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VOLUME CXVI NO. 23 June 9, 2016 Rep. Young includes Army Corps projects for Alaska in the WRDA By Maisie Thomas water transportation and infrastruc- proved by the full House of Repre- nities in the region, as well as en- planes to land; helicopters bring The House Transportation and In- ture. Alaska Representative Don sentatives, it has made “good hancing national security. freight in year round. As the climate frastructure Committee approved the Young included six projects for progress so far.” One provision would reform the is changing, residents of coastal vil- 2016 Water Resources Development Alaska in the Act, which passed out The WRDA projects are proposed current system the Corps uses to lages in northern Alaska are noticing Act which includes several Army of committee unanimously. Four of on a local level to the Corps, and evaluate small, remote port and har- that the ocean is freezing later and Corps of Engineers projects for these would have an impact on then the Chief Engineer develops a bor projects by recognizing the re- thawing sooner, and the ice that does Alaska. The WRDA is bipartisan northern Alaska. Young spokesper- report, which goes on to Congress. gional benefits as justification for the form is more easily broken. In Feb- legislation that promotes economic son Matt Shuckerow said that, The projects are intended to address project. As noted in a press release ruary of 2015, Diomede went for competitiveness and strengthens though the bill still needs to be ap- the economic and social of commu- from Young’s office, a port or harbor weeks without groceries and mail. in a rural location would lower the “We know the struggles Little cost of goods throughout the region. Diomede has gone through,” Another project Young included Shuckerow said. The total estimated in the legislation is the construction cost for the project is $28,960,000. of a harbor in Little Diomede. Federal money would cover about Diomede does not have a runway, 90 percent of the cost, with other which makes access to the island dif- agencies pitching in the rest. ficult and the cost of living astro- Young also included a two-part nomical. During the winter months an ice runway is constructed for continued on page 4 Polar Bear Management held here

By Lana Creer-Harris was to change harvest. According to The much-vaunted Polar Bear moderator Sky Starkey; the MMC management meeting was held June believes a bilateral agreement is best 3, and 4 in Nome. All the heavy hit- co-management. Alaska Native rep- ters were there looking forward to resentatives in attendance voiced sharing their opinions and not happy their strong desire to be in atten- in the least that that one of the man- dance when the USF&WS had these agement tools was a harvest quota. discussions, because of their shared “This amendment took away Na- goals. tive exemption. You just don’t give The co-conveners stated their that up. I will make sure everything prime objective: Improvemments of I can do to get our exemption back,” co-management of polar bears under said, Taqulik Hepa, North Slope the Marine Mammal Protection Act Photo by Keith Conger Borough Department of Wildlife and development of steps for im- Management. proving participation of polar bear MASS START— The group of hearty AKBody Tundra Challenge racers leave from the race start on the The Marine Mammal Commis- hunting communities in co-manage- Greg Kruschek Avenue Saturday. The course consisted of tundra, road, beach and had a few man-made sion is involved through advice only, ment. Their secondary objective is to obstacles too. See story on page 16 and was present to assist the meet- address the challenges for imple- ings. The MMC did support adop- tion of the agreement. Their rationale continued on page 4 Schmidt named NAIA Collegiate All-American in two sports By Keith Conger All-American honors in cross-coun- The team looked poised to do well who set pace with a time of 17 min- national qualification times for each Call her a book-end All-Ameri- try running. She concluded her soph- at the national meet in Charlotte, NC utes, 16.7 seconds. Schmidt was the track event. She beat the A-Standard can. Nome-Beltz Nanooks cross- omore year with a second on November 21 until Shea Vallaire, Beacons fourth fastest runner that time of 37 minutes, 30 seconds in the country running team alumna Rosa All-American award, this time in the who usually runs in the team’s third day. She cracked the 18-minute 10-kilometer race her very first track Schmidt started the 2015-2016 NAIA’s 10-kilometer track event. or fourth spot, suffered a stress frac- mark, crossing the finish line in 17 meet of the 2016 season. That al- school year at Northwest Christian “As much as I like track, cross- ture. “We weren’t fully sure we could minutes, 54.6 seconds. The effort lowed her to “play a little,” and par- University in Eugene, Oregon by re- country is always going to have my beat them (British Columbia) with- landed her 13th place, with the top ticipate in a few 5-kilometer races. ceiving National Association of In- heart,” said Schmidt in an interview out Shea,” said Schmidt. “It was a 30 runners having the All-American She qualified for nationals in that tercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, upon her return to Nome for the sum- very stressful time, but it worked honors bestowed upon them. event a month into the season at a mer. “I started there.” out....We were running in the race When it came to running around a meet in San Francisco. Schmidt and her NCU Beacons and we saw Shea on the sidelines. track, Schmidt admits she certainly Schmidt chose the 10-kilometer On the Web: teammates were ranked number one Everyone ran a little bit extra for had lots to learn. Track programs in race at the 2016 NAIA Outdoor nationally in cross -country by NAIA her.” Western Alaska are rare. This spring Track and Field Championships in www.nomenugget.net for much of the season, periodically The team was able to overcome only a handful of runners from Un- Gulf Shores, Alabama. The hot E-mail: traded places with the three-time de- the adversity and were crowned Na- alaska and Bethel entered the ASAA weather on May 26 presented a chal- fending champions from the Univer- tional Champions despite Vallaire’s 1,2,3A State Championships in An- lenge to the racers. “It was 85% hu- [email protected] sity of British Columbia. They replacement ranking 90th. The Bea- chorage. midity when I raced,” she said. “It nearly beat the NCAA Division 1 cons total time for its five runners “I asked a lot of dumb questions, was just not what I’m used to.” team from Gonzaga on October 17. was 89:42.3. They outdistanced the like ‘which direction do you run?’ “ Schmidt figured the opening lap The Beacons concluded the regu- second place team from British Co- said Schmidt of her freshman year of the race would be run in around 87 lar season with the top ranking in the lumbia by 20 points. experience in the sport.“I had to seconds. She was surprised to see the country. “We definitely went in (to The individual national champi- learn real fast.” field go out much faster than that. Nationals) with the target on our onship in the event was claimed by And learn fast she has. Schmidt back,” said Schmidt. Kellian Hunt of Biola University says that the NAIA sets pre-season, continued on page 8 2 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor, space, which was occupied by a trash clerk. Just a little consideration for economy; creating good paying jobs; my village clinic, travel personnel, I am in my late 70s and have a lot dumpster. Once I got a reasonable Nome’s handicapped and elders defeating ISIS; the REAL tax-reform and my caseworker had tried their of pain from arthritis. I cannot stand parking space, I called the number on would not have hurt either of them. that America so desperately needs, best to get me an escort. I was given or walk for any length of time nor the directory at the front entrance for Name withheld and which will only be accomplished Norton Sound Regional Hospital Pa- can I use a full flight of stairs al- Facility Concerns and was told that /s/ by enacting a national consumption tient Advocate telephone number. I though a few steps from the ground it’s the trash company’s fault and tax like the FAIRtax. called and called, the phone kept to the first floor is doable. I drive be- they will have to move it. Finger Dear Editor, Our representatives must wake up ringing without answer. The Patient cause I cannot walk very far. I have pointing. Recently I have seen ads and a let- to the fact that they need to honor the Advocate telephone doesn’t even a valid driver license and handicap Then I went to the post office to ter attacking the current Board of Sit- will of the American people, not sim- have an answering machine. plaque. I find an insufficient number check my mail. There was no park- nasuak Native Corporation. It ply ignore it. Still Medicaid Services kept deny- of parking spaces for the handi- ing in front of the Federal Building surprises me to see these comments Thank you, ing me an escort. This is not the first capped in Nome. None on Front but the handicap space was available. when I know they are not true. I Joe O'Hara time I was denied an escort. Street but on the east side of the State I walked to the entrance and there don’t know why people can’t be hon- Ocala, Florida 34481 I was admitted April 13, 2016, in building and one on the west side of was a handwritten sign that the ele- est during elections. the morning and have my dangerous the Federal Building so both are on vator works but no the stairs to use I will attend the Annual Meeting Dear Editor, major surgery. My doctor told me it the south side of Front Street and I the west side door. I had to walk at the Nome Elementary School on I am 71-year-old woman and I am is dangerous surgery because I might don’t want to park on the north side back to the west side, past my car, June 4 and vote for Bobby Evans, writing this letter on behalf of all get blood clots. to walk across Front Street because I and up a half-flight of stairs. I com- Lincoln Trigg and Louie Green. Sit- Alaskan Native Senior Citizens. After my surgery, waking up for walk so slow. There are no handi- plained to somebody behind the nasuak has a good team doing for all. This letter is concerning Medicaid the fist time I was emotionally capped spaces at Hanson’s and I counter that a sign near the handicap The elder dividend is greatly appre- Services for Alaskan Native Senior strained; confused what is going on; don’t want to cross Bering for the space that says “Use this door today” ciated. Thanks to the Board of Di- Citizens who have Medicaid and are throwing up; and had a hard time un- same reasons. with an arrow to the door would have rectors. to have Major Surgeries at ANMC Today (May 23) has been a frus- kept me out of pain and was told “We Respectfully, Hospital in Anchorage, or elsewhere. continued on page 3 trating and painful day. I had busi- only rent here and are not responsible Irene Anderson Prior to my travel to Anchorage, ness at the DMV in the State to put up any signs.” More finger Nome, Alaska 99762 Building. There was no parking in pointing. front of the building and the parking I am sure that the trash collector is To The Editor: Results from our May 27 - June 3 online poll. lot was full except for the handicap able-bodied and so was the postal Each member of Congress re- ceives a base salary of $174,000 an- (Go to nomenugget.net in order to participate) nually, for which Americans pay Letters to the editor must be signed and include an through the income tax. But, do Con- gress' accomplishments justify their address and phone number. Thank you notes and receiving such a generous amount? political endorsements are considered ads. Congress people are part of a net- work that is supposed to represent Americans. Unfortunately, they pretty much ignore our wishes. Editorial While Congress spends our hard earned tax-dollars, we Americans are losing good paying jobs, our security, our liberties, and so on. Keep the Windows Open The American Dream fades while our elected officials concentrate on The trend in government is to get away with as much as possible lower priority issues like climate with minimal notification of the public. This is true of both federal, and change rather than high priority ones state government and sadly, the local government, too. They will hide such as: fixing America's sagging legal notification on the most obscure web site that is almost impossi- ble to find. It is the mission of the Nome Nugget to provide an open, easy Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) means of communication with the public both in print and on-line. This High High Low Low is the main goal of almost every community newspaper in the United Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide States because democracy and an informed public are important to 6/ 9 Th 10:09a +1.5 8:41p +1.3 2:48a -0.3 3:18p +0.9 us. Local governments run into danger when our leaders think they 10 Fr 10:58a +1.5 9:47p +1.2 3:38a -0.2 4:31p +0.8 are experts on every issue and become corrupt because they think 11 Sa 11:43a +1.5 10:54p +1.1 4:26a -0.1 5:44p +0.7 they know it all, and they refuse to allow new people and new ideas 12 Su 12:25p +1.5 5:13a 0.0 6:51p +0.6 to have a role in local government. Our city has openings on planning 13 Mo 12:01a +1.1 1:04p +1.5 5:58a +0.1 7:49p +0.5 and port commissions. Why do we not do our best to advertise these 14 Tu 1:08a +1.0 1:40p +1.5 6:43a +0.3 8:38p +0.4 openings? Why does our city management behave so poorly? What 15 We 2:16a +1.0 2:14p +1.4 7:28a +0.4 9:22p +0.3 do they have to hide? Daily variations in sea level due to local meteorological conditions cannot be predicted and may significantly effect Nomeites, don’t let our precious democracy fade unnoticed into the observed tides in this area. All times are listed in Local Standard Time. All heights are in feet referenced to oblivion. Get to meetings, contact council members and find out why Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). the City of Nome can’t pay to publish legal notices and public events. Let’s keep the doors and windows open at City Hall and let in some fresh air. —N.L.M.— Weather Statistics High Temp (05/30...06/05) +74F 05/31/16 Sunrise 06/09/16 4:30 a.m. Low Temp +34F 06/04/16 National Weather 06/15/16 4:21 a.m. Peak Wind NNE @ 31 mph 06/01/16 Service Illegitimus non carborundum 2016 - Total Precip. (through 06/05) 03.09” Nome, Alaska Sunset 06/09/16 1:32 a.m. Normal Total to Date, 2016 04.28” (907) 443-2321 06/15/16 1:43 a.m. Seasonal Snowfall 48.90” 1-800-472-0391 Normal Total to Date 75.50”

