functions at the of vitamin D. Toxicity does not cellular level. Receptors for vitamin occur because the body quickly de- For ALL your accounting needs! D are found in every organ of the grades any unneeded vitamin in the body. skin. Please call for an appointment. of vitamin D. However, questions Sunlight is the primary catalyst for Vitamin D has become one of the remain for special populations, in- the body to produce vitamin D. most common screening labs drawn Mark is in the office daily • 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. cluding those living in the far north, People who live in the far north are at health fairs or during primary care regarding how much vitamin D is at risk of vitamin D deficiency be- preventive health visits. The results • Business and personal income tax preparation needed to protect against chronic dis- cause dark winters and poor UVB ra- are used to define a person’s risk of ease. diation penetration of sunlight at deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is and planning Long known to be an important northern latitudes inhibits the syn- defined as a level less than 20 ng per nutrient in bone health and calcium thesis of vitamin D in the skin. milliliter. Between 20 and 29 ng • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services metabolism, vitamin D, also known Unless supplemented in the diet, milliliter, a person is said to have vi- • Financial statements as 25-hydroxy vitamin D, has be- vitamin D levels in the blood drop tamin D insufficiency. Results of 30 come a focus of research in recent significantly in the winter months ng per milliliter or higher are con- years. This research has shown that due to reduced exposure to solar ra- sidered normal; although it should a deficiency in vitamin D is associ- diation. This effect is seen year- be noted that people who live in 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 ated with over 50 diseases affecting round in those who remain 443-5565 every system in the human body. exclusively indoors, like some nurs- continued on page 10 In 2007, Michael Holick, M.D., ing home patients, or in those who Ph.D. published an article in the New persistently use sunscreen. England Journal of Medicine in When sunlight exposure is lim- which he described how a deficiency ited, vitamin D must be acquired in vitamin D is associated with a through diet or supplementation. growing list of medical problems in- Regular consumption of salmon, seal cluding bone disease, certain can- oil, or marine foods can prevent vi- cers, diabetes, and heart disease. tamin D deficiency. One 3.5 oz serv- Kawerak Inc. Child Advocacy Center Did You Know? Almost 80% initially deny abuse or are tentative in disclos- ing. Of those who do disclose, approximately 75% dis- close accidentally. Of those who do disclose, more than 20% eventually recant, even though the abuse occurred. For more information, resources or help contact the Child Advocacy Center at 443-4379 8 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Nome celebrates thanksgiving

Photos by Nadja Roessek

TURKEY (above)–Volunteer Rick Moore Sr. is cutting up turkey at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the XYZ Senior Center Nov 25.

A LITTLE BIT MORE (above, right)–Volunteer Bob Hafner puts some cream on top of Pamela Arnold's cake, while volunteer Elise Rasmussen (center) looks on.

SWEET TREAT (right)–Margaret Olanna (left) and her daughter Jean- nie Waltz get some pie at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the XYZ Senior Center Nov 25.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (below)–left to right: Tim Sullivan, David Stickel, Renee Lammer, Jeremiah Johnson, Elizabeth Herzner.

FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY (bottom)—A group from Diomede at the table in the foreground enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner to- gether as the XYZ Center bustles on the holiday occasion that brings to- gether people of all stripes in Nome.

The Firemen’s

Carnival is this Saturday, Dec. 4 Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Nome Rec Center

The Rec Center will be closed starting at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3 and all day on Saturday, Dec. 4. 2010 raffle prizes include: 1. 2010 Polaris 550 IQ Shift Snowmachine 2. Two Round-Trip Alaska Airlines tickets - Donated by 3. 2010 Yamaha 350 Grizzly 4-Wheeler 4x4 4. Widescreen Flat-Panel TV & PS3 5. One Ounce of Gold - Donated by Anderson & Sons Mining Games & 6. Freight Sled Prizes for 7. Generator - Donated by Morgan’s Sales and Service the entire 8. DeWalt 4-Tool Combo Kit - Donated by Outsiders Hardware family! 9. One Round-Trip Bering Air Ticket - Donated by Bering Air 10. 100 Gallons Heating Fuel - Donated by Alaska Cab Garage 11. Freezer - Donated by Nome Trading Company

Photo by Tyler Rhodes Drawing held at midnight at the Carnival, Dec. 4, 2010 (Permit #10-0015) Need not be present to win. THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 9 Christmas Bazaar in nome

Photo by Nadja Roessek HAVING FUN (above)–Penny Jack (right) adjusts Mori Jack-Busk's hat.

DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION (above, right)—Wearing their Christmas sweaters, Honie Culley (left) and Sarah Schwartz sell a vari- Photo by Tyler Rhodes ety of goodies during the Nome Preschool Holiday Bazaar Nov. 27 at Nome's Mini-Convention Center.

TASTY TREAT (below)–Gwen Trigg-Komakhuk is all smiles in front of her cookie table. Polaris Hotel Single bed Special $59 + tax winter rates Double bed starting at: $99 + tax Wishing everyone the very best this holiday season!

Photo by Nadja Roessek www.polarishotelnome.com

City of Nome Annual Pet Vaccination and Licensing Clinic

Wednesday, December 1st Nome Joint Utility through Saturday, December 4th System wishes you a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Merry Christmas! Public Works Building (Behind the Fire Hall) $10 dog and cat vaccinations Enjoy the holidays! FREE deworming FREE rabies vaccinations

2011 City of Nome pet licenses available! $15 for spayed or neutered pets ($30 for unaltered pets) For more information call Nome Animal Shelter at 443-5212 10 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET All Around the Sound

