Photo by Lizzy Hahn OFF THEY GO— Elim’s Bob Saccheus was the first racer out of the gate in the Bering Sea Lions Club Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race, which started at noon on Saturday.

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Nome Common Council votes to increase Port fees By Sandra L. Medearis panel for approval after raising fees 2015. operators of larger vessels will see For summer rates: 32 feet and Fees at Port of Nome are ready, by 5 percent across the board for all Home-ported vessels dry-docked an increase. The commission has under, $400, a decrease of $40; over set, to go up for the upcoming ship- categories of uses save idle boat stor- within the Port of Nome that remain taken into consideration that longer 32 feet to 52 feet, $800, up by $30; ping season. age. idle throughout the applicable period vessels cover a significant footprint over 52 feet to 72 feet, $1,600, up by The Nome Common Council Last spring, Port of Nome raised will pay a flat rate for winter season at a port already crowded. $700; over 72 feet to 92 feet, $2,200; voted the revised port Tariff 10 into its fees by 10 percent across the and a different schedule of rates for If the council approves the tariff vessels over 92 feet, $3,300. second reading Monday night. board. At that time commissioners the summer season. The fee for small revision for final passage at its next The winter storage season lasts The Port of Nome Commission tentatively planned to hike fees an- vessels shorter than 32 feet have regular meeting, the document sets seven months, whereas the summer handed the tariff up to the council other five to 10 percent for 2014 and been reduced in both seasons while fees for idle storage thus: For winter, storage covers five months. vessels 32 feet and under in length, The port commission debated on $500, a decrease of $50; over 32 feet fee hikes over several work sessions to 52 feet, $1,000, an increase of before unanimously approving the $120; vessels over 52 feet to 72 feet, draft tariff document that went to the $2,000, an increase of $680; vessels Council. over 72 feet to 92 feet, $2800; ves- The port commissioners went sels over 92 feet, $4,500. continued on page 4 Radiation sampling to happen for Bering Strait By Diana Haecker Massachusetts. Regional concerns about the pos- Although experts and government sibility that Bering Sea waters could officials don’t believe the radiation be radioactively contaminated from from Fukushima poses any threats to the 2011 failure of the Fukushima fisheries or marine life, data is nec- Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant spurred essary to put concerns of coastal res- local organizations to act. idents and subsistence users to rest. University of Alaska, Fairbanks This is the reason behind the web- Marine Advisory Program agent Gay site that aims to collect money from Sheffield and Norton Sound Eco- anybody in the world to finance ra- nomic Development put money to- diation testing of Bering Strait wa- wards a crowd-sourcing website ters. organized by marine radio chemist “People throughout our region Dr. Ken Buessler of the Woods Hole have repeatedly asked for testing of Oceanographic Institution and its our subsistence foods and water,” Center for Marine and Environmen- said MAP agent Gay Sheffield. tal Radiation. “Seals fell sick with a still un- The website is part of the project known disease, we’ve had the docu- “How radioactive is our ocean?” and mented first cases of avian cholera in functions as a portal for donations. Alaska, we’ve had unusual animals These donations are going towards like the beaked whale showing up Photo by Sam Towarak the analysis of ocean waters for ra- dead on the beach near Gambell and MARCH MADNESS— Shaktoolik Wolverine Vernon “Boya” Rock drives hard for two against a Klawock dioactive materials at a specific site. each time people throughout the re- Chieftain opponent, during the March Madness State basketball tournament held in Anchorage last week. For each $600 raised, a sample See story on page 7. can be sent to Dr. Buessler’s lab in continued on page 4 Evan Booth wins 2014 Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race

By Diana Haecker mile course from Nome to Golovin ice from there. Fulfilling one of his career goals and back. Usually, the race takes place on as a snowmachine racer, Nome’s Booth raced on his blue warhorse, the second Saturday in March, but Evan Booth won his eighth Nome- a 2003 Polaris 800 XC that carried due to bad trail conditions, the race Golovin Snowmachine Race, clock- him to victory in last year’s 200-mile was postponed to March 22. ing a time of two hours, nine Archie Ferguson/Willie Goodwin Sr. On Saturday, the noon start went minutes and 53 seconds for the 200- Memorial snowmachine race. After off without a hitch and racers left the securing the Kotzebue victory, he ex- start line in 30-second intervals, to pressed that he’d like to win one the cheers of many spectators. On the Web: more Nome-Golovin race. Two Bering Air helicopters and www.nomenugget.net Last Saturday he did. one fixed wing airplane escorted the Under clear skies, calm winds and racers down the coast and back. E-mail: perfect temperatures in the 20°F This year, no injuries were re- [email protected] range, 20 snowmachine racers gath- ported. Although crashes occurred ered at the start line just off the resulting in lost windshields and Nome seawall on the sea ice. Unlike crooked handlebars, nobody was other years, the racers did not gather hurt or had to scratch due to an in- in town and then proceed in a parade jury. down Front Street. Instead, they All scratches were related to me- checked in with officials at the ramp chanical issues of the snowma- Photo by Diana Haecker near Subway and went onto the sea continued on page 11 NUMBER ONE— Nome-Golovin race victor Evan Booth shows his de- light after winning the snowmachine competition last Saturday. 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Sound Off

Dear Editor: through the door of the Nugget of- HB 77 Still Flawed tribes have passed resolutions—including the Native Vil- Welcome to spring, everybody. fice for my first day of work as a By Emily Murray, tribal member lage of Elim and the City of Elim–specifically opposing It’s great to see the sun and finally very green, new reporter for Mark The legislative session on with issues important to our this section of the bill and hundreds of Alaskans subsis- get some warmth. Let’s not forget Fuerstenau! region and statewide. One of these bills, House Bill77, is tence users, fishermen, and more came out against is as that it is still icy and, at times, is per- I recently hired a new communi- a controversial bill and has been recently amended a few well. ilous to navigate around Nome. It is cations specialist in my organization times. But the changes are still not enough to ensure The logic behind the removal of water reservations in particularly challenging for people here in Plymouth. He is finishing up Tribes and Alaskans are put first. the first place is backwards. The state claims to codify who are walking. Sidewalks are not his degree from the University of One of the most controversial sections of the bill what DNR already does— but what DNR already does is given the same attention that streets Michigan and one of his assign- would change the process Tribes, organizations, or indi- unacceptable and should be reversed, and not made per- are. Pedestrians need to walk where ments was to interview someone viduals could protect water levels in streams for salmon manent. DNR ahs received at least 16 water reservations they get the most traction. At times about their career path. He asked me and other uses by applying for water reservations through that traction is near the curb, or close to talk about my career and God, it the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Over 40 continued on page 15 to parked cars. We all need to be re- seemed like I had to talk for a long sponsible, but please remember that time just to finally wind my way to a car weighs a lot more than a per- my current position! Juneau Juice son and can’t fall on the ice either. Of course, the most colorful and Spruce Lynch wonderful stories I could share with Administration Confirms: Much Larger BSA In- The analysis of six of Alaska’s largest school districts Nome, AK 99762 him were all related to my all-too- crease Needed to Fill Education Shortfalls shows those districts would need between roughly $245 brief time spent reporting for the Governor’s proposal three to six times too small to pre- to $464 more per-student in the Base Student Allocation Dear Nancy, Nugget. To this day, I look back on vent teacher cuts next year to offset budget shortfalls. The governor’s pro- What an absolute pleasure to dis- my time spent in Nome and in JUNEAU – A new analysis of Parnell administration posal adds $85 net year. cover you are still running the Alaska as a gift and education unlike data confirms Alaska’s school districts need between Gara’s analysis used figures provided this week by the Nugget! Hard to believe it has been three and six times the amount the governor is pro- Alaska Department of Education and Early Development 30-some years since I stepped continued on page 17 posing to increase per-student classroom funding in order Finance Division which show the financial impact of spe- to fill budget gaps for next school year. Representative cific BSA increases on each school district in the state. Les Gara (D-Anchorage) released the analysis as the Gara used expected budget shortfalls from the Anchor- House Finance Committee considers the governor’s om- age, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Juneau Borough, Letters to the editor must be signed and include an nibus education bill and other education measures. Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kodiak Island Borough, and address and phone number. Thank you notes and “Parents, teachers, and business leaders all know our Matanuska-Susitna Borough school districts as published political endorsements are considered ads. schools need a stronger commitment from the state, and in a March 5, 2014 Legislative Research Services report. they’ve joined Democrats in calling for more classroom funding through the BSA—the money schools can count Statute clear: No Texas oilmen on Alaska board on year after year,” said Gara. “Now the administration’s Governor admits changes in law needed to make ap- own numbers confirm the public is right, Alaska’s pointment legal Editorial schools need a much, much larger BSA increase to pre- JUNEAU – Members of the Senate Democratic Cau- vent a fourth year in a row of teacher and staff cuts.” continued on page 18

No Public Money for Private Schools Our public schools are the soul of our communities and they are the center of the universe for our youngsters. Adults brag, “I went to East. I went to West. I went to Mt. Edgecumbe. I went to Nome-Beltz.” A Look at the Past Schools arenʼt cheap. Education costs money, but our schools are our brand and we strive to make them the very best. The State of Alaska contributes money for public education. It is the obligation of the state to fund our schools and the federal and local governments also provide support. We strive to hire the best educators, purchase the most modern technology and provide pleas- ant and safe surroundings for learning. Our governor and some leg- islators just donʼt get it. They underfund public schools and siphon the life blood out of the school budget. They slither into our brains with smarmy excuses for providing vouchers for private schools. Our public schools are our future and they need adequate funds. We must never even consider using public money for private schools. The framers of our federal and state constitutions got it right when they championed the concept of separation of church and state. State funding of religious schools sticks in our craw. Sure folks have the right to attend private schools if they wish, but they should pay their own way and not expect public money to pay their tuition. Private schools should be funded by private money— not by slither- ing around the law by taking the “voucher” excuse. Of course west- ern Alaskans have a sense of humor— we could voucher all of our students to the Kamehameha school in Honolulu. Molly Hootch would get a good laugh. —N.L.M.—

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Compiled by Diana Haecker of Natural Resources and Extension anti-pollution funding program and colleagues at the University of called Project Support Instrument. Alaska urges feds to consider AK California Davis and Delta G Co. Russia contributed $14 million to priorities published a paper on bear genetics in the Project Support Instrument, The Alaska State Legislature the Journal of Heredity online in Jan- which is an Arctic Council initiative unanimously passed House Joint uary. The paper describes the re- to prevent and clean up pollution in Resolution 24 urging the Federal search involving genome sequence the region. Government to consider Alaska’s comparisons of the three bear Approving the money for the PSI priorities and work with the State species. comes after Russia had already when the United States becomes The 2014 paper includes analysis changed a number of laws in order to Chair of the Arctic Council in 2015. of genetic variation in more than 300 allow it to better deal with oil spills The resolution also asks State De- bears from Alaska and genetic ele- and to establish a system to monitor partment representatives to confer ments not assessed previously in the marine environment in regions with Alaskan officials while consid- bears. These are known as ultra-con- where economic activity takes place. ering an individual to lead the Arctic served elements, and show the polar Other contributors to the PSI, Photo by Nils Hahn Council. and brown bears to be more closely whose value now stands at $22 mil- CAME A LONG WAY— Iditarod Trail Invitational winner of the foot HJR24 and its companion bill in related than either is to black bears. lion, include Finland, Iceland, Nor- division John Logar of Davis, West Virginia was greeted into Nome by the Senate are the result of work con- The data suggest that polar bears and way, the Sámi Parliament, Sweden a local dog team at Farley’s Camp. Logar finished his walk from Knik ducted over the past year by the brown bears diverged as different and the U.S. to Nome in 23 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes. Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. species 1.2 million years ago, and “Globally, all eyes are on the Arc- black bears diverged from the Lloyd’s to develop its own regula- suak announcement, Shell Oil is nasuak Native Corporation Share- tic right now and Alaska is America’s polar/brown bear lineage 2.3 million tions for Arctic shipping sponsoring the training sessions. In- holder Department by April 2, 2014 Arctic,” said Senator McGuire. years ago. These estimates are The Arctic Journal reports that as terested people can contact the Sit- for an application. “Alaskans have an opportunity to within the ranges in other studies. UN is preparing international guide- lead the United States in forming a “The ramifications are that if the lines for polar shipping, insurer strategy for our Arctic that realizes polar bear was an independent Lloyd’s of London says it plans to re- the state’s prominent role in decision species for about 1 million years it lease its own regulations for sailing making. Acting now, we can seize survived previous cold and warm pe- in the Arctic as a way to ensure that the opportunity. The United States riods,” Cronin said. “This means the ships are adequately prepared to sail will assume the Chair of the Arctic polar bear has been an independent in a region of “extreme and fast COMMUNITY CALENDAR Council in one year. It is imperative lineage a long time through glacial changing risks.” for Alaskans to be considered during and interglacial and warm periods.” The regulations would serve to that decision process of the appoint- The last glacial period was at max- complement the International Mar- Thursday, March 27 ment of that Chair.” imum extent about 22,000 years ago, itime Organization’s forthcoming *Lunch Laps Pool Noon - 1:30 p.m. The Arctic Council is the inter- and was preceded by a warm inter- Polar Code of safety and environ- *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. governmental forum in which all glacial period about 130,000 years mental standards, but it also pointed *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. eight Arctic Nations participate. ago. Other warm and cold periods out that a lack of information about *City League VBall: Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Canada is the current Chair of the preceded that. 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Photo by Diana Haecker READY TO GO— The Bering Sea Lions Club Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race offered a prize purse of $24,850 that was paid out to the top three racers in two divisions. The City of Nome and several other businesses and organizations sponsored the event, held on March 22. • Council continued from page 1 man who has two boats at the port. proved a resolution hiring Rolland tionally “paged” for a large number Field would resolve the airspace con- “Nome’s fees are higher than any- Trowbridge to sort out and to main- of ambulance calls.” flict between planes with crossing along with suggestions from the proj- where else in the state—Sitka, Yaku- tain the City of Nome’s radio and For the ambulance department, flight paths using Nome Airport and ect director, Joy Baker, that any less tat, Seward, False Pass, Kodiak, communications equipment. the interrupting tone is scrambling Nome City Field. The project in- of an increase would tax the port Homer, Akutan, Port Moeller,” he Representatives of Nome’s first information and chopping up ver- cludes construction of a gravel gen- budget in meeting the costs of oper- told port commissioners. responders—ambulance and Nome sions of the call on playback, delay- eral aviation runway within the ations, labor, maintenance, repairs When the issue came up at the Volunteer Fire Dept. crews showed ing a proper response, according to Nome Airport boundary. and expansion. Port of Nome has to Council meeting March 24, Council- up to back Trowbridge and to em- Vaden. Finally, the Council passed a res- raise fees to show fiscal responsibil- man Louis Green Sr. reminded the phasize the need for a local person to Terms of the agreement call for olution recognizing Nome residents ity to funding agencies, she said. administration concerning who provide technical assistance and con- Trowbridge to receive a monthly re- Kim Clark and Rosa Schmidt for “We’re not trying to expand on the would pay the higher port use costs tinuity. tainer of $1,000 to perform an ongo- their participation in Team Alaska at backs of the users,” she stated. Sixty when they were passed along to con- The pagers in the system have ing list of work orders. Additionally, the 2014 Arctic Winter Games and to to 80 percent of improvements are sumers. continued to cut out and interrupt dis- Trowbridge will receive an hourly recognize their pledge to Choose Re- backed by outside money, Baker “The fees are collected from the patch with a tone when sending out rate of $125 for approved profes- spect. said, but Nome has to foot the bill on people in town, not the companies,” voice communications. sional services not included in the The Choose Respect program en- matching funds. Green said. “The firemen are getting their tasks underlying the monthly re- courages treating women, girls and “It’s the price of growth. It’s a Port of Nome required one em- pagers opened without toning them tainer. fellow Arctic Winter Games partici- good thing for the facility and it’s a ployee in 2008 and now has four em- with the interrupting tone during the The Council passed a resolution of pants with honor and respect. Team good thing for the town. I expect it to ployees. voice for the ambulance calls, “ Tom support for the Dept. of Transporta- Alaska is a Choose Respect Team, continue.” Increased marine business is driv- Vaden, emergency services chair, tion and Public Facilities airport run- speaking out against violence against One port user showed up at two ing the need for expansion, accord- said in a letter to City Manager Josie way revision and expansion project women and girls. work sessions to make comment on ing to Baker. Bahnke. “This equates to the fire de- to begin this summer. Among other port fees—Phil Pryzmont, a fisher- In other business, the Council ap- partment volunteers getting uninten- attributes, the closure of Nome City • Radiation testing continued from page 1 Kevin Keith, fisheries biologist short distance from Fukushima, mals, their main food sources. He we should do several samples in dif- with NSEDC, said that NSEDC had Buessler does not have a concern was happy to hear that the website to ferent locations,” Rookok said. “One gion expressed concerns about the confidence that this is an endeavor about the levels of cesium and other collect money for water testing is up sample wouldn’t it cover all.” effects of Fukushima either in the air, worth doing. radionuclides in fish off the West and running. He added that St. To donate funds for water sam- and now with the approaching plume “There have been concerns re- Coast of the U.S. Lawrence Island lies right in the path pling of Bering Sea waters visit the in the water,” said Sheffield. “Public garding radiation in the water. I guess Sheffield, said ideally, sampling of the current sweeping up from Asia website ourradioactiveocean.kin- health and food security concerns are we’d like to see what the first sample should take place from St. Lawrence and Japan and would be a great place tera.org/beringstrait at the forefront of people’s mind.” shows,” said Keith. Island, which is located closer to the for collecting water samples. “We This website now allows anybody According to Dr. Buesseler, the current that carries water from Japan have nearly 300 miles coast line, so to donate funds towards ocean water coastal fisheries remain closed in towards the north. testing for cesium 134 and 137, the Japan near Fukushima, where there Gambell Tribal President Eddie radio isotopes that are particular to is a concern for some species, espe- Ungott agreed and said that his vil- the ongoing Fukushima Daiichi nu- Get the news each week cially the bottom dwelling ones. lage is very concerned about radia- clear plant leak. Those are being tested and many tion. “If it comes our way, it might “Through this small effort, the have been found to be above the affect our marine mammals,” Ungott lack of data can be changed, and we Japanese government’s strict limits said. don’t have to wait for the govern- for cesium in seafood. The contami- The concern is shared by his col- Subscribe ment to do it,” said Sheffield. nated fish are not being sold inter- league in Savoonga. IRA President MAP funded the first $300 and nally in Japan or exported. Because Paul Rookok, Sr. said they are wor- NSEDC ponied up $600. of the dilution that occurs even a ried about the health of marine mam- 907.443.5235 • [email protected]