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Greetings to folks in House Dis- $700,000 for Parents As Teachers. structure projects, cold climate hous- trict 39. Senior Benefits had $5.1 million put ing research, and housing for teach- One the ninth day of this special back and $530,000 was added back ers, public safety, and health session, the Legislature passed an for Pioneer Homes. Over $15 mil- professionals. If you have questions operating and capital budget for fis- lion was put back to the University, about specific projects in your area cal year 2017. It has been a difficult which will help keep rural campuses or community please contact my of- task to balance the needs of the state open. About $1.4 million was put fice. with the revenue available. Tradi- back into public broadcasting which tionally, the budget has been funded sometimes is the only link to the out- Apply for the Snowmobile mostly with revenue from oil taxes side world for rural communities. Trails Grant Program and royalties. Low oil prices and There was $480,000 added back for Applications are due July 1, production decline have decimated state trooper detachments. Also $11 2016 that revenue source. The budget we million in funds were put in for be- The Division of Parks and Out- passed reflects this situation. Ac- havioral health grants. These grants door Recreation offers an opportu- cording to the division of legislative will focus on substance abuse treat- nity for all governmental and tribal finance, agency spending has been ment. organizations, clubs, public agencies reduced by about $217 million for I was happy to see these programs or educational institutions, or busi- FY17. That paired with reductions restored, as they are crucial to the nesses to apply for grants related to from last year, brings agency spend- basic functioning of the state. While snow machine trails and safety pro- Photo by Nils Hahn ing down by $621 million. These are it’s clear that reductions do have to grams through the Snowmobile DREDGE AND TENDER— A tender boat leaves a gold mining dredge hard cuts to make and will have a be made to balance the budget, we Trails Program. These grants have off East Beach on Monday, June 6, 2016. palpable effect of residents espe- must focus the money we do spend been used to maintain recreation cially in rural areas. on our constitutionally mandated trails in urban Alaska, but I see this The good news is that the deal areas of public education, public as a great opportunity for those of us struck between the majority and mi- health, and public welfare. in rural Alaska to create and offer COMMUNITY CALENDAR nority caucuses restores funding to The capital budget was minimalist safety training courses and bolster important areas. The base student al- as was last year’s. The funds spent trail markings on snowmachine location for public schools was were focused on leveraging other routes which can save lives when Thursday, June 9 brought back to full funding, includ- funds to maximize our ability to traveling in poor visibility. ing the $50 increase per student. work on the state’s infrastructure. Information on the program *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Several early education programs Included in the budget are funds for and forms can be found at: *Crafts and Activities: (ages 8-13) Kegoayah Kozga Library 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Lunch Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. were made whole: $2 million was re- airports, roads, school construction, http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/sn *NCC Summer Lunch Program Boys and Girls Club 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. stored to pre-kindergarten programs, bulk fuel and rural power systems owmotr.htm *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering and Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $320,000 for Best Beginnings, and upgrades, water and sewer infra- *Yoga with Peter Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Cemetary Committee City Hall 6:00 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • Letters *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 10 continued from page 2 them. These young adults are able, the Medicaid Services keep denying *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in their 20s to 40s or even 50s. They me when I ask for help. I am a 71- *AM Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. speak only English language as they year-old woman who went through *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8:00 p.m. derstanding English, as English is never speak their native languages. dangerous major surgery. *NCC Summer Lunch Program Boys and Girls Club 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. my second language. Why do they have escorts? Medicaid Services, you deal with *Dance Fitness Class Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. I still asked for an escort after my Why not the Alaska Native Senior the wrong outspoken Old Woman. I *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Adult drop-in Soccer (ages 15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. surgery. My caseworker told me, she Citizens? Is Medicaid Serving try- am writing this letter, on behalf of all *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. even wrote a letter to Medicaid Serv- ing to get RID of Alaskan Native my Alaska Native Senior Citizens. ices in Nome for an escort to pick me Senior Citizens? You will have far greater hardship in Saturday, June 11 up after I am released from hospital. I know there are many budget cuts the future. I hope from now on Med- Still I was denied an escort. The de- *Lemonade Day Location around Nome Times vary in our State of Alaska. Our lawmak- icaid Services will not deny any *Nome Recreation Center Closed Weekends *Until Labor Day - 9/5/16 nial I found out was because I am ers cut so many of them. They them- more Alaska Native Senior Citizens, *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 11:00 a.m. - noon able and strong and can speak fluent selves have much higher pay and when they need Medicaid help. And *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. English. have health insurances. They should I hope and pray all of us Alaska Na- Yes, I am able, but I was weaken cut down their wages, so Alaska Na- tive Senior Citizens be treated with Sunday, June 12 from major surgery; Yes, I can speak tive Senior Citizens can have Medi- respect and with compassion. *Nome Recreation Center Closed Weekends *Until Labor Day - 9/5/16 English fluently. Also my doctor ad- caid Services get more help. Name withheld by editor upon re- **AA Meeting Nazarene Church 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. vised me not to lift over 15 pounds, All we Alaskan Native Senior Cit- quest because she was a patient in because I had major surgery. My izens are only asking for help so that ANMC, Anchorage Monday, June 13 luggage was over 15 pounds. we can be with our loved ones who *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. While awaiting my doctor’s ap- are still alive and to live longer to *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon continued on page 4 *Summercise Nome Rec Center noon - 5:00 p.m. pointment, after I was discharged I watch them grow up and succeed. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. saw many young adults with escorts I am very sorry I write this nasty *NCC Summer Lunch Program Boys and Girls Club 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. *PM Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and or their escorts are coming after letter, but I am very disappointed that *Dance Fitness Class Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Common Council: Reg. Mtg. City Hall 7:00 p.m. *Midnight Sun Softball Tournament Satellite Fields 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Located on east Front Tuesday, June 14 Also serving Street across from *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. soups, salads *Pre-school Story and Crafts (ages 3-7) Kegoayah Kozga Library 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and flat National Guard Armory *Lunch Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. *NCC Summer Lunch Program Boys and Girls Club 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. breads *Midnight Sun Festival: Golden Goose Lot noon - 9:00 p.m. Vendors and Fish Pond Take Out *Summercise Nome Rec Center 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Orders *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Yoga with Peter Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. weekdays & weekends 443-8100 *Nome Planning Comm: Reg. Mtg. City Hall 7:00 p.m. *Midnight Sun Softball Tournament Satellite Fields 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. *Adult drop-in Soccer (ages 15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Subway Daily Specials *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Summercise Nome Rec Center noon - 5:00 p.m. *Midnight Sun Festival: Golden Goose Lot noon - 9:00 p.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. Sunday — Roasted Vendors and Fish Pond *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna Chicken Breast *NCC Summer Lunch Program Boys and Girls Club 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. *PM Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef Six-Inch Meal Deal $8.50 *Dance Fitness Class Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Open Swim Nome Swimming Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Larissa Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. *Acro Fit with J&L Nome Rec Center 7:50 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA *Midnight Sun Softball Tournament Satellite Fields 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. **AA Meeting Nazarene Church 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 443-8100 Starting Friday, June 10 Carrie M. 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KITESURFER AT FORT DAVIS— A kitesurfer makes the best of a blustery day at Fort Davis outside of Nome. Photo by Diana Haecker • Young continued from page 1 in northern Alaska, as is retired Coast result is that it’s resulting in a lot amendment makes “a great deal of tribes are eligible to act as non-fed- Guard Admiral Robert Papp. “Many more activity, not just [from] the U.S. sense.” eral sponsors, but Native Corpora- of you don’t realize but (the Arctic) but from other countries as well…” Most federal projects are designed tions are not. This amendment, amendment to help justify an Arctic is a hot spot in the world today. This Larsen said, adding that the U.S. for landowners. In the lower-48, this Ganley believes, will help bring fed- port. One revision recognizes the is not about Alaska, this is about na- needs to assert sovereignty over its works because tribes own the land eral legislation in line with the cur- value of a potential port to northern tional security…the activity, the ex- waters. their reservations are on, but in rent situation. Alaska communities, another enables ploration for minerals, oil, etc. (our Another amendment Young added Alaska, most of the land is owned by Earlier this year, Port Clarence, a the Corps to consider the national se- rival nations) are so far ahead of us would allow Alaska Native Corpora- corporations. Ganley explained that natural deep-water port, was trans- curity benefits when deciding that we’re not even on the same tions to develop water infrastructure tribes have a very different relation- ferred to Bering Straits Native Cor- whether to construct a port or not. page,” Young lamented. He stressed projects as non-federal sponsors. As ship with the Federal Government poration. Young supported the Shuckerow said Young has not iden- the need to identify a port immedi- a non-federal sponsor, native corpo- than Alaska’s Native Corporations. transfer. Should the amendment be tified a specific location for a port, ately, both for national security and rations, such as the Bering Straits Ganley said that legislators are be- passed, BSNC will be able to partner but has considered a couple of op- for oil development. Native Corporation, could partner ginning to realize that Native Corpo- with the federal government in con- tions. The Representative is also in Representative Rick Larsen (D- with the federal government and help rations have the ability to do a lot of structing necessary infrastructure. favor of multiple northern ports. Washington) agreed with Young, sponsor infrastructure projects. work, but federal legislation, such as In his address to the committee, “There’s a lot going on up there…we Given the amount of shoreline the WRDA, has not caught up with Young stated that the Secretary of can argue about the reasons why the Alaska Native corporations own, this reality. “This is a problem we Defense is strongly in favor of a port polar ice cap is melting, but the end said BSNC’s Matt Ganley, the face all the time.” As the law stands, • Letters continued from page 3 ernor. I met you while you we’re children and elders standing there for of a couple of stop Signs or a Flash- writing to you for help. We desper- here in Nome on several of your trips a long time trying to cross Bering ing Red light at this intersection. We ately need a 4-way stop at this inter- here. And so I know you are pretty Street, let alone Children heading to need a 4-way stop at this intersection section. Letter mailed to Gov. and for familiar with our town. the school bus stop, let alone those on 4th and Bering Street. Please can you do something, Letters to the Editor. I live on 4th Avenue and Bering going to the grocery store, Old St. When I first started this en- let’s not wait until someone gets Governor Bill Walker Street and from my kitchen window Joes and the Children’s Play Park. deavor, I called the Commissioner’s killed or seriously injured again! Office of the Governor which faces this intersection beside Only a few cars do slow down or Office of Patrick Kemp and was Needless to say once again the cost State of Alaska Hanson’s Grocery Store, this inter- stop, but the majority do not. Both a passed on to Steve Patters office, of which would be far more expen- P.O. Box 110001 section has become increasingly child and a lady have been hit at this then to Pam Golden which I was told sive than the cure! Juneau, Alaska, 99811-0001 more dangerous; it has always been intersection, on the State Highway in was in charge of Traffic and Safety. I Thank-you for your serious at- so. With the large front of Hanson’s. Just last fall a have called that office many times tention to this matter. Dear Governor Walker increase of motor vehicles it has lady was hit and had to be medivaced and always left messages for a return Erna S. Rasmussen The reason I’m writing this let- become ever so increasingly more to Anchorage. That Medivac trip call but so far have had no response. Nome, AK 99762-0002 ter is: That we need your help Gov- dangerous. At times I see people, would have easily covered the cost So Governor this is why I’m • Polar Bears continued from page 1 Mary Colligan, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Service Hilary Cooley, U.S. Fish and menting the U.S.-Russia Polar Bear Agreement and Title V of the MMPS. At this this point the meeting was closed and non-participants were Take part in a study asked to leave. #1 NOME GOLD BUYER Keeping track of bear harvest in real time has become the manage- about healthy hearts ment concern of keeping the quota numbers. The goal of the HEALTHH Study is to learn We pay on both Gold and Silve er Comanagement arrangement de- more about treating tobacco use and tails will be knocked out in follow- heart disease risks in Alaska Native adults. ing meetings. Alaska’s only local refiner and gold buyer Participants: You may eligible if you are: Providing continuous service to Rose Fosdick, vice president of • Of Alaska Native Heritage If eligible, you can receive Natural Resources, Kawerak Inc. Nome miners for over 35 years • Live in the Norton Sound up to $200 upon Taquil Hepa, Director NSB Dept. or Bering Strait Region of Wildlife Management. • Not currently pregnant completion of this study. Jack Omelak, Alaska, Nanuq • A smoker Commission, Call to sell Gold Charlie Brower, Alaska Nanuq HEALTHH staff is currently enrolling Commission, (()907) 304-1699 Gary Frazer, U.S. Fish and participants throughout the region Wildlife Service Daryl Bonells, Marine Mammal Contact HEALTHH staff at: 400 W 1st.(Behind Polaris) Nome, AK Commisssion. (907) 310-4566 or [email protected] www.oxfordmetals.com THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 5 Nome holds fifth annual e-waste recycling event

By Maisie Thomas Kawerak also collects fluorescent village landfills burn all trash. Burn- tundra, where hazardous chemicals, pendent on plants and animals for Electronic waste, or e-waste, is bulbs, which contain mercury, and ing e-waste is extremely hazardous, such as arsenic and lead, leach into food. If toxins enter the ecosystem, it the fastest growing waste stream in household and vehicle batteries. because the chemicals and heavy the water and soil, Shannon said. It is only a matter of time before they the world, and western Alaska is not Bering Air flies broken electronic de- metals are released. When torched, is especially important to prevent this begin to affect the humans who are an exception to this trend. To rid the vices to Nome from the villages, and heavy metals release cancer-causing in rural Alaska, where people are de- dependent on the land for their food. region of hazardous chemicals, Alaska Logistics ships the e-waste to dioxins into the air. Physically break- Nome held its fifth e-waste recycling Seattle. ing devices in ways such as crushing program along with the annual city Shannon said the turnout at the e- or shooting also leads to unnecessary cleanup on June 4. waste event has increased over the exposure to heavy metals and chem- After learning about e-waste recy- years, with some businesses bringing icals. cling programs in other places, Kaw- several truckloads to recycle. Kaw- According to the World Health erak Environmental Coordinator erak used to charge $0.25 a pound, Organization, “E-waste-connected Anahma Shannon spearheaded but eliminated the fee to make the health risks may result from direct Nome’s first event in 2011, her goal process “as painless as possible.” contact with harmful materials such being to remove as much hazardous Disposing of e-waste is now free for as lead, cadmium, chromium, bromi- material as possible from the region. households and $10 a truckload for nated flame retardants or polychlori- During the e-waste recycling event, businesses. nated biphenyls (PCBs), from Nomeites could drop off their broken Shannon said that it is especially inhalation of toxic fumes, as well as phones, computers, iPads and other important to remove e-waste from from accumulation of chemicals in dysfunctional electronic devices in the villages because; unlike in Nome soil, water and food.” the parking lot between Kawerak and where waste is separated into mate- “Just a lot of bad stuff,” leaves the the Methodist Church. Shannon said rial that can and cannot be burned, electronic devices and settles on the

Nugget File Photo Photo by Jessica Blandford E-WASTE— Kawerak held its annual e-waste drive on Saturday, June 4. It is important to dispose of e-waste YOUNG RECYCLER— Lexi Blandford shows off her first bag of trash properly; the Nome Landfill collects and separates it from burnable materials. of the summer. The trash was picked up from the Dexter Bypass Road.