New Arrivals Mabeline James of Gambell. late David and Lily Amuktoolik. Pa- Shaina Annogiyuk, 10, and Kera Allen Akeya and Judy Martin. Great- Bethany D. Soonagrook and Janet H. Amuktoolik and Thomas ternal grandparents are Minnie and Apassingok, 5. Maternal grandpar- grandparents are Alexander and Steven R. James of Gambell an- M. Barr of Nome announce the birth Delano Barr of Shishmaref. ents are Robert and Sandra Lydia Akeya, all of Savoonga. nounce the birth of their son Wylder of their daughter Denah Lily Annogiyuk of Savoonga and Ed- Brett Aasaq Soonagrook born No- Katherine Barr, born November Sharona S. Annogiyuk and Ben- mond and Delma Apassingok of To be Wed vember 3 at 3:20 p.m. He weighed 6 11] at 7:13 a.m. She weighed 8 jamin R. Apassingok of Gambell an- Gambell. Thresia Elizabeth Mocan and pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19” in pounds, 13 ounces and was 21” in nounce the birth of their daughter Landon Quin Mouritsen will cele- length. Maternal grandparents are length. Siblings are Tatiana, 12, Ahrianna Rae Chloe’ Apassingok, Savannah R. Martin of Savoonga brate their marriage at a Reception Sally Campbell of Gambell and Jadyn, 4, and Keanan, 2. Maternal born November 13 at 1:35 p.m. She announces the birth of her daughter and Ring Ceremony in their honor William Soonagrook, Jr. of Nome. grandparents are Harry Boone and weighed 6 pounds, 9.4 ounces, and Izabella Shaylin Rose Hope Mar- on December 31, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Paternal grandparents are Joel and Laura Esparza of Golovin and the was 19” in length. Siblings are tin, born November 19, at 6:25 a.m. with a reception from 7:00 p.m. to She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, 9:00 p.m. at the LDS Downtown and was 21” in length. Proud sib- Church Building in Emmett, Idaho. Obituaries lings are Annie Felisha Rose Alyce The parents of the bride are Robert John Carl Agayuk Weather Service in Kansas, and after young man, country gospel music, as Akeya, 9, Floyd Gillis Xander and Virginia Mocan and the parents 30 plus years, achieved a retirement. well as instrumental and classical Akeya, 6, and Jimmie Keith Toolie, of the groom are Ralph and Laurel (Ah-Ga-yuk) His continued interest in the current music. He once gave out a copy of a 5. Proud maternal grandparents are Mouritsen. Johnson weather patterns did not end upon re- real oldie he had found, “Gramma’s Surrounded by his closest and tirement. Weather service staff pa- Lye Soap.” dearest family members, John Carl tiently accommodated Johnny’s Although he never married or had Agayuk (Ah-Ga-yuk) Johnson died continued interest. He could be children of his own, he opened his The City of Elim, Elim IRA peacefully at 4:38 p.m. on Novem- found bugging them for copies of heart and his life to his sister Car- Thank you! Council, IGAP and the com- ber 24 in Nome. He was the third their most current data on the olyn’s children and grandchildren, as surviving son of the late Albert A. weather. well as his older brother’s children munity of Elim thanks Kaw- and Frances Johnson of White Following his retirement, he following the passing of their par- erak Backhaul Project and Bering Air for taking Mountain and Nome. worked periodically for Chukotka ents. He considered his grand- Alaska in Nome—a job he really en- nephew, Walter Schubert, his care of our old used batteries to help clean up John Carl Agayuk Johnson joyed because he could share with grandchild. Walter lovingly called our community. customers his knowledge of the peo- him Papa. Following Walter’s birth, ple and customs of the region, Johnny gave him the Inupiaq name weather information and explain the for our late Uncle Job, NuG-Ga- significance of the merchandise cus- chaq. He was in his element when tomers contemplated buying. one of the kids sought him out to Ever wonder who started the prac- make a sling shot. He was fondly tice of posting on the air the time of called Uncle Johnny, not only by his sunrise and sunset hours? It was nieces and nephews, but acquain- Johnny. Although the practice of tances as well. His vast knowledge doing that was met with resistance of outboard motors, auto mechanics by the National Weather Service at and guns was constantly shared with the time, it is now in practice—as anyone needing help. He had a keen you will notice in the Anchorage sense of humor, too. On a berry- Daily News. Johnny felt it was im- picking trip at Bear Creek, as the portant to post the times because our group returned to the boat, he spot- hunters and fishermen needed that ted fresh bear tracks. Without hesi- critical information. He never re- tation, he stepped into the tracks and ceived credit for his then radical declared “size 9” and kept on walk- idea; but the concept eventually ing. made sense and is now common He was a huge basketball fan, but practice. a fan who consistently supported and At an early age, Johnny was af- Johnny truly was an outdoorsman. encouraged the players, and even the flicted with tuberculosis and spent a On weekends and at every chance he coaches. More than that, he was a number of years at the sanatorium in could, he would head for Council constant source of encouragement Seward before returning to his fam- and White Mountain for fishing and wherever he went and to whomever ily who had moved to Nome follow- boating. He, like a lot of us, was a he met. He enjoyed spider solitaire, ing the closure of the boarding high collector of “stuff.” He was selective cribbage and socializing with his school at White Mountain. about the stuff he collected, many friends at the XYZ center. Johnny completed high school in though—like stainless steel pots and Johnny is survived by his older Nome, spent several years working pans, or odd-ball unique items like brother and friend, Clarence at the Lomen Company in Nome, small white rocks that when struck Waghiyi of Savoonga; younger sis- together created light. He enjoyed Across 4. Constrict then applied for and was hired on by ters, Frances Miller and Carolyn 1. Easter treat: Abbr. 5. Spanish appetizer the National Weather Service. He re- compact disc music—especially 5. Cooking meas. 6. Feet ___ ceived his training from the National music he had heard on the radio as a continued on page 11 8. Unite 7. Crash site? 14. Robots 8. Seafood dish 16. Tropical American crocodilian 9. Oil source • Vitamin D 17. Four-limbed vertebrate 10. Deception continued from page 7 6-8 weeks until an optimum dose is Some patients with vitamin D defi- 18. Syrian city 11. Change for the better determined. ciency describe a diffuse bone or 19. Ponzi scheme, e.g. 12. 2005 Best Picture nominee more equatorial regions with plenty Supplementing vitamin D can muscle pain, general fatigue, or feel- 20. Interjection of thoughtfulness 13. Methuselah's father of direct sunlight maintain a level be- cause problems for the relatively few ings of depression. Often patients do 21. "Arabian Nights" menace 15. Computer shortcut tween 50 and 60 ng per milliliter. number of patients with diseases that not recognize any symptoms until 22. Daisylike bloom 20. "For ___ a jolly ..." Patients should discuss proper affect calcium in the body. Patients the low levels have caused irre- 25. Chick's sound 22. Appropriate dosing of vitamin D with their with hyperparathyroidism, sarcoido- versible damage as in osteoporosis, 27. Barbarian 23. Certain herring provider. There are wide variations sis, and certain cancers must cau- diabetes mellitus type I, or multiple 28. Sensitive to light 24. Characterized by in the amount of vitamin D people tiously monitor their Vitamin D and sclerosis. 31. Bug connectedness need to supplement to attain healthy 32. Mythical monster 26. Encloses in a cyst calcium levels during supplementa- As a part of good preventive 33. "___ we having fun yet?" 27. Copter's forerunner blood levels. People who consume tion. health care, patients should consider salmon or who travel to lower lati- 34. Genetic disorder 29. "Help!" Vitamin D deficiency causes dam- having their vitamin D levels 40. ___-tzu 30. Toni Morrison's "___ Baby" tudes during the winter will not re- age slowly. Levels may remain low checked at least annually followed quire the same dose as someone who 41. Caribbean, e.g. 35. Decline for years before any symptoms de- by a discussion with a medical 42. In-flight info, for short 36. Discouraging words eats little marine food and spends velop, and even when present, symp- provider regarding the need for sup- 44. Inherent in character 37. Browns, whites, grays, etc. most of the year indoors. Blood toms are vague and non-specific. plementation. 49. Advocate 38. "Can't Help Lovin' ___ Man" tests may need to be repeated every 50. Emcee 39. And others, for short 51. Deed 43. A pint, maybe 52. "Fantasy Island" prop 44. Cuisine style 53. Big ___ 45. Requirements for some 54. "Get ___!" degrees 56. Spherical bacterium 46. Carbonium, e.g. 58. Capital of Malta 47. "Enchanted April" setting 62. Go by, as time 48. Edmonton ___ 63. Of Illyria 49. Gastric woe December 2 - 8, 2010 64. Track events 53. In use 65. Balaam's mount 55. Building additions The planning for Someone else’s loss You have much to be Creativity hits an all- the upcoming is your gain at work, thankful for. Share time high, Libra, and 66. E-mail, e.g. 57. Bean counter, for short festivities appears Aries. Make the most your good fortune you turn a special 58. ___ Appia to have fallen by of the opportunity. with others, Cancer. event into an affair the wayside. Take A treasure from your A tip could be true, to remember. An old Down 59. 20-20, e.g. charge, Capricorn, past makes it way but don’t act upon family friend sends 1. Felix the ___ 60. "The Joy Luck Club" author and rally the troops back to you. Enjoy it until you know you an intriguing 2. Cast 61. "Go on ..." December 22– to help you. March 21– the walk down June 22– for sure. September 23– message. January 19 April 19 memory lane. July 22 October 22 3. His "4" was retired