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THANKS MUCH—This canine clearly appreciates the new fluffy straw bed made by his new best friend Susan Wolf. As part of PAWS of Nome, Wolf and other volunteers decided to actively get involved to provide underserved pets with straw, even dog houses and pet food. In the sum- Photos by Alyssa Wolf mer, PAWS plans to provide services that extend to having volunteers LENDING A HAND— Susan Wolf visits a “client” with a straw delivery as part of her volunteer work with walk dogs that otherwise won’t be getting any exercise. the newly founded group PAWS of Nome. PAWS of Nome aims to help Nome’s animals

By Diana Haecker is very conscientious about. have the resources to do something,” friends in Nome to get involved, time commitments and that prospec- A group of volunteers by the name “We want to keep this very posi- Bahnke said. “I have a lot of respect whether it is by coming to meetings tive pet owners should do their re- of PAWS – an acronym for People tive,” said Susan Wolf. “We are here for Susan and her group to fill the or donating time and money. search on what breed would fit best for Animal Welfare Safety — organ- to help, not to judge.” She said that need of our pet population.” Salesky also commented on loose with their lifestyle. ized to help out Nome’s animals in she and her daughter drive around Bahnke points to other partner- dogs in town. “It is important to keep PAWS meets regularly twice a need of better care. PAWS was in- the city and identify animals that are ships the city has that work out well: your pet secured in a pen or proper month. corporated on March 5 and consists kept outside and need a little extra The Nome Sportsman’s Association, chain set up to ensure their safety. Wolf said that donations of money of a core group of eight people, in- than is currently provided for them. which maintains and manages the There are also a lot of animals that and straw are welcome. cluding founders Susan Wolf and her In normal winters, Nome sees bit- Sunset Shooting Range on City land, end up not having homes due to over For now, she just operates her 17-year-old daughter Alyssa. terly cold temperatures and howling and the Nome Rotary Club, which breeding, I would like to see them straw and kibble donations out of her “Our mission is to provide educa- winds that outside animals need pro- helps maintain the East End Park. spayed and neutered so we can con- car, but down the road she hopes to tion and resources to positively effect tection against. This is best achieved PAWS put a proposal together to trol the population and find all the secure storage space. animal welfare in Nome,” Susan by providing doghouses and fresh apply for a portion of NSEDC’s animals a loving forever home,” Interested people can participate Wolf said. straw to dogs in need. community benefit share paid out to Salesky said. in meetings of PAWS, held every The mother and daughter team has When Wolf identifies an animal in the City of Nome. PAWS was suc- Getting an animal as a spur-of-the- other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the North- in the past volunteered with the local need, she approaches the owners and cessful and received $2,200 for moment decision usually doesn’t west Campus offices. The group has animal shelter, run by the City of offers her help, may it be to provide building materials to build dog work out for the pet or the human, also set up a Facebook page, named Nome, under animal control officer straw for the dog, or even a dog- houses, for straw, collars and leashes. alike. PawsofNome. Amy Smithhisler. Alyssa has volun- house, or nutritional pet food. She By securing this money, PAWS Salesky stressed pets require full- teered at the shelter since she was also educates owners on hygiene and entered into a partnership with the five years old. At the shelter, which the importance of removing dog Nome Youth Facility, where youth was then located off Port Road, waste from the dog’s circle. can learn some carpentry skills and Alyssa and her mom helped cleaning When she sees dogs tied up out- build the doghouses for PAWS. up, playing and socializing the ani- side without adequate shelter or The recent Idita-Beer-Run, organ- mals that were transients in the shel- without straw, she offers to the ized by runner Crystal Tobuk, was an ter. owner that she gives straw, or even unusual way to raise funds: volun- When Smithhisler moved away provide a dog house. “Most of the teers ran a mile, drank a beer and do- from Nome in 2012, the City did not time, owners are not neglectful on nated the entry fee for that fun hire another animal control officer. purpose,” she said. “They just don’t evening to PAWS. The animal shelter was relocated to know any better.” Other volunteers like Chrystie the Nome Police Department, where Since January, when the group Salesky said that she became in- officers rotate to take on the task. formed, she and her daughter made volved to help out Nome’s pets. “I Smithhisler had actively patrolled 27 straw deliveries. Wolf also re- wanted to help better their lives and Nome for animal welfare, scooped cently helped a “client” who couldn’t educate people on how to properly up loose dogs and educated pet own- afford a wheelchair – a prosthetic de- care for their pets,” Salesky wrote in ers on proper animal care. Without vice that enabled her dog to rest the an email correspondence with The the active involvement of an animal hind legs and walk on its front paws Nome Nugget. control officer in Nome, the Wolfs – by paying for it herself. In other in- “I think there is a huge need for For more Nome-Golovin action felt that something needed to be done stances, PAWS disperses nutritional PAWS in Nome just judging by the to look out for Nome dogs. kibble in ziplock bags with feeding loose dogs around town and some go to www.nomenugget.net Thus, PAWS was formed and is in instructions to the dogs’ owners. that need proper shelter and straw. If its first stages of getting supplies to Nome City Manager Josie Bahnke we can help a few pets and lead by animals in need. applauds the group’s efforts. example, I think it will have a snow- Walking the fine line between “The PAWS group is a demonstra- ball effect and the standard of care helping animals and not offending tion of people coming together and will rise.” their owners is something that Wolf filling a need where the City doesn’t She appealed to other animal