Governor Walker Reliable barge service from Seattle and Thanks Legislature for Anchorage to Western Alaska Safeguarding Alaskans’ Healthcare Access BOOK NOW FOR Passage of HB374 ensures 23,000 THE NEXT SAILING TO NOME! Alaskans will not lose health insur- Seattle deadline: June 13 Seattle departure: June 17 ance coverage Anchorage deadline: June 23 June 5, 2016 JUNEAU—Gover- with rare and costly medical condi- nor Bill Walker today thanked mem- tions. Without relief, the insurer bers of the 29th Alaska Legislature would have had to pass on the cost for their near-unanimous support to 23,000 Alaskans—or would have yesterday of HB 374, which the gov- had to pull out of the state altogether, ernor introduced to ensure Alaskans leaving those Alaskans without do not have to pay more in health in- healthcare insurance options. surance premiums. HB 374 establishes a state health “Over the past two years, my insurance fund through the Alaska team and I have received hundreds Comprehensive Health Insurance of calls and emails from Alaskans Association to stabilize rates, and who say health care costs are in- aims to convince additional insurers creasingly unaffordable,” Governor to serve Alaskans in the individual Seattle Terminal: Walker said. “This legislation will healthcare market. Instead of spread- provide relief from substantial pre- ing the cost of the claims to the For information and booking, Terminal 115 mium increases for 23,000 Alaskans 23,000 Alaskans enrolled in the mar- 6700 W Marginal Way SW who are insured through the private ket, the cost would be paid through call toll free 1.800.426.3113 Seattle, WA 98106 marketplace as we continue work to the insurance premium tax all insur- bring more insurers into Alaska.” ance companies operating in the state Anchorage Terminal: already pay. In the past two years, insurance 660 Western Drive premiums in the individual market “Had this problem not been ad- Anchorage, AK 99501 have increased almost 80 percent— dressed this year, it would have cost Phone: 907.276.4030 the equivalent of an additional mort- the state more than $200 million next gage for many families. Three health year,” said Lori Wing-Heier, Divi- Fax: 907.276.8733 care insurers have left Alaska since sion of Insurance Director. “Even Customer Service: 206.763.3000 2015. The remaining insurer told the with the two-year sunset provision, Email: [email protected] Nome Office: state it cannot commit to continuing we will work on other sources of in the market, due to the high cost of funding to raise the money needed Phone: 907.443.5738 providing care for a small population for the reinsurance program.” www.shipaml.com Fax: 907.443.5424 6 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET Cemetery group suggests exclusive section for veterans By Sandra L. Medearis The committee roster comprises taker. The recreation director has taken on order to sell actual plots. Nome Cemetery is a lovely rest- the following list: Stan Andersen and City engineers would receive a the responsibility for ensuring plot The cemetery group is advisory in ing place, with monuments and Lew Tobin, Nome Common Council; “clean” copy of the map at City Hall selections are vacant and people use status; no city department has had the crosses nestled in the grasses and dis- Ken Hughes and Sara Lizak, Nome to digitize it. the ones they have selected. The City cemetery under its umbrella. persed among at least 100 trees Planning Commission, Cussy Kauer The City would consult its attorney would have a plot overlay developed “We are thankful for the volunteers planted by loved ones in honor of and Dave McDowell, Museum and about a quiet title action for the Ma- for the existing and new cemetery to who have taken on this project,” their dear departed. A 360 degree re- Library Commission; Julie Farris sonic area south of the vault. be applied to the digitized map in Moran said. view from the hill holds the Nome and Bertha Koweluk, Nome Rotary River and watercraft, Anvil Moun- Club and Leo Rasmussen, former tain, the town with the spire of Old mayor and community member. St. Joe’s, residences and industrial The group planned to meet again areas all melded with activities of the June 9 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The living. City will hold an open house this The care of volunteers, including summer at Old St. Joe’s to collect Cussy Kauer and Deb Redburn, has public input. Meanwhile, the first tended the grounds over the years. meeting produced the following sug- But the cemetery needs expansion gested plans and updates: and updating of facilities. Unmarked Julie Farris volunteered to add graves remain, the morgue needs burial permits over the past four modernization, and the need for years to update a preliminary map at mapping and expansion continues. City Hall. Now the Nome Ad-Hoc Cemetery Nome Rotary Club would coordi- Committee, an advisory group of nate with Chip Leeper, Dept. of civic leaders, has formed to continue Parks and Recreation director, to care and to advance improvements. paint and erect markers on unmarked At their first meeting the group de- graves. cided to implement a three-tiered ap- The City’s public works depart- proach, according to reports from ment would dig graves, toing for- City Manager Tom Moran—updat- ward, leading to an increase in burial ing existing information, including permit costs, to be determined by digitizing maps and an alphabetical Julie Liew, finance director. register, creating a new system of There would be a fee waiver pol- burials in the existing cemetery, and icy for permits, similar to the one for creating a development plan for the renting city facilities. cemetery expansion. Also on the If Nome Joint Utility System staff agenda, getting running water to the finds it not feasible to install running morgue where families come to pre- water in the morgue, the City would pare the bodies of their relatives. work with Norton Sound Health Among suggestions was developing Corp. to develop a different location Photo by Sandra L. Medearis a section of the cemetery exclusively for preparation of bodies. Nome has AT PEACE—Volunteers and families have tended Nome Cemetery throughout the years. Nome Ad-Hoc Ceme- for veterans. neither mortuary service nor under- tery Committee has formed to continue upgrades and expansion.

Nome Beltz Junior/Senior High Lisa Okbaok 10thGrade 12thGrade Anna Motis School Autumn Osborne Shaina Annogiyuk Allaryce Agloinga Alexandria Nassuk Semester 2 Honor Roll, Anna Peterson Taeler Brunette Senora Ahmasuk Andy Nayokpuk 2015 - 2016 Jayden Pollard Maya Coler Tanis Bjorgen Tonia Osborne Nephi Tidwell Annalise Contreras Christine Buffas Jadyn Otton Students with at least a cumulative Katelyn Tocktoo Kelsie Crisci Samuel Cross Tamara Spivey 3.0 (B), no grade lower than a C, SHAYNA WARNKE-GREEN Dylon Crowe Leif Erikson Kalani Suemai and at least 4 classes Randel Iyatunguk John Habros Nathan Tobuk CAPITALIZED names signify a 4.0 Julie Jackson James Horner KATHRYN TOMTER average. 9thGrade KATIE KELSO Nolan Horner TEHYA TUCKER Sierra Anderson Joseph Kinneen Ethan Kelso Kailey Witrosky Walter Bell Robert Koezuna Jeremy Knudsen 7thGrade Brittany Bobby HARRISON MOORE Rayne Lie Alice Douglas Nicole Castel Emily Pomrenke Jayme Morgan HAILEY GOODWIN Benjamin Cross Aaron Rose Sharla Kalerak Starr Erikson Katherine Scott Molly Kenick Dawson Evans Donald Smith Madeline Koweluk Caleb Evatt Sierra Tucker North Star Optical is coming to Nome! Alayah Kunnuk AMBER GRAY John Wade Lydia Kuzuguk GARETH HANSEN Jamie Yi Precious Nichols Jillian Iyatunguk Brandi Ozenna Jessica Joe Elijah Quandiaz ERIN JOHANSON 11thGrade Taylor Schlieper KASTYN LIE Kimberly Clark Savanna Teesateskie Daynon Medlin Megan Contreras Bethany Thomas Courtney Merchant Wilson Hoogendorn AARON MOTIS Rebecca Horton Kenean Outwater Sonja Hukill NORTH STAR OPTICAL 8thGrade Cortny Provost Kelsey Immingan Justice Ballot Kyle Reynolds Christopher Jacob Denae Brower TERI RUUD John Jacob Wed. June 1st & Fri. June 17th @ The Rec Center KYLIE EVANS Raichel Sahlin Audra Murdock Josiah Fast Ian Smith Elsa Prince Eye exams provided with over 300 frames to select from Galen Gologergen Kaitlyn Theonnes Jillian Stettenbenz Maya Kralik Nicholas Tocktoo Zachary Tozier Denali Kid Care, Medicaid, and most insurance plans accepted Kelly Lyon Abigail Tozier Bianca Trowbridge Walk-ins welcome, or call 800-620-4421 or Ashleigh Minix email [email protected] Naomi Minix