Small mistakes here Cheer up, Taurus. Whoa, Leo. You’re Family conflict is and there prove to be Privacy may be hard moving much too fast inevitable, even at blessings in disguise. to come by these days for others to keep up. this special time. Last weekʼs answers A drama at home but that will soon Guests arrive with You could play plays out and peace end. You will have kids in tow. Pull out peacemaker, Scorpio, fills every nook a lot of time all of the stops to but why bother. Take Polaris Hotel and cranny. Enjoy, to yourself in the make them feel a different tactic and January 20– Aquarius. April 20– coming weeks. July 23– welcome. October 23– show everyone how February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 silly they are acting. • Single room $59

Financial concerns Lady luck smiles on Fresh perspectives The message is clear, + tax ease with help from you, and good things revive a project. Sagittarius. You do an unexpected source. begin to happen. A Take the lead and not have the skills • 443-2000 Put some away for a leak at work kicks the see it through, Virgo. to complete a job rainy day, Pisces. An rumor mill into high The menu for a and must bring in the invitation arrives. gear. Pay no heed, special occasion pros. A time-honored Don’t say no. Gemini. What comes requires some clever tradition continues Merry February 19– May 21– will come. August 23– cooking. November 22– with a twist. March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 Christmas! www.polarishotelnome.com FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 11 • Obituaries continued from page 10 fore retiring a second time in 1992, Saying it Sincerely Schubert of Anchorage, and Pearl then moved to Tennessee and filled Johnson of Nome and their children, in as visiting pastor at several By Pastor David Elmore as well as many nieces, nephews, churches until 2007. Community United Methodist Church cousins and extended family mem- He was the first of three children, for the Nome Ministerial Association bers all over Alaska and the lower 48 born in Binghamton, NY. His father states, as well as Chuck W. and was a Methodist minister, as are his Text: Matthew 24: 36‐44 Peggy Fagerstrom and Colby Carter. two brothers. OK, I know this sounds odd coming from a pastor, but before coming His parents, his brothers Wallace and He is survived by his wife of 68 to Nome I had gotten to the point where I just really hated the Christmas Allan Johnson, and his sister, Loretta years, Geraldine Bowen Havens; son Season. And this was in spite of the fact that the Christmas Eve Candle‐ Willoya, numerous aunts, uncles, Alan (Mary Ellen) Havens; daugh- light Service is my absolute favorite service of the year – both as a layper‐ and cousins, as well as his closest ters Lynne (Don) Lovett, Rana son and now as a pastor. But Christmas season had gotten so hectic. friend and buddy, Chuck P. “ Little (Barry) Wise, and Maia (Amy) Going to the mall or other stores to buy presents had become a chore. Chuck” Fagerstrom, preceded him in Havens; brothers Bradley and Frank Leland Barrus Parking spaces seemed non‐existent. People just seemed ruder — at death. Robert Havens; seven grandchildren 2001. He settled in Anchorage a few least when they were driving. And there were all these gifts to buy; and In lieu of flowers, the family re- and one great-grandchild. years later. In 2008 his “Alaskan Ad- I didn’t want to buy anyone a gift unless I could find that gift that would quests that you consider making a Memorial services were con- venture” took him to Dillingham but be perfect for the person I was buying for. Most often I would end up set‐ donation to the Bering Straits Foun- ducted November 12, 2010 at West- was cut short through this loss. tling and just buying them something I knew they would like but wasn’t dation, P.O. Box 1008, Nome, view United Methodist Church in He was always the voice heard all that special – perfume for mom, pajamas for dad, stuff like that — Alaska in memory of John Johnson Fairview, TN. over the crowd, whether at sporting nothing really personal or special. And I’d always be disappointed with for the benefit of students pursuing events or just out with friends. He myself for not trying harder, or starting to shop earlier, or keeping up re‐ higher education in the field of Frank Barrus was always the “push” that made us lationships better so that I would know just what that special gift should weather-related studies. strive to be better. He will be be. I had begun to dread Christmas, or at least what Christmas had be‐ Frank Leland Barrus, 53, died No- missed—father, husband, friend, come. Rev. Reeves C. vember 19 from complications of coach, teacher, leader and his chil- It was with this realization that the Christmas season had not always pneumonia at Providence Hospital in dren’s biggest fan. We were all been like this that I began to recover in my heart the spirit of the season Havens Anchorage. blessed and became better individu- of Advent. You see, Advent is a countercultural time of year. When one Rev. Reeves C. Havens Jr., 94, of Frank was born October 31, 1957 als by having known him and have turns on the radio, watches TV, goes to the store, just about all one hears Fairview, TN, retired minister of the in Cody, Wyoming. He earned Eagle been given another exceptional ex- are Christmas carols. But it seems that the world jumps right into Christ‐ United Methodist Church, died No- Scout Honors and graduated from ample to live our lives by. mas and forgets about the season of Advent. For Advent is not a time of vember 9 in Franklin, TN. His ca- Cody H.S. in 1976. He served in the Frank was preceded in death by celebration, but one of preparation. During this time, we as Christians reer as a clergyman and chaplain Tahiti, Papeete Mission for The his father Charles “Tunney” and should be preparing ourselves, not just for the remembrance of the com‐ spanned seven decades. He re- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day brothers John and Chip. ing of Christ some 2,000 years ago but expecting that Christ will come ceived a Bachelor of Divinity in Saints. Frank received his Bachelor He is survived by his loving wife again just as he promised – though as Jesus told us even God does not 1942 and his national Chaplaincy ac- Degree from Brigham Young Uni- of 30 years, Barbara, of Anchorage; know when. So this is a time of year where we can truly prepare to cel‐ creditation in 1959. versity, and completed his MBA at his children, Lindsay (Jeff) Ekins of ebrate the coming of the risen savior. We do this by dedicating ourselves He and wife Geraldine served Oregon State University. Mona, UT; Tiffany (Ryan) Metcalf during this time to growing closer to God. We focus on becoming more churches in New Jersey, Pennsylva- He met Barbara Emmett and mar- of Wasilla; Clayton (Makenna) Bar- aware of the many gifts that God has given us. It is in this time of reflec‐ nia and New York from 1942-1952, ried her in the LDS Idaho Falls Tem- rus of Cheney, WA; Chase of Payson tion and time of thanksgiving, that we realize our utter dependence on as missionaries in Nome and ple in 1980. He was a dedicated UT; and Natalie and KaiLee of An- God. And we don’t just turn inward, but we begin looking at the world Ketchikan from 1952-1958, then husband and father of six. He loved chorage, and his grandchildren, around us through Jesus’ eyes and asking how can we share God’s love in chaplain of a Methodist Hospital, sharing his wealth of experience and Alyssa, Carson, Mason, Maylee, Is- this world to those hurting people around us. and a Methodist retirement commu- knowledge of life with his children abelle, Athena, Baelyn, and Tyson. How can we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christmas this year? nity in Pennsylvania before retiring and grandchildren, which included A public viewing was held at An- Perhaps we can stop spending money on those frivolous gifts for people in 1978. hunting, fishing, baseball, football, chorage Funeral Home November we hardly know and give that money instead to help those who are hurt‐ He continued to work in retire- business and service. 26. A funeral service was held Sat- ing – people whom God created and whom God cares deeply about. And ment, returning to Alaska with his He fell in love with Alaska after urday, November 27, at the LDS then perhaps we may find the peace for which Christ is called the Prince family where he served churches in just one fishing trip and moved with Brayton Chapel, 13111 Brayton of Peace. the Anchorage area and Juneau be- his family to Nome, in December Drive, Anchorage.