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Celebrating Ticasuk’s legacy of lifelong learning. 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 EDUCATION THE NOME NUGGET Nome Public Schools abuzz with activity; budget planning continues By Kristine McRae roles in the process to an audience of Nome-Beltz teacher Caleb highlighted upcoming activities at board on the progress of early edu- At their regular meeting last Tues- fellow students, teachers, and elders Weaver shared a movie created by Beltz, which include Driver’s Ed, cation in Nome. Partners in the col- day night, Nome Public Schools pre- from the community. Marsha Sloan, students who participated in the Iron swimming, archery and bowling. laborative endeavor include sented two “Partner in Education” who worked on the planning for the Dog Cultural Exchange. The video Junior high teacher Rachel Ventress Kawerak’s Head Start program and Awards. The award recognizes an in- multi-year grant, accepted the award chronicled a whirlwind of activity is planning a trip with students to the Nome Preschool. “Data put to- dividual or group whose efforts cre- for Nome Eskimo, saying “We really and long hours of start and finish line Washington, D.C., and Amelia Budd gether by the school district shows ate or enhance learning opportunities wanted to be a partner in planning in set-up, interviews with racers, and is leading the sister school exchange. that Head Start and Nome Preschool for students. Nome Eskimo Commu- how we could bring more culturally travel between Nome, Big Lake, and This district music festival will take students are still outperforming chil- nity was recognized for the develop- relevant learning into the class- Fairbanks. Weaver commended the place in Nome April 8-10. dren who don’t have early childhood ment and implementation of the room.” Other activities under the students for their hard work and ded- Elementary school principal Bob education,” Balice explained. “With- Pathways grant, which, according to grant this year included seining for ication to the project. Lacy Erickson, Grimes reported that, in response to out the schooling, only 19 percent Nome-Beltz Principal Scott Handley, salmon and tanning fish leather. a junior at Nome-Beltz, shared some a group of girls who weren’t eating are ready for kindergarten. After has made possible additional support “This is the first year,” Sloan said, of her reflections as a participant in lunch because they were concerned Head Start and Preschool, over 50 for a number of students. Alicia “We have two more years of this the exchange. “It was awesome to about body image, school social percent are ready.” Balice added that Lane, who was hired as the teacher kind of instruction. We’ll be in- get to be a part of something that was worker Rochelle Bushey invited a the program is now tracking the stu- for math and science through the volved in a reindeer project and the “Healthy Lifestyles” pres- dents through kindergarten and be- Pathways grant, described for the Native Youth Olympics.” “Healthy Lifestyles” de- entation from representa- yond to gather information on how board some of the ways in which The second Partner in Education tives of Kawerak’s they are progressing. “In January, Pathways has made it possible to in- Award was presented to Tom and bunks myths on how Wellness Program and the our students gained an average of 93 corporate place-based learning for BeeJay Gray, who for the past three CAMP department at Nor- points,” Balice said. “Looking at in- the students. The program was de- years have hosted a cultural camp for people actually look ton Sound Health Corpora- dividual students, we can really see signed for students who have tradi- educators at their camp on the Fish tion. Bushey said the the kids taking off in kindergarten.” tionally been lower performers in River. Board member Barb Amarok presentation focused on The junior high student of the math and science, and the goal is to detailed aspects of the project. so big. We didn’t know it was so healthy eating habits, active month for February was Courtney bring their scores up by the time they “Through their actions, Tom and much work to put on a race. We were lifestyles, and debunking popular Provost, whose teachers described as reach high school. Most recently, BeeJay support educators with in- there at the very start, to set every- myths about how people actually “very responsible, hard working, and under the instruction of Maligiaq corporation of subsistence knowl- thing up, stayed for the activities, look. “We hope to continue with good natured.” Tyler Eide was rec- Padilla from Greenland, the students edge in the classroom, culturally and then cleaned up,” Erickson told these cooperative presentations,” ognized as student of the month at built a traditional kayak. “The stu- responsive interactions, school and the board. Bushey said. Fifth graders at the el- the high school. Tyler’s teachers dents gained confidence and a sense home connections, creating a place In his report to the board, Nome- ementary school attended the first said, “He is caring, hard working, of accomplishment,” Lane said, for Indigenous knowledge in the Beltz Principal Scott Handley shared presentation, and the fourth and and honest.” Tyler was also chosen “The Pathways grant has really pro- classroom and building positive re- that the high school is working on sixth graders will have the opportu- for first team all state in basketball. vided a lot of enrichment activities lationships,” Amarok said. Over the community and student engagement nity after SBA testing completes The Alaska Society for Technology that they normally wouldn’t have, in- past couple of years, several teachers directive. “Staff have been keeping next week. In other elementary hap- in Education has recognized ACSA cluding one-on-one instruction and from Nome and the Bering Straits communication logs,” Handley said, penings, Grimes highlighted visits to student Erik Handeland as the ASTE attention to individual student School District have attended the “and we’re getting closer to our com- the school from a group of Olympic Middle School Student of the Year. needs.” For the culmination of the cultural camp with positive reviews munication goals.” Handley also re- cross-country skiers, who took The recognition is statewide, and kayak building class, the students for its usefulness in the classroom, ported that the curriculum guide has fourth, fifth, and sixth graders skiing last year ACSA teacher Lisa Leeper were tasked with presenting their both culturally and academically. been completed and updated, and he after school for the week before received recognition for educator of Spring Break. Also, Iditarod musher the year. ASTE, according to their Hugh Neff and three of his sled dogs website, is excited to honor those made their annual visit to the school who do amazing things, who Burmeister mushes for healthy families to promote the importance of read- demonstrate true technology inte- By Diana Haecker mushers and the teamwork with the kids made a poster, sent it to the ing and to visit with the children. gration and innovative teaching and Iditarod musher Aaron Burmeis- dogs. checkpoint in Unalakleet, where he Grimes told the board that the cur- learning in Alaska. ter had quite a tale to tell the nine The youth at the NYF followed received it, realizing how many peo- riculum committee is nearly ready to Budget Concerns youth at the Nome Youth Facility, Burmeister’s 2014 Iditarod run and ple were behind him and giving him present the new math curriculum to Board members continue to assess who were rooting for him all the when it became known that he sus- the strength to keep on going. the board. the district’s revenues and expendi- way through the 2014 Iditarod Trail tained a knee injury out of Rohn, the Head Start teacher Janet Balice, tures for the 2014-2015 school year. Sled Dog Race. Burmeister, just whose position is funded through the fresh off the Iditarod trail, visited the district’s “pre-k” grant, updated the continued on page 15 Nome Youth Facility on March 20 for an inspirational talk. The Nome Youth Facility is the originator of a Mushing for Healthy Families campaign which aims to Johnson CPA LLC spread the message that alcohol and families don’t mix, says NYF Certified Public Accountants Stephanie Johnson. “The purpose for Aaron to visit the Nome Youth Facility was to en- Mark A. Johnson, CPA courage the kids to set goals for themselves,” said Johnson. By talk- ing about the challenges on this very For ALL your accounting needs! tough 2014 Iditarod, Burmeister spoke about how he himself reached those goals. Burmeister, son of two Please call for an appointment. educators, stressed how he in his life was supported by his family and stressed the importance of educa- • Business and personal income tax preparation tion. Johnson said that just like fin- and planning ishing a dog race, Burmeister brought home the point that finish- • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services ing education, no matter what level, is a huge step to achieve one’s goals • Financial statements in life. In order to become em- ployed, a person needs to have fin- ished school or vocational training. Johnson said the kids were fasci- Photo by Angela Marble 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 nated by Burmeister’s tales of sur- MUSHING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES— Iditarod musher Aaron vival, of the camaraderie between Burmeister held an inspirational talk last week at the Nome Youth Facil- (907) 443-5565 ity. Attention Gold Miners! Get the Highest Prices for Your Gold, and Win a Trip to Hawaii for 2! For each regular gold refining lot brought to GRC, you will be entered in a drawing for a free all-expenses-paid 4 night trip to Waikiki, Hawaii in 2014. Enjoy the sights and smells of Oahu! 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By Jeffrey Erickson The top seed from the Bering Sea ceived the coveted Sportsmanship The “madness” may be linked to Conference, Shaktoolik Wolverines, Award. March, but basketball creates its own returned to State hungry, having sat In the 2A tournament Unalakleet “madness” year-round in Bush out last year due to a lack of gym fa- boys and girls teams represented Alaska. Folks can see swarms of vil- cility. They pounced on St. Mary’s BSSD for the second year in a row. lage ballers out fighting the mos- early and often and, although the The girls had stormed through the quito swarms under the midnight play was ragged at times, emerged season defeating multiple 3A teams sun, they can see bundled up young- victorious. and defending their regional #1 rank- sters trying to dribble hardened balls Shishmaref and Shaktoolik con- ing at the conference tournament. on the snow and ice, and innumer- tinued their strong play with con- The boys had grabbed the second able wannabe Kobe’s soaring off vincing wins on Monday, defeating state slot at the same tournament couches for dunks on homemade a balanced New Stuyahok team. after a 10-12 season. rims in homes all year long. But, due Teller fell to eventual champions Both teams faced the Bristol Bay to the culminating events of high Newhalen. Angels in the opening round. The school state championships in Golovin couldn’t bounce back Wolfpack boys ran into a buzz saw March, this is when it all gets even against King Cove’s superior size. of offensive efficiency and were crazier. Being only a game away from the pushed into the loser’s bracket after Under the present structure, the state championship game can sepa- a disappointing 70-53 loss. The girls Bering Strait School District can rate the contenders from the pre- avenged that loss with a low scoring, enter up to six teams in this four-day tenders but that wasn’t the case in the but convincing win over the Lady competition. Four 1A teams quali- boys tournament as the Wolverines Angels to advance to the semi-finals. fied and both Unalakleet Wolfpack gave the #1 seeded, and overwhelm- After a slow start against Haines teams finished in the top two of the ing tournament favorite Klawock the boys regrouped and led by sen- Great Northwest Conference so they Chieftains, all they could handle. ior Tristen Ticket and junior Gage were able to send the full comple- They lost the game but gained fans Ivanoff they stayed alive with a hard ment. with the unrelenting offensive pres- fought victory. They closed out the The 1A State Tournament is in the sure from senior “Boya” Rock and tournament on the final day by de- second year of a 16-team bracket, stunning poise displayed by fresh- feating Nenana behind a dominant which requires play to start the Sat- man Everson Paniptchuk. performance by Ticket. They got 4th urday before the championship The Northern Lights girls showed place. brackets. While it is considered a they were contenders with their The Wolfpack girls got locked up “play-in” day, every team knows it is heady victory over the rival Kiana in another defensive struggle with a “one and done” situation as well. Lynx. Metlakatla in the semi-finals until an Losers cannot compete for the cham- Shishmaref had never been in a explosion in the 2nd period led by pionship. The four BSSD teams, State championship game. They Ada Harvey’s long range shooting. Shaktoolik and Golovin boys and were facing a very physical, and ex- Leading comfortably at halftime Shishmaref and Teller girls, were all perienced team in the Newhalen they held on to grab a spot in the capable of advancing but with the Huskies. The team from Iliamna had state championship game. limited knowledge of their oppo- won the state championship in 2012 The championship game thrust nents, there was a sense of mystery. and had manhandled their opponents the Lady Wolfpack against the heav- The Shishmaref girls began things on the way to the title game. ily favored Dillingham Lady and quickly showed that, with their The Northern Lights never Wolverines led by 2-time Player of previous State experience, they backed down, battling back from the Year Drew Carlos. would be a force to be reckoned deficits many times during the game The Unalakleet girls showed no with. The addition of Debra Hersrud, and, with little time on the clock, fear and battled their opponents from who’d helped defeat the Northern court general Denise Fernandez had the south to a virtual standstill Lights as a member of the Noorvik a free throw to tie the game. through three quarters. team last year, provided veteran When it bounced off there was Seniors Jonisha Wilson, Roberta leadership. They easily dispatched disappointment, but it was tempered Walker, Season Haugen and Brianna Scammon Bay. with the satisfaction that the team Katchatag refused to let the team get A young, but very experienced had given all they had and achieved flustered but points were hard to Golovin team seemed poised to things never before accomplished. come by until a run by Dillingham in make some “noise” as well, but ran The Teller Lady Aklaqs, led by the 4th quarter provided them a into a very fundamentally sound dynamic All-Tournament player Jaz- cushion that they held on to get the Toksook Bay squad that made few zlyn Garnie, came back from their victory 30-21. mistakes but many shots to take second round loss to win two more The boys team placed both down the Lynx. Teller’s ladies had games and take 4th place in the tour- Ivanoff and Ticket on the All-Tour- never made a State appearance and nament. Shaktoolik couldn’t regroup nament team while the girls had Wil- it showed early as they fell behind after the draining semi-final game son and Walker named. The 10-0 to Chefornak. The girls re- and ended up placing 5th. Unalakleet boys also received the grouped and showed their talent 1A All Tournament selections Academic Award. Photo by Sam Towarak level with a 17-1 run and never were Shaktoolik’s Rock, Shish- WATCH OUT— Teller Lady Aklaq Jazzlyn Garnie shows a familiar looked back, winning the game maref’s Hersrud and Garnie. sight — scoring another basket versus an overmatched opponent. Jazz handily. The Shaktoolik Wolverines re- Garnie made All-Tournament player and helped the Aklaqs to come back from a second round loss to win two more games. Kawerak 2014 Regional Conference April 8-10, 2014 – Nome Rec Center Living Our Traditional Values Today & Tomorrow Conference Highlights

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Register Online today www.kawerak.org Painting by Aakatchaq Schaeffer 8 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 sports THE NOME NUGGET Daniels leads Western Alaskan athletes at Arctic Winter Games

By Keith Conger kilometer Sprint Race. diameter. This was much harder added to the overall time. compete in 20 different sports. Two years ago, at the 2012 Arctic Kaleb Korta of Galena, who also than the WISA trained athletes were Occurring every other year, the Arctic Winter Games participa- Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon qualified for Team Alaska’s Ski used to shooting in rural competi- Arctic Winter Games is a high pro- tion is limited to regions located Territories, Canada, the Russian con- Biathlon squad at the 2013 WISA tions. file, circumpolar sports competition north of the 55th parallel. Joining tingent from Yamal declared that Championships, helped this year’s Hitting a biathlon target after ski- for northern and Arctic athletes. The the three original members are they would be bringing a snowshoe mixed relay team earn a silver ing or snowshoeing with an elevated games celebrate sport and promote Greenland, Yamal, Northern Alberta, biathlon squad to the 2014 games for medal. heart rate has been likened to trying social and cultural exchange. Nunavut (including Baffin Island), the first time ever; a claim they made Two athletes from Unalakleet to thread a needle while riding a The Arctic Winter Games started Nunavit (Northern Quebec), and the good on last week in Fairbanks. competed for Team Alaska at the snowmachine. in 1970 with just a handful of events Sámpi Nation (northern Scandi- So, for Katie Daniels of Unalak- Arctic Winter Games in cross-coun- Depending on the race, missed and only three contingents (Yukon, navia). leet, who had qualified for Team try ski racing. Katie’s younger sister shots result in the biathlete having to Northwest Territories and Alaska). The 2016 games will be held in Alaska’s Snowshoe Biathlon team Aly posted an impressive 11th place do either a measured penalty loop, or This year over 2000 athletes gath- Greenland. last year at the rural state ski and finish in the 7.5-kilometer Mass Start having a flat amount of time being ered from nine northern “nations” to biathlon championships sponsored Classic race, and Sikulik Johnson’s by the Western Interior Ski and placed 16th in the 750-meter Sprint Biathlon Association, all that stood Classic. in her way for four gold medals this While all biathletes ski using year, was that first-time Russian skate, or freestyle, technique, both squad. Aly Daniels and Johnson competed Daniels’ impressive 2014 AWG in two events at AWG using the tra- results included individual bronze ditional “Classic” technique. medals in the 4.0-kilometer Mass Biathlon disciplines are structured Start Race, the 3.0-kilometer Sprint similarly to each other, with the only Race, and the 5.0-kilometer Individ- difference being the mode of trans- ual Race. port. Athletes ski or snowshoe sev- She also teamed up with Isaac eral times around a course, each time McElwee of White Mountain, and entering a shooting range where they Ryan Rieser of Anchorage for a sil- gather their biathlon specific, .22 cal- ver medal in the Mixed Team Relay. iber rifles. McElwee, too, had impressive in- During each shooting session, ath- dividual results, winning a bronze letes take five shots from a distance medal in the 3.0-kilometer Sprint, of 50 meters. In Junior Category and just missing another bronze races, which Daniels, McElwee, medal in the 4.0-kilometer Mass Schmidt and Korta all performed, Start by a mere 0.2 of a second. athletes shoot half of their shots in Rosa Schmidt, who competed for the standing position at targets 4.5 Team Alaska on the Ski Biathlon inches in diameter. The remaining team, represented Nome. Schmidt’ s shots are taken in the prone position best finish was 5th place in the 6.0- at targets that are only 1.5 inches in

Photo by Ross McElwee. INTERNATIONAL LINE-UP— Unalakleet's Katie Daniels aims at her targets during the biathlon race at the Arctic WInter Games in Fairbanks. Daniels would go on to capture a bronze media for Team Alaskal in the race. 2000 people from around the world met in Fairbanks last week to compete in 20 events.

Photo by Sierra Corsetti RUNNING TO THE PODIUM— Team Alaska Snowshoe Biathlon member Katie Daniels of Unalakleet heads toward the finish of a race at the 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks. Daniels earned three individual bronze medals and one silver medal in the team relay. Daniels, along with sister Aly, Sikulik Johnson of Un- alakleet, Isaac McElwee of White Mountain, and Rosa Schmidt of Nome were among the 2000 athletes from around the circumpolar world to compete at the games.

Photo by Ross McElwee STEADY— Team Alaska snowshoe biathlon member Isaac McElwee of White Mountain takes the challenge of shooting at targets 50 meters away after running full speed to the shooting range. McElwee was com- peting at the Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks and earned a bronze and silver medals.

Ice Watch Update: Nenana Ice Classic 38.2 inches An Alaskan Tradition 2013 jackpot: $318,500 (As of 3/20/14) Tickets available through April 5 www.nenanaakiceclassic.com • [email protected] • 907-832-5446 How to take part: Galena: Crowley Marine Services, 1. Buy your $2.50 ticket; Yukon Inn one for each guess. Haines: Outfitter Sporting Goods, Oleruds’s Inc. 2. Fill out the ticket Homer: Eagle Quality Center, with your date and time. Ulmer’s Drug & Hardware, AJ’s Old Town 3. Drop it in an Ice Classic can. Steakhouse, Redden Marine 4. Mark your calendar. Kodiak: Safeway 5. Watch for breakup. Kotzebue: Alaska Commercial Co. Ticket Locations: McGrath: Alaska Commercial Co. Ninilchik: Ninilchik General Store Anaktuvuk Pass: Nunamiut Nome: Eagle Quality Ctr. (Hansons), Auke Bay: DeHarts Store Alaska Commercial Co. Barrow: Alaska Commercial Co. Petersburg: Harbor Bar Cordova: Alaska Commercial Co. Prudhoe Bay: Brooks Range Supply Nichols Backdoor Store Seward: Safeway, Gateway Texaco, Three Dillingham: N&N Market Bears Dutch Harbor: Safeway Unalakleet: Unalakleet Native Store Valdez: Eagle Quality Center THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 9 White Mountain skiers dominate regional ski and biathlon championships By Keith Conger in the high school boys division of the team title. division. clean” (making 10 of 10 shots with a Aaron “Chipper” Bergamaschi led the 5-kilometer biathlon race. Kenneth Hafner of Nome won a One of the most improved skiers 22 caliber rifle at a 4.5-inch target at the White Mountain ski and biathlon Richardson earned a bronze medal in bronze medal in the ski race as well at the meet was White Mountain’s 50 meters) in the biathlon race. That squad to big success on their home the ski event. as the biathlon. Hafner also won the Jenny Hanson, who leapfrogged over group included Kralik, Jewel Wilson turf at the 36th annual Bering Strait Erickson, however, captured the junior high boys division of the all the pre-race favorites to post an of Unalakleet, Warnke-Green, Ava School District Ski and Biathlon Skimeister Award, given to the skier marksmanship competition. impressive 2.5-minute victory in the Earthman of Nome, Rhiannon Noy- Championships this past weekend. with the best overall combined re- Bianca Trowbridge of Nome, 5.7-kilometer junior high ski race. akuk of Nome, and Kristyn Davis of White Mountain teams placed first or sults over the weekend, by virtue of Skimeister Award winner in the high Bronze and silver medalist teammate Shishmaref. second in all four divisions. his double silver medal performance. school girls division, earned a gold Felicia Ione would help the home- Competitors not shooting clean Bergamaschi opened a sizable White Mountain’s Joshua Prentice medal in each of the ski events. town girls capture the junior high during the biathlon competition had lead on the challenging 8.5-kilome- dominated the junior high boys divi- Teammate Alexis Hutson chipped in team trophy. to do a short penalty loop for each ter ski course to capture the first gold sion, resulting in his first Skimeister a biathlon bronze medal as the Nome Nome’s Mallory Conger used 9 missed shot. Each penalty loop can medal of his young ski career. Team- Award, by winning both the 5.7-kilo- girls took the high school girls team out of 10 shooting in the biathlon add from 15 – 30 seconds to the total mate Julius Ione helped the White meter ski race and the 5-kilometer trophy. race to take the gold medal in that time of the skier. Mountain boys capture the high biathlon race. Rayna Buck-Nassuk of White event. Conger’s silver medal per- Most Improved Awards, given to school boys team trophy. Unalakeet’s Fischer Dill, with Mountain, who added a gold medal formance in the ski race would help the skiers who showed the biggest Dominique Richardson of Saint double silver medal efforts, and Tony in marksmanship to her two silver her tie Hanson for individual deduction in time over the previous Michaels was able to hit one more Haugan with two fourth place fin- medals in the ski events, teamed up skimeister points, forcing a year, went to Anna Peterson of shot than Nome’s Junyor Erickson, ishes, teamed up to overtake the with ski race bronze medalist Anna tiebreaker. Hanson’s lower total Nome, Payton Commack of Unalak- helping him capture the gold medal White Mountain junior high boys for Prentice to take second place in the elapsed time gave her the award. leet, and Gerald Kimoktoak of Maya Kralik and Shayna Warnke- Koyuk. Green, both of Nome, chipped in The team from Nome earned the fifth and sixth place finishes to team coveted Team Sportsmanship Award. up with Conger and outlast the Un- Joining Hafner and Buck-Nassuk alakleet junior high girls for second as gold medal winners in the Marks- place in the team category. The junior high girls division con- continued on page 10 tained the only competitors to “shoot