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Chinook salmon and chum nets, and cast nets is open continu- will reopen for 48 hours to the use of subsistence gear for salmon through- Michael remain closed to subsistence salmon are reported as being har- ously by regulation in all waters of set gillnets with a mesh size of 6 out Norton Sound. However, subsis- salmon fishing through June 30. On vested in small numbers in recent Norton Bay Subdistrict, but any Chi- inches or less. At 6:00 p.m. Wednes- tence fishers in freshwater areas of July 1, subsistence salmon fishing in days. As salmon have been to enter nook salmon incidentally captured in day June 8, the Unalakleet Subdis- Subdistricts 5 and 6 are prohibited these marine waters will revert back the coastal waters of Norton Sound, these gear types must be immedi- trict marine waters will close to from retaining any Chinook salmon to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the department will now begin im- ately released alive and unharmed. subsistence salmon fishing until the incidentally captured in dipnets or no restrictions. plementation of subsistence fishing department announces the next peri- cast nets. Any Chinook salmon inci- The department will evaluate restrictions and closures with the Shaktoolik Subdistrict ods the following week. This open- dentally captured in dipnets or cast early season run timing and abun- overall goal of providing limited har- Effective 6:00 p.m. Monday, June ing has been timed so subsistence nets must be immediately released dance of Chinook salmon using vest opportunities while ensuring 6, all marine waters and freshwaters users can take advantage of good alive and unharmed back into the ground based escapement indices that adequate numbers of Chinook of Norton Sound Subdistrict 5, the drying weather and favorable surf water. and fishermen reports from the Shak- salmon reach spawning areas in east- Shaktoolik Subdistrict, will close. At conditions. This brief period with re- toolik and Unalakleet Subdistricts. ern Norton Sound drainages. 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, the ma- stricted mesh and the remainder of Other Eastern Norton Sound Inseason assessments of Chinook Specific strategies vary for each rine waters of Subdistrict 6 will re- the week closed should allow some Coastal Waters salmon run abundance may indicate subdistrict depending on expected open to subsistence salmon fishing utilization of Chinook and chum As a reminder, all waters from the need for additional conservation fishing effort and recent harvest pat- with set gillnets with no mesh size salmon harvest surpluses but not Wood Point west to Point Romanof, measures or that run abundance war- terns, the preferred management op- restrictions for 24 hours. After 6:00 have an adverse impact on escape- subsistence salmon fishing is open 7 rants a relaxation of subsistence fish- tion chosen by residents in each p.m. Tuesday, June 7, the marine wa- ments of Chinook salmon to the Un- days a week. However, all marine ing restrictions. The department will community, and expected run abun- ters will close to subsistence salmon alakleet River drainage. waters from the western tip of Cape also consider setting fishing periods dance of Chinook salmon. Fishing fishing until the following week A reminder to Subdistricts 5 and 6 Denbigh east to Point Dexter and all allowing the use of beach seines to times and restrictions for each sub- when additional periods are set. This subsistence users that dipnets and marine waters from Black Point target other salmon species in fresh- district are as follows: opening has been timed so subsis- castnets are now designated legal south to Wood Point, east of St. water areas. tence users can take advantage of Norton Bay Subdistrict good drying weather and favorable Effective 6:00 p.m. Monday, June surf conditions. This brief period 6, all flowing waters draining the In- with the remainder of the week glutalik and Ungalik Rivers, and all closed should allow some utilization marine waters of the Norton Bay of Chinook salmon harvest surplus Subdistrict, will be placed on a sub- while not jeopardizing escapements sistence gillnet fishing schedule of of Chinook salmon to the Shaktoolik two 48-hour periods per week. Peri- River drainage. The Shaktoolik ods will be from 6:00 p.m. Mondays River drainage will remain closed to to 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays, and from subsistence salmon fishing until fur- 6:00 p.m. Fridays to 6:00 p.m. Sun- ther notice. Gillnets used to target days. During the Monday to trout and whitefish in the Shaktoolik Wednesday period, subsistence users River and all other freshwater areas will be restricted to set gillnets with of Subdistrict 5 must have a mesh a stretched measure size of 6 inches size no greater than 4 inches. or less. For weekend 48-hour open- ings from Fridays to Sundays, there Unalakleet Subdistrict will be no restrictions on mesh size. Effective 6:00 p.m. Monday, June This schedule will remain in place 6, all marine waters and all freshwa- until midnight Sunday evening, July ters of Norton Sound Subdistrict 6, 3. The Koyuk River drainage is not the Unalakleet Subdistrict will close affected by this action and will re- to subsistence salmon fishing. At main open to subsistence fishing 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, the ma- with no restrictions in place. Addi- rine waters of Subdistrict 6, from Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff tionally, the use of beach seines, dip- Junction Creek south to Black Point LITTLE ONES— This year’s musk ox babies are getting familiar with Nome. Iditarod mushers protest two-way communication devices on the trail By Maisie Thomas cation devices had been banned up coaching rule obsolete, and thus liced is neither an efficient safety man said the issue is “being taken The Iditarod Trail Board made until now to prevent coaching. changes the nature of the Last Great measure, nor does it ensure honest very seriously,” but that he can’t pro- several changes to the official rules Nordman said he feels that mush- Race. Defending Iditarod Champion competition.” vide specific information at this time. for the 2017 race. The most impor- ers should be focused on their race Dallas Seavey published a petition In just under a week, the docu- The entry fee for the 1,049 mile tant, and controversial, revision is and team, not their next Facebook asking for the Board of Directors to ment garnered over 1,000 signatures, race increased by $1,000, to $4,000. that mushers are now allowed to status. Thus, no social media is al- reconsider the rule. “The purpose of many from Iditarod mushers, includ- Nordman said the higher entry fee carry cellphones, satellite phones and lowed. “You won’t be blogging your rule 35 is to address safety concerns ing DeeDee Jonrowe, Nicholas Petit was necessary because it costs more other two-way communication de- way to Nome.” Also, devices may on the trail. However, allowing unre- and Marrs, but also from people as and more to put the race on each vices on the trail. not be used to conduct interviews stricted two-way communication far away as Australia and South year. This is not the first time the Race Marshall Mark Nordman with the media or to ask for outside creates a situation in which there is Africa. Nordman said the Board of entry fee has been $4,000. After the said that the situation on the Yukon assistance or coaching. In some no realistic way for coaching to be Directors is always open to new 2007 race, the entry fee increased last year is the main reason behind places, mushers with smart phones policed,” the petition reads. ideas, and will take Seavey’s sugges- from $1,850 to $3,000, then to the new rule. Two mushers and their have access to the Internet, and it is Originally, the rule did not explic- tions into consideration. $4,000 in 2009. The fee then de- teams were attacked by a snowma- impossible for the Iditarod Trail itly ban outside assistance or coach- Other rule changes creased to $3,000 in 2012, where it chine outside of the Nulato check- Committee to prevent them from ing. However, Seavey and fourth Following publicity regarding in- has stayed until now. point, and physical safety became a using it. When asked about concerns place finisher Wade Marrs recorded a cidents of domestic violence that had Nordman said the “substantial in- serious concern on the trail. “We with mushers using social media, discussion they had about the im- taken place between two mushers crease” in fee does have the potential want to make sure that nothing like “It’s important to remember the pur- pacts the new rule would have on the who competed in the 2016 race, the to discourage mushers from entering this ever happens again,” he said. pose of the rule,” Nordman said. Ul- race, which lead the board to add the Board of Directors is forming an ad- the race, but, with sign ups starting During the 2016 Iditarod Official timately, safety is more important clause. visory committee to determine what June 25, he expects a full field Finishers Club meeting in Nome, the than trying to prevent cheating, be- In his petition, Dallas Seavey to do in the future to address cases in nonetheless. mushers’ recommendation to the cause, “If somebody wants to cheat, asked the board to rewrite the rule to which mushers have domestic vio- board was to allow two-way com- they’re going to cheat,” Nordman include several points, including that lence and mental health issues. Nord- munication devices that are only to said. “I can’t tell you that no one has two-way communication devices be used to communicate with race ever carried a phone to Nome be- should be carried by choice not by officials in the case of an emergency. fore.” requirement, and can only be used in For the past few years, Iditarod While all mushers are in favor of case of an emergency. He also asked Sitnasuak Shareholders: mushers have had an SOS button on a safe Iditarod, many are protesting that the ITC create a 24-hour hotline their tracker that they can press for the rule change, saying that allowing or other avenue to take emergency I am honored and humbled that help in case of an emergency. racers to carry two-way communica- calls from mushers. “A private line Phones and computers are available tion devices makes the Iditarod’s no of communication that cannot be po- Shareholders have instilled their in the checkpoints, but up until now mushers were not allowed to carry trust by electing me to the Board oof cellphones or satellite phones. Fron- trunner Brent Sass was disqualified Alaska Logistics Directors. from the 2015 Iditarod for carrying an iPod Touch. Nordman believes that the attack I am beyond appreciative to my on Aliy Zirkle, which lasted for sev- Barge family, respected elders, fellow eral hours, could have been pre- vented if she had had access to a to Nome, Alaska shareholders, and friends for theeir phone. “Things are always evolving Charters available! in any event,” he said, adding that Departs: kind words and support. this is the first time that the Iditarod (Voyage 16-04) has had to deal with mushers and Seattle Cut Off: 6/09/2016 teams being assaulted. Seward Cut Off: 6/16/2016 (Voyage 16-04) With gratitude It takes time for help to arrive Seattle Cut Off: 7/12/2016 (Voyage 16-05) after a musher activates their SOS and respect, button. When musher Hugh Neff was caught in a storm near Golovin Bay TMuagr i&n eB Taragnes Spoerrtvaitcieo nf rformom S Seeaattttllee ttoo WWeesstern AAllaasskkaa in the 2014 race, he activated his SOS button, but it took 10 hours for 1-866-585-3281 • www.Alaska-Logistics.com BkBkBecka Baker him to be rescued. Cell or satellite phones would be a faster way of communication. Two-way communi- 8 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 sports THE NOME NUGGET • Schmidt All-American continued from page 1 who entered the field of fourteen as By the end of the 25-lap race, Schmidt is in Nome during her people in rural Alaska know that Even though she completed the first the seventh ranked NAIA runner. “I Schmidt had worded her way up to break. She is working at the library that’s even an option,” she said. “I’ve lap in in 78 seconds, Schmidt was kinda just hung in the back for a bit the sixth position with a time of and also helping young athletes. She got my foot in the door, and now I still dead last. “Even the girl who and started building as I could. As 37:27.17. She was one minute, 17 is studying to become a secondary want to pull more people in with me. was ranked fourteenth was running much as I could do for the heat,” she seconds off the pace set by Jesse math teacher and would like to one I’d love to encourage other people in front of me,” she said. said. “Everyone who started ‘rabbit- Perkinson of Southern Oregon Uni- day coach running. “I like the idea and help them out.” Seeing her competitors from be- ing’ out front died off, and slowly versity. The top eight in the event re- that I am competing at a collegiate hind did not discourage Schmidt, there were girls that were just spent.” ceived All-American honors. level because I don’t think a lot of

Photos Courtesy NCU Athletic Department NATIONAL CHAMPION— Nome Alumna Rosa Schmidt holds the NAIA National Championship trophy she helped her team win in Char- DOUBLE ALL-AMERICAN— Rosa Schmidt, 5, earned her second All-American honors in the 2015-2016 lotte, North Carolina last fall. She earned All-American honors for her school year, as she placed 6th in the 10-kilometer race during the 2016 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Cham- 13th place finish. pionships in Gulf Shores, Alabama on May 26. Nome Biathletes train with U.S. National Team Coach By Keith Conger and national levels. Bianca Trow- coach in 2010. According to an arti- now. He sees what the latest stuff is, the development of shooters,” said Five members of Nome Ski and bridge, Mallory Conger and Emelyne cle on FastSkier.com at the time of and what’s going on and what the Trowbridge. “I went to the camp (in Biathlon gained national exposure Hobbs competed in the USA Youth Kahkonen’s hire, USBA president best athletes are doing.” Anchorage) last year and a camp last week as they traveled to Anchor- and Junior Biathlon World Champi- Max Cobb hoped that his new coach Kahkonen, Studebaker-Hall and down in Utah (last October) that re- age’s Kincaid Park for the five-day onship Trials last winter. Joining could help send women from the US Hall worked with a group of 23 ex- ally focused on shooting and this Alaska Regional Biathlon Camp. them in this summer’s United States into the top 20 on the World Cup. perienced young Alaskan biathletes camp was the most helpful. It was The quintet received guidance Biathlon Association sanctioned That goal was realized this year, as for full-day sessions on Wednesday very well set up and the coaches from some of the nation’s top clinic were Mary Fiskeaux and Susan Dunklee placed second in a through Friday. Seven members of worked on each person’s level.” biathlon instructors including the Sophia Hobbs, who recently com- World Cup race in Presque Isle, the group, or 30 percent, call rural “Jonne was our roller ski coach current United States National pleted their first winter in the sport Maine. Alaska home. Mornings were de- for three days and taught me a lot of Women’s Team coach Jonne Kahko- Both were making the jump from the “Jonne is a coach I worked with voted to developing shooting tech- new stuff,” said Conger who also at- nen, two-time Olympic team mem- Western Interior Ski and Biathlon when I was competing,” said Stude- nique and afternoons were a tended the ABA’s biathlon camp in ber Sara Studebaker-Hall and former Championships in Galena to a gath- baker-Hall, who raced in the 2010 combination of shooting and roller the summer of 2015. “The roller ski- U.S. National team member Zachary ering on Alaska’s road system. and 2014 Winter Olympic Games skiing. On Saturday morning, clinic ing in Anchorage was amazing. The Hall. The camp’s instruction was spear- and now is an assistant nordic coach participants competed in a biathlon trails were nicely taken care of. With their increased participation headed by Kahkonen, who was Fin- at the University of Alaska Anchor- time trial, where they either roller There were no rocks or gravel.” outside rural Alaska, the Nome team land’s head coach for four years age. “He has a fresh pair of eyes. skied or ran. “I really enjoyed working with the is becoming known at both the state before becoming the U.S. Women’s He’s on the World Cup circuit right “This camp was very helpful for group from Nome,” said Kahkonen. continued on page 9 Congratulations to our award-winning staff Alaska Press Club Awards for The Nome Nugget:

• Best Sports Reporting By Keith Conger • Best Feature Photo By Nils Hahn First Place “Run up Norton Sound coast sets stage for Iditarod finish” First Place MID DAY RUN— Emily Russell enjoys the mid-day sun ...”

• Best Short Feature By Keith Conger • Best Profile By Maisie Thomas First Place “Iditarod veterinarian crew quietly ensures safety of canine athletes” Second Place “How Nome’s Paul Kudla became Santa Paul”

• Best Sports Feature By Keith Conger • Best Education Reporting By Maisie Thomas First Place “ East-West global circumnavigator arrives in Nome” Second Place “Potential bill could close small Alaskan schools”

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• Best Feature Photo - First Place Photo by Nils Hahn MID DAY RUN— Emily Russell enjoys the mid-day sun peaking over the horizon during a run along East Beach, on Dec. 27, 2015. THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 9

GREAT POINTERS— Two-time United States Olympian Sara Stude- Photos by Jim Pasek baker-Hall gives instruction to Nome Ski and Biathlon members Mary TOP LEADER— The United States Olympic and National team head coach Jonne Kahkonen helps Nome Ski Fiskeaux, center, and Sophia Hobbs at the USBA sanctioned biathlon and Biathlon team member Bianca Trowbridge with her standing position shooting. camp at Anchorage's Kincaid Park on May 26.