Thank you to the Community of Nome for your kindness and comforting words to our family members in the passing of our beloved Dana Booth. In particular to the Class of 2007, Nome Eskimo PIGPIGSSKINKIN PIPICCKKSS Community and their wonderful staff, Bering Straits Native Corporation, Melissa Ford and everyone who contributed to Dana’s Memorial Fund, Lisa Coyle, Adam and Susan Reddaway, the many Friends of Dana in all walks of life, Joseph Schuerch, Irene Anderson and Family, the Samuels 20102010 Family, Ron and Lorena Engstrom, and gratitude to all those involved with the Nome Service Memorial; Crystal Anderson-Booth, Taylor Booth, Karen McLane and Katy Booth. Thank you so much, John Handeland. It’s easy to win! Simply fill out the Sincerely Cheryl Cavota, Devola and Mat Michels, David Booth and Week Fourteen form at the left and drop it in the entry extended family. Thursday, Dec. 9 box at Nome Trading Company. Pick ( ) Indianapolis ( ) at Tennessee the most winners & you’ll win a $25 Sunday, Dec. 12 Gift Certificate redeemable at Nome Church Services ( ) Tampa Bay ( ) at Washington Trading Company. Each week, all ( ) Cleveland ( ) at Buffalo entrants who pick at least ½ of the Directory ( ) N.Y. Giants ( ) at Minnesota games correctly will be qualified for ( ) Green Bay ( ) at Detroit Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 the grand prize drawing of a Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. ( ) Oakland ( ) at Jacksonville Community Baptist Church-SBC ( ) Cincinnati ( ) at Pittsburgh 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry ( ) Atlanta ( ) at Carolina $500 Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Gift Certificate from Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. ( ) New England ( ) at Chicago Nome Trading Co. Community United Methodist ( ) Seattle ( ) at San Francisco 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 ( ) Saint Louis ( ) at New Orleans A drawing will be held to determine the Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. ( ) Denver ( ) at Arizona weekly winner in the event of a tie. Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ( ) Miami ( ) at N.Y. Jets Listen to the Breakfast Club at 8:20 AM Nome Covenant Church ( ) Kansas City ( ) at San Diego 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey on KICY AM-850 and Up & At ‘Em Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. ( ) Philadelphia ( ) at Dallas on ICY 100.3 each Thursday to learn Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) Monday, Dec. 13 Friday Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. who won the Pigskin Picks of the week Our Savior Lutheran Church ( ) Baltimore ( ) at Houston and who’s qualified for the drawing! 5th & Bering, 443-5295 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sunday Quiet Communion 2:30 p.m. Name:______River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Address:______Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. City:______Zip:______Wednesday Night Service 6:30 p.m. Phone, Fax or e-mail ______St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 One entry per person per week, please. Corner of Steadman & King Place Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Enter your Picks by Wednesday, December 8th. Seventh-Day Adventist (Icy View), 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd & Division, 443-2805 KICY & Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. AM-850 & ICY 100.3 FM 12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