Photos by Luann Harrelson HOME TOWN HERO— Aaron "Chipper" Bergamaschi takes a big ONE DOWN, FOUR TO GO— Mike Simon of White Mountain hits the first of his five shots during the first lead on the ice in front of his hometown of White Mountain at the 36th lap of the biathlon race at the 36th annual Bering Strait School District Ski and Biathlon in White Mountain. annual Bering Straits School District Ski and Biathlon Championships. Simon would go on to shoot 9 out of 10 shots during the race, which meant that he only had to ski one 20 - 25 Bergamaschi went on to win his first high school ski race by a minute second penalty loop. over meet Skimeister Junyor Erickson of Nome.

Biathlon Race – HS and JH 5 kilometers Place High School Girls Site Score Each participant takes 10 shots 1 Rayna Buck-Nassuk WMO 23 36th Annual Bering Strait School District March 21, 2014 2 Alexis Hutson OME 21 Championships - Results 3 Bianca Trowbridge OME 20 Place High School Boys Site Time Shots hit 4 Emilyn Hobbs OME 19 1 Dominic Richardson SMK 0:19:18 7 5 Anna Prentice WMO 13 White Mountain, Alaska 2 Junyor Erickson OME 0:19:55 8 6 Sylvia Nayokpuk SHH 10 March 20 – 22, 2014 3 Samuel Tocktoo SHH 0:21:46 9 4 Aaron Bergamaschi WMO 0:22:33 2 5 Julius Ione WMO 0:23:23 4 Place Junior High Boys Site Score 6 Ryan Topkok TLA 0:24:13 3 1 Kenneth Hafner 25 25 7 Chester Topkok TLA 0:26:23 2 2 Vadim Yenan 25 25 Skate Ski Race – HS 8.5 kilometers, JH 5.7 kilometers 8 John Washington SMK 0:26:27 3 3 Hugo Apatiki 20 20 4 Alvin Washington 16 16 March 20, 2014 9 Tristan Richardson SMK 0:27:44 9 10 Eric Fitka SMK 0:34:46 5 5 Michael Haugen 16 16 6 Joshua Prentice 15 15 Place High School Boys Site Time 7 Percy Agloinga 14 14 1 Aaron Bergamaschi WMO 0:34:01 8 Gerald Kimoktoak 14 14 2 Junyor Erickson OME 0:35:06 Place High School Girls Site Time Shots hit 9 Payton Commack 13 13 3 Dominic Richardson SMK 0:37:31 1 Bianca Trowbridge OME 0:22:51 5 10 Rod Huntington 13 13 4 Ryan Topkok TLA 0:38:01 2 Rayna Buck-Nassuk WMO 0:23:43 8 5 Julius Ione WMO 0:38:36 3 Alexis Hutson OME 0:25:36 5 6 Samuel Tocktoo SHH 0:45:21 4 Anna Prentice WMO 0:26:15 3 Place Junior High Girls Site Score 7 John Washington SMK 0:45:49 5 Sylvia Nayokpuk SHH 0:30:39 8 1 Summer Sagoonick UNK 26 8 Chester Topkok TLA 0:47:43 6 Emilyn Hobbs OME 0:32:20 3 2 Jewel Wilson UNK 24 9 Tristan Richardson SMK 0:56:30 3 Karlee Katchatag UNK 23 10 Edwin Okbaok TLA 1:03:05 Place Junior High Boys Site Time Shots hit 4 Susan Hoogendorn KKA 23 1 Joshua Prentice WMO 0:20:06 5 5 Olivia Mashiana UNK 22 6 Maya Kralik OME 20 Place High School Girls Site Time 2 Fisher Dill UNK 0:22:16 7 7 Kailyn Haugen UNK 19 1 Bianca Trowbridge OME 0:37:48 3 Jenny Hanson WMO 0:22:46 5 8 Ada Lawrence OME 19 2 Rayna Buck-Nassuk WMO 0:41:25 4 Kenneth Hafner OME 0:23:04 9 9 Shayna Warnke-Green OME 18 3 Anna Prentice WMO 0:44:57 5 Tony Haugen UNK 0:25:40 8 10 Yvette Barr-Apok WMO 18 4 Alexis Hutson OME 0:47:04 6 Payton Commack UNK 0:26:46 8 5 Sylvia Nayokpuk SHH 0:55:51 7 Michael Haugen UNK 0:27:59 5 6 Emilyn Hobbs OME 0:59:18 8 Mike Simon WMO 0:29:07 9 9 Hugo Apatiki GAM 0:29:31 8 10 Gabriel Stenek SHH 0:29:35 6 Skimeister Awards High School Boys – Junyor Erickson, Nome High School Girls – Bianca Trowbridge, Nome Place Junior High Boys Site Time Junior High Boys – Joshua Prentice, White Mountain 1 Joshua Prentice WMO 0:23:01 Junior High Girls – Jenny Hanson, White Mountain 2 Fisher Dill UNK 0:25:45 Place Junior High Girls Site Time Shots hit 3 Kenneth Hafner OME 0:28:51 1 Mallory Conger OME 0:22:36 9 Most Improved Skier 4 Tony Haugen UNK 0:31:38 2 Jenny Hanson WMO 0:22:46 5 Boys – Payton Commack – Unalakleet 5 Vadim Yenan SVA 0:32:13 3 Felicia Ione WMO 0:22:46 7 Girls – Anna Peterson – Nome 6 Gerald Kimoktoak KKA 0:33:22 4 Summer Sagoonick UNK 0:23:26 9 7 Payton Commack UNK 0:33:26 5 Maya Kralik OME 0:24:44 10 Sportsmanship Trophy – Nome 8 Michael Haugen UNK 0:33:59 6 Jewel Wilson UNK 0:25:29 10 9 Mike Simon WMO 0:34:23 7 Shayna Warnke-Green OME 0:26:09 10 Team Trophies 10 Hugo Apatiki GAM 0:34:32 8 Anna Peterson OME 0:26:48 9 9 Ava Earthman OME 0:28:05 10 High School Boys 10 Erin Johanson OME 0:29:19 8 1. White Mountain 2. St. Michael Place Junior High Girls Site Time 3. Teller 1 Jenny Hanson WMO 0:23:45 Marksmanship Competition, March 21, 2014 2 Mallory Conger OME 0:26:24 High School Girls 3 Felicia Ione WMO 0:26:52 Place High School Boys Site Score 1. Nome 4 Summer Sagoonick UNK 0:29:20 1 John Washington SMK 20 2. White Mountain 5 Jewel Wilson UNK 0:30:23 2 Dominic Richardson SMK 18 6 Shayna Warnke-Green OME 0:30:44 3 Tristan Richardson SMK 15 Jr. High School Boys 7 Anjoli Agloinga WMO 0:31:35 4 Julius Ione WMO 15 1. Unalakleet 8 Maya Kralik OME 0:31:38 5 Ryan Topkok TLA 14 2. White Mountain 9 Anna Peterson OME 0:32:35 6 Samuel Tocktoo SHH 13 3. Shishmaref 10 Sarah Stenek SHH 0:32:59 7 Edwin Okbaok TLA 12 8 Junyor Erickson OME 11 9 Chester Topkok TLA 7 Jr. High Girls 10 Eric Fitka SMK 5 1. White Mountain 2. Nome 3. Unalakleet 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 Sports THE NOME NUGGET

Photos by Keith Conger AMALGAMATION RELAY— Over 60 high school and junior high ski racers split into teams for a fun relay. Each team comprised participants from at least six different western Alaskan villages. Here the first line of relay racers wait to be tagged in the concluding event of the 36th annual Bering Strait Ski and Biathlon Championships in White Mountain. • BSSD ski race

continued from page 10 Unalakleet (pre-qualified), Buck Nassuk, Anna Prentice, Aly and manship Competition were John Katie Daniels of Unalakleet (pre- Washington of Saint Michaels, and qualified), Sagoonick, Wilson, Han- Summer Sagoonick of Unalakleet. son, Felicia Ione, Dill, Haugan, The Bering Strait School District Mike Simon of White Mountain, Ski and Biathlon Championships Joshua Prentice, Vadim Yeman of serve as a qualifier for the rural state Savoonga, Commack. The BSSD ski and biathlon championships squad will be coached by Unalak- hosted by the Western Interior Ski leet’s Nancy Persons and Saint and Biathlon Association (WISA). Michaels’ Brian Merrill. This year’s event will take place Nome qualifiers are Trowbridge, next weekend in Fairbanks and Ne- Hutson, Rosa Schmidt (pre-quali- nana. fied), Erickson, Conger, Kralik, Pe- BSSD qualifiers are Bergam- terson, and Noyakuk. They will be aschi, Julius Ione, Richardson, Ryan coached by Keith Conger. Topkok of Teller, Sikulik Johnson of

Iditarod Trail Invitational Knik to Nome - 1,000 miles

OPEN THE FLOODGATES— Over 60 western Alaskan skiers get set to ski race at the 36th annual Bering Straits School District Ski and Biathlon Championships. The challenging course consisted of 2.85 kilometer loops going from the shoulder of White Mountain Hill to the Fish River and back again. High school racers did two laps (8.55k); junior high racers did two laps (5.7 k). The hometown team dominated the ski day with Aaron Bermamaschi winning the high school boys division, Joshua Prentice winning the junior high boys di- vision, and Jenny Hanson winning the junior high girls division. Nome's Bianca Trowbridge was the only non- White Mountain skier to take gold on the day.

Do you know of an outstanding young person in your hometown? Bering Straits Native Corp. is accepting nominations for its second annual Young Providers Award, which honors two young people who contribute to the health and well-being of their families and community.

Photo by Nils Hahn IDITAROD TRAIL INVITATIONAL— John Logar of Davis, West Virginia was the first ITI competitior on foot to cross the finish line in Nome this year after 23 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes on the trail from Knik to Nome. Logar states as his most memorable experiences LearnLearn more and access the nomination forformm bbyy visiting on the trail the hospitality of the people. Logar is a emergency med- icine physician. www.beringstraits.com/youngproviderswww.beringstraits.com/youngproviders or bbyy calling (907) 443-5252. THE NOME NUGGET Sports THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 11

Photo by Diana Haecker CHEERING— Hattie Keller, left, and Lori Hughes, right, came with posters to cheer on their better halves, Jarvis Miller and Gerald Hughes.

Photo by Diana Haecker IRON DOG IS NEXT— Nicholas Reader blasts out of the start chute of last Saturday’s Nome-Golovin race. Reader won his division and placed second overall with a time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 26 seconds.

Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff SPECTATORS— Mackenzie Oles and Charley Reader set up camp on the backside of Cape Nome to view Nome-Golovin snowmachine racers as they blasted by.

Photo by Diana Haecker RACING TO VICTORY— Evan Booth cinched his eighth Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race championship when he won last Saturday’s race in a time of 2 hours, nine minutes and 53 seconds.

Ravn Alaska is proud to support the upcoming Kawerak Regional Conference.