HIGH FLYER— Nome Ski and Biathlon member Mallory Conger gets TIME TRIAL— Nome Ski and Biathlon member Emelyne Hobbs and 2015 US World Youth and Junior Cha- some air as she works her way through the roller ski agility course dur- pionships team member Alex Kilby take aim during the Alaska Regional Biathlon Camp’s roller ski time trial ing the Alaska Biathlon Association sponsored biathlon camp. at Kincaid Park on May 28. •Nome Biathletes continued from page 8 group that formed two years ago and showing at the Arctic Winter Games the same things. In fact, some of the said Studebaker-Hall after the hike. “They all are very enthusiastic and has worked to foster and promote the just a few months ago. I think it’s a kids from WISA are doing it better “Alaska is really big, but the biathlon wanted to keep improving on sport of biathlon across the state of huge testament to the coaching and than some of the kids from the road community is really small. And we biathlon. I was especially impressed Alaska. ABA has organized summer camaraderie that is available through system.” want it to be a biathlon community with their approach on roller ski camps, run statewide biathlon races, WISA.” The camp concluded with a Sun- where everyone learns and grows training, learning what a challenge it and sponsored the USA Youth and “Really it’s about opportunity,” day time trial on the Upper Gasline and benefits from each other.” is to find roads to train on at home. Junior Biathlon World Champi- Hall added. “If you provide oppor- trail near Hillside Ski Area, which “I want to see the community So when we did the agility and coor- onship Trials. tunity, the kids will take advantage of was followed by a hike up the ridge grow because when you begin to dination course on roller skis I was Last winter ABA purchased three it. And that’ what this is for the leading to Wolverine Peak. The share ideas, everybody is speaking happy to see each of them took the top-of-the-line biathlon rifles with WISA kids. And what’s neat is that climb allowed the young biathletes to the same language.” said Hall. “That challenge and wanted to learn and the intent of awarding them to up- by the end of the camp, you can’t tell socialize. is what we achieved this week.” take the next step.” and-coming biathletes ready to take the difference. You can’t tell where a “For Zach and I its almost more of “I think they are really progress- their training to a higher level. Dur- kid’s from because they are all doing the goal, to create this environment,” ing well,” said Studebaker-Hall. “It ing the camp, Nome’s Mary is really exciting when you bring Fiskeaux received one of the rifles, kids in who have fairly limited ac- and former Unalakleet racer Aly cess to true biathlon facilities. They Daniels, who now races out of Fair- Heading off to College? come to Anchorage and see the 30- banks, was given another. point range. Last year I think some “I was very honored to have re- of them were a little bit intimidated ceived a .22 rifle from the Alaska and they had never been in that posi- Biathlon Association,” said tion before. So this year, they felt Fiskeaux. “It meant a lot to me that more confident. You see positions they thought I was deserving of it getting better. You can see that peo- when they could’ve easily given it to ple have been working. You can see someone else. I plan on using the that people have been dry firing. rifle to practice and dry fire in hopes They took what they learned last year of qualifying for the 2018 Arctic and made some changes.” Winter Games.” “I signed up for the camp in The Alaska Regional Biathlon preparation for next year’s ski sea- Camp also featured morning sessions son,” said Emelyne Hobbs. “I was for novice biathletes. Instruction for looking to improve my shooting as I this group was provided by Hall, train for Junior World Trials in Jeri- who has been a biathlon coach in An- cho, Vermont next year as well as our chorage for several years, and head regional and state meets. I feel much coach of Team Alaska’s biathlon more proficient with my rifle. It was squads at the 2014 and 2016 Arctic wonderful one-on-one instruction, Winter Games. Hall recently stepped and I appreciated that a lot. I’m look- into the position of Regional Director ing forward to seeing where these for USBA in Alaska. new skills will take me.” Olivia Mashiana, Lauryn Nanouk- “I was worried about being left Jones and Autumn Nanouk were behind by all of the other biathletes,” three young athletes from Unalakleet said Emelyne’s younger sister who were among Hall’s novice par- Sophia. “I was afraid that I wouldn’t ticipants. In all, 10 non-road system be able to do the drills and things. athletes that compete for rural But this camp was a great experi- Alaska’s Western Interior Ski Asso- ence. I shot more rounds that I can ciation were present at the Alaska remember, ran more than I’d trained Regional Biathlon Camp. That num- for, and was coached by Olympic ber represented approximately 25 Give your graduating student the gift of a Nome Nugget newspaper athletes and their coaches. Walking percent of the total campers. The list away from this camp I feel way more of WISA athletes also included subscription so she will stay connected while away from home. confident about practice and compe- Daniel Kopp of Galena. tition.” “It’s exciting to see the level of Call (907) 443-5235 or subscribe online at www.nomenugget.net. The biathlon clinic was sponsored athletes coming out of Western by the Alaska Biathlon Association, a Alaska,” said Hall. “They had a great Subscribe to our e-Edition at www.nomenugget.net 10 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 Opinion THE NOME NUGGET HOUSE PASSES COMPROMISE OIL TAX CREDIT REFORM HB247 Conference Committee Report strikes balance in new resource climate

Following months of debate, the to the State’s outstanding and future the House made to the Senate’s ver- nificantly. We’re ending credits and ally, our economy.” Alaska House of Representatives ap- tax credit liability. sion. The last thing I wanted to do minimizing our outlay. We’re also HB247 now heads to the Gover- proved reforming the State’s oil and The compromise, based on the was tell our partners we were chang- protecting our stability and, eventu- nor for signature. gas tax credit system. The House- Senate’s version of HB247, was min- ing the rules again,” said Rep. Dave Senate Conference Committee Re- imally amended, by the Conference Talerico, R-Healy, and the House Re- port for House Bill 247, which Committee. “I was a ‘no’ vote on sources Co-Chair and Chair of the passed 21-19, protects the State at changes to our tax regime on the House Conference Committee. “I’ve lower oil prices and brings certainty Governor’s version and the changes come around. We compromised sig-

Conference Committee Advances Flawed Oil Tax Credit Subsidy Bill New Version of HB 247 Will Cost Alaska Hundreds of Mil- lions of Dollars a Year Into the Foreseeable Future

The Conference Committee cre- The HB 247 Conference Commit- become a huge cost driver and the re- ated to work out the differences be- tee waited until day 15 of the Special purchased part of the credit system is tween the House and Senate versions Session to meet and in the span of now the third largest state expendi- of House Bill 247 advanced a new one meeting that lasted just over an ture behind education and the Alaska version that continues unsustainable hour, they forwarded a new version Department of Health and Social subsidies to the oil and gas industry of HB 247 largely similar to the Sen- Services. that will cost Alaska hundreds of ate version of the bill. “The subsidies In the next fiscal year, the State is millions of dollars a year. and incentives included in this bill expected to pay out an estimated The only member of the Minority makes it impossible for the Alaska $825 million in refundable tax cred- on the Conference Committee is Legislature to pass any version of a its, while the state is forecasted to Representative Geran Tarr (D-An- fiscal plan that is fair to the people of only take in $54 million in produc- chorage). She objected to the new Alaska,” said Alaska Independent tion taxes. FY 2017 will be the third version of HB 247 and voted no on Democratic Coalition Leader Rep. year in a row that production tax rev- Across 61. It's spotted in westerns advancing the bill out of the com- Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage). enues are less than credit pay- 1. Car accessory 62. Fly high mittee. “The people of Alaska will “Today’s vote showed a lack of lead- ments. The provisions included in 4. Convened 63. Excursion consider this Special Session a fail- ership by the House and Senate Ma- the current oil and gas tax code, and 7. Symbol over Spanish words 64. Arcade coin ure if we don’t address this unsus- jority members on the Conference continued in the version of HB 247 12. Long, long time 65. "Sesame Street" watcher tainable credit system for the North Committee because they missed the advanced by the Conference Com- 13. Formally surrender 66. Appetite Slope, which is one of the most ex- opportunity to rollback and moderate mittee, for the State of Alaska to 14. Bunk pensive components of the system of these oil industry subsidies, which cover a third of oil industry losses in- 15. Officer’s club Down subsidizing the oil industry in are threatening to overwhelm our creases the state’s fiscal liability to 17. Absurd 1. Switzerland's capital Alaska. The Conference Committee budget, our economy, and potentially the oil industry to over a billion dol- 18. Put down 2. Beat badly 19. Harden 3. Temper, as metal version of the bill does not do that, our future,” lars. 21. Balloon filler 4. Lentil, e.g. so I was a no vote. I want a strong Alaska’s oil tax credit system has 22. Big name in hotels 5. "Much ___ About Nothing" and vibrant oil and gas industry in 23. Edible vegetable oil of sorts (2 6. Andrea Bocelli, for one Alaska, but paying out more in tax wds) 7. Prickly plant credits than we receive in production 27. "The magic word" 8. Gadget used by some allergy taxes is just a bad business deal for Johnson CPA LLC 31. Spotted, to Tweety sufferers the people we are elected to repre- 32. Tiny openings 9. Baker's unit sent,” said Tarr. “Additionally, the 34. Overthrow, e.g. 10. Contradict public was left out of the process be- Certified Public Accountants 35. Assent 11. Artist's asset cause the meeting was noticed late 36. Not bold 12. Absorbed, as a cost Sunday for an 8:00 a.m. Monday 38. Bird-to-be 13. Untapered cigar meeting.” Mark A. Johnson, CPA 39. Fort Knox unit 16. Hamper HB 247 was originally put for- 42. Assured 20. Bit of a draft ward by Alaska Governor Bill 44. Back, in a way 23. Song of joy Walker and his version of the bill For ALL your accounting needs! 45. Stick out 24. Cy Young, e.g. would have offset Alaska’s fiscal gap 47. Especially 25. Western blue flag, e.g. by approximately $500 million. The Please call for an appointment. 49. Go through 26. Sprite flavor bill was dramatically changed 51. "So ___ me!" 28. "He's ___ nowhere man" through the Republican-controlled 52. Come up with (Beatles lyric, 2 wds) committee process in the House and 54. Come fly with me Singer 29. Damp Senate to strip away nearly all sav- • Business and personal income tax preparation 58. Assumed name 30. "Cogito ___ sum" ings and continue the unsustainable and planning 59. Sudden rash or action 31. Kid oil industry subsidies. Eventually, a 33. Fodder holder bipartisan group of lawmakers in the • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services Previous Puzzle Answers 37. Dumber House and Senate came together to 40. Golden pass a version of HB 247 that would • Financial statements 41. Act of defiance or violation protect Alaska from being over- 43. Cow whelmed by these tax credits, incen- 46. "Dig in!" tives, and subsidies for the oil 48. Visual compliment industry. However, the Senate Ma- 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 50. Thomas Jefferson, religiously jority promptly gutted that version of 52. History Muse the bill in favor of continuing the un- (907) 443-5565 53. Milieu for Lemieux sustainable oil tax credit system. 54. Clash 55. Bolted 56. Archaeological site 57. Death on the Nile cause, perhaps 58. Appropriate 60. ___ juice (milk)

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We would like to express our heartfelt thank you in Ingredients: cup frozen cranberries By Maisie Thomas assisting with the funeral and burial of son, brother, cup orange juice Strong winds grounded a tug and 1 cup 2% cottage cheese uncle Charles James Mayac Taxac to everyone cup packed brown sugar, divided barge near Nunam Iqua on June 2. tsp. lemon zest The Tug Sam B, pulling the Barge that has helped in the funeral arrangements. 1 tsp. vanilla LAB, was entering the Yukon River 1/3 cup skim milk We also would like to thank the families who pro-   1 tsp. lemon juice when they were blown onto a sand     2 Tbsp. olive oil      bar. The vessel was carrying approx- vided food for the potluck. The funeral service and 1 cup whole-wheat flour imately 18,973 gallons diesel fuel at cup bread flour    potluck went well.      the time of the incident. 1 Tbsp. baking powder tsp. salt      Petty Officer Shawn Eggert of the 4 Tbsp. cold butter, diced      ! U.S. Coast Guard said there were no cup chopped pecans    ! reports of damage, pollution or in- 1 large egg, lightly beaten   " #   juries from the incident. By the next "  Directions:      high tide, on the morning of June 3, 1. Combine cranberries and orange juice in a $ % & the barge was refloated by another small bowl. Let sit for approximately 1 hour $  %  before beginning to prepare scones.   %  vessel and on the way to Pilot Sta- 2. Preheat oven to 425°F. '  %  tion. 3. Drain cranberries; discard liquid. Gently crush cranberries with the back of a spoon, keeping some solid pieces. Set aside. 4. Combine cottage cheese, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside cup of the cheese mixture for topping. 5. Combine skim milk and lemon juice to make soured milk. Add soured milk and olive oi to cheese mixture. 6. Stir together whole-wheat flour, bread flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut cold butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Add pecans and cranberries. Add cheese mixture and stir until just combined. 7. Spoon cup batter per scone onto sheet pan. Brush with lightly beaten egg. Bake at 425°F for 17 minutes or until scones appear golden. Cool on rack. 8. While scones are cooling, whip remaining cheese mixture until smooth. Bible study at 9. Top scones with whipped cheese mixture to serve.