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Be Facilities and Refrigeration Engineer (Nome) is leet) is responsible for all Southern NSSP opera- $  %&  $  %&    '   ' ThThisis homehome waswas originallyoriginally aware of and discuss with supervisor any leads or responsible for the proper operation of Norton tions including the buying and processing of builtbuilt iinn tthehe 1900’s;1900’s; featuredffeeat atured possibilities of new sales. Represent Sound Seafood Productsʼ facilities and equipment seafood products, maintenance of all associated   %  ( '%   ( ' NSEDC/NSSP in a positive manner. in Northern Norton Sound. This is a 12 month po- documents, procurement of operational supplies in thethe hhistoricistoric hhomesome s sition with a greater amount of the responsibilities and materials, management of employees, and ))* +&,- + .   '* +& ,- + .    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Provide assistance with preparation of in- crab, halibut, cod and other fisheries products, in- region) oversees the winter storage, maintenance, MoMotivatedtivated sseller!eller! vestment, state and federal reports as directed. cluding but not limited to: marketing, inventory, re- repair and general servicing of the F/T Inaliq, F/T Egavik, F/T Norton Sound, F/T Golovin Bay and the Besboro Barge, which will be stored for the winter in multiple locations within Alaska. Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is       committed to providing quality health services All positions are Open Until Filled. wwww.nomesweethomes.comww.nomesweethomes.com and promoting wellness within our people and NSEDC offers a competitive salary and excellent environment. benefits package. Please see our website to view the full job description and to download the appli- cation at www.nsedc.com, or contact NSEDC at NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: (800) 650-2248. Qualified individuals should sub- MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” mit their application and resume to: NSEDC, 420 L Street, Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99501 or Fax: NOW taking applications for one-bedroom (907) 274-2249. unfurnished apartments, heat included • P/T Health Aide, Elim • Diabetes Nutritionist 11/18 tfn • Health Aide, Gambell • Pharmacy Technician “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Shishmaref Native Corporation Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided • Eye Care Assistant • Certified Nursing Assistant QCC Job Opening • • Infant Learning Coordinator • Specialty Clinic Case Manager Executive Director •Rent based on income for eligible households Determine and formulate policies and provide •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development • Admissions Representative Temp • RN/LPN Outpatient (12pm-9pm) the overall direction of companies or private and • Tribal Healer • RN/LPN Outpatient (9am-8pm) public sector organization with the guidelines set 515 Steadman Street, Nome up by the Board of Directors. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activi- EQUAL For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please go ties at the highest level of management with the OPPORTUNITY to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human help of subordinate executive staff managers and EMPLOYER investment advisors. Resources Department. Qualifications: High school graduate or GED, (907) 443-5220 knowledge of computer usage with Microsoft PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Norton Sound Health Corporation word, excel, Internet and QuickBooks. Account- Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 ing training preferred. No criminal history. Two NSHC Human Resources Department letters of recommendations required. 306 W 5th Ave Other Qualification: Top executives must have highly developed personal skills. 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Seawall Neal Foster tion. her. When a federal judge ruled No- Representative, House District 11/24 to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation and Rural Alaska deserves a lot of vember 19 that the matter should be A Nome minor received a Citation for Minor Reckless Endangerment. 39 credit for Lisa’s victory. handled in state court, Miller took his Consuming Alcohol. Dawn Oozevaseuk, 27, was arrested and re- Happy holidays, everyone! 11/25 manded to AMCC for Assault 4º, DV. In House District 39 alone, she case to a Fairbanks Superior Court George Tate, 37, was arrested and remanded Rodney Nagaruk, 47, was arrested and re- Now that the election is done and won 69 percent of 4,446 votes – whose judge ruled November 29 that to AMCC for Assault 4º, DV and Assault 4º on a manded to AMCC for Criminal Trespass 1º. House leadership has been set for the compared with 17 percent for Scott the issue should be heard in Juneau, Peace Officer. 11/28 next legislative session, it’s time for Harry Goldsberry, 31, was arrested and re- Fred Ozenna, 33, was arrested and remanded McAdams and 12 percent for Miller. where the Alaska Division of Elec- manded to AMCC for Assault 4º, DV. to AMCC for Assault 4º, DV. me to catch up with you. Thanks to strong support here and tions has its headquarters and stores 11/26 Norma Ozenna, 40, was arrested and re- What a dramatic few weeks it has Kristine Carlisle, 25, was arrested and booked manded to AMCC for Assault 4º, DV. throughout the state, she will be the ballots in a secured area. Time is of into AMCC on a Bench Warrant. Rhonda Komok, 44, was arrested and re- been, capped off with Senator Lisa first woman in history to be elected the essence because Lisa’s new term A Nome juvenile, 17, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC for Reckless Endangerment, DV. Murkowski’s successful and historic manded to the Nome Youth Facility for Assault 4º, During this reporting period seven (7) persons to the U.S. Senate as a write-in can- starts on January 3, 2011. DV. were transported to the hospital for a Title 47, Pro- write-in campaign and, for me, a didate. After the election, the Alaska 11/27 tective Custody Hold. chance to serve you better by being April James, 47, was arrested and remanded Meanwhile, Miller and his House organized into majority and given an opportunity to join the lawyers have succeeded in delaying minority caucuses. I joined with House majority. state certification of the U.S. Senate other rural legislators to be part of a • More Employment As I write, the dust has not settled race by filing a lawsuit that chal- majority coalition that supports hav- in the election for the U.S. Senate, lenges the election and how the state ing Mike Chenault of Nikiski serve but Lisa enjoys a lead of 10,328 continued from page 12 The Nome Public Schools District Office is counted write-in ballots, such as al- another term as House speaker, Bill recruiting for an Accounting Specialist I. votes over challenger Joe Miller. lowing minor misspellings of Lisa’s Preferable Education and training: Have a This is a temporary position which will last until Taking away votes his campaign continued on page 14 bachelorʼs or graduate degree in Business Ad- June 30, 2011. name to be considered as votes for ministration, Liberal Arts, or a more specialized If you are interested and would like an appli- challenged but were counted in her discipline. Needs a strong background in securi- cation, please stop by the Job Center or go to favor during the recent write-in-bal- ties and finance. nomeschools.com and access the personnel/em- Salaries: $18.00/hr. min. D.O.E. ployment website for an application and job de- lot tally in Juneau, she still is ahead Deadline to Apply: Open until filled scription or write Nome Public Schools. P.O box of him by 2,169 votes – a large Applications are available at the Shish- 131 Nome, AK 99762 Public Notice Reminder maref Native Corporation Office, between the Nome Schools also has openings for Special enough lead to win, according to the hours of 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. and 1:00—5:00 Education Paraprofessionals. Alaska Republican Party, which p.m., Monday—Friday. 12/2-9 11/25-12/2-9-16 backed Miller in the general elec-

PO Box 281 • Nome, AK 99762 • Phone: 907-443-NOME •More Letters • Fax: 907-443-5345 continued from page 2 City of Nome issued Licenses and tors to come live in the bush and see NJUS is accepting applications for the following current position if they could last more than a month Permits for 2010 expire on 12/31/10 vacancies: or two on what they expect us to live A WATER & SEWER OPERATOR on. Also, let’s see them live with the The following Licenses and Permits should now A water-sewer operator should hold valid certifications issued by the kind of health care they say is good Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to operate the Nome enough for us. be renewed for 2011: systems of at least the levels indicated: I hope you all had a great Thanks- * Water Treatment Operator – Level I giving and that your holidays will be Sales Tax License * Water Distribution Operator– Level III enjoyable. Remember they are only * Wastewater Treatment Operator– Level I as enjoyable as you make them. Health Permit * Wastewater Collection Operator– Level II One of the things that disappoint Hotel/Motel License me the most is: I keep stressing In addition to passing written tests, certification can only be achieved about kids driving at too young of an Pulltab License through experience in operating a certified system of comparable size and age. Those kids are not supposed to complexity. While a certified operator is desired, NJUS is willing to be driving until they are at least 16, Resale Certificate consider training a candidate as an Operator-in-training (O.I.T.) who especially driving other little kids Animal License intends to reside in Nome long-term and can gain the requisite around. Shame on the parents—my certifications by passing DEC’s written examination and working under kids would get grounded and extra Chauffeurʼs License the supervision of a certified operator. chores if they did that. Then who are you going to blame when something Taxi Cab License A JOURNEYMAN-LINEMAN &/or happens? At least around here they Motor Bus License A LINEMAN APPRENTICE kind of enforce the helmet law. In addition to other requirements, linemen should be in good physical Seems to be (according to some peo- It is also time to apply for exemptions for: condition, not suffer from Acrophobia (the fear of heights), and be ple) that some people seem to get proficient in Algebra. A journeyman will possess a certificate of fitness picked on, while others do not. All Municipal Tax Exemption - DUE by February issued by the Alaska Dept. of Labor. NJUS is willing to consider training children under 16 are supposed to a lineman apprentice who will work (or may have previously worked) get ticketed if they don’t use a hel- 1, 2011. under a journeyman toward the required 8,000 hours to obtain a state met. journeyman fitness card. An apprentice will be required to attend and Anyway, take care, you all. Have Senior Citizen/Disabled Veteranʼs Property Tax pass several apprentice class sessions, each lasting 8 weeks at the IBEW safe holidays by being careful of the Exemption - DUE February 1, 2011. training school in Fairbanks or Anchorage, and then pass the state test to ice so that everyone can be happy obtain a journeyman fitness card. over the holidays. Yea, good to Contact the City Clerkʼs office if you have ques- know you all. Behave. ONGOING APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE As always, tions 443-6663. NJUS anticipates the need for additional labor in connection with Karen Nanouk 12/2-9-16-23 construction activities for the planned summer system replacements/ Unalakleet, AK 99684 upgrades. Periodically NJUS operations departments also require casual or temporary labor. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are kept on file for 90 days. (It is necessary to contact the Utility Office NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION every 90 days to confirm continued interest and to keep your application WITH USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT active.)