Photo by Diana Haecker FINISH— Shantah Esparza crossed the finish line in fifth place in the open division in a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes and 58 seconds. • Nome -Golovin

continued from page 1 down to 10-20 mph.” Then Booth looked around the crowd and asked, chines. “Did I win this thing?” In the open division, last year’s Family and friends cheered in re- winner Bob Saccheus of Elim sponse and he cracked a smile. As he scratched, as did rookie Dale Ellana, took off his jacket, he thanked his and veterans Art Amoktoolik and family and said, “I dedicate this to Jarvis Miller. my son Chase.” In the A-Class every racer fin- Booth took home the B Class ished the racecourse. winner’s check of $5,100 and an ad- Evan Booth was the first to cross ditional $5,000 for winning the over- the finish line, as race marshal Kevin all race. As a bonus, he also received Knowlton waved the checkered flag the 2015 Iron Dog entry fee donated to take the official time. by the Iron Dog race organization. Booth at first rested his head on Booth said that he and Nick Reader the handlebars for a few seconds and have committed to the 2015 Iron Call 443-7595 to book your travel today. then took off his helmet. He said he Dog, with the support of Jim Wilke, had to redo the engine the day before Reader’s father Charley Reader and From Savoonga to Shaktoolik, Ravn Alaska brings you where you need to be. the race and that a cylinder was hopefully with Polaris Racing as the dropping coming into White Moun- main sponsor. tain. With half an inch of fuel left in In the open class, Amos Cruise on the tank, he zoomed across the fin- a Polaris Switch Back raced to sec- ish line. “It’s been one heck of a ond place, in a time of two hours, 18 day,” Booth said. “I got this thing up minutes and 47 seconds. Cruise took to 120 mph multiple times, but gen- home $3,060. Sean Octuck Jr., rid- Restrictions apply. See Facebook.com/RavnAlaska for details. erally we were doing between 90 to Some services are provided by other airlines in the Ravn family. Å`YH]UJVT 100 and of course in the trees slowed continued on page 20 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 sports THE NOME NUGGET Nanooks take fourth place at state 3A tournament

By Sarah Miller The first game against the favored team in rebounds and assists. Cass and 10 rebounds but the victory went allowed teammates to put points on The Nanooks boys basketball team to win, Monroe Catholic of Mattheis and Jake Stettenbenz to the Rams with a final score of 56- the board. Mattheis contributed 12 team closed its season with a 20-8 Fairbanks, took place on Thursday. scored 8 and 6 points respectively. 36. Coach Pat Callahan commented points and 9 rebounds. Nome Sen- record and a Fourth place at the 3A The Nanooks had their work cut out Nome-Beltz stayed in the game on the game in an email, “I was re- iors Matt Tunley, Briar Dickson, tournament in Anchorage last week. for them, facing a team with three during the first half and trailed by ally proud of our team’s efforts in the Tyler Eide, Jake Stettenbenz, Eli Nome-Beltz was the highest placing previous championship titles, a 25-0 only 7 points at halftime, but strug- Monroe game. We did a great job Johnson, Cass Mattheis, and Gwen public school in the tournament, with season record and a 45 game win- gled to keep up with the Rams’ of- staying in against a very talented Trigg-Komakhuk (cheerleading) the top three places going to private ning streak going back to 2012-13. fensive rebounding and scoring in team.” Monroe would go on to de- were recognized for participating in schools Monroe Catholic, Grace The Nanooks were led by Tyler Eide, the remainder of the game. Scooter feat Anchorage Christian School 56- their last high school basketball Christian, and Anchorage Christian. who shot 13 points and also led the Bynum led Monroe with 17 points 50, and played Grace Christian games. Callahan wrote, “It was re- School in the title game on Saturday, ally nice to see this group of seniors defeating them 58-47. Monroe’s be able to go out with a victory in team featured Bynum, named Alaska their last time on the court together. Player of the Year, as well as First The victory also allowed our team to Team All-State player David reach the milestone of a 20-win sea- Stepovich, Second Team player son. This milestone is a real testa- Tyler Wells, and Third Team player ment to the hard work put in by the Jalon McCullough. entire team, assistant coaches, and In its next game, Nome-Beltz parents that do so much in terms of played against Houston, defeating fundraising for the team.” the Hawks 72-35. Cass Mattheis The Nanooks received recogni- scored 17 of his 19 points in the first tion at the tournament for an out- half to lead the way. Klay Baker standing season. The boys team was scored 20 points and Tyler Eide honored with the Sportsmanship added 8 points and 9 assists. Calla- Award; Matt Tunley and Eli Johnson han noted that the game was closer were named to the Good Sport Team. than indicated by the final score. Rene Merchant was named to the In its final game against Sitka on All-Tournament Cheer Squad. Tyler Saturday, the Nanooks defeated the Eide was selected to the All-State Southeast region championship team First Team and Cass Mattheis was by 9 points, final score 60-51. Eide named to Third Team All-State. led the team, scoring 18 points for Lady Nanooks player Adelaine Ah- Nome in the first half and providing masuk was named to the girls’ Third 11 assists in the second half, which Team.

Photos by David Head TIGHT PLAY— Tyler Eide drives against Monroe guards #12 David Stepovich and #22 Tyler Wells.

Photo by David Head FOUL SHOT— Ian Booth concentrates on sinking his 2nd foul shot.

UP FOR TWO— Nome Nanook Klay Baker drives against a sea of Monroe players as Cass Mattheis runs in- terference for him.

Photo by David Head REBOUND— Emery Booshu eyes the rebound with Houston's Kruz Kleenwein. 34th Annual Shishmaref Spring Carnival

Hosted by Shishmaref Dog Mushers Association +HUEHUW1D\RNSXN³7KH6KLVKPDUHI&DQQRQEDOO´ Tentative dates for Annual Spring Carnival Race April 7-12, 2014 April 7: Drawing for Open Class Race • April 8-10: Open Class Race April 12: Run, Harness, Go and Award Ceremony

Shishmaref Spring Carnival Basketball Tournament April 8– 12, 2014 For more information call S.D.M.A. @ (907)649-4821 or email: [email protected] NANOOK VS. HOUSTON— Nome Nanook Bobby Pate drives against Houston's Dustin Griffith. 3/13-20-27,4-3 THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 13

CHEER SQUAD— Nome Lady Nanooks Cydney West and Allaryce Agloinga cheerd on the Nanooks boy team to a victory over Sitka.

Photos by David Head NOME NANOOK CHEERLEADERS— Pictured are: (back row left to right) Timothy James, Gwendalyn Trigg-Komakhuk, Kailey Witrosky, Rene Merchant, Kelsey Immingan, Megan Contreras and Jason Gilder. Middle rwo, left to right: Allaryce Agloinga, Bailey Immingan-Carpenter and Audra Murdock. Front row, left to right: Cydney West and Kalani Suemai.

DRIVING— Nome's Klay Baker drives against Houston's Kruz Kleewein.

HANDS OFF— Nome Nanook Alex Gray protects the ball against Hous- ton's Matthew Barron.

TALL MAN— Nome Nanook Cass Mattheis goes up over Stika player Brian Way.

WRESTLING— Nome Nanook Cass Mattheis and Houston's Matt Bar- ron wrestle for the ball. Fundraiser for: Jens Hildreth who is bravely battling cancer. • Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. XYZ Spaghetti feed and raffle

• Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. ANB Club Live music, split the pot and raffle.

Questions or to make a donation call Patty at 304-1649 or Missy at 304-5068 Wells Fargo Account “Jens Hildreth” JUMP SHOT— Nome Nanook Daniel Head goes up determined against the team from Houston. Account number: 5965933442 14 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET How to prevent the brittle bones of osteoporosis

By Bob Lawrence, MD pregnant women, and women after calcium and vitamin D making it a physician about the role medication rate dairy, salmon, and exercise into Alaska Family Doctor menopause. Calcium is found in perfect food for building healthy may play in treating your condition. your daily routine in order to lower Osteoporosis is a dangerous con- dairy foods such as milk, cheese, bones. Vitamin D supplements are Prevention, however, is inexpen- your risk of osteoporosis and main- dition in which bones have lost a and yogurt. Vegetables such as available over the counter for peo- sive, easy to apply, and has very few tain healthy bones. significant amount of calcium. broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, and ple who do not get enough in the side effects. Find ways to incorpo- Bones become brittle when they lose kale are rich in calcium. Many ce- diet or lack sunlight exposure dur- calcium density, which thereby in- reals, breads, and some juices are ing the long dark winter months. creases the risk that a person will fortified with calcium. Calcium Finally, exercise is an important break a bone in what otherwise supplements are also available over part of bone health. Weight bearing would seem like a minor accident. the counter for people who cannot exercises and strength training are It is common for people with os- get enough calcium from the diet. especially important as we get older teoporosis to break an ankle, wrist, Next, get your vitamin D. Vita- because the body stores more cal- hip, or vertebrae from a minor twist- min D is a hormone that the body cium in bones that are bearing ing fall or slip on the ice. weight or bones being used to sup- Bone is living tissue port working muscles. that stores calcium. Just Doctors use a special X-ray test as the body puts extra called a Dual Energy X-ray Absorp- calories in fat cells for tiometry (DXA) scan to test bone use during periods of density and screen for osteoporosis. fasting, the body stores In general, a DXA scan is recom- extra calcium in the mended for all women over age 65 bones for use when di- and anyone, men or women, with etary calcium is low. increased risk factors for osteoporo- This is why consuming sis. Risk factors include low vita- calcium helps strengthen min D levels, unusual fractures, bones. family history of osteoporosis, or Bones also respond to long-term therapy for thyroid dis- stress or weight. Bones that bear uses to regulate calcium absorption ease or autoimmune diseases. weight become stronger while bones and repair bone. Low levels of vi- Doctors use a number of medica- become weak with lack of use. 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Wow, Pisces. You Trust does not come A financial review Bright days are ahead, see a loved one in easy to you. Lucky for reveals you are on Sagittarius. Things Nome Animal House a different light, you, Gemini, there is target. Celebrate the are finally coming and suddenly their nothing to fear with a good news with a together at work, and behavior makes friend’s proposal. All party, Virgo. A loved ones are sense. The bonds is on the up and up. competitive victory gathering at home. A 443-2490 of friendship grow Go for it. will add to the memento inspires the February 19– deeper. May 21– August 23– celebration. November 22– creation of an event. M-F: 9 am-6pm, Sat: 10 am-2pm, March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 Sun: closed FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY 8/22 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 15 •School Board budget planning continued from page 6 major, multi-step, improvement proj- was $614,000. The district used this neering that puts the cost at averages between 57 and 63 percent. ect came out almost one million dol- amount in their application for reim- $1,500,000. After discussing the var- Other budget topics included the re- In his update to the board, superin- lars over the initial estimated amount. bursements from the state. Earlier in ious aspects of the project, the board model of Anvil City Science Acad- tendent Steve Gast shared the dis- The initial estimate, in 2012, for the March the district received the final was inclined to follow Gast’s recom- emy, operational equipment needed concerting news that the cost of a HVAC capital improvement project design submittal from RSA Engi- mendation, which is to repackage the for school upkeep, technology costs original project into three separate and projected fuel usage. Gast told phases. “This would allow us to con- the board he would know better once Obituary centrate on the strongest areas of the teacher contracts came in, what need first,” Gast said. “It would also the staffing needs will be for next Robert Floyd Nagozruk Trigg was born August 20,1963 in Cleve- his heart valve replacement he allow us time to discuss our options year. The high school is still in want Robert Floyd Nagozruk Trigg, 50, land, Ohio to Margaret and Gerald worked as a laborer at various jobs with the state regarding the current of a principal, and the 16-member Trigg. He was a spectacle at the around Anchorage. Bob also went to project award and the option to sub- committee continues its search and John Hopkins hospital, being their welding school and became a certi- mit additional funding requests in the application reviews. first Eskimo baby born there, hun- fied welder. future to the state for other phases of Finally, as the board reviews cur- dreds of staff marched through to see His favorite pastime was body the project.” Coming up is the dis- rent policies and adopts new ones, him. He returned to Alaska via building while listening to Metallica trict’s monetary appeal to the City of they have agreed to revisit the lan- the Alaska Highway at 8 months of and cooking. Which, he was not shy Nome. Each year, based on current guage in Board Policy 6145, which age. to do for family events and gather- legislation, the City is allotted a cer- outlines school and extracurricular Bob died March 5, at ANMC sur- ings. tain amount of money from the state, activities in which Nome Extensions rounded by family. A service was Bob will be greatly missed by all; a portion of which is earmarked for students are eligible to participate. held on March 11 at Alaska Native including nieces, nephews, extended the school district. The school board Lutheran Church. family and pets! He loved animals! then makes a formal request for the One of his first jobs was as a back- Bob is survived by his father Ger- funding and, in Nome, that amount drop for sister Debi as they watched ald Trigg, sister and brother-in-law early television programs. He held a Jackie and Dale Jaskuloski, brother major job of being his niece and and sister-in-law Don and Carol Saying it Sincerely nephew’s favorite uncle. Also he Trigg, sister Deborah Lagneaux and worked on survival cabins located on Michael Scott. He’s also survived by By Pastor Charles Brower the Iditarod Trail between White many, many cousins, nieces and Mountain and Nome. Community United Methodist Church nephews. Member Nome Ministerial Association Bob worked several years at a va- Bob is preceded in death by his riety of fish canneries in Alaska. After Lent is the Christian season of preparation for Easter. Forty days prior to Robert Floyd Nagozruk Trigg mother, Margaret Trigg. Easter (Sundays are not counted) many Christians observe a period of fasting, repenting, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his suffering, life, • More Sound Off death, burial and resurrection. they have a huge impact on us in the communities! These Liturgical colors used for vestments and hangings for Lent begin with continued from page 2 Green signifying “ordinary time”, white during our Easter season, violet dur- from tribes but it has not processed even one of these ap- companies can come and go BUT we in the communities are here to stay! ing the season of Lent, red for Palm Sunday and Good Friday, and finally a plications. Each application can cost thousands of dol- church without decorations and the Holy Table stripped bare after Maundy lars, many hours of ground work and take years, so why And that’s not all! The amended version of HB 77 does not help this water rights issue and it falls short of many Thursday recognizing an empty tomb. The symbolism of colors serves to un- should DNR get to wipe the slate clean and ignore all derline moods appropriate to the seasons of our liturgical year or may high- these applications? other concerns. This is a large bill that tries to do too much, and in doing so misses out on the details. light a special occasion. Statewide resolutions against the bill came loud and Love is very much a part of this season – John 3:16 assures us of God’s love clear. As a result, in the last few weeks DNR and legisla- During the week of March 10, there were two public hearings in Juneau on two different amended versions of and promises eternal life for believers. In Ephesians 3 Paul prays that God tors tried to change this section of HB 77 to allow ‘fix- may strengthen us with power through His Spirit. “And I pray that you, being ing’ some of the major problems of the bill. Now the bill HB 77. Well over 100 people testified against these amendments because they do not go far enough. As we rooted in and established in love may have power, together with all the Lord’s seems to grant water reservations to DNR or DFG rather holy people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of than to the tribes themselvess or an applicant that put in try to keep up with the proposed changes, a pattern is clear: these are not compromises but false solutions. The Christ, and to know this love surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the time and money to jump through the application the measure of all the fullness of God.” process. Why give that water reservation to agencies and amendments do not solve any of our initial problems with HB 77. As we journey towards Jerusalem with Jesus, know we are loved. Peace not give it to the tribes? That is no solution at all! and Shalom. For Alaskan Native tribes —having clean water in In order to move forward with any changes, I invite healthy salmon streams is very important! There are real Governor Parnell, the DNR, and legislators to come to threats that could mean that there is not enough water for our communities and involve us in the process to change fish. Companies that apply for what are called ‘tempo- this bill. I am certain over 40 tribes and communities rary water use’ permits can remove water from the would welcome the opportunity to be involved in the streams and threaten the salmon that live in the rivers. process rather than have to react to more and more ver- HB 77 allows companies to continue this practice with sions of HB 77 at the drop of a hat. We cannot all make an easy renewal process, but makes it harder for the av- it to Juneau, so we welcome you to come to our commu- erage person or tribes to protect our inherent rights to sub- nities, visit our streams, and let us work on these issues Church Services sist. Our tribes may have a small population, but when together. bills like these are introduced in the state government Directory 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 Bruce Landry " ! 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 oin Ian Coglan every Saturday 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: worship 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th Sunday only) at 3 for Holy Growl. It’s a Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God close-up look at today’s 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Christian metal projects Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade ) from the world’s leading Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church Christian Metal Bands. Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Turn it on. Turn it up. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Enjoy. 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 Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805      Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