the Catholic Church on Steadman. © Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary Church Services Wednesday, 5:30 - 6 p.m. Directory For more info call 257-5527 Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Aaron Cooper Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church              West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm        Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church  ""!"!"!$!"  ! 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. $"# %!   "! %" # % Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) "  !   "  !   "# $ Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church %!"!! % #%!"!!  5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday School: 10 a.m.    Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God #""%#% 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Last Sunday of each month Worship: 6:00 p.m.        Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Austin Jones St. Joseph Catholic Church   Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m.     Friday Hospital Mass: 12:00 p.m. (Quyanna Care Center) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of the Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-4870 Pastor Dan Ward Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.  Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

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The City of prove and Adopt the FY 2017 City of Nome Port Interested persons may receive a bid package by Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, of Nome Fund Budget registering with the City Clerk by email bham- to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- x 0DQDJHURI 'HYHORSPHQW 'LVDELOLWLHV 6XSSRUW [email protected], phone at 907-443-6663 ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. O-16-06-07 An Ordinance to Establish, Ap- or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Documents 6.2-9-16-23-30 3URYLGHRYHUVLJKW DQG PDQDJHPHQW RI WKH 'HYHORSPHQWDO 'LVDELOLWLHV 6XSSRUUWW 3URJUDP E\ prove and Adopt the FY 2017 City of Nome Port will be available May 31, 2016. 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BOX 281 )RUPRUH LQIIRRUPDWLRQ DQG DQ XS-WR-GDWH YDFDQF\ OLVW JR WR PM in Council Chambers of City Hall, located at Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701, 907-452-1809. NOME, ALASKA 99762 102 Division Street. Copies of the ordinances are 907-443-6663 (PHONE) ZZZ1RUWRQ6RXQG+HDOWKRUJRU available in the Office of the City Clerk. The deadline for submission of sealed proposals is 907-443-5345 (FAX) - 5.26, 6.2-9 Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. local time and [email protected] (EMAIL) &RQWDFW+XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV DW    shortly thereafter the bids will be opened publicly

and read aloud. Bids must be submitted to the The City of Nome will receive sealed bids to per- 16+&LLVV D GUUXXJ-IIUUUHHH ZRUUNNNSSODFH DQG ZLLOOO DSSOO\\ $OODDVND 1DWLYYHH$$PHUULLLFFDQ ,QGGLLDQ SUUHHIIHHUUHHQFH IIRRU KLUUHH  XXQGHU 3/ -  DQG99HHWHUUDDQ 3UUHHIIHHUUHHQFHVV INVITATION TO BID City Clerk at City Hall. Bids must be submitted in form construction activities to repair the Cape CITY OF NOME, ALASKA a sealed envelope and marked clearly on the en- Nome Jetty which was damaged during a 2011 HEAVY DUTY/SPECIALTY VEHICLE velope as “Vehicle Repair and Service” along with storm designated FEMA DR-4050-AK. Repair of & EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE “Bid Opening: July 7, 2016.” Fax and email sub- the Cape Nome Jetty will include survey, remote missions are not allowed. operated vehicle (ROV) inspection, mobilization The City of Nome is accepting bids for heavy for all work, demobilization, excavation, stone re- duty/specialty vehicle and equipment repair and The contract will be awarded to the lowest quali- moval and salvage, placement of salvaged stone, maintenance. fied Bidder as determined by the City. The City of dredging and disposal, removal and reworking of NORTHWEST CAMPUS SEEKING Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, Interested persons may receive a bid package by to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- continued on page 13 registering with the City Clerk by email bham- ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. [email protected], phone at 907-443-6663 6.2-9-16-23-30 APPLIED BUSINESS FACULTY! or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Documents will be available May 31, 2016. Classifieds The University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus, based One complete set of Bid Documents will also be INVITATION TO BID available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old CITY OF NOME, ALASKA in Nome and part of UAF’s College of Rural & Community Seward Hwy # 202, Anchorage, AK 99503, 907- LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE WANTED – Mark Knapp at The Cutting Edge in Development, is seeking a full-time faculty member! 563-2029. One complete set of Bid Documents REPAIR/MAINTENANCE Fairbanks is buying legal ancient walrus ivory, will also be available for review at The Associated musk ox horn, mammoth ivory and teeth. JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Applied Business General Contractors of Alaska, 3750 Bonita The City of Nome is accepting bids for light duty Very good prices. Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701, 907-452-1809. vehicle repair and maintenance. 907-452-7477, [email protected]. LOCATION: Nome, Alaska 4.14.16-4.13.17 JOB NUMBER: 498764 The deadline for submission of sealed proposals is Interested persons may receive a bid package by GRADE: Salary: DOE EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time faculty (9-month), non-tenure track OPENING DATE: Open until filled. Review date is June 12, 2016 Notice TO APPLY OR FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS POSITION: AREA VILLAGES, SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES, PILOTS AND Ľŷ Visit careers.alaska.edu Ľŷ Call Northwest Campus: (907)443-8400 MINERS Ľŷ Email Gretchen Froehle: [email protected] UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution

The public is reminded that lands within the 2016 SEASONAL shaded areas on the map NSEDC Job Opportunities including King Island (not shown) are predominately Fisheries TTeechnician (White Mountain, Koyuk, Shaktoolik & Unalakleet): This position assists in privately owned by King Island proojject implementation, logistics, field workand carries ouuttestablished Native Corporation (KINC) and scientific etm hods. The position will be stationed in a remote field camp its shareholders. Within the ffoor extended periods of time. boundaries are also Native Clean Up CreewwMember (Savoonga, TTeeller & Golovin) This position assistits in proojjectit implementation, logistics andfid field workffoor clean up Allotment Lands. proojjects in area beaches, rivers and slougghs. Seafood Processor (Nome, Unalakleet)*: A seaffoood processor is responsiblefo for the proper processing of crab, halibut and other seaffoood. They work to provide a high quality product in a sanitary environment. Artifact digging, sport hunting, Fish Buyer (Nome, Unalakleet, Golovin, Elim & Shaktoolik): This mining, guiding and hunting position assists fishermen at the dock, loads and unloads tender and fi-sh by aircraft is strictly prohibited. ing vevessels, issues fish tickets, produces ice, operaattes a foforrkklift na d crane, maintains a clean worrkk environment and transports seaffoood products to All non- shareholders for sport the airport. hunting, guiding and hunting Quality Control Coordinator (Nome, Unalakleet): This position is by aircraft, mining or operating responsible fofor suuppervising quality prrooduction and pacckkaggiing of crab and other seaffoood. They worrkk to provviidde a higghh qualittyy producu t in a sanitary ATVs must have permission envviironment. by the King Island Native Refrigeration TTeechnician (Unalakleet): This position is responsible Corporation prior to entering ffoor the proper operation of facilities and equipment in seaffoood plants. on above mentioned land. AAppplicant must be certified in basic electrical operations. A minimum of two years experience in applied reffrrigeration systems and successfsfuul completion of appropriate schools is required. For detailed information or to obtain *Reessidents livinngg outsideooff UUnnalakleet andNNoome who work in permission to enter King Island Native the prrooceesssssinngg plants maayy be eliiggible ffoor a housinngg stiippend and Corporation lands contact KINC Office trraaveleexxpenseess. Manager at (907)443-5494, PO Box 992, For an application or complete job descriptions, Nome, Alaska 99762, [email protected]. check wwww..nsedc.com or contact Shara English at (907) 274-2248 (Anchoraagge), 800-650-2248 (toll-ffrree) or [email protected]. 5.12-9.29.2016 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 13 • Legals continued from page 12 5.26, 6.2-9 new fill pad and access driveway as described in OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Project drawings and specifications. A guaranteed ADEC is seeking comment regarding the pro- maximum price (GMP) based on completed con- existing revetment material, supply and placement PUBLIC NOTICE posed project only. Notice is given that any person struction is required. Proposals must include all NOTICE OF APPLICATION of imported filter rock, B-rock and armor rock. STATE OF ALASKA – DEPARTMENT OF ENVI- interested may present written comments relevant costs associated with labor, materials, shipping, FOR LIQUOR LICENSE RONMENTAL CONSERVATION to the proposed Permit to ADEC. Written com- and receiving for a completed project. A construc- Federal funds will be used to pay for the work CITY OF SAVOONGA, CLASS III MUNICIPAL ments will be included in the record if received be- tion schedule with an August 15, 2016 completion TRANSFER under this contract. SOLID WASTE PERMIT fore 5:00 p.m. on July 8, 2016. Submit written date is mandatory. comments regarding the project to Trisha Bower, Interested persons may receive a bid package by The Alaska Department of Environmental Conser- ADEC Division of Environmental Health, Solid Proposals may be submitted to NVU at the ad- The Estate of Charles M. Reader d/b/a registering with the City Clerk by email bham- vation (ADEC) proposes to issue Solid Waste Dis- Waste Program, 610 University Avenue, Fair- dress below until 2:00 PM, June 15, 2016. Pro- Safety Roadhouse located at Mile 21 [email protected], phone at 907-443-6663 posal Permit No. SW3A184-21, to the City of banks, Alaska 99709, Fax: (907) 451-2174, email posals will be reviewed and scored by a selection or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Documents Savoonga, to operate a Class III Municipal Solid [email protected]. committee and will not be publicly opened or read Nome-Council Highway is applying will be available May 19, 2016. Waste Landfill. aloud. for transfer of a seasonal package The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental One complete set of Bid Documents will also be APPLICANT INFORMATION: Conservation complies with Title II of the Ameri- Request for Proposals (RFP) guidelines and spec- store liquor license AS 04.11.150 and available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old Location: Savoonga is located on the northern cans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a per- ifications may be obtained by contacting: a seasonal beverage dispensary liquor Seward Hwy # 202, Anchorage, AK 99503, 907- shore of St. Lawrence Island, approximately 33.5 son with a disability who may need a special NVU - EALF Project (Site Work) 563-2029. miles southeast of Gambell. The legal description accommodation in order to participate in this PO Box 270 license AS 04.11.090 to Safety of the landfill is: Section 9, Township 21 South, process, please contact Natalie Wolfe at (907) Unalakleet, AK 99684 Roadhouse LLC. One complete set of Bid Documents will also be Range 61 West, Kateel River Meridian. The land- 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770- T (907) 624-3622 available for review at The Associated General fill is operated by the City of Savoonga with 8973/TTY or dial 711 within 30 days of publication Email: [email protected] Interested persons should submit Contractors of Alaska, 3750 Bonita Street, Fair- landowner permission from Sivuqaq Incorporated. of this notice to ensure that any necessary ac- written comment to their local banks, AK 99701, 907-452-1809. commodations can be provided. NVU reserves the right to waive any informality or Landowner: Sivuqaq Incorporated to reject any and all proposals. governing body, the applicant c/o LT The deadline for submission of sealed proposals is Landfill Operator: City of Savoonga May 24, 2016 dated at Fairbanks, Alaska. 6.9-16 Nome Law PC PO Box 61, Nome, June 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. local time and shortly thereafter the bids will be opened publicly and PROJECT DESCRIPTION: s/b AK 99762 and to the Alcoholic read aloud. Bids must be submitted to the City This public notice is for an existing landfill that has Douglas Buteyn Native Village of Unalakleet Beverage Control Board at 550 West Clerk at City Hall. Bids must be submitted in a operated as an unpermitted facility since it was Solid Waste Program Coordinator REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS sealed envelope and marked clearly on the enve- constructed. This will be the first permit issued for 6.2-9 7th Ave. Suite 1600 Anchorage, lope as “Bid Enclosed: Port of Nome – Cape the landfill. The landfill serves the 671 residents of WATER WELL Alaska 99501. Nome Jetty Repair” along with the name and ad- Savoonga. It is estimated that the community will dress of the Bidder. Fax submissions are not al- produce 857 tons of solid waste per year. The 2- Native Village of Unalakleet The Native Village of Unalakleet (NVU) is re- 5.26, 6.2-9 lowed. acre site is being operated as an areafill landfill REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS questing Proposals from qualified Contractors to with designated areas for white goods and scrap provide a water well and associated equipment for A five per cent bid bond is required. Payment and metal. ADVANCE SITE WORK a proposed Elders Assisted Living Facility in the performance bonds will also be required. The con- Unalakleet, Alaska. The work includes furnishing tract will be awarded to the lowest qualified Bidder ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Native Village of Unalakleet (NVU) is requesting all drilling, labor, tools, equipment, and materials as determined by the City. The City of Nome re- For information regarding this Solid Waste Dis- Proposals from qualified Contractors to complete for an operational water well system. Proposals serves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive posal Permit, please contact Trisha Bower at (907) Advanced Site Work for a future Elders Assisted informalities, and to reject non-conforming, non- 451-2174 or by e-mail at Living Facility in Unalakleet, Alaska. The project continued on page 14 responsive, or conditional bids. [email protected]. consists of Site Clearing within the footprint of the Real Estate

Lot for Sale $32,000.00 Mile 4 Beam Road Left hand side of the road Contact 1-907-632-6700 Lot 7 Arctic Sky Subdivision The Pit 4.28 tfn 2.35 acres OWNER FINANCED TERMS AVAILABLE

Nome Sweet Homes The Bureau of Indian Affairs, on behalf of the Native landowner, is offering the following tract of 907-443-7368 land for sale by sealed bid:

Lot 1, U.S. Survey No. 12435, Containing 39.97 acres, as shown on the BLM plat of survey filed on July 22, 2000.