Listed below are some of the positions that are anticipated to be hired The City of Nome/Nome Joint Utility System intends to file (has filed) an during 2011: application with USDA, Rural Development for financial assistance for the Laborer Crew Foreman Carpenter following purpose: Pipelayer Welder Pipe fitter Equipment Operator (loader, backhoe, compactor, etc.) 2010 Water and Wastewater System Expansion and Upgrades Clerk or other secretarial/accounting assistance • 15,000 lineal feet of water main will be replaced or installed with upgrades to the Water Treatment

NJUS employees are represented by various unions, and successful Plant. The work will be performed by Nome Joint Utility System using force account methods. applicants will be required to attain union membership and maintain • 13,000 lineal feet of water main, 13,000 lineal feet of sewer main, 18 water/sewer service membership in good standing. Wage rates are dependent upon connections will be replaced. 1,200 lineal feet of storm drain will be added, including 5 storm certification and experience. Fringe benefits include health insurance and manholes and 4 storm catch basins. paid leave and holidays. •The Utility will request assistance to procure construction and maintenance equipment, including Applications are available from NJUS, City Hall and Nome Job Service a hydraulic excavator, dozer, loader and vacuum evacuator and jet rodder truck. and should be submitted to the NJUS Administrative Office located at the old Snake River Power Plant, or be mailed to: P.O. Box 70, Nome, AK •Engineering plans and outline specification will be prepared for the construction project scheduled 99762. For additional information, please contact the Utility Office – for completion in 2011. 443-NJUS [6587].

NJUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation If any additional information is needed, please contact: John K. Handeland, General Manager will be made available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM request. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening. P.O. Box 70 Providing reliable utility services to system rate payers efficiently Nome, AK 99762-0070 and economically by prudently operating and maintaining system assets in a fiscally responsible manner (907) 443-NJUS (6587) 12/2,9,16 14 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET • More Foster’s Report continued from page 13 Lance Pruitt of Anchorage and mem- rural Alaska. As a member of House plague the Bush and to address the am resolved to work with others bership of the House Resources, the Economic, Trade, and Tourism, I problems of alcohol abuse. We had a throughout the Bering Strait region Thomas of Haines and Bill Stoltze of House Community and Regional Af- look forward to working with the painful reminder over the Thanks- and beyond to find ways to restore Chugiak as House Finance co-chairs, fairs, and the House Economic, panel’s chairman, Bob Herron of giving holiday of how dangerous the community wellness. The legislative Alan Austerman of Kodiak as major- Trade, and Tourism committees. Bethel, to promote responsible de- latter can be. There were two deaths session begins January 18, 2011. ity leader, and Craig Johnson as Through work on House Energy and velopment throughout the state. where alcohol played a factor, ac- Have a good, safe and warm holi- House Rules chair. House Resources, it is my hope that As a member of House Commu- cording to Alaska State Troopers. day. I feel honored to have been given we can make great strides in making nity and Regional Affairs, I expect to One was in Gambell. The other was the co-chairmanship of the House energy – including renewable and al- work on a host of rural issues such as in Saint Michael. My heart goes out Special Committee on Energy with ternative kinds – more affordable for ways to reduce high suicide rates that to the families who lost loved ones. I Court