9/5 16 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 5/4-tfn NATIVE VILLAGE OF UNALAKLEET Deputy Clerk III JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Alaska Court System OPEN: 3/13/14 CLOSING: 4/17/14 or UNTIL Nome, Alaska FILLED $4,444.00 Monthly JOB TITLE: Housing Director MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” DEPARTMENT: Housing Department Closing Date: April 14, 2014 SALARY: DOE - HOURS: M-F 40 /wk NOW taking applications for one-bedroom JOB SUMMARY: unfurnished apartments, heat included The Housing Director would be responsible for The Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a Deputy Clerk III for the Nome Trial planning and administering, directing, supervis- “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Courts. The selected applicant will serve as an in-court clerk for District Court criminal ing and coordinating all phases of NVU Housing proceedings, as a back-up for Superior Court criminal matters, and as a back-up in-court Department operations: i.e. construction, pro- •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided clerk for grand jury. In-court clerks produce quality electronic recordings and written log curement, contract negotiation, selection of ap- •Rent based on income for eligible households note indexes of a wide variety of court proceedings, assist judicial officers in the plicants for hire, reporting to NVU General •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development courtroom, and prepare and distribute documents related to court proceedings. Manager and HUD, management of housing de- velopment programs and budgets and/or moni- 515 Steadman Street, Nome How to Apply: Complete recruitment information is available on Workplace Alaska, tors the work of qualified specialists, assistant, http://workplace.alaska.gov. Applicants must submit a completed application through and temp or p/t workers. Other duties as as- EQUAL Workplace Alaska by 5:00 p.m. by Monday, April 14, 2014. For more information, signed. Full job description provided upon re- OPPORTUNITY contact the Alaska Court System Human Resources Department at quest. EMPLOYER [email protected] or 907-264-8242. Submit application and resume postmarked by the closing date to: (907) 443-5220 Native Village of Unalakleet PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 The Alaska Court System is an equal employment opportunity PO Box 270 Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Unalakleet, AK 99684-0270 employer and supports workplace diversity. Phone: (907) 624-3622 3/27,4/3-10 Fax: (907) 624-3621 Applications available at the NVU Office. 3/20-27-4/3-10 All Along the Seawall KNOM—News Director Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) KNOM AM & FM in Nome, Alaska, is seeking NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT dent without injury. Investigation led to Leroy Sep- a creative team-oriented management profes- is committed to providing quality health services MEDIA RELEASES 03-16-14 through 03-22-14 pilu being cited for Driver to Exercise Due Care to sional to join award-winning KNOM as a News Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- Avoid Collision. and promoting wellness Director. This position is responsible for day-to- suance of citations or the act of arrest does not On 3/19 at 1:05 p.m., officer responded to the day operation of KNOMʼs news programming and within our people and environment. assign guilt to any identified party. high school for a juvenile in possession of smoke- acts as supervisor for the news staff. Interested On 03/17 at 12:30 p.m. a hit and run was re- less tobacco. The juvenile male was cited for candidates are encouraged to visit the knom.org ported on 700 Block of First Ave. The vehicle col- Minor in Possession of Tobacco and left in the care Available position: website to download the job description and em- lision occurred between 03-08-14 and 03-16-14. of a responsible adult. ployment application, and gain insight into If anyone has any knowledge of this incident On 03/20 at 2:28 a.m. NPD received a call from KNOMʼs mission and programming. The close please contact Nome Police Department at 443- a C St. residence in regards to a highly intoxicated Manager of Environmental Services date for this KNOM position is March 31, 2014. 5262. Investigation is ongoing. male passed out in the back of the home. Upon ar- KNOM is an equal opportunity employer. On 3/17 at 2:54 a.m. Nome Police Depart- rival, officers made contact with Edwin Campbell. 3/20-27 Purpose of Position: ment responded to a report of domestic violence Investigation led to Edwin being placed under ar- on the West side of town. The investigation led to rest for Violation of Conditions of Release. Edwin Oversee and maintain the operations of the Environmental Services and the arrest of Ernest Butler for Assault in the Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting for did not require any medical treatment and was Linen/Laundry Departments, planning, directing and coordinating the ac- Fourth Degree, DV. He was remanded to AMCC. transported and remanded to AMCC. Bail was set two (2) positions located in Nome, AK: No bail was set. tivities of the department to provide services that enhance patient care; •Accounting Specialist: non-exempt, regular, full- at $1,000. On 03/18 at 9:16 p.m. the NPD received a call On 3/20 at 12:34 p.m. officers responded to the time position. The pay range is $23.79/hour - from a local bar on Front St. in regards to a highly Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work $26.78/hour (DOE). The position is open until high school in reference to a juvenile being in pos- intoxicated male refusing to leave the bar. Upon session of a tobacco product. The juvenile female direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation and filled. arrival, officers made contact with the intoxicated • After School Activities Coordinator: non-ex- was cited in Minor in Possession of Tobacco and corrective action. male inside the license premises. Investigation was left in the care of a responsible adult. empt, regular, part-time position. The pay range led to the arrest of John Penetac , 49, for Drunk is $17.71/hour - $19.93/hour (DOE). The posi- On 03/21 at 1:40 a.m. NPD responded to a res- on License Premises. Pentetac was taken to the idence on Sixth Ave. for the report of a possible Minimum Requirements: tion is open until filled. NSHC prior to being remanded to AMCC. Bail To ensure the safety of children who receive assault. Upon investigation no assault had taken Education: was set at $500. place, however Dezirae Ellanna, 18, was found to services, Nome Eskimo Community will complete On 03/19 at 3:37 a.m. NPD received a call of High School Diploma or Equivalent a Criminal History Background Check on all ap- have been consuming alcohol. Ellanna was re- highly intoxicated male causing a disturbance on manded to AMCC for Habitual Minor Consuming plicants considered for the After School Activities Fifth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers made contact Coordinator position. Alcohol. Bail was set at $250. Experience: with John Saclamana. Investigation led to the ar- On 03/21 at 1:40 a.m., NPD responded to a To be considered for employment, the report rest of John for Assault in the 4th Degree, DV. General, Supervisory 3 years must be free of crimes involving sexual assault residence on the east end of town for the report of John was taken to NSHC for clearance and then a possible assault. Investigation revealed no as- Type: working in environmental services; work experience must have in- or sexual abuse of a minor, unlawful exploitation transported to AMCC. of a minor indecent exposure, crimes of violence sault had occurred however Scottie McPeck was cluded a minimum of three years in a cross-cultural environment in a su- On 3/19 at 0402 hours while on routine patrol found to be violating his Probation. A summons against persons, and must show that the appli- an officer was flagged down by an intoxicated fe- cant has not been convicted of a felony within the has been requested. pervisor or manager role. male on Tobuk Alley. Investigation led to arrest of On 3/21 at 12:28 p.m. officers responded to a past ten years. Marsha Otten, 27, for Violating Conditions of Pro- Native preference per Public Law 93-638 residence on Second Ave. for a reported assault. Credentials: bation. Otten was remanded at AMCC, with no Investigation led to the arrest of Alexandria Ok- A full copy of the job descriptions and an em- bail amount set. Alaska Driverʼs License ployment application can be obtained from the pealuk for Criminal Trespass. On 3/19 at 9:14 a.m. Police Officers re- On 3/21 at 10:23 p.m. officers responded to a Nome Eskimo Community Website sponded to Bering St. for a motor vehicle acci- www.necalaska.org or from the Nome Eskimo Third Ave. residence for a highly intoxicated male Pay starting at $30.11 + DOE Community Office at 200 West 5th Avenue. that was having difficulty walking. Charles Al- For any questions, please contact the Human vanna, 20, was contacted on Front St. and was For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: Resources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443- eventually arrested for Habitual Minor Consuming Trooper Beat Alcohol. [email protected] 9114 or by email to [email protected] 3/27-4/3 On 3/22 at 1:16 a.m. NPD contacted Lesley El- (907) 443-4573 C Detachment...No news reported. lanna after she was reportedly intoxicated and (907) 443-2085 fax under the age of 21. Lesley was in fact intoxicated and under the age of 21. Lesley was cited for www.nortonsoundhealth.org Minor Consuming Alcohol and was transported to Classified the care and custody of a sober family member. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran On 3/22 at 6:07 p.m. officers responded to a Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail payment of $1,120.00 (2013) for our claims in Second Ave. residence for a reported theft of prop- state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free Greeting Card Merchandisers in Nome, AK. As Nome, Alaska are due. Failure to pay will result in erty. Investigation led to two arrests: Jennifer Rus- workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a a member of our team, you will ensure the greet- forfeiture of your portion of these claims. sell for Violating Conditions of Probation; and pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. ing card department is merchandised and main- Submit payment to Stanley DʼOrio, 491 Dead Rochelle Giffen for Assault in the 4th Degree and 3/20/14 tained to provide customers the best selection of River Road, Bowdoin, Maine 04287. Disorderly Conduct. Both females were trans- cards and product to celebrate lifeʼs events. Join 1/30 thru 4/24 ported to AMCC. the American Greetings family today by applying On 3/22 at 3:22 a.m. NPD responded to a local online at: WorkatAG.com or call 1.888.323.4192 Nome liquor licence available. Contact hotel for a reported domestic violence assault. In- 3/13-20 Joseph Miller at RE/MAX Dynamic if interested. vestigation led to the arrest of Vanessa Tingook for Prepare for a (907) 351-4794. Assault in the 4th Degree, DV. Vanessa was held Regarding Scott Travis— Your rent payment of 3/27, 4/3-10-17 without bail at AMCC. career in the $140.00 (2012) $280.00 (2013) and annual labor Legals seafood industry torney. An attorney has been appointed to rep- Foster Building to include site clearing and demo- IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE resent you at state expense. The court has ap- lition, earthwork, contaminated soil handling and OF ALASKA pointed Gregory Parvin to represent you in this stockpiling, and installation of circulating water, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME case. You may contact him by calling him collect sanitary sewer, and electrical utilities. Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) In the Matter of: at (907) 376-2800. His mailing address is 900 Interested persons may receive a bid package is sponsoring entry-level seafaffoood processing training through J. K., South Check St., Wasilla. Alaska 99654. by registering with the City Clerk by email at D.O.B. 08/24/2007, If you or your attorney cannot appear at the [email protected], phone at 907-443- the Alaska Vocational TTeechnechnical Center (AAVVTEC) in Seward ffoor A Child Under the Age hearing, you must file with the court a response 6663 or fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Documents of Eighteen (18) Years. to the petition within thirty (30) days after the last will be available March 20, 2014 Norton Sound residents. NSEDCSEDC will pay tuition, emplooyymentm Case No. 2NO-13-32 CN date of publication of this notice. One complete set of Bid Documents will also NOTICE AND SUMMONS TO DATED: 3/4/14 be available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 documentation costss,, trraansportation, foodd,, and lodging ABSENT PARENT CLERK OF THE TRIAL COURTS Old Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, AK 99503, To: Vadim Yenan, d.o.b. 11/27/73 By: Brodie Kimmel s/s (907) 563-2029. expenses for selected applicants. Class size is limited to 10. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Ter- Deputy Clerk The deadline for submission of sealed pro- mination of Parental Rights under AS 3/13-20-27-4/3 posals is April 10, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. local time and 47.10.080(c)(3) has been filed in the Superior shortly thereafter the bids will be opened publicly Court, Second Judicial District, Nome, Alaska con- INVITATION TO BID and read aloud. Bids must be submitted to the City Training dates: April 21-30 cerning J. K. d.o.b. 08/24/2007, a minor, who is NOME RICHARD FOSTER BUILDING – Clerk at City Hall. Bids must be submitted in a believed to be your child. This petition may result PACKAGE 1A sealed envelope and marked clearly on the enve- in an order terminating your parental rights. SITE PREPARATION AND UTILITIES lope as “Bid Enclosed: Nome Richard Foster April 10 A copy of the petition is on file in the Superior NOME, ALASKA Building – Package 1A, Site Preparation and Util- Application deadline: Court in Nome, Alaska. The Courtʼs physical ad- OWNER: CITY OF NOME ities” along with the name and address of the Bid- dress is 113 Front Street, Second Floor, Nome, P.O. BOX 281 der. Fax submissions are not allowed. Alaska 99762. The Courtʼs mailing address is NOME, ALASKA 99762 A five percent bid bond is required. Payment Applications are available online at wwww..nsedc.com or by P.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762. 907-443-6663 (PHONE) and performance bonds will also be required. The A termination trial is scheduled to be held in 907-443-5345 (FAX) contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified contacting Jerry Ivanoffff.. Completed applications should be Courtroom A, Superior Court, 113 Front Street, The City of Nome will receive sealed bids to Bidder as determined by the City. The City of Second Floor, Nome, Alaska 99762, on May 13, perform, utility installation and site preparation for Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, returned to Ivanoff ta the ffoolloo wing address: 2014, at 10:00 a.m. the future Richard Foster Building. The project to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- You have the right to be represented by an at- includes site preparation for the future Richard ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. 3/27-4/3 Jerry Ivanoffff,, NSEDCNSED EET Director INVITATION TO BID PO Box 193 NOME HIGH SCHOOL – HVAC CONTROLS UPGRADES PROJECT Unalakleet, AK 99684 NOME, ALASKA OWNER: CITY OF NOME tel. - (800) 385-3190 P.O. BOX 281 NOME, ALASKA 99762 fax - (907) 624-3183     907-443-6663 (PHONE) 907-443-5345 (FAX)               The Nome Public School District will receive NSEDC DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT FOR TRAINEES OR PLACE TRAINEES sealed bids for Nome High School HVAC Controls   Upgrades Project. Interested persons may receive DIRECTLLYY INTO EMPLOYMENT. Howeverrr,, trainees who successfully complete the program a bid package by registering with the City Clerk by will become certified seafood processors who are eligible for hire in onshore processing plants                           email at [email protected], phone at 907-             !"    #       443-6663 or by fax at (907)443-5345. Contract Documents will be available March 27, 2014. and on processor vessels. NSEDC works with its harvesting partners to obtain as many jobs for    $        One complete set of Bid Documents will also Norton Sound residents as possible. Durriingg the trraainingg,, GlGlacciierFi FishCo Compannyy humanre ressourrcccees %    &&&  '   be available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, Alaska personnel will be intteerviewing trraaineesfo for possible emplooyymentt.. ! #  !    www.nsedc.comwww.nsedc.com continued on page 17 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 17