39.97 acres on scenic Stuart Island near St. Michael, Alaska, with 1/4 mile of frontage. Great potential for a future lodge. The different fish species found in the river is a fisherman's dream come true. Great Subsistence campsite- berries, greens and other birds and animals. $35,000.00 minimum bid, cash or terms.

For more information on property, bid procedures, and terms of sale, call or write: Tony A. Weyiouanna Sr.- LMSII, Kawerak, Inc. P.O. Box 948 Nome, Alaska 99762, Phone Number (907) 443-4324 or 1-800-443-4316.

TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Title to land sold as a result of this advertisement will be conveyed in fee simple status by approved Equipment, residence, crew housing deed. Award will be made to the highest bidder who meets or exceeds the minimum bid, subject to Garage, acres, and mentorship approval of the Native owner. Seasonal work with year round income! Bidding open June 1- July 2, 2016, BID OPENING - July 5, 2016, at 3:00 PM, Nome, Alaska. $1,500,000 6.2-9-16-23-30 WE BUY HOMES www.nomesweethomes.com Sealed Bid Auction Old Nome Hospital

Bidding starts June 2 - June 1 Bids open June 1 at 12 noon.

Sale includes:$//)) ( USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo • Fee 6imple 12 city lots (90,000 sq. feet) • Two %uildings & two 0etal buildings, total 51,000 sq. feet Bush Orders • Custom Cuts • 7,000 gallon diesel tank with 6,000 gallon diesel fuel remaining Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken • Cummings 150K generator with 2nan*HQ. App 77hours 450 since new 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com • Two diesel fired hot water boilers Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 • Commercial stainless steel kitchen 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 • Commercial stainless steel laundry • Heavy duty power, city water & sewer PLEASE Possible 5etail, :arehouse, /iving use.0DVVLYH6WHHO3LOLQJ)RXQGDWLRQV Mark sealed bid: Old Nome Hospital HELP Attn. Stewart Smith SSS Commercial Real Estate Adopt a Pet Name or make your Bid amount donation Funding source Closing date today! Deliver or email to SSS Commercial, Cordova street #207$QFKRUDJH$ODVNDor [email protected] AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are Download package at www.stusell.com alwaysalways welcome welcome at at thethe Nome Animal Animal Shelter! Shelter! Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet Seller reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. 443-8538443-5212 oorr 4443-526243-5262 14 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 THE NOME NUGGET Seawall Monday, May 30, 2016 investigation led to a small campfire located on the beach and a group of people cook- 1:10 a.m. NPD CSO while on routine patrol on the west side of town observed an in- ing hotdogs. Saturday, June 4, 2016 toxicated female staggering in the middle of a roadway. The female was contacted and 12:36 a.m. NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west side of town. The investigation 12:23 a.m,, NPD along with members of the Nome Volunteer Fire Department re- observed to be under the age of 21. The female was transported to a family members led to a brief foot pursuit and the arrest of Ned Weber for Violating the Conditions of his sponded to the east side of town for the report of a porch fire. The fire was small in size home where she was issued a minor consuming alcohol citation. Release and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to Anvil Mountain Correctional Cen- and quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported and damage to the structure was 7:32 a.m. NPD received a report of an assault that occurred on the west end of town. ter and remanded without bail. minimal. Officers located the victim on the east end of town. The victim had a minor wound to 2 a.m. NPD received a REDDI Report regarding and intoxicated driver on the west side 1:59 a.m., NPD responded to the west side of town for the report fight. Investigation their stomach and was transported to NSRH for medical treatment. A suspect has been of town. The investigation led to a traffic stop and the driver being found completely found it was a verbal argument that was escalating. No assault took place. The situa- identified and the report was take and forwarded to the district attorney’s office for dis- sober. No further action was required. tion was resolved my separation. position. 2:26 a.m. NPD responded to a report of a disturbance on the east side of town. The 3:02 a.m,. NPD responded to an establishment on the west side of town for the report 9:18 a.m. NPD received a report of a disturbance on the west end of town. Officers investigation led to the discovery of an argument related to past infidelity issues. The of a female passed out inside. Upon arrival the female was observed being helped to identified the suspect as Victoria Simpson; Victoria was found to have assaulted her situation was resolved by separation for the remainder of the evening. cab by other patrons. No further action was needed. mother and placed others in the home in fear of being injured. Victoria was transported 11:39 a.m. NPD conducted a traffic stop on a blue Yamaha dirt bike that was driving 3:21 a.m. NPD responded to the north side of town for the report of a nose complaint. to NSRH for medical clearance and then remanded to AMCC for two counts of Assault east on Front Street, the driver, identified as Wesley Gordon, was issued a citation for Residences of house hold were informed of the disturbance and ordered to quiet down. in the Fourth Degree DV and Resisting Arrest and was held with no bail set. operating an off road vehicle on a state high way and released on scene. One female was provided transportation to her residence. 5:30 p.m. NPD received a report of an intoxicated female down on the west end of 11:54 a.m. NPD received a 911 report of children playing with the phones on the west- 9:47 a.m. , NPD was informed of personal items left in a rental car. The items were col- town. Officers located the individual and was transported to NSRH due to their high ern end of town. Officers responded to the residence and educated the children along lected and returned to the owner. level of intoxication and left in their care for the evening. with their parent of the importance of not treating 911 as a toy. The children were in- 12:11 p.m. NPD responded to the east side of town for the report of an intoxicated male 7:33 p.m.NPD made contact with an individual having trouble with an leg injury that formed on how and when to use 911 when necessary. who had accidently broken window in his residence. The damage was documented occurred sometime in the past, he was transported to NSRH and left in their care. 11:59 a.m. NPD received a report of a welfare check on the west end of town on an eld- and the tenet was directed to speak to his landlord regarding repairs. Tuesday, May 31, 2016 erly female who had not contacted her niece for a few days, Officers made contact with 1:48 p.m, NPD recived a report of a stolen ivory carving. A suspect has been identified 2:16 a.m. NPD received a report of a possible sexual assault that occurred on the west the elder and was safe and secure, no further action needed. and the investigation is ongoing. end of town. A suspect has been identified and the report is under investigation. 12:17 p.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the east end of town on a vehicle with an 1:58.p.m,, NPD responded to the east side of town for the report of an intoxicated male 3:11 a.m. NPD received a report of a trespass on the west end of town. Officers re- expired license plate. The Nome Police Dispatch Center confirmed the expired plates refusing to leave a residence. Charles Alvanna was contacted inside the residence. In- sponded and identified the suspect who was mentally unstable. He was transported to with APSIN, and the driver, Gregory Jackson, could also not show proof of current in- vestigation found Charles to be on conditions of probation that states obey all laws. NSRH to see BHS and further assistance. Additionally the Adult Probation Office was surance on the vehicle, he was given a citation for Failure to provide current insurance Charles was placed under arrest and transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hos- contacted to follow up with the individual. on demand and given a warning to fix his registration. pital for medical evaluation. Once cleared, he was transported to the Anvil Mountain 9:13 a.m. NPD conducted a traffic stop on a four-wheeler observed driving on Seppala 6:54 p.m. the Nome Police Department responded to the report of a male masturbat- Correctional Center where he was held without bail. Drive. Officers issued the individual a warning for driving on a state highway; the sus- ing inside his vehicle in a public parking lot on the east of Nome, Alaska. Investigation 6:11p.m. NPD responded to the east side of town for the report of an intoxicated male pect had just pulled into his place of work. led to the arrest of Dakota D’Orio for Indecent Exposure in the 2nd Degree. D’Orio was passed out on the ground. Edward Muktoyuk was contacted. During contacted one 9:55 p.m. NPD responded to a report of a traffic disturbance on the west side of town remanded at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. open bottle of alcohol was found on his person. Edward was issued a citation and trans- about a couple arguing and fighting inside of a vehicle. The investigation led to the ar- 7:49 a.m., Nome Police Department responded to the report of a disturbance on the ported to his residence where he was life in the care of a sober relative. rest of Ben Milton for DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, Assault in the Third west side of Nome, Alaska. Investigation led to the arrest of Courtney Tucker for Vio- 8:39 p.m. NPD along with members of the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department re- Degree DV, Assault in the Fourth Degree DV. Additionally, Angelina Kagassagoon was lation of Probation. Tucker was remanded at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center sponded to the east side of town for the report of male experiencing alcohol detox. The arrested for Habitual Minor Consuming Alcohol and Violating her Probation Conditions. where no bail amount was set. male was contacted and transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital via Nome Both were transported to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center and Remanded without Friday, June 3, 2016 Volunteer Ambulance. bail. 5:10 p.m., NPD CSO while on routine patrol on the west side of town observed Dennis 9:37 p.m., NPD CSO while on routine patrol on the west side of town observed a male 10:54 p.m., NPD received a report of an assault on the west end of town, a suspect and Soolook in possession of an open container of alcohol. He was contacted and issued sleeping on the beach. The male was awoken and found to be minor intoxicated. He victim have been identified, and the investigation is currently on going. a citation. He was released on scene. stood and walked away under his own power. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 6:03 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of town for the report of a female needing 10:53 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of town for the report of an intoxicated fe- 1:17 a.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west end of town on a four-wheeler, the assistance. Bobbi Miller was contacted and observed intoxicated. Investigation found male being harassed by juvenile females. Investigation found Bobbi Miller was intoxi- individual was given a warning for operating an off road vehicle on a state high way. Bobbi was on conditions of probation that prohibit the consumption of alcohol. Bobbi cated and assaulted an adult female. Bobbi was found to be on conditions of probation 9:56 a.m. NPD received a report of the Seawall being vandalized by Spray Paint on was placed under arrest and transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for that prohibit the consumption of alcohol and obey all laws. Bobbi was placed under ar- Middle Beach. Officers responded and located the incident, a suspect, identified as medical evaluation. Once cleared, she was transported to the Anvil Mountain Correc- rest and transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical treatment. J.S.(15 years old), admitted to doing the crime and the Juvenile Probation Office was tional Center where she was held without bail. Once cleared, she was transported to the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center where contacted and he will be cleaning it up along with the report being forwarded to the 6:39 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west side of town for the report of two males she was held without bail. JPO for further disposition. passed out on the ground. The two males were contacted and observed minor intoxi- Sunday, June 5, 2016 10:41 a.m. NPD received a report of a domestic dispute on the west end of town, Offi- cated. Both were able stand and walk under the own power. No further action was 1:15 a.m,. NPD responded to an establishment on the west side of town for the report cers responded and made contact with all individuals involved. No assault took place, needed. of an intoxicated me female passed out inside. The female was contacted and identi- but the individuals were instructed on their resources to utilize for further assistance, 6:46 p.m. NPD CSO responded to the west side of town for the report of an intoxicated fied. She was provided transportation to her residence where she was left in the care no enforcement action needed. female who was passed out on the ground. The female was contacted and identified. of sober family members. 10:43 a.m, NPD received a report of an assault on the west end of town. Officers iden- The female was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital and left in the care 3:04 a.m, NPD responded to the west side of town for the report of a disturbance. In- tified the suspect and took their statement. Officers interviewed the victim and the vic- of the ER staff. vestigation found Mark Kennedy had assaulted a member of the household while in- tim’s mother, and the investigation led to an unfounded assault. The reporting party 7:32 p.m.,NPD CSO while on routine patrol on the west side of town observed an in- toxicated. Mark was also found to be on probation with conditions that prohibit the additionally did not wish to press any charges. Issue was resolved by separation. toxicated male passed out on a bench. The male was contacted and identified. At- consumption of alcohol and to commit no violations of law. He was placed under ar- 3:23 p.m. NPD conducted a traffic stop on the east end of town. Officers issued the in- tempts were made at multiple locations to find him a place to stay. He was transported rest and transported to the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center where he was held with- dividual a warning for having their rear tail light out, and was instructed to get it fixed. to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical evaluation. Once cleared, a family out bail. 4:49 p.m. NPD assisted an individual who broke down on Greg Kruschek Avenue, the member was located and he was left in their care. 5:33 a.m. NPD responded the east side of town for the report an intoxicated male as- individual was instructed to have the vehicle towed as soon as possible. 10:15 p.m., NPD responded to the west side town for the report of possible elder abuse. saulting a female. Investigation found Ned Weber assaulted his girlfriend and stole her 8:21 p.m. NPD responded to a report of an intoxicated individual unconscious on the Investigation found it was a verbal argument only between members of the household, phone. Ned was found to be on Conditions of Release that prohibited the consumption west side of town. The investigation led to the individual being transported to Norton and no abuse had accrued. The situation was resolved by separation. of alcohol and contacting the female he assaulted. Upon contact Ned became com- Sound Regional Hospital for treatment for acute alcohol intoxication. 10:57 p.m. NPD CSO responded to the west side of town for the report of an intoxicated bative with the officer. He resisted being placed in hand cuffs and the patrol vehicle. Ned 11:52 p.m. NPD responded to a report of an assault having taken place at a local al- male who fell and hit his head. The male was contacted and identified. He was trans- was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical evaluation. Once cohol consumption establishment. The investigation led to a report being taken for the ported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital where he was left in the care of the ER. cleared, Ned was taken to the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center where he was held alleged assault, which was related to one of the individuals essentially stealing a Wal- 11:50 p.m.,, NPD along with members of the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department on no bail. rus tusk from the other approximately 1 year ago. responded to the west side of town for the report of a male experiencing a seizure. The 9:41.a.m. NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west side of town. The driver was given Thursday, June 2, 2016 male was contacted and transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital via Nome a verbal warning for failure to stop at a stop sign. 12:12 a.m, NPD responded to a report of a dangerous fire on the east side of town. The Volunteer Ambulance. Court Week ending 6/3 Deft. Cert Mail State of Alaska v. William Iyakitan (12/16/88); Dismissal; Count I: Disorderly Conduct; Civil Criminal Filed by the DAs Office 6/1/16. Minor Party v. Daniels, Alan; Sexual Assault: Short-Term State of Alaska v. Jared Nassuk (12/12/94); Dismissal; Count I: Disorderly Conduct; State of Alaska v. Ernest Wilkalia (9/11/76); Notice of Dismissal; 001: A4; Filed by the Jemewouk, Eugenia E. v. Amaktoolik, Thomas R.; Custody - Superior Court Filed by the DAs Office 6/1/16. DAs Office 6/1/16. Small Claims State of Alaska v. Ernest Iyapana, Jr. (8/15/85); Dismissal; Count I: Disorderly Con- Cornerstone Credit Services LLC v. Lynch, Terri Matthews; SC More Than $2500: 1 duct; Filed by the DAs Office 6/1/16. Trooper Beat