ment: $330 (1st offense) with $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; State of Alaska v. Sharon Ellanna (12/14/94); Possession, Control, or Con- Week ending 11/26 Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: other: NSBHS or sumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; Repeat Offense; Date of Civil VBC within 15 days of release; Complete screening, evaluation and rec- offense: 8/2/10; Fine: $1000 with $500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 In the Matter of: Knodel, Patrick and Knodel, Julie; Dissolution with Chil- ommended program; You are responsible for costs; File proof by 1/1/11 to be paid to the court by 7/31/11; License: Driverʼs license or privilege dren - Superior Court that you received an assessment, and file proof by 2/15/11 that you fol- to apply for one is revoked for 90 days; Community Work Service: In the Matter of: Williams, Elizabeth and Williams, Leon Caryl; Dissolu- lowed all assessment recommendations; Obey Driverʼs License Direc- Within 120 days, complete 48 hours community work service and give tion Without Children - Superior Court tives: Driverʼs license revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; the clerk of court proof of completion on the form provided by the clerk; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain privilege to drive or ob- Probation until 11/17/11; Comply with all direct court orders listed above tain a limited license, you must use an ignition interlock device (IID) as by the deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or possess or con- Small Claims directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 months; Probation sume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided No current claims on file until 11/15/11; Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines in AS 04.16.051(b). stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Do not consume alcohol for a pe- State of Alaska v. Kourak Nakak (1/10/71); Harassment 2º; Date of offense: riod ending 1 year from date of this judgment (11/15/10); Other: Subject 5/29/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance Criminal Cases to warrantless breath test and arrest for violations. bond is exonerated upon reporting to serve as ordered; 30 days, 0 days State of Alaska v. Lorraine Saccheus (11/8/85); Count 001: DUI; Date of of- suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall be served with defendant re- State of Alaska v. Neil R. Hoogendorn (7/10/89); Dismissal; Failing to Pro- fense: 10/11/10; 225 days, 180 days suspended; Time has been served; porting to AMCC by 1/22/11; Immediate remand for any violation; Jail vide Immediate Notice of Accident; Filed by the DAs Office 11/22/10. Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; $1500 due Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: State of Alaska v. George Lewis (3/24/89); Importation of Alcohol; Date of 10/1/11; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay offense: 12/17/09; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or per- 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial Jail Sur- $50 through this court within 10 days. formance bond is exonerated; 45 days, 42 days suspended; Unsus- charge: $50 per case with $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Sur- State of Alaska v. Brendon Oseuk (7/28/74); Order to Modify or Revoke pended 3 days shall be served with defendant reporting to AMCC by charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Cost of Imprisonment: Probation; ATN: 110129571; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- 7pm 11/22/10; Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $330 (1st offense) with $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; Com- pended jail term revoked and imposed: 3 days, remanded into custody; $1500 fine through Nome Trial Courts by 10/1/11; Forfeit alcohol to plete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: other: NSBHS or VBC All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment re- State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 within within 30 days of release; Complete screening, evaluation and recom- main in effect. 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: mended program, plus required aftercare in addition to any jail time or- State of Alaska v. Edward Muktoyuk (11/7/66); 2NO-10-692CR Notice of Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/17/11; dered above; You are responsible for costs; File proof by 12/31/10 that Dismissal; Charge 001: Drunk On Licensed Premises; Filed by the DAs Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit you received an assessment, and file proof by 2/1/11 that you followed Office 11/19/10. no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or all assessment recommendations; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: State of Alaska v. Edward Muktoyuk (11/7/66); 2NO-10-692CR Violating damp community; Person and baggage subject to warrantless search Driverʼs license revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use Release Conditions; Date of offense: 11/10/10; Any appearance or per- at any airport en route to local option community; Subject to warrantless an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain privilege to drive or obtain formance bond is exonerated; 15 days, 0 days suspended; Unsus- arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation. a limited license, you must use an ignition interlock device (IID) as di- pended 15 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; State of Alaska v. Cyrus Savetilik (6/14/87); 2NO-10-419CR Vehicle Theft rected in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 months; Probation Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: 2º; Date of offense: 3/25/10; Partial Plea Agreement; Any appearance for 1 year; Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay or performance bond is exonerated; 33 days, 30 days suspended; Un- stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Do not consume alcohol for a pe- $50 through this court within 10 days. suspended 3 days shall be served consecutive to 2NO-10-420CR, by riod ending 1 year from date of this judgment (11/17/10); Other: Subject State of Alaska v. George Minix (3/12/60); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: 11/27/10; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 to warrantless breath testing at request of peace officer and warrant- Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 6º; Filed by the DAs Office within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- less arrest for violations. 11/19/10. charge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until State of Alaska v. Frank Anderson (1/23/59); Count 1: Misconduct Involv- State of Alaska v. Warren Donald Lake, III (1/1/76); Dismissal; Count 001: 11/17/11; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; ing Controlled Substance 5º; Date of offense: 5/25/10; Partial Plea Disorderly Conduct; Filed by the DAs Office 11/24/10. Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of pro- Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: 002; Any appear- State of Alaska v. Ann Soolook (6/29/70); Dismissal by Court; Count 1: Dis- bation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume ance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 60 days suspended; orderly Conduct; Date of offense: 11/21/10; Minute Order; On this date alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the Forfeit marijuana and growing equipment to State; Jail Surcharge: $100 (11/22/10) in open court this case was dismissed without prejudice by premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- with $100 suspended; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid the Court for failure of the complaint to show probable cause that the de- ing at request of any peace officer for alcohol. through this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/17/11; Shall com- fendant committed the crime referenced above; Accordingly, it is or- State of Alaska v. Cyrus Savetilik (6/14/87); 2NO-10-420CR Count 1: Crim- ply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no viola- dered that as to said charge(s) defendant be release from custody, any inal Mischief 4º; Date of offense: 6/15/10; Partial Plea Agreement; tions of law. bond executed on behalf of the defendant be exonerated, and any cash Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance State of Alaska v. Aloysius Muktoyuk (5/19/71) Drunken Person on Li- or other security posted as bail be refunded to the depositor. or performance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 80 days suspended; Un- censed Premises; Date of offense: 11/17/10; Binding Plea Agreement; State of Alaska v. Yvonne Pete (9/17/90); 2NO-10-573CR Order to Modify suspended 10 days shall be served consecutive to 2NO-10-419CR, by Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 1 day, 0 day sus- or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110005497; Violated conditions of proba- 11/27/10; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 pended; Unsuspended 1 day shall be served with defendant remanded tion; Conditions of probation modified as follows: Contact NSHC BHS within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsus- and complete assessment not later than 12/1/10, show proof of receiv- charge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Restitution: pended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police ing assessment not later than 12/13/10; Suspended jail term revoked Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and shall Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; and imposed: 30 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and con- apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Divided, if eligible, each year until Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated. ditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. restitution is paid in full; Pay by 11/1/11; Probation until 11/17/11; Shall State of Alaska v. Barton T. Johnson (4/23/91); Possession, Control, or State of Alaska v. Yvonne Pete (9/17/90); 2NO-10-675CR Notice of Dis- comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- Consumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; Repeat Offense; Date missal; Charge 001: Habitual Minor Consuming Alcohol; Filed by the rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall of offense: 7/15/10; Fine: $1000 with $500 suspended; Unsuspended DAs Office 11/23/10. commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor $500 to be paid to the court by 11/1/11; License: Driverʼs license or priv- State of Alaska v. Noel Aningayou (12/19/48); Count 1: Assault 4º; DV; have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the premises of ilege to apply for one is revoked for 90 days; Community Work Service: Date of offense: 9/24/10; Partial Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dis- any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request Within 120 days, complete 48 hours community work service and give missed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond of any peace officer for alcohol. the clerk of court proof of completion on the form provided by the clerk; is exonerated; 120 days, 120 days suspended; Forfeit alcohol, mari- State of Alaska v. Barton Rookok (3/27/92); Count 1: Disorderly Conduct; Probation until 11/17/11; Comply with all direct court orders listed above juana and cash to State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Date of offense: 8/21/10; Partial Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dis- by the deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or possess or con- Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po- missed by State: count 1 (001); Any appearance or performance bond sume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided lice Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; is exonerated; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with in AS 04.16.051(b). Probation until 11/22/11; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, State of Alaska v. Ida Brown (9/28/80); 2NO-10-113CR Count 2: Driving lines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these con- Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked, or in Violation of Lim- ditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess within 10 days; Probation until 11/17/11; Shall comply with all court or- itation; Date of offense: 10/2/09; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence; Subject to war- ders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any vio- (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 1 (001); Any appearance or per- rantless breath testing at request of any peace officer and warrantless lation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; formance bond is exonerated; 120 days, 90 days suspended; Unsus- search of residence for alcohol. Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless breath pended 30 days shall be served with defendant reporting to AMCC by State of Alaska v. Vincent Eakon (12/30/75); Count 1: Assault 4º; DV; Date testing at request of any peace officer for alcohol. 1/6/11 consecutive to 2NO-10-575CR by 1/13/11; Fine: $500 with $0 of offense: 10/8/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dis- State of Alaska v. Darin Slwooko (8/15/79); 2NO-10-526CR Count 1: Crim- suspended; Shall pay unsuspended fine through Nome Trial Courts by missed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond inal Trespass 1º; Date of offense: 6/18/10; Counts (Charges) Dismissed 11/1/11; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court is exonerated; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall by State: counts 2, 3 (002. 003); Any appearance or performance bond within 10 days; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay un- be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $50 with is exonerated; 120 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days suspended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Dri- $0 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC consecutive to 2NO- verʼs License: Driverʼs license, privilege to obtain a license and to Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court 10-622CR; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 operate a motor vehicle are revoked for 90 days concurrent with DMV within 10 days. within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- action; Probation until 11/17/12; Comply with all court orders listed State of Alaska v. Brent Lockwood (10/3/78); Count 1: Assault 4º; Assault charge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Restitution: above by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for viola- on Peace Officer; Date of offense: 11/2/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Shall pay restitution as sated in the Restitution Judgment and shall tion of probation; No violations of law, including DUI, refusal to submit Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Divided, if eligible, each year until to breathalyzer, operating motor vehicle while license is cancelled, sus- or performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Un- restitution is paid in full; Amount to be determined within 30 days; Pro- pended or revoked or in violation of limitation, reckless driving, driving suspended 60 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; bation until 11/15/11; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines commercial vehicle after disqualification, and driving without required Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these condi- ignition interlock device; Shall not operate motor vehicle without license AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay tions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or dis- or permit; Other: Perform 80 hours of community work service. $50 through this court within 10 days. orderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess or consume State of Alaska v. Ida Brown (9/28/80); 2NO-10-575CR Count 2: Violating alcohol. Release Conditions; Date of offense: 9/15/10; Binding Plea Agreement; State of Alaska v. Darin Slwooko (8/15/79); 2NO-10-622CR DUI; Date of Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 1 (001); Any appearance offense: 10/13/10; 90 days, 70 days suspended; Report immediately to or performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, 0 days suspended; Un- AMCC; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; $1500 suspended 30 days shall be served with defendant reporting to AMCC due 11/1/11; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 by 1/13/11 consecutive to 2NO-10-113CR; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, An- Jail Surcharge: $50 per case with $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Cost of Imprison- within 10 days.