• More Letters NOTICE OF MEETING continued from page 2 It started a couple of years ago, after Alaska became the only state in Northern Bering Sea Regional Aquaculture any I have received in my life or will the country in which unsuccessful ever likely receive again. The people Association litigants are required to pay attorney of Nome and the surrounding com- fees when such fees are demanded munities were incredibly generous in (NoBSRAA) by the prevailing party in state court allowing a first-time, Lower 48 col- cases. That the adoption of what is NOME COMMUNITY MEETING lege kid access to their homes and now known as the “Loser Pays lives. From Daisy the musk-ox and Rule,” by the legislature, was in- the Midnight Sun Festival to the tended to target groups and citizens April 03, 2014 5:30pm. Location: Nome Eskimo Community – Trigg Hall, 200 West Raven Ranch and the Sea Shepherd who have no where else to turn but th organization protesting Soviet whal- 5 Ave. Nome, Alaska. Meeting agenda includes: Planning process of the state courts in attempting to protect ing practices, the community never natural resources, is illustrated by a Comprehensive Regional Salmon Management Plan, Functions of the RAA lacked for news or people to keep the set of bills adopted during last year’s pages of the newspaper full. My (Regional Aquaculture Association) & RPT (Regional Planning Team.) session that have gradually comple- Nugget newspaper tear sheets are a mented the Rule in all but crippling bit tattered and yellow these days, the public’s ability to participate in but I still treasure them because they state agency natural resource deci- represent a time in my life that sion making. broadened my understanding about This trend continues in this year’s our country and people that has re- legislature with HB 47 which re- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC mained with me to this day. quires a party seeking a pre-trial re- I have moved through my com- straining order or similar action munications career watching compa- staying the operation of a permit af- The Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) Board of Directors Board Meeting is nies, job titles and technology fecting an industrial operation to scheduled to meet on March 31 – April 2, 2014 at the Norton Sound Regional Hospital change. In fact, the one constant that provide a financial bond that would has carried me from place to place, Conference Room #306/308 located at 1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue beginning at 9:00 discourage most such litigants from position to position and technology seeking out the courts for help. a.m. each day. to technology is an insight I carried Yet a chink in the armor of home with me from Nome to Detroit Alaska’s efforts to exclude every day so many years ago: People are the Portions of the meeting may be conducted in executive session. The public is invited to citizens and Native tribal govern- only story that really matters because attend the meeting. Testimony from the public may be limited. Members of the public ments from decision making lead by they make everything matter. Governor Parnell and the Depart- wishing to receive information or a copy of the agenda may contact the Administration Hello to the fine people of Nome ment of Natural Resources, occurred from the Lower 48. I hope, one day, Office at (907) 443-3226 as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours prior to the during the end of last year’s legisla- I will again be able to share my tive session, after a record number of meeting so that arrangements may be made. greetings in person. tribal resolutions and over whelming Cheryl Eberwein public comment in opposition to HB Director, Corporate Communica- If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to 77, which would restrict the rights of tions such citizens and tribes to protect in participate in the meeting, please contact Administration at (907) 443-9672 as soon as Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Tech- stream flows and fishery resources possible, but no later than three days before the meeting to ensure that any necessary nologies and participate in water and land re- Plymouth, Mich. 48170 accommodations can be provided. source decision making, were re- 3/20-27 ceived. Dear Editor: When the bill came back this year HB77 is Nothing New even after overwhelming opposition Koyuk Native With few exceptions, the State of during last year’s legislature, how- Alaska’s strategy for (quietly) limit- Corporation ever, everyday Alaskans had finally ing the rights of citizens to partici- had enough and, this year, opposition P.O. Box 53050 pate in natural resource to HB 77 has developed into a, decision-making and further insulate Koyuk, ALASKA 99753 statewide, grass roots, campaign. So, government and political officials when over 40 tribal resolutions, hun- Office (907) 963-2424 Fax: 963-3552 from public oversight and scrutiny, has been working pretty well. continued on page 18 Store: 963-3551 Notice of Waiver The Koyuk Native Corporation Annual Meeting USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo of Shareholders is postponed until June 7, 2014 Bush Orders • Custom Cuts Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken at 1p.m. in the Koyuk Communtiy Hall due to 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com Proxy Errors. Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 3/6-13-20-27

CALL FOR SUBSTANTIAL NEW INFORMATION State of Alaska • More Legals 2014 Beaufort Sea, North Slope, and North Slope Foothills Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sales continued from page 16 tional bids. 3/27-4/3 The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G), will offer all 99503, (907)563-2029. CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE available state acreage in the Beaufort Sea Areawide, North Slope Areawide, and North Slope Foothills The deadline for submission of sealed propos- Areawide oil and gas lease sales areas, tentatively scheduled for Fall 2014. als is April 17, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. local time and O-14-03-01 An Ordinance Adopting the Port of shortly thereafter the bids will be opened publicly Nome Tariff No. 10 to Replace All Existing Tar- and read aloud. Bids must be physically submit- iffs of the Port of Nome DO&G requests substantial new information that has become available over the past year concerning ted to the City Clerk at City Hall. Bids must be these areas. Based on the information received, DO&G will either issue supplements to the findings or submitted in a sealed envelope and marked This ordinance had first reading at the regular clearly on the envelope as “Bid Enclosed: Nome meeting of the Nome City Council on March 24, decisions of no substantial new information for these lease sales (AS 38.05.035(e)(6)(F)). High School – HVAC Controls Upgrades Project” 2014 at 7:00 PM and was passed to second read- along with the name and address of the Bidder. ing, public hearing and final passage at a regular The most recent Beaufort Sea Areawide final best interest finding was issued in 2009. The most recent Fax submissions are not allowed. meeting of the Council scheduled for April 14, North Slope Areawide final best interest finding was issued in 2008. The most recent North Slope A five percent bid bond or cashierʼs check is 2014 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers of City Hall, required. Payment and performance bonds will located at 102 Division Street. Copies of the ordi- Foothills Areawide final best interest finding was issued in 2011. The latest supplement to the Beaufort also be required. The contract will be awarded to nance are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Sea Areawide and the North Slope Areawide findings was issued July 14, 2011. The findings and the lowest qualified Bidder as determined by the 3/27-4/3 City. The City of Nome reserves the right to reject supplements are located at: any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to re- ject non-conforming, non-responsive, or condi- dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Leasing/BestInterestFindings.htm

NOTICENOTTNICE OFOF PUBLICPUBLIC HHEARINGSEARINSG DO&G generally considers “substantial new” information to be published research, studies, or data directly relevant to the matters listed in AS 38.05.035(g) that have become publically available over the MajorMajor SubdivisionSubdivision last year. A PUPUBLICBLIC HHEARINGEARING WWILLILL BE CACCONDUCTEDONDUCTED DDURINGURING A REGULARREGULAR MEETINGMEETING OF OF TTHEHE How to Submit Information to DO&G NOMENOME PLANNINGPLANNING CCOMMISSIONOMMISSI ON TOTO SEEKSEEK CCOMMENTSOMM ENNTS ON THETHE FOLLOWING:FOLLOWING:

ApprovalApproval ofof a preliminarypr eliminary platplat forfor a majormajor subdivisionssmubdivision fromfro Please refer to the Online Public Notices website, dated March 21, 2014, and posted at: NortonNorton SoundSound HealthH earlth CorporationCorporation forfo theth e property property locatedlocated at http://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/ for more information and maps. Send substantial new BlBlockock 115,115, LLotot 11BB (7(70404 EE.. N SSt.)t.) and BBlockslocks 116 & 117, LotLotss 11-12-12 information to: (g(GregGre KruschekK6ruschek Ave.Ave. andand E. 6th Ave.).A).ve. Best Interest Findings DADATE:TE:y Tuesday,Tuesda , AprilApril 1, 1, 2014201 4 TITIME:ME: 7:007:00 P.M.P.M . Alaska Department of Natural Resources LOLOCATION:CAAeTION: CityCity HallHall ChambersChambers Division of Oil and Gas th 550 W. 7 Ave., Suite 1100 MajorMajor SubdivisionSubdivisio n Anchorage, AK 99501

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ApprovalApproval ofof a preliminarypreliminary platplat forfor a majormajor subdivisionsubdivision fromfrom Information must be received by 5:00 pm, April 21, 2014. NikolaiNikolai IvanoffIvcanoffff forfor thethe propertyproperty llocatedocated aatt SonsSons Subdivision,Subdivisio n, LotsLots 1-5.1 -5.5. The DO&G complies with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. This publication will be

DATE:DATE:1 Tuesday,Tuesday, AprilApril 1,, 20142014 made available in alternative communication formats upon request. Please contact the Best Interest TITIME:ME: 7:007:00 P.M.P.M. Findings group at (907) 269-8800 or [email protected] no later than April 7, 2014, to make necessary LOLOCATION:CAAeTION: CityCity HallHall ChambersChambers 3/20-27 arrangements. 14G-10-078 3/27, 4/3 18 THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET • More Juneau Juice

continued from page 2 ner with the most sophisticated and successful corporations in GOP Senator: “Birth control is for people who don’t want world history is a recipe for disaster. We own the gas, period. to act responsibly” cus delivered a letter to Governor Parnell asking for the removal The head of the table is the only seat we belong in,” said Sena- Senator Pete Kelly also calls for free pregnancy tests in bar of Texas Oilman Richard Rabinow from the Alaska Gasline De- tor French. and restaurant bathrooms velopment Corporation. Senator Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) offered a “No PILT ANCHORAGE: In an interview with the Anchorage Daily “Everyone but the Governor seems to understand the con- (payment in lieu of taxes)” amendment to protect municipali- News Senator Pete Kelly (R-Fairbanks) says “he is declaring cept: Alaska boards and commissions should be filled by ties and boroughs ability to fund the expansion of schools, roads, war on fetal alcohol syndrome disorders” by putting free preg- Alaskans,” stated Senator Hollis French (D-Anchorage). and public safety services due to the influx of people and infra- nancy tests in bars and restaurants. In contrast to his support Governor Parnell refused to pull his nomination of California structure related to construction of a gas pipeline. for state-funded pregnancy tests, Kelly said birth control “is for oil executive Dennis Mandell to the State Assessment and Re- “Alaska municipalities and boroughs deserve their fair share. people who don’t want to act responsibly.” view Board last week, after being notified by Senate Democrats The PILT payments unfairly burden the local governments that In response to a question in the interview, Kelly rejected ef- that the appointment was in direct violation of Alaska statute provide essential services such as public safety, roads, and forts that would encourage use of birth control: 39.05.100. The appointee removed his own name from consid- schools. In the end, if it remains unchanged, the Governor’s bill This assumes that if you know you are pregnant you’ll act re- eration after learning he did not have the statuary qualifications will pass on that burden to property tax payers, and that should sponsibly. Birth control is for people who don’t want to act re- necessary to serve (Alaska residency). “The Governor’s selec- have been unacceptable to every lawmaker. We want and sup- sponsibly. –Senator Pete Kelly tion of an out-of-state oil executive is a slap in the face to the ex- port a gasline, not another giveaway,” stated Senator Ellis. Instead, Kelly said the state should provide free pregnancy pertise of the many, many Alaskans who could fill the position,” Senator Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage) proposed an amend- tests in bars and restaurants: said Senator French. ment that would halt payment from the State of Alaska to Tran- Literally, you can go into the bathroom at the bar and test. So sCanada, or any other midstream partners, if the project is not if you’re drinking, you’re out at the big birthday celebration and Senate Democrats offer amendments to improve gasline leg- sanctioned. you’re like, ‘Gee, I wonder if I…?’ You should be able to go in islation, protect Alaskans “The heart of this project is an effort to align the interests of the bathroom and there’s that plastic, Plexiglas bowl in Amendments defend Alaska sovereignty, protect property tax all stakeholders for both risk and reward, yet Alaska is taking there…With the consent of the other senators I’m going to put payers and potential Alaska gas consumers TransCanada’s risk — on the hook for repaying all TransCanada some money in the budget to fund these things. —Senator Pete JUNEAU – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus of- costs, with interest, if the project does not move forward to the Kelly. fered amendments on the Senate floor to improve enabling next stage, regardless of which partner pulls out. This is not Senator Kelly’s comments come just two weeks after his GOP gasline legislation, Senate Bill 138. Recently released reports alignment,” said Senator Gardner. colleague Fred Dyson inaugurated what was labeled “the new by independent consultants retained by the Legislative Budget Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) offered an Alaska war on women” by encouraging women to stop drinking and Audit Committee raised important questions about project amendment to ensure the North Slope’s three major oil produc- lattes if they can’t afford birth control, and suggested that economics, particularly if Alaska partners with TransCanada as ers, who together would control and own a majority stake in the women can airlift birth control to Alaska. proposed by the Governor. gas pipeline as currently proposed, could not write off gasline “Republicans need to stop their war on Alaska women,” said In total, Senate Democrats offered 16 amendments construction expenditures on oil tax payments. Kay Brown, Executive Director of the Alaska Democratic Senator Hollis French (D-Anchorage) presented an amend- “This legislation sacrifices Alaska’s sovereignty and awards Party. ment to establish the state of Alaska as a 51 percent owner of the biggest sole source contract in state history. Alaska needs to Family planning could reduce the number of abortions by 360 any sanctioned LNG project. Analysis of the current proposed stop studying this issue and start building a gas line,” stated Sen- per year, according to a recent study. In addition to reducing project by independent consultants indicates Alaska receives lit- ator Wielechowski. the number of abortions, data suggest that wider availability of tle value from a minority equity position. contraception could reduce Alaska’s highest-in-the-nation rate “Alaska is an Owner-State. Trading away our precious sov- of certain sexually transmitted diseases. ereignty in exchange for a position as a junior investment part- • More Letters