Trooper Beat minor operating after consuming alcohol, and minor consuming alcohol. Iknokinok was and approximately $67.00 in coins were stolen. On June 2, AST responded to inves- Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defen- remanded to AMCC. tigate. With the assistance of the local VPSO, the stolen money was recovered and a dants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. suspect was developed. The charges of Burglary in the First Degree and Theft in the On May 16, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a resident of White Mountain reported that On May 24 at 1:20 p.m. AST received a report of an intoxicated person in Savoonga. Fourth degree will be filed with Juvenile Justice in Nome. when her family returned home from a trip to their camp they found that their house had Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Robin Booshu, 30, of Savoonga, for vio- been burglarized and approximately $200 in cash was stolen. Alaska State Troopers re- lating conditions of release. Booshu was remanded to AMCC. On June 1, at approximately 1:00 p.m., one of the owners of a cabin located at mile post sponded to investigate and no witnesses or suspects have been developed. If you have 41 of the Kougarok Road outside of Nome reported that their cabin was vandalized. information about this case please call the Nome AST at 1-800-443-2835. On May 30, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a White Mountain School employee observed AST responded and it appeared that one window of the cabin had been shot with a damage to one of the teacher housing doors and reported the damage to the VPSO. small caliber round. No witness have been found and there are no suspects at this On May 24, at 3:56 a.m. AST received a report of an intoxicated person in Savoonga. After contacting the home owner it was discovered that items including a firearm were time. If you have any information regarding this incident please call the Nome State Sidney Kulowiyi, 24, of Savoonga, was subsequently arrested for violating conditions stolen. The door will be replaced and the estimated cost of repairs is approximately Troopers at 1-800-443-2835. of release and probation violation. Kulowiyi was remanded to the Anvil Mountain Cor- $900. AST responded to investigate and no witnesses have been developed. If you rectional Center. have any information about the incident please call the Nome State Troopers at 1-800- On June 1, at 2:30 p.m. AST arrested Jeffrey Kimoktoak, 26, of Koyuk, with an arrest 443-2835. warrant for two counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance 4. Bail was set On May 24, at 5:39 a.m. AST received a report of an intoxicated person in Savoonga. at $1,000. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Clifford Iknokinok, 20, of Savoonga. On May 31, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a resident of White Mountain reported that the Iknokinok is charged with violating conditions of release, driving under the influence, victim returned home from their camp they discovered that their home was burglarized • Legals

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He briskly ran over the Wall, which stands at 14 feet, 2 Last spring, Unalakleet’s Nick six swinging steps of the Escalator, inches and has a steeper curve than Hanson was easily the most remote and his time stood at one minute, the one on the American Ninja War- contestant to compete in NBC’s real- three seconds when he started ad- rior set. “Mine is harder than the ity TV show American Ninja War- vancing three rings over the un- 14’6” one,” he said. “You really have rior. He needed a top-30 finish to evenly spaced pegs of the Ring to commit to my Warped Wall.” have a chance of advancing to the Jump. With the changes in obstacles National Finals in Las Vegas, and re- When Hanson got to the I-Beam, each season, it is impossible for com- mained ‘on the bubble’ in his quali- the first 2015 holdover obstacle, the petitors to directly train for new bar- fying event until being knocked off clock read 2 minutes, 17 seconds. rier. Hanson relies on his everyday by the very last competitor. He worked his way steadily across lifestyle, which includes the Native On Wednesday, Hanson appeared the 35-foot beam that zigzags Youth Olympics, to adjust to the new on the show for a second straight sea- through the air and has a lip that challenges. Ice hopping prepared son. “His run last year inspired a starts off wide, but narrows to one him for success on the Floating Steps whole nation,” the show announced. inch. and Escalator. “The I-Beam was my Hanson’s hopes of moving forward Hanson successfully completed knuckle hop,” he said as he refer- to the next round this year were made the I-Beam, leaving only one famil- enced the stamina needed in both the harder, though, as the show’s course iar challenge, the Warped Wall, traditional native game and the hard- designers changed nearly every ob- which had been raised six inches est obstacle on the show’s set. stacle in the wake of last season’s over the previous year’s height. After One of the hallmarks American first-ever successful Las Vegas stopping briefly to rev up the audi- Ninja Warrior has used in its eight Photo courtesy Joanne Semaken course completion, and subsequent ence, Hanson needed only seven seasons is contestant profiles. “Last ESKIMO NINJA’S SUPPORT CREW— Nick Hanson, wearing a black million dollar payout. steps to scale the wall and tap the year it was a real honor to represent hat, was surrounded by family and friends when he competed in the The prime time viewing audience buzzer to end his successful run. my state, but mostly my culture... American Ninja Warrior competition in early April. The NBC show witnessed Hanson— who was un- “The northern lights are not as I’m doing this all for my people,” aired nationally on June 1. daunted by the added challenges, or bright as the smile on that young Hanson said in the recorded inter- weeks to see how he did. He has not mistakenly attacks hair follicles re- the bright lights of Hollywood — be- man’s face,” said one of the an- view that preceded his run through been told when that will be aired, but sulting in hair loss on the entire body. come the fifteenth contender to test nouncers of the first successful ath- the course. While wearing a tradi- suspects June or July. Bull posted the fastest time on the their strength against the series of ob- lete. “Nick Hanson, the Eskimo tional men’s parky and mukluks, he The finals are much harder, Han- Los Angeles course by some 20 sec- structions. Each of the preceding Ninja. Cold as ice on the run that was added, “The kids were so excited be- son explains, and will include 12 onds, nearly breaking the two-minute contestants had fallen into one of the as hot as fire.” cause they were like ‘he’s a native challenges. He and the other partici- mark at 2:02. pools of water that lie under each “The Ring Jump was actually kid from a village and so am I. I can pants must prove they can conquer Bull’s 2016 run again knocked challenge. easy, even though the announcer, do this too.’ ” The show’s trailer in- the obstacles they faced the first time Hanson down a notch in the stand- Hanson, however, stayed dry, and thought it was hard for me,” said cluded a clip of Hanson quickly hop- through, and then work their way ings. This year, however, Hanson re- became the first to successfully exe- Hanson in an interview with the ping from ice berg to ice berg in the through an additional six. In prepar- mained solidly in the top 30 with a cute the necessary moves to finish Nome Nugget after the show aired. waters off his hometown. ing for the show, he hoped one of the 13th place finish. Two women were each of the six hurdles. His finishing He thought the hardest obstacle was “We’ve seen him do the knuckle challenges would be the Salmon among those to advance from the time was not the speediest of the the I-Beam. “I knew that was going hop on a hardwood floor,” the an- Ladder, an obstacle he erected in Un- city qualifier in Los Angeles. This in- night, but course completion ensured to be the tough one. I was basically nouncers stated. “We know he has alakleet several years ago. cluded Natalie Duran, who could not advancement holding on by my toes.” determination and strength.” If he makes the next cut, Hanson scale the Warped Wall, and Jessie Known to television viewers as “That’s what the offseason is The original taping took place on join an elite group of participants Graff, who completed the course in the Eskimo Ninja Warrior, Hanson about,” the announcers stated as they April 5, but the show does not allow from five different City Finals that 4:27. completed the course’s four new ob- commented on contestants like Han- contestants to divulge future results. will compete for $1 million on the Hanson said over 25 family mem- stacles, as well as two familiar barri- son coming back prepared for new Hanson said it was tough to keep the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Las bers and friends came to cheer him ers, in 4 minutes, 43 seconds. As he obstacles. “The offseason is about secret. He was pleased to watch the Vegas. The sets at each of the quali- on in Hollywood, including his par- progressed through each stage, the making adaptations to courses, cuz show on Wednesday with a group of fying locations vary. ents Bret and Davida, and his girl- crowd chanted, “Eskimo, Eskimo...” we’re going to make it harder here on 30 at his parent’s Peace on Earth At the National Finals in Las friend Joanne Semaken. “I’m just Hanson took six seconds to jump American Ninja Warrior.” restaurant in Unalakleet. Vegas, Hanson would likely meet up glad I had so much support from my the series of five elevated, offset and To get himself competition ready, The initial 130 contestants were again with Kevin Bull, the partici- family and my community,” he said slanted pads known as the Floating Hanson has constructed several of pared to 30 in the Los Angeles qual- pant who knocked him out in 2015. in his post-run interview. “This is for Steps. The clock showed 42 seconds the show’s obstacles along the beach ifier. This will be further cut to 15 in Bull’s inspirational story includes them. This is for everybody back after he swung from a trapeze onto in Unalakleet. The dominant feature the subsequent City Finals segment. overcoming Alopecia, a condition in home in Alaska.” the large, swinging vertical log called in his training apparatus is a Warped Hanson’s fans will have to wait a few which the body’s immune system A dozen runners accept AKBody Tundra Challenge Photos and story Rose caught, and passed, his main beach, as well as a few man-made The pair, who will enter high school by Keith Conger competitors just as the front pack obstacles near the course finish at next year, posted times of 39:05 and AKBody Tundra Challenge There are certainly easier and was hitting the beach. Rose com- East End Park. This is the third year 39:07 respectively, as Conger fin- Results faster ways to get from Greg Kr- pleted the approximately five-kilo- she has organized the event. ished the mandatory, 15 race-con- uschek Avenue to the Beam Road, meter loop in 31 minutes, 25 Junior high runner Tobin Hobbs cluding pushups slightly faster than 1. Aaron Rose 31:25 but for the twelve participants in this seconds, outlasting Gabe Cabrera, was the second participant to reach her cross country teammate. The 2. Gabe Cabrera 32:30 year's AKBody Tundra Challenge, who finished 65 seconds off the the series of obstacles that necessi- youngest finisher was nine-year-old 3. Tobin Hobbs 33:15 running a true cross country, over- pace. tated high stepping through tires and Hayla Trigg who dusted herself off 4. Nicholas Reader 33:18 land route was the only way. Race organizer Crystal Tobuk, crawling military-style under a net. after her pushups in a time of 52:35. 5. Mallory Conger 39:05 Although he was the fourth to tra- who runs a personal fitness training Hobbs was the fastest pre-high Tobuk uses the AKBody Tundra 6. Ava Earthman 39:07 verse the soggy, bushy and uneven business called AKBody, designed school runner maintained a top three Challenge to raise money for worthy 7. Erin Johanson 45:21 ground along the first half of the the course to include the natural ob- finish and crossed the line in 33:15. causes. Last year's race earnings 8. Aileen Witrosky 52:34 course, high school runner Aaron stacles provided by the tundra and Nicholas Reader claimed fourth, a went to the Hall Steps Foundation. 9. Hayla Trigg 52:35 scant three seconds behind Hobbs. This year's proceeds will be donated 10. Sherry Trigg 52:35 The first female finishers were to local Nome youth Jens Hildreth, 11. Luisa Machuca 54:35 Mallory Conger and Ava Earthman. who is battling cancer. 12. Tabatha Patino DNF

BUSHWHACKING— AKBody Tundra Challenge runners worked their way through thick brush on Saturday.

BEACH CRAWLING— Tobin Hobbs leads Gabe Cabrera and Nicholas Reader through the final obstacle in the AKBody Tundra Challenge.