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Brevig Mission

Detail Teller area

Recovery location

Nome

USGS maps via Google Earth

DANGEROUS ROUTE—The map on the right shows the location where the snowmachine carrying Marvin Okleasik and Barbara Scholten went through the ice Nov. 24. Okleasik was able to get atop the ice and walk back to Teller. Scholten was unable to get out of the water and was found five days later by search and rescue crews. The route between Brevig Mission and Teller is well-traveled once ice conditions solidify. • Recovery continued from page 1 cue coordinator Frank Miller said the ice on drilled in the ice to allow the use of sonar, the church, the businesses, everyone. We’re the harbor at the time appeared to be freshwa- underwater cameras, hook lines and nets to really grateful for everybody’s help.” able to press on farther out onto the ice. Using ter ice that was only an inch to an inch and a search for Scholten. He said teams from Diane Miller said the accident has stunned the buddy system, the team worked in pairs to half thick in some places. “There was no ice Shishmaref, where Scholten is originally the community. “It was very shocking, when try and locate a sweater Okleasik had left on underneath, just freshwater [ice] on top,” he from, Teller, Brevig Mission and Wales all something like this happens real suddenly,” the ice to mark the spot where the snowma- said Tuesday. Frank Miller said the direct participated in the search. He estimated hav- she said. chine had gone in. It was that sweater that led route between Teller and Brevig Mission is ing approximately 16 searchers who were Nayokpuk was still in Teller on Tuesday, searchers to Scholten’s body. “She was on top approximately seven miles, while he esti- split into two teams. No searchers were in- waiting for a plane to be able to take back of the ice,” Nayokpuk said. mated the more circuitous, predominately in- jured in the recovery effort. rescue equipment to Shishmaref. He said Ice conditions on Grantley Harbor had dete- land path around the harbor at approximately Nayokpuk said it was a relief to find teams went through a number of supplies riorated after a warm weather system moved 10 miles long. Scholten. “Everybody was happy. We found during the search effort and noted that dona- through the region the weekend of Nov. 20 Nayokpuk said the initial search effort her, that was the main thing. We got lucky be- tions are always welcome. He said rubber bringing temperatures in the upper 30s and started with marking a “safety trail” where cause we found her in five days,” he said. gloves, liners, warm gloves, hand warmers abundant rain. While the route between the two snowmachines could safely travel on the ice. While the crews worked out on the ice, and other such items are always useful. He villages is a well-traveled path once the ice He said crews were not able to venture far in there were more people like Diane Miller be- also noted having an underwater camera of conditions allow, Teller resident and search the first day or two of the search. “We tried hind the scenes dealing with paperwork, en- their own could speed up search efforts if volunteer Diane Miller said she believed the ill- going to where the [accident] scene was, but it suring food was ready for crews, and keeping they did not have to wait to obtain one from fated trip was the first attempt to make the was pretty soft,” he said. “We were thinking the track of donations coming in. She said the other sources. Nayokpuk said anyone inter- crossing after the warm weather. “We know ice would go out.” Teller Lutheran Church and the Teller School ested in giving donations of any kind can talk there was people going before the rain, and As the conditions improved, Nayokpuk alternated as coordination sites. “We’ve had to Shishmaref Emergency Services Coordi- then it softened up,” she said. said crews were able to walk father out with so much support from everybody in the nators Herbert Brad Nayokpuk or Roy Sock- Diane’s husband and Teller search and res- a long boat for safety. He said holes were Bering Straits,” she said. “The school here, pick at (907) 649-2160. • Council continued from page 1 Article VII, Section 2 of the bylaws council’s meeting agenda, but Scott been allocated to swimming pool im- NSEDC had funded a separate pro- of the Nome Volunteer Fire Depart- Henderson asked to comment on use provements, he said the funds should gram to pay part of the home heating Handeland said the proposed CFR ment specifying the following re- of the funds. Noting that the Com- be used to benefit the entire commu- costs for residents of its member regulations are about 50 pages long, quirements for applicants: (1) 18 munity Benefit Share has at times nity. He mentioned that one year communities. compared to a half-page of AAC re- years or older at the time of applica- quirements in the city’s current ordi- tion; (2) no longer enrolled in high nance. The whole block of CFR school; (3) one-year resident of regulations on medical requirements Nome; and (4) submit report of cur- is confusing and tedious, he added. rent physical exam (given within one Handeland said if he wants a chauf- year of application for membership). feur’s license, it seems the CFR reg- ulations would require that he Managers’ comments obtains one from Washington, D.C. Bahnke reported that she, An- It’s that time of year... City Manager Josie Bahnke said dersen and Utility Manager John the city’s attorney just said to re- Handeland had interviewed repre- place outdated AAC references sentatives of three engineering The with the CFRs. firms that submitted proposals to The council approved a motion by provide engineering services to Councilman Jerald Brown to amend the city. She said she hopes to the proposed ordinance to require have recommendations for the that each taxi undergo inspection to council to consider at their meet- meet vehicle safety standards and en- ing on Dec. 13. sure that a backup alarm or backup Handeland said he has begun due camera is installed prior to receiving diligence work to develop a fuel dis- Presents a license from the city. tribution program as directed by the The council also approved a mo- council, and the city attorney is tion by Councilwoman Mary Knodel drafting ordinance amendments to to delete the following language in establish a fuel utility. Brown said the proposed ordinance: “If the city he personally does not think the city Christmas Extravaganza 2010 clerk denies the application for a li- has any business competing with cense and the applicant appeals the private enterprise. Handeland said determination, the city clerk shall he had raised that question with the issue a temporary license to be in ef- city attorney, who said municipali- Wednesday, Dec. 8 • 5:30 p.m. fect until the city clerk’s decision is ties compete with private enterprise reviewed by the city manager.” all the time. Councilman Stan Andersen sug- Old St. Joe’s on Anvil City Square gested tabling the proposed ordi- Community Benefit Share nance until the council receives a Mayor Denise Michels announced written description of the CFR regu- that Nome will receive $100,000 as lations that would replace the out- a 2010 Community Benefit Share dated AAC standards. Bahnke said from Norton Sound Economic De- Enjoy Christmas she would look for current AAC reg- velopment Corp. Janice Ivanoff, ulations to replace the outdated ones. NSEDC’s chief executive officer, music by Nome artists The council voted unanimously to outlined decision-making criteria for table the proposed ordinance. use of the funds in a letter to Michels dated Nov. 15. Visit with Santa Claus Resolutions adopted Ivanoff said a public process must The council unanimously ap- be conducted at the municipal level proved resolutions to lease space at to decide how to use the funds; the and his reindeer! the Gold Hill Tutit Ininat Child Community Benefit Share should go Care Building to Kawerak Inc. for to what the community believes is For details call the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum at 443-6630 one year for the Head Start Pro- the highest priority and best use; and gram and for the Uiviilat Play and the community must report to Learn Center. NSEDC how the funds will be used. Council members also unani- Discussion of Nome’s Commu- mously approved an amendment to nity Benefit Share was not on the