then cosmetic improvements de- process those applications, and does the amendments, which were re- phone calls and comments and send- continued from page 17 signed to make the bill look better not allow applicants access to due leased just 48 hours prior to the hear- ing emails to law makers, we make dreds of participants in public hear- without changing much of anything. process. ing, could not have been anything sure it doesn’t get that far! Alaskans ings, commentary through radio The changes to one of the most After the amendments to HB 77 but “new,” but due to intense pres- must continue to tell the legislature shows, Op-eds, letters to the editors controversial provisions, for exam- fell flat during their first public ap- sure to provide additional space for that the amendments failed to pro- and petitions all illustrated unprece- ple, which eliminates the rights of pearance, Resource Committee public comment, Sen. Giessel re- vide anything new to eliminate the dented opposition, DNR (which is tribes and citizens to apply for reser- Chair and industry loyalist, Sen. lented and scheduled another round substantial threat that HB77 presents promoting the bill) was forced to vations to keep water in stream to Cathy Giessel was faced with a of public testimony. to Alaska’s natural resources and cit- agree to amendments. protect fish habitat, on face value, dilemma – how to get the bill ap- If the bill is moved out of Senate izens’ constitutional rights. It was no major surprise that the now appears to allow individuals and proved regardless of overwhelming Resource, it would then go to Senate Hal Shepherd, director DNR amendments were sharply crit- tribes to seek such reservations. public opposition? So, with over 100 Rules, which would schedule it for a Center for Water Advocacy icized during public testimony be- However, the amendments do not people still waiting to comment, she floor vote, then it would go to the Seward, AK 99664 fore the Senate Resources grant such entities the ability to hold cut off public testimony, stating that House for a concurrent vote. That Committee, almost immediately those rights if granted but, instead, she “wasn’t hearing anything supporters of HB 77 have blinked after they were announced, probably, give the rights to another state new.” This move, however, back- (for now) illustrates that through because they amounted to little more agency, allow DNR to refuse to fired, not only because testimony on continuing to testifying, making Court Week ending 3/21 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 2 years (date of judg- being placed on probation; Therefore, the defendant pay an additional $100 cor- Civil ment: 10/3/13); Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not enter or remain on rectional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and must only be paid if Civil the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defendant Kulukhon, Sherry A. v. Slwooko, Michael; Civil Protective Order request of any peace officer; Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by 11/1/13; Proof is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; AS Adams, Marian N. v. Adams, Dee Dee; Civil Protective Order to Court by 12/31; Up to 28 res. tx if rec. 12.55.041(c); DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a State of Alaska, Dept of Revenue, CSSD, and Kiminock, Connie B. v. Soolook, JR., State of Alaska v. Harry Goldsberry (1/18/79); 2NO-13-884CR Judgment and Order of person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the de- David; Petition for Order re PFD or Native Dividend Commitment/Probation ****AMENDED***03/13/14; CTN 001: AS11.41.220(a)(1)(B): fendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration System when re- Larsen, Lisa v. Larsen, Randolph; Civil Protective Order Assault 3- Cause Injury w/Weap; Class: C Felony; Offense Date: 11/14/13; Plea: quested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; After serving any term Small Claims Guilty; Plea Agreement: Yes; Defendant came before the court on (sentencing date) of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 2 years under the No current claims filed; start 2NO-14-00013SC 2/7/14 with counsel, OPA Matt Tallerico, and the DA present; Incarceration: It is or- following conditions: General and Other Special Conditions of Probation, as stated Criminal dered that the defendant is committed to the care and custody of the Commissioner in the Order. State of Alaska v. Justine Adams (12/17/86); Corrected Judgment—3/18/14; Other: of the Department of Corrections for the following period(s): CTN 001: 36 months State of Alaska v. Dakota Segock (9/8/93); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Criminal Trespass 2°; Date of Violation: 10/19/13; 30 days, 29 days suspended; with 31 months suspended; The unsuspended 5 months shall be served immedi- 112399182; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail Unsuspended 1 day shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail ately; Police Training Surcharge: The defendant shall pay the following police train- term revoked and imposed: 90 days. Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Sur- ing surcharge(s) to the court pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN 001: State of Alaska v. Edward Anasogak (11/2/80); 2NO-13-388CR Order to Modify or Re- charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked $100 (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to a correctional voke Probation; ATN: 111177522; Violated conditions of probation; Probation ter- and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS OR- minated; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: all remaining time. lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Pro- DERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 State of Alaska v. Edward Anasogak (11/2/80); 2NO-13-993CR Assault 4; DV; Date of bation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/9/13); Shall comply with all court orders by per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Violation: 12/25/13; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these condi- Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, the defendant pay served with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 tions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly con- an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall duct; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in her residence; must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the be paid through this court within 10 days. Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to war- revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is or- State of Alaska v. John Aluska (8/13/76); Assault 4; Date of Violation: 12/31/13; 360 rantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; (Redistributed 10/9/13 dered served; AS 12.55.041(c); DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a days, 240 days suspended; Unsuspended 120 days shall be served; Initial Jail Sur- and 3/18/14). “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or charge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Sur- State of Alaska v. Brandon Apangalook (6/19/93); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked ATN: 111500703; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked System when requested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; Pro- and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- and imposed: 120 days, report to Nome Court on 5/1/14 for a remand hearing at bation: After serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Pro- 1:30 p.m. probation for 5 years under the following conditions: General, Special and bation for 5 years (date of judgment: not provided); Shall not contact, directly or State of Alaska v. Shaina Soonagrook (1/14/91); Import Alcohol-Dry Area-Small Amended Drug Conditions of Probation, as stated in the order; Bond(s): Any ap- indirectly, or return to the residence of Clarissa Aluska without her consent; Shall not Amount; Date of Violation: 5/21/13; 30 days, 27 days suspended; Unsuspended 3 pearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. possess or consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in his residence; Shall not enter days shall be served with defendant reporting to Nome Court on 5/23/14 at 1:30 State of Alaska v. Harry Goldsberry (1/18/79); 2NO-13-884CR Dismissal Of Felony or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath p.m. for a remand hearing; Release or bail conditions remain in effect until defen- First Petition To Revoke Probation; First Petition To Revoke Probation Filed March testing at the request of any peace officer; Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by dant reports to serve sentence; Fine: $1,500 with $0 suspended; Initial Jail Sur- 3, 2014; Dismissed by the DAs Office 3/14/14. 4/7/14; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare; Must charge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail State of Alaska v. Vivian Washington (3/24/83); Judgment and Commitment; CTN 001: contact NSHC at 443-3311 w/in 5 days of release to arrange assessment; Appear Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is re- AS11.41.220(a)(1)(B): Assault 3 Reckless, Physical injury, dangerous instrument; 6/6/14 at 1:30 p.m. voked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to Class: C Felony; Offense Date: 9/17/13; Plea: Guilty; Plea Agreement: Yes; The State of Alaska v. Louisa Pungowiyi (9/30/79); Disorderly Conduct; Date of Violation: jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; following charges were dismissed: CTN 002 and 003: AS11.41.210(a)(1): Assault 3/6/14; 1 day, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 1 day shall be served with time Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 3/17/14); Shall commit no jailable offenses; 2- Injury w/Weapon, Intent; CTN 004: Assault 4°- Recklessly Injure; Defendant served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Shall not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Subject to came before the court on (sentencing date) 3/11/14 with counsel, OPA Mike Wen- Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. warrantless breath testing, only in dry/damp community, at the request of any peace strup, and the DA present; Incarceration: It is ordered that the defendant is com- State of Alaska v. Gary Kaningok (2/8/90); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: A4; Filed officer. mitted to the care and custody of the Commissioner of the Department of by the DAs Office 3/21/14. State of Alaska v. Charlotte Sookiayak (4/15/67); CTN 001: Harassment 2; Date of Vi- Corrections for the following period(s): CTN 001: 4 years flat; The unsuspended 4 State of Alaska v. Kristen D. Kulowiyi (11/2/83); Judgment and Order of Commit- olation: 11/16/13; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Initial years shall be served immediately; Police Training Surcharge: The defendant shall ment/Probation; CTN 001: AS04.11.499(a)(fel): Import Alcohol – Dry Area – Large Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail pay the following police training surcharge(s) to the court pursuant to AS 12.55.039 Amt; Class: C Felony; Offense Date: 4/15/13; Plea: Guilty; Plea Agreement: Yes; Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is re- within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested Defendant came before the court on (sentencing date) 3/20/14 with counsel, OPA voked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to and taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprison- Tallerico, and the DA present; Incarceration: It is ordered that the defendant is com- jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; ment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional fa- mitted to the care and custody of the Commissioner of the Department of Correc- Probation for 2 years (date of judgment: 3/17/14); Subject to warrantless arrest for cilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, tions for the following period(s): 36 months with 32 months suspended; The any violation of theses conditions of probation; Shall commit no jailable offenses; Anchorage; DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a per- unsuspended 4 months shall be served immediately; Fines: Defendant is fined Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of Lisa Sookiayak son” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the de- $10,000 due and payable in two years 3/20/16; Police Training Surcharge: The de- (without Lisaʼs consent); Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not enter or fendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration System when fendant shall pay the following police training surcharge(s) to the court pursuant to remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath requested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; Any appearance or AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: De- testing at the request of any peace officer. performance bond in this case: is exonerated. fendant arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a State of Alaska v. Jessica Swann (9/20/94); Possession, Control, or Consumption of Al- State of Alaska v. Zachary Okitkon (9/26/94); 2NO-13-00011CR Order to Modify or Re- term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay cohol by Person Under Age 21; First Offense; Date of Offense: 1130/13; Fine: $200 voke Probation; ATN: 111177072; Violated conditions of probation; No action taken; a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Col- with $0 suspended; Unsuspended $200 is to be paid to the court w/in 6 months; SIS Revoked; Sentence is imposed as stated in the attached supplemental judg- lections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 3/14/14); Comply with all direct court orders ment. probation; Therefore, the defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility sur- listed above by the deadlines stated; Defendant must enroll in and pay for the fol- State of Alaska v. Zachary Okitkon (9/26/94); 2NO-13-00011CR Judgment and Order charge; This surcharge is suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs proba- lowing juvenile alcohol safety action program: if one is available (thru NSHC) w/in of Commitment/Probation; ***SUPPLEMENTAL***; CTN 001: AS11.46.310: Bur- tion is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and 120 days; Defendant must submit to evaluation by the program and pay for and glary 2; Class: C Felony; CTN 002: AS11.41.230(a)(1): Assault 4° - Recklessly In- taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; AS 12.55.041(c); Other: successfully complete any education or treatment recommended by this program; jure; Class: A Misdemeanor; Offense Dates: 1/3/13; Plea: Guilty; Plea Agreement: 120 Hours of Community Service Ordered to be completed at the end of the three Defendant may not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled sub- Yes; Defendant came before the court on (sentencing date) 3/14/14 with counsel, year probation period; Also 8 hours of public education in any means available to stances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). OPA Wenstrup, and the DA present; Incarceration: It is ordered that the defendant her; Forfeit All Alcohol Seized; Probation: After serving any term of incarceration State of Alaska v. John Saclamana (12/19/81); Judgment (corrected 3/17/14); Violat- is committed to the care and custody of the Commissioner of the Department of imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 3 years under the following con- ing Release Conditions; Date of Violation: 9/2/13; 20 days flat; Initial Jail Surcharge: Corrections for the following period(s): CTN 001: 2 years with 1 year suspended; ditions: General and Special Alcohol Conditions of Probation, as stated in the order; $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 The unsuspended 1 year shall be served immediately; Credit for time already Bond(s): Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. shall be paid through this court within 10 days. served; 002: 0 days, 0 days suspended; Police Training Surcharge: The defendant State of Alaska v. Roberta Tokeinna (10/21/80); Judgment (Corrected) 3/17/14; Violat- shall pay the following police training surcharge(s) to the court pursuant to AS ing Release Conditions; Date of Violation: 9/25/13; 30 days, 20 days suspended; 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 (Felony); CTN 002: $50 (Misd); Initial Unsuspended 10 days shall be served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being or- now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 dered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Depart- arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 ment of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 19

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Photo by Diana Haecker FAST ROOKIE— Sean Octuck Jr. blasts across the finish line of last week’s Nome-Golovin Snowmachine Race. Octuck finished third in the open class and was declared fastest rookie of the race. • Nome-Golovin

continued from page 11 Race marshal Kevin Knowlton ing a SkiDoo 800, also started in the said that bib #1 was dedicated to open class and finished in third po- Frank Okleasik as a former racer and sition with a time of two hours, 19 long time supporter of the race. minutes and seven seconds. Octuck Dora Hughes was the only received a third place check for woman who signed up and was to $2,040 and a $500 bonus for being race with the men, but a blown pis- the fastest Rookie of the race. ton on her machine prevented her In the overall ranking, Nicholas from even getting to the startline. Reader, raced across the finish line According to one of the event or- in a time of two hours, 17 minutes ganizers, Kevin Bahnke, the race and 26 seconds. started in 1966. It was originally a Reader competed in the A class snowmachine race from Nome to and won in his division. Reader took Teller and back. In the 1970s the home a prize purse of $4,575. Nome course was changed from Nome to racer Tre West placed second in a Golovin and back. time of two hours, 20 minutes and 19 Calvin Schaeffer from Kotzebue seconds, getting a prize check for still holds the record time of 1 hour $2,745. Donny Johnson came in and 57 minutes and 11 seconds. third, in a time of 2 hours, 23 min- Schaeffer set the record in the year utes and 28 seconds and earned 2000, on a Ski Doo MXZ 700. $1,830. The Bering Sea Lions Club is the As racers came in, swung around prime organizer of the event. Bering and parked their machines, droves of Sea Lions Club President and Nome- fans flocked to the competitors to Golovin race marshal Kevin Knowl- hear firsthand tales from the trail. ton said that the total purse for this Nick Reader was all smiles as he year’s race was $24,850 and con- took off his helmet, jacket and pro- sisted of donations from top spon- tective gear. “I thought it was fun!” sors such as the City of Nome, Photos by Diana Haecker he said. “It was a fairly good trail. Bonanza Fuel, Crowley Marine TAKING OFF— Tre West, racing in the A Class of the Nome-Golovin Snowmachine race, clocked a time of 2 The roughest part was around Top- Services, Sitnasuak Native hours, 20 minutes and 19 seconds. West came in second place in his division. kok and Timber, but I was catching Corp., Iron Dog, the Nome Volunteer up with a lot of people around there.” Fire Department, NSEDC and Not having had any problems me- KNOM Radio. According to chanically or fuel-wise, Reader just Knowlton, 20 other businesses and flashed a smile and said he had fun organizations made donations or vol- duking it out with his fellow com- unteered. petitors. Top rookie Sean Octuck Jr. also beamed a broad smile at the finish line, saying that he had a fast, Results: smooth ride, except for going over the Topkok Hills, but his SkiDoo 800 Open Class (601cc-open) HOME— Gerald Hughes, despite crashing and running out of gas near White Mountain, crossed the finish performed fine. “I expected to be 1. Evan Booth, 2:09:53 line in a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 41 seconds. nervous, but just kept praying that I finish this race,” he said. “It felt 2. Amos Cruise, 2:18:47 pretty awesome to cross the finish 3. Sean Octuck Jr., 2:19:07 line.” 4. Joseph Fagundes, 2:19:33 The race didn’t go so smooth for 5. Shantah Esparza, 2:21:58 Gerald Hughes, who started in the A 6. Chris Nassuk, 2:26:05 Class. He said he almost ran out of Bob Saccheus DNF gas getting into White Mountain, Dale Ellanna DNF Be seen Randy Larsen scratched that he crashed on the backside of Cape Nome and that his machine hit Art Amaktoolik DNF a stump coming out of Topkok. But Jarvis Miller DNF still, he made it to the finish in a time of two hours, 25 minutes and 41 sec- onds. In comparison to last year’s race, A Class (0-600cc) which had 44 racers competing, last 1. Nicholas Reader, 2:17:26 Saturday brought only 20 racers to 2. Tre West, 2:20:19 the start line of the 45th running of 3. Donny Johnson, 2:23:28 the Nome-Golovin Snowmachine 4. Frank Fleagle, 2:24:17 Race. Twelve competitors started in 5. Brandon Dewey, 2:24:54 the open class; eight racers started 6. Gerald Hughes, 2:25:41 Advertise in The Nome Nugget and all eight finished in the A Class 7. Amos Brown, 2:38:36 Call (907) 443-5235 or email: [email protected] (0-600cc). 8. Quinn Schaeffer, 2:38